JP7026483B2 - 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 variable display of the variable display unit, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. , Regarding slot machines that can generate prizes according to the display result.

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

There are various types of roles such as small roles, special roles, and replay roles. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small winning combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of small winning combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special role is derived on the winning line, the gaming state can be shifted to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. When the display result corresponding to the replay combination is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

If you win a special role called BB2, the outcome that can be derived when you miss the prize of BB2 and the outcome that can be derived when you miss the prize of SB when you win the SB that is not won when you win BB2. There was a slot machine that had a common result (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-180309

However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the ratio of denying the winning of the BB accompanied by the transition to the advantageous state is lowered, which suggests the transition to the advantageous state. At that time, there was a risk that an event would occur that denied the transition to the advantageous state, and there was room for improvement in control in such a situation.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and the purpose thereof is when the transition to a special state is denied when the transition to a favorable special state is suggested. Even so, it is to provide a slot machine that can prevent a decline in the interest of the game.

(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Special state means (for example, a special state means) for controlling a special state (for example, a bonus state) that is advantageous to the player.
For example, the main control unit 41) and
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
Based on the fact that the prior determination means allows the derivation of the specific display result, the specific determination means capable of making a specific decision advantageous to the player and the specific determination means.
Suggestion control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that executes suggestion control (for example, BB suggestion control) that suggests whether or not the transition to the special state is determined over a plurality of games.
A specific effect means (for example, a sub control unit 91) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, turning on the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58) when the specific display result is derived is provided.
If the transition to the special state has been determined (eg, the internal winning state), the particular decision is not made (eg, the transition lottery is not executed during the internal winning state).
The specific effect means executes the specific effect on condition that the suggestion control is not performed (for example, step S29 can be executed when NO in step S26 of FIG. 10).

(2) 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 variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A special state means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls a special state (for example, a bonus state) that is advantageous to the player,
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
Based on the fact that the prior determination means allows the derivation of the specific display result, the specific determination means capable of making a specific decision advantageous to the player and the specific determination means.
Suggestion control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that executes suggestion control (for example, BB suggestion control) that suggests whether or not the transition to the special state is determined over a plurality of games.
A specific effect means (for example, lighting a CZ lamp 57 or an AT lamp 58) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, winning suggestion) when the specific display result is derived is provided.
If the transition to the special state is determined (eg, the internal winning state), the specific decision is not made (eg, the transition lottery is not executed during the internal winning state).
When the suggestion control is performed, the specific effect means executes the specific effect with a lower probability than when the suggestion control is not performed (for example, [main effect] (4-1). ) Note).

(3) In the slot machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The suggestion control means ends the suggestion control by notifying whether or not to shift to the special state (for example, the BB suggestion control ends by notifying whether or not the BB is won).

(4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above.
A specific determination means (for example, a main control unit 41 that executes a transition lottery) for determining to shift to an advantageous specific state (for example, an advantageous section) different from the special state, and
Further, a specific notification means for notifying that the transition to the specific state has been determined (for example, a main control unit 41 or a sub control unit 91 for notifying the transition to the advantageous section by executing the specific notification) is further provided.
The specific result includes the decision to move to the specific state.

(5) In the slot machine described in (4) above,
When the suggestion control is not performed, it is notified that the transition to the specific state is determined by the first aspect using the plurality of notification means (for example, it is advantageous when the BB suggestion control is not performed). When the transition to the section is decided, the transition to the advantageous section is notified by turning on the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 and the advantageous section lamp 19).
When the suggestion control is performed, it is determined that the transition to the specific state is determined by the second aspect in which some of the notification means used in the first aspect is not used. Notified (for example, when the transition to the advantageous section is determined when the BB suggestion control is performed, only the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on to notify the transition to the advantageous section).

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above.
Predetermining means for determining the display result that allows derivation (for example, the main control unit 41 that executes the internal lottery), and
When the pre-article determination means allows the derivation of the predetermined display result (for example, suicalip), there is a higher probability than the case where the derivation of the predetermined display result is not permitted, and there is an advantageous specific state different from the special state. Further provided with a specific determination means (for example, a main control unit 41 that executes a transition lottery) for deciding to shift to (for example, an advantageous section).
The specific result includes that the derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted (for example, winning of Suicalip).
The specific effect includes an effect (for example, a winning suggestion) for announcing the derivation of the predetermined display result.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above.
Further provided with a predetermining means (for example, a main control unit 41 that executes an internal lottery) for determining a display result that allows derivation.
The predetermining means allows the derivation of the specific display result when the transition to the special state is not determined, while the derivation of the specific display result is determined when the transition to the special state is determined. Not allowed (for example, [About specific result] in the [Modification] column),
The specific result includes the fact that the specific display result is derived.

(8) In the slot machine described in (7) above,
The specific effect includes notification that the specific display result has been derived (for example, [about the specific result] in the [variation example] column).

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a figure for demonstrating a special role and a small role. It is a figure for demonstrating a replay role. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. 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 flowchart of an effect execution process. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning suggestion lottery. It is a figure which shows the winning notification table used in the winning notification lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the production at the time of winning a cherry lip. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the effect when the transition lottery is won during BB suggestion control.

An embodiment 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.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern arrangement of reels.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 is provided with a liquid crystal display 51 on the front door 1b. A perspective window 3 is formed in the decorative panel 1c located below the liquid crystal display 51 in the front door 1b. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged side by side inside the housing 1a through the see-through window 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order on each reel.

Although not shown in FIG. 1, a frame LED 51b (see FIG. 14) is provided on the outer periphery of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, inside the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, a reel LED that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C and 2R with white light from the back surface is provided. The reel LED is composed of nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be independently irradiated.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 4 into which a game medium (medal) is inserted and a range of credits stored as a game value (number of medals) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting a predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state, the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, and when stopping the rotation of the reels, respectively. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc. that are operated are provided.

When the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the checkout switch 10 are operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 detects operations on these various switches based on the detection signals from these various switches.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information about the game. The game display unit 13 displays information such as the number of medals to be paid out and information corresponding to the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the game auxiliary display 12, which is advantageous by lighting a lamp. An advantageous section lamp 19 or the like is provided, which suggests that the vehicle is in such a state. The game auxiliary display 12 also functions as a payout display that displays the number of medals to be paid out when a small winning combination is won.

The game auxiliary display 12 displays information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by displaying the numbers corresponding to the pressing order in 7 segments. The advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on when it is in the advantageous section and turned off when it is not in the advantageous section. Thereby, the advantageous section lamp 19 can indicate to the player whether or not the advantageous section is in the middle.

The advantageous section includes a chance zone (CZ) and an assist time (AT) as advantageous states. In the decorative panel 1c, a CZ lamp 57 and an AT lamp 58 are provided below the perspective window 3. The lighting of the CZ lamp 57 suggests that the control to the CZ is in progress, and the lighting of the AT lamp 58 suggests that the control to the AT is in progress.

Since the CZ lamp 57 is turned off during non-CZ, the characters "CZ" do not appear. On the other hand, in CZ, since the CZ lamp 57 is lit, the character "CZ" emerges. Therefore, the player can recognize that the current state is in CZ by recognizing the character "CZ" that emerges when the CZ lamp 57 is turned on.

Since the AT lamp 58 is off during non-AT, the characters "AT" do not appear. On the other hand, during AT, since the AT lamp 58 is lit, the character "AT" emerges. Therefore, the player can recognize that the current state is AT by recognizing the character "AT" that emerges when the AT lamp 58 is turned on.

As shown in FIG. 1B, a main control unit 41 is provided inside the slot machine 1 to control the progress of the game (which can be said to control the game) and output various commands according to the progress of the game. Has been done. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that executes various processes, a RAM 41c that stores various data, and the like.

The main control unit 41 detects an operation on the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, and the like. The main control unit 41 controls the 7-segment display of the game auxiliary display 12 included in the game display unit 13 and the lighting or extinguishing of the advantageous section lamp 19.

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect in response to a command from the main control unit 41 is provided. The sub control unit 91 includes a main CPU 91a that executes various processes, a RAM 91c that stores various data, and the like. The sub control unit 91 detects an operation on the effect switch 56. The sub control unit 91 controls the image display of the liquid crystal display 51, the sound output of the speakers 53 and 54, and the lighting or extinguishing of the CZ lamp 57, the AT lamp 58, the frame LED 51b and the reel LED.

Note that FIG. 1B is just an example, and other configurations are provided inside the slot machine 1.

[Overview of games on slot machines]
Next, the outline of the game in the slot machine 1 will be described. Here, in the present embodiment, operating the start switch 7 to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is also referred to as lever-on. Further, when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated by the operation of the start switch 7, the first reel of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped by the first operation (first operation). The first stop operation, the second operation (second operation) to stop the second reel, the second stop operation, and the third operation (last operation) to stop the third reel. It is also called a third stop operation or a final stop operation.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (up to 3 in this embodiment) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. Further, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 (see FIG. 1) are provided so that it is easy to recognize that the combinations of the symbols constituting the winning are 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 combinations of the symbols constituting the specific winning are aligned in the winning line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the main control unit 41 determines a display result that allows derivation. Further, when the start switch 7 is operated, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to display the symbol in a variable manner. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the main control unit 41 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel. When the rotation of the reel is stopped, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. The main control unit 41 is based on the display result that allows the derivation, the timing at which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, which is the derivation operation of the player, and the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. The reels are controlled to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Here, the derivation operation of the player is that the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to stop the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and derive the display result.

When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, the main control unit 41 executes a process according to the winning. The process according to the winning includes, for example, the process of granting a privilege. Here, in the slot machine 1 which is a game machine, it is necessary to set a predetermined number of bets in order to execute one game, so that a medal which is a game value is consumed every time one game is played. Benefits include the granting of game value, the right to play the game without consuming the game value, and the right to control advantageous conditions such as bonuses.

Here, the "game (also referred to as a unit game)" in the slot machine 1 means, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of all reels, but when the game is played, the start switch is used. Since the bet number is set before the operation of 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after all the reels are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the "game" in a broad sense.

[Winner]
Winning roles include special roles, small roles, and replay roles. A special role is a role that involves a transition to a bonus state where the probability of winning a small role is high. A small role is a role that grants a medal. The replay role is a role of granting a replay. Here, the re-game means that the next game can be performed without using the game value (for example, credit) owned by the player. In other words, replaying means that the reels can be changed without using the game value owned by the player. In this embodiment, when the re-game combination is won, a prize is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. As a modification, even if the replaying combination is won, it may be a combination that does not win a prize (that is, a combination that is missed) depending on the operation timing of the stop switch.

The winning combination will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a special role and a small role. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a replaying combination. In the name column of FIGS. 3 and 4, the name of the winning combination is shown, and in the symbol combination column, the symbol combination in which the winning combination is a winning combination is shown. Further, in the symbol combination column aligned with the invalid line, the player recognizes the symbol combination that stops at any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the winning symbol combination stops at the winning line. An easy-to-use symbol combination is shown, and "/" in the figure means "or". In the grant column, the value given at the time of winning (medal payout, replay grant, etc.) is shown.

As shown in FIG. 3, BB is included in the special winning combination. The BB is a winning combination and a special role with a transition to an advantageous state of a bonus (for example, a big bonus). The main control unit 41 controls to an advantageous state of a bonus from the next game until the end condition is satisfied when the combination of the display results constituting the BB is derived. In the BB grant column, the end conditions of the bonus transferred by winning are shown. The bonus ends when the number of medals paid out is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of medals. Specifically, the bonus controlled by winning / winning the BB ends when the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

As shown in FIG. 3, the small winning combinations include middle-tier cherry, right-up cherry, lower-tier cherry, middle-tier watermelon, upper-tier watermelon, middle-tier bell, right-up bell, and upper-tier bells 1 to 8 (hereinafter, generally " Also referred to as "upper bell"), and a single-card combination. Each small combination has a symbol combination set.

Here, the upward-sloping bell is a winning combination that can be derived regardless of the operation timing. On the other hand, the "white BAR" and "black BAR" of the middle reels 2C constituting each of the upper bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within 5 frames in the middle reels 2C. Further, the "white BAR" and "black BAR" of the right reel 2R constituting each of the upper bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within 5 frames in the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if the upper bells 1 to 8 are won in the internal lottery described later, if the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not stopped at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bells 1 to 8 will be won. I couldn't do it, and I missed the prizes of the upper bells 1-8. It should be noted that the missing stitches derived at this time are symbol combinations for shifting the gaming state, and are also referred to as shift rolls (see FIG. 8). When the symbol combination corresponding to each small winning combination is derived, a small winning combination is generated and a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

As shown in FIG. 4, the replaying combination among the winning combinations includes a normal replay, a fall replay, a promotion replay, a special replay, a cherry replay, a watermelon play, a BAR replay, and control replays 1 and 2. All of the replaying combinations shown in FIG. 4 are winning combinations that can be derived regardless of the operation timing.

[Lottery target role]
Next, the lottery target combination will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations that are allowed to be won by the winning combination. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a lottery target combination. The lottery target combination is a combination that is the target of the internal lottery executed by the slot machine 1. The internal lottery is a process executed by the main control unit 41 to determine a symbol combination (winning combination) for which derivation is permitted. In addition, it is also called winning that the derivation of the symbol combination is permitted by the internal lottery.

The lottery target combination column of FIG. 5 shows the name of the lottery target combination, and the combination column shows the combination of winning combinations that are allowed to be derived when the lottery target combination is won. As shown in FIG. 5, in the internal lottery, by winning one lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be won at the same time. For example, if you win Cherry Lip 1, you will be allowed to win Cherry Replay and BAR Replay. In other words, when Cherry Lip 1 is won in the internal lottery, it means that Cherry Replay and BAR Replay are won at the same time.

The name of the lottery target combination is shown in the lottery target combination column of FIG. 6, the lottery target combination is indicated by a circle for each RT type in the game status column, and the lottery target combination is indicated by a circle in the setting difference column. The presence or absence of a setting difference is indicated, and the presence or absence of winning the advantageous section is indicated by a circle in the advantageous section transition column. Each RT has a different lottery probability of at least one of the lottery target combinations.

"+" In the lottery target combination column of FIG. 6 means simultaneous winning. For example, "BB + middle-tier cherry" means that the BB, which is the lottery target combination, and the middle-tier cherry, which is the lottery target combination, are simultaneously elected.

The presence or absence of a setting difference means whether or not there is a change in the winning probability according to a value called a set value, which indicates an advantage for the player. The lottery target combination with a circle in the column of the setting difference "Yes" is a lottery target combination whose winning probability changes according to the set value.

Whether or not the advantageous section is won means whether or not to win the transition lottery that determines the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section that is more advantageous than the normal section. Winning the transition lottery is also called winning the advantageous section. Advantageous section winning If you win a lottery target combination with a circle in the "Yes" column, a transition lottery will be held, and if you win the transition lottery, you will be controlled (shifted) to the advantageous section from the next game. .. The lottery target role that triggers the execution of the transition lottery is also referred to as a transfer target role. The transition target roles in the present embodiment are strong cherry, weak cherry, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, one-sheet role, cherry rips 1 to 3, and watermelon. Among the transition target roles, Suikalip is a transition target role with a higher probability of winning the transition lottery than other transfer target roles.

As shown in FIG. 6, the combination of the category without the setting difference can be the transfer target combination, but the combination of the category with the setting difference is not the transfer target combination. For example, strong cherries and weak cherries are roles in the category with no setting difference, and are defined as transition target roles. On the other hand, BB and BB + middle-tier cherry are roles in categories with different settings, and are not defined as transition target roles. Similarly, other roles with different settings are not defined as transfer target roles.

Further, the winning probability of the transition lottery does not change according to the set value. Since there is no setting difference in the transfer target combination and the winning probability of the transfer lottery does not change according to the set value, the probability of shifting to the advantageous section is the same regardless of the set value.

Further, in RT0 to RT3, the winning probability of the transition lottery does not change. Specifically, in RT0 to RT3, the probability of winning the transition target combination is the same, and the winning probability of the transition lottery when each transition target combination is won is also the same in RT0 to RT3. For example, the probability of winning a strong cherry is equal to 1% in RT0 to 3, and the probability of winning a transition lottery when winning a strong cherry is also equal to 60% in RT0 to RT3.

The main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery according to the effective operation of the start switch 7. The main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery with a lottery probability according to the game state. For example, when the main control unit 41 is controlled to RT0, BB, BB + middle-tier cherry, middle-tier cherry, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, one piece, cherry lip 1-3, watermelon, The internal lottery is executed with the BAR rip, the bell, the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4, and the normal rip as the lottery target combination.

The main control unit 41 sets a winning flag for a winning combination that allows the generation of a winning combination according to the winning combination that is won in the internal lottery. For example, when the BB + middle cherry is won, the winning flag is set for each of the BB and the middle cherry. Of the set winning flags, the winning flag related to BB is carried over until the BB wins, while the winning flags related to other roles are not carried over regardless of whether or not the winning flag is won.

The “inside” described in the game state column in FIG. 6 means an internal winning state, and means a state in which the winning flag related to BB is carried over. That is, the main control unit 41 sets the winning flag related to the winning combination in the internal lottery while setting the winning flag related to BB in the inside. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 sets only the result of the internal lottery in RT0 to RT3.
That is, the method of determining the winning combination is different between the inside and the RT1 to RT3. It should be noted that the determination of the winning combination in the internal is also referred to as the internal internal determination, and the determination of the winning combination in RT0 to 3 is also referred to as the normal determination.

"BB + middle cherry" is included in the lottery target roles that can be won during RT0 to RT3, and when this lottery target role is won, the winning flag is set for each of "BB" and "middle stage cherry". .. Further, when the "middle-tier cherry" is won inside, the winning flag is set for each of the "BB" and the "middle-tier cherry". That is, the result of the normal decision and the result of the internal decision include a common result.

Also, in the inside, comparing the case where the small role or re-game combination and the BB are won at the same time and the case where the BB is won alone, the case where the BB is won alone wins the BB. Easy to win. When the BB and another lottery target combination are won at the same time, the reel control is performed so that the other lottery target combination wins with priority. As a result, if the winning combination is won regardless of the operation mode, the BB does not win. On the other hand, if a winning combination that does not win a prize is won depending on the operation mode, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in a mode in which the winning combination cannot be won, and the BB can be won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated with, the BB can be won.

[Set value]
The set value is a value indicating an advantage for the player. Specifically, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (the ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets and the total number of medals paid out by winning) is set according to the set value. change. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6. For example, 6 has the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, the advantage is highest for the player when 6 is set as the set value, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is stepwise. Become. 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.

In order to change the set value, the administrator may specifically operate an operation unit (not shown) provided inside the slot machine 1 to shift the set value to a changeable setting change state. Further, in order to confirm the set value, the administrator may perform a predetermined operation on the operation unit to shift to the setting confirmation state in which the set value can be confirmed.

[Reel control when multiple winners are won at the same time]
With reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a symbol combination of transition rolls.

As shown in FIG. 7, the winning combination column shows the winning winning combination. The push order column indicates the order in which the stop switch is operated. For example, "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.

As shown in FIG. 7, for the roles (pushing order roles) in which the display results are different according to the pushing order, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, the right bells 1 to 4, and the promotion rips 1 to 3 are used. , Maintenance Roll Lips 1-3, and Cherry Lips 1-3.

For example, if any of the left bells 1 to 4 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. .. If any of the left bells 1 to 4 is won and the pushing order is other than the left first stop, the symbol combination constituting the upper bell is derived so that the upper bell wins, or the figure. The transition result shown in 5 is derived. The transition roll is a missed roll (combination of display results) derived when the prize of the upper bell is missed, and is a symbol combination in which no prize is generated. The transition roll is a roll (combination of display results) that is allowed to be derived only when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is won.

Therefore, when the push order bells such as the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are won, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are set in the operation procedure for deriving the right rising bell. When operated, a right-up bell that pays out medals can be won regardless of the operation timing. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by an operation procedure different from the operation procedure for deriving the right-up bell, a transitional outcome in which medals are not paid out is derived depending on the operation timing. ..

If the slot machine 1 does not win any of the lottery target combinations in the internal lottery, it is a symbol combination in which no winning is generated, and a outcome different from the transition outcome is derived. Here, the fact that the slot machine 1 did not win the lottery target combination in the internal lottery is also said to have been lost in the internal lottery.

Further, when the promotion lip 1 is won and the push order is the first stop on the left, the promotion replay is derived. On the other hand, when the promotion lip 1 is won and the push order is other than the left first stop, a normal replay is derived. Further, when the cherry lip 1 is won and the pushing order is the left first stop, the BAR replay is derived. On the other hand, when the cherry lip 1 is won and the pushing order is other than the left first stop, the cherry replay is derived.

The pressing order is not limited to "left first stop", "middle first stop", and "right first stop", but "right stop switch 8R, left stop switch 8L, middle stop switch 8C". It may include operations in order.

Of the push order combinations, Cherry Lips 1 to 3 are combinations that do not cause advantages or disadvantages for the player depending on the operation order or operation timing. Specifically, the privilege given in that the replay game is given regardless of whether the BAR replay is derived, the cherry replay is derived, or any winning combination occurs is common. In addition, the gaming state does not change regardless of which winning combination is generated (see FIG. 9). Further, since the transition lottery is executed when the cherry rips 1 to 3 are won, the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section is performed regardless of the occurrence of the winning combination.

On the other hand, among the push order combinations, the combinations other than the cherry rips 1 to 3 are the combinations that may be advantageous or disadvantageous to the player depending on the operation order or the operation timing. For example, when the push order bell is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the push order in which the right-down bell can be derived, the right-down bell can win a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, a downward-sloping bell is derived. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in a pushing order different from the pushing order in which the downward-sloping bell can be derived, the upper bell or the transition roll is derived. When the transition result is derived, the medal is not paid out and the gaming state is transferred (see FIG. 9).

In other words, when comparing the display result that constitutes the right-down bell and the transition result, the display result that constitutes the right-down bell is a more advantageous display result for the player, and it is possible to derive the right-down bell. The push order is an advantageous operation procedure for the player. Hereinafter, the operation procedure that is advantageous for the player is also referred to as a correct answer procedure. In addition, if a player wins a combination of push order combinations that may be advantageous or disadvantageous to the player depending on the operation order or operation timing during AT, the correct answer procedure is notified, and such a push order combination is also referred to as a navigation target role. say.

[Game state]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 9, in the slot machine 1, RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, inside, and a bonus are provided as controllable gaming states. RT2 and RT3 are gaming states in which the probability of winning the replay is higher than that of RT0, RT1, and inside. The winning probabilities of small and special roles shall not change between RT0 and RT4.

After the setting is changed, it is first controlled to RT0. In RT0, if the winning of the downward-sloping bell or the upper bell is missed when the push order bell is won, a transitional roll is derived, and the gaming state shifts to RT1 on condition that the transitional roll is derived.

In RT1, when the promotion replay wins, the game state shifts to RT2. On the other hand, in RT2, when the special replay wins, the game state shifts to RT3. In RT2, the game shifts to RT1 on condition that the fall replay wins or the transfer result is derived. In RT3, the transition to RT1 is performed on condition that the transition result is derived.

In any of RT0 to RT3, if you win the BB and win the BB, it will be controlled as a bonus. If the BB winning game does not win the BB, the BB winning is controlled to the internal winning state (“internal middle” in the figure) in which the BB winning is carried over to the next game or later until the BB winning. To enter the internal winning state, for example, when the "BB + middle cherry" is won, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in an operation mode that can derive the middle cherry instead of the BB, or the BB is won independently. If this is the case, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are controlled when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in a mode other than the operation mode in which the BB can be derived.

The player wants to stay as much as possible in RT2 or RT3, which is more advantageous than RT0 and RT1 among RT0-4. Therefore, the player wants to derive a promotion replay or a special replay without deriving a transition roll or a fall replay as much as possible. However, there is a risk that transition rolls and fall replays will be derived depending on the push order and operation timing, and promotion replays or special replays will not be derived unless they are operated in the push order corresponding to these combinations (see FIG. 7). .. 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.

[Game section]
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a function of notifying a push order (correct answer procedure) which is advantageous for the player. The period during which such notification can be executed is called an advantageous section. Hereinafter, the game section including the advantageous section will be described in detail.

The main control unit 41 controls a plurality of types of game sections as a concept of a state different from the game state (RT state). The game section includes a normal section and an advantageous section. In addition, although it has the right to shift to the advantageous section, it may have a waiting section waiting for the transition to the advantageous section.

The normal section is a section in which navigation information (correct procedure) cannot be notified. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information can be notified, and is a section having a performance related to an instruction function for instructing the player of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Hereinafter, the notification of navigation information is also referred to as navigation notification. In the advantageous section, the navigation notification in which a prize is generated to obtain the maximum number of payouts is executed at least once. Specifically, when the push order bell shown in FIG. 7 is won, the navigation notification for notifying the correct answer procedure (advantageous operation mode) is executed. The advantageous section is a section (state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section in that the navigation notification in which the winning is generated to obtain the maximum number of payouts is executed at least once.

After changing the setting, the main control unit 41 first controls the normal section, and then controls the advantageous section based on the determination of the transition to the advantageous section. The main control unit 41 determines the transition to the advantageous section when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 wins the transition target combination during the normal section and is controlled to any of the gaming states of RT0 to RT3, it is advantageous from the normal section. Execute a transition lottery to decide whether or not to transition to a section. On the other hand, the transition lottery is not executed during the internal winning state and the bonus. That is, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section based on the result of the normal determination, whereas the main control unit 41 changes from the normal section to the advantageous section based on the result of the internal middle determination. No decision is made as to whether or not to migrate. In other words, the transition lottery is executed on condition that the display result that allows the derivation is determined by the internal lottery performed during RT0-3. Further, in the transition lottery, it may be determined that the transition lottery is performed and the transition to the advantageous section is performed when the derivation of the transition target combination is permitted by the internal lottery.

In the present embodiment, the advantageous section includes CZ and AT. CZ and AT are also referred to as advantageous states. In the transition lottery, it is determined whether or not to shift to the advantageous section, and which of the CZ and AT states to shift to.

CZ is in a state where the degree of advantage regarding control to AT is higher than that in the normal section. The high degree of advantage regarding control to AT means that the transition to AT is more likely to be decided than in the normal section, and that the AT game, which is the right to control AT, is granted more than in the normal section. Can be mentioned.

AT has a higher degree of advantage than CZ. For example, AT guarantees a longer period during which navigation notification can be executed than CZ. Alternatively, the AT guarantees a larger number of times that the navigation notification can be executed than the CZ. In this way, since the AT is guaranteed to have a longer navigation notification execution period than the CZ, for example, it is possible to increase the number of games in which the leading role (the role of increasing the net increase number) is won when the push order bell is won. The degree of advantage is higher than that.

In the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 to specify the correct answer procedure according to the navigation target combination (the combination for notifying the correct answer procedure during AT) won in the internal lottery process. Executes the process for notifying possible navigation information.

The navigation target roles in this embodiment are push order bells (left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4), promotion rips 1 to 3, maintenance roll rips 1 to 3, and special rip 1. ~ 3. In addition, the correct answer procedure is an operation mode for deriving a right-up bell when the push order bell is won, and an operation mode for deriving a promotion replay when the promotion rips 1 to 3 are won, and is maintained. If the transfer rips 1 to 3 are won, it is an operation mode for deriving a normal replay, and if the special rips 1 to 3 are won, it is an operation mode for deriving a special replay. It should be noted that the cherry rips 1 to 3 are not the navigation target roles because there is no difference in the advantage for the player regardless of whether the BAR replay is derived or the cherry replay is derived.

[Transition suggestion control]
The slot machine 1 executes a transition suggestion control suggesting a transition to an advantageous section. The transition suggestion control notifies (1) a specific notification that the transition to the advantageous section has occurred, (2) a winning suggestion that the transition target combination has been won, and (3) a winning of the transition target combination. Includes execution of winning notification. Both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute specific notification. The sub-control unit 91 executes the winning suggestion effect and the winning notification effect.

(Specific notification)
The main control unit 41 performs specific notification by turning on the advantageous section lamp 19 by the time the next game is started after the third stop operation performed in the game in which the transition lottery is won.

On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 performs specific notification by turning on the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58. Since the AT and the CZ are included in the advantageous section, the player can recognize that any one of the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 is lit to be controlled in the advantageous section.

As shown in FIG. 1, when the advantageous section lamp 19, the CZ lamp 57, and the AT lamp 58 are compared, the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 have a larger lighting area than the advantageous section lamp 19. Therefore, the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 are more noticeable and conspicuous than the advantageous section lamp 19. That is, the specific notification executed by the sub control unit 91 is executed in a more conspicuous manner than the specific notification executed by the main control unit 41.

When the transition lottery is won, the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 a command that can specify which state of AT and CZ is controlled. The sub control unit 91 may specify whether or not the transition to the advantageous section is determined based on the command sent from the main control unit 41, and which of the AT and CZ states the transition to is made. can. When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the transition to the advantageous section has been determined, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the specific notification according to the effect being executed.

The main control unit 41 always executes the specific notification from the game in which the transition to the advantageous section is determined until the next game is started, while the sub control unit 91 always executes the specific notification depending on the effect being executed. May not be executed. Specifically, when the sub-control unit 91 executes the BB suggestion control suggesting that the bonus has been won, the sub-control unit 91 executes the BB suggestion control to notify that the bonus has not been won. Execute specific notification. On the other hand, when the BB suggestion control is not executed, the specific notification is executed at the same timing as the main control unit 41.

In other words, when the BB suggestion control is not performed, the transition to the advantageous section is notified by turning on the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 and the advantageous section lamp 19. On the other hand, when the BB suggestion control is performed, only the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on to notify the transition to the advantageous section.

(Suggestion of winning)
The sub-control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion that suggests a winning combination that is allowed to generate a winning. The sub-control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion suggesting the type of winning combination by lighting the frame LED 51b with a color corresponding to the type of winning combination. For example, the sub-control unit 91 lights the frame LED 51b in "red" when it indicates that one of the strong cherry, the weak cherry, and the cherry rips 1 to 3 has been won. Further, the sub-control unit 91 turns on the frame LED 51b in "green" when it indicates that one of the strong watermelon, the weak watermelon, and the watermelon has been won. Further, when the transition lottery is won, the sub control unit 91 lights the frame LED 51b in "rainbow color". Further, the sub-control unit 91 lights the frame LED 51b in "white" when it is suggested that the single combination has been won, or the small combination or the re-game combination has been won.

Strong cherries, weak cherries, cherry rips 1 to 3, strong watermelons, weak watermelons, watermelons, and single-card roles are transition target roles. Therefore, by turning on the frame LED 51b, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the transition lottery may be executed and the advantageous section may be won, and the interest of the game is improved.

The main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery according to the operation of the start switch 7, executes a transition lottery according to the result of the internal lottery, and then sends a command indicating the lottery result to the sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 identifies the winning result based on the command indicating the lottery result, determines whether or not the winning suggestion is executed and the execution mode based on the specified winning result, and then executes the winning result.

The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the winning suggestion is executed and the execution mode according to the effect being executed and the game state. Specifically, whether or not the winning suggestion is executed and the execution mode are determined according to whether or not the BB suggestion is being controlled and whether or not it is internally (see FIG. 11). During BB suggestion control, the execution probability of winning suggestion is lower than when BB suggestion control is not in progress. Further, after the BB suggestion control is completed and it is notified that the BB has been won, the winning suggestion is executed in a common manner when the small winning combination or the replaying combination is won regardless of the winning combination. ..

The execution timing of the winning suggestion effect is any timing between the operation of the start switch 7 and the operation of the third stop operation. Preferably, the winning suggestion is executed by the time the operation to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is activated. Further, the sub control unit 91 may continuously turn on the frame LED 51b, or may turn on the frame LED 51b for a short time so that the player can recognize the lighting and then turn it off.

The sub-control unit 91 may use the liquid crystal display 51 to perform an effect according to the winning combination of lottery targets. For example, the sub-control unit 91 displays an image of the treasure box on the liquid crystal display 51, and at the timing when the third stop operation is performed and the winning combination is confirmed, the image corresponding to the winning combination from the treasure box ( For example, an image of a cherry) may be displayed. In the present embodiment, the winning suggestion using the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled by any one of RT0 to 3, and is performed at the timing when the BB suggestion control is not executed.

(Prize notification production)
The sub-control unit 91 executes a winning notification to notify that the transition target combination has won a prize. Specifically, when a winning combination is won, the winning notification is executed by turning on the reel LED.

By turning on the reel LED in this way, the derived symbol combination is emphasized, and it is emphasized that the transition target combination has been won and won a prize. This allows the player to recognize that the transition to the advantageous section may have been confirmed.

In the present embodiment, the winning notification is controlled by any one of RT0 to 3, and is performed at the timing when the BB suggestion control is not executed.

[BB suggestion control]
The sub-control unit 91 can execute the BB suggestion control suggesting that the BB has been won. The BB suggestion control is executed over a plurality of games, and ends by notifying whether or not the BB has been won. Specifically, as BB suggestion control, the sub-control unit 91 executes a battle effect of displaying a state in which a ally character and an enemy character are fighting against each other on a liquid crystal display 51 over a plurality of games. Then, when the BB is won, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the appearance that the ally character is winning as a result of the battle effect and the display that can identify that the bonus is won. On the other hand, if the BB is not won, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the appearance that the ally character is defeated as a result of the battle effect and the display that can identify that the bonus is not won. It is said that the BB suggestion control ends by notifying whether or not the BB has been won, but the notification of whether or not the BB has been won may not be executed at the end.

The BB suggestion control is performed when the middle cherry that is simultaneously won with the BB is won, or when the BB is won. Specifically, when the "BB", "BB + middle cherry", or "middle cherry" is won, the BB suggestion control is performed. The main control unit 41 can send a command according to the result of the internal lottery. The sub-control unit 91 determines the execution of the BB suggestion control based on the result of the internal lottery sent. If a player wins a role that can be won at the same time as BB during RT0 to RT3, the player has a feeling of expectation that he / she has won at the same time as BB, and wins a lottery target role that is won at the same time as BB. After that, by executing the BB suggestion control over a plurality of games, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the BB has been won at the same time.

Further, the sub control unit 91 controls to notify the operation procedure for deriving the BAR replay as the BB suggestion control. Specifically, when any one of Cherry Lips 1 to 3 is won, information that can specify the operation procedure for deriving the BAR replay is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In the present embodiment, the BB suggestion control is the execution of the battle effect, but for example, the BB suggestion control may be a control for increasing the probability of winning a specific winning combination. In this way, by increasing the probability of winning a specific winning combination (winning frequency), the player can infer that he / she has won the BB. As a method of increasing the probability of winning a specific winning combination, (1) increasing the winning probability, specifically, the probability of winning a specific lottery target combination during the internal winning state compared to other gaming states. (2) Notifying the operation mode for winning a specific winning combination.

[BB suggestion control and transition suggestion control]
As described above, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section based on the result of the normal decision made while controlling the RTs 1 to 3, whereas the internal control unit 41 determines. Based on the result of the internal decision made during the process, it is not decided whether or not to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section.

Therefore, if the player wins or wins the transition target combination during RT1 to RT3, the player can be expected to move to the advantageous section, but even if the transition target combination is won or won in the inside. , The player cannot receive the benefit of the transition target role, but rather may make the player feel sorry for winning the transition target role.

In addition, since the inside does not shift to the advantageous section, when the transition to the advantageous section is confirmed during the BB suggestion control and the player recognizes the transition to the advantageous section, the player is executing the BB. It will also be recognized that the suggestion control is a so-called ghost. Therefore, if the transition control is performed during the BB suggestion control, the player feels that the BB suggestion control being executed may be irrelevant, and there is a risk that the fun of the game will be lost. In particular, by executing the BB suggestion control over a plurality of games, the player shifts to an advantageous section in the middle of the BB suggestion control even though the expectation for the BB winning is maintained over the plurality of games. If is recognized, the fun of BB suggestion control after the recognized timing is lost. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the execution timing between the BB suggestion control and the transition suggestion control.

[Production execution process]
The effect execution process executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the effect execution process. By executing the effect execution process, the sub-control unit 91 executes the transition suggestion control according to the execution of the BB suggestion control and the game state.

In step S20, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the winning command has been received. The sub-control unit 91 waits for processing until it receives a winning command. The winning command is a command sent from the main control unit 41 to indicate the internal lottery result and the transition lottery result.

In step S21, the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion lottery. The winning suggestion lottery is a lottery for determining the execution of the winning suggestion and the mode. Whether or not the winning suggestion is executed and the execution mode are determined depending on the gaming state and whether or not the BB suggestion control is in progress.

In step S22, the sub-control unit 91 executes the winning suggestion. If it is decided not to execute in step S21, the winning suggestion is not executed.

In step S23, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the winning command has been received. The sub-control unit 91 waits for processing until a winning command is received. The winning command is a command sent from the main control unit 41 to indicate the winning result.

In step S24, the sub control unit 91 executes a winning notification lottery. The winning notification lottery is a lottery for determining the execution of the winning notification. The execution of the winning notification is determined depending on the gaming state and whether or not the BB suggestion control is in progress.

In step S25, the sub control unit 91 executes the winning notification. If it is determined not to be executed in step S24, the winning notification is not executed.

In step S26, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not BB suggestion control is in progress. When BB suggestion control is in progress (YES in step S26), the sub-control unit 91 ends the process.

When the BB suggestion control is not in progress (NO in step S26), the sub-control unit 91 switches the process to step S27.

In step S27, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 is lit. When the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 is lit (YES in step S27), the sub-control unit 91 ends the process.

When neither the CZ lamp 57 nor the AT lamp 58 is lit (NO in step S27), the sub-control unit 91 switches the process to step S28.

In step S28, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit. When the advantageous section lamp 19 is not lit (NO in step S28), the sub-control unit 91 ends the process.

When the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit (YES in step S28), the sub-control unit 91 switches the process to step S29.

In step S29, the sub control unit 91 turns on the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 to end the process. The sub-control unit 91 determines which of the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 is to be turned on based on the information indicating the transition lottery result included in the winning command.

[Winning suggestion lottery]
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a winning suggestion lottery. FIG. 11A is a table for selecting a lottery table. The game state column indicates the game state, and the BB suggestion control column indicates whether or not the BB suggestion control is being executed. For example, during RT0 to RT3, when the BB suggestion control is not executed, table 1 (see FIG. 11B) is selected when the transition lottery is won, and table 2 (see FIG. 11) when the transition lottery is not won. (C)) is selected and the transition lottery is executed according to the probabilities shown in the selected table.

The BB suggestion control is executed when any one of the middle cherry, BB, and BB + middle cherry is won. That is, since the BB suggestion control is always executed when the BB is won, the period during which the BB suggestion control is not executed is after being notified that the BB has been won ( After confirmation notification).

"Cherry" in the winning combination column of FIGS. 11B to 11D means "strong cherry" or "weak cherry", and "watermelon" means "strong watermelon" or "weak watermelon".

If BB suggestion control is not executed during RT0 to RT3, table 1 is selected at the time of winning the transition lottery. As shown in FIG. 11B, when the transition lottery is won and the BB suggestion control is not executed, the winning suggestion is always executed. In addition, a rainbow-colored mode that is not executed when the transition lottery is not won (see FIGS. 11C and 11D) can be selected. Therefore, by lighting the frame LED 51b in a rainbow-colored manner, the player can recognize that the transition lottery has been won.

During the BB suggestion control, the transition lottery is executed according to the probability shown in Table 2 regardless of whether or not the transition lottery has been won and whether or not it is inside. Further, during RT0 to 3, when the transition lottery is not won, the transition lottery is executed according to the probability shown in Table 2. As shown in FIG. 11C, when the table 2 is selected, the execution probability of the winning suggestion is lower than when the table 1 is selected. Further, when the table 2 is selected, the winning notification is not executed in the "rainbow color" mode.

That is, the sub-control unit 91 executes the winning suggestion with a higher probability during RT0 to 3 than during the internal winning state. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the winning suggestion with a lower probability than when the BB suggestion control is not performed during the BB suggestion control. It should be noted that during RT0 to 3, it is sufficient that the probability of executing the winning suggestion is higher than that during the internal winning state, and the winning suggestion may not be executed at all during the internal winning state. That is, when the sub-control unit 91 wins any of a plurality of types of combinations including the transfer target combination during RT0 to 3, the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion according to the winning combination, whereas it is internal. During the winning state, if any of a plurality of types of winning combinations including the transition target winning combination is won, the common control that the winning suggestion is not executed may be executed regardless of the winning winning combination. Similarly, during the BB suggestion control, the execution probability of the winning suggestion may be lower than when the BB suggestion control is not performed, and the winning suggestion may not be executed at all.

When the suggestion control is not executed, that is, after the confirmation notification, the transition lottery is executed according to the probability shown in Table 3 (see FIG. 11 (D)). As shown in FIG. 11D, when the table 3 is selected, the winning suggestion is executed in a white manner regardless of the winning combination. That is, during RT0 to 3, if one of a plurality of types of roles including the transfer target combination is won, the winning suggestion is executed according to the winning combination, whereas during the internal winning state, the transfer is performed. When one of a plurality of types of winning combinations including the target winning combination is won, the common control of executing the winning suggestion is executed in a common manner regardless of the winning winning combination.

[Prize notification lottery]
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a winning notification table used in the winning notification lottery. If the transition target combination is won during RT0 to 3 and the BB suggestion control is not executed, the winning notification is executed. On the other hand, if a role other than the transfer target combination is won, the winning notification is not executed. Further, when the BB suggestion control is executed, or while the inside is inside, the winning notification is not executed.

That is, in RT0 to RT3, when one of a plurality of types of winning combinations including the transition target winning combination is won, the winning notification is executed according to the winning winning combination, whereas during the internal winning state, the winning combination is executed. , When any of a plurality of types of combinations including the transfer target combination is won, the common control is performed so that the winning notification is not executed regardless of the winning combination.

[Example of production when winning Cherry Lip]
In addition to the transition suggestion control and the BB suggestion control, the sub-control unit 91 internally executes an effect for avoiding winning a prize for the transition target combination. Specifically, it will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the effect at the time of winning the cherry lip.

As shown in FIG. 7, when the cherry rip is won, the cherry replay or the BAR replay is derived depending on the pushing order. As shown in FIG. 6, since the BAR rip is not a transition target combination, if the BAR replay is derived, it is felt that the transition lottery may have been performed, but no certainty can be obtained. On the other hand, if the cherry replay is derived, it means that one of the cherry rips 1 to 3 has been won, so it is certain that the transition lottery has been performed. That is, when comparing the BAR replay and the cherry replay, the cherry replay is a winning combination with a higher possibility that the transition lottery has been executed.

The sub-control unit 91 is inside, and after the confirmation notification, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an operation mode for winning the BAR replay when the cherry lip is won.

Specifically, when the cherry lip 3 is won during the normal section during RT0 to RT3, the sub-control unit 91 does not notify the push order as shown in FIG. 13 (A). In FIG. 13A, it is assumed that the frame LED 51b is lit in red. Further, it is assumed that the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a treasure box suggesting that the winning combination has been won. When the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by an operation procedure other than the first stop on the right, the cherry replay wins, the reel LED lights up, and the image showing that the cherry is in the treasure box. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

On the other hand, when the cherry lip 3 is won after the confirmation notification is performed inside the liquid crystal display 51, a left-pointing arrow indicating that the operation is performed from the right is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in the sub-control unit 91 and FIG. 13 (B). .. Further, a background image indicating that the confirmation notification has been performed is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the operation mode displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the BAR replay is derived. At this time, the reel LED does not light.

[Example of production when winning an advantageous section]
FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing an example of the effect when the transition lottery is won during the BB suggestion control. It is assumed that the strong cherry is won at the timing t1 during the BB suggestion control, and the transition lottery is won, and it is decided to shift to the CZ state. In FIG. 15, it is assumed that it is decided not to execute the winning suggestion at the timing t1. After that, even if the strong cherry wins at the timing t2, the winning notification is not executed because the BB suggestion control is in progress. Further, since the transition to the advantageous section has been decided, the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on at the timing t2. On the other hand, the CZ lamp 57 does not light because the BB suggestion control is in progress. At the timing t3, when it is notified that the bonus has not been won as a result of the BB suggestion control, the CZ lamp 57 lights up.

[Main effect]
Next, the main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

The lottery state is different between the internal winning state and the RT0 to 3 not winning internally in that the BB is internally winning. Therefore, if the lottery related to the transition to the advantageous section is executed in either the internal winning state or RT0 to RT3, the BB is also won and the transition lottery is also won during the internal winning state. There is a risk that the situation will be advantageous to the player.

In the present embodiment, since the transition lottery is not executed during the internal winning state, it is possible to avoid such a situation that the player is excessively advantageous.

However, if the transition target combination indicating that the transition lottery has been performed is won even though the transition lottery is not executed during the internal winning state, the player is not satisfied that the transition to the advantageous section is not executed. There is a risk of feeling profit.

(1-1) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the suicalip, which is the transition target role in the inside, is not the target of the internal lottery. Inside, the probability of winning the transfer target role is reduced by the amount that the winning probability of Suikalip becomes 0%, and the probability of winning the transfer target role is lower than that of RT0-3. In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, when the cherry rips 1 to 3 are won, the operation procedure for deriving the BAR replay is notified, and the winning of the cherry replay is avoided, so that the transition of the advantageous section is shown. The probability that Cherry Replay will win is lower than during RT0-3.

In this way, by lowering the probability of winning the transition target combination indicating that the transition lottery has been performed internally compared to RT0 to 3, it is disadvantageous that the transition to the advantageous section is not executed. You can reduce the chances of feeling.

Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation that is excessively advantageous to the player, and it is possible to reduce the chance of feeling disadvantageous that the transition to the advantageous section is not executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, the transfer target role wins by not winning a part of the lottery target role (Suikaripu) and notifying the push order of avoiding the winning of the role corresponding to the transfer target role. Although it is said that the probability of winning is reduced, at least one of the methods may be used to reduce the probability that the transition target combination will win a prize.

Further, in the present embodiment, the operation procedure is notified as the operation mode, but the operation timing may be notified.

(1-2) "BB + middle-tier cherry" is included in the lottery target roles that can be won during RT0 to RT3, and when this lottery target role is won, each of "BB" and "middle-tier cherry" is won. The flag is set. Further, when the "middle-tier cherry" is won inside, the winning flag is set for each of the "BB" and the "middle-tier cherry". That is, the result of the normal decision and the result of the internal decision include a common result.

(1-3) From RT0 to RT3, the winning probability of the transition lottery does not change. Therefore, there is no advantage or disadvantage in the transition to the advantageous section due to the difference in the gaming state.

(1-4) In the present embodiment, the probability of shifting to the advantageous section is the same regardless of the set value. Therefore, there is no advantage or disadvantage in the transition to the advantageous section due to the difference in the set value.

(2-1) As described above, in the present embodiment, by not executing the transition lottery during the internal winning state, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player is excessively advantageous. , If the transition target combination indicating that the transition lottery has been performed is won even though the transition lottery is not executed during the internal winning state, the player is disadvantaged that the transition to the advantageous section is not executed. There is a risk of feeling.

As shown in FIG. 11, when comparing RT0 to RT3 and the internal winning state, the probability of executing the winning suggestion when the transition target combination is won is 50% during the internal winning state. On the other hand, it is 100% or 50% during RT0 to RT3. That is, the probability of executing the winning suggestion at the time of winning the transition target combination is higher during RT0 to RT3 than during the internal winning state. Therefore, the fact that the winning combination has been won is less likely to be emphasized during the internal winning state as compared with RT0 to RT3. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance of feeling disadvantageous for not performing the transition to the advantageous section.

Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation that is excessively advantageous to the player, and it is possible to reduce the chance of feeling disadvantageous that the transition to the advantageous section is not executed.

In the present embodiment, the execution of the winning suggestion is determined according to Table 3 after the confirmation notification, but the execution of the winning suggestion may be determined according to Table 2. That is, the probability of executing the winning suggestion after the confirmation notification may be lowered.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the execution probability of the winning notification is higher than 0% during RT0 to RT3, while it is 0% during the internal winning state. Therefore, it is hard to emphasize that the winning combination is won during the internal winning state as compared with RT0 to RT3.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13A, the image of the treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to suggest that the winning combination has been won, and the image corresponding to the winning combination ( For example, it is possible to display a cherry image) to notify the winning combination. The effect using the liquid crystal display 51 is not executed during the internal winning state. Therefore, it is difficult to emphasize that the winning combination and the winning are won during the internal winning state as compared with RT0 to RT3.

In the present embodiment, the execution probability of the winning suggestion and the winning notification is higher during RT0 to RT3 than during the internal winning state, but it is related to the derivation of the display result executed at the time of winning the transition target combination. Of the effects, it is sufficient that the execution probability of at least one effect is higher in RT0 to RT3 than in the internal winning state. The effect related to the derivation of the display result executed at the time of winning the transition target combination is not limited to the effect of the winning suggestion and the winning notification illustrated in this embodiment, but is executed according to the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. It may be a production to be performed.

(2-2) As shown in FIGS. 12 (B) and 12 (C), the pattern for lighting the frame LED 51b in a rainbow-colored manner can be selected if the transition lottery is won, but inside. Will never be selected. When the transition lottery is won, the frame LED 51b lights up in a rainbow-colored manner, so that the player has a sense of expectation that the transition lottery has been won. On the other hand, since the frame LED 51b does not light up in a rainbow-colored manner inside, it is possible to prevent excessive expectation of winning the transition lottery. In this way, since it is not excessively expected that the transition lottery has been won, it is possible to reduce the feeling of being disadvantaged that the transition lottery has not been executed internally. ..

(2-3) As shown in FIG. 11A, when the transition lottery is won, the execution of the winning notification is determined according to the table 1, and when the transition lottery is not won, the execution of the winning notification is determined according to the table 2, and the internal state. Inside, the execution of the winning notification is determined according to Table 2. In other words, during the internal winning state, the execution of the winning notification is determined at the same rate as when the transition lottery is not won, so it is possible to prevent excessive expectation that the transition lottery has been won during the internal winning state. can do.

(3-1) As described above, in the present embodiment, by not executing the transition lottery during the internal winning state, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the player is excessively advantageous. , If the transition target combination indicating that the transition lottery has been performed is won even though the transition lottery is not executed during the internal winning state, the player is disadvantaged that the transition to the advantageous section is not executed. There is a risk of feeling.

As shown in FIG. 11B, during RT0 to RT3, it is determined whether or not to execute the winning suggestion depending on whether or not it is a transition target combination, and it differs depending on the type of the transfer target combination. The winning suggestion is executed in the embodiment. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11D, during the internal winning state, the winning suggestion is executed in a white manner regardless of whether or not the winning combination is a transition target. In the present embodiment, the execution of the winning suggestion is determined according to Table 2 during the internal winning state and during the BB suggestion control, but even if the execution of the winning suggestion is determined according to Table 3. good.

In this way, during RT0 to RT3, the winning suggestion is executed according to the type of winning combination, whereas during the internal winning state, the winning suggestion is executed in a common manner regardless of the type of winning combination. .. Therefore, since the winning suggestion is not executed in various modes during the internal winning state, it is difficult to emphasize that the transition target combination was won during the internal winning state as compared with RT0 to RT3. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chance of feeling disadvantageous for not performing the transition to the advantageous section.

Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation that is excessively advantageous to the player, and it is possible to reduce the chance of feeling disadvantageous that the transition to the advantageous section is not executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, among the effects executed in connection with the derivation of the display result, as the effect executed according to the type of the display result, it is executed at the time of reel 2L, 2C, 2R rotation at the time of winning. As an example, the effect may be an effect executed at the time of winning, an effect executed during reel 2L, 2C, 2R rotation, or the like.

(3-2) During the internal winning state, when comparing the case where the small role or re-game combination and the BB are won at the same time and the case where the BB is won alone, the case where the BB is won alone. Is easier to win BB. In addition, depending on the winning combination of the lottery, it may not be possible to win the BB. As shown in FIG. 11 (D), since it is notified that another lottery target combination different from BB has been won during the internal winning state, the player is unlikely to receive a BB prize or does not win a prize. You can recognize that.

(3-3) As shown in FIG. 12, during RT0 to RT3, when the transition target combination is won, the winning notification is given, whereas during the internal winning state, the winning notification is sent regardless of the winning combination. Not done. Therefore, it is not emphasized that the winning combination is won during the internal winning state, and it is possible to prevent excessive expectation of winning the transition lottery during the internal winning state.

In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the winning notification is not executed during RT0 to RT3 and during the BB suggestion control, but it may be configured to be executed.

(4-1) As shown in steps S26 to 29 of FIG. 10, the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 does not light during the BB suggestion control regardless of whether or not the transition lottery has been won. On the other hand, when the BB suggestion control is not executed, the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 is turned on when the transition lottery is won. During the BB suggestion control, the player expects to win the BB. On the other hand, since the transition lottery to the advantageous section is not performed during the BB winning, when the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 is turned on during the BB suggestion control, the player can see that the BB suggestion control being executed is a so-called hobby. In particular, I feel suspicious, and the interest in the game declines. During the BB suggestion control, even if the lottery for the transition to the advantageous section is won, it is difficult to notice that the lottery for the transition to the advantageous section is won by not turning on the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the BB suggestion control is not good, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

In the present embodiment, the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 are not always turned on during the BB suggestion control, but during the BB suggestion control, the CZ is compared with the case where the BB suggestion control is not performed. The lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 may be difficult to light. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the lottery for transition to the advantageous section has been won, and as a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the BB suggestion control is not good. It is possible to prevent a decline in the interest of the.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the transition lottery is won, the winning suggestion can be executed in the rainbow-colored manner. As shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, the winning suggestion in the rainbow-colored mode is not executed even when the transition lottery is won during the suggestion control, whereas the winning suggestion is not performed during the suggestion control. If you win the transition lottery, it is feasible. Therefore, as described above, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that he / she has won the lottery for shifting to the advantageous section, and as a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the BB suggestion control is not good. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game, which can prevent a decrease.

Even in this case, the configuration may be such that during the BB suggestion control, it is more difficult to execute the winning suggestion in the rainbow-colored manner than when the BB suggestion control is not performed. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the lottery for transition to the advantageous section has been won, and as a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the BB suggestion control is not good. It is possible to prevent a decline in the interest of the.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the transition lottery is won, the winning suggestion is executed. Even when the transition lottery is won, the execution probability of the winning suggestion is lower in the suggestion control when comparing the suggestion control in progress and the non-suggestion control in progress.

Therefore, the frequency of winning suggestion is reduced, and it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the lottery for transition to the advantageous section has been won. As a result, it is difficult for the player to notice that the BB suggestion control is not good. It is possible to prevent a decline in the interest of the game.

It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, as an effect that can be executed at the time of winning the transition lottery that is not obtained during the internal winning state and is executed on the condition that the BB suggestion control is not performed, the sub The specific notification executed by the control unit 91 and the winning suggestion in the rainbow-colored manner are given as examples, but the effect is executed at the time of winning, the effect is executed during the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the like. May be good.

(4-2) The BB suggestion control ends by notifying whether or not the BB has been won. Therefore, it is shown to the player whether or not the BB has been won, and as a result, the player can specify whether or not to shift to the bonus state, which is easy to understand.

(4-3) If the transition to the advantageous section is decided when the BB suggestion control is not performed, the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 is turned on in addition to the advantageous section lamp 19 to move to the advantageous section. Will be notified of the transition. On the other hand, if the transition to the advantageous section is determined while the BB suggestion control is being performed, only the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on to notify the transition to the advantageous section. In this way, the transition to the advantageous section is notified in a simple manner during the BB suggestion control as compared with the case where the BB suggestion control is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to notice that the lottery for transition to the advantageous section has been won, and as a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the BB suggestion control is not good, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. be able to.

(4-4) In the present embodiment, the suicalip is a transition target role having a higher lottery probability than other lottery target combinations. In addition, Suikalip is a lottery target role that is not won during the internal winning state. That is, if the Suikalip is won during the BB suggestion control, the player can identify that the BB suggestion control is a so-called ghost.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, the winning suggestion suggesting that the suicalip was won during the BB suggestion control as compared with the case where the BB suggestion control was not performed. It is set so that the execution probability is low. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the Suikalip has been won, and as a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the BB suggestion control is not good, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. Can be done.

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

[About specific results]
In the present embodiment, as a specific result that cannot be obtained during the internal winning state, the winning of the transition lottery and the winning of the water carip are given as an example. However, it may be another result.

For example, in the present embodiment, one type of bonus state is set, but as a plurality of types of bonuses, other bonuses with different end conditions, a challenge bonus (CB) in which all small wins are won in each game, and the like are provided. It may be a slot machine. In such a slot machine, all bonuses are excluded from the lottery target combination during the bonus state or inside the bonus (internal winning state). That is, if a second bonus different from the first bonus is won when the transition to the first bonus is suggested, the winning of the first bonus is denied. In such a slot machine, winning or winning the second bonus corresponds to the decision result.

That is, in the internal lottery, if the transfer to the first bonus is not decided, the second bonus can be won, but if the transfer to the first bonus is decided, the second bonus is transferred. It is impossible to win. In this case, during the suggestion control suggesting the transition to the first bonus, the winning suggestion suggesting the winning of the second bonus and the winning notification when the second bonus is won are not executed.

By doing so, it is possible to make it difficult to notice the winning of the second bonus, and as a result, it is possible to make it difficult to notice that the suggestion control suggesting the transition to the first bonus is irrelevant.

[Transition target role and BB simultaneous winning combination]
In the present embodiment, the transition target combination and the BB simultaneous winning combination are different, but the lottery target combination that can be simultaneously won with the BB may be used as the transfer target combination. For example, the middle-tier cherry (see FIG. 6), which is won at the same time as the BB, may be the transition target combination. In the game in which the BB is won, if the transition lottery is won and the BB is not won, the game is controlled to a game section called a waiting section. The waiting section is a state in which the right to shift to the advantageous section is provided and the transition to the advantageous section is awaited. During the waiting section, the advantageous section lamp 19 does not light, and the advantageous section lamp 19 lights after the BB winning. Further, the sub-control unit 91 may turn on the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 59 after the BB winning, or may turn on after the bonus ends.

Further, in such a case, when the winning combination that is both the BB simultaneous winning combination and the transition target combination is won, the game after executing the transition suggestion control suggesting that the transition lottery has been won extends to a plurality of games. BB suggestion control may be executed.

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

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

Claims (2)

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 is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A special state means for controlling a special state that is advantageous to the player,
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
Based on the fact that the prior determination means allows the derivation of the specific display result, the specific determination means capable of making a specific decision advantageous to the player and the specific determination means.
Suggestion control means for executing suggestion control suggesting whether or not the transition to the special state is determined over a plurality of games, and
It is provided with a specific effect means capable of executing a specific effect when the specific display result is derived .
If the transition to the special state has been decided, the particular decision will not be made and
The specific effect means is a slot machine that executes the specific effect on condition that the suggestion control is not performed. 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 is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A special state means for controlling a special state that is advantageous to the player,
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
Based on the fact that the prior determination means allows the derivation of the specific display result, the specific determination means capable of making a specific decision advantageous to the player and the specific determination means.
Suggestion control means for executing suggestion control suggesting whether or not the transition to the special state is determined over a plurality of games, and
It is provided with a specific effect means capable of executing a specific effect when the specific display result is derived .
If the transition to the special state has been decided, the particular decision will not be made and
The specific effect means is a slot machine that executes the specific effect with a lower probability when the suggestion control is performed than when the suggestion control is not performed.

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