JP6737935B2 - 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, deriving the display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the display result.

A slot machine is generally equipped with a variable display device having a plurality of reels (usually three) with a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and first, the bet number is determined by a BET operation by the player. When the reels are set and the start operation is performed with the specified number of bets set, the rotation of the reels is started, and the rotation is performed by operating the stop switch as the derivation operation means provided corresponding to each reel. Stop. A prize is generated by deriving a predetermined combination of winning symbols (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter also referred to as a combination of symbols) on the winning line when the rotation of all reels is stopped. ..

These winning combinations include special roles that accompany the transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, small roles that add gaming value such as medals, and games that can be played without using the gaming value. There is a re-gaming role that accompanies a game. In general, these winning prizes can be won on the condition that an internal lottery performed at the same time as the start operation is won.

As such a slot machine, it is provided with game control means for controlling the game and effect control means for controlling the effect, and the effect control means is advantageous to the player based on the command transmitted from the game control means. There has been proposed a device capable of informing various operating procedures (see Patent Document 1).

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In such a slot machine, in order to prevent the fairness of the game from being impaired, it is required to suppress the influence on the advantage degree when an abnormality occurs in the effect control means.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that can prevent the advantage from being affected even if an abnormality occurs in the effect control means.

(A) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which is identifiable,
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A game control means for controlling the game,
Production control means for performing production control based on the control information transmitted from the game control means,
Derivation operation means that the player operates to derive the display result,
A first notification means controlled by the game control means,
Second notification means controlled by the effect control means,
Equipped with
The first notification means and the second notification means are both visible to the player while playing the game,
The game control means,
Before the display result is derived, a predetermination means for determining the display result that is allowed to be derived,
A means for performing control for deriving a display result, wherein when the determination result of the pre-determining means is any one of a plurality of types of specific determination results, the type of the specific determination result When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the above, it is advantageous to the player than when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode corresponding to the type of the specific determination result. Derivation control means for performing control for deriving various display results,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is any type of specific determination result, the first notification means is caused to notify the game operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode corresponding to the type of the specific determination result. A first notification control means for performing control,
In the effect control means, the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a specific determination result of any type, and the game operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode corresponding to the type of the specific determination result is provided by the first notification means. A second notification control means for performing control for causing the second notification means to notify the effect operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode corresponding to the type of the specific determination result when notified.
The first notification means is a display device having a plurality of light emitters,
The operation mode corresponding to the game operation mode information can be identified by a combination of light-emitting bodies turned on in the first notification means,
The first notification control means performs control for causing the first notification means to notify the game operation mode information corresponding to one operation mode by lighting one combination of light-emitting bodies,
The second notification control means, when performing control for causing the second notification means to notify the performance operation mode information corresponding to one operation mode, the second notification means using the normal operation image of the performance operation mode information. It is possible to perform either of the control for informing the second informing means by using a specific image different from the normal image for the effect operation mode information ,
The first notification control means,
After the notification of the game operation mode information is started, when the derivation operation means is operated in the operation mode corresponding to the game operation mode information, the control for continuing the notification of the game operation mode information is performed,
Even after the notification of the game operation mode information is started, the notification of the game operation mode information is continued even when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode corresponding to the game operation mode information. Control
The second notification control means,
After the notification of the effect operation mode information is started, when the derivation operation means is operated in the operation mode corresponding to the effect operation mode information, the control for continuing the notification of the effect operation mode information is performed,
Control for ending notification of the effect operation mode information when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode corresponding to the effect operation mode information after starting notification of the effect operation mode information I do.
(1) A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section and then stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a prize can be generated according to the display result,
After the precursory event (lever-on-freeze) has occurred, it is possible to execute any one of the control for generating the first event (7 symbol alignment) and the control for generating the second event (7 symbol tempai). Along with the event control means (main control unit 41) capable of controlling to generate the second event even when the precursory event does not occur (7 symbol tempai also occurs when the lever-on freeze does not occur),
When the first event occurs, a first privilege (AT game number 500 is granted) is given, and when the second event occurs, a second privilege (AT game number 0 to 100) having a lower advantage than the first event is given. And a privilege granting means (main controller 41) for granting,
The event control means causes the second event to occur at a higher rate when the precursory event occurs than when the precursory event does not occur (when lever-on freeze occurs, lever-on freeze occurs. 7 patterns will be tempted at a higher rate than if they were not done).

According to such a configuration, even if the first event does not occur after the precursory event has occurred, the second event may occur, and the privilege may be granted, and the privilege to be granted is also the first event. Since it is less advantageous than when it occurred, it is possible to expect the first event by the occurrence of the precursory event, and to have the expectation that the second event will occur even if the first event does not occur. The interest of the game is improved.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
Start operation means (start switch 7, lever) operated by a player to start variable display on the variable display section;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result,
The precursory phenomenon occurs when the operation of the start operation means is triggered (the lever-on freeze occurs when the lever operation is triggered), and the first event and the second event occur when the operation of the derivation operation means is triggered (7 symbols) Alignment and 7 symbol tempais are triggered by the stop operation by the stop switch).

According to such a configuration, the expectation can be increased from the operation of starting the variable display to the operation of deriving the display result.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
A plurality of variable display parts (three reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
At the stage where the variable display of one of the plurality of variable display portions is stopped by the operation of the derivation operation means, the first event and the second event have the same event (first stop). In the stage of, 7 symbols common to 7 symbols and 7 symbol tempai are stopped).

According to such a configuration, since the first event and the second event are common when one variable display is stopped, it is possible to keep the player feeling a sense of expectation.

(4) In the slot machine of (1) to (3) above,
When the first event occurs, it is controlled to the game end state of either the stop state or the automatic settlement state (when 7 symbol alignment occurs, the game cannot be continued by the stop or automatic settlement). The game end control means (main control unit 41) is further provided.

According to such a configuration, the occurrence of the first event can be celebrated by stopping or automatic settlement.

(5) In the slot machine of (1) to (4) above,
While the first event is single, a plurality of types of events are provided as the second event (as shown in FIG. 14, the 7 symbol set is single, but the 7 symbol tempai is 2 types). It is provided.)

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a plurality of types for the method of causing the second event.

(6) In the slot machine of (1) to (5) above,
Display result determining means (main control unit 41) for determining a display result that permits derivation;
A privilege granting means (main controller 41) for granting a privilege (ART) when a grant condition that can be satisfied when a plurality of games are played is satisfied,
And a performance executing means (sub-control unit 91) for performing a performance before a display result is derived based on the determination result of the display result determining means,
The effect execution means,
When the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, a permissible execution means (sub-control unit) capable of executing a specific effect (replay notification effect) that suggests that the derivation of the specific display result is allowed. Portion for executing the effect determination lottery using the aura replay table by 91),
When the derivation of the specific display result is not permitted, and the advantageous suggestion condition is satisfied, the non-permissible execution means capable of executing the specific effect (the precursor loss table by the sub-control unit 91 is displayed. (The part that executes the production determination lottery using)),
The non-permissible execution means limits the execution of the specific effect when the giving condition can be satisfied by deriving the display result (sub-control unit 91).

With such a configuration, it is possible to excite the interest of the game without betraying the expectations of the player.

(7) In the slot machine of (6) above,
A condition-satisfaction notification unit (sub-control unit 91) is provided to notify that the assignment condition can be satisfied.

With such a configuration, the player can detect that the grant condition can be satisfied.

(8) In the slot machine of (6) or (7) above,
The privilege provision notification means (for example, the part shown in FIG. 24) is provided to notify that the privilege is granted after a predetermined period of time has passed since the grant condition was satisfied.

With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of granting the privilege.
(9) In the slot machine of (6) to (8) above,
The privilege granting unit grants a privilege as if the grant condition is satisfied when the number of consecutive derivation of a specific display result reaches a predetermined number,
The non-permissible execution means fulfills the giving condition when the variable display section is performing variable display with the number of consecutive derivation of a specific display result being one less than a predetermined number (for example, four). As a result, the execution of a particular effect is limited (for example, the 3G portion shown in FIG. 24).

According to such a configuration, since the player pays attention to the fact that the specific display result is continuously derived, the interest of the game can be improved.

(10) In the slot machine of (6) to (9) above,
A privilege granting lottery means for deciding whether or not to grant a privilege by a lottery when a semi-grant condition that is satisfied before the grant condition is satisfied (for example, when the number of consecutive winnings in replay is 3) ( The main control section 41) was provided.

With such a configuration, the player's expectation can be maintained even if the grant condition is not satisfied.

(11) In the slot machine of (10) above,
The advantageous suggestion condition is established based on the establishment of the quasi-giving condition (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 24).

With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the privilege will be given.

(12) In the slot machine of (6) to (11) above,
Providing a precursor effect execution means for executing a precursor effect that suggests the possibility that a privilege has been given over a plurality of games,
The advantageous suggestion condition is satisfied during the period in which the precursor effect is being executed (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 24).

According to such a configuration, in the game when the advantageous suggestion condition is satisfied, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who is produced by the non-permission time executing means.

(13) In the slot machine of (6) to (12) above,
Equipped with an affirmation probability changing means for changing the probability of award being given,
The above-mentioned advantageous suggestion condition is satisfied when the probability that the privilege is granted is high.

According to such a configuration, in the game when the advantageous suggestion condition is satisfied, it is possible to attract the attention of the player who is produced by the non-permission time executing means.

(14) In the slot machine of (1) to (5) above,
Display result determining means (main control unit 41) for determining a display result that permits derivation;
A derivation control unit (main control unit 41) that derives a display result based on the determination result of the display result determination unit;
A privilege granting means (main controller 41) for granting a privilege (ART) when a first grant condition that can be satisfied when a game is played a plurality of times is satisfied,
A notification unit (sub-control unit 91) for notifying that the privilege is granted based on the satisfaction of the first grant condition,
The privilege granting unit grants a privilege even when a second grant condition that can be satisfied after the first grant condition is satisfied (main control unit 41),
The informing means provides the privilege based on the satisfaction of the first grant condition after the second grant condition cannot be satisfied after the first grant condition is satisfied. The control for informing is started (the part shown in FIG. 25).

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game without impairing the player's expectation for the privilege grant when the derived display of the display result is performed a plurality of times.

(15) In the slot machine of (14) above,
The privilege granting means assigns a privilege when the number of consecutive derivation of a specific display result reaches a predetermined number of times as the first grant condition is satisfied, and the number of consecutive derivation of a specific display result is a predetermined number of times. When the number of times of reaching the larger number of times is reached, the privilege is given as the second grant condition is satisfied (main control unit 41).

According to such a configuration, since the player pays attention to the fact that the specific display result is continuously derived, the interest of the game can be improved.

(16) In the slot machine of (14) or (15) above,
The notification means executes an effect of granting a privilege due to the establishment of the first grant condition over a plurality of games (sub-control unit 91).

With such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not the notification that the privilege will be given is given.

(17) In the slot machine of (14) to (16) above,
A privilege grant determining means (main controller 41) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege by a lottery when a semi-grant condition that is satisfied before the first grant condition is satisfied is provided;
The privilege granting unit grants the privilege when the privilege granting determining unit determines to grant the privilege (main control unit 41).

With such a configuration, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained even if the grant condition is not satisfied.
(18) In the slot machine of (17) above,
The notification means is configured to, when the privilege grant determination means determines to grant a privilege, grant the privilege due to satisfaction of the semi-grant condition when the first grant condition cannot be satisfied. An effect is executed (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 25B).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation for the privilege grant when the derivation display of the display result is performed plural times is prevented.

It is a front view of the slot machine. 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 winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matters related to the winning combination. It is a figure for explaining the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matters related to the winning combination. It is a figure for explaining the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matters related to the winning combination. It is a figure for explaining a special result. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. It is a figure for explaining a lottery target combination, a judgment value number, and reel control. It is a figure for explaining a lottery target combination, a judgment value number, and reel control. It is a figure for explaining the flow of the game at the time of chance replay winning. It is a figure for demonstrating a freeze lottery determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the mode when a lever on freeze generate|occur|produces. It is a diagram for explaining the point giving effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a normal state point provision determination table and a specific state point provision determination table. It is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the notification effect and the action of the accessory. It is a figure for explaining an AT lottery table. It is the figure in order to explain production related processing. It is a figure for explaining a navigation fan production presence/absence lottery table. It is a figure which shows the timing chart about the execution of a navigator production. It is a figure which shows the alert aspect by a navigation alert. It is a figure for demonstrating the screen of a liquid crystal display at the time of command omission. It is a diagram for explaining the control content of the effect determination process performed by the sub-control unit. It is a diagram for explaining the control content of the effect determination process performed by the sub-control unit.

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]
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is composed of a housing 1a having a front opening, and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a.

Inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. (Reels) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three continuous 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, "white 7a" (for example, the symbol of the area number 16 of the left reel 2L) and "white 7b" (for example, the area of the left reel 2L) are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. No. 19 pattern), "White 7c" (for example, the pattern of the region number 3 of the left reel 2L), "Watermelon a" (for example, the pattern of the region number 15 of the left reel 2L), "Watermelon b" (for example, the left Area 2 number 1 reel symbol), "cherry" (for example, the left reel 2L area number 2 symbol), "bell a" (for example, the left reel 2L area number 21 symbol), "bell b" ( For example, the pattern of the region number 18 of the left reel 2L), "lip a" (for example, the pattern of the region number 20 of the left reel 2L), "lip b" (for example, the pattern of the region number 8 of the left reel 2L) A plurality of types of distinguishable patterns are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 each.

Both "white 7b" and "white 7c" are common in that they are based on the design of "white 7a", and "white 7b" has a line added vertically in the upper left corner, and "White 7c" is different in that a line is added to the bottom in the horizontal direction. Therefore, "white 7a" to "white 7c" are symbols of different types, but since the outlines are similar, they are also collectively referred to as white 7. The “watermelon b” is common in that it is based on the design of the “watermelon a”, and is different in that a line is added in the horizontal direction at the upper part. Therefore, the “watermelon a” and the “watermelon b” are different types of symbols, but since the outlines are similar to each other, they are collectively referred to as a watermelon. “Bell b” is common in that it is based on the design of “bell a”, and differs in that the color of the tongue ball is black. Therefore, the “bell a” and the “bell b” are symbols of different types, but since the outlines are similar to each other, they are collectively referred to as a bell. "Rip b" is common in that it is based on the design of "Rip a", and is different in that an underline is added to the characters of REPLAY. Therefore, the “lip a” and the “lip b” are symbols of different types, but since the outlines are similar to each other, these are collectively referred to as a lip.

The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three tiers in the see-through window 3 provided in the center of the reel panel of the front door 1b.

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

Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect reference positions for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the rear side. Is provided. The reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 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 which allows the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to be seen through from the front side. Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b is provided with 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 the player). It is used to set the maximum bet 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. MAXBET switch 6, settlement switch 10 operated when the medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the bet number are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and bet number are returned), and the game The start switch 7 that is operated when starting the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the production switch 56 used for production by the player. Each is operably provided. Hereinafter, the start switch 7 may be simply referred to as a lever. Further, when the game is started, the game is started by the player operating the start switch 7 (lever). Therefore, the operation for starting the game is also referred to as lever-on hereinafter.

In the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as the first stop reel, and the stop thereof is referred to as the 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 called the third stop or the final stop. To call. The first stop of the left reel 2L is called a left first stop, the second stop of the left reel 2L is called a second left stop, and the third stop of the left reel 2L is called a left third stop. Stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time is called a middle first stop, stopping the middle reel 2C for a second time is called a middle second stop, and stopping the middle reel 2C for a third time is called a middle third stop. The first stop of the right reel 2R is called a right first stop, the second stop of the right reel 2R is called a second right stop, and the third stop of the right reel 2R is called a third right stop.

In the present embodiment, the procedure for the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (also referred to as the pressing order and the stopping operation order) is forward pressing, forward sandwiching, middle left pushing, middle right pushing, and reverse sandwiching. Includes push and back 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. 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 middle reel 2C is first stopped. "Middle right pushing" means a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first 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 means a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped.

A game display unit 13 is provided on the front door 1b. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming display unit 13 displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out by the occurrence of a prize, and the contents when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, 1BETLED14 that informs that the number of bets is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that informs that the number of bets is set to 2 by lighting, and the number of bets is set to 3 3BET LED 16 for notifying that it is being turned on, insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and start enable LED 18 for notifying that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is effective , A wait LED 19 that lights up to indicate that the game is in a wait state (waiting for the start of reel rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game), and a light indicating that a replay game is in progress. A replaying LED 20 is provided to notify. The replay game is a game started after the bet number is automatically set.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the bet number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R that notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are effective (Fig. 4) are provided respectively.

A liquid crystal display 51 is mounted above the front door 1b. On the liquid crystal display 51, an effect image according to the progress of the game is displayed, and various information related to the game, such as an operation procedure by a navigation effect described later and a type of an error that has occurred, is displayed. Further, on the right side of the front surface of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51, an accessory (production door) 60 as a movable member for production is provided so as to be movable in the left-right direction. The accessory 60 is configured such that a part of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 cannot be seen from the front by moving to a position overlapping the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The accessory 60 moves at a predetermined timing from a normal position (first position) where it does not overlap the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to a shielding position (second position) where it partially overlaps the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. To do. Note that the accessory 60 may be provided so as to overlap a part of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 even in the normal state. In this embodiment, various effects using both the accessory 60 and the liquid crystal display 51 are implemented. Note that not only the accessory 60 on the front right side of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51, but also other accessory such as the accessory positioned on the left side of the front surface may be movable simultaneously with the accessory 60.

Inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state and a stopped state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a key operation, a set value A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while changing or confirming the set value, and a stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). Stop switch 36a for selecting valid/invalid, automatic settlement for selecting valid/invalid of an automatic settlement function that automatically settles (returns) medals stored as credits without the player's operation. In order to selectively switch the flow path of the medals thrown from the switch 36b and the medal throwing unit 4 to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) provided inside the casing 1a or the medal payout opening 9 side. A flow path switching solenoid 30, a medal selector 29 having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals that have been inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side, and a door opening detection switch 25 for detecting the open state of the front door 1b. (See FIG. 4) are provided.

The inserted medal sensor 31 is provided with a plurality of sensors (for example, three) capable of detecting medals so that the inserted medals can detect the inserted medals in a predetermined order (from the upstream sensor). Is configured. The main control unit 41 determines that the detection results of the plurality of sensors are the detection results when the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are detected in a predetermined order (also referred to as an appropriate detection result). It is determined that the inserted medal sensor 31 detects the inserted medal or the passage of the inserted medal.

Further, inside the front door 1b, there is provided a stop switch 36a for selecting enable/disable of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of AT (Assist Time). The AT is a period during 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.

[About the opportunity for AT lottery]
When the AT wins the chance replays 1 to 3 described later by the lottery of the main control unit 41, the lottery is performed. In Chance Replays 1 to 3, the number of AT games of 0 to 100 is given, and the case where 0 is decided is a case where the AT lottery is missed. When the chance replays 4 to 6 are won by the lottery of the main controller 41, the AT is determined and the number of AT games of 500 games is given.

Further, the AT is also given by the AT lottery in the main control unit 41 when the points given when a small win such as a replay other than the chance replay or a cherry is won reach the ceiling price of the points. In the AT lottery when the ceiling price of the point is reached, a lottery is executed to determine whether or not to shift to AT. Further, when moving to AT, a lottery of a predetermined number of AT games is executed.

The AT is also given in a lottery by the main control unit 41 when an AT lottery target combination such as a strong watermelon or a middle-tier cherry is won. When the winning combination for the AT lottery is won, a predetermined navistock is given. The navistock indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and in this embodiment, one set of 50 games is given. As the number of navigation stocks is increased, the AT is controlled for a longer period.

Note that the ATs given for the AT lottery trigger described above may be only the number of games given or only the number of navigation stocks given. Further, either one may be added.

Further, in chance replays 1 to 6, as will be described later, a 7-symbol matching result and a 7-symbol tempai result are derived. In the AT wins other than the AT wins in these chance replays 1 to 6, it is sufficient to shift to the AT after passing the precursory period. In addition, you may make it transfer to AT, without going through a precursory period.

The part that informs the advantageous operation procedure on the AT is referred to as a push forward part (navi target part). The push order combination includes the following lottery target combinations to be described later. The push forward combinations shown in FIG. 10 are the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, which are collectively referred to as “push order bells”. Further, the push order combinations shown in FIG. 11 are ascending lips 1 to 5, maintenance roll lips 1 to 3, chance lips 1 to 6, and special lips 1 to 3, and are collectively referred to as “push order replays”. These "push order bell" and "push order replay" are "push order roles".

For example, when the middle bell 1 is selected from among the push-forward combinations, the first middle stop is notified as a navigation effect, and the bell 1 is won by operating the stop switch in the notified operation procedure. Also, if you win the promotion lip 2 of the push forward combination, the operation procedure of the middle left and right is notified as a navigation effect, and by operating the stop switch in the notified operation procedure, Lip 4 (promotion lip) is won To do.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a, an external output board 1000 (for outputting a predetermined signal to an external device such as a reel unit 2 or a data display provided outside the slot machine 1 ( 4), a hopper tank 34a for storing the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, a hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4) for paying out the medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9, a hopper motor A hopper unit 34 including a payout sensor 34c (see FIG. 4) that detects medals paid out by driving 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), and reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (which can detect reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively). 4) is 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 (see FIG. 4) which is provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals and is composed of a pair of left and right conductive members. When the conductive member comes into contact with the medals stored in the overflow tank 35 to be electrically conductive, the amount of stored medals stored therein is equal to or larger than a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank is full. Is detected.

As shown in FIG. 4, 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 setting value of the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the internal lottery in the setting change state are changed. A setting switch 38 that functions as a switch for turning on and off, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on/off are provided.

The stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the setting key switch 37, the setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 inside the housing 1a cannot be operated unless the front door 1b is opened by key operation. Therefore, those switches inside the housing 1a can be operated only by the clerk in the game hall, and cannot be operated by the player.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set by using a credit. 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, three bets are set as the specified number of bets, and when the specified number of bets is set, the pay line LN becomes effective. It should be noted that when the medals are thrown in exceeding the maximum number out of 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 or not the symbol combination displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a symbol combination such as a small winning combination or a re-gaming combination. 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, only the pay line LN is set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the middle. Is defined as. Although only one pay line is applied in the present embodiment, a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to 4 are set separately from the pay line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the prize. The ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 do not determine the winning by the combination of symbols arranged in the ineffective lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning is lined up on the pay line LN, a combination of symbols that is won when the line is lined up on the pay line LN in any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 (for example, bell a-bell a -By making the configuration in which the bells a) are aligned, it is easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper line of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. Lower stage, lower stage of reel 2C, lower stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM2 set across symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, upper stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, lower stage of reel 2R, that is, to the lower right Invalid line LM3 set across the aligned symbols, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across the symbols lined to the right is an invalid line It is defined as LM.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state in which 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.

One game ends when all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter, also referred to as a winning combination) on the pay line LN is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. If it is stopped as a prize, a prize will be generated. When a winning occurs, the number of credits determined according to the winning is added. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 2). On the pay line LN, when the symbol combination accompanied by the transition of the game state is stopped, the game state is shifted to the combination of the symbols.

It should be noted that although the configuration using three reels is illustrated in the present embodiment, a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. Of course, in the configuration using two or more reels, the winning determination may be made based on the combination of the display results derived to all the two or more reels. In the present embodiment, the variable display device is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. At this time, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and the symbols for 80×21 (the number of symbol frames per reel)=1680 frames are changed, so a maximum of 4 symbols are drawn in 190 ms. be able to. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead therefrom, that is, the symbols for a total of five frames.

Therefore, for example, when the symbols displayed in the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated as a reference, the symbols up to four frames ahead Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower row, in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated It is possible to display symbols arranged within 5 frames including the symbol on the pay line.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90 causes the game state. The effect according to is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates drive power for the electric components that make up the slot machine 1, and supplies the drive power to each unit.

The power supply board 101 is supplied with an AC100V power supply from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40. It is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via.

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

On the game control board 40, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch. 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101, and these connected switches. Detection signal is input.

On the game control board 40, a credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3BET LEDs 14-16, a request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, a wait LED 19, a replay LED 20, a BET switch valid LED 21, left, middle, right. The stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b is connected via the power supply board 101. The electric components are driven under the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 for controlling a game. The main controller 41 is composed of a microcomputer including a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I/O port 41d. On the game control board 40, a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and the game control board 40. Switch detection circuit 44 that detects a detection signal input from switches that are directly connected to or via the power supply board 101, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and a flow path switching A solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid 30, an LED drive circuit 47 that controls the drive of various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40, and monitor the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, When a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that fact is output to the main control section 41, and the main CPU 41a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the main CPU 41a. A reset circuit 49 for supplying a reset signal to the device and various other devices and circuits are mounted.

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

The backup power is supplied to the main controller 41 even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is supplied.

The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection states of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 change as a basic process, and stepwise according to the change of the detection states of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function, and can interrupt the basic process when an interrupt occurs and execute the interrupt process. In response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 48, the main CPU 41a can execute the interrupt process. The power interruption process (main) is executed, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals. The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time when the process that repeats according to the control state completes once in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). Therefore, at least one cycle of processing is repeated between the current time and the next timer interrupt processing (main) depending on the control state.

In the power interruption process, execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all the registers that may be used in the RAM 41c is performed. This enables the original processing to be restored when the power is restored. Next, after initializing all the output ports, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM 41c and set in a predetermined parity storage area, and the RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process is performed in which no process is performed. That is, if the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 surely stops operating when the power is cut off. In this way, in the power interruption process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and compared with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup to determine whether the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal. Can be confirmed.

The reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 to activate the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on. The reset circuit 49 performs the main operation when the value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared based on the signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain period of time. It is a circuit that outputs a reset signal to the control unit 41 and restarts the main control unit 41.

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

The effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and the detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

The production control board 90 is connected to production devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 2) arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, a production effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55. The effect device is driven under the control of the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

Further, to the effect control board 90, a accessory motor 59 for moving the accessory 60 is connected. To the effect control board 90, position specifying sensors 71a and 71b for specifying the position of the accessory 60 in the left-right direction are connected. The accessory 60 is provided with a protrusion for position specification. The position specifying sensor 71a detects the position of the protrusion when the accessory motor 60 is slid to the leftmost position (second position, shield position) by the accessory motor 59. The position specifying sensor 71b detects the position of the protrusion when the accessory motor 60 is slid to the rightmost position (first position) by the accessory motor 59.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LEDs 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LEDs 55. In addition to the sub control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the production device is mounted on the production control board 90 or another board, and the sub control unit 91 produces an output based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the rendering device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit may be used. The output control of the production device is performed by both of the above.

On the effect control board 90, a sub-control unit 91 that controls effect, a display control circuit 92 that controls display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, an effect LED 52, and a reel LED 55 are drive-controlled. An LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, a reset circuit 95 for giving a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain time, A switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from the production switch 56 connected to the production control board 90, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and power supplied to the slot machine 1. A voltage cut detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a when the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected is mounted. The sub control unit 91 is composed of a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I/O port 91d. The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs various controls for performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. ..

Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires the command transmitted from the main control unit 41. , Execute the command reception interrupt process to store in the buffer. The sub-control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt each time the number of inputs of the system clock reaches a constant number, that is, at regular intervals.

Unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the command even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when the interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The reception interrupt process is executed, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if the interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur simultaneously.

Backup power is also supplied to the sub-control unit 91 during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals (ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the bet number and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, in terms of the payout rate, the advantage is highest for the player when 6 is set as the set value, and the advantage is gradually decreased as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Become.

In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the setting key switch 37 and then turn on the slot machine 1. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change can be performed by operating the setting switch 38. Transition to the state. When the setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated by one (when the setting 6 is further operated, the setting returns to the setting 1). When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is set as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the confirmed display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the game is allowed to proceed.

It should be noted that the condition may be set to “power ON”+“setting key ON”+“front door open detection” to shift to the setting change state. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting changes when the front door 1b is not opened. Furthermore, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open/closed state of the front door 1b until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key is turned off after the set value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may do so. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with the bet number not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, and the setting value is confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot proceed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state ends, and the game returns to a state where the game can proceed.

It should be noted that the condition may be set to "setting key ON"+"front door open detection" to shift to the setting confirmation state. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. Further, after the setting confirmation state is once entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open/closed state of the front door 1b until the ending condition (setting key OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Good. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

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

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is in a state in which the setting key switch 37 is on and the setting switch 38 is off when the RAM abnormal error occurs and when the setting key switch 37 and the setting switch 38 are both activated in the startup state. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, and when the initialization conditions consisting of five at the end of one game are satisfied, According to the above, five types of initialization of different areas to be initialized are performed.

Initialization 0 is initialization performed at the time of starting when both the setting key switch 37 and the setting switch 38 are on in the event of a RAM error, and with initialization 0, all areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 1 is initialization that is performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the setting switch 38 is turned off at the time of startup, and when the setting change state is entered. In the initialization 1, the RAM 41c is stored. Areas other than important work and special work are initialized. In the initialization 2, the general work, the unused area and the unused stack area of the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In initialization 3, the initialization 3 includes a non-saved work, an unused area, and an unused area. The used stack area is initialized. The initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In the initialization 4, the unused area and the unused stack area of the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

In this embodiment, the initialization 1 is performed before the setting change state is transferred, but it may be performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. May be.

[Internal lottery]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated winning line (in the case of the present embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated, In the following, the activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line) and a combination of symbols called a winning combination is provided on the winning line. The winning combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning combinations are roughly divided into special roles that involve a transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, small roles that involve paying out medals, and the next game without the medals being used by the player. There is a re-gaming role in which the number of bets that can be made is set. The small combination and the re-game combination are collectively referred to as a general combination. The winning combination includes a transitional combination that involves a transition of the gaming state.

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 of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

The winning flags of the small combination and the re-game combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. The winning flag of the special combination is valid until the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag is prepared, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of the combinations allowed is prepared. That is, once the winning flag of the special winning combination has been won, even if the combination of winning combinations permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and carried over to the next game.

The internal lottery decides whether or not the winning of each winning combination is allowed before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). Is. In the internal lottery, first, a random number value for the internal lottery (an integer of 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. For each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT type), numerical data stored in the lottery work, each current gaming state (RT type), bet number, and each set value are determined. An internal lottery is performed according to the number of judgment values of the winning combination.

In the internal lottery, the random number value for the internal lottery (stored in the lottery work) is the number of judgment values determined corresponding to the winning combination of the internal lottery, the current gaming state (current RT type) and the set value. It is determined that the winning combination has been won when the result of the addition overflows. Therefore, the winning combination is won with a probability (the number of judgment values/65536) according to the size of the number of judgment values.

When it is determined that one of the winning combinations is won, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c.

[Reel stop control]
The stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating, when the reel stops, and when 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 reference stop control table is slipped. Control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R based on the number of frames.

The stop control table is data capable of specifying the number of sliding symbols 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 in a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335). That is, by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R by 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R make one revolution. 21 areas (frames) divided into 16 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one turn of the reel, and these areas have area numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. It is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and since the symbol numbers of 0 to 20 are assigned to the symbols of each reel from the reel reference position, the symbols 0 to 20 are assigned. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are sequentially assigned. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table.

Next, when the main control unit 41 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 To be more specific, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the spinning reel is effectively detected, the stop operation position is determined based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. Area number is identified and the reel stop control table in which the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the identified area number at the stop operation position is acquired. Then, 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 sliding frames is pulled to stop is calculated, and control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the calculated number of steps. .. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the number of sliding 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 in the lower pattern).

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 creation 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 (RT type), 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 these 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 been stopped). Therefore, when the gaming state (type of RT), the internal winning state, and the reel stop state (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) are all in the same condition, the same stop control table, that is, the same control The reel stop control is performed based on the pattern.

In the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to pull in 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 range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. 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 operation position where the stop operation is detected. Including, you can 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 maximally drawn on the winning line within a range of four frames, and unwinning winnings are drawn so as not to be aligned on the winning line. While creating a stop control table that defines the number of sliding pieces and controlling the reels to stop, if none of the winning combinations is won, the stopping control that defines the number of sliding pieces is not available. Create a table and control the reel stop. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop the winning combination within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, the control for stopping the winning combination is performed, and the winning is achieved. The winning combination is controlled to stop without aligning within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames.

When a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a small role is won while the special role has been carried over from the previous game, control to align the small role on the winning line rather than the special role. It is possible to win a special role only when priority is given and the small role cannot be drawn. In addition, when a special combination and a small combination can be drawn in at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not aligned with the special combination on the pay line.

When a special role and a small role are simultaneously won, the control of aligning the special role on the winning line is given priority over the small role, and the small role is placed on the winning line only when the special role cannot be drawn. Alignment control may be performed.

If the special player and the re-gaming player are elected at the same time, such as when the special player has been carried over from the previous game or before, the special game and the re-gaming player are elected at the same time. The control of stopping and aligning the symbols of the re-play combination within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames is performed. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-game combination or the symbols constituting the re-game combination to be simultaneously won are arranged within 5 symbols for all of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less, 4 Since it can be stopped at any position within the pull-in range of the pieces, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player, when the special combination and the re-game combination are simultaneously elected. Be sure to win all the re-game players. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-gaming combination on the pay line is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-gaming combination is always won. In addition, when a special combination and a re-gaming combination can be drawn in at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in, and the special combination is not aligned with the re-playing combination on the pay line.

After the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, the main control unit 41 continues the rotation of the reel for which the stop operation has not been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, and then the stop operation is stopped. On condition that the operation of the switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed. Even if the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected after the reel rotation is restarted and until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. If the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, the control of stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed by continuing the rotation of the reel that has not been started.

In the present embodiment, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed, but it is determined in advance after the reel starts to rotate. Even when the reel stop operation is not performed after the automatic stop time has elapsed, the automatic stop control for automatically stopping each reel may be performed assuming that the stop operation is performed. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any winning combination even if any winning combination is won.

After starting the game, the main control unit 41 measures the time each time the reel starts to rotate, that is, the game time that is the time elapsed from the time when the reel starts to rotate, and after the end of one game, the medal When the game start operation is performed with the specified number of bets set by throwing in, the game time when the time counting started from the reel rotation start time of the previous game If the predetermined restriction time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment) or more, that is, if the predetermined restriction time has elapsed from the reel rotation start time of the previous game, the reel rotation in the game at that time To start.

On the other hand, after the end of one game, when the specified number of bets is set by inserting a medal or the like and the game start operation is performed in a state where the game start operation is valid, the reel rotation start of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time is less than the predetermined regulation time, that is, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed from the reel rotation start time of the previous game, the reel rotation is not started at that time, From the start of reel rotation of the previous game, the game waits until the game time when the timing is started reaches a predetermined regulation time, and when the predetermined regulation time is reached, the reel rotation in the game is started.

That is, when the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels in the previous game, the main control unit 41 regulates the progress of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses, and determines the shortest one game. The progress of the game is regulated so that the time becomes equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a winning combination corresponding to the winning line has been completed on the activated pay line when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped due to the stop operation. When it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to any of the prizes is prepared, the control at the time of winning is performed. For example, when there are small winning combinations, control is performed to give medals according to the small winning combinations, and when there are re-playing roles, control is performed to give a replay game.

[command]
The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 instructs the sub control unit 91 to bet a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, an AT status command, a stop order command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, and a prize. Sends multiple types of commands including judgment commands, payout start commands, payout end commands, game status commands, standby commands, stop commands, error commands, return commands, setting commands, setting confirmation commands, door commands, and operation detection commands. To do.

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 to set 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, and when the specified number of bets has not been set, a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to change the bet number. Sent when is set. Since the BET command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, the sub-control unit 91 can specify 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 in a state from the end of the game (after 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 internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started.

The AT state command is a command capable of specifying whether the game is in the non-AT state, the AT state, the number of remaining games of AT in the game, the number of remaining navigation stock, or the number of remaining games of the precursor period, It is sent when the game starts and after the internal winning command.

Since the AT state command and the internal winning command are transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started, it is possible to identify that the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started by receiving these commands. Is.

The stop order command is a command that can specify the stop order for stopping the result that is advantageous to the player when the push order bell or the like is won. When the game is started, the stop order command is performed. Sometimes, it is sent after sending the internal winning command.

The freeze command is a command that can specify whether or not freeze is executed. The freeze command is transmitted when it is determined to execute the freeze and also when the freeze is executed. Freezing is control for delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined delay time (control for not executing control according to the progress operation of the game even if the progress operation of the game is performed). In the present embodiment, the freeze can be executed when the lever is turned on when starting the game. In the lever-on freeze, the reel rotation is not started as usual even when the start switch 7 (lever) is operated, and a step-up freeze occurs. Step-up freeze (hereinafter, also referred to as SU freeze) is a freeze in which the reel gradually rotates in the reverse rotation from the normal rotation (forward rotation). The SU1 freeze of the first stage is a freeze in which the left reel is reversely rotated and temporarily stopped before the normal reel rotation is started. The SU2 freeze in the second stage is a freeze in which the left reel is reversely rotated, the middle reel is reversely rotated before the normal reel rotation is started, and the left reel and the middle reel are temporarily stopped. In the SU3 freeze of the third stage, the left reel is reversely rotated before the normal reel rotation is started, then the middle reel is reversely rotated, and further, the right reel is reversely rotated, so that the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel are rotated. It is a freeze that temporarily stops.

A game in which such a freeze occurs is more likely to be given a predetermined privilege than a game in which a freeze does not occur. For example, when 7 rips 2, which gives 500 AT games, wins, freezes are likely to occur, and SU3 freezes are particularly likely to occur. Therefore, the expected value of the AT winning probability differs depending on the occurrence of freeze and its type. The expected value of the AT winning probability is a value indicating the high degree of expectation that the player has about the AT winning, and the probability (proportion or probability) of winning the AT is high and This is a concept that includes both the amount (the amount) of the number of AT games that exist. The expected value of the AT winning probability may be the expected value of the Navistock, the probability (proportion or probability) of winning the Navistock, and the amount of the Navistock given (high). ) May be a concept including both. As a modified example, the expected value of the AT winning probability (the expected value of Navistock) is either the probability of winning the AT (the winning probability of Navistock) or the number of AT games that have been granted (the number of granted Navistock). The concept may include one.

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 game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining RT games. The gaming state command is transmitted when the processing in one game ends (for example, after the winning determination or after the completion of payout).

The standby command is a command indicating that the standby state is entered. The standby command is to finish paying out medals by adjusting credits (including medals used for setting the bet number) when the bet number is not set and the game goes into 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 due to 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, an error command indicating the occurrence of the error condition and its type is sent, and an error command indicating the cancellation of the error condition at the time when the error condition is canceled by the reset operation. 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 setting start. 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 setting confirmation start is transmitted, and at the end of the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the setting confirmation end 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 opening detection switch 25 changes (from 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 of the next game can be set). , Off to on).

The operation detection command is a switch whose detection state (on/off) has changed among the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), and 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.

Of these commands, the commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic processing, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the command transmission processing of the timer interrupt processing (main).

On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), is temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and is transmitted in the command transmission process of the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). It

The operation detection command is generated when a change in the detection status of any switch is detected in the switch input determination processing of the timer interrupt processing (main) (when the edge data of any switch is set). , Is stored in the operation detection command storage area. When the operation detection command transmission request is set, the transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command storage area is instructed, and in the command transmission processing of the timer interrupt processing (main) that is executed after that, the command buffer is stored It is stored and transferred to the sub-control unit 91 by being transferred to the serial communication circuit.

[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 it receives 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 are referred to based on the control content registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various performance devices.

In the control pattern table, for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display device 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the effect effect LEDs 52, the output modes of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting modes of the reel LEDs, etc. 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 patterns corresponding to the effect patterns 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 according to the effect pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

When a new command is received during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and responds to the newly received command. Perform an effect based on the control pattern. That is, even if the effect is not completed to the end, when a new command is received, the effect being executed is canceled and the effect based on the new command is executed.

When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the effect in the effect table according to the internal lottery result indicated by the internal winning command. By referring to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selected rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, different control patterns are selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received, and as a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

[Winning prize, special result]
5 to 7 are diagrams for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a special result that is stopped on the activated line only when a predetermined small winning combination is missed. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state controlled by the main control unit 41.

First, with reference to FIG. 9A, 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 to any one of RT0 (preparatory game state), RT1 (normal game state), RT2 (halfway game state), and RT3 (advantageous game state).

RT0 is a game state in which transition control is performed after the setting change state, and the game state transitions to RT1 by deriving a special result.

RT1 is a gaming state that can be shifted from RT0, and is usually a gaming state in which the player may spend the most time. At RT1, the game state shifts to RT2 by winning Lip 4. At RT1, the game state shifts to RT3 by winning the lip 6.

RT2 is a gaming state that can be transferred from RT1, and is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is higher than in RT1. At RT2, the game state shifts to RT3 by winning the lip 6. In this way, RT2 is also in the game state in the middle of transiting from RT1 to RT3 to shift the game state. At RT2, the game state shifts to RT1 by deriving a special result or winning Lip 5.

RT3 is a gaming state that can be transferred from RT1 or RT2, and is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is higher than that of RT1 and RT2. Therefore, the RT3 is a gaming state advantageous for the player in that the player can play the game without consuming the most medals. At RT3, the game state shifts to RT1 by deriving a special result or winning the lip 5.

The re-game combination of the winning combinations includes eight types of re-game combinations such as Lips 1 to 6 and 7 Lips 1 and 2 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.

In the description of the symbol combination in the present embodiment, "/" indicates "or", "-" indicates "division of adjacent reels", and left indicates "symbol of left reel 2L", The middle shows the "symbol of the middle reel 2C", and the right shows the "symbol of the right reel 2R". Therefore, for example, “lip a/lip b-lip a/lip b-lip a/lip b/watermelon a/watermelon b”, which is a combination of Lips 1, means, as shown in FIG. a-lip a", "lip a-lip a-lip b", "lip a-lip a-watermelon a", "lip a-lip a-watermelon b", "lip a-lip b-lip a", "Lip a-lip b-lip b", "lip a-lip b-watermelon a", "lip a-lip b-watermelon b", "lip b-lip a-lip a", "lip b-lip a" -Lip b", "lip b-lip a-watermelon a", "lip b-lip a-watermelon b", "lip b-lip b-lip a", "lip b-lip b-lip b", "lip b-lip b-lip b", It means a combination of 16 kinds of symbols, "lip b-lip b-watermelon a" and "lip b-lip b-watermelon b".

As shown in FIG. 9, after winning the rip 4 at RT1, the player is controlled to RT2 which is more advantageous to the player than RT1. Therefore, the lip 4 is also referred to as a promotion lip.

As shown in FIG. 9, after winning the rip 5 at RT2 or RT3, which is more advantageous to the player than RT1, it is controlled to RT1. Therefore, the lip 5 is also referred to as a fall lip. It should be noted that when the player wins the rep 5 at RT1, the game state is maintained at RT1.

Here, referring to FIG. 3, for the left reel 2L, the lip a is arranged one position below the bell a, and for the right reel 2R, the lip a is arranged one position above the bell a. ing. Therefore, when the symbol combination of the lip 4 is aligned with the activated line, the combination of “lip a-lip a-lip a” goes up to the right, that is, aligned with the ineffective line LM4. On the other hand, when the lip 5 (falling lip) wins, the symbols of the same form are not lined up in any line as when the lip 4 wins.

For example, FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining an example of reel stop results at the time of winning the rip 5 (falling rip) that is a trigger for the transition from RT2 to RT1.

In FIG. 9B, the area numbers 7 to 9 of the left reel 2L are stopped, the area numbers 9 to 11 of the middle reel 2C are stopped, and the area numbers 7 to 9 of the right reel 2R are stopped. As a result, the symbol combination of the falling lip "lip a-lip a-bell a" is stopped on the activated line.

On the other hand, FIG. 9C is a diagram for explaining an example of the reel stop result at the time of winning the Lip 4 (promotion Lip) that triggers the transition from RT1 to RT2. In FIG. 9C, the area numbers 8 to 10 of the left reel 2L are stopped, the area numbers 9 to 11 of the middle reel 2C are stopped, and the area numbers 7 to 9 of the right reel 2R are stopped. As a result, the promotion lip winning symbol combination of "bell a-lip a-bell a" is stopped on the activated line. At the time of promotion lip winning, the symbol combinations of “lip a-lip a-lip a” are stopped on the ineffective line LM4. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the promotion lip prize. The promotion lip is a winning combination that is an opportunity for the player to control RT2, which is advantageous. As a result, it is easy for the player to recognize that the RT2 has been controlled.

Returning to FIG. 6, when the symbol combination of Lip 6 is aligned with the activated line, the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3. Therefore, when the Lip 6 wins, a set of 7 outcomes is derived in the downward right direction, so that the player can easily recognize that the game state shifts to RT3.

When the symbol combination of 7 Lip 1 is aligned on the activated line, the combination of "white 7-white 7-white 7" goes up to the right, that is, aligned on the ineffective line LM4.

When the symbol combination of 7 Lip 2 is aligned on the activated line, the combination of "white 7-white 7-white 7" is aligned on the activated line.

The symbols forming Lips 1 to 6 and 7 Lips 1 and 2 are respectively arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, in the internal lottery, when one of the rep 1 to 6 and 7 rep 1 or 2 is won, as a general rule, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the winning lip ( It can be said that one of the Reps can be awarded when multiple Reps are elected. When a plurality of rips are won, reel control is performed so that reps according to the operation procedure are won.

When you win any of Reps 1 to 6 and 7 Reps 1 and 2, there is no payout of medals, but you can start the next game without setting the bet number again. This is essentially the same as paying out medals corresponding to the number of bets. When winning on Lip 2 or Lip 3, 7 symbols are tempted, such as "white 7-white 7-lip" and "white 7-lip-white 7" on the activated line. Then, when a prize is won in the rep 2 or the rep 3, the number of AT games is selected by lot, and one of the AT games is added to the number of games among 0 to 100. Further, when the 7-rip 2 prize is won, 7 symbols are lined up on the activated line, and the number of AT games is increased by 500. The addition of the number of AT games means that the number of AT games is already given while the number of AT games has already been given.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small winning combination of the winning combinations will be described. The small roles include bells 1 and 2, push order bells 1 to 8, cherries 1 to 3, watermelons 1 to 4, and 1 and 2 pieces.

Bell 1 is also called the middle-stage bell because it wins when the combination of "bell-bell-bell" stops on the activated line.

Bell 2 is also referred to as a lower right bell because the winning combination is stopped by the combination of "bell-bell-bell" on the ineffective line LM3 when the winning symbol stops on the activated line.

The symbols forming the bell 1 and the bell 2 are arranged within 5 frames on each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when Bell 1 or Bell 2 is won in the internal lottery, in principle, the winning Bell 1 or Bell 2 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

The push order bells 1 to 8 are also referred to as upper bells, because when the winning symbols on the activated line are stopped, the winning combination is achieved by stopping the "bell-bell-bell" combination on the ineffective line LM1. ..

The symbols forming each of the push order bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of the push order bells 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery, the stop switch 8L is set at an appropriate timing according to the type of the push order bell that is winning among the push order bells 1 to 8. If you do not operate 8C and 8R, you will not win the winning push order bell. Fifteen medals are paid out when one of the bell 1, the bell 2, and the push order bells 1 to 8 is won.

The cherry 1 wins when the cherry on the left reel 2L is positioned on the activated line, and is therefore also called a middle-tier cherry.

The cherries 2 and 3 are also referred to as square cherries because the "cherry" on the left reel 2L stops when the winning symbol stops on the activated line and the winning symbol stops at the upper or lower level.

Among the symbols constituting each of the cherries 1 to 3, the symbol on the left reel 2L is not arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, even if one of the cherries 1 to 3 is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switch 8L is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning cherry is not won. When one of the cherries 1 to 3 is won, two medals are paid out.

The watermelon 1 is also called an upper-stage watermelon because the winning combination is stopped by stopping the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" on the ineffective line LM1 when the winning symbol is stopped on the activated line.

The watermelon 2 is also referred to as a middle-stage watermelon because it wins when "Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon" stops on the activated line.

The watermelon 3 is also referred to as a right-downward watermelon because the winning combination is stopped by stopping the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” on the ineffective line LM3 when the winning symbol stops on the activated line.

The watermelon 4 is also called a right-upward watermelon because the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" is stopped in the ineffective line LM4 when the winning symbol is stopped in the activated line.

Watermelon 1 (upper watermelon) and watermelon 2 (middle watermelon) are both strong watermelon eyes, watermelon 3 (downright watermelon) and watermelon 4 (upright watermelon) are weak watermelon eyes. Say. Further, the weak watermelon eyes and the strong watermelon eyes are collectively referred to as simply watermelon eyes.

The symbols forming each of the watermelons 1 to 4 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of the watermelons 1 to 4 is won in the internal lottery, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing according to the type of the watermelon that is won among the watermelons 1 to 4. Without it, you won't win the winning watermelon. When one of the watermelons 1 to 4 wins, 6 medals are paid out.

The symbols forming each of the 1st sheet and the 1st sheet 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if 1 or 1 or 2 is won in the internal lottery, the stop switches 8L and 8C are set at an appropriate timing according to the winning combination of 1 or 1 or 2 which is won. If you do not operate 8R, you will not win one winning combination. When 1 or 1 or 2 is won, one medal is paid out.

Next, the special result will be described with reference to FIG. The special result is won in the game in which the push order bells 1 to 8 of the small wins are won (any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4). In the case where none of the winning prizes that are generated can be generated (in the case where the winning combination is lost), it is a symbol combination of a specific loss stopped on the activated line.

Special results include right bell spilled eyes, middle bell spilled eyes, and left bell spilled eyes. The right bell spill is stopped when the winning target in the internal lottery is any of the right bells 1 to 4 and the winning cannot be generated. The middle bell spill is stopped when the winning target in the internal lottery is one of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the winning cannot be generated. The left bell spill is stopped when the winning target in the internal lottery is any of the left bells 1 to 4 and the winning cannot be generated.

As shown in FIG. 9, at RT0, RT2, and RT3, no special winning occurs, and after the special result is stopped, the game is controlled to RT1.

[Winning target, number of judgment values, reel control]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the lottery target combination read in the internal lottery, the number of determination values of the lottery target combination, and the reel control in the game winning the lottery target combination will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning combination and the winning probability of the internal lottery are different depending on whether the game state is RT0 to RT3. In FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the vertical columns show the types of lottery target combinations that can be read in the internal lottery, and the horizontal columns show the combinations of winning combinations for each lottery target combination and the gaming states that are selected. It also shows the contents of reel control.

The lottery target is provided with an internal lottery for only one winning combination and an internal lottery for a plurality of winning combinations at the same time. The internal lottery corresponding to the lottery target winning combination is shown in the column of the winning combination.

For example, in the internal lottery, when the common bell is read out of the lottery targets, the winning/winning lottery is performed for Bell 2 which is the winning combination corresponding to the common bell, and when the left bell 1 is read out, Win/win lottery is performed for all of Bell 2, the push order bell 1, and the push order bell 4 which are combinations of winning combinations corresponding to the bell 1. Similarly, left bell 2 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak 1 piece, strong 1 piece, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, normal lip, rise When the transfer lip 1 to 5, the maintenance transfer lip 1 to 3, the chance lip 1 to 6, and the special lip 1 to 3 are read out in the internal lottery, a combination of winning combinations corresponding to the read out lottery target combination. A winning combination or a combination of winning combinations shown in the column is drawn.

A circle mark in the gaming state column corresponding to the lottery target winning combination indicates that the lottery target winning combination is read in the internal lottery when the gaming state is in effect, and a blank mark indicates the internal lottery when the gaming state is in effect. This indicates that the lottery target combination is not read.

The numbers below the circles indicate the number of judgment values. An internal lottery is performed using the number of judgment values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in association with the random number for the internal lottery (integer of 0 to 65535). Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination for which “256” is set as the determination value is 256/65536. In the internal lottery, if no winning combination is won, it will be lost.

When the game state is RT0, common bell, left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4, middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong The watermelon and the normal lip are sequentially read as the target combination of the internal lottery.

When the gaming state is RT1, common bell, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak 1 piece, strong 1 piece, weak watermelon, strong A watermelon, a normal lip, an ascending lip 1 to 5, a maintenance lip lip 1 to 3, a chance lip 1 to 6, and a special lip 1 to 3 are sequentially read as a target combination of the internal lottery.

When the gaming state is RT2, common bell, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak 1 piece, strong 1 piece, weak watermelon, strong Watermelon, normal rep, maintenance roll rep 1-3, chance rep 1-6, and special rep 1-3 are sequentially read as the target combination of the internal lottery.

When the gaming state is RT3, common bell, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak 1 piece, strong 1 piece, weak watermelon, strong Watermelon, normal rep, maintenance roll rep 1-3, chance rep 1-6, and special rep 1-3 are sequentially read as the target combination of the internal lottery.

Common bell, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4, middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak 1 piece, strong 1 piece, weak in any gaming state of RT0 to RT3 Watermelons and strong watermelons are set as lottery target combinations, and a common determination value number is set regardless of the gaming state. That is, the winning probability of winning the small winning combination in the internal lottery is constant regardless of the gaming state. The winning probability of winning a small winning combination in the internal lottery may be set to be different depending on the set value that is set.

Comparing the number of judgment values of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, the winning probabilities are equal (the number of judgment values is all 1402).

Comparing the judgment values of weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one piece, strong one piece, weak watermelon, and strong watermelon, the lottery target roles with "weak" attached (weak cherry, weak one piece, weak watermelon) Random lottery targets (strong cherry, strong single, strong watermelon) marked with “strong” are smaller than those, and the winning probability is low. Comparing the number of judgment values of the middle tier cherry, and the weak cherries and the strong cherries, the middle tier cherry is the smallest and the winning probability is the lowest.

In the present embodiment, when the normal lip (replay 1), watermelon, and cherry are won, a predetermined point lottery is carried out, and the AT lottery is carried out when the drawn points become 100 points. Further, when the chance replays 1 to 3 are won, a lottery for giving the AT game numbers 0 to 100 is performed. When the chance replays 4 to 6 are won, the AT game number 500 is given. The degree of advantage in the point lottery may be changed depending on the type of watermelon (weak watermelon, strong watermelon) and the type of cherry (middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry). For example, when winning a lottery target with "Strong", it is expected that the probability of winning in the point lottery will be higher than when winning the lottery with "Weak" It may be set so that at least one of the points that can be formed is high. Further, the AT lottery may be performed only by winning the winning combination instead of the point lottery. For example, when the middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one piece, strong one piece, weak watermelon, strong watermelon are won, the AT lottery is carried out, and "strong" is given to the lottery target lottery "There is a higher probability that AT will be won at the time of winning the lottery target, and AT will be won at a higher probability when the middle-tier cherry is won than at the time of winning the lottery target that is marked "Strong". Good. As a result, you can win the lottery target with “Strong” than the lottery target with “Weak”, and win the middle-tier cherry over the lottery target with “Strong”. On the other hand, it is possible to increase the expectation that the player has.

Next, the number of determination values of the normal lip, the ascending lip 1 to 5, the maintenance lip lip 1 to 3, the chance lip 1 to 6, and the special lip 1 to 3 are compared for each gaming state. The probability of winning one of the re-game combinations is set such that RT3 has the highest probability, RT2 has the highest probability, RT1 has the lowest probability, and RT0 has the lowest probability.

The winning probabilities of each of the ascending rips 1 to 5 at RT1 are equal (the number of judgment values is all 739). At RT1, chance-lip 4-6 has a lower winning probability than chance-lip 1-3. Therefore, it is difficult to win the 7th rip 2, which is more advantageous than the rippings of the 2nd and the 3rd. The winning probabilities of the special lips 1 to 3 at RT1 are equal (the number of judgment values is all 1000).

In RT2, the maintenance transfer lip 1 to 3 winning probabilities are equal (the number of judgment values is 4016). Further, the number of determination values of the chance replies 1 to 6 and the special replies 1 to 3 in RT2 are set to have the same value and the same winning probability (the number of determination values is all 1562).

In RT3, the maintenance transfer lip 1 to 3 winning probabilities are equal (the number of determination values is all 6048). Further, the number of judgment values of the chance replies 1 to 6 and the special replies 1 to 3 in RT3 are set to be the same value and set to have the same winning probability (the number of judgment values is all 111).

Here, the results of summing the determination value numbers of the respective re-play combinations read at RT1 to RT3 are compared.

Comparing the total determination value numbers between RT1 and RT2, RT2 is larger than RT1 and the re-game combination is won with a high probability. As shown in FIG. 9, this is also a gaming state in which RT2 is in the middle of a transition from RT1 to RT3 for the gaming state, and for the player whose gaming state has transitioned from RT1 to RT2, , In order to prevent medals from being consumed as much as possible during the period of RT2 until the game state shifts to RT3.

The total judgment value number of RT3 is larger than the total judgment value number of RT1 and RT2, and the re-game combination is won with the highest probability. As a result, the RT3 is in the most advantageous game state for the player in that the player can play the game while minimizing the consumption of medals. Therefore, the superiority of RT3 over RT1 and RT2 can be secured.

The transition from RT1 to RT3 during non-AT is not easy. Therefore, in RT2, which passes through when transitioning from RT1 to RT3, the total number of judgment values of re-play combination is set higher than that of RT1 so as not to consume medals as much as possible, thereby reducing the burden on the player. , Does not reduce the interest of the game.

Since the winning probabilities of the special lips 1 to 3 in RT2 are set higher than that in RT1 from RT2 to RT3, it is easier to make a transition during non-AT than in the transition from RT1 to RT2. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player who has been fortunately transitioned from RT1 to RT2 during non-AT from feeling dissatisfied with the difficulty of transitioning to RT3 as much as possible, and the interest of the game is not reduced.

Next, the contents of the reel control described in the right columns of FIGS. 10 and 11 will be described. Stop the winning combination defined according to the type of winning lottery winning combination (winning winning combination) and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames on the activated line. Control is performed.

When any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is elected, the reel which is first stopped (the first stopped reel) is the left reel. Depending on whether the reel is 2L, the center reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the bell 1 or the bell 2 is aligned and stopped within a maximum pull-in range of 4 frames on the activated line.

When the left bell 1 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the bell 2 of the winning small wins is aligned with the activated line and stopped. On the other hand, when the left bell 1 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the pushing order bell 1 or the pushing order bell 4 of the winning small wins is on the effective line within the retractable range. Performs control to stop at the same time. The symbols forming the pressing order bell 1 and the pressing order bell 4 are not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, respectively. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either the push order bell 1 or the push order bell 4, the corresponding push order bell 1 or push order bell 4 is won. However, when the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the control is performed to stop the left bell spilled eye among the special payouts by aligning them with the effective line without winning.

Similarly, in the game in which any of the left bells 2 to 4 is won, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the bell 2 of the winning small wins is aligned with the activated line and stopped. To do. On the other hand, if any of the left bells 2 to 4 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the winning push order bell of the push order bells 1 to 8 can be retracted. The control is performed to align the lines on the effective line and stop. None of the symbols forming the push-order bell are arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to the selected push order bell, the corresponding push order bell can be won, but it is not stopped at an appropriate timing. Occasionally, control is performed to align the left bell spilled eye among the special outcomes with the effective line without stopping the winning.

The same applies when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is elected. That is, when the first stop reel in the game winning any of the middle bells 1 to 4 is the middle reel 2C, the symbol combination of the bell 1 of the winning small wins is aligned with the activated line. When the reels other than the middle reel 2C are controlled to be stopped, the control to stop drawing the winning combination of the push order bells among the push order bells 1 to 8 into the effective line within the pullable range. When it is impossible to pull in the winning push-order bell symbol combination to the effective line and stop it, a control is performed to align the middle-bell spilled eye with the effective line and stop.

When the first stop reel in the game in which one of the right bells 1 to 4 is won is the right reel 2R, the symbol combination of the bell 1 of the winning small wins is aligned and stopped. When the reels other than the right reel 2R are controlled, control is performed to pull in the winning combination of the push order bells among the push order bells 1 to 8 to the effective line within the pullable range and stop. When it is not possible to pull in the winning push order bell symbol combination to the effective line and stop it, the control is performed to align the right bell spilled eye among the special results with the effective line and stop.

As described above, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so as to surely win the bell 2 when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. When the player is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the push-order bell that has been won is won only when the player can draw in the game, and all the prizes are dropped when the player cannot draw in the game and a special result is derived.

When one of the middle bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is certainly won when the middle reel 2C is first stopped, and the other reels than the middle reel 2C are first stopped. In this case, the reel control is performed so that the push-order bell that has been won is won only when the player can draw in the game, and all the winning numbers are dropped when the player cannot draw in the game and a special result is derived.

When any of the right bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is certainly won when the right reel 2R is first stopped, and the first reels other than the right reel 2R are first stopped. In this case, the reel control is performed so that the push-order bell that has been won is won only when the player can draw in the game, and all the winning numbers are dropped when the player cannot draw in the game and a special result is derived.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the first stop reel for surely winning the bell 1 or 2 is changed depending on whether the left bell is won, the middle bell is won, or the right bell is won. As a result, the operation procedure for winning the prize (the operation procedure for winning) and the operation procedure for avoiding the derivation of the special result can be made different.

In the game in which the middle-tier cherry is won, reel control is performed so that the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped only on the activated line at the time of winning. On the other hand, in the game in which the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won, the reel control is performed so that the cherry of the left reel 2L is stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage at the time of winning. With this, when the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped in the middle row and a cherry prize is won, it is possible to inform the player that the player has won the middle cherry, and the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped in the upper row or the lower row. When a cherry prize is generated, it is possible to inform the player that the weak cherry or the strong cherry was won instead of the middle cherry.

Only in the game in which the strong cherry is won, the "cherry-cherry-cherry" is stopped by stopping the cherries of each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R on the invalid line where the cherries of the left reel 2L are stopped. Reel control can be performed. As a result, when the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped at the upper or lower stage and the "cherry-cherry-cherry" is stopped on the invalid line where the cherry is stopped, the strong cherry is won instead of the weak cherry. It is possible to inform the player of this.

In the game in which one piece is won, stop a predetermined weak chance (for example, "white 7b-watermelon b-cherry" on the activated line) that is different from the special result in the combination of the outliers. Reel control is performed. In the game in which one strong winning is won, a predetermined strong chance (for example, "white 7b-watermelon b-watermelon b" on the activated line) which is different from the special outcome and the weak chance, in the combination of the outliers. , Etc.) is controlled. Reel control is performed so that the chance can be stopped not only when one weak or strong one is dropped but also when middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon etc. are dropped. Be seen.

In a game in which a weak watermelon is won, it is possible to draw the watermelon 3 or 4 to the effective line by giving priority to the watermelon 3 or 4 over the watermelon 1 in the pullable range, stop the weak watermelon eyes, and pull in both the watermelon 3 and the watermelon 4. If the watermelon 1 cannot be pulled in when it is not possible, reel control for stopping the weak chance or the strong chance is performed.

In a game in which a strong watermelon is won, it is possible to pull in the watermelon 1 or 2 to the effective line with priority over the watermelon 3 and the watermelon 4 in the pullable range, stop the strong watermelon eyes, and pull in the watermelon 1 or 2. If it is not possible, the watermelons 3 and 4 are pulled in. If neither the watermelon 3 nor the watermelon 4 can be pulled in, reel control is performed to stop the weak chance or the strong chance.

In the game in which the normal rip is won, regardless of the operating procedure, the symbol combination of the rip 1 is drawn into the activated line, and reel control is performed to stop the rip in the middle stage.

If any one of the promotion rips 1 to 5 is won, the promotion replies depending on whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R. Control for winning a certain rip 4 is performed.

In the game in which the ascending rip 1 is won, when the first stop reel is the left reel 2L, the reel control for aligning the symbol combination of the rip 4 with the activated line to stop is performed, and the left reel 2L. If the reel is the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than the above, the reel control is performed so that the lip 5 which is the falling fall is won.

When the middle reel 2C is first stopped and then the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R are stopped in this order in the game in which the ascending rip 2 is won, among the replayed winning combinations, the rep 4 Perform reel control to align the symbol combination with the activated line and stop when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, and win Lip 1; if stopped by any other operation procedure, win Lip 5 Reel control is performed.

When the middle reel 2C is first stopped and then the right reel 2R and the left reel 2L are stopped in this order in the game in which the ascending lip 3 is won, among the re-winning winning combination, the reel 4 Reel control is performed to align the symbol combination with the activated line and stop. When the left reel 2L is stopped first, Lip 1 is won, and when stopped by an operation procedure other than these, Lip 5 is won. Perform reel control.

When the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are stopped in this order in the game in which the ascending rip 4 is won, of the reaps 4 of the winning re-play combination, Reel control is performed to align the symbol combination with the activated line and stop. When the left reel 2L is stopped first, Lip 1 is won, and when stopped by an operation procedure other than these, Lip 5 is won. Perform reel control.

When the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C and the left reel 2L are stopped in this order in the game in which the ascending lip 5 is won, the lip 4 among the re-played winning combination is Perform reel control to align the symbol combination with the effective line and stop, and if the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, win Lip 1, and if stopped by any other operation procedure, win Lip 5. Reel control is performed.

When the player wins Lip 5 which is a falling lip at RT1, RT1 is maintained. Therefore, from the viewpoint of whether the game state is transferred or not, it is the same as when Lip 1 wins. In this way, the operation procedure for winning the Lip 4 which is the promotion Lip can be different depending on which of the Promotion Lips 1 to 5 is won.

When any one of the maintenance transfer lips 1 to 3 is elected, the normal replies are performed depending on whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R. The control for winning a certain lip 1 or the prize for a falling lip 5 is performed.

When the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance roll lip 1 is won is the left reel 2L, the reel control of aligning the symbol combination of the lip 1 in the winning re-game combination with the activated line and stopping the reel control If it is the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than the left reel 2L, reel control for winning the lip 5 is performed.

When the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance roll lip 2 is won is the middle reel 2C, the reel control of aligning the symbol combination of the lip 1 in the winning re-game combination with the active line and stopping the reel control If the reel is a left reel 2L or a right reel 2R other than the middle reel 2C, reel control for winning the rep 5 is performed.

When the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance roll lip 3 is won is the right reel 2R, reel control of aligning the symbol combination of the lip 1 in the winning re-game combination with the active line and stopping the reel control If it is the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C other than the right reel 2R, the reel control for winning the lip 5 is performed.

In this way, the operation procedure for winning the regular lip 1 and the falling lip 5 can be different depending on which of the maintenance rolling lip 1 to 3 is won.

If one of the chance replies 1 to 3 has been won, an AT lottery for determining the number of one of the 0 to 100 games is performed, and the determined number of games is given as the number of AT games. To be done. Further, when any of the chance replies 4 to 6 is won, the number of AT games of 500 games is given.

In the game in which Chance Reps 1 to 3 are won, if the stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle, and right, Lip 2 is derived, and if the stop operation is performed in the order of left, right, and Derive Lip 3. Further, in the game in which chance replies 1 to 3 are won, rep 2 is derived when the stop operation is performed in the middle, left and right order. Further, in the game in which chance replies 1 to 3 are won, rep 3 is derived when the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left. When operated by these operation procedures, it is controlled so that the 7 symbols always stop until the second stop (7 symbol tempai).

In addition, in the game in which the chance rep 1 to 3 are won, if the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, and if the stop operation is performed in the order of right middle and left, the rip 2 is derived. To do. When operated by these operation procedures, the 7 symbols are controlled so as to always stop at the first stop.

Further, in the game in which chance rep 4 to 6 are won, regardless of the operation procedure, the symbol combination of 7 rip 2 is drawn into the activated line, and 7 symbols are stopped in the middle stage (7 symbol alignment) reel control is performed. ..

Therefore, when the chance lip is won, the 7 symbols can be stopped without fail until the first stop operation, and the 7 symbols can be stopped even in the second stop operation as much as possible. Therefore, it is possible to keep the expectation of 7 symbols aligned with the advantageous privilege (AT500 game) as long as possible until the final stop.

When one of the special lips 1 to 3 is elected, the control to make the rep 6 which is the special rep a prize or the transition of the game state is performed according to the stop operation order corresponding to the special lips 1 to 3. Control is performed to win one of the lips 1 to 3 that is not accompanied.

If the first stop reel in the game won by the special lip 1 is the left reel 2L, reel control for aligning the symbol combination of the lip 6 of the winning re-game combination with the activated line to stop If it is the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than the left reel 2L, the control for winning one of the lips 1 to 3 is performed.

If the first stop reel in the game won by the special rip 2 is the middle reel 2C, reel control for aligning the symbol combination of the rep 6 in the winning re-game combination with the activated line to stop If it is the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R other than the middle reel 2C, control is performed to win one of the lips 1 to 3.

If the first stop reel in the game won by the special lip 3 is the right reel 2R, reel control for aligning the symbol combination of the lip 6 in the winning re-game combination to the effective line and stopping the reel control If it is the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C other than the right reel 2R, the control for winning one of the lips 1 to 3 is performed.

In this way, the operation procedure for winning the special lip 6 can be changed depending on which of the special lip 1 to 3 is won.

In this way, the main control unit 41 performs internal lottery on the lottery target combination according to the game state, performs reel control according to the lottery result and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and according to the display result. It pays out medals and shifts to the game state.

[Game flow]
Here, the flow of the game will be collectively described with reference to FIG. 9 again. In the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 9, after the setting change state ends, the slot machine 1 is controlled to RT0. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, at RT0, it is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed. In this way, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT0, when one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is won in RT0, there is a high probability. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of the inconvenience that the special result is stopped on the effective line and the special result is not stopped and the process is not moved to RT1 by omitting the bell and the pushing order bell. In RT1 to RT3, the flow of the game will be described below depending on whether or not AT is in progress.

First, the flow of the game during non-AT will be described. The slot machine 1 is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first time during non-AT at RT0 to RT3. Therefore, the player performs a stop operation so as to first stop the left reel 2L when not in AT. As a result, the game flow is as follows.

At RT1, by winning in REP 4 or REP 6, a transition is made to RT2 or RT3. In order to win the rep 4 or the rep 6, as shown in FIG. 11, either one of the promotion rep 1 to 5 is elected and the stop operation is performed by the operation procedure for the promotion rep winning, or the special rep is performed. It is necessary to stop in the operation procedure for winning 1 to 3 and winning the special lip.

However, the winning probability of the ascending lip 1 that causes the promotion lip to win when the left reel 2L is first stopped is lower than the winning probabilities of the other ascending lip 2-5. The winning probability of the special lip 1 that causes the special reel to win when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time is lower than the winning probability of the other special Lips 2 and 3. Therefore, as long as the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, there is a low possibility that it will be transferred to RT2 or RT3.

It is set so that it is difficult to maintain the control of the RT2 even if the player wins the rip 4 and is controlled by the RT2 while the left reel 2L is first stopped at the RT1. That is, among the push-order bells, the winning probability of the left bells 1 to 4 that wins a bell when the left reel 2L is stopped first is higher than the winning probability of the other middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4. It is set to be extremely low, and there is a high probability that the special results will be stopped. Among the maintenance transfer rips 1 to 3, the winning probability of the maintenance transfer rip 1 that stops the rip 1 when the left reel 2L is first stopped is lower than the winning probability of the other maintenance transfer rips 2 and 3. It is set to, and there is a high probability that Lip 1 cannot be won and the falling Lip wins. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, most of the game when not in AT is consumed at RT1.

Next, the flow of the game during AT will be described. At RT1, when any one of the ascending rips 1 to 5 and the special rips 1 to 3 is won, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the rep 4 or the rep 6 can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning the Lip 4 and shift to RT3 by winning the Lip 6.

At RT2, when any one of the maintenance transfer replies 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the rep 1 which is a normal rep is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to maintain the RT2 by winning the Lip 1 prize.

Further, at RT2, when any one of the special lips 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the rep 6 can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT3 by winning the Lip 6 prize.

At RT3, when any one of the maintenance transfer replies 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the rep 1 which is a normal rep is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, RT3 can be maintained by winning the Lip 1 prize.

At least in RT1 to 3, when winning a lottery target combination that cannot be won unless a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation procedure, such as a left bell 1 to 4, a middle bell 1 to 4, and a right bell 1 to 4. Then, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is executed according to the lottery target combination. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to prevent the small winning combination from being missed and to reliably obtain the medal. Further, it is possible to avoid the special result from being stopped and maintain the control to the currently controlled game state.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT3 controls and the RT3 is maintained. Most of the game is digested at RT3. The state of being controlled by the AT at RT3, which is advantageous for the player, is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART).

[Flow of games when chance replay is won]
The flow of the game (game) when the chance replay is won will be collectively described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game when the chance replay is won. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the chance replays 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 11 have been won in step (hereinafter, simply referred to as S) 100. The determination process of S100 is executed by determining whether the flags corresponding to the chance replays 1 to 6 are stored in the RAM 41c.

If it is determined that the chance replays 1 to 6 have been won, then in S101, it is determined whether or not the chance replays 1 to 3 have been won. If the chance replays 1 to 3 have been won, the process proceeds to S102, and the freeze type is selected from no freeze, SU1 freeze, and SU2 freeze in the freeze lottery determination table shown in FIG. 13 (S102). The determined freeze is executed for a period according to the type of step-up freeze that occurs in the lever-on freeze when the lever is turned on. If no freeze is determined, no freeze occurs. After that, according to the stop operation, "7-7-lip" or "7-lip-7" (seven pattern tempai appearance) is derived (S103). After that, a lottery for determining the number of games to be given as the number of AT games from among 0 to 100 games is executed (S104). Depending on the pressing order in S103, the 7 symbols may be aligned only until the first stop.

If it is determined in S101 that the chance replays 1 to 3 have not been won, it is determined that the chance replays 4 to 6 have been won, the process proceeds to S105, and in the freeze lottery determination table shown in FIG. A freeze type of freeze, SU2 freeze, or SU3 freeze is determined (S105). The determined freeze is executed for a period according to the type of step-up freeze that occurs in the lever-on freeze when the lever is turned on. If no freeze is determined, no freeze occurs. After that, "7-7-7" (seven patterns aligned) is derived regardless of the order of pressing (S106). After that, 500 AT games are added (S107).

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the freeze lottery determination table. The lottery condition for the freeze lottery is that the chance replay is won as shown in FIG. When chance replays 1 to 3 are won, it is determined that there is a 10% winning probability without freeze, 60% winning probability is SU1 freezing, and 30% winning probability is SU2 freeze.

As described above, when the chance replays 1 to 3 are won, the SU3 freeze is not decided, and the freeze is easily decided in the size relation of no freeze<SU2 freeze<SU1 freeze.

When Chance Replays 4 to 6 are won, there is a 5% winning probability without freeze, a 5% winning probability is SU1 Freezing, and a 20% winning probability is SU2 Freezing. SU3 is decided with a winning probability of %.

As described above, when the chance replays 4 to 6 are won, the freeze is likely to be determined in the size relation of no freeze<SU1 freeze<SU2 freeze<SU3 freeze.

Further, when the chance replays 1 to 3 are won, the rate of occurrence of SU1 freeze or SU2 freeze is higher than that of no freeze (lever-on-free does not occur). That is, when the lever-on freeze occurs, seven symbols are tempted at a higher rate than when the lever-on freeze does not occur. The freeze may be generated other than when the chance replay is won. In such a case, it is desirable to reduce the occurrence rate of freeze.

FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a mode when the lever-on freeze occurs. Lever-on freeze may occur as a precursory event when the game is started by performing the lever-on operation. When lever-on freeze occurs, either SU freeze occurs due to the winning probability as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 14A, in the SU1 freeze, a freeze is performed in which the left reel is reversely rotated and temporarily stopped before the normal reel rotation is started. After SU1 freeze, by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the pushing order as shown in FIG. 11, as shown in FIG. 14D, 7 symbols are stopped by the first stop and the second stop. , The replay symbol stops at the third stop and becomes a 7 symbol tempai state. Depending on the pressing order, 7 symbols may not be aligned at the 2nd stop, but 7 symbols are always stopped at the 1st stop.

As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, in the SU2 freeze, the left reel is reversely rotated and the middle reel is reversely rotated before the normal reel rotation is started, so that the left reel and the middle reel are rotated. Freeze to stop is executed. After SU2 freeze, by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the pushing order as shown in FIG. 11, as shown in FIG. 14(e), 7 symbols are stopped by the first stop and the second stop. , The watermelon symbol is stopped at the third stop, and the 7 symbol tempai state is reached. Depending on the pressing order, 7 symbols may not be aligned at the 2nd stop, but 7 symbols are always stopped at the 1st stop.

As shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C, in the SU3 freeze, the left reel is reversely rotated before the normal reel rotation is started, then the middle reel is reversely rotated, and further the right reel is reversely rotated. Then, the freeze for temporarily stopping the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel is executed. After the SU3 freeze, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, 7 symbols are stopped by the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop, regardless of the pressing order, as shown in FIG. 14(f).

As shown in FIG. 12 to FIG. 14, after the lever-on freeze occurs, a predetermined SU freeze occurs, and thereafter, the control for deriving the 7 symbol alignment or the control for deriving the 7 symbol tempai (depending on the pressing order. , 7 symbols may not be aligned at the second stop) is executed. As shown in FIG. 13, since it may be determined that there is no freeze, the control for generating the 7-symbol alignment and the control for generating the 7-symbol tempai may be executed even when the lever-on freeze does not occur. When the chance replays 4 to 6 are won, 500 advantageous AT games are given as an advantageous privilege, and 7 symbol alignments occur. In addition, when the chance replay 1 to 3 is won, the number of AT games 0 to 100 games is given by lottery as a privilege having a lower advantage than the 7 symbol set, and 7 symbol tempai occurs (depending on the pushing order, 7 designs may not be completed in 2 stops). Further, when the lever-on-freeze occurs, 7 symbols are tempted at a higher rate than when the lever-on-freeze does not occur.

Therefore, even if the lever-on freeze does not occur, 7 symbol tempais may occur, and the privilege to be awarded may be 0 to 100 AT games, which is less advantageous than the 7 symbol alignment. Therefore, it is possible to expect that the 7-symbol alignment will occur due to the occurrence of the lever-on freeze, and even if the 7-symbol alignment does not occur, it is possible to expect that the 7-symbol tempai will occur. , Interest in games is improved.

The lever-on-freeze is triggered by a lever operation, and the 7 symbol alignment and the 7 symbol tempai are triggered by a stop operation by a stop switch. Therefore, the expectation can be increased from the operation of starting the variable display to the operation of deriving the display result.

Further, in the stage of the first stop, it is controlled so that the 7 symbols common to the 7 symbol set and the 7 symbol template are stopped. Therefore, until the second stop or the final stop, it is not known which of the 7-symbol display and the 7-symbol tempai display result will be derived, so that the player can hold an expectation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the 7 symbol set has only a single type (FIG. 14(c)), but the 7 symbol template is provided with 2 types (FIG. 14(d), (e)). ). Therefore, it is possible to provide a plurality of types as to how to generate the 7 symbol tempai, and the enjoyment of the game is improved. The number of AT games to be given may be different depending on the type of 7 symbol tempai. Specifically, reel control may be performed so that different types of outcomes are derived depending on the number of games when the AT is won.

In addition, when the 7-symbol alignment occurs, control may be performed such that the hit state or the automatic settlement state is set. The stopped state is a state in which the reel is not rotated even if an attempt is made to start the next game by disabling the game (even if the lever is turned on). Specifically, the stopped state is a state in which the progress of the game is disabled until the reset switch 23 provided inside the front door 1b is operated, and when the reset switch 23 is operated, This is a state in which the game can proceed. When the stop state is controlled, the liquid crystal display 51 displays, for example, a message "Please call a clerk". The player who sees the message operates a call switch (not shown) for calling the clerk. The clerk who has recognized that the call switch has been operated opens the front door 1b and operates the reset switch 23. By this operation, the stopped state is released and the game can be advanced.

Further, the automatic settlement state is a state in which the medals are automatically settled irrespective of the player's operation and the game is disabled. Specifically, in the automatic settlement process, the main control unit 41 settles the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet number (returns the medals used for setting the credit and the bet number. ) Processing. By doing this, it is possible to celebrate the occurrence of the 7-symbol alignment by stopping or automatic settlement. After the automatic settlement, the game may be restarted by inserting a medal without disabling the game.

[Pointing effect]
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the point giving effect. In the present embodiment, the point lottery is executed according to the type of the predetermined winning combination that has been won, and the executed points are added and updated. When the added and updated points reach the ceiling value of a predetermined point, a precursor effect for notifying that the AT as a privilege may be given is executed. The point giving effect is an effect of giving points on the liquid crystal display 51 and adding and updating the points.

The omen effect is executed over a plurality of games, and the lottery of points is executed even during the omen period. However, the point giving effect is not executed during the omen period, and the points accumulated during the omen period are divided and given in the plurality of games after the omen period ends. Hereinafter, a specific example of the point giving effect will be described.

As shown in FIG. 15A, the liquid crystal display 51 has a counter displayed at the lower right of the screen for indicating addition and update of points. In the counter, the denominator is the ceiling of the point and the numerator is the current point. By winning a predetermined winning combination such as cherry, a point lottery is performed, and an effect of giving points is executed. As shown in FIG. 15(b), when the current point reaches the ceiling value of the point, the warning period is entered.

When the awarded points reach the ceiling value of 100 points, the main control unit 41 executes the AT lottery. In the AT lottery, a lottery is executed to determine whether or not to shift to AT. Further, when moving to AT, a lottery of a predetermined number of AT games is executed. It should be noted that instead of the lottery for the number of AT games, the lottery for the navigation stock may be executed with 50 games as one set. Further, the content of the continuous effect after the sign effect is determined depending on whether or not the player wins the AT.

As shown in FIG. 15C, the display of the points is changed to the letters "opportunity" during the sign period, and the point giving effect is not executed. However, during the warning period, points are added and updated by winning a predetermined winning combination. In FIG. 15C, it is assumed that a predetermined winning combination is won and 50 points are added and updated in the point lottery.

Further, in the continuous effect during the precursory period shown in FIG. 15D, a battle effect in which an enemy character and an ally character fight is executed, and when winning (when the continuous effect succeeds), AT is given. It is assumed that the points are added and updated even during the continuous production, and in FIG. 15D, a predetermined winning combination is won and 20 points are added and updated in the point lottery. Therefore, a total of 70 points have been added and updated during the sign period. Here, during the AT period, the point lottery is not executed in order to prevent it from becoming too advantageous.

Further, when the player loses the battle effect during the continuous effect (when the continuous effect fails), points are displayed from 0 as shown in FIG. 15(e). Further, after the end of the precursory period, a point giving effect for giving the points (70 points) accumulated during the precursory period is executed in a plurality of games (for example, four games). In FIG. 15(e), for example, an imparting effect for 10 points out of the 70 points accumulated during the precursory period is executed. Therefore, the remaining points accumulated in the precursory period are 60 points. Next, in FIG. 15(f), of the points accumulated during the precursory period, the imparted effect for 20 points is executed. Therefore, the remaining points accumulated in the precursory period are 40 points. However, in the game shown in FIG. 15(f), a predetermined winning combination is won, and 20 points are added and updated in the point lottery. Therefore, the remaining points are 60 points. Further, in FIG. 15(g), the giving effect of 20 points out of 60 points which is the total value of the points accumulated in the precursory period and the points given in FIG. 15(f) is executed. Then, in FIG. 15(h), which is the latter half of the plurality of games, the remaining 40 points are provided as the point giving effect, and all the points accumulated in the omen period and the points given in FIG. Granted. Although the number of games in which the imparted effect is executed has been described as four games, a plurality of games may be used and any number of games such as ten games may be set.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the added points reach 100 points, which is the ceiling, the precursor effect is executed. In the aura effect, the aura effect informing that the AT as a privilege may be given is executed over a plurality of games. The point giving effect for giving a predetermined point is not executed during the precursory period. The cumulative value of the points updated in the precursory period is divided into a plurality of points, and is provided in the provision effect in the plurality of games after the completion of the precursory period. Therefore, the interest of the game in the game after the end of the precursory period can be improved by the imparted effect in the plurality of games after the end of the precursory period.

As shown in FIG. 15F, the points are updated also in the game in which the point giving effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to have an expectation for the update of the points even during the point giving effect.

In addition, the point-giving effect is not executed during the precursory period, and in a plurality of games after the precursory period ends, a table having a higher percentage of points when awarded than in the normal state as shown in FIG. 16B is used. The lottery for the existing points is executed. Therefore, the point giving effect in which a high value of points is given in the plurality of games after the end of the precursory period is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from quitting the game immediately after the end of the precursory period.

The AT lottery is performed when the awarded points reach 100, which is the ceiling, and the content of the continuous effect is determined according to the result. If the continuous production during the precursor period is successful, the AT period is reached. During the AT period, even if a predetermined winning combination is won, no point lottery is performed and no points are awarded (pointing effect is not executed). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the points from being over-advantageous due to points being awarded during the AT period, which is already in an advantageous state.

As shown in FIGS. 15(e) to 15(h), the point giving effect of giving higher points is likely to be executed in the later games of the plurality of games after the end of the precursory period. Therefore, the point-giving effect of giving higher points is likely to be executed in the back game of the plurality of games after the end of the precursory period. Therefore, in a plurality of games after the end of the precursory period, it is possible to pay attention to the point-giving effect and the number of games, and the interest of the game is improved.

FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the normal state point award determination table and the specific state point award determination table. The value of the points given is different depending on the game state. In the normal state, the normal state point awarding determination table shown in FIG. 16A is used. Further, in the specific state, the specific state point awarding determination table shown in FIG. 16B is used. The specific state is a state after the AT ends in the ART (AT+RT3) state and falls to RT1. On the other hand, the normal state refers to a state other than the specific state, which is not in AT.

As shown in FIG. 16A, in the normal state point awarding determination table, when Replay is won as a winning combination, 0 point is determined as awarding point at 97% ratio, and 5 point is determined at a 1% ratio. 10 points are determined at a rate of 1%, 20 points are determined at a rate of 1%, and 50 points are determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, when watermelon is won as a winning role, 0 points are determined as a 20% ratio, 5 points are determined as a 10% ratio, 10 points are determined as a 20% ratio, and 20 points are awarded as award points. 20% is determined and 50 points is determined at 30%. When Cherry is elected as a winning combination, 0 points are determined as a 0% ratio, 5 points are determined as a 10% ratio, 10 points are determined as a 20% ratio, and 20 points as award points. It is determined at a rate of 30% and 50 points at a rate of 40%.

As shown in FIG. 16B, in the specific state point awarding determination table, when Replay is won as a winning combination, 0 point is determined as an awarding point at a rate of 80%, and 5 points is determined at a rate of 10%. 10 points are determined at a rate of 7%, 20 points are determined at a rate of 3%, and 50 points are determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, when watermelon is won as a winning role, 0 points are determined as award points at a rate of 0%, 5 points are determined at a rate of 15%, 10 points are determined at a rate of 20%, and 20 points are determined. It is determined at a rate of 30% and 50 points at a rate of 35%. When Cherry is won as a winning combination, 0 points are determined as a 0% rate, 5 points are determined as a 0% rate, 10 points are determined as a 0% rate, and 20 points are determined as award points. It is determined at a rate of 40% and 50 points at a rate of 60%.

As shown in FIGS. 16(a) and 16(b), the points to be awarded are different depending on the type of winning combination, and the points to be awarded in the order of replay<watermelon<cherry are determined to be higher. Further, in the specific state, the points are decided to be given so that the points to be given are higher than those in the normal state. In this way, in the specific state, the points are updated so as to be more advantageous than in the normal state, so that the interest of the game in the specific state is improved. Moreover, since the game state is controlled to a specific state in which the game state may fall after the AT ends, the interest of the game after the AT end can be improved.

Further, during the precursory period, when the cumulative value of the points updated in the precursory period satisfies the specific condition, updating the points may be advantageous. For example, when the cumulative value of points accumulated during the aura period reaches 100 points, even if advantageous point lottery (for example, the lottery referring to the table in FIG. 16B) is executed in the subsequent games during the aura period. Good. By doing so, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the update of points during the precursory period.

Further, when the AT is not won in the AT lottery when the given points reach the ceiling, the continuous effect suggesting that it fails after executing the precursor effect is executed. However, when the AT is won by another trigger during the precursory period, a process of rewriting the subsequent productions to a production that succeeds may be executed. Further, the determination rate of the points to be given may be different depending on whether the production during the precursory period succeeds or fails.

[AT production]
Next, the effect executed during the AT period will be described. In the AT period, a navigation effect that notifies the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player, is executed according to the winning situation. Further, during the AT period, whether or not to increase the number of AT games when a specific winning combination is won is drawn. Also, at the time of winning a specific winning combination, an effect using the accessory 60 can be executed in order to suggest the possibility that the number of AT games has been increased. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to operate the accessory 60 when starting one game, and operates the accessory 60 based on the determination result. Below, the relationship between the navigation effect to be executed and the action of the accessory will be described.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the notification effect and the action of the accessory. In the navigation effect, a first notification effect and a second notification effect may be executed. The first notification effect and the second notification effect differ in which region of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is used to execute the navigation effect. The display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is composed of a shielded area 51b in which the display screen is shielded when the accessory 60 operates, and a shielded area 51a in which the display screen is not shielded even when the accessory 60 operates. There is. Here, the dotted line in the drawing indicates the left end when the accessory 60 moves to the second position which is the shielding position.

The first notification effect is a navigation effect that is executed using both the non-shielded area 51a and the shielded area 51b. In addition, the second notification effect is a navigation effect that is executed using only the shielding area 51b (a part of the shielding area 51b). When executing the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether to execute the first notification effect or the second notification effect depending on whether or not the game is to operate the accessory 60.

FIG. 17A shows a navigation effect executed in a game in which the accessory 60 does not operate. The accessory 60 is stopped at the first position on the right side of the liquid crystal display 51 when not in operation. In the game in which the accessory 60 does not operate, the first notification effect is executed. The display of "2, 1, 3" on the display screen shows the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The display of "1" with a large circle indicates the stop switch to be operated at the present time, and in FIG. 17A, the stop switch 8C is shown. As shown in FIG. 17A, the first notification effect is executed using both of the non-shielding region 51a and the shielding region 51b. In addition, a second notification effect described below may be executed when the accessory is not operated.

17B and 17C show the navigation effect executed in the game in which the accessory 60 operates. In the game in which the accessory 60 operates, the second notification effect is executed before it actually operates. In the second notification effect, as shown in FIG. 17B, the navigation effect is executed using only the non-shielded area 51a of the non-shielded area 51a and the shielded area 51b.

A plurality of timings at which the accessory 60 moves from the first position to the second position, which is the shielding position, as shown in FIG. 17B to FIG. 17C, are provided. For example, the accessory 60 may move at a timing when the lever is turned on or at a timing when the first stop is later than the timing when the lever is turned on. Whether the movement of the accessory 60 to the second position is the timing when the lever is turned on or the timing when the first stop is later than when the lever is turned on, the second notification effect is executed at the timing when the lever is turned on. That is, the second notification effect is always executed at a timing before (may include simultaneous) the accessory 60.

In this way, the second notification effect is executed at the common lever-on timing regardless of the timing when the accessory 60 is set to the second position, which is the shielding position, and thus the processing load when executing the notification effect is increased. Can be reduced. Further, by executing the second notification effect as notification of the predetermined information, it is possible to make the player guess that the accessory 60 is movable, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, even in a game in which the accessory 60 does not operate, the second notification effect may be executed as the navigation effect.

Further, when the accessory 60 moves to the second position, which is the shielding position, the player 60 is controlled so as to have a higher advantage for the player. Specifically, when the main control unit 41 wins the AT lottery by winning the AT lottery target winning combination, the sub control unit 91 operates the accessory 60 at a higher rate than when not winning. When the accessory 60 operates, the possibility of winning the AT may be increased. In addition, as described above, when the accessory 60 operates, the second notification effect is executed as the navigation effect, so that it can be expected to execute the second notification effect.

As shown in FIG. 17A, the first notification effect is executed using the shielded area 51b and the non-shielded area 51a. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17B, the second notification effect is executed using a part of the non-shielding area 51a. With this configuration, the second notification effect is executed by using at least a part of the area in which the first notification effect is executed, so that the notification effect differs between the first notification effect and the second notification effect. It will not be executed, and the position for viewing the notification effect will be constant and the visibility will be stable.

Whether the accessory 60 moves to the second position is when the lever is turned on or when the lever is turned on, the second notification effect is executed when the lever is turned on. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the lever operation.

The accessory 60 may move from the second position shown in FIG. 17C to the first position shown in FIG. 17B during execution of the second notification effect. However, even if the accessory 60 moves from the second position to the first position during the execution of the second notification effect, the second notification effect is continuously executed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the position at which the second notification effect is executed from changing due to the change in the position of the accessory 60.

[About the AT lottery table]
Although the main control unit 41 has described that the AT lottery is executed when the chance replay is won and when the awarded points reach the ceiling, etc., with reference to FIGS. The AT lottery is executed even when the winning combination is won. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery table used in the AT lottery processing executed by the main control unit 41 for the AT lottery target winning combination. In the example of FIG. 18, for example, when a weak watermelon as an AT lottery target is elected, it is determined that the navigation stock is not given with a 95% probability, and 1 navigation stock is given with a 5% probability. It is determined. FIG. 18 shows the AT winning probability when the other AT lottery target combinations (strong watermelon, weak cherry, middle cherry, strong cherry) are elected, and the distribution ratio of the number of navigation stocks to be awarded. The AT lottery table of FIG. 18 is stored in advance in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41.

Also, in a non-AT game, if a middle bell is won in a game in which a middle bell or a right bell is won, it is determined that there is a 60% chance that no navistock will be given, and there is a 25% chance that one navistock will be awarded. Is determined to be given, 1 navistock is given with a probability of 10%, and 2 navistock is given with a probability of 5%.

In the following, the first condition to the sixth condition are a weak watermelon win, a strong watermelon win, a weak cherry win, a middle-tier cherry win, a strong cherry win, and a middle-bell win in a game in which a middle bell or a right bell is won during non-AT, respectively. As a condition.

The sixth condition is a condition that is satisfied by the middle bell winning in the game in which the middle bell or the right bell is won during the non-AT. Therefore, the case where the sixth condition is satisfied is a case where the navigation effect is executed in the game in which the middle bell or the right bell is won during the non-AT. In the following, the determination that one or more navigation stocks will be given is referred to as "navistock winning".

Further, when any of the first to sixth conditions is satisfied during non-AT and the navigation stock is won, the navigation stock is given as the first hit. Further, when any of the first to fifth conditions is met during AT and the navigation stock is won, the number of the winning navigation stock is added to the number of the navigation stock before the winning of the navigation stock. It

[About production related processing]
Next, the effect-related processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining effect-related processing. The effect-related process is a process executed when the sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command. In S60, it is determined whether or not the AT. The sub control unit 91 stores the AT flag in the RAM 91c from the start of the AT to the end of the AT. The determination processing of S60 is executed by determining whether the AT flag is stored in the RAM 91c. Specifically, if the AT flag is stored in the RAM 91c, it is determined to be controlled by the AT and YES is determined in S60, and the process proceeds to S62. On the other hand, if the AT flag is not stored in the RAM 91c, it is determined to be non-AT and NO is determined in S60 and the process proceeds to S64.

In S62, it is determined whether or not the game in which S62 is being executed (that is, the current game) is the game in which the winning combination is won. The determination is executed by the sub-control unit 91 by determining whether or not the “winning combination specified by analyzing the received internal winning command” corresponds to the above-described pushing forward combination. If YES is determined in S62, the process proceeds to S68, and if NO is determined in S62, the production related process is ended.

In S64, it is determined whether or not the game in which S64 is executed (that is, the current game) is a game in which the middle bell or the right bell is won. The determination is performed by the sub-control unit 91 determining whether or not the “winning combination specified by analyzing the received internal winning command” corresponds to the middle bell or the right bell. If YES is determined in S64, the process proceeds to S66, and if NO is determined in S64, the production related process is ended.

In S66, a navigation effect execution presence/absence determining process, which is a process of determining whether to execute the navigation effect, is executed. Whether or not to execute the navigation effect in the game in which the middle bell or the right bell is won is determined by the main control unit 41, and the navigation effect command indicating the result is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 executes navigation effect execution presence/absence determination processing based on the result of the navigation effect command. The navigation effect execution command may be combined with the internal winning command, or the navigation effect execution command and the internal winning command may be separate. It should be noted that, for the navigation effect, for example, it is determined that the navigation effect is executed with a probability of 1% and the navigation effect is not executed with a probability of 99%. When the process of S66 ends, the process proceeds to S68. The sub-control unit 91 may determine whether or not to execute the navigation effect in the game in which the middle bell or the right bell is won.

In the following, the winning combination for which the navigation effect is executed will be referred to as a push combination (navi target combination). As shown in S62 and S64, the navigation target combination differs depending on whether it is an AT or a non-AT. Specifically, while the winning combination in which the navigation effect is executed in the AT is the push forward combination, the navigation target combination in the non-AT is the middle bell or the right bell.

Here, in the non-AT, the ratio of the navigation effect executed is set to be lower throughout the number of games than in the AT. Specifically, the ratio at which the navigation effect is executed for non-AT and AT is calculated as follows.

Execution rate of navigation effect when non-AT=(11216/65536)×0.01≈0.17% (1)
Here, “11216/65536” is the total value of the winning probabilities of the middle bell and the right bell (see FIG. 10), and “0.01” is the navigation effect in the game in which the middle bell or the right bell is won. It is the percentage that is executed.

Execution ratio of navigation effect when AT=(27029/65536)×1≈41% (2)
Here, “27029/65536” is the total value of the winning probabilities of the pushing order combination of RT1 having the lowest total value of the winning probabilities of the pushing order combination (see FIGS. 10 and 11).

As shown in the equations (1) and (2), when the non-AT is set, the ratio at which the navigation effect is executed is set to be lower than that in the AT. In addition, in the formula (2), RT1 having the lowest sum of the winning probabilities of the push-winning combination is calculated as an example. Get higher Therefore, in the other RT state, the execution rate of the navigation-inspiring effect is higher than the rate calculated in (2). Therefore, even in other RT states, the ratio at which the navigation-inspiring effect is executed is set to be lower in the non-AT than in the AT.

Further, in the case of AT, when the navigation effect is not executed (game), the ratio of the number of navi stocks given is higher than when the navigation effect is executed (game). Has become. The reason will be described below. The case where the navigation effect is executed during AT is when a navigation target combination different from the AT lottery target combination (that is, the push order combination shown in FIGS. 10 and 11) is won. On the other hand, the trigger for executing the AT lottery during AT is that the AT lottery target winning combination is won (see FIG. 18). Therefore, in the game in which the navigation effect is executed, the AT lottery target winning combination is not won, and therefore the AT lottery is not executed. In this way, the trigger for executing the navigation effect is different from the trigger for executing the AT lottery. Specifically, the trigger for the navigation effect is to win the navigation target winning combination, and the trigger for the AT lottery is to win the AT drawing target winning combination different from the navigation target winning combination. Therefore, in the case of AT, the ratio in which the number of navi stocks is given can be higher when the navigation effect is not executed than when the navigation effect is executed. Therefore, during AT, it is possible to make the player have a higher sense of expectation that the number of navigation stocks is given when the navigation effect is not executed than when the navigation effect is executed.

In addition, when not in AT, when the navigation effect is executed (game), the ratio of the number of navigation stocks is higher than when the navigation effect is not executed (game). It is like this. The reason will be described below. The sixth condition shown in FIG. 18 is “the middle bell wins in the game in which the middle bell or the right bell is won during the non-AT”. When the middle bell or the right bell is won during non-AT, the navigation effect of winning the middle bell is executed with a probability of 1% (64, S66). In this way, since the navigation effect that satisfies the sixth condition can be executed during non-AT, the number of navigation stocks is higher when the navigation effect is executed than when the navigation effect is not executed. The rate of grant is increasing. Therefore, during non-AT, it is possible to make the player have a higher sense of expectation that the number of navi stocks is given when the navigation effect is executed than when the navigation effect is not executed. ..

In S68, a navigation fanning effect execution/non-execution lottery process, which is a process of determining whether or not to execute the navigation fanning effect by a random number lottery, is executed. Here, the navigation-induced effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that the navigation effect is executed. As shown in the “navigation effect” in FIG. 21, the navigation effect of this embodiment is an effect of displaying “?” marks at the left position, the middle position, and the right position, respectively. The navigation-enhancing effect includes a white-navigation-enhancing effect and a red-navigation-enhancing effect. In the white navigation fanning effect, the character "?" shown in FIG. 21 is displayed in white, while in the red navigation fanning effect, the character "?" is displayed in red. The expected value of the navigation stock to be added increases because of the relationship that the white navigation-inspired effect <red navigation-inspired effect.

By executing the navigation effect, it is possible to inspire the player whether or not to execute the navigation effect (the player can have a sense of expectation for executing the navigation effect). Can be improved.

FIG. 20 is an example of a navigation fan production effect presence/absence lottery table used in the navigation fan effect effect presence/absence lottery processing. As shown in FIG. 20, the candidates for the determined events are no navigation effect execution, white navigator effect, and red navigator effect.

In a non-AT game with navigation effect execution, there is a 50% probability that no navigation effect execution is performed, a 10% probability that a white navigator effect is executed, and a 40% red navigation effect is executed. It is determined with the probability of %. Here, the "game with navigation effect execution" means that the navigation effect is executed in the "navi effect effect presence/absence lottery processing (S66)" which is the processing before the executed navigation fan effect effect presence/absence lottery processing (S68). A game that is decided to be played.

In the non-AT game in which the navigation effect is not executed, there is a 50% probability that the navigation effect is not executed, the white navigation effect is executed with a 40% probability, and the red navigation effect is executed with a 10% probability. It is determined with the probability of %. Here, the "game without navigation effect execution" means that the navigation effect is executed in the "navi effect effect presence/absence lottery processing (S66)" which is the processing before the currently executed navigation fan effect effect presence/absence drawing processing (S68). A game that is determined not to be played.

As described above, when the game is in non-AT, the probability of not performing the navigation-inducing effect is 50% regardless of whether the game has the navigation-producing or the game without the navigation-producing, and the probability of executing the navigation-inducing production (that is, white). The total value of the execution probabilities of the navigator-inspired effect and the red-naviged-inspired effect is 50%.

When the number of assigned navigation stocks is 0 in a game that is AT, there is a 97% probability that no navigation fan effect is performed, a 3% probability that a white navigation fan effect is executed, and a red navigation fan effect is executed. Is determined with a probability of 0%. It should be noted that since the navigation effect is always executed when the push forward combination is won in the AT, the game cannot be divided into the game with the navigation effect and the game without the navigation effect as in the case of the non-AT. The decision probabilities when the number of assigned navigation stocks is 1, 2, or 3 in the AT game are as shown in FIG. As described above, in the AT game, the probability that the navigation-enhancing effect is not executed is 97% regardless of the number of assigned navigation stocks, and the probability that the navigation-enhancing effect is executed (that is, the white-navigating effect and the red-navigation effect are performed The total value of performance execution probabilities) is 3%.

Here, when the game is in a non-AT mode, the ratio in which the navigation-inspiring effect is executed is set to be higher throughout the number of games than when it is in an AT mode. Specifically, the ratio at which the navigation-inspiring effect is executed in the non-AT and AT is calculated as follows.

Execution ratio of navigation-induced effects when not in AT=(11216/65536)×0.5≈9% (3)
Here, “11216/65536” is the total value of the winning probabilities of the middle bell and the right bell (see FIG. 10), and “0.5” is the execution probability of the navigation-inspiring effect.

Execution ratio of navigation-induced effects when AT is = (26106/65536) x 0.03 = 1.2% (4)
Here, “26106/65536” is the total value of the winning probabilities of the push-and-win combination in RT2 (see FIGS. 10 and 11), and “0.03” is the navigation-inspiring effect during AT. The ratio (see FIG. 20).

As shown in Expressions (3) and (4), the proportion of the navigation-inspiring effect executed during non-AT is 9%, whereas the proportion of the navigation-inclining effect executed during AT is 1. 2%. Therefore, when the non-AT is set, the ratio at which the navigation-inspiring effect is executed is set to be higher than when the AT is set. In addition, in the formula (4), RT2, which has the highest sum of the winning probabilities of the push-winning combination, is calculated as an example. However, in other RT states, the total value of the winning probabilities of the push-winning combination is higher than that of RT2. Will be lower. Therefore, in the other RT state, the execution ratio of the navigation-inspiring effect is lower than the ratio calculated in (4). Therefore, even in other RT states, when the AT is not set, the proportion of the navigation-inspiring effect is set to be higher than when the AT is set.

By the way, in order for the sixth condition to be satisfied, it is necessary to execute the navigation effect during non-AT. In the example of FIG. 20, when the navigation effect necessary for satisfying the sixth condition is executed (in the game with the navigation effect), compared with the case where the navigation effect is not executed (in the game without the navigation effect). , Red navigation is performed at a high rate. In other words, the expected value of the navigation stock to be added (the ratio at which the sixth condition is satisfied) becomes large in a relationship such that the white navigating effect <the red navigating effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player predict whether or not the sixth condition is satisfied, depending on the type of the navigation fueling effect to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the AT, the larger the number of assigned navigation stocks, the higher the ratio of the red navigation swaying effects, while the smaller the number of imparted navigation stocks, the higher the ratio of the white navigation swaying effects. In other words, the expected value of the navigation stock to be added increases because of the relationship that the white navigation-inspiring effect <red navigation-inducing effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player predict the number of assigned navigation stocks, depending on the type of navigation-enhancing effect to be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

The description returns to FIG. When the process of S68 ends, the process proceeds to S70. In S70, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the navigation fanning effect is to be executed in the navigation fanning effect execution presence/absence lottery in S68. If it is determined in S70 that the navigation fan effect is determined to be executed (YES in S70), the process proceeds to S72, and if it is determined that the navigation fan effect is not executed ( (NO in S70), the production related process ends.

In S72, when "current lever-on operation time"-"last lever-on operation time"=specific period, the invalid period S is calculated by the following equations (5) and (6).

When the specific period is <4.1 seconds Invalid period S=4.1 seconds-"Specific period (seconds)" +0.13 seconds (5)
When the specific period is ≧4.1 seconds Invalid period S=0.13 seconds (6)
Here, “4.1 seconds” in the equation (5) corresponds to “predetermined regulation time”. The "current lever-on operation time" is the time when the lever-on operation is performed in the game in which S72 is executed. The “last lever-on operation time” refers to the time when the lever-on operation is performed in the game that is one game before the game. Further, for each of the “current lever-on operation time” and the “previous lever-on operation time”, the sub-control unit 91 uses the time measurement result from the clock device (for example, RTC (real time clock)) provided in the slot machine 1. It is the time specified based on the time. Further, as a modified example of the method of calculating the specific period, a clock counter built in the sub control unit 91 may be used. The sub-control unit 91 sets a period corresponding to the number of clocks counted by the clock counter from the previous lever-on operation to the current lever-on operation as the specific period. “0.13 seconds” in the expressions (5) and (6) corresponds to the time from the start of the reel rotation to the time when the reel rotates at a constant speed (reel acceleration time). As shown in Expressions (5) and (6), the invalid period S exists for 0.13 seconds or more regardless of the magnitude of the specific period.

When the process of S72 ends, the process proceeds to S74. In S74, the navigation fanning effect of the type determined in S68 is executed over the navigation fanning period U corresponding to the invalid period calculated in S72. The navigation-raising period U is calculated by the following equations (7) and (8).

In case of invalid period S>0.13 Navigation period U=T-0.13 seconds +0.1 seconds (7)
In case of invalid period S=0.13 Navigation period U=0.1 seconds (8)
Expression (7) is an expression used when Expression (5) is used, that is, when the specific period is <4.1 seconds. Expression (8) is an expression used when Expression (6) is used, that is, when the specific period is ≧4.1 seconds. As shown in equations (7) and (8), regardless of the size of the invalid period S, the navigation fanning period U is always secured for 0.1 seconds or more. When the process of S74 ends, the effect-related process ends.

[Timing chart for navigator production]
A timing chart for the execution of the navigation-induced effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21A is a timing chart when the invalid period S is 0.13 seconds (when the formula (6) is used). In this case, the navigation fanning period U is 0.1 seconds (see formula (8)).

At timing T1, at the same time as the lever-on operation is performed, the navigation fan effect is executed (started). The sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation fanning effect over the navigation fanning period U (0.1 seconds). At the timing T2, at the same time as the navigator production is completed, the small navi production of the navi productions is executed (the navigator production is switched to the small navigation production).

In the navigation effect of the present embodiment, a small navigation effect and a large navigation effect can be executed. In the navigation effect, the area in which the corresponding pressing order is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is referred to as a “corresponding pressing order display area”. It is an image in which the corresponding pressing order display area is larger than the large navigation effect and the small navigation effect. For example, when the navigation target winning combination is won, the number indicating the corresponding pressing order is displayed, but in the large navigation effect, the number indicating the corresponding pressing order is displayed larger than in the small navigation effect. Further, when the large navigation effect is executed, a navigation voice that allows the player to specify the corresponding pressing order is also output. The navigation voice is, for example, a voice such as "middle first stop".

At timing T3, the ineffective period is switched to the effective period, and the small navigation effect that has been executed is ended to execute the large navigation effect (the small navigation effect is switched to the large navigation effect). Upon receiving the valid period command, the sub control unit 91 specifies the timing T3 at which the invalid period is switched to the valid period.

FIG. 21B is a timing chart when the invalid period S is 2 seconds (when the equation (5) is used). In this case, the navigation fan-out period U is 1.97 seconds (see formula (7)). Other parts are the same as those in FIG.

As described above, in the example of FIG. 21, the navigation-enhancing effect is started within the ineffective period, the navigation-enhancing effect is ended within the ineffective period (that is, the navigation-enhancing effect is completed within the ineffective period), and the navigation-enhancing effect is generated. After completion, the navigation effect is executed (started) within the invalid period.

[Display on the auxiliary display]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation notification that distinguishably notifies the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display device 12.

The game auxiliary indicator 12 is composed of two indicators that can turn on/off multiple segments, and each segment can be turned on in seven colors: white, pink, yellow, orange, red, green, and blue. It is an indicator.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a notification mode by the navigation notification. As shown in FIG. 22, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 in the navigation notification is in the stop order (left middle right, left middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right middle left, right middle left, left --( The combination of the segments to be lit is different for each of the left first stop), -middle- (middle first stop), and -right (right first stop), so that the stop order can be identified from the combination of the segments that are lit. It is like this. For example, if the segment at the position where the character “21” is displayed among the plurality of segments is turned on and the other segments are turned off, it is possible to identify the middle, left and right stop order. In this way, the operation procedure is notified in a notification manner that allows the stop order notified in the navigation notification to be immediately identified.

It should be noted that the combination of segments that light up corresponding to the stop order is not something that directly recalls the stop order, and it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order from the combination of segments that light up. It may be one that cannot be easily identified without a table or the like. The notification mode in which it is difficult to immediately identify corresponds to, for example, a notification mode in which an identification symbol, an identification number, or the like determined corresponding to an operating procedure such as a stop order is notified.

In addition, in the navigation notification that is executed when the push order bell is elected, the segments that light up corresponding to the stop order light up in yellow, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. Can be identified to win.

In addition, in the navigation notification for winning Replay 4 (Promotion Replay) among the navigation notifications that are executed when winning the promotion replay, the segments that light up corresponding to the stop order are lit in blue, so that the stop is performed according to the notified stop order. It is possible to identify that the replay 4 (promotion replay) will be won by the operation.

In addition, in the navigation notification for winning Replay 1 (ordinary replay) among the navigation notifications executed when the sustain roll replay is elected, the segments that light up corresponding to the stop order light up in pink, so that it stops according to the notified stop order. By the operation, it is possible to identify that the replay 1 (normal replay) wins.

In addition, in the navigation notification executed when the chance replay is won, the segments that light up corresponding to the stop order are lit in orange, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, so that Replay 2 or Replay 3 is won. You can identify what you are doing.

In addition, in the navigation notification executed when the special replay is won, the segments that light up corresponding to the stop order light up in green, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, so that the Replay 6 can win. It can be identified.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to identify that the ART (including AT) is being performed by turning on the segments displayed by dots in the game auxiliary display 12 in red.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when any combination of the winning lines LN has been won, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a winning notification effect that notifies that effect.

In the prize notification production, the reel LED 55 corresponding to the area of the symbols arranged on the winning line LN according to the winning combination (for example, when a middle bell or the like having the same symbols on the winning line LN is won), or invalid. Index symbols aligned on the lines LM1 to LM4 (for example, the symbols aligned on the pay line LN are not the same symbol, but a right-down bell or the like in which the index symbols aligned on the ineffective line are the same symbol) ) The lighting mode of the reel LED 55 corresponding to the area is changed, and an image indicating that the winning combination has been won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the winning combination has been won.

In the present embodiment, as the winning notification effect, the effect of changing the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 and changing the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the winning combination has been won is applied. , Production of informing that the winning combination has been won may be applied by another production device such as voice output, production effect LED 52, or the like.

When the winning combination is won, the sub control unit 91 does not always perform the winning notification effect, but in the normal state and when the navigation notification is not executed, the stop operation is performed in the recommended stop order, and any winning combination is performed. If a prize is won, the navigation notification is executed, the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order, and the prize notification effect is executed when one of the winning hands is won. If the combination is not performed, the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the recommended stop order, and if any winning combination is won, the navigation notification is executed, and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the stop order other than the notified stop order. When the winning combination is won, the winning notification effect is not executed.

For example, when the middle bell or normal replay is won, the navigation notification is executed, and when the stop operation is performed in the notified stop order and the middle bell or normal replay is won, the prize notification effect is executed. , Even if the navigation notification was executed when the push order bell was elected, if the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the notified stop order and the upper bell or the fall replay wins, the prize notification effect is executed. It may not be done.

In the present embodiment, in the configuration including the main control unit 41 that controls the game and the sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, the main control unit 41 displays the reels that are advantageous to the player by the game auxiliary display 12. Since the control for informing the stop order in a distinguishable manner, that is, the control for performing the navigation notification is performed, it is possible to prevent the advantage of the player from being affected even if an abnormality occurs on the sub-control unit 91 side.

Also, in the navigation notification by the game auxiliary display 12, for example, the same stop order is notified in a distinguishable manner at the time of winning the push-order bell that wins the middle bell and when winning the sustain roll replay that wins the normal replay. Even if the lights are notified in different lighting colors, even if the stop order identified by the navigation notification is the same, the winning operation can be achieved by performing the stop operation according to the stop order notified by the lighting color. Can be recognized.

Further, when the stop order is notified in a notification mode in which it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order notified in the navigation notification, the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like by the sub-control unit 91. The attention can be paid to the stop order notified by. Even if the navigation effect does not work, the stop order can be identified by using the correspondence table or the like.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the navigation notification is executed by the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the navigation notification in a more noticeable manner than the navigation notification. Control is performed so that the order can be identified, and by using a production device such as the liquid crystal display 51, the reel stop order that is advantageous to the player can be notified in a suitable manner. In addition, the notice mode that is more noticeable than the navigation notice is a notice mode in which the navigation effect is performed on a screen larger than the game auxiliary display device 12 in which the navigation notice is performed, a notification aspect in which the navigation effect is performed by a plurality of effect devices, It is sufficient if it is a notification mode or the like in which the operation procedure can be immediately grasped.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to continue the navigation notification for the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. Good. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 continues the navigation effect for the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels as long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification, but it matches the stop order according to the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order not performed, the navigation effect may be ended from the time when the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed. In this way, when the stop operation is performed in an operation procedure different from the notified stop order, by continuing the notification by the navigation notification, the content of the notification can be confirmed after that, but it is more noticeable than the navigation notification. Since the notification by the liquid crystal display 51, which is notified by, is ended, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed when an operation error is made.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 continues the navigation notification for the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification, and the sub control is performed. The section 91 may also be configured to continue the navigation effect for the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. In addition, the main control unit 41 also continues the navigation notification for the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels as long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed in a stop order that does not match with the stop order, the navigation notification ends from the time when the stop operation does not match the notified stop order, and the sub-control unit 91 also changes the stop order according to the navigation notification. As long as the stop operation is performed, the navigation effect is continued for the period from the game start to the stop of all reels, but if the stop operation is performed in a stop order that does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification, it is informed The navigation effect may be ended from the time when a stop operation is performed that does not match the stop order. Further, the main control unit 41 continues the navigation notification for the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels as long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order not performed, the navigation notification is ended from the time when the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed, while the sub control unit 91 stops in the stop order according to the navigation notification. Regardless of whether it is operated, the navigation effect may be continued for a period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels.

Further, in the present embodiment, if the stop order of only the first stop reels matches at the time of the sustain roll replay win and the special replay win, the target winning combination is won regardless of the stop order after the second stop reel. It will be. That is, after the second stop reel, if the stop operation is performed in an arbitrary stop order, the target winning combination can be won. Therefore, in the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41, the special notification is given when the sustain roll replay is won. At the time of replay winning, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the left-middle-right and left-right-middle stop order, the segment lighting mode that can identify the middle-left-right and middle-right-left stop order, the right-left-middle and right-middle-left stop order A common lighting mode may be applied as the lighting mode of the identifiable segment. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 sorts not only the stop order of the first stop reel but also the stop order of the second stop reel and thereafter by lottery or the like at the time of the sustain roll replay win and the special replay win, Based on this, not only the stop order of the first stop reel but also the stop order of the second stop reel and thereafter may be notified by the navigation effect. By doing so, it is possible to notify the stop order in various notification modes by the effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 without increasing the load on the main control unit 41.

In addition, in the present embodiment, in the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41, during the sustain roll replay win and the special replay win, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of the left middle right and the left middle, the middle left and right. And, the common lighting mode is applied as the lighting mode of the segment in which the stop order of the middle right and left can be identified, and the lighting mode of the segment in which the stop order of the right left middle and right middle left can be identified. At the time of special replay winning, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the left-middle-right stop order, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the left-right middle stop order, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the middle-left-right stop order, Navigation notification is performed by allocating the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the middle-right/left-stop order, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the right-left-middle stop order, and the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the right-middle-left stop order, respectively. It may be configured. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 may be configured to notify only the stop order of the first stop reels by the navigation effect when the sustain roll replay is won and the special replay is won.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the winning combination is won, the sub-control unit 91 does not always execute the winning notification effect, but executes the navigation notification and performs the stop operation according to the notified stop order. When the winning combination is won, the navigation information is executed, whereas the navigation notification is executed and the stop operation is performed according to a stop order other than the notified stop order. The winning notification effect may not be executed. In this way, the stop order is notified by the navigation notification, and if any winning combination is won by the stop operation in a stop order other than the notified stop order, the winning notification effect is not executed, so the notification is given. Even if the stop order is ignored, it is possible to prevent the player from making an impression that the winning combination is won.

Further, in the present embodiment, even though the navigation notification is executed, the winning combination by stopping operation in a stop order other than the notified stop order does not have the same or similar symbols on a straight line. Although it is a configuration, despite the fact that the navigation notification was executed, the role of winning the prize by being stopped in a stop order other than the notified stop order is a configuration in which the same or similar symbols are aligned on a straight line, that is, at a glance It may be so arranged that the winning role can be grasped. In such a case, by not performing the winning notification effect, it is possible to prevent the player from making an impression that the winning combination is won even if the stopped order notified more effectively is ignored.

In addition, when the navigation notification is not executed, the winning combination is performed when the winning notification is performed, and the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the notified stop order even though the navigation notification is executed. The winning notification effect may not be executed when the player has won the prize. Even in the case of such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from making an impression that the winning combination is won even if the stopped order notified more effectively is ignored.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the navigation notification is performed using the game auxiliary display device 12 that displays the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize and an error code indicating the content when an error occurs. That is, since the navigation notification is performed using the game auxiliary display 12 that can display information other than the information related to the navigation notification, the notification means for performing the navigation notification is shared with the notification means for not only the navigation notification but also other information. can do.

In addition, when the navigation notification is shared with the game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize and the error code indicating the content when an error occurs, the notification mode displayed in the navigation notification And the notification mode of the payout number or the notification mode of the error code are preferably different notification modes (for example, a notification mode in which display colors are different, a notification mode in which display contents do not overlap, etc.). It is possible to prevent the notification contents displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 from being mistakenly recognized.

Further, for example, when an error is detected during the progress of the game, the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 when the error is detected, but in the configuration in which the error state is not controlled until the end of the game, If an error is detected during the execution of the navigation notification, it is preferable that the error code is not displayed and the navigation notification is continued until the end of the game. It is possible to prevent the player from being able to check the notified contents due to the error, and to be disadvantageous to the player. Furthermore, in this case, it is preferable to notify that an error has been detected by using a segment that is not used in the navigation notification. By doing so, it is possible to notify that an error has been detected while continuing the navigation notification. Can be recognized.

In the present embodiment, the navigation notification is configured to be performed using the game auxiliary display device 12 that displays the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize and an error code indicating the content when an error occurs, It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which navigation notification is performed using a dedicated display device.

In the present embodiment, as the operation procedure notified by the navigation notification, the reels are operated in the stop order, that is, in any of the plurality of operation orders by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the plurality of reels. Although the operation procedure is applied, an operation procedure of operating at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, or an operation procedure of a combination of stop order and operation timing may be applied.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation procedure randomly selected from a plurality of operation procedures is notified as the specific operation procedure notified by the navigation notification, but the specific operation procedure notified by the navigation notification is May be a fixed operation procedure.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning combination is different, the winning combination is different by performing the stop operation according to the notified stopping order, but if the stopping order for winning the target winning combination is the same, The combination of the segments that are lit so that the stop order can be identified by the navigation notification of the auxiliary display 12 is the same, but the winning color is different so that the winning combination can also be identified, but one is lit and the other is It may be configured such that the winning combination can be identified by making the notification by blinking and the notification at different blinking switching speeds. In addition, by giving notifications with different display contents, the winning combination may be identified. In particular, when applying a notification in which one is lit and the other is blinking, a notification in which the switching speed of blinking is different, or a notification in which the display content is different, the winning combination is different, and by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. If the winning combination is different, but the stop order for winning the target winning combination is the same, the winning combination can be identified even by performing the navigation notification using the indicator of single color display.

The winning combination may be identified by different combinations of the segments that are lit so that the stop order can be identified in the navigation notification of the game auxiliary display 12.

With such a configuration, the winning combination is different, and the winning combination is different by performing the stop operation according to the notified stopping order, but when the stopping order for winning the target winning combination is the same, Even if the notification of navigation is performed using the display device of the single color display, the winning combination can be identified by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order.

It should be noted that the combination of the segments that light up in correspondence with the stop order and the target combination of the navigation notification does not directly recall the target order of the stop order or the navigation notification, but immediately stops from the combination of the segments that light up. It is difficult to identify the order and may not be easily identified without a correspondence table, etc., and it is possible to immediately identify the stop order notified in the navigation notification and the target combination of the navigation notification. The operation procedure and the target combination of the notification may be notified in the notification mode.

In addition, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 in the navigation notification indicates that the first period from the reel rotation start to the first stop, the second period from the first stop to the second stop, and the second stop to the third stop. You may make it change for every period of a 3rd period.

[About command failure]
FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 when a command is missed. The sub-control unit 91 specifies the operation procedure based on a command (for example, an internal winning command) for specifying an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player at the time of winning the press winning combination during AT, and notifies it by the navigation effect. Processing is performed (for example, see FIG. 23A). However, for some reason, when the sub-control unit 91 cannot normally receive the command for specifying the operation procedure to be notified by the navigation effect, the navigation effect cannot be executed. Therefore, when the command cannot be received, the sub control unit 91 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment controls to display the screen when the command is missed as shown in FIG. Note that the command omission includes not only the state of omission of a specific command but also the case where a command is corrupted due to the influence of noise or the like.

When a command is missed, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the promotion notification image 58 on the game auxiliary display 12. In the promotion notification image 58, an image displaying the game display unit 13 including the credit display device 11 and the game auxiliary display device 12 is displayed. Further, an arrow is drawn from the image displaying the game auxiliary display 12, and an operation procedure image 61 describing the operation procedure is displayed there. In the operation procedure image 61, the operation procedure according to the contents displayed on the game auxiliary display device 12 is described.

Since the liquid crystal display 51 is more noticeable than the game auxiliary display 12, the player is more likely to see the liquid crystal display 51 in a normal game. When the notification on the liquid crystal display 51 cannot be normally performed, such as when a command is missed, a prompting notification for confirming the game auxiliary display 12 is executed on the conspicuous liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, the notification of promotion can be made easy to understand, the consciousness can be directed to the game auxiliary display 12, and the notification can be executed even when the liquid crystal display 51 cannot normally notify.

Further, during the start-up processing after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is turned on, since the start-up processing takes time, the liquid crystal display 51 cannot normally notify the navigation. However, the game auxiliary display unit 12 controlled by the main control unit 41 has a shorter start-up time than the liquid crystal display unit 51 controlled by the sub control unit 91. In addition, the liquid crystal display 51 can display the promotion notification image 58 before starting a predetermined restoration process in the startup process. The restoration process is a process that takes time to read the internal lottery results and the like. On the other hand, the process of displaying the promotion notification image 58 is a process that does not take time to display one promotion notification image 58 that has been determined to be displayed in advance. Therefore, it is possible to instantly display the promotion notification image 58 before the restoration process.

In this way, the liquid crystal display 51 can promptly display the promotion notification image 58 before the recovery process is started, and the consciousness can be directed to the game auxiliary display 12.

Further, the display of the promotion notification image 58 on the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled so as to be erased after all the stop operations by the stop button are completed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by ending the promotion notification by the end of the stop operation that does not require notification of the operation procedure by the navigation notification.

[About processing when winning small prizes in succession]
In the present embodiment, by notifying that a winning combination (for example, a small winning combination) that has not been won has been won, a noticeable loss effect that suggests that the player is advantageous in granting a privilege such as AT is executed. It In the notification lost effect, since the small winning combination notified when the reels are stopped does not win, the player can recognize that the contents are informed and the mode of winning is advantageous to the player. Further, the main control unit 41 gives a privilege by continuously winning or winning a specific winning combination (eg, replay) a predetermined number of times (eg, 4 times).

Depending on the result of this game, when the number of consecutive winnings of a specific winning combination reaches a predetermined number, the player pays attention to whether or not the specific winning combination wins. If the specific winning combination does not win despite being informed that the winning combination has been won, the player's expectation of being given the privilege is betrayed and the interest of the game is reduced. It will be. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the following control is executed.

FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the control content of the effect determination process performed by the sub control unit 91. In the next game of the game in which the number of consecutive replay prizes has become 3 as a specific winning combination, the effect determination lottery is executed by using the predictive loss table for determining the effect mode of the predictive effect when the player loses in the internal lottery. .. The effects selected in the precursor loss table include effects that are executed only when the player loses, and effects that are commonly executed when both the player loses and wins the replay. The common effects include a replay notification effect that suggests that the probability of winning the replay is high. In the precursor loss table, the number of determination values is set so that the selection probability of the replay notification effect is higher than that in the normal loss table which determines the effect when the player loses in the normal time when the precursor effect is not executed.

The process at the time of winning small winning combinations will be described with the game selected as the replay as the first game. As shown in FIG. 24A, it is assumed that the replay is continuously won in the first to third games in normal times (at the time of non-AT, at the time of non-ART and at the time of not executing the precursor effect). If the winning of the replay is won in the fourth game, the grant of the ART is confirmed, so that the ART can be confirmed in the fourth game. When the player loses the game in the fourth game, the replay notification effect at the time of losing is excluded by executing the effect determination lottery again when the replay notification effect is determined by the effect determination lottery. In the game, the player pays attention to the fact that the replay wins. On the other hand, the replay notification effect at the time of losing has a high probability of being executed as a predictive effect, and is an effect that increases the player's expectation. However, when the game is executed, the player loses the expectation of the player because it loses play when the reels stop and it is determined that the ART is not given. Therefore, the player's interest in the game is reduced.

Therefore, by excluding the replay notification effect in the fourth game, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being spoiled and to betray the player's expectation, even though ART is not given. In the fourth game, the production determination lottery is executed again so as to exclude the replay notification production upon loss. Therefore, the amount of data can be reduced as compared to the case where the lottery is performed using the table excluding the replay notification effect. Thereafter, the indication effect is executed for the fifth to seventh games, and the notification of whether ART is given in the eighth game is executed.

When the winning probability state of the ART lottery is a low probability state, the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect determination lottery using the normal losing table when the internal lottery loses, but shifts to the high probability state. When the internal lottery is lost, the production determination lottery is executed using the omen loss table. Therefore, when the winning probability state of the ART lottery is a high-probability state, the precursor effect is executed, and the replay notification effect at the time of loss is executed more frequently.

Further, the effect determination lottery may be executed by using the omen limit time table for when the player loses in the next game of the game in which the number of consecutive winnings is three. The warning limit time table is used when the player loses in a state where the number of consecutive replay prizes is four and ART can be given. The effects selected in the warning time limit table include effects that are executed only when a loss occurs, and effects that are commonly executed when both a loss and a replay are won. .. However, the replay notification production is excluded from the common production. As a result, even if the player loses the game next to the game in which the number of consecutive replay prizes has become three, the replay notification effect at the time of losing is not executed.

As shown in FIG. 24B, it is assumed that the replay is continuously won in the first to third games in normal times (at the time of non-AT, at the time of non-ART and at the time of not executing the precursor effect). If the winning of the replay is won in the fourth game, the grant of the ART is confirmed, so that the ART can be confirmed in the fourth game. When the player loses the game in the fourth game, the replay notification effect at the time of losing is excluded by using the sign restriction time table in the effect determination lottery. In the game, the player pays attention to the fact that the replay wins. On the other hand, the replay notification effect at the time of losing has a high probability of being executed as a predictive effect, and is an effect that increases the player's expectation. However, when the game is executed, the player loses the expectation of the player because it loses play when the reels stop and it is determined that the ART is not given. Therefore, the player's interest in the game is reduced. Therefore, by excluding the replay notification effect in the fourth game, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being spoiled and to betray the player's expectation, even though ART is not given. Thereafter, the indication effect is executed for the fifth to seventh games, and the notification of whether ART is given in the eighth game is executed.

Alternatively, a prize history notification process for notifying a prize history may be executed. The notification of the winning history is performed by the display on the liquid crystal display 51. Specifically, the winning history for the past five games is displayed. In the display of the winning history, not only the winning combination is displayed, but also the fact that any winning combination is lost is displayed. The player can confirm the number of consecutive replay prizes by confirming the prize history. By doing so, the player can detect that the ART execution condition can be satisfied.

Further, after a plurality of games from the time when the ART grant is confirmed, the fact is notified (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 24). Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of giving ART.

The state in which the ART can be confirmed is a state in which the number of consecutive replay prizes is less than one (in the present example, the 3G portion shown in FIG. 24). Therefore, since the player pays attention to the fact that the replays are continuously won, the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, the ART lottery is executed when the number of consecutive replay prizes reaches three. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained even if the number of consecutive replay prizes, which is an ART grant condition, does not reach 4.

Further, when the number of consecutive replay prizes reaches 3, the advantageous suggestion condition is satisfied and the precursor effect is started (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 24). Therefore, the player's expectation that the ART will be given can be increased.

Further, the advantageous suggestion condition is satisfied when the precursor effect is executed (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 24). Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the replay notification production.

The advantageous suggestion condition is satisfied when the winning probability of the ART lottery is high. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the replay notification production.

[Regarding bonus-granting notification processing when winning small prizes consecutively]
In the present embodiment, the special prize may be further awarded when the number of consecutive winnings of the specific winning combination exceeds a predetermined number. However, if notification is given that the privilege is awarded when the number of consecutive winnings of the specific winning combination reaches a predetermined number, then the number of consecutive winnings exceeds the predetermined number of times and the benefit is awarded. The expectation of the player will be hindered. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the following control is executed.

For example, if the replay is won twice in a row and the ART lottery is won, one set of ART is determined. Further, when the replay is won three times in succession, one set of ART is confirmed, and when the replay is won four times in succession, another set of ART is confirmed.

With the game selected as the replay as the first game, the privilege giving notification process at the time of winning the small winning combinations continuously will be described. As shown in FIG. 25A, it is assumed that the replay is continuously won in the first to third games in the normal time (at the time of non-AT, non-ART and non-execution of the indication effect). It is assumed that the second game ART lottery has not been won. Since replays have been consecutively won until the third game, one set of ART grants is confirmed at this point. In this case, in the third game and the fourth game, the production determination lottery is executed by using the normal table so that the precursor production suggesting or notifying that the ART is given is not executed until the fourth game. ing. Further, when the replay is won in the fourth game, one set of ART is given. However, in the case where the precursor effect for notifying that the ART is given in the third game is executed, if the same effect is executed when the ART is given in the fourth game, the notification of the ART addition is given in the fourth game. It creates a sense of incongruity because two games are played consecutively. Also, if a precursor effect that suggests or informs that the ART will be given in the third game is executed, the ART will be already given before the start of the fourth game, so the replay is performed in the fourth game. The degree of attention to winning a prize will decrease, and the expectation that replays will continue to win will diminish. Therefore, in the third game and the fourth game, the normal table is used so that the suggestion and notification that the ART has been given are not performed until the fourth game, and the indication effect is executed from the fifth game and thereafter. By suggesting or notifying that the ART has been given in the third game and the fourth game, the expectation that the replay will be won in the fourth game is not impaired, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can. Thereafter, the indication effect is executed for the fifth to seventh games, and the notification of whether ART is given in the eighth game is executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 25B, it is assumed that replays are continuously won in the first and second games during normal times (non-AT, non-ART, and non-execution of precursor effect). And it is assumed that the second game ART lottery is won. Since I won the ART lottery, the grant of one set of ART is confirmed at this point. Further, in the third and fourth games, it is assumed that the internal lottery is lost. In this case, in the second game and the third game, the production determination lottery is executed by using the normal table so that the precursor production suggesting or notifying that the ART is given is not executed until the third game. ing. When the replay wins in the third game, one set of ART is given. However, if the precursor effect for notifying that ART is given in the second game is executed, if the same effect is executed when ART is given in the third game, the notification of ART is given in the third game. It creates a sense of incongruity because two games are played consecutively. Also, if a precursor effect that suggests or informs that the ART will be given in the second game is executed, the ART will be already given before the second game is started, so the replay is performed in the third game. The degree of attention to winning a prize will decrease, and the expectation that replays will continue to win will diminish. Therefore, in the second game and the third game, the normal table is used so that the suggestion and notification that the ART has been given are not performed until the third game, and the indication effect is executed from the fourth game and thereafter. By suggesting or notifying that the ART has been given in the second game and the third game, the expectation that the replay will be won in the third game is not impeded, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can. After that, the omen effect is executed up to the 4th to 6th games, and the notification about whether or not the ART is given in the 7th game is executed.

An example in which the normal table is used in a game next to a game in which the number of consecutive replay prizes has become two and winning the ART lottery, or a game in which the number of consecutive replay prizes has become three is shown. However, when the predictive effect that suggests or informs that the ART is given by using the predictive table is selected in the game, the predictive effect can be excluded by performing the lottery again. Further, in the game, the indication effect that suggests or informs that the ART is given is excluded, but other effects can use the same table as the indication effect table.

In addition, after the number of consecutive replay prizes has reached 3 and the grant of the ART has been confirmed, a predictive effect is executed to suggest or inform that the ART will be granted from the fifth game in which the ART is not added (( In this example, the portion shown in FIG. 25). Therefore, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game without impairing the player's expectation for the grant of the ART when the display result is displayed and displayed a plurality of times.

Further, when the number of consecutive replay prizes is three, ART is given, and when the number of consecutive replay prizes is four, ART is given. Therefore, since the player pays attention to the fact that the specific display result is continuously derived, the interest of the game can be improved.

Also, when the number of consecutive replay prizes reaches 3, the precursor effect is executed over a plurality of games. Therefore, the player can pay attention to whether or not the notification that the ART is given is given.

In addition, the ART lottery is executed when the number of consecutive replay prizes is two. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained even if the ART giving condition due to the number of consecutive replays becoming three is not satisfied.

In addition, when the number of consecutive replay prizes is two, a precursor effect that indicates or informs that the ART is given after the number of consecutive replay prizes is not three is executed (this example). Then, the portion shown in FIG. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained even if the ART giving condition due to the number of consecutive replays becoming three is not satisfied.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About benefits]
The privilege of the present embodiment is described as the number of AT games and Navistock. However, the privilege may be that many medals (game value) are given. Further, the privilege is not limited to this, and may be a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game. For example, the one for notifying the information for specifying whether or not the so-called AT hiding is in progress, which has already acquired the number of AT games though it is not in AT and has been determined to be controlled by the AT, or the notification When it is performed, information that is executed so as to be actually in the AT latency with a predetermined reliability (that is, latency suggestion information that suggests AT latency) may be notified. In addition, as a privilege, execution of a privilege effect (e.g., appearance of a special character), execution of a set value suggesting effect for suggesting a set value that has been set, and at a game shop where a game machine is installed by collecting a certain number Points may be exchanged for a predetermined service, and a two-dimensional code capable of downloading privilege images and privilege information on a predetermined website may be displayed.

[About the chance replay winning]
In the above-described embodiment, there is a possibility that freeze occurs as a precursory event when the chance replay is won. However, the precursory event is not limited to the freeze and may be other effects (delay, appearance of a specific character, etc.). Further, when the stop switch is stopped, the liquid crystal display 51 may be used to execute the effect. For example, in the case of Chance Reps 4 to 6, “777” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and in the case of Chance Reps 1 to 3, “7” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the reach is reached at the final stop. You may make it stop the pattern used as an eye and a chance eye.

In addition, the reels may not have the seven-pattern ten-pie or the seven-symbol alignment, but the symbols may be aligned only on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as an effect using the liquid crystal display 51, if the character A appears, three navistock are given, and if the character B appears, one navistock is given. ..

Also, in the case of chance rep 1 to 3 winning, an example in which the 7-pattern tempai roll result may not be derived depending on the pressing order has been described, but the 7-pattern tempai roll result is always derived regardless of the pressing sequence. Good. For example, in the combination of winning symbols, a specific replay in which the middle symbol and the right symbol are composed of “7” is provided, and when the chance rep 1 to 3 are won, the specific replay is also won, and the stop operation is performed to The reel control may be performed so that the specific replay is won when the first stop and the second stop are middle and right.

[Regarding the benefits of a set of 7 symbols]
In the above-described embodiment, the AT is determined when the 7-symbols-matching result is derived and the AT game number of 500 games is given. However, even if the 7-symbol-matching outcome is derived, it is not AT confirmed, and is controlled so that the expected number of AT games to be won or awarded is higher than when the 7-symbol tempai appearance is derived. You may do it.

[Point ceiling price]
In the above-described embodiment, the ceiling price is notified in advance as shown in FIG. However, the ceiling value of the point may not be reported in advance. Further, the ceiling value of the point is not limited to a predetermined value, and may be determined every time the ceiling is reached (every AT lottery at the ceiling value).

[About point subtraction production]
In the above-described embodiment, the point lottery is executed by winning a watermelon, a cherry tree, or the like, and the added points are added and updated. However, the points may be updated by subtraction. For example, the initial points may be set to 100 points, and a point lottery may be executed by winning a watermelon or cherry, and the determined points may be subtracted from 100 points. Then, the indication effect may be started in response to the point becoming 0.

[About the precursory period]
In the embodiment described above, the precursory period includes the period in which the precursory effect is executed and the period in which the continuous effect after the predictive effect is executed. However, it is also possible that only the precursor effect is executed and the continuous effect is not executed. Further, the rate of giving points may be different depending on the length of the precursory period. Further, the proportion of points given to the indication effect and the continuous effect may be different.

[About the ceiling value of points]
In the above-described embodiment, when the point reaches the ceiling price, the symptom effect of notifying the possibility that the AT is given is executed. You may provide several ceiling values of such a point. For example, two counters for which the points are added and updated may be displayed, and the counters for which the points are added and updated may be different depending on the winning combination. Also, two counters may be added and updated at the same time with the same winning combination. Further, when the counter reaches 100 points, which is the ceiling price, at the same time, an aura effect may be performed in which a more advantageous point addition than the normal aura effect is executed.

[Regarding the production using the accessory]
In the above-described embodiment, the accessory 60 may move from the second position, which is the shielding position, to the first position, which is the normal position, during AT. In such a case, when the accessory 60 moves to the normal position, the shield area 51b hidden at the shield position becomes visible. An image of a character or the like may be displayed in such a shielding area 51b. Moreover, you may make it perform the production|presentation which acts on the 2nd notification production in which the displayed character is performed. For example, the display color of the notification mode of the second notification effect may be changed by the beam generated by the character.

[About notification production]
In the embodiment described above, in the game in which the accessory 60 operates, the example in which the second notification effect is uniformly executed as the navigation effect has been described. However, not limited to this, even in a game in which the accessory 60 operates, after executing the first notification effect, the first notification effect is changed to the second notification effect before the first timing. Good.

[Regarding the operation timing of the accessory]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the accessory 60 is operated at the first timing or the second timing when the AT lottery process or the like is executed and the privilege advantageous to the player may be given has been described. .. However, the possibility that the privilege is granted and the degree of advantage of the privilege may be different depending on the timing of operation.

[About the timing of erasing the promotion notification image]
In the above-described embodiment, the promotion notification image 58 displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is erased after all the stop operations by the stop button are completed. However, the timing of erasing the promotion notification image 58 may be after a predetermined time period (for example, 5 seconds has elapsed) after the final stop operation is performed, after the payout of medals, or the next game bet. It may be when the number is set. As described above, by executing the game at the timing after the end of one game, the promotion notification image 58 is erased, so that it is possible to prevent the stop operation from being affected.

[Modified example of navigation notification on main side]
In the above-mentioned embodiment, the main control part 41 showed the example which performs the navigation alerting|reporting which tells the stop order of stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R distinguishably by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12. The navigation notification executed by the main control unit 41 does not have to use the auxiliary display 12 as described above, and may be a notification by sound. For example, the stop switch for the first stop may be informed by a voice such as "aim inside."

[About gaming machines]
In the embodiment described above, an example in which various technical matters are applied to a slot machine which is an example of a gaming machine has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a so-called game ball is driven into a game area to play a game. It may be applied to a game machine. In a pachinko gaming machine, for example, it is possible to execute a left-handed game in which a game ball is hit on the left side of the game area to perform a game, and a right-handed game in which a game ball is hit to the right side of the game area to perform a game. In a normal state, it is designed to perform a left-handed game, and the game is executed by aiming at the first start winning hole where the game ball hit on the left side of the game area can win a prize. On the other hand, in a specific state such as a time-saving state after a big hit, it is designed to perform a right-handed game, and a game ball hit on the right side of the game area is aimed at the second start winning hole where the game ball can win. Execute. In such a case, for example, a notification image such as "Aim at the right" is displayed on the liquid crystal display in order to change the left-handed game to the right-handed game when shifting to a specific state. Such display on the liquid crystal display is executed by the sub-control unit. In addition to the control by the sub-control unit, the main control unit controls the LED lamps arranged on the peripheral edge of the game area to light up the LED lamps arranged on the left peripheral edge of the game area (left The control corresponding to the hitting game) is switched to the control for turning on the LED lamps arranged on the right peripheral edge of the game area (control corresponding to the right hitting game). In such a configuration, similar to the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the sub control unit displays a notification image on the liquid crystal display based on a command from the main control unit. Therefore, if the command from the main control unit is missed, the notification image cannot be displayed on the liquid crystal display by the sub control unit. In addition, at the time of power-on, etc., the rising process of the right-handed notification by the LED lamp controlled by the main control unit is quick, but it takes time until the notification image is displayed on the liquid crystal display controlled by the sub control unit. Therefore, in such a case, the sub-control unit informs the player that the right-handed game should be performed by displaying "Look at the surrounding LED lamps" on the liquid crystal display. can do.

[Other modifications]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but the AT control executed by the main control unit 41 includes the execution of the AT 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, there is a control of the high probability state of the AT lottery. The control of the high probability state of the AT lottery is such that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high probability, the control of shortening the period until the AT is controlled 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, it is possible to control to the AT when the prescribed number of games are 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 and determination or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may perform lighting control of a lamp or an 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 or an LED for executing the navigation notification. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation notification in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation notification.

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 which is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and which is a subordinate of the main control unit 41. .. For example, the stop control of the reels may be executed by a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board, and the main control section 41 may transfer the operation signal of the stop switch to the control section. As described above, 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 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 AT or navigation notification according to the result. You may make it process.

In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and one game ends when all reels stop, depending on the combination of the display results derived to the three reels. I explained about the slot machine that wins the prize. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified is provided, and a game value is used for one game. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and one game is ended by deriving the display result to all of the plurality of variable display areas. The slot machine in which the winning can be generated in accordance with the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, one game is completed by deriving the display result on a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived on the variable display device. The slot machine that can be generated is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, one having only one reel, and a slot machine having a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. May be

In the present embodiment, a slot machine that sets a bet number using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set using a game ball as a gaming value. The slot machine may be a slot machine of full credit type in which the bet number is set by using only credit as a gaming value. When using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when the number of bets is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are set. This is equivalent to setting the bet number using. Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of any one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and for example, a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls can be used together. May be That is, it is possible to set the bet number and play the game by using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls depending on winning. It may be a slot machine that can pay out any of the above.

As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand in accordance with the occurrence of the prize has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without giving out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the casing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a game machine.

In the present embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, of the values within the range of 0% to 100%, It may be a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100%.

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

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

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a prize can be generated according to the display result,
A game control means for controlling the game,
Production control means for performing production control based on the control information transmitted from the game control means,
Derivation operation means that the player operates to derive the display result,
A first notification means controlled by the game control means,
Second notification means controlled by the effect control means,
Equipped with
The first notification means and the second notification means are both visible to the player while playing the game,
The game control means,
Before the display result is derived, a predetermination means for determining the display result that is allowed to be derived,
A means for performing control for deriving a display result, wherein when the determination result of the pre-determining means is any one of a plurality of types of specific determination results, the type of the specific determination result When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the above, it is advantageous to the player than when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode corresponding to the type of the specific determination result. Derivation control means for performing control for deriving various display results,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is any type of specific determination result, the first notification means is caused to notify the game operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode corresponding to the type of the specific determination result. A first notification control means for performing control,
In the effect control means, the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a specific determination result of any type, and the game operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode corresponding to the type of the specific determination result is provided by the first notification means. A second notification control means for performing control for causing the second notification means to notify the effect operation mode information corresponding to the operation mode corresponding to the type of the specific determination result when notified.
The first notification means is a display device having a plurality of light emitters,
The operation mode corresponding to the game operation mode information can be identified by a combination of light-emitting bodies turned on in the first notification means,
The first notification control means performs control for causing the first notification means to notify the game operation mode information corresponding to one operation mode by lighting one combination of light-emitting bodies,
The second notification control means, when performing control for causing the second notification means to notify the performance operation mode information corresponding to one operation mode, the second notification means using the normal operation image of the performance operation mode information. It is possible to perform either of the control for informing the second informing means by using a specific image different from the normal image for the effect operation mode information ,
The first notification control means,
After the notification of the game operation mode information is started, when the derivation operation means is operated in the operation mode corresponding to the game operation mode information, the control for continuing the notification of the game operation mode information is performed,
Even after the notification of the game operation mode information is started, the notification of the game operation mode information is continued even when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode corresponding to the game operation mode information. Control
The second notification control means,
After the notification of the effect operation mode information is started, when the derivation operation means is operated in the operation mode corresponding to the effect operation mode information, the control for continuing the notification of the effect operation mode information is performed,
Control for ending notification of the effect operation mode information when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the operation mode corresponding to the effect operation mode information after starting notification of the effect operation mode information Do the slot machine.

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