JP7105044B2 - slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which is identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display section, the display result is displayed by stopping variably displaying the variable display section. Regarding the slot machine to derive.

A slot machine is generally equipped with a variable display unit having reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer periphery. When the reels start rotating and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reels, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination of symbol combinations) is displayed on the winning line, or Winning occurs by deriving a winning combination.

In addition, by executing an internal lottery that determines the display result that is allowed to be derived, and executing a navigation notification corresponding to the result of the internal lottery, the navigation notification that notifies the operation procedure of the stop switch that is advantageous to the player is provided. Some executable ATs are controllable.

Furthermore, during AT, a navigation number corresponding to the result of an internal lottery is stored in a RAM, and a navigation notification is executed based on the stored navigation number (see Patent Document 1).

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However, in the slot machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1, there is a risk that unintended processing may be executed based on the stored navigation number.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a slot machine that prevents unintended processing from being executed.

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be individually identified,
In a slot machine that derives a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit,
game control means for controlling the progress of a game, the game control means for outputting control information;
Based on the control information, production execution means for executing production,
a derivation operation means operated to derive a display result ,
The game control means is
pre-determining means for determining a winning number capable of identifying a display result to allow derivation;
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
a winning number storage area for storing the winning number; and when the winning number determined by the pre-determining means is a winning number to be notified for which an operation mode corresponding to the winning number can be notified, the winning number to be notified is a winning number. a first group number storage area for storing a group number capable of specifying a winning number group to which it belongs; a first operation mode information storage area for storing operation mode information capable of specifying an operation mode corresponding to the notification target winning number; a first storage means having
output means for outputting the group number stored in the first group number storage area and the operation mode information stored in the first operation mode information storage area as the control information;
The production executing means is
a second group number storage area for storing the group number output from the game control means; and a second operation mode information storage area for storing the operation mode information output from the game control means. a storage means;
an informing means capable of informing an operation mode based on the operation mode information in the unit game in which the operation mode information is stored in the second operation mode information storage area ;
In the unit game in which the operation mode is notified by the notification means, the operation mode information is stored in the first operation mode information storage area and the operation mode information is stored in the second operation mode information storage area,
In a unit game in which the operation mode is not notified by the notification means, the operation mode information is not stored in the first operation mode information storage area and the operation mode information is not stored in the second operation mode information storage area. ,
The game control means further controls the winning number storage area, the first group number storage area, and the first operation mode information storage area in relation to the end of the unit game for which the operation mode is notified by the notification means. are all initialized, and the winning number storage area, the first group number storage area, and the first operation mode information storage area related to the end of the unit game in which the operation mode was not notified by the notification means has a first initialization means for initializing all
The effect execution means further initializes the second group number storage area and the second operation mode information storage area in relation to the end of the unit game for which the operation mode is notified by the notification means. and second initialization means for initializing all of the second group number storage area and the second operation mode information storage area in relation to the end of the unit game for which the operation mode was not notified by the notification means. .
Further, the slot machine may have the following configuration.
(1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying multiple types of identification information, each of which is identifiable,
In a slot machine that derives a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit,
a pre-determining means for determining (e.g., an internal lottery) which display results are allowed to be derived;
derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated to derive a display result;
Advantageous state control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, AT) that is advantageous to the player;
Operation mode information (eg, navigation number) corresponding to the predetermined determination result (eg, winning a navigation target role) in the unit game in the advantageous state when the determination result of the predetermined determination means is a predetermined determination result in a storage area (for example, the navigation number area 84 in FIG. 7);
In the unit game in which the storage means stores the operation mode information in the storage area, the notification means (eg, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit) for reporting the operation mode (for example, correct pressing order) based on the operation mode information 91) and
The memory area is initialized in relation to the end of the unit game for which the operation mode was notified by the notification means, and the memory is related to the end of the unit game for which the operation mode was not notified by the notification means. Initialize the area (for example, as shown in the * 1 mark in FIG. 7, regardless of whether the navigation notification is executed (regardless of whether the navigation notification is executed or not), at the end of the game initialization means for initializing the navigation number area 84 in processing).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unintended processing from being executed by the notification means.

(2) The slot machine according to (1),
The notification means does not notify the operation mode when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a determination result different from the predetermined determination result in the unit game during the advantageous state (for example, during AT, navigation If the target combination is not won (NO in S6 of FIG. 5), the navigation notification is not executed.
Even when the decision result of the pre-determining means is different from the predetermined decision result in the unit game in the advantageous state, the initialization means is configured to operate in the storage area in relation to the end of the unit game. (For example, as shown in the * 1 mark in FIG. 7, regardless of whether the navigation notification is executed (regardless of whether the navigation notification is executed or not), the game end processing to initialize the navigation number area 84).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unintended processing from being executed by the notification means.

(3) The slot machine according to (1) or (2),
The notification means may not notify the operation mode even when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the predetermined determination result in the unit game during the advantageous state (for example, the game during AT , when the navigation target role is won, but it is decided not to execute the navigation notification in the navigation notification execution lottery),
The initialization means terminates the unit game even when the operation mode is not reported even though the decision result of the pre-determination means is a predetermined decision result in the unit game in the advantageous state. (For example, as shown in the *1 mark in FIG. 7, regardless of whether navigation notification is executed (regardless of whether navigation notification is executed or not) ), the navigation number area 84 is initialized in the game end processing).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unintended processing from being executed by the notification means.

(4) The slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
determination means for determining whether or not the operation mode is reported by the notification means for each unit game (for example, determination processing of whether or not to execute navigation notification in S12 of FIG. 5);
When the determination means determines that the operation mode is notified, the operation information stored in the storage area is updated (for example, if YES is determined in S12, the navigation number is stored in S14). On the other hand, when the determination means determines that the operation mode is not notified, the operation information stored in the storage area is not updated (for example, if NO is determined in S12, the process of S14 is performed). is not executed) and update means.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unintended updating of the operation information stored in the storage means.

(5) The slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
update the notification mode of the notification means based on the operation mode information stored in the storage area (for example, if YES in S12 of FIG. 5, update the navigation display in S18); When the information indicating that the operation mode is not to be notified is stored in the storage area, the notification mode of the notification means is not updated (for example, if NO is determined in S12 of FIG. 5, the process of S18 is not executed). ) further includes notification mode updating means.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately update the notification mode of the notification means based on the information stored in the storage area.

(6) The slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) which is a means for controlling the progress of a game and outputs control information;
Based on the control information, further comprising an effect executing means (for example, a sub-control unit 91) that executes the effect,
The game control means outputs control information (for example, a navigation number command shown in S16) indicating operation mode information (for example, a navigation number) stored in the storage area,
The effect executing means executes an effect (for example, a navigation effect that is a navigation notification using the liquid crystal display 51 under the control of the sub-controller 91) based on the control information indicating the operation mode information. ,
The game control means outputs control information indicating that the operation mode is not to be notified when the information to the effect that the operation mode is not to be notified is stored in the storage area (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, Even if it is determined as NO in S12, the navigation number command is stored and output as shown in S36).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately notify the effect of notifying the operation mode based on the information stored in the storage area.

(7) The slot machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
Execution of control for outputting the storage contents stored in the storage area as information used for testing the slot machine (for example, as shown in FIG. control execution means for transmitting the navigation number to the test apparatus 200 via the relay board 100;

According to such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute the operation test of the slot machine according to the contents stored in the storage area.

It is a figure which shows the front view etc. of the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a lottery target combination and the like; It is a figure for demonstrating a navigation number. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining game processing; It is a figure for demonstrating an internal lottery process. It is a figure for demonstrating the table used by a freeze lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating each area|region of RAM41c. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a game end process; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating a testing apparatus.

A mode for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1(a) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1(b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1(a), the slot machine 1 is provided with a liquid crystal display 51 on the front door 1b. becomes visible. On each reel, a plurality of types of symbols that are individually identifiable are arranged in a predetermined order.

As shown in FIG. 1(a), the front door 1b is provided with, as an example of an operation means, a game value (the number of medals) owned by the player, which is determined according to the game state within the range of credits stored. The MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the prescribed number of bets (3 in this embodiment), the medals stored as credits and the medals used to set the bets are settled (credits and bet number Settlement switch 10 operated when returning tokens used for setting, start switch 7 operated when starting the game, stop switches 8L, 8C operated when reel rotation is stopped. , 8R, and a production switch 56 for use in production are provided.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information about a game, as an example of notification means. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out, an error code in the event of an error, and a set bet. 1 BET LED 14, 2 BET LED 15, 3 BET LED 16 for notifying the number, insertion request LED 17 notifying that medals can be inserted, start valid LED 18 notifying that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, wait ( Waiting LED 19 lights up to notify that the player is waiting for the reel to start rotating because a certain period of time has not passed since the start of the previous game, and indicates that the replay game is in progress after winning a replay prize. A replaying LED 20 is provided.

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

A winning line is a line for judging whether a combination of symbols displayed in the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In this embodiment, an example in which only one pay line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of pay lines may be provided. Also, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easier to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a prize has been aligned on the prize line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state in which the game can be started, an internal lottery is executed to determine the display result to be derived, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to variably display the symbols, and the stop switch 8L. , 8C and 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped, and three symbols are derived and displayed on the upper, middle and lower stages of the see-through window 3 as display results. When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning, and the credits are added or the credits reach the upper limit (50). If so, the medals are paid out from the medal payout port 9.例文帳に追加

As shown in FIG. 1B, inside the slot machine 1 are a game control board 40 for controlling the progress of the game and for outputting various commands according to the progress of the game, and a predetermined effect according to the command. Effect control board 90 etc. which control are provided. The game control board 40 includes a main control section 41 that performs processing relating to the progress of the game and that controls components mounted on or connected to the game control board 40 . The production control board 90 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs a process of producing a production.

The main control unit 41 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer and includes a RAM 41c used as a work memory and a main CPU 41a that performs control operations according to a program. It directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on 40 . When the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the main control section 41. The main control unit 41 detects the operation of these various switches based on detection signals from these various switches. The main control unit 41 outputs a control signal to the game display unit 13 to control lighting or display of various displays included in the game display unit 13 . Various displays included in the game display unit 13 light up or display predetermined information based on control signals from the main control unit 41 .

The sub-control unit 91 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer, similar to the main control unit 41, and includes a RAM 91c used as a work memory and a sub-CPU 91a that performs control operations according to programs. , and controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. When the effect switch 56 is operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the sub-controller 91 . The sub control unit 91 detects an operation to the effect switch 56 based on the detection signal from the effect switch 56 . Control signals for controlling the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are output from the sub-controller 91 to the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, respectively. The liquid crystal display 51 displays predetermined information based on the control signal from the sub-controller 91 . Also, the speakers 53 and 54 output sound based on the control signal from the sub-controller 91 . It should be noted that FIG. 1B is merely an example, and other configurations are also provided inside the slot machine 1 .

Further, in the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as the first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called the second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is called the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the first stop on the left reel 2L is the first stop on the left, the first stop on the middle reel 2C is the first stop on the right reel, and the first stop on the right reel 2R. This is referred to as the right first stop. In addition, as the order of pressing the stop switches, the left stop switch, the middle stop switch, and the right stop switch are represented by initials. For example, left-center-right refers to the first stop on the left, the second stop on the middle, and the third stop on the right. Further, the operation of the start switch 7 in a state where the number of bets for starting a game is set is also called "lever ON operation".

[Winning role and winning role]
In addition, the winning combination of the present embodiment includes a small combination that involves paying out game value (medals), a replay that gives a replay, and a special combination that accompanies a transition to a game state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a bonus etc.). Giving a replay means that the next game can be played by automatically setting the bet amount (automatic BET) without setting the bet amount using game values (medals, credits, etc.). is. Giving a replay means, in other words, making it possible to start the next game without performing a BET operation. Also, ``replay'' is sometimes abbreviated as ``ripu''.

In order for each winning to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the win flag for the winning combination in the RAM 41c. For example, in order for Bell to win, Bell must have won. Also, the target role that is selected by the internal lottery is called a "lottery target role" or a "winning role". A winning combination consists of one or more winning combinations.

The main control unit 41 performs control to one of a plurality of states including a normal state and an advantageous RT state (hereinafter also simply referred to as "RT state"). The advantageous RT state is a state in which the winning probability of replay is higher than in the normal state. Therefore, the advantageous RT state is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Also, the advantageous RT state is a state that is controlled when a promotion reply, which will be described later, is won during the normal state. In this embodiment, two states, the normal state and the advantageous RT state, are exemplified, but one or more states may intervene between the normal state and the advantageous RT state.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a lottery target combination according to the present embodiment. The lottery target combination of this embodiment includes normal replay, pushing order replay, strong cherry, weak cherry, pushing order bell, common bell, and the like. Loss indicates that no lottery role was won.

Each lottery target combination (internal lottery winning status) is associated with a winning number, a group number, and a navigation number.

A winning number is a number that enables identification of each of the lottery-targeted roles. For example, "lost" is associated with "0" as the winning number, and "normal replay" is associated with "1" as the winning number.

The pushing order replay refers to the replay of the lottery target roles with the winning numbers of "2" to "13", that is, "Left Promoted Lip 1" to "Right Promoted Lip 2". The pressing order bells refer to lottery-targeted roles with winning numbers "16" to "21", that is, bells from "left bell 1" to "right bell 2".

Also, the group number is a number that enables identification of the group to which each lottery target combination belongs. For example, lottery target roles with winning numbers "2" to "7", that is, "Left Promotion Lip 1" to "Right Promotion Lip 2" belong to the first pushing order Lip Group. This first push order group is associated with "2" as the group number. In addition, the winning numbers "8" to "13" for the lottery, that is, "Left Keep Lip 1" to "Right Keep Lip 2" belong to the second pressing order group. This second push order group is associated with "3" as the group number. Also, the winning numbers "16" to "21" for the lottery, that is, "left bell 1" to "right bell 2" belong to the pressing order bell group. This pressing order bell group is associated with "16" as a group number.

In addition, since the lottery target combination other than the winning combination (for example, normal replay) does not belong to any group, the same number as the winning number is associated as the group number. For example, normal replays are associated with "1 (same as winning number)" as the group number.

A navigation number is a number that can specify the order of pressing correct answers. FIG. 3 shows the correspondence between the navigation number and the pressing order (correct pressing order). For example, navigation number "1" indicates "left first stop" as the order of pressing. Further, the navigation number "4" indicates left, middle, right as the pressing order.

In FIG. 2, for example, the navi number "4" is associated as the navi number of the left promoted reply 1. In FIG. In other words, the correct pressing order for left promotion reply 1 is "left middle right". Further, as the navigation number of the middle bell 1, the navigation number "1" is associated. That is, the correct pressing order of the middle bell 1 is "left first stop". Below, the push order other than the correct answer procedure is referred to as "incorrect answer push order".

In addition, left promotion lip 1 to right promotion lip 2 are collectively called "push order promotion lip", left maintenance lip 1 to right maintenance lip 2 are collectively called "push order maintenance lip", left bell 1 to right bell 2 is collectively referred to as "push order bell". Push-order promotion lip, push-order maintenance lip, and push-order bell are collectively called "push-junyaku", and strong cherry and weak cherry are collectively called "cherry".

The game state column in FIG. 2 indicates whether or not the game is won. 〇 indicates that it can be elected, and × indicates that it is not elected. For example, any push order promotion reply can be won in the normal state, but none of the push order promotion reply can be won in the RT state. In addition, none of the push order maintenance replies can be won in the normal state, but any push order promotion reply can be won in the RT state. Also, other roles can be won in both the normal state and the advantageous RT state.

In a game in which the pressing order is won, when the player operates the stop switches in the correct pressing order, an advantageous display result is derived for the player, and when the player operates the stop switches in the incorrect pressing order. A particular display result is derived that is different from the favorable display result.

In a game in which the pushing order promotion reply is won, when the correct pushing order is operated, the promotion reply is derived as an advantageous display result, and when the incorrect pushing order is operated, the normal reply is won as a specific display result. As shown in the * mark in FIG. 2, if the promotion reply wins in the normal state, it will be promoted to the advantageous RT state. Also, even if the normal reply wins during the normal state, the state will not change.

In a game in which the pushing order maintenance reply is won, when the correct pushing order is operated, the maintaining reply is derived as an advantageous display result, and when the incorrect pushing order is operated, the falling reply is won as a specific display result. As indicated by the * mark in FIG. 2, if the maintenance reply wins during the advantageous RT state, the advantageous RT state is maintained. Also, if you win a falling reply during the advantageous RT state, you will fall to the normal state.

In addition, in a game in which the pressing order bell is won, when the operation is performed in the correct pressing order, the main character is derived as an advantageous display result, and when the operation is performed in the incorrect pressing order, the secondary player or the missing number is derived as a specific display result. do. Further, when the player is operated in the incorrect pressing order, either the sub-comb or the missed number is derived according to the operation timing of at least one of the three stop switches.

Here, both the leading role and the supporting role are combinations that pay out a predetermined number of medals. The leading role is a combination that pays out more medals when derived than the secondary role. In addition, in the advantageous RT state, when a missed number is derived, the player falls to the normal state.

In addition, as a modification, the number of payouts may be the same when derived for the leading role and the secondary role. In addition, in a game in which the pressing order bell is won, when the keys are operated in the incorrect pressing order, the sub-character may be derived without deriving the missing number regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

Also, in a game in which a cherry (strong cherry or weak cherry) is won, an AT lottery is executed. The AT lottery process includes the process of determining whether or not to let the AT control (whether or not to grant the right to let the AT control), and if it is decided to let the AT control, the period of the AT to be controlled (AT number of games). Also, the AT lottery is executed so that strong cherries are more advantageous to the player than weak cherries.

Also, no pressing order is associated with the cherry. In a game in which a cherry wins, if the operation timing of at least one of the three stop switches corresponds to the winning cherry, the cherry wins.

Also, normal replays or common bells can be pressed in any order. In other words, in the game in which the normal replay is won, the normal replay is derived regardless of the order of pressing the stop switch and the operation timing of the stop switch. Further, in a game in which a common bell is won, the common bell is derived regardless of the stop switch pressing order and stop switch operation timing.

Further, the slot machine according to the present embodiment notifies operation information corresponding to the result of the internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as navigation notification) when a predetermined navigation target combination is won. This navigation notification can be said to notify the player of information capable of specifying the operation mode (at least one of the operation procedure (press order) and operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. The navigable role includes, for example, the leading role. Further, the operation information is, for example, information capable of specifying an operation mode (at least one of an operation order and an operation timing) for the player.

The navigation notification includes navigation notification by the main control section 41 and navigation notification by the sub-control section 91 . The navigation notification by the main control unit 41 is performed using, for example, a display that can be controlled by the main control unit 41 . The indicator is, for example, the game assistance indicator 12 . The main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by displaying the navigation number corresponding to the pushing order on the game auxiliary display 12 when the pushing order is won. For example, when the left holding reply 1 is won, the game assistance display 12 displays "4". By recognizing "4", the player can recognize that the correct pressing order is "left, middle, right". Note that the game auxiliary display 12 is also called a "navigation display".

The navigation notification by the sub-controller 91 is performed using, for example, a display that can be controlled by the sub-controller 91 . The display is, for example, the liquid crystal display 51 . The sub-control unit 91 executes navigation notification by displaying the pushing order corresponding to the pushing order on the liquid crystal display 51 when the pushing order is won. For example, when the left-maintenance reply 1 is won, the sub-control unit 91 displays characters such as "Left-center-right!" In the following, the fact that the sub-controller 91 notifies the liquid crystal display 51 of the pressing order is also referred to as a navigation effect.

In addition, "0" is associated as the navigation number to the lottery target combination other than the winning combination. During AT, when a lottery target role other than the winning role is won, navigation information is not executed.

An advantageous state is a state in which navigational announcements can be performed. Advantageous states include, for example, advantageous sections, ATs, additional special zones, and the like. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation notification can be executed, and in the advantageous section, navigation is executed at least once in which a prize is awarded to obtain the maximum payout number. For example, when winning the pressing order bell, which will be described later, the navigation for informing the correct procedure is executed. The advantageous section is a section (state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal section, in that the navigating operation in which the maximum number of coins to be paid out is generated is executed at least once. In addition, the addition-specialized zone is a state in which the probability of AT winning in the AT lottery (AT addition-winning) is higher than in the state where the addition-specialized zone is not, while the navigation notification is being executed.

In this embodiment, the advantageous state is described as "AT". In addition, in the present embodiment, the state of being an AT and an advantageous RT is also called an ART.

[Game processing]
Next, game processing will be described. The main control unit 41 performs game processing to control one game. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a flowchart of game processing. In the game processing, first, BET processing for setting the number of bets, credit settlement, and settlement of the bet amount is performed (S1). After setting the number of bets, when the start switch 7 is operated, an internal lottery process is carried out for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize (determining the display result to allow derivation) (S2).

When the payout ball lottery process ends, the reel rotation process is performed (S3). In the reel rotation process, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are started to rotate on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel rotation of the previous game was started, and then the stop switches 8L and 8C are activated. , 8R are activated, and the rotation of the reels is stopped in response to the stop operation.

When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line (S4). When the winning determination process is completed, a payout process is performed (S5). In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winnings, and various processes unrelated to winnings (for example, processing related to bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out during a bonus, winnings that do not carry over, etc.) Elimination of flags (eligible flags for small wins, replay wins, etc.) is performed. In the game end processing (S6), processing for setting the game state in preparation for the next game is executed. As a result, the game processing for one game is completed, and the game processing for the next one game is started.

A "game (also referred to as a unit game)" in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, the period from when the start switch 7 is operated until all the reels are stopped. In addition, when playing a game, the number of bets is set before the start switch 7 is operated, and medals are paid out and the game state is changed after all the reels are stopped. "include. In addition, the game may end, for example, when the third stop is made, when the display result is derived by the third stop, or when the payout process based on the display result is completed. It may be when the game end processing is started or when the game end processing is ended.

[Regarding the internal lottery process]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing details of the internal lottery process (S2) of FIG. First, the main control unit 41 performs internal lottery processing (see the rightmost column in FIG. 2) (S2). Next, the main control unit 41 performs a freeze lottery based on the results of the internal lottery process (S4), and proceeds to S6. Freeze is control that delays the progress of the game. For example, freeze is a state in which game progress operations from the player are not accepted.

Freeze lottery includes a process of determining whether or not to execute the freeze, and a process of determining the type of freeze to be executed if it is determined to execute the freeze. A freeze lottery is executed using the table shown in FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a table used for the freeze lottery (S4). In the freeze lottery, the type of freeze is determined according to the ratio shown in FIG. 6 according to the lottery target combination. There are 4 types of freeze: 1st stop freeze (5 seconds), 1st stop freeze (15 seconds), 2nd stop freeze (5 seconds), and 2nd stop freeze (15 seconds). . The number of seconds in parentheses indicates the period during which the freeze is performed.

Also, if no freeze is selected by the freeze lottery, no freeze is determined. In addition, the freeze at the first stop (5 seconds), the freeze at the first stop (15 seconds), the freeze at the second stop (5 seconds), and the freeze at the second stop (15 seconds) respectively correspond to the freeze numbers. attached. In the example of FIG. 6, the first stop freeze (5 seconds) is associated with "1" as the freeze number. In addition, "2" is associated as the freeze number with the first freeze at stop (15 seconds). In addition, "3" is associated as the freeze number with the second freeze at stop (5 seconds). In addition, the second freeze at stop (15 seconds) is associated with "4" as the freeze number. No freeze number is associated with no freeze.

The freeze at first stop (5 seconds) is a freeze that is executed for 5 seconds triggered by the first stop of the stop switch. The freeze at first stop (15 seconds) is a freeze that is executed for 15 seconds triggered by the first stop of the stop switch. The second stop freeze (5 seconds) is a freeze that is executed for 5 seconds triggered by the second stop of the stop switch. The second stop freeze (15 seconds) is a freeze that is executed for 15 seconds triggered by the second stop of the stop switch.

In the example of FIG. 6, if the result of the internal lottery in S2 is a weak cherry win, the freeze at the first stop (5 seconds) is determined with a probability of 8%, and the freeze at the first stop is determined with a probability of 2%. Freeze (15 seconds) is determined, with a probability of 16% the second freeze on stop (5 seconds) is determined, and with a probability of 1% the second freeze on stop (15 seconds) is determined.

In addition, in the example of FIG. 6, if the result of the internal lottery in S2 is a strong cherry win, the first stop freeze (5 seconds) is determined with a probability of 5%, and the first freeze (5 seconds) is determined with a probability of 10%. A stop freeze (15 seconds) is determined, a second stop freeze (5 seconds) is determined with a probability of 10%, and a second stop freeze (15 seconds) is determined with a 15% probability.

After the processing of S4, the process proceeds to S6. At S6, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the navigation target role has been won in the internal lottery at S2. When determining that the navigation target role has been won (YES in S6), the main control unit 41 stores the group number (see FIG. 2) indicating the group of the navigation target role in the group number area of the RAM 41c (see FIG. 2). S8).

FIG. 7 shows the areas of the RAM 41c. The RAM 41c includes a group number area 82 in which the group number is stored in S8, a winning number area 83 in which the winning number is stored in S30 described later, a navigation number area 84 in which the navigation number is stored in S14 described later, and an AT It includes a related information area 86 and a freeze number area 88 in S22 which will be described later.

The group number area 82 and the winning number area 83 are adjacent to each other. Also, the winning number area 83 and the navigation number area 84 are adjacent to each other. Also, the navigation number area 84 and the AT related information area 86 are adjacent to each other. Also, the AT related information area 86 and the freeze number area 88 are adjacent to each other. "Adjacent" means that an address obtained by adding 1 bit to the end address of the first area becomes the start address of the second area.

AT related information is stored in the AT related information area 86 . AT-related information is information that is stored and updated according to the progress of the game during AT. AT-related information is, for example, information related to AT control. The AT-related information includes, for example, the number of remaining AT games, an AT flag indicating that the AT is in progress, and information capable of specifying the lottery state for adding AT. The lottery state of AT addition includes, for example, a low probability state and a high probability state, and the high probability state is a state in which the probability of AT addition is higher than the low probability state. By referring to the AT-related information, the main control unit 41 can specify the number of remaining games for the AT, the lottery status for adding the AT, and the like. In addition, the number of AT remaining games decreases each time one AT game is played. Also, when the addition of AT is determined, the number of remaining AT games is added by the added number of games. Also, the lottery state of adding AT is determined by state lottery. The state lottery is a random number lottery that is executed when a predetermined condition (for example, one game is completed, or a predetermined win, etc.) is established.

The RAM 91c of the sub-controller 91 also has the same configuration as in FIG. The sub-controller 91 identifies the group number by the group number command from the main controller 41, and stores the identified group number in the group number area of the RAM 91c. The sub control unit 91 specifies the navigation number by the navigation number command from the main control unit 41, and stores the specified navigation number in the navigation number area of the RAM 91c. The sub-controller 91 identifies the winning number by the winning number command from the main controller 41, and stores the identified winning number in the winning number area of the RAM 91c. The sub-controller 91 specifies a freeze number by a freeze number command from the main controller 41, and stores the specified freeze number in the freeze number area of the RAM 91c.

In this way, since the sub-control section 91 stores information (number) in each area, it is possible to execute an effect based on the stored information (number). In the game end processing described later, the initialization of each area of the RAM 41c will be described. Along with the initialization of each area of the RAM 41c, the corresponding area of the RAM 91c is also initialized.

After completing the processing of S8, the main control unit 41 stores the group number command in the command area of the RAM 41c (S10).

The command stored in S10 or the like is transmitted to the sub-controller 91 in the command transmission process within the timer interrupt which is executed at predetermined time intervals. By receiving the group number command, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the pushing order has been won, and to which pushing order group the selected pushing order belongs (to which type the selected pushing order belongs). ) can be specified. As shown in FIG. 2, the types of pushing order include pushing order promotion, pushing order maintenance, and pushing order bell. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the winning winning combination from the group number command, and execute an effect corresponding to the specified pushing order combination.

After completing the process of S10, the process proceeds to S12. In S12, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to execute navigation notification. Here, the determination of S12 will be described. When a navigation target role is won during AT, it is determined whether or not to execute navigation notification by a navigation notification execution lottery (random number lottery). The case where it is determined NO in S12 is when the vehicle is not in the AT mode, or when it is determined by the navigation notification execution lottery that the navigation report will not be executed in the AT mode. On the other hand, when it is determined YES in S12, it is during AT and it is determined by the navigation notification execution lottery that the navigation notification is to be executed.

When the main control unit 41 determines to execute the navigation notification (YES in S12), the main control unit 41 stores the navigation number in the navigation number area (see FIG. 7) (S14). After completing the process of S14, the main control unit 41 stores the navigation number command (S16). When the navigation number command is transmitted to the sub-controller 91 by the command transmission process, the sub-controller 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to send a navigation notification indicating the pressing order specified from the navigation number command. is executable. The main control unit 41 updates the navigation display based on the navigation number stored in S14 (S18).

Further, updating of the navigation indicator is executed based on lighting data of the navigation indicator. When the navigation number is stored in S14, the main control section 41 stores lighting data based on the stored navigation number in a lighting data area (not shown). The lighting data area is an area different from the navigation number area 84 . Since update processing of the navigation indicator is executed based on such lighting data, stable update processing can be executed.

Here, the update of the navigation display is executed by the main control unit 41, for example, based on the navigation number stored in S14. For example, when the left holding reply 1 is won, the game assistance display 12 is updated to "4". After the processing of S18, the process proceeds to S20.

In S20, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not execution of freezing has been determined in the freeze lottery of S4. When the main control unit 41 determines that execution of freezing is determined (YES in S20), it stores the freeze number in the freeze number area 88 (S22). The main control unit 41 executes the freeze indicated by the stored freeze number over the trigger corresponding to the freeze and the time corresponding to the freeze. For example, in the freeze lottery of S4, when the first freeze at stop (15 seconds) is determined, "2" is stored in the freeze number area 88 as the freeze number.

After that, the main control section 41 stores the freeze command in the command area of the RAM 41c (S24), and terminates the internal lottery process. A freeze command is a command by which the sub-controller 91 can specify a freeze number. The sub-controller 91 that has received the freeze command can specify the type of freeze indicated by this freeze command. Thereby, the sub-control unit 91 can execute an effect based on the identified type of freeze.

On the other hand, when it is judged as NO in S6, it progresses to S30. In S30, the main control section 41 stores the winning number (see FIG. 2) in the winning number area 83 (see FIG. 7). After that, in S32, the main control section 41 stores the winning number command in the command storage area of the RAM 41c. When the corresponding selection number command is transmitted to the sub-controller 91 by the command transmission process, the sub-controller 91 can execute an effect corresponding to the lottery target combination specified from the corresponding selection number command. When the process of S32 ends, the internal lottery process ends.

Further, when it is determined as NO in S12, the navigation number command is stored in the command area in S36. The navigation number indicated by the navigation number command stored in S36 is a number indicating "0". This "0" is used as the initial value of the navigation number. The initial value of the navigation number is also a value indicating that the navigation notification is not executed. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a navigation number command whose initial value is "0", the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the navigation notification.

Next, an example of a method of executing freezing based on the freeze number stored in the freeze number area 88 will be described. In the present embodiment, when a trigger that is set as a “candidate trigger for freezing” is met, a reference process is performed to refer to a time table that defines the execution time of freezing.

In the present embodiment, the “candidates for triggering freezing” are the first stop and the second stop. This reference process is executed regardless of whether it is determined in the freeze lottery of S4 that freezing is to be executed, or whether freezing is not to be executed.

Next, the time table will be explained. The time table is stored, for example, in the ROM of the main control unit 41, and freeze execution times are stored at respective addresses. Assuming that the start address of the time table in this ROM is "A", the information of 5 seconds is stored in address "A+1", the information of 15 seconds is stored in address "A+2", and the information of 15 seconds is stored in address "A+3". is stored, and information of 15 seconds is stored at address "A+4". The number added to this start address is the freeze number.

Next, this reference processing will be described. For example, in this reference process, it is determined whether or not the freeze number corresponding to the trigger for executing the reference process is stored in the freeze number area 88 .

For example, in the reference process performed at the time of the first stop, it is determined whether or not the freeze number (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the first stop is stored. Since the freeze number corresponding to the first stop is "1" or "2", "1" or "2" is stored as the freeze number in the freeze number area 88 in the reference process performed at the time of the first stop. Determine whether or not If it is determined that "1" or "2" is stored, the time stored at the address of the time table obtained by adding the stored freeze number to the start address A is referred to, Perform freeze over time. If it is determined that, for example, "1" is stored as the freeze number in the reference process performed at the time of the first stop, this first stop will take 5 seconds (the time stored at A+1 in the time table ) freeze.

Also, if the freeze number area 88 does not store "1" or "2" as the freeze number in the reference process performed at the time of the first stop, the freeze is not executed. When "1" or "2" is not stored as the freeze number, when "3" or "4" is stored as the freeze number, or when the freeze number is not stored (no freeze execution is determined).

Also, in the reference process performed at the time of the second stop, it is determined whether or not the freeze number (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the second stop is stored. Since the freeze number corresponding to the second stop is "3" or "4", "3" or "4" is stored as the freeze number in the freeze number area 88 in the reference process performed at the time of the second stop. Determine whether or not If it is determined that "3" or "4" is stored, the time stored at the address of the time table obtained by adding the stored freeze number to the start address A is referred to, Perform freeze over time. If it is determined that, for example, "4" is stored as the freeze number in the reference process performed at the time of the second stop, this first stop will be 15 seconds (the time stored at A+4 in the time table ) freeze.

Also, if the freeze number area 88 does not store "3" or "4" as the freeze number in the reference process performed at the time of the first stop, the freeze is not executed. The case where "3" or "4" is not stored as the freeze number means the case where no freeze number is stored (when it is determined that no freeze is to be executed).

[Game end processing]
Next, the game end processing (S6) will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the game end processing. The main control unit 41 initializes the navigation number area 84 (S102). Initialization in this embodiment means to set the stored navigation number as an initial value. Assume that the initial value in this embodiment is "0". As a modification, the navigation number stored in the navigation number area 84 may be deleted by initializing the navigation number area 84 . After the process of S102 is completed, the process proceeds to S104.

Next, the main controller 41 initializes the group number area 82 (S104). As a result, the group number stored in the group number area 82 is erased. As a modification, the group number may be set as the initial value by initializing the group number area 82 . After the process of S104 is completed, the process proceeds to S105.

Next, the main control section 41 initializes the winning number area 83 (S105). As a result, the winning number stored in the winning number area 83 is erased. As a modification, the winning number may be set as the initial value by initializing the winning number area 83 . After the process of S105 is completed, the process proceeds to S106.

Next, the main control section 41 initializes the freeze number area 88 (S106). As a result, the freeze number stored in the freeze number area 88 is erased. As a modification, the freeze number may be set as the initial value by initializing the freeze number area 88 . After the process of S106 is completed, the process proceeds to S108.

In S108, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the current game is the AT final game. This determination is made based on the number of remaining AT games in the AT related information. When the main control unit 41 determines that the current game is the AT final game (YES in S108), it initializes the navigation number area 84 and the AT related information area 86 (S110). Then, the game end processing ends. Thus, in the game end processing, the navigation number area 84 is initialized in S102, and in the AT final game, the navigation number area 84 is also initialized in S110. Therefore, in the AT final game, initialization of the navigation number area 84 is executed twice in the game end processing.

Further, when the current game is not the AT final game (NO in S108), the main control unit 41 ends the game end processing without performing the processing of S110.

Next, the *1 mark in FIG. 7 will be explained. In this embodiment, the navigation number area 84 is initialized in the game end processing regardless of whether the navigation notification is executed (regardless of whether the navigation notification is executed or not). As shown in FIG. 8, in the game end processing, determination processing of whether or not navigation notification is executed is not performed in the game in which the game end processing is executed. That is, in the game end processing, the navigation number area 84 is initialized regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is executed.

Next, the *2 marks in FIG. 7 will be explained. In this embodiment, regardless of whether AT is in progress (regardless of whether the game is during AT or not during AT), the navigation number area 84 is initialized in the game end processing. As shown in FIG. 8, in the game end processing, determination processing of whether or not the game in which the game end processing is executed is AT is not performed. That is, in the game end processing, the navigation number area 84 is initialized regardless of whether AT is in progress.

Next, the *3 marks in FIG. 7 will be explained. In this embodiment, regardless of whether the game wins the navigation target role (regardless of whether the game wins the navigation target role or the game does not win the navigation target role), the game ends. The group number area 82 is initialized by time processing. As shown in FIG. 8, in the game end process, the process of determining whether or not the game in which the game end process is executed is the "game in which the navigation target role is won" is not performed. That is, in the game end processing, the group number area 82 is initialized regardless of whether or not the game wins the navigation target role.

Next, the *4 mark in FIG. 7 will be explained. In this embodiment, the freeze number area 88 is initialized in the game end processing regardless of the type of freeze that has been executed. As shown in FIG. 8, in the game end processing, determination processing for determining the type of freeze executed in the game in which the game end processing is executed is not performed. That is, in the game end processing, the freeze number area 88 is initialized regardless of the type of freeze that has been executed.

Also, regardless of whether or not the navigation notification has been executed, in the game end processing, the navigation number area 84 is initialized to store the initial value "0". In the game subsequent to the game end processing, when the navigation notification is executed, the navigation number corresponding to the winning navigation target combination is stored (S14). That is, the navigation number is updated from the initial value "0". However, if the navigation information is not executed in the game subsequent to the game end processing (NO in S12), the processing of S14 is not executed, so the initial value "0" is stored in the navigation number area 84. will be maintained. That is, the fact that the navigation number is the initial value "0" indicates that the navigation information is not executed. It can be said that it is a game that is not executed.

[Test equipment]
Next, a test in the slot machine of this embodiment will be described. This test is performed before the slot machine is brought into the game parlor. Also, in this test, the game is mechanically executed by the test device 200, not by a human. In this test, the test device 200 executes a predetermined number of games, and determines whether or not the payout rate of the number of medals paid out in the predetermined number of games exceeds the threshold value Th. By conducting such a test, it is possible to introduce a slot machine with an appropriate payout rate of the number of medals into the game parlor, and as a result, it is possible to provide the player with a game that does not arouse the gambling spirit.

Further, the program used by the main control section 41 and the program used by the sub-control section 91 are the same for the slot machine to be tested and the slot machine carried into the amusement arcade. Therefore, the slot machine to be tested and the slot machine carried into the amusement arcade have the same winning probability in each lottery target combination in the internal lottery, the AT winning probability in the AT lottery, and the like.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a testing device and the like for testing the slot machine of this embodiment. In this embodiment, the slot machine has a signal line connected to the testing device 200 via the relay board 100 . Further, the slot machine 1 and the relay board 100 are connected by a signal line, and the relay board 100 and the test apparatus 200 are connected by a signal line. Hereinafter, the signal line connecting the slot machine 1 and the relay board 100 will be referred to as a "first signal line", and the signal line connecting the relay board 100 and the test apparatus 200 will be referred to as a "second signal line".

In this embodiment, the game control board 40 of the test slot machine is provided with a connector for connecting the first signal line on the slot machine side. Also, the game control board 40 of the slot machine carried into the game parlor does not have this connector, and the connector can be placed on the game control board 40 by soldering or the like. Hereinafter, the game in this test is called "test game", one game in this test is called "one test game", and the game on the slot machine installed in the amusement arcade is called "normal game".

In the test game, the game processing of FIG. 4 is executed in the same manner as in the normal game. In addition, it is assumed that the test device 200 is controlled by the AT while the test game is progressing. Control in this case will be described. The slot machine under test stores the navigation number in the navigation number area 84 in S14 of the internal lottery process. After that, in S16, a navigation number command indicating the stored navigation number is stored. For example, at S16, the slot machine under test outputs the navi number (see FIG. 9) stored at S14. Upon receiving the navigation number, the relay board 100 converts the navigation number into push order information that allows the test apparatus 200 to specify the push order. For example, when the relay board 100 receives the navigation number "4", it converts the navigation number "4" into push order information "left, middle, right". The relay board 100 transmits this pushing order information to the test apparatus 200 .

When the testing apparatus 200 receives the pushing order information, it transmits pushing order control information corresponding to the pushing order information to the slot machine 1 via the relay board 100 . For example, when the test apparatus 200 receives the pressing order information of "left, middle, right", it transmits to the slot machine 1 the pressing order control information for stopping the stop switches of the slot machine in the order of left, middle, right. do. When receiving the pushing order control information, the slot machine stops the reels in the pushing order specified from the pushing order control information. As a result, the slot machine under test derives an advantageous display result in the game in which the navigation target role is won during the AT.

Further, as described above, the test slot machine is provided with a connector to which the first signal line can be connected, while the slot machine delivered to the amusement arcade is not provided with this connector (soldering). These slot machines differ in that they can be placed in Also, during the AT, the test slot machine can perform a reading process of reading the navigation number from the navigation number area 84 and output the read navigation number through this connector. On the other hand, the slot machine carried into the amusement arcade does not output the navigation number because this connector is not arranged. The navigation number can be output when the connector is placed in .

In this way, the configuration common to the slot machine for testing and the slot machine carried into the amusement arcade is to "use the stored contents (navigation number) stored in the navigation number area 84 for the testing of the slot machine." It is a configuration that executes control for outputting as information to be used. Further, this control includes, for example, reading processing of reading the navigation number from the navigation number area 84, and the like.

[About effect]
Next, the effects of the slot machine of this embodiment will be described.

(1) In this embodiment, during an advantageous state (during AT), the navigation number is stored in the navigation number area 84 (S14 in FIG. 5), and the navigation notification based on the navigation number is executed in the stored game ( S18). Also, as indicated by the *1 mark in FIG. 7, the navigation number area 84 is initialized (in the game end processing) in relation to the end of the game in which the navigation notification was executed. If the initialization is not executed, the navigation number remains stored in the navigation number area 84, and the navigation information based on the navigation number will be executed in the next game as well. In other words, unintended processing is executed. As in the present embodiment, by initializing the navigation number area 84 in connection with the end of the game in which the navigation notification is executed (in the game end processing), such unintended processing may not be executed. can be prevented.

Also, even in a game in which navigation notification is not executed, the navigation number area 84 is initialized (in the game end processing) in connection with the end of the game. For example, even if the navigation number is not stored in the navigation number area 84 because the navigation notification is not executed (NO in S12), the information corresponding to the navigation number may be changed due to the influence of electrostatic noise or the like. It may be stored in the area 84. In this case, navigation information based on this navigation number, that is, erroneous navigation information (hereinafter referred to as "navigation information based on electrostatic noise") will be executed. In other words, unintended processing is executed. As in the present embodiment, even in a game in which navigation notification is not executed, such unintended It is possible to prevent the processing from being executed.

(2) Also, in the game during AT, in the game in which the navigation target role is not won, the navigation notification is not executed. Also, as described in *1, even in a game in which navigation notification is not executed, the navigation number area 84 is initialized (in the game end processing) in connection with the end of the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent navigation notification due to electrostatic noise, that is, execution of unintended processing.

(3) In addition, in the game during AT, if the navigation target role is won, but it is determined not to execute the navigation notification in the navigation notification execution lottery, the navigation notification is not executed. Also, as described in *1, even in a game in which navigation notification is not executed, the navigation number area 84 is initialized (in the game end processing) in connection with the end of the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent navigation notification due to electrostatic noise, that is, execution of unintended processing.

(4) The main control unit 41 determines for each game whether or not navigation notification is to be executed (see S12). Also, when it is determined in S12 that the navigation notification is to be executed (YES in S12), the navigation number is stored in the navigation number area 84 (the navigation number is updated) as shown in S14. On the other hand, when it is determined in S12 that the navigation information is not to be executed (NO in S12), the processing of S14 is not executed, so the navigation number is not stored in the navigation number area 84 (the navigation number is not updated).

Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unintended navigation number from being stored in the navigation number area 84 (updating to an unintended navigation number).

(5) Further, when it is determined that the navigation notification is to be executed (YES in S12), the main control section 41 updates the navigation indicator based on the navigation number stored in S14 (S18). On the other hand, when the navigation number stored in the navigation number area 84 is the initial value "0", that is, when the navigation notification is not executed (NO in S12), the main control section 41 executes the processing of S18. Since it does not, it does not update the navigation indicator.

Further, when it is determined that the navigation notification is to be executed (YES in S12), the sub-control unit 91 stores in S16 and uses the liquid crystal display 51 to perform the navigation notification based on the transmitted navigation number command. to update. On the other hand, if the navigation number stored in the navigation number area 84 is the initial value "0", that is, if the navigation notification is not executed (NO in S12), the sub-control unit 91 does not update the navigation number. . Therefore, based on the navigation number stored in the navigation number area 84, appropriate navigation information can be executed (appropriate navigation information can be updated).

(6) The main control unit 41 also outputs a navigation number command indicating the navigation number stored in the navigation number area 84 (S14, S16). Further, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to execute navigation notification based on the navigation number indicated by the output navigation number command (executes navigation effect). Further, when it is judged as NO in S12, in S36, a navigation number command indicating a navigation number whose initial value is "0" is transmitted. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can appropriately execute the navigation notification (navigation effect) using the liquid crystal display 51 based on the navigation number stored in the navigation number area 84 . Also, the main control unit 41 transmits the navigation number command to the sub-control unit 91 regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is being executed. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is being executed, the process of "the main control unit 41 transmits the navigation number command to the sub-control unit 91" can be shared, and the sub-control unit 91 can The control state of the control unit 41 can be grasped.

(7) Also, as shown in FIG. 9, control is executed to output the stored content (navigation number) stored in the navigation number area 84 as information used by the testing apparatus 200. FIG. Therefore, it is possible to suitably test the slot machine according to the contents stored in the navigation number area 84 .

(8) Also, as indicated by the *2 mark in FIG. 7, the navigation number area 84 is initialized (in the game end processing) in connection with the end of the game during the AT. If the initialization is not executed, the navigation number will be maintained in the navigation number area 84, and the navigation information based on the navigation number will be executed in the next game as well. In other words, unintended processing is executed. As in this embodiment, by initializing the navigation number area 84 in connection with the end of the game during AT (in the game end processing), it is possible to prevent such unintended processing from being executed. .

Also, even if the game is not in AT, the navigation number area 84 is initialized in connection with the end of the game (in the game end processing). Therefore, it is possible to prevent navigation notification due to electrostatic noise, that is, execution of unintended processing.

(9) Also, as indicated by the *1 mark in FIG. 7, the navigation number area 84 is initialized regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is executed in the game during AT. Therefore, unintended processing can be prevented from being executed.

(10) As shown in S108 and S110 in FIG. 8, in the AT final game, the navigation number area 84 and the AT related information area 86 are initialized. Since the navigation number area 84 and the AT related information area 86 are adjacent to each other (see FIG. 7), this is compared with a slot machine that does not initialize the navigation number area 84 but initializes the AT related information area 86. However, the processing amount of the initialization process does not change much. Further, in the final AT game, the initialization of the navigation number area 84 is performed twice, so the initialization of the navigation number area 84 can be reliably performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent navigation notification (unintended processing) from being executed in the game subsequent to the AT final game (that is, the non-AT game).

(11) Also, in the game in which the navigation target role is won, the group number is stored in the group number area 82 . As indicated by *3 in FIG. 7, in the game in which the navigation target role is won, the group number area 82 is initialized. Therefore, if the initialization is not executed, the group number remains stored in the group number area 82, and processing based on the group number in the next game, for example, transmission processing of the group number command. is executed. In other words, unintended processing is executed. As in the present embodiment, by initializing the group number area 82 (in the game end processing) in connection with the end of the game in which the navigation target role is won, such unintended processing may not be executed. can be prevented.

Also, even in a game in which the navigation target role has not been won, the group number area 82 is initialized in connection with the end of the game (in the game end processing). For example, even if the group number is not stored in the group number area 82 (when the navigation target role is not won), the information corresponding to the group number may not be stored in the group number area 82 due to the influence of electrostatic noise or the like. 82 may be stored. In this case, processing based on the group number, for example, transmission processing of the group number command is executed. In other words, unintended processing is executed. As in the present embodiment, even in a game in which no navigating role has been won, the group number area 82 is initialized in connection with the end of the game (in the game end processing). It is possible to prevent execution of processing that is not performed.

(12) When the navigation target role is won, the main control unit 41 outputs a command that cannot specify the navigation target role and indicates the group of the won navigation target role (indicating the group number in FIG. 2). Output number commands. If the winning number command is transmitted instead of the group number command when the navigation target role is won, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the type of the navigation target role (push order role), that is, the correct procedure. Become. Then, even if the navigation notification is not executed, the fraudulent person can cheat the sub-controller 91 to recognize the correct procedure. In this embodiment, when the navigation target role is won, the group number command is transmitted, and when the navigation notification is not executed, the navigation number command is not transmitted, so that such fraud can be prevented.

Further, when the result of the internal lottery is not winning of the navigation target role, a winning number command capable of specifying the result of the internal lottery is transmitted to the sub-controller 91 . Therefore, the sub-control section 91 can execute an effect according to this winning number command.

(13) In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, pushing order bells and pushing order reps are included as types of pushing orders. In addition, the group number area 82 stores a group number capable of specifying the type of the pushing order combination (either the pushing order bell or the pushing order reply) (S8). Therefore, the main control section 41 can execute a process according to the type of winning combination as a process based on the contents stored in the group number area. The process based on the stored contents of the group number area is, for example, the group number command transmission process shown in S10. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 can also execute processing according to a group number command that can specify the type of winning hand. The processing according to the group number command is, for example, an effect according to the group number command. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 can execute detailed effects according to the winning winning combination.

(14) In addition, the main control unit 41 can control the game state to any one of a plurality of states including a normal state and an advantageous RT state. Further, the pressing order promotion description is a winning combination that can be won in a normal state, and the pressing order maintenance description is a winning combination that can be won in an advantageous RT state. Therefore, the group number corresponding to the winning combination corresponding to the gaming state being controlled is stored in the group number area 82 . Therefore, as the processing based on the stored contents of the group number area 82, the processing corresponding to the game state being controlled can be executed. The process based on the contents stored in the group number area 82 is, for example, the group number command transmission process shown in S10. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can also execute processing according to the game state being controlled. The process according to the game state is, for example, a process of executing different effects depending on the game state being controlled. As a result, the sub-controller 91 can execute detailed effects according to the game state being controlled.

(15) In addition, freezes with different execution triggers can be executed as freezes. In the example of FIG. 6, a first freeze-on-stop and a second freeze-on-stop can be performed. Also, as shown in * 4, regardless of the type of freeze, that is, when either the first freeze at stop or the second freeze at stop is executed, the freeze number area is displayed in the game end processing. 88 is initialized. Therefore, since the freeze number area 88 can be initialized regardless of the freeze execution trigger, the initialization process can be shared.

(16) Further, in the game end processing of FIG. 8, the determination processing of whether or not the freeze has been executed is not performed. Therefore, in this game end processing, the freeze number area 88 is initialized even when the freeze is not executed. For example, in a game in which it is decided not to freeze, the freeze number is not stored (see S22), but information corresponding to the freeze number is stored in the freeze number area 88 due to the effects of static noise. There is In this case, a freeze based on this freeze number, that is, an erroneous freeze (hereinafter referred to as "freeze due to electrostatic noise") will be executed. In other words, unintended processing is executed. As in this embodiment, even if the game is not frozen, by initializing the freeze number area 88 (in the game end processing) in connection with the end of the game, such unintended processing can be prevented from being executed.

(17) Also, by a freeze lottery (S4) using the table of FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not to freeze based on the result of the internal lottery. Then, the freeze number is stored in the freeze number area 88 when it is determined to execute the freeze. Therefore, it is possible to draw attention to whether or not the freeze is executed based on the result of the internal lottery.

(18) Also, it is determined for each game whether or not to freeze (see S20). Also, if it is determined to execute the freeze (YES in S20), the freeze number is stored in the freeze number area 88 (S22). On the other hand, if it is determined not to freeze (NO in S20), the freeze number is not stored in the freeze number area 88 because the process of S22 is not performed. Therefore, freezing due to electrostatic noise, that is, execution of unintended processing can be prevented.

(19) In addition, regarding the above-mentioned time table, regardless of the freeze execution trigger (first stop or second stop) determined by the freeze lottery, reference processing that refers to the freeze number in the freeze number area 88 is executed. do. Then, the freeze execution time is determined using the freeze number referred to in the reference process and the time table. In other words, the same time table is referred to regardless of the freeze execution trigger (first stop or second stop) determined by the freeze lottery. Therefore, for example, compared to a slot machine that stores both a time table corresponding to the freeze performed at the first stop and a time table corresponding to the freeze performed at the second stop, the capacity of the time table can be reduced.

In addition, regardless of whether it is determined in the freeze lottery of S4 that freezing is to be executed, or whether it is determined that freezing is not to be executed, this reference process is executed. Therefore, reference processing can be shared between when it is determined that freezing is to be performed and when it is determined that freezing is not to be performed.

In addition, the table shown in FIG. 6 defines not only the trigger (execution timing) of freezing, but also the execution time of freezing. In the freeze lottery, this table is used to determine not only the execution timing of freezing but also the execution time of freezing. Therefore, regardless of whether the freeze execution timing is the first stop or the second stop, the freeze execution time can also be determined using the table of FIG. Therefore, the capacity of the table can be reduced compared to a slot machine that stores both a table corresponding to the freeze executed at the first stop and a table corresponding to the freeze executed at the second stop.
[Modification]
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. Modifications of the above embodiments applicable to the present invention will be described below.

[Regarding initialization processing and storage processing]
(1) In this embodiment, as shown in *1 in FIG. 7, regardless of whether the navigation notification is executed (regardless of whether the navigation notification is executed or not), the game end processing , the navigation number area 84 is initialized. However, the navigation number area 84 may be initialized in the game in which the navigation notification is performed, while the navigation number area 84 may not be initialized in the game in which the navigation notification is not performed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden of initialization processing.

(2) As shown in *2 in FIG. 7, regardless of whether AT is in progress (regardless of whether the game is in AT or not in AT), the navigation number area is displayed in the process at the end of the game. 84 is initialized. However, the navigation number area 84 may be initialized in a game in which AT is being performed, while the navigation number area 84 may not be initialized in a game in which AT is not being performed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden of initialization processing.

(3) As indicated by the mark *3 in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the navigation target role was won (whether the navigation target role was won or not) It has been explained that the group number area 82 is initialized in the game end processing regardless of whether the game is played or not. However, the group number area 82 may be initialized in a game in which the navigation target role has been won, while the group number area 82 may not be initialized in the game in which the navigation target role has not been won. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden of initialization processing.

(4) In the present embodiment, the navigation number is not stored when the navigation notification is not executed (NO in S12 of FIG. 5). However, if the navigation notification is not executed (NO in S12 of FIG. 5), a navigation number indicating an initial value (for example, "0") may be stored. This storage process may be executed before S36 after it is determined as NO in S12. At S36, a navigation number command based on the stored navigation number indicating the initial value (for example, "0") may be stored and transmitted.

In other words, the process of storing the navigation number is executed regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is executed. Therefore, the process of storing the navigation number can be shared.

(5) In the present embodiment, the navigation indicator is not updated when the navigation notification is not executed (NO in S12 of FIG. 5). However, if the navigation notification is not executed (NO in S12 of FIG. 5), the navigation indicator may be updated to show the initial value. For the update here, for example, a process of displaying "0" or a process of displaying "-" on the navigation display may be executed. This update process may be executed, for example, after the process of S36.

In other words, the process of updating the navigation indicator is executed regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is executed. Therefore, the process of updating the navigation display can be shared.

(6) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the main control unit 41 outputs the navigation number command indicating the initial value even when the navigation notification is not executed (NO in S12 of FIG. 5). However, if the navigation notification is not executed (NO in S12 of FIG. 5), the navigation number command may not be output.

That is, the navigation number command is output when the navigation notification is executed, and the navigation number command is not output when the navigation notification is not executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the burden of processing for outputting the navigation number command. Also, the sub-control unit 91 may recognize a game in which the navigation number command is not output as a game in which the navigation notification is not executed.

(7) In the present embodiment, when the navigation target role is not won (NO in S6), it is explained that the navigation number is not transmitted (in NO in S6 of FIG. 5, the navigation number command storing process is not executed). not). However, even if the navigation target role is not won (NO in S6), the navigation number command may be transmitted. This navigation number command is, for example, a navigation number command indicating an initial value. When the sub-controller 91 receives this navigation number command, it may recognize that the navigation notification is not executed.

In other words, regardless of whether the navigation target role is won or not, the navigation number command is output, so that the process of outputting the navigation number command can be shared.

(8) In this embodiment, as shown in *1 and *2 in FIG. Initialize the navigation number area 84 in the game end processing", and "Regardless of whether AT is in progress (regardless of whether the game is in AT or not), the game Initialize the navigation number area 84 in end-time processing”, and “Regardless of whether the game wins the navigation target role (whether the game wins the navigation target role or not). Initialize the group number area 82 in the process at the end of the game (regardless of whether the game is not played), and the third configuration "Regardless of the type of freeze that has been executed, the freeze number area in the process at the end of the game Initialize 88” explained as adopting all of the fourth configuration. However, at least one of these four configurations may be adopted.

(9) In the present embodiment, the freeze number area 88 is initialized even when freezing is not executed. However, the freeze number field 88 may not be initialized if freeze is not executed. That is, the freeze number area 88 is initialized when freezing is executed, while the freeze number area 88 is not initialized when freezing is not executed. According to such a configuration, the burden of processing for initializing the freeze number area 88 can be reduced.

(10) In the present embodiment, the freeze number storage process is not executed when the freeze is not executed (NO in S20) (see S20 to S24 in FIG. 5). However, the freeze number storage process may be executed even when the freeze is not executed. The freeze number stored when the freeze is not executed is a number different from any of the freeze numbers in FIG. 6 (for example, "0").

In other words, the freeze number storage process is executed regardless of whether or not the freeze has been executed. Therefore, it is possible to standardize the freeze number storage process.

(11) In the present embodiment, the freeze command storage process is not executed when the freeze is not executed (NO in S20) (see S20 to S24 in FIG. 5). However, the freeze command storage process may be executed even when the freeze is not executed. The freeze command stored when the freeze is not executed is a freeze command indicating a number different from any of the freeze numbers in FIG. 6 (for example, "0").

In other words, the freeze command storage process is executed regardless of whether or not the freeze has been executed. Therefore, it is possible to standardize the freeze command storage process.

(12) Further, in the present embodiment, the initialization shown in S102 to S106 in FIG. 8 has been described as being executed in the game end processing. However, at least one initialization out of S102 to S106 may be executed at another timing as long as it is associated with the end of the game. For example, the initialization of at least one of S102 to S106 may be triggered by any one of the start of the third stop, the end of the third stop, the winning determination process, the payout process, and the like.

[Other configurations]
Moreover, you may make it provide the following structures about freezing. In this embodiment, the bonus state can be controlled as an advantageous state for the player. The bonus state is controlled when a bonus win is won in an internal lottery and a bonus prize is won. Moreover, the winning of the bonus is carried over until the winning of the bonus. The bonus state is determined, for example, such that a common bell is won with an extremely high probability. This common bell is a combination that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, during the bonus, it is possible to generate a common bell prize with an extremely high probability regardless of the operation timing and pressing order, and the number of medals can be efficiently increased. Therefore, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

Also, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to control in an advantageous section. The advantageous section is a section having performance related to an instruction function for instructing the player how to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (at least one of the operation procedure (push order) and operation timing). In the advantageous section, navigation notification is performed at least once for winning a prize that allows the maximum number of payouts to be obtained. Specifically, when the pressing order bell is won, the navigation notification for notifying the correct pressing order is executed. Navigation information is not executed in the normal section. In other words, the advantageous section is more advantageous to the player than the normal section in that the navigation notification that the winning of the maximum payout number is generated is executed at least once.

Also, the end conditions for the advantageous section include normal end conditions and limiter end conditions. The normal end condition is a condition that is satisfied when the recovery lottery for determining whether or not the advantageous section will be revived is not won. In addition, when a limiter end condition is satisfied so that the player does not become excessively advantageous (to suppress gambling) even if the advantageous interval is continued without the normal end condition being satisfied during the advantageous interval. Advantageous period ends. The limiter termination condition is an termination condition based on the content of the game (game result). In other words, the limiter termination condition is a termination condition based on the game value (medals or credits) given to the player in the advantageous section. For example, the limiter end condition includes a condition (limiter end condition) that is established when the period of consecutive shifts to the advantageous section exceeds a predetermined period (in this embodiment, when 1500 games are played). Also, the limiter termination condition may include a condition that is satisfied when the number of medals awarded in the advantageous section or the number of net increase in medals reaches a predetermined amount (for example, 3000). Also, the limiter termination condition may include a condition that is satisfied when the number of winnings of a predetermined combination (for example, a bonus or rare combination) reaches a predetermined number of times in the advantageous section. Further, the limiter termination condition may include a condition that is met when the number of winnings of a predetermined combination reaches a predetermined number of times in the advantageous section.

Next, the limiter reach undetermined state (also referred to as the first state) and the limiter reachable state will be described. The limiter undetermined state is a state in which it is not determined that the number of games in the advantageous section will reach the limiter (1500 games). The limiter undetermined state is, for example, when the value of the advantageous section game number counter is 1000 games (1000 games have been completed in the advantageous section), and it is confirmed that the remaining 200 games will be controlled in the advantageous section. is in a state of In other words, when the value of the number-of-games-in-advantage-zone counter is 1,000 games, it is in a state where control over 1,200 games in the advantage-zone is determined, and the number of games in the advantage-zone is set to the limiter (1,500 games). It is a state in which it is not certain that it will be reached.

On the other hand, the limiter reaching confirmation state (also referred to as the second state) is a state in which it is confirmed that the number of games in the advantageous section has reached the limiter (1500 games). For example, in the limiter reaching confirmation state, the value of the advantageous interval game number counter is 1000 games (1000 games in the advantageous interval have been completed), and it is confirmed that the remaining 500 games will be controlled in the advantageous interval. state. In other words, when the value of the advantageous interval game number counter is 1000 games, the limiter reaching confirmation state is a state in which control over 1500 advantageous interval games is confirmed (limiter reaching is confirmed). state).

Also, in this embodiment, a start freeze and an end freeze can be executed. A start freeze is a freeze signaling that a bonus state is about to begin. Also, the termination freeze is a freeze that notifies that the bonus state is terminated. Also, when the vehicle shifts to the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification lamp lights up. After adopting such a configuration, the following configuration may be adopted.

(1) The slot machine shall
Control means (for example, main control Part 41) and
In connection with the start of control to the advantageous state, it is possible to execute delay control (for example, start freeze) that delays the progress of the game (for example, when control to the bonus state is started, start freeze is executed and) a delay control means,
The delay control means executes the delay control during the first state, but does not execute the delay control during the second state (for example, the first The start freeze is executed when control to the bonus state is started in the state, whereas the start freeze is not executed when control to the bonus state is started in the second state).

According to such a configuration, based on the delay control, the game can be played smoothly without causing the player to feel annoyance that may occur depending on the state. Therefore, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(2) In either the first state (for example, the limiter undetermined state) or the second state (for example, the limiter reached state shown in FIG. 6B), the advantageous state (for example, the bonus state) Controllable control means (for example, main control unit 41);
In connection with the end of control to the advantageous state, delay control (for example, end freeze) that delays the progress of the game can be executed (for example, end freeze is executed when control to the bonus state is ended) and) a delay control means,
The delay control means executes the delay control during the first state and does not execute the delay control during the second state in relation to the end of control to the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 6 , the end freeze is executed when the control to the bonus state is ended in the first state, while the end freeze is not executed when the control to the bonus state is ended in the second state).

According to such a configuration, based on the delay control, the game can be played smoothly without causing the player to feel annoyance that may occur depending on the state. Therefore, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(3) When a specific condition is satisfied (for example, when the state of reaching the limiter is changed from the undetermined state of reaching the limiter to the state of determining the limiter reaching), a specific effect executing means (for example, a sub further comprising a control unit 91),
The second state is a state in which the specific effect is being executed (the ending effect is executed in the limiter reaching confirmation state).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the specific effect executed in the second state in which the delay control is not executed.

(4) The specific condition includes a condition that is established when it is advantageous to the player (for example, a condition that is established by changing from a limiter undetermined state to a limiter attainment confirmed state).

According to such a configuration, it is possible for the player to recognize that the game is advantageous to the player by executing the specific effect.

(5) When the specific condition is satisfied while being controlled to the advantageous state in the first state, the specific effect execution means executes the specific effect after the control to the advantageous state is finished. (For example, in the bonus state controlled in the first state, when the second state is reached, the ending effect is executed after the bonus ends.

For example, in the case of a slot machine that executes a specific effect during an advantageous state, the effect executed during an advantageous state overlaps with the specific effect, making the execution situation of the effect during the advantageous state complicated. end up According to such a configuration, since the specific effect is executed after the control to the advantageous state is finished, it is possible to prevent the execution situation of the effect during the advantageous state from becoming complicated.

(6) further comprising advantageous effect executing means (for example, sub-controller 91) capable of executing advantageous effects (for example, during bonus effect) in an advantageous state (for example, bonus state);
When controlled to the advantageous state in the second state, the advantageous effect is not executed (for example, when controlled to the bonus state in the second state, the ending effect is executed without executing the effect during the bonus. ).

According to such a configuration, the game can be played smoothly without making the player feel annoyed by the advantageous effects. Therefore, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(7) The delay control means can execute, as the delay control, special delay control (for example, additional freezing) for delaying the progress of the game when a special condition (for example, AT additional confirmation) is established in an advantageous state. and
The delay control means is
executing the special delay control (for example, executing an additional freeze) when being controlled to the advantageous state during the first state;
The special delay control is not executed (for example, no additional freeze is executed) when controlled to the advantageous state during the second state.

According to such a configuration, the game can be played smoothly without making the player feel troublesome due to the special delay control. Therefore, the amusement of the game can be improved.

(8) An advantageous state control means (e.g., main control unit) capable of controlling an advantageous state (e.g., AT) when an advantageous section (e.g., advantageous section) is more advantageous than a normal section (e.g., normal section) Part 41) and
a first end notification means for performing first end notification control (for example, control for switching the advantageous interval notification lamp from lighting to extinguishing) for notifying the end of the advantageous interval based on the end of the advantageous interval;
Second end notification control for notifying the end of the advantageous interval based on the end of the advantageous interval (for example, control to display a result screen indicating the end of the advantageous interval, or control to switch from the result screen to the normal effect) and a second end notification means for performing
The first end notification means performs the first end notification control at a timing different from the timing at which the second end notification control is performed and at a timing later than the timing at which the second end notification control is performed ( For example, when the advantageous section ends normally, the advantageous section notification lamp is switched from lit to extinguished at the timing after the timing of displaying the result screen or the timing of switching from the result screen to the normal effect).

According to such a configuration, in the present embodiment, the first end notification control for notifying the end of the advantageous section based on the end of the advantageous section (for example, control to switch the advantageous section notification lamp from lighting to extinguishing) )It can be performed. Also, based on the end of the advantageous section, a second end notification control (for example, control to display the result screen, or control to switch from the result screen to the normal effect) for notifying the end of the advantageous section can be performed. . Therefore, it is possible to diversify the end notification control of the advantageous section.

In addition, even if the advantageous section (or advantageous state such as AT) ends with either the normal end or the limiter end, the advantageous section The notification lamp is extinguished (hereinafter referred to as "comparative example"). Therefore, in the comparative example, it is not possible to appropriately maintain the player's sense of expectation for the end of the advantageous section.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the advantageous section normally ends, the advantageous section notification lamp is not turned off at the timing of the second end notification control (end timing of the specific effect at which the result screen is displayed). The advantageous section notification lamp is extinguished at a later timing. In this embodiment, the later timing is the timing at which the normal game started when the specific effect ends. As a modification, the later timing may be another timing.

That is, in the present embodiment, the lighting of the advantageous section notification lamp continues until the end of the normal game started when the specific effect ends, not the end of the specific effect. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately maintain the player's sense of expectation regarding the end of the advantageous section. This sense of anticipation is, for example, "the sense of expectation that the advantageous section will be revived even though the advantageous section has ended".

(9) Further, the specific effect includes the effect of displaying the result of the game in the advantageous section as a result screen. Therefore, it is possible for the player to recognize the result of the game in the advantageous section. Further, when the advantageous section ends normally, the result screen may be a screen that notifies the result of the game in the advantageous section, or may be a screen that notifies the result of the game in the advantageous state. Further, when the advantageous section ends with the limiter, the result screen may be a screen for notifying the result of the game in the advantageous section, or may be a screen for notifying the result of the game in the advantageous state.

(10) Also, the end of the advantageous section includes limiter end and normal end. Further, when the advantageous section ends normally, the advantageous section notification lamp is not extinguished at the end timing of the specific effect in which the result screen is displayed, but at the timing when the normal game started when the specific effect ends. The advantageous section notification lamp is extinguished. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to appropriately maintain the player's sense of expectation regarding the end of the advantageous section.

In addition, when the limiter ends, the advantageous section is terminated without being revived in order to suppress the gambling nature. Even if the advantageous section ends with the limiter, if the lighting of the advantageous section notification lamp is kept on until the timing is the same as when it ends normally, even though it is not actually revived, it is said that the advantageous section may be revived. As a result, the player is made to feel uncomfortable. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the advantageous section ends with the limiter, the advantageous section notification lamp is turned off at the end timing of the specific effect at which the result screen is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from having a ``expectation that the advantageous section will be revived'' even though it is not actually revived when the advantageous section ends the limiter, and as a result, the player feels uncomfortable. You can also prevent it from being held.

(11) The timing at which the lighting of the advantageous section informing lamp is continued is the end timing of the game following the game in which the advantageous section has normally ended (the normal game after (after) the display of the result screen). Therefore, it is possible to make the player have expectations for the next game after the game in which the advantageous section has normally ended.

(12) In addition, by executing sham control for the restoration of the advantageous section, a sham specific effect can be executed. As a result, in the normal game when the display of the result screen ends, the resurrection effect is executed, thereby controlling the advantageous section again. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation in the normal game when the display of the result screen ends.

(13) Further, a resurrection lottery can be executed for the resurrection of the advantageous section. In the event that the resurrection lottery wins the resurrection lottery, the resurrection effect is executed in the normal game when the display of the result screen ends, thereby controlling the advantageous section again. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation in the normal game when the display of the result screen ends.

(14) In addition, game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) for controlling the game,
An effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the effect based on the control information transmitted from the game control means,
The game control means is
When a transition is made to an advantageous section (for example, an advantageous section) that is more advantageous than a normal section (for example, a normal section), and an end condition (for example, a limiter end condition) based on the contents of the game in the advantageous section is satisfied, the advantageous section Advantageous section transition means for terminating the transition to the section;
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling to an advantageous state (for example, AT) in the advantageous section;
control information transmitting means for transmitting first control information (for example, a model-common command) regarding the advantageous section and second control information (for example, a model-specific command) regarding the advantageous state to the effect control means at a predetermined opportunity; including
The control information transmitting means, when transmitting the first control information and the second control information at the predetermined timing, transmits the first control information after transmitting the second control information (for example, After transmitting the model-specific command, the model-common command is transmitted).

A machine-specific command is a command whose control, etc., is unique to each model of slot machine (that is, differs from model to model). The model-specific command is also a command that includes information about the advantageous state (AT). Among the plurality of model-specific commands, the model-specific command A is a command for specifying the number of games played in an advantageous state. For example, as methods of managing an advantageous state, there are a first method of managing by the number of games (the number of AT games) and a second method of managing by the number of sets (the number of AT sets). One set is a set of predetermined games, and for example, one set includes 50 AT games.

A model-common command is a command in which control and the like are common (the same) regardless of the model. In addition, the model-common command is also a command that includes information on the advantageous section. In this embodiment, regardless of the type of slot machine, there is a common premise that the advantage interval is managed by the number of games (the advantage interval is terminated by the limiter). Based on this premise, the common command for all models includes a command that can specify the number of games played in the advantageous section. The model-common command A is a command capable of specifying the number of games played in the advantageous section.

In this embodiment, commands transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 include model-specific commands and model-common commands. Also, a model-specific command is transmitted, and then a model-common command is transmitted. The reason for sending these commands in such order is explained.

Each time the sub-controller 91 receives a model-specific command, the sub-control section 91 updates the information regarding the advantageous state based on the information specified from the received model-specific command. Then, when the sub-controller 91 receives all the model-specific commands, the sub-controller 91 finishes updating all the information regarding the advantageous state in the game in which the transmission processing of the model-specific commands was performed. After that, the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect lottery based on the state (final state) in which all the information on the advantageous state has been updated, triggered by the reception of the model-common command. Therefore, the effect lottery reflecting all the information specified by each of the plurality of model-specific commands can be executed, and the number of execution times of the effect lottery can be reduced to one.

Further, the control program of the slot machine is a program (hereinafter referred to as program X) that ``transmits a model-universal command after transmitting a model-specific command, and furthermore, receives a drawing of an effect upon receipt of the model-universal command.'' Therefore, the following effects are obtained. For example, when the same slot machine maker manufactures a slot machine of model α and a slot machine of model β, a case will be described in which the execution timing of the effect lottery is a different command for model α and model β. This case is, for example, the case where the execution trigger of the effect lottery for model α is reception of a model-common command, but the execution trigger of the effect lottery for model β is reception of a command different from the model-common command. . In this case, it is necessary to change the program corresponding to the trigger for executing the effect lottery between the model α and the model β.

By fixing the program X in this way, it is possible to unify the trigger for executing the effect lottery regardless of the machine model. Therefore, even when the models α and β are manufactured, there is no need to change the program corresponding to the trigger for executing the performance lottery between the models α and β, and the design burden can be reduced.

Further, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, after the processing relating to the advantageous section is finished, the processing relating to the advantageous state is executed. Further, when the processing relating to the advantageous section is completed, the main control section 41 generates a command relating to the advantageous section and stores it in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, for example. Further, when the processing regarding the advantageous state is completed, the main control section 41 generates a command regarding the advantageous state and stores it in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, for example. Therefore, commands relating to the advantageous section are stored first, and then commands relating to the advantageous state are stored. As for the command transmission, first, the command regarding the advantageous state is transmitted, and then the command regarding the advantageous section is transmitted. Therefore, commands relating to the advantageous state and commands relating to the advantageous section are collectively transmitted by a so-called LIFO (Last In First Out) method. Therefore, stable command transmission control can be executed.

Also, the commands relating to the advantageous state may be used to determine the mode of navigation notification by the sub-controller 91 side. In this case, the command regarding the advantageous section may be used to judge the validity of this navigation notification. This legitimacy determination process is, for example, a process of determining whether or not the vehicle is being controlled in an advantageous section in which such navigation notification may be executed. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can prevent, as much as possible, a malfunction such as executing the navigation notification even though it is a normal section in which the navigation notification cannot be executed.

(15) Further, the model-specific command includes a model-specific command A capable of specifying the period (the number of games played in AT) during which control is in an advantageous state (for example, AT). The model-common command also includes a model-specific command A that can specify the period during which the game is shifted to the advantageous section (the number of games played in the advantageous section). Therefore, the sub-controller 91 can identify the period during which the advantageous state is controlled prior to the period during which the advantageous period is controlled. For example, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the effect lottery based on the period during which the control is in an advantageous state. Further, after the effect lottery is executed, the sub-control section 91 can specify the period during which the advantageous section is controlled.

(16) Further, the main control unit 41 performs control to one of a plurality of advantageous states. The plurality of advantageous states are, for example, normal AT, advantageous AT which is more advantageous than normal AT, and special AT which is more advantageous than advantageous AT.

The machine-universal command is transmitted regardless of which of these multiple advantageous states is controlled. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can appropriately specify information about the advantageous section from the common command regardless of which one of the plurality of types of advantageous states is controlled. In addition, regardless of which advantageous state is controlled among a plurality of kinds of advantageous states, the sub-control unit 91 can establish the execution opportunity of the effect lottery.

Also, the model-specific command is transmitted regardless of which one of these multiple advantageous states is controlled. Therefore, the sub-control section 91 can appropriately specify information about the advantageous state from the common command regardless of which one of the plurality of types of advantageous states is controlled. Further, even if the number of transmitted model-specific commands is changed depending on the type of controlled advantageous state, all of the changed number of model-specific commands can be transmitted. Therefore, the sub-controller 91 can appropriately identify the information about the advantageous state from the common command for all models.

(17) Further, the main control section 41 of the slot machine of the present embodiment transmits to the sub-control section 91 an internal lottery command capable of specifying the result of the internal lottery. An internal lottery command that can specify the result of the internal lottery is transmitted after both the model-specific command and the model-common command are transmitted. This internal lottery command is a command that is transmitted regardless of the model of the slot machine, and can be said to be a kind of command common to all models. That is, in this embodiment, after transmitting the model-specific command, the model-common command and the internal lottery command (=common command regardless of the model) are transmitted. Therefore, for example, compared to a slot machine that transmits a model-specific command after transmitting a model-common command, and then transmits an internal lottery command (=a command that is common to all models), the command processing program is easier to understand. can be made easier.

In addition, even if it is desired to change the trigger for executing the effect lottery of this embodiment from receiving a common command to receiving an internal lottery command, if the command transmission order as in this embodiment is used, the program can be easily changed. It can be performed.

(18) Further, the main control section 41 can transmit a model-specific command and a model-common command at the lever-on operation timing of one game and the third stop timing.

Therefore, the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 can more closely coordinate the timing of transmitting the model-specific command and the model-common command, as compared to the case of the slot machine, which transmits the model-specific command once in one game. In addition, in the present embodiment, in the command transmitted at the third stop operation timing, it is possible to specify a control state whose contents may change (or differ in contents) at the start and end of the game of one unit. a first control state command. Therefore, even if the control state differs between when the lever is turned on and when the third stop is performed, the sub-control section 91 can specify the control state when the third stop is performed.

It should be noted that the transmission timing for transmitting the model-specific command and the model-common command may be once or three times or more in one game. Also, the transmission timing may be any timing. For example, in a slot machine, the transmission timing may include timing of at least one of the first stop operation and the second stop operation.

(19) In addition, game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the game is provided,
The game control means is
When a transition is made to an advantageous section (for example, an advantageous section) that is more advantageous than a normal section (for example, a normal section), and an end condition (for example, a limiter end condition) based on the contents of the game in the advantageous section is satisfied, the advantageous section Advantageous section transition means for terminating the transition to the section;
Advantageous state control means capable of controlling to an advantageous state (for example, AT) in the advantageous section;
At a predetermined opportunity (predetermined processing executed after the internal lottery processing), first processing related to the advantageous section (for example, processing to count the period of transition to the advantageous section and processing to determine whether the limiter has been reached). ) and a second process related to the advantageous state (for example, a process of counting the period in which the controlled AT is in an advantageous state, and a promotion lottery process of determining whether or not to promote the controlled AT to a more advantageous AT). and a process execution means for executing
The process executing means, when executing the first process and the second process at the predetermined trigger, executes the second process after executing the first process.

In this way, the processing for the advantageous section is executed, and then the processing for the advantageous state is executed. Therefore, the processing load can be reduced as compared with a slot machine that simultaneously starts the processing related to the advantageous state and the processing related to the advantageous interval. Further, in the present embodiment, after the processing relating to the advantageous section is finished, the processing relating to the advantageous state is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent centralization of processing and an increase in program capacity as compared with "a slot machine that executes processing regarding an advantageous state in the middle of processing regarding an advantageous section".

Also, in the slot machine, the game is first shifted to an advantageous section (for example, AT), and controlled to an advantageous state (AT) by being controlled to an advantageous RT in the advantageous section. That is, the processing is executed in the order of transition to the advantageous section→control to the advantageous state. Also in the predetermined process, the process is executed in the order of the first process for the advantageous section→the second process for the advantageous state along this order. Therefore, when the designer of the slot machine of the present embodiment confirms the program corresponding to the payout lottery process, the order of the first process for the advantageous section and the second process for the advantageous state is given to the designer. It can be easily recognized.

(20) In addition, the processing relating to the advantageous section includes processing for counting the period of transition to the advantageous section. Moreover, the processing relating to the advantageous state includes processing for counting the period during which the advantageous state is controlled. Therefore, the main control unit 41 can specify the period during which the transition is made to the advantageous section (the number of games played in the advantageous section) and the period during which the control is performed in the advantageous state (the number of games played in the advantageous state). .

(21) In addition, the main control unit 41 executes processing relating to the advantageous section regardless of which one of the plurality of advantageous states is controlled. Therefore, the main control unit 41 can execute processing relating to the advantageous section regardless of which one of the plurality of types of advantageous states is controlled. Therefore, the main control unit 41 can specify information about the advantageous section (the number of games played in the advantageous section) and the like.

(22) After the first processing relating to the advantageous section and the second processing relating to the advantageous state are completed, the main control section 41 transmits a command common to all models relating to the advantageous section and a command relating to the advantageous state. Therefore, the main control unit 41 can transmit a model-unique command reflecting the completed first process to the sub-control unit 91, and can transmit a model-specific command reflecting the completed second process to the sub-control unit 91. can be sent to.

(23) Further, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation setting process, which is a notification process related to notification of an advantageous operation mode (corresponding procedure corresponding to the pushing order). Further, the navigation setting process is executed after the process for the advantageous section and the process for the advantageous period are completed. Therefore, the main control unit 41 identifies whether or not the section is in an advantageous section and whether or not the section is in an advantageous state. Execute navigation setting processing. Therefore, accurate navigation setting processing can be executed. Also, when the control is in the most disadvantageous CZ (chance zone) of the advantageous section, even if the navigation target role is won, a random number lottery is used to determine whether or not to execute the navigation notification. may When such a configuration is adopted, the random number lottery is executed in the navigation setting process. Therefore, in the navigation setting process, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not to execute the navigation notification.

(24) derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R) operated to derive display results;
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the game;
Effect control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for controlling the effect,
The game control means is
State control means (for example, main A process of controlling the game section by the control unit 41);
Suggestion means for suggesting that the advantageous state is being controlled (for example, main control unit 41 performs main notification processing for lighting an advantageous section notification lamp),
There are multiple types of the advantageous state,
The effect control means executes a specific effect (for example, a sub notification that lights the CZ lamp that lights during CA and the AT lamp that lights during AT) in a manner according to the type of the advantageous state (for example, , a process for performing sub-notification by the sub-control unit 91),
The suggesting means suggests that the advantageous state is being controlled in a constant manner regardless of the type of the advantageous state (for example, in the advantageous section, the lighting mode of the main notification changes regardless of the type of the advantageous section). do not do).

Furthermore, when it demonstrates in detail, it will be as follows.
derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display results;
A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the game;
Production control means for controlling production (for example, sub control unit 91),
a granting means (for example, a process of paying out medals) that grants a game value when a prize is won;
The game control means is
State control means (for example, main A process of controlling the game section by the control unit 41);
Suggestion means for suggesting that the advantageous state is being controlled (for example, main control unit 41 performs main notification processing for lighting an advantageous section notification lamp),
In the normal state, the grant rate obtained by dividing the magnitude of the given gaming value by the magnitude of the gaming value used in the game is less than 1, and the grant rate is higher than the grant rate in the advantageous state. is also small (for example, the normal section has a medal payout rate of less than 1, and the advantageous section has a medal payout rate of 1 or more),
While the operation mode of the lead-out operation means is not notified in the normal state, the operation mode of the lead-out operation means is notified one or more times in the advantageous state (for example, navigation notification is not performed in the normal section). On the other hand, navigation notification is executed at least once in the advantageous section),
The advantageous states include a first advantageous state (for example, CZ) in which the degree of advantage in controlling a notification state (for example, AT) in which the operation mode of the lead-out operation means can be notified is higher than the normal state, and the notification. A second advantageous state (for example, normal AT) which is a state, and a third advantageous state (for example, advantageous AT , special AT) and
The effect control means executes a specific effect (for example, sub-notification to light the CZ lamp or AT lamp) by lighting in a lighting mode according to the type of the advantageous state (for example, sub-control unit 91 Processing to perform sub-notification by),
The suggesting means indicates that the advantageous state is being controlled by lighting in a constant lighting mode regardless of the type of the advantageous state (for example, in the advantageous section, the main notification is given regardless of the type of the advantageous section). lighting mode does not change).

According to such a configuration, the main notification performed by controlling the lighting of the advantageous section notification lamp by the main control unit 41 indicates that the advantageous section is being controlled in a fixed manner regardless of the type of the advantageous section. . On the other hand, the sub-notification performed by the lighting control of the CZ lamp and the AT lamp by the sub-control unit 91 indicates that the advantageous section is being controlled in a manner corresponding to the type of the advantageous section.

The RAM 41 c provided in the main control section 41 has a smaller storage capacity than the RAM 91 c provided in the sub-control section 91 . Therefore, by making the mode of the main notification constant regardless of the type of the advantageous section, an increase in the storage capacity can be suppressed as much as possible. In addition, it is possible to minimize an increase in the processing load associated with the indication that the advantageous section is being controlled by the main control unit 41 . On the other hand, the RAM 91c provided in the sub-control section 91 can store a certain amount of data necessary for sub-notification. Therefore, by changing the mode of the sub-notification according to the type of the advantageous section, it is possible to supplement the simplification of the main notification indicating that the advantageous section is being controlled.

Specifically, the main notification only suggests to the player whether it is a normal section or an advantageous section, and cannot suggest the type of advantageous section. However, by suggesting even the kind of advantageous section by the sub-notification, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reels, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 12 game auxiliary display, 41 main control section, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub-control section, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be individually identified,
In a slot machine that derives a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit,
game control means for controlling the progress of a game, the game control means for outputting control information;
Based on the control information, production execution means for executing production,
a derivation operation means operated to derive a display result ,
The game control means is
pre-determining means for determining a winning number capable of identifying a display result to allow derivation;
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
a winning number storage area for storing the winning number; and when the winning number determined by the pre-determining means is a winning number to be notified for which an operation mode corresponding to the winning number can be notified, the winning number to be notified is a winning number. a first group number storage area for storing a group number capable of specifying a winning number group to which it belongs; a first operation mode information storage area for storing operation mode information capable of specifying an operation mode corresponding to the notification target winning number; a first storage means having
output means for outputting the group number stored in the first group number storage area and the operation mode information stored in the first operation mode information storage area as the control information;
The production executing means is
a second group number storage area for storing the group number output from the game control means; and a second operation mode information storage area for storing the operation mode information output from the game control means. a storage means;
an informing means capable of informing an operation mode based on the operation mode information in the unit game in which the operation mode information is stored in the second operation mode information storage area ;
In the unit game in which the operation mode is notified by the notification means, the operation mode information is stored in the first operation mode information storage area and the operation mode information is stored in the second operation mode information storage area,
In a unit game in which the operation mode is not notified by the notification means, the operation mode information is not stored in the first operation mode information storage area and the operation mode information is not stored in the second operation mode information storage area. ,
The game control means further controls the winning number storage area, the first group number storage area, and the first operation mode information storage area in relation to the end of the unit game for which the operation mode is notified by the notification means. are all initialized, and the winning number storage area, the first group number storage area, and the first operation mode information storage area related to the end of the unit game in which the operation mode was not notified by the notification means has a first initialization means for initializing all
The effect execution means further initializes the second group number storage area and the second operation mode information storage area in relation to the end of the unit game for which the operation mode is notified by the notification means. and second initialization means for initializing all of the second group number storage area and the second operation mode information storage area in relation to the end of the unit game for which the operation mode was not notified by the notification means. , slot machines.

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