JP7173764B2 - 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 identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display section, stops variably displaying the variable display section to derive a display result. , relates to a slot machine in which a prize can be awarded according to the display result.

A slot machine is generally provided with a variable display device having a plurality (usually three) of reels on which a plurality of types of patterns are drawn as identification information on the outer periphery thereof, and each reel has a start switch when a player presses a start switch. When operated, rotation is started, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, rotation is stopped within a predetermined maximum delay time range from the operation timing. . Winning occurs according to the display result derived when all the reels stop rotating.

As the types of wins, there are types such as small wins, special wins, and replay wins. Here, in winning a small winning combination, the player can obtain the benefit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small winning combination. Winning a special role allows the player to obtain the benefit of being shifted to a game state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus, from the next game. Winning the replaying combination provides the advantage that the next game can be played without consuming new medals for setting the bet amount.

As such a slot machine, there is known a slot machine that displays a quiz and the correct answer of the pushing order bell that wins the pushing order bell when winning the pushing order bell (for example, Patent Document 1). In the slot machine of Patent Literature 1, the correct answer to the quiz is the order of pressing, and the correct answer to the pressing order of the pressing order bell and the quiz are displayed together with the pressing order of the correct answer to the quiz. Then, the correct pressing order of the quiz is determined separately from the winning lottery. In other words, the correct pressing order of the quiz is tied to the pressing order determined separately from the combination lottery. Therefore, there are times when the correct answer for the pressing order for winning the bell and the correct answer for the quiz match and sometimes do not match. Then, regardless of whether or not the correct answers match, points are awarded when the correct answer to the quiz is selected in the order of pressing.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2017-217198 [eg, FIGS. 12 and 13]

However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, the result of the lottery and the correct answer of the quiz are not linked. Points may be awarded for answering the quiz correctly even though you do not win the prize. In this way, the fact that the result of the role lottery is not tied to the correct answer of the quiz lacks tension in the game and lacks interest in the game.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of enhancing the enjoyment of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention includes:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a pre-determining means (e.g., a main controller) for determining which display results are allowed to be derived;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit;
Suggestion means (e.g., game auxiliary display 12, liquid crystal display 51) that suggests specific information capable of specifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the determination result of the pre-determination means;
A game control means (for example, a main control unit) that controls a game;
Production control means (for example, a sub-control unit) for producing production based on the control information transmitted from the game control means;
A first privilege granting means (eg, main control unit) that grants a first privilege (eg, CZ, mission state);
a second privilege granting means (eg, main control unit) that grants a second privilege (eg, AT) different from the first privilege ,
The decision result determined by the pre-determining means includes a predetermined decision result (e.g. middle bell, right bell) and a specific decision result (e.g. left bell),
The suggesting means includes a first suggesting means (for example, a game auxiliary display 12) controlled by the game control means and a second suggesting means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) controlled by the effect control means. included,
a situation in which it is specified that either the first privilege or the second privilege can be granted, and the determination result of the pre-determining means is either the predetermined determination result or the specific determination result In a specific situation (for example, privilege selection state) that can be continued until the Suggesting the provision of the first privilege by suggesting (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 10),
In the specific situation, the first privilege is given when the derivation operation means is operated in the predetermined operation mode when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes the predetermined determination result (for example, FIG. 6 part shown in ),
In the specific situation, the first suggesting means and the second suggesting means suggest a specific operation mode when the decision result of the pre-determining means becomes the specific decision result, thereby granting the second privilege. suggesting (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 10),
In the specific situation, the second privilege is provided when the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation mode when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result (for example, FIG. 6 part shown in ),
In the specific situation, even if the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the predetermined operation mode when the determination result of the predetermined determination means becomes the predetermined determination result, the first privilege is given ( For example, the part shown in FIG. 6),
In the specific situation, even if the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the specific determination result, the second privilege is granted ( For example, the part shown in FIG.
It further comprises delay control means capable of executing delay control for delaying the progress of the game when the decision result of the pre-decision means is either the predetermined decision result or the specific decision result in the specific situation. ,
In a situation different from the specific situation, the delay control is not executed even if the decision result of the pre-determining means is either the predetermined decision result or the specific decision result .
According to this configuration, even if an operation is performed in an erroneous operation mode, the privilege that is provided when the operation is performed in the suggested operation mode is provided. It is possible to make the player feel that the game is being held, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, the slot machine of means 1 is
When a specific situation occurs, the specific situation continues until the decision result of the pre-determining means reaches a predetermined decision result or a specific decision result (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 6).
According to this configuration, even if an operation is performed in an erroneous operation mode that is not in accordance with the suggested operation mode, the privilege that is provided when the operation is performed in the suggested operation mode is provided. It is possible to make the player feel that the privilege is given in association with the determination result, and to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the slot machine of means 2 is
the second benefit (e.g., AT) is more advantageous to the player than the first benefit (e.g., CZ, mission status);
A delay control means (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 7) is provided for executing delay control for delaying the progress of the game when the decision result of the pre-decision means in a specific situation becomes a predetermined decision result or a specific decision result.
According to this configuration, since the delay control is executed when the determination result of the pre-determining means becomes the predetermined determination result or the specific determination result, it becomes easy to understand that any determination result has been obtained in the game, It is possible to give the user a feeling of expectation that the predetermined operation mode is suggested.

In addition, the slot machine of means 3 is
A delay control means (for example, the part shown in FIG. 7) that executes delay control for delaying the progress of the game,
The decision results determined by the pre-determining means include predetermined decision results (e.g., middle bell, right bell) and special decision results (e.g., left bell) different from specific decision results (e.g., rare hand),
when the determination result of the prior determination means is the special determination result, the operation mode of the derivation operation means is not suggested by the first suggesting means and the second suggesting means;
The delay control is executed when the decision result of the pre-decision means becomes the special decision result (for example, the part shown in FIG. 7).
According to this configuration, since the delay control is executed when the decision result of the pre-determining means is a special decision result, it is possible to make it easy to understand that the game has a special decision result.

In addition, the slot machine of means 4 is
The first suggesting means (for example, the game auxiliary display 12) and the second suggesting means (for example, the liquid crystal display 51) do not suggest the operation mode of the derivation operation means when the delay control is executed, and the delay After the execution of the control is finished, the operation mode of the derivation operation means is suggested (for example, the part shown in FIG. 8).
According to this configuration, since the operation mode is not suggested when the delay control is being executed, it is possible to determine whether the decision result of the advance decision means is the predetermined decision result, the specific decision result, or the special decision result. It is possible to draw attention after the delay control.

In addition, the slot machine of means 5 is
A third privilege granting means for granting a third privilege (eg, bonus) different from the first privilege (eg, CZ, mission status) and the second privilege (eg, AT);
A third privilege may be granted when the determination result of the pre-determining means is a special determination result (for example, a rare combination).
According to this configuration, when the delay control is executed, the attention can be made after the delay control. That is, when an operation mode is suggested after the delay control, the player can expect that mode, and even when the operation mode is not suggested, the granting of the third privilege can be expected, so that the player can be noticed after the delay control. .

In addition, the slot machine of means 6 is
In a specific situation, when the determination result of the predetermining means becomes a predetermined determination result and the derivation operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode, a first effect is executed suggesting that the first privilege can be given. (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 10),
In a specific situation, if the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the predetermined operation mode when the determination result of the predetermined determination means becomes the predetermined determination result, the first effect is not executed (for example, , the part shown in FIG. 10),
On the condition that the next game of the game in which the determination result of the pre-determining means is the predetermined determination result is started, control is performed to the state related to the first privilege (for example, the portions shown in FIGS. 5(b) and 5(c)).
According to this configuration, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the operation mode is not the operation mode as suggested, but is an erroneous operation mode. Since the execution method of the effect differs between the correct operation mode according to the suggested operation mode and the erroneous operation mode which is not according to the suggested operation mode, the effect can be preferably executed.

1 is a front view of a slot machine of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied; FIG. It is a figure which shows the pattern arrangement|sequence of a reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the alerting|reporting aspect by navigation alerting|reporting. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of privilege provision. It is a flowchart of the privilege provision control process which a main control part performs. 7 is a flowchart of freeze state start processing executed by a main control unit; 7 is a flowchart of freeze state end processing executed by the main control unit; 10 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing (sub). It is a flow chart of privilege selection production execution processing. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a privilege selection effect when winning a combination other than the bell in order of pressing in the privilege selection state; FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a privilege selection effect when a middle bell is won in the privilege selection state and the navigation notification and the navigation effect are followed. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a privilege selection effect in a case where the pressing order bell is won in the privilege selection state and the navigation notification and the navigation effect are not followed. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a privilege selection effect when winning the left bell in the privilege selection state and following the navigation notification and the navigation effect; FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of a privilege selection effect when winning the right bell in the privilege selection state and following the navigation notification and the navigation effect;

[Slot machine configuration]
An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. and a front door 1b rotatably supported at one end thereof.

Inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. ) are horizontally arranged side by side, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive patterns among the patterns arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be seen through the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. are arranged as

As shown in FIG. 3, "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a" and "cherry A plurality of mutually identifiable patterns such as "b", "bell", "replay a", "replay b", and "plum" are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 of each. The patterns drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided approximately in the center of the front door 1b.

Each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is rotated by a corresponding reel motor, and the symbols of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed on the see-through window 3 while continuously changing. , the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result.

A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged on the front side (player side) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel that is transparent when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b has a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as game value owned by the player). MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the maximum bet number among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range using the MAXBET switch 6, medals stored as credits, and setting of the bet amount Settlement switch 10 operated when settling the medals used for the game (returning the medals used for setting credits and bet amount), start switch 7 operated when starting the game, reels 2L, 2C , and 2R, which are operated to stop the rotations of , and 2R, respectively, and a production switch 56 used for production are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In this 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. Moreover, the stop operation is called a first stop operation. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, and that stop is called the second stop. Moreover, the stop operation is called a second stop operation. Also, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and that stop is called the third stop or the final stop. Moreover, the stop operation is called a third stop operation. Further, the first stop operation to stop the reel 2L first is the left first stop operation, the first stop operation to stop the reel 2C first is the middle first stop operation, and the first stop operation to stop the reel 2R first. This is called a right first stop operation.

Also, as shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, a credit display 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the content of an error is displayed. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, information that can identify the stopping order of the reels by navigation notification, which will be described later, etc., a 1 BET LED 14 that lights up to notify that the number of bets is set to 1, and the number of bets is set to 2. 3 BET LED 16 lights to notify that the number of bets has been set to 3; insertion request LED 17 lights to notify that the medals can be inserted; A start valid LED 18 notifies by lighting that the start operation is valid, and notifies by lighting that it is in a wait state (a state in which the reels are waiting for the start of rotation because a certain period of time has not passed since the start of the previous game). A game display unit 13 is provided with a waiting LED 19 and a replaying LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress by lighting.

When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal inserting section 4 or credits are used to set the bet amount. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 should be operated. When the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes effective, that is, the game can be started. Become. When the maximum number of medals among the specified number corresponding to the game state is exceeded, the amount is added to the credits.

A winning line is a line set for determining 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, as shown in FIG. 1, only the pay line LN set across the symbols horizontally aligned in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R is the pay line. It is defined. Although only one pay line is applied in this embodiment, a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

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

One game ends when all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, and a predetermined combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) on the winning line is displayed on each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. When the game stops as , a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning and added to the credits. Also, when the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout port 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when a combination of symbols accompanied by a transition of the game state is stopped as a result of the display of each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R on the winning line, the game state is shifted to a game state corresponding to the combination of symbols.

In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. In addition, one unit of control (game control) for executing the game is started when all the control associated with the end of the previous game is completed, and when all the control associated with the end of the game is completed finish.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. When pressed, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed.

Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels when there is no particular need to distinguish them. Also, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. Further, an operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be called a stop operation.

The slot machine 1 is provided with various boards such as a game control board, an effect control board, and a power supply board. The game control board includes a main control section that performs processing relating to the progress of the game and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board. The main control unit is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a main CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like. The production control board is provided with a sub-control section configured by a microcomputer having a sub CPU, a ROM, a RAM and an I/O port to control the production. The main controller transmits various commands to the sub-controller via the parallel output port. Commands sent from the main controller to the sub-controller are sent only in one direction, and no command is sent from the sub-controller to the main controller.

The sub-control unit receives commands transmitted from the game control board, performs various controls for performing effects according to the program for controlling effects stored in the ROM, and controls mounted on the effect control board Directly or indirectly control each part of the circuit. The sub-controller, like the main controller, has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main controller, acquires the command sent from the main controller, and stores the command in the buffer. Execute the command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the Also, the sub control unit generates an interrupt every time the number of system clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, at certain time intervals (approximately 2 ms), and executes a timer interrupt process (sub), which will be described later.

[Setting value]
The slot machine 1 of this embodiment changes the payout rate of medals according to the set value. More specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using a winning probability according to a set value in a lottery, such as an internal lottery to be described later, that affects the degree of advantage for a player. The set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 decreasing the value in order, lowering the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the degree of advantage for the player is the highest, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the degree of advantage decreases stepwise. When the setting value selection operation and confirmation operation are performed, the main control unit writes the confirmed setting value to the RAM and stores the setting value.

[Regarding the winning role, lottery role, and AT]
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the types of wins are determined according to the gaming state. There are a replay combination that allows the next game to be started, and a special combination that accompanies a transition to a game state that is advantageous to the player. In the following, the small combination and the replay combination are collectively referred to as a general combination. In order to generate a prize for each combination determined according to the game state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery, which will be described later, and to set the winning flag for the combination in the RAM of the main control unit. Of these winning flags for each role, the winning flags for minor and replaying roles are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for special roles is , is valid until a combination of winning combinations allowed by the flag is completed, and becomes invalid in a game in which the combination of winning winning combinations is complete. That is, once the winning flag of the special role is won, even if the combination of winning roles allowed by the flag cannot be arranged, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. becomes.

In the internal lottery, the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived as to whether or not the winning of each combination described above is permitted by determining the display results that are permitted to be derived. is determined before the start switch 7 is detected (specifically, when the start switch 7 is detected). When the internal lottery is performed, the main control unit sets a winning number indicating the result of the internal lottery in the RAM of the main control unit. The winning number is used for setting an internal winning flag, informing navigation, creating commands, and controlling the stoppage of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

In the slot machine 1, the special combination among the winning combinations includes two types of bonuses, a big bonus (hereinafter the big bonus is called BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter the regular bonus is called RB). When the BB is won, the game shifts to the BB controlled by the RB every game. Then, BB ends on the condition that 316 or more medals are paid out. If you win RB, you will be transferred to RB. Then, RB ends under the condition that any combination wins 6 times or 12 games are completed.

Among the prize winning combinations, the small winning combinations include a middle bell, an upper bell, a falling bell, a middle watermelon, and a middle cherry. When the upper bell wins, one medal is paid out. Nine medals are paid out when the middle bell or the bell falling to the right wins. Also, when the middle watermelon wins, five medals are paid out. Also, when the middle cherry wins, one medal is paid out.

Among the prize-winning roles, the re-playing role includes middle stage replays, promotion replays, and falling replays. A replay game (replay) is given when the replay combination wins.

Next, the combination of the lottery-targeted combinations read out as the lottery-targeted combination for each game state will be described. In this embodiment, the special role is subject to an internal lottery depending on whether the game state is a normal game state in which the special role is not carried over, or a carryover and RB (including RB in BB) in which the special role is carried over. The winning combination is different, and for the small winning combination, at least one of the internal lottery target and the winning probability depends on whether the gaming state is normal gaming state, carryover, or RB (including RB in BB). On the other hand, regarding the replaying combination, at least one of the internal lottery target combination and its winning probability differs depending on whether it is RT1, RT2, or RT3 (during carry-over) in the normal game state.

In addition, as will be described later, a plurality of winning combinations may be simultaneously read out as the lottery target combination and may be won more than once. By notating "+" between the winning combinations, it indicates that they are simultaneously read out as the lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

When the game state is the normal game state, BB and RB are subject to the internal lottery as special winnings regardless of whether the game is AT or non-AT. It should be noted that during carryover and RB (including RB in BB), the special role is not subject to the internal lottery.

When the game state is a normal game state (including an omen state and a privilege selection state, which will be described later), during either AT or non-AT, the left bell, middle Bell, right bell, cherry, cherry + BB, cherry + RB, watermelon, watermelon + BB, watermelon + RB, common bell are subject to internal lottery. When the game state is carried over, left bell, middle bell, right bell, cherry, watermelon, and common bell are subject to the internal lottery as small wins. When the game state is RB (including RB in BB), cherry, watermelon, and common bell are selected for internal lottery as minor wins. Of these lottery target combinations, there is no set difference in the determination values for the combinations other than the common bell, and there is a set difference in the determination values for the common bell.

In any state, the probability of winning a small combination is lowest for cherry, followed by lowest for watermelon, and highest for bell. Hereinafter, cherries and watermelons may be collectively referred to as rare roles.

When the game state is RT0 in the normal game state, normal replay, replay GR11, replay GR12, and replay GR13 are targets of the internal lottery as replay combinations. When the game state is RT1 in the normal game state, as replay roles, normal replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, and replay GR6 are objects of internal lottery. When the game state is RT2 in the normal game state, and when it is RT3 (during carry-over), normal replay is subject to internal lottery as a replay combination. There is no setting difference in the determination values of these lottery target combinations other than the normal replay, and there is a setting difference in the determination value for the normal replay.

Hereinafter, the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell may simply be referred to as push order bells when there is no particular need to distinguish them. Further, when there is no need to distinguish between replays GR1-GR6 and replays GR11-13, they may simply be referred to as push order replays.

In this embodiment, the BB combination can be stopped on the winning line LN when the BB is won, and the RB combination can be stopped when the RB is won.

In addition, if Cherry wins, the middle cherry combination, if Cherry + BB wins, the middle cherry combination or BB combination, and if Cherry + RB wins, the middle cherry combination or A combination of RBs can be stopped on the winning line LN.

Also, if the watermelon is won, the middle watermelon combination, if the watermelon + BB is won, the middle watermelon combination or BB combination, and if the watermelon + RB is won, the middle watermelon combination or A combination of RBs can be stopped on the winning line LN.

Further, when the pressing order bell is won, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type of the pressing order bell and the stopping order. For example, when the left bell wins and the stop operation (left first stop operation) is performed in the stop order of the left first stop, the combination of the middle bells stops at the pay line LN, and the other stop order When the stop operation is performed at , either the combination of the upper bells or the transitional result is stopped at the pay line LN according to the timing of the stop operation. In addition, when the middle bell wins and the stop operation (middle first stop operation) is performed in the stop order of the middle first stop, the combination of the middle bells stops at the winning line LN, and the other stop order When the stop operation is performed at , either the combination of the upper bells or the transitional result is stopped at the pay line LN according to the timing of the stop operation. In addition, when the right bell wins and the stop operation (right first stop operation) is performed in the stop order of the right first stop, the combination of the middle bells stops at the winning line LN, and the other stop order When the stop operation is performed at , either the combination of the upper bells or the transitional result is stopped at the pay line LN according to the timing of the stop operation.

Therefore, when the pressing order bell is won, the expected number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the pressing order bell is operated in the stop order corresponding to the type of the pressing order bell. In addition, especially in RT0 and RT2, if the stop order does not match, the transition result will stop, so if the stop order does not match, it will shift to RT1 at a certain rate (see FIG. 3). As for the pressing order bells, the middle tier bell or the upper tier bell can win a prize depending on the pressing order, but as for the common bells, the combination of the bells falling to the right stops on the winning line LN regardless of the pressing order. The right-sloping bell is a combination of symbols that stop on the winning line LN so that the bell symbols are aligned with the invalid line LM3, which is not subject to winning determination.

In the present embodiment, when replay GR1-GR6 is won in RT1, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and stop order. When replay GR1-GR6 is won in RT1, promotion replay is won by operating in the stop order according to the type. However, if the type is not known, it is not possible to intentionally select the stopping order according to the type. If the order does not match, the intermediate replay wins and RT1 is maintained.

In this embodiment, when replay GR11 to GR13 is won at RT0, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and stop order. When replays GR11 to GR13 are won in RT0, middle replays are won by operating in the stop order according to the type. However, if the type is not known, the stop order corresponding to the type cannot be intentionally selected, and if the operated stop order matches the stop order corresponding to the middle replay, the middle replay cannot be won. Although RT0 can be maintained by , if it does not match the stop order corresponding to the middle replay, the falling replay may win and shift to RT1. In addition, in the normal replay, the middle replay combination stops at the winning line LN regardless of the pressing order.

As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, it is controlled to RT0-3 or bonus. RT0 shifts due to winning a promotion replay in RT1.

Regardless of the number of games after shifting to RT0, RT0 ends when the game shifts to RT1 due to winning of a fall replay or stoppage of the transition result, or when a special combination is won and shifts to RT3. The payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100% at least when the stopping operation is performed in accordance with the navigation notification in the AT.

RT1 shifts to RT0, RT2 by winning a fall replay or stopping a transition roll. Then, RT1 ends by shifting to RT0 by winning a promotion replay, or by shifting to RT3 by winning a special combination, regardless of the number of games after shifting to RT1. The payout rate of medals per game is less than 100% regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the order of stop according to the navigation notification in the AT.

RT2 transitions at the end of the bonus (BB, RB). Then, RT2 is terminated by shifting to RT1 by stopping the transition roll or by shifting to RT3 by winning a special role, regardless of the number of games after shifting to RT2. The payout rate of medals per game is less than 100% regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the order of stop according to the navigation notification in the AT.

RT3 shifts when a special role (BB, RB) is won in RT0-3. Then, RT3 ends when the special combination that triggered the shift to RT3 wins and shifts to a bonus (BB or RB) regardless of the number of games after shifting to RT3. The payout rate of medals per game is less than 100% regardless of whether or not the stop operation was performed in the order of stop according to the navigation notification in the AT.

RB shifts when RB wins in RT3. RB ends when 12 games are completed or 6 wins are won. RB has a payout rate of medals per game exceeding 100%.

BB moves on to BB's win in RT3. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out during the BB exceeds a prescribed number (316 in this embodiment), regardless of the number of games played after shifting to the BB. BB has a payout rate of medals per game exceeding 100%.

Of RT0-3, RB, and BB, RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game and are the most advantageous gaming state. In addition, among RT0 to RT3, RT0 and RT3 have a high probability of winning a replay role, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and RT2. It can be said that the situation is favorable for Of RT0 and RT3, RT0 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT3 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT3.

In addition, in the slot machine of this embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0, 1, or 2, the main control unit can execute navigation notification for notifying the player of the stopping order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) to be an appropriate notification period. The AT ends after a predetermined number of games have been played.

When the main control unit is controlled to AT, the main control unit executes navigation notification by winning the navigation target role according to the game state, and sends an internal winning command and a pushing order command to the sub control unit. By transmitting, the sub-control unit executes the navigation effect. The informing target combination according to the game state is replay GR1-GR6 and the pressing order bell when RT1, and replay GR11-13 and pressing order bell when RT0. The navigation notification of this embodiment changes the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 to identifiably notify (or suggest) the stopping order that is advantageous to the player.

In the navigation effect of this embodiment, the order of stopping that is advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is notified by the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the navigation voice from the speakers 53 and 54 (or , suggests). For example, when notifying the stop order of the left first stop, a stop order image indicating the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R such as "1--" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) display. Also, as a navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch, such as "Left!" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop), is output. Also, for example, when notifying the stop order of left, center, right, a stop switch such as "123" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop) A stop order image showing the stop order of 8L, 8C, and 8R is displayed. Also, as a navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch, such as "Left, middle, right!" to output

In the navigation notification and navigation effect, when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won in RT1, the stopping order of winning the promotion replay is notified so as to be identifiable. In addition, when one of the replays GR11 to GR13 is won at RT0, the stop order in which the middle replay wins is notified in an identifiable manner. Also, when the pressing order bell wins in both RT1 and RT0, the stopping order in which the middle bell wins is notified in a identifiable manner.

In this way, in the navigation notification and navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is identifiably notified. Therefore, the player can intentionally win the promotion replay at RT1 and shift to RT0 by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the navigation effect, and win the middle bell at RT0. Winning the middle replay to maintain RT0, avoiding winning the fall replay, winning the middle bell to maintain RT0, avoiding the stoppage of transition rolls, intentionally transitioning out in RT2 You can stop your eyes. Hereinafter, the navigation notification and the navigation effect may be collectively referred to as navigation, and performing the navigation notification and the navigation effect may be referred to as "performing navigation".

[Regarding navigation notification control]
Next, the control related to the navigation notification performed by the main control unit of the present embodiment using the game auxiliary display 12 will be described with reference to FIG. The game auxiliary display 12 is composed of two displays capable of turning on/off each of the first to eighth segments, and is a display capable of lighting each segment in red.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the navigation information display data is set, the main control unit outputs the navigation information display data to the output buffer when the navigation number is the number "0" in the standard pressing order and the navigation information is not provided. , that is, by initializing the output buffer of the auxiliary game display 12 and setting all the 1st to 8th segments of each display to the off state, the auxiliary game display 12 is hidden. Control. In addition, when the navigation number is any of the navigation numbers "1" to "3" other than the standard pressing order, and when performing navigation notification, each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is lit so as to display the number of the navigation number. state, the eighth segment of the display unit is turned on, and the other segments are turned off by setting the navigation notification display data in the output buffer, so that the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display unit 12. Control.

As a result, the combination of lit segments differs for each stop order (left first stop operation, middle first stop operation, right first stop operation), so that the navigation number can be determined from the combination of lit segments. It is designed to be identifiable, and as navigation information, the auxiliary game display 12 can be used to notify the order of stopping that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result.

Specifically, when winning BB, RB, Cherry, BB + Cherry, RB + Cherry, Watermelon, BB + Watermelon, RB + Watermelon, Common Bell, Normal Replay, Push Order Replay, the navigation number becomes "0", Navigation notification is not performed. When winning the push order bell, the navigation number becomes one of the navigation numbers "1" to "3" other than the standard push order, and the navigation notification is performed.

[Flow of granting benefits]
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control unit performs control to the precursor state when the condition for starting the precursor state is established in the normal game state. The sub-control unit executes the precursor effect in the precursor state. In the foreshadowing effect, the player is presented with three types of benefits that can be granted to the player by displaying privilege images on the liquid crystal display 51.例文帳に追加

The three types of benefits are, for example, mission status, CZ (chance zone), and AT. AT is a game state in which navigation notification by the main control section and navigation effect by the sub-control section are executed as described above. CZ is a game state (game period) in which an AT lottery is performed every game to determine whether or not to control to AT until a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 times) are played. The mission state is a game state in which the state shifts to CZ when a predetermined combination is won a predetermined number of times before a predetermined number of games (for example, 10 times) are played. Thus, AT is a better perk for the player than CZ and mission states.

Then, in the portent state, the main control unit updates the advantage of any one of the three types of benefits or all of the benefits to be advantageous according to the result of the internal lottery. Specifically, for example, in the omen state, as an update of the advantage of the privilege, when the rare role is won, the number of AT games is increased, or the number of CZ games is increased, or the mission state To update the advantage of a privilege by increasing the number of games or changing a predetermined combination to a lottery combination with a high winning probability.

The precursor state ends after a predetermined number of games have been played. When the precursor state ends, the main control unit controls to the privilege selection state. In the privilege selection state, the sub-control section executes a privilege selection effect. In the privilege selection effect, the player is presented with privilege images of three kinds of privileges determined in the final game in the premonitory state by displaying privilege images on the liquid crystal display 51.例文帳に追加Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays privilege images showing three kinds of privileges side by side. Then, in the game in which the pressing order bell is won in the privilege selection state, the main control unit performs navigation notification and the sub control unit performs navigation effect, thereby suggesting the pressing order of winning the middle bell, and furthermore, navigation notification and By performing the navigation performance, the privilege to be given to the player is suggested among the three kinds of privilege.

Specifically, the privilege images displayed side by side on the liquid crystal display 51 are such that the privilege image on the left is the left first stop operation (the stop switch 8L is operated first), and the privilege image in the center is the middle first stop operation. The stop operation (the stop switch 8C is operated first), and the privilege image on the right side corresponds to the right first stop operation (stop switch 8R is operated first). Then, by executing the navigation effect when the pressing order bell is won, the sub-control unit displays a navigation image (image of the number "1") indicating the first stop operation as a privilege corresponding to the pressing order of winning the middle bell. Display overlaid on the image. Then, the privilege indicated by the privilege image overlaid with the navigation image is given to the player. For example, when the first stop operation in which the middle bell wins is the left first stop operation, the navigation image is superimposed on the privilege image on the left side. This suggests that the first stop operation in which the middle bell wins a prize is the left first stop operation, and that the privilege indicated by the privilege image on the left side is given. Further, when the first stop operation in which the middle bell wins a prize is the first middle stop operation, the navigation image is displayed superimposed on the privilege image in the center. This suggests that the first stop operation in which the middle bell wins a prize is the left first stop operation, and that the privilege indicated by the privilege image on the left side is given. Also, when the first stop operation in which the middle bell wins is the right first stop operation, the navigation image is superimposed on the privilege image on the right side. This suggests that the first stop operation in which the middle bell wins a prize is the left first stop operation, and that the privilege indicated by the privilege image on the left side is given. Furthermore, as described above, when the navigation effect is performed, the navigation notification is also performed on the main side at the same time, and the navigation notification also suggests the pressing order of the first stop operation in which the middle bell wins. Therefore, in the privilege selection state, by performing the navigation effect and the navigation notification, it is possible to suggest the pressing order for winning the middle bell, and at the same time, it is possible to suggest the privilege to be given to the player from among the three types of privileges. it becomes possible to Therefore, by recognizing the pressing order suggested by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the player can also recognize the privilege to be given. Hereinafter, the order of pushing the middle bell to win a prize may be referred to as the correct answer procedure.

The privilege suggested to be given is given when the stop operation is performed according to the pressing order suggested by the navigation effect, but when the stop operation is not performed according to the pressing order suggested by the navigation effect. also give. However, when the stop operation is performed according to the pressing order suggested by the navigation effect, the development effect in which the mode of the privilege selection effect develops is executed, but the stop operation is not performed according to the pressing order suggested by the navigation effect. In that case, do not execute the development production. Then, the privilege selection state ends with the game in which the winning order of the bell is won. As with the AT, in a game in which a rare combination or a common bell is won in the privilege selection state, navigation notification and navigation effects are not performed.

As shown in FIG. 5(a), when giving AT as a privilege, the main control unit controls to give AT from the game next to the game in which the privilege selection state ends. Further, as shown in FIG. 5(b), when giving CZ as a privilege, the main control unit controls to CZ from the next game after the game in which the privilege selection state ends, and when CZ wins the AT lottery, CZ Control to AT later. Further, as shown in FIG. 5(c), when the mission state is given as a privilege, the main control unit controls to the mission state from the next game after the game in which the privilege selection state has ended, and controls to CZ in the mission state. When it is decided to do so, it is controlled to CZ after the mission state, and when AT lottery is won in CZ, it is controlled to AT after CZ.

In addition, the sub-control unit executes the sign effect and the privilege selection effect in the precursor state and the privilege selection state, and in addition, when it is controlled to the CZ or mission state, the sub-control unit executes the effect according to each state. .

[Regarding privilege grant control processing]
Next, the privilege provision control processing executed by the main control unit will be described.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the privilege provision control process, the main control unit first determines whether or not the game has started (Sa1). If the game has not started, the process ends.

When the game is started, it is determined whether or not the privilege is selected (Sa2). If the privilege is not selected, the process is terminated. When it is in the privilege selection state, it is determined whether or not the pressing order bell is won by an internal lottery (Sa3). If the pressing order bell is not won, the process is terminated.

When the pressing order bell is won, a privilege combination lottery is executed to select a combination of the three types of privileges presented in the privilege selection performance and the three types of pressing order bells (Sa4).

Specifically, a combination of AT on the left bell, CZ on the middle bell, and mission status on the right bell, a combination of AT on the left bell, mission status on the middle bell, and CZ on the right bell, CZ on the left bell, A combination of AT on the middle bell, mission status on the right bell, CZ on the left bell, mission status on the middle bell, AT on the right bell, mission status on the left bell, AT on the middle bell, CZ on the right bell , mission status on the left bell, CZ on the middle bell, and AT on the right bell.

It should be noted that when selecting a combination of the privilege and the order of pressing the bell, the selection probability may be changed according to the order of pressing the bell. For example, the selection probabilities are set so that AT is likely to be selected for the left bell, CZ is likely to be selected for the middle bell, and mission state is likely to be selected for the right bell.

Then, based on the lottery result of the privilege combination lottery, it is determined whether or not the privilege combined with the pushing order bell won in the internal lottery is AT (Sa5). When the privilege combined with the pressing order bell won by internal lottery is AT, an AT flag capable of specifying control to AT is set in RAM (Sa6), and a privilege selection state end flag is set in RAM. The process ends (Sa10). Specifically, for example, in the above combination, if the combination is determined by combining AT for the left bell, CZ for the middle bell, and mission state for the right bell, the AT flag is set when the left bell is won. be done. At this time, it is suggested that the AT is applied by suggesting the first left stop operation by the navigation notification and the navigation effect (see Sc5 in FIG. 7). The same applies to other combinations. When the privilege selection state end flag is set, the main control unit terminates the privilege selection state when the game ends.

When the privilege combined with the push-order bell won in the internal lottery is not AT, whether or not the privilege combined with the push-order bell won in the internal lottery is CZ based on the lottery result of the privilege combination lottery. is determined (Sa7). When the privilege combined with the pressing order bell won by internal lottery is CZ, a CZ flag capable of specifying control to CZ is set in RAM (Sa8), and a privilege selection state end flag is set in RAM. The process ends (Sa10). Specifically, for example, in the above combination, if the combination is determined by combining AT for the left bell, CZ for the middle bell, and mission state for the right bell, the CZ flag is set when the middle bell is won. be done. At this time, it is suggested that the CZ is given by suggesting the intermediate first stop operation by the navigation notification and the navigation effect (see Sc5 in FIG. 7). The same applies to other combinations.

When the privilege corresponding to the pushing order bell won by the internal lottery is not CZ, it is determined that the privilege combined with the pushing order bell won by the internal lottery is in a mission state based on the lottery result of the privilege combination lottery, A mission state flag that can be specified to control to the mission state is set in the RAM (Sa9), a privilege selection state end flag is set in the RAM, and the process ends (Sa10). Specifically, for example, in the above combination, if the combination of AT for the left bell, CZ for the middle bell, and mission state for the right bell is determined, when the right bell is won, the mission state flag is set. set. At this time, it is suggested that the mission state is given by suggesting the right first stop operation by the navigation notification and the navigation effect (see Sc5 in FIG. 7). The same applies to other combinations.

When the AT flag is set, the main control unit controls the AT from the game next to the game in which the privilege selection state has ended. Further, when the CZ flag is set, the main control unit controls to CZ from the game next to the game in which the privilege selection state has ended. Further, when the mission state flag is set, the main control unit controls the game to the mission state from the game following the game in which the privilege selection state has ended.

As described above, when the winning order bell is won in the privilege selection situation, the privilege combined with the winning order bell is given. Therefore, when winning the pressing order bell combined with AT, AT is given regardless of whether the stop operation was performed in the correct procedure suggested by the navigation notification and navigation production, and combined with CZ. When winning the push order bell, CZ is given regardless of whether the stop operation was performed in the correct procedure suggested by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, and the push order bell combined with the mission state was won. Sometimes, a mission state is given regardless of whether the stop operation was performed according to the correct procedure suggested by the navigation notification and the navigation effect. Therefore, even if the stop operation is performed due to the wrong pressing order, the benefits that are given when the operation is performed according to the pressing order suggested by the navigation notification and the navigation effect will be granted, so the benefits will be tied to the results of the internal lottery. When it is provided, it becomes possible to make the player feel it, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, the privilege selection state continues until winning the pressing order bell to which the privilege is given. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel that the privilege is given in connection with the result of the internal lottery, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Regarding freeze state start processing]
Next, the freeze state start processing executed by the main control unit will be described. It should be noted that the freeze state is control for delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined period of time. In this embodiment, the freeze state is executed by delaying the activation of the stop switch operation after the start switch 7 has been operated.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the frozen state start process, the main control unit first determines whether or not the game has started (Sb1). If the game has not started, the process ends.

When the game is started, it is determined whether or not the privilege is being selected (Sb2). If it is not in the privilege selection state, the processing is terminated.

When it is in the privilege selection state, it is determined whether or not the pressing order bell or rare combination is won (Sb3). If neither the pushing order bell nor the rare combination is won, the process is terminated.

When either the push-order bell or the rare combination is won, the freeze state control is started (Sb4).

As described above, in this embodiment, the degree of advantage of the privilege given when winning the pressing order bell in the privilege selection state is the most advantageous for AT, the next most advantageous for CZ, and the most disadvantageous for the mission state. . Then, when the pressing order bell is won, it is controlled to be in a frozen state. Therefore, in the game, it becomes easy to understand whether the player has won the left bell, the middle bell, or the right bell, and it is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation for the indication of the pressing order corresponding to the AT.

In addition, in this embodiment, when a rare combination is won, the game is also controlled to be in a frozen state. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to understand whether the player has won the rare combination in the game.

Furthermore, bonuses (BB, RB) may be won at the same time when a rare role is won. Therefore, when it is controlled to be in the freeze state, it is possible to make the user pay attention after the freeze state. That is, when the pushing order is suggested after the frozen state, the pushing order can be expected, and even when the pushing order is not suggested, the granting of the bonus can be expected, so that the user can pay attention after the frozen state.

[Regarding freeze state end processing]
Next, the freeze state end processing executed by the main control unit will be described.

In the freeze state termination process, the main control unit first determines whether or not the freeze state is in progress (Sc1). If it is not in the freeze state, terminate the process.

During the freeze state, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has passed since the start of the freeze state (Sc2). If the predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the freeze state, the process is terminated.

When the predetermined time has passed since the start of the freeze state, the freeze state control is ended (Sc3). Then, it is determined whether or not the winning order bell is won in the game (Sc4). When the pressing order bell is not won (that is, when the rare combination is won, see FIG. 7), the process is terminated.

When the pressing order bell is won, navigation information suggesting the correct procedure is executed (Sc5). In addition, along with the navigation notification, the sub-control unit executes a navigation effect that notifies the same pressing order as the navigation notification.

As described above, when the privilege control state is controlled to the freeze state, the navigation notification and the navigation effect are not executed, and the navigation notification and the navigation effect are executed after the freeze state ends. Therefore, since the player cannot discriminate which one of the left bell, middle bell, and right bell is won during the control of the frozen state, or whether the player wins the rare combination, the player can be made to pay attention after the frozen state.

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit first saves the registers in use to the stack area (Sp1). Next, power failure determination processing is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal has been input from the power failure detection circuit. If the voltage drop signal was also input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that there is a power failure, and a power failure flag indicating that effect is set.

After the power failure determination process in step Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set (Sp3), and if the power failure flag is set, the power failure process (sub) is performed. In the power-off processing (sub), the backup flag used in the startup processing (sub) is set after the backup data is created, and the checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

If the power failure flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer, and if the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. Then, it executes processing according to the acquired command.

At Sp5, the sub-control unit executes privilege selection effect execution processing (Sp5). In the privilege selection effect execution process, the sub-control unit executes the privilege selection effect when controlled to the privilege selection state by the main control unit. In the privilege selection effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays privilege images showing three kinds of privileges side by side. Each privilege image corresponds to one of the correct procedures (left first stop operation, middle first stop operation, right first stop operation) when the bell is won by pressing the bell. Then, in the game in which the pressing order bell is won, a navigation effect is executed, and a navigation image (image of the number "1") indicating the first stop operation is displayed superimposed on the privilege image corresponding to the correct procedure. This suggests the privilege to be given to the player. Further, when the stop operation is performed according to the pressing order suggested by the navigation effect, the development effect for developing the privilege selection effect is executed.

At Sp6, the sub-control unit executes a CZ effect execution process (Sp6). In the CZ effect execution process, when the privilege selection state is controlled to CZ, the effect image in CZ is displayed. As a performance image in CZ, a performance image suggesting that the AT lottery is won is displayed.

At Sp8, the sub-control unit executes mission effect execution processing (Sp7). In the mission effect execution processing, when the privilege selection state is controlled to the mission state, the effect image in the mission state is displayed. As a performance image in the mission state, a performance image showing the number of times a predetermined combination has been won is displayed.

[Regarding privilege selection effect execution processing]
Next, the privilege selection effect execution processing executed by the sub-control unit in the timer interrupt processing (sub) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the privilege selection effect execution process, the sub-control section first determines whether or not the privilege selection state is in progress based on a command from the main control section (Sd1). If it is not in the privilege selection state, the processing is terminated.

During the privilege selection state, only three kinds of privilege images are arranged side by side at random and displayed (Sd2). Next, it is determined whether or not the game has started (Sd3). When the game is started, it is determined whether or not it is a game in which the player wins the pressing order bell (Sd4). When the game wins the pressing order bell, a navigation image of the correct procedure is added to the privilege image showing the benefits combined with the winning pressing order bell based on the result of the privilege combination lottery (see Sa4 in FIG. 6). They are superimposed and displayed (Sd5). For example, in Sa4 of FIG. 6, if the combination of AT on the left bell, CZ on the middle bell, and mission state on the right bell is determined, a privilege image showing AT is shown on the left side and CZ is shown in the center. The privilege image and the privilege image showing the mission status are displayed side by side on the right side, and when the winning push order bell is the left bell, the navigation image is superimposed on the privilege image showing AT, and the winning push order bell is displayed. When is the middle bell, the navigation image is superimposed on the privilege image indicating CZ, and when the winning pushing order bell is the right bell, the navigation image is superimposed and displayed on the privilege image indicating the mission state. The same applies to other combinations. At this time, the correct procedure is also suggested by the navigation notification by the main control unit.

On the other hand, if it is not a game that wins the push order bell, the process is terminated.

Further, when it is determined in Sd3 that the game has not started, it is determined whether or not the first stop operation has been performed (Sd6). When the first stop operation is performed, it is determined whether or not the game wins the pressing order bell (Sd7). If the game is not the winning game of the pushing order bell, the process is terminated. When it is a game in which the pressing order bell is won, it is determined whether or not the first stop operation is the correct procedure (Sd8). When it is the correct procedure, the development effect for developing the privilege selection effect is executed (Sd9). This suggests that the award of the privilege is easily conveyed to the player. Specifically, only privilege images corresponding to the selected privilege are displayed. Further, when the procedure is not the correct procedure, the process is terminated without executing the development effect. Specifically, the state in which the three types of privilege images started to be displayed in Sd2 are displayed is maintained.

Further, when it is determined in Sd6 that the first stop operation has not been performed, it is determined whether or not the third stop operation has been performed (Sd10). If the third stop operation has not been performed, the process ends. When the third stop operation is performed, it is determined whether or not it is a game in which the winning order of the bell is won (Sd11). If the game is not the winning game of the pushing order bell, the process is terminated. When it is a game in which the pressing order bell is won, it is determined whether or not the first stop operation was the correct procedure (Sd12). When it is the correct procedure, the development effect for further developing the privilege selection effect is executed (Sd13). This suggests that the award of the privilege is more easily conveyed to the player. Specifically, the privilege image corresponding to the selected privilege is enlarged and displayed. Also, when the first stop operation is not the correct procedure, the processing is terminated without executing the development effect. Specifically, the state in which the three types of privilege images started to be displayed in Sd2 are displayed is maintained.

In addition, regardless of whether or not the first stop operation is performed according to the correct answer procedure after winning the push order bell, the sub-control unit performs the navigation effect when the AT is controlled from the next game after the privilege selection effect is completed. to run. In addition, when the game is controlled to CZ from the next game after finishing the privilege selection effect, the effect image corresponding to CZ is displayed. In addition, when the game is controlled to the mission state from the next game after the privilege selection effect is finished, the effect image corresponding to the mission state is displayed.

When the pressing order bell is won and the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure, the development performance for developing the privilege selection performance is executed so as to suggest that the CZ or the mission state is selected, and the privilege selection state is completed. While controlling to the CZ or mission state from the next game of the game played, when the winning order of the bell is won and the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure, the privilege is performed without executing the development performance for developing the privilege selection performance. From the game next to the game in which the selection state has ended, control is performed to the CZ or mission state. Therefore, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the pushing order is not the suggested pushing order and that the pushing order is incorrect. Since the execution method of the effect differs between the correct pressing order in accordance with the suggested pressing order and the incorrect pressing order that is not in accordance with the suggested pressing order, the effect can be preferably performed.

[Regarding specific examples of privilege selection effects]
Next, a specific example of the privilege selection effect will be described.

First, with reference to FIG. 11, a specific example of the privilege selection effect when winning a lottery combination other than the pressing order bell in the privilege selection state will be described. Note that the example of FIG. 11 shows an example of winning the normal replay.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), when the game is started, a background image 100 in which the main character A is displayed is displayed. Also, cards 101 to 103 corresponding to three types of benefits are displayed side by side.

A card 101 is a card corresponding to a mission state. In the card 101 of this example, "mission challenge" indicating that the privilege is a mission state, "10G" indicating that the mission state is 10 games, and in the mission state, a battle effect between the main character A and the enemy character C is performed. "VS.C!!" indicating that it will be done, and the face of the main character A and the face of the enemy character C are drawn.

The card 102 is a card with a privilege of CZ. In the card 102 of this example, "CZ" indicates that the privilege is CZ, "10G" indicates that CZ is 10 games, and CZ indicates that a battle between main character A and enemy character B will be performed. "VS.B!!" shown, the face of the main character A and the face of the enemy character B are drawn.

The card 103 is a card with AT as a privilege. The card 103 in this example has "AT confirmed!!" indicating that it will be controlled by AT.

The content of each privilege is determined according to the result of an internal lottery in the premonitory state. For example, depending on the result of the internal lottery, the mission state and CZ will be 20 games or 30 games, and the number of games will increase, or the number of games at AT will increase.

The card 101 corresponds to the left first stop operation. Also, the card 102 corresponds to the middle first stop operation. Also, the card 103 corresponds to the right first stop operation.

As shown in FIG. 11(b), when the player performs the first stop operation, the image remains unchanged and the cards 101 and 103 remain displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11(c), when the player performs the second stop operation, the image remains unchanged and the cards 101 and 103 remain displayed.

As shown in FIG. 11(d), when the player performs the third stop operation, the image remains unchanged and the cards 101 and 103 remain displayed. In the example shown in the figure, the normal replay was won, so the middle replay was won.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a specific example of the privilege selection effect will be described in the case where the pressing order bell is won in the privilege selection state and the stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect. Note that the example of FIG. 12 shows an example in which the middle bell is won as the pressing order bell.

As shown in FIG. 12(a), when the game is started, a background image 100 in which the main character A is displayed is displayed. Also, when the game is started, it is controlled to be in a frozen state. The mode of the background image 101 changes when it is controlled to be in a frozen state. For example, the background image 101 is displayed in a blurred manner. When the frozen state ends, the background image 101 is restored to its original state, and cards 101 to 103 corresponding to the three types of benefits are displayed side by side. Also, since the middle bell is won, the sub-control unit executes a navigation effect suggesting the middle first stop operation, which is the correct procedure for winning the middle bell. Specifically, a navigation image (“1” in the drawing) suggesting the middle first stop operation, which is the correct procedure, is superimposed on the card 102 corresponding to the middle first stop operation. At this time, the middle first stop operation is also suggested in the navigation notification by the game auxiliary display 12 . In this way, the navigation notification and the navigation effect suggest that the correct procedure is the middle first stop operation, and that the privilege (CZ) described on the card 102 is given.

As shown in FIG. 12(b), when the player performs the middle first stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect and the navigation notification, the cards 101 and 103 are erased and the card 103 is erased by executing the development effect for developing the privilege selection effect. Only 102 remain.

As shown in FIG. 12(c), when the player performs the second stop operation, there is no change in the image, and the display with only the card 102 remaining is maintained.

As shown in FIG. 12(d), when the player performs the third stop operation, the remaining cards 102 are enlarged and displayed by execution of the development effect for developing the privilege selection effect. In the example shown in the figure, the middle bell wins because the first stop operation was performed as suggested by the navigation effect.

As shown in FIG. 12(e), when the next game is started, it is controlled to CZ. In the CZ, an effect image 104 during the CZ is displayed, and in the effect image 104, a battle effect image for executing a battle effect between the main character A and the enemy character B is displayed. At CZ, an AT lottery is held every game, and the main character A wins the game in which it is decided to control the AT. Then, at the start of the battle effect, "Kill B!" is displayed, along with a display indicating that CZ is in progress, and the number of remaining CZ games.

Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a specific example of the privilege selection effect will be described in the case where the pressing order bell is won in the privilege selection state and the stop operation is not performed according to the navigation effect. Note that the example of FIG. 13 shows an example in which the middle bell is won as the pressing order bell.

As shown in FIG. 13(a), when the game is started, the same image as in FIG. 12(a) is displayed. It should be noted that in FIG. 13(a), as in FIG. 12(a), it is controlled to be in a frozen state, and the mode of the background image changes similarly.

As shown in FIG. 13(b), when the player performs the right first stop operation without following the navigation effect and the navigation notification, the development effect for developing the privilege selection effect is not executed, and the cards 101 to 103 are erased. and only the background image 100 is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 13(c), when the player performs the second stop operation, there is no change in the image, and the state in which only the background image 100 is displayed is maintained.

As shown in FIG. 13(d), when the player performs the third stop operation, the development effect for developing the privilege selection effect is not executed, and the state in which only the background image 100 is displayed is maintained. In the example shown in the figure, the upper bell wins because the first stop operation was not performed as suggested by the navigation effect.

As shown in FIG. 13(e), when the next game is started, control is made to CZ in the same manner as in FIG. 12(e), and the effect image 104 is displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, a specific example of the privilege selection effect when winning the left bell in the privilege selection state and performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect will be described.

As shown in FIG. 14(a), when the game is started, a background image 100 in which the main character A is displayed is displayed. Also, when the game is started, it is controlled to be in a frozen state. The mode of the background image 101 changes when it is controlled to be in a frozen state. For example, the background image 101 is displayed in a blurred manner. When the frozen state ends, the background image 101 is restored to its original state, and cards 101 to 103 corresponding to the three types of benefits are displayed side by side. In addition, since the left bell is won, the sub-control unit executes a navigation effect suggesting the left first stop operation, which is the correct procedure for winning the middle bell. Specifically, a navigation image (“1” in the figure) suggesting the left first stop operation, which is the correct procedure, is displayed superimposed on the card 101 corresponding to the left first stop operation. At this time, the left first stop operation is also suggested in the navigation notification by the game auxiliary display 12 . In this way, the navigation notification and the navigation effect suggest that the correct procedure is the left first stop operation, and that the privilege (mission state) described on the card 101 is given.

As shown in FIG. 14(b), when the player performs the first left stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect and the navigation notification, the cards 102 and 103 are erased by the execution of the development effect that develops the privilege selection effect, and the card 103 is erased. Only 101 remain.

As shown in FIG. 14(c), when the player performs the second stop operation, the image does not change and the display with only the card 101 remaining is maintained.

As shown in FIG. 14(d), when the player performs the third stop operation, the remaining cards 101 are enlarged and displayed by execution of the development effect for developing the privilege selection effect. In the example shown in the figure, the middle bell wins because the first stop operation was performed as suggested by the navigation effect.

As shown in FIG. 14(e), when the next game is started, the mission state is set. In the mission state, an effect image 105 during the mission state is displayed, and in the effect image 105, a mission image of "Let Cherry win twice with 10 G!" is displayed. Also, a message indicating that the player is in a mission state is displayed.

Also in the example shown in FIG. 14, if the stop operation is not performed according to the navigation effect, the same image as in FIG. 13 is displayed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 15, a specific example of the privilege selection effect when the right bell is won in the privilege selection state and the stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect will be described.

As shown in FIG. 15(a), when the game is started, a background image 100 in which the main character A is displayed is displayed. Also, when the game is started, it is controlled to be in a frozen state. The mode of the background image 101 changes when it is controlled to be in a frozen state. For example, the background image 101 is displayed in a blurred manner. When the frozen state ends, the background image 101 is restored to its original state, and cards 101 to 103 corresponding to the three types of benefits are displayed side by side. In addition, since the right bell is won, the sub-control unit executes a navigation effect suggesting the right first stop operation, which is the correct procedure for winning the middle bell. Specifically, a navigation image (“1” in the drawing) suggesting the right first stop operation, which is the correct procedure, is superimposed on the card 103 corresponding to the right first stop operation. At this time, the navigation notification by the game auxiliary display 12 also suggests the right first stop operation. In this way, the navigation notification and the navigation effect suggest that the correct procedure is the left first stop operation, and that the benefit (mission state) described on the card 103 is given.

As shown in FIG. 15(b), when the player performs the right first stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect and the navigation notification, the cards 101 and 102 are erased and the card 102 is erased by executing the development effect for developing the privilege selection effect. Only 103 remain.

As shown in FIG. 15(c), when the player performs the second stop operation, the image does not change and the display with only the card 103 remaining is maintained.

As shown in FIG. 15(d), when the player performs the third stop operation, the remaining cards 103 are enlarged and displayed by execution of the development effect for developing the privilege selection effect. In the example shown in the figure, the middle bell wins because the first stop operation was performed as suggested by the navigation effect.

As shown in FIG. 15(e), when the next game is started, the AT is controlled. In the mission state, an effect image 106 during AT is displayed, and "AT start!" is displayed in the effect image 106. - 特許庁In addition, the fact that AT is in progress and the number of remaining AT games are displayed.

Also in the example shown in FIG. 15, if the stop operation is not performed according to the navigation effect, the same image as in FIG. 13 is displayed.

In this way, when winning the push order bell of the correct procedure to which the AT, CZ, and mission states are given, navigation information is given by the game auxiliary display 12 controlled by the main control unit and the liquid crystal display 51 controlled by the sub control unit. AT, CZ, and mission states are given regardless of whether or not the stop operation was performed in the correct procedure suggested by the navigation presentation by . Therefore, even if the operation is performed in the wrong order, the privilege given when the operation is performed in the suggested order is given. It is possible to make it feel, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The examples of FIGS. 11 to 13 can also be applied when the AT or mission state is selected, and similar effects can be obtained in this case as well.

In addition, when a rare role is won and BB or RB is won at the same time, or when BB or RB is won, the card 101 is "a", the card 102 is "ta", and the card 103 is "ri". ” can be used to notify that the player has won the BB or RB by using the cards 101 to 103 . As a result, attention can be attracted by the privilege selection effect.

[Others and modifications]
[About common bell]
In the above-described embodiment, when the pressing order bell is won in the privilege selection state, the navigation effect and navigation notification of the pressing order are performed, and when the common bell is won, the navigation effect and navigation notification are not performed, but in the privilege selection state When the common bell is won, the correct procedure is determined, and when the common bell is won, the navigation performance on the liquid crystal display 51 under the control of the sub-control part and the navigation on the game auxiliary display 12 under the control of the main control part. You may make it select a privilege by performing alerting|reporting. For example, if the selection rate of the privilege is changed such that the selection probability of the privilege with high advantage is higher than the probability of selection of privilege with low advantage, interest can be further enhanced. Specifically, when a common bell is won, an example can be given in which AT is selected at a rate of 70%, CZ at a rate of 20%, and mission state at a rate of 10%.

[About benefits]
In the above embodiment, AT, CZ, and mission status of different types are given as examples of benefits, and one of them is selected. good too. For example, select one from multiple types of AT with different numbers of games, select one from multiple types of CZ with different numbers of games, and select from multiple types of mission states with different contents of mission states. You can choose either one. In addition, benefits include bonuses, the number of AT games, CT (Challenge Time) where the reel stop control is uncontrolled or the withdrawal range is narrowed, RT (Replay Time) where the winning probability of replay is high, etc. It is good also as a different privilege.

[About operation mode]
In the above-described embodiment, the push order was taken as an example of the operation mode suggested by the navigation notification and the navigation effect. A mode different from the embodiment may be used.

[About the effect of the above embodiment]
In the above embodiment, when winning the pressing order bell combined with the AT, the correct procedure is suggested by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, suggesting that the AT will be given, and the stop operation is performed as suggested. irrespective of whether or not AT is given, and when winning the pushing order bell combined with CZ and mission state, CZ and mission state are given by suggesting the correct procedure by navigation notification and navigation performance. and assigns CZ and mission status regardless of whether the stop operation is performed as suggested (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 6).
Therefore, even if the stop operation is performed due to the wrong pressing order, the benefits that are given when the operation is performed according to the pressing order suggested by the navigation notification and the navigation effect will be granted, so the benefits will be tied to the results of the internal lottery. When it is provided, it becomes possible to make the player feel it, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In the above-described embodiment, the privilege selection state continues until the pressing order bell to which the privilege is awarded is won (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 6).
Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel that the privilege is given in connection with the result of the internal lottery, and to improve the interest of the game.

In the above embodiment, in the present embodiment, AT is more advantageous than CZ and mission states in terms of the degree of advantage of the privilege granted when winning the pressing order bell in the privilege selection state. Then, when the pressing order bell is won, it is controlled to be in a frozen state (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 7).
Therefore, in the game, it becomes easy to understand whether the player has won the left bell, the middle bell, or the right bell, and it is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation for the indication of the pressing order corresponding to the AT.

In the above embodiment, even when a rare combination is won, the game is controlled to be in a frozen state (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 7).
Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to understand whether the player has won the rare combination in the game.

In the above embodiment, the navigation notification and the navigation effect are not executed when the freeze state is controlled, and the navigation notification and the navigation effect are executed after the freeze state ends (the part shown in FIG. 8 in this example).
Therefore, since the player cannot discriminate which one of the left bell, middle bell, and right bell is won during the control of the frozen state, or whether the player wins the rare combination, the player can be made to pay attention after the frozen state.

In the above embodiment, when a rare combination is won, a bonus (BB, RB) may be won at the same time.
Therefore, when it is controlled to be in the freeze state, it is possible to make the user pay attention after the freeze state. That is, when the pushing order is suggested after the frozen state, the pushing order can be expected, and even when the pushing order is not suggested, the granting of the bonus can be expected, so that the user can pay attention after the frozen state.

In the above embodiment, when the press order bell is won and the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure, the development effect is executed to develop the privilege selection effect so as to suggest that the CZ or mission state has been selected, While controlling to the CZ or mission state from the next game of the game in which the privilege selection state has ended, when the winning order of the bell is won and the stop operation is performed in the correct procedure, the development performance for developing the privilege selection performance is executed. Instead, control is performed to CZ or the mission state from the next game after the game in which the privilege selection state has ended (the portions shown in FIGS. 8, 12, and 13 in this example).
Therefore, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the pressing order is not the correct procedure and is incorrect. In addition, since the execution method of the effect differs between the correct procedure and the wrong pressing order, the effect can be preferably executed.

Although the embodiments and modifications of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention may be modified or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. It goes without saying that it is included in

In the above embodiments and modified examples, the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which the bet amount is set using medals and credits as game values. It may be applied to a slot machine that sets the value or a full credit type slot machine that sets the bet amount using only credits as a game value. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. Equivalent to setting a bet using

Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to using only one of multiple types of game values such as medals and game balls. For example, multiple types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. can be That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and when a winning occurs, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be played. A slot machine that can pay out any utility value may be applied.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch

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A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variably displaying of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result, In a slot machine that can win prizes according to the display result,
a predetermining means for determining display results to allow derivation;
derivation operation means operated when deriving a display result of the variable display unit;
suggesting means for suggesting specific information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the determination result of the pre-determining means;
A game control means for controlling a game;
Production control means for producing production based on the control information transmitted from the game control means;
a first privilege granting means for granting a first privilege;
a second privilege granting means for granting a second privilege different from the first privilege ,
the decision result determined by the pre-determining means includes a predetermined decision result and a specific decision result;
The suggesting means includes a first suggesting means controlled by the game control means and a second suggesting means controlled by the effect control means,
a situation in which it is specified that either the first privilege or the second privilege can be granted, and the determination result of the pre-determining means is either the predetermined determination result or the specific determination result in a specific situation that can be continued until the predetermined operation mode is determined by the first suggesting means and the second suggesting means when the decision result of the pre-determining means becomes the predetermined decision result; 1 Suggest the grant of benefits,
In the specific situation, granting the first privilege when the derivation operation means is operated in the predetermined operation mode when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes the predetermined determination result;
In the specific situation, the first suggesting means and the second suggesting means suggest a specific operation mode when the decision result of the pre-determining means becomes the specific decision result, thereby granting the second privilege. suggest
In the specific situation, granting the second privilege when the derivation operation means is operated in the specific operation mode when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes the specific determination result;
In the specific situation, even if the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the predetermined operation mode when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes the predetermined determination result, the first privilege is given,
In the specific situation, even if the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes the specific determination result, the second privilege is granted ,
It further comprises delay control means capable of executing delay control for delaying the progress of the game when the decision result of the pre-decision means is either the predetermined decision result or the specific decision result in the specific situation. ,
In a situation different from the specific situation, the delay control is not executed even if the decision result of the pre-determining means is either the predetermined decision result or the specific decision result.
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