JP6754580B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. , The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

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

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

Conventionally, there has been a slot machine that controls an AT that notifies the operation procedure of a stop switch by digesting a given navigation stock (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Further, in this slot machine, the navigation stock is controlled to a high probability mode that can be expected to be given more than the normal game state, and a high probability medium effect suggesting that the slot machine is controlled to the high probability mode is executed. It was.

Japanese Patent No. 5714843

According to the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to suggest to the player that the high probability mode is controlled by executing the high probability medium effect, but the high probability mode is won and the high probability mode is won. Even when controlled to the probability mode, there were cases where the high probability medium effect was not executed for several games. For this reason, it is not possible to pay attention to the player as to whether or not control is performed to an advantageous state in which the degree of advantage regarding the granting of navigation stock such as the high probability mode is increased, and the interest of the game is not improved. I couldn't.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is a slot that can improve the interest of a game by paying the player attention to whether or not control to an advantageous state is performed. To provide a machine.

(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result,
A notification means for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means, and
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
A state control means capable of controlling a plurality of types of states including a normal state and an advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage regarding control to a specific state than the normal state is provided.
The determination result of the prior determination means includes a specific determination result that allows the derivation of the specific display result and a plurality of types of grant determination results that allow the derivation of the grant display result that imparts game value.
The state control means
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result and the specific condition is satisfied, the advantageous state is controlled.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result and the specific condition is not satisfied, the normal state is controlled.
The notification means is
In a game after the game in which the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result and the specific condition is satisfied , the determination result of the prior determination means is any one of the plurality of types of grant determination results. When the grant decision result is obtained, the operation procedure of the derivation operation means corresponding to the grant decision result is notified .
In a game after the game in which the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result and the specific condition is not satisfied, the determination result of the prior determination means is any of the plurality of types of grant determination results. When the grant decision result is obtained, the operation procedure of the derivation operation means corresponding to the grant decision result is notified .
The slot machine may be configured as follows.
Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variablely displayed and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result,
A notification means for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means (for example, a process of executing suggestion navigation by the sub control unit 91) and
Predetermining means for determining the display result that allows derivation (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41),
A specific state control means (for example, a process of controlling the AT by the main control unit 41) that controls the specific state (for example, AT) in which the degree of advantage for the player is higher than that of the normal state.
It is provided with an advantageous state control means (for example, a process of controlling to CZ1 by the main control unit 41) for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, CZ1) in which the degree of advantage regarding control to the specific state is higher than that of the normal state.
In the normal state, the advantageous state control means controls the advantageous state when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the prior determination means, while the prior determination means controls the predetermined display result. When the derivation is allowed, the control to the advantageous state is not performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B), when the weak cherry 1 is won, it is controlled by CZ1, while the weak cherry 2 is won. Sometimes not controlled by CZ1),
The notification means controls the advantageous state when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted and the control to the advantageous state is performed based on the derivation of the predetermined display result. The operation procedure is notified regardless of when it is not performed (see, for example, FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b)).

According to such a configuration, the control to the advantageous state is not always performed when the operation procedure is notified, so that the player should pay attention to whether or not the control to the advantageous state is performed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
It is provided with a bet number setting means (for example, a process of setting the bet number by the main control unit 41) for setting a bet number for executing a game using a game value (for example, a medal).
The predetermining means grants a grant display result (eg, 8 medals) that is greater than the gaming value (eg, 3 medals) used when the bet number is set. , Decide whether to allow the derivation of the middle bell and the downward-sloping bell),
The notifying means notifies the operation procedure corresponding to the given display result when the control to the advantageous state is performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, when the push order bell is won. Suggestion navigation is executed).

According to such a configuration, when the control to the advantageous state is performed, the operation procedure corresponding to the grant display result accompanied by the grant of the game value larger than the game value used when the bet number is set. Is notified, so that the player can be informed of the control to the advantageous state in an easy-to-understand manner.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) above
Whether or not the prior determination means allows the derivation of a notification target display result (for example, a navigation target combination such as a push order bell or a push order lip) in which an operation procedure is notified by the notification means in the specific state is allowed. Decide and
The notification means notifies the operation procedure corresponding to the notification target display result when the control to the advantageous state is performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 25A and 25B, the push order bell is won. Suggestion navigation is executed when the time or push order rip is won).

According to such a configuration, when the control to the advantageous state is performed, the operation procedure corresponding to the notification target display result in which the operation procedure is notified in the specific state is notified, so that the control to the advantageous state can be controlled. It is possible to inform people in an easy-to-understand manner.

(4) In the slot machine of (1) above
The predetermining means determines whether or not to allow the derivation of the transition display result (for example, promotion replay with transition to RT0 or special replay with transition to RT2) accompanied by the transition of the gaming state.
The notification means notifies the operation procedure corresponding to the transition display result when the control to the advantageous state is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 26A, the transition combination winning such as promotion replay or special replay is won. Sometimes suggestion navigation is performed).

According to such a configuration, when the control to the advantageous state is performed, the operation procedure corresponding to the transition display result accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is notified, so that the control to the advantageous state can be easily understood by the player. I can tell you.

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
The notification means notifies the operation procedure when the control to the advantageous state is performed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the suggestion navigation is executed when the CZ1 controls the notification means. ),
The advantageous state control means controls the advantageous state after the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means is completed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the suggestion navigation period ends. It is controlled by CZ from the game following the game that was played).

Control may be performed from the game in which the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means is completed to the advantageous state, or from the game next to the game in which the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means is completed, or the game after that to the advantageous state. May be controlled.

According to such a configuration, since the control to the advantageous state is performed after the notification of the operation procedure is completed, it is possible to inform the player of the control to the advantageous state in an easy-to-understand manner.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
When the notification means notifies the operation procedure when the control to the advantageous state is performed (for example, when controlled by CZ1 as shown in FIGS. 25 (a), 25 (b) and 26 (c)). Suggestion navigation is executed),
The advantageous state control means controls the advantageous state from the time when the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means starts (for example, as shown in FIGS. 25 (a), 25 (b) and 26 (c)). , It is controlled by CZ1 from the game in which the execution of the suggestion navigation is started).

Control may be performed from the game in which the notification of the operation procedure is started by the notification means to the advantageous state, or from the game next to the game in which the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means is started, or the game after that to the advantageous state. May be controlled.

According to such a configuration, since the control to the advantageous state is performed from the time when the notification of the operation procedure is started, the control to the advantageous state can be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

(7) In any of the slot machines (1) to (6) above,
A special advantageous state control means (for example, a process of controlling to CZ2 by the main control unit 41) that controls a special advantageous state (for example, CZ2) in which the degree of advantage regarding control to the specific state is higher than that of the advantageous state.
A special advantageous state determining means (for example,) for determining whether or not to control the special advantageous state based on the determination value extracted from the determination values (for example, 1 to 65536) belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state. , Processing to execute CZ2 lottery by the main control unit 41)
The special advantageous state determining means determines control to the special advantageous state when the specific determination value (for example, 1 to 30) is extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state (for example, 1 to 30). For example, see FIG. 15 (b)).

According to such a configuration, while the control to the advantageous state is performed in the normal state, when the specific determination value is extracted in the advantageous state, the degree of advantage regarding the control to the specific state is higher than that in the advantageous state. Since the control to the state is performed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the gradual transition to the state where the degree of advantage increases.

(8) In any of the slot machines (1) to (7) above,
Specific state determining means (for example, main) that determines whether or not to control the specific state based on the determination value extracted from the determination values (for example, 1 to 65536) belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state. The process of executing the first hit lottery by the control unit 41) is provided.
The specific state determining means determines control to the specific state when the specific determination value (for example, 1 to 30) is extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state (for example). See FIG. 28 (b)).

According to such a configuration, while the control to the advantageous state is performed when the specific judgment value is extracted in the normal state, the control to the specific state is performed when the specific judgment value is extracted in the advantageous state. Therefore, the process of deciding whether or not to shift the state is not complicated.

(9) In any of the slot machines (1) to (8) above,
While the notification means notifies the operation procedure a plurality of times (for example, twice) when the control to the advantageous state is performed based on the permission to derive the specific display result. When the control to the advantageous state is not performed based on the fact that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted, the operation procedure is notified a number of times (for example, once) less than the specific number of times (for example, FIG. 22). (A), (c)).

According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to whether or not the control to the advantageous state is performed by paying attention to whether or not the operation procedure is notified over a specific number of times. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of the transition roll, and the technical matter related to the transition roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time when a plurality of winning combinations are won at the same time. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time when a plurality of winning combinations are won at the same time. It is a figure for demonstrating the CZ lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the digestion game number lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the normal section processing which the main control part executes. It is a flowchart which shows the advantageous section processing which the main control part executes. It is a flowchart which shows the end waiting section processing which the main control part executes. This is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to CZ. This is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to CZ. This is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to CZ. This is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to AT. This is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to CZ in the modified example. This is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to CZ in the modified example. This is an example of a timing chart for explaining the winning notification in the modified example. It is a figure for demonstrating the CZ lottery and AT lottery in a modification.

A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example will be described when the present invention is applied to a slot machine.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the perspective window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L, 2C arranged side by side inside the housing 1a via the see-through window 3 by transmitting the transmission area 51b out of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as left reel, middle reel, right reel) becomes visible.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified from each other are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display unit shows an example of being configured by a physical reel, it may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

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

Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state within the range of credits stored as the game value (number of medals) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6 operated when the game is played, settlement switch 10 operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, start switch 7 operated when the game is started, reels 2L, 2C, Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when the rotation of 2R is stopped, and an effect switch 56 for use in the effect are provided.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information about the game as an example of the notification means. The game display unit 13 has a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for notifying the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for notifying that medals can be inserted, start effective LED18 for notifying that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, and start switch. After the operation of 7, the weight LED19 for notifying that the weight (the state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress, after the replay winning. The replay LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress is provided. Further, the front door 1b is provided with a winning notification LED 70 that notifies CZ winning or AT winning by lighting an LED lamp as an example of the notification means. The CZ winning and AT winning will be described later.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) is set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the number of bets already set, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the prize is aligned with the prize line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to display the symbol in a variable manner, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reel rotation is performed. By stopping, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the perspective window 3. When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning, and credits are added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). If this is the case, medals will be paid out from the medal payment exit 9.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for electrical components. A power supply board 101 for generating the above, an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game, and the like are provided. Further, the external output board 1000 can also output a test signal used for testing the slot machine 1 to an external test device.

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

The game control board 40 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the game control board 40 of FIG. 4) such as a main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, etc. (not shown).

The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56, and drives and controls an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4).

The effect control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4) such as a sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, an I / O port 91d, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operating means, detection means (exemplified on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4), and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

[Set value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets to the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is stepwise. Become.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Move to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from setting 6, the setting returns to setting 1). .. Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the fixed display value (set value) is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

The setting may be changed on the condition of "power ON" + "setting key ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal setting change 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 setting value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may try to do it. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

In order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on after the game is finished and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM, so that the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to a state in which the progress is possible.

It should be noted that the setting confirmation state may be entered on the condition of "setting key ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. Furthermore, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until the end condition (setting key is OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. May be good. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[command]
A command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 gives the sub control unit 91 a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning judgment command, a payout start command, and a payout. Multiple types including end command, game state command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command, navigation command, AT winning command, and CZ winning command Send a command.

The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals to be inserted, that is, the number of medals used to set the number of bets. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and in a state where the specified number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to bet the number of bets. Is sent when is set. Since the BET command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, the sub-control unit 91 can identify that the bet number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits. The credit command is a state from the end of the game (after the setting is changed) to the start of the game, and is transmitted when a medal is inserted and credits are added in a state where a predetermined number of bets are set.

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

The freeze command is a command that can specify the execution of the freeze. The freeze command is sent when the freeze is executed. Freeze is a control that delays the progress of the game over a predetermined delay time (freeze time). In the present embodiment, the freeze is executed when the ART described later is completed.

The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

The reel stop command can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. Command. The reel stop command is transmitted each time the stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed. The sub-control unit 91 can identify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated by receiving the reel stop command.

The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, the presence or absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning. The winning determination command is transmitted after all reels have stopped and the winning determination has been made.

The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals. The payout start command is sent when the payout of medals by winning a prize or settlement of credits (including the medal used for setting the bet number) is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals. The payout end command is sent when the payout of medals by winning and credit settlement 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 games of RT. The game status command is sent at the end of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the game state command specifies information that can specify the number of count games and the net increase in count, which will be described later, and the number of games remaining and the net increase in number until the limit process described later is executed. Contains possible information.

The standby command is a command indicating the transition to the standby state. When the standby command ends one game and the bet number is not set and a certain period of time elapses to enter the standby state, the payout of medals by credit settlement (including the medal used to set the bet number) ends. And it is sent after the payout end command is sent.

The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state. When controlled to the stopped state, a stop command indicating the occurrence of the stopped state is transmitted, and when the reset operation is performed and the stopped state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stopped state is transmitted. Will be done.

An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and controlled to an error state, an error command indicating the occurrence of the error state and its type is sent, and when the reset operation is performed and the error state is released, an error command indicating the release of the error state is sent. Is 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 activated and returns to the control state before the power failure.

The setting command is a command that indicates 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 sent at the time of transition to the setting change state, and a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is sent at the end of the setting change state. Since the sub-control unit 91 initializes the control state of the main control unit 41 with the transition to the setting change state, the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of the setting. It is identifiable.

The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command indicating the start of the setting confirmation is sent when the state shifts to the setting confirmation state, and a setting confirmation command indicating the end of the setting confirmation is sent at the end of the setting confirmation state.

The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, ON (open state) / OFF (closed state). The door command changes the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 (from ON to OFF) when the power is turned on, when one game ends (after the game ends and before the setting of the bet number for the next game can be started). , OFF to ON) is transmitted.

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 the switch has changed from to OFF and the detection status (ON / OFF) of other switches. The operation detection command is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches changes.

The navigation command is a command that can specify the operation procedure corresponding to the winning combination. The navigation command is transmitted when the navigation target combination described later is won during AT and when the suggestion navigation described later is executed.

The AT winning command is a command that can specify the result of the AT lottery and the start timing of the AT.

The sub control unit 91 controls the output of various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 based on the command received from the main control unit 41.

[Winning role, transition roll]
5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and the technical matters related to the winning combinations.

BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations with a transition to the advantageous state of bonus. In the payout number column of BB1 and BB2, the end condition of the bonus transferred by winning is shown. Each bonus ends when more than a predetermined number of medals are paid out. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

Further, the game state column of FIG. 6 shows the game state to be transferred at the time of winning. "/" Indicates "or". For example, for the fall replay of FIG. 6, the combination of symbols is "bell-replay-bell", which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value given is the replay grant.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of transition rolls. As for the transition result, any of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 14 is won, and the first reel is other than the reel that is the winning condition for the right-down bell or the middle bell. If the upper bell is stopped and the winning upper bell is missed, the result will be aligned with the winning line LN. When the transition roll stops on the winning line LN during RT0, RT2, and RT3, the transition to RT1 is performed.

[Transition of game state]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, RT0 to RT4 in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the replay winning combination column in the upper figure of FIG. 9) and RT0 to RT4 in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is RT0 to RT4. It is controlled to one of the corresponding game states from the time when the start condition is satisfied to the time when the end condition is satisfied (indicated along the arrow in FIG. 8) among a plurality of types of game states including a bonus that is improved more than the time. See the winning combination or the outcome, see the start condition / end condition column in the upper figure of FIG. 9).

When either BB1 or BB2 is won, it is controlled by RT4. The winning flag set when either BB1 or BB2 is won is carried over until the winning BB wins. In addition, RT4 is also continuously controlled from BB winning to BB winning. In RT4, the replay is won with a higher probability than in RT1 and RT3 and lower than in RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the replay combination column in the upper figure of FIG. 9). The replay probability in RT4 is set to the probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning small winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is the total number of medals paid out when winning a small winning combination during RT4 without failing, and the total number of medals that used medals or credits to set the number of bets during RT4. It is set to a probability that the number of medals will not be exceeded and the number of medals will not increase. When a BB prize occurs during RT4, it is controlled by a bonus, and when the number of medals or more described in FIG. 5 is paid out, the bonus ends and the RT3 is controlled. The type of replay to be drawn internally is determined for each type of RT (the circle in the lower figure of FIG. 9 indicates the replay to be drawn).

[Lottery target role]
10 and 11 are diagrams showing a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations (hereinafter, also referred to as winning combinations) for each game state. The name is shown in the lottery target combination column, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target for each type of RT, and the winning probability is determined by the numerical value below the circle mark. The number of judgment values involved is shown. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination of 360/65536 in any of RT0 to RT3 states. In addition, cherries (weak cherries 1, 2, strong cherries, middle cherries) and watermelons (weak watermelons 1, 2, strong watermelons) may be won at the same time as BB, or may be won independently without being won at the same time as BB. is there. In addition, during RT4, the bonus lottery is not performed, but the internal lottery is based on the number of judgment values shown in parentheses so that the winning probability of the winning combination (simultaneous winning combination) that can be won at the same time as the bonus is the same as that during other RTs. Is done.

As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is set to be a lottery target only when controlled by RT2. Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target combination, and it is set to win with an extremely high probability (for example, 64000/65536). In addition, the middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, during the bonus, the middle bell prize can be generated with an extremely high probability regardless of the operation timing and the operation procedure, and the number of medals can be efficiently increased. Therefore, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a combination of winning combinations included in the winning combination included in the lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry 1 includes a lower cherry, and the weak cherry 2 includes a lower cherry and a single combination 2. Further, the weak watermelon 1 includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon, and the weak watermelon 2 includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, a middle watermelon, and a single-card combination 2.

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

13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. For each winning lottery target combination, when the stop operation is performed in the push order shown in the push order column, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination of the winning combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped to the right at the winning line LN. For example, when either the weak cherry 1 or the weak cherry 2 is won, the reel control is performed in which the lower cherry is given priority and pulled onto the winning line LN. Therefore, the player cannot recognize which of the weak cherry 1 and the weak cherry 2 has been won based on the winning result (derived symbol combination). Further, when either the weak watermelon 1 or the weak watermelon 2 is won, the reel control is performed in which the right-down watermelon or the upper watermelon is given priority over the middle watermelon and pulled onto the winning line LN. For this reason, the player cannot recognize which of the weak watermelon 1 and the weak watermelon 2 is won based on the winning result (derived symbol combination).

Further, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the push order is left middle right, and the normal replay is derived when the push order is other than left middle right. Also, for example, when the left bell is won, if the push order is the left first stop, the right-down bell is derived, and if the push order is other than the left first stop, the upper bell or the transition roll. Is derived.

Replay GR1 to GR6, replay GR11 to GR13, and replay GR21 to GR23 have different replay roles (replays) that are won according to the operation procedure (push order) of the stop switch by the player. Refer to. In addition, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 have different small winning combinations (bells) according to the operation procedure (pushing order) of the stop switch by the player, so the pushing order is different. Also called a bell.

The push order in which the promotion replays 1 and 2 win when any of the replays GR1 to GR1 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the normal replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. The push order in which the normal replay wins when any of the replays GR11 to 13 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the fall replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. The push order in which the special replay wins when any of the replays GR21 to GR21 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the normal replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. In addition, the push order in which the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell wins when one of the push order bells is won is also called the correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the upper bell wins or the transition result is derived is the incorrect answer procedure. Also called.

In the present embodiment, when the push order bell or the push order lip is won during AT, a navigation effect for notifying the correct answer procedure is executed. For this reason, the push order bell and push order lip are also referred to as navigation target roles.

In a narrow sense, the "game" in the slot machine 1 means from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, but the number of bets before the operation of the start switch 7 when playing a game. Since the setting, the payout of medals and the transition of the game state are also performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the "game" in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs game processing and controls one game. In the game processing, first, the bet number setting and the BET process for credit settlement and bet number settlement are performed.

When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets, an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of winning (internal lottery) is performed. For example, the random number circuit updates the determination value belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) according to the predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a determination value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated. Then, if the extracted determination value corresponds to a determination value belonging to a predetermined range predetermined for each lottery target combination (for example, 1 to 100 in the case of weak cherry 1), the main control unit 41 corresponds to the lottery target. Determine the winning of the role. When the lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when BB1 is won, the BB1 winning flag is set, and when the strong cherry is won, the winning flag of the lower cherry and the winning flag of the single combination are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to the winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning is generated. Will be erased.

When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, after starting the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the stop switches 8L, 8C , 8R is enabled and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). In the reel rotation process, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is executed to delay the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delay the activation of each stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). After executing the freeze effect processing for the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are enabled to shift to the normal game.

When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, the winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 7) for determining whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line is performed. Will be done. In addition, the state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the combination of symbols on the winning line.

When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winning, various processes not related to winning (for example, processing related to counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus and controlling the end of the bonus, and winning without carry-over). Flags (winning flags for small wins, replays, etc.) are erased). Further, when it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the game end process, a process of setting the game state (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is executed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game processing for one game is completed, and the game processing for the next one game is started.

[Processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can control AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery relating to the granting of an AT game that is the right to control the AT. Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the AT game and the number of grants (the number of AT games) when the AT game is granted by the AT lottery. It should be noted that the decision to grant the AT game in the AT lottery is also referred to as AT winning, and the decision not to grant the AT game in the AT lottery is also referred to as non-AT winning. When the AT is won, for example, the winning notification LED 70 lights up in red, suggesting the possibility of winning the AT.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can control the CZ (Change Zone) in a state in which the degree of advantage regarding AT winning (that is, granting the number of AT games) is higher than usual. For example, in CZ, the probability of winning an AT is higher than in non-CZ, or the number of AT games given when an AT is won is larger. The main control unit 41 determines by CZ lottery whether or not to grant the CZ game, which is the right to control the CZ. It should be noted that the decision to grant the CZ game in the CZ lottery is also referred to as CZ winning, and the decision not to grant the CZ game in the CZ lottery is also referred to as non-CZ winning. When the CZ is won, for example, the winning notification LED 70 lights up in red, as in the AT winning, suggesting the possibility of the CZ winning.

Further, three types of CZ such as CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3 are provided. In all of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3, the degree of advantage regarding AT winning (that is, granting the number of AT games) is higher than usual, but among them, CZ2 is the most expected value of AT winning and the number of AT games given. The expected value is high, and CZ3 has the lowest expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games to be given (specifically, CZ3 is almost the same as in non-CZ). Further, CZ1 has a higher expected value of AT winning and an expected value of the number of AT games given than CZ3, while the expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games given are lower than CZ2. Therefore, CZ2 has a higher degree of advantage for the player than CZ1 and CZ3. The number of CZ games of CZ2 is 20 games, and the number of CZ games of CZ1 and CZ3 is 10 games.

Further, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined in the AT lottery to grant the AT game, and specifies an operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. Execute the process to execute the possible navigation effect.

In the present embodiment, the number of AT games given is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41.

When the AT start timing is reached when the AT is won, the main control unit 41 sets (stores) an AT flag in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 and controls the AT. The main control unit 41 identifies whether or not AT is in progress based on the AT flag. Specifically, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag over the number of AT games given by the AT lottery. Then, the main control unit 41 clears the AT flag when all the AT games have been digested. In this way, the main control unit 41 controls the AT by digesting the given AT game. The AT flag is cleared when the number of AT games reaches 0, but in the present embodiment, the AT flag is also cleared when the limit process described later is executed.

In addition, winning an AT by AT lottery in a state where an AT game has not been granted is also referred to as an AT first hit. Further, notifying the player of the AT first hit is also referred to as AT first hit notification. Further, winning the AT by the AT lottery in the state where the AT game is given is also referred to as adding AT. In addition, as the state in which the AT game is given, the state in which the given AT game is owned without being digested (for example, the AT first hit is notified after the AT first hit, and then the state shifts to the preparation and the production state Is controlled by the AT), or the AT flag is set based on the assigned AT game.

During AT, as a result of executing the navigation effect as described later, the RT2 can be controlled. The subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts from the next game in which the special replay is won (the opportunity to start subtraction is established) at RT0, for example. The same applies to the AT started after the end of BB. As a result, the main control unit 41 can control RT2 (AT + RT2) during AT over the determined number of AT games. The state in which the AT is controlled by the AT in RT2, which is advantageous for the player, is also referred to as an assist replay time (hereinafter, referred to as ART).

[Suggestion navigation]
Suggestion navigation is executed regardless of whether it is controlled by CZ1, CZ2, or CZ3. The suggestion navigation is a navigation effect that can specify the operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping a specific symbol combination on the winning line LN, and the control to the CZ is suggested by being executed.

For example, after winning the CZ, the game enters a precursory period over a predetermined number of games. Then, after the precursory period has passed, the suggestion navigation period is entered for a predetermined number of games. During the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed in the game in which the push order bell is won, and the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell or the right-down bell is notified.

When controlled by CZ1 or CZ3, suggestion navigation is executed up to twice during the suggestion navigation period. That is, the suggestion navigation is executed only for the two games in which the push order bell is won during the suggestion navigation period. On the other hand, when controlled by CZ2, suggestion navigation is executed indefinitely during the suggestion navigation period. That is, the suggestion navigation is executed in all the games in which the push order bell is won during the suggestion navigation period. In this way, when controlled by CZ2, the suggestion navigation is executed more frequently than when controlled by CZ1 or CZ3, so that CZ2 has a higher degree of advantage for the player than CZ1 or CZ3. ing. When the result of the CZ3 lottery described later is a non-CZ winning, the suggestion navigation can be executed only once.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the number of games in the suggestion navigation period is fixed, if the push order bell is not won even once during the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is not executed during the suggestion navigation period. There is also. The number of games during the suggested navigation period may be determined by lottery. Further, even if the number of games in the suggestion navigation period is unlimited and the suggestion navigation period is continued until the suggestion navigation is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) (that is, until control to CZ is suggested). Good.

[Game flow]
Here, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 again, the flow of the game will be collectively described. First, the flow of the game in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and the bonus will be described. In RTs 0 to 3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of the game during non-AT will be described.

It is controlled by RT3 after the setting change state is completed. RT3 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is 1 / 7.31, and it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state. Therefore, RT3 is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed. In this way, in RT3, since the navigation effect is not executed, the correct answer procedure is not known even if the push order bell is won, and the transition result is derived depending on the timing (see FIG. 14). As described above, in RT3, the probability of winning the re-game combination is low, and the navigation effect is not executed, so that the medal payout rate is less than 1. That is, RT3 is a so-called low probability state. When the shift roll is derived in RT3, the game state shifts to RT1, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such that the shift roll is not derived and is not shifted to RT1 forever.

RT1 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is 1 / 7.31. In RT1, the AT game is given when the AT is won in the AT lottery. However, if the AT game is not given, the navigation effect is not executed, so even if the push order bell is won, the correct answer procedure is not known, and a transition result is derived depending on the timing. As described above, in RT1, since the winning probability of the re-game combination is low, the medal payout rate is less than 1. That is, RT1 is a so-called low probability state. Note that RT1 may be in a gaming state in which the medal payout rate does not exceed 1 due to the fact that the navigation effect is not executed, or the navigation effect is executed, but the probability of winning the re-game combination is low. The medal payout rate may not exceed 1 due to the above.

In RT1, by winning the promotion replay, it shifts to RT0, but in order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won and the promotion replay is won. It is necessary to stop the operation according to the operation procedure (correct answer procedure).

Further, even when the control is performed by RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain the control to the RT0. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 are won, and at this time, the fall replay wins a prize with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

Furthermore, even if the push order bell is won at RT0, the correct answer procedure is not known, and depending on the timing, a transition result is derived and the player falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replay GR21 to 23 will be won, and at this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is used. When the first stop is made, a special replay may win and be controlled by RT2. However, even if it is controlled by RT2, when any of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won, other than the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) is used. When the first stop is made, a shift result is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, and the player falls to RT1. As a result, most of the game during non-AT will be digested at RT1.

Next, the flow of the game during AT will be described. In RT1, when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning the promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay.

RT0 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is 1 / 7.31. In RT0, an AT game is given when the AT is won in the AT lottery. When the navigation effect is executed at RT0, when any one of the replays GR11 to 13 is won, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the normal replay can be executed. Therefore, RT0 can be maintained by the normal replay winning by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect. Further, in RT0, when the push order bell is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain RT0. Further, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the special replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning a special replay. In this way, basically, the game state is maintained at RT0 only during AT, and if it is during AT, the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell can be won when the push order bell is won. However, as described above, since the winning probability of the replaying combination at RT0 is 1 / 7.31, the medal payout rate at RT0 is less than 1. That is, RT0 is a so-called medium probability state. Note that RT0 may be in a gaming state in which the medal payout rate does not exceed 1 due to the fact that the navigation effect is not executed, or the navigation effect is executed, but the probability of winning the re-game combination is low. The medal payout rate may not exceed 1 due to the above.

RT2 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is halved. In RT2, an AT game is given when the AT is won in the AT lottery. When the navigation effect is executed at RT2, when the push order bell is won, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain RT2. In this way, basically, the game state is maintained at RT2 only during AT, and if it is during AT, the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell can be won when the push order bell is won. Further, as described above, since the winning probability of the replaying combination in RT2 is 1/2, the medal payout rate in RT2 exceeds 1. That is, RT2 is a so-called high probability state. The net increase in the number of medals per game during ART (the number of medals given in one game minus the number of medals used for setting the number of bets in one game) is about two. In addition, RT2 may be in a gaming state in which the payout rate of medals exceeds 1 due to the execution of the navigation effect, or the navigation effect is not executed, but the probability of winning the re-game combination is high. As a result, the game state may be such that the payout rate of medals exceeds 1.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so as to be controlled by the RT2 and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games reaches 0. The number of AT games is the next game of the game that can be controlled to RT2 (ART) during AT, that is, the game in which one of the replays GR21 to 23 is won at RT0 and the special replay can be won. The number of AT games will be consumed from the next game. As a result, AT ends when the number of AT games is consumed by ART. Then, the ART ends when the AT ends.

After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition result is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, as described above, the reels other than the predetermined reels (the reels for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) are first stopped. Reel. As a result, during RT2 after the end of ART, the transition is made to RT1 by stopping the shift result at an extremely early stage after the end of ART.

Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, it is controlled to RT4 as shown in FIG. In addition, the suggestion effect may be executed in the next game after the end of the BB winning game to notify that the BB winning game has been won. As a result, the player can know that he / she has won BB1 or BB2. When a BB prize is generated, the bonus is transferred to the corresponding bonus, and when the predetermined number of finished sheets is paid out, the process ends and the system is transferred to RT3.

[Limit processing]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the number of games in a series of ATs since the first hit of the AT. Specifically, the main control unit 41 counts and adds each game after that, with the game that hits the AT for the first time as the first game. The counted number of games (also referred to as the number of counted games) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. A series of ATs ends when all of the number of AT games given by the first hit of AT and the number of AT games added while the number of AT games is being consumed are exhausted. That is, the series of ATs in the present embodiment means a period from the time of the first hit of the AT until the AT is controlled by the AT after the first hit of the AT, all the number of AT games are consumed, and the AT ends. .. Then, in the present embodiment, when the number of counting games in a series of ATs reaches 1500 games, the main control unit 41 executes the limit processing. The limit process is a process of terminating AT even if the number of AT games remains. When the limit process is executed, the AT ends, and as a result, the ART (a series of ATs) ends.

In addition, counting of the number of counting games is started not only when the AT is won but also when the CZ is won. For example, the number of counting games is counted from the game that won the CZ, and then when the AT is won during the CZ, the counting of the number of counting games is continued as it is. Then, as described above, the number of counting games is counted until the end of a series of ATs. Even if the number of counting games is counted from the games that won the CZ, if the AT is not won during the CZ or if the CZ is not newly won, the number of counting games will be increased at the end of the CZ. The count also ends.

Here, the net increase in the number of cards per game during ART is about 2. Therefore, 1500 games, which is the limit number of count games, corresponds to a net increase of 3000 games. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game of the first AT hit is controlled by ART, all of the series of ATs become ART, and the game can be played in ART for a maximum of 1500 games. In that case, the maximum number of net additions that can be obtained is 3000. If more than 3000 medals are given to the player, the gambling of the game will increase, but in the present embodiment, the net increase in the number of medals does not exceed 3000 due to the limit processing, so that the game It is possible to suppress the increase in gambling.

In addition to the number of games, the main control unit 41 counts the net increase in the number of games in a series of ATs from the first hit of the AT. Specifically, the main control unit 41 first counts the net increase number in the game that hits the AT for the first time, and counts and adds the net increase number in each subsequent game. The counted net increase number (also referred to as the count net increase number) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. In most cases, the number of count games reaches 1500 games before the net increase in count reaches the upper limit of 3000, but the net increase in count reaches 3000 before the net increase in count reaches 1500 games. In that case, the limit processing is executed by the main control unit 41. That is, the main control unit 41 executes the limit process when the number of counting games in a series of ATs reaches 1500 games or the net increase in counts reaches 3000. Even before the number of count games reaches 1500 games or the net increase in count reaches 3000 games, AT ends when all the granted AT games are exhausted. In this case, it becomes RT2 during non-AT, and it is not ART. Also, when the push order bell is won in RT2 and the shift result is derived by operating the stop switch without following the navigation effect, the game state shifts to RT1 and ART ends.

The number of games and the count of the net increase number are reset (the storage area of the RAM is initialized) when the limit process is executed. In addition, the number of games and the count of the net increase number are also reset when the setting is changed. Further, the count of the number of games and the net increase number is also reset when the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off and the power is supplied again over 3:00 am. Here, the reason for determining whether or not the return from the power failure has crossed 3 am is that the number of games and the net increase in the number of games are counted due to a momentary interruption while the player is playing while the game store is open. This is because if it is reset, the number of games and the net increase in the number of games will be counted from the beginning, and a situation may occur in which the player substantially wins 3000 or more medals. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the player has recovered from the power failure over a specific time (3:00 am in the present embodiment) that is definitely outside the business hours of the game store.

Further, in the present embodiment, the test signal used for the test of the slot machine 1 is output from the external output board 1000 to the external test device during the period during which the number of counting games and the net increase in the number of counts are counted. Will be done. As a result, the external test apparatus can recognize the period during which the number of counting games and the net increase in the number of counts are counted in the slot machine 1 based on the test signal.

[Display of count games and net increase in count]
In the present embodiment, information regarding the number of count games and the net increase in the number of counts is notified. Specifically, the player can display the menu screen on the liquid crystal display 51 by operating the effect switch 56. The menu screen is provided with a display area for displaying an image showing information on the number of count games and the net increase in the number of count games. No image is displayed on the menu screen because the AT first hit has not been notified yet when the AT first hit. After that, when the AT first hit is notified by the suggestion effect suggesting the AT first hit after the AT first hit, the number of count games and the net increase in the number of counts are displayed on the menu screen.

The number of count games and the net increase in the number of count games displayed at this time are values in consideration of the count from the first hit of AT to the display on the menu screen. For example, when 30 games have been digested from the first hit of AT until it is displayed on the menu screen, an image of "30G" is displayed as the number of counting games on the menu screen. Then, when the number of counting games reaches 1250, the number of remaining games until the limit processing is executed is reduced to 250 games, so that only the number of remaining games is displayed on the menu screen. Then, when the limit process is executed, the image display on the menu screen disappears.

[CZ lottery]
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the CZ lottery. The CZ lottery includes a CZ1 lottery that determines whether or not to control CZ1 by lottery, a CZ2 lottery that determines whether or not to control CZ2 by lottery, and a CZ3 that determines whether or not to control CZ3 by lottery. There is a lottery.

FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining the CZ1 lottery. As shown in FIG. 15A, the CZ1 lottery is executed when either the weak cherry 1 winning or the weak watermelon 1 winning is established in the non-CZ. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the CZ1 lottery table, whether or not to win the CZ (that is, whether or not to control to CZ1) is determined.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the CZ has been won when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when the determination values of 1 to 100 are extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. Further, the main control unit 41 determines that the CZ1 has been won when the determination values of 1 to 30 are extracted from the determination values of 1 to 100 assigned to the weak cherry 1, and determines the determination values of 31 to 100. When extracted, it is determined that the non-CZ is won. Similarly, when the weak watermelon 1 is won, for example, when the judgment values of 101 to 130 are extracted from the judgment values of 101 to 200 assigned to the weak watermelon 1, it is determined that the CZ1 is won. Will be done.

FIG. 15B is a diagram for explaining the CZ2 lottery. As shown in FIG. 15B, the CZ2 lottery is executed when either the weak cherry 1 winning or the weak watermelon 1 winning is established in CZ1. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the CZ2 lottery table, whether or not to win the CZ (that is, whether or not to control to CZ2) is determined.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the CZ has been won when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when the determination values of 1 to 100 are extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. Further, the main control unit 41 determines that the CZ2 has been won when the determination values 1 to 30 are extracted from the determination values 1 to 100 assigned to the weak cherry 1, and determines the determination values 31 to 100. When extracted, it is determined that the non-CZ is won. Similarly, when the weak watermelon 1 is won, for example, when the judgment values of 101 to 130 are extracted from the judgment values of 101 to 200 assigned to the weak watermelon 1, it is determined that the CZ2 is won. Will be done.

FIG. 15C is a diagram for explaining the CZ3 lottery. As shown in FIG. 15C, the CZ3 lottery is executed when either the weak cherry 2 winning or the weak watermelon 2 winning is established in the non-CZ. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the CZ3 lottery table, whether or not to win the CZ (that is, whether or not to control the CZ3) is determined.

In the present embodiment, the number of CZ games is determined in advance, but the number of CZ games may be determined from among a plurality of types of CZ games by the CZ lottery. Further, the lottery for whether or not to grant the CZ game and the lottery for determining the number of CZ games to be granted are not limited to one lottery, and for example, whether or not to grant the CZ game first. The lottery may be composed of two lottery, such as a lottery for determining the number of CZ games to be given when it is decided to give the CZ game. In addition, for each of cherry and watermelon, the winning probability is higher for the role with "strong" or "middle" than for the role with "weak" in the name, and the number of CZ games given. May be large. Further, the conditions for executing the CZ lottery are not limited to the above examples, and other conditions may be provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, the cherry winning and the watermelon winning are simultaneously won with the BB, but the CZ lottery in the present embodiment is performed when the cherry or the watermelon is won alone. The CZ lottery may be performed when the cherry or watermelon is won at the same time as the BB.

[AT lottery]
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery. As the AT lottery, there are an initial lottery in which whether or not to win the AT for the first time is determined by a lottery, and an additional lottery in which whether or not to add the AT is determined by a lottery.

FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining the first hit lottery in the non-CZ. As shown in FIG. 16A, the first lottery in the non-CZ includes 1 weak cherry, 1 weak watermelon, strong cherry, strong watermelon, middle cherry, and non-AT. It is executed when any of the games reaches the number of digested games. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the first hit lottery table A, whether or not to win the AT (AT first hit) and the number of AT games to be given are determined. The number of digested games is determined by a lottery for the number of digested games shown in FIG. 17, which will be described later.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when the determination values of 1 to 100 are extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. Further, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when the determination values of 31 to 40 are extracted from the determination values of 1 to 100 assigned to the weak cherry 1, and determines the determination values of 41 to 100. When extracted, it is determined that the non-AT is won. As described above, the determination values of 1 to 30 when the weak cherry 1 is won in the non-CZ are used for the CZ winning in the CZ1 lottery.

That is, when the weak cherry 1 is won during the non-CZ, 1 to 100 are assigned as the judgment values, and when the judgment values of 1 to 30 are extracted, the CZ1 is won and the judgment values of 31 to 40 are selected. When is extracted, the AT is won, and when the determination values of 41 to 100 are extracted, neither the CZ1 nor the AT is won.

In the first-win lottery, the number of AT games of 50 games, 150 games, and 250 games is determined. Here, in the present embodiment, the AT game is digested only during ART, and the net increase number is about 2 during ART. That is, the expected net increase in the number of cards in the AT game per game is two. Therefore, when the number of AT games is 50, a net increase of 100 is expected, and when the number of AT games is 150, a net increase of 300 is expected. When the number is 250 games, a net increase of 500 is expected.

FIG. 16B is a diagram for explaining the first hit lottery in CZ1. As shown in FIG. 16B, the first lottery in CZ1 includes 1 weak cherry, 1 weak watermelon, strong cherry, strong watermelon, middle cherry, and the number of non-AT games. Is executed every time the number of digested games is reached. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the first hit lottery table B, it is determined whether or not to win the AT (AT first hit).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when the determination values of 1 to 100 are extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. Further, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when the determination values of 31 to 60 are extracted from the determination values of 1 to 100 assigned to the weak cherry 1, and extracts the determination values of 61 to 100. Then, it is determined that the non-AT is won. As described above, the determination values of 1 to 30 when the weak cherry 1 is won in the CZ1 are used for the CZ winning in the CZ2 lottery.

That is, when the weak cherry 1 is won in CZ1, 1 to 100 are assigned as the judgment values, and when the judgment values of 1 to 30 are extracted, the CZ2 is won and the judgment values of 31 to 60 are assigned. When it is extracted, it wins AT, and when a determination value of 61 to 100 is extracted, it does not win either CZ2 or AT.

FIG. 16C is a diagram for explaining the first hit lottery in CZ2. As shown in FIG. 16 (c), the first winning lottery in CZ2 is executed when one of the winning combination wins in CZ2 and each time the number of non-AT games reaches the number of digested games is established. Will be done. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the first hit lottery table C, it is determined whether or not to win the AT (AT first hit).

FIG. 16D is a diagram for explaining the first hit lottery in CZ3. As shown in FIG. 16D, the first winning lottery in CZ3 is executed when either one weak cherry or one weak watermelon is established in CZ3. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the first hit lottery table D, it is determined whether or not to win the AT (AT first hit).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ3. Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when the determination values of 1 to 100 are extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the CZ3. Further, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when the determination values 1 to 11 are extracted from the determination values 1 to 100 assigned to the weak cherry 1, and extracts the determination values 12 to 100. Then, it is determined that the non-AT is won.

Comparing the first hit lottery in the non-CZ and the first hit lottery in the CZ3, in the case of one weak cherry, the number of judgment values for winning the AT in the non-CZ is 10 (31 to 40 as the judgment value). On the other hand, in CZ3, the number of determination values for winning AT is 11 (determination values are 1 to 11). As described above, CZ3 has one more determination value for AT winning than non-CZ. That is, in CZ3, the expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games to be given are almost the same as those of non-CZ (that is, the normal state), and the degree of advantage for the player is almost the same as that of non-CZ. ..

As shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D, in the first-hit lottery, the first-hit lottery is executed when any combination is won in CZ2, so that the lottery opportunity is the largest. Further, in CZ2, the expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games to be given are higher than in both CZ1 and CZ3. Therefore, CZ2 has a higher degree of advantage for the player than any of CZ1 and CZ3. Further, in CZ1, the expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games to be given are higher than in CZ3. Therefore, the player expects to be controlled by CZ1 rather than CZ3 in non-CZ.

FIG. 16E is a diagram for explaining the additional lottery. As shown in FIG. 16E, the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A is executed when either the cherry winning (weak cherry winning, strong cherry winning, middle cherry winning) or the watermelon winning is established. Then, it is determined whether or not to win the AT (additional AT) based on the winning probability shown in the additional lottery table A.

The additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A can be executed in the game in which the number of counting games corresponds to 1 to 1249 games. Further, by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A, the number of AT games of any one of 50 games, 150 games, and 250 games is determined.

FIG. 16 (f) is a diagram for explaining an additional lottery. As shown in FIG. 16 (f), the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B is executed when any of the winning combinations is won. Then, it is determined whether or not to win the AT (additional AT) based on the winning probability shown in the additional lottery table B.

The additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B can be executed when the number of counting games reaches 1250 games for the first time. For example, the number of count games is added when the start switch 7 is operated. Therefore, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the 1250th game, the number of counting games reaches 1250 games for the first time. The number of count games may be added when the reels stop and the game ends. In this case, when the reels stop at the 1250th game, the number of count games is the first in 1250 games. Will reach. Further, by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the number of AT games of any of 200 games and 250 games is determined. When the number of AT games is 200, a net increase of 400 is expected, and when the number of AT games is 250, a net increase of 500 is expected.

Here, when the number of counting games is 1250 games, the number of remaining games up to the limited number of 1500 games is 250 games. Therefore, when the number of AT games of 250 games is given by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the number of count games can reach the limit number of 1500 games. Further, even when the number of AT games of 200 games is given by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the number of count games can almost reach the limit number of 1500 games. For example, if the number of AT games granted in the game in which the number of counting games is the 1250th game remains 50, if the number of AT games of 200 games is granted by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the remaining number of AT games remains. The number of AT games will be 250, and the number of count games can reach the limit of 1500 games.

In addition, when the number of AT games is 200 games given by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, if the number of counting games does not reach 1500 games, the additional lottery is executed again while the number of counting games is being counted. By doing so, the remaining number of AT games may be additionally given. For the additional lottery again, the additional lottery table A may be used, the additional lottery table B may be used, or another lottery table may be used.

In the present embodiment, an example in which a lottery for whether or not to grant an AT game and a lottery for determining the number of AT games to be granted are performed in one lottery will be described, but the present invention is limited to this. Absent. For example, in the AT lottery, a lottery is first performed to determine whether or not to grant an AT game, and then a lottery is conducted to determine the number of AT games to be granted when it is decided to grant the AT game. It may be composed of a lottery. In addition, for each of cherry and watermelon, the winning probability is higher for the role with "strong" or "middle" than for the role with "weak" in the name, and the number of AT games given. May be large. Further, the conditions for executing the AT lottery are not limited to the above example, and other conditions may be provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, the cherry winning and the watermelon winning are simultaneously won with the BB, but the AT lottery in the present embodiment is performed when the cherry or the watermelon is independently won. The AT lottery may be performed when the cherry or watermelon is won at the same time as the BB.

[Lottery for the number of digestion games]
FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the digestion game number lottery. The number of digestion games determined by the number of digestion games lottery is used in the first hit lottery shown in FIG. The main control unit 41 determines the number of digested games by executing the digested game number lottery based on the digested game number lottery table.

The trigger for executing the lottery for the number of digested games is when the ART ends due to a process other than the limit process, or when the ART ends due to the limit process or setting change. When the ART ends other than the limit processing, for example, the ART ends when all the assigned AT games are exhausted. Alternatively, when the push order bell is won in RT2, the ART is terminated by deriving the transition result by operating the stop switch without following the navigation effect.

When the ART is completed other than the limit processing, the digestion game number lottery is executed based on the digestion game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 17A. On the other hand, when ART is completed by limit processing or setting change, the digestion game number lottery is executed based on the digestion game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 17B.

In the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table A, the number of digestion games is determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 17A. Further, in the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table A, the number of digestion games is determined to be one of 100 games, 300 games, and 600 games.

For example, in the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table A, the number of digestion games is determined to be 100 games with a 20% winning probability, the number of digestion games is determined to be 300 games with a 30% winning probability, and 50. The number of digested games is determined to be 600 with a% winning probability.

In the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table B, the number of digestion games is determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 17B. Further, in the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table B, the number of digestion games is determined to be one of 100 games, 300 games, and 600 games.

For example, in the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table B, the number of digestion games is determined to be 100 games with a 50% winning probability, and the number of digestion games is determined to be 300 games with a 30% winning probability. The number of digested games is determined to be 600 with a% winning probability.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, the first hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches the number of digested games. Therefore, the larger the number of digested games, the harder it is to reach the number of digested games, and the less frequently the first hit lottery is executed. In addition, more medals are consumed before the number of digested games is reached, which is disadvantageous to the player. On the other hand, the smaller the number of digested games, the easier it is to reach the number of digested games, so that the first hit lottery is executed more frequently. In addition, less medals are consumed before reaching the number of digested games, which is advantageous for the player.

As shown in FIG. 17, when ART ends due to limit processing or setting change, there is a higher probability that the number of digested games will be determined to be smaller than when ART ends due to other than limit processing. Therefore, when ART ends due to limit processing or setting change, it is more advantageous for the player than when ART ends other than limit processing.

When the number of digested games is determined by the number of digested games lottery, the first hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches the number of digested games. For example, when the number of digested games is determined to be 100, the first hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games until the first hit of AT. Further, when the number of digested games is determined to be 300, the first hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches 300 games until the first hit of AT. Further, when the number of digested games is determined to be 600 games, the first hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches 600 games until the first hit of AT.

Further, in the present embodiment, every time the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games, a suggestion effect suggesting an AT first hit is executed. For example, a battle effect is executed by a character from the 95th game to the 5th game before the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games, and when the AT first hits in the 100th game, the ally character becomes an enemy character in the 100th game. The effect image that wins the game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the AT is not hit for the first time in the 100th game, a production image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character in the 100th game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the AT first hits in the 100th game, the battle production is executed from the 195th game before reaching the next 200 games to 5 games, and when the AT first hits in the 200th game, the 200th game. An effect image in which the ally character wins over the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the AT is not hit for the first time in the 200th game, a production image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character in the 200th game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this way, the suggestion effect is executed every 100 games, and the suggestion effect notifies whether or not the AT first hits.

Here, the number of digested games executed in the number of digested games lottery is an integral multiple of 100 games. Therefore, it is probable that when the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games or 200 games but the AT first hit is not notified, the number of digested games is not determined to be 100 games by lottery. In this case, it can be expected that 300 games or 600 games have been decided by the lottery for the number of digested games. Therefore, when the number of non-AT games reaches 300 after that, the player can be expected to hit the AT for the first time. Further, when the number of non-AT games reaches 300 games, 400 games, or 500 games but the AT first hit is not notified, it is probable that the number of digested games is not determined to 300 games by lottery. In this case, it can be expected that 600 games have been decided by the lottery for the number of digested games. Therefore, when the number of non-AT games reaches 600 after that, the player can be expected to hit the AT for the first time.

In addition, since the number of 300 games determined by the lottery for the number of digested games is three times that of 100 games, 300 games are more than when the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games, 200 games, 400 games, or 500 games. When the game is reached, the player can be expected to hit the AT for the first time. Furthermore, since the 600 games determined by the lottery for the number of digested games are 6 times as many as 100 games and twice as many as 300 games, the number of non-AT games is 100 games, 200 games, 300 games, and 400 games. Or, it is possible to expect the player to hit the AT for the first time when the game reaches 600 games than when the game reaches 500 games.

[Main processing of main control unit 41]
The main processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20. In the present embodiment, a normal section and an advantageous section are provided as sections related to the game. An advantageous section is a state in which the degree of advantage for the player is high, such as a high probability state of AT lottery such as CZ, a state in which the net increase number is large such as AT, and a high probability state in which a small winning combination is won such as BB. Refers to the section in. The advantageous section starts from a game in which any of AT winning, CZ winning, and BB winning is established, and continues until all of AT, CZ, and BB are completed. In the present embodiment, the high probability state of replay winning such as RT0 and RT2 is not included in the advantageous section, but such advantageous RT may also be included in the advantageous section. On the other hand, the normal section refers to a section other than the advantageous section.

First, FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a normal section process executed by the main control unit. As shown in FIG. 18, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S10). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S10), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S10), the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery (S11). Next, the main control unit 41 executes an advantageous section operation lottery (S12). In the case of this embodiment, the advantageous section operation lottery referred to here mainly includes an AT lottery and a CZ lottery.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switch has been operated to stop all reels (S13). If all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S13), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all the reels are stopped. On the other hand, when all the reels are stopped (YES in S13), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives the display result (S14). Since it is not an advantageous section, control to the AT is prohibited in the processes of S11 to S14.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the player has won the advantageous section operation lottery (S15). If the main control unit 41 has not won the advantageous section operation lottery (NO in S15), the main control unit 41 returns to the process of S10 again. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 sets 1 in the counter when it wins in the advantageous section operation lottery (YES in S15), that is, when it wins AT or CZ (S16). For example, when an AT or CZ is won, the number of counting games is counted with the AT or CZ winning game as the first game.

Next, the main control unit 41 executes the advantageous section transition process (S17). In the advantageous section transition process, for example, a process for turning on the winning notification LED 70 or shifting to a precursory period is performed. In the present embodiment, the suggestion navigation is not executed because the game shifts to the precursory period in the AT winning or CZ winning game, but the suggestion navigation is performed in the AT winning or CZ winning game by the advantageous section transition process. Suggestion navigation may be executed. After that, the main control unit 41 shifts to the advantageous section processing (S18) and ends this routine.

Next, FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an advantageous section processing executed by the main control unit. As shown in FIG. 19, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S30). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S30), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S30), the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery (S31).

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switch has been operated to stop all reels (S32). If all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S32), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all the reels are stopped. On the other hand, when all the reels are stopped (YES in S32), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives the display result (S33). Since it is an advantageous section, it may be controlled by AT in the processing of S31 to S33.

Next, the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the counter (S34). Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the counter has reached 1500, that is, whether or not the number of counting games has reached 1500 games (S35). When the number of counting games reaches 1500 games (NO in S35), the main control unit 41 sets 0 in the counter (S37).

On the other hand, when the number of count games has not yet reached 1500 games (YES in S35), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not an arbitrary end condition is satisfied (S36). Arbitrary termination conditions include, for example, a net count increase of 3000. The main control unit 41 terminates this routine when an arbitrary termination condition is not satisfied (NO in S36). On the other hand, in the main control unit 41, the net count increase number reaches 3000 even when an arbitrary end condition is satisfied (YES in S36), that is, even when the number of count games does not reach 1500 games. In this case, 0 is set in the counter (S37). Further, at this time, the limit processing is performed and the AT ends.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the base RT state (S38). The basal RT state is not a high-probability state of replay winning such as RT0 or RT2, but a low-probability state of replay winning in which most of the games such as RT1 are digested. When the current gaming state is the base RT state (YES in S38), the main control unit 41 performs an initialization process (S39) and initializes all the information related to the advantageous section. As a result, for example, the winning notification LED 70 is turned off, and the background effect is switched to the normal background. After that, the main control unit 41 shifts to the normal section processing (S40) and ends this routine.

On the other hand, when the current gaming state is not the base RT state (NO in S38), the main control unit 41 shifts to the end waiting section processing (S41) and ends this routine.

Next, FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the end waiting section processing executed by the main control unit. As shown in FIG. 20, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S50). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S50), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S50), the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery (S51).

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switch has been operated to stop all reels (S52). If all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S52), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all the reels are stopped. On the other hand, when all the reels are stopped (YES in S52), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives the display result (S53). Since it is not an advantageous section, control to the AT is prohibited in the processing of S51 to S53.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the base RT state (S54). When the current gaming state is not the base RT state (NO in S54), the main control unit 41 shifts the process to S50 again.

On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the base RT state (YES in S54), the main control unit 41 performs an initialization process (S55) and initializes all the information related to the advantageous section. After that, the main control unit 41 shifts to the normal section processing (S56) and ends this routine.

[Timing chart of various processes related to CZ]
Various processes related to AT will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 to 23 using timing charts. First, with reference to FIG. 21, various processes when controlled only by CZ1 and various processes when controlled by CZ1 and CZ2 will be described.

FIG. 21A is a timing chart when controlled only by CZ1. As shown in FIG. 21 (a), when the CZ1 is won with the weak cherry 1 winning as an opportunity, the precursor period from the game after the CZ winning game (in the present embodiment, the CZ winning game) to the predetermined number of games. Rush into. In the precursory period, a precursory image (for example, an image in which a friendly character and an enemy character engage in a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After that, in the game in which the result of the internal lottery is lost, the suggestion navigation period entry image (for example, a production image such as "suggestion navigation period entry") is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and thereafter, the suggestion navigation period is entered. ..

In the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed when the push order bell is won, and the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell and the right-down bell is notified. Therefore, the net increase in the number of sheets can be increased by operating the stop switch according to the suggestion navigation. When the suggestion navigation is executed twice during the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation period ends, and the game is controlled by CZ1 from the next game to 10 games. In this way, since the suggestion navigation is executed twice before being controlled by CZ1, it is possible to inform the player of the control to CZ1 in an easy-to-understand manner.

In CZ1, a CZ image (for example, an effect image by a CZ character) different from the normal effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

FIG. 21B is a timing chart when controlled by CZ1 and CZ2. As shown in FIG. 21 (b), when the weak cherry 1 is won in CZ1 and CZ2 is won, CZ1 ends at the end of the CZ winning game. Immediately after that, the suggestion navigation period is entered.

In the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed when the push order bell is won, and the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell and the right-down bell is notified. If the suggestion navigation is executed twice during the suggestion navigation period, the CZ2 is controlled from the next game to 20 games without ending the suggestion navigation period. In this way, since the suggestion navigation is executed twice before being controlled by CZ2, it is possible to inform the player of the control to CZ2 in an easy-to-understand manner.

Since the suggestion navigation period continues during CZ2, the suggestion navigation is executed when the push order bell is won during CZ2. As a result, the net increase in the number of medals can be increased in CZ2 as compared with that in CZ1, and the medal payout rate is increased. If the suggestion navigation is executed twice during the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation period may end, and then control to CZ2 may be performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 22, various processes in the case of being controlled by CZ1, various processes in the case of being controlled by CZ3, and various processes in the case of non-CZ winning in the CZ3 lottery will be described.

FIG. 22A is a timing chart when controlled by CZ1, but the example shown in FIG. 22A is the same as the example shown in FIG. 21A, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 22B is a timing chart when controlled by CZ3. As shown in FIG. 22B, when the CZ3 is won with the weak cherry 2 winning, which has the same winning result as the weak cheri-1, the game after the CZ winning game (in the present embodiment, the CZ is won). Enter the precursory period from the game) to the predetermined number of games. In the precursory period, the same precursory image as during CZ1 control (for example, an image in which a ally character and an enemy character engage in a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After that, in the game in which the result of the internal lottery is lost, the same suggestion navigation period entry image (for example, an effect image such as "suggestion navigation period entry") as in the case of CZ1 control is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and thereafter, the suggestion is made. Enter the navigation period.

In the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed when the push order bell is won, as in the case of CZ1 control, and the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell and the right-down bell is notified. When the suggestion navigation is executed twice during the suggestion navigation period as in the case of CZ1 control, the suggestion navigation period ends, and the game is controlled by CZ3 from the next game to 10 games. Further, in CZ1, the same CZ image (for example, an effect image by a CZ character) as in the case of CZ1 control is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In this way, the game proceeds in the same effect mode when controlled by CZ1 and when controlled by CZ3. Specifically, in the case of being controlled by CZ1 and the case of being controlled by CZ3, the winning result at the time of winning the cherry, the precursor image, the suggestion navigation period entry image, the suggestion navigation target during the suggestion navigation period, and the CZ game The numbers, CZ images, etc. are in the same mode. Therefore, when controlled by the CZ, the player can pay attention to whether the CZ under control is the CZ1 or the CZ3 having a lower advantage than the CZ1.

FIG. 22C is a timing chart when the result of the CZ3 lottery is non-CZ winning. As shown in FIG. 22 (c), when the non-CZ winning is achieved in the CZ3 lottery executed with the weak cherry 2 winning, which has the same winning result as the weak cheri-1, the game after the non-CZ winning game (main implementation). In the form of, the CZ winning game) enters the precursory period over a predetermined number of games. In the precursory period, the same precursory image as during CZ1 control (for example, an image in which a ally character and an enemy character engage in a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After that, in the game in which the result of the internal lottery is lost, the same suggestion navigation period entry image (for example, an effect image such as "suggestion navigation period entry") as in the case of CZ1 control is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and thereafter, the suggestion is made. Enter the navigation period.

In the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed when the push order bell is won, as in the case of CZ1 control. However, the number of times the suggestion navigation is executed is limited to one, and after the suggestion navigation is executed once, the suggestion navigation period ends and the normal production image is restored.

In this way, when controlled by CZ1 and when the result of the CZ3 lottery is non-CZ winning, the winning result at the time of cherry winning, the precursor image, the suggestion navigation period entry image, the suggestion navigation during the suggestion navigation period The target of is the same. Therefore, until the suggestion navigation is executed once, the player can be made to pay attention to whether it is controlled by CZ1 or whether it is a non-CZ winning in the CZ3 lottery. Then, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the suggestion navigation is executed twice.

Next, with reference to FIG. 23, the lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 when controlled by CZ1 and CZ2 and the lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 when controlled by CZ3 will be described.

FIG. 23A is a timing chart when controlled by CZ1 and CZ2. As shown in FIG. 23 (a), when the CZ1 is won with the weak cherry 1 winning as an opportunity, the game after the CZ winning game (in the present embodiment, when the winning result of the CZ1 winning game is obtained). The winning notification LED 70 lights up in red. After that, when the weak cherry 1 is won in the CZ1 and the CZ2 is won, the CZ1 ends and is controlled by the CZ2, but the winning notification LED 70 continues to light until the CZ2 ends.

FIG. 23B is a timing chart when controlled by CZ3. As shown in FIG. 23 (b), when the CZ3 is won with the weak cherry 2 winning as an opportunity, the game after the CZ winning game (in the present embodiment, when the winning result of the CZ3 winning game is obtained). The winning notification LED 70 lights up in red. Further, the winning notification LED 70 keeps lighting until the end of CZ3.

In this way, when controlled by any of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3, the winning notification LED 70 lights up to inform the player that the CZ has been won and that the player is controlled by the CZ in an easy-to-understand manner. it can.

As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b), the suggestion navigation is performed when the control to the CZ is performed in which the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the number of AT games is higher than usual. Is executed twice, so that the player can be informed of the control to the CZ in an easy-to-understand manner by executing the suggestion navigation.

As shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b), when the CZ is controlled, the operation procedure corresponding to the middle bell and the downward-sloping bell accompanied by the granting of medals more than the medals used for setting the bet number Is notified by the suggestion navigation, so that the player can be informed of the control to the CZ in an easy-to-understand manner.

As shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b), since the control to the CZ is performed after the suggestion navigation is executed twice, the control to the CZ can be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

As shown in FIGS. 15 (a), 15 (b), and 21 (b), when the CZ is won in the CZ1 lottery performed when the weak cherry 1 is won or the weak watermelon 1 is won in the non-CZ, the CZ1 is selected. Control is done. Then, when CZ is won in the CZ2 lottery performed when the weak cherry 1 is won or the weak watermelon 1 is won in CZ1, the control to CZ2 is performed in which the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the number of AT games is higher than that of CZ1. In this way, in CZ1, control is performed to CZ2, which has a high degree of advantage, by re-winning the winning combination in non-CZ, so that the interest of the game is the gradual transition to a state where the degree of advantage increases. Can be improved.

Further, in the CZ1 lottery performed when the weak cherry 1 is won in the non-CZ, when the judgment values of 1 to 30 are extracted, the CZ is won and the control to the CZ1 is performed, while 1 to 30 in the CZ1. When the determination value of is extracted, CZ is won and control to CZ2 is performed. In this way, in CZ1, the same determination value as the determination value extracted in the non-CZ is extracted to control CZ2 having a high degree of advantage, so that the degree of advantage is gradually increased. It is possible to improve the interest of the game about the transition.

As shown in FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (b), when CZ is won and control is performed to CZ1 when weak cherry 1 is won, and when CZ is won and control is performed to CZ3 when weak cherry 2 is won. In either case, the suggestion navigation is executed twice. As a result, since the control to CZ1 is not necessarily performed when the suggestion navigation is executed twice, the player is asked whether the control to CZ1 is performed or the control to CZ3 is performed. It can be noticed and the interest of the game can be improved.

As shown in FIGS. 22 (a) and 22 (c), when the weak cherry 1 is won and the CZ is won and the control to the CZ 1 is performed, the suggestion navigation is executed twice, while the weak cherry 2 is not won. When the CZ is won, the suggestion navigation is executed only once. As a result, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the control to CZ1 is performed by paying attention to whether or not the suggestion navigation is executed twice. Can improve the interest of.

As shown in FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (b), when controlled by any of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3, the winning notification LED 70 lights up, suggesting that the CZ was won and the control to the CZ. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player of the control to the CZ in an easy-to-understand manner and improve the interest of the game. Further, when the control to CZ1 is suggested and when the control to CZ3 is suggested, the winning notification LED 70 suggests in a common mode (in the present embodiment, a red lighting color). , CZ1 and CZ3 can be focused on by the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 (a) and 23 (b), the winning notification LED 70 can control the CZ during the precursory period and the suggestion navigation period from the winning of the CZ to the control of the CZ. Since it is suggested, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game during the precursory period or the suggested navigation period.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the cherry or watermelon is won, there is a case of CZ winning, AT winning, BB winning, or non-winning (that is, single winning of cherry or watermelon) in which none of these winnings is established. Further, in the case of CZ winning or AT winning, the winning notification LED 70 is lit, whereas in the case of BB winning or non-winning, the winning notification LED 70 is not lit. As a result, even if the winning notification LED 70 does not light when the cherry or watermelon is won and the cherry symbol or watermelon symbol is derived as a winning result, there is a possibility that the BB winning has been established. You can expect the player to control the watermelon. On the other hand, even if the winning notification LED 70 is turned on, the player is made to pay attention to whether the CZ winning or the AT winning is established, and further, the player is asked which of the CZ1 and CZ3 is won. It can be noticed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16D, the CZ3 is in a state in which the determination value for winning the AT is 1 more than that in the non-CZ. Therefore, the probability of winning the AT in CZ1 or CZ2 can be increased, and a well-defined game can be realized.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of games is counted from the first hit of AT. Then, in RT2, when the number of games counted after the first hit of AT reaches 1500 games, which is the limit number of times that the net increase number after the first hit of AT is 3000 or less, AT ends by the limit process. To do. In this way, despite being controlled by RT2, which has a high probability of winning the re-game combination, the increase in the gambling of the game is not suppressed, but the gambling of the game is increased by shifting the game state to RT1. Since the increase is suppressed, it is possible to prevent the decline in the interest of the game as much as possible.

RT2 is a gaming state in which the payout rate per unit game exceeds 1. For this reason, in RT2, the net increase in the number of sheets gradually increases, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

RT0 and RT1 are game states in which the payout rate per unit game does not exceed 1. For this reason, in RT0 and RT1, the net increase in the number of sheets gradually decreases, so that it is possible to suppress an increase in the gambling of the game.

A signal indicating that the number of counting games and the net increase in the number of counts is being counted can be output to an external test device as a test signal. Therefore, it is possible to support the test for the number of count games and the net increase in the number of counts by the test device.

The count of the number of games and the net increase number is reset when the setting is changed or when the power is supplied over 3:00 am after the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off. As a result, it is possible to prevent the number of count games and the net increase in count from being reset at an unintended opportunity.

As a condition for ending a series of ATs (also called ART), the limit process is executed when the number of counting games reaches 1500 games during the series of ATs or when the net increase in the number of count games reaches 3000 during the series of ATs. At least, the number of AT games given has been exhausted, and the storage area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by changing the setting. When the limit process is executed, the digestion game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 17B, which is more advantageous for the player than the digestion game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 17A, is used to draw the digestion game number lottery. Is executed. As a result, even if the player continues the game after the limit processing or setting change is executed, the time when the limit processing or setting change is executed is larger than the time when a series of ATs other than the limit processing is completed. Since the number of digestion games is determined so as to be advantageous to the player, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The digestion game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 17B, which is more advantageous for the player than the digestion game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 17A, is also used when the setting is changed. That is, the digestion game number lottery table B is used both when the limit process is executed and when the setting is changed. As a result, the number of digested games is determined based on the same number of digested games lottery table when the limit process is executed and when the setting is changed, so that the processing burden when the number of digested games is determined is reduced. Can be reduced. For example, the storage capacity of the digestion game number lottery table can be reduced as compared with the slot machine 1 that uses different digestion game number lottery tables when the limit process is executed and when the setting is changed.

In ART, if the number of games counted after the first hit of AT reaches 1250 games before reaching 1500 games, the number of AT games that can reach 1500 games by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B is added. Granted by. In this way, in ART, it is not a monotonous game that continues the game until the number of count games reaches 1500 games, but a game that aims to reach 1250 games first before the number of count games reaches 1500 games. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the increase in the gambling of the game and improve the enjoyment of the game.

As shown in FIG. 16, ART is controlled based on the number of AT games corresponding to each net increase of 100, 300, 400, and 500. That is, since it can be said that the control of ART is managed based on the net increase in the number of sheets, it is possible to make the control of ART easy for the player to understand.

Regarding the additional lottery, after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the number of AT games for which the number of count games can reach 1500 games is determined by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, and after the determination, The additional lottery is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent an additional number of AT games for the number of counting games exceeding 1500 games from being given.

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

[About limit processing]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that AT is terminated as a limit process, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the main control unit 41 determines in S38 of FIG. 19 that it is not the base RT state, the game state may be changed from RT2 to RT1 as limit processing instead of the end waiting section processing. Hereinafter, a series of game flows until the limit process is executed will be described with reference to FIG. 24.

As shown in FIG. 24, the background effect on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is a normal background on which a normal effect image (for example, a daytime image) is displayed until the AT first hits at the timing t1. Further, in this period, when the lottery conditions are satisfied, the first hit lottery is performed based on the first hit lottery table.

The timing t1 is a timing when the gaming state is RT1 and the navigation effect is not executed. When the AT first hits at the timing t1, a suggestion effect suggesting the AT first hit is performed. During the suggestion effect, a suggestion image (for example, an image in which a friendly character and an enemy character glares at each other over a plurality of games and then engages in a battle) is displayed as a background effect. In this example, since the AT first hit is made by the first hit lottery, in the suggestion effect, the AT first hit is notified by displaying the effect image in which the ally character finally wins the enemy character in the battle. If the AT is not hit for the first time, a production image in which the ally character is finally defeated by the enemy character is displayed, and the background returns to the normal background again.

Further, when the AT first hits at the timing t1, the additional lottery will be performed based on the additional lottery table A thereafter. In addition, counting of the number of games and the net increase number is started. However, at this point, the number of count games and the net increase in count are not displayed because the first AT hit has not been notified yet.

Next, when the AT first hit is notified at the timing t2, the effect state shifts during the AT preparation before being controlled by the ART. The background effect during AT preparation is the preparation background in which the preparation image (for example, the evening image) is displayed.

Navigation can be executed from timing t3, which is the next game in which the AT first hit is notified at timing t2. As a result, the preparation navigation for transitioning the game state from RT1 to RT0 and then to RT2 is executed. For example, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won in RT1, the correct answer procedure for winning the promotion replay is notified by the preparation navigation effect, so that the game state can be changed from RT1 to RT0. Further, when the replays GR11 to 13 are won in RT0, the correct answer procedure for winning the normal replay is notified by the preparation navigation effect, so that it is possible to avoid the transition of the game state from RT0 to RT1. Further, when the replays GR21 to 23 are won in RT0, the correct answer procedure for winning the special replay is notified by the preparation navigation effect, so that the game state can be changed from RT0 to RT2.

Further, at the timing t3, since the AT first hit notification has already been made, the count display of the number of count games and the net increase in the number of counts starts.

Next, when the promotion replay is won at the timing t4, the game state changes from RT1 to RT0.

Next, when the special replay is won at the timing t5, the game state changes from RT0 to RT2. Here, from timing t1 to timing t5, the winning probability of the replaying combination is as low as 1 / 7.31, so the medal payout rate is less than 1. For this reason, the net increase in the number of sheets from the start of counting tends to continue to decrease. However, if the timing t5 is controlled by ART, the winning probability of the re-game combination becomes as high as 1/2, so that the medal payout rate exceeds 1. Therefore, the net increase in the number of sheets from the timing t5 tends to continue to increase.

Further, when controlled by ART, the background effect becomes an ART (normal) background on which an ART (normal) image (for example, a night image) is displayed.

When the number of counting games reaches 1250 games at the timing t6, the additional lottery is executed based on the additional lottery table B. By this lottery, the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is given, so that the number of count games can reach 1500 games. In the case of the present embodiment, the number of AT games given in the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B is notified at one time. For example, when the number of counting games reaches 1250 games, the character image of "+250 games" is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 together with the character image of "Congratulations on reaching the ending !!".

After the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is given at the timing t6, the ending effect is executed. The background effect at this time is an ART (ending) background in which an ART (ending) image (for example, an image matching the ending song) is displayed. Further, since the number of remaining games until the limit processing is executed is as small as 250 games, only the number of remaining games is displayed in the display area. After the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is given in the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the AT lottery is not executed until the number of counting games reaches 1500 games.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the player first aims to reach 1250 games when the count display is displayed by the first hit of the AT. At this time, the player expects to reach 1250 games while watching the count display of the number of count games, and is pleased that the net increase number increases while watching the count display of the count net increase number. Then, when the number of counting games finally reaches 1250 games, the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is given as a privilege in the sense of blessing, and the process shifts to the ending effect. During the ending, the player can immerse himself in the afterglow of the joy of reaching 1250 games while watching the display of the number of games until the ending. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of AT games is continuously added and the game does not proceed monotonically up to 1500 games, but aims at 1250 games before reaching 1500 games, and if it reaches, it is a privilege. As a result, it has a new game property such that the number of AT games that can reach 1500 games is given.

On the other hand, during the ending, since the count net increase number is not displayed, the player does not know the net increase number when the 1500 games are reached. In the present embodiment, the limit process is executed when the number of count games reaches 1500 games or the number of net count increases reaches 3000, but when the number of count games reaches 1500, the net increase in count is 3000. Often less than. For this reason, the player may be dissatisfied with the fact that the limit processing is performed when the number of count games reaches 1500 games even though the net increase in count has not yet reached 3000. However, in the present embodiment, since the count net increase number is not displayed during the ending, it is possible to avoid as much as possible from causing the player to be dissatisfied as described above.

When the number of counting games reaches 1500 games at the timing t7, the limit processing is executed. As a result, the gaming state changes from RT2 to RT1. At this time, even if the number of AT games remains, the execution of the navigation effect ends. The remaining number of AT games may be reset or added the next time it is controlled by ART.

Further, at the timing t7, the counting of the number of counting games and the net increase in the number of counts ends, and the count display also ends.

After the timing t7, the game in RT1 is restarted again, and the aim is to win the AT by the first hit lottery and the BB by the internal lottery again.

As described above, the number of games is counted from the first hit of AT. Then, in RT2, when the number of games counted after the first hit of AT reaches 1500 games, which is the limit number of times that the net increase number after the first hit of AT is 3000 or less, the game state is changed by the limit process. The transition is made from RT2 to RT1. In this way, despite being controlled by RT2, which has a high probability of winning the re-game combination, the increase in the gambling of the game is not suppressed, but the gambling of the game is increased by shifting the game state to RT1. Since the increase is suppressed, it is possible to prevent the decline in the interest of the game as much as possible.

Even if the limit processing is executed by the number of counting games reaching 1500 games during a series of ATs or the net increase in the number of counting games reaching 3000 during a series of ATs, 1500 games are generally played. It is difficult for a player to identify that he has won more than 3000 medals. In particular, in the present embodiment, only the number of remaining games is displayed after 1250 games by the count display. Therefore, when the limit process is executed without any warning and the series of ATs ends, the player feels distrust such as "a series of ATs suddenly ends". Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the limit process is executed, the freeze is executed, and the end effect is executed during the freeze. For example, the end effect may be such that the character image of "END" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the end of the ending. When such a freeze is executed and the end effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from having the above-mentioned distrust. Further, since the end effect is executed during the freeze, the player can be made to recognize the content of the end effect.

Regarding the count display, after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the remaining count games until the number of count games reaches 1500 games by switching from the number of count games and the net increase in the number of count games that were notified before the number of count games reached 1500 games. The number is notified. As a result, after the number of counting games reaches 1250 games, it is possible to be aware of the end of control to ART.

Regarding the background production, after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the mode is switched from the production by the ART (normal) background that was executed before the number of count games reaches 1250 games, and the production by the ART (ending) background is performed. Will be executed. As a result, after the number of counting games reaches 1250 games, it is possible to be aware of the end of control to ART.

[About the execution target of suggestion navigation]
In the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won, the suggestion navigation informs the operation procedure corresponding to the middle bell and the downward-sloping bell with more medals than the medals used for setting the number of bets. The execution target of navigation is not limited to this.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (c), the suggestion navigation may be executed when the navigation target combination such as the push order bell or the push order lip is won after entering the suggestion navigation period. As a result, when the control to the CZ is performed, the correct answer procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination is notified by the suggestion navigation, so that the player can be informed of the control to the CZ in an easy-to-understand manner by executing the suggestion navigation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 26A, the suggestion navigation may be executed when the transitional combination that shifts the game state by winning is won after entering the suggestion navigation period. For example, as the transition combination in the present embodiment, there are a promotion replay that shifts the game state from RT1 to RT0 and a special replay that shifts the game state from RT0 to RT2. As shown in FIG. 26 (a), in the case where the CZ is won during RT1 and the suggestion navigation period is entered, if any of the replays GR1 to 6 is won during the suggestion navigation period, the promotion replay is awarded. The correct answer procedure of may be notified by the suggestion navigation. In this case, the gaming state transitions to RT0. Further, when any of the replay GR21 to 23 is won during the subsequent suggestion navigation period, the correct answer procedure for winning the special replay may be notified by the suggestion navigation. In this case, the gaming state transitions to RT2. Therefore, the game in CZ1 can be performed in a state where the winning probability of the re-game combination such as RT2 is high. As a result, when the control to the CZ is performed, the correct answer procedure corresponding to the transition combination accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is notified by the suggestion navigation, so that the player can easily understand the control to the CZ by executing the suggestion navigation. I can tell you.

Not limited to the above example, the suggestion navigation may be executed in a game lost in the internal lottery. Further, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the suggestion navigation may be executed every game.

Further, when the CZ is won when a role that triggers the execution of the suggestion navigation such as the push order bell or the push order lip is won, the suggestion navigation may be executed in the game in which the CZ is won.

The suggestion navigation is not limited to twice after winning the CZ, and may be executed only for two predetermined games after the winning of the CZ. For example, when CZ1 is won, suggestion navigation can be executed in the 3rd and 4th games after winning CZ, and suggestion is executed when the target role of suggestion navigation is won in the 3rd and 4th games. May be good. Furthermore, when the CZ3 is won, the suggestion navigation can be executed in the first and second games after the CZ is won, and the suggestion is executed when the target role of the suggestion navigation is won in the first game and the second game. May be good. In this way, if the suggestion navigation is not executed in the first and second games after the winning notification, the suggestion navigation is executed in the third and fourth games, that is, the CZ1 is won. You can expect the player to do that.

[About control timing to CZ]
In the present embodiment, the CZ is controlled from the next game after the suggestion navigation period ends, but the control trigger of the CZ is not limited to this.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b), when control to CZ is performed after the suggestion navigation is executed, control to CZ is performed from the game in which the second suggestion navigation is executed. You may. Further, the control to CZ may be performed from the game next to the game in which the second suggestion navigation is executed, or the game after that. In addition, there is no precursory period, and the suggestion navigation period may be entered from the game that won the CZ, or the suggestion navigation period may be entered from the game next to the game that won the CZ or a game after that. Good.

Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (c), the game may be controlled by the CZ from the game in which the first suggestion navigation is executed during the suggestion navigation period. Further, the game that has entered the suggestion navigation period (in this example, the game that was lost in the internal lottery) may be controlled by the CZ. In this way, since the control to the CZ is performed from the time when the execution of the suggestion navigation is started, the control to the CZ can be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

As shown in FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (c), when control to CZ is performed from the start of execution of suggestion navigation, control to CZ is performed from the game in which the first suggestion navigation is executed. It may be performed, or control from the game following the game in which the first suggestion navigation is executed, or a game after that may be performed to CZ. It should be noted that the precursor period is not provided, and the suggestion navigation period may be entered from the game in which the CZ is won, and the control to the CZ may be performed.

Furthermore, it may be controlled by CZ only during the suggestion navigation period. That is, the number of games in the suggested navigation period and the number of CZ games may be the same.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 25B, after CZ1 ends in the middle, CZ is uncontrolled for a predetermined number of games, and then control to CZ2 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and control to CZ2 may be performed immediately after CZ1 is terminated in the middle. For example, control to CZ2 may be performed from the game following the game in which CZ1 has ended, or control to CZ1 may be continued until a suggestion navigation suggesting control to CZ2 is executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 25 (a) to 25 (c), even when the suggestion navigation is executed during the control of CZ, the winning notification LED 70 is a game after the game in which the CZ is won (in this example, in this example). , When the winning result of the game that won the CZ1 is obtained) until the end of the CZ, the lighting may be continued.

Further, as shown in FIG. 26B, when CZ2 is won during CZ1, control to CZ2 may be performed after all the number of CZ games in CZ1 has been exhausted. Further, in this case, the suggestion navigation suggestion period suggesting control to CZ2 may be entered from the time when CZ2 is won. In the example shown in FIG. 26B, after CZ1 is completed, CZ is not controlled for a predetermined number of games, and then control is performed to CZ2, but the present invention is not limited to this. Control to CZ2 may be performed immediately after CZ1 is completed. For example, control to CZ2 may be performed from the game following the game in which CZ1 has ended, or control to CZ1 may be continued until a suggestion navigation suggesting control to CZ2 is executed.

[About extension of CZ]
In the present embodiment, the control to CZ ends when the predetermined number of CZ games is exhausted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, FIG. 26 (c) shows an example in which CZ is extended. As shown in FIG. 26 (c), after winning the CZ1, the control to the CZ1 is performed from the time when the first suggestion navigation is executed, but the navigation is performed again during the predetermined 10 CZ games. When the target role is not won, the second suggestion navigation may not be executed during CZ1. In this case, the control to CZ1 may be extended until the second suggestion navigation is executed.

Further, the control of the CZ may be extended as long as RT2 is maintained during the CZ. Alternatively, the CZ is extended to control the CZ as long as RT0 or RT2 (that is, a state in which the player has a higher degree of advantage such as replay probability than the state in which most of the games are digested) is maintained during the CZ. May be good.

When the CZ is extended, the winning notification LED 70 lights up from the game after the CZ winning game (in this example, when the winning result of the game winning the CZ1 is obtained) until the CZ extension period ends. Just continue.

[About winning notification]
In the present embodiment, the winning notification LED 70 is lit in red regardless of whether the AT is won or the CZ is won, but the lighting color may be another color. For example, the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 may be changed at random. Further, the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 may be different between when the AT is won and when the CZ is won. Further, while the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 is the same when the AT is won and when the CZ1 is won, the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 may be different between when the CZ1 is won and when the CZ2 is won. Further, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned on even when the BB is won. In this way, by turning on the winning notification LED 70, the player can be made to pay attention to which of the AT winning, the CZ winning, and the BB winning is established.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning notification LED 70 is provided in a place where the player can easily recognize the stop switch in the same arrangement, but the game is played like the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, and the payout lamp. The winning notification LED 70 may be provided in a place where it is difficult for a person to recognize (for example, "C" is displayed in the case of CZ winning). Alternatively, as a means for notifying the CZ winning or the AT winning, the winning notification may be made by using an existing means such as a credit display 11, a game auxiliary display 12, and a payout lamp. Further, the CZ winning or the AT winning may be notified by outputting a predetermined sound from the speakers 53, 54 and the like.

Further, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned on by simply lighting a single LED (dot point) by, for example, a payout lamp, instead of simply displaying a number or the like as in a 7-segment display. Further, when the operation procedure is notified at the time of navigation effect, it may be performed by using an existing means such as a credit display 11 or a game auxiliary display 12. In this case, the 7-segment display may be used for the notification of the operation procedure, while a single LED may be used for the notification of the winning.

Further, the lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 may be any timing in one game. For example, the winning notification LED 70 lights up at an arbitrary timing, such as when the start switch 7 is operated, when the third stop is performed (when pressed, when pressed is released), or when the bet number of the next game in which the AT is won or the CZ is won is set. May be good.

Further, the winning notification may be carried out as in the example shown in FIG. 27. FIG. 27 is an example of a timing chart for explaining the winning notification in the modified example.

First, a case where CZ1 is won will be described with reference to FIG. 27 (a). As shown in FIG. 27 (a), when the CZ1 is won with the weak cherry 1 winning as an opportunity, the predetermined number of games (for example, 5) from the games after the CZ winning game (in the present embodiment, the CZ winning game) Enter the precursory period over the game). In addition, the winning notification LED 70 lights up in red from the game after the game in which the CZ is won (in the present embodiment, when the winning result of the game in which the CZ1 is won is obtained). In the precursory period, a precursory image (for example, an image in which a friendly character and an enemy character engage in a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, CZ1 is in a latent state because it is not controlled by CZ1 during the precursory period.

Then, in the final game of the precursory period, the "WIN" image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the effect result (for example, the ally character wins). This suggests to the player that he has won CZ1. After that, the winning notification LED 70 is controlled by CZ1 as the suggestion navigation period enters while it remains lit. After that, when CZ1 is completed, the winning notification LED 70 is turned off.

Next, a case where the CZ3 is won will be described with reference to FIG. 27 (b). As shown in FIG. 27 (b), when the CZ3 is won with the weak cherry 1 winning as an opportunity, the predetermined number of games (for example, 5) from the games after the CZ winning game (in the present embodiment, the CZ winning game) Enter the precursory period over the game). In addition, the winning notification LED 70 lights up in red from the game after the game in which the CZ is won (in the present embodiment, when the winning result of the game in which the CZ3 is won is obtained). In the precursory period, the precursory image (for example, an image in which a friendly character and an enemy character engage in a battle) similar to that at the time of winning CZ1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, in the case of winning CZ3, unlike the time of winning CZ1, it is controlled by CZ3 during the precursory period and the suggestion navigation period is set.

Then, in the final game of the precursory period, the "LOSE" image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the effect result (for example, the ally character is defeated). This suggests to the player that he has won CZ3. Further, the CZ3 ends at the end of the precursory period, and the winning notification LED 70 also goes out.

As shown in FIGS. 27 (a) and 27 (b), regardless of whether CZ1 or CZ3 is won, the same effect is performed during the precursory period, and the winning notification LED 70 is turned on in the same manner. Therefore, during the precursory period, the player can pay attention to which of CZ1 and CZ3 has been won. Further, when the CZ1 is won, the winning notification LED 70 is controlled by the CZ1 and continues to light after the lapse of the precursor period, whereas when the CZ3 is won, the CZ3 ends with the lapse of the precursor period. The winning notification LED 70 is also turned off. Therefore, if the winning notification LED 70 continues to light even after the end of the effect during the precursory period, the control to the CZ1 is confirmed, so that the player pays attention to whether or not the winning notification LED 70 continues to light. be able to.

When CZ3 is won, the suggestion navigation period is entered during the precursory period. Therefore, when the suggestion navigation is executed, such as when the push order bell is won, the suggestion navigation may be executed during the precursory period. In this case, it will be confirmed that CZ3 has been won instead of CZ1. Even if CZ1 is won, the suggestion navigation may be executed during the precursory period. In this way, even if the suggestion navigation is executed during the precursory period, it is not confirmed that the CZ3 has been won.

Further, even if the CZ3 is won, when the AT is won during the precursory period, a "WIN" image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the effect result of the precursory period (for example, the ally character wins), and then the AT is displayed. It may be controlled.

Next, a case where the BB is won will be described with reference to FIG. 27 (c). As shown in FIG. 27 (c), when the BB is won with the weak cherry 1 winning as an opportunity, the predetermined number of games (for example, 5) is selected from the games after the BB winning game (in the present embodiment, the BB winning game). Enter the precursory period over the game). However, the winning notification LED 70 does not light. In the precursory period, a precursory image (for example, an image in which a friendly character and an enemy character engage in a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and in the final game of the precursory period, as an effect result (for example, the friendly character wins). The "WIN" image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests to the player that he has won the BB.

Next, a case where only the cherry is won will be described with reference to FIG. 27 (d). As shown in FIG. 27 (d), when the weak cherry 1 is won alone, the number of games (for example, 5 games) is reduced from the games after the game in which the cherry is won alone (in the present embodiment, the game in which the BB is won). It will enter the precursory period. However, the winning notification LED 70 does not light as in the case of winning the BB. In the precursory period, a precursory image (for example, an image in which a friendly character and an enemy character engage in a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and in the final game of the precursory period, as an effect result (for example, the friendly character is defeated). The "LOSE" image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests to the player that he has not won.

As shown in FIGS. 27 (a) to 27 (d), the winning notification LED 70 is lit in the case of CZ winning, whereas the winning notification LED 70 is not lit in the case of BB winning or non-winning. As a result, even if the winning notification LED 70 does not light when the cherry or watermelon is won and the cherry symbol or watermelon symbol is derived as a winning result, there is a possibility that the BB winning has been established. You can expect the player to control the watermelon.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 23, 25, 27, and 27, the winning notification LED 70 has been lit since the CZ was won, but the lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 is not limited to this. For example, even if the winning notification LED 70 is lit in a game after the CZ winning game, such as at the end of the precursory period after winning the CZ, at the beginning of the suggestion navigation period, or in the game in which the first suggestion navigation is executed. Good. Further, the winning notification LED 70 may be lit only while being controlled by the CZ, or may be lit only during the precursory period.

Further, even if the winning notification LED 70 has fallen from RT0 or RT2 (that is, a high probability state in which the degree of advantage such as replay probability is higher than the state in which the player digests most of the games) during CZ, the winning notification LED 70 is transferred to CZ. The winning notification LED 70 may continue to light until the control is completed.

Further, the winning notification LED 70 may continue to be lit as long as RT0 and RT2 are maintained, even after the control to the CZ is completed. Further, the control to the CZ may be extended as long as RT0 and RT2 are maintained during the CZ, and the winning notification LED 70 may continue to light as long as the CZ during the RT0 and RT2 is maintained.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 23 (a), 25 (b), and 26 (b), when promotion from CZ1 to CZ2, once CZ becomes uncontrolled between CZ1 and CZ2, the non-control is performed. The winning notification LED 70 may be temporarily turned off during the controlled period.

The winning notification LED 70 is not limited to the one that keeps lighting for a plurality of games, and may be turned on only within one game. For example, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned on only in the game in which the CZ is won.

Further, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned on at the time of winning the CZ, and then may be AT-winned during the CZ and controlled by the AT, and may be continuously turned on even during the AT. Then, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned off when the AT ends. In this case, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned off even if the gaming state is advantageous RT (RT2 or the like) at the end of AT.

[About CZ lottery and AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, CZ2 having a high degree of advantage is extracted in CZ1 with the same determination value as the determination value extracted in non-CZ. Control was performed, but it is not limited to this.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), in the CZ1 lottery performed at the time of winning the weak cherry 1 in the non-CZ, when the judgment values of 1 to 30 are extracted, the CZ is won and the CZ1 is reached. On the other hand, when the determination values of 1 to 30 are extracted in CZ1, the AT may be won and the control to the AT may be performed. In this way, in CZ1, AT may be won by re-winning the winning combination in non-CZ. Further, in CZ1, AT may be won by extracting the same determination value as the determination value extracted in non-CZ. As a result, the process of determining whether or not to shift to the state such as the CZ lottery or the AT lottery is not complicated.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, when the CZ1 lottery in the non-CZ is triggered by the weak cherry 1 winning, and the CZ2 lottery in the CZ1 is triggered by the weak cherry 1 winning. In the AT lottery in the non-CZ, the weak cherry 1 may not be the trigger. Further, in CZ1, if the same determination value as the determination value extracted in non-CZ is extracted to control CZ2 having a high degree of advantage, the CZ2 lottery in CZ1 and the non-CZ2 lottery are performed. The execution trigger (the winning combination in which the lottery is performed) may be different from that of the CZ1 lottery in the CZ.

Further, in the CZ lottery shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, first, a weak cherry is obtained by extracting 1 to 100 judgment values from the judgment values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) by the internal lottery. CZ was won by winning 1 and extracting specific judgment values (1 to 30) from the judgment values 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the weak cherry 1 is won in the internal lottery, the judgment value is extracted from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) for the CZ lottery, and the extracted judgment value is the judgment value of the CZ winning. For example, it may be determined that the CZ has been won.

Further, in the first hit lottery shown in FIGS. 16A, 16B, and 16D, first, 1 to 100 judgment values are extracted from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) by the internal lottery. By doing so, the weak cherry 1 is won, and among the judgment values of 1 to 100, the specific judgment value (31 to 40 in non-CZ, 31 to 60 in CZ1, 1 to 1 in CZ3). The AT was won by extracting 11), but it is not limited to this. For example, when the weak cherry 1 is won in the internal lottery, the judgment value is extracted from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) for the first hit lottery, and the extracted judgment value is the judgment value of AT winning. If there is, it may be determined that the AT has been won.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), when the CZ1 lottery in the non-CZ is triggered by the weak cherry 1 winning, and the AT lottery in the CZ1 is triggered by the weak cherry 1 winning. In the CZ2 lottery in CZ1, the weak cherry 1 winning may not be the trigger. Further, in CZ1, if the AT is won by extracting the same determination value as the determination value extracted in the non-CZ, the AT lottery in the CZ1 and the CZ1 lottery in the non-CZ can be used. The execution trigger (the winning combination in which the lottery is performed) may be different.

Further, in the CZ lottery shown in FIG. 28A, first, a weak cherry 1 is won by extracting 1 to 100 judgment values from the judgment values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) by an internal lottery. , CZ was won by extracting a specific judgment value (1 to 30) from the judgment values of 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the weak cherry 1 is won in the internal lottery, the judgment value is extracted from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) for the CZ lottery, and the extracted judgment value is the judgment value of the CZ winning. For example, it may be determined that the CZ has been won. Further, in the first hit lottery shown in FIG. 28 (b), first, the weak cherry 1 is won by extracting 1 to 100 judgment values from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the internal lottery. Then, the AT was won by extracting the specific judgment value (1 to 30) from the judgment values of 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the weak cherry 1 is won in the internal lottery, the judgment value is extracted from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) for the first hit lottery, and the extracted judgment value is the judgment value of AT winning. If there is, it may be determined that the AT has been won.

In CZ1, it is not limited to the one that hits AT for the first time by extracting the same judgment value as the judgment value extracted in non-CZ, and in CZ1, it is the judgment value extracted in non-CZ. AT may be added by extracting the same determination value.

Further, in the present embodiment, the CZ1 lottery and the CZ2 lottery are executed when the weak cherry 1 is won, and the CZ3 lottery is executed when the weak cherry 2 is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the CZ1 lottery or the CZ2 lottery may be executed when the strong cherry is won, and the CZ3 lottery may be executed when the weak cherry is won. In this case, it is preferable that the winning result (derived symbol combination) is the same when the strong cherry is won and when the weak cherry is won.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the weak cherry 2 is won or the CZ3 lottery executed when the weak watermelon 2 is won is not won, the suggestion navigation can be executed only once. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the CZ3 lottery executed at the time of winning the weak cherry 2 or the weak watermelon 2 is not won, the suggestion navigation may not be executed. Further, a weak cherry 3 or a weak watermelon 3 may be separately provided, and the suggestion navigation may be executed only once when the weak cherry 3 or the weak watermelon 3 is won.

The first-win winning probability and the additional winning probability in the AT lottery, and the CZ winning probability in the CZ lottery may be constant regardless of the set value, or may be different depending on the set value. If the first winning probability in the AT lottery, the additional winning probability, and the CZ winning probability in the CZ lottery are constant regardless of the set value, the bonus winning probability in the internal lottery is different according to the set value and is being bonused. A difference may be provided in the payout rate in the above according to the set value.

[About the degree of advantage of CZ2]
In the present embodiment, the suggestion navigation is executed only twice in the suggestion navigation period corresponding to CZ1 and CZ3, whereas the suggestion navigation is executed unlimitedly in the suggestion navigation period corresponding to CZ2. As a result, CZ2 has a higher degree of advantage for the player than CZ1 and CZ3. However, other means may be used as a means for increasing the degree of advantage of CZ2.

For example, in CZ2, the opportunity for suggestion navigation to be executed may be increased as compared with CZ1 and CZ3. Further, in CZ2, regardless of which winning combination is won, the suggestion navigation for notifying the operation procedure corresponding to the winning combination may be executed. Further, even if the result of the internal lottery is lost, the suggestion navigation may be executed. That is, during the suggestion navigation period corresponding to CZ2, the suggestion navigation may be executed over the entire game.

Further, in CZ2, the suggestion navigation is executed when the transitional combination for shifting the gaming state by winning is won, and as a result, the gaming state in CZ2 may shift to an advantageous state. For example, when the suggestion navigation period corresponding to CZ2 is entered, the correct answer procedure for winning the promotion replay when any of the replays GR1 to 6 is won is notified by the suggestion navigation, and then any of the replays GR21 to 23. The correct answer procedure for winning a special replay when the crab is won may be notified by the suggestion navigation. In this way, the gaming state can be changed to RT2 in CZ2. It is not necessary to end the control to CZ2 while the game state is maintained at RT2.

[About AT winning in CZ]
In the process related to CZ described above, when AT is won during CZ, the following control may be performed.

For example, when an AT is won during CZ, even if the CZ game remains, the AT may be controlled by the AT immediately after the AT is won, such as the AT winning game or the next game. In this case, a precursor effect suggesting control to the AT may be executed before being controlled by the AT.

For example, when an AT is won during CZ, it may be controlled by AT after digesting the remaining CZ games. In this case, a precursor effect suggesting control to the AT may be executed before being controlled by the AT.

The winning notification LED 70 that is lit during CZ may continue to be lit until AT ends.

[About limit processing]
In the present embodiment, the number of games executed after the first hit of AT is counted, and the limit process is executed when the number of counted games reaches 1500 games, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, the number of payouts executed after the first hit of AT may be counted, and the limit process may be executed when the counted number of payouts reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10,000). Also, for example, when the number of winnings and winnings of a specific role (for example, bell, replay, cherry that triggers AT lottery, etc.) is counted and the number of winnings or winnings reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1000 times). Limit processing may be executed.

Further, the counting is not limited to the one that counts at the AT first hit as an opportunity, and may be counted at the AT first hit notification at the timing t2 shown in FIG. As a result, the number of games executed after the AT first hit notification is counted, not the AT first hit notification, so it is not necessary to pay attention to the number of count games until the AT first hit notification is given. It should be noted that the count may be triggered by either the start of navigation at timing t3 or the start of ART at timing t5.

Further, in a series of ATs, when the BB is won, the game state shifts to the bonus state via RT4. In this case, the net increase in the number of sheets increases in the bonus state. Therefore, the number of games in the bonus state may be included in the count game number and counted, and the net increase number in the bonus state may be included in the count net increase number. The number of games in the bonus state may be counted without being included in the count games, or the net increase in the bonus state may be counted without being included in the count net increase.

[About AT after limit processing]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, when the number of counting games reaches 1500 games and the limit processing is executed at the timing t7, the execution of the navigation effect ends even if the number of AT games remains. However, it is not limited to this. For example, even if the number of counting games reaches 1500 games and the limit processing is executed and the gaming state changes from RT2 to RT1, if the number of AT games remains, the execution of the navigation effect may be continued. In this way, the player will not miss the prize by operating the stop switch in the correct procedure when the push order bell is won, and when the push order lip is won, the player will press the stop switch in the correct procedure. You can also win a promotion replay by operating it. As a result, it is possible to aim for AT winning by the first hit lottery or BB winning by the internal lottery again without consuming medals as much as possible. In this way, even if the game state is changed from RT2 to RT1 by the limit processing in order to suppress the increase in the gambling of the game, when the number of AT games remains, the navigation effect continues based on the number of AT games. Because it is executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[About additional notification of the number of AT games]
In the present embodiment, the number of AT games granted in the additional lottery is notified at one time based on the additional lottery table B, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when 250 AT games are assigned at the timing t6 shown in FIG. 24, 50 games are notified at that time, 100 games are notified after 50 games are digested, and the remaining 100 games are notified after 100 games are digested. The number of given AT games may be divided and notified, such as shifting to the ending. Further, the number of AT games given in the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A may be divided and notified for every 50 games, which is the minimum number of games granted, for example. The number of AT games granted by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B may also be divided and notified every 50 games.

[About AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, the number of AT games is given by the first hit lottery and the additional lottery, and the number of AT games given is controlled by AT, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the net increase number and the payout number that can be controlled by the AT may be determined by the first hit lottery and the additional lottery, and the AT may control until the determined net increase number and the payout number are reached.

In the additional lottery table B shown in FIG. 16 used when the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the number of AT games of 0 games is not determined, but the number of AT games of 0 games has a predetermined probability (for example, It may be determined (low probability of 50% or less). Further, when the number of counting games reaches 1250 games and the number of AT games of 0 games is determined, the additional lottery may be executed again based on the additional lottery table B.

In the present embodiment, the additional lottery is executed before the number of counting games reaches 1250 games, whereas the additional lottery is executed after the number of AT games that can reach 1250 games and reach 1500 games is given. The lottery was not executed, but it is not limited to this. For example, even after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the additional lottery may be executed based on a lottery table different from that before the number of count games reaches 1250 games. For example, after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, an additional lottery may be executed based on a lottery table that is more advantageous than before the number of count games reaches 1250 games. As a result, the additional lottery after the number of count games reaches 1250 games is different from the additional lottery before the number of count games reaches 1250 games, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[About a series of ATs]
In the present embodiment, a series of periods from the time of the first hit of the AT (timing t1 in FIG. 24) to the time when the AT is controlled by the AT after the first hit of the AT, all the AT games are consumed, and the AT ends. AT, but not limited to this. For example, the period from the time when the first hit of the AT is notified (timing t2 in FIG. 24) to the end of the AT after all the number of AT games is consumed may be a series of ATs. For example, the period from the start of navigation (timing t3 in FIG. 24) to the end of all AT games after all AT games may be used as a series of ATs. For example, the period from the start of ART (timing t5 in FIG. 24) to the end of all AT games may be a series of ATs. Further, a predetermined period (for example, 100 games) after all the number of AT games are exhausted and the AT is completed may be set as a revival period, and may be a period in which it is easy to win an AT in the AT lottery. In this case, the period from the predetermined opportunity to the end of the revival period may be a series of ATs.

[Regarding predetermined control]
In the present embodiment, when the series of ATs is completed by the limit processing, it is more advantageous in the digestion game number lottery than when the series of ATs is completed by other than the limit processing, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a series of ATs is completed by limit processing, the probability of winning an AT in the AT lottery is higher than when a series of ATs is completed by other than limit processing, or even if the number of AT games given is large. Good. Alternatively, when a series of ATs is terminated by limit processing, the probability of being controlled by CZ is higher than when a series of ATs is terminated by other than limit processing, or the number of games controlled by CZ is larger. Good.

[About freeze]
In the present embodiment, the freeze and end effects are executed when the limit process is executed and the series of ATs ends, but the freeze and end effects are also executed when the series of ATs other than the limit process ends. May be done.

[About benefits]
In the above-mentioned example, as a privilege, the value that directly affects the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by AT, is illustrated. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be, for example, a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. Specifically, when a high-probability state of winning an AT with a higher probability than usual is provided in the AT lottery, execution of a probability suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the current state is a high-probability state. , Execution of premier effect along with voice on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect during the next generated bonus, etc.), execution of set value suggestion effect to suggest the set value, By collecting a certain number, points can be given that can be exchanged for services specified at the game store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and a two-dimensional code that allows you to download privilege videos and privilege information on the specified website is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It may be displayed on the vessel 51.

Further, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to AT is not limited to this, and for example, the right (navistock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) may be a privilege. Good. In addition, when the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT controls the number of times the navigation effect can be executed until the navigation effect is executed, the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is also a privilege. Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT controls until the granted game value (the number of medals paid out) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. Further, when the AT is controlled from the time when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied and the continuous lottery for whether or not to continue the AT is performed when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuation is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be a privilege.

[Advantageous condition]
In the above-mentioned example, as an advantageous state, the big bonus (BB), AT, or CZ in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is higher than that in the predetermined state is exemplified for the slot machine 1, but for the player. It is not limited to this if it is in an advantageous state, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

Advantageous states are, for example, regular bonus (RB) and replay time (RT) where the probability of winning a predetermined winning combination is high, the concentration state of small winning combination, and the pull-in range of at least one reel is higher than usual. It does not change the challenge time (CT), which allows the generation of all small wins in each game as it becomes narrower, the winning probability of winning wins, etc., but defines the operation procedure for winning the winning small wins. It may be a pseudo-bonus that notifies over a period (for example, until 50 games are exhausted). In addition, there may be a state in which the probability of being controlled by these advantageous states is high, a state in which the probability of being controlled in the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. An advantageous state different from the above-described embodiment may be set, such as a state in which the game is added and a state in which the number of additional games in the AT is likely to be increased. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as a condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication network and a state in which the probability of satisfying the condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. It may be a special privilege or a state of improving the interest of the game. Further, the permissible determination means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to an advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

In addition, the advantageous state is, for example, in the privilege grant lottery for determining whether or not to grant the privilege, the "probability of the privilege being granted" and the "granted when the privilege is determined to be granted". At least one of the "value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege amount)" may be higher than the normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). Further, the advantageous state may mean that the number of triggers for executing the privilege granting lottery is larger than that in the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be a state in which the number of games required for digestion required to be digested in order to grant the privilege is smaller than the normal state.

For example, when the privilege is the number of AT games, the advantageous state is "AT winning probability in AT lottery" and "AT given when AT is won in AT lottery" than in the normal state. At least one of the "value of the number of games" may be higher than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be one in which the number of triggers for executing the AT lottery is larger than that in the normal state. For example, when the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the normal state is the first combination winning and the second combination winning, the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the advantageous state is the first combination winning and the second combination winning. In addition, the third role may be won.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used for producing and notifying is given. For example, the speakers 53 and 54 and the back lamp arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel (reel LED 55 of the above embodiment) ), A transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be seen) arranged on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs attached to the front door 1b, vibration of the stop switch, and surroundings of the stop switch. The effect may be executed by a means different from the above-described embodiment, such as blowing air from the reel or changing the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the above example of the slot machine, an example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes the execution of the AT lottery. The AT lottery may include a determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, a determination of whether or not to stock the number of AT games, a determination of the number of AT games, a lottery for adding the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as the control related to AT, the control of the high probability state (CZ in the present embodiment) of the AT lottery can be mentioned. To control the high probability state of the AT lottery, control that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high, control that shortens 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 give preferential treatment to numbers. Further, as the control related to the AT, it is possible to control the AT when the specified number of games have been digested. The time when the specified number of games is exhausted includes the time when the number of ceiling games is reached and the time when the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for setting a precursory period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing the production of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. Controls that grant penalties include determining the content of the penalty, determining or setting the penalty period. Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamp or the LED indicating that the AT is in progress.

Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamp or the LED for executing the navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect. Further, when the main control unit 41 improves the lottery probability, for example, when controlling the AT lottery to a high probability state, the main control unit 41 notifies that fact by lighting control of a lamp or an LED (for example, a game auxiliary display 12). You may do so. More specifically, the main control unit 41 may notify that the game auxiliary display 12 controls the AT lottery to a high probability state by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 may notify the sub control unit 91 that the navigation effect is executed a predetermined number of times to control the AT lottery to a high probability state.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the above-mentioned control related to AT (for example, CZ lottery, CZ control, control regarding precursor period, control regarding suggestion navigation period, AT lottery, AT control, etc.). However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the execution. The sub control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed. As described above, the control related to AT is not managed by the main control unit 41, but by being managed by the sub control unit 91, the capacity in the RAM of the main control unit 41, which has a smaller storage capacity than the RAM of the sub control unit 91. The shortage can be resolved.

[About other variants of slot machines]
As the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out to the player's hand when the prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) may be adopted without any problem. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a game machine. In addition, it is a slot machine equipped with a game area in which a game ball can be fired to play a game, and a bet number can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

In addition, various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

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

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result,
A notification means for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means, and
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
A state control means capable of controlling a plurality of types of states including a normal state and an advantageous state having a higher degree of advantage regarding control to a specific state than the normal state is provided.
The determination result of the prior determination means includes a specific determination result that allows the derivation of the specific display result and a plurality of types of grant determination results that allow the derivation of the grant display result that imparts game value.
The state control means
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result and the specific condition is satisfied, the advantageous state is controlled.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result and the specific condition is not satisfied, the normal state is controlled.
The notification means is
In a game after the game in which the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result and the specific condition is satisfied , the determination result of the prior determination means is any one of the plurality of types of grant determination results. When the grant decision result is obtained, the operation procedure of the derivation operation means corresponding to the grant decision result is notified .
In a game after the game in which the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result and the specific condition is not satisfied, the determination result of the prior determination means is any of the plurality of types of grant determination results. A slot machine that notifies the operation procedure of the derivation operation means corresponding to the grant decision result when the grant decision result is obtained .

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