JP6807188B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after the variable display unit is variable-displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to display a display result. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can be derived and a prize can be generated according to the display result.

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

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

Some such slot machines do not suggest a shift in the gaming state by performing a background effect in the gaming state before the shift even if the gaming state shifts to the advantageous gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2010-131188

However, in such a conventional slot machine, even if the background effect in the gaming state before the transition is still executed after the transition to the advantageous gaming state, for example, the winning of the re-gaming combination is suggested when the re-gaming combination is won. In the case where the function to execute the effect to be performed is provided, if the probability of winning the re-game combination increases due to the transition to the advantageous gaming state, the probability of executing the effect suggesting the winning of the re-game is also high. Become. In that case, since the effect suggesting the winning of the re-game is frequently performed, the player may feel the transition of the gaming state, and it is significant that the background effect is not changed before and after the transition of the advantageous gaming state. Could be lost.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine in which a player does not notice that a gaming state has shifted to an advantageous gaming state.

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
A game state control means for controlling the game state and
Specific state control means that controls to a specific state,
Equipped with a production means to execute the production,
The determination result of the prior determination means includes a re-game determination result that allows the derivation of the re-game display result accompanied by the addition of the re-game.
The gaming state includes a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state in which the determination result of the prior determination means is more likely to be the re-gaming determination result than the normal gaming state.
In the advantageous gaming state, there are times when it is controlled to the specific state and times when it is not controlled to the specific state.
The production means
The period suggestion effect means for executing the period suggestion effect suggesting that the control to the specific state is the suggestion period, and the period suggestion effect means.
The determination result suggestion effect means for executing the determination result suggestion effect suggesting that the determination result of the prior determination means is the replay determination result.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the re-game determination result in the suggestion period in the normal gaming state, the determination result of the advance determination means is the re-game determination in the suggestion period in the advantageous gaming state. There is a higher probability that either the period suggestion effect or the decision result suggestion effect will be executed than when it is the result.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the re-game determination result in the suggestion period in the normal gaming state, the determination result of the advance determination means is the re-game determination in the suggestion period in the advantageous gaming state. There is a higher probability that the decision result suggestion effect will be executed than when it is a result.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the re-game determination result in the suggestion period in the normal gaming state, the determination result of the advance determination means is the re-game determination in the suggestion period in the advantageous gaming state. The probability that the period suggestion effect will be executed is lower than when it is the result,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the re-game determination result in the suggestion period in the advantageous gaming state, the determination result of the advance determination means is the re-game determination result when it is not the suggestion period in the advantageous gaming state. There is a higher probability that either the period suggestion effect or the decision result suggestion effect will be executed than when the game is determined.
The slot machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variablely displayed and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation of any of a plurality of types of display results including a re-game display result (for example, replay) accompanied by granting a re-game. Processing to be executed) and
Of a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal gaming state (for example, RT1) and an advantageous gaming state (for example, RT2 or RT3) in which the probability of deriving the re-game display result is higher than that of the normal gaming state. A game state control means (for example, a process of transitioning the game state by the main control unit 41) to be controlled to either one, and
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state (for example, AT or CZ) (for example, processing for controlling to AT or CZ by the main control unit 41),
It is provided with an effect means for executing an effect (for example, an allowance suggestion effect and a state suggestion effect) (for example, a process in which a sub control unit 91 executes an allowance suggestion effect and a state suggestion effect based on a command from the main control unit 41). ,
In the advantageous gaming state, there are times when it is controlled to the specific state and times when it is not controlled to the specific state.
When the derivation of the re-game display result is permitted when the specific state is not controlled in the advantageous gaming state, and when the suggestion period suggests control to the specific state (for example, during a precursor). Has a higher probability of executing the effect by the effect means than when it is not in the suggestion period (for example, as shown in FIG. 17, the probability of executing the effect during non-precursor is 10% (3% + 7%) in the advantageous RT. On the other hand, the production execution probability in the precursor is 90% (5% + 85%)).

According to such a configuration, when the probability that the re-game display result is allowed to be derived is higher than that in the normal game state, the re-game display result is allowed to be derived when the specific state is not controlled in the advantageous game state. , When the suggestion period suggests control to a specific state, the probability of executing the effect is higher than when it is not the suggestion period. For this reason, the player does not feel that the gaming state has shifted to the advantageous gaming state by suppressing the increase in the execution frequency of the effect as much as possible even if the advantageous gaming state is controlled when the specific state is not controlled. Can be prevented. Further, it is possible to make the player recognize that the suggestion period suggests the control to the specific state by the difference in the execution frequency of the effect, and to make the player pay attention to whether or not the specific state is reached.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
The effect by the effect means per game, which is calculated by multiplying the probability that the re-game display result is allowed to be derived in the normal game state and the advantageous game state and the execution probability of the effect by the effect means. The difference in the execution probabilities of is within a predetermined range (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the effect execution probability per game in the precursor is 1 / 7.3 in the disadvantageous RT and 1/7 in the advantageous RT. The effect execution probability per game in the non-precursor is 1/14.6 in the disadvantageous RT and 1/14.6 in the advantageous RT, and the difference in the execution probabilities is that the gaming state is in the advantageous gaming state. It is within the range where the player does not notice the transition).

The "predetermined range" includes 0. For example, the difference in the execution probability of the effect per game between the normal game state and the advantageous game state may be zero. Further, the "predetermined range" may be a range in which the player does not notice that the gaming state has shifted to the advantageous gaming state. For example, if the player does not feel that the game state has shifted to the advantageous game state due to the difference in the execution probability of the effect per game between the normal game state and the advantageous game state, the difference is "a predetermined range". "Inside".

According to such a configuration, the execution probability of the effect per game calculated by multiplying the probability that the re-game display result is allowed to be derived and the execution probability of the effect in the normal game state and the advantageous game state. Since the difference between the two is within a predetermined range, the execution frequency of the effect does not change depending on the game state.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
Further provided with a background effect means for executing the background effect (for example, a process in which the sub control unit 91 executes an effect of displaying a background image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the game state).
When the advantageous gaming state is controlled when the specific state is not controlled, the same background effect is executed in the advantageous gaming state and the normal gaming state.

According to such a configuration, when the advantageous gaming state is controlled when the specific state is not controlled, the same background effect is executed in the advantageous gaming state and the normal gaming state, so that the gaming state is normal. It does not make the player aware that the game state has changed to the advantageous game state.

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
The production means
A state suggestion effect means for executing a state suggestion effect that gives a suggestion about a state (for example, a precursor state or an RT state) (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 executes a suggestion effect regarding a precursor state or an RT state).
The permissible suggestion effect means for executing the permissible suggestion effect suggesting the display result whose derivation is permitted by the predetermining means (for example, the process in which the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect suggesting the winning of a small winning combination). Including
When the derivation of the re-game display result is permitted when the specific state is not controlled in the advantageous gaming state, the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is higher than the execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect (for example,). As shown in FIG. 17, when the replay is won in the advantageous RT, the execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect is 3% in the non-precursor and 5% in the precursor, whereas the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is non-precursor. It is 7% in the precursor and 85% in the precursor, and the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is higher than the execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect).

According to such a configuration, in an advantageous gaming state in which the probability that the re-game display result is allowed to be derived is higher than that in the normal game state, the re-game display result is allowed to be derived when the specific state is not controlled. In this case, the execution probability of the state suggestion effect that suggests the state is higher than the execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect that suggests the display result that is allowed to be derived. Therefore, even if it is controlled to the advantageous gaming state when it is not controlled to a specific state, it is possible to reduce the troublesomeness that the execution frequency of the permissible suggestion effect increases, and the state suggestion effect suggests the state. The interest of the game is improved.

(5) In the slot machine of (4) above,
The display result that is allowed to be derived by the prior determination means includes a specific display result (for example, a winning symbol of a specific small winning combination) that is allowed to be derived with the same probability in the normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state. Re,
When the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, the execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect is higher than the execution probability of the state suggestion effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, when the specific small winning combination is won in the advantageous RT. In, the execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect is 10% in the non-precursor and 45% in the precursor, whereas the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is 5% in the non-precursor and 35% in the precursor. , The execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect is higher than the execution probability of the state suggestion effect).

According to such a configuration, when the derivation of the specific display result that is allowed to be derived with the same probability in the normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state is allowed, the permissible suggestion effect suggesting the display result that is allowed to be derived. Since the execution probability is higher than the execution probability of the state suggestion effect that suggests the state, it can be expected that the derivation of the specific display result is allowed when the permissible suggestion effect is executed.

(6) In the slot machine of (4) or (5) above,
The display result that is allowed to be derived by the prior determination means includes a specific display result (for example, a winning symbol of a specific small winning combination) that is allowed to be derived with the same probability in the normal gaming state and the advantageous gaming state. Re,
The execution probability of the state suggestion effect when the derivation of the re-game display result is permitted in the advantageous game state is the execution of the permissible suggestion effect when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted in the advantageous game state. Higher than the probability (for example, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the execution probability of the state suggestion effect at the time of winning the specific small winning combination in the advantageous RT is 5% in the non-precursor and 35% in the precursor. The execution probability of the state suggestion effect at the time of winning the replay in the advantageous RT is 7% in the non-precursor and 85% in the precursor, and the execution probability of the state suggestion effect at the time of winning the replay is higher when the specific small role is won. Higher than the execution probability of the state suggestion effect).

According to such a configuration, the execution probability of the state suggestion effect that suggests the state when the derivation of the re-game display result is allowed in the advantageous game state is allowed to derive the specific display result in the advantageous game state. It is higher than the execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect that suggests the permissible display result to be derived at the time. In this way, when the derivation of the specific display result is allowed, the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is low, so it is expected that the derivation of the specific display result is allowed when the permissible suggestion effect is executed. Can be done.

(7) In any of the slot machines (1) to (6) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
Sub-control based on a command from the main control unit 41 that can execute a notification effect (for example, a navigation effect) that notifies an operation procedure for generating the prize when the generation of a prize is allowed. The process in which the part 91 executes the navigation effect) and
A process in which a sub-control unit 91 outputs a winning sound from speakers 53 and 54 based on a command from a winning notification means (for example, a command from the main control unit 41) that performs notification control (for example, control of a winning sound) when a winning occurs. ) And
The game state control means controls the advantageous game state when a predetermined prize (for example, a preparatory lip prize or a rush lip prize) occurs in the normal game state.
In the notification control, the predetermined prize is generated when the notification effect is not executed in the normal game state and when the notification effect is executed in the normal game state. It differs from time to time (for example, as shown in FIG. 15, the preparatory lip prize when the navigation effect is not executed in RT1 is "Trun", and the preparatory lip prize when the navigation effect is executed is "Jaquin").

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the notification control when a prize is generated. In addition, the notification control when a predetermined prize for controlling the advantageous gaming state occurs differs between when the notification effect for notifying the operation procedure is executed and when the notification effect is not executed. It is possible to make the player recognize that he / she is benefiting from the notification effect.

(8) In the slot machine of (7) above,
The notification control when the predetermined winning is generated while the notification effect is being executed in the normal game state is when the predetermined winning is generated when the notification effect is not executed in the normal game state. This mode is more emphasized than the notification control (for example, as shown in FIG. 15, the winning notification sound of "Jaquin" when the preparation lip is won while the navigation effect is being executed in RT1 is the navigation effect in RT1. It is a sound that is emphasized more than the winning notification sound of "Trun" when winning a preparatory lip when is not executed).

According to such a configuration, the occurrence of the predetermined prize when the notification effect is executed can be noticed more than the occurrence of the predetermined prize when the notification effect is not executed.

(9) In the slot machine of (7) or (8) above,
The game state control means is in a special state (for example, in a modified example) that is more advantageous than the advantageous game state when a special prize (for example, a rip 7 prize at the time of winning a BAR uniform lip) occurs in the advantageous game state. Control to the additional special zone as shown),
In the notification control, the special prize is generated when the special prize is generated when the notification effect is not executed in the advantageous gaming state and when the notification effect is executed in the advantageous game state. Different from the time (for example, in RT3, when the lottery of the additional special zone is not executed and the navigation effect is not executed, the Lip 7 prize is "Trun", and the lottery of the additional special zone is won and the navigation effect is executed. At that time, Lip 7 won "Jakeen").

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the notification control when a prize is generated. In addition, the notification control when a special prize for controlling the special state occurs differs between when the notification effect for notifying the operation procedure is executed and when the notification effect is not executed. It is possible to make the player recognize that he / she is benefiting from the production.

(10) In any of the slot machines (7) to (9) above,
The predetermining means determines whether or not to allow the occurrence of prizes for a plurality of types of prizes including the first prize (for example, the middle bell prize) and the second prize (for example, the cherry lip prize).
The game state control means can be controlled to a special state (for example, an AT state) that notifies an operation procedure for generating the first prize when the first prize is allowed to occur.
The notification control is
When the first prize (for example, the middle bell prize) occurs, it differs between the normal gaming state (for example, non-AT state) and the special state (for example, AT state) (for example). As shown in FIG. 14, “Dododo” during AT, “Pepepe” during non-AT),
When the second prize (for example, cherry lip prize) occurs, it is the same when it is in the normal gaming state (for example, non-AT state) and when it is in the special state (for example, AT state) (for example, it is in the AT state). For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the same “keen” during AT and during non-AT).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the notification control when a prize is generated. Further, the notification control of the first prize, which is the target of the notification of the operation procedure, differs depending on whether or not it is controlled to the special state for notifying the operation procedure, while the notification control of the second prize, which is not the target of the notification of the operation procedure. By making it common regardless of whether or not it is controlled to a special state, it is possible to make the player recognize that he / she is benefiting from the special state.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a bonus, the symbol combination of a bonus, and the technical matter related to a bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and 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 roll, the pattern combination of a roll, and the technical matter related to a roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the control of the winning notification sound in AT and non-AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the control of the winning notification sound in AT and non-AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the control of the stop operation sound during AT. It is a production lottery table showing the production execution probability at the time of winning the replay. It is a production lottery table showing the production execution probability at the time of winning a specific small role. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the game when the state shifts from the unfavorable RT to the advantageous RT during non-AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect at the time of winning a replay per game. It is a figure for demonstrating the control of the effect sound corresponding to the stop operation during AT.

[First Embodiment]
A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example will be described when the present invention is applied to a slot machine. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the perspective window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged side by side inside the housing 1a via the see-through window 3 by transmitting the transmission area 51b out of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as left reel, middle reel, right reel) becomes visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. A plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order on the reels 2L to 2R. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display unit shows an example of being configured by a physical reel, it may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

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

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

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information about the game as an example of the notification means. The game display unit 13 has a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs (hereinafter, the number of medals to be paid out). (Also referred to as a unit), 1BETLED14 for notifying the set number of bets, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, an insertion request LED17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, and a start switch 7 can be used to start the game. After the operation of the start effective LED 18 and the start switch 7 to notify that, the weight (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R because a certain period of time has not passed since the start of the previous game) is in progress. A weighting LED 19 for notifying is provided, and a replaying LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress after the replay winning is provided.

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

The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is formed so as to rise diagonally upward from the lower left to the upper right. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the prize is aligned with the prize line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not lines for which a winning judgment is made, and when a specific winning symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, bell-) is applied to any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. By aligning the bells), it is easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbol in a variable manner, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. , Three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the perspective window 3. The symbols (display results) that can be derived and displayed are the symbols displayed on the winning line LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and up to 4 frames ahead of them. It is a design for a total of 5 frames. When the specified number of bets (for example, 3) is set, each winning line is activated and the game can be started. When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning, and credits are added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). If this is the case, medals will be paid out from the medal payment exit 9.

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

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

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

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

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

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

6 and 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matters related to the re-game combination. The replay role is a role of granting a replay. Here, the re-game means that the next game can be performed without using the game value (for example, credit) owned by the player. In other words, the re-game means that the variable display unit can be variablely displayed without using the game value owned by the player. In the present embodiment, when the re-game combination is won, a prize is won regardless of the operation procedure (at least one of the operation order and the operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. As a modified example, even if the re-game combination is won, it may be a combination that does not win a prize (that is, a combination that is missed) depending on the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

In the name column of the winning combination in FIGS. 6 and 7, the names of the re-gaming combination, Lip 1 to Lip 16, are shown as the names of the winning combination. In addition, the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols for which the winning combination (replaying combination) is a winning combination. It is shown in the payout number operation column that the replay is granted. Further, in the remarks column, other names of each replay 1 to 16 are shown. For example, Lip 1 is called a middle-stage replay because the replays are aligned in the middle stage of the reel when the symbol is stopped. Further, in the remarks column, the game states (RT1 to RT3) of the transfer destination are shown for the replay that triggers the transition of the game state. In the following, the replay may be simply referred to as a "rip".

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

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

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

When any of BB1 to BB5 is won, it is controlled by RT4. The winning flag set when any one of BB1 to BB5 is won is carried over until the winning BB wins. In addition, RT4 is also continuously controlled from BB winning to BB winning. When a BB prize occurs during RT4, it is controlled by a bonus, and when the number of medals or more described in FIG. 5 is paid out, the bonus ends and the bonus is controlled to RT0. The type of replay to be drawn internally is determined for each type of RT (see FIG. 12). During the bonus, bell winning can be generated with an extremely high probability regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. Therefore, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

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

Further, to explain the replay more specifically with reference to FIG. 12, for example, in the game state of RT1, the operation procedure for winning the lip 4 (hereinafter, also referred to as the correct answer procedure) is defined to be different for each lottery target combination. There is. In the game state of RT1, if any of the preparation rips 1 to 6 is won and the operation procedure is answered correctly, the rip 4 wins and the game state shifts to RT2 which is more advantageous than RT1.

The reel control at the time of winning the preparation lip will be specifically described. When the preparation lip 1 is won, the lip 4 wins by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure such as left, middle, and right. On the other hand, when the operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure, a lip (lip 1) other than the lip 4 wins a prize. When the preparation lip 2 is won, the lip 4 wins by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure such as left and right. On the other hand, when the operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure, a lip (lip 1) other than the lip 4 wins a prize. When the preparation lip 3 is won, the lip 4 wins by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure such as middle and left. On the other hand, when the operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure, a lip (lip 1) other than the lip 4 wins a prize. When the preparation lip 4 is won, the lip 4 wins by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure such as middle right and left. On the other hand, when the operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure, a lip (lip 1) other than the lip 4 wins a prize. When the preparation lip 5 is won, the lip 4 wins by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure such as right, left, and middle. On the other hand, when the operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure, a lip (lip 1) other than the lip 4 wins a prize. When the preparation lip 6 is won, the lip 4 wins by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure such as right, middle, and left. On the other hand, when the operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure, a lip (lip 1) other than the lip 4 wins a prize.

Further, in the game state of RT2, the operation procedure (hereinafter, also referred to as the correct answer procedure) for winning the lip 5 is defined to be different for each lottery target combination. In the game state of RT2, if any of the rush rips 1 to 6 is won and the operation procedure is answered correctly, the rip 5 wins and the game state shifts to RT3 which is more advantageous than RT2. When the operation is performed in a procedure different from the correct answer procedure, the lip 2 or the lip 3 is won and the game state shifts to RT1 which is more disadvantageous than RT3.

The reel control at the time of winning the rush lip will be specifically described. When the rush lip 1 is won, the lip 5 wins by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure such as left, middle, and right. On the other hand, when the operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure, Lip 2 wins a prize. When the rush lip 2 is won, the lip 5 wins by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure such as left and right. On the other hand, when the operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure, Lip 2 wins a prize. When the rush lip 3 is won, the lip 5 wins by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure such as middle and left. On the other hand, when the operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure, Lip 2 or Lip 3 wins a prize. When the rush lip 4 is won, the lip 5 wins by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure such as middle right and left. On the other hand, when the operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure, Lip 2 wins a prize. When the rush lip 3 is won, the lip 5 wins by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure such as right, left, and middle. On the other hand, when the operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure, Lip 2 or Lip 3 wins a prize. When the rush lip 6 is won, the lip 5 wins by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure such as right, middle, and left. On the other hand, when the operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure different from the correct answer procedure, Lip 2 or Lip 3 wins a prize.

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

In addition, the ratio of winning roles that are won at the same time as the bonus is reach> middle cherry lip> strong cherry lip> weak cherry lip> watermelon> chance 1> chance 2. The rate of winning the bonus alone is set lower than the rate of winning the bonus at the same time.

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

Further, for the lottery target combinations shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the number of determination values related to the winning probability of winning the lottery target combination in the internal lottery is determined. For example, for the common bell, for example, "360" is set as the number of determination values in any of the states of RT0 to RT4, and the common bell is won at 360/65536. Among the lottery target combinations, the number of judgment values for each lottery target combination corresponding to a bonus or a small combination is set so that the winning probability is the same regardless of the RT. On the other hand, among the lottery target combinations, the number of determination values of each lottery target combination corresponding to the re-game combination is determined so that the winning probability differs depending on the type of RT.

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

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

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

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

When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 10 and the like) is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. .. In addition, the state shown in FIG. 11 is controlled according to the combination of symbols on the winning line.

When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winning, various processes not related to winning (for example, processing related to counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus and controlling the end of the bonus, and winning without carry-over). Flags (winning flags for small wins, replays, etc.) are erased). Further, when it is determined that any of BB1 to BB5 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the game end process, a process of setting the game state (see FIG. 11 and the like) is executed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next game is started.

[Processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can control AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2 and RT3. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery as to whether or not to control the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery, and can specify the operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. Execute the process for executing the navigation effect.

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

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

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

The sub-control unit 91 specifies that a specific lottery target combination has been internally won, the winning or non-winning of the AT, the number of AT games, and the AT start timing by the internal winning command and the AT lottery command described later.

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

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

During AT, the main control unit 41 has won a special lottery target role (in this embodiment, a BAR-matched lip, a middle-tier cherry lip, a strong cherry lip, a weak cherry lip, chance 1, chance 2, and watermelon). In this case, an additional lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games. The additional lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

In the additional lottery, it is decided whether or not to add the number of AT games, and when it is decided to add, the number of AT games is added to the number of AT games from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). Determine the number of games. The determined number of additional games is added to the number of AT games stored in the predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. As a result, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled to the AT.

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

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

The internal winning command is a command that can identify the group to which the winning winning combination belongs according to the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. By receiving the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can operate the start switch 7 and identify the group to which the winning lottery target combination belongs.

The push order command is a command that can specify an operation procedure (also referred to as a correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player according to the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery. The push order command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. During AT, a push order command that can specify the correct answer procedure is transmitted, whereas during non-AT, a push order command that can specify the correct answer procedure is not transmitted. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the correct answer procedure by receiving the push order command during AT, but cannot specify the correct answer procedure during non-AT.

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

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

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

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

When the sub-control unit 91 determines to execute the winning suggestion effect and its type by the winning suggestion effect lottery, after executing the winning suggestion effect according to the result of the BB lottery / AT lottery at the start of the next game, Notify the results of the BB lottery and the AT lottery.

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

Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates not only the number of AT games but also the number of differences from the number of AT games at the time of the previous reception based on the number of AT games command, so that the number of AT games acquired by the AT winning or the additional winning is calculated. Identify and notify the number of additional games.

[Game flow]
Here, with reference to FIG. 11 again, the flow of the game will be collectively described. First, the flow of the game in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RTs 0 to 3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of the game during non-AT will be described.

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

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

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

Furthermore, when any of 9 bells left 1-8, 9 bells 1-8, and 9 bells right 1-8 is won in RT2, the bell is a result of shifting to RT1 depending on the operation procedure. The spill is derived and falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, in RT2, there is a possibility of winning the rush rip, and at this time, if the stop operation is performed in a predetermined push order, the rush rip (rip 5) wins and becomes RT3. May be controlled. However, even if it is controlled by RT3, depending on the pushing order and the operation timing at the time of winning the bell, the bell spill, which is the result of shifting to RT1, is derived and falls to RT1. As a result, most of the game during non-AT will be digested at RT1.

Next, the flow of the game during AT will be described. In RT1, when any of the preparation rips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the preparation rip can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning the preparation lip. During non-AT, the navigation effect is not executed even if any of the preparation rips 1 to 6 is won, but if the player accidentally operates the stop switch as the correct procedure, the preparation rip wins. Sometimes. In this case, the gaming state shifts from RT1 to RT2 even during non-AT. In RT2, when any of maintenance rips 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay (communication rip) can be executed. Therefore, RT2 can be maintained by the normal replay winning by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect. Further, in RT2, when the bell (9 bells) is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the lower right bell (bell 1) or the middle bell (bell 2) is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain RT2. Further, in RT2, when any of the rush rips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the rush rip (rip 5) can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT3 by winning the rush lip (rip 5). During non-AT, the navigation effect is not executed even if any of the rush rips 1 to 6 is won, but if the player accidentally operates the stop switch, the rush rip wins a prize. Sometimes. In this case, the gaming state shifts from RT2 to RT3 even during non-AT.

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

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so as to be controlled by the RT3 and the RT3 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT3. The AT ends when the number of AT games reaches 0. The number of AT games can be controlled by RT3 + AT (in the present embodiment, the state in which the AT is controlled by the AT in RT3, which is advantageous to the player, is particularly referred to as an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). The count starts from the next game of the game that has become possible, that is, the next game of the game in which one of the rush rips 1 to 6 is won at RT3 and the rush rip (rip 5) can be won. As a result, AT ends when the number of AT games is consumed by ART. Then, the ART ends when the AT ends.

After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to the RT3 is maintained until the transition result is derived. However, during RT3 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, a transition result is derived depending on the timing when the bell is won, and the player falls to RT1. As a result, during RT3 after the end of ART, the transition to RT1 is performed by stopping the transition roll at an extremely early stage after the end of ART.

Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 to BB5 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 to BB5 are won, it is controlled to RT4 as shown in FIG. In addition, in the next game after the end of the BB winning game, the winning suggestion effect is executed to notify that the BB has been won, and the player can grasp that the BB1 to the BB5 have been won. When a BB prize is generated, the bonus is transferred to the corresponding bonus, and when the predetermined number of finished cards is paid out, the bonus is shifted to RT0.

[About the mode of winning notification]
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining control of the winning notification sound during AT and non-AT. 14 (a) and 14 (b) are diagrams for explaining the control regarding the winning notification during AT and non-AT when the nine bells, which are the target roles of the navigation effect, are won. Further, FIGS. 14 (c) and 14 (d) are diagrams for explaining control regarding winning notification during AT and non-AT when a strong cherry lip that is not the target role of the navigation effect is won. Here, the target combination of the navigation effect (hereinafter, also referred to as the navigation target combination) is a role of notifying the operation procedure for generating a prize as the navigation effect during AT. A role that is not the target role of the navigation effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a non-target role of the navigation) is a role in which the operation procedure for generating a prize is not notified as the navigation effect during AT. For the strong cherry lip and the like, the operation procedure is not directly notified, but an effect suggesting the winning of the cherry (for example, an effect of displaying a red character) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 14A, when the 9 bells, which are the navigation target roles, are won during AT, if the middle bell prize can be generated, the prize notification sound accompanying the prize "Dododo" is emitted. It is output from the speakers 53 and 54. The speakers 53 and 54 are controlled by the sub control unit 91 based on a command from the main control unit 41. Further, at this time, the reel LED 55 is turned on to notify that the middle bell winning has occurred.

As shown in FIG. 14 (b), when the 9 bells, which are the navigation target roles, are won during non-AT, if the middle bell prize can be generated, the prize notification sound "pepepe" is emitted. , Is output from the speakers 53 and 54. At this time, the reel LED 55 is not lit. In this way, when the middle-stage bell winning, which is the navigation target combination, occurs, the winning notification sound is controlled to be different depending on whether the game state is AT or non-AT. Further, the lighting control of the reel LED 55 is also controlled differently.

Next, the notification control when the cherry lip winning, which is a non-navigation target role, occurs will be described. As shown in FIG. 14 (c), when a strong cherry lip, which is a non-navigation target role, is won during AT, if a cherry lip prize can be generated, a winning notification sound "Kean" is emitted. , Is output from the speakers 53 and 54. At this time, the reel LED 55 lights up to notify that a cherry lip winning has occurred.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (d), when the strong cherry ely lip, which is a non-target role of navigation, is won during non-AT, if the cherry lip prize can be generated, the cherry lip prize will be awarded during AT. The same "pepepe" winning notification sound as when it was generated is output from the speakers 53 and 54. At this time, the reel LED 55 lights up to notify that a cherry lip winning has occurred. In this way, when the cherry lip winning, which is a non-navigation target role, occurs, the common winning notification sound is output depending on whether the game state is AT or non-AT. Will be done. Further, the lighting control of the reel LED 55 is also controlled to be common.

As described above, when a prize is generated for the navigation target combination, the control regarding the prize notification differs depending on whether the non-AT state or the AT state is used. Further, when a prize is generated for a non-navigation target combination, the control related to the prize notification is common between the non-AT state and the AT state. Therefore, since the winning notification control can be changed depending on the type of winning combination, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the notification control when a winning occurs. In addition, the notification control of the navigation target role that is the target of the operation procedure notification differs depending on whether or not it is controlled to the AT state that notifies the operation procedure, while the notification of the navigation non-target role that is not the target of the operation procedure notification. By making the control common regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, it is possible to make the player recognize that he / she is benefiting from the AT state.

Further, the notification control is performed by using the speakers 53 and 54 capable of outputting sound and the reel LED 55 capable of emitting light. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect when performing the notification control. Note that the notification control may be executed using at least one of sound and light. For example, in the case of performing notification control using only light, when a prize is generated for a navigation target combination, the light emission mode is different depending on whether or not AT is in progress, and when a prize is generated for a navigation non-target combination, AT is in progress. The light emission mode may be the same depending on whether or not the light is emitted. Note that the notification control may be performed using another notification means such as the effect LED 53 or the liquid crystal display 51.

When different notification controls for winning notifications are used, the volume may be different with the same tone instead of different tones such as "dododo" during AT and "pepepe" during non-AT. .. In addition, the navigation target role is not operated by the correct answer procedure during AT, but is operated by the incorrect answer procedure, and if no prize is generated, the notification control is not performed (for example, the prize sound is not output). You may. In addition, the navigation target role is not operated by the correct answer procedure during AT, but is operated by the incorrect answer procedure, and if a prize different from the correct answer procedure occurs, the notification control is not performed (for example, the winning sound is not output). You may do so. In addition, when a prize different from the correct answer procedure occurs, the same notification control as when the navigation target combination wins during non-AT may be performed.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining control of the winning notification sound during AT and non-AT. FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining a winning notification when a preparatory lip for controlling a gaming state wins a prize from RT1 to RT2, which has an increased replay probability advantageous for the player, during AT. Further, FIG. 15B is a diagram for explaining a winning notification when the preparatory lip wins a prize during non-AT.

As shown in FIG. 15A, during AT, a navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure is executed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. However, since FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining the time of winning, the numbers for notifying the operation procedure are not shown in the drawings. In the navigation effect, the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L to 8R is notified by the numbers 1 to 3. Then, when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the preparation lip wins a prize as shown in FIG. 15A. When the preparation lip wins, the game state shifts from RT1 to RT2. At the time of winning the preparatory lip when the navigation effect is being executed in RT1, the winning notification sound of "Jaquin" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. At this time, the reel LED 55 lights up to notify that a preparatory lip winning has occurred.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, the navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure is not executed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 during non-AT. Then, if the stop switches 8L to 8 are accidentally operated in the correct answer procedure while the navigation effect is not executed, the preparation lip wins as shown in FIG. 15 (b). However, at the time of winning the preparatory lip during non-AT, a winning notification sound of "Trun", which is different from that at the time of winning the preparatory lip during AT, is output from the speakers 53 and 54. At this time, the reel LED 55 does not light. At this time, the winning notification sound "Trun" may not be generated.

In this way, the winning notification sound of "Trun" is output when the preparatory lip is won when the navigation effect is not executed in RT1, and the winning notification sound of "Jaquin" is output when the preparatory lip is won when the navigation effect is being executed. Is output, and the winning notification sound is different even when the same preparation lip is won. Also, the lighting control of the reel LED 55 is different. In this way, depending on whether or not the navigation effect is being executed (depending on whether or not it is in AT), the winning notification control when a winning is generated to control the RT that is advantageous to the player is changed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the notification control when a prize is generated. In addition, the notification control when a prize is generated to control the RT in favor of the player is different between when the navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure is executed and when the navigation effect is not executed. Then, the player can be made to recognize that he / she is benefiting from the navigation effect.

It should be noted that the notification control as shown in FIG. 15 may be performed at the time of the rush lip winning for shifting from RT2 to RT3. Specifically, when the navigation effect is not executed in RT2, the winning notification sound of "Trun" is output when the rush lip is won, and when the navigation effect is executed, the winning notification of "Jaquin" is output. A sound is output, and the winning notification sound may be different even at the same rush lip winning. At the time of the rush lip winning, the notification may be performed by the winning notification sound whose sound quality and volume are different from those at the time of the preparation lip winning.

Here, as shown in FIG. 15, the winning notification sound of "Jakeen" when the preparatory lip is won while the navigation effect is being executed in RT1 is the preparatory lip when the navigation effect is not being executed in RT1. It is a sound that is emphasized more than the winning notification sound of "Trun" when winning a prize. The emphasized sound is a sound that surprises the player. In this way, the occurrence of the preparatory lip prize when the navigation effect is being executed can be made more noticeable than the occurrence of the preparatory lip prize when the navigation effect is not being executed. As an example of the emphasized sound, a sound that is normally output from only one place may be output from a plurality of places.

[About the mode of stop operation sound]
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining control of the stop operation sound during AT. FIG. 16A is a diagram showing a stop operation sound when the operation procedure is notified when the nine bells (pushing order bell), which is the target combination of the navigation effect, is won during AT. Further, FIG. 16B is a diagram showing a stop operation sound when the operation procedure is not notified when the middle stage replay, which is a non-target role of the navigation effect, is won during AT.

As shown in the left figure of FIG. 16A, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated by the operation of the start switch 7 (lever ON), and the symbol is changed and displayed. At this time, a number indicating the pressing order is displayed. As shown in the left figure of FIG. 16A, when the 9-bell (pushing order bell), which is the navigation target role, is won during AT, if the stop switch is stopped according to the correct answer procedure, The number corresponding to the stop switch is erased, the reel is stopped, and a stop operation sound of "Dun" is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Here, the stop operation sound is a sound output when the stop switch is stopped to stop the reel. Further, as shown in FIG. 16B, when the stop switch is stopped when the middle stage replay, which is a non-navigation target role, is won during AT, a stop operation sound of "ton" is heard. It is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

In this way, in the AT state in which the operation procedure is notified, the output control of the stop operation sound is different between when the operation procedure is notified and when the operation procedure is not notified. With regard to output control, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the stop operation sound “Dun” when the operation procedure is notified when the push order bell is won in the AT state is when the operation procedure is not notified when the middle replay is won in the AT state. Compared to the stop operation sound "ton", the sound quality is different and the sound is louder. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the AT state in which the notification procedure is notified. Note that the output control of the stop operation sound may be performed depending on either the difference in sound quality or the output of a loud sound.

Further, the stop operation sound is output not only in the AT state but also in the non-AT state. At this time, the stop operation sound "ton" when the operation procedure is not notified at the time of winning the middle stage replay, which is a non-target role of navigation in the AT state, and the stop operation sound "ton" at the time of winning the middle stage replay during non-AT are heard. It may be the same. By doing so, the stop operation sound when the operation procedure in the AT state is not notified and the stop operation sound when not in the AT state are output as the same sound, so that the data capacity related to the stop operation sound is increased. Can be prevented. In addition, the stop operation sound other than the middle replay during non-AT may be uniformly set to "ton", and the stop operation sound is changed only when some lottery target roles are won or some prizes occur. You may.

Further, in the AT state, when the operation procedure is not notified, there are cases where the generation of an advantageous combination for the player regarding the additional lottery for the number of AT games such as strong cherry lip is permitted and cases where it is not permitted. Then, for example, the stop operation sound may be different depending on whether the occurrence of the strong cherry lip is allowed and the occurrence of the deviation is allowed. In such a case, the stop operation sound when the occurrence of the strong cherry lip is allowed may be set as "Dun", and the stop operation sound when the occurrence of the detachment is allowed may be set as "Ton". Further, the stop operation sound when the generation of the strong cherry lip is allowed may be a sound that is emphasized more than the stop operation sound when another combination is won. In this way, it is possible to notify that a rare role such as a strong cherry lip has been won by the stop operation sound. Further, not only the strong cherry lip is won, but also the stop operation sound (for example, the stop operation sound of the third stop) when the cherry lip can be won may be emphasized.

Here, the stop operation sound may be controlled as follows. The first sound is the stop operation sound when the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure when the navigation effect is executed during AT, and the stop operation sound when the stop operation is performed when the navigation effect is not executed during AT. May be set as the second sound, and the stop operation sound when the stop operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure during the execution of the navigation effect during AT may be set as the third sound. Further, the stop operation sound during non-AT may be the same as the second sound or the same as the third sound. Further, the second sound and the third sound may be the same.

As described above, as shown in FIG. 14, when the middle-stage bell prize, which is the navigation target combination, is generated, the control regarding the prize notification differs depending on whether the non-AT state or the AT state is generated. Further, when a cherry lip prize, which is a non-navigation target combination, occurs, the control regarding the prize notification is common between the non-AT state and the AT state. Therefore, since the winning notification control can be changed depending on the type of winning combination, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the notification control when a winning occurs. In addition, the notification control of the navigation target role that is the target of the operation procedure notification differs depending on whether or not it is controlled to the AT state that notifies the operation procedure, while the notification of the navigation non-target role that is not the target of the operation procedure notification. By making the control common regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, it is possible to make the player recognize that he / she is benefiting from the AT state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the notification control is performed by using the speakers 53 and 54 capable of outputting sound and the reel LED 55 capable of emitting light. By doing so, it is possible to enhance the effect of the effect when performing the notification control.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, a winning notification sound of "Trun" is output at the time of winning the preparatory lip when the navigation effect is not executed in RT1, and "Jaquin" is output at the time of winning the preparatory lip when the navigation effect is executed. The winning notification sound is output, and the winning notification sound is different even when the same preparation lip is won. Also, the lighting control of the reel LED 55 is different. In this way, depending on whether or not the navigation effect is being executed (depending on whether or not it is in AT), the winning notification control when a winning is generated to control the RT that is advantageous to the player is changed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the notification control when a prize is generated. In addition, the notification control when a prize is generated to control the RT in favor of the player is different between when the navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure is executed and when the navigation effect is not executed. Then, the player can be made to recognize that he / she is benefiting from the navigation effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the winning notification sound of "Jaquin" when the preparatory lip is won while the navigation effect is being executed in RT1 becomes the preparatory lip when the navigation effect is not executed in RT1. It is a sound that is emphasized more than the winning notification sound of "Trun" when a prize is won. Therefore, the occurrence of the preparatory lip prize when the navigation effect is being executed can be more noticed than the occurrence of the preparatory lip prize when the navigation effect is not being executed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, in the AT state in which the operation procedure is notified, the stop operation sound when the operation procedure is notified is set to "Dun", and the stop operation sound when the operation procedure is not notified is set as "Dun". By setting it to "ton", the output control of the stop operation sound is different. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the output control of the stop operation sound.

Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the stop operation sound “Dun” when the operation procedure is notified when the push order bell is won in the AT state is when the operation procedure is not notified when the middle replay is won in the AT state. It is a louder sound than the stop operation sound "ton". In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the AT state in which the notification procedure is notified.

Further, the stop operation sound is output not only in the AT state but also in the non-AT state. At this time, the stop operation sound "ton" when the operation procedure is not notified at the time of winning the middle stage replay, which is a non-target role of navigation in the AT state, and the stop operation sound "ton" at the time of winning the middle stage replay during non-AT are heard. It may be the same. By doing so, the stop operation sound when the operation procedure in the AT state is not notified and the stop operation sound when not in the AT state are output as the same sound, so that the data capacity related to the stop operation sound is increased. Can be prevented.

Further, the stop operation sound may be different depending on whether the generation of the strong cherry lip is permitted and the generation of the deviation is permitted. In such a case, the stop operation sound when the occurrence of the strong cherry lip is allowed may be set as "Dun", and the stop operation sound when the occurrence of the detachment is allowed may be set as "Ton". In this way, it is possible to notify that a rare role such as a strong cherry lip has been won by the stop operation sound.

[About the precursory state]
The precursory state is a state in which there is a possibility of shifting to AT (possibility of winning AT). The precursory state is also called "precursor", and the non-precursor state is also called "non-precursor". The sub-control unit 91 specifies the winning / non-winning of the AT, the number of AT games, and the AT start timing by the AT lottery command. It is determined by lottery that the AT start timing is set to either the game in which the AT is won or the 32 games thereafter. The period from the AT winning game to the entry into AT is a precursory state. For example, when the start timing of AT is the 10th game counting from the next game of the AT winning game, the 1st to 9th games among them are in the precursor state.

[About production]
The effect executed by the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment includes an allowance suggestion effect, a state suggestion effect, and a background effect.

The permissible suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that some role has been won, and an effect that suggests an permissible display result. In the present embodiment, the permissible suggestion effect suggests that a small role group or a replay group has been elected. The sub-control unit 91 identifies a group of winning lottery target combinations by an internal winning command. The target of the role suggesting winning may be a small role, a replay, or another role. Various modes of permissible suggestion production can be considered. For example, the permissible suggestion effect may suggest that the result of the internal lottery is a winning result (regardless of the type of winning combination) by displaying a "white" image on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the permissible suggestion effect may be a white image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 even if the result of the internal lottery is a non-winning result. In addition, an image corresponding to the winning combination may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When "Replay" is won, a "blue" image (for example, an image in which the color of the item image of the character is blue) is displayed, and when "Bell" is won, a "yellow" image (for example,) is displayed. The winning combination may be identified by the color, such as displaying an image in which the color of the item image provided by the character is yellow).

The state suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that the state is a precursory state. The sub-control unit 91 displays, for example, a character image of "CHANGE!" On the liquid crystal display 51 to perform an effect suggesting that the control is in a precursory state. The mode of the state suggestion effect is not limited to the above, and may be another mode. For example, the effect may be such that the shutter or other accessory is closed each time the stop switch is operated, or the LED is turned off each time the top switch is operated.

Note that the permissible suggestion effect and the state suggestion effect are not limited to the effect of displaying an image or changing the color of the image, but also other effects such as an effect by voice and an effect by turning on / blinking an LED. There may be.

The background effect is an effect of displaying a background image on the liquid crystal display 51. In the present embodiment, a background image that is basically different between the disadvantageous RT and the advantageous RT is displayed. For example, the disadvantaged RT displays a daytime background image, while the advantageous RT displays a nighttime background image. When shifting from the disadvantageous RT to the advantageous RT during AT, the background image in the daytime is switched to the background image in the nighttime. However, when the disadvantageous RT is changed to the advantageous RT during non-AT, the daytime background image is still displayed at the advantageous RT without switching from the daytime background image to the nighttime background image. Then, when the AT lottery is executed at the advantageous RT and the precursor is entered, the background image of the day is switched to the background image of the night. In this way, if the player accidentally shifts from the disadvantageous RT to the advantageous RT even during non-AT, the player can not notice that the transition has been made to the advantageous RT only during the non-precursor.

[About the execution probability of the production]
The execution probability of the effect accompanying the state transition will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 19. First, with reference to FIG. 19, a game in which the state shifts from the disadvantageous RT to the advantageous RT during non-AT will be described.

As shown in FIG. 19, even if the RT is disadvantageous during non-AT, the game state shifts to the advantageous RT by accidentally operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct answer procedure in the game in which the preparation lip is won. To do. In both this example and the timing t1, the disadvantageous RT shifts to the advantageous RT during non-AT. In the advantageous RT during non-AT, it is a non-precursor period until the AT lottery is drawn. Therefore, the background effect does not switch even after shifting to the advantageous RT, and the daytime background image remains displayed. After that, when the AT lottery is executed at the timing t2, the precursor period is entered from the timing t3. When entering the precursory period, the background effect is switched and the background image at night is displayed. In this example, since the AT has been won, the AT winning is notified at the timing t4 after a precursory period. After that, it is controlled by AT.

In such a game flow, if the disadvantageous RT is controlled to the advantageous RT during non-AT, the probability of winning the replay increases due to the transition of the game state. Here, it is conceivable that the execution frequency of the permissible suggestion effect and the state suggestion effect increases in proportion to the increase in the replay winning probability. However, in the first place, if the execution frequency of the permissible suggestion effect and the state suggestion effect is increased in the advantageous RT where the replay is easy to win, the transition to the advantageous RT is made even though the background image is maintained as the daytime image. There is a risk that the player will notice it. In addition, if the frequency of execution of the permissible suggestion effect and the state suggestion effect by winning the replay increases, some players may find it annoying. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as described below, the execution probabilities of the permissible suggestion effect and the state suggestion effect are devised.

FIG. 17 is a lottery table showing the effect execution probability at the time of winning the replay. At the time of winning the replay, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to execute the permissible suggestion effect and the state suggestion effect according to the effect lottery table shown in FIG.

First, a case where the gaming state is a disadvantageous RT (RT1) will be described. The execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect in the non-precursor is 80%, while the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is 10%. That is, since the execution probability is 90% for the entire effect, the probability of not executing the effect is 10%. The execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect in the precursor is 20%, while the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is 80%. That is, since the execution probability is 100% for the entire effect, the probability of not executing the effect is 0%.

Next, a case where the gaming state is advantageous RT (RT2 or RT3) will be described. The execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect in the non-precursor is 3%, while the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is 7%. That is, since the execution probability is 10% for the entire effect, the probability of not executing the effect is 90%. The execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect in the precursor is 5%, while the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is 85%. That is, since the execution probability is 90% for the entire effect, the probability of not executing the effect is 10%.

As shown in FIG. 17, when comparing the production execution probabilities between the non-precursor and the premonition, the production execution probability in the non-precursor is 10% (3% + 7%), whereas the production execution in the premonition is The probability is 90% (5% + 85%). That is, the effect execution probability is higher in the precursory state than in the non-precursor period.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when the execution probability of the effect is compared between the permissible suggestion effect and the state suggestion effect, the execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect is 3% in the non-precursor and 5% in the precursor. On the other hand, the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is 7% in the non-precursor and 85% in the precursor. That is, the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is higher than the execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect in the advantageous RT regardless of whether it is in the precursor or non-precursor.

FIG. 18 is a lottery table showing the effect execution probability at the time of winning the specific small winning combination. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to execute the permissible suggestion effect and the state suggestion effect according to the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 18 when the specific small winning combination is won.

First, a case where the gaming state is a disadvantageous RT (RT1) will be described. The execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect in the non-precursor is 80%, while the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is 10%. That is, since the execution probability is 90% for the entire effect, the probability of not executing the effect is 10%. The execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect in the precursor is 60%, while the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is 40%. That is, since the execution probability is 100% for the entire effect, the probability of not executing the effect is 0%.

Next, a case where the gaming state is advantageous RT (RT2 or RT3) will be described. The execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect in the non-precursor is 10%, while the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is 5%. That is, since the execution probability is 15% for the entire effect, the probability of not executing the effect is 85%. The execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect in the precursor is 45%, while the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is 35%. That is, since the execution probability is 80% for the entire effect, the probability of not executing the effect is 20%.

As shown in FIG. 18, when the execution probability of the effect is compared between the permissible suggestion effect when the specific small role is won and the state suggestion effect when the specific small role is won, the execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect is 10% among the non-precursors. While it is 45% in the precursor, the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is 5% in the non-precursor and 35% in the precursor. That is, the execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect is higher than the execution probability of the state suggestion effect in the advantageous RT regardless of whether it is in the precursor or non-precursor.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, when the execution probability of the state suggestion effect at the time of winning the specific small combination and the execution probability of the state suggestion effect at the time of winning the replay are compared, the state suggestion effect at the time of winning the specific small combination is compared. The execution probability is 5% in the non-precursor and 35% in the precursor. On the other hand, the execution probability of the state suggestion effect at the time of winning the replay is 7% in the non-precursor and 85% in the precursor. That is, regardless of whether it is in the omen or not, in the advantageous RT, the execution probability of the state suggestion effect at the time of winning the replay is higher than the execution probability of the state suggestion effect at the time of winning the specific small winning combination. ..

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the advantageous RT in which the probability of winning the replay is higher than that of the disadvantageous RT during non-AT, the effect at the time of winning the replay is higher when the period is a precursor than when the period is non-precursor. Execution probability is high. For this reason, the player can feel that the gaming state has shifted to the advantageous RT by suppressing the increase in the execution frequency of the effect as much as possible even if the effect is controlled by the advantageous RT when it is not controlled by the AT. Can be prevented. Further, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is a precursory period in which control to the AT is suggested by the difference in the execution frequency of the effect, and it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the AT will be achieved.

Further, when the advantage RT is controlled when the AT is not controlled, the same background effect is executed for the advantage RT and the disadvantage RT, so that the game state is changed from the disadvantage RT to the advantage RT. Do not make people aware.

Further, in the advantageous RT, when the replay is won during non-AT, the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is higher than the execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the annoyance that the execution frequency of the permissible suggestion effect increases even if it is controlled by the advantageous RT when it is not controlled by the AT, and the state suggestion effect suggests the precursory state. Improves the interest of.

In addition, when a specific small winning combination that wins with the same probability in the disadvantageous RT and the advantageous RT is won, the execution probability of the allowable suggestion effect is higher than the execution probability of the state suggestion effect, so that when the allowable suggestion effect is executed. It can be expected that a specific small role has been won. That is, it is possible to make the player expect that the AT has been drawn and the AT has been won.

Further, the execution probability of the state suggestion effect at the time of winning the replay in the advantageous RT is higher than the execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect at the time of winning the specific small winning combination in the advantageous RT. In this way, when the specific small winning combination is won, the execution probability of the state suggestion effect is lower than the execution probability of the state suggestion effect at the time of winning the replay, so conversely, when the allowable suggestion effect is executed, the winning small role is won. You can expect to be there.

[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 the execution probability of the production]
In the present embodiment, the effect (allowable suggestion effect, state suggestion effect) is executed at the time of winning the replay based on the execution probability shown in FIG. 17, but the effect is executed at the time of winning the replay based on the execution probability shown in FIG. You may. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the execution probability of the permissible suggestion effect at the time of winning the replay per game. In this example, the disadvantageous RT and the advantageous RT are set so that the effect execution probabilities per game are almost the same.

First, the case where the precursor is in progress will be described. When the gaming state is disadvantageous RT (RT1), the replay winning probability is 1 / 7.3. On the other hand, in the advantageous RT (RT2 or RT3) in which the replay winning probability is higher than the disadvantageous RT, the replay probability is halved. However, in the disadvantaged RT, the probability of executing the effect when the replay is won is 1/1 (100%), while in the advantageous RT, the probability of executing the effect when the replay is won is 1 / 3.5. Is set low. Therefore, when comparing the production execution probabilities per game, it is 1 / 7.3 (1 / 7.3 × 1/1) in the disadvantageous RT, while it is 1/7 (1/2) in the disadvantageous RT. It becomes almost the same as × 1 / 3.5).

Next, the case of non-precursor will be described. When the gaming state is a disadvantageous RT, the replay winning probability is 1 / 7.3. On the other hand, in the advantageous RT where the replay winning probability is higher than the disadvantageous RT, the replay probability is halved. However, in the disadvantageous RT, the probability of executing the effect when the replay is won is halved, while in the advantageous RT, the probability of executing the effect when the replay is won is set as low as 1 / 7.3. ing. Therefore, when comparing the production execution probabilities per game, it is 1 / 14.6 (1 / 7.3 × 1/2) in the disadvantageous RT, while it is 1/14.6 (1) in the disadvantageous RT. The probability is the same as / 2 × 1 / 7.3).

As shown in FIG. 20, the effect execution probability at the time of winning the replay per game may be substantially the same between the disadvantageous RT and the advantageous RT. In this example, the effect execution probability per game is 1/7 for the disadvantageous RT and 1/7 for the advantageous RT in the case of the precursor, which are extremely the same. Further, the effect execution probability per game is the same as that in the non-precursor case, the disadvantageous RT is 1/14.6, while the advantageous RT is 14.6.

In this way, the difference in the performance execution probability per game calculated by multiplying the replay winning probability and the production execution probability between the disadvantaged RT and the advantageous RT is the same or extremely the same, so that the game state The execution frequency of the production does not change according to.

It should be noted that the difference in the execution probability of the effect per game between the disadvantageous RT and the advantageous RT may be within a predetermined range. Here, 0 is included in the "predetermined range". For example, the difference in the execution probability of the effect per game between the normal game state and the advantageous game state may be zero. Further, the "predetermined range" may be a range in which the player does not notice that the gaming state has shifted to the advantageous RT. For example, if the player does not feel that the gaming state has shifted to the advantageous RT due to the difference in the execution probability of the effect per game between the disadvantageous RT and the advantageous RT, the difference is said to be "within a predetermined range". Become.

[About the mode of the production sound corresponding to the stop operation]
An aspect of the effect corresponding to the stop operation in the modified example will be described. The effect sound corresponding to the stop operation sound is a sound output when the stop operation is performed, which is output separately from the sound output when the stop operation of the stop switch is performed. The effect sound corresponding to the stop operation is output, for example, when the effect by the stop operation is executed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 when the stop operation is executed. Hereinafter, the control of the effect sound corresponding to the stop operation sound will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining control of the effect sound corresponding to the stop operation sound during AT. FIG. 21 (a) is a diagram showing an effect sound corresponding to a stop operation when the operation procedure is notified when the nine bells (push order bell), which is the target role of the navigation effect, is won during AT. is there. Further, FIG. 21B is a diagram showing an effect sound corresponding to a stop operation when the operation procedure is not notified when the middle stage replay, which is a non-target role of the navigation effect, is won during AT.

As shown in FIG. 21 (a), when the 9 bells (pushing order bells), which are the navigation target roles, are won during AT, if the stop switch is stopped according to the correct answer procedure, the liquid crystal display is displayed. On the screen of 51, an effect of cutting numbers is executed. Such an effect indicates that the stop operation was executed in the correct procedure during the navigation effect. Then, when the stop operation is executed, the "bash" effect sound corresponding to the stop operation is output from the speakers 53 and 54. In addition to the effect sound corresponding to the stop operation, a "ton" sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 as a stop operation sound. The stop operation sound itself may not be output.

In the example of FIG. 16A, when the navigation target combination is won during AT and the stop switch is stopped in the correct procedure, a stop operation sound is output and the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed on the screen. Then the numbers are simply erased. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 21A, in addition to the stop operation sound being output when the stop switch is stopped in the correct procedure when the navigation target combination is won during AT. On the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the number is cut off and the effect of outputting a "bash" sound is executed. As described above, in the example of FIG. 16A, the stop operation sound is simply output, but the image and sound as shown in the example of FIG. 21A are produced to the player. You can expect to receive some kind of privilege. For example, by performing the effect by the image and the sound as shown in the example of FIG. 21A, the player can expect the player to win the additional AT.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), when the stop switch is stopped when the middle stage replay, which is a non-navigation target role, is won during AT, on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, The effect that was executed in the navigation target role is not executed. At this time, when the stop operation is executed, the effect sound of "tan" corresponding to the stop operation is output from the speakers 53 and 54. In addition, when the stop operation of the stop switch is performed when the middle stage replay, which is a non-navigation target combination, is won during AT, the effect sound corresponding to the stop operation may not be output. Further, at this time, only the stop operation sound may be output, or the stop operation sound may not be output.

In this way, in the AT state in which the operation procedure is notified, the output control of the effect sound corresponding to the stop operation is different between when the operation procedure is notified and when the operation procedure is not notified. Regarding the output control of the production sound, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the effect sound "bash" when the operation procedure is notified when the push order bell is won in the AT state is an effect when the operation procedure is not notified when the middle replay is won in the AT state. Compared to the sound "tan", the sound quality is different and the sound is louder. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the AT state in which the notification procedure is notified.

Further, the effect sound is output not only in the AT state but also in the non-AT state. At this time, the production sound "tan" when the operation procedure is not notified when the middle stage replay is won, which is a non-navigation target role in the AT state, and the production sound "tan" when the middle stage replay is won during non-AT are made the same. You may. By doing so, the effect sound when the operation procedure in the AT state is not notified and the effect sound when not in the AT state are output as the same sound, so that the increase in the data capacity related to the effect sound can be prevented. Can be done. In addition, the production sound other than the middle replay during non-AT may be uniformly set as "tan", or the production sound may be changed only when some lottery target roles are won or some prizes occur. Good.

Further, in the AT state, when the operation procedure is not notified, there are cases where the generation of an advantageous combination for the player regarding the additional lottery for the number of AT games such as strong cherry lip is permitted and cases where it is not permitted. Then, for example, the effect sound may be different depending on whether the generation of the strong cherry lip is allowed and the occurrence of the deviation is allowed. In such a case, the production sound when the generation of strong cherry lip is allowed may be "bash", and the production sound when the generation of disengagement is allowed may be "tan". Further, the directing sound when the generation of the strong cherry lip is allowed may be a sound that is emphasized more than the directing sound when another combination is elected. In this way, it is possible to notify that a rare role such as a strong cherry lip has been won by the directing sound. Further, not only the strong cherry lip is won, but also the effect sound when the cherry lip can be won (for example, the effect sound of the third stop) may be emphasized.

Here, the effect sound may be controlled as follows. The first sound is the effect sound when the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure when the navigation effect is executed during AT, and the effect sound when the stop operation is performed when the navigation effect is not executed during AT is the first sound. As the second sound, the third sound may be the sound produced when the stop operation is performed by an incorrect answer procedure when the navigation effect is executed during AT. Further, the effect sound during non-AT may be the same as the second sound or the same as the third sound. Further, the second sound and the third sound may be the same.

If the stop operation is performed when the navigation effect is not executed during AT, the effect sound may not be output. Further, during non-AT, the effect sound may not be output when the stop operation is performed.

As described above, as shown in FIG. 21, in the AT state in which the operation procedure is notified, the effect sound when the operation procedure is notified is set to "bash", and the effect sound when the operation procedure is not notified is set as "bash". Is set to "ton", and the output control of the production sound corresponding to the stop operation is different. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the output control of the production sound.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21, the effect sound "bash" when the operation procedure is notified when the push order bell is won in the AT state is an effect when the operation procedure is not notified when the middle replay is won in the AT state. It is a louder sound than the sound "tan". In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the AT state in which the notification procedure is notified.

Further, the effect sound is output not only in the AT state but also in the non-AT state. At this time, the production sound "tan" when the operation procedure is not notified when the middle stage replay is won, which is a non-navigation target role in the AT state, and the production sound "tan" when the middle stage replay is won during non-AT are made the same. You may. By doing so, the effect sound when the operation procedure in the AT state is not notified and the effect sound when not in the AT state are output as the same sound, so that the increase in the data capacity related to the effect sound can be prevented. Can be done.

Further, in the AT state, when the operation procedure is not notified, there are cases where the generation of an advantageous combination for the player regarding the additional lottery for the number of AT games such as strong cherry lip is permitted and cases where it is not permitted. Then, for example, the effect sound may be different depending on whether the generation of the strong cherry lip is allowed and the occurrence of the deviation is allowed. In such a case, the production sound when the generation of strong cherry lip is allowed may be "bash", and the production sound when the generation of disengagement is allowed may be "tan". In this way, it is possible to notify that a rare role such as a strong cherry lip has been won by the directing sound.

[About specific state]
In the present embodiment, AT is taken as an example of a specific state, and an example in which an AT is won at the timing t2 of FIG. 19 and controlled to a precursory state and controlled to an AT at the timing t4 has been described. However, the specific state is not limited to AT, and may be a CZ (Change Zone) in which the degree of advantage regarding AT winning (that is, granting the number of AT games) is higher than usual. For example, in CZ, the probability of winning an AT is higher than in non-CZ, or in addition to or instead, the number of AT games given when an AT is won is increased. The main control unit 41 determines by CZ lottery whether or not to grant the CZ game, which is the right to control the CZ. It should be noted that the decision to grant the CZ game in the CZ lottery is also referred to as CZ winning, and the decision not to grant the CZ game in the CZ lottery is also referred to as non-CZ winning. When the CZ is won, for example, the possibility of winning the CZ may be suggested by turning on the LED for notification of winning. The main control unit 41 can be controlled by the CZ. Further, as the CZ, a plurality of types of CZs such as CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3 in which the expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games to be given are different may be provided.

[About state suggestion production]
In the present embodiment, as the state suggestion effect, an effect suggesting a precursory state suggesting AT winning has been described as an example. However, as a state suggestion effect, CZ winning may be suggested. In addition, as a state suggestion effect, the carry-over state of BB winning may be suggested. Further, the slot machine 1 has a high probability state (for example, CZ) in which the AT winning probability is higher than usual, and an ultra-high probability state (for example, super CZ) in which the AT winning probability is higher than the high probability state. May be provided. Then, the state suggestion effect may suggest that it is a high-probability state or an ultra-high-probability state.

[About permissible suggestion production]
In the present embodiment, as an allowable suggestion effect, it is executed when any of the roles such as a small role and a replay is won. However, the permissible suggestion effect may be executed only when the replay is won.

In the present embodiment, the lottery target combination of the AT lottery is illustrated as the specific small combination. However, the specific small winning combination may be the winning combination of the CZ lottery, or may be the winning combination of the BB and the simultaneous winning combination.

[Background production]
In the present embodiment, when the disadvantageous RT is changed to the advantageous RT during non-AT, the daytime background image is still displayed in the advantageous RT without switching from the daytime background image to the nighttime background image. When the AT lottery was executed at the advantageous RT and entered the precursor, the background image of the day was switched to the background image of the night. However, even after entering the precursor, the background image of the day may not be switched to the background image of the night during non-AT.

[About the mode of winning notification]
The various prize notifications in the above-described embodiment are an example, and any prize notification may be used as long as the notification mode satisfies the condition corresponding to FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, when the notification control of the navigation target role, which is the target of notification of the operation procedure, is controlled to the AT state when it is controlled to the AT state for notifying the operation procedure. Will give a winning notification, but may not give a winning notification (for example, do not output a sound) when controlled to a non-AT state. Further, when the notification control of the navigation target role, which is the target of notification of the operation procedure, is different depending on whether or not it is controlled to the AT state for notifying the operation procedure, it is different from one notification means (for example, speakers 53, 54). The winning notification may be made different by using another notification means (for example, reel LED55) different from the notification means of.

The various prize notifications in the above-described embodiment are an example, and any prize notification may be used as long as the notification mode satisfies the condition corresponding to FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, when the navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure is executed and when the navigation effect is not executed, the notification when a prize for controlling the RT advantageous to the player occurs. When the control is different, the prize notification is performed when a prize is generated while the navigation effect is being executed, but the prize notification is not performed when a prize is generated when the navigation effect is not executed (for example, sound). Is not output). In addition, when the notification control for controlling the RT to be advantageous to the player is different between when the navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure is executed and when the navigation effect is not executed. In addition, one notification means (for example, speakers 53, 54) and another notification means (for example, reel LED55) different from the one notification means may be used to make the winning notification different.

[About the mode of stop operation sound and production sound]
The various stop operation sounds and effect sounds in the above-described embodiment are examples, and any sound may be used as long as it satisfies the conditions corresponding to FIGS. 16 and 21.

[Winning notification sound for roles with different payouts]
In the above-described embodiment, when the push order bell (9 bells) is won as shown in FIG. 13, and the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure, the lower right bell or the middle bell as shown in FIG. 8 Will win a prize. Then, when the stop switch is operated by an incorrect answer procedure, the upper bell may win a prize. In such a case, the number of payouts in the incorrect answer procedure may be less than the number of payouts in the correct answer procedure. For example, suppose that when the push order bell is operated by an incorrect answer procedure, an upper bell winning is generated in which the number of payouts is one. Then, when the upper bell prize is generated by such an incorrect answer procedure, it may be controlled so as not to output the prize notification sound. By doing so, it is possible to perform notification control according to the winning by not performing notification control in the upper bell winning that occurs when the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell is not operated, which is a hobby of the game. It is possible to prevent the decrease. When the upper bell is won by the incorrect answer procedure, the winning notification sound may be different from the winning notification sound when the middle bell is won by the correct answer procedure.

[Winning notification sound in the additional special zone]
In the above-described embodiment, a gaming state that is even more advantageous than RT3, which is advantageous for the player shown in FIG. 11, may be provided. For example, a special lottery target combination (BAR matching rips 1 to 3 in RT3) may be won, and by winning the lottery of the additional special zone, the AT game may be controlled to the additional special zone. The additional special zone is a state in which the number of additional AT games is larger than that in the normal AT state. When the BAR-matched rip is won, the rip 7 is won and controlled to RT4, and is also controlled to the additional special zone. During RT4, it is controlled so that the winning probability of the BAR matching lip and the BAR listening lip is increased. In the additional special zone, while the process of giving benefits such as the number of AT games is given by winning the BAR-matched rip (by generating the rip 7 prize), by winning the BAR tenpai rip (rip 8 or rip). (9 When a prize is generated), the additional special zone is terminated.

In a slot machine equipped with such an additional special zone, when it is controlled by RT3, it is out of the lottery of the additional special zone, and when the navigation effect is not executed, the notification control at the time of winning the Lip 7 and the additional special The notification control at the time of winning the Lip 7 when the lottery of the conversion zone is won and the navigation effect is executed may be different. In this way, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the notification control when a prize is generated. In addition, the notification control when the Lip 7 prize for controlling the additional special zone is different between when the navigation effect is being executed and when the navigation effect is not being executed is made different for the navigation effect. It is possible to make the player recognize that he / she is benefiting.

Since the additional special zone is a very advantageous gaming state, it is preferable that the notification control regarding the additional special zone is emphasized more than the notification control when shifting to RT2 or RT3 described above. For example, when the lottery of the additional special zone is won while being controlled by RT3 and the navigation effect is being executed, the winning notification sound at the time of winning the rip 7 is set to "Dokhan", and the preparation rip when shifting to RT2. The sound may be emphasized rather than the winning notification sound of "Jakeen" at the time of winning. The notification control regarding the additional special zone may be the same as the notification control when shifting to RT2 or RT3 described above. Further, the notification control may be different depending on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 or the light emission of the reel LED 56 other than the winning notification sound.

Further, when the navigation effect is not executed, it is possible to shift to RT1, RT2, RT3, and further to RT4. In such a case, the prize notification of the replay (replay prize in which RT is promoted) for shifting each game state may be the same notification control as in the normal replay prize (for example, the prize notification sound of "Trun"). ). On the other hand, when the navigation effect is executed, it is set as "Jaquin" when transitioning from RT1 to RT2, "Kerkeen" when transitioning from RT2 to RT3, and "Dokhan" when transitioning from RT3 to RT4. May be. In this way, when the navigation effect is not executed, the prize notification that is not emphasized so much as in the normal time is given, and when the navigation effect is executed, the prize is emphasized step by step as the RT shifts. Notification may be performed.

[About the mode of production]
In the present embodiment, an example in which various effects are realized by the control of the sub control unit 91 has been described. However, instead of or in addition to the control of these sub-control units 91, the effect may be executed by the main control unit 41 controlling the notification means connected to the main control unit 41. For example, the effect of the background image according to the state may be executed by displaying the information corresponding to the state by using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. Further, the navigation effect may be executed by using the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R shown in FIG. 4 and turning on only the LED corresponding to the stop switch to be stopped. The left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R are provided inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective in normal times. It is an LED that notifies the effect by lighting. Further, regarding the permissible suggestion effect and the additional suggestion effect, the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. 4 is used to display information according to the lottery result, and the AT game acquired when the AT is won or the additional is won. The number may be displayed. In addition, when the additional lottery is performed, an additional suggestion effect suggesting whether or not the additional lottery has been won may be executed. The additional suggestion effect may be any effect such as displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51.

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

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

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.

[About setting change status and setting confirmation status]
Regarding the setting change state, the setting may be changed to the setting change state on the condition of "power ON" + "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized setting change when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key switch is turned off after the setting value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may try to do it. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

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

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

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, 12 payout number display unit, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 90 production control board, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
And pre-determining means for determining a display result to allow derivation,
And a gaming state control means for controlling the Yu technique state,
Specific state control means that controls to a specific state,
Directing means for executing the effect, includes the capital,
The determination result of the prior determination means includes a re-game determination result that allows the derivation of the re-game display result accompanied by the addition of the re-game.
The gaming state includes a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state in which the determination result of the prior determination means is more likely to be the re-gaming determination result than the normal gaming state.
In the advantageous gaming state, there are times when it is controlled to the specific state and times when it is not controlled to the specific state.
The production means
The period suggestion effect means for executing the period suggestion effect suggesting that the control to the specific state is the suggestion period, and the period suggestion effect means.
The determination result suggestion effect means for executing the determination result suggestion effect suggesting that the determination result of the prior determination means is the replay determination result.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the re-game determination result in the suggestion period in the normal gaming state, the determination result of the advance determination means is the re-game determination in the suggestion period in the advantageous gaming state. There is a higher probability that either the period suggestion effect or the decision result suggestion effect will be executed than when it is the result.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the re-game determination result in the suggestion period in the normal gaming state, the determination result of the advance determination means is the re-game determination in the suggestion period in the advantageous gaming state. There is a higher probability that the decision result suggestion effect will be executed than when it is a result.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the re-game determination result in the suggestion period in the normal gaming state, the determination result of the advance determination means is the re-game determination in the suggestion period in the advantageous gaming state. The probability that the period suggestion effect will be executed is lower than when it is the result,
When a determination result of the pre-determining means in contact Keru the suggested period to the advantageous gaming state is the replay determination result, the determination result of the pre-determination means in the case not the suggested period in the advantageous gaming state A slot machine in which either the period suggestion effect or the decision result suggestion effect is more likely to be executed than when the replay decision result is obtained .

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