JP6758035B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes 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 variable-displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to display a display result. The present invention relates to a slot machine that is derived and can generate a prize according to the display result.

Slot machines generally have a variable display with multiple (usually three) reels on which multiple types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer circumference, and each reel has a start lever on which the player presses the start lever. The rotation is started by operating the reel, and the player operates the stop button provided corresponding to each reel to stop the rotation within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. .. Then, a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

There are various types of winning roles, such as small roles, special roles, and replay roles. Here, in the small winning combination, the player can obtain the profit that a fixed number of medals are paid out for each type of small winning combination. By winning a special role, the player can obtain the benefit of shifting from the next game to a game state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. Winning a replay role can benefit from the ability to play the next game without consuming new medals to set the number of bets.

As such a slot machine, it is possible to control, for example, an RT in which the winning probability of the re-game combination is improved, an AT that notifies an operation procedure advantageous to the player according to the granted privilege, and the like. By winning a special prize in the gaming state, there is a device that controls the special state in which the privilege is given in a manner advantageous to the player (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-65872

However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, if the slot machine is controlled from a predetermined gaming state to another gaming state due to an erroneous operation procedure, the special winning prize is not won in the other gaming state. Not controlled by special conditions. Therefore, if the player is in the predetermined game state, the controlled game state is controlled to another game state instead of the predetermined game state even when the special prize is won and the condition controlled to the special state is satisfied. When it has been done, it gives a disadvantage that it is not controlled by a special state. As a result, there is a risk that the player will be dissatisfied.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of preventing a player from being dissatisfied with control of a special state.

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 the variable display unit is displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Predetermining means for determining the display result that allows derivation based on the extracted random number value ,
Derivation operation means operated to derive the display result,
A derivation control means that controls the derivation of the display result,
A notification period control means that controls operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means during a notification period that can be notified, and
A means for controlling one of a plurality of types of gaming states including a first gaming state and a second gaming state, and when a predetermined display result is derived in the second gaming state, the first gaming state Game state control means that can be controlled to
A special state control means capable of controlling a special state in which a lottery for extension of the notification period is performed when a special condition is satisfied during the notification period.
A notification means for performing a predetermined notification when the special condition is satisfied is provided.
The determination result of the prior determination means includes a specific determination result in which the derivation of the specific display result is permitted and a re-game determination result in which the derivation of the re-game display result accompanied by the addition of the re-game is permitted.
The second gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability that the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the re-game determination result is higher than that of the first gaming state.
The derivation control means
While the specific display result cannot be derived in the first game state, the specific display result can be derived in the second game state.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result in the second gaming state, the specific display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated at a specific timing, while the derivation operation means When the operation is performed at a timing different from the specific timing, a display result different from the specific display result is derived.
The notification means is
When the special condition is satisfied during the notification period and in the second gaming state, a specific notification for urging the derivation of the specific display result is performed.
When the special condition is satisfied during the notification period and in the first gaming state, a special notification different from the specific notification is performed.
The special condition is satisfied when a specific random number value is extracted.
One determination result of said predetermination means when said specific random number value extracted in the second game condition that Do and the specific determination result, the specific random number value in the first game condition is extracted Sometimes, the determination result of the prior determination means is different from the determination result of the specific determination result .
The slot machine may have the following configuration.
(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 (for example, slot machine 1) 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 control means (for example, reel rotation processing) that controls to derive the display result,
A means for controlling one of a plurality of types of gaming states including a first gaming state (for example, RT1) and a second gaming state (for example, RT3), and a predetermined display result (for example, in the second gaming state). For example, a game state control means (for example, game processing, FIG. 11) that can control the first game state when a bell spill or the like is derived.
When a special condition is satisfied in a specific state (for example, AT) (for example, when a BAR matching lip is won, or when a random number value is extracted for winning a BAR matching lip), a special state advantageous for the player (for example, an additional special zone) ), And a special state control means (for example, S9 in FIG. 14).
It is provided with a notification means (for example, S6 and S7 in FIG. 14) that gives a predetermined notification when the special condition is satisfied.
The derivation control means cannot derive a specific display result (for example, a result of winning a BAR-matched lip) in the first game state, while can derive the specific display result in the second game state (for example, the specific display result can be derived. For example, in FIG. 12, the BAR matching lip can be won only during RT3),
The notification means is
When the special condition is satisfied in the specific state and the second gaming state (for example, ART), a specific notification prompting the derivation of the specific display result is performed (for example, S6 in FIG. 14).
When the special condition is satisfied in the specific state and the first gaming state (for example, RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART), a special notification (for example, a button effect) different from the specific notification is performed (for example, FIG. 14). S7).

According to such a configuration, not only in the second gaming state but also in the first gaming state in which the predetermined display result is derived and controlled in the second gaming state, it is possible to control the special state when the special condition is satisfied. Further, when the special condition is satisfied in the second game state, the specific notification for urging the derivation of the specific display result is performed, while when the special condition is satisfied in the first game state in which the specific display result cannot be derived, the special notification is performed. , The establishment of the special condition can be notified in any of the second gaming state and the first gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied in the specific state and the first game state.

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 the variable display unit is displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Predetermining means for determining the display result that allows derivation based on the extracted random number value ,
Derivation operation means operated to derive the display result,
A derivation control means that controls the derivation of the display result,
A notification period control means that controls operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means during a notification period that can be notified, and
A means for controlling one of a plurality of types of gaming states including a first gaming state and a second gaming state, and when a predetermined display result is derived in the second gaming state, the first gaming state Game state control means that can be controlled to
A special state control means capable of controlling a special state in which a lottery for extension of the notification period is performed when a special condition is satisfied during the notification period.
A notification means for performing a predetermined notification when the special condition is satisfied is provided.
The determination result of the prior determination means includes a specific determination result in which the derivation of the specific display result is permitted and a re-game determination result in which the derivation of the re-game display result accompanied by the addition of the re-game is permitted.
The second gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability that the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the re-game determination result is higher than that of the first gaming state.
The derivation control means
While the specific display result cannot be derived in the first game state, the specific display result can be derived in the second game state.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result in the second gaming state, the specific display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated at a specific timing, while the derivation operation means When the operation is performed at a timing different from the specific timing, a display result different from the specific display result is derived.
The notification means is
When the special condition is satisfied during the notification period and in the second gaming state, a specific notification for urging the derivation of the specific display result is performed.
When the special condition is satisfied during the notification period and in the first gaming state, notification is performed to prompt the derivation of an alternative display result instead of the specific display result.
The special condition is satisfied when a specific random number value is extracted.
One determination result of said predetermination means when said specific random number value extracted in the second game condition that Do and the specific determination result, the specific random number value in the first game condition is extracted Sometimes, the determination result of the prior determination means is different from the determination result of the specific determination result .
The slot machine may have the following configuration.
(2) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) 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 control means (for example, reel rotation processing) that controls to derive the display result,
A means for controlling one of a plurality of types of gaming states including a first gaming state (for example, RT1) and a second gaming state (for example, RT3), and a predetermined display result (for example, in the second gaming state). For example, a game state control means (for example, game processing, FIG. 11) that can control the first game state when a fall lip, a bell spill) is derived.
When a special condition is satisfied in a specific state (for example, AT) (for example, when a BAR matching lip is won, or when a random number value is extracted for winning a BAR matching lip), a special state advantageous for the player (for example, an additional special zone) ), And a special state control means (for example, S9 in FIG. 14).
It is provided with a notification means (for example, S24 in FIG. 21) that gives a predetermined notification when the special condition is satisfied.
The derivation control means cannot derive a specific display result (for example, a result of winning a BAR-matched lip) in the first game state, while it can derive the specific display result in the second game state (for example, the specific display result can be derived (). For example, in FIG. 12, the BAR matching lip can be won only during RT3),
The notification means is
When the special condition is satisfied in the specific state and the second gaming state, a specific notification prompting the derivation of the specific display result is performed (for example, S24 in FIG. 22).
When the special condition is satisfied in the specific state and the first game state, an alternative display result (for example, on the invalid line LM3 when the "bar-bell a-any" of the strong chance 1 is stopped) instead of the specific display result. (For example, S24 in FIG. 22) is notified to prompt the derivation of (a roll when all three bars are stopped).

According to such a configuration, not only in the second gaming state but also in the first gaming state in which the predetermined display result is derived and controlled in the second gaming state, it is possible to control the special state when the special condition is satisfied. Further, when the special condition is satisfied in the second game state, the specific notification prompting the derivation of the specific display result is performed, while when the special condition is satisfied in the first game state in which the specific display result cannot be derived, the specific display result is replaced. By notifying the derivation of the alternative display result, it is possible to notify the establishment of the special condition in either the second gaming state or the first gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied in the specific state and the first game state.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The special condition is satisfied at a predetermined ratio regardless of whether it is in the second gaming state or the first gaming state (for example, the probability of winning any of the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 in RT3).

According to such a configuration, even in the specific state and the first gaming state, it is possible to control the special state at the same ratio as in the specific state and the second gaming state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied in the specific state and the first game state.

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
It is provided with a predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process) for determining whether or not to allow derivation for each of a plurality of display results.
The special condition is satisfied in the second gaming state when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific determination result (for example, BAR matching rips 1 to 3 are won), and in the first gaming state, the front It is established when the decision result of the pre-article decision means becomes a special decision result (for example, chance 2 winning) (for example, S25 in FIG. 22).

According to such a configuration, since the determination result of the prior determination means and the establishment of the special condition are linked, the process for controlling the special state can be simplified.

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
Predetermining means (eg, internal lottery) that determines whether or not to allow derivation for each of a plurality of display results according to numerical information (eg, random value) extracted from a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). Processing)
When the specific numerical information (for example, "s + 1 to v" that wins the BAR matching lip in RT3) in the predetermined numerical range is extracted in the second gaming state, the determination result of the prior determination means is specified. It is defined in the numerical information that will be the result (for example, winning the BAR match).
The special condition is established when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific determination result in the second gaming state, and is established when the specific numerical information is extracted in the first gaming state. (For example, S3 and S8 in FIG. 14).

According to such a configuration, the establishment of the special condition can be determined based on the extracted numerical information regardless of whether the game is in the first game state or the second game state, so that the process for controlling the special state can be determined. Can be simplified.

(6) Predetermining means (for example,) for determining whether or not to allow derivation for each of a plurality of display results according to numerical information (for example, random value) extracted from a predetermined numerical range (for example, 0 to 65535). , Internal lottery process),
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific result in the specific state (AT), the notification control means (main for executing the navigation effect) for notifying the information (navigation effect) according to the specific result. Processing executed by the control unit 41 and the sub control unit 93)
It is provided with a privilege grant control execution means (see FIG. 14) for executing a privilege grant control (additional lottery) relating to the granting of a privilege (number of additional games) advantageous to the player.
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific result (for example, maintenance rips 1 to 3 are won) in the second game state, the game state control means is left first when the maintenance rip 1 is won. 1 stop, maintenance lip 2 middle first stop when winning, maintenance lip 3 right first stop when winning) The out-licensing operation means is operated and the predetermined state is not controlled (lip 1 winning), and the above By operating the derivation operation means in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure, it is possible to control the predetermined state (falling lip winning).
The specific numerical information (for example, "s + 1 to v" in which the BAR matching lip is won in RT3) in the predetermined numerical range does not allow the derivation of the specific display result when extracted in the first game state. While determining (missing), it is defined in the numerical information that determines that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted (BAR matching lip winning) when extracted in the second gaming state (see FIG. 15).
The privilege grant control execution means
When the specific numerical value information is extracted in the specific state and the second game state, the privilege grant control is executed (in S9 of FIG. 14, the number of additional games is determined by controlling to the additional special zone. ),
When the specific numerical information is extracted in the specific state and in the first gaming state controlled from the second gaming state by the gaming state control means during the specific state, the privilege grant control is executed. (In S9 of FIG. 14, the number of additional games is determined by controlling to the additional special zone).

According to such a configuration, the privilege grant control is executed when the specific numerical value information that allows the derivation of the specific display result is extracted in the specific state and the second gaming state. It is possible to have a sense of expectation that the information will be extracted and that the specific display result will be derived. Further, when the specific state is in the second game state, the operation procedure is mistaken and the control is performed in the first game state, and in the first game state, the specific numerical information that does not allow the derivation of the specific display result is obtained. The privilege grant control is also executed when it is extracted. Therefore, even if it is controlled to the first gaming state even though it is in a specific state, the privilege giving control can be executed, so that it is possible to prevent the disadvantage of the player from becoming too large.

The notification control means is a means for executing only a process for notifying information according to a specific result (a process for transmitting an internal winning command / AT command to the sub control unit 91) (main control unit 41). The first means (main control unit 41) for executing a process for notifying information according to a specific result, and the notifying means (liquid crystal display 51, etc.) based on the process. It may include a second means (sub-control unit 91) which controls the above and notifies the information according to the specific result. Further, the specific state may be a period controlled by the first means, or may be a period controlled by the second means.

The privilege is the right to be able to shift (or extend) to a state (specific state) that is advantageous to the player (winning a lottery to determine whether or not the state occurs, and shifting to the state). The right to be notified of the operation mode for deriving the display result advantageous to the player, the right to control the expected value to be given the game value, the current state, etc. Direct advantage for the player, such as the right to be notified whether or not is in an advantageous state for the player, the period controlled to the advantageous state (fixed number of games, average value of the number of games that fluctuates depending on the end condition, etc.) It may be a special privilege, and it is not directly advantageous for the player, but for example, a condition for obtaining the privilege on the Internet and a condition for executing a premium production (freeze production, premium production, etc.). Such as, the privilege that is indirectly advantageous to the player, or the privilege (directing) that enhances the interest of the game may be used.

The specific numerical information in the predetermined numerical range may be different numerical information when the display result to be derived is extracted in the first gaming state and when it is extracted in the second gaming state, and may be different in advance. Numerical information may be different when the determination result of the determination means is extracted in the first gaming state and when it is extracted in the second gaming state.

Further, the privilege granting control executing means executes the privilege granting control using common data (table for determining the number of additional games) regardless of whether it is in the second gaming state or the first gaming state. ..

According to such a configuration, the amount of data used for privilege grant control can be reduced, and the storage capacity can be prevented from increasing.

In addition, the first information setting means (internal) for setting the specific information (the flag for determination at the time of winning the BAR matching lip) when the specific numerical information is extracted in the specific state and the second gaming state. Lottery process) and
Even when the specific information is not set by the first information setting means, the specific numerical value is in the specific state and in the first gaming state controlled from the second gaming state by the gaming state control means. A second information setting means (S3 in FIG. 14) for setting the specific information when the information is extracted is provided.
The privilege grant control execution means executes the privilege grant control based on the setting of the specific information (S8 in FIG. 14, a process for determining the number of additional games in the additional special zone). ..

According to such a configuration, regardless of whether it is in the second gaming state or the first gaming state, the privilege granting control is executed based on the specific information being set, so that the privilege granting control is executed. It is possible to standardize the process of determining whether or not to perform the process, and the processing load can be reduced.

In addition, a privilege granting effect (for example, an additional suggestion effect) that can identify the fact that the privilege has been granted is executed in a common manner regardless of whether it is in the second gaming state or the first gaming state. Equipped with a means for executing a privilege granting effect.

According to such a configuration, the amount of data for executing the privilege giving effect can be reduced, and the storage capacity can be prevented from increasing.

In addition, a privilege granting effect (for example, an additional suggestion effect) that can identify the fact that the privilege has been granted is executed in different modes depending on whether the second gaming state or the first gaming state is provided. It is provided with a grant effect execution means (see the [About privilege grant effect] column in the modified example).

According to such a configuration, since the privilege giving effect is executed in different modes depending on whether it is in the second gaming state or the first gaming state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(7) Predetermining means (for example, internal lottery processing) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of prizes, and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
A derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing) that controls to derive a display result according to a determination result of the predetermining means and an operation of the derivation operation means.
Among the combinations of display results of the plurality of variable display units, a prize is won based on the combination of identification information on a predetermined line (for example, a winning line LN) straddling the plurality of variable display units. Winning judgment means (for example, winning judgment processing) that makes a judgment,
Suggesting means for suggesting that the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result (for example, strong cherry lip winning) that allows the occurrence of a predetermined prize (for example, a process for suggesting cherry lip winning by the sub-control unit 91). With and
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined result (for example, strong cherry lip winning) and the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure (for example, the stop switch is operated at the timing when the pressing is successful). When), a display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the specific identification information is derived as the display result of the specific variable display unit (for example, the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C) among the plurality of variable display units. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16C, cherry symbols are aligned on the winning line LN),
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined result (for example, strong cherry lip winning) and the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure different from the specific procedure (for example, stop at the timing when the push failure occurs). When the switch is operated), as a display result of the specific variable display unit (for example, the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C), the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the identification information different from the specific identification information. (For example, as shown in FIG. 16F, the replay symbols are aligned on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN), while a predetermined variable display unit different from the specific variable display unit (for example, , Right reel) to derive a display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the specific identification information (for example, as shown in FIG. 16F, cherry on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN). The design is derived).

According to such a configuration, even when the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure different from the specific procedure, the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the specific identification information as the display result of the predetermined variable display unit. Is derived, so that it is possible to prevent misidentification of the identification information displayed on the predetermined line.

When operated in a specific procedure, the variation display is stopped in a specific order when the derivation operation means is operated at a specific timing or when the derivation operation means is operated so as to stop the variation display in a specific order. It may be an operation and a predetermined specific operation such as when the operation is operated at a specific timing.

Further, in the derivation control means, when the determination result of the predetermination means is the predetermined result (for example, strong cherry lip winning) and the derivation operation means is operated by the specific procedure (for example, a successful push). When the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at the same timing, not only the specific variable display unit (for example, left reel 2L, middle reel 2C) but also the predetermined variable display unit (for example, right reel 2R) is described. A display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line serves as the specific identification information is derived (for example, as shown in FIG. 16C, all reels on the winning line LN have cherry symbols).

According to such a configuration, the display result of the specific identification information is also derived to the predetermined variable display unit regardless of whether or not the display result of the specific identification information is derived to the specific variable display unit. The control contents for the predetermined variable display unit can be standardized.

Further, the predetermined variable display unit includes a first predetermined variable display unit (for example, the middle reel 2C) and a second predetermined variable display unit (for example, the right reel 2R).
In the derivation control means, the identification information on the predetermined line is the specific identification information as a display result of the first predetermined variable display unit and the second predetermined variable display unit regardless of the timing at which the derivation operation means is operated. (For example, in the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R shown in [Reel arrangement] of the modified example, the cherry symbol is always derived on the winning line LN when the cherry lip is won. ).

According to such a configuration, various controls can be supported, and the control suitable for the machine can be executed flexibly.

Further, in the derivation control means, the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined result (for example, strong cherry lip winning), and the predetermined variable is preceded by the specific variable display unit (for example, the left reel 2L). When the derivation operation means is operated in the operation procedure of causing the display unit (for example, the right reel 2R) to derive the display result, the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the specific identification information as the display result of the predetermined variable display unit. (For example, as shown in FIG. 19B, the cherry symbol is derived on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN).

According to such a configuration, the display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the specific identification information is derived as the display result of the predetermined variable display unit before the specific variable display unit is operated. It is possible to prevent misidentification of the display result displayed on the predetermined line before the operation of.

Further, for the predetermined winning, the derivation control means derives a display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line is different from the specific identification information as the display result of the specific variable display unit, and the predetermined variable display is performed. It is a prize that also occurs when a display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the specific identification information is derived as the display result of the unit (for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (f), the eye-pressing fails. Even if the cherry symbol is not derived to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C and the cherry symbol is derived to the right reel 2R on the winning line LN, a prize for the replaying role will occur).

According to such a configuration, a prize is generated even if the display result which is the specific identification information is not derived to the specific variable display unit, so that the interest of the game is improved.

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 bonus, the symbol combination of a bonus, and the technical matter related to a bonus. 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 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 type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and technical matters related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and technical matters related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a roll, the pattern combination of a roll, and the technical matter related to a roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a 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 flowchart which shows the control content of the addition special zone control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the random number value assigned to each lottery target combination of RT1 to RT3. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a small winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a small winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a small winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a small winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a small winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the random number value assigned to each lottery target combination of RT1 to RT3 in the modification. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the addition special zone control processing 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. 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 and 2C arranged side by side inside the housing 1a through 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. A plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order on the reels 2L to 2R. 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 section 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided at the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, and a medal payout outlet 9, speakers 53, and 54 for paying medals are provided at 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 to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when each rotation is stopped, an effect switch 56 for use in the effect, and the like 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 LED19 in the weight that notifies that the weight (the state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress, after the replay prize is won. The replay LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress is provided.

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 to 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 the present embodiment, the winning line LN is formed so as to rise diagonally upward from the lower left to the upper right. 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. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not lines for which a winning judgment is made, and when a specific winning symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, bell-) is applied to any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. By aligning the bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbol in a variable manner, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. , Three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle, and lower rows of the perspective window 3. The symbols (display results) that can be derived and displayed are the symbols displayed on the winning line LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and up to 4 frames ahead of them. It is a design for a total of 5 frames. When the specified number of bets (for example, 3) is set, each winning line is activated and the game can be started. 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.

Further, regarding the symbol arrangement of each reel in FIG. 2, the cherry symbol is always arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R. In addition, the watermelon symbol is always arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. In each reel, the range that can be pulled in within a predetermined time is within 5 frames, so it is possible to always derive the cherry symbol to the right reel 2R when the cherry lip is won, which will be described later, and when the watermelon is won, it is always possible to derive the cherry symbol. It is possible to derive a watermelon symbol on the middle reel 2C.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration example 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.

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 to 32R based on the signals from the reel sensors 33L to 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, and the like.

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 CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, and the like. The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter, also referred to as an RTC) for measuring at least one of a day and a time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute the effect control according to, for example, the value of at least one of the day and the time measured by the RTC 97, the detection signal from the effect switch 56, 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.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of bonuses, combinations of bonus symbols, and technical matters related to bonuses. The name column of the winning combination indicates the name of the bonus that is the winning combination that accompanies the transition to the advantageous state, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of the symbols for which the winning combination is the winning combination. It is shown that BB operates in the payout number operation column. In addition, the remarks column shows the end conditions of the bonus transferred by winning. Each bonus ends when more than a predetermined number of medals are paid out. For example, the bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 441 or more.

6 and 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matters related to the re-game combination. In the name column of the winning combination in FIGS. 6 and 7, the names of the re-gaming combination, Lip 1 to Lip 16, are shown as the names of the winning combination. In addition, the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols for which the winning combination (replaying combination) is a winning combination. In the payout number operation column, it is shown that a replay game in which the bet number of the next game is automatically set without using medals (the next game can be played without using medals) is given. ing. Further, in the remarks column, other names of each replay 1 to 16 are shown. For example, Lip 1 is called a middle-stage replay because the replays are aligned in the middle stage of the reel when the symbol is stopped. Further, in the remarks column, the game states (RT1 to RT3) of the transfer destination are shown for the replay that triggers the transition of the game state. In the following, the replay may be simply referred to as a "rip". Of the rips 1 to 16, rips 7 to 9 have three bars ("bar-bar-bar") on any of the winning lines LN and the invalid lines LM1, LM2, and LM4 (lines other than LM3). ") Or, it is a winning combination that can stop the two sets of bars ("bar-rip-bar", "rip-bar-bar", etc., hereinafter also referred to as bar tenpai).

8 and 9 are diagrams for explaining the types of small wins, the symbol combinations of small wins, and the technical matters related to the small wins. In the name column of the winning combination in FIGS. 8 and 9, the type of small combination is indicated as the name of the winning combination. In addition, the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a prize. The number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning is shown in the payout number operation column. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the types of rolls, the combination of roll symbols, and technical matters related to rolls. The result of FIG. 10 is when any of the 9 bells left 1 to 8, the 9 bells 1 to 8 and the 9 bells right 1 to 8 described later is won, and the winning 9 This is a specific result that is derived only when the winning winning combination is missed without operating according to the type of bell. No medals are paid out for such specific rolls. Further, in the remarks column of FIG. 8, index symbols and the like corresponding to other names of the winning combination are shown. The index symbol refers to a symbol that is aligned with or may be aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the combination of symbols that causes a prize is stopped on the winning line LN. For example, the index symbol of bell 1, bell 2, AT1 to AT32 is "bell", and the index symbol of watermelon is "watermelon". In the present embodiment, a notification effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a winning suggestion effect) for notifying the corresponding index symbol when the lottery target combination described later is won is executed.

In addition, among the winning combinations, the watermelon has the same "bell" as the index symbol of the downward-sloping bell, middle bell, and upper bell, although it is not a symbol that aligns with or may align with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. It is defined as a specific winning symbol. The specific winning symbol is a combination of winning symbols of the right-down watermelon, which corresponds to the right reel 2R, and is a symbol that can be stopped on the winning line LN when the right-down watermelon is won or won. When the watermelon is won, it is possible to perform an effect using an index symbol and an effect using a specific winning symbol. In the notification effect, the character image of the index symbol and the symbol corresponding to the specific winning symbol is displayed.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has a plurality of types of gaming states including RT0 to RT4 in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability, and a bonus in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is higher than that in RT0 to RT4. Of these, it is controlled to one of the corresponding gaming states from the time when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 11). Specifically, usually (most of the games) is controlled by RT1. Then, when the preparatory lip (rip 4) is won in RT1, the game shifts to RT2, which has a higher probability of winning the replaying role than RT1. Further, when the rush lip (rip 5) is won in RT2, the game shifts to RT3, which has a higher probability of winning the replaying role than RT2. In addition, in RT2 and RT3, when a fall lip (rip 2, lip 3) is won or a bell is spilled (right spill, middle spill, left spill), the process shifts to RT1. RT2 and RT3 are in a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is higher than that of RT1 and is advantageous for the player.

When any of BB1 to BB5 is won, it is controlled by RT4. The winning flag set when any one of BB1 to BB5 is won is carried over until the winning BB wins. In addition, RT4 is also continuously controlled from BB winning to BB winning. When a BB prize is generated 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 bonus is controlled to RT0. The type of replay to be drawn internally is determined for each type of RT (see FIG. 12). During the bonus, bell winning can be generated with an extremely high probability regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. Therefore, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

12 and 13 are diagrams showing a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations (hereinafter, the winning lottery target combination is also referred to as a winning combination) for each game state. The name is shown in the lottery target combination column, the combination of winning combination included in the lottery target combination is shown in the winning combination combination column, and the lottery is circled for each RT type in the game status column. Indicates that the target combination is a lottery target. For example, the reach lip shown in FIG. 12 is subject to lottery in any of the states RT0 to RT3, but is not drawn in RT4. Further, in RT4, it is set so that replays other than missed, through lip, middle cherry lip, strong cherry lip, and weak cherry lip are not won. Instead, the winning probabilities of the middle cherry lip, the strong cherry lip, and the weak cherry lip are set higher in the RT4 state than in the other RT states.

Further, to explain the replay more specifically with reference to FIG. 12, for example, in the game state of RT1, the operation procedure for winning the lip 4 (hereinafter, also referred to as the correct answer procedure) is defined to be different for each lottery target combination. There is. For example, regarding the preparation lip 1, it is set so that the lip 4 is won when the left reel 2L is first stopped, and the lip (lip 1) other than the lip 4 is won when the left reel 2L is first stopped. Has been done. In the game state of RT1, if any of the preparation rips 1 to 6 is won and the operation procedure is answered correctly, the rip 4 wins and the game state shifts to RT2 which is more advantageous than RT1. Further, for the middle cherry lip, the strong cherry lip, and the weak cherry lip, the type of winning combination (type of replay) derived by the operation timing and the operation procedure is determined.

In addition, when one of the BAR-matched rips 1 to 3 including rips 7 to 9 is won, a stop operation is performed aiming at the bar (stop operation at a timing when the bar symbol can be pulled into the winning line or the invalid line). At that time, reel control is performed on either the winning line LN or the invalid line (a line other than LM3) so that the three bars can be aligned or the bar tenpai can be stopped. On the other hand, when one of the BAR Tenpai Lips 1 or 2 including Lips 7 to 9 is won, even when the stop operation is performed aiming at the bar, the bar does not stop all three bars. Reel control that can stop listening is performed. Therefore, it is possible to stop the three bars on either the winning line or the invalid line only when the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 are won.

In addition, during RT3, maintenance rips 1 to 3 may be read out as a lottery target combination and an internal lottery may be performed. As a result, for example, in the case of being controlled by RT3 even though it is non-AT, when the maintenance rips 1 to 3 are won, the fall rip can be won by the operation procedure to facilitate the fall to RT1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, in a game state other than RT4, the bonus may be won at the same time as another winning combination. For example, in BB1, when only BB1 wins alone, BB1 and reach eye lip, BB1 and middle cherry lip, BB1 and strong cherry lip, BB1 and weak cherry lip, BB1 and chance 1, BB1 and chance 2, and You may win with any combination of BB1 and watermelon. In addition, during the bonus, for example, a common bell is set as a lottery target combination, and it is set to win with an extremely high probability. The common bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, during the bonus, the common bell winning 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.

In addition, the ratio of winning roles that are won at the same time as the bonus is reach> middle cherry lip> strong cherry lip> weak cherry lip> watermelon> chance 1> chance 2. And, the ratio of winning the bonus alone is set lower than the ratio of winning at the same time. Therefore, the player can expect to win the bonus when the notification effect (winning suggestion effect) described later, which is suggested to be won in some lottery target combination, is executed.

In addition, 1 to 8 out of 9 bells left 1 to 8 and 9 bells right 1 to 8 are operation procedures for winning a prize for bell 1 or bell 2 that is not missed for each winning combination (correct answer procedure). Is set to be different. For example, in 1 out of 9 bells, reel control is performed so that the bell 2 is surely won when the middle reel 2C is first stopped, and when the middle reel 2C is first stopped, it can be pulled in. The reel control is performed so that the winning push order bells (upper bells, AT1, AT12, AT23, AT30) are won only in the case, and when the pull-in is not possible, the result of the missing middle is derived.

Further, for the lottery target combinations shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the number of determination values related to the winning probability of winning the lottery target combination in the internal lottery is determined. For example, for the common bell, for example, "360" is set as the number of determination values in any of the states of RT0 to RT4, and the common bell is won at 360/65536. In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values is read out in order from the lottery target combination shown at the bottom of FIG. 13 among the lottery target combinations according to the game state (in the case of RT3, BB5 + strong cherry lip (a part of γ)). Number of judgment values → BB5 + number of judgment values of middle cherry lip →… → number of judgment values of common bell → number of judgment values of weak cherry lip →… → number of judgment values of BAR uniform lip 1), by comparison with extracted random number values It is determined whether or not the lottery target combination corresponding to the number of read determination values is correct. If you do not win any of the lottery target roles, you will be out of the game.

Among the lottery target combinations, the number of judgment values for each lottery target combination corresponding to a bonus or a small combination is set so that the winning probability is the same regardless of the RT. On the other hand, among the lottery target combinations, the number of determination values of each lottery target combination corresponding to the re-game combination is determined so that the winning probability differs depending on the type of RT.

Here, the "game" in the slot machine 1 means, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L to 2R, but when playing a game, a bet before the operation of the start switch 7 is performed. Since the number is set, medals are paid out and the game state is changed after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the "game" in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, 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, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not to allow the generation of a prize based on the extracted random number value. Internal lottery process (see FIGS. 12, 13, etc.) is performed. The random number circuit updates the numerical value in the predetermined numerical range (0 to 65535) according to the predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a numerical value updated by the random number circuit as a random number value when the start switch 7 is operated. 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 watermelon is won, the watermelon winning flag is set. The winning flags of BB1 to BB5 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to the winning combinations other than BB1 to BB5 are when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not the winning is generated. Will be erased.

When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are enabled after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R 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. And stop the rotation of the reel according to the stop operation. 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 to 8R). After executing the freeze effect processing for performing the freeze effect, the stop switches 8L to 8R may be enabled to shift to the normal game.

When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 6 to 10 and the like) is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. .. In addition, the state shown in FIG. 11 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 any of BB1 to BB5 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 FIG. 11 and the like) is executed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next 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 and RT3. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery as to whether or not to control the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery, and can specify the operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. Execute the process for executing the navigation effect.

During non-AT, the main control unit 41 has a specific lottery target combination (in this embodiment, middle-stage cherry lip, strong cherry lip, weak cherry lip, watermelon, BB1 to BB5, which are common to those shown in FIGS. 12 and 13. When the bell) is won, the AT lottery process for determining whether or not to control the AT is performed. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not to control the AT, and when it is determined to be controlled by the AT, the number of AT games is determined from the number of multiple types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). .. The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. In addition, the main control unit 41 draws a lottery for the timing to start AT. The main control unit 41 determines, for example, to start AT 0 to 32 games after the AT winning game by drawing a random number.

The reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlling to AT (the average number of games to be acquired), which are advantages for the player, are specific lottery targets. It is determined to be different depending on the type of role. For example, the order is middle cherry lip, strong cherry lip, weak cherry lip, watermelon, and common bell, and the AT lottery is performed so that the common bell is the lowest. In addition, the reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by AT are determined even when the same specific lottery target combination is won. , When the specific lottery target combination is not won at the same time as BB1 to BB5 (for example, when the strong cherry lip is won), but when it is won at the same time as BB1 to BB5 (for example, when BB1 + strong cherry lip is won). The AT lottery is held so that the price is higher.

When the AT lottery is performed by winning the simultaneous winning combination in the internal lottery, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing the BB winning and the winning suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the AT has been won at a predetermined timing. .. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 is provided. The effect of displaying a predetermined image includes, for example, a character A effect, a character B effect, a button effect, a continuous hit effect, and the like. The effect of displaying such a predetermined image is performed together with the control of outputting a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54 and the control of lighting the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. It should be noted that either control may be performed independently, or may be performed in a combination of two or more (for example, a predetermined image and sound are executed, and the LED is not lit). ..

The character A effect is an effect of displaying the character A. The character B effect is an effect of displaying the character B. The button effect is to display a button image to encourage the operation of the effect switch 56, and display a predetermined image suggesting BB winning, AT winning, entry into the additional special zone, etc. according to the operation of the effect switch 56. It is a production to make you. The continuous hitting effect is to encourage the continuous hitting operation to the directing switch 56, increase a predetermined meter image according to the continuous hitting operation to the directing switch 56 within a predetermined operation period, and reach MAX to win the BB. Alternatively, it is a production that suggests that the AT has been won.

The sub-control unit 91 wins a winning suggestion at a different ratio depending on whether the BB winning and the AT winning, only one of the BB winning or the AT winning, or the BB winning and the AT winning are not won. Is executed, and the winning suggestion effect lottery process for determining which type of the winning suggestion effect to be executed is executed.

In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is always executed at least when the BB is won or the AT is won, and the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined ratio even when neither the BB nor the AT is won. decide. The predetermined ratio is set to a higher ratio, for example, when the BB winning is a small winning combination with a high reliability. As a result, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only when the BB or AT is won, but also when neither the BB nor the AT is won.

Further, in the winning suggestion effect lottery process, when it is decided to execute the winning suggestion effect, the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined at least at a different ratio depending on whether or not the BB is won or the AT is won. Specifically, it is an advantage for the player, and the reliability of winning the BB or AT when executed is in the order of the continuous hitting effect, the button effect, and the character B effect, and the character A effect is the lowest. Therefore, the ratio is set so that the type of winning suggestion effect is determined. It should be noted that the effect to be executed is not limited to the one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined.

The sub-control unit 91 specifies that the strong cherry lip has been internally won, the winning or non-winning of the AT, the number of AT games, and the AT start timing by the internal winning command and the AT lottery command described later. The predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is a game before the AT start timing determined by the lottery for the timing to start the AT (the lottery for starting the AT 0 to 32 games after the AT winning game). For example, if the AT start timing is determined to be after 0 games, the winning suggestion effect is executed in the game (the AT winning is notified in the AT winning game). If it is determined that the AT start timing is after 32 games have elapsed, a precursor effect (an effect that incites AT winning) is executed during 31 games, a winning suggestion effect is executed in the 32nd game, and the AT winning is notified.

Here, even when it is specified by the AT lottery command that the AT has not been won, the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion effect (an effect of notifying that the AT has not been elected) as an effect of the ghost. For example, the sub control unit 91 can specify that the cherry lip is won by the internal winning command and the AT is not won by the AT lottery command, but the timing to start the AT is determined by the main control unit 41. Not decided. In such a case, the sub-control unit 91 draws a lottery for the number of games that execute the winning suggestion effect of Gase from 0 to 32 games, and determines the number of games of the winning suggestion effect of Gase.

The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag and controls the AT when the AT start timing comes when the AT is won without winning the BB. On the other hand, when the AT is won together with the BB winning, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag when the BB winning and the bonus ends, and controls the AT from the next game after the bonus ends. Here, for example, when the AT start timing is determined to be 10 games, the control to the AT may be controlled at the timing when the 10 games become 0 games, or the AT starts at 0 games. It may be controlled at the timing of the next game.

The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches 0. The main control unit 41 identifies whether or not AT is in progress based on the AT flag. During AT, as a result of executing the navigation effect as described later, the RT3 can be controlled. The subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts from, for example, the next game in which the rush lip is won (the opportunity to start subtraction is established) in RT2. The same applies to the AT started after the end of BB. As a result, the main control unit 41 can control AT + RT3 over the determined number of AT games.

The main control unit 41 adds the number of AT games when a special condition is satisfied by winning a special lottery target combination (BAR matching rips 1 to 3 during RT3) during AT. Control to the conversion zone.

The additional special zone is controlled for at least a predetermined number of games (for example, at least 5 games), and an additional lottery is performed for each game. The main control unit 41 is an AT game from a plurality of types of games (for example, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 100, etc.) according to the lottery result in the internal lottery process for each game in the additional special zone. Determine the number of additional games to be added to the number. The determined number of additional games is added to the number of AT games stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. As a result, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled to the AT. The main control unit 41 has a lottery result with a low probability of winning in RT3 (for example, a loss, a watermelon win, a common bell win, etc.) and a lottery result with a high probability of winning in RT3 (for example, a regular lip win). Determine the number of games to be added as the number of additional games at a higher rate than when.

Further, the main control unit 41 determines for each game whether or not to continue the additional special zone after the predetermined number of games have been consumed in the additional special zone. Whether or not to continue is determined according to the continuation rate. The main control unit 41 determines the continuation rate in the additional special zone from a plurality of types of continuation rates (for example, 5%, 30%, 60%, 80%, etc.) when starting the additional special zone. , Determine whether to continue according to the determined continuation rate.

The sub-control unit 91 uses a directing means such as a liquid crystal display 51 to perform an effect according to the success or failure of special conditions, control to an additional special zone, the number of additional games, etc. (hereinafter, also referred to as an additional game). Perform the process to execute.

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a notification effect (winning suggestion effect) for notifying the corresponding index symbol when any of the lottery target combinations is won and when any of the winning combinations is won. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the index symbols of the lower right bell, the middle bell, and the upper bell are bells. As for watermelon, although it is not a symbol that is aligned with the invalid line LM4 or a symbol that may be aligned, the same "bell" as the index symbol of the bell is defined as a specific winning symbol. The specific winning symbol is a combination of winning symbols of the lower right watermelon included in the watermelon, which corresponds to the right reel 2R, and is a symbol that can be stopped on the winning line LN when winning the lower right watermelon. .. When the watermelon is won, it is possible to perform an effect using an index symbol and an effect using a specific winning symbol. In the notification effect, the character image of the index symbol and the symbol corresponding to the specific winning symbol is displayed. In addition, when the cherry lip is won, a notification effect (winning suggestion effect) indicating that the cherry has been won is executed. For example, when the cherry lip is won (when any of the strong cherry lip, the weak cherry lip, and the middle cherry lip is won), the character image corresponding to the cherry pattern is displayed.

[About various commands]
The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 a command capable of specifying the progress status and the processing result of the game according to the execution of the processing illustrated above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on the command from the main control unit 41.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 gives the sub control unit 91 an internal winning command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a game state command, an AT lottery command, an AT command, an AT game number command, and the like. Send multiple types of commands, including.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag, the type of the established internal winning flag, and whether or not the special role is carried over, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. To. Based on the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can notify information that can identify the winning combination (information different from the navigation effect) when the predetermined winning combination is won. For example, when an internal winning flag indicating a simultaneous winning combination or a specific lottery target combination is received, it is possible to notify which of the simultaneous winning combination and the specific lottery target combination has been won. As a result, it is possible to notify the player which of the simultaneous winning combination and the specific lottery target combination has been won, and it is possible to improve the expectation of the player.

The operation command of the stop switch or start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation. The game state command is sent when the game state changes. Specifically, it is transmitted when RT shifts or is controlled by a bonus.

The AT lottery command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, and whether or not the AT lottery has been won, how many AT games have been won, and what game the AT start timing is (AT winning). It is a command that can identify the number of games).

The AT command is a command that is transmitted when the game starts and can identify whether or not the game is a game during AT. For example, even if the number of AT games is given, if the AT flag is not set and AT is not started, a command that can identify the non-AT is sent, the number of AT games is given, and the AT flag is set. When it is set and the AT is started, a command that can identify the AT is transmitted.

The AT game number command is a command that can specify the number of AT games managed by the main control unit 41, and is transmitted when the game starts. For example, when the number of AT games is 0, a command capable of specifying 0 is transmitted, and when the number of AT games is 100, a command capable of specifying 100 is transmitted.

As a result of the BB lottery and the AT lottery, when both are not won, a message such as "Sorry!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the BB is won, a message such as "BB confirmed!" Is executed. Is executed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the AT is won, a message such as "AT confirmed!" And a message such as "100 games won!" That can specify the number of acquired AT games are displayed on the liquid crystal display. The effect to be displayed on 51 is executed, and when the BB is won and the AT is won, the number of acquired AT games can be specified such as "AT for 100 games after the end of BB!" With a message such as "BB / AT confirmed!" An effect of displaying a message on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. When a BB prize is won in a BB winning game, the sub control unit 91 does not execute a winning suggestion effect for notifying the BB winning.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not AT is in progress based on the AT-in-time command, causes the liquid crystal display 51 to perform an effect using a background image according to the state, and is internally elected when AT is in progress. Execute navigation effect based on the command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates not only the number of AT games but also the number of differences from the number of AT games at the time of the previous reception based on the AT game number command, so that the number of AT games acquired by the AT winning or the additional winning is calculated. Identify and notify the number of additional games.

In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect using a background image according to a state, a navigation effect, a winning suggestion effect, an effect related to addition, and the like by controlling a predetermined notification means. did. However, instead of or in addition to the control of these sub-control units 91, the effect of the background image according to the state, the navigation effect, the winning suggestion effect, and the effect related to the addition are connected to the main control unit 41. The notification means may be executed by being controlled by the main control unit 41. For example, the effect of the background image according to the state may be executed by displaying the information corresponding to the state by using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. Further, the navigation effect may be executed by using the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R shown in FIG. 4 and turning on only the LED corresponding to the stop switch to be stopped. The left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R are provided inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective in the normal state. It is an LED that notifies the effect by lighting. Further, regarding the winning suggestion effect and the effect related to the addition, the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. 4 is used to display the information according to the lottery result, and the AT game acquired when the AT is won or the addition is won. The number may be displayed.

[Game flow]
Here, with reference to FIG. 11 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 to RT0 after the setting change state is completed. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, it is not controlled by AT at RT0, and the navigation effect is not executed. In this way, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, a bell spill, which is a result of shifting to RT1, is derived depending on the operation procedure (operation order, operation timing) at the time of winning the bell at RT0. (See FIG. 10). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such that the transition result is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed forever.

In RT1, it shifts to RT2 by winning the preparation lip. In order to win the preparatory lip, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, it is necessary to win the preparatory lip 1 to 6 and stop the operation in the operation procedure for winning the preparatory lip.

Further, even when controlled by RT2, it is set so that it becomes difficult to maintain control over the RT2. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, in RT2, there is a possibility of winning the maintenance rips 1 to 3, and when any of the maintenance rips 1 to 3 is won, the winning maintenance rip is won. Predetermined push order determined according to the type of (predetermined operation procedure. For example, left first stop when maintenance lip 1 is won, middle first stop when maintenance lip 2 is won, right first when maintenance lip 3 is won. When the stop operation is performed with (1 stop), Lip 1 wins and RT2 can be maintained, while when the stop operation is performed in a push order other than the predetermined push order, the fall replay (Rip 2, Lip 3) wins and falls to RT1. Resulting in.

Furthermore, when any of 9 bells left 1-8, 9 bells 1-8, and 9 bells right 1-8 is won in RT2, the bell is a result of shifting to RT1 depending on the operation procedure. The spill is derived and falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, in RT2, there is a possibility of winning the rush rip, and at this time, if the stop operation is performed in a predetermined push order, the rush rip (rip 5) wins and becomes RT3. May be controlled. However, even if it is controlled by RT3, a bell spill, which is a result of shifting to RT1, is derived and falls to RT1 depending on the pushing order and operation timing at the time of winning the bell. 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 preparation rips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the preparation rip can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning the preparation lip. In RT2, when any of the maintenance rips 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay (communication rip) can be executed. Therefore, RT2 can be maintained by the normal replay winning by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect. Further, in RT2, when the bell (9 bells) is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the lower right bell (bell 1) or the middle bell (bell 2) 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. Further, in RT2, when any of the rush rips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the rush rip (rip 5) can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT3 by winning the rush lip (rip 5).

In RT3, when the bell is won, a navigation effect is executed to specify the operation procedure for winning the lower right bell (bell 1) or the middle bell (bell 2). Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain the RT3. When the bell of RT3 is won, if the bell is stopped due to an error in the operation procedure, the bell falls to RT1.

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 RT3 and the RT3 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT3. The AT ends when the number of AT games reaches 0. The number of AT games can be controlled by RT3 + AT (in the present embodiment, the state in which the AT is controlled by the AT in RT3, which is advantageous to the player, is particularly referred to as an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). The count starts from the next game of the game that has become possible, that is, the next game of the game in which one of the rush rips 1 to 6 is won at RT3 and the rush rip (rip 5) can be won. 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 the RT3 is maintained until the transition result is derived. However, since the player is not in AT during RT3 after the ART is completed, a shift result is derived depending on the timing when the bell is won, and the player falls to RT1. As a result, during RT3 after the end of ART, the transition to RT1 is performed by stopping the transition roll at an extremely early stage after the end of ART.

In addition, if any of the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 is won during ART, the number of AT games is added under the control of the additional special zone. On the other hand, when the bell spill is stopped due to an erroneous operation procedure during ART, the vehicle falls to RT1. However, even after falling to RT1, the number of AT games is consumed and the control to AT is continued. As a result, as long as the number of AT games does not become 0, the preparation lip and the rush lip can be won, and the RT3 can be controlled again to restart the ART. In RT1 and RT2 between the fall to RT1 and the control by ART again, none of the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 is set as the lottery target combination (FIG. 12). However, as will be described later, even if RT1 and RT2 have fallen from ART, if RT3, a special condition is satisfied and added when a random number value that has been won in any of BAR matching rips 1 to 3 is extracted. Control to a specialized zone.

Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 to BB5 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 to BB5 are won, it is controlled to RT4 as shown in FIG. In addition, in the next game after the end of the BB winning game, the winning suggestion effect is executed to notify that the BB has been won, and the player can grasp that the BB1 to the BB5 have been won. 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 shifts to RT0.

[About the additional special zone]
As described above, the main control unit 41 executes the additional special zone control process for controlling the additional special zone when the special condition is satisfied during AT. The special condition is established by winning the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 during RT3, and in RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART, the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 are won during RT3. It is established by extracting the numerical value. Further, in the additional special zone control process, a predetermined notification effect is executed when a special condition is satisfied and the additional special zone is controlled. Further, in the additional special zone control process, even when the special condition is not satisfied, when the specific condition is satisfied, the same effect as the predetermined notification effect is executed as a false effect. The specific condition is established by winning BAR Tenpai Lips 1 and 2 during RT3, and in RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART, the random value that has won BAR Tenpai Lips 1 and 2 during RT3. It is established by extracting. Hereinafter, the additional specialized zone control process will be described in detail.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the additional special zone control process. The additional special zone control process shown in FIG. 14 is executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process. In S1, it is determined whether or not AT is in progress. That is, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is set. When it is determined that the AT is in progress, the process proceeds to S2. In S2, it is determined whether it is RT1 or RT2 that has fallen due to a bell spill stop or the like in the ART of AT + RT3. As a result, NO is determined in the state of RT1 or RT2 from the start of the navigation effect controlled by the AT to the control by the RT3, or in the state of RT3.

When it is determined as NO in S2, in S4, it is possible to identify that the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 have been won, or the judgment flag at the time of BAR matching rips 1 and 2, or the BAR listening rips 1 and 2 have been won. It is determined whether or not the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR Tenpai is set.

The determination flag is a flag capable of determining the result of the internal lottery, and when the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, the RAM of the main control unit 41 is determined separately from the winning flag indicating the winning combination of the lottery. A flag set in the area. The determination flag at the time of winning the BAR alignment is a flag that can determine that one of the BAR alignment rips 1 to 3 has been won in the internal lottery in the internal lottery process, and is one of the BAR alignment rips 1 to 3. This is a flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 separately from the winning flag indicating that the product has been won. Similarly, the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR listening flag is a flag that can determine that one of the BAR listening rips 1 and 2 has been won in the internal lottery, in addition to the winning flag. The judgment flag is cleared when the winning game ends. When it is determined in S4 that the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR match or the time of winning the BAR tenpai is set, the process proceeds to S5. In S4, which is determined to be NO in S2 and transferred, it may be determined whether or not one of the winning flags of the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 and the winning flags of the BAR listening rips 1 and 2 is set. ..

As described above, during ART, which is AT + RT3, as long as the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure according to the navigation effect, the fall lip winning or the bell spill is not stopped, so that the RT3 is not controlled to the RT1. Therefore, it is determined as NO in S2. However, even if the navigation effect is executed, there may be a case where the player cannot perform the stop operation according to the operation procedure due to a mistake in the operation procedure. In this case, depending on the winning situation, there is a possibility that the RT3 will be controlled to the RT1 by stopping the bell spill.

In RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from RT3, as shown in FIG. 12, the internal lottery is not performed for the BAR matching lip that is the control trigger to the additional special zone in RT3. For this reason, even if the random number value extracted in the internal lottery is a random number value that can be won in the BAR matching lip if it is RT3, it will not be won in the BAR matching lip in RT1 and RT2 after falling from RT3. The control to the zone is not started, which causes a disadvantage to the player.

However, in the additional special zone control process shown in FIG. 14, when it is during AT (YES in S1) and RT1 or RT2 after falling from RT3 (YES in S2), it is shifted to S3. The determination flag set in the internal lottery based on the random number value extracted in the internal lottery is converted into the determination flag in RT3. That is, it is determined whether the random number value extracted by the internal lottery belongs to the lottery target combination in RT3, and is converted into the lottery target combination to which it belongs or the flag for determining the loss.

Here, with reference to FIG. 15, the relationship between the random number value used for the internal lottery and the lottery target combination will be described. In FIG. 15, a random number value assigned to each of the lottery target combinations of RT1 to RT3 is shown from the top. For example, in the internal lottery during RT3, when the extracted random number value is 0 to a, the BB5 + strong cherry lip (a part of γ) is won, and when a + 1 to b, the BB5 + middle cherry lip is won, and r + 1 to r Win the BAR Tenpai Lip 1 when s, win the BAR Matching Lip 3 when s + 1 to t, win the BAR Matching Lip 1 when u + 1 to v, and be off when v + 1 to 65535. , The number of judgment values of each lottery target combination in RT3 is determined.

On the other hand, the number of judgment values of the lottery target combination in RT1 and RT2 is the same as that of RT3 for the lottery target combination corresponding to the bonus or small combination, but RT3 for the lottery target combination corresponding to the lip. It is stipulated that the winning probability is lower than when. As a result, as shown in FIG. 15, the range of random numbers that are out of the internal lottery is widened. Further, in the case of RT3, the random number values corresponding to the random number values that can be won in the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 and the BAR listening rips 1 and 2 are defined to be out of order in RT1 and RT2.

However, in S3, the determination flag set in the internal lottery is converted into the determination flag in RT3 based on the random number value extracted in the internal lottery. Therefore, in the internal lottery in RT1 and RT2, even when the judgment flag for extracting the random value of any of "s + 1 to t" and determining the deviation is set, if it is in RT3. Since it is a random value that wins the BAR matching lip 3, it is converted into a determination flag at the time of winning the BAR matching in S3. As a result, even after the fall from RT3 to RT1, the judgment flag is converted to the judgment flag at the time of winning the BAR alignment when the random value that is originally the BAR matching lip winning is extracted in the case of RT3. To. Further, in the case of RT3, when the random value that originally wins the BAR listening lip is extracted, the determination flag is converted into the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR listening. Similarly, when the other random value is extracted, it is converted into a determination flag at the time of winning the lottery target combination that is won when the random value is extracted in RT3. In S4, it is determined whether or not the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR alignment or the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR listening is set as the converted determination flag, and if it is set, the process proceeds to S5.

In S5, it is determined whether or not the ART is AT + RT3. When it is determined that AT + RT3 is in progress, either the BAR matching lip or the BAR listening lip is won. Therefore, in S6, the BAR promotion navigation is executed to make the player aim at the bar pattern. Perform processing. The BAR promotion navigation execution process means, for example, a process of setting a BAR promotion navigation command for executing a BAR promotion navigation to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

When it is determined in S5 that it is not in AT + RT3, that is, when it is determined that RT1 and RT2 have fallen from ART, neither the BAR matching lip nor the BAR tenpai lip is actually won, so the bar 3 You can't stop the alignment or the tenpai. Therefore, in S7, a button effect execution process for executing a button effect that prompts the operation of the effect switch 56 is performed. The button effect execution process is, for example, a process of setting a button effect command for executing a button effect to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The button effect command is a command that includes information that can identify whether or not the determination flag is the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR alignment.

In S8, it is determined whether or not the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR alignment that satisfies the special condition is set. When it is determined in S8 that it is the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR alignment, the additional special zone flag for controlling the additional special zone is set in S9, and the additional special zone control process is terminated. As a result, the main control unit 41 controls the above-mentioned additional special zone from the next game.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S8 that it is not the judgment flag at the time of winning the BAR alignment, that is, when it is the judgment flag at the time of winning the BAR listening, the special condition is not satisfied, so the additional special zone flag is not set. , End the additional special zone control process. As a result, when the judgment flag at the time of winning the BAR listening is set, the BAR promotion navigation and the button effect are executed in S6 or S7 as in the case of winning the BAR alignment, but there is a case where it is not controlled by the additional special zone. Can be made to. As a result, when the BAR promotion navigation or the button effect is executed, it is possible to provide an interesting thing such as whether or not it is controlled by the additional special zone.

When the sub control unit 91 receives the BAR promotion navigation command, the sub control unit 91 displays a message such as "Aim for BAR!" On the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with the fun of aiming at the bar and stopping the operation, and it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the BAR-matched lip prize will be won. In addition, it can be suggested that when the BAR-matched lip prize is won, it will be controlled by the additional special zone. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 adds a special zone when the display result is derived in the game in which the BAR promotion navigation is executed, and when the BAR matching lip is won, regardless of whether or not the BAR matching lip is won. While notifying the success of the rush to the effect that it will rush into the BAR, it will notify the failure of the rush to the effect that it will not enter the additional special zone when it is not the time to win the BAR match. The rush success notification is performed, for example, by displaying a message such as "Entering the additional special zone!" On the liquid crystal display 51. The rush failure notification is performed, for example, by displaying a message such as "Sorry!" On the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, when the sub control unit 91 receives the button effect command, the sub control unit 91 displays the image of the effect switch 56 on the liquid crystal display 51. This makes it possible to provide the player with the fun of operating the effect switch 56. Further, when the effect switch 56 is operated, the sub control unit 91 enters the additional special zone when it is specified from the button effect command that the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR alignment is set. On the other hand, when it is specified that the judgment flag at the time of winning the BAR match is not set, the rush failure notification is performed to the effect that the rush failure zone will not be entered. When the effect switch 56 is not operated during the button effect, when the display result of the game is derived, the rush success notification or the rush failure notification is performed based on the determination flag. The rush success notification and the rush failure notification after the button effect are performed in the same manner as the rush success notification and the rush failure notification after the BAR promotion navigation.

In the additional special zone, as described above, the number of additional games is determined according to the lottery result of the internal lottery process for each game. In determining the number of additional games, a lottery result with a low probability of winning in RT3 (for example, loss, watermelon winning, common bell winning, etc.) has a higher probability of winning in RT3 (for example, lip winning, etc.). ) Is used, a table for determining the number of additional games is used, which is determined to determine a large number of additional games as the number of additional games at a higher rate than when.

Further, the determination of the number of additional games in the additional special zone controlled between the time of falling to RT1 and the time of being controlled by RT3 again is determined to be converted to that in RT3, as in S3 of FIG. The lottery result is specified from the flag, and the number of additional games is determined using the table for determining the number of additional games used during ART according to the lottery result. That is, in the additional special zone in RT1 and RT2, the judgment flag set based on the random number value extracted by the internal lottery is converted into the judgment flag in RT3, and the converted judgment flag is used. The number of additional games is determined according to the lottery result specified from the determination flag by imitating the lottery result. As a result, although the lottery target combination and the winning probability are set to be different for each of RT1 to RT3, the expected value of the number of additional games in the additional special zone is controlled to RT3 again after falling to RT1. The extra special zone controlled during the ART can be the same as the extra special zone controlled during ART.

In addition, the continuation rate is determined when the additional special zone is started, and the continuation rate is also determined by the same distribution rate regardless of whether it is in ART, RT1 or RT2. .. Therefore, the expected value of the continuation rate should be the same for the additional special zone controlled during the period from the fall to RT1 to the time when it is controlled by RT3 again and the additional special zone controlled during ART. Can be done.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes an additional suggestion effect for notifying the number of additional games each time the number of AT games is added in the additional special zone. The mode of the additional suggestion effect is a common mode regardless of whether it is in ART, RT1 or RT2.

[About reel control when winning a small role]
16 to 20 are diagrams for explaining reel control at the time of winning a small winning combination. In the present embodiment, when a lottery target role such as a cherry lip (strong cherry lip, weak cherry lip, middle cherry lip) or watermelon is won, a notification effect (winning suggestion effect) is executed. By executing the notification effect (winning suggestion effect), it is possible to suggest which lottery target role has been won. Despite these effects being executed, the character image (for example, the pattern showing the cherry or the pattern showing the watermelon) displayed in the notification effect (winning suggestion effect) is not on the winning line but on the invalid line. When the display result is shown, there is a risk that the display result on the invalid line may be mistaken as the result of the game.

In the present embodiment, in order to prevent the player from misidentifying the image displayed in such a notification effect (winning suggestion effect), the following is related to the symbol actually displayed on the winning line LN. Is performing reel control like. FIG. 16 shows reel control when a strong cherry lip or a weak cherry lip is won. In FIG. 16, the stop operation is executed in the stop order of left, middle, and right. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order of left, middle, and right, aim the 3rd red 7 symbol shown in FIG. 2 in the frame of the see-through window 3 (upper position of the frame) on the left reel 2L and stop the stop switch 8L. Let me. If you press the stop switch at such a position, you can prevent the cherry and watermelon from being missed. When the strong cherry lip is won, the notification effect (winning suggestion effect) of displaying the character image of the cherry in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is executed.

16 (a) to 16 (c) show the case where the operation is performed at the timing when the pressing is successful, and FIGS. 16 (d) to 16 (f) show the case where the operation is performed at the timing when the pressing fails. The timing at which the pressing is successful and the timing at which the pressing is unsuccessful will be specifically described with reference to FIG. For example, when the left reel 2L is first stopped when the strong cherry lip is won, the timing when the second cherry symbol of FIG. 2 can be stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 2L is the timing at which the push is successful. Since the range from the 2nd cherry symbol to the symbol 4 frames ahead can be pulled in, the 18th blank symbol, the 19th replay symbol, the 20th bell symbol, and the 1st watermelon symbol are on the left reel 2L. When the stop switch 8L is stopped when the cherry symbol is in the lower position or when the second cherry symbol is in the lower position of the left reel 2L, the cherry symbol is stopped at the lower position of the left reel 2L. Is possible. Such a case is the timing when the push is successful. Further, when the stop operation of the stop switch 8L is executed when the red 7 symbol to the 17th bar symbol of No. 3 is located at the lower position of the left reel 2L, the cherry symbol stops at the lower position of the left reel 2L. It becomes impossible to make it. Such a case is the timing at which the push failure occurs.

When the stop switch 8L is stopped at the timing when the strong cherry lip is successfully pressed, the cherry symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. 16A. Next, the stop switch 8C is stopped by aiming the No. 3 red 7 symbol shown in FIG. 2 in the frame of the see-through window 3 on the middle reel 2C. When the stop switch 8C is stopped at the timing when the pressing is successful, the cherry symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel as shown in FIG. 16B. Further, since the cherry symbols are always arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R, when the strong cherry lip is won, the cherry symbols always stop in the upper row as shown in FIG. 16 (c). As shown in FIG. 16C, three cherry symbols are stopped on the winning line LN, and the replaying combination wins a prize. This shows the case where the symbol combination showing the winning of the lip 15 at the time of winning the strong cherry lip shown in FIG. 12 is derived.

Further, when the stop switch 8L is stopped at the timing when the strong cherry lip is won, the replay symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. 16D. Next, in the middle reel 2C, when the stop switch 8C is stopped at the timing when the pressing is successful, the replay symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel as shown in FIG. 16 (e). However, since the cherry symbols are always arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R, FIG. 16 (f) is displayed on the right reel 2R when the strong cherry lip is won, regardless of whether or not it is the timing of the failure of pressing. ), The cherry pattern always stops at the top. As shown in FIG. 16 (f), on the winning line LN, the symbols are stopped at the symbol combination of replay-replay-cherry, and the replay combination is won. This shows the case where the symbol combination showing the winning of the lip 16 at the time of winning the strong cherry lip shown in FIG. 12 is derived.

If the left reel 2L is successfully pressed and the middle reel 2C is not pressed, the cherry-replay-cherry symbol combination is displayed on the winning line LN. Further, if the left reel 2L fails to be pressed and the middle reel 2C is successfully pressed, the replay-cherry-cherry symbol combination is displayed on the winning line LN. In any case, the cherry pattern will be displayed on the winning line LN (upper part of the right reel 2R).

The sub-control unit 91 executes an effect suggesting winning of the cherry lip, and as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at the timing when the pressing is successful, the left Cherry symbols are aligned on the winning line LN including the reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect suggesting the winning of the cherry lip and the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at the timing when the pressing failure occurs, as shown in FIGS. 16 (d) to 16 (f). , The replay symbol is aligned on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN, while the cherry symbol is derived on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. In this way, even when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at a timing different from the success timing, a display result indicating that the cherry lip has been won is derived on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. That is, the symbol displayed in the notification effect (winning suggestion effect) is always displayed on the winning line LN. Therefore, it can be shown that the display result displayed on the winning line LN is the cherry lip winning at both the timing when the pressing is successful and the timing when the pressing is unsuccessful, and the display result displayed on the winning line LN. It is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that is not the result of the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16C, when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at the timing when the push is successful at the time of winning the strong cherry lip, if only the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN are used. Cherry patterns are also available on the right reel 2R. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the cherry symbol is derived to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, the cherry symbol can also be derived to the right reel 2R, as shown in FIGS. 16 (c) and 16 (f). In addition, the control contents for the right reel 2R can be standardized.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 16 (c) and 16 (f), even if the pressing is successful and the cherry symbol is derived to all reels, the pressing fails and the cherry is on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. Even if the symbol is not derived and the cherry symbol is derived to the right reel 2R on the winning line LN, the replaying combination wins as a winning of the strong cherry lip. Therefore, even if the cherry symbol is not derived to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, a prize is generated, so that the interest of the game is improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16 (g), when the stop switches 8L to 8R are stopped at the timing when the weak cherry lip is successfully pressed, the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN are operated. The cherry symbol is derived, and the cherry symbol is not derived on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. Instead, on the right reel, the cherry symbol is derived on the invalid line LM4 (lower on the right reel 2R). Therefore, if the winning suggestion effect suggesting the winning of the cherry rip is executed and the stop operation is executed at the timing when the pressing is successful, the strong cherry rip is won or weak depending on the position of the cherry symbol on the right reel 2R. You can check if you have won the cherry reel. Note that FIG. 16 (g) shows a case where a symbol combination indicating the winning of the lip 15 at the time of winning the weak cherry lip is derived.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16H, when the stop switches 8L to 8R are stopped at the timing when the weak cherry lip is won, the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN are stopped. The replay symbol is derived and the cherry symbol is derived to the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. The symbol combination (replay-replay-cherry) on the winning line LN is the same as the symbol combination on the winning line LN when the stop switches 8L to 8R are stopped at the timing when the push failure occurs when the strong cherry lip is won. Is. Therefore, it is possible to indicate that the display result displayed on the winning line LN is a cherry lip winning, and it is possible to prevent misidentification of the display result displayed on the winning line LN. Since the same display results are derived from FIGS. 16 (f) and 16 (h), it can be determined that the cherry lip has been won, but the strength of the cherry lip cannot be determined.

If only one of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C is successfully pressed when the weak cherry lip is won, the cherry symbol is derived on the winning line LN of the reel that was successfully pressed and fails. Reel control is performed on the reel to derive the replay symbol. Then, with respect to the right reel 2R, control is performed so that the cherry symbol is derived on the winning line LN (upper stage of the right reel 2R).

FIG. 17 shows the time when the middle cherry lip is won. In FIG. 17, the stop operation is executed in the order of stopping in the middle, left, and right. When the middle reel 2C is first stopped, the stop switch 8L is stopped by aiming the No. 3 red 7 symbol shown in FIG. 2 within the frame of the see-through window 3. The red 7 symbol is a symbol that is common to the cherry symbol in that it has a red aspect.

When the middle reel 2C is pressed at the timing when the middle reel 2C is successfully pressed when the middle reel 2C is won, the red 7 symbol stops in the middle of the middle reel 2C as shown in FIG. 17 (a). Further, when the left reel 2L is operated at the timing when the pressing is successful, the cherry symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. 17B. Further, when the right reel 2R is operated at the timing when the right reel 2R is successfully pressed, as shown in FIG. 17C, the cherry symbol stops at the upper stage of the right reel 2R and the red 7 symbol stops at the lower stage of the right reel 2R. To do. In addition, FIG. 17C is a symbol combination in the case where BB5 is simultaneously won together with the middle cherry winning. In this way, not only the arrangement of the cherry symbols on the right reel 2R, but also the red 7 symbols on the middle reel 2C can suggest the winning of the cherry lip, and the result of the game that wins the cherry is not on the winning line LN. It is possible to prevent misidentification of.

When the stop switch is operated at the timing when both the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C fail to be pressed, the replay symbol is derived on the winning line LN to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, and the right reel is right reel. The cherry pattern is derived in the upper part of 2R. That is, the same control as in FIG. 16 (f) and FIG. 16 (h) is executed. In this way, regardless of whether the weak cherry lip, the strong cherry lip, or the middle cherry lip is won, it is possible to standardize the control when the button is executed at the timing when the push failure occurs. If only one of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C is successfully pressed, the cherry symbol is derived on the winning line LN of the reel that was successfully pressed, and the replay symbol is displayed on the failed reel. Reel control to derive is performed. Then, with respect to the right reel 2R, control is performed so that the cherry symbol is derived on the winning line LN (upper stage of the right reel 2R).

FIG. 18 shows the time when the watermelon was won. In FIG. 18, the stop operation is executed in the stop order of left, middle, and right. FIGS. 18 (a) to 18 (c) show a case where the operation is performed at the timing when the pressing failure occurs. The timing of failure to press the button will be specifically described with reference to FIG. For example, when the left reel 2L is first stopped when the watermelon is won, the first watermelon symbol, the sixth watermelon symbol, and the eleventh watermelon symbol in FIG. 2 can be stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 2L. It is the timing to become. Then, when the 12th bell symbol to the 16th bar symbol are stopped at the timing of stopping at the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the timing at which the push failure occurs.

When the stop switch 8L is stopped at the timing when the watermelon is won, the BAR symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. 18A. The BAR symbol is a symbol used as a symbol constituting the watermelon. Next, in the middle reel 2C, since the watermelon symbol is always arranged within 5 frames, the middle reel 2C is placed in the middle stage as shown in FIG. 18B when the watermelon is won, regardless of the timing of pressing. The watermelon pattern always stops. Further, when the stop switch 8R is stopped at the timing when the watermelon is won, the blank symbol a (bra a) is stopped at the lower stage of the right reel 2R as shown in FIG. 18 (c).

In the middle reel 2C, the watermelon symbol is always arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18, when the watermelon is won, the reel control is executed so that the watermelon symbol is always displayed in the middle row in the middle reel 2C. can do. By doing so, the watermelon symbol is displayed on the winning line, so that the symbol displayed in the notification effect (winning suggestion effect) is always displayed on the winning line LN. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that the result of the game in which the watermelon is won is not on the winning line LN.

FIG. 19 shows when a strong cherry lip, a weak cherry lip, or a middle cherry lip is won. In FIG. 19, the stop operation is executed in the right, middle, and left stop order. As shown in FIG. 19A, the right reel 2R is first stopped when the reel is rotating. As shown in FIG. 19B, when the right reel 2R is first stopped, when the cherry lip is won, the cherry symbol always appears in the upper stage of the right reel 2R on the winning line. Therefore, it is possible to suggest that the cherry lip is won at the stage of the first stop. However, at this point, it is unclear what kind of symbols are stopped on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, so it is not known whether the cherry lip is strong, weak, or middle.

When the stop switches 8L and 8C are stopped at the timing when the push is successful, when the strong cherry lip is won, the cherry symbols are aligned on the winning line as shown in FIG. 19 (c). In addition, when the stop switches 8L and 8C are stopped at the timing when the push is successful, when the weak cherry lip is won, as shown in FIG. 19 (d), the replay-cherry-cherry is displayed on the winning line. The patterns are aligned. Further, when the stop switches 8L and 8C are stopped at the timing when the pressing is successful, when the middle-stage cherry lip is won, as shown in FIG. 19 (e), on the invalid line LM2 (middle stage of the left reel 2L). The cherry pattern is derived from. Note that FIG. 19E shows the time when the bonus and the middle cherry lip are won at the same time. In the case of winning the middle cherry lip alone, the red 7 symbols will not be aligned in the lower right corner.

In this way, when the right reel 2R is stopped first when the cherry lip is won, the cherry symbol is derived to the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. Therefore, it can be suggested that the display result displayed on the winning line LN before the operation of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C is the cherry winning. That is, it is suggested at the time of the first stop that the symbol displayed in the notification effect (winning suggestion effect) is displayed on the winning line LN. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the misunderstanding that the result of the game in which the cherry is won is not on the winning line LN.

FIG. 20 shows the time when the watermelon was won. In FIG. 20, the stop operation is executed in the order of stopping in the middle, right, and left. As shown in FIG. 20A, the middle reel 2C is first stopped from the time when the reel is rotating. As shown in FIG. 20B, when the middle reel 2C is first stopped, when the watermelon is won, the watermelon symbol always appears in the middle stage of the middle reel 2C on the winning line. Therefore, it is possible to suggest that the watermelon is won at the stage of the first stop.

In this way, when the middle reel 2C is stopped first when the watermelon is won, the watermelon symbol is derived to the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN. Therefore, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the display result displayed on the winning line before the operation of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R.

Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) According to the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, not only during ART, but also in RT1 and RT2 in which the bell spill is stopped and falls during ART, the addition is added when special conditions are satisfied. Can be controlled to a specialized zone. In addition, when a special condition is satisfied in ART, BAR promotion navigation that prompts the derivation of three matching bars is performed, while when a special condition is satisfied in RT1 or RT2 in which the symbol combination constituting the BAR matching lip cannot be derived, as a special notification. By performing the button effect, it is possible to notify the establishment of the special condition regardless of whether it is ART, RT1 or RT2. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with AT and RT1 and RT2.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, special conditions are satisfied at a predetermined ratio regardless of whether it is ART or RT1 or RT2 that has fallen from ART. Therefore, even in AT and RT1 and RT2, it is possible to control the additional special zone at the same ratio as in the case of ART. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with AT and RT1 and RT2.

(3) The special condition in the above-described embodiment is established in RT3 by extracting "s + 1 to v" as a random number value used for the internal lottery and winning the BAR-matched lip, and RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART. Is established by extracting "s + 1 to v" as a random number value used for the internal lottery. As a result, the establishment of the special condition can be determined based on the extracted random number value regardless of whether it is RT1 or RT2 or ART, so that the process for controlling the additional special zone can be simplified. .. Also, even if the stop operation is mistakenly dropped to RT1 or RT2 even though it is in ART, when the random value that should be controlled in the additional special zone is extracted, it is the same as when it is in ART. Since the control to the additional special zone is performed in this way, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage of the player from becoming too large.

(4) According to the above-described embodiment, regardless of whether or not it is RT1 or RT2 after the fall in S2 of FIG. 14, in the subsequent addition lottery in the addition special zone, the addition is performed using a common table. The number of AT games is determined. Therefore, the amount of data such as a table used for the additional lottery can be reduced, and it is possible to prevent the storage capacity for storing the table from increasing.

(5) According to the above-described embodiment, in the internal lottery process, a determination flag capable of determining the result of the internal lottery is set in addition to the winning flag indicating the winning winning combination, and the BARs are aligned in RT3. When the rip is won, the judgment flag at the time of winning the BAR match is set. Further, in RT1 or RT2 that has fallen from RT3, when a random number value that can be a BAR matching rip winning is extracted in the internal lottery, in S3 of FIG. 14, as a result of being converted into a determination flag in RT3, the BAR matching winning is won. The time judgment flag is set. Further, as shown in S8, it is possible to control the additional special zone based on the determination flag without determining the RT state. Therefore, the processing for controlling the additional special zone can be standardized regardless of the RT state, and the processing load can be reduced.

(6) According to the above-described embodiment, the rush success notification or the rush failure notification can be executed in a common manner regardless of whether or not the route is via S3 in FIG. Therefore, the amount of data for executing the rush success notification and the rush failure notification can be reduced, and the storage capacity can be prevented from increasing.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect suggesting winning of the cherry lip, and as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, the stop switch is set at the timing when the pressing is successful. When is operated, the cherry symbols are aligned on the winning line LN including the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect suggesting winning of the cherry lip, and as shown in FIGS. 16 (d) to 16 (f), when the stop switch is operated at the timing when the pressing fails, the winning line The replay symbols are aligned on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the LN, while the cherry symbols are derived on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. In this way, even when the stop switch is operated at a timing different from the success timing, a display result indicating that the cherry lip has been won is derived on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. Therefore, it can be shown that the display result displayed on the winning line LN is a cherry lip winning, and the display result displayed on the winning line LN is mistaken as the display result displayed on the invalid line. Can be prevented.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16C, when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at the timing when the push is successful at the time of winning the strong cherry lip, the winning line LN is used. Cherry patterns are available not only on the left reel 2L and middle reel 2C but also on the right reel 2R. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the cherry symbol is derived to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, the cherry symbol can also be derived to the right reel 2R, as shown in FIGS. 16 (c) and 16 (f). In addition, the control contents for the right reel 2R can be standardized.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19B, when the right reel 2R is stopped first when the cherry lip is won, the cherry symbol is placed on the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. Derived. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display result displayed on the winning line LN before the operation of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C from being mistakenly recognized as the display result displayed on the invalid line.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 (c) and 16 (f), the pressing is failed and the cherry symbol is not derived to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, and the cherry symbol is not derived on the winning line LN. Even when the cherry pattern is derived on the right reel 2R, the replaying role wins as a prize for the strong cherry lip. Therefore, even if the cherry symbol is not derived to the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, a prize is generated, so that the interest of the game is improved.

[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 the additional specialized zone control method based on the lottery result of the internal lottery]
In the above-described embodiment, even in RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART, in order to control the additional special zone as in the case of ART, based on the random number value extracted by the internal lottery in S3 of FIG. An example of determining whether or not a BAR matching lip that satisfies the special condition has been won during RT3 has been described. However, even in RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART, the method of controlling the additional special zone as in the case of ART is not limited to the one that judges based on the random number value, but ART is based on the lottery result itself in the internal lottery. It may be controlled to the additional special zone as in the case of. An example thereof will be described below.

FIG. 21 shows a part of the random number values assigned to the lottery target combinations of RT1 to RT3 in the modified example. In RT1 and RT2, chance 2 is associated as a predetermined lottery target combination with respect to a random number value (s + 1 to v) that is a BAR uniform lip winning that satisfies a special condition in AT + RT3. In RT1 and RT2, it is stipulated that chance 2 is won only when a random number value (s + 1 to v) is extracted, and chance 2 is not won when other random numbers are extracted. Therefore, in the internal lottery during RT1 or RT2 that has fallen from ART, the main control unit 41 establishes a special condition by winning chance 2 and controls the additional special zone.

Further, in RT1 and RT2, chance 1 is associated with a predetermined lottery target combination with respect to a random value that is a BAR listening lip winning for performing a false effect in AT + RT3. In RT1 and RT2, it is stipulated that chance 1 is won only when a random value that is a BAR listening lip winning is extracted during RT3, and chance 1 is not won when other random values are extracted.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the additional specialized zone control process in the modified example. In S20, it is determined whether or not AT is in progress. When it is determined that the AT is in progress, the process proceeds to S21. In S21, it is determined whether it is RT1 or RT2 that has fallen due to a bell spill stop or the like in the ART of AT + RT3.

When YES is determined in S21, since it is RT1 or RT2 after falling from ART, whether or not Chance 1 or Chance 2 corresponding to RT3's BAR matching lip and BAR listening lip is won in the internal lottery is determined. judge. When the chance 1 or the chance 2 is won, the process proceeds to S24, and when the chance 1 or the chance 2 is not won, the additional special zone control process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, when it is determined as NO in S21, since it has not fallen from ART, it is determined in S23 whether or not the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 or the BAR listening rips 1 and 2 have been won in the internal lottery. To do. When either BAR matching rips 1 to 3 or BAR listening rips 1 and 2 are won, the process proceeds to S24, and when not won, the addition special zone control process is terminated as it is. In addition, in RT3, even when a predetermined random number value (defined so as to have the same winning probability as RT1 and RT2) other than the random number value for winning the BAR matching lip or the BAR listening lip is extracted. The number of judgment values is set so that chance 1 and chance 2 are won with the same winning probability as during RT1 and RT2. However, even if Chance 1 or Chance 2 is won in RT3, it is determined as NO in S23, so that it is not controlled by the additional special zone.

The BAR matching lip is a lottery target combination including rips 7 to 9 that can stop the three sets of bars on any line. On the other hand, chance 2 is a lottery target role including strong chance 1. Further, the strong chance 1 is won when the symbol combination shown in FIG. 9 stops on the winning line LN. Of the symbol combinations that win the strong chance 1, when "bar-bell a-any" stops on the winning line LN, the bell a of symbol number 19 on the right reel 2R or the cherry of symbol number 20 is the winning line. When stopped on the LN, a set of three bars on the invalid line LM3 may stop.

Therefore, in S24, the BAR promotion navigation execution process for causing the player to execute the BAR promotion navigation aiming at the bar symbol is performed. The BAR promotion navigation execution process means, for example, a process of setting a BAR promotion navigation command for executing a BAR promotion navigation to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

In S25, it is determined whether or not the chance 2 or the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 have been won. That is, it is determined whether or not the winning flag satisfies the special condition. When it is determined in S25 that either Chance 2 or BAR matching rips 1 to 3 have been won, an additional special zone flag is set in S26 to control the additional special zone, and the additional special zone control is performed. End the process. As a result, the main control unit 41 controls the additional special zone from the next game.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S25 that neither chance 2 nor BAR matching rips 1 to 3 have been won, the special condition is not satisfied, so the additional special zone control is performed without setting the additional special zone flag. End the process. As a result, when the chance 1 or the BAR listening lip is won, the BAR promotion navigation is executed as in the case of the chance 2 or the BAR matching lip, but the zone is not controlled by the additional special zone. As a result, when the BAR promotion navigation is executed, it is possible to provide fun such as whether or not the BAR promotion navigation is controlled by the additional special zone.

When the sub control unit 91 receives the BAR promotion navigation command, the sub control unit 91 displays a message such as "Aim for BAR!" On the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with the fun of aiming at the bar and stopping the operation. In addition, it can be suggested that when three bars are aligned on any line and a BAR-matched lip prize or a strong chance 1 prize is won, it is controlled to the additional special zone. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 has a chance 2 or a BAR alignment lip when the display result is derived in the game in which the BAR promotion navigation is executed regardless of whether or not the three bars are aligned on any line. When the player is elected, he / she is notified of the success of the rush to enter the additional special zone, while when he / she is not in the chance 2 or BAR-matched rip, he / she is notified of the failure of the rush to enter the special zone.

In the additional game special zone, the number of additional games is determined according to the random number value extracted in the internal lottery for each game. In determining the number of additional games, for example, 0 to 65535 is divided into a plurality of ranges, and the number of additional games to be given to each range is determined regardless of whether the game is in ART or has fallen from ART. A table for determining the number of games is used. The table for determining the number of additional games is divided into four ranges of 0 to 35535, 35536 to 55000, 55001 to 63000, and 63001 to 65535, and "10" is 35536 to 55000 for the range of 0 to 35535. Even if "20" is associated with the range, "40" is associated with the range of 55001 to 63000, and "100" is assigned to the range of 63001 to 65535 as the number of additional games. Good. As a result, the expected value of the number of additional games in the additional special zone is controlled between the time when the game falls to RT1 and the time when it is controlled by RT3 again, and the additional special zone controlled during ART. Can be the same as the zone. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes an additional suggestion effect for notifying the number of additional games each time the number of AT games is added in the additional special zone. The mode of the additional suggestion effect is a common mode regardless of whether it is in ART, RT1 or RT2.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with AT and RT1 and RT2 as in the above-described embodiment. In addition, the special condition is established by winning the BAR matching rips 1 to 3 in ART, and by winning 2 chances in RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART. As a result, since the lottery result of the internal lottery process and the establishment of the special condition are linked, the process for controlling the additional special zone can be simplified.

In the above-described modification, the combination of symbols included in chance 1 that constitutes a weak chance may be a combination of symbols in which two bars are aligned on either the winning line LN or the invalid line and can be used as a tenpai. In this case, when the chance 1 is won, the BAR promotion navigation is executed, and when the bar is aimed and stopped, the bar can be listened to, and the expectation that all three bars will be aligned is maintained. Can be done.

Further, in the above-mentioned modified example, as an example of the specific notification and the notification for prompting the derivation of the alternative display result, an example of executing the BAR promotion navigation which is the same effect has been described, but the specific notification and the alternative display are not limited to this. The effect may be different from the notification that prompts the derivation of the result. For example, as a specific notification, a BAR promotion navigation such as "Aim at a BAR diagonally!" Is executed, and as a notification for urging the derivation of an alternative display result, a BAR promotion navigation such as "Aim at the BAR at the bottom!" Is executed. It may be, and it is not limited to the one that aims at the bar pattern, for example, the one that notifies the winning combination that can be the BAR alignment in the lower row (for example, "Aim for strong chance 1!"), Or the BAR alignment in the lower row. It may be something that notifies that the winning role is won in the lottery (for example, "Maybe you won the chance 2! It's a chance! Aim!").

Further, in the above-mentioned modified example, as an example of the alternative display result, an example including three sets of bars included in the specific display result has been described, but the alternative display result is not limited to this and is included in the specific display result. The display result may include no rolls (for example, a set of three red 7s). In this case, as a notification for urging the derivation of the alternative display result, a promotion navigation such as "Aim for Red 7!" May be executed.

[About special conditions]
An example has been described in which the special conditions in RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART in the above-described embodiment are satisfied by extracting the same random number value as the random number value that satisfies the special condition in ART. However, if the number of assigned random numbers is the same and the extraction probability (establishment probability) is the same in RT1 or RT2 that has fallen from ART and ART, the special condition is satisfied in RT1 or RT2 that has fallen from ART. As the random number value, a random number value different from the random number value that satisfies the special condition in ART may be defined.

[About specific states and special states]
In the above-described embodiment, AT is exemplified as an example of a specific state. However, the specific state is not limited to this as long as the special condition can be satisfied, for example, during hiding where the number of AT games for controlling the AT is given but the control to the AT is not started. , It may be in any state such as during continuous production over a plurality of games.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the additional special zone is illustrated as an example of the special state. However, the special state is not limited to this as long as it is advantageous to the player, and may be any state such as AT, a state in which the AT winning probability or the bonus winning probability is high. In addition, a privilege (such as the number of AT games) that is advantageous to the player may be given.

[About specific display results]
In the above-described embodiment, an example of a BAR-matched lip winning result as a specific display result is illustrated, and an example in which the RT1 or RT2 that has fallen from the ART is not derived has been described. However, even in RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART, the BAR-matched rip may be won with a lower winning probability than in the case of ART, and the outcome of the BAR-matched rip prize may be derived. Even in this case, even when an ART is used to win a BAR-matched rip and a random number value for which a special condition is satisfied is extracted, a BAR-matched rip may not be won when the RT1 or RT2 has fallen from the ART. obtain. In this way, in RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART, if it is ART, the BAR matching rip is won and the special condition is satisfied. When the random value is extracted, the special condition is satisfied even when the BAR matching rip is not won. You may let it.

[About special notifications]
In the above-described embodiment, an example of executing a button effect has been described as an example of the special notification. However, the special notification is not limited to this as long as it gives a feeling of expectation that the special condition is satisfied, for example, a character production that causes a predetermined character to appear and whether or not to achieve a predetermined mission. It may be any kind of effect such as a mission effect to notify the player or a continuous hit effect.

[About various productions]
The expected value of the number of additional games in the additional specialized zone in the above-described embodiment is the additional specialized zone controlled during ART and the additional specialized zone controlled during RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from ART. An example that is the same as when is explained. However, the expected value of the number of additional games in the additional specialized zone is when it is the additional specialized zone controlled during ART and when it is the additional specialized zone controlled during RT1 or RT2 that has fallen from ART. May be different. For example, the number of additional games is determined by referring to a table defined so that the distribution rate is different as a table for determining the number of additional games depending on whether the game is in ART, RT1 or RT2. May be good.

The expected value of the continuation rate in the additional special zone in the above-described embodiment is when the additional special zone is controlled during ART and in the additional special zone controlled during RT1 or RT2 which has fallen from ART. I explained an example that is the same as one time. However, the expected value of the continuation rate in the additional special zone is when it is the additional special zone controlled during ART and when it is the additional special zone controlled during RT1 or RT2 that has fallen from ART. It may be different. For example, the continuation rate may be determined by referring to a table in which the distribution rate is determined to be different as a table for determining the continuation rate between ART and RT1 or RT2.

In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S5 to S7 of FIG. 14, a command for determining whether or not ART is in progress by the main control unit 41 and executing BAR promotion navigation based on the determination result, or An example of transmitting a command for executing a button effect to the sub-control unit 91 has been described. However, when the main control unit 41 determines, for example, YES in S4, it is possible to specify whether the determination flag at the time of winning the BAR matching lip is set or the determination flag at the time of winning the BA listening lip is set. The determination flag specifying command may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the determination flag specifying command, it determines whether or not the current state is in AT + RT3, executes the BAR promotion navigation when it is in AT + RT3, and presses a button when it is not in AT + RT3. You may try to perform the production. Further, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the rush success notification, the rush failure notification, or the like based on the determination flag specifying command. As a result, the processing load of the main control unit 41 can be distributed to the sub control unit 91 side. Similarly, in S24 of FIG. 22, a determination flag identification command may be output, and the sub-control unit 91 may execute a rush success notification, a rush failure notification, or the like based on the determination flag identification command. ..

An example in which the rush success notification and the rush failure notification in the above-described embodiment are executed in the same manner regardless of whether they are in ART or in RT1 or RT2 that has fallen from ART has been described. Not limited to this, it may be executed in a different manner depending on whether it is in ART or in RT1 or RT2 that has fallen from ART.

[About reel arrangement]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the cherry symbol is always arranged within 5 frames within the pullable range on the right reel 2R. Therefore, when the cherry lip was won, it was possible to always derive the cherry symbol from the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. However, in addition to the right reel 2R, at least one of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C may be arranged with the cherry symbol within a pullable range. By adopting such a reel arrangement, various controls can be supported.

For example, in the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, the cherry symbol may be arranged within a pullable range. With such a reel arrangement, if the left symbol is missed when the strong cherry lip is won, the replay-cherry-cherry symbol combination can be derived. In this way, the cherry lip winning can be shown more clearly. In addition, if the left symbol is missed when the weak cherry lip is won, it can be shown that the strong cherry lip is missed by deriving the symbol combination of replay-replay-cherry. Further, for example, when the replay symbols are likely to be aligned on the invalid line LM4, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the cherry rip has been won by deriving the cherry symbol in the middle stage of the middle reel 2C. By changing the symbol arrangement in this way, it is possible to correspond to various derivation displays, and it is possible to flexibly execute the control suitable for the machine.

[About announcement production (winning suggestion production)]
In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the effect using the character image is executed as the notification effect (winning suggestion effect). However, the notification effect (winning suggestion effect) may be controlled by lighting the effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, or the like, and may be indicated by the lighting color. Further, the notification effect (winning suggestion effect) is not executed when the start switch 7 is operated, but may be executed at any timing in one game. For example, it may be suggested by making the LED emit red light that all reels have won the cherry lip after stopping.

[About push order]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, even when the same lottery target combination is won, it is derived by either the timing when the pressing is successful or the timing when the pressing is unsuccessful. The combination of symbols was different. However, when the same lottery target combination is won, the symbol combinations derived depending on the pushing order (operation procedure) may be different.

For example, replay-replay-cherry and cherry-cherry-cherry are set as winning combinations as a combination of symbols when a strong cherry lip is won. Then, as the push order, the left first stop is set as the correct answer procedure, and the middle and right first stops are set as the incorrect answer procedure. In such a case, if the left first stop is executed when the strong cherry lip is won, the cherry-cherry-cherry is preferentially drawn in, and if the middle or right first stop is executed, the replay- Replay-Cherry may be preferentially drawn in. If the cherry symbols are always placed within the pull-in range on all reels, the cherry-cherry-cherry can be always derived when the correct answer procedure is used. Further, the cherry lip winning may be confirmed at the position of the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L, and which of the strong cherry lip, the weak cherry lip, and the middle cherry lip may be determined.

Further, the display result which is the correct answer procedure may be derived only when the variable display of the symbol is stopped in a specific pressing order and the operation is operated at a specific timing.

[About the number of payouts]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, it is shown that the winning is generated at any timing of the timing at which the pressing is successful and the timing at which the pressing is unsuccessful. However, the number of medals to be paid out may be different depending on the timing at which the pressing is successful and the timing at which the pressing is unsuccessful. For example, when the symbol is derived at the timing when the pressing is successful, the number of payouts may be larger than that when the symbol is derived at the timing when the pressing is unsuccessful. Also, regarding the push order, the number of payouts may be larger in the correct answer procedure than in the incorrect answer procedure. Further, the number of medals to be paid out may be the same at the timing when the pressing is successful and the timing when the pressing is unsuccessful.

[Regarding the prescribed prize]
In the above-described embodiment, a replaying role such as a cherry lip is exemplified as a predetermined prize, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a small winning combination accompanied by a medal may be used. In this case, the small winning combination as the predetermined prize may be composed of the same symbol combination as the cherry lip and watermelon shown in the above-described embodiment. In such a case, the identification information on the winning line LN becomes the specific identification information (cherry symbol) as the display result of the right reel 2R which is the specific variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units regardless of the timing and the pressing order. The display result may be derived. For example, when a cherry, which is a small role as a predetermined prize, is won, a prize suggestion effect of the cherry is executed. Then, when the left reel 2L is stopped at the timing when the push is successful, the cherry symbol may be derived on the winning line LN of the left reel 2L and three medals may be paid out. Further, when the left reel 2L is stopped at the timing when the push failure occurs (when the cherry symbol is dropped on the winning line LN of the left reel 2L), the medal may not be paid out. However, even if the cherry symbol is dropped on the winning line LN of the left reel 2L, the cherry symbol can be stopped on the winning line LN of the right reel 2R regardless of the timing (for example, replay-replay). -Since the cherries are aligned with the winning line LN), it is possible to prevent misunderstanding between the winning suggestion effect of winning the cherry and the display result. Even if the small role is missed, the medals may be paid out not a little as compared with the case where the small role is not missed. Further, the same number of medals may be paid out regardless of whether the small winning combination is missed or the small winning combination is not missed.

[Regarding the specific identification information that can be derived on the predetermined line as the display result of the predetermined variable display unit]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the symbol of the right reel among the symbol combinations that generate cherry lip is described as the specific identification information that can be derived on the predetermined line as the display result of the predetermined variable display unit has been described. However, the specific identification information that can be derived on the predetermined line as the display result of the predetermined variable display unit may be a symbol that is not related to the occurrence of the predetermined winning. That is, the predetermined winning may be generated regardless of the identification information stopped on other reels by stopping the specific identification information on some reels. In this case, the display result of the predetermined variable display unit may be generated. The specific identification information that can be derived on the predetermined line may be a symbol that stops at another reel. More specifically, for example, the predetermined winning may be any of the cherry-ANY-ANY and the lip-ANY-ANY. Even in this case, if the predetermined winning prize is won, the reel control is performed so that the cherry symbol of the right reel 2R is always pulled onto the winning line LN, and the display result displayed on the winning line LN is performed. Can be prevented from being mistaken as a display result displayed on the invalid line.

[About the specified line]
In the above-described embodiment, when the stop operation is executed at the timing when the pressing is successful, a specific symbol (cherry symbol) is displayed on the winning line LN as a predetermined line, and the timing when the pressing fails. When the stop operation was executed in, a specific symbol (cherry symbol) was displayed on the winning line LN only on the right reel. However, the predetermined line may be an invalid line instead of a winning line. Then, when the stop operation is executed at the timing when the pressing is successful, a specific symbol is displayed on the invalid line, and when the stop operation is executed at the timing when the pressing fails, the specific symbol is displayed on the invalid line. A specific symbol may be displayed on the.

[Reel stop timing]
In the above-described embodiment, when the right reel 2R is first stopped when the cherry lip is won, the cherry symbol is derived to the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. However, even if the right reel 2R is not stopped first, the cherry symbol may be derived to the right reel 2R on the winning line LN. For example, the cherry symbol may be derived to the right reel 2R on the winning line LN even when the pressing is failed at the first stop and the right reel 2R is stopped second.

[About winning suggestion production]
In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 may determine the winning suggestion effect instead of the sub control unit 91 determining the winning suggestion effect. For example, when the AT lottery is performed by winning the simultaneous winning combination in the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 performs a process for executing the BB winning and the winning suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the AT has been won at a predetermined timing. May be done. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the start switch 7 is operated may be provided. During the freeze effect, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated in a predetermined mode to execute a pseudo game in which a specific symbol combination is temporarily stopped. The simulated game can be executed a plurality of times during the freeze effect. The freeze effect is not limited to the one executed when the start switch 7 is operated, but when the first stop operation is performed or the third stop operation is performed, the display result is derived and one game is completed. It may be executed at times.

In addition, the reliability of winning the BB or AT is highest in the freeze effect, followed by the continuous hit effect, the button effect, and the character B effect, and the winning suggestion effect is the lowest so that the character A effect is the lowest. The ratio may be set so that the type is determined. It should be noted that the effect to be executed is not limited to the one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined. Further, the predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is not limited to this, and is determined by the main control unit 41 from a plurality of timings (more specifically, the main control unit 41 notifies the result by the AT winning suggestion effect). The timing may be a random number lottery or the like to determine the number of games (for example, any of 0 to 32 games) from the games in which the specific lottery target combination is won. The main control unit 41 outputs a command for specifying the type of the winning suggestion effect to the sub control unit 91 at a predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect, and if the winning suggestion effect is a freeze effect, the said The process for freeze effect may be executed.

[About red 7 design]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the cherry symbol stops at any of the winning line LNs when any of the cherry rips is won has been described. However, when the cherry lip is won, it is not necessary to derive the cherry symbol on any of the winning line LNs. For example, there may be a case where the cherry symbol does not stop on the effective line in FIG. 17 (c) when the middle cherry lip is won (when the cherry symbol is not derived on the upper right reel). In such a case, the red 7 symbol is a symbol common to the cherry symbol in terms of the red aspect. Therefore, when the red 7 symbol stops on the winning line LN, even if the cherry symbol is not derived, the winning suggestion effect suggesting the winning of the cherry lip at the time of winning the cherry lip (for example, the red character image). (Notification by red LED) can be executed. As described above, since there is a related symbol (a symbol having a common color) on the winning line LN, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying even if the winning suggestion effect is executed.

[About the method of determining the opportunity to execute privilege grant control]
In the above-described embodiment, as an example of privilege grant control, an example of controlling to an additional special zone has been described. As a method of determining the trigger for executing this privilege grant control, as shown in S8 of FIG. 14, an example of determining based on the determination flag has been described. However, it is not limited to determining the trigger for executing the privilege grant control based on the determination flag. For example, in the additional special zone control process, RT1 is in AT and the RT state has fallen from RT3 and RT3. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the random number value extracted in the internal lottery at RT2 is a random number value that wins the BAR-matched rip during RT3, and if it is a random number value that wins the BAR-matched rip, an additional lottery is performed. You may do so. Even when configured in this way, the same effect as that produced by the slot machine of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

[About privilege granting production]
In the above-described embodiment, the rush success notification and the addition suggestion effect are illustrated as the privilege granting effect, and the rush success notification and the addition suggestion effect are executed in a common manner regardless of whether or not the route is passed through S3 in FIG. An example was explained. However, not limited to this, the rush success notification and the addition suggestion effect are executed in different modes depending on whether or not the vehicle has passed through S3, that is, whether the vehicle is in RT3 or has fallen RT1 or RT2. It may be. As a result, the rush success notification and the additional suggestion effect are executed in different modes depending on whether the player is in RT3 or has fallen RT1 or RT2, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[About the execution opportunity of privilege grant control]
In the above-described embodiment, the BAR-matched lip winning is exemplified as a control trigger for the additional special zone during ART. However, the control trigger for the control to the additional special zone during ART is not limited to this, for example, among weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, one piece role, and BAR matching lip. It may be executed when one of them is elected. That is, in S4 of FIG. 14, whether or not the judgment flag at the time of winning of any one of the weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, the weak cherry, the strong cherry, the middle cherry, the one-card combination, and the BAR matching lip is set. When the determination is made and it is determined that any of the determination flags is set, the addition lottery for whether or not to control the addition special zone may be executed. In this case, the ratio determined to be controlled in the additional special zone in the additional lottery is determined to be different depending on the type of the lottery target combination. For example, a strong watermelon, a strong cherry, or a middle cherry is won. When the lottery is done, the additional lottery will be held so that it will be larger than when other lottery target roles (excluding BAR matching rip) are won, and when the BAR matching rip is won, it will always be controlled by the additional special zone. It may be. In this case, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, and one-card role are subject to lottery not only for RT3 but also for RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from RT3, so the corresponding judgment flag is set. Therefore, an additional lottery will be held. On the other hand, the BAR matching rip is not drawn at RT1 and RT2 that have fallen from RT3, but when the random number value that is the BAR matching rip is extracted, the judgment flag is converted in S3, so the additional lottery is performed. It will be done.

[About specific numerical information]
In the above-described embodiment, as specific numerical information, a random number value that is out of order in RT1 and RT2 while the BAR-matched rip is won in RT3 is illustrated. However, the specific numerical information is not limited to this, and may be a random value that is different from the BAR-matched rip in RT1 and RT2, while the BAR-matched rip is won in RT3, and RT3. On the other hand, it may be a random value that is in a winning situation in which the winning winning combination (specific replay, etc.) is always won in RT1 or RT2. The specific numerical information may be different numerical information when the combination of symbols to be stopped as a result of the game is extracted in the predetermined state and when it is extracted in the advantageous state, and the winning situation by the internal lottery is in the predetermined state. Numerical information may be different between when it is extracted and when it is extracted in an advantageous state.

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

Advantageous states include, for example, regular bonus (RB) and replay time (RT) in which 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 narrower than usual. At the same time, it does not change the challenge time (CT), which allows the generation of all small wins in each game, the winning probability of winning wins, etc., but the operation procedure for winning the winning small wins is performed for a predetermined period. It may be a pseudo-bonus that notifies over (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 the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[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 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.

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 control related to the AT described above, but the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. 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.

[About setting change status and setting confirmation status]
Regarding the setting change state, the setting may be changed to the setting change state on the condition of "power ON" + "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized setting change when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key switch 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 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.

Further, the setting confirmation state may be shifted to the setting confirmation state on the condition of "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. May be good. As a result, even if the front door 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.

[About a modified example of a slot machine]
As the above embodiment, a 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.

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, 90 production control board, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (2)

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 the variable display unit is displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Predetermining means for determining the display result that allows derivation based on the extracted random number value ,
Derivation operation means operated to derive the display result,
A derivation control means that controls the derivation of the display result,
A notification period control means that controls operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means during a notification period that can be notified, and
A means for controlling one of a plurality of types of gaming states including a first gaming state and a second gaming state, and when a predetermined display result is derived in the second gaming state, the first gaming state Game state control means that can be controlled to
A special state control means capable of controlling a special state in which a lottery for extension of the notification period is performed when a special condition is satisfied during the notification period.
A notification means for performing a predetermined notification when the special condition is satisfied is provided.
The determination result of the prior determination means includes a specific determination result in which the derivation of the specific display result is permitted and a re-game determination result in which the derivation of the re-game display result accompanied by the addition of the re-game is permitted.
The second gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability that the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the re-game determination result is higher than that of the first gaming state.
The derivation control means
While the specific display result cannot be derived in the first game state, the specific display result can be derived in the second game state.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result in the second gaming state, the specific display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated at a specific timing, while the derivation operation means When the operation is performed at a timing different from the specific timing, a display result different from the specific display result is derived.
The notification means is
When the special condition is satisfied during the notification period and in the second gaming state, a specific notification for urging the derivation of the specific display result is performed.
When the special condition is satisfied during the notification period and in the first gaming state, a special notification different from the specific notification is performed.
The special condition is satisfied when a specific random number value is extracted.
One determination result of said predetermination means when said specific random number value extracted in the second game condition that Do and the specific determination result, the specific random number value in the first game condition is extracted A slot machine in which the determination result of the prior determination means sometimes becomes a determination result different from the specific determination result . 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 the variable display unit is displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Predetermining means for determining the display result that allows derivation based on the extracted random number value ,
Derivation operation means operated to derive the display result,
A derivation control means that controls the derivation of the display result,
A notification period control means that controls operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means during a notification period that can be notified, and
A means for controlling one of a plurality of types of gaming states including a first gaming state and a second gaming state, and when a predetermined display result is derived in the second gaming state, the first gaming state Game state control means that can be controlled to
A special state control means capable of controlling a special state in which a lottery for extension of the notification period is performed when a special condition is satisfied during the notification period.
A notification means for performing a predetermined notification when the special condition is satisfied is provided.
The determination result of the prior determination means includes a specific determination result in which the derivation of the specific display result is permitted and a re-game determination result in which the derivation of the re-game display result accompanied by the addition of the re-game is permitted.
The second gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability that the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the re-game determination result is higher than that of the first gaming state.
The derivation control means
While the specific display result cannot be derived in the first game state, the specific display result can be derived in the second game state.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result in the second gaming state, the specific display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated at a specific timing, while the derivation operation means When the operation is performed at a timing different from the specific timing, a display result different from the specific display result is derived.
The notification means is
When the special condition is satisfied during the notification period and in the second gaming state, a specific notification for urging the derivation of the specific display result is performed.
When the special condition is satisfied during the notification period and in the first gaming state, notification is performed to prompt the derivation of an alternative display result instead of the specific display result.
The special condition is satisfied when a specific random number value is extracted.
One determination result of said predetermination means when said specific random number value extracted in the second game condition that Do and the specific determination result, the specific random number value in the first game condition is extracted A slot machine in which the determination result of the prior determination means sometimes becomes a determination result different from the specific determination result .

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