JP6807173B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

Conventionally, there has been a slot machine that derives a chance eye for the orange symbol to be tempted when the display result corresponding to the orange role cannot be derived when the BB and the orange role are won at the same time (for example). , Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5119345

In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, if the orange symbol is not derived, the chance eye is not derived, so that the player's expectation cannot be improved.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving a player's expectation about a display result derived when one combination is won. That is.

(1) A plurality of variable display units (for example, a perspective window 3) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information (for example, a symbol) that can be identified by each are provided.
A slot machine (for example, a slot machine that can generate a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units by deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit. , In slot machine 1)
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result within a predetermined pull-in range, and
Predetermining means for determining a combination of display results that are allowed to be derived (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) and
A derivation control means (for example, reel control by the main control unit 41) that controls to derive a display result according to a determination result of the predetermining means and an operation of the derivation operation means.
Said predetermination means benefits by performing based lottery determination result of (e.g., navigation stock) Award determining means for determining whether to grant (e.g., AT lottery by the main control unit 41) and comprises,
The derivation control means
When the derivation operation means is operated at the first timing (for example, the first operation timing shown in FIG. 24B) in the specific variable display unit (for example, the left reel) among the plurality of variable display units, the first operation means is used. Both 1 display result (for example, watermelon symbol in the upper row) and 2nd display result (for example, upper symbol in the lower row) can be derived.
When the derivation operation means is operated at the second timing (for example, the second operation timing shown in FIG. 24B) in the specific variable display unit (for example, the left reel), the first display result (for example, the upper stage). Both the watermelon symbol) and the second display result (for example, the upper symbol in the lower row) can be derived.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result (for example, winning a special combination), the first display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated at the first timing in the specific variable display unit. (For example, (b) of FIG. 24A), control for deriving the second display result when the derivation operation means is operated at the second timing in the specific variable display unit. Do (for example, (e) in FIG. 24 (A)),
The first display result is a display result derived in the specific variable display unit when the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result (for example, watermelon winning).
The second display result is a display result derived in the specific variable display unit when the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result (for example, normal lip winning).
When the determination result of the previous article before determining means is the first determination result, the than when the second determination result, advantageously degree rather high about granting of the benefits (e.g., during watermelon winning usually descriptor winning Expected value of Navistock is higher than time) ,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result, the privilege is granted more than when the determination result of the advance determination means is either the first determination result or the second determination result. High degree of advantage .

According to such a configuration, when the specific determination result is obtained, either the first display result or the second display result is derived in the specific variable display unit according to the operation timing of the derivation operation means. Therefore, when one decision result is obtained, the display result corresponding to the decision result in which the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the privilege differs depending on the operation timing of the derivation operation means in the specific variable display unit is derived. It is possible to improve the expectation of the player regarding the display result.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result (for example, watermelon winning), the first display result (for example, the watermelon symbol in the upper row) is displayed on the specific variable display unit (for example, the left reel). After being derived, control is performed to derive a combination of display results (for example, watermelon alignment diagonally downward to the right) in which the first identification information (for example, watermelon symbol) is aligned on a predetermined line (for example, on the invalid line LM3). ,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result (for example, winning a special combination), after the first display result (for example, the watermelon symbol in the upper row) is derived from the specific variable display unit, the said Control is performed to derive a combination of display results in which the first identification information is not aligned on the predetermined line (for example, on the invalid line LM3) (for example, (d) in FIG. 24 (A)).

According to such a configuration, after the first display result is derived in the specific variable display unit, the player can pay attention to whether or not the first identification information is aligned on a predetermined line.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result (for example, normal lip winning), the second display result (for example, the upper symbol in the lower row) is displayed on the specific variable display unit (for example, the left reel). Is derived, and then control is performed to derive a combination of display results (for example, replay alignment in the middle row) in which the second identification information (for example, the replay symbol) is aligned on a predetermined line (for example, on the invalid line LM2).
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result (for example, special combination winning), the second display result (for example, the upper symbol in the lower row) is displayed on the specific variable display unit (for example, the left reel). After being derived, control is performed to derive a combination of display results in which the second identification information (for example, a replay symbol) is not aligned on the predetermined line (for example, on the invalid line LM2). 24 (A) (g)).

According to such a configuration, after the second display result is derived in the specific variable display unit, the player can pay attention to whether or not the second identification information is aligned on a predetermined line.

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result, the privilege determining means has a higher degree of advantage regarding the granting of the privilege than when it is either the first determination result or the second determination result. (For example, when the special role is won, the expected value of Navistock is higher than when the watermelon is won and when the normal lip is won, see the [Reel control] column of the modified example).

According to such a configuration, when the specific decision result is obtained, the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the privilege is higher than that of either the first decision result or the second decision result, and therefore the display result corresponding to the specific decision result. It is possible to draw attention to the player for deriving the combination of, and to improve the interest of the game.

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result (for example, winning a special combination), the first display result (for example, the watermelon symbol in the upper row) and the specific variable display unit (for example, the left reel) Regardless of which of the second display results (for example, the upper symbol in the lower row) is derived, the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the privilege does not change (for example, the granting of the navigation stock is determined by the AT lottery when the special role is won. Therefore, it does not change with the derived display result).

According to such a configuration, when the specific determination result is obtained, the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the privilege does not change regardless of whether the first display result or the second display result is derived in the specific variable display unit. Therefore, regardless of whether the first display result or the second display result is derived in the specific variable display unit, the player can pay attention to the fact that the combination of the display results corresponding to the specific determination result is derived. It can improve the interest of the game.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
Further provided with an effect means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for executing the effect,
The production means
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result (for example, special combination winning), the second display result (for example, the upper symbol in the lower row) is displayed on the specific variable display unit (for example, the left reel). Is derived and before the third display result (for example, the logo symbol in the middle and lower rows) is derived to another variable display unit (for example, the right reel) different from the specific variable display unit. A promotion effect means (for example, a sub-control unit 91) capable of executing a promotion effect (for example, a promotion effect) for promoting the derivation of the third display result, and
A plurality of types of privilege suggestion effects (for example, character B cut-in) including a first effect (for example, character A cut-in) and a second effect (for example, character B cut-in) having a higher degree of advantage in granting the privilege than the first effect. , Cut-in effect), including a privilege suggestion effect means (for example, sub-control unit 91) capable of executing any of these.
The privilege suggestion effect means executes the first effect with a higher probability than the second effect (for example, with the promotion effect) before the promotion effect is executed by the promotion effect means in one game. Occasionally, a character A cut-in is performed with a higher probability than a character B cut-in).

According to such a configuration, the degree of advantage regarding the granting of benefits is higher than that of the second effect, which has a higher degree of advantage regarding the granting of benefits before the promotion effect for promoting the derivation of the third display result is executed in one game. The low first effect is performed with high probability. For this reason, in the game in which the promotion effect is executed, the player is not expected to give the privilege by executing the first effect, and then the specific determination with a high degree of advantage regarding the grant of the privilege is made by executing the promotion effect. It is possible to suggest to the player that the result is obtained.

(7) In the slot machine of (6) above,
The third display result is a related identification information group (for example, a logo symbol composed of an upper symbol and a lower symbol) that forms a specific shape (for example, a quadrangular shape) by a plurality of consecutively arranged identification information.

According to such a configuration, since the third display result is a related identification information group that forms a specific shape by a plurality of identification information arranged continuously, it is easy for the player to derive the third display result. be able to.

(8) In the slot machine of (6) or (7) above,
The determination result of the prior determination means includes a special determination result (for example, winning a watermelon).
The privilege determining means is more advantageous in granting the privilege than when the determination result of the prior determination means is the special determination result (for example, watermelon winning) than when the specific determination result (for example, special combination winning). Increase the degree (for example, when watermelon is won, the expected value of Navistock is higher than when special role is won).
The derivation control means
The derivation operation means was operated at a position where index identification information (for example, a logo symbol), which is an index when the player operates the derivation operation means, is derived from the specific variable display unit (for example, the left reel). Occasionally, control is performed to derive either the second display result (for example, the upper symbol in the lower row) or the special display result (for example, the watermelon symbol in the upper row) corresponding to the special determination result.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the special determination result (for example, watermelon winning), the derivation operation means is performed at the operation timing at which the index identification information is derived in the specific variable display unit (for example, the left reel). Is operated, the control for deriving the special display result is performed.

According to such a configuration, when the derivation operation means is operated at the position where the index identification information is derived in the specific variable display unit and the second display result is derived instead of the special display result, the privilege is given. Since there is no possibility that the result of the special determination has a high degree of advantage, the player is not made aware of the operation timing of the derived operation means in the subsequent game.

(9) In any of the slot machines (6) to (8) above,
The promotion effect means further includes a delay control means (for example, a main control unit 41) that executes delay control (for example, freeze control) that delays the progress of the game over a delay period together with the promotion effect.

According to such a configuration, the delay control is executed together with the promotion effect, so that the player can be clearly urged to derive the third display result.

It is a front view of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a special role, the symbol combination of a special role, and the technical matter related to a special role. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of a special figure, and the technical matter related to a special figure. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control for each lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control for each lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel front production lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a reel front effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a reel front effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the promotion production lottery and cut-in production lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a promotion effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a cut-in effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control and operation timing at the time of winning a special combination in a modification.

An example of a mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment.

[Slot machine configuration]
First, the slot machine 1 used in the present embodiment will be described below. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is rotatably pivoted to a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side end of the housing 1a. It is composed of a supported front door 1b.

As shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. Reels) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 3, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen.

As shown in FIG. 2, the outer peripheral parts of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "star", "BAR", "lip A", "lip B", respectively. Twenty-one each of a plurality of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "upper part", "lower part", and "7" are drawn in a predetermined order. Note that "Rip A" is not underlined, whereas "Rip B" is underlined, and the symbols are different from each other. The upper design is a figure having an open bottom of the quadrangle, and the lower design is a figure having an open upper base of the quadrangle. These upper symbols and lower symbols are arranged so as to be continuous vertically on each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the upper symbol and the lower symbol form a single square shape. In the following, a group of symbols (square symbols) consisting of an upper symbol and a lower symbol will also be referred to as a logo symbol.

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

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is provided correspondingly and is rotated by a reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously provided in the see-through window 3. It is displayed while changing, and by stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as a display result in the perspective window 3.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, there are reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R that detect the reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the back. Is provided. Further, the reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

A display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel that has transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and passes through the transmission region 51b and the perspective window 3 corresponding to the perspective window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

The front door 1b has a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned game value that can be used to set the number of bets). ) Is used to set the maximum number of medals (upper limit number: 3 in any gaming state in the present embodiment) among the specified number of medals determined according to the gaming state within that range. Settlement operated when the MAXBET switch 6 to be operated and the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned). A switch 10, a start switch 7 operated when starting a game, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively, and an effect for use in the effect. A switch 56 is provided so as to be operable by the player.

In the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotation, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called the second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is called the third stop. Alternatively, it is called a final stop. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, first stopping the left reel 2L is the first left stop, first stopping the middle reel 2C is the first middle stop, and the right reel 2R is the first stop. This is called the first right stop.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation procedure (also referred to as push order and stop operation order) in which the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R includes forward push, forward pinch push, middle left push, and middle right push. , Reverse pinch push, and reverse push are included. The forward push means a push order in which the middle reel 2C is secondly stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. Further, the forward pinching push means a pushing order in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the right reel 2R is secondly stopped. The middle left push means a push order in which the middle reel 2C is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is secondly stopped. The middle right push means a push order in which the right reel 2R is secondly stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push means a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is secondly stopped. The reverse push means a push order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is secondly stopped.

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

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a composed of a pair of conductive members separated to the left and right provided at a height at which a predetermined amount of stored medals can be detected is provided, and the conductive member is the overflow tank 35. It is now possible to detect that the amount of medals stored inside exceeds a predetermined amount when conducting by contacting through the medals stored inside, that is, the overflow tank is full. It has become.

On the front of the power supply box 100, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state, and in the setting change state. Is a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (ball payout rate, payout rate) of the internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. And are provided.

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

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R change continuously. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3.

Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, if the combination of symbols that generate a small winning combination on the activated winning line LN is not stopped, one game ends at the time of the stop. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols that generate a small winning combination is stopped on the activated winning line LN, the number of medals determined according to the winning of the small winning combination is given to the player. Then, when credits are added or the maximum number of credits (50 in the present embodiment) is reached, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1), and one game ends.

Although the configuration using three reels is illustrated in the present embodiment, a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. Often, in the configuration using two or more reels, the winning configuration may be determined based on the combination of the display results derived on all the two or more reels. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display unit is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display unit may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display 51.

Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate and the symbol changes start, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. At that time, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds) in the non-CB.

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute and change the symbol of 80 x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 frames, so that a maximum of 4 frames can be drawn in 190 ms. You will be able to do it. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols up to 4 frames ahead of the stops, for a total of 5 frames. Therefore, the pull-in range of the symbol is within 5 frames including the symbol displayed on the perspective window 3 when the stop switch is operated.

Therefore, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated at a predetermined timing, when the symbol displayed at the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, 4 from the symbol. The symbols up to the frame destination can be displayed in the lower row. Therefore, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L and 8R is operated, the reels are arranged within 5 frames including the symbol displayed in the middle of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbol can be displayed on the winning line LN.

In the present embodiment, the maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switch 8L to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding left reel 2L is 75 ms (the same applies to the CT in the CB) described later. It is set to (milliseconds). It is possible to draw in a maximum of one frame of symbols within 75 ms. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbol displayed when the stop switch 8L is operated and the symbol one frame ahead of the symbol, for a total of two frames. Therefore, during the CT game, it is possible to win a prize largely depending on the skill of the player's eyes.

In the following, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels when it is not necessary to distinguish them. The reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C may be referred to as a middle reel, and the reel 2R may be referred to as a right reel. The operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

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

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

The game control board 40 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the game control board 40 of FIG. 4) such as a main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, and the like.

The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56, and drives and controls an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4) such as a sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, an I / O port 91d, and the like. The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter, also referred to as an RTC) for measuring at least one of a day and a time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute the effect control according to, for example, the value of at least one of the day and the time measured by the RTC 97, the detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operating means, detection means (exemplified on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4), and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

[Set value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets to the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. Become. However, among a plurality of types of lottery target roles, the player is in a state of having a high degree of advantage (for example, a high probability state of AT lottery called CZ, and a state in which the net increase number of ATs described later increases). There is no difference in the setting of the lottery target combinations that are the targets of the advantageous section operation lottery that determines whether or not to shift to the section. On the other hand, among the plurality of types of lottery target combinations, the lottery target combinations that are not the target of the advantageous section operation lottery may have different settings. The winning probabilities of CB and CT are constant in any gaming state without depending on the set value. As for CB and CT, the winning probability according to the set value may be used as in the case of other small winning combinations.

In addition, the winning probability of the internal lottery is changed according to the setting of the set value, the winning probability of the advantageous section operation lottery is changed according to the setting of the set value, and the winning of the internal lottery is won according to the setting of the set value. Either the probability may be changed and the winning probability of the advantageous section operation lottery may be changed.

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

The setting may be changed on the condition of "power ON" + "setting key ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal setting change when the front door 1b is not opened. Furthermore, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key is turned off after the setting value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may try to do it. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

In order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on after the game is finished and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM 41c, so that the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to a state in which the progress is possible.

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

[Winning line]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined, and on condition that a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. It is possible to start the game. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a predetermined number of bets are set according to the gaming state.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of symbols such as a small winning combination or a replaying combination, which will be described later. .. In addition, in this embodiment, these combinations are also referred to as "winning combination" or "winning combination", and a winning combination occurs when the combination of symbols constituting any of the winning combination stops on the winning line. Also called to do. For example, when a symbol combination constituting a re-game combination is derived on the winning line, a replay game is activated in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals. It is also called that a replay prize (replay prize) occurs when the symbol combination constituting the replay combination is derived on the winning line.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line LN connecting symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the lower stage is defined. .. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid line LM1 connecting the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the upper stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in the upper stage, and the middle stage and the middle reel 2C of the left reel 2L The invalid line LM2 that connects the symbols lined up in the middle and right reels 2R, that is, the middle row, and the invalid line that connects the symbols lined up in the upper row of the left reel 2L, the middle row of the middle reel 2C, and the lower row of the right reel 2R, that is, the symbols lined down to the right. The LM3 and the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM4 connecting the symbols arranged upward to the right are defined.

The types of winning roles are determined according to the game status, but they are roughly divided into small roles that involve payout of medals and the number of bets using the game value (medals, credits, etc.). A re-gaming role that allows the next game to be played by automatically setting the number of bets set in the winning game (automatic BET), and a special role that involves a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. (For example, big bonus, challenge bonus, etc.). In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery described later and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c. The winning flags for the small winning combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. The winning flag of the special combination is valid until the combinations of the combinations allowed by the flag are complete, and is invalid in the game in which the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete.

[Internal lottery]
Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not to allow the winning of each of the above-mentioned winning combinations is determined before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). Is what you do. In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work also assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the game state, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the game state flag for specifying the game state, the number of bets, and each set value are determined. It is performed according to the number of judgment values of the combination.

The random number value storage work is a storage area in which the numerical data latched at the same time as the operation of the start switch 7 is stored, and the numerical data latched each time new numerical data is latched is subjected to the subsequent timer interrupt processing ( The numerical data read in the main) and stored in the random value storage work is updated to the latest latched numerical data.

In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined corresponding to the winning combination, the current game state flag value, and the set value to be the target of the internal lottery is set to the random number value for the internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Therefore, the winning combination is won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of determination values. Then, when the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The winning flag set in the internal winning flag storage work is cleared for each game.

[Winner]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prize is won when the symbols constituting the winning combination are aligned on the winning line LN. The types of winning roles include a special role with control of CB and CT, a small role with payout of medals, and a replay game with a replay game. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set a winning flag in the RAM 41c to allow the winning of the winning combination.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of special roles, the symbol combinations of special roles, and technical matters related to special roles. Special roles include CB and CT. When the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination shown in FIG. 5 is derived on the winning line LN, the corresponding special combination wins a prize.

For example, the CB wins when the symbol combination of "Rip A / Lip B-Bell-Rip A / Lip B" is derived on the winning line LN, and is controlled to a CB that is advantageous to the player. The CB ends when the number of medals paid out in the CB exceeds nine. Regarding the CB symbol combination, "Rip A" and "Rip B" are always placed within 5 frames on the left reel 2L, and "Bell" is always placed within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. "A" and "Rip B" are always arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R. Therefore, when the CB is won, the CB can always be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of small combinations, the symbol combinations of small combinations, and the technical matters related to the small combinations. Small roles include bells 1, 2, ATs 1-8, watermelons 1, 2, strong chances, and cherries 1-16. When the symbol combination corresponding to each small winning combination shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 is derived on the winning line LN, the corresponding small winning combination wins.

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the design combination of watermelon 1 (lip A-top / cherry / lip B-watermelon) is derived, the watermelon symbols are aligned diagonally to the lower right along LM3, and watermelon 1 wins a prize. To do. When the design combination of watermelon 2 (watermelon-watermelon-watermelon) is derived, the watermelon symbols are aligned in the lower row along the winning line LN, and the watermelon 2 wins a prize. When the lip A-upper part / cherry / lip B-lower part is derived from the symbol combinations of the strong chance, the watermelon symbol stops at the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the upper stage of the right reel 2R. (Watermelons are lined up in a V shape), a strong chance wins.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, among the symbol combinations of the cherry 7, when the lip A is derived in the lower row of the right reel 2R, the logo symbol is stopped in the upper and middle rows, and the lower symbol is derived in the lower row of the right reel 2R. When this is done, the logo design stops in the middle and lower rows. As will be described later in FIG. 12, the cherry 7 is included in both the strong cherry winning and the middle cherry winning, and when the strong cherry is won, the logo symbol stops at the upper and middle stages of the right reel 2R. When the middle cherry is won, the logo design stops at the middle and lower of the right reel 2R. Therefore, it is possible to suggest to the player whether the strong cherry or the middle cherry is won by the position of the logo symbol stopped on the right reel 2R after the cherry symbol is stopped on the lower stage of the left reel.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the watermelon-lip A-lip A is derived from the symbol combination of the cherry 10, the upper and middle stages of the left reel 2L, the upper and middle stages of the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R The logo design stops in the upper and middle rows, and Cherry 10 wins a prize.

For other small wins, a prize is won when the corresponding symbol combination is derived on the prize line LN, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

In addition, the bell 1 and the bell 2 shown in FIG. 6 are the correct answer procedure (winning push) in the game in which the push order bells (left correct answer 1 to 4, middle correct answer 1 to 4, right correct answer 1 to 4), which will be described later, are won. It is also called the leading role because it wins a prize when it is operated by the operation procedure corresponding to the forward bell). Further, ATs 1 to 8 draw in the corresponding symbol combination on the winning line LN when the game is operated by an incorrect answer procedure (operation procedure not corresponding to the winning push order bell) in the game in which the push order bell is won. If possible, a prize will be awarded, so these are collectively referred to as sub-roles.

Next, FIGS. 9 and 10 are diagrams for explaining the types of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matters related to the re-game combination. The replay combination includes Lips 1-14. When the symbol combination corresponding to each of the replaying combinations shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is derived on the winning line LN, the corresponding replaying combination wins.

For example, as shown in FIG. 10, when the symbol combination of Lip 8 is derived on the winning line LN, the Lip A symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM2, and Lip 8 wins the prize. Further, among the symbol combinations of the lip 10, when the lip A is led out to the lower stage of the right reel 2R, the logo symbol is stopped in the upper and middle stages, and when the lower design is derived to the lower stage of the right reel 2R, it is placed in the middle stage and the lower stage. The logo design stops. As will be described later in FIG. 13, the lip 10 is included in both the weak chance lip winning and the strong chance lip winning, and when the weak chance lip is won, the logo symbol is displayed on the upper and middle stages of the right reel 2R. It will stop, and when the strong chance lip is won, the logo design will stop in the middle and lower stages of the right reel 2R. Therefore, for example, the position of the logo symbol stopped on the right reel 2R after the upper symbol stops on the lower stage of the left reel suggests to the player whether the weak chance lip or the strong chance lip is won. be able to.

When these replays are won, a replay game is awarded. For other replay games, a prize is won when the corresponding symbol combination is derived on the prize line LN, and a replay game is given.

Next, FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the symbol combination of the special figure and the technical matters related to the special figure. The special figure is a combination of symbols that is derived on the winning line LN when both the leading and secondary winnings are missed in the game in which the push order bell, which will be described later, is won. As will be described later, when the special figure is derived on the winning line LN, the gaming state shifts to RT1.

[Lottery target role]
Next, the combination of the lottery target combinations read out as the lottery target combinations will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning winning combinations are simultaneously read out as lottery target winning combinations, and the winning winning combinations may be duplicated. In FIGS. 12 and 13, the combination of winning combinations for each lottery target combination and information on whether or not to win each game state are indicated by ◯ or ×.

As shown in FIG. 12, watermelons, weak cherries, strong cherries, middle cherries, common bells, left correct answers 1 to 4, middle correct answers 1 to 4, and right correct answers 1 to 4 are set as the lottery target roles for small roles. Has been done. The left correct answers 1 to 4, the middle correct answers 1 to 4, and the right correct answers 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as push order bells. In addition, weak cherries, strong cherries, and middle cherries are also collectively referred to as cherries. In addition, CT and CB are set as the lottery target roles for special roles. As shown in FIG. 12, the small winning combination and the special winning combination are the winning combinations in all the gaming states and can be won.

As shown in FIG. 13, normal rip, RT2 transition 1 to 6, RT3 transition 1 to 6, RT maintenance 1 to 3, weak chance rip, and strong chance rip are set as the lottery target combination of the re-game combination. There is. It should be noted that RT2 transitions 1 to 6, RT3 transitions 1 to 6, and RT maintenance 1 to 3 are collectively referred to simply as push order rips. Weak chance lip and strong chance lip are also collectively called chance lip. In addition, the push order bell and the push order lip are also collectively referred to as a push order combination. As shown in FIG. 13, whether or not each of the re-game combinations is a lottery target combination changes depending on the game state. For example, a normal lip is subject to a lottery only when it is controlled by either RT0 or RT3, and can be won. Chance Lip is a lottery target role in all game states and can be won.

When the CB is won, the CT game in the CB is executed while the gaming state is maintained, and then the gaming state is maintained even after the CB ends. That is, the CB in this embodiment is a penetrating CB. In the CT game, all the small winning combinations are won at the same time, and the re-gaming combination is drawn according to the game state under control, as in the lottery target combination shown in FIG. For example, when controlled by CB in RT2, in the CT game during RT2, the re-game combination is drawn from among RT3 transition 1 to 6, RT maintenance 1 to 3, weak chance lip, and strong chance lip, and is won. The replayed role is won at the same time as all the small roles. When the number of payouts exceeds 9 during CB, CB ends and the process returns to RT during non-CB.

[Reel control of push order]
14 and 15 are diagrams for explaining reel control for each lottery target combination. As shown in FIG. 14, when one of the push order bells is won during non-CT, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in any of the preset push orders according to the winning combination. In addition, reel control is performed to align and stop the symbol combinations corresponding to the operation on the winning line LN.

For example, in the game in which the middle correct answer 1 is won, when the middle first stop, which is the correct answer procedure, is performed, reel control is performed to derive the symbol combination corresponding to the leading bell 2 on the winning line LN. On the other hand, in the game in which the middle correct answer 1 is won, when the left first stop or the right first stop, which is an incorrect answer procedure, can be drawn on the winning line LN depending on the timing of the stop operation, the symbol combination corresponding to the secondary role can be drawn. , If the reel control is performed to derive the symbol combination corresponding to one of the sub-combinations on the winning line LN and the symbol combination corresponding to the sub-combining cannot be drawn on the winning line LN, the special symbol is supported. Reel control is performed to derive the symbol combination on the winning line LN. The reel control shown in FIG. 14 is also performed when the other push order bells are won.

As shown in FIG. 15, when any of the push order rips is won during non-CB, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in any of the preset push orders according to the winning combination. In addition, reel control is performed to align and stop the symbol combinations corresponding to the operation on the winning line LN.

For example, in the game in which the RT2 transition 3 is won, when the player is pressed to the left, which is the correct answer procedure, reel control is performed to derive the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 2 on the winning line LN. On the other hand, in the game in which the RT2 transition 3 is won, when the left first stop or the middle right is pressed, which is an incorrect answer procedure, reel control is performed to derive the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 8 or the lip 9 on the winning line LN. .. The reel control shown in FIG. 15 is also performed when the other re-game combination is won.

[Transition of game state]
Next, the transition of the gaming state controlled by the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the game proceeds while being controlled by either RT.

As shown in FIG. 16, four types of RTs such as RTs 0 to 3 are provided as the gaming state. RT0 is a game state that is first controlled after the RAM is cleared, and is a game state in which the winning probability of the re-game combination is a normal value. For example, the winning probability of the replay combination at RT0 is 1 / 7.3. When the special figure is derived at RT0, the game state shifts to RT1.

RT1 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is a normal value. For example, the winning probability of the replaying combination in RT1 is 1 / 7.3. In the game in which any of RT2 transitions 1 to 6 is won in RT1, when Lip 2 wins, the game state shifts to RT2.

RT2 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is higher than the normal value. For example, the winning probability of the replaying combination in RT2 is 1/3. In the game in which any of RT3 transitions 1 to 6 is won in RT2, when Lip 3 or Lip 4 wins, the gaming state shifts to RT3. On the other hand, in the game in which any of RT3 transitions 1 to 6 is won in RT2, when Lip 1 wins, the game state shifts to RT1. Further, in the game in which the push order bell is won in RT2, when the special figure is derived, the game state shifts to RT1.

RT3 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is higher than the normal value. For example, the winning probability of the replaying combination in RT3 is 1/3. In the game in which one of RT maintenance 1 to 3 is won in RT3, when Lip 8 wins, the game state is maintained in RT3. On the other hand, in the game in which one of RT maintenance 1 to 3 is won in RT3, when Lip 1 wins, the game state shifts to RT1. Further, in the game in which the push order bell is won in RT3, when the special figure is derived, the game state shifts to RT1.

[Processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled at AT (assist time). The AT is a period in which a navigation effect is executed in which the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is notified to the player in order to generate a predetermined winning prize. For example, during AT, when the push order combination is won, a navigation effect that allows the player to identify the correct answer procedure is executed. For example, when the right correct answer 3 is won, the character image of "right !!" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect capable of identifying the right first stop, which is the correct answer procedure. Further, when the RT3 transition 6 is won, the character image of "321" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect capable of identifying the reverse push, which is the correct answer procedure.

The AT is controlled on the condition that it has the navigation stock that is the right to AT control. AT is controlled over a predetermined period based on the number of navigation stocks held. That is, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and the more the number of navigation stocks is held, the longer the number of navigation stocks is controlled by the AT. For example, each time one Navistock is digested, it is controlled by AT for up to 50 games. In AT, the gaming state is controlled at RT2 or RT3. In RT2 and RT3, since the probability of winning the re-game combination is high, there is little possibility of reducing medals, and by being controlled by the AT, the leading role can be won without deriving a special figure when the push order bell is won. .. As a result, in AT (also referred to as ART) in RT2 and RT3, the medal payout rate per game becomes 1 or more. Therefore, it can be said that the navigation stock, which is the right to AT control, is an advantageous privilege for the player. The navigation stock is given when the player wins the AT lottery performed by the main control unit 41.

In the present embodiment, the AT lottery is performed by winning a predetermined lottery target combination (also referred to as an AT lottery target combination) regardless of the gaming state. When the navigation stock is given by the AT lottery, the production state is in the preparation period until the game state shifts to RT2. During the preparation period, the navigation effect is performed without digesting the navigation stock, and the correct answer procedure is notified when the push order combination is won. When the game state shifts to RT2, the navigation stock is consumed and becomes ART.

[AT lottery]
FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining an AT lottery. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the navigation stock that is the right to the AT control by executing the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table. The AT lottery is executed in the game after the game in which the AT lottery target combination shown in FIG. 17 is won.

As shown in FIG. 17, the AT lottery is executed when any of a normal lip, a weak chance lip, a strong chance lip, a watermelon, a weak cherry, a strong cherry, and a middle cherry is won. Then, in the AT lottery, whether or not to grant the navigation stock (that is, whether or not to win the AT) and the number of navigation stocks to be granted are determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. For example, when a strong chance lip is won, the probability of winning an AT is higher than when a weak chance lip is won, and the expected value of the number of navigation stocks given when the AT is won is high. When a strong cherry is won, the probability of winning an AT is higher than when a weak cherry is won, and the expected value of the number of navigation stocks given when the AT is won is high. When the middle cherry is won, the probability of winning the AT is higher than when the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won, and the expected value of the number of navigation stocks given when the AT is won is high. Furthermore, when the middle cherry is won, there is a 100% chance that the AT will be won. When a normal rip is won, the probability of winning an AT is the lowest and the expected value of the number of navigation stocks given at the time of winning an AT is also the lowest, as compared with when other AT lottery target combinations are won. When the watermelon is won, the AT is won with the same probability as when the strong cherry is won, and the expected value of the number of navigation stocks given when the AT is won is also the same. The AT lottery target combination is not limited to the above example, and may be another combination. In addition, the advantage among the plurality of AT lottery target combinations may be any of the difference in AT winning probability and the expected value of the number of navigation stocks given at the time of AT winning. Only may be advantageous. Further, the normal lip may not be included in the AT lottery target combination.

[Reel front production]
Next, the reel front effect executed by the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 using the display area 51a and the transmission area 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 will be described.

FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a reel front effect lottery. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to execute the reel front effect by executing the reel front effect lottery based on the reel front effect lottery table. The reel front effect lottery is executed in the game after the game in which the AT lottery target combination shown in FIG. 18 is won.

As shown in FIG. 18, the reel front effect lottery is executed when the AT lottery target combination is won. Then, in the reel front effect lottery, it is determined whether or not to execute the reel front effect based on the winning probability shown in FIG.

For example, regardless of which AT lottery target combination is won, when the AT is won, the reel front effect is executed with a higher probability than when the non-AT is won. As a result, when the reel front effect is executed, the player can be expected to win the AT more than when the reel front effect is not executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the strong chance lip is won, the reel front effect is executed with a higher probability than when the weak chance lip is won. As a result, when the reel front effect is executed, the player can be expected to win the strong chance lip rather than the weak chance lip. That is, it is possible to expect the player to win the AT with a high degree of advantage due to the chance of winning the strong chance lip.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the middle cherry is won, the reel front effect is executed with a higher probability than both when the weak cherry is won and when the strong cherry is won. In addition, when the strong cherry is won, the reel front effect is executed with a higher probability than when the weak cherry is won. As a result, when the reel front effect is executed, the player can be expected to win the middle cherry, the strong cherry, and the weak cherry in this order. That is, it is possible to expect the player to win the AT with a high degree of advantage due to the winning of the middle cherry or the winning of the strong cherry.

Further, as shown in FIG. 18C, when the watermelon is won, the reel front effect is executed with a higher probability than when the normal lip is won. As a result, when the reel front effect is executed, the player can be expected to win the watermelon rather than the normal lip winning. That is, it is possible to expect the player to win the AT, which has a high degree of advantage due to the watermelon winning opportunity.

The reel front effect lottery may be executed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command from the main control unit 41 (for example, a command indicating that the AT lottery target combination has been won).

The sub control unit 91 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 based on various commands received from the main control unit 41, thereby advancing the game. It is possible to execute an effect according to the situation and the control situation of the main control unit 41. In particular, the sub control unit 91 displays a character image or the like in the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 based on a command indicating the result of the reel front effect lottery executed by the main control unit 41, so that the reels 2L and 2C , It is possible to execute a reel front effect that displays a character image, a star image, etc. on the front of 2R. In the reel front effect, the transmittance of the character image or the like displayed in the transmission area 51b is set in the range of 0% to 100%, and when the character image or the like is displayed, the back surface of the image is displayed. While the visibility of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is lowered compared to the normal visibility when the image is not displayed, the reel front effect is performed while improving the visibility of the character image and the like.

The transmittance when displaying a character image or the like in the transmission region 51b is a transmittance based on the time when black, which has the lowest transmittance of the liquid crystal display 51, is displayed among the colors constituting the image. In the area where black is displayed when the transmittance is 0%, the light on the back side cannot pass through, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R cannot be seen, but the contrast is the highest and the image is clear. It becomes possible to display it. On the other hand, by increasing the transmittance, the visibility of the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is increased, but the contrast is lowered by that amount and the sharpness of the image is lost.

Further, the transmittance range of the image to be displayed is set in the transmissive region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 for each portion, and among the transmissive regions 51b, the symbols 2L, 2C, 2R of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R through which the winning line LN passes are set. The range of transmittance of the area corresponding to is 20% to 100%, and the range of transmittance of the area other than the area corresponding to the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R through which the winning line LN passes is 0% to 100%. %.

When displaying a character image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51, the sub control unit 91 controls to display the image based on image data recorded in advance in a CGROM (not shown), and is transparent. When the image is displayed in the area 51b in which the transmittance range is 0% to 100% (the area where the winning line LN does not pass), the image data is used without correction and the image is displayed in the area. On the other hand, when the image is displayed in the area (the area through which the winning line LN passes) in which the transmittance range is 20% to 100% in the transmittance area 51b, the image data of the image to be displayed is displayed. If data with a transmittance of less than 20% is included, corrections such as adding gradation values to increase the transmittance to 20% are performed, and the image is imaged using the corrected image data. Display it.

As a result, in the area other than the area corresponding to the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R through which the winning line LN passes, the transmittance is 0%, that is, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the back surface cannot be visually recognized in the transmission area 51b. While the image is displayed in a manner that may include a portion, in the region corresponding to the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R through which the winning line LN passes, the transmittance is at least 20% and the reels 2L, 2C, on the back surface of the region. The image is displayed in a manner that does not include a part so that the 2R is not invisible.

Further, in the reel front effect, the image to be integrally displayed over the display area 51a other than the transmission area 51b and the above-mentioned area where the transmittance is 0% to 100% (the area where the winning line LN does not pass) is the transmittance. Is set to 0%, that is, the rear reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in a manner that may include an invisible portion, while the transmittance region includes a region having a transmittance of 20% to 100% (a region through which the winning line LN passes). The image to be integrally displayed over 51b has a transmittance of 20%, that is, a transmittance equal to or higher than the minimum transmittance in the region where the transmittance is 20% to 100% (the region through which the winning line LN passes). The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back surface are displayed in such a manner that they are not invisible in any part of the one image to be integrally displayed.

As a result, one image or the like to be integrally displayed in the transmission region 51b can be displayed in a region having a transmittance of 20% to 100% (a region through which the winning line LN passes) and a region having a transmittance of 0% to 100% (winning line). When displaying over the area where the LN does not pass), the entire transmittance of the one image or the like is displayed in the transmittance area 51b according to the transmittance of the area where the lowest value of the transmittance is high. The visual mode of an image or the like does not change at the boundary between regions having different transmittances, and the visibility of the entire image can be made integrated.

The reel front effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. 19 and 20 are diagrams for explaining an example of the reel front surface effect.

As shown in FIG. 19A, when it is decided to execute the reel front effect when the weak chance lip is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 10 is derived and the logo stopped in the upper and middle stages of the right reel 2R. The character image 1 is displayed in the transparent region 51b at a position superimposed on the symbol. In this way, the character image is displayed in the logo symbol by utilizing the fact that the logo symbol forms a square shape. That is, it can be said that the reel front effect is an effect related to the logo design. Since the character image 1 is displayed in an area where the winning line LN does not pass, the transmittance is 0% to 100%. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 19A, the transmittance is 0%, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back surface may not be visible in the area not including the area corresponding to the winning line LN. The production is done.

As shown in FIG. 19B, when it is decided to execute the reel front effect when the strong chance lip is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 10 is derived and the logo stopped in the middle and lower stages of the right reel 2R. The character image 2 is displayed in the transparent region 51b at a position superimposed on the symbol. Since the character image 2 is displayed in the area where the winning line LN passes, the transmittance is 20% to 100%. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 19B, the transmittance is 20% so that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back surface are not invisible in any area including the area corresponding to the winning line LN. The front of the reel is produced.

As shown in FIG. 19C, when it is decided to execute the reel front effect when the strong cherry is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry 7 is derived and the logo symbol stopped in the upper and middle stages of the right reel 2R. The character image 3 is displayed in the transparent region 51b at the position superimposed on the reel image. Since the character image 3 is displayed in an area where the winning line LN does not pass, the transmittance is 0% to 100%. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 19C, the transmittance is 0%, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back surface may not be visible in the area not including the area corresponding to the winning line LN. The production is done.

Further, in the reel front effect, it is possible to display an image in an area other than the area in which the character image 3 is displayed in the transparent area 51b. In such a case, the transmittance of the image is increased. , Is displayed according to the transmittance of the character image 3. For example, as shown in FIG. 19C, when the strong cherry is won, the shooting star image 4 is displayed in an area other than the logo symbol, but the transmittance of the shooting star image 4 is 0% as in the character image 3. ..

As shown in FIG. 19D, when it is decided to execute the reel front effect when the middle cherry is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry 7 is derived and the logo symbol stopped in the middle and lower stages of the right reel 2R. The character image 5 is displayed in the transparent region 51b at the position superimposed on the reel image. Since the character image 5 is displayed in the area where the winning line LN passes, the transmittance is 20% to 100%. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 19D, the transmittance is 20% so that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back surface are not invisible in any region including the region corresponding to the winning line LN. The front of the reel is produced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19D, when the middle cherry is won, the shooting star image 6 is displayed in an area other than the logo symbol, but the transmittance of the shooting star image 6 is 20% as in the character image 5. ..

As shown in FIG. 20 (e), when it is decided to execute the reel front effect when the middle cherry is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry 10 is derived and each of the three logo symbols stopped on the invalid line. Character images 7 to 9 are displayed in the transparent region 51b at a position superimposed on the above. Since the character images 7 to 9 are displayed in an area where the winning line LN does not pass, the transmittance is 0% to 100%. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 20E, the transmittance is 0%, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back surface may not be visible in the area not including the area corresponding to the winning line LN. The production is done.

As shown in FIG. 20 (f), when it is decided to execute the reel front effect when the normal rip is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the rip 8 is derived and each of the three replay symbols stopped on the invalid line. Star images 10 to 12 are displayed in the transmission region 51b at a position superimposed on the above. Since the star images 10 to 12 are displayed in an area where the winning line LN does not pass, the transmittance is 0% to 100%. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 20 (f), the transmittance is 0%, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back surface may not be visible in the area not including the area corresponding to the winning line LN. The production is done.

As shown in FIG. 20 (g), when it was decided to execute the reel front effect when the watermelon was won, the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 1 was derived and stopped diagonally downward to the right along the invalid line 3 Star images 13 to 15 are displayed in the transmission region 51b at positions superimposed on each of the three watermelon symbols. Since some of the star images 13 to 15 are displayed in the area where the winning line LN passes, the transmittance is 20% to 100%. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 20 (g), the transmittance is 20% so that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back surface are not invisible in any region including the region corresponding to the winning line LN. The front of the reel is produced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (g), when the watermelon is won, the shooting star image 16 is displayed in an area other than the watermelon symbol, but the transmittance of the shooting star image 16 is 20%, which is the same as the star images 13 to 15. Become.

As shown in FIG. 20 (h), when it is decided to execute the reel front effect at the time of winning the watermelon, the symbol combination corresponding to the watermelon 2 is derived and each of the three watermelon symbols stopped on the winning line LN. Star images 17 to 19 are displayed in the transmission region 51b at a position superimposed on the above. Since the star images 17 to 19 are displayed in the area where the winning line LN passes, the transmittance is 20% to 100%. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 20 (h), the transmittance is 20%, and the reel front effect is performed so that the rear reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are not invisible in the area corresponding to the winning line LN. Will be.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (h), when the watermelon is won, the shooting star image 20 is displayed in an area other than the watermelon symbol, but the transmittance of the shooting star image 20 is 20%, which is the same as that of the star images 17 to 19. Become.

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19C, when a weak chance lip or a strong cherry is won, the upper and middle rows where the winning line LN is not set are higher than the lower row where the winning line LN is set. Since the logo symbol is preferentially stopped, the stop of the logo symbol does not hinder the visibility to the winning line LN. Further, when the logo symbol stops on the invalid line, the character image is displayed in the logo symbol by executing the reel front effect related to the logo symbol. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by associating the stop of a plurality of symbols related to each other and the execution of the effect, such as the logo symbol that forms a square shape by the upper symbol and the lower symbol arranged continuously. it can.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the reel front effect of displaying the character image related to the logo symbol superimposed on the logo symbol is executed in the transparent region 51b of the reel on which the logo symbol is stopped. It is possible to effectively associate the stop of the logo pattern with the execution of the effect, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when a predetermined role such as a weak chance lip or a strong cherry is won, the logo symbol can be stopped on the winning line LN on the right reel 2R, and the winning line is in a position where it cannot be stopped on the invalid line LM. The logo symbol is stopped outside the frame of the perspective window 3 which is neither on the LN nor on the invalid line LM. In this way, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19C, when a predetermined role such as a weak chance lip or a strong cherry is won, the logo symbol does not stop at the lower stage where the winning line LN is set. , Does not interfere with visibility to the winning line.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (c) and 20 (e) and 20 (f), the region (invalid line LM) other than the region in which the winning line LN is set in the transmission region 51b of the reel is When the image is displayed in the set area), the image can be displayed with a transmittance of 0%, while FIGS. 19 (b), (d) and 20 (g), ( As shown in h), when the image is displayed in the area where the winning line LN is set in the transparent area 51b of the reel, the image is displayed with a transmittance of 20%, which is higher than the transmittance of 0%. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect while ensuring the visibility of the area where the winning line LN is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19C, when both the upper symbol and the lower symbol constituting the logo symbol in the transmission region 51b of the reel are derived to the region where the invalid line LM is set. When the image is displayed superimposed on the logo pattern, the image is displayed with a transmittance of 0%, while the transmission region 51b of the reel is displayed as shown in FIGS. 19 (b) and 19 (d). When some of the upper and lower symbols that make up our logo symbol are derived to the area where the winning line LN is set, and the remaining symbols are derived to the area where the invalid line LM is set, the logo is concerned. When the image is displayed superimposed on the symbol, that is, when the image is displayed across the area where the invalid line LM is set and the area where the winning line LN is set, the symbol constituting the logo symbol is derived. Since the image is displayed with a transmittance of 20% in both the area where the invalid line LM is set and the area where the winning line LN is set, the winning line LN from which the symbol in which the winning is generated is derived is set. While ensuring the visibility of the area to be displayed, it is possible to eliminate the discomfort caused by the change in the transmittance of the image displayed in both the area where the invalid line LM is set and the area where the winning line LN is set. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (f), when all the symbols of the replay alignment in the transmission region 51b of the reel are derived to the region where the invalid line LM is set, they are superimposed on the symbols of the replay alignment. When displaying an image, while displaying the image with a transmittance of 0%, as shown in FIG. 20 (g), a part of the watermelon-aligned symbols in the transmission region 51b of the reel is displayed. When the winning line LN is derived to the area where the winning line LN is set and the remaining symbols are derived to the area where the invalid line LM is set, the image is displayed by superimposing the symbols on the watermelon-matched symbols, that is, the invalid line LM is When the image is displayed across the set area and the area where the winning line LN is set, the area where the invalid line LM from which the watermelon matching pattern is derived is set and the winning line LN are set. Since the image is displayed with a transmittance of 20% in each of the areas, the area in which the invalid line LM is set while ensuring the visibility of the area in which the winning line LN from which the symbol in which the winning occurs is derived is set. It is possible to eliminate the discomfort caused by the change in the transmittance of the image displayed in both the area where the winning line LN is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 19D, when the upper symbol and the lower symbol constituting the logo symbol are derived to the area where the winning line LN is set, the image is displayed by superimposing the logo symbol on the logo symbol. When the image is displayed in the area where the symbols constituting the logo symbol are not derived, the image is displayed at a transmittance of 20% in any of the transparent regions 51b of the reel where the image is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the discomfort caused by the change in the transmittance of the image displayed in the display area.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 20 (g) and 20 (h), when the watermelon-matched symbol is derived in the area where the winning line LN is set, the image is displayed by superimposing it on the watermelon-matched symbol. When displaying an image in an area where the symbols constituting the watermelon-matched symbol have not been derived, the image is displayed at a transmittance of 20% in any of the transparent regions 51b of the reel where the image is displayed. Is displayed, so that it is possible to eliminate the discomfort caused by the change in the transmittance of the image displayed in the display area.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, when the image is displayed in the area where the invalid line LM is set in the transparent area 51b of the reel, the image can be displayed with a transmittance of 0%. On the other hand, when the image is displayed in the area where the winning line LN is set in the transparent area 51b of the reel, the image is displayed at a transmittance of 20%, which is higher than the transmittance of 0%. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect while ensuring the visibility of the area where the winning line LN from which the symbol affecting the occurrence of winning is derived is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20E, when the image is displayed in the area corresponding to the invalid line LM that does not affect the winning determination among the plurality of lines straddling the plurality of reels, 0% is used. While displaying the image with the transmittance, as shown in FIG. 20 (g), the image is displayed in the area corresponding to the invalid line LM that passes through the area that affects the judgment of winning even a part of the plurality of lines. In this case, since the image is displayed with a transmittance of 20%, the invalid line LM is set while ensuring the visibility of the area where the winning line LN from which the symbol affecting the occurrence of winning is derived is set. It is possible to eliminate the discomfort caused by the change in the transmittance of the image displayed in both the area where the winning line LN is set and the area where the winning line LN is set.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (g), the image is displayed in the area corresponding to the invalid line LM that passes through the area that affects the determination of winning even a part of the plurality of lines, and the invalid line LM passes through. When the image is displayed in a non-existing area, the image is displayed at a transmittance of 20% in any of the transparent areas 51b of the reel where the image is displayed, so that the image displayed in the display area is displayed. It is possible to eliminate the discomfort caused by the change in the transmittance of the image.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (g), among the plurality of lines, a watermelon-aligned pattern derived to the invalid line LM passing through an area that affects the determination of winning, or in FIG. 20 (f). As shown, the image is displayed in the area corresponding to the line from which the replay-matched pattern derived to the invalid line LM that does not pass through the area that affects the winning determination is derived from the plurality of lines. It is possible to make the player recognize whether the player has won the prize or the lip 8. For example, if it is possible to recognize that the player has won the watermelon 1, it is possible to recognize that the AT lottery has been executed.

Further, when the image is displayed in the area where the invalid line LM is set, the image is displayed with a transmittance of 0%. Therefore, the image can be made the most visible state, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

The image may not be displayed in the area where the winning line LN is set. By doing so, it is possible to secure the visibility of the area where the winning line LN from which the symbol affecting the winning determination is derived is set during the variable display of the reel.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 (b) and 19 (d), the logo symbol is stopped at both the middle and lower stages of the right reel at both the strong chance lip winning and the middle cherry winning. Therefore, both when the strong chance lip is won and when the middle cherry is won, the player can pay attention to the stop position of the logo symbol on the right reel, and by stopping a plurality of symbols related to each other. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, when the weak chance lip is won, the upper symbol stops at the lower row of the left reel, and the logo symbol stops at the upper and middle rows of the right reel. , When the strong chance lip is won, the upper symbol stops at the lower row of the left reel, and the logo symbol stops at the middle and lower rows of the right reel. Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 (c) and 19 (d), when the strong cherry is won, the cherry symbol stops at the lower row of the left reel, and the logo symbol stops at the upper and middle rows of the right reel. When the middle cherry is won, the cherry symbol stops at the bottom of the left reel, and the logo symbol stops at the middle and bottom of the right reel. In this way, in both the relationship between the strong chance lip winning and the weak chance lip winning, and the relationship between the middle cherry winning and the strong cherry winning, the winner with the lower expected value in the AT lottery (that is, the weak chance lip winning). , Strong cherry win), while the logo design stops at the top and middle of the right reel, when the higher expected value in the AT lottery wins (that is, strong chance lip win, middle cherry win) The logo design stops at the middle and bottom of the right reel. For this reason, in both the relationship between the strong chance lip winning and the weak chance lip winning, and the relationship between the middle cherry winning and the strong cherry winning, the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the navigation stock and the stop position of the logo symbol are common. , The stop position of the logo symbol on the right reel, and the symbol stopped at the lower stage of the left reel can make it easier for the player to recognize the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the navigation stock.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, since the logo symbol can be stopped on each of the plurality of reels, the player can be made to play with the aim of stopping the logo symbol, and the method of proceeding with the game is clear.

Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (e), when the logo symbol is stopped on each of the plurality of reels, the middle cherry winning is confirmed and the AT winning is also confirmed. Therefore, when the logo symbol is stopped on one reel, the player can be made to pay attention to whether or not the logo symbol is stopped on the other reels.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the push order lip in which the gaming state shifts does not include the lip 10 in which the logo symbol stops. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B), the player misunderstands that there is some benefit other than the transition of the gaming state by stopping the logo symbol due to the winning of the lip 10. It can be prevented from being lost.

[Promotion production]
Next, the promotion effect executed by the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 using the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 will be described.

FIG. 21A is a diagram for explaining the promotion effect lottery. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to execute the promotion effect by executing the promotion effect lottery based on the promotion effect lottery table. As shown in FIG. 21A, the promotion effect lottery is executed in the game after the game in which either the weak chance lip or the strong chance lip is won among the AT lottery target combinations.

In the promotion effect lottery, it is determined whether or not to execute the promotion effect based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 21 (a).

For example, regardless of whether the weak chance lip or the strong chance lip is won, the promotion effect is executed with a higher probability when the AT is won than when the non-AT is won. As a result, when the promotion effect is executed, the player can be expected to win the AT more than when the promotion effect is not executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21A, when the strong chance lip is won, the promotion effect is executed with a higher probability than when the weak chance lip is won. For example, when the AT is won when the strong chance lip is won, the promotion effect is executed with a higher probability than when the AT is won when the weak chance lip is won. As a result, when the promotion effect is executed, the player can be expected to win the strong chance lip rather than the weak chance lip. That is, it is possible to expect the player to win the AT with a high degree of advantage due to the chance of winning the strong chance lip.

The sub control unit 91 promotes the stop of the logo symbol by displaying a character image or the like in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 based on a command indicating the result of the promotion effect lottery executed by the main control unit 41. The production can be executed. Further, in the promotion effect, the main control unit 41 executes freeze control for delaying the operation of the stop switch over a predetermined delay period. The delay in the operation of the stop switch due to the freeze control means that the stop switch itself cannot be physically pressed, or that the stop switch itself can be physically pressed but the reel is not stopped by the pressing operation. It is also said that these events invalidate the operation of the stop switch.

The promotion production lottery is not limited to the weak chance lip and the strong chance lip, and may be executed when other roles are won. For example, the promotion effect lottery may be executed when any AT lottery target combination such as a strong cherry or a middle cherry is won.

Further, the promotion effect lottery may be executed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command from the main control unit 41 (for example, a command indicating that the chance lip has been won).

Further, the promotion effect may be executed in the transmission region 51b in the same manner as the reel front effect. In this case, the promotion effect is the same as the reel front effect, in which the transmittance is 0% to 100% (the area where the winning line LN does not pass) and the transmittance is 20% to 100% (the winning line LN is). It may be executed separately from the passing area).

The promotion effect will be described with reference to FIG. 22. FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining an example of the promotion effect.

First, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), a case where the promotion effect is not executed will be described. For example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 22 (A), if the left reel 2L is stopped at the time of normal rip winning, the replay A is stopped in the middle stage. After that, as shown in (b) of FIG. 22 (A), when the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are stopped, the replay A is aligned in the middle stage and stopped, and the lip 8 wins a prize.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 22B and 22C, a case where the promotion effect is executed will be described. As shown in (a) of FIG. 22 (B), if the left reel 2L stops at the time of winning the weak chance lip, the replay A stops in the middle stage. After that, as shown in (b) of FIG. 22 (B), when the middle reel 2C is stopped, the replay A is stopped in the middle stage. As shown in (c) of FIG. 22 (B), after the middle reel 2C is stopped, freeze control is executed by the main control unit 41, and the operation of the stop switch 8R becomes invalid. Further, the sub-control unit 91 displays a character image of "Aim at □" in the display area 51a. After that, as shown in (d) of FIG. 22 (B), when the freeze is released, the operation of the stop switch 8R becomes effective. At this time, the player operates the stop switch 8R so that the logo symbol stops on the right reel 2R, as prompted by the promotion effect. When the right reel 2R is stopped by operating the stop switch 8R, the logo symbol is stopped in the upper and middle stages because it is the time when the weak chance lip is won. As a result, the player can recognize that the weak chance lip has been won by using the stop position of the logo symbol stopped on the right reel 2R as a clue.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 22 (C), if the left reel 2L stops at the time of winning the strong chance lip, the replay A stops in the middle stage. After that, as shown in (b) of FIG. 22 (C), when the middle reel 2C is stopped, the replay A is stopped in the middle stage. In this way, when the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are stopped, the player cannot recognize which of the weak chance lip and the strong chance lip has been won by using the stop result as a clue. As shown in (c) of FIG. 22 (C), after the middle reel 2C is stopped, freeze control is executed by the main control unit 41, and the operation of the stop switch 8R is invalidated. Further, the sub-control unit 91 displays a character image of "Aim at □" in the display area 51a. After that, as shown in (d) of FIG. 22 (C), when the freeze is released, the operation of the stop switch 8R becomes effective. At this time, the player operates the stop switch 8R so that the logo symbol stops on the right reel 2R, as prompted by the promotion effect. When the right reel 2R is stopped by operating the stop switch 8R, the logo symbol is stopped in the middle and lower stages because it is the time when the strong chance lip is won. As a result, the player can recognize that the strong chance lip has been won by using the stop position of the logo symbol stopped on the right reel 2R as a clue.

[Cut-in production]
Next, a cut-in effect executed by the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 using the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 will be described.

FIG. 21B is a diagram for explaining a cut-in effect lottery. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to execute the cut-in effect by executing the cut-in effect lottery based on the cut-in effect lottery table. As shown in FIG. 21B, the cut-in effect lottery is executed in the game after the game in which the chance lip (weak chance lip, strong chance lip) is won among the AT lottery target roles.

In the cut-in effect lottery, it is determined whether or not to execute the cut-in effect based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 21 (b).

For example, in the present embodiment, the cut-in effect is executed only when the chance lip is won. As a result, when the cut-in effect is executed, the player can be expected to win the chance lip more than when the cut-in effect is not executed.

Further, although the characters A and B are provided as the characters appearing by the cut-in effect, the character B is generally more than the character A cuts in, even if the presence or absence of the promotion effect is not considered. It is probabilistically higher to cut in. Therefore, when the character B cuts in, the player can be expected to win the chance lip more than when the character A cuts in. That is, it is possible to expect the player to win the AT due to the chance of winning the chance lip. In this way, the cut-in effect by the character B can be expected from the player for the AT winning due to the chance lip winning opportunity rather than the cut-in effect by the character A. Therefore, the cut-in effect by the character A can be expected for the player. The cut-in effect by the character B is more advantageous than the effect.

Further, when it is determined that the promotion effect is not executed at the time of winning the chance lip, the cut-in effect by the character B is executed with a higher probability than the cut-in effect by the character A. On the other hand, when it is determined that the promotion effect is executed at the time of winning the chance lip, the cut-in effect by the character A is executed with a higher probability than the cut-in effect by the character B. Therefore, when the cut-in effect by the character B, which has a higher degree of advantage for the player than the cut-in effect by the character A, is performed, the promotion effect is not executed after that, whereas the cut by the character B is performed. When the cut-in effect by the character A, which has a lower degree of advantage for the player than the in-effect, is performed, the promotion effect is executed with a high probability thereafter.

The cut-in effect lottery is not limited to the chance lip, and may be executed when other roles are won. For example, the cut-in effect lottery may be executed when any AT lottery target combination such as a strong cherry or a middle cherry is won.

Further, the cut-in effect lottery may be executed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command from the main control unit 41 (for example, a command indicating that the chance lip has been won).

Further, the cut-in effect may be performed in the transmission region 51b in the same manner as the reel front effect. In this case, the cut-in effect is the same as the reel front effect, in which the transmittance is 0% to 100% (the area where the winning line LN does not pass) and the transmittance is 20% to 100% (the winning line LN). It may be executed separately from the area through which.

The cut-in effect will be described with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining an example of the cut-in effect.

First, as shown in FIG. 23A, a case where the promotion effect is not executed when the strong chance lip is won will be described. As shown in (a) of FIG. 23 (A), when the strong chance lip is won after the operation of the start switch 7, the character B is rotating during the rotation of the reel as shown in (b) of FIG. 23 (A). The image of the character B is displayed in the display area 51a by the sub control unit 91 so as to cut in. As described above, when the cut-in effect by the character B is performed rather than the cut-in effect by the character A, the probability that the promotion effect is executed after that is low. For example, in this example, the promotion effect is not executed after the cut-in of the character B. As shown in (c) of FIG. 23 (A), when the left reel 2L is stopped, the replay A is stopped in the middle stage. After that, as shown in (d) of FIG. 23 (A), when the middle reel 2C is stopped, the replay A is stopped in the middle stage. After that, as shown in (e) of FIG. 23 (A), when the right reel 2R is stopped, the logo symbol is stopped in the middle and lower rows because it is the time when the strong chance lip is won.

Next, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), a case where the promotion effect is executed when the strong chance lip is won will be described. As shown in (a) of FIG. 23 (B), when the strong chance lip is won after the operation of the start switch 7, the character B is rotating during the rotation of the reel as shown in (b) of FIG. 23 (B). The image of the character B is displayed in the display area 51a by the sub control unit 91 so as to cut in. As described above, when the cut-in effect by the character A is performed rather than the cut-in effect by the character B, the probability that the promotion effect is executed is higher. For example, in this example, the promotion effect is executed after the cut-in of the character A. Specifically, as shown in (c) of FIG. 23 (B), when the left reel 2L is stopped, the replay A is stopped in the middle stage. After that, as shown in (d) of FIG. 23 (B), when the middle reel 2C is stopped, the replay A is stopped in the middle stage. After that, as shown in (e) of FIG. 23 (B), freeze control is executed by the main control unit 41, the operation of the stop switch 8R is invalidated, and the sub control unit 91 displays "□" in the display area 51a. The text image of "Aim" is displayed. After that, as shown in (f) of FIG. 23 (B), when the freeze is released, the operation of the stop switch 8R becomes effective, and the player is prompted by the promotion effect to stop the logo symbol on the right reel 2R. Operate the stop switch 8R so as to do so. When the right reel 2R is stopped by operating the stop switch 8R, the logo symbol is stopped in the middle and lower stages because it is the time when the strong chance lip is won.

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 21 (b) and 23, the cut-in by the character B, which has a high degree of advantage in granting the navigation stock, before the promotion effect for promoting the derivation of the logo symbol is executed in one game. The cut-in effect by the character A, which has a lower degree of advantage regarding the granting of the navigation stock than the effect, is executed with a high probability. For this reason, in the game in which the promotion effect is executed, the player is not expected to give the navigation stock by executing the cut-in effect by the character A, and then the execution of the promotion effect is advantageous for the addition of the navigation stock. It is possible to suggest to the player that the degree of chance rip is higher than that of normal rip.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the promotion effect and the cut-in effect are executed only when the chance lip is won. For this reason, when the promotion effect or the cut-in effect is executed, the player is expected to win the chance lip, which has a higher degree of advantage regarding the granting of the navigation stock than the normal lip. Can be done. In addition, when a normal rip is won, a mere re-game combination such as rip 8 and rip 9 that does not shift the game state regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch wins a prize, so that the player can win the operation timing of the stop switch. There is no consciousness.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 (B) and 22 (C) and FIG. 23 (B), the promotion effect is to stop the logo symbol forming a square shape by a plurality of symbols continuously arranged on the right reel 2R. Since it is a prompting effect, it is possible to make it easier for the player to derive the logo design.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, when the stop switch 8L is operated aiming at stopping the logo symbols No. 18 and 19 on the left reel 2L, the upper symbol No. 19 stops in the lower row within the pull-in range. In some cases, the No. 1 watermelon symbol may stop. Here, as shown in FIG. 20 (h), when the watermelon is won, the first watermelon symbol stops at the bottom, while as shown in FIGS. 22 (B) and 22 (C), a weak chance lip or a strong When the chance lip is won, the upper design of No. 19 stops at the bottom. Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when the watermelon is won, the probability of winning the AT is higher than when the weak chance lip is won or the strong chance lip is won, and the expected value of the number of navigation stocks given when the AT is won is high. Therefore, when the stop switch 8L is operated at the position where the logo symbol is derived on the left reel 2L, and the upper symbol is stopped instead of the watermelon symbol in the lower row, the watermelon is won with a high degree of advantage regarding the granting of navigation stock. Since there is no possibility that the game has become, the player is not made aware of the operation timing of the stop switch in the subsequent game. That is, the player is not conscious of aiming at the watermelon pattern.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 22B, 22C and 23C, the freeze control is executed together with the promotion effect to clearly prompt the player to stop the logo symbol on the right reel 2R. Can be done.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 (B) and 22 (C), after the upper symbol is derived to the lower row on the left reel 2L, the logo symbol stops on the upper and middle rows on the right reel 2R when the weak chance lip is won. , When the strong chance lip is won, the logo design stops at the middle and lower tiers on the right reel 2R. For this reason, after the promotion effect prompts the player to stop the logo symbol, the player is made to pay attention to the position where the logo symbol stops on the right reel 2R, so that either the weak chance lip or the strong chance lip can be obtained. You can draw attention to the player as to whether or not it is.

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

[About reel front production]
In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 displays an image or the like on the liquid crystal display 51, which is an image display means in which the transmission region 51b is arranged on the front side (player side) of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The visual display mode of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be changed by performing the reel front effect, but the image display means for changing the visual mode of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has a transmission region 51b. It may be other than the liquid crystal display 51 provided. For example, a transmission display device (EL display, light guide plate, etc.) is arranged on the front side (player side) of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the reels 2L, 2C, By displaying an image or the like on the front side of the 2R, the visibility of the symbol on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the back side of the displayed image or the like may be changed.

In addition, when the first value is given, the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" symbols is prepared as a specific combination, and when the second value is given, "Replay A-" is given as a specific combination. The composition in which the combinations of the symbols of "Replay A-Replay A" are aligned, that is, the specific combinations that are aligned when the first value and the second value are given are different, but the first value and the second value are different. The specific combinations that are aligned when the occurrence of the above may be a combination of common symbols.

In addition, the winning line LN set to determine whether the combination of winning symbols and the combination of symbols constituting the winning are set separately from the winning line LN to make it easy to recognize that the combination of the symbols is aligned with the winning line. The invalid line LM is uniformly set regardless of the game state, the set number of bets, the result of the lottery, etc., but the winning line LN and the invalid line LM are the game state, the set number of bets, etc. The configuration may change according to the result of the lottery.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can change the visual mode of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by displaying an image or the like in the transmission region 51b of the liquid crystal display 51 in the reel front effect. However, the visual mode of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R may be changed by changing the lighting mode of the reel LEDs 55 arranged on the back surface of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. In such a configuration, when the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 corresponding to the region other than the region through which the winning line LN passes is changed, the lighting is controlled at the first luminance degree (for example, 0% to 100%). When changing the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 corresponding to the area through which the winning line LN passes, control for lighting at a second brightness (for example, 20% to 100%) higher than the first brightness is controlled. By doing so, the symbol to be determined for winning is stopped, and the effect of the effect can be enhanced while ensuring the visibility of the area through which the winning line LN passes.

Further, since the reel front effect of irradiating the display window 3 corresponding to the reel on which the logo pattern is stopped with light from the reel LED is executed, the stop of the logo pattern and the execution of the effect can be effectively related. , It is possible to improve the fun of the game.

Further, in such a configuration, when the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 corresponding to the region through which the winning line LN passes and the region through which the invalid line LM passes is changed, the second brightness (for example, 20) is obtained for both regions. By controlling the lighting from% to 100%), the brightness of the reel LEDs 55 in both the area where the invalid line LM passes and the area where the winning line LN passes changes while ensuring the visibility of the area where the winning line LN passes. It is possible to eliminate the sense of incongruity caused by doing so.

The symbol group composed of a plurality of continuously arranged symbols is not limited to the logo symbol. For example, the symbol group is not limited to the one in which a specific shape (square shape) is formed by a plurality of symbols having different shapes (upper symbol, lower symbol), and the specific shape is formed by a plurality of symbols having the same shape. It may be formed. Further, the symbol group may be composed of a plurality of symbols to form a character, or may be composed of seven large symbols. Further, the symbol group may be a continuous symbol composed of a plurality of identical or similar symbols arranged continuously. For example, the symbol group may be a 7-series symbol in which 7 symbols of the same color or different colors are arranged one above the other to form two 7-symbols. In this case, depending on the reel front effect, it is clearly clear to the player that the 7 symbols have stopped, such as displaying a large 7 symbol image on the front of the 7 consecutive symbols or coloring the 7 symbols in different colors. The player may be able to enjoy the joy of having the 7 symbols stopped.

In this way, when a weak chance lip or a strong cherry is won, the 7-series symbol will stop preferentially in the upper and middle tiers where the winning line LN is not set than in the lower tier where the winning line LN is set. Stopping the symbol does not hinder the visibility of the winning line LN. Further, when the 7-series symbol stops on the invalid line, the character image and the large 7-series symbol are displayed according to the 7-series symbol by executing the reel front effect related to the 7-series symbol. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by associating the stop of a plurality of symbols related to each other and the execution of the effect, such as a 7-series symbol composed of a plurality of the same or similar 7 symbols.

The symbol group composed of a plurality of continuously arranged symbols is composed of any symbol as long as it is composed of symbols having a shape, color, and size that encourage the player to stop the operation. You may. Further, if N reels (three in the present embodiment) are stopped in one perspective window, the symbol group composed of a plurality of symbols is composed of the number of symbols less than N-1. It may be a group of symbols to be used.

In the reel front production, the character is displayed inside the logo design, but it is not limited to this, and the shape of the logo design is used, such as coloring the logo design or making the logo design look larger. Any effect may be used as long as it is an effect that has been performed, that is, an effect related to the logo pattern.

[About reel control]
In the present embodiment, as described above, when the stop switch 8L is operated aiming at stopping the logo symbols 18 and 19 on the left reel 2L, the upper symbol 19 is placed in the lower row within the pull-in range. May stop, or the first watermelon symbol may stop. Then, when the weak chance lip or the strong chance lip was won, the upper symbol of No. 19 stopped at the lower row on the left reel. Here, in the case of winning a weak chance lip or a strong chance lip, when the stop switch 8L is operated at an operation timing that allows only the watermelon symbol to be pulled in and stopped on the left reel, the watermelon symbol can be pulled into the lower stage of the left reel. It may be.

In this way, when a weak chance lip is won or a strong chance lip is won, either the upper symbol or the watermelon symbol is derived on the left reel according to the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. Therefore, when one winning result such as a weak chance lip winning or a strong chance lip winning is obtained, one of a plurality of different display results on the left reel is derived according to the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. This makes it possible to simplify the processing in reel control.

Next, with reference to FIG. 24, reel control when a special combination not provided in the present embodiment is won will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining reel control and operation timing at the time of winning a special combination in a modified example.

In the modified example shown in FIG. 24, the following special roles may be provided. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24B, there are a first operation timing and a second operation timing as operation timings aimed at displaying the logo symbol on the perspective window 3 on the left reel 2L. When the stop switch 8L is operated at the first operation timing on the left reel 2L, the watermelon symbol is stopped in the upper stage, or the replay A is stopped in the middle stage. That is, when the stop switch 8L is operated at the first operation timing on the left reel 2L, any display result of the watermelon symbol in the upper row and the replay A in the middle row can be derived. Further, even when the stop switch 8L is operated at the second operation timing on the left reel 2L, it is possible to derive any display result of the watermelon symbol in the upper row and the replay A in the middle row.

As shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 24 (A), when the result of the internal lottery wins a special combination, when the stop switch 8L is operated at the first operation timing on the left reel 2L, the watermelon is in the upper stage. The symbol stops. On the other hand, as shown in (a) and (e) of FIG. 24 (A), when the stop switch 8L is operated at the second operation timing on the left reel 2L, the replay A is stopped in the middle stage. Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (g), the display result in which the watermelon symbol is stopped in the upper row is derived even when the watermelon is won. Further, as shown in FIG. 20 (f), the display result in which the replay A is stopped in the middle stage is derived even when the normal rip is won. Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when the watermelon is won, the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the navigation stock is higher than when the normal lip is won.

That is, as shown in FIG. 24 (A) (b), when the stop switch 8L is operated at the first operation timing, the watermelon symbol stops at the upper stage on the left reel 2L, and then FIG. 24 (A). As shown in (c), when the stop switch 8C is operated, the watermelon symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 2C. As a result, the watermelon symbols are aligned diagonally to the lower right in two rows, so that the player can expect that the watermelon has been won. After that, as shown in (d) of FIG. 24 (A), when the stop switch 8R is operated, the watermelon symbol stops at the upper stage on the right reel 2R. As a result, the watermelon pattern is heard.

Further, as shown in (e) of FIG. 24 (A), when the stop switch 8L is operated at the first operation timing, the replay A is stopped in the middle stage on the left reel 2L, and then FIG. 24 (A). As shown in (f), when the stop switch 8C is operated, the replay A stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 2C. As a result, the replay symbols are aligned in the middle row in two rows, so it can be assumed that the player has normally won the lip. After that, as shown in (g) of FIG. 24 (A), when the stop switch 8R is operated, the logo symbol is stopped instead of the replay A on the right reel 2R. As a result, the replay pattern is listened to.

In this way, when the special combination is won, either the watermelon symbol is derived in the upper row and the replay A is derived in the middle row in the left reel 2L according to the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. Therefore, when one winning result, that is, a special winning combination is won, a display result corresponding to the winning in which the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the navigation stock differs depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8L on the left reel 2L is derived. Therefore, it is possible to improve the expectation of the player regarding the derived display result.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 24 (A) (b) to (d), whether or not the watermelon symbols are aligned diagonally downward to the right along the invalid line LM3 after the watermelon symbols are stopped in the upper stage on the left reel 2L. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the watermelon.

Further, as shown in (e) to (g) of FIG. 24 (A), after the replay A is stopped in the middle stage on the left reel 2L, whether or not the replay symbols are aligned in the middle stage along the invalid line LM2 is determined. Can draw the attention of the player.

Further, a special combination may be set as an AT lottery target combination. Further, when the special role is won, the probability of winning the AT in the AT lottery is higher than when the watermelon is won and the normal lip is won, and the expected value of the number of navigation stocks given when the AT is won may be higher. In this way, when the special role is won, the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the navigation stock is higher than when the watermelon is won or the normal lip is won, so that the symbol combination corresponding to the special role is derived. It is possible to draw the player's attention to the game and improve the interest of the game.

Further, when a special role is won, no matter which of the watermelon symbol in the upper row and the replay A in the middle row stops in the left reel 2L, the special role is not changed, so the degree of advantage regarding the granting of navigation stock does not change. Therefore, regardless of whether the watermelon symbol is stopped in the upper stage or the replay A is stopped in the middle stage on the left reel 2L, the player can pay attention to the fact that the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is derived. You can improve your interest.

Further, even when the special combination is won, the promotion effect and the cut-in effect accompanied by the freeze control described above may be executed. Specifically, when the special role is won, the logo symbol is displayed after the upper symbol has stopped in the lower row on the left reel and before the logo symbol is derived in the middle and lower rows on the right reel 2R. A promotion effect that encourages stop may be executed. Then, before the promotion effect is executed, the cut-in effect by the character A having a low degree of advantage regarding the granting of the navigation stock is executed with a higher probability than the cut-in effect by the character B having a high degree of advantage regarding the granting of the navigation stock. May be done.

In this way, before the promotion effect for promoting the derivation of the logo pattern is executed in one game, the degree of advantage regarding the addition of the navigation stock is higher than the cut-in effect by the character B, which has a higher degree of advantage regarding the addition of the navigation stock. A cut-in effect by a low character A is executed with a high probability. Therefore, in the game in which the promotion effect is executed, the player is not expected to give the navigation stock by executing the cut-in effect by the character A, and then the execution of the promotion effect is advantageous in relation to the addition of the navigation stock. It can be suggested to the player that the degree of winning the special role is higher than that at the time of winning the watermelon and the time of winning the normal lip.

Further, since the promotion effect is an effect of urging the player to stop the logo symbol forming a square shape by a plurality of symbols arranged continuously on the right reel 2R, it is possible to make it easier for the player to derive the logo symbol.

In addition, when the watermelon is won, the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the navigation stock may be higher than when the special role is won. In this case, when the stop switch 8L is operated at the position where the logo symbol is derived on the left reel 2L, and the upper symbol is stopped instead of the watermelon symbol in the lower row, the watermelon is won with a high degree of advantage regarding the granting of navigation stock. Since there is no possibility that the game has become, the player is not made aware of the operation timing of the stop switch in the subsequent game. That is, the player is not conscious of aiming at the watermelon pattern.

In addition, by executing the freeze control together with the promotion effect, it is possible to clearly urge the player to stop the logo symbol.

In the present embodiment, the logo symbol may stop on the winning line LN, but the logo symbol does not stop on the winning line LN but always stops on the invalid line LM. It may be.

[About promotion production and cut-in production]
In the present embodiment, the freeze control is performed after the second stop and before the third stop by the promotion effect, but the freeze control is not limited to this, and the freeze control is performed before the first stop and before the second stop. An image aiming at the logo pattern may be displayed. The promotion effect may be executed before the timing for aiming the logo pattern.

The contents of the promotion effect and the cut-in effect are not limited to the example shown in FIG. 23, and may be other effect contents.

Further, the promotion effect is not limited to the one that urges the stop of the logo symbol, and any symbol may be urged to stop as long as it is a symbol that urges the player to stop, such as a 7-series symbol or a BAR symbol.

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

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

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

[Advantageous condition]
In the above-mentioned example, CB and AT are exemplified as advantageous states, but the present invention is not limited to this as long as it is advantageous for the player, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT described above, but the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of reels capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are provided, and after the reels are variablely displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the reels, and a plurality of reels are derived. We have described a slot machine that can generate prizes according to the combination of reel display results. That is, a plurality of variable display units capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each are provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. Then, a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units has been described. However, a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. A slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result is not limited to a slot machine having three reels, but a slot machine having only one reel or a slot machine having a plurality of reels other than three. May be good.

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

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 55 reel LED, 56 production switch, 90 production control board, 91 sub Control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

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It is equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, and a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.
A derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result within a predetermined pull-in range, and
Predetermining means for determining the combination of display results that are allowed to be derived,
A derivation control means that controls to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means.
And a privilege determination unit which determines whether to grant a privilege by performing lottery based on the determined result of said pre-determining means,
The derivation control means
When the derivation operation means is operated at the first timing in the specific variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units, both the first display result and the second display result can be derived.
When the derivation operation means is operated at the second timing in the specific variable display unit, both the first display result and the second display result can be derived.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result, the specific variable display unit controls to derive the first display result when the derivation operation means is operated at the first timing. When the derivation operation means is operated at the second timing in the specific variable display unit, control for deriving the second display result is performed.
The first display result is a display result derived in the specific variable display unit when the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result.
The second display result is a display result derived in the specific variable display unit when the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result.
When the determination result of the previous article before determining means is in the first determination results, than when the determination result is the second determination result of the pre-determining means, advantageously degree is high regarding application of the privilege,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result, the privilege is granted more than when the determination result of the advance determination means is either the first determination result or the second determination result. A slot machine with a high degree of advantage .

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