JP6784916B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine that performs a unit game in which a result is determined according to a combination of symbols displayed when a reel on which a plurality of symbols are drawn is stopped.

Slot machines have been widely known as one of the gaming machines. In this type of slot machine, the operation of the start switch becomes effective when a specified number of game media such as medals and game balls are inserted by the player. As a result, when the player operates the start switch, the game is started, a winning combination lottery is performed, and a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are drawn are rotated. When the rotation speed of the reels reaches a certain speed, the operation of the stop switch provided corresponding to each reel becomes effective, and each time the player operates the stop switch, the result of the winning combination lottery is followed. The corresponding reels are stopped, and when all the reels are stopped, the result of one game is determined. Then, if the combination of symbols displayed along the effective line defined in the display window of the reel corresponds to some combination, that combination is a prize and the privilege corresponding to that combination. Is given to the player, and one game is completed. On the other hand, if the winning combination is not won, one game ends without any privilege being given. In the following, the above-mentioned one game will be referred to as a unit game.

In addition, in this type of slot machine, there is a slot machine that gives an effect of notifying a color suggesting a winning combination. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that a color suggesting a winning combination is notified by a liquid crystal display.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-234831

However, in the slot machine as described in Patent Document 1, there is room for improvement in the effect of notifying the color suggesting the winning combination.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine in which the notified color and the winning combination correspond to each other.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention
Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols and
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the reels,
Role lottery means to perform role lottery,
Equipped with image display means,
In the game in which the first lottery result is obtained as a result of the combination lottery under a predetermined situation, information on the operation mode of the stop switch can be displayed on the image display means using a predetermined color.
In a game in which a second lottery result is obtained as a result of the winning combination lottery under a predetermined situation, information regarding an operation mode of the stop switch can be displayed on the image display means using the predetermined color.
In the game in which the second lottery result is obtained as a result of the winning combination lottery, when the stop switch is operated in the first operation mode, at least one symbol combination including a symbol in which a specific color stands out is placed on the effective line. The stop display is possible, and when the first symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the third symbol combination composed of the symbols in which the specific color stands out is stopped and displayed on the first line composed of a straight line different from the effective line. Enable and
In the game in which the second lottery result is obtained as a result of the winning combination lottery, when the stop switch is operated in the second operation mode, at least one second symbol combination including the symbol in which the specific color stands out is included in the effective line. Is stopped and displayed, and when the second symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the effective line and the second line composed of a straight line different from the first line are composed of symbols in which the specific color stands out. The 3rd symbol combination can be stopped and displayed.
In the game in which the first lottery result is obtained as a result of the combination lottery, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect using the color corresponding to the first lottery result.
In a game in which the first lottery result is obtained as a result of the winning combination lottery under a predetermined situation, the probability of executing the predetermined effect is lower than the probability of not executing the predetermined effect.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in the present invention, the sub-control means is
In the first case and the second case, a common effect (β "11 to 33, γ" 11 to 33) can be executed.
Under certain circumstances (eg during AT)
In the third case, the third effect (ε” is higher than the ratio (β “1 + β” 2 + β ”3) in which the common effect (β” 11 to 33) is executed in the first case. The rate at which 11 to 33) is executed (ε "1 + ε" 2 + ε "3) is larger,
In the third case, the third effect (ε "" is higher than the ratio (γ "1 + γ" 2 + γ "3) in which the common effect (γ" 11 to 33) is executed in the second case. It is characterized in that the ratio (ε "1 + ε" 2 + ε "3) in which 11 to 33) is executed is larger.

As described above, according to the slot machine of the present invention, it is possible to make the notified color correspond to the winning combination .

It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the schematic structure of the slot machine in embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol arrangement of each reel provided in the slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit which controls the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the symbol combination and the payout information which determined the payout corresponding to various combinations predetermined in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the symbol combination and the payout information which determined the payout corresponding to various combinations predetermined in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the symbol combination and the payout information which determined the payout corresponding to various combinations predetermined in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the symbol combination and the payout information which determined the payout corresponding to various combinations predetermined in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition device which operates when the replay combination in the slot machine is elected. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition device which operates when the replay combination in the slot machine is elected. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition device which operates when the replay combination in the slot machine is elected. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition device which operates when the winning combination in the slot machine is won. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition device which operates when the winning combination in the slot machine is won. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition device which operates when the winning combination in the slot machine is won. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the condition device which operates when the winning combination and the bonus combination (BB) in the slot machine are won. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the winning combination lottery table referred to in the winning combination lottery in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition of the RT state in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition of the game state by the main control circuit in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition of the effect state by the sub-control circuit in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the instruction number in the slot machine and the push order to notify. It is a figure for demonstrating the display for push order notification in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the display timing of the instruction number by the main control means in the slot machine, and the timing of push order notification based on the instruction number by a sub control means. It is a figure for demonstrating the control command transmitted from the main control means to the sub control means in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the correspondence relationship between the winning number and the production group number in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the color of the symbol in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol stop example at the time of winning a replay combination A in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol stop example at the time of winning a replay combination B1 in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol stop example at the time of winning a replay combination F in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol stop example at the time of winning A1 in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol stop example at the time of winning a prize G in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect display timing in the non-AT in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect display timing during BB confirmation in the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect display timing during AT preparation in the same slot machine, and during AT. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the main routine executed in the main control circuit of the slot machine in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 0 (start) processing executed in the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 2 (start) processing executed in the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 3 (start) processing executed in the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 5 (start) processing executed in the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game end check process executed in the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 0 (all stop) processing executed in the game end check processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 1 (all stop) processing executed in the game end check processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 2 (all stop) processing executed in the game end check processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 3 (all stop) processing executed in the game end check processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 4 and 8 (all stop) processing executed in the game end check processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 5 (all stop) processing executed in the game end check processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 6 (all stop) processing executed in the game end check processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state 7 and 9 (all stop) processing executed in the game end check processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the timer interrupt process executed in the main control circuit of the slot machine in embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Slot machine configuration)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a schematic configuration of a slot machine. FIG. 1A shows a front view of the slot machine 10. In the figure, a front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10. A display window 22 is formed in the substantially center of the front panel 20, and a pattern printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of three reels 40L, 40C and 40R rotatably provided inside the slot machine 10 is formed. Is displayed. The reels 40L, 40C and 40R are provided so that their rotation axes are aligned on the same straight line in the horizontal direction, and each has a ring shape, and 20 symbols are printed at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface thereof. A strip-shaped reel tape is attached. Then, from the display window 22, when the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are stopped, out of the 20 symbols printed on each reel, three consecutive symbols along the rotation direction of each reel can be visually recognized. It is possible. That is, 3 [designs] x 3 [reels] = a total of nine symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window 22. Here, of the three consecutive symbols displayed when the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are stopped, the uppermost stop display position is the upper U, the center stop display position is the middle M, and the lowermost. The stop display position is the lower L.

Further, the display window 22 is defined with one effective line (also referred to as an effective line), an effective line L (effective line rising to the right) that crosses the lower M of the reel 40L, the middle M of the 40C, and the upper U of the 40R. .. This effective line L is a reference line for determining whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to a plurality of predetermined types of combinations (described later) has been stopped and displayed. That is, when the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are stopped, when the combination of the three symbols stopped and displayed at the stop display position through which the effective line L passes corresponds to any of the winning combinations, the winning combination is You have won a prize. Further, "the symbol combination is displayed (stopped) along the valid line L" is synonymous with "winning". The effective line is not limited to the above.

In addition to the display window 22, the front panel 20 is provided with various lamps and indicators for notifying the player of various information regarding the unit game. Below the display window 22, in order from the bottom in FIG. 1, bet number (number of bets) display lamps 26a, 26b, 26c, credit number display 27, and acquired number display 28 are provided. A display 29 for pushing order notification may be provided separately. The bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c display the number of medals to be inserted in one game. That is, when one medal is inserted, only the bet number indicator lamp 26a is lit, when two medals are inserted, the bet number indicator lamps 26a and 26b are lit, and when three medals are inserted, the bet number indicator lamps 26a and 26b are lit. The bet number indicator lamps 26a, 26b, 26c are lit.

Here, the medals to be inserted for performing unit games in the slot machine 10 are a kind of game media, and the game media are not limited to medals, but are not limited to medals, but are game balls (so-called pachinko balls), magnetic cards, and non-contact IC cards. Alternatively, it may be value information recorded on a recording medium such as a coin having a built-in IC chip and capable of performing a unit game. In the slot machine 10, when a specified number of medals (for example, three) are inserted, one unit game is possible, and the effective line L becomes the effective line. When two medals are inserted, one unit game is possible, and the effective line L may be the effective line. The credit number display 27 (stored number display means) is composed of a 2-digit 7-segment display and is credited (stored) in the slot machine 10 (more specifically, a RAM in a main control circuit 100 described later). Display the number of medals (stored in). The acquired number display 28 (granted number display means) comprises a 2-digit 7-segment display, and displays the number of medals to be paid out to the player according to the result of the unit game in the slot machine 10.

A substantially horizontal operation panel portion 30 is provided below the front panel 20 described above. A medal insertion slot 32 for inserting medals into the slot machine 10 is provided on the upper right side of the operation panel unit 30. Inside the medal insertion slot 32, a medal sensor is provided that outputs a medal detection signal to the main control circuit 100, which will be described later, when a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 is detected. As a result, the number of inserted medals can be recognized by counting the number of times the medal detection signal is output in the main control circuit 100.

Further, on the left side of the upper surface of the operation panel unit 30, a 1-bet switch 34 and a maximum bet switch 35 capable of inserting credited medals into the slot machine 10 are provided. The 1-bet switch 34 is a switch for inserting only one of the medals credited each time the operation is made into the slot machine 10 as a target for betting on the game. The maximum bet switch 35 is a switch for inserting the maximum number of credited medals (specified number of medals) allowed to be inserted in the current unit game into the slot machine 10 as a bet target for the game. is there.

When three medals are inserted into the slot machine 10 from the medal insertion slot 32 or by operating various bet switches 34 and 35, the bet number indicator lamps 26a, 26b and 26c are sequentially inserted each time the medals are inserted. It lights up. Further, when the various bet switches 34 and 35 are operated, the number of inserted medals is subtracted from the number of credits stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100 described above, so that the credit number display 27 is displayed. The displayed value is also subtracted. Further, when a specified number of medals have already been inserted and a medal is further inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, the number of inserted medals is the number of credits stored in the RAM of the main control circuit 100. By adding to, the value displayed on the credit number display 27 is also added.

A decision button switch 39, a left direction switch 39L, an upward switch 39U, a downward switch 39D, and a right direction switch 39R are provided in the center of the upper surface of the operation panel unit 30 (see FIG. 1B).

A start switch 36 is provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30 so as to be tiltable. The operation of the start switch 36 becomes effective when the player inserts a predetermined number of medals into the slot machine 10. When a re-game combination, which will be described later, is won in a unit game, the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, and 26c are lit for the specified number of sheets even if no medal is inserted, and the start for the next unit game is started. The operation of the switch 36 becomes effective. When the player tilts the start switch 36 in this state, the three reels 40L, 40C and 40R described above start rotating all at once. As a result, the symbols printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are moved (scrolled) from top to bottom in the display window 22.

Three stop switches 37L, 37C and 37R are provided at the center of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30. Here, the stop switches 37L, 37C and 37R are so-called self-illuminating push button switches, and have a structure in which the push button portion can emit light in a plurality of colors. Further, the left stop switch 37L corresponds to the left reel 40L, the middle stop switch 37C corresponds to the middle reel 40C, and the right stop switch 37R corresponds to the right reel 40R. During the simulated game, the correspondence between the stop switch 37 and the reel 40 may be changed. Specifically, for example, the right reel 40R is stopped by operating the left stop switch 37L. The stop switches 37L, 37C and 37R are used by the player when the rotation speeds of the three reels 40L, 40C and 40R reach a predetermined steady rotation speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute, also simply referred to as a constant speed). The operation is valid. Here, basically, when the operation of each stop switch is disabled, the emission color at the push button part of each stop switch is red, and when the steady rotation speed is reached and the operation becomes effective, the push button The emission color of the part changes to blue. As will be described later, the emission color of each stop switch is appropriately controlled depending on the state. When the operation of each stop switch is disabled, the push button part of each stop switch goes out, and when the reel reaches the steady rotation speed and the operation becomes effective, the push button part emits light. May be good.

Then, when the player pushes the left stop switch 37L, the left reel 40L stops, and when the middle stop switch 37C is pushed, the middle reel 40C stops and the right stop switch 37R is pushed. Occasionally, the right reel 40R stops. At this time, each of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R has the center position of any three consecutive symbols among the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each reel, and the upper U in the display window 22. The stop control is performed so that the central positions of the middle stage M and the lower stage L coincide with each other. Here, the position where the center of the symbol and the center of the stop display position coincide with each other is called a fixed position, and when the slot machine 10 stops the reel, the reel stop control is such that each symbol of the reel is stopped at the fixed position. Is done.

A checkout switch 38 is provided on the left side of the operation panel unit 30, and if operated within the medal insertion acceptance period, all the credited medals will be refunded and displayed on the credit number display 27. The value becomes "0". Here, the acceptance period for inserting medals is from when all reels are stopped (when medals are paid out, the payout of medals is completed) until the start switch 36 of the next game is operated. ..

Below the operation panel portion 30, a lower panel 50 on which a model name of the slot machine 10 and a character adopted as a motif are drawn is arranged. A medal payout exit 60 for paying out medals to the player is provided in the lower center of the lower panel 50. For example, when the reels 40L, 40C and 40R are stopped, if the combination of the three symbols stopped and displayed along the effective line L corresponds to the winning combination, the medal payout installed inside the slot machine 10 The device is activated and the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. If the checkout switch 38 is operated while the medals are credited, the credited medals are paid out. Then, the paid medals are discharged from the medal payout outlet 60 and stored in the saucer 61. Sound transmission holes 62R and 62L for passing the sound emitted from the speakers 64R and 64L housed inside the slot machine 10 to the outside are provided on the right side and the left side of the medal payout outlet 60, respectively.

A display device 70 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is provided above the front panel 20. The display device 70 is not limited to the liquid crystal display panel described above, and any other image display device can be used as long as the image information and character information can be visually recognized by the player during the game. The display device 70 displays a game history, an effect image displayed during a unit game, an effect image for notifying the result of a combination lottery, and progress of a unit game (medal insertion → operation of start switch 36 → reel). It is possible to display an effect image or the like according to the rotation of the stop switch 37L, 37C, 37R → stop the rotation of all reels). Above the display device 70, there is provided an effect lamp 72 that blinks in a pattern according to the winning combination when the reels 40L, 40C, 40R are stopped and some combination is won.

[Explanation of reel design]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of the symbols printed on the reel tapes attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R will be described. As shown in FIG. 2A, 20 symbols are printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R, and each symbol is divided into 20 parts in the longitudinal direction of the reel tape. One symbol is printed in each symbol area. Further, as shown in FIG. 2B, there are 10 types of symbols displayed in each symbol area, and a type code (not shown) is predetermined according to each type. The types of symbols in the slot machine 10 include the "red 7" symbol in which the number 7 is represented in red, the "white 7" symbol in which the number 7 is represented in white, and the "BAR" in black with a rod-shaped mass as a motif. "Bell" with a yellow bell motif, "Replay A" with a light blue plum motif, "Replay B" with a light blue plum motif, "Watermelon" with a green watermelon motif There are "A" design, "Watermelon B" design with a green watermelon motif, "Cherry" design with a red cherry motif, and "Blank" design with a white star motif. Hereinafter, when described as a "replay" symbol, it indicates a "replay A" symbol or a "replay B" symbol, and when it is described as a "watermelon" symbol, it indicates a "watermelon A" symbol or a "watermelon B" symbol.

The number of symbols on one reel is not limited to 20 symbols, and can be set to any number of symbols such as 16, 21 symbols.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2A, symbol numbers of "0" to "19" are predetermined in each symbol area of the reel tape attached to each of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. The symbol type code corresponding to the symbol number is stored in the ROM of the main control circuit 100. The symbol number of each reel and the corresponding type code are referred to when performing reel stop control described later. In the following, the symbol number and the type code are collectively referred to as symbol identification information. Each reel tape shown in FIG. 2A shows a state in which the symbol numbers “0” and “1” are separated and unfolded, and when they are actually attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R, The symbols with symbol numbers "0" and "1" are continuous.

Further, when the reels 40L, 40C and 40R rotate, the three symbols of each reel displayed in the display window 22 are scrolled and displayed in the direction in which the values of the three consecutive symbol numbers increase. For example, when the symbols of the symbol numbers "1", "2", and "3" are displayed from the lower L to the upper U of the display window 22, the symbols displayed thereafter are the symbol numbers "2". , "3", "4" → symbol number "3", "4", "5" → symbol number "4", "5", "6" → .... Then, when the symbol numbers "18", "19", and "0" are displayed, the symbol number symbol numbers "19", "0", "1" → the symbol numbers "0", "1", " 2 ”→ symbol numbers“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”,“ 3 ”→ ……, and so on, three consecutive symbols from symbol numbers “0” to “19” circulate until the reels stop. It is scrolled and displayed.

(1-c-1) Configuration of Control Circuit The control circuit that controls the slot machine 10 is a main control circuit 100 (hereinafter, also referred to as a main control means 100 or a main control board 100) and a sub control circuit 200 (hereinafter, a sub control). It is also referred to as means 200). Here, a block diagram of the main control circuit 100 and a block diagram of the sub control circuit 200 electrically connected to the main control circuit 100 are shown in FIG.

[Explanation of control means]
Next, a control means for controlling the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to the functional block diagram shown in FIG. The control means of the slot machine 10 is composed of a main control means 100 for controlling the progress of the game and a sub control means 200 for controlling the production of the game. The main control means 100 controls to advance the game according to the operation of the player, and the sub control means 200 outputs an effect executed in association with the game based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100. Controls to be performed and controls to notify various information. The transmission of information exchanged between the main control means 100 and the sub control means 200 is limited to one direction from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200, and some information is transmitted from the sub control means 200. It is not directly transmitted to the main control means 100.

≪Explanation of main control means≫
<Hardware configuration of main control means and its surroundings>
The main control means 100 includes a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, a random number generation means (random number circuit), a timer counting means (timer circuit), and an I / O port in one chip. The main control means 100 is also called a main control circuit or a main control board, and a circuit for realizing the function of the main control means 100 is configured on one board.

The random number generation means generates random numbers used when performing various lottery, and the timer counting means generates an interrupt request signal based on the count value of the clock signal for operating the CPU or the like. Further, the I / O ports include an operating means 300, bet number display lamps 26a to 26c, credit number display 27, acquired number display 28, stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R, reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R, A signal for each component configuration such as the blocker 45, the hopper motor 46, the payout sensor 47, the door switch 48, the setting door switch 49, and the external centralized terminal board 84 is output, and the signal from each component configuration is input.

Here, the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R rotate or stop the corresponding reels 40L, 40C, 40R according to the excitation signal output from the main control means 100. The reel rotation position sensors 44L, 44C, 44R are provided corresponding to the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, respectively, and when an index (detected member) provided at a reference position of the corresponding reel is detected, the detection signal is detected. Is output to the main control means 100. As a result, the main control means 100 can recognize the rotation position of the reel (the symbol displayed on the display window 22) based on the number of steps of the stepping motor that started counting from the position of the index.

The hopper motor 46 is provided in a medal hopper (not shown) for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, and the medals stored according to a drive signal output from the main control means 100 are stored from the medal payout outlet 60. Discharge. The payout sensor 47 detects medals to be paid out by driving the hopper motor 46, and outputs the detection signal to the main control means 100. The blocker 45 is installed in the middle of the medal flow path from the medal insertion slot 32 provided inside the slot machine 10 to the medal hopper, and forms or releases the medal flow path according to an on / off signal from the main control means 100. To do. The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 are stored in the medal hopper when the medal flow path is formed (blocker is on), and when the medal flow path is not formed (blocker is off), the medals are stored in the medal hopper. It is discharged from the medal payout outlet 60. The door switch 48 detects the opening / closing of the front door described above, and outputs the detection signal to the main control means 100. The setting door switch 49 detects the opening / closing of the setting door that covers the setting change key switch 92 and the reset / setting switch 93 for setting the setting value described later, and outputs the detection signal to the main control means 100. To do.

The external centralized terminal board 84 transmits various signals output from the main control means 100 to an external game information display device (also referred to as a data display) or a hall computer for information on the game currently being played by the slot machine 10. Relay. The signals transmitted from the main control means 100 to the outside include a bet signal (IN signal) indicating that a medal has been bet when the game is played, and a payout signal (IN signal) indicating that the medal has been paid out to the player. OUT signal), a signal indicating that the gaming state described later has shifted to the gaming states 5, 7, 9 (BB) (BB signal), a signal indicating that an abnormality has occurred in the slot machine 10 (abnormality occurrence signal), and a start. There is a signal (start signal) indicating that the switch 36 has been operated, and a signal (AT signal) indicating that the gaming state described later has shifted to the gaming state 3 (AT). Here, the external centralized terminal board 84 may express the contents of the above-mentioned various signals by a potential indicating a high level and a potential indicating a low level, or may provide relay circuits corresponding to the various signals. The contents of the various signals described above may be expressed by opening and closing the relay circuit.

In addition to the various switches provided on the front door of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG. 1, the operating means 300 includes a power switch 91, a setting change key switch 92, and a reset / setting switch 93 provided inside the slot machine 10. including. The power switch 91 is a switch that turns on / off the power supplied to the slot machine 10. The setting change key switch 92 has a keyhole and is a switch that is turned on or off by rotating the setting change key inserted in the keyhole. The reset / setting switch 93 is a push button type switch that is operated when an error occurs and the error state is reset or the setting value described later is changed.

<Functional block of main control means>
Next, the functional block of the main control means 100 will be described. The main control means 100 includes a winning combination determining means 110, a freeze control means 120, a reel control means 130, a state control means 140, a notification control means 146, a winning determination means 150, a control command transmission means 160, and the like. The external signal output means 170 and the like are included. The functions of the means described below are realized by executing the control program stored in the ROM by the CPU constituting the main control means 100.

(Explanation of winning combination determination means)
The winning combination determining means 110 selects a winning combination (a winning number or a winning combination corresponding to the winning combination) by a lottery based on a random number (numerical range: 0 to 65535) generated by the random number generating means included in the main control means 100. decide. The main control means 100 does not transmit the winning number information to the sub control means 200 regardless of the gaming state described later, but instead transmits the effect group number information. If the information of the winning number is transmitted, the winning number may be extracted by a goto act, and by specifying the winning number, there is a possibility that the correct answer pressing order is also specified. On the other hand, the production group number is a number when grouped according to the type of winning combination (winning number), and even if a different winning number is determined, the same production group number may be transmitted. Even if the number is specified, the determined winning number cannot be specified, and there is no possibility that the correct answer pressing order will also be specified.

Here, the winning combination is roughly divided into three types: bonus, replay, and winning. When these winning combination (also referred to as bonus role, replaying combination, and winning combination) wins, a predetermined privilege is given to the player. Will be done. That is, when the bonus combination is won, a bonus game (also referred to as a special game) that is advantageous to the player is played from the next game until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the bonus is described as being BB, but may be RB or MB. The BB is a game (RB) in which a predetermined winning combination is won with a high probability, and can be continuously performed until the predetermined number of payouts is exceeded. When the re-game combination wins, the game can be played again without inserting medals only in the next game. Here, a game that can be executed without inserting a medal by winning a prize in the re-game is called a re-game. In addition, when the winning combination wins, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player.

Next, the symbol combinations associated with each condition device are shown in FIGS. 4 to 7. Further, FIG. 4 shows a symbol combination associated with the condition devices BB1, BB2, RB and the replay games 1 to 6, FIG. 5 shows a symbol combination associated with the condition device replay games 7 to 13, and FIG. 6 shows a condition device winning. The symbol combinations associated with 1 to 20 and FIG. 7 show the symbol combinations associated with the conditional device winnings 21 to 24. As shown in these figures, one or more symbol combinations are associated with each condition device, and when any of the associated symbol combinations is available, the corresponding winning combination wins a prize. Become. Further, FIG. 7 shows a symbol combination defined as specific symbols 1 to 3. The specific symbols 1 to 3 are symbol combinations that can be displayed when the winning combinations E1 to E6 are won and the three-card combination is missed.

For example, when the symbol combinations corresponding to BB1 or BB2 are prepared, the bonus game is started from the next game, and when the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the replays 1 to 13 are prepared, the regame is performed. In addition, when the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the winning prizes 1 to 24 are prepared, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Here, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning 1 to 3 (also referred to as the 9-card combination) are prepared during the normal game (3-card bet), 9 cards and the winning 4 to 8 are obtained. One medal is paid out when the symbol combinations corresponding to (also referred to as one-card combination) are available, and three medals are paid out when the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning 9 to 23 (also referred to as three-card combination) are available.

In the following, when the symbol combination is expressed in words, the name of the symbol in each reel is described in the order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, and the symbols are enclosed in brackets. For example, the symbol combination corresponding to "2" of the replay 1 shown in FIG. 4 is represented as "bell-replay A-bell".

FIGS. 8 to 14 show the relationship between the winning combination and the operating condition device. Here, FIGS. 8 to 14 show condition devices that operate when a replay combination, a winning combination, and a bonus combination (BB1, BB2, RB) are won. As shown in FIG. 14B, the condition devices that operate when the bonus combination is won are BB1, BB2, and RB, and once the condition devices BB1, BB2, and RB operate, they are maintained in an operating state until a prize is won. To. This state is referred to as "inside" or "carrying over the bonus flag".

Further, as a result of the lottery by the winning combination determining means 110, the winning combination number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 described later regardless of whether or not the bonus combination (BB1, BB2, RB) is won. The bonus winning number is "0" when the bonus combination is not won, the character winning number is "1" when BB1 is won, and the character winning number is when BB2 is won. Is "2", and when the RB is won, the bonus winning number is "3".

Here, the name (referred to as the role classification) when the winning combination is divided by classification is shown in Remark 1. The role classification corresponding to the winning numbers 1 and 27 is usually replay. The role classification corresponding to the winning numbers 2 to 14 and 26 is RT transition replay. Further, the combination classification corresponding to the winning numbers 28 to 45 is the push order bell, and the combination classification corresponding to the winning number 46 is the common bell. The role classification corresponding to the winning number 15 is the weak cherry, the role classification corresponding to the winning numbers 16 and 17 is the strong cherry, the role classification corresponding to the winning numbers 18 to 20 is the push order middle cherry, and the winning numbers 21 to 23. Corresponding role classification is push order chance, 7 matching role classifications corresponding to winning number 24 are fake, 7 matching role classifications corresponding to winning number 25, weak watermelon corresponding to winning number 53, winning number 54 The role classification corresponding to is a strong watermelon, and the role classification corresponding to the winning number 55 is a strong chance.

Remark 1 shows the relationship between the operation order and the condition device that can be aligned during the normal game (in the non-internal (in the non-internal BB, in the non-internal RB in the BB)). Remarks 2, 3 and 4, respectively, show the relationship between the operation order in BB1, the inside of BB2, and the inside of RB and the condition device that can be aligned. Further, the special figure in FIG. 13 is an abbreviation for the specific symbols 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 7.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, any one of the 13 types of condition devices of the replay games 1 to 13 is associated with the replay games A to M, and the prizes A1 to J are the prizes 1 to 1. Any of 24 types of condition devices of 24 is associated with it. In addition, a plurality of conditional devices are associated with each replay combination and winning combination. When a winning combination to which a plurality of condition devices are associated (operated) is won, it is placed on the effective line L according to the operation order (also referred to as push order) and operation timing (also referred to as push position) of the stop switch. Some of them have different combinations of symbols (conditional devices). Further, unlike the condition device corresponding to the bonus combination, the condition device corresponding to each re-game combination and the winning combination operates only during the game in which the corresponding winning combination is determined, and the operation ends when the game ends. To do.

(Lottery table)
Here, FIG. 15 shows a lottery table in which the winning probabilities of each winning combination are determined. In the lottery performed by the winning combination determining means 110, one or more of the bonus roles BB1 and BB2, the replaying roles A to M, and the winning combination winning A1 to J are selected as the winning combination. May be decided. Further, nine RT states of non-RT, RT1 to 7, and RB are defined, and the winning probability of the above-mentioned winning combination differs depending on each RT state. The RT state is shifted according to a predetermined transition condition, and the determination of establishment of the transition condition and the transition destination are controlled by the RT state control means 142. Non-RT is in BB non-internal or BB (in RB non-internal), RT1 to RT3 are in BB non-internal, RT4 and RT5 are in BB non-internal or BB (in RB non-internal, RB internal). (Middle), RT6 and 7 are inside BB (inside BB1 and inside BB2), and RB is inside RB.

Specifically, in non-RT, re-game A, BB2 + re-game F, BB2 + re-game G, winning A1 to H, BB1 + winning D, BB2 + winning H may be won, and in RT1, re-games B1 to B5 , E, F, G, M, BB2 + replay F, BB2 + replay G, winning A1 to H, BB1 + winning D, BB2 + winning H may be won. In RT2, there is a possibility that re-games C1 to C5, E, F, G, M, BB2 + re-game F, BB2 + re-game G, prizes A1 to H, BB1 + prize D, BB2 + prize H will be won. In RT3, there is a possibility that re-games D1 to M, BB2 + re-game F, BB2 + re-game G, prizes A1 to H, BB1 + prize D, BB2 + prize H will be won. In RT4, there is a possibility that BB2 + re-game F, BB2 + re-game G, re-game L, winning A1 to H, BB1 + winning D, BB2 + winning H will be won. In RT5, there is a possibility that re-games D1 to M, BB2 + re-game F, BB2 + re-game G, winning A1 to H, BB1 + winning D, BB2 + winning H will be won. In RT6, there is a possibility that the re-game A, the re-game F, the re-game G, and the prizes A1 to H will be won. In RT7, there is a possibility that the re-game A, the re-game F, the re-game G, and the prizes A1 to H will be won. In RB, there is a possibility that prizes I and J will be won.

In addition, among the RT states, the combined winning probability of the replaying combination in non-RT, RT1, RT2, RT4, RT6, and RT7 is the lowest (the number of each is 8938 (denominator is 65536)), and RT3 and RT5 Has a high probability of winning a combined replay role (each has a number of 42720 (denominator is 65536)). The higher the probability of winning the combined winning of the re-game combination, the more chances the game can be played without inserting medals. Therefore, it can be said that it is in an advantageous state for the player. The RT4 includes RT4 (non-BB) in non-BB and RT4 (at the start of BB) in BB. Although not shown, in RT4 (at the start of BB) in BB, the number of lost RT4 (non-BB) in non-BB 33742 is replaced with the number 33742 of RB. Further, even in the non-RT (while the BB is operating) in the BB, the non-RT (non-BB) loss number 33742 in the non-BB is replaced with the RB number 33742.

Here, regarding the winning number of BB2 + re-game F, since the winning number of re-game F is 16 and the winning number of the character of BB2 is 2, it is expressed as 16 + 2 (BB2 + re-game G, BB1 + winning D, BB2 + winning. The same applies to H).

Note that FIG. 15 shows a lottery table corresponding to the set value 6. Further, in the present embodiment, a lottery table (set values 1 to 5) having a winning probability different from the winning probability in the lottery table shown in FIG. 15 is further provided, and the higher the set value, the more the re-game E and the re-game. The winning probabilities of F, winning D, winning F and winning G are set high. That is, each lottery table is given one unique number from 1 to 6 in advance, and the set value (1 to 6) set by the setting change key 93 and the reset / setting switch 94. ) Corresponding lottery table is used for the game.

A predetermined condition device is defined for each winning combination shown in FIG. 15, and when the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the condition device corresponding to the determined winning combination is activated and activated. Reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the condition devices are aligned on the effective line L (that is, so that the winning combination can win a prize). In the following description, aligning the symbol combinations on the effective line L is also simply referred to as "aligning the symbol combinations".

(Explanation of freeze control means)
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the freeze control means 120 puts the start switch 36 into a so-called freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed after the start switch 36 is operated. The freeze state occurrence timing in the present embodiment is between the operation of the start switch 36 and the start of rotation of the reel, but in addition to this, the operation of the stop switch after the start of rotation of the reel is performed. Until the operation of the stop switch becomes acceptable until each stop switch is operated, the rotation of all reels is stopped before the next game can be started. In the meantime, a freeze state may be generated.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the freeze state is set, the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are appropriately rotated to produce an effect (reel effect) for improving the interest of the game, and the freeze control means 120. Determines whether or not to generate a freeze state, and also determines the type of reel effect to be executed when the freeze state is generated. The types of reel effects include, for example, rotating the reel in the direction opposite to the normal rotation, rotating the reel by a predetermined number of symbols to display a specific symbol combination, and stopping a predetermined reel among a plurality of reels. It is conceivable to change the state to rotate another reel, change the rotation speed of the reel, or change the operation of the reel according to the operation of the player.

Further, the freeze period for performing the freeze effect can be changed according to a predetermined condition. This change in freeze period includes shortening or lengthening the pause period during the freeze state. In addition, as predetermined conditions, signals are detected based on the operation of various switches (start switch 36, bet switch 34, 35, stop switch 37L, 37C, 37R, clearing switch 33, etc.) by the player, or by lottery. The result can be obtained.

Control processing for shortening the suspension period includes forcibly terminating the suspension period or rewriting the suspension period to a period shorter than the suspension period. Then, as the control process for lengthening the suspension period, it is possible to add another suspension period after the suspension period or rewrite the suspension period to a period longer than the suspension period. Further, the pause period based on the freeze effect does not have a maximum time, and may be continued until a certain result is obtained based on the operation of the player.

The freeze period for performing the freeze effect is set after the so-called weight period (the shortest time from the start of rotation of the reel in the previous game to the start of rotation of the reel in the next game, for example 4.1 seconds) has elapsed. It may be set including the weight period. If the weight period is included, it is determined whether or not the freeze effect ends during the weight period, and if it ends, the freeze period is set after the weight period has elapsed, or the remaining weight period after the freeze effect ends. An aspect of restarting is mentioned. Alternatively, such a determination process can be omitted by providing a freeze period longer than the weight period in advance.

As the freeze effect, a pseudo game effect may be performed as if a normal game is in progress. In the pseudo game effect, a freeze effect period is set between the start switch acceptance process and the reel rotation start process based on the operation of the start switch, and the reel rotation control is performed during the freeze effect period to stop switches 37L and 37C. , 37R is used to control the reel stop. However, the winning determination process or the payout control process is not performed during the pseudo game effect.

In the pseudo game effect, the movement of swinging up and down may be performed at the timing when the stop switch 36 is operated, the timing when a specific reel is stopped, or the timing when all the reels are stopped. This makes it possible to determine whether the game is a normal game or a pseudo game effect. Further, in the pseudo game effect, it is preferable that the relative angle between the reels is not maintained when the pseudo game effect ends and the original game is returned. In order to realize this, for example, when the pseudo game effect is finished and each reel is rotated again, the rotation start timing may be randomly delayed between the reels.

(Explanation of reel control means)
The reel control means 130 drives and controls the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R that rotate / stop the reels 40L, 40C, 40R. That is, when the rotation of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R is started based on the operation of the start lever 36 by the player and the rotation speed of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R reaches the above-mentioned constant speed, the following is constant. Maintain speed. Then, when any of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R is operated, stop control is performed on the reel (more accurately, the stepping motor) corresponding to the operated stop switch.

At this time, the reel control means 130 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch is operated. As a result, assuming that the reels provided with 20 symbols on each reel as in the present embodiment are stopped from rotating within 190 milliseconds from the state of constant speed (80 rotations / minute), 80 (rotations). / 60 (seconds) x 0.19 (seconds) x 20 (designs) = Approximately 5.067 The reels may be stopped until the symbols rotate (within the stop control range).

When any winning number or winning combination winning number is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the reel control means 130 sets the winning combination symbol combination corresponding to the winning number or winning combination to the effective line L. The rotation of the reel is stopped so as to stop (so-called pull-in control is performed). However, if the symbol combination of the winning combination is not within the stop control range, the reel is stopped so that the combination other than the winning combination does not win (so-called kicking control is performed).

Further, when the re-games B1 to D3, F to K (winning numbers 2 to 14, 17 to 25) and winning A1 to E6 (winning numbers 28 to 52) shown in FIG. 15 are determined as winning combinations, a stop switch is used. The condition device (also referred to as the condition device to be the target of the pull-in control) corresponding to the symbol combination to be the target of the pull-in control is different depending on the operation order (push order) of the 37L, 37C, 37R. That is, for example, when a winning combination is determined by lottery and the first condition device and the second condition device are activated, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the first pressing order. The symbol combination corresponding to the first condition device is subject to the pull-in control, and when the symbol combination corresponding to the second condition device is operated in the second push order, the symbol combination corresponding to the second condition device is subject to the pull-in control.

Here, FIGS. 8 to 14 show the relationship between the winning combination and the condition device subject to the pull-in control according to the pushing order in the remarks column. The remarks column of FIGS. 8 to 14 shows the relationship between the push order when the winning combination is won and the condition device subject to the pull-in control. Here, Remark 1 shows the relationship between the pushing order in the normal game, Remark 2 in the BB1, Remark 3 in the BB2, and Remark 4 in the RB, and the condition device to be the target of the pull-in control. For example, regarding the re-game B1 (winning number 2), when the stop switch 37 is operated in the order of pressing the left first, middle second, and right third, the re-game 5, left first, right second, and middle third When the stop switch 37 is operated in the pressing order of, replay 2, when the stop switch 37 is operated in the middle first pressing order, replay 2, when the stop switch 37 is operated in the right first pressing order It is shown that the re-game 2 wins. Similarly, for other condition devices, the push order as shown in the remarks column is set. 100% of the remarks column indicates that when the stop switch 37 is operated in the pressing order, the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device subject to the pull-in control always wins a prize, and is described as 1/4 or the like. Indicates that even if the stop switch 37 is operated in the pressing order, there is a 1/4 probability that the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device subject to the pull-in control will win a prize.

(Explanation of state control means)
The state control means 140 includes an RT state control means 142 and a game state control means 144, and shifts to an RT state in which the winning probability (winning probability of the winning combination) of the lottery performed by the winning combination determining means 110 is different, or a re-game. When a winning combination or winning combination is won, a game result advantageous to the player can be obtained (advantageous symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line L). Processing related to the assist time (hereinafter, also referred to as AT) for notifying the pressing order. Controls the transition of different gaming states. The RT state control means 142 controls the transition of the RT state, and as shown in FIG. 16, in the non-RT which is the initial state, any one of the specific symbols 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 7 is the effective line L. When the stop display is displayed above, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to RT1.

In RT1, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-game 5 are prepared, the RT state control means 142 shifts the RT state to RT2, and in RT2, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-game 6 are prepared, the RT state is shifted to RT3. , RT2, RT3, RT5 (non-BB), the RT state is shifted to RT1 when the symbol combinations corresponding to the specific symbols and the replays 3 and 4 are prepared. Further, in RT4 (non-BB) and RT5 (non-BB), the RT state is shifted to RT3 when the symbol combinations corresponding to the re-game 6 are prepared. In RT4 (non-BB), the RT state is shifted to RT1 when the symbol combinations corresponding to the specific symbols are prepared.

In non-RT, RT1 to 3, RT4 (non-BB), RT5 (non-BB), when BB1 is determined to be the winning combination by the winning combination determining means 110 and the symbol combinations corresponding to BB1 are not prepared, the RT state is set to RT6 ( When BB2 is determined to be the winning combination by the winning combination determining means 110 and the symbol combinations corresponding to BB2 are not prepared, the RT state is shifted to RT7 (inside BB2), and non-RT, RT1 When the symbol combinations corresponding to BB1 or BB2 are prepared in ~ 3, RT4 (non-BB), RT5 (non-BB), RT6, 7, the RT state is shifted to RT4 (at the start of BB). Then, at RT4 (at the start of BB), the total number of medals paid out exceeds 450, and when the BB ends, the game shifts to RT4 (non-BB), and the winning combination determination means 110 is RT4 (non-BB) from the next game. BB) will be drawn.

In RT4 (at the start of BB), when the winning combination determination means 110 determines the RB as the winning combination and the symbol combinations corresponding to the RB are not prepared, the RT state is shifted to RT5 (inside the RB) and RT4 (BB). When the symbol combinations corresponding to the RB are prepared at the start) or RT5 (inside the RB), the RT state is shifted to the RB operation (in the SRB). Then, when the total number of medals paid out exceeds 450 in RT5 (inside the RB) and the BB ends, the process shifts to RT5 (non-BB). If there are 2 games or 2 prizes during RB operation (free within the range of 12 games or 8 prizes), the game is shifted to non-RT (while BB is operating), and non-RT ( When the RB is determined to be the winning combination (while the BB is operating) and the symbol combinations corresponding to the RB are not prepared, the RT state is shifted to RT5 (inside the RB). When the total number of medals paid out exceeds 450 during RB operation (during SRB) or non-RT (while BB is operating) and BB ends, the process shifts to non-RT.

Here, the non-RT is a state in which the transition is made after the end of the RB operation (during SRB) or the non-RT (during the BB operation) in the BB, and the RT1 is a state in which the replays B1 to B5 that shift to the RT2 are won. RT2 is a state in which the replays C1 to C5 that shift to RT3 are won. RT3 and RT5 (non-BB) are in a state where the winning probability of the re-game is the highest. Non-RT, RT1-RT3, RT4 (non-BB), RT5 (non-BB) are inside BB, RT6, 7 are inside BB, RT4 (at the start of BB), RT5 (inside RB), During RB operation (during SRB), non-RT (during BB operation) is in BB.

RT4 (non-BB) is a state in which the replay L that shifts to RT3 is won. RT5 (non-BB) is a state in which the replays D1 to D3 that shift to RT3 are won. RT6 is a state until BB1 wins a prize, and RT7 is a state until BB2 wins a prize. RT4 (at the start of BB) is a state in which the RB wins, and RT5 (inside the RB) is a state until the RB wins a prize. During RB operation (during SRB), RB is operating, and during non-RT (while BB is operating), RB is elected.

The game state control means 144 controls the transition of the game state in which the processing related to the AT is different. In the present embodiment, there are 10 gaming states 0 to 9, and as shown in FIG. 17, the game state stays in the gaming state 0 (normal time) in the initial state.

Further, while staying in the game state 0 (normal time), an AT lottery for determining whether or not to execute the AT is performed, and if the AT lottery is won, the game state 1 (AT precursor) is entered. Then, when a predetermined number of games are played in the game state 1 (AT precursor) (the number of precursor games is exhausted), the game shifts to the game state 2 (AT preparation). When the AT lottery is won, the game state 3 (AT) may be immediately entered without going through the game state 1 (AT precursor) and the game state 2 (AT preparation).

While staying in the game state 2 (AT preparation), the push order is notified in order to shift the above-mentioned RT state to RT3. In the game state 2 (AT preparation), if the stop switch 37 is operated without following the push order stayed at RT3 or notified (in the incorrect push order), the game state 3 (AT) is entered. In the game state 3 (AT), the push order is notified until a predetermined number of games are played (the number of AT games (50 games) is exhausted). When a predetermined number of games are played, the game state shifts to 0 (normal time). When there is AT stock (the right to execute AT), the game state 3 (AT) is continued until a predetermined number of games are played again.

In game states 0 to 1, if BB2 is won, the game state 4 (BB2 preparation) is entered, and if BB1 is won, the game state 6 (BB1 preparation) is entered. Then, in the game state 4 (preparation for BB2), when the symbol combinations corresponding to the BB2 are prepared, the game state 5 (BB2) is entered. If the total number of medals paid out exceeds 450 in the game state 5 (BB2), if the AT lottery is won, the game state 1 (AT precursor) is entered, and if the AT lottery is not won, It shifts to the game state 0 (normal time). Further, in the game state 6 (preparation for BB1), when the symbol combinations corresponding to the BB1 are prepared, the game state 7 (BB1) is entered. When the total number of medals paid out exceeds 450 in the game state 7 (BB1), the AT stock is added by 1 to shift to the game state 3 (AT).

In the game state 3 (AT), if BB1 is won, the game state 6 (BB1 preparation) is entered, and if BB2 is won, the game state 8 (BB2 preparation) is entered. Then, in the game state 8 (preparation for BB2), when the symbol combinations corresponding to the BB2 are prepared, the game state 9 (BB2) is entered. In the game state 9 (BB2), when the total number of medals paid out exceeds 450, the AT stock is added by 1 to shift to the game state 3 (AT).

In the game state 3 (AT) and the game state 5 (BB2), the AT lottery is performed, and if the AT lottery is won, the AT stock will be added. Further, the number of games such as the number of precursor games and the number of AT games is counted by the main control circuit 100.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a transition of the effect state in the sub-control circuit 200. The sub control circuit 200 controls the effect state to the effect states 0 to 6 according to the game state in the main control circuit 100. The effect state 0 (normal time) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 0 (normal time) and the game state 1 (AT precursor), and is an effect state in which the effect in the normal state is performed. When the effect state is 0 (normal time), a single effect, a continuous effect suggesting the possibility of winning the AT lottery, and a precursor counter display (fake-like, which is performed even though the game state 1 has not been entered). (Including the display of the precursor counter), etc. are performed.

The production state 1 (AT preparation) is a production state corresponding to the game state 2 (AT preparation), and is a production state in which the production during AT preparation is performed. Notification of the push order for transition, display of the total number of acquired sheets, etc. are performed. The effect state 2 (AT) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 3 (AT), and is an effect state in which the effect is performed during the AT. When the effect state 2 (AT) is set, the push order is notified for a predetermined number of games (50 games) (1 set). In addition, the number of sets indicating the current set number of ATs is displayed, the number of stocks indicating how many AT stocks are acquired, the number of remaining games (number of remaining games) is displayed, and the game has already been performed. The number of games (the number of digested games) is displayed, the total number of acquired games is displayed, and the like. The effect state 3 (BB2 preparation) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 4 (BB2 preparation), and is an effect state in which the effect during BB2 preparation is performed. When the effect state is 3 (prepared for BB2), "Aim for BB2" is displayed, the total number of acquired sheets is displayed, and the like. The effect state 4 (BB2) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 5 (BB2), and is an effect state in which the effect in BB2 is performed. When the effect state 4 (BB2) is set, the remaining number of payouts is displayed, the total number of acquisitions is displayed, and the like.

The effect state 5 (BB1 preparation) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 6 (BB1 preparation), and is an effect state in which the effect during BB1 preparation is performed. When the effect state is 5 (prepared for BB1), "Aim for BB1" is displayed, the total number of acquired sheets is displayed, and the like. The effect state 6 (BB1) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 7 (BB1), and is an effect state in which the effect in BB1 is performed. When the effect state 6 (BB1) is set, the number of remaining payouts is displayed, the total number of acquired sheets is displayed, and the like.

The effect state 7 (preparation for BB2) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 8 (preparation for BB2), and is an effect state for performing the effect during preparation for BB2. When the effect state is 7 (prepared for BB2), "Aim for BB2" is displayed, the total number of acquired sheets is displayed, and the like. The effect state 8 (BB2) is an effect state corresponding to the game state 9 (BB2), and is an effect state in which the effect in BB2 is performed. When the effect state is 8 (BB2), the number of remaining payouts is displayed, the total number of acquired sheets is displayed, and the like.

(Instruction number of push order)
The notification control means 146 determines the push order (instruction number) to be notified in the game state 2 (AT preparation) and the game state 3 (AT) according to the winning combination. In addition, the notification control means 146 also uses the acquired number display 28 to notify the determined push order (also referred to as instruction display (display of instruction content corresponding to the instruction number)) or the like. Further, the determined push order (instruction number) is also transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and the sub-control means 200 also uses the display device 70 to notify the push order (also referred to as instruction display). It has become.

FIG. 19A is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the instruction number and the push order (instruction display) notified by the acquired number display (main control means 100) and the display device (sub control means 200). First, as the type of push order to be notified, there are six push orders (instruction numbers A1 to A6) indicating the push order of the stop switch from the first stop operation to the third stop operation.

Here, at the instruction number A1, "= 1" is displayed on the acquired number display 28 (main control means 100), and "1 ・ 2 ・ 3" (left middle right) is displayed on the display device 70. .. "1 ・ 2 ・ 3" (left middle right) is an instruction indicating that the left stop switch 37L should be stopped first, the middle stop switch 37C should be stopped second, and the right top switch 37R should be stopped third (). The same applies to other operation sequences called left, middle, and right operations).

Further, the instruction number A0 indicates that the push order is unknown, and stays in a game state other than the game state 2 (AT preparation) and the game state 3 (AT) (that is, a game state in which the instruction cannot be generated). It is determined when the winning combination is won, and the advantages do not differ depending on the pushing order, even when the player is in the game state 2 (AT preparation) or 3 (AT).

FIG. 19B is a diagram for explaining a gaming state (also referred to as a gaming state in which an instruction can be generated) in which the push order may be notified. In the present embodiment, it is defined that the push order must not be notified in the game states 0, 1, 4 to 9, and the push order may be notified in the game states 2 and 3. .. It should be noted that the push order is also notified in the game states 6 (limited to the transition from the game state 2 or 3), 7 (limited to the transition from the game state 2 or 3), and the game states 9 and 10. It may be defined.

FIG. 19 (c) shows the relationship between the winning combination determined by the notification control means 146 and the instruction number. The winning combination shown in FIG. 19C is one in which an advantageous game result is obtained depending on the pushing order (advantageous symbol combinations are aligned on the effective line L). Therefore, when the push order is determined for such a winning combination, the notification control means 146 is used to determine the push order. The advantage here means that the number of medals to be paid out is larger than when the medals are operated in other push orders, the RT is shifted to an advantageous RT, and the RT is not shifted to a disadvantageous RT. FIG. 19D shows the relationship between the winning combination determined by the sub-control means 200 and the instruction number. The winning combinations shown in FIG. 19D differ in the game results (combinations of symbols aligned on the effective line L) obtained by the pushing order, but the advantages do not differ. Therefore, when determining the push order for such a winning combination, the sub-control means 200 may determine the push order instead of the notification control means 146 (at this time, the notification control means 146 determines the instruction number A0. And is sending to the sub-control means). Of course, the notification control means 146 may determine the push order.

(Display for push order notification)
As described above, the push order corresponding to the above-mentioned instruction number is notified not only by the sub control means 200 but also by the main control means 100. As the notification means for notifying the push order, the existing display of the slot machine 10 may be diverted, or a new display may be provided for the push order notification. In the present embodiment, in order not to excessively increase the processing load of the main control means 100, the acquired number display 28 shown in FIG. 20 is diverted as a display for push order notification, and is assigned to a determined instruction number. The corresponding instruction content is displayed (Since the instruction content displayed on the acquired number display is the value of the instruction number, it is described below that the instruction content corresponding to the instruction number is displayed when the instruction number is displayed. To do).

FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining when the pressing order is notified on the acquired number display 28. As shown in FIG. 20, when the acquired number display 28 is diverted as a display for pushing order notification, the acquired number display 28 can display a two-digit number using two 7-segment displays. Therefore, for example, the instruction number (1 to 6) is displayed on the first-digit 7-segment display (display on the right side in FIG. 20), and the second-digit 7-segment display (display on the left side in FIG. 20) is displayed. May be used to distinguish whether the symbol (character, number, etc.) displayed on the 7-segment display of the first digit indicates the number of payouts or the instruction number. For example, in the second digit 7-segment display, the segments A and B may be turned on when the pressing order is notified. FIG. 20 shows a state in which the shaded portion is lit, and shows that the displayed instruction number is 2.

The segments A and B on the second-digit 7-segment display indicate whether the symbols (characters, numbers, etc.) displayed on the first-digit 7-segment display indicate the number of payouts. It is used to distinguish whether it is present or not. For example, when the number of payouts is displayed, the segments A and B are turned off, and when the instruction number is displayed, the segments A and B are turned on. By doing so, even when the acquired number display 28 is diverted as a display for pushing order notification, the player can determine whether the current display indicates the number of payouts or the instruction number. Will not be misunderstood.

In the present embodiment, the display of the acquired number display 28 is turned off (that is, all the segments are turned off) according to the insertion of medals (including the case where the bet switches 34 and 35 are operated), and the start switch 36 is turned off. When the instruction number is determined according to the operation, the instruction number is displayed, and when all reels stop and the winning combination wins, the display is temporarily turned off and then the number of payouts is displayed. ..

Further, when the acquired number display 28 is diverted as a display for pushing order notification, "00" is displayed according to the insertion of medals (including the case where the bet switches 34 and 35 are operated), and the start switch 36 is used. When the instruction number is determined according to the operation, the instruction number is displayed, and if all reels stop and the winning combination wins, the display is once returned to "00" and then the number of payouts is displayed. It may be. After displaying the number of medals to be paid out, it is preferable to display "00" on the number of acquired medals indicator 28 when the medals are inserted again. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not win, the display of the acquired number display 28 is returned to "00" when all reels are stopped, and the instruction number is determined in the next game. You may try to maintain the state.

In the above two examples, before displaying the number of payouts, the instruction number was temporarily turned off or "00" was displayed, but the display of the instruction number was changed to the display of the number of payouts directly. May be good. Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 13, the player may display the winning number instead of the instruction number because the pushing order in which an advantageous game result can be obtained is known if the winning number is known.

Next, with reference to the timing chart shown in FIG. 21, the timing of the push order notification by the main control means 100 and the timing of the push order notification based on the instruction number by the sub control means 200 will be described. The instruction number determined by the main control means 100 is transmitted to the sub control means 200. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, first, the winning combination is determined according to the operation of the start switch 36, the instruction number corresponding to the determined winning combination is determined, and the determined instruction number displays the number of acquired sheets. It is displayed on the vessel 28. Then, the instruction number is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 by the instruction number command (a kind of control command), and the sub-control means 200 displays the pressing order corresponding to the received instruction number on the display device 70.

In the present embodiment, after the instruction number command is transmitted, the effect group number command and the accessory winning number command are transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and the sub-control means 200 performs processing based on the accessory winning number command. The display device 70 displays the push order corresponding to the previously received instruction number. By doing so, the sub-control means 200 does not need to perform processing based on the command each time any command is transmitted, and the burden of processing on the sub-control means 200 can be reduced. The sub-control means 200 may separately perform a process based on the instruction number command, and display the push order corresponding to the instruction number on the display device 70 in the process based on the instruction number command.

Then, the push order displayed on the display device 70 is hidden at the timing when the last stop switch is operated, but the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is maintained, and all reels are displayed. It disappears after stopping. The display content of the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 does not change until it is hidden, but the display mode of the push order displayed on the display device 70 is, for example, a stop switch depending on the player. The display content may be changed each time is operated.

Further, the pressing order displayed on the display device 70 is hidden when the stop switch is operated in a pressing order different from the displayed pressing order, but the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 is It is maintained and disappears after all reels have stopped spinning. The instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 may also be hidden when the stop switch is operated in a pressing order different from the pressing order corresponding to the displayed instruction number. However, in this case, in order to eliminate the situation where the push order is displayed only on the display device 70, the push order displayed on the display device 70 is displayed on the acquired number display 28 after being hidden. It is preferable to hide the instruction number, but the push order displayed on the display device 70 and the instruction number displayed on the acquired number display 28 may be hidden at the same time, or displayed on the acquired number display 28. The indicated instruction number may be hidden first.

(Explanation of winning judgment means)
The winning determination means 150 determines whether or not the symbol combination displayed as stopped on the effective line L corresponds to any of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 when all the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are stopped. judge. As a result, if it is determined that BB and RB have won a prize, the bonus game will start from the next game, and if it is determined that the re-game combination has won, the re-game will be performed in the next game and the prize will be won. If a winning combination is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning winning combination will be paid out. The medals are paid out by adding the number of medals corresponding to the winning winning combination to the current number of credits until the maximum number of credits (for example, 50) is reached, and the maximum number of credits (for example, 50) is paid out. After reaching 50 medals), medals are ejected from the medal payout outlet 60 shown in FIG.

It should be noted that the instruction display by the acquired number display 28 and the display device 70 may be performed until the reel 40 reaches the constant speed rotation. By doing so, it is possible to reliably notify the pressing order before the stop switch 37 becomes effective, and there is no problem that the pressing order is notified after the operation of the stop switch 37.

(Explanation of control command transmission means)
FIG. 22 shows a list of control commands transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200. The control command transmitting means 160 transmits various information about the game determined by each part of the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200. The information exchanged between the main control means 100 and the sub control means 200 is limited to one direction from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200, and the sub control means 200 to the main control means 100. No information is sent directly. Information from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200 is transmitted in the form of a control command by serial communication. The control command is composed of a first control command (1 byte) indicating the type of information to be transmitted and a second control command (1 byte) indicating the content of the information to be transmitted.

The "RT status number" command (3300 to 3307) is a control command transmitted before the game starts (before the start lever is operated). The RT status number is information indicating whether the current RT status is non-RT or RT 1 to 7. The RT status number is "0" when it is non-RT, "1" when it is RT1, "2" when it is RT2, "3" when it is RT3, and "4" when it is RT4. , RT5 is "5", RT6 is "6", and RT7 is "7". Non-RT corresponds to 3300, and RT1 to 7 correspond to commands 3301 to 307.

The "game status number" command (3400 to 3409) is a control command transmitted before the game starts (before the start lever is operated). The game state number is information indicating which of the game states 0 to 9 the current game state is. The game state number is "0" when the game state is 0, "1" when the game state is 1, "2" when the game state is 2, "3" when the game state is 3, and the game. "4" when the state is 4, "5" when the game state is 5, "6" when the game state is 6, "7" when the game state is 7, and "7" when the game state is 8. It is "8", and when the game state is 9, it is "9". Game states 0-9 correspond to commands 3400-3409. By transmitting the "game state number" command to the sub-control means 200, the sub-control means 200 can control the effect state according to each game state.

The "instruction number" command (3900 to 3906) is a control command transmitted after the start lever is operated. The instruction numbers A to A6 correspond to commands 3900 to 3906. By transmitting the "instruction number" command to the sub-control means 200, the sub-control means 200 can notify the player of the pressing order corresponding to the received instruction number by an image or voice displayed on the display device 70. it can. However, when the sub-control means 200 receives the instruction number A0 (unknown), the sub-control means 200 does not notify the push order except when the sub-control means 200 determines the push order.

The "effect group number" command (3A00 to 3A27) is a control command transmitted after the start lever is operated. When either the replaying combination or the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means 110, the effect group number (see FIG. 23) corresponding to the determined winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. The production group numbers 0 to 27 correspond to commands 3A00 to 3A1B. The "feature winning number" command is a control command transmitted after the start lever is operated. When BB1 is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means 110, the winning combination number becomes 1, and the winning number 1 is transmitted to each game and the sub-control means 200 until the winning combination is won. Then, when the BB1 wins and the bonus game is started, the winning number becomes 0, and the winning number 0 is transmitted to each game and the sub-control means 200 until the winning combination is determined to be BB. Similarly, when the winning combination determining means 110 determines BB2 as the winning combination, the winning combination number becomes 2, and when the RB is determined, the winning combination number becomes 3.

If BB1 or BB2 is not determined when the RT state is any of non-RT and RT1 to RT5, the value of the second control command of the "feature winning number" command becomes "0". Further, when BB1 is won, the RT state is RT6, when BB2 is won, the RT state is RT7, and the value of the second control command of the "feature winning number" command is "1" or "2". Then, until BB1 or BB2 wins, the value of the second control command of the "feature winning number" command remains "1" or "2", and the value of the second control command of the "effect group number" command remains. The value becomes the value of the production group number corresponding to the determined winning combination. As a result, the sub-control means 200 can perform an effect according to the determined winning combination based on the second control command of the "effect group number" command and the "feature winning number" command. In addition, the "feature winning number" command also serves to transmit to the sub-control means 200 that the start switch 36 has been operated. The sub-control means 200 performs a process when the start switch is operated (for example, a process of starting notification of the pressing order according to the received instruction number) based on the "feature winning number" command.

(Correspondence between winning number and production group number)
Here, the correspondence relationship between the winning number and the production group number will be described with reference to FIG. 23. First, when the re-game A is determined to be the winning combination in the lottery, the control command transmitting means 160 replaces the winning number 1 with the effect group number 1 and transmits the effect group number 1 to the sub-control means 200. That is, the value of the second control command of the "effect group number" command is set to "1". Further, when any of the replays B1 to B5 is determined to be the winning combination, the control command transmitting means 160 transmits the effect group number 2 to the sub-control means 200. The winning number is replaced with the effect group number and is only transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and the winning number is not rewritten.

When any of the re-games C1 to C5 is determined to be the winning combination, the control command transmitting means 160 transmits the effect group number 3 to the sub-control means 200, and any of the re-games D1 to D3 is determined to be the winning combination. If so, the control command transmitting means 160 transmits the effect group number 4 to the sub-control means 200. With respect to the replays E to M, the effect group number shown in FIG. 23 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 for the winning combination whose advantage does not differ depending on the pushing order.

Next, when any of the winning A1 to A6 (the winning combination in which the 9-card combination may win) is won, the control command transmission means 160 sets the winning number (any of 28 to 33) as the production group number. Replaced with 17, and transmitted to the sub-control means 200. If any of the winning B1 to B6 (the winning combination in which the 9-card combination may win) is won, the control command transmission means 160 is replaced with the winning number (any of 34 to 39). 18 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

Next, when any of the winning C1 to C6 (the winning combination in which the 9-card combination may win) is won, the control command transmission means 160 is replaced with the winning number (any of 40 to 45). The group number 19 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. If any of the winning E1 to E6 (the winning combination in which the three-card combination may win) is won, the control command transmission means 160 is replaced with the winning number (any of 47 to 52). 21 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200. With respect to the winning D, F, G, H, I, and J, the effect group number shown in FIG. 23 is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 for the winning combination whose advantage does not differ depending on the pushing order.

In this way, when a plurality of winning combinations having different advantages depending on the pushing order are won, a common production group number for the plurality of winning numbers is transmitted to the sub-control means 200, so that the production group number is assumed to be fraudulent. Even if is acquired, the push order cannot be specified. Further, when the sub-control means 200 receives the effect group numbers 22 (weak watermelon) and 23 (strong watermelon), the sub-control means 200 performs an effect (strong effect) that raises expectations for the player. On the other hand, when the effect group number 21 (special figure) is received, the player is given an effect (weak effect) with a lower expectation than the above-mentioned strong effect. Similarly, the sub-control means 200 executes the effect according to each effect group number.

(Explanation of external signal transmission means)
Returning to FIG. 3, the external signal transmitting means 170 passes through the external centralized terminal board 84 by the timer interrupt processing executed in the main control means 100 at a predetermined cycle, and the IN signal, OUT signal, BB signal, abnormality generation signal, and so on. The on / off of the start signal and AT signal is output to the outside. In the present embodiment, the AT signal is output when the game state shifts from the game state 2 to the game state 3, and the AT signal is output when the game state shifts from the game state 3 to the game state 0. I am doing it.

≪Explanation of sub-control means≫
<Hardware configuration of sub-control means and its surroundings>
The sub-control means 200 (sub-control circuit 200) includes a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, and the like, and controls an effect to be executed based on a control command transmitted from the main control means 100 (main control circuit 100). A configuration including a sub-control board 202 and an image control board 204 for driving an effect means such as a display device 70, speakers 64L, 64R, and an effect lamp 72 based on a sub-control command transmitted from the sub-control board 202. Has been done.

<Functional block of sub-control board>
The sub-control board 202 determines the content of the push order to be produced or notified based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100, and generates a sub-control command for executing the determined effect or notification of the push order. The effect control means 210, the control command receiving means 220 for receiving the control command transmitted from the main control means 100, and the sub control command transmitting / receiving means for transmitting the sub control command generated by the effect control means 210 to the image control board 204. It is configured to include 230.

(Explanation of production control means)
The effect control means 210 is a means for controlling the effect to be executed according to the effect state, and includes the effect lottery means 212 and the effect state control means 214.

The effect control means 210 sets the control commands (RT state number command, game state number command, instruction number command, effect group number command, accessory winning number command, etc.) received from the main control means 100 and the current effect state. It has an effect lottery means 212 that determines the corresponding effect by lottery, and an effect state control means 214 that controls the transition of the effect state based on the control command transmitted from the main control means 100. Here, the effect state controlled by the effect state control means 214 is as described above.

(Explanation of control command receiving means)
The control command receiving means 220 receives a control command transmitted by serial communication from the main control means 100, converts the received control command into parallel data, and has a command buffer (for example, RWM) included in the sub control means 200 in the order of reception. It accumulates in a part of the storage area of. As a result, the effect control means 210 sequentially performs processing based on the control command stored first among the control commands stored in the command buffer. Note that processing based on some control commands may not be performed. In that case, the control command is stored in another storage area of the RWM, and is subsequently referred to in processing based on the other control command.

(Explanation of sub-control command transmission / reception means)
The sub-control command transmission / reception means 230 transmits the sub-control command generated by the effect control means 210 to the image control board 204 by serial communication at predetermined intervals (for example, 16 milliseconds). Further, the sub-control command transmitting / receiving means 230 receives the command transmitted from the sub-control command transmitting / receiving means 250.

<Functional block of image control board>
The image control board 204 includes a sub-control command transmission / reception means 250 and an image / sound output means 240, and is a display device 70, speakers 64L, 64R, and an effect lamp based on the sub-control command transmitted from the sub-control board 202. 72 is driven and controlled, and the effect determined by the effect control means 210 is executed.

(Explanation of sub-control command transmission / reception means)
The sub-control command transmitting / receiving means 250 receives the sub-control command transmitted by serial communication from the sub-control command transmitting / receiving means 230, converts the received sub-control command into parallel data, and stores the received sub-control command in the sub-command buffer in the order of reception. I will do it. Further, the sub-control command transmission / reception means 250 is a command indicating whether or not the image control board 204 is operating normally, and a command indicating whether or not a command transmitted from the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230 can be normally received. Is transmitted to the sub-control command transmission / reception means 230. As a result, the sub-control board 202 can detect the abnormality generated in the image control board 204, and when the image control board 204 fails to receive the sub-control command, the sub-control command can be retransmitted. ..

(Explanation of image / sound output means)
The image / sound output means 240 outputs the image signal and the audio signal for the effect generated by the image control board 204 to the display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R. As a result, the effect image is displayed on the display device 70, and sound is generated from the speakers 64L and 64R. On the other hand, the display device 70 and the speakers 64L and 64R output a normal operation signal indicating whether or not the normal operation is possible to the image control board 204 (or the sub control board 202). If the normal operation signal cannot be received, the image / audio signal may be held without being sent, or may be discarded as the game progresses.

(About color announcement)
Some slot machines perform an effect (also called a color notification) that notifies a color that suggests a winning combination. For example, as a winning combination, when the combination classification "weak cherry" or "strong cherry" is won, a red character is displayed on the display device 70 to indicate that the weak cherry or the strong cherry has been won. .. However, in the conventional slot machine, the color of the character displayed on the display device 70 may be different from the color of any of the symbols actually stopped on the effective line L, which may give a misunderstanding to the player. was there. For example, a red character was displayed on the display device to suggest that a weak cherry or a strong cherry was won, but the common bell was actually won or the weak cherry was actually won. However, the red symbol may not stop on the effective line L. Of course, the red symbol may have stopped on the invalid line, but that does not mean that misunderstandings can be avoided. In order to avoid this misunderstanding, for example, when a red character is displayed on the display device 70, a symbol containing red in the effective line L (for example, a "cherry" symbol, 50% or more of the area is occupied by red, or a plurality of symbols). Red occupies the largest area of the colors (40% is red, the remaining 30% is green, the remaining 30% is yellow, etc.), but one or more must be stopped. It is said. By the way, since white or black is not generally recognized as a color suggesting a specific winning combination (it is recognized as suggesting that any winning combination is possible), the display device 70 is white. Alternatively, when a black character is displayed, it is said that it is not necessary for any symbol containing white or black on the effective line L to stop.

Further, for example, when a red character is displayed on the display device 70, instead of a symbol containing red in the effective line L, a symbol widely generally recognized to correspond to red even if it does not contain red is widely recognized. It may be possible to avoid misunderstandings by stopping one or more. However, it is considered that there is a possibility of misunderstanding as compared with the case where one or more symbols containing red on the effective line L are stopped. Colors corresponding to widely recognized symbols include blue for the "replay" symbol, yellow for the "bell" symbol, green for the "watermelon" symbol, and red for the "cherry" symbol.

(Valid line setting)
The display window 22 is defined with one effective line L (effective line rising to the right) that crosses the lower L of the left reel 40L, the middle M of the middle reel 40C, and the upper U of the right reel 40R. For example, when the re-game combination B1 is won, when the right stop switch 37R is first stopped, the symbol combination associated with the re-game 2 is stopped at the effective line L. At this time, the "Replay B" symbol is stopped on the upper U of the left reel 40L, the "Replay A" symbol is stopped on the upper U of the middle reel 40C, and the "Replay B" symbol is stopped on the upper U of the right reel 40R. The "replay" symbols are aligned and stopped in the upper U of 22 (see FIG. 26 (c)).

Here, if the effective line L is a straight effective line to the middle stage M of the left reel 40L, the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, and the middle stage M of the right reel 40R, "replay" is performed on the upper stage U of the display window 22. When the symbols are aligned and stopped, a situation occurs in which no "replay" symbol is stopped on the middle effective line. On the other hand, when the effective line L is set to the upward-sloping effective line, when the "replay" symbol is stopped in a straight line parallel to any of the upper U, middle M, and lower L, one of the "replay" symbols is displayed. Since it always stops on the effective line L, it is possible that at least one "replay" symbol is on the effective line. In this way, setting the effective line L as a right-up effective line or a right-down effective line means that when a predetermined symbol is stopped in a parallel straight line, a right-up straight line, or a right-down straight line, somewhere in the effective line. It is effective to always stop a predetermined symbol.

(Correspondence between colors and patterns)
FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the color of the design. FIG. 24A shows the color of the design. The "Replay A" symbol and the "Replay B" symbol are blue. Therefore, if the "Replay A" symbol or the "Replay B" symbol stops on the effective line L, the blue character can be displayed on the display device 70. The "bell" pattern is yellow. Therefore, if the "bell" symbol stops on the effective line L, the display device 70 can display the yellow character.

The "watermelon A" symbol and the "watermelon B" symbol are green. Therefore, if the "watermelon A" symbol or the "watermelon B" symbol stops on the effective line L, the green character can be displayed on the display device 70. The "Red 7" and "Cherry" symbols are red. Therefore, if the "red 7" symbol or the "cherry" symbol stops on the effective line L, the red character can be displayed on the display device 70.

FIG. 24B is a diagram showing a “watermelon” symbol. Of this "watermelon" pattern. The shaded area indicates that it is red, and the white area indicates that it is green. As shown in the figure, the red part occupies about 30% of the whole, the green part occupies about 70% of the whole, and since the majority part is green, the "watermelon" pattern is green.

FIG. 24 (c) is a diagram showing a “cherry” symbol. Of this "cherry" pattern. The shaded area indicates that it is red, and the white area indicates that it is green. As shown, the red part occupies about 85% of the whole, the green part occupies about 15% of the whole, and since the majority part is red, the "cherry" pattern is red. As described above, the color that occupies a large part of the design is the color of the design.

FIG. 24D is a diagram showing a “watermelon” symbol. Of this "watermelon" pattern. The gray part indicates that it is red, and the white part indicates that it is green. As shown in the figure, the gray part occupies about 85% of the whole, and the green part occupies about 15% of the whole. However, since the "watermelon" symbol is generally widely recognized as green in slot machines, the "watermelon" symbol may be green. This is because it is possible that a player who plays a game on a slot machine for the first time may be misunderstood, but most players are unlikely to be misunderstood.

(Example of stop design, replay role A, normal replay)
FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining an example of stopping the symbol when the re-game combination A is elected. FIG. 25A shows a condition device that operates when the re-game combination A is won and a corresponding symbol combination. FIG. 25B shows a stop mode by left middle right, left and right middle, middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left operation when the re-game combination A is won. As an example, when the left stop switch 37L is operated first, the "bell" symbol or the "watermelon B" symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, and then when the middle stop switch 37C is operated, the middle stop switch 37C is operated. The "Replay A" symbol is displayed on the middle M of the reel 40C, and when the right stop switch 37R is finally operated, the "bell" symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R, and the replay 1 is effective. A stop display is displayed on the line L (see FIG. 25 (b)). Similarly, in the stop mode by left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, right middle left operation, the replay 1 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L (see FIG. 25 (b)).

As described above, when the replay combination A is won, the "replay A" symbol is displayed on the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C in all the operation sequences. Therefore, when the re-game combination A is elected, at what timing (the timing pattern will be described later) the effect of showing blue (also referred to as blue color notification such as displaying a blue character on the display device 70, the same applies hereinafter). There is no problem if you do it. This is because the "Replay A" symbol is always displayed on the effective line L, so that the color indicated by the effect and the color of the symbol stopped on the effective line L (also referred to as the color corresponding to the symbol) are not different. Is. In addition, even when the winning numbers 1 (re-game combination A) to 14 (re-game combination D3), 26 (re-game combination L), and 27 (re-game combination M) are won, at what timing the blue effect is displayed. Even if it is performed, the "replay" symbol ("replay A" symbol or "replay B" symbol) is always displayed on the effective line L, so that the color indicated by the effect and the effective line L are stopped on any reel 40. The color corresponding to the pattern will be the same.

Further, when the replay combination A is won, the "replay A" symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C and the "bell" symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R in all the operation sequences. Therefore, no matter what timing the yellow effect is performed, the "bell" symbol is always displayed on the effective line L. Therefore, when the replay player A is elected, the yellow effect (common bell or push order bell is won). Even though it is not done, it is possible to perform an effect that shows yellow, which is also called a contradiction effect). Therefore, for example, by performing an effect (contradiction effect) showing yellow when the re-game combination A is elected in the AT precursor, the inside of the BB, etc., the re-game 1 is actually stopped and displayed on the effective line L. , It is possible to give a sense of discomfort to the player, and by this contradiction effect, the player may be notified that it is in the AT precursor or in the BB.

(Example of symbol stop, replay role B1, RT transition replay)
FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining an example of stopping the symbol when the replaying combination B1 is elected. FIG. 26A shows a condition device that operates when the re-game combination B1 is won and a corresponding symbol combination. FIG. 26B shows a stop mode by left, middle, and right operations when the replay combination B1 is won. When the left stop switch 37L is operated first, one of the "white 7" symbol, the "watermelon A" symbol, and the "replay A" symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, and then the middle stop switch 37C. When is operated, the "Replay A" symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C, and when the right stop switch 37R is finally operated, the "Watermelon A" symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R. Then, the replay 5 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L (see FIG. 26B).

FIG. 26C shows a stop mode by operating left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, and right middle left when the replay combination B1 is won. As an example, when the left stop switch 37L is operated first, one of the "white 7" symbol, the "watermelon A" symbol, and the "replay A" symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, and then the right. When the stop switch 37R is operated, the "Replay B" symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R, and when the middle stop switch 37C is finally operated, "Red 7" is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C. Any of the symbol, the "cherry" symbol, and the "white 7" symbol is displayed, and the replay 2 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L (see FIG. 26 (c)). At this time, the "replay" symbols are aligned and stopped in the upper U of the display window 22.

As described above, when the replay combination B1 is won, the "replay" symbol ("replay A" symbol or "replay B" symbol) is displayed on any of the reels 40 in all the operation sequences. Therefore, when the re-game combination B1 is won, there is no problem at any timing when the effect showing blue is performed. This is because the "replay" symbol ("replay A" symbol or "replay B" symbol) is always displayed on the effective line L, so that the color indicated by the effect and the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the effective line L are the same. Because it becomes.

(Example of stop design, replay role F, strong cherry)
FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining an example of stopping the symbol when the re-game combination F is elected. FIG. 27A shows a condition device that operates when the re-game combination F is won and a corresponding symbol combination. FIG. 27B shows a stop mode by left middle right or left and right middle operation when the re-game combination F is won. As an example, when the left stop switch 37L is operated for the first time, one of the "replay B" symbol, the "cherry" symbol, and the "red 7" symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L. When the "Replay B" symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, the next time the middle stop switch 37C is operated, either the "Red 7" symbol or the "Cherry" symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C. Is displayed, and when the right stop switch 37R is finally operated, one of the "red 7" symbol, "bar" symbol, "white 7" symbol, and "blank" symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R. It is displayed, and the re-game 7 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L (see FIG. 27 (b)).

When the "cherry" symbol is first displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, then when the middle stop switch 37C is operated, the "bar" symbol, "watermelon A" symbol, are displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C. When either the "watermelon B" symbol or the "blank" symbol is displayed and the right stop switch 37R is finally operated, the "replay B" symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R, and the replay 8 Is stopped and displayed on the effective line L (see FIG. 27 (b)).

When the "red 7" symbol is first displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, then when the middle stop switch 37C is operated, the "cherry" symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C, and finally. When the right stop switch 37R is operated, the "Replay A" symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R, and the replay 10 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L (see FIG. 27 (b)).

FIG. 27C shows a stop mode by middle / left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, and right / middle / left operations when the replay combination F is won. As an example, when the middle stop switch 37C is operated first, either the "red 7" symbol or the "cherry" symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C, and then the right stop switch 37R is operated. When any of the "red 7" symbol, "bar" symbol, "white 7" symbol, and "blank" symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R, and finally the left stop switch 37L is operated, One of the "bar" symbol, "cherry" symbol, "replay B" symbol, and "blank" symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, and the replay 7 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L (FIG. 27). (C).

As described above, when the re-game combination F is won, either the "red 7" symbol or the "cherry" symbol is displayed on any of the reels 40 in all the operation sequences. Therefore, when the re-game combination F is elected, there is no problem at any timing when the effect of showing red (also referred to as red color notification such as displaying a red character on the display device 70, the same applies hereinafter) is performed. This is because either the "red 7" symbol or the "cherry" symbol is always displayed on the effective line L, so the color indicated by the effect and the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the effective line L are the same. is there. Even when the winning numbers 15 (re-game combination E) and 17 (re-game combination G) are won, there is no problem at any timing when the effect showing red is performed. This is because the "red 7" symbol or the "cherry" symbol is always displayed on the effective line L, so that the color indicated by the effect and the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the effective line L are the same.

The color may be announced even when the replaying combinations H1 to H3 (cherries in the middle of the pushing order) are won. When the re-games H1 to H3 (cherry in the middle of the push order) are won, depending on the push order, the re-game 1 that does not include the "red 7" symbol or the "cherry" symbol wins, and the re-game 1 does not win. Then, the replays 2 and 7 including the "red 7" symbol or the "cherry" symbol win the prize (see FIGS. 4, 5 and 9). Therefore, when it is confirmed that the "red 7" symbol or the "cherry" symbol is stopped when the re-game combination H1 to H3 (the middle cherry in the push order) is won (for example, when the re-game combination H2 is won), At the timing after the first operation of the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R), it is possible to produce a red color announcement, and it has been confirmed that the "Replay A" symbol or "Replay B" will stop. At that time (for example, when the re-game combination H2 is won, the timing after the first operation of the left stop switch 37L), it is possible to produce a blue color notification.

(Example of stopping the design, winning A1, push order bell)
FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining an example of stopping the symbol when the winning A1 is won. FIG. 28A shows a condition device that operates when the winning A1 is won and a corresponding symbol combination. FIG. 28B shows a stop mode by left, middle, and right operations when the winning A1 is won. Conditional devices that operate when the winning A1 is won include winning 1, winning 4, and winning 5. When the left stop switch 37L is operated first, a "bell" symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, and then when the middle stop switch 37C is operated, "BAR" is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C. "Watermelon A" symbol, "Watermelon B" symbol, or "Blank" symbol is displayed, and when the right stop switch 37R is finally operated, "Red 7" is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R. Any of the symbol, the "BAR" symbol, the "white 7" symbol, and the "blank" symbol is displayed, and the winning 1 is stopped and displayed on the valid line L (see FIG. 28 (b)). At this time, the "bell" symbols are aligned and stopped in the lower L of the display window 22.

FIG. 28C shows a stop mode by operating left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right / left, right / left middle, and right middle left when the winning A1 is won. As an example, when the left stop switch 37L is first operated, a "bell" symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, and then when the right stop switch 37R is operated, the upper U of the right reel 40R is displayed. The "bell" symbol is displayed, and when the middle stop switch 37C is finally operated, the "bell" symbol is displayed in the middle M of the middle reel 40C, and the winning 4 is stopped and displayed on the effective line L (Fig.). 28 (c)). At this time, the "bell" symbols are aligned and stopped on the effective line L of the display window 22, and the "bell" symbols are displayed on the effective line L even in the operation order of middle left and right, middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left. Stops are displayed in a straight line.

As described above, when the winning A1 is won, the "bell" symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L in all the operation sequences. Therefore, when the winning A1 is won, there is no problem at any timing when the effect of showing yellow (also referred to as yellow color notification such as displaying a yellow character on the display device 70, the same applies hereinafter) is performed. This is because the "bell" symbol is always displayed on the effective line L, so that the color indicated by the effect and the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the effective line L are the same. Even when the winning numbers 28 (winning A1) to 46 (winning D) are won, there is no problem even if the effect showing yellow is performed at any timing. This is because the "bell" symbol is always displayed on the effective line L, so that the color indicated by the effect and the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the effective line L are the same.

It should be noted that the winning A1 to A6, the winning B1 to B6, and the winning C1 to C6 are not missed, but the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning A1 to A6, the winning B1 to B6, and the winning C1 to C6 are not missed. May be configured. Of course, even in that case, when the winning A1 to A6, the winning B1 to B6, and the winning C1 to C6 are won, if the "bell" symbol always stops on the valid line, the yellow color notification will vary. It may be done at any time. It is even better if the "bell" symbol always stops on the effective line even if it is missed.

For example, if the winning A1 to A6 have a configuration different from the above example in which the "bell" symbol does not always stop on the effective line depending on the pressing order and timing of the stop switch 37, either timing is used. When the effect of notifying the yellow color is executed (for example, when the start switch 36 is operated), but the "bell" symbol does not stop on the effective line L (when it is determined that the "bell" symbol does not stop), Finally, it is preferable to erase the yellow color notification or change the yellow color notification to the white color notification. At this time, when the "bell" symbol stops on the effective line L, the yellow color notification is maintained. By doing so, the color indicated by the effect and the color corresponding to the pattern stopped on the effective line L do not differ, so that the player is not misunderstood.

Also, at any timing (for example, when the start switch 36 is operated), the effect of notifying the white and yellow colors is executed at the same time, and when the "bell" symbol does not finally stop on the effective line L, only the white color is announced. You may do it. At this time, when the "bell" symbol stops on the effective line L, only the yellow color notification is made (white color notification is erased), or the white and yellow color notifications are simultaneously executed and the yellow color is displayed. The announcement may be emphasized (yellow character is enlarged and displayed on the display device 70, etc.).

(Example of stopping the design, winning G, strong watermelon)
FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining an example of stopping the symbol when the winning G is won. FIG. 29A shows a condition device that operates when the winning G is won and a corresponding symbol combination. FIG. 29B shows a stop mode by left, middle, and right operations when the winning G is won. When the left stop switch 37L is first operated, either the "watermelon B" symbol or the "watermelon A" symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L. When the "watermelon B" symbol or the "watermelon A" symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, the next time the middle stop switch 37C is operated, the "watermelon B" symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C. One of the "watermelon A" symbol, the "red 7" symbol, the "white 7" symbol, and the "replay A" symbol is displayed.

When the "watermelon B" symbol or the "watermelon A" symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C, when the right stop switch 37R is finally operated, the "watermelon A" symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R. Is displayed, and the winning 22 is stopped and displayed on the valid line L (see FIG. 29 (b)).

When the "red 7" symbol or the "white 7" symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C, when the right stop switch 37R is finally operated, the "bell" symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R. It is displayed and the winning 23 is stopped and displayed on the valid line L (see FIG. 29 (b)). Further, when the "Replay A" symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C, when the right stop switch 37R is finally operated, the "Replay A" symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R. , Winning 7 or 8 is stopped and displayed on the valid line L (see FIG. 29B).

FIG. 29 (c) shows a stop mode by left / right middle, right / left middle, right middle left operation when the winning G is won. As an example, when the left stop switch 37L is operated for the first time, either the "watermelon B" symbol or the "watermelon A" symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L. When the "watermelon B" symbol or the "watermelon A" symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, the next time the right stop switch 37R is operated, the symbol corresponding to the winning 22 is pulled in, so the upper stage of the right reel 40R. The "watermelon A" symbol is displayed on U.

Finally, when the middle stop switch 37C is operated at the timing when the "watermelon B" symbol and the "watermelon A" symbol can be pulled into the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, either the "watermelon B" symbol or the "watermelon A" symbol is operated. The symbol of 2 is displayed, and the winning 22 is stopped and displayed on the valid line L (see FIG. 29 (c)). Further, when the stop switch 37 is operated at the timing when the "watermelon B" symbol and the "watermelon A" symbol cannot be pulled into the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C, either the "bar" symbol or the "blank" symbol is displayed. Then, the combination of losses is stopped and displayed on the effective line L (see FIG. 29 (c)). In this way, even if the combination of loss is stopped and displayed on the effective line L, the "watermelon" symbol ("watermelon A" symbol or "watermelon B" symbol) is displayed on the effective line L, so that the color indicated by the effect The color corresponding to the symbol stopped at the effective line L becomes the same.

FIG. 29D shows a stop mode by middle left / right, middle right / left operation when the winning G is won. As an example, when the middle stop switch 37C is first operated, one of the "watermelon B" symbol, the "watermelon A" symbol, and the "replay A" symbol is displayed on the middle stage M of the middle reel 40C. First, when the middle stop switch 37C is operated at the timing when the "watermelon B" symbol and the "watermelon A" symbol are pulled into the middle M of the middle reel 40C, the "watermelon B" symbol or the "watermelon B" symbol is pulled into the middle M of the middle reel 40C. When the "A" symbol is displayed and then the right stop switch 37R is operated, the "Replay A" symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R in order to pull in the symbol corresponding to the winning 21. Finally, when the left stop switch 37L is operated, one of the "white 7" symbol, the "replay A" symbol, the "replay B" symbol, and the "cherry" symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L. The winning 21 is stopped and displayed on the valid line L (see FIG. 29 (d)). At this time, the "watermelon" symbols are aligned and stopped in the middle C of the display window 22.

When the middle stop switch 37C is first operated at the timing when the "watermelon B" symbol and the "watermelon A" symbol cannot be pulled into the middle M of the middle reel 40C, the "replay A" symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C. Then, when the right stop switch 37R is operated, the "Replay A" symbol is displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R in order to pull in the symbols corresponding to the winning 7 and 8. Finally, when the left stop switch 37L is operated, either the "watermelon A" symbol or the "watermelon B" symbol is displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L, and either of the winning 7 or 8 is the effective line L. Is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 29 (d)).

As described above, when the left stop switch 37L is first operated, the "watermelon A" symbol or the "watermelon B" symbol is always displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L (see FIG. 29 (b)), and the right When the stop switch 37R is first operated, the "watermelon A" symbol is always displayed on the upper U of the right reel 40R (see FIG. 29 (c)). When the middle stop switch 37C is first operated and is operated at the timing when the "watermelon B" symbol or the "watermelon A" symbol is pulled in, the "watermelon B" symbol or the "watermelon A" is placed in the middle M of the middle reel 40C. The symbol is displayed (see FIG. 29 (c)). When the middle stop switch 37C is first operated and the "watermelon B" symbol and the "watermelon A" symbol cannot be pulled in, the "replay A" symbol is displayed on the middle M of the middle reel 40C. However, the "watermelon A" symbol or the "watermelon B" symbol is always displayed on the lower L of the left reel 40L (see FIG. 29 (d)).

As described above, when the winning G is won, the "watermelon B" symbol or the "watermelon A" symbol is displayed on the effective line L of any of the reels 40 in all the operation sequences. Further, as illustrated in FIG. 29 (c), even when the winning G is missed, the "watermelon B" symbol or the "watermelon A" symbol is displayed in the lower L of the left reel 40L. Therefore, when the winning G1 is won, there is no problem at any timing when the effect of showing green (also referred to as green color notification such as displaying a green character on the display device 70, the same applies hereinafter) is performed. This is because the "watermelon" symbol is always displayed on the effective line L, so that the color indicated by the effect and the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the effective line L are the same. Even when the winning number 53 (winning F) is won, there is no problem at any timing when the effect showing green is performed. This is because the "watermelon" symbol is always displayed on the effective line L, so that the color indicated by the effect and the color corresponding to the symbol stopped on the effective line L are the same.

In the above example, the "watermelon B" symbol or the "watermelon A" symbol was displayed on the effective line L of any of the reels 40 even when the winning G was missed when performing the effect showing green. A symbol combination corresponding to the winning G (watermelon) may be configured so that the "watermelon B" symbol or the "watermelon A" symbol is not displayed on the effective line L of the reel 40 when the winning G is missed. When the winning G wins, the color indicated by the production and the color corresponding to the pattern stopped on the effective line L are different, which may give the player a misunderstanding, but even if the color is missed. , It is not said that the color indicated by the effect and the color corresponding to the pattern stopped at the effective line L must be the same. However, in order not to give the player a slight misunderstanding, it is preferable that the "watermelon B" symbol or the "watermelon A" symbol is displayed on the effective line L even when the watermelon is missed.

(Timing of production, during non-AT)
FIG. 30 describes the effect display timing (color notification timing, color character display timing on the display device 70) during non-AT (game state 0 (normal time), game state 1 (AT precursor)). It is a figure for. There are four patterns of production display timing. The production of the first pattern includes a production α00 (white), a production β00 (blue), a production γ00 (yellow), a production δ00 (green), and a production ε00 (red). In the production α00 (white), the production β00 (blue), the production γ00 (yellow), the production δ00 (green), and the production ε00 (red), the display device 70 does not announce the color (color) when the start switch 36 is operated. No production other than notification, or no production). The color notification is performed on the display device 70 which is a liquid crystal (displaying a character of a certain color at a timing on the display device 70), but it is not limited to the display device 70 and is provided on the housing. It may be performed by a light emitting component such as a production lamp 72 or an LED (the production lamp 72 is lit in a certain color at a certain timing).

Here, the color notification refers to a notification (directing) that suggests a winning combination by displaying an image of a character or the like on a display device 70 or the like in colors such as white, blue, yellow, green, and red. In the figure, α00 indicates that the color is not announced when the winning combination is 0 (winning number is 0) (loss), and α0 is the selection rate (%) in which the effect α00 is performed when the winning combination is 0 (loss). ) (The same applies to other cases). Then, the total value of α0, α1, α2, and α3 becomes 100% (the same applies to other cases). Here, when making a color announcement, when the winning combination is 0 (loss), a white color announcement (a white character is displayed on the display device 70. The effect lamp 72 may be turned on in white. If the winning combination is 1 to 14, 26, 27 (winning numbers are 1 to 14, 26, 27) (normal replay, RT transition replay), a blue color notification (blue on the display device 70) is made. (The effect lamp 72 may be turned on in blue.), And when the winning combination is 28 to 46 (winning numbers are 28 to 46) (pushing order bell, common bell), the color is yellow. A color announcement (a yellow character is displayed on the display device 70. The effect lamp 72 may be turned on in yellow) is given, and the winning combinations 53, 54 (winning numbers 53, 54) (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) are given. ), A green color is announced (a green character is displayed on the display device 70. The effect lamp 72 may be turned on in green), and the winning combinations are 15 to 17 (winning numbers are 15 to 17). ) (Strong cherry, weak cherry), a red color notification (a red character is displayed on the display device 70. The effect lamp 72 may be turned on in red).

The second pattern of production includes production α11 (white), production β11 (blue), production γ11 (yellow), production δ11 (green), and production ε11 (red). In the production α11 (white), production β11 (blue), production γ11 (yellow), production δ11 (green), and production ε11 (red), a black character appears from the left side to the right side of the screen when the start switch 36 is operated. The effect of running toward is performed until one of the stop switches 37 is first operated, and when any of the stop switches 37 is first operated, the effect of stopping the black character on the right side of the screen is performed. Then, when any of the stop switches 37 is secondly operated, the black character changes to white, blue, yellow, green, and red according to the winning combination. That is, in the effect of the second pattern, when any of the stop switches 37 is secondly operated, the color is announced (the effect of displaying the character of the color on the display device 70 is performed. The effect lamp 72 is displayed. It may be lit in a certain color.) The characters shown in white in the figure are white in the case of winning combination 0, blue in the case of winning combination 1-14, 26, 27, yellow in the case of winning combination 28 to 46, and winning combination 53. , 54 is displayed in green, and winning combinations 15 to 17 are displayed in red (the same applies hereinafter).

Next, when any of the stop switches 37 is operated for the third time, the characters shown in white, blue, yellow, green, and red according to the winning combination are displayed with their colors retained. Then, when the player releases the third operated stop switch 37 from the pressed state, the characters shown in white, blue, yellow, green, and red according to the winning combination are displayed with their colors retained. ..

The production of the third pattern includes production α22 (white), production β22 (blue), production γ22 (yellow), production δ22 (green), and production ε22 (red). In the production α22 (white), production β22 (blue), production γ22 (yellow), production δ22 (green), and production ε22 (red), a black character appears from the left side to the right side of the screen when the start switch 36 is operated. The effect of running toward is performed until one of the stop switches 37 is first operated, and when any of the stop switches 37 is first operated, the black character stops on the right side of the screen and white or blue depending on the winning combination. , Yellow, green, and red. That is, in the effect of the third pattern, when any of the stop switches 37 is first operated, the color is announced (the effect of displaying the character of the color on the display device 70 is performed. It may be lit in a certain color.) The second and subsequent operations of the stop switch 37 are the same as the production of the second pattern.

The fourth pattern of production includes production α33 (white), production β33 (blue), production γ33 (yellow), production δ33 (green), and production ε33 (red). In the production α33 (white), production β33 (blue), production γ33 (yellow), production δ33 (green), and production ε33 (red), the black character and white, blue, and yellow are displayed when the start switch 36 is operated. , Green, or red (white in the figure) will be displayed as an image of the battle. Then, between the time when the operation of the start switch 36 is received and the time when any of the stop switches 37 is first operated, the black character remains upright and is indicated by any of white, blue, yellow, green, and red. A series of effects are displayed from when the character (white in the figure) collapses until only the black character remains upright. Then, an image in which only the black character stands upright is displayed from the first operation of the stop switch 37 to the release of the third operated stop switch 37 from the pressed state. That is, in the effect of the fourth pattern, when the start switch 36 is received for operation, a color is announced (an effect of displaying a character of a color on the display device 70 is performed. The effect lamp 72 is lit in a certain color. It may be made to do.).

In Equation 1, when the winning combination is 0 (loss), the second pattern effect α11 (white) is performed, the selectivity α1 (%), and the third pattern effect α22 (white) are performed. The total value of the selectivity α2 (%) and the selectivity α3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect α33 (white) is performed is the selectivity α0 at which the first pattern effect α00 (white) is performed. Indicates greater than (%). That is, when the winning combination is 0 (loss), the selection rate at which the white color notification is performed is larger than the selection rate at which the color notification is not performed.

Further, the selectivity α1 (%) in which the effect α11 (white) of the second pattern is performed is the selectivity α2 (%) in which the effect α22 (white) of the third pattern is performed, and the fourth pattern. It is shown that the effect α33 (white) is larger than the selectivity α3 (%). That is, it is shown that when the white color notification is performed, the white color notification is often performed at a later timing.

In Equation 2, when the winning combination is 0 (missing), the second pattern effect α11 (white) is performed, the selectivity α1 (%), and the third pattern effect α22 (white) are performed. The total value of the selection rate α2 (%) and the selection rate α3 (%) in which the fourth pattern production α33 (white) is performed is the winning combination 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay). When becomes, the selectivity β1 (%) in which the second pattern effect β11 (blue) is performed, the selectivity β2 (%) in which the third pattern effect β22 (blue) is performed, and the fourth. When the total value with the selectivity β3 (%) at which the production β33 (blue) of the above pattern is performed and the winning combination 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell), the production γ11 of the second pattern ( Selectivity γ1 (%) for performing yellow) and effect γ22 (yellow) for the third pattern Selectivity γ2 (%) for performing and effect γ33 (yellow) for the fourth pattern γ3 Indicates that it is larger than the total value with (%). That is, the total selection rate at which the white color notification is performed is larger than the total selection rate at which the blue color notification is performed or the total selection rate at which the yellow color notification is performed, and the white color notification is the blue color notification. And show that it is done more frequently (at the rate of each decision) than the yellow color announcement.

In formula 3, when the winning combinations 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) are obtained, the second pattern effect β11 (blue) is performed, and the selectivity β1 (%) and the third. The total value of the selectivity β2 (%) at which the effect β22 (blue) of the pattern is performed and the selectivity β3 (%) at which the effect β33 (blue) of the fourth pattern is performed is the value of the first pattern. It is shown that the effect β00 (blue) may be larger or smaller than the selectivity β0 (%) at which the effect is performed. That is, when the winning combinations 1 to 14, 26, and 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay), the selection rate at which the blue color notification is performed is larger or smaller than the selection rate at which the color notification is not performed. Also shows that it can be decided arbitrarily. This is because if it is performed too often, the player may get bored, and if it is not performed too often, the rare production feeling becomes too strong.

Further, the selectivity β1 (%) in which the effect β11 (blue) of the second pattern is performed is the selectivity β2 (%) or the fourth pattern in which the effect β22 (blue) of the third pattern is performed. It is shown that the effect blue 33 (blue) of is larger than the selectivity β3 (%) performed. That is, it is shown that when the blue color notification is performed, the blue color notification is often performed at a later timing. Unlike watermelons (collective term for strong watermelon and weak watermelon) and cherries (generic term for strong cherry and weak cherry), replay (general term for normal replay and RT transition replay) is the winning of AT and BB, which are in an advantageous state. It's not very happy for the player to win the replay because there is no possibility. Therefore, instead of promptly notifying that the replay was won by setting the β3 (%) that announces the blue color to the highest at a late timing, the watermelon and cherry that are highly expected to win such as AT and BB were won. It gives the player a sense of expectation that the green color announcement and the red color announcement will be made until late.

In formula 4, when the winning combinations are 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell), the second pattern effect γ11 (yellow) is performed, and the selectivity γ1 (%) and the third pattern effect are produced. The total value of the selectivity γ2 (%) in which γ22 (yellow) is performed and the selectivity γ3 (%) in which γ33 (yellow) is performed is the effect γ00 (yellow) of the first pattern. ) May be larger or smaller than the selectivity γ0 (%). That is, when the winning combinations are 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell), the selection rate at which the yellow color notification is performed may be larger or smaller than the selection rate at which the color notification is not performed. Show that you can decide. This is because if it is performed too often, the player may get bored, and if it is not performed too often, the rare production feeling becomes too strong.

Further, the selectivity γ2 (%) in which the effect γ22 (yellow) of the third pattern is performed is the selectivity γ1 (%) or the fourth pattern in which the effect γ11 (yellow) of the second pattern is performed. It is shown that the effect γ33 (yellow) is larger than the selectivity γ3 (%). That is, when the yellow color notification is performed, the yellow color notification is often performed at the timing when the stop switch 37 is first operated. The yellow color is often announced at the timing of the first operation. Bells (pushing order bells, common bells) are watermelons (strong watermelons, weak watermelons) and cherries (strong cherries, weak cherries). Unlike (general term for cherry), there is no possibility of winning AT or BB, which is in an advantageous state, so it is not very happy for the player to win Bell. Therefore, instead of promptly notifying that the bell has won, there is a sense of expectation that a green color announcement or a red color announcement will be made that suggests that the watermelon or cherry, which has a high expectation of winning such as AT or BB, has been won. Is given to the player until late timing. Also, unlike replays, bells can be paid out, so I'm happy to win the bell to some extent. In particular, the winning combinations 28 to 45 (pushing order bells) can receive 9 payouts by correctly answering the operation order, so that the operation order is correct when the notification is made at the timing of the first operation. In order to have the expectation that it may be possible (9 cards may be paid out), the color announcement is often made earlier than when the replay is won.

In equation 5, when the winning combinations are 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell), the second pattern effect γ11 (yellow) is performed, and the selectivity γ1 (%) and the third pattern effect γ22. The total value of the selectivity γ2 (%) in which (yellow) is performed and the selectivity γ3 (%) in which the fourth pattern effect γ33 (yellow) is performed is 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normally). When the replay or RT transition replay is performed, the second pattern effect β11 (blue) is performed with a selectivity β1 (%) and the third pattern effect β22 (blue) is performed with a selectivity β2 (%). ) And the selectivity β3 (%) at which the effect β33 (blue) of the fourth pattern is performed may be larger or smaller than the total value. That is, when the winning combinations are 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell), the selection rate at which the yellow color is announced is the winning combinations 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay). When, it is shown that the blue color may be larger or smaller than the selectivity at which the notification is made, and can be arbitrarily determined.

In equation 6, when the winning combinations are 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon), the second pattern effect δ11 (green) is performed with the selectivity δ1 (%) and the third pattern effect δ22. The total value of the selectivity δ2 (%) in which (green) is performed and the selectivity δ3 (%) in which the fourth pattern is produced δ33 (green) is the effect δ00 (green) of the first pattern. Is greater than the selectivity δ0 (%) at which is performed. That is, when the winning combinations are 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon), the selection rate at which the green color notification is performed is larger than the selection rate at which the color notification is not performed. This is because watermelon (a general term for strong watermelon and weak watermelon) may win an AT in an advantageous state, and by giving a color announcement, it is possible to give a sense of expectation for winning the AT.

Further, it is shown that the selectivity δ3 (%) at which the effect δ33 (green) of the fourth pattern is performed is larger than the selectivity δ1 at which the effect δ11 (green) of the second pattern is performed. That is, it is shown that when the green color notification is performed, the green color notification is often performed at an early timing. Winners 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) may be missed if they are not pressed, so it is preferable that the green color is announced when the start switch 37 is operated. Watermelon (a general term for strong watermelon and weak watermelon) has the possibility of winning the AT, which is in an advantageous state, so it is a pleasure for the player to win the watermelon. Therefore, the green color is announced at an early timing by increasing δ3 (%) to inform the player of the possibility of winning the AT at an early timing.

When the winning combinations are 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon), the fourth pattern effect δ33 (green) is performed. The selectivity δ3 (%) is the third pattern effect δ22 (green). It is shown that the selectivity may be larger or smaller than the selectivity δ2 (%) at which is performed. However, the winning combinations 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) may be missed if they are not pressed, so it is preferable that the green color notification is given when the start switch 37 is operated. Watermelon (a general term for strong watermelon and weak watermelon) has the possibility of winning the AT, which is in an advantageous state, so it is a pleasure for the player to win the watermelon. Therefore, it is preferable to increase δ3 (%), which notifies the green color at an early timing.

In Equation 7, when the winning combinations are 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon), the second pattern effect δ11 (green) is performed with the selectivity δ1 (%) and the third pattern effect δ22. The total value of the selection rate δ2 (%) in which (green) is performed and the selection rate δ3 (%) in which the fourth pattern effect δ33 (green) is performed is the winning combination 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normally). When it becomes replay, RT transition replay), the selectivity β1 (%) in which the second pattern effect β11 (blue) is performed and the selectivity β2 (blue) in which the third pattern effect β22 (blue) is performed are performed. %) And the total value of the selectivity β3 (%) at which the fourth pattern production β33 (blue) is performed, and when the winning combination is 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell), the second The selectivity γ1 (%) in which the pattern production γ11 (yellow) is performed and the selectivity γ2 (%) in which the third pattern production γ22 (yellow) is performed and the production γ33 (yellow) in the fourth pattern Is larger than the total value with the selectivity γ3 (%) at which is performed. That is, the total selection rate at which the green color notification is performed is larger than the total selection rate at which the blue color notification is performed and the total selection rate at which the yellow color notification is performed, and the green color notification is the blue color notification. Or, it indicates that it is performed more frequently (at the rate at each decision) than the yellow color announcement. This is because watermelons (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) may win an AT in an advantageous state, and therefore, by giving a color announcement, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation for the AT winning. Also, the probability of winning a watermelon (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) is much smaller than the probability of winning a replay (normal replay, RT transition replay) or bell (push order bell, common bell), so watermelon (strong) This is because even if the color is announced frequently when the watermelon (watermelon, weak watermelon) is won, the color is not announced frequently as a whole game (when the replay is won or the bell is won, other effects are frequently performed. Because you can go to).

In Equation 8, when the winning combinations are 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry), the second pattern effect ε11 (red) is performed with the selectivity ε1 (%) and the third pattern effect ε22. The total value of the selectivity ε2 (%) in which (red) is performed and the selectivity ε3 (%) in which the fourth pattern is produced ε33 (red) is the effect ε00 (red) of the first pattern. Is greater than the selectivity δ0 (%) at which is performed. That is, when the winning combinations are 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry), the selection rate at which the red color notification is performed is larger than the selection rate at which the color notification is not performed. This is because cherries (strong cherries, weak cherries) may win ATs and BBs that are in an advantageous state, and by giving color announcements, it is possible to give a sense of expectation for winning ATs and BBs. ..

Further, it is shown that the selectivity ε3 (%) at which the effect ε33 (red) of the fourth pattern is performed is larger than the selectivity δ1 at which the effect ε11 (red) of the second pattern is performed. That is, when the red color announcement is made, the green color announcement is often made at an early timing. Winners 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) will not stop in the display window 22 on the left reel unless they are pressed (although they will not be missed), so the start switch 37 It is preferable that the red color is announced at the time of receiving the operation. Since there is a possibility that the cherry will win AT and BB, which are in an advantageous state, it is a pleasure for the player to win the cherry. Therefore, the red color notification ε3 (%) is increased at an early timing to inform the player of the possibility of winning the AT and BB at an early timing.

When the winning combination is 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry), the fourth pattern production ε33 (red) is performed. The selectivity ε3 (%) is the third pattern production ε22 (red). It is shown that the selectivity may be larger or smaller than the selectivity ε2 (%) at which is performed. However, since cherries (strong cherries, weak cherries) may win AT or BB, which are in an advantageous state, it is a pleasure for the player to win the cherries. Therefore, it is preferable to increase ε3 (%) for notifying the red color at an early timing.

In Equation 9, when the winning combinations are 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry), the second pattern effect ε11 (red) is performed with the selectivity ε1 (%) and the third pattern effect ε22. The total value of the selection rate ε2 (%) in which (red) is performed and the selection rate ε3 (%) in which the fourth pattern production ε33 (red) is performed is the winning combinations 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normally). When it becomes a replay or RT transition replay), the selectivity β1 (%) in which the second pattern effect β11 (blue) is performed and the selectivity β2 (blue) in which the third pattern effect β22 (blue) is performed are performed. %) And the total value of the selectivity β3 (%) at which the production β33 (blue) of the fourth pattern is performed, and when the winning combination is 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell), the second The selectivity γ1 (%) in which the pattern production γ11 (yellow) is performed and the selectivity γ2 (%) in which the third pattern production γ22 (yellow) is performed and the production γ33 (yellow) in the fourth pattern. Is larger than the total value with the selectivity γ3 (%) at which is performed. That is, the total selection rate at which the red color notification is performed is larger than the total selection rate at which the blue color notification is performed and the total selection rate at which the yellow color notification is performed, and the red color notification is the blue color notification. Or, it indicates that it is performed more frequently (at the rate at each decision) than the yellow color announcement.

This is because cherries (strong cherries, weak cherries) may win ATs and BBs that are in an advantageous state, and by giving color announcements, it is possible to give a sense of expectation for winning ATs and BBs. .. Also, the probability of winning a cherry (strong cherry, weak cherry) is much smaller than the probability of winning a replay (normal replay, RT transition replay) or bell (push order bell, common bell), so cherry (strong) This is because even if the color is announced frequently when the cherry or weak cherry is won, the color is not announced frequently as a whole game (when the replay is won or the bell is won, other effects are frequently performed. Because you can go to).

(Timing of production, BB confirmed)
FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining the effect display timing during BB confirmation (during the game after being notified that the BB has been won). In the effect shown in FIG. 31, the player recognizes that the BB is confirmed (the BB is won) after the BB confirmation effect (displaying the BB confirmation or the like on the display device 70) is performed. It is a production performed in a state. There are two patterns of production display timing. The first pattern is directed by α'00 (white), β'00 (blue), γ'00 (yellow), δ'00 (green), and ε'00 (red). is there. In the production α'00 (white), the production β'00 (blue), the production γ'00 (yellow), the production δ'00 (green), and the production ε'00 (red), when the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted. , The display device 70 does not announce the color (does not perform an effect other than the color announcement, or does not perform any effect). In the figure, α'00 indicates that the color is not announced when the winning combination is 0 (loss), and α'0 is the selection rate (%) in which the effect α'00 is performed when the winning combination is 0 (loss). ) Is shown (the same applies hereinafter). The same applies to Winners 1 (normal replay), Winners 28-46 (push order bell, common bell), Winners 53, 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon), and Winners 16 and 17 (strong cherry). is there.

As the production of the second pattern, in the production α'33 (white), the production β'33 (blue), the production γ'33 (yellow), the production δ'33 (green), and the production ε'33 (red). When the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted, the display device 70 around the display window 22 of each reel 40 is white when the winning combination is 0, blue when the winning combination is 1, and when the winning combinations are 28 to 46. It is displayed in yellow, green in the case of winning combinations 53 and 54, and red in the case of winning combinations 16 and 17. This is also a color announcement.

In the formula 10, when the winning combinations 1 to 14, 26, and 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) are obtained, the second pattern effect β'33 (blue) is performed, and the selectivity β'3 (%). Indicates that the effect β'00 (blue) of the first pattern is larger than the selectivity β '0 (%). This is a state in which the player recognizes that the BB has been confirmed, so the player is aimed at the BB (“red 7” symbol or “bar” symbol) by performing an effect other than the color announcement. Winner 1 (normal replay) to prevent unnecessary pushes (because when BB1 or BB2 and normal replay are won at the same time, priority is given to winning the normal replay) This is to let you know early that you have won and to be able to finish the game quickly without any notice. Further, when the winning combination 1 (normal replay) is won, the effect β'33 (blue) is all performed, and the effect α'00 does not have to be performed at all.

In the formula 11, when the winning combination 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell), the second pattern effect γ'33 (yellow) is performed, and the selectivity γ'3 (%) is one. It shows that the effect of the eye pattern γ'00 (yellow) is larger than the selectivity γ'0 (%). This is for the same reason as in the case of production β'33 (blue) (when BB1 or BB2 and the push order bell or common bell are won at the same time, priority is given to winning the push order bell or common bell. Because it is). Further, when the winning combinations 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell) are won, the effect γ'33 (yellow) is all performed, and the effect α'00 does not have to be performed at all.

In equation 12, when the winning combinations are 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon), the second pattern effect δ'33 (green) is performed. The selectivity δ'3 (%) is the first. It is shown that the effect of the pattern δ'00 (green) is larger than the selectivity δ'0 (%). This is to prevent the player from making unnecessary pushes aiming at BB ("Red 7" symbol or "Bar" symbol) by performing an effect other than color announcement (BB1 or BB2 and strong watermelon, weak watermelon). This is because when they are elected at the same time, priority is given to winning strong watermelons and weak watermelons). In addition, the watermelon may be missed if it is not pressed, so the player is notified at an early timing. When the winning combinations 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) are won, the effect δ'33 (green) is all performed, and the effect δ'00 does not have to be performed at all.

In equation 13, when the winning combinations 16 and 17 (strong cherries) are obtained, the second pattern effect ε'33 (red) is performed. The selectivity ε'3 (%) is that of the first pattern. It is shown that the effect ε'00 (red) is larger than the selectivity ε'0 (%). This is to prevent the player from making unnecessary pushes aiming at BB ("Red 7" symbol or "Bar" symbol) by performing effects other than color announcement (BB1 or BB2 and strong cherry are won at the same time). This is because we give priority to winning strong cherries when we are playing), so let us know early that the winning roles 16 and 17 (strong cherries) have been won, and do not push the game. This is to make it possible to finish quickly. In addition, the strong cherry may not stop the "cherry" symbol on the left reel 40L unless the "cherry" symbol is pressed on the left reel 40L, and the winning combinations 16 and 17 (strong cherry) are won. This is because the player may not notice it. Further, when the winning combinations 16 and 17 (strong cherries) are won, the effect ε'33 (red) is all performed, and the effect δ'00 does not have to be performed at all.

(Timing of production, preparing for AT, during AT)
FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the effect display timing during AT preparation and during AT (game state 2 (AT preparation), game state 3 (AT)). There are four patterns of production display timing. For the production of the first pattern, production α "00 (white), production β" 00 (white), production γ "00 (white), production δ" 00 (green), production ε "00 (red)" Yes. In the production α "00 (white), production β" 00 (white), production γ "00 (white), production δ" 00 (green), production ε "00 (red), the operation of the start switch 36 is accepted. At times, it is assumed that the display device 70 does not announce the color (the effect other than the color announcement is performed, or none of the effects is performed). In the figure, α "00 indicates that the color is not announced when the winning combination is 0 (loss), and α" 0 is the selection rate (%) in which the effect α "00 is performed when the winning combination is 0 (loss). ) (Same as below). Winners 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay), winners 28-46 (push order bell, common bell), winners 53, 54 (strong watermelon). , Weak watermelon), Winners 15 to 17 (Strong cherry, Weak cherry). During AT, Winners 1-14, 26, 27 (Normal replay, RT transition replay), Winner 28 ~ 46 (Pushing order bell, common bell) The difference from non-AT is that the white color notification is given instead of the blue color notification and the yellow color notification during non-AT when winning.

During AT preparation, the production of the 2nd to 4th patterns during AT is the production of the 2nd to 4th patterns during non-AT, and the winning combinations 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay), winning combinations 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell) The explanation is omitted because it is the same except that the white color is announced at the time of winning.

During AT preparation, during AT, winning combinations 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay), winning combinations 28-46 (push order bell, common bell) White color announcement is made at the time of winning , For the following reasons. During AT preparation, during AT, when the RT transition replay is won, and when the push order bell is won, the push order is notified using the display device 70. Players are happy to win the push order bell during AT (because they can get 9 payouts), but not happy to win the transition replay after the transition to RT3 (because they can get 9 payouts). This is because you cannot receive a payout). And, in RT3, the winning probability of the RT transition replay that the player is not happy with is high. Therefore, the notification of the push order during AT is performed in such a manner that it cannot be determined at the time of receiving the operation of the start switch 36 whether it is the notification at the time of winning the push order bell or the notification at the time of winning the RT transition replay. (Conventionally, the push order notification at the time of winning the push order bell is performed using a yellow image, and the notification of the push order at the time of winning the RT transition replay is performed using a blue image. , In the present embodiment, the notification of the push order at the time of winning is also performed using a white image). When the winners 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) are won, the blue color is announced, and when the winners 28-46 (push order bell, common bell) are won, the yellow color is announced. If it is done, there is a possibility that it is meaningless to notify the pressing order using a white image (if a color notification is made at the time of receiving the operation of the start switch 36, the color notification will eventually be used. This is because it is possible to determine whether the push order is notified at the time of winning).

Since the equation 14 is the same as the equation 1, the description thereof will be omitted. In the formula 15, when the winning combinations 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) are obtained, the second pattern effect β "11 (white) is performed. Selectivity β" 1 (%). And the selection rate β "2 (%) in which the production β" 22 (white) of the third pattern is performed and the selection rate β "3 (%) in which the production β" 33 (white) of the fourth pattern is performed. The total value of and is smaller than the selectivity β "0 (%)" at which the effect β "00 (white) of the first pattern is performed. That is, when the winning combinations 1 to 14, 26, and 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) are obtained, the selection rate at which the white color notification is performed is smaller than the selection rate at which the color notification is not performed. During AT preparation and AT, when the RT transition replay is won, the display device 70 is also used to notify the push order. This is because there is a possibility that it will cause a mistake in the push order, etc.).

Further, the selectivity β "1 (%) in which the effect β" 11 (white) of the second pattern is performed is the selectivity β "2" 2 (%) in which the effect β "22 (white) of the third pattern is performed. %) Or the effect β "33 (white) of the fourth pattern is larger than the selectivity β" 3 (%). That is, the winning combinations are 1 to 14, 26, and 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay), indicating that when the white color notification is performed, the white color notification is often performed at a later timing.

Equation 16 is a selection in which the second pattern effect β "11 (white) is performed when the winning combinations 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) are performed during AT preparation. A selection rate β "1 (%) and a third pattern effect β" 22 (white) are performed. A selection rate β "2 (%) and a fourth pattern effect β" 33 (white) are performed. The total value with the rate β "3 (%) is the second pattern production β11 (blue) when the winning combinations 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) during non-AT. Selectivity β1 (%) and the effect β22 (blue) of the third pattern are performed Selectivity β2 (%) and effect β33 (blue) of the fourth pattern are performed Selectivity β3 (%) ) Is smaller than the total value. That is, even if the winning combinations 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) are obtained during AT preparation and AT, the winning combinations 1-14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) are performed during non-AT. Indicates that the color announcement is not as much as when it becomes (replay).

In formula 17, when the winning combinations 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell) are drawn during AT preparation, the second pattern effect γ11 (white) is performed. Selectivity γ1 (%) The total value of the selectivity γ2 (%) at which the third pattern effect γ22 (white) is performed and the selectivity γ3 (%) at which the fourth pattern effect γ33 (white) is performed is one. It indicates that the effect of the eye pattern γ00 (white) is smaller than the selectivity γ0 (%). That is, when the winning combinations are 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell), the selection rate at which the white color notification is performed is smaller than the selection rate at which the color notification is not performed. During AT preparation and AT, when the push order bell is won, the push order is also notified using the display device 70, so if color announcements are made frequently, it will be an obstacle (the player's consciousness will be the color announcement). This is because there is a possibility that it will cause a mistake in the push order, etc.).

Further, the selectivity γ "1 (%) in which the effect γ" 11 (white) of the second pattern is performed is the selectivity γ "2 (%) in which the effect γ" 22 (white) of the third pattern is performed. %) Or the effect γ "33 (white) of the fourth pattern is larger than the selectivity γ" 3 (%). That is, the winning combinations are 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell), and when the white color notification is performed, the white color notification is often performed at a later timing.

In the formula 18, when the winning combination is 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell) during AT preparation, the second pattern effect γ "11 (white) is performed. Selectivity γ" 1 (%) And the third pattern effect γ "22 (white) are performed Selectivity γ" 2 (%) and the fourth pattern effect γ "33 (white) is performed Selectivity γ" 3 The total value with (%) is the selectivity γ1 (%) in which the second pattern effect γ11 (yellow) is performed when the winning combination is 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell) during non-AT. ) And the selectivity γ2 (%) in which the effect γ22 (yellow) of the third pattern is performed and the selectivity γ3 (%) in which the effect γ33 (yellow) of the fourth pattern is performed are smaller than the total value. .. That is, even if the winning combination is 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell) during AT preparation and AT, the color is as high as when the winning combination is 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell) during non-AT. Indicates that no announcement will be made.

In equation 19, when the winning combination is 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell) during AT preparation, the second pattern effect γ "11 (white) is performed. Selectivity γ" 1 (%) And the third pattern effect γ "22 (white) are performed Selectivity γ" 2 (%) and the fourth pattern effect γ "33 (white) is performed Selectivity γ" 3 When the total value with (%) becomes winning combinations 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) during AT, the second pattern of production β "11 (white) is performed. Selectivity β "1 (%) and effect β" 22 (white) of the third pattern are performed Selectivity β "2 (%) and effect β" 33 (white) of the fourth pattern are performed. It shows that it may be larger or smaller than the total value with the selectivity β "3 (%). That is, when the winning combination is 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell) during AT, the selection rate at which the white color is announced is the winning combination 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay). ), It indicates that the white color may be larger or smaller than the selection rate at which the white color is announced, and can be arbitrarily determined.

In the formula 20, when the winning combinations 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) are obtained during the AT preparation, the second pattern effect δ "11 (green) is performed. The selectivity δ" 1 ( %) And the third pattern effect δ "22 (green) are performed. Selectivity δ" 2 (%) and the fourth pattern effect δ "33 (green) is performed. Selectivity δ" 3 ( The total value with%) indicates that it is larger than the selectivity δ "0 (%) at which the effect δ" 00 (green) of the first pattern is performed. That is, when the winning combinations 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) are obtained during AT, the selection rate at which the green color notification is performed is larger than the selection rate at which the color notification is not performed. This is because watermelons (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) may win the AT again, and by giving a color announcement, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation for the AT winning.

Further, the selectivity δ "3 (%) in which the effect δ" 33 (green) of the fourth pattern is performed is from the selectivity δ "1 in which the effect δ" 11 (green) of the second pattern is performed. Also shows that it is large. That is, it is shown that when the green color notification is performed, the green color notification is often performed at an early timing. Winners 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) may be missed if they are not pressed, so a green color notification may be given at the earliest possible timing, preferably when the start switch 37 is operated. preferable. This is because watermelons (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) may win the AT again, so by giving the color announcement at an early timing, it is possible to give a feeling of expectation for the AT winning again at an early timing. ..

When the winning combinations are 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon), the fourth pattern production δ "33 (green) is performed. The selectivity δ" 3 (%) is the production of the third pattern. It shows that δ "22 (green) may be larger or smaller than the selectivity δ" 2 (%) at which it is performed. However, the winning combinations 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) may be missed if they are not pressed, so a green color notification will be given at the earliest possible timing, preferably when the start switch 37 is operated. Is preferable.

In the formula 21, when the winning combination 53, 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) is obtained during AT preparation, the second pattern effect δ "11 (green) is performed. Selectivity δ" 1 ( %) And the third pattern effect δ "22 (green) are performed. Selectivity δ" 2 (%) and the fourth pattern effect δ "33 (green) is performed. Selectivity δ" 3 ( %) And the total value is the selection rate β "1" in which the second pattern production β "11 (white) is performed when the winning combinations 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) are performed. (%) And the third pattern effect β "22 (white) are performed Selectivity β" 2 (%) and the fourth pattern effect β "33 (white) is performed Selectivity β" 3 When the total value with (%) and the winning combination 28 to 46 (pushing order bell, common bell) are obtained, the second pattern effect γ "11 (white) is performed. Selectivity γ" 1 (%) ) And the third pattern effect γ "22 (white) are performed. Selectivity γ" 2 (%) and the fourth pattern effect γ "33 (white) are performed. Selectivity γ" 3 (%). ) Is larger than the total value. That is, the total selection rate at which the green color announcement is made during AT is larger than the total selection rate at which the white color announcement is made, and the green color announcement is more frequent than the white color announcement (ratio at each decision). Shows that it is done in). This is because the winning combinations 53 and 54 (strong watermelon, weak watermelon) are one of the most interesting things of the player because the AT lottery is performed again. In addition, when the RT transition replay is won and when the push order bell is won, the push order is also notified using the display device 70. This is because there is a possibility that it will cause a mistake in the push order, etc.).

In equation 22, when the winning combination is 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) during AT preparation, the second pattern effect ε "11 (red) is performed. Selectivity ε" 1 ( %) And the third pattern effect ε "22 (red) are performed. Selectivity ε" 2 (%) and the fourth pattern effect ε "33 (red) are performed. Selectivity ε" 3 ( The total value with%) indicates that it is larger than the selectivity δ "0 (%) at which the effect ε" 00 (red) of the first pattern is performed. That is, when the winning combination is 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) during AT, the selection rate at which the red color notification is performed is larger than the selection rate at which the color notification is not performed. This is because cherries (strong cherries, weak cherries) may win the AT or BB again, and the color announcement can give a feeling of expectation for the AT or BB winning.

In addition, during AT preparation, the fourth pattern effect ε "33 (red) is performed during AT, and the selectivity ε" 3 (%) is the second pattern effect ε "11 (red). It is shown that the selectivity is larger than δ "1. That is, when the red color announcement is made, the green color announcement is often made at an early timing. This is because cherries (strong cherries, weak cherries) may win AT or BB again, so by giving color announcements at an early timing, it also gives a sense of expectation for AT or BB winning at an early timing. Because it can be done. Also, during AT, the winning combinations 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) will not stop in the display window 22 on the left reel 40L unless they are pressed (although there is no omission). It is preferable that the red color notification is made at the earliest possible timing, preferably when the start switch 37 is operated.

When the winning combination is 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) during AT preparation, the selection rate ε "3 (%) at which the fourth pattern production ε" 33 (red) is performed is It is shown that the effect ε "22 (red) of the third pattern may be larger or smaller than the selectivity ε" 2 (%).

In the formula 23, when the winning combinations 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) are obtained during AT preparation, the second pattern production ε "11 (red) is performed. Selectivity ε" 1 (%) And the third pattern effect ε "22 (red) are performed Selectivity ε" 2 (%) and the fourth pattern effect ε "33 (red) is performed Selectivity ε" 3 The total value with (%) is the selection rate β in which the second pattern effect β "11 (white) is performed when the winning combinations 1 to 14, 26, 27 (normal replay, RT transition replay) are obtained. "1 (%) and the third pattern effect β" 22 (white) are performed Selectivity β "2 (%) and the fourth pattern effect β" 33 (white) are performed Selectivity β When the total value with "3 (%) and the winning combination 28 to 46 (push order bell, common bell) are reached, the second pattern effect γ" 11 (white) is performed. Selectivity γ "1 (%) And the third pattern effect γ "22 (white) are performed Selectivity γ" 2 (%) and the fourth pattern effect γ "33 (white) is performed Selectivity γ" 3 Indicates that it is larger than the total value with (%). That is, the total selection rate at which the red color announcement is made is larger than the total selection rate at which the white color announcement is made, and the red color announcement is more frequent (at the rate of each lottery) than the white color announcement. Indicates that it will be done.

This is because the winning combinations 15 to 17 (strong cherry, weak cherry) may be AT or BB winning, and are therefore one of the players' most interesting things. In addition, when the RT transition replay is won and when the push order bell is won, the push order is also notified using the display device 70. This is because there is a possibility that it will cause a mistake in the push order, etc.).

As mentioned above, during AT preparation, during AT, it may be possible to make a special announcement (blue color announcement, yellow color announcement) in order to make it difficult to know whether the replay is won or the bell is won. However, common notifications (white color notifications, etc.) are given, but no special notifications need to be given (β "1 + β" 2 + β "3 = γ" 1 + γ "2 + γ" 3 = 0). Then, the acquired number display 28 also displays the same instruction (= number) in order to make it difficult to know whether the RT transition replay is won or the push order bell is won.

It has evolved into a continuous production (a continuous production over several games that suggests whether or not the AT has been won or a production that suggests whether or not the BB has been won), such as after the watermelon or cherry is won. At this time, since it is better not to interrupt the production other than the continuous production, the color notification by the display device 70 is not performed. However, if a rare role such as watermelon or cherry is won during the continuous production, it may be suggested that the rare role was won by performing a common specific effect such as making the lamp of the frame of the housing glow white. Good. Further, even during continuous production, when the last stop button 37 is released, a lamp or the like may be turned on to notify the color (green or red).

In the above description, when the color notification of a single color is performed, the color notification of two or more colors may be performed at first. For example, at any timing (for example, when the start switch 36 is operated or when the stop switch 37 is first operated), the yellow and red colors are announced at the same time, and finally, the "bell" symbol does not stop and the "cherry" is displayed. When the design stops (for example, when a cherry (strong cherry, weak cherry) is won), at any timing (for example, when the stop switch 37 is operated for the second time), the yellow color notification is turned off and the red color is used. You may leave only the announcement.

[Explanation of processing by control means]
<< Explanation of control processing in the main control means >>
First, the contents of the game progress main process executed by the main control means 100 and controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 33. The game progress main process shown in FIG. 33 is executed after various check processes executed after the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on, and the game is controlled by repeatedly executing the game progress main process. be able to.

<Explanation of game progress main processing>
When the game progress main process is started, the main control means 100 performs the game start process (step S10). In this game start process, the RT state number, the game state number, and the number of precursor games are read from a predetermined storage area of the RWM and saved in the ring buffer (thus, each control command is subordinated by the timer interrupt process described later). (Sent to the control means). Further, the blocker 45 (see FIG. 3) is turned on to form a medal flow path to enable medal insertion from the medal insertion port 32. However, if the next game is a re-game, the medal is automatically inserted (for example, the bet number display lamps 26a, 26b, 26c are automatically turned on), and the number of credits has reached the upper limit. In that case, the blocker 45 is turned off and the medal inserted from the medal slot 32 is returned from the tray 62. Then, the instruction number determined in the previous game is cleared (updated to "0").

Next, the main control means 100 performs a process (game medal management process) associated with the insertion of medals (step S12). As this process, for example, a display update process of the credit number display 27, a credit number subtraction process, a determination process of fraudulent activity related to medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 32, a bet number counting process, and the like are executed. Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the start switch 36 has been operated when the number of inserted medals reaches a predetermined number and the operation of the start switch 36 can be accepted (step S14), and the main control means 100 is operated. When it is determined that there is no (NO), the process returns to the process of step S12.

Further, when it is determined in the determination process of step S14 that the start switch 36 has been operated (YES), the blocker 45 is turned off to invalidate the medal insertion from the medal insertion slot 32 (step S16). Next, the main control means 100 performs a winning combination lottery process based on the lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (step S18).

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 0 (step S20). Then, when the game state is the game state 0, the determination result is YES and the game state 0 (start) is processed (step S22), and when the game state is not 0, the determination result is NO and the current game. It is determined whether or not the state is the game state 2 (step S24). Here, the contents of the game state 0 (start) process in step S22 will be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart (hereinafter, the same applies to the game state 2, 3, 5 (start) processes). ).

If the game state is 2, the determination result is YES and the game state 2 (start) is processed (step S26). If the game state is not 2, the determination result is NO and the current game state is 3. Whether or not it is determined (step S28).

If the game state is 3, the determination result is YES and the game state 3 (start) is processed (step S30). If the game state is not 3, the determination result is NO and the current game state is the game state 5. It is determined whether or not it is (step S32).

If the game state is 5, the determination result is YES and the game state 5 (start) is processed (step S34). If the game state is not 5, the determination result is NO (game state 1 (start)). The processing, the processing of the game state 4 (start), the processing of the game state 6 (start), the processing of the game state 7 (start), the processing of the game state 8 (start), and the processing of the game state 9 (start) are omitted. ), The instruction display process for displaying the information corresponding to the instruction number on the acquired number display 28 is executed (step S40). Then, the main control means 100 reads the instruction number from the predetermined storage area of the RWM and stores it in the ring buffer (step S42). As a result, the instruction number command is transmitted to the sub-control means 200 by the timer interrupt processing described later.

This ring buffer temporarily stores the control command to be transmitted to the sub-control means 200, and uses a part of the storage area of the RWM described above as the ring buffer. The control commands stored in the ring buffer are sequentially transmitted to the sub-control means 200 in order from the one stored first by the timer interrupt process described later, and the transmitted control commands are deleted from the ring buffer. That is, the control command saved later is not transmitted to the sub-control means 200 before the control command saved before that.

A priority is set for each control command, and if the control command saved later has a higher priority than the control command saved before that, the control command saved later is sub-controlled first. It may be transmitted to the means 200. For example, by setting the instruction number command described below to have a higher priority than the effect group number command and the accessory winning number command, unlike the present embodiment, the effect group number command and the accessory winning number are first set. Even when the command is stored in the ring buffer and the instruction number command is subsequently stored in the ring buffer, the instruction number command may be transmitted to the sub-control means 200 first.

Next, the process of replacing the winning number with the effect group number is performed (step S44). Here, the replacement of the winning number with the effect group number is performed according to the table of FIG. Then, the main control means 100 saves the effect group number set in the register of the CPU in the ring buffer (step S46), and saves the winning combination number in the ring buffer (step S48). As a result, the effect group number command and the accessory winning number command are transmitted to the sub-control means 200 by the timer interrupt process described later.

Then, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the minimum game time has elapsed (step S50), and if it determines that the minimum game time has elapsed (step S50 / YES), performs reel stop management processing (step S52). ). In the reel stop management process, rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R is started, and when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated, stop control is performed on the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch.

Then, a display determination process is performed to determine whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effective line L matches any of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 4 to 7 (step S54). If the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effective line L matches any of the winning combination symbols (see FIGS. 4 to 7), the hopper motor 46 is driven to drive the matching winning combination. Performs a payout process for paying out the number of medals corresponding to (step S56).

Next, the main control means 100 performs a game end check process (step S58), and performs game state transition control and RT state transition control based on the symbol combination displayed as stopped. Further, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 or BB2 is stopped and displayed, the BB signal is turned on via the external centralized terminal board 84. Further, when the gaming state shifts from the gaming state 2 (AT preparation) to the gaming state 3 (AT), the AT signal is turned on via the external centralized terminal board 84.

When one game is completed by the above processing, the main control means 100 returns to the processing of step S10 again and executes the processing for the next game. As described above, in the game progress main process shown in FIG. 33, after the winning number is determined by the winning combination lottery process (step S18), the instruction number according to the winning number is determined, but with respect to the sub-control means 200. First, the instruction number command is transmitted (step S40), and then the effect group number command is transmitted (step S46).

<Explanation of game state 0 (start) processing>
Next, the content of the game state 0 (start) executed in step S22 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 34. When the main control means 100 starts the game state 0 (start) process in step S22, the winning numbers determined by the winning combination determining means 110 are the winning numbers 15, 16, 53, 54 (weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon). , Strong watermelon) (step S80).

When it is determined that the winning numbers are 15, 16, 53, 54 (weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon) (step S80 / YES), an AT lottery is performed (step S82), and the AT is won. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S84). When it is determined that the AT has been won (step S84 / YES), the stock of the AT is added by 1 (step S86), and the number of precursor games is drawn (step S88). After the processing of step S80 / NO, step S84 / NO, and step S88, the game state 0 (start) processing is ended.

<Explanation of game state 2 (start) processing>
Next, the contents of the game state 2 (start) executed in step S26 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 35. When the main control means 100 starts the game state 2 (start) process in step S26, the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is any one of the winning numbers 2, 7, 12, 28, 34, 40, and 47. It is determined whether or not it is (step S100).

When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 2, 7, 12, 28, 34, 40, 47 (step S100 / YES), the instruction number A1 is set (step S102). .. When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 2, 7, 12, 28, 34, 40, 47 (step S100 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is any of the winning numbers 3, 8, 12, 29, 35, 41, and 48 (step S104).

When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 3, 8, 12, 29, 35, 41, 48 (step S104 / YES), the instruction number A2 is set (step S106). .. When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 3, 8, 12, 29, 35, 41, 48 (step S104 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is any of the winning numbers 4, 9, 13, 30, 36, 42, 49 (step S108).

When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 4, 9, 13, 30, 36, 42, 49 (step S108 / YES), the instruction number A3 is set (step S110). .. When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 4, 9, 13, 30, 36, 42, 49 (step S108 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is any of the winning numbers 5, 10, 13, 31, 37, 43, 50 (step S112).

When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 5, 10, 13, 31, 37, 43, 50 (step S112 / YES), the instruction number A4 is set (step S114). .. When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 5, 10, 13, 31, 37, 43, 50 (step S112 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is any of the winning numbers 6, 11, 14, 32, 38, 44, 51 (step S116).

When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 6, 11, 14, 32, 38, 44, 51 (step S116 / YES), the instruction number A5 is set (step S118). .. When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 6, 11, 14, 32, 38, 44, 51 (step S116 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Determines whether or not is any of the winning numbers 6, 11, 14, 33, 39, 45, 52 (step S120).

When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 6, 11, 14, 33, 39, 45, 52 (step S120 / YES), the instruction number A6 is set (step S122). .. When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 6, 11, 14, 33, 39, 45, 52 (step S122 / NO), the game state 2 (start) process is terminated.

<Explanation of game state 3 (start) processing>
Next, the contents of the game state 3 (start) executed in step S30 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the main control means 100 starts the game state 3 (start) process in step S30, the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is any one of the winning numbers 2, 7, 12, 28, 34, 40, and 47. It is determined whether or not it is (step S160).

When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 2, 7, 12, 28, 34, 40, 47 (step S160 / YES), the instruction number A1 is set (step S162). .. When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 2, 7, 12, 28, 34, 40, 47 (step S160 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is any of the winning numbers 3, 8, 12, 29, 35, 41, and 48 (step S164).

When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 3, 8, 12, 29, 35, 41, 48 (step S164 / YES), the instruction number A2 is set (step S166). .. When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 3, 8, 12, 29, 35, 41, 48 (step S164 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is any of the winning numbers 4, 9, 13, 30, 36, 42, 49 (step S168).

When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 4, 9, 13, 30, 36, 42, 49 (step S168 / YES), the instruction number A3 is set (step S170). .. When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 4, 9, 13, 30, 36, 42, 49 (step S168 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is any of the winning numbers 5, 10, 13, 31, 37, 43, 50 (step S172).

When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 5, 10, 13, 31, 37, 43, 50 (step S172 / YES), the instruction number A4 is set (step S174). .. When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 5, 10, 13, 31, 37, 43, 50 (step S172 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is any of the winning numbers 6, 11, 14, 32, 38, 44, 51 (step S176).

When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 6, 11, 14, 32, 38, 44, 51 (step S176 / YES), the instruction number A5 is set (step S178). .. When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 6, 11, 14, 32, 38, 44, 51 (step S176 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is any of the winning numbers 6, 11, 14, 33, 39, 45, 52 (step S180).

When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is the winning number 6, 11, 14, 33, 39, 45, 52 (step S180 / YES), the instruction number A6 is set (step S182). .. When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is not the winning number 6, 11, 14, 33, 39, 45, 52 (step S180 / NO), the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 Is any of the winning numbers 15 to 23, 25, 53, 54 (step S200). When it is determined that the winning number determined by the winning combination determining means 110 is any of the winning numbers 15 to 23, 25, 53, 54 (step S200 / YES), an AT lottery is performed (step S202), and the AT is set to AT. It is determined whether or not the player has won (step S204).

When it is determined that the AT has been won (step S204 / YES), the stock of the AT is added by 1 (step S206). After the processing of step S200 / NO, step S204 / NO, and step S206, the game state 3 (start) processing is ended.

<Explanation of game state 5 (start) processing>
Next, the contents of the game state 5 (start) executed in step S34 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 37. When the game state 5 (start) process of step S34 is started, the main control means 100 performs an AT lottery with a predetermined probability regardless of the determined winning number (step S220), and determines whether or not the AT has been won. (Step S222).

When it is determined that the AT has been won (step S222 / YES), the stock of the AT is added by 1 (step S224), and the number of precursor games is drawn (step S226). After the processing of step S222 / NO and step S226, the game state 5 (start) processing is ended.

<Explanation of game end check>
Next, the content of the game end check process executed in step S58 of FIG. 33 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 38. When the main control means 100 starts the game end check process in step S58, it performs the RT state transition process (step S300). The transition to the RT state is performed according to the transition conditions shown in FIG.

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 0 (step S302). Then, when the game state is the game state 0, the determination result is YES and the game state 0 (total stop) is processed (step S304), and when the game state is not 0, the determination result is NO and the current state. It is determined whether or not the gaming state is the gaming state 1 (step S306). Here, the processing of the game state 0 (total stop) in step S304 will be described in detail later with reference to a detailed flowchart (hereinafter, the same applies to the processing of the game states 1 to 9 (total stop)). ).

If the game state is 1, the judgment result is YES and the game state 1 (total stop) is processed (step S308). If the game state is not 1, the judgment result is NO and the current game state is 2. It is determined whether or not there is (step S310). If the game state is 2, the judgment result is YES and the game state 2 (total stop) is processed (step S312). If the game state is not 2, the judgment result is NO and the current game state is 3. It is determined whether or not there is (step S314). If the game state is 3 (all stopped), the judgment result is YES and the game state 3 (all stopped) is processed (step S316). If the game state is not 3, the judgment result is NO and the current game. It is determined whether or not the state is the gaming state 4 or 8 (step S318).

If the game state is 4 or 8 (total stop), the determination result is YES, and the game state 4 or 8 (total stop) is processed (step S320). If the game state is not 4 or 8, the determination result is NO. Then, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the gaming state 5 (step S322).

If the game state is 5, the determination result is YES and the game state 5 (all stopped) is processed (step S324). If the game state is not 5, the determination result is NO and the current game state is the game state. It is determined whether or not it is 6 (step S326). If the game state is 6, the determination result is YES and the game state 6 (total stop) is processed (step S328). If the game state is not 6, the determination result is NO and the current game state is 7 or. It is determined whether or not the value is 9 (step S330). If the game state is 7 or 9, the judgment result is YES and the game state 7 or 9 (total stop) is processed (step S332). If the game state is not 7 or 9, the judgment result is NO and the game is played. The end check process is terminated.

<Explanation of game state 0 (all stopped)>
Next, the content of the game state 0 (total stop) process executed in step S304 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 39. Hereinafter, the contents of the processing performed in each RT state will be described.

(Processing in game state 0 (all stopped))
The main control means 100 determines whether or not the accessory winning number is 1 or 2 (step S400). When the winning number is 1 or 2 (step S400 / YES), it is determined whether or not BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S402). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S402 / YES), the game state 5 or 7 is entered (step S404), and when BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S402 / NO), the game state 4 or 6 is entered. (Step S406).

When the winning number is not 1 or 2 (step S400 / NO), it is determined whether or not there is 1 or more AT stock (step S408). When the AT stock is 1 or more (step S408 / YES), the number of precursor games is set in the precursor game counter (step S412), and the gaming state shifts to the gaming state 1 (step S414).

(Explanation of game state 1 (all stopped))
Next, the content of the game state 1 (total stop) process executed in step S308 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 40.

The main control means 100 determines whether or not the accessory winning number is 1 or 2 (step S420). When the winning number is 1 or 2 (step S420 / YES), it is determined whether or not BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S422). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S422 / YES), the game state 5 or 7 is entered (step S424).

When BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S422 / NO), the game state 4 or 6 is entered (step S428). When the winning number is not 1 or 2 (step S420 / NO), the precursor game number counter is subtracted by 1 (step S429), and it is determined whether or not the precursor game number counter is 0 (step S430). When the precursor game number counter is 0 (step S430 / YES), the game state 2 is entered (step S432).

(Explanation of game state 2 (all stopped))
Next, the content of the game state 2 (total stop) process executed in step S312 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 41.

The main control means 100 determines whether or not the accessory winning number is 1 or 2 (step S440). When the winning number is 1 or 2 (step S440 / YES), it is determined whether or not BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S442). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S442 / YES), the game state shifts to 7 or 9 (step S444).

When BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S442 / NO), the game state shifts to 6 or 8 (step S448). When the winning number is not 1 or 2 (step S440 / NO), it is determined whether the RT state is non-RT, RT3, or RT5 (step S450). When the RT state is non-RT, RT3, RT5 (step S450 / YES), the game state 3 (step S454), and when the RT state is not non-RT, RT3, RT5 (step S450 / NO), the instruction number It is determined whether or not the actually operated push order matches (step S452). When the instruction number and the actually operated push order do not match (step S452 / NO), the game state 3 is entered (step S454), and the AT counter is set to 50 (step S456).

(Explanation of game state 3 (all stopped))
Next, the content of the game state 3 (total stop) process executed in step S316 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 42.

The main control means 100 determines whether or not the accessory winning number is 1 or 2 (step S460). When the winning number is 1 or 2 (step S460 / YES), it is determined whether or not BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S462). When BB1 or BB2 is displayed (step S462 / YES), the game state shifts to 7 or 9 (step S464).

When BB1 or BB2 is not displayed (step S462 / NO), the game state shifts to 6 or 8 (step S468). When the winning number is not 1 or 2 (step S460 / NO), the AT counter is subtracted by 1 (step S475), and then it is determined whether or not the AT counter is 0 (step S476). When it is determined that the AT counter is 0 (step S476 / YES), the AT stock is subtracted by 1 (step S477), and it is determined whether or not the AT stock is 1 or more (step S478). When there is 1 or more AT stocks (step S478 / YES), the AT counter is set to 50 (step S482). When there is no AT stock of 1 or more (step S478 / NO), the gaming state shifts to the gaming state 0 (step S486).

(Explanation of game states 4 and 8 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming states 4 and 8 (total stop) processing executed in step S320 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 43.

The main control means 100 determines whether or not BB2 is displayed (step S500). When BB2 is displayed (step S500 / YES), the game state 5 or 9 is entered (step S502), and when BB2 is not displayed (step S500 / NO), game states 4 and 8 (all stopped) are processed. To finish.

(Explanation of game state 5 (all stopped))
Next, the content of the game state 5 (total stop) process executed in step S324 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of payouts exceeds 450 (step S504). When the number of payouts exceeds 450 (step S504 / YES), it is determined whether or not there is one or more AT stocks (step S506). When there is 1 or more AT stocks (step S506 / YES), the gaming state shifts to the gaming state 1 (step S510). When there is no AT stock of 1 or more (step S506 / NO), the gaming state shifts to the gaming state 0 (step S512).

(Explanation of game state 6 (all stopped))
Next, the content of the game state 6 (total stop) process executed in step S328 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 45.

The main control means 100 determines whether or not BB1 is displayed (step S520). When BB1 is displayed (step S520 / YES), the game state 7 is entered (step S522), and when BB1 is not displayed (step S520 / NO), the game state 6 (all stopped) process is terminated.

(Explanation of game states 7 and 9 (all stopped))
Next, the contents of the gaming states 7 and 9 (total stop) processing executed in step S330 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

The main control means 100 determines whether or not the number of payouts exceeds 450 (step S530). When the number of payouts exceeds 450 (step S530 / YES), the AT stock is added by 1, and the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state 3 (step S534). When the number of payouts does not exceed 450 (step S530 / NO), the game states 7 and 9 (all stopped) processes are terminated.

<Explanation of timer interrupt processing>
As an important process for controlling the game in the main control means 100, in addition to the game progress main process shown in FIG. 33, there is a timer interrupt process executed at a predetermined cycle. This timer interrupt process is repeatedly executed at a cycle of about 2.235 milliseconds, detecting an operation on each switch of the operating means 300 shown in FIG. 3, transmitting a control command to the sub-control means 200, and stepping motor 42L. Processing such as generation and output of control signals for driving control of 42C and 42R, updating of random value and various counter values used as timers is performed. Hereinafter, the content of the timer interrupt processing described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 47.

When the interrupt request signal (generation cycle: about 2.235 milliseconds) is output from the timer counting means provided in the chip, the main control means 100 starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 47. First, the main control means 100 performs the initial processing of the timer interrupt processing to be executed (step S600). For example, the data set in the CPU register is stored in the stack area of the RWM, and the interrupt prohibition flag is turned on so that a new timer interrupt process is not started during the timer interrupt process to be performed.

Next, the main control means 100 determines whether or not a power failure (power supply voltage is lower than a predetermined value) is detected based on the power supply failure detection signal input to the input port (step S602). It is assumed that this power failure detection signal is output from the power supply monitoring circuit provided on the main control board. When the power cutoff is detected by the main control means 100, the determination result in step S602 becomes YES, and the power cutoff process performed at the time of power cutoff is performed (step S626). In this power off processing, the value of the power off processing completed flag indicating that the power off processing has been performed is set to "1", the checksum of the RWM is calculated, and the result is stored in the non-volatile memory. Further, after the values of each flag in the RWM are stored in the non-volatile memory together with the values of the CPU register and the stack pointer, access to the RWM is prohibited and the reset signal input from the outside is in a standby state.

On the other hand, if the power failure is not detected in the determination process of step S602, the determination result becomes NO, and the main control means 100 updates the values of the various control counters referred to when performing various controls. (Step S604), and the count value of the timekeeping timer, which is generally used for timing a predetermined time, is updated (step S606). Then, the 7-segment display control for updating the display contents of the credit number display 27 and the acquired number display 28 is performed (step S608). Here, as the 7-segment display control, so-called dynamic drive control is performed in this embodiment.

Next, the main control means 100 reads various signals from the outside input to the input port and stores them at predetermined addresses of the RWM (step S610). Then, in order to control the rotation of the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, the reel drive management process is executed for each of the stepping motors 42L, 42C, 42R (step S612). Then, when the reel drive management process is performed on all the stepping motors (step S614 / YES), the main control means 100 internally displays display data of various indicators, control signals for each stepping motor 42L, 42C, 42R, and the like. Output from the output port of (step S616).

Next, the main control means 100 transmits the control command saved first among the control commands stored in the ring buffer set in the RWM to the sub control means 200 (step S618).

Next, the main control means 100 performs output processing of various signals (IN signal, OUT signal, BB signal, abnormality occurrence signal, start signal, AT signal, etc.) to be output to the outside via the external centralized terminal board 84 (step S620). ), The value of the random number used for the winning combination lottery and the like is updated (step S622). Further, the main control means 100 performs a return process of restoring the values of the registers and the states of various flags stored at the predetermined address of the RWM by the initial process of step S900 (step S624), and interrupts the timer in FIG. 47. End the process.

In the present embodiment, the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability of the re-game E, the re-game F, the winning D, the winning F, and the winning G. However, the winning probability is the same for all the set values. May be. This is done so that the probability of winning the AT does not change depending on the set value. Recently, it is said that it is not preferable for players to change the probability of winning an AT depending on the set value (in the market, the set value is often low, and the probability of winning an AT is also low. Because it is often there). This is because, in order to meet such a demand, it is necessary that the winning probabilities of the winning combinations that trigger the AT lottery are the same regardless of the set values. Of course, it is also necessary that the probability of winning the AT lottery when these winning combinations are won does not change depending on the set value.

In the present embodiment, the AT lottery is performed even during AT (game state 3). However, recently, it has been pointed out that AT may have continued (increased gambling) too much. Therefore, regulations may be set up to prevent excessive gambling. As a method of regulation, first, no AT lottery is performed inside the BB or during the BB, and the section where the AT stock (right to execute AT) is 0 is the normal section (in this embodiment, in this embodiment). When the game state is 0, 4 to 7) and the section in which the AT stock (right to execute AT) is 1 or more is set as the advantageous section (game state 1-3, 6 to 9), the section shifts to the advantageous section. Even if 1500 games are played after that, if it is still in the advantageous section (if it has never shifted to the game state 0 which is the normal section), the advantageous section is forcibly terminated at that point. (Clearing the AT stock and the AT counter, if the game state is 3, the game state is changed to 0, if the game state is 8 or 9, the game state is changed to 4 or 5, and if the game state is 6 or 7, the game state is changed to 4 or 5. , The game state 6 or 7 is maintained, but the AT stock is not added at the end of the game state 7, and the game state is shifted to 0).

In addition, even if the AT lottery is won in the past, it is not immediately notified that the AT has been won, and it is notified that the AT has been won after passing through the AT precursor (for example, a lamp for AT winning notification). It was common to turn on). However, recently, when the hall clerk won the AT lottery, there was a request that he should be able to understand immediately. This is because during AT, medals are paid out a lot, and depending on the situation, it may be necessary to replenish medals before the player is notified that the AT has been won (opening of the store). Immediately after, there are times when the inside of the medal hopper is close to empty. When the player is notified that the AT has been won and the inside of the medal hopper becomes empty immediately during the subsequent AT preparation, it will be a pleasure. It may fade.) In order to meet such demands, when the AT is won, the medal insertion for the next game of the game won by the AT (from the medal insertion slot 32 or by operating various bet switches 34 and 35) is performed. By the time it becomes possible, the clerk's lamp may be turned on so that only the hall clerk can see it. The reason why the medals can be inserted is to replenish the medals before the player starts the next game. Since it is preferable that the lighting of the lamp for the clerk is not noticed by the player, it is preferable that the lamp is smaller than the lamp for AT winning notification. Further, since it is costly to separately provide a lamp for a clerk, for example, a two-digit 7-segment display (7 bar-shaped segments and 1 bar-shaped segment) of the credit number display 27 or the acquired number display 28 The segment DP for representing the decimal point in (two of which are composed of the dot-shaped segment DP) may be used as a lamp for a clerk.

Further, when the AT is won, it is preferable to notify the push order once (when the push order bell is won) until the end of the AT. This is because during AT, it needs to be more advantageous to the player than during non-AT. In the present embodiment, the AT is terminated as it is even if the push order bell is not won even once before the AT is terminated, but even if the AT termination condition is satisfied, the AT is terminated. If the push order has not been notified even once (when the push order bell is won), the AT is not terminated and the push order is notified (push order) until the push order is notified (when the push order bell is won). The AT may be terminated when the bell is won). When setting regulations to prevent excessive gambling, for example, even if 1500 games are played after shifting to the advantageous section, if it is still in the advantageous section (once in the normal section). If there is a regulation to forcibly end the advantageous section at that time (if it has not shifted to a certain game state 0), even once before forcibly ending the advantageous section. Even if you do not win the push order bell, you will be forced to end the advantageous section.

Further, in the color notification in the present embodiment, a white, blue, yellow, green, or red character is displayed on the display device 70, but the color of the character does not have to be a single color and is a plurality of colors. Even if it is composed of, it is sufficient as long as the color is emphasized. For example, even if a character is composed of blue, yellow, green, and red, red is emphasized more than other colors (red occupies an extremely large area, red is enlarged in the middle, and the character is displayed. If the color of a specific item you have is red, the color of a specific part of the character is red, etc.), it will be a red color announcement.

10 Slot machine 26a, 26b, 26c Bet number indicator lamp 27 Credit number indicator 28 Number of acquisitions indicator 36 Start switch 37L, 37C, 37R Stop switch 38 Settlement switch 40L, 40C, 40R, 40E Reel 64L, 64R Speaker 70 Image display Device 72 Production lamp 84 External centralized terminal board 100 Main control circuit 110 Role lottery means 130 Reel control means 170 External signal output means 200 Sub control circuit 202 Sub control board 204 Image control board

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Multiple reels with multiple types of symbols and
A plurality of stop switches provided corresponding to each of the reels,
Role lottery means to perform role lottery,
Equipped with image display means,
In the game in which the first lottery result is obtained as a result of the combination lottery under a predetermined situation, information on the operation mode of the stop switch can be displayed on the image display means using a predetermined color.
In a game in which a second lottery result is obtained as a result of the winning combination lottery under a predetermined situation, information regarding an operation mode of the stop switch can be displayed on the image display means using the predetermined color.
In the game in which the second lottery result is obtained as a result of the winning combination lottery, when the stop switch is operated in the first operation mode, at least one symbol combination including a symbol in which a specific color stands out is placed on the effective line. The stop display is possible, and when the first symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the third symbol combination composed of the symbols in which the specific color stands out is stopped and displayed on the first line composed of a straight line different from the effective line. Enable and
In the game in which the second lottery result is obtained as a result of the winning combination lottery, when the stop switch is operated in the second operation mode, at least one second symbol combination including the symbol in which the specific color stands out is included in the effective line. Is stopped and displayed, and when the second symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the effective line and the second line composed of a straight line different from the first line are composed of symbols in which the specific color stands out. The 3rd symbol combination can be stopped and displayed.
In the game in which the first lottery result is obtained as a result of the combination lottery, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect using the color corresponding to the first lottery result.
In a game in which the first lottery result is obtained as a result of the combination lottery under a predetermined situation, the probability of executing the predetermined effect is lower than the probability of not executing the predetermined effect.
A slot machine that features that.

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