JP6906286B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, 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 derive a display result. , The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

When it is decided that the slot machine will win the specific winning combination again and execute the freeze control within a predetermined period after executing the freeze control that delays the progress of the game according to the winning of the specific winning combination. In some cases, the execution of freeze control can be restricted by performing an operation suggestion effect, which is an effect for explaining the procedure for operating the stop switch, and operating the stop switch according to the operation suggestion effect (for example, Patent Document 1). ..

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-12309

However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, a specific winning combination that triggers the execution of freeze control and operation suggestion effect cannot be derived unless it is operated at a specific operation timing. That is, the decision result of winning a specific winning combination that triggers the execution of the operation suggestion effect is a decision result in which the degree of advantage for the player changes depending on the operation mode which is the operation timing.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is a slot whose advantage does not change regardless of whether the derived operation means is operated or not according to the operation mode suggested by the operation suggestion effect. To provide a machine.

(1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
A production control means for controlling the production,
The first display means controlled by the game control means and
The second display means controlled by the effect control means and
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result from which the display results having different advantages are derived according to the operation mode of the derivation operation means, the display result having the higher advantage is derived. An operation specific effect executing means for executing an operation specific effect capable of specifying the operation mode of the derived operation means for the purpose.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result from which the display result whose advantage does not differ depending on the operation mode of the derivation operation means is derived, the operation mode of the derivation operation means is suggested. It is equipped with an operation suggestion effect execution means for executing the operation suggestion effect.
The operation-specific effect is executed by using the first display means and the second display means.
The operation suggestion effect is executed by using the second display means without using the first display means.
When a predetermined effect different from both the operation specific effect and the operation suggestion effect is executed, if the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation mode, the specific display result is derived.
In the predetermined effect, the operation character image indicating that the operation should be performed in the specific operation mode is not displayed on the second display means.
The operation suggestion effect execution means displays the operation character image on the second display means as the operation suggestion effect.
The slot machine may be configured as follows.
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 (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 displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Predetermining means (for example, internal lottery processing) to determine the display result that allows derivation,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
The advantage is high when the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result (for example, replay GR1 or the like) in which a display result having a different advantage depending on the operation mode of the derivation operation means is derived. Execution of the operation specific effect (for example, the navigation effect shown in FIG. 15A) that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation means for deriving the display result (for example, promotion replay 1). Means and
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result (for example, when the internal lottery is lost) in which the display result whose advantage does not differ depending on the operation mode of the derivation operation means is derived. The operation suggestion effect execution means for executing the operation suggestion effect (for example, the operation suggestion effect shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D) suggesting the operation mode of the derived operation means is provided.

According to such a configuration, the operation suggestion effect is performed at the time of the second determination result in which the display result whose advantage does not differ depending on the operation mode of the derivation operation means is derived, so that the operation suggestion effect suggests. The advantage is the same regardless of whether the derivation operation means is operated according to the operation mode or not.

(2) In the slot machine described in (1) above,
A plurality of the variable display units are provided.
Winning can be generated according to the combination of display results derived from the plurality of variable display units.
The operation suggestion effect suggests that the variable display of any of the plurality of variable display units may be stopped from the variable display (for example, any reel as shown in FIG. 16B). It is an effect B) suggesting that it may be stopped from.

According to such a configuration, it can be seen that the player can freely operate the derivation operation means.

(3) In the slot machine described in (1) or (2) above,
A plurality of the variable display units are provided.
Winning can be generated according to the combination of display results derived from the plurality of variable display units.
The operation suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that the variable display of the specific variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units may be stopped (for example, the operation suggestion effect is stopped from the middle reel as shown in FIG. 16A). It is an effect A) that suggests that it may be used.

According to such a configuration, since the player may stop from the variable display of the specific variable display unit, it is not necessary to stop from the variable display of the specific variable display unit, and the derivation operation means can be freely used. You can see that it can be operated.

(4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
A plurality of the variable display units are provided.
Winning can be generated according to the combination of display results derived from the plurality of variable display units.
The operation suggestion effect suggests that the specific variable display unit of the plurality of variable display units derives specific identification information (for example, as shown in FIG. 16C, a white BAR is displayed on the left reel. It is an effect C) suggesting that it is derived.

According to such a configuration, the player knows which identification information should be derived.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above.
No prize will be awarded depending on the display result (for example, a lost result) for which derivation is permitted based on the second determination result.

According to such a configuration, the player does not feel distrust of the operation suggestion effect as compared with the case where a prize is generated when the derived operation means is operated in the operation mode suggested by the operation suggestion effect.

It is a front view of a slot machine. 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 a small role and a special role. It is a figure for demonstrating the replay role. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order lip winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order bell winning. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination of the transition roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the outline of the 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 production during AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the production at the time of loss. It is a figure for demonstrating the cut-in effect when an additional lottery is executed.

[Overall structure of slot machine]
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 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 and pivotally supported at a side end of the housing body 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 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R) can be visually recognized. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a design arrangement of reels. 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.

As an example of the operation means, the front door 1b has a MAXBET switch 6, a settlement switch 10, a start switch 7 operated when starting a game, and a stop switch operated when the rotations of reels 2L to 2R are stopped. 8L, 8C, 8R, a production switch 56 for use in production, and the like are provided. Here, the MAXBET switch 6 is operated when setting a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range of credits stored as the gaming value (number of medals) owned by the player. It is a switch. The settlement switch 10 is a switch that is operated when the credit and the set number of bets are settled and returned.

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 is provided with a credit display 11, a game auxiliary display 12, an input request LED 17, a start effective LED 18, a weighting LED 19, a replaying LED 20, and 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16. The credit display 12 displays the number of medals stored as credits. The game auxiliary display 12 displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out, an error code at the time of an error, and information that can identify the reel stop order. When the insertion request LED 17 lights up, it is notified that the medal can be inserted. When the start effective LED 18 lights up, it is notified that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7. When the LED 19 lights up during the weight, it is notified that the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are waiting for the start of rotation because a certain period of time has not passed since the start of the previous game after the operation of the start switch 7. Will be done. When the LED 20 lights up during the replay, it is notified that the replay game is in progress after winning the replay combination. Further, the set number of bets is notified depending on which LED of 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15 and 3BETLED16 is lit.

Here, the replay role is a role of giving the replay. The re-game is a game in which the next game can be performed without using the game value (for example, credit) owned by the player. In other words, the re-game is a game in which the reels 2L to 2R (variable display unit) can be variablely displayed without using the game value owned by the player.

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

The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN (see FIG. 1) is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 (see FIG. 1) are provided so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning is aligned on the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not the lines for which the winning is determined, but when the winning line LN has a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called breaks), the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 have a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that the combination of the symbols constituting the specific winning line is aligned on the winning line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbol in a variable manner, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. , Three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle, and lower rows of the perspective window 3. At this time, the symbols that can be selected as the derived symbols (display results) are the symbols displayed on the winning line LN when the left stop switch 8L, the middle stop switch 8C, and the right stop switch 8R are operated. , It is a total of 5 frames of symbols from there to 4 frames ahead. 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.

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.

[Internal structure of slot machine]
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for electrical components. A power supply board 101 for generating the above, an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside, 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 game control board 40 advances the game based on the detection signals, 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 circuits such as the main control unit 41 (exemplified in the game control board 40 of FIG. 4). The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the circuit mounted on the game control board 40 or the control component 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 or the like, 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 connects a circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 or a control component connected to the effect control board 90. Or indirectly control. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, and the like. The effect control board 90 is equipped with 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 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.

[About winning roles]
The winning combination will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. The winning combination includes a special role that accompanies the transition to a special game state that is advantageous to the player, a small role that accompanies the addition of game value such as medals, and a re-game that allows the game to be played without using the game value. There is a replaying role with the grant of. These winning combinations can be won on condition that they have won the internal lottery that is held at the same time as the start operation. That is, the internal lottery is a lottery that determines whether or not to allow the occurrence of winning. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a small combination and a special combination. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the replaying combination.

In FIGS. 5 and 6, the name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the combination of symbols column indicates the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a winning combination. Further, in the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid line, a combination of symbols that stops at the invalid line when the combination of the winning symbols stops at the winning line and is easy for the player to recognize is shown. There is. In the payout number column, the value given at the time of winning (medal payout, replay game grant) is shown. "/" Indicates "or". The combination of symbols shown in the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid line can be stopped on the invalid line only when the corresponding winning combination is won, and when the corresponding winning combination is not won, the winning combination is won. It is a combination of symbols that are not stopped on any line including the line LN and the invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4. For example, the "bell-bell-bell" can be stopped on the invalid line only when the downward-sloping bell in FIG. 5 is won, and when the downward-sloping bell is not won, the "bell-bell-bell" is placed on any line. -Bell-Bell "cannot be stopped.

BB1 and BB2 in FIG. 5 are special roles with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the payout number column of BB1 and BB2, the end condition of the bonus transferred by winning is shown. Each bonus ends when a predetermined number of medals or more 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 351 or more. The winning combination such as the middle bell other than BB1 and BB2 in FIG. 5 is a small winning combination in which medals are paid out at the time of winning. In addition, all the winning combinations in FIG. 6 are replaying combinations.

[About the lottery target role]
Next, the lottery target combination will be described with reference to FIG. 7. The lottery target combination is a combination that is the target of the internal lottery executed by the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 determines the winning combination that is allowed to occur by performing an internal lottery. In the lottery target combination column in the figure, the name of the lottery target combination is shown, and in the combination column, the combination of winning combinations that are allowed to occur when the lottery target combination is won is shown. For example, if a weak cherry is won, the lower cherry is allowed to win. If you win a weak watermelon, you will be allowed to win a downward-sloping watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon. Therefore, when a weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are simultaneously won.

[Reel control when multiple winning combinations are won at the same time]
8 and 9 will be used to describe reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. In the winning combination column, the winning combination is shown. The push order column indicates the order in which the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated. For example, "left middle right" means operating the left stop switch 8L, the middle stop switch 8C, and the right stop switch 8R in this order to stop the reels in the order of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Is shown. Further, "left first stop" means that the left stop switch 8L is operated first, and the subsequent operation procedure does not matter. In the symbol combination column to be stopped, the winning combination generated when the stop operation is performed in the pushing order shown in the pushing order column is shown.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning the push order lip. The push order lip is a general term for lottery target combinations in which the reels are controlled so that the winning combinations generated differ depending on the order in which the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated. For example, when the replay GR1 is won and the push order is left middle right, the symbol combination constituting the promotion replay 1 is derived so that the promotion replay 1 wins, and the push order is other than the left middle right. At that time, the symbol combinations that make up the normal replay are derived so that the normal replay wins.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining reel control when the push order bell is won. The push order bell is a general term for lottery target winning combinations in which reel control is performed so that the winning winning combinations generated differ depending on the order in which the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated. For example, when the left bell is won and the push order is the left first stop, the symbol combination constituting the right-down bell is derived so that the right-down bell wins, and the push order is other than the left first stop. If so, the symbol combination constituting the upper bell is derived so that the upper bell wins, or the transition result shown in FIG. 10 is derived. The transition roll is a so-called lost roll, and is a combination of symbols that does not generate any prize. Although the transition roll is a lost roll, the derivation is allowed only when the push order lip is won, and if the slot machine 1 does not win any of the lottery target combinations in the internal lottery, the transition roll is made. A different loss result is derived. Here, the fact that the slot machine 1 did not win the lottery target role in the internal lottery is also said to have been lost in the internal lottery.

Further, among the lottery target combinations, when a simultaneous winning combination that simultaneously wins a plurality of winning combinations is won, reel control different from that when the simultaneous winning combination is not won may be performed. For example, when a weak watermelon is won, a reel control is performed in which the lower right watermelon or the upper watermelon is given priority over the middle watermelon and pulled into the winning line, whereas when a strong watermelon is won, the lower right watermelon is performed. Reel control is performed to prioritize the middle watermelon over either the watermelon or the upper watermelon and pull it onto the winning line. Further, when the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won, the reel control for pulling the lower cherry onto the winning line is performed, and when the middle cherry is won, the reel control for pulling the middle cherry onto the winning line is performed. .. As a result, it is possible to estimate whether the reels 2L to 2R are cherry or watermelon, weak or strong, or whether it is a middle cherry or not, from the combination of symbols when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped.

[About game status]
The gaming state controlled by the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 11, the slot machine 1 has RT0 to RT4 in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the replay combination column in FIG. 12A), and RT0 to RT4 in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is RT0 to RT4. It is controlled to one of a plurality of types of gaming states including a bonus that is improved more than when the player has a winning combination (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 11; FIG. 12A). Refer to the start condition / end condition column of).

Of RT1 to RT4, both RT1 and RT3 are in a disadvantageous gaming state for a player having a low medal payout rate. On the other hand, both RT0 and RT2 are advantageous gaming states for a player having a high medal payout rate. In particular, RT2 has a higher medal payout rate than RT0, which is a more advantageous gaming state for the player. RT4 is a gaming state that shifts when a bonus is won. In RT0 to RT4, the probability of winning a small winning combination that is a lottery target combination other than the replaying combination is set so as not to change.

When either BB1 or BB2 is won, it is controlled by RT4. The winning flag set when either BB1 or BB2 is won is carried over until the winning BB wins. In addition, RT4 is also continuously controlled from BB winning to BB winning. In RT4, it is lower than in RT0 and RT2, and the replay is won with the same probability as in RT1 and RT3 (see the numerical value in the replay combination column in FIG. 12A). The replay probability in RT4 is set to the probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning small winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is that the total number of medals paid out when winning a small winning combination during RT4 without failing is the number of medals or medals used to set the bet number during RT4. It is set to a probability that the total number of medals will not be exceeded and the number of medals will not increase. When a BB prize is generated during RT4, it is controlled by a bonus, and when the number of medals or more explained with reference to FIG. 5 is paid out, the bonus ends and the bonus is controlled to RT3. The type of replay to be drawn internally is determined for each type of RT (the circle in FIG. 12B indicates the replay to be drawn).

When the BB wins at the same time as another lottery target combination, the reel control is performed so that the lottery target combination other than the BB wins preferentially. Therefore, when the probability of winning a small role or a replay combination in RT4 is high, it is difficult for BB winning to occur and it is difficult to shift to a bonus. Therefore, in RT4, the probability of winning the re-game combination is set to be lower than that of RT0 or RT2 (see FIG. 12A). As a result, in RT4, it is easy to win the BB alone, and it is less likely that the bonus cannot be transferred forever.

As shown in FIG. 11, the transition from RT to RT3 is performed depending on the outcome. The gaming state immediately after finishing the setting change for setting the winning probability of the winning combination is RT3. The transition from RT3 to RT1 is made by deriving the transition result. As for the transition roll, the winning line LN is when the push order bell shown in FIG. 9 is won, the reels other than the reels that are the winning conditions for the downward-sloping bell or the middle bell are the first stop, and the winning upper bell is missed. It is a roll that is aligned with.

It shifts from RT1 to RT0 by winning a promotion replay. It shifts from RT0 to RT2 by winning a special replay. When a transition roll is made in RT2, it returns to RT1. Also, if a transition roll is made at RT0 or a fall replay wins, the game returns to RT1. The promotion replay and the special replay are won when the replays GR1 to 6 or the replays GR21 to 23 shown in FIG. 8 are won and operated in the push order shown in FIG. Further, the fall replay is won when the replays GR11 to 13 shown in FIG. 8 are won and the reels other than the reels which are the winning conditions of the normal replay are set as the first stop.

Therefore, the player needs to pay attention to the outcome in order to stay in the current advantageous gaming state or shift to a more advantageous state. However, which of the promotion replay, the special replay, and the fall replay is derived depends not only on the internal winning situation but also on the stopping order of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. That is, whether it is possible to stay in the current advantageous gaming state, shift to a more advantageous state, or fall into a disadvantageous gaming state is determined by the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. The slot machine according to the present embodiment has a function of notifying a push order that is advantageous to the player. The production for such notification is called the navigation production. The period during which the navigation effect is performed is called the assist time (AT). AT is an example of a favorable condition for a player.

Here, the flow of the game in RT0 to RT3 will be described. After the setting change state ends, it is controlled by RT3. The setting change state means a state in which the set value of the winning rate of the winning combination can be changed. In the slot machine 1, the setting value of the winning rate can be changed by operating the setting key switch 37 (see FIG. 4). In RT3, it becomes non-AT and the navigation effect is not executed. Therefore, if any of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, a transition result is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop (see FIG. 9), and the gaming state is changed to RT1. Transition. In RT1, by winning the promotion replay, it shifts to RT0. In order to win the promotion replay, it is necessary not only to win the replays GR1 to 6 corresponding to the promotion replay, but also to stop the reels 2L, 2C, 2R according to the operation procedure predetermined for each role. Yes (see Figure 8).

Further, even if it is controlled by RT0, it returns to RT1 when a transition roll or a fall replay appears. At RT0, when the fall replay wins the replays GR11 to 13 (see FIG. 7), the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 unless the push order for avoiding the fall replay is known (see FIG. 8). It is also necessary to be careful to avoid the transition. When any of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won and the reels other than the predetermined reels (the reels for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 9) are first stopped, the second reel is used. Depending on the timing of the stop and the third stop, the transition result will be derived.

In order to be promoted from RT0 to RT2, it is necessary to derive a special replay. At RT0, there is a possibility of winning the replay GR21-23 (see FIGS. 7 and 8), and at this time, if the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 8) is first stopped, it is special. You can win a replay and be promoted to RT2. However, in RT2, it is necessary to pay attention to the transitional outcome that triggers the demotion to RT1. When any of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won, the second stop is made when the reels other than the predetermined reels (the right-down bell shown in FIG. 9 or the reel for winning the middle bell) are first stopped. And the transition result is derived depending on the timing of the third stop. As a result, most of the game during non-AT will be digested at RT1.

AT has a great influence on the transition of these gaming states. In RT1, when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won (see FIG. 8), a navigation effect for winning the promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, the promotion replay can be won and shifted to RT0. In RT0, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 is won (see FIG. 9), a navigation effect for winning a normal replay can be executed. Therefore, RT0 can be maintained by the normal replay winning by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect. Further, in RT0, in order to specify the operation procedure for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell when any of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is won. Navigation production 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 RT0. Further, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 (see FIG. 8) is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the special replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning a special replay.

In RT2, when any of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is won, the navigation for specifying the operation procedure for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell. The production 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.

In this way, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so as to be controlled by the RT2 and the RT2 is maintained. Therefore, most of the games during the AT are digested in the RT2. Will be done. The AT ends when the number of AT games reaches 0. In the present embodiment, the state of being controlled by the AT at RT2, which is advantageous for the player, is particularly referred to as an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART). The number of AT games starts counting from the next game of the game that can be controlled by ART, that is, the next game of the game in which one of the replay GR21 to 23 is won at RT0 and the special replay can be won. Will be done. As a result, the AT ends when the number of AT games is consumed by the 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 RT2 is maintained until the transition result is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, the first stop is performed except for the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 9). As a result, during RT2 after the end of the ART, the shift is stopped at an extremely early stage after the end of the ART, so that the shift to RT1 is performed.

[Lottery target role read out for each game state]
13 and 14 are diagrams showing a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations (hereinafter, also referred to as winning combinations) for each game state. The name is shown in the lottery target combination column, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target for each type of RT, and the winning probability is determined by the numerical value below the circle mark. The number of judgment values involved is shown. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination of 360/65536 in any of RT0 to RT3 states. During RT4, the bonus lottery is not done, but the winning combination that can be won at the same time as the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as the simultaneous winning combination) has the same probability as during other RTs. For weak watermelons, an internal lottery is performed based on the number of judgment values shown in parentheses.

As shown in FIG. 14, the special replay is set to be a lottery target combination only when controlled by RT2. Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target combination, and it is set to win with an extremely high probability (64000/65536). In addition, the middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, during the bonus, the middle bell prize 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.

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

When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not to allow the generation of a prize based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process (see FIGS. 13, 14, 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 the BB1 is won, the BB1 winning flag is set, and when the strong cherry is won, the winning flag of the lower cherry and the winning flag of the one-card combination are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to the winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not the winning is generated. Will be erased.

When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are effective 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. Then, the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 8 and 9). 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 of, the stop switches 8L to 8R are 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 and 6) 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 either BB1 or BB2 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 FIGS. 11, 12, etc.) 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.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery according to the set value. It is also called that there is a setting difference that the winning probability changes according to the set value, and that there is no setting difference that the winning probability does not change according to the set value. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage of the winning probability is the highest for the player, and the smaller the value is in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the more the advantage of the winning probability is stepwise. It gets lower.

Here, the operation of changing the set value will be described with reference to FIG. In order to change the set value, the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 is opened, the setting key switch 37 provided inside is turned on by an administrator such as a clerk, and then the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on. Then, the set value is displayed as a display value on the set value display 24, and the set value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Here, by operating the reset / setting switch 38, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one. After setting the desired set value, when the start switch 7 is operated, the displayed value is fixed as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and when the front door 1b is closed, the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

In this way, by shifting to the setting change state on the condition of "power ON" + "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection", it is illegal when the front door is not opened. You can prevent setting changes. 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. Will be done. 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.

Among the plurality of types of lottery target combinations, there are combinations whose winning probability does not change regardless of the set value. For example, the winning probability of the strong cherry, strong watermelon, weak cherry, and weak watermelon, which are the AT lottery target roles, does not change regardless of the set value. In this way, the winning probability of the lottery target combination for determining the transition to the state where the player has a high degree of advantage does not change regardless of the set value. The main control unit 41 performs a random number lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a state in which the degree of advantage for the player is high, triggered by winning such a lottery target combination. Such a random number lottery is also called an advantageous period operation lottery. In addition, the winning probability of the advantageous period operation lottery does not change depending on the set value.

The winning probability of the internal lottery is changed according to the set value and the winning probability of the advantageous section operation lottery is not changed according to the set value. The winning probability of the internal lottery is not changed according to the set value and is advantageous according to the set value. One that changes the winning probability of the section operation lottery, or one that changes the winning probability of the internal lottery according to the set value and also changes the winning probability of the advantageous section operation lottery according to the set value. It may be.

[About AT]
Here, AT will be described. The main control unit 41 can control an AT different from an advantageous gaming state such as a bonus or RT2. As already explained, AT is a period during which a navigation effect that can specify an operation mode (pushing order) for stopping a combination of symbols advantageous to the player on the winning line LN is executed, and the player It is in a favorable condition for.

During non-AT, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to control the AT when the bell, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, BB1 and BB2 shown in FIG. 7 are won. The AT lottery process for determining is performed, and during AT, the additional lottery process for determining whether or not to add the number of AT games when the special replay is won is performed. The AT lottery process and the additional lottery process may be executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game, and may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example. The lottery target combination that triggers the execution of the AT lottery process or the additional lottery process is an example, and the AT lottery process or the additional lottery process may be executed with a different lottery target combination as an opportunity.

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 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, the control to the AT may be controlled at the timing when the AT start timing is determined to be 10 games, for example, 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, it becomes possible to control to RT2. The subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts from the next game in which the special replay is won (the opportunity to start subtraction is established) at RT0, for example. The same applies to the AT started after the end of BB. As a result, the main control unit 41 can control AT + RT2 over the determined number of AT games.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to add the number of AT games in the additional lottery process, and when it is determined to add, the number of games of a plurality of types (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300) is used. Determine the number of additional games to be added to the number of AT 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 additional lottery. Send multiple types of commands, including hour 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. If the internal lottery is lost, a command that can identify the loss is transmitted as an internal winning command.

Here, the group to which the lottery target combination in the present embodiment belongs will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. The name of the group to which each lottery target combination belongs is shown in the group column in the figure. For example, among the bells, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 in which the transition result can be derived unless the operation is performed by a specific operation procedure are push order bell groups. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the lottery target combinations that are advantageous or disadvantageous to the player depending on the pushing order are grouped so that it cannot be determined which lottery target combination has been won.

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, and the correct answer procedure cannot be specified. A push order command (for example, a push order command that can identify a common procedure regardless of the winning combination) is sent, or no push order command is sent. 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 sent when the game starts, and whether the game is a game during AT, the number of remaining AT games, the number of remaining navigation stocks, and whether the current state is high or low. It is a command that can identify whether it is. The additional lottery command is a command that is transmitted when the additional lottery is performed, and can specify whether or not the additional lottery has been won and the number of AT games to be added.

[About navigation production]
The navigation effect executed during AT will be described in detail. The navigation effect is executed using the game auxiliary display 12 and the liquid crystal display 51. As shown in FIG. 4, the display of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled by the main control unit 41. Further, the display of the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled by the sub control unit 91. The main control unit 41 displays information that can identify the push order on the game auxiliary display 12 when the AT flag is set and the navigation target combination is won. Further, the sub control unit 91 displays information that can identify the push order on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the AT command and the push order navigation command sent from the main control unit 41.

The navigation effect will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 15 (A). In the example column of the navigation target role, the navigation target role, which is the lottery target role in which the navigation effect is performed when controlled by the AT, is shown. The push order column indicates the push order (operation mode) for stopping the combination of symbols advantageous to the player on the winning line LN when the lottery target combination shown in the example column of the navigation target combination is won. In the game assistance display column, a display example of the game assistance display 12 during AT is shown. The liquid crystal display column shows a display example displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 during AT. For example, in a game in which the replay GR1 during AT is won, "1-" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 as information that can identify that the left side should be stopped first in order to win the promotion replay. At the same time, information such as "123" or "132" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, it is possible to notify that the first reel 2L from the left is first stopped. The sub-control unit 91 may determine by lottery whether to execute the navigation effect in "123" or "132", or any one of "123" and "132". The navigation effect may be executed by only one of them. Further, "1-−" may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in order to notify only that the first reel 2L from the left is first stopped. Further, in the present embodiment, the navigation effect is an effect of notifying the pressing order, but an effect of teaching a pattern to be pressed and an effect of teaching the timing of pressing may be adopted. That is, the concept of AT is not limited to notification of push order.

When the main control unit 41 executes the navigation effect, the main control unit 41 corresponds to each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 so that the correct answer procedure can be specified in the second digit (the first to first segments constituting "8"). The corresponding segment of the 7th segment) is turned on, and the segment for specifying whether or not the navigation notification is performed (the 8th segment constituting the “.” In the lower right) is turned on. Further, the main control unit 41 sets the corresponding segment in the lit state and puts the eighth segment in the lit state so that the first digit becomes “−”. On the other hand, when displaying the number of medals to be paid out, as shown in FIG. 15B, the main control unit 41 turns on the corresponding segment so that the number of medals to be paid out can be specified in the first digit, and other Turn off all segments of. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game auxiliary display 12 from misidentifying whether the navigation effect is being performed, for example, whether the number of medals to be paid out is being notified.

[About the production at the time of loss]
The effect at the time of loss will be described with reference to FIG. The time of loss means that the winning combination is not won in any of the lottery targets in the internal lottery. At the time of loss, as shown in FIGS. 16A to 16D, it is possible to execute an operation suggestion effect suggesting the reel stop order and the stop timing, which are the operation modes of the stop switches 8L to 8R. When the operation suggestion effect includes the effects A to D and the operation suggestion effect is executed, one of the effects A to D is performed. Further, when the operation suggestion effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 16, unlike the navigation effect, the game auxiliary display 12 is not used, and only the liquid crystal display 51 is used. As a result, the player can clearly recognize that it is an operation suggestion effect, not an effect during AT. Further, the operation suggestion effect is performed in such a manner that the player can recognize that the stop switches 8L to 8R may or may not be operated in the suggested operation mode (for example, FIG. 16). See (A)).

The operation suggestion effect is executed by the sub control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 can determine whether or not the internal lottery has been lost based on the internal winning command sent from the main control unit 41. The sub-control unit 91 executes the operation suggestion effect with a probability of less than 100% when the internal lottery is lost. When executing the operation suggestion effect, the sub control unit 91 selects which of the effects A to D to execute, and executes the selected operation suggestion effect.

The probability of executing the operation suggestion effect may be changed according to the number of consecutive losses. For example, if there is no continuous loss, the probability of executing the operation suggestion effect is 0%, if it is lost twice in a row, it is executed with a probability of 20%, and if it is lost three times in a row, it is 50%. It may be executed with probability. Further, the operation suggestion effect may not be executed continuously, or when the operation suggestion effect is executed continuously, different types of operation suggestion effect may be executed. For example, when the effect A is executed and it is decided to execute the operation suggestion effect in the next game, the operation suggestion effect other than the effect A may be executed.

As shown in FIG. 16A, the effect A is an effect suggesting that the reel may be stopped from a specific reel. Specifically, it is an interactive production in which the answer "OK" is given to the question "Can I push from the middle reel?". Normally, the player is stopped from the left reel 2L. In such a situation, when the effect A is performed, the player may push from the middle reel, and it can be recognized that the result of the game does not change no matter where the push is made. That is, by performing the effect A, the player can recognize that the stop switches 8L to 8R may be freely operated.

As shown in FIG. 16B, the effect B is an effect suggesting that the reels may be stopped from any reel. Specifically, it is an interactive production in which the answer "Anywhere is fine" is given to the question "Where should I press?". By performing the effect A, the player can recognize that the stop switches 8L to 8R may be freely operated.

As shown in FIG. 16C, the effect C is an effect suggesting that a specific reel should be stopped at a specific timing in the current state. Specifically, it suggests that the stop switch 8L should be operated at the timing when the black BAR can be seen from the perspective window 3 corresponding to the left reel 2L, which says "It seems that the left reel should aim at the black BAR." It is a production. As you can see from the expression "I think it's good to aim", this effect is the timing when the black BAR is seen from the perspective window 3 corresponding to the left reel 2L in the game after the game in which the effect C is executed. Indicates that the stop switch 8L should be operated with. By performing the effect C as shown in FIG. 16C, the player can recognize that the stop switch 8L may be operated aiming at a specific symbol for a specific reel in the current state.

Here, in a game after the game in which the effect C is executed, the reason why the stop switch 8L should be operated at the timing when the black BAR can be seen from the perspective window 3 corresponding to the left reel 2L will be described. As shown in FIGS. 2, 5 and 7, the BB1 or BB2 has a pattern (cherry) such as a watermelon falling to the right, a lower cherry, a single combination, etc., which is 4 frames ahead of the black BAR or the black BAR on the left reel 2L. , Watermelon, Bell) will be won at the same time as the winning combination that may win when any of the symbols stops on the winning line LN. Therefore, when the left stop switch 8L is operated aiming at the black BAR, when the symbols constituting the winning combination (also referred to as the bonus simultaneous winning combination) that is simultaneously won with BB1 or BB2 are stopped on the winning line LN. The player can be expected to win the bonus simultaneous winning combination. In addition, since winning the bonus simultaneous winning combination may mean winning BB1 or BB2 at the same time, the player can expect to win BB1 or BB2. On the other hand, if a plum that is a symbol other than the symbol that constitutes the bonus simultaneous winning combination is derived and displayed, it is known that the bonus has not been won. That is, since the player can infer whether or not the bonus has been won based on the symbol derived and displayed on the winning line LN when the left reel 2L is stopped, the player can infer from the perspective window 3 corresponding to the left reel 2L. It is better to operate the stop switch 8L at the timing when the black BAR is visible.

As shown in FIG. 16D, the effect D is an effect suggesting that a specific reel should be stopped at a specific timing when a predetermined effect is executed. Specifically, if you get a "chance!", You should push it from the right and aim for White 7. When the character image of "Chance!" Is displayed, it is an effect that suggests that it is better to stop from the right reel 2R and operate the stop switches 8L to 8R aiming at White 7. By performing the effect D as shown in FIG. 16 (D), it is sufficient to operate from a specific reel and operate the stop switch 8L aiming at a specific pattern when a specific effect is performed. Can be recognized by the player.

Here, the effect of displaying the character image "chance!" Will be described with reference to FIG. This effect is an effect that can be executed when an additional lottery is performed. In addition, this effect is also called a cut-in effect because the character image "chance!" Is displayed (cut-in) over the background image (mountain image).

When the special replay is won, when stopped from the right reel 2R, "Replay-White 7-White 7" is preferentially displayed on the winning line LN. On the other hand, when stopped from a reel other than the right reel 2R, a combination of symbols other than "Replay-White 7-White 7" (for example, "Rip-White BAR-Plum") is derived and displayed on the winning line LN.

For example, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), from the state where all reels 2L to 2R are stopped, the start switch 7 is operated to win a special replay by an internal lottery and win an additional lottery. In this case, a cut-in effect is performed as shown in FIG. 17 (B). After that, when the right stop switch 8R is operated aiming at the white 7 which is the operation mode suggested by the effect D and all the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, as shown in FIG. -White 7-White 7 "is derived and displayed on the winning line LN, and a special replay wins. At this time, the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed with a character image of "+ 10G" indicating that the additional lottery has been won and 10 AT games have been added. On the other hand, when operated from the left stop switch 8L, as shown in FIG. 17 (D), "Rip-white BAR-plum" is derived and displayed on the winning line LN, and a special replay is won. In this case as well, since the additional lottery has been won, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image indicating "+ 10G" indicating that 10 AT games have been added.

That is, whether or not the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated in the operation mode suggested by the effect D, only the combination of the symbols derived and displayed on the winning line LN changes, and in any case. Even if there is, you will win a special replay. In addition, the winning probability of the additional lottery does not change. Therefore, the advantage does not change whether the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated or not operated in the operation mode suggested by the effect D.

The cut-in effect is performed by the sub control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 analyzes whether or not the special replay that triggers the additional lottery has been won and whether or not the additional lottery has been won, based on the internal winning command and the AT command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Then, it is decided whether or not to perform the cut-in effect based on the analysis result. When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the additional lottery has been won, the cut-in effect is always performed, and although the additional lottery is not won, when the special replay is won, that is, when the additional lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 91 always performs the cut-in effect. , Cut-in effect is performed with a probability of less than 100%.

As shown in FIG. 16, the operation suggestion effect is performed at the time of loss. At the time of loss, since none of the lottery target combinations have been won, no prize will be generated no matter what operation procedure and operation timing the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated. That is, since it is neither advantageous nor disadvantageous depending on the operation procedure and the operation timing, the advantage does not change whether the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated or not operated in the operation mode suggested by the operation suggestion effect.

In the present embodiment, the operation suggestion effect is performed at the time of loss, but it may be performed when a lottery target combination whose advantage does not change depending on the operation mode is won. For example, it may be executed when a bell, a normal replay or a special replay is won. Winners (middle bell, downward-sloping bell, normal replay, special replay) that are allowed to generate prizes when winning a bell, normal replay, and special replay are on the winning line regardless of the timing. It is composed of a combination of symbols that are derived and displayed. For example, the combination of symbols constituting the middle bell is "bell-bell-bell" (see FIG. 6). As shown in FIG. 2, the bells are arranged on the reels 2L to 2R without opening more than 5 frames. Therefore, if you win the middle bell without pressing the button, you will definitely win the middle bell. In addition, a downward-sloping bell, a normal replay, and a special replay are also winning roles that do not need to be pressed. When a regular replay or a special replay is won, the winning combination is won independently. In addition, when the bell is won, the middle bell and the downward-sloping bell are won at the same time, but it is common in that eight medals are paid out when both are won. Therefore, the bell, the normal replay, or the special replay is a lottery target combination whose advantage does not change depending on the operation mode.

In addition, since the lost result is derived and displayed with a high probability, the player feels distrust even if the lost result is obtained when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated in the operation mode suggested by the operation suggestion effect. There is no such thing, but when a prize is generated, the player may misunderstand that the prize was generated by the operation, and distrust that the player may have won a more advantageous role if the operation is performed by another operation. It may give a feeling to the player. Therefore, it is preferable to perform the operation suggestion effect at the time of loss in which no prize is generated, because the player does not feel distrust of the operation suggestion effect as compared with the case where the prize is generated.

Further, when the operation suggestion effect is executed, only one of the effects A to D is performed, but two or more effects may be combined. For example, during one game, the effect A or effect B suggesting the operation mode in the current game and the effect C or effect D suggesting the operation mode in the game after the current game are executed. You may.

The operation suggestion effect may be executed regardless of the gaming state. Further, it may be executed regardless of whether it is AT or non-AT. Also, it may not be executed during the bonus or AT.

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

[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. For example, the speakers 53, 54 and the back lamp arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel (reel LED 55 of the above embodiment). ), A transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be seen) arranged on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs attached to the front door 1b, vibration of the stop switch, and surroundings of the stop switch. The effect may be executed by a means different from the above-described embodiment, such as blowing air from the reel or changing the temperature of the stop switch.

[About 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 gaming machine. In addition, it is a slot machine equipped with a game area in which a game ball can be fired to play a game, and the number of bets can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

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

[About benefits]
In the above-mentioned example, as a privilege, the value that directly affects the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by AT, is illustrated. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be, for example, a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. Specifically, when a high-probability state of winning an AT with a higher probability than usual is provided in the AT lottery, execution of a probability suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the current state is a high-probability state. , Execution of premier effect along with voice on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect during the next 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 is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times the navigation effect can be executed, the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is also a privilege. good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the granted game value (the number of medals paid out) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. Further, when the AT is controlled from the time when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied and the continuous lottery for whether or not to continue the AT is performed when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuation is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be a privilege.

[Advantageous condition]
In the above-mentioned example, 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 in a state advantageous for a player. If there is, it is not limited to this, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

Advantageous states are, for example, regular bonus (RB) and replay time (RT) where 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 higher than usual. It does not change the challenge time (CT), which allows the generation of all small wins in each game as it becomes narrower, the winning probability of winning wins, etc., but prescribes the operation procedure for winning the winning small wins. It may be a pseudo-bonus that notifies over a period (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 benefits on the communication network and a state in which the probability of satisfying the condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. It may be in a state of improving the enjoyment of the game or a special privilege. Further, the permissible determination means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to an advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

Further, 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 award (or the expected value of the award 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. For example, the speakers 53, 54 and the back lamp arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel (reel LED 55 of the above embodiment). ), A transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be seen) arranged on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs attached to the front door 1b, vibration of the stop switch, and surroundings of the stop switch. The effect may be executed by a means different from the above-described embodiment, such as blowing air from the reel or changing the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the above example of the slot machine, an example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes the execution of the AT lottery. The AT lottery may include a determination of winning or not winning the AT lottery, a determination of whether or not to stock the number of AT games, a determination of the number of AT games, a lottery for adding the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as the control related to AT, the control of the high probability state of the AT lottery can be mentioned. To control the high probability state of the AT lottery, control that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high, control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the game. Includes controls that give preferential treatment to numbers. Further, as the control related to the AT, it is possible to control the AT when the specified number of games have been digested. The time when the specified number of games is exhausted includes the time when the number of ceiling games is reached and the time when the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for setting a precursory period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing the production of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of the AT. Further, as a control related to AT, a control for giving a penalty can be mentioned. 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 the capacity shortage of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c and the processing capacity shortage of the main CPU 41a when performing the 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 confirmation state, the setting confirmation state may be shifted to the condition of "setting key switch ON" + "front door open detection". This makes it possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not open. 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.

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 it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Instrument, 56 production switch, 90 production control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

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 the variable display unit is displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game,
A production control means for controlling the production,
The first display means controlled by the game control means and
The second display means controlled by the effect control means and
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result from which the display results having different advantages are derived according to the operation mode of the derivation operation means, the display result having the higher advantage is derived. An operation specific effect executing means for executing an operation specific effect capable of specifying the operation mode of the derived operation means for the purpose.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result from which the display result whose advantage does not differ depending on the operation mode of the derivation operation means is derived, the operation mode of the derivation operation means is suggested. It is equipped with an operation suggestion effect execution means for executing the operation suggestion effect.
The operation-specific effect is executed by using the first display means and the second display means.
The operation suggestion effect is executed by using the second display means without using the first display means.
When a predetermined effect different from both the operation specific effect and the operation suggestion effect is executed, if the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation mode, the specific display result is derived.
In the predetermined effect, the operation character image indicating that the operation should be performed in the specific operation mode is not displayed on the second display means.
The operation suggestion effect execution means is a slot machine that displays the operation character image on the second display means as the operation suggestion effect.

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