JP6768399B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Slot machines are generally equipped with a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start switch by a player. 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, when it is decided to add the number of so-called AT (assist time) games, a slot machine that notifies that the number of AT games has been added when a predetermined prize is generated is provided. It is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2012-900196A

However, the slot machine of Patent Document 1 does not change the notification timing according to the number of games to be added, and notifies only at a specific timing, which may lead to a decrease in the interest of the game. Further, Patent Document 1 describes that the timing of notification may be changed, but if the timing of notification is determined regardless of the number of games to be added, the number of games to be added may be small. Nevertheless, when the timing of the notification is delayed, the player's expectation that has increased by the time the notification is performed is lowered, which may lead to a decrease in the interest of the game.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention
Each comprising a plurality a plurality of types of identification information change can be displayed variable display unit can be identified, after changing display of said variable display unit derives a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to a display result combination which is a combination of display results of a plurality of the variable display units .
A plurality of derivation operation means operated for deriving a display result to each of the plurality of variable display units,
A privilege granting determination means (for example, main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege including a first privilege (for example, AT) and a second privilege (for example, an additional special zone) to a player. And with
The means for determining the granting of benefits is
A first privilege granting determination means (for example, main control unit 41) that makes a first determination to grant the first privilege based on a first situation (for example, when a normal replay is won during BB).
The second privilege granting which makes the second decision to grant the first privilege and the second privilege based on the second situation (for example, when the cherry is won during BB) different from the first situation. determining means (for example, the main control unit 41) comprises a, a,
Further provided with an effect executing means (for example, a sub control unit 91) capable of executing a privilege granting effect for notifying the fact when the privilege granting determining means determines to grant the privilege.
When the first privilege granting determination means makes the first determination based on the first situation, the player determines that the first privilege is granted before the privilege granting effect is executed. Perform recognizable controls and
The privilege giving effect is the next game from the time when the final operation, which is the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit from which the display result is derived at the end of the plurality of variable display units, is performed. Executed in the period until it starts,
Period until the benefits awarding effect from when the final operation in the case of pre-Symbol second privilege granting decision means makes a first determination based on the second status is performed is executed, the first 1 The period from the time when the final operation is performed to the time when the privilege granting effect is executed when the privilege granting determination means makes the first determination based on the first situation (for example, FIG. The part where Sc5, Sc7, and Sc9 of No. 5 are processed, the part shown in FIGS. 6 and 7).
According to this configuration, the timing of the notification by the privilege granting effect can be changed according to the privilege to be given, so that the expectation that the second privilege is given depending on the timing of the notification by the privilege granting effect can be expected. It becomes possible to enhance it, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The first privilege is a privilege related to a game (for example, AT).
According to this configuration, since the privilege related to the game is given, the interest of the game can be improved.

The second privilege is a privilege given in association with the first privilege (for example, an additional special zone).
According to this configuration, since the privilege associated with the first privilege is given, the interest of the game can be improved.

A pre-determining means (for example, main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow the winning of a prize before the display result is derived is provided.
The situation in which the privilege granting determination means determines whether or not to grant the privilege includes the case where the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific result.
According to this configuration, it is possible to set a plurality of situations in which it is decided to grant the privilege, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

It is equipped with a derivation operation means that the player operates to derive the display result.
The situation in which the privilege granting determining means determines whether or not to grant the privilege includes the case where the operation mode of the derived operation means is a specific operation mode.
According to this configuration, it is possible to set a plurality of situations in which it is decided to grant the privilege, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The situation in which the privilege granting determining means determines whether or not to grant the privilege includes the case where the display result of the variable display unit is a specific display result.
According to this configuration, it is possible to set a plurality of situations in which it is decided to grant the privilege, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The situation in which the privilege granting determination means determines whether or not to grant the privilege includes the case where the game history becomes a specific history.
According to this configuration, it is possible to set a plurality of situations in which it is decided to grant the privilege, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

When the first privilege granting determination means makes the first decision based on the first situation, the control capable of recognizing that the first determination is made before the privilege granting effect is executed is executed. (For example, a portion for processing Sc5, Sc7, and Sc9 in FIG. 5, a portion shown in FIGS. 6 and 7).
According to this configuration, it is possible to recognize that the first decision has been made, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The effect executing means includes a first effect executing means capable of executing the first privilege granting effect for notifying when the first privilege granting determining means makes the first decision based on the first situation (for example). , The part that executes the process of Sc9 in FIG. 5, the part shown in FIG. 6).
According to this configuration, it is possible to notify that the second decision has been made at the timing when the first privilege granting effect is executed, so that it is possible to prevent the interest from being significantly reduced even when the second decision is not made.

The effect executing means executes the privilege granting effect after the player can recognize that the privilege granting determining means has determined to grant the privilege (for example, the portion that executes the process of Sc9 in FIG. 5). The part shown in FIG. 6).
According to this configuration, it is possible to raise the expectation of whether or not the privilege granting effect is executed according to the situation in which the privilege is granted, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The effect granting effect executes the privilege granting effect before the player can recognize that the privilege granting determining means has determined to grant the privilege.
According to this configuration, only the first benefit, or the first and second benefits, until it is recognized whether the benefit is decided to be granted based on the first situation or the second situation. It is possible to raise the expectation of which of the above is given, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

When the second privilege granting determination means makes the second decision based on the second situation, the effect executing means is more than when the first privilege granting determining means makes the first decision based on the first situation. The privilege granting effect is executed at a late timing (for example, the portion where the processing of Sc5 and Sc7 in FIG. 5 is executed, the portion shown in FIGS. 6 and 7).
According to this configuration, the player is made to recognize that he / she has not decided to give the privilege once, and when the expectation for the privilege grant is lowered, the privilege granting effect is executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The second privilege granting decision means makes a second decision based on the second situation in the specific period in one period, and makes a first decision based on the second situation in the period other than the specific period in the one period. Or make a second decision.
According to this configuration, it is possible to raise the expectation as to whether the privilege will be granted based on the situation of the first situation or the second situation in a specific period, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Can be done.

The effect executing means includes a second effect executing means capable of executing a second privilege granting effect that notifies that fact when the second privilege granting determining means makes the second decision (for example, Sc5 and Sc7 in FIG. 5). The part that executes the processing of (the part shown in FIG. 7).
According to this configuration, since it is possible to notify that the second decision has been made, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the type of privilege decided to be granted.

The second effect executing means executes the second privilege granting effect after the first effect executing means executes the first privilege granting effect (for example, the portion that executes the processes of Sc5 and Sc7 in FIG. 5, shown in FIG. 7. part).
According to this configuration, since it is possible to notify that the second decision has been made, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the type of privilege decided to be granted.

The effect granting effect executes the privilege granting effect even when the player is not able to recognize the situation in which the privilege granting determining means determines whether or not to grant the privilege.
According to this configuration, it is possible to notify that the privilege is to be granted, so that it is possible to prevent misunderstanding as to whether or not the privilege is to be granted.

The rate at which the first privilege granting decision means makes the first decision based on the first situation is higher than the rate at which the second privilege granting decision means makes the second decision based on the second situation.
According to this configuration, the size of the privilege that can be decided to be given can be sharpened according to the situation in which the privilege is decided to be given, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the privilege giving effect execution processing executed in the timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. It is explanatory drawing of the privilege giving effect executed when the white 7 replay is won during BB. It is explanatory drawing of the privilege granting effect which is executed when the cherry is won during BB.

[Slot machine configuration]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is composed of a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably and pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (21 each of which are drawn in a predetermined order and are distinguishable from each other). Three of the types of symbols) are arranged so that they can be seen from the perspective window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

The front door 1b uses a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as the game value owned by the player) within the range. The maximum number of medals out of the specified number of medals determined according to the game state (3 is specified as the specified number of RT0 to RT4 and 2 is specified as the specified number of RB in this embodiment) is set. MAXBET switch 6 operated at the time, medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned). The settlement switch 10, the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided so as to be operable by the player. Has been done.

Further, on the front door 1b, a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation notification described later. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays information that can identify the stop order of the reels, 1 BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, and that the number of bets is set to 2. 2BETLED15 to notify by lighting, 3BETLED16 to notify by lighting that the number of bets is set to 3, insertion request LED17 to notify by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7. Start effective LED18 that notifies by lighting that it is valid, weighting that notifies by lighting that it is in a wait (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period has not passed since the previous game started) The LED 19 and the game display unit 13 provided with the replay LED 20 for notifying by lighting that the replay game is being performed, which will be described later, are provided.

Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 (see FIG. 4) that detects an error and a reset operation for canceling the stopped state by a predetermined key operation, and while changing a set value, or The setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while checking the set value, the progress of the game is restricted until the stop state (reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of BB described later). A stop switch 36a for selecting the enable / disable of the stop function to control the state), and the player operates the automatic settlement process (the medal stored as a credit) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of BB). The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the enable / disable of the automatic settlement function that controls the settlement (return) regardless of the process), and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are placed inside the housing 1a. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the provided hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side, and the medal insertion section 4 were charged and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector 29 having a inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

In the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotation, the reel that stops first is referred to as the first stop reel, the stop is the first stop, and the stop operation is the first. 1 Called a stop operation. Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, and the stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation. Further, the reel that stops third is referred to as a third stop reel, the stop is referred to as a third stop or a final stop, and the stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

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

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) is provided to detect that the number of stored medals exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is in a full tank state.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front surface of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. However, in the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery, and the power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. Is provided.

Since the power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a and the front door 1b is configured to be openable by a predetermined key operation possessed by a clerk or the like, it is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100. The setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 can be operated only by a clerk or the like who has the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after opening the front door 1b by key operation, only the clerk who has the key to operate the setting key switch 37 among the clerk of the amusement park. It is possible to operate.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, operate the MAXBET switch 6. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, 3 cards are set as the specified number of bets in RT0 to RT4 described later, and 2 cards are set as the specified number of bets in RB described later, and the specified number is set according to these gaming states. When the number of bets is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is used as the winning line. It is set. Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a prize is won when a predetermined combination of symbols defined as a combination is aligned in the winning line LN, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is obtained by aligning the predetermined symbol combination. A combination of symbols that is an index that is easier to recognize than a predetermined combination of symbols is included, so that the combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 can make it appear as if a prize has been won.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R change continuously. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. When one game ends when all reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, and the combination of symbols predetermined on the winning line LN stops as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A prize is generated, and a number of medals determined according to the prize are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50 in the present embodiment) is reached, medals are directly paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 1).

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

A power supply of AC100V is supplied to the power supply board 101 from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the power supply of AC100V, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via the above. The power supply line that supplies power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

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

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

The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power failure detection circuit. 48, a reset circuit 49 is mounted to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly control each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and the command is not sent from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41. Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted by a parallel signal, but a command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, that is, a command. May be configured to transmit as a serial signal.

A liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, a reel LED 55, and other effect devices are connected to the effect control board 90, and these effect devices are mounted on a sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven based on the control by. In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be used. The output control of the production device is performed by both units.

[About setting values]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. More specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like described later. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. The set value may be set in 3 steps such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), or 7 steps 1 to 7, and is not limited to 6 steps.

In order to change the set value, it is first necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37 with the front door 1b open. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, the setting value read from the RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting is made by operating the reset / setting switch 38. It shifts to the setting change state (setting change mode) in which the value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from setting 6, the setting returns to setting 1). .. Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the fixed display value (set value) is stored in the RAM, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. It should be noted that the set value may not be changed unless the front door 1b is opened to prevent an illegal setting change when the front door 1b is not opened. That is, the opening of the front door 1b, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start conditions of the setting change state. In this case, the set value change state may be maintained regardless of the opening and closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the setting change state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b does not have to be the end condition of the setting change state.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, after the game is finished, the front door 1b may be opened and the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM, so that the setting value can be confirmed in the setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode). Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to the state in which the progress is possible. As with the set value change state, the set value confirmation state also prevents the set value from being changed unless the front door 1b is open to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not open. You may. That is, the opening of the front door 1b and the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37 may be the start conditions of the setting confirmation state. Further, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b does not have to be the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

The slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled by any one of RT1, RT2, and RB (including RB in BB).

First, among the winning roles, the special role includes two types of bonuses: a big bonus (hereinafter, the big bonus is referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, the regular bonus is referred to as RB). The BB wins when the combination of "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is aligned on the winning line LN at RT1 or RT2. If you win the BB, you will shift to a big bonus that is controlled every game by the regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) described later. The big bonus ends on the condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. The RB is awarded when the combination of "BAR-BAR-BAR" is aligned with the winning line LN at RT1 or RT2. If you win the RB, you will be transferred to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). Then, the regular bonus ends on the condition that any of the roles wins 6 times or has completed 12 games. From winning either BB or RB until winning, BB and RB are controlled inside the non-winning, and after BB or RB (collectively called bonus) is controlled, it is controlled by RT1. It becomes.

Next, the small winning combination will be described. Among the winning roles, the small roles include the middle bell, the middle watermelon, and the middle cherry.

Next, among the winning roles, the replaying role will be described. Among the winning roles, the replay role includes a middle stage replay, a promotion replay, a fall replay, and a white 7 replay.

Next, a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations by internal lottery for each game state will be described. The internal lottery is executed by the main control unit 41. In the internal lottery, it is decided whether or not to allow the winning of each of the above-mentioned combinations before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). Is what you do. In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work also assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the game state and whether or not the special role is carried over, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the game state flag for specifying the game state, and the RT are specified. It is performed according to the number of judgment values of each combination determined according to the value of the RT flag, the number of bets, and the set value. In the present embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state is RT1, RT2, inside, or RB (including RB in BB), at least the winning combination or the winning probability thereof is the target of the internal lottery. One is different.

For RB (including RB in BB), cherries, watermelons, push order bells, and normal replays are the targets of the internal lottery.

When RT1 and RT1, BB, RB, push order bell, watermelon, cherry, normal replay, push order replay are the targets of the internal lottery.

In this embodiment, if the normal replay is won, the middle replay (combination of "replay / -replay-replay") or white 7 replay (combination of "white 7-white 7-white 7") wins. To do. When the replay and White 7 are in the pull-in range, the reel stop control is performed so that White 7 is preferentially pulled in and stops at the winning line LN.

In addition, when the cherry is won, the middle cherry (combination of "cherry-ANY-ANY") is performed when the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing that is within the pull-in range of the constituent symbols of the winning middle cherry. Will win a prize.

In addition, when the watermelon is won, the middle cherry (combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon") is performed when the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing that is within the pull-in range of the constituent symbols of the winning middle watermelon. Will win a prize.

In the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type of the push order bell and the stop order. If any of the push order bells is won, the middle bell will always win a prize by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the type of push order bell, while the stop order according to the type of push order bell. If the stop operation is performed in the stop order other than, the middle bell will not win. When the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the medals are operated in the stop order according to the type of the push order bell.

In the present embodiment, when the push order replay is won, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. If the push order replay that is the target of the lottery is won in RT1, the promotion replay wins a prize and shifts to RT2 by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the type, while the stop order according to the type. By performing the stop operation in the stop order other than the above, the middle replay wins and RT1 is maintained. In addition, when the push order replay is won in RT2, by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the type, the middle replay wins and RT2 is maintained, while the stop order other than the stop order according to the type is maintained. By performing the stop operation in the stop order of, the fall replay wins and shifts to RT1.

In this embodiment, it is controlled by any one of RT1, RT2, and a bonus (RB, RB in BB). In the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals per game is less than 100% for RT1, and the payout rate of medals per game is 100% or more for RT2, RB, and BB. Among RT1, RT2, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game, and are the most advantageous gaming states.

Further, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT1 or RT2, the main control unit 41 can execute a navigation notification that notifies the player of the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT), which is the notification period.

When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination according to the game state, and also transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. By doing so, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target roles according to the game state are the push order bell and the push order replay. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation notification and execute the navigation effect even when the push order bell is won in the BB or RB.

The navigation notification of the present embodiment informs the player in a stop order that is advantageous to the player by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12.

Further, in the navigation effect of the present embodiment, the stop order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is notified by displaying an image from the liquid crystal display 51.

In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when the push order replay is won in RT1, the stop order in which the promotion replay wins is identifiable. Further, when the push order replay is won in RT2, the stop order in which the middle replay wins is identifiable. Further, when the push order bell is won in both RT1 and RT2, the stop order in which the middle bell wins is identifiablely notified.

As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous for the player is notified in an identifiable manner. Therefore, the player can intentionally win the promotion replay in RT1 and win the middle bell by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the navigation effect, and win the middle bell in RT2. That is, it is possible to avoid winning a fall replay.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the AT lottery when the normal replay is won during the BB and when the cherry is won during the BB. In the AT lottery that is executed when a normal replay is won during BB, it is decided whether or not to control AT after the end of BB. In the AT lottery executed when the cherry is won during the BB, it is decided whether or not to control the AT and the additional special zone after the end of the BB.

In this embodiment, the probability of winning the AT lottery is uniform, but since the probability of winning the normal replay is higher than the probability of winning the cherry, the probability of winning the normal replay and winning the AT lottery is 90%. The probability of winning the cherry and winning the AT lottery is 10%.

When the main control unit 41 wins the normal replay during the BB and wins the AT lottery, the main control unit 41 controls the AT (preparation state described later) at RT1 after the BB ends. Then, when the game shifts to ART (AT at RT2), the counting of the number of games in ART is started, and when the number of games in ART reaches 50 games, ART is ended.

On the other hand, when the cherry is won during the BB and the AT lottery is won, the main control unit 41 first controls the additional special zone in RT1 after the BB is completed. In the additional special zone, the number of games in ART is added by 10 each time a watermelon is won. In the additional special zone, when the push order bell is won, navigation notification and navigation production are performed. The extra special zone ends in 20 games. The main control unit 41 controls the AT (preparation state described later) in RT1 after the addition special zone is completed. Then, when shifting to ART (AT in RT2), the number of games in ART is counted, and the number of games in ART is 50, which is the total number of games added in the special zone. The ART is terminated when the value is reached. If the number of games is not added in the additional special zone, ART ends in 50 games.

In this embodiment, by setting the winning probability of the AT lottery uniformly and making the winning probability of the lottery different, the first situation, that is, the normal replay, which is the second situation, is the cherry. The percentage (probability) that benefits are given is higher than at the time of winning, but for example, by making both the winning probability of the AT lottery and the winning probability of the lottery combination different, the first situation of the normal replay It is also possible to increase the percentage of benefits granted at the time of winning compared to the second situation at the time of winning the cherry. In addition, when it is possible to stop a plurality of symbol combinations for the same lottery combination, even if the same lottery combination is used, the winning probability of the AT lottery is set to the first situation and the second situation according to the stopped symbols. It is also possible to change depending on the situation.

When controlling to ART, the main control unit 41 first controls to AT. The state from the start of AT control to the transition to RT2 is also called the preparation state.

In the ready state, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification when the target combination is won. At this time, in RT1, when the push order replay is won, the navigation notification is applied, and the stop order for winning the promotion replay is notified by the navigation notification. Therefore, the promotion replay is performed by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. It is possible to win a prize and shift from RT1 to RT2. In addition, after the transition to the ready state, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bell is won in any of the game states of RT1 and RT2, so the stop operation should be performed according to the notified stop order. As a result, it is possible to surely obtain eight medals.

The main control unit 41 ends the preparation state when the promotion replay wins at RT1, and starts controlling the ART. Along with this, the main control unit 41 starts counting the number of remaining games in ART.

After the start of ART, the stop order for winning the middle bell will be notified when the push order bell is won, so by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, it is possible to surely win eight medals. Become. In addition, since the stop order for winning the middle replay when the push order replay is won is notified by the navigation notification, the middle replay is won by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, and the fall replay is avoided. It is possible to avoid shifting to RT1.

In addition, after the start of ART, the number of remaining games is subtracted by 1 each time one game is exhausted, and if a special role is won before the number of remaining games becomes 0, ART is interrupted by the end of RT2. As a result, the counting of the number of ART games is also interrupted. After that, it is controlled to the corresponding bonus after winning the winning special role, and when it shifts to RT1 which shifts after the bonus ends, the control of AT is resumed, and accordingly, it shifts to RT2 again through the preparation state. ART is restarted, and counting of the number of remaining games in ART is also restarted. At this time, when the normal replay is won and the AT lottery is won during BB, 50 games are added to the remaining number of games of ART. In addition, when the cherry is won during BB and the AT lottery is won, 50 games are added to the remaining number of games in ART, and when the number of games is added in the additional special zone, the number of added games is also added. Will be done.

Further, when the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART, the control of AT is terminated. Along with this, the navigation notification will not be executed, so it will be impossible to avoid winning the fall replay when the push order replay is won, and by shifting to RT1 by winning the fall replay, a series of AT and ART control will end. Will be done.

[Navigation production execution process]
Next, the privilege granting effect execution process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 5, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not BB is in progress based on the game state command transmitted from the main control unit 41 when the start switch 7 is operated (Sc1). If it is not in BB (N in Sc1), the process ends. In the case of BB (Y in Sc1), it is determined whether or not a third stop operation command indicating that the third stop operation has been performed has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sc2). The third stop operation command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 when the press of the stop switch related to the third stop operation is released (that is, when the press of the stop switch is no longer detected). ..

If the third stop operation command has not been received (N in Sc2), the process ends. When the third stop operation command is received (Y in Sc2), the cherry is won based on the internal winning command (command indicating the result of the internal lottery) transmitted from the main control unit 41 when the start switch 7 is operated. Whether or not it is determined (Sc3). As a result, it is determined whether or not the second situation has occurred. When the cherry is won (Y in Sc3), it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the third stop operation command was received (Sc4). If the predetermined time has not elapsed (N in Sc4), the process waits until the predetermined time elapses.

When the predetermined time has elapsed (Y in Sc4), the sub-control unit 91 displays the AT confirmed image from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sc5). That is, the sub control unit 91 executes the first privilege granting effect by displaying the AT confirmed image. As a result, the player is notified that AT (including ART), which is the first privilege, will be granted. Next, it is determined whether or not a specific time has elapsed since the AT confirmed image is displayed (Sc6). If the specific time has not elapsed (N in Sc6), the process waits until the specific time elapses.

When the specific time has elapsed (Y in Sc6), the sub-control unit 91 displays an additional special zone confirmed image from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sc7). That is, the sub-control unit 91 executes the second privilege granting effect by displaying the additional special zone confirmation image. As a result, the player is notified that the additional special zone, which is the second privilege, is given.

On the other hand, if it is determined that the cherry has not been won in Sc3 (N in Sc3), whether or not the normal replay has been won based on the internal winning command transmitted from the main control unit 41 when the start switch 7 is operated. (Sc8). As a result, it is determined whether or not the first situation has occurred. When the normal replay is won (Y in Sc8), the sub-control unit 91 displays the AT confirmed image from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sc9). That is, the sub control unit 91 executes the first privilege granting effect by displaying the AT confirmed image. As a result, the player is notified that AT (including ART), which is the first privilege, will be granted. If it is determined that the normal replay has not been won (N in Sc8), the process ends. The predetermined time in Sc4 and the specific time in Sc6 may be the same time or different times.

[Specific example when winning a normal replay and cherry during BB]
The first privilege granting effect to be executed when a normal replay is won during BB will be described.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the normal replay is won by the internal lottery and the first situation occurs, the sub control unit 91 is a symbol "white 7-white 7-white 7" that constitutes the normal replay. The effect image 200 (“Aim for White 7 !!” in the figure) that encourages the player to stop on the winning line LN, and the effect image 201 (“Aim for White 7 !!” in the figure) showing that AT is given as a result of aligning the symbols. AT is confirmed with 7 sets !! ”) is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that the player presses the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to stop "White 7-White 7-White 7" on the winning line LN and the normal replay wins. At this time, when the whites 7 are aligned, the player can recognize that the AT is given. Then, the sub-control unit 91 assigns an AT (including ART) after the end of the BB at the timing when the stop switch 7 related to the third stop operation is released (the timing of "release of the stop switch" in the figure). The AT confirmed image 202 (“AT confirmed !!” in the figure) indicating that is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51.

In the normal replay, the symbols are arranged so as to win a prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. Therefore, even if "White 7-White 7-White 7" is not aligned on the winning line LN but "Replay-Replay-Replay" is aligned, the stop switch related to the third stop operation is released at the timing. The AT confirmed image 202 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, it is possible to notify that the AT will be granted, and it is possible to prevent a misunderstanding as to whether or not it is decided to grant the AT.

Next, the first privilege granting effect and the second privilege granting effect to be executed when the cherry is won during BB will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7, even when the cherry is won by the internal lottery and the second situation occurs, the sub-control unit 91 usually constitutes the replay "white 7-white 7-white 7". The effect image 200 (“Aim for White 7 !!” in the figure) that encourages the player to stop on the winning line LN, and the effect image 201 (“Aim for White 7 !!” in the figure) showing that AT is given as a result of aligning the symbols. AT is confirmed with 7 sets !! ”) is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. It is assumed that when the player presses the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, White 7 is tempted on the winning line LN, but "White 7-White 7-White 7" does not stop and the normal replay does not win. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 does not display the AT confirmation image at the timing when the stop switch related to the third stop operation is released (the timing of "release of the stop switch" in the figure). However, the sub-control unit 91 displays the AT confirmed image 202 (“AT confirmed !!” in the figure) from the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing when the stop switch is released. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the additional specialized zone confirmed image 203 indicating that the AT confirmed image is controlled to the additional specialized zone when a specific time elapses. The predetermined time and the specific time may be the same time or different times.

In the present embodiment, since the ratio (probability) that the privilege is given is higher when the normal replay is won than when the cherry is won, the normal replay is won when the cherry is won and the AT is given. And less than the opportunity to be granted AT. Then, when the cherry is won, the display timing of the AT confirmed image 202 is not immediately performed when the third stop operation is released, unlike when the normal replay is won. Therefore, when the cherry is won, the player is disappointed that the AT is not granted once when the third stop operation is performed. However, since the AT confirmed image 202 is displayed after a predetermined time, the player can be surprised and the interest of the game can be enhanced. In the present embodiment, in the AT lottery when the cherry is won, an example of deciding whether or not to give the AT and the additional special zone is given, but when the cherry is won, only the AT or the AT It may be configured to determine whether or not to add the special zone.

[About a modified example of this embodiment]
In the present embodiment, examples are given when the first situation and the second situation are won in the normal replay during the BB and when the cherry is won during the BB, but the first situation and the second situation are given. It is possible to set the game history such as the winning history of a small role to satisfy a predetermined condition. In this case, in the first situation, it is possible to configure so that it can be recognized that the privilege is given before the privilege giving effect is executed. For example, suppose that the first situation is set to the situation where Bell wins five games in a row. In this case, the first privilege granting effect can be executed after displaying the winning history of the bell and displaying that fact when the bell is won so that the player can recognize the first situation. Further, the first privilege granting effect can be executed after displaying the winning history of the bell and displaying that fact when the bell wins so that the player can recognize the first situation.

Further, as the situation for granting the privilege, other situations may be set not only when the result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result such as a normal replay or cherry. For example, it is possible to set the operation mode (operation sequence and operation timing) of the stop switch to be a specific operation mode. For example, a situation where the stop switches are operated in a specific order and a situation where the stop switches are operated at a specific timing can be mentioned. Further, it is possible to set the display result (stop symbol) when the reel is stopped to be a specific display result. For example, there is a situation where a specific winning combination wins when the reels stop. In addition, it is possible to set the game history to a specific history. For example, there may be a situation in which a specific lottery winning combination is continuously drawn over a specific number of games, or a situation in which a specific winning combination is continuously winning over a specific number of games. It is also possible to combine these situations. As a result, it is possible to set a plurality of situations in which it is decided to grant the privilege, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the player executes the first privilege granting effect after making the player recognizable by the stop symbol that it is the first situation is given, but it is the first situation or the second situation. It is also possible to execute the privilege giving effect before the player can recognize the game by the stop symbol or the like. For example, displaying an image urging the predetermined symbol to be stopped after executing the privilege granting effect so that it can be recognized whether the symbol is in the first situation or the second situation when the symbol is stopped. Can be done. In this way, by executing the privilege giving effect before recognizing whether it is the first situation or the second situation, the player's tension and expectation until recognizing which situation it is. You can enhance the feeling.

In the present embodiment, an example in which the first privilege and the second privilege are given when the second situation occurs in the BB is given, but the second in a specific period in one period such as during AT or bonus. It is also possible to configure the first privilege and the second privilege to be given when the situation of. For example, if a cherry is won within a specific period during BB, an additional special zone with AT will be given, but if it is outside the specific period even during BB, only AT or an additional special zone with AT will be given. Can be configured to grant. As a result, it is possible to raise the expectation of whether the first situation or the second situation occurs within the specific period and the privilege is given, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

[Effect of the above embodiment]
In the present embodiment, when it is decided to grant AT when the normal replay is won during the first situation BB, and when the cherry is won during the second situation BB, it is specialized by adding AT. The timing of executing the privilege granting effect is different from that when it is decided to grant the zone (in this example, the portion where the processing of Sc5, Sc7, and Sc9 in FIG. 5 is performed, and the portion shown in FIGS. 6 and 7).
Therefore, since the timing of notification by the privilege granting effect can be changed according to the privilege to be granted, it is possible to raise the expectation that the AT and the additional special zone will be granted depending on the timing of the notification by the privilege granting effect. It becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, the first privilege is AT.
Therefore, since the privilege related to the game is given, the interest of the game can be improved.

In the present embodiment, the second privilege is the additional special zone given in association with the AT.
Therefore, since the privilege associated with the first privilege is given, the interest of the game can be improved.

In the present embodiment, a situation in which the result of the internal lottery is a normal replay or a cherry is included as a situation for deciding whether or not to give the privilege (in this example, the part shown in FIGS. 6 and 7).
Since it is possible to set a plurality of situations in which it is decided to grant an AT or an additional special zone, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, when it is decided to grant AT when the normal replay is won during BB, which is the first situation, it is recognized that it is decided to grant AT before the privilege granting effect is executed. As possible control, the reel stop control is performed so that the whites 7 are aligned (in this example, the parts that perform the processing of Sc5, Sc7, and Sc9 in FIG. 5, and the parts shown in FIGS. 6 and 7).
Therefore, since it is possible to recognize that it has been decided to grant AT, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, the first privilege granting effect is executed when it is determined that the AT is granted when the normal replay is won during the BB (in this example, the part that executes the process of Sc9 in FIG. 5, FIG. The part shown).
Therefore, it is possible to notify that it is decided to grant the additional special zone, which is the second privilege, at the timing of executing the first privilege granting effect, so even if it is not decided to grant the second privilege, the interest is significantly reduced. Can be prevented from doing so.

In the present embodiment, the privilege granting effect is executed after the reel stop control is performed so that the whites 7 are aligned so that it can be recognized that the decision to grant the privilege AT is determined (in this example, FIG. 5). A part for executing the processing of Sc9, a part shown in FIG. 6).
Therefore, it is possible to raise the expectation of whether or not the privilege granting effect is executed according to the situation in which the AT is granted, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, when it is decided that the cherry is won during the BB and the AT and the special zone are added, the privilege is given at a later timing than when it is decided that the AT is given when the normal replay is won during the BB. The effect is executed (in this example, the portion where the processes of Sc5 and Sc7 in FIG. 5 are executed, the portion shown in FIGS. 6 and 7).
Therefore, the player is made to recognize that he / she has not decided to give AT or an additional special zone once, and when the expectation for giving the privilege is lowered, the privilege giving effect is executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved. ..

In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the cherry is won during the BB and the AT and the special zone are added, the second privilege giving effect is executed (in this example, the portion for executing the processes of Sc5 and Sc7 in FIG. 5). , The part shown in FIG. 7).
Therefore, since it is possible to notify that it is decided to grant the AT and the additional special zone, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the type of privilege decided to be granted.

In the present embodiment, the second privilege granting effect is executed after the first privilege granting effect is executed (in this example, the portion where the processes of Sc5 and Sc7 in FIG. 5 are executed, the portion shown in FIG. 7).
Therefore, since it is possible to notify that it is decided to grant the AT and the additional special zone, it is possible to prevent misidentification of the type of privilege decided to be granted.

In the present embodiment, the ratio given by the AT when the normal replay is won during the BB is higher than the ratio given by the cherry when the cherry is won during the BB and the AT and the additional special zone are given.
Therefore, depending on the situation in which the privilege is decided to be given, the size of the privilege that can be decided to be given becomes sharp, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Other modifications]
Hereinafter, various modifications of the above embodiment will be described.

[About benefits]
In the above embodiment, AT and an additional special zone are taken as an example as a privilege, but for example, the right to control a bonus such as BB or RB, an increase in the AT continuation rate, an additional AT stock number, and an AT game number. More advantageous AT rights such as addition, rights in a state where it is easy to shift to AT, rights in a state where it is easy to add the number of AT games, transition to RT (replay time) where the winning probability of replay is different from the normal game state The right to allow, the right to execute setting suggestion effects, the right to increase the types of effects, the right to move to a state where premium effects are likely to appear, and the display of two-dimensional codes for giving players wallpaper and music on mobile terminals. It may be a privilege different from the above embodiment, such as the right of.

[About the first situation and the second situation]
In the above embodiment, as the first situation and the second situation, an example in which a normal replay is won during the BB and a cherry is won during the BB is given, but the situation is different from the above embodiment. May be good. For example, a situation in which a stop symbol becomes a specific stop symbol, a situation in which a specific effect is decided to be executed, a situation in which a specific effect is executed, a situation in which a specific stop symbol is stopped when a specific effect is executed. And so on. In addition, when it is possible to stop a plurality of symbol combinations for the same lottery combination, the first situation and the second situation may be set according to the stopped symbols when the lottery combination is won. It is possible. Further, the liquid crystal display device 51, the back lamp (for example, the reel LED55) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel, and the transmissive liquid crystal display (the liquid crystal configured so that the reel can be visually recognized) arranged on the front side of the reel. When a specific effect is executed by a lamp or LED (for example, effect effect LED52) attached to a display device), a front door 1b or the like, or various other lamps, the first time is when it is decided to execute the specific effect. It can be a situation and a second situation. Further, it is possible to set the situation in which such a specific effect is executed and the specific stop symbol is stopped (when a specific display result is derived) as the first situation and the second situation. Further, a specific operation is performed on the operation means (for example, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R) such as setting the first situation and the second situation according to the pressing order of the stop switch. The situation can be a first situation and a second situation.

[How to make it recognizable as the first situation and the second situation]
In the above embodiment, it is possible to recognize that it is the first situation by the stop symbol, but the method of making it possible to recognize that it is the first situation or the second situation may be a method different from the above embodiment. Good. For example, it can be recognized by controlling the freeze state that delays the progress of the game, executing a specific effect, and the delay time (so-called slip) when the reel is stopped.

[About privilege granting production]
In the above embodiment, each effect is performed using the liquid crystal display 51, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and for example, the speakers 53, 53, the effect LED 52, and the back arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. A lamp (for example, a reel LED55), a transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be visually recognized), a lamp or an LED attached to the front door 1b or the like (for example, an effect). Effect LED52), vibration of the stop switch, ventilation from the surroundings of the stop switch, change in the temperature of the stop switch, and the like may be performed by means different from those in the above embodiment.

[About slot machines]
In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a bet number is set by using medals and credits as a game value has been described, but a slot in which a game ball is used as a game value to set a bet number. It may be applied to machines or fully credited slot machines that set bets using only credits as game value. When the game ball is used as the game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when the bet number is set to 3 in the first embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Corresponds to setting the number of medals using.

Further, the value is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. It may be. That is, it is possible to set the number of bets and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls are generated when a prize is generated. You may apply a slot machine that can pay out any of the utility values.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment and is included in the present invention even if there are changes or additions within the scope of the gist of the present invention. Needless to say.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 51 Liquid crystal display 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

Each comprising a plurality a plurality of types of identification information change can be displayed variable display unit can be identified, after changing display of said variable display unit derives a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to a display result combination which is a combination of display results of a plurality of the variable display units .
A plurality of derivation operation means operated for deriving a display result to each of the plurality of variable display units,
A privilege granting determining means for determining whether to grant a privilege that includes a first award and a second award to a player, including a,
The means for determining the granting of benefits is
The first privilege granting decision means for making the first decision to grant the first privilege based on the first situation, and
Anda second privilege granting determining means for performing based on said first award and the second situation a second decision that is different from the first situation to impart a second award,
Further provided with an effect executing means capable of executing a privilege giving effect to notify the fact when the privilege granting determining means decides to grant the privilege.
When the first privilege granting determination means makes the first determination based on the first situation, the player determines that the first privilege is granted before the privilege granting effect is executed. Perform recognizable controls and
The privilege giving effect is the next game from the time when the final operation, which is the operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the variable display unit from which the display result is derived at the end of the plurality of variable display units, is performed. Executed in the period until it starts,
The period until the benefits awarding effect from the time when the last operation has been performed is performed in the case where the second privilege granting decision means makes a second determination based on the second situation, before Symbol first (1) When the privilege granting determination means makes the first determination based on the first situation, the period from the time when the final operation is performed to the execution of the privilege grant effect is longer than the period. Slot machine to do.