JP7277015B2 - slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a plurality of variable display portions capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display portions, the variably displaying of the variable display portions is stopped to derive a display result. The present invention also relates to a slot machine in which winning can occur according to a display result combination, which is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.

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

As the types of winnings, there are types such as small winnings, special winnings, and replay winnings. Here, when the display result corresponding to the minor combination is drawn on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of minor combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special combination is drawn on the winning line, the game state can be shifted to a special game state such as a regular bonus (RB) or a big bonus (BB) advantageous to the player. When the display result corresponding to the replayed combination is drawn on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

As such a slot machine, there is a slot machine that executes an effect that suggests the winning role when winning a role such as cherry lips or watermelon that generates a prize when the stop switch is operated in a specific procedure (for example, Patent document 1).

JP 2017-192661 A

In the above-described slot machine, when the winning of a role is determined by the pre-determining means and an effect indicating the determination result is executed, the player performs an operation in an operation mode corresponding to the determination result, but the game is not completed. There is room for improvement in that it tends to be monotonous.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of a game with respect to an effect suggesting a decision result of a pre-deciding means.

Equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each,
A display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion after the variable display portion is variably displayed, and winning can occur according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display portions. In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1),
Predetermining means for determining a display result combination that allows derivation (for example, internal lottery processing executed by the main control unit 41, first internal lottery processing in the modified example);
a plurality of derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display result combinations;
Derivation control means (for example, reel control processing executed by the main control unit 41) that performs control to derive the display result combination,
The derivation control means, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is a specific determination result (for example, winning a strong cherry) that can be advantageous to the player (for example, winning a BB), It is possible to derive a specific display result combination (for example, a strong rare combination winning pattern combination) in which the display result of the specific variable display unit (for example, right reel) is a specific display result (for example, possible simultaneous winning with BB When a strong cherry with a high probability is won, it is possible to derive a strong rare combination winning symbol combination in which the number on the right reel is a specific number),
By the time the display result is derived to one of the plurality of variable display units, a suggestive effect suggesting that the specific display result combination can be derived (for example, a strong rare role winning suggestive effect) can be executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8, until the symbols are drawn to one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (any one of the reels stops), it is possible to derive a strong rare combination winning symbol combination. It is possible to execute a strong rare role winning suggestion production that suggests that
After the suggestive effect is executed, when the variable display of the specific variable display unit is first stopped and the specific display result is derived, the derivation time effect (for example, bonus (For example, as shown in FIG. 8, it is executed when the right reel is first stopped and a special outcome is derived when the strong rare combination win suggestion effect is executed. It is possible to execute a bonus confirmation effect that
After the suggestive effect is executed, if the variable display of the specific variable display section does not stop first and the first variable display section other than the specific variable display section stops first, the first variable display section At the timing when the display result constituting the specific display result combination is derived, the derivation time effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the strong rare role winning suggestion effect is executed, the right reel If the reels other than the right reel stop first without being stopped first, the bonus fixing effect is not executed even when the symbols constituting the winning symbol combination of the strong rare combination are derived to the relevant reel),
After the suggestive effect is executed and the variable display of the first variable display portion is first stopped, the variable display of the second variable display portions other than the specific variable display portion and the first variable display portion is stopped next. In this case, the derivation-time effect is not executed at the timing when the display result constituting the specific display result combination is derived on the second variable display unit,
After the suggestive effect is executed and the variable display of the first variable display portion is stopped first, when the variable display of the specific variable display portion is stopped next, the specific display result combination is displayed on the specific variable display portion. At the timing when the constituent display result is derived, the presentation at the time of derivation is executed.

(a) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the stop form of the rare combination and the ready-to-win number; FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the execution ratio of the winning suggestion effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a strong rare combination winning suggestion effect in the first situation; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining an example of a cherry winning suggestion effect in the first situation; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of a rare role winning suggestion effect in the second situation; FIG. 11 is a diagram (No. 1) for explaining an example of a powerful rare role winning suggestion effect and a bonus confirmation effect; FIG. 11 is a diagram (part 2) for explaining an example of a strong rare role winning suggestion effect and a bonus confirmation effect; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the stopping form of the winning combination during the BB; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining winning combinations and other matters in BB; FIG. 4 is a timing chart (part 1) for explaining transition to RB during BB; FIG. FIG. 2 is a timing chart (Part 2) for explaining transition to RB during BB; FIG.

A mode for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described. FIG. 1(a) is a front view of a slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, and FIG. 1(b) is a diagram showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1(a), the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 for displaying images, an LED 52 for lighting or blinking, and a speaker 53 for outputting sound. A see-through window 3 is formed below the liquid crystal display 51 . A player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C and 2R arranged side by side inside the slot machine 1 through the see-through window 3 .

On each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, symbols, each of which is a plurality of types of identifiable identification information, are arranged in a predetermined order. Below the see-through window 3, there are a start switch 7 that is operated when starting a game (game), and a stop switch that is operated to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to derive the display result. 8L, 8C and 8R are provided. A reel LED 55 for illuminating the reels 2L, 2C and 2R from the back is provided on the back of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. The reel LEDs 55 are composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be illuminated independently.

As shown in FIG. 1B, inside the slot machine 1, there is provided a main control section 41 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 detects operations on the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and controls the progress of the game according to the detected operations.

Inside the slot machine 1 , a sub-control section 91 is provided for controlling effects according to commands from the main control section 41 . The sub-control unit 91 includes a sub-CPU 91a that performs various controls related to effects, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to effects. The sub-controller 91 controls image display on the liquid crystal display 51 , sound output from the speaker 53 , and lighting modes of the LEDs 52 and the reel LEDs 55 based on commands from the main controller 41 . Effect data used for the image display of the liquid crystal display 51, the sound output of the speaker 53, and the lighting output of the LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are stored in the RAM 91c.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into a medal inserting portion (not shown) or operates a BET switch (not shown) to set a prescribed number of bets (3 in this embodiment). do. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, so that the game can be started. The winning line is a line for judging whether or not the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R displayed in the see-through window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate. At this time, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41 . The internal lottery is a process of determining symbol combinations (display results) that allow derivation. The fact that the internal lottery permits the derivation of a symbol combination is also called winning the combination corresponding to the symbol combination. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch stops rotating. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed in the see-through window 3 .

The operating mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R includes the order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (push order) and the timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (operating timing). Among the operations on the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for stopping the rotation of the reels, the operation for stopping the rotation of the first reel is the first stop operation, and the operation for stopping the rotation of the second reel is is also called a second stop operation, and the operation for stopping the rotation of the third reel is also called a third stop operation. In addition, the stop switch 8L is also called the left stop switch, the stop switch 8C is called the middle stop switch, the stop switch 8R is called the right stop switch, the reel 2L is called the left reel, the reel 2C is called the middle reel, the reel 2R is called the right reel, and the left stop. The stop operation of the switch is also called left stop operation, the stop operation of the middle stop switch is called middle stop operation, and the stop operation of the right stop switch is also called right stop operation. When the symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination stops on the winning line LN, a prize corresponding to the winning combination is generated.

The symbols (display results) derived and displayed on the pay line LN can be selected from the symbols displayed on the pay line LN when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and four frames therefrom. It is a pattern for a total of 5 frames of the previous pattern. When a prescribed number of bets (for example, 3) is set, the winning line LN is activated and the game can be started.

When the combination of winning symbols on the winning line LN stops and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning, and credits are either added or the maximum number of credits (50) is awarded to the player. ), medals are paid out from the medal payout port.

The term "game" in the slot machine 1 is narrowly defined as the period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when all the reels are stopped. In addition, payout of medals and transition of the game state are also performed after all the reels are stopped.

A special winning combination (bonus), a small winning combination, and a replay combination are provided as winning combinations. A bonus is a winning combination in which the game state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small combination is higher than in a non-bonus state. A small winning combination is a winning combination for which a medal is awarded. A replay combination (replay) is a combination that enables the next game to be started without consuming medals owned by the player by winning a prize.

As a bonus state, a big bonus (also called "BB") is provided. Each bonus ends when a predetermined number of medals or more are paid out. The winning flag set when the bonus is won is carried over across games until the winning of the winning bonus occurs. In this embodiment, when a small winning combination or a replaying combination is won while the bonus winning is carried over from before the previous game, or when a bonus is won at the same time as a small winning combination or a replaying combination, the won small winning combination is determined. Reel control is performed so as to preferentially draw the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination onto the winning line LN. That is, the small combination and the replay combination can be won with priority over the bonus. Incidentally, the reel control may be performed so that the bonus can be won preferentially over the small combination and the replay combination.

The main control unit 41 can control any one of a plurality of RT states in which a replay is won with a predetermined winning probability. The RT state includes an advantageous RT and a disadvantageous RT. The probability of winning the replay is set so that the favorable RT is higher than the unfavorable RT. Between RTs, transition is made when a predetermined condition is established.

In the present embodiment, the state may be controlled to AT (assist time) having performance related to an instruction function (navigation) for instructing the player how to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Also, the main control unit 41 can control ART controlled by both AT and advantageous RT. The operating modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R include the order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (operating procedure, pressing order) and the timing of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (operating timing). included. For example, when controlled by the AT, numbers and alphabets are used as operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R until the given AT game number (for example, 50 games) is played. The 7-segment display is displayed on the auxiliary display or displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . When a player wins a role targeted by navigation, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in accordance with the operation information reported by the navigation to win a role that gives more medals, It is possible to win a winning combination that controls the game in a more advantageous state, or to avoid winning a winning combination that controls the game in a more disadvantageous state. Therefore, by being controlled by the AT, it becomes easier for the player to obtain more medals. proceed.

The main control unit 41 executes processing for determining whether or not to give a privilege when a specific condition is satisfied. Benefits include the bonuses and ATs described above. The specific condition is established by winning a predetermined combination. Predetermined roles include rare roles. Rare roles include cherries (weak cherries, strong cherries) and watermelons.

[Reel control]
In the reel control performed by the main control unit 41, the reels 2L and 2L corresponding to the operation are stopped within the maximum stop delay time (for example, 190 ms (milliseconds)) from the time when the respective stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. Control is performed to stop the rotation of 2C and 2R. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 (rotations) x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel, for example, 21 frames) = 1680 symbols fluctuate. Until the stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, a maximum of four symbols are drawn onto the winning line LN. In other words, in the reel control, the symbol displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbol displayed up to four frames ahead, one symbol out of the symbols for a total of five frames (retraction range). can be selected and led out to the reels 2L, 2R, 2R.

Thus, in the reel control, the main control unit 41 wins the internal lottery when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are operated to stop the rotation. When the symbols constituting the winning combination are within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames ahead of the symbols when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the symbols are pulled onto the winning line LN and the stop switches are placed. While stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R operated by the 8L, 8C, 8R, if the symbols constituting the winning combination won in the internal lottery are not within the drawing range, any It is possible to draw a symbol that does not constitute a winning combination onto the winning line LN and stop the rotation of the reel for which the stop switch is operated.

[Transition of game state]
FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the transition of game states. The main control unit 41 can control a plurality of types of game states. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, the game state includes unfavorable RT, advantageous RT, medium inside, and BB. Hereinafter, the state in which the RT is controlled to be disadvantageous or advantageous is also referred to as "normal".

Furthermore, the main control unit 41 can control a plurality of types of game states during BB. A BB initial state (also referred to simply as “initial state”) and a plurality of types of RB are provided as game states during the BB. The multiple types of RBs include RB1 and RB2.

Advantageous RT is a gaming state in which the replay winning probability in the internal lottery is higher than the replay winning probability in the unfavorable RT. When a promotion condition (for example, winning a promotion replay) is established in disadvantageous RT, it is controlled to advantageous RT. On the other hand, when a drop condition (for example, winning a fall replay or derivation of a transitional result) is established in the advantageous RT, control is made to the advantageous RT. Also, as described above, it is possible to control an ART controlled by an AT along with a favorable RT.

When BB is won during disadvantageous RT or during advantageous RT and BB cannot win in the game in which BB wins, the game state is controlled inside BB. Inside the BB, winning of the BB is carried over to the next game or later.

When BB is won during disadvantageous RT or during advantageous RT and BB can be won in the game in which BB has won, the game state is controlled to BB. In addition, even when BB, whose winning has been carried over inside, can be made to win, the game state is controlled to BB.

When the game state is controlled to BB, the state in BB is first controlled to the BB initial state. When RB is won in the initial state of BB and RB cannot be won in the game in which RB is won, the game state is controlled inside RB. Inside the RB, the winning of the RB is carried over to the next game or later.

When RB is won in the initial state of BB and RB can be won in the game in which RB is won, the gaming state is controlled to RB. In addition, even when RB whose win has been carried over inside can be won, the game state is controlled to RB. When the RB ends, the game state is controlled to the BB initial state.

In the case of RB1, in the initial state of BB or inside RB1, it is controlled to RB1 based on the derivation of the winning symbol combination of RB1, and when the end condition of RB1 (6 wins occur) is established, it is controlled to the initial state of BB. be. In the case of RB2, in the initial state of BB or inside RB2, it is controlled to RB2 based on the derivation of the RB2 winning symbol combination, and when the end condition of RB2 (6 wins occur) is established, it is controlled to the initial state of BB. be. When the end condition of BB (occurrence of payout of more than 350 coins) is met, the RT is controlled to be unfavorable.

Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, but in this embodiment, the probability of winning a small winning combination (8 bells, 15 bells A and B) during RB is higher than during normal or initial state. , Almost every game wins a small role. Therefore, the player can increase the number of paid balls under the control of the RB. Then, by repeating the control to the RB until the end condition of the BB is satisfied, the number of balls to be put out is increased.

Also, RB2 is more advantageous to the player than RB1. Specifically, as will be described later using FIG. 11, RB2 is the expected value of the net increase number in RB (the difference between the number of payouts and the number of insertions), the RB winning ratio in RB, and the number of AT games in RB. It is more advantageous than RB1 in terms of application rate. In addition, in the present embodiment, since the lottery for RB2 is performed during RB2, it is possible to continuously be controlled by RB2 (RB2 can make consecutive wins). In the BB of the present embodiment, by repeating the control to the advantageous RB2, the net increase in the BB is increased, and the number of AT games is given in the BB (control to AT and addition of AT game number during AT ) can be expected.

In the slot machine 1 having such game characteristics, for example, each time it is controlled by RB1, the effect mode is changed to that of RB1 (switched to the background image of RB1), and each time it is controlled by RB2, the effect mode is changed to RB2. (switching to the background image of RB2) to clarify which RB is being controlled.

However, in this case, every time the state transitions between the initial state and RB, the effect mode is changed (the background image is switched). RB2's attention cannot be well attracted, and the problem arises that it is difficult to appeal the control to RB2. For this reason, in the present embodiment, as will be described with reference to FIG. 10 and subsequent figures, it is possible to appeal to the player the control of RB2, which has a high advantage, and to draw the player's attention to the advantages that differ for each RB. The slot machine 1 is configured so that

[Outline of various productions]
Next, various effects executed by the sub-controller 91 in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. The sub control unit 91 grasps the state of the game based on commands from the main control unit 41, and executes various effects using the effect data stored in the RAM 91c.

(Continuous production)
The sub-controller 91 can execute continuous effects. The continuous effect is a effect for informing whether or not a privilege is given. Concretely, whether or not a bonus is won is notified by a continuous effect. The continuous effect is a effect that is executed over a plurality of games (for example, four games) and is composed of contents having continuity.

In the present embodiment, a battle effect is executed as an example of the continuous effect. In the battle production, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a production image in which a friendly character and an enemy character fight. Then, a series of battles are performed over a plurality of games, and when the friend character finally wins the enemy character, a character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.例文帳に追加This suggests to the player that the privilege will be granted. On the other hand, when the ally character is finally defeated by the enemy character, a character image of "LOSE" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.例文帳に追加This suggests to the player that the privilege will not be given.

(Confirmed production)
The sub-control unit 91 can execute the fixed effect during a period from when the award of the privilege (bonus) is announced until the award of the privilege is given. When it is suggested to the player that a privilege is given by the battle effect, the bonus fixing effect is executed in the next game. In the bonus confirmation effect, a character image of "BONUS confirmed" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, thereby notifying the player that the bonus has been won. In the present embodiment, only BB is given as a bonus, but this is not the only option, and any one of multiple types of bonuses with different degrees of advantage (for example, different numbers of payouts) may be given. may be Various effects executed during the bonus will be described later with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13. FIG.

(Winning suggestion performance)
Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a winning suggestion effect. The winning suggestion effect is a effect that suggests the winning combination in the internal lottery. In the win suggesting effect, it is possible to suggest wins of a plurality of winable combinations by a specific operation mode.

Here, when the winning suggestion performance is executed, for example, when the watermelon is won, the watermelon pattern is displayed, and when the cherry is won, the cherry pattern is displayed. As a result, the player operates the stop switch at an operation timing at which the cherry symbol or the watermelon symbol can be derived, and wins the winning combination.

However, the game becomes monotonous by merely performing an effect that suggests the winning combination, and the interest in the game cannot be sufficiently improved. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the player's attention is not diverted according to the situation, but the player's attention is drawn to a specific reel, thereby preventing the game from becoming monotonous. Instead, it is designed to improve the interest of the game. Details will be described below.

This embodiment is configured as follows. The winning suggestion effect includes a strong rare role winning suggestion effect and a cherry winning suggestion effect that can be executed in the first situation, and a rare role winning suggestion effect that can be executed in the second situation. Whether or not the win suggestion effect can be executed is decided by lottery when the rare combination, replays A, B and normal replays are won. The win suggesting effect (guess effect) executed at the time of normal replay winning will be described later with reference to FIG.

In the first situation, both the strong rare role winning suggestion effect and the cherry winning suggesting effect can be executed, and in the second situation, both the strong rare role winning suggesting effect and the cherry winning suggesting effect can be executed. It is possible to execute a rare role winning suggestion production without doing.

Here, the second situation refers to the execution period of the notification effect for informing the player whether or not it is advantageous. For example, the second situation is during the execution period of the battle effect that informs whether or not the bonus is won. Unlike the second situation, the first situation refers to a period other than the execution period of the notification effect for informing the player whether or not it is advantageous.

The strong rare role winning suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed in the first situation. This is an effect suggesting that a special outcome can be drawn to the right reel by winning either cherry or watermelon. A specific example of the effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

The cherry win suggestion effect is an effect that can be executed in the first situation, and when a strong cherry or a watermelon is won, a symbol is drawn to one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (one of the reels is stopped). It is an effect suggesting that a specific outcome can be derived to the left reel by winning either a weak cherry or a strong cherry by the time the player wins. A specific example of the effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

The rare role winning suggesting effect is an effect that can be executed in the second situation, and is an effect suggesting that any one of weak cherry, strong cherry, and watermelon has been won. A specific example of the effect will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Rare role and reach stop form]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the stopping form of the rare combination and the reach number. Rare roles include weak cherries, strong cherries, and watermelons. Among the rare roles, the weak cherry and strong cherry are referred to as "cherry", and the strong cherry and watermelon are referred to as "strong rare role". The rare roles are roles with different degrees of advantage. Here, different degrees of advantage refer to different rates of simultaneous winning of the rare combination and the bonus, and different rates of the number of AT games awarded when the rare combination is won.

A specific description will be given below. As shown in FIG. 3, rare hands (FIGS. 3A to 3C) and replays A and B (FIGS. 3D and 3E) are bonuses (BB in this embodiment). It is a role that can be elected at the same time. The ratio of winning simultaneously with BB is high in the order of strong cherry, replay A, replay B, weak cherry, and watermelon. For example, when Strong Cherry is won among the rare roles, the degree of expectation that BB is also won is the highest.

Here, in the present embodiment, the lottery target roles for the internal lottery are "weak cherry", "strong cherry", "watermelon", "BB", "BB+weak cherry", and "BB+strong cherry". ", "BB + watermelon". For example, as a lottery result of the internal lottery, there are cases where "weak cherry" is won, and "BB+weak cherry" is won. The former indicates that the winning combination of weak cherry has won alone, and the latter indicates that the winning combination of BB and weak cherry has won at the same time. The same is true for strong cherries and watermelons. Hereinafter, in the present embodiment, simply describing "winning" means winning a winning combination. For example, the win of the winning combination of weak cherry is also called "weak cherry win", which means that the lottery target combination of "weak cherry" or "BB+weak cherry" is won in the internal lottery.

As a modification, the internal lottery may be performed as follows. For example, as the internal lottery, a first internal lottery that determines whether or not to permit the derivation of a small winning combination or a replay combination, and a second internal lottery that determines whether or not to permit the derivation of a special combination (bonus). may be executed. In this case, for example, a first internal lottery determines winning of weak cherry, strong cherry, watermelon, etc., and a second internal lottery determines winning of BB. In this way, since the first internal lottery and the second internal lottery are independently executed as internal lotteries, for example, the weak cherry wins in the first internal lottery and the BB wins in the second internal lottery. Simultaneous elections can occur.

In addition, when a rare combination is won, a lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to award the number of AT games. The ratio of the number of AT games to be awarded when the rare combination is won is high in the order of watermelon, strong cherry, and weak cherry. That is, when the watermelon is won among the rare roles, the degree of expectation that the number of AT games will be awarded is the highest. For example, when Watermelon is won by the internal lottery ("Watermelon" or "BB + Watermelon" is won by the internal lottery), Strong Cherry is won by the internal lottery ("Strong Cherry" or "BB + Strong" is won by the internal lottery). "Cherry" wins), the ratio of giving the number of AT games becomes higher. If the first internal lottery and the second internal lottery are independently executed as the internal lottery, the process will be as follows. When the watermelon is won by the first internal lottery, the ratio of giving the number of AT games is higher than when the strong cherry is won by the first internal lottery.

In this way, the ratio of simultaneous winning with BB is higher for cherry than for watermelon. Also, the percentage of AT games awarded is higher for watermelon than for cherry. Therefore, the player comes to recognize that the degree of expectation for winning the BB is high when the cherry is won, and the degree of expectation for the number of AT games to be awarded is high when the watermelon is won. For this reason, the player has a high degree of expectation for winning the BB when the cherry winning suggestion effect that suggests the winning of the cherry occurs, and the number of AT games when the strong rare role winning suggestion effect including the suggestion of winning the watermelon occurs. They come to recognize that the granting expectation is high. Therefore, in the performance, when it is desired to appeal to the player the possibility of winning the BB, the ratio of the cherry winning suggestion performance to the cherry winning suggestion performance and the strong rare role winning suggestion performance is set to be high, If it is desired to appeal to the player the possibility of giving the number of AT games, the ratio of occurrence of the strong rare role winning indication effect may be increased.

FIGS. 3(a) to 3(e) are diagrams showing rare combinations and stop forms when replays A and B are won. FIG. 3(a) is a diagram showing a stop form when winning a weak cherry. As shown in FIG. 3(a), when a weak cherry is won, reel control draws in symbols such that the BAR symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the left reel, the cherry symbol is stopped in the lower stage, and the cherry symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel. is done. Furthermore, on the right reel, reel control is performed so as not to stop the cherry symbol on the upper row so that the strong cherry does not win.

As shown in FIG. 3(a), a BAR symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the left reel and a cherry symbol is stopped in the lower stage, and a BAR symbol is drawn on the winning line LN. In this embodiment, only one cherry symbol and one BAR symbol are arranged on the left reel, and the BAR symbol is arranged above the cherry symbol. Therefore, in order to win a weak cherry, the player needs to operate (eye-press) the left stop switch at the timing when the BAR pattern on the middle stage of the left reel or the cherry pattern on the lower stage can be drawn.

In addition, since the cherry pattern is arranged every five frames on the middle reel, when the low cherry is won, the cherry will stop in the middle row regardless of the timing when the player operates the left stop switch. becomes (no need to press). Since the reel control as described above is also performed for the right reel, the player does not need to press.

In this way, when a weak cherry is won, the cherry symbol is stopped on the lower stage of the left reel, the cherry symbol is stopped on the middle stage of the middle reel, and the symbol other than the cherry symbol is stopped on the upper stage of the right reel. Then, a weak cherry winning symbol combination "specific outcome-cherry-non-special outcome" is derived on the winning line LN. "Non-special outcome" refers to outcomes other than the "special outcome" to be described later. When the weak cherry wins, five medals are paid out.

FIG. 3(b) is a diagram showing a stop form when winning a hard cherry. As shown in FIG. 3(b), when a strong cherry is won, reel control draws in symbols such that the BAR symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the left reel, the cherry symbol is stopped in the lower stage, and the cherry symbol is stopped in the middle stage of the middle reel. is done. That is, the same reel control as the weak cherry is performed on the left reel and the middle reel. Further, on the right reel, reel control is performed to draw in symbols so as to stop the cherry symbol on the upper stage, the red 7 symbol on the middle stage, and the red 7 symbol on the lower stage.

As shown in FIG. 3(b), a comet in which a cherry symbol is on the upper stage, a red 7 symbol is on the middle stage, and a red 7 symbol is on the lower stage of the right reel is also called a "special comet". In this embodiment, one cherry symbol and two red 7 symbols are arranged on the left reel, and these are arranged in the order of cherry symbol, red 7 symbol, and red 7 symbol. Therefore, in order to win a strong cherry, the player needs to press the right reel at the timing when the cherry pattern on the upper row, the red 7 pattern on the middle row, and the red 7 pattern on the lower row can be drawn. It should be noted that the pressing of the left reel and the middle reel is the same as that of the weak cherry.

In this way, when a strong cherry is won, the cherry pattern on the lower stage of the left reel, the cherry pattern on the middle stage of the middle reel, the cherry pattern on the upper stage of the right reel, the red 7 symbol on the middle stage, and the red 7 symbol on the lower stage are stopped. Then, a strong cherry winning symbol combination “specific outcome-cherry-special outcome” is derived on the winning line LN. When the strong cherry wins, five medals are paid out.

FIG. 3(c) is a diagram showing the stopping form when the watermelon wins. As shown in FIG. 3(c), when the watermelon is won, the watermelon symbol is stopped on the upper stage of the left reel, the bell symbol is stopped on the middle stage, the watermelon symbol is stopped on the middle stage of the middle reel, and the cherry symbol is stopped on the upper stage of the right reel. A reel control is performed to pull in symbols so that red 7 symbols are stopped in the middle stage and red 7 symbols are stopped in the lower stage.

As shown in FIG. 3(c), a game in which a watermelon symbol is stopped on the upper stage of the left reel and a bell symbol is stopped on the middle stage is also called a "non-specific outcome". When the watermelon wins, a watermelon winning symbol combination “non-specific outcome-watermelon-special outcome” is derived on the winning line LN. When the watermelon wins, five medals are paid out.

In this embodiment, watermelon symbols and bell symbols are arranged every five frames on the left reel, and watermelon symbols are arranged above the bell symbols. In addition, a watermelon pattern is arranged every five frames on the middle reel. Therefore, when the watermelon is won, there is no need to press the left reel and the middle reel. As for the right reel, since the same reel control as the strong cherry is performed, it is necessary to press the right reel.

FIG. 3(d) is a diagram showing the stopping form when the replay A wins. As shown in FIG. 3(d), when replay A winning occurs, a replay A winning symbol combination "replay-replay-special number" (also referred to as "reach number A") is derived on the winning line LN. be done. A replay is granted by winning a replay A prize.

FIG. 3(e) is a diagram showing a stop form when the replay B wins. As shown in FIG. 3(c), when replay B winning occurs, the replay B winning symbol combination "specific outcome-replay-replay" (also referred to as "ready eye B") is derived on the winning line LN. be done. A replay is granted by winning a replay B prize. In addition, since the replay pattern is arranged every 5 frames on all reels, it is necessary to press only the right reel in order to win Replay A, and only the left reel is required to win Replay B. need to push.

As described above, when a cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry) or replay B is won, reel control is performed to derive a specific outcome on the left reel. Further, when a strong rare combination (strong cherry, watermelon) or replay A is won, reel control is performed to derive a special outcome on the right reel.

Also, when either a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, if the left stop switch is operated first, it is possible to derive a specific outcome on the left reel (lower stage is a cherry symbol). On the other hand, when the watermelon is won and the left stop switch is operated first, it is possible to derive a non-specific outcome (a watermelon symbol on the upper row) different from the specified outcome on the left reel.

When one of strong cherry and watermelon is won, if the right stop switch is operated first, a special outcome (cherry on the upper row, red 7 on the middle row, red 7 on the lower row) can be derived to the right reel. On the other hand, when the weak cherry is won and the right stop switch is operated first, a non-special outcome (an outcome other than the specified outcome) different from the special outcome can be derived on the right reel.

Further, in the present embodiment, when any one of weak cherries, strong cherries, and watermelons is won, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at specific operation timings, the corresponding prize is generated. Symbol combinations can be derived.

Specifically, the specific operation timing refers to an operation timing at which any of weak cherry, strong cherry, and watermelon can be won. Here, the specific operation timing of the left stop switch on the left reel is also referred to as specific operation timing (left), the specific operation timing of the middle stop switch on the middle reel is also referred to as specific operation timing (middle), and the right stop switch on the right reel is also referred to as specific operation timing. The specific operation timing is also referred to as specific operation timing (right).

In this embodiment, on the left reel, when the left stop switch is stopped at a specific operation timing (left), the symbols are arranged so that both specific and non-specific numbers can be drawn. It is

In addition, since the cherry and watermelon symbols are arranged every 5 frames on the middle reel, the cherry and watermelon symbols can be drawn in regardless of the timing of the operation to stop the middle stop switch. is. That is, the specific operation timing (medium) is arbitrary operation timing.

Further, on the right reel, the specific operation timing (right) is the operation timing at which the special outcome can be drawn. When the operation is performed at the specific operation timing (right), reel control is performed in which a special outcome is drawn when a strong cherry or a watermelon is won, and a non-specific outcome is drawn by removing the special outcome when a weak cherry is won.

Therefore, when the weak cherry is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at the specific operation timing, the weak cherry wins, and when the strong cherry is won, the stop is stopped at the specific operation timing. When the switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated, a strong cherry wins, and when the watermelon wins and the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated at a specific operation timing, the watermelon wins. become.

However, when replays A and B are won, none of the rare combination winning symbol combinations are derived even if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated at the specific operation timing. When replay A is won, a special outcome is derived by performing a stop operation of the right stop switch at a specific operation timing (right). Further, reel control for drawing replay symbols is performed on the left reel and the middle reel. As a result, reach A (replay A winning symbol combination) is derived.

Further, when the replay B is won, the specific outcome is derived by performing the stop operation of the left stop switch at the specific operation timing (left). Further, reel control for drawing replay symbols is performed on the middle reel and the right reel. As a result, the reach number B (replay B winning symbol combination) is derived.

In summary, the behavior is as follows. When any one of weak cherry, strong cherry and watermelon is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated at specific operation timings, the corresponding symbol combination for generating a prize is derived.

However, when the replay A is won, even if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at a specific operation timing after the right stop switch is operated to derive the special number on the right reel, the specific A rare combination winning symbol combination corresponding to the operation at the operation timing is not derived. In this case, reach number A (replay A winning symbol combination) is derived. Since there is a possibility that replay A and BB will be won at the same time, when reach number A is derived, the player can expect to win BB.

Further, when the replay B is won, even if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at the specific operation timing after the specific number is drawn to the left reel by the operation of the left stop switch, the specific operation is performed. A rare combination winning symbol combination corresponding to the operation at the timing is not derived. In this case, reach number B (replay B winning symbol combination) is derived. Since there is a possibility that replay B and BB will win at the same time, the player can expect to win BB when reach number B is derived.

In this way, the bonus (BB) is won even if no win corresponding to the operation at the specific operation timing occurs even though the specific outcome or the special outcome is derived and the operation is performed at the specific operation timing. Therefore, it is possible to draw the player's attention even after the symbol combination is derived.

[Execution rate of winning suggestion effect]
Next, the execution ratio of the winning suggestion effect will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the execution ratio of the winning suggestion effect. In the present embodiment, in the first situation, when the rare role and the BB are simultaneously won and when the rare role and the BB are not simultaneously won, the cherry winning suggestion effect and the strong rare role winning suggestion effect are performed. The ratio of which of them is executed is different.

First, the case where the rare combination and the BB are simultaneously won will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, in the first situation, when weak cherry and BB are simultaneously won, the execution ratio X11 of the cherry winning suggestion effect is a predetermined ratio, but the execution ratio X12 of the strong rare role winning suggestion effect is 0%. In the first situation, the execution ratio X21 of the cherry winning suggestion effect when the strong cherry and BB are simultaneously won is higher than the execution ratio X22 of the strong rare role winning suggesting effect. In the first situation, when watermelon and BB are simultaneously won, the execution ratio X31 of the cherry winning suggestion effect is 0%, but the execution ratio X32 of the strong rare combination winning suggestion effect is a predetermined ratio.

Here, the execution ratio X11 of the cherry winning suggestion effect when the weak cherry and the BB are simultaneously won is (the ratio of simultaneous winning of the weak cherry and the BB)×(percentage of executing the cherry winning suggesting effect when the weak cherry is won). ). In addition, the execution ratio X12 of the strong rare role winning suggestion effect when weak cherry and BB are simultaneously won is (percentage of simultaneous winning of weak cherry and BB) x (strong rare role winning suggestion effect when weak cherry is won). It can be calculated by the execution ratio (=0)). The calculation can be performed in the same way even when the strong cherry and watermelon are simultaneously elected.

Then, for the entire rare role (total of weak cherry, strong cherry, and watermelon), the execution ratio X41 (=X11+X21+X31) of the cherry winning suggestion effect when the rare role and BB are simultaneously won is the strong rare role winning suggesting effect. is higher than the execution ratio X42 (=X12+X22+X32).

Next, the case where the rare combination and the BB are not simultaneously won will be described. In the first situation, the execution ratio Y11 of the cherry win suggesting effect when the weak cherry alone is won is a predetermined ratio, but the execution ratio Y12 of the strong rare combination winning suggestive effect is 0%. In the first situation, the execution ratio Y21 of the cherry winning suggestion effect when the strong cherry is single won is lower than the execution ratio Y22 of the strong rare combination winning suggesting effect. In the first situation, when the single watermelon is won, the execution ratio Y31 of the cherry win suggesting effect is 0%, but the execution ratio Y32 of the strong rare combination win suggesting effect is a predetermined ratio.

Here, the execution ratio Y11 of the cherry winning suggestion effect when the weak cherry is won alone can be calculated by (the ratio of the weak cherry winning alone)×(the ratio of executing the cherry winning suggesting effect when the weak cherry is won). In addition, the execution ratio Y12 of the strong rare role winning suggestion effect when the weak cherry wins alone is (the ratio of the weak cherry winning alone) x (the ratio of executing the strong rare role winning suggestion effect when the weak cherry wins (=0). ). The calculation can be performed in the same way even when strong cherries or watermelons are single-won.

Then, for the entire rare role (total of weak cherry, strong cherry, and watermelon), the execution ratio Y41 (=Y11+Y21+Y31) of the cherry winning suggestion effect when the rare role alone is won is the execution ratio Y42 of the strong rare role winning suggestive effect. It is configured to be lower than (=Y12+Y22+Y32).

In this way, in the first situation, when the strong cherry and BB are simultaneously won, the execution ratio of the cherry winning indication effect is high, and when the strong cherry and BB are not simultaneously won, the strong rare role winning suggestion. The execution rate of production increases. As a whole, in the first situation, when the rare role and the BB are simultaneously won, the execution ratio of the cherry winning suggesting effect is high, and when the rare role and the BB are not simultaneously won, the strong rare role. The execution ratio of the winning suggestion effect increases.

By doing so, the player recognizes that the degree of expectation for winning the BB is high when the performance suggesting cherry winning is generated, and the degree of expectation for winning the BB is low when the performance suggesting winning of the strong rare role is generated. In other words, the player comes to recognize that there is a high degree of expectation for BB winning with respect to the operation order of first stopping the left reel (at the time of the cherry winning suggestion effect), and the operation order of first stopping the right reel. (At the time of the powerful rare role winning suggestion presentation), the player comes to recognize that the expectation of winning the BB is low. As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which of the cherry win suggesting effect and the strong rare role win suggesting effect to be executed.

[Production suggesting winning a strong rare role in the first situation]
Next, an example of the win suggestion effect will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9. FIG. First, with reference to FIG. 5, an example of an effect suggesting winning of a strong rare combination in the first situation will be specifically described. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of a strong rare combination win suggestion effect in the first situation. In this example, a case where a strong cherry is won, a case where a watermelon is won, and a case where Replay A is won will be explained.

First, the case where the strong cherry wins will be described. In FIG. 5(a), it is assumed that the RT is controlled to be unfavorable. As shown in FIG. 5A, an image of the sun and a mountain is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a background image during unfavorable RT. Also, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped due to the end of the game.

Next, it is assumed that the strong cherry wins when the start switch 7 is operated (start operation). Further, it is assumed that execution of the strong rare role winning suggesting effect is determined due to the winning of the strong cherry. At this time, as shown in FIG. 5(b), all the reels start to rotate, and a strong rare combination win suggestion effect is executed.

As a result of the execution of the strong rare role winning indication effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a special eye image (image showing cherry, red 7, red 7 symbols), which is an image showing the special eye, at the upper position of the right reel. is displayed, and a character image "Aim!" is displayed. This suggests that by operating the right stop switch in a specific operation mode (right), a special number is drawn to the right reel (that is, pressing the right stop switch aiming for a special number). be done.

When the player performs the first stop operation on the right stop switch in the specific operation mode (right), as shown in FIG. 5(c), a special outcome is drawn to the right reel. When the right reel is subjected to the first stop operation, the strong rare combination win suggestion effect is terminated. At the same time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image with the characters "Chance" indicating the possibility of winning the BB. It should be noted that the strong rare combination winning suggestion effect is not limited to ending by the first stop operation of the right reel, and the strong rare combination winning suggesting effect may be ended after the first stop operation. For example, the strong rare combination winning suggestion effect may be terminated at the time of the third stop operation.

When the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop switch in the specific operation mode (middle), as shown in FIG. 5(d1), a cherry symbol is drawn to the middle reel. Further, when the player operates the left stop switch in the specific operation mode (left) for the third stop operation, as shown in FIG. As a result, a strong cherry winning symbol combination is derived, and a strong cherry winning occurs. Furthermore, a win effect is executed by deriving a strong cherry winning symbol combination. The reel LED 55 is changed from a lighting state to a blinking state by executing the prize-winning effect.

Next, the case where the watermelon wins will be described. Since it is the same as the above, description of FIG. 5(a) is omitted. Assume that the watermelon is won when the start operation is performed. Also, it is assumed that execution of the powerful rare role winning indication effect is determined by the winning of the watermelon.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 5(b), all the reels start to rotate, and a strong rare combination win suggestion effect is executed. Even when the watermelon is won, it is suggested to press the right stop switch aiming at a special result by executing the strong rare role winning indication effect.

When the player performs the first stop operation on the right stop switch in the specific operation mode (right), as shown in FIG. 5(c), a special outcome is drawn to the right reel. At this time, the strong rare combination winning suggesting effect is completed, and an image with characters "chance" indicating the possibility of winning the BB is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. - 特許庁

When the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop switch in the specific operation mode (middle), as shown in FIG. 5(d2), the watermelon pattern is drawn out to the middle reel. Further, when the player operates the left stop switch in the specific operation mode (left) for the third stop operation, as shown in FIG. 5(e2), a non-specific number is drawn to the left reel. As a result, a watermelon winning symbol combination is derived, a watermelon wins a prize, and an effect at the time of winning is executed. The prize-winning effect is executed in the same manner as the prize-winning effect in FIG. 5(e1).

Next, the case where replay A wins will be described. Since it is the same as the above, description of FIG. 5(a) is omitted. Assume that replay A is won when the start operation is performed. Further, it is assumed that execution of the strong rare combination winning suggestion effect is decided by winning the replay A.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 5(b), all the reels start to rotate, and a strong rare combination win suggestion effect is executed. Even when replay A is won, the execution of the performance suggesting winning of a strong rare role suggests pressing the right stop switch aiming at a special outcome.

When the player performs the first stop operation on the right stop switch in the specific operation mode (right), as shown in FIG. 5(c), a special outcome is drawn to the right reel. At this time, the strong rare combination winning suggesting effect is completed, and an image with characters "chance" indicating the possibility of winning the BB is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. - 特許庁

When the player performs the second stop operation on the middle stop switch in the specific operation mode (middle), as shown in FIG. 5(d3), replay symbols are drawn out to the middle reel. Further, when the player operates the left stop switch in the specific operation mode (left) for the third stop operation, as shown in FIG. 5(e3), a replay is led to the left reel. As a result, a reach number A (replay A winning symbol combination) is derived, a winning of replay A occurs, and an effect at the time of winning is executed. The prize-winning effect is executed in the same manner as the prize-winning effect in FIG. 5(e1).

[Cherry Winning Suggestion Production in the First Situation]
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, an example of a cherry winning suggestion effect in the first situation will be specifically described. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of a cherry win suggestion effect in the first situation. In this example, a case where a weak cherry is won, a case where a strong cherry is won, and a case where Replay B is won will be explained.

First, the case where the weak cherry wins will be described. In FIG. 6(a), it is assumed that the RT is controlled to be unfavorable. As shown in FIG. 6A, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the sun and a mountain as a background image during unfavorable RT. Also, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped due to the end of the game.

Next, it is assumed that weak cherries are won when the start operation is performed. Further, it is assumed that execution of the cherry winning suggesting effect is determined due to the winning of the weak cherry. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6(b), all the reels start to rotate, and a cherry win suggesting effect is executed.

By executing the cherry win suggesting effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a specific winning image (an image showing a cherry symbol), which is an image showing a specific winning outcome, at the upper position of the left reel, and also displays the character image " Aim!" is displayed. This suggests that by operating the left stop switch in a specific operation mode (left), a specific number is drawn to the left reel (that is, pressing the left stop switch aiming for a specific number). be done.

When the player performs the first stop operation of the left stop switch in the specific operation mode (left), a specific number is drawn to the left reel as shown in FIG. 6(c). When the left reel is subjected to the first stop operation, the cherry win suggesting effect is terminated. At the same time, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image with the characters "Chance" indicating the possibility of winning the BB.

When the player performs the second stop operation on the middle stop switch in the specific operation mode (middle), as shown in FIG. 6(d1), a cherry symbol is drawn out to the middle reel. Further, when the player operates the left stop switch in the specific operation mode (left) for the third stop operation, as shown in FIG. As a result, a weak cherry winning symbol combination is derived, and a winning of weak cherry occurs. Furthermore, the winning effect is executed by deriving the weak cherry winning symbol combination. The reel LED 55 is changed from a lighting state to a blinking state by executing the prize-winning effect.

Next, a case where a strong cherry is won will be described. Since it is the same as the above, description of FIG. 6(a) is omitted. Assume that the strong cherry is won when the start operation is performed. Further, it is assumed that execution of the cherry winning suggesting effect is determined due to the winning of the strong cherry.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 6(b), all the reels start to rotate, and a cherry win suggesting effect is executed. Even when a strong cherry is won, execution of the cherry winning suggesting effect suggests pressing the left stop switch aiming at a specific outcome.

When the player performs the first stop operation of the left stop switch in the specific operation mode (left), a specific number is drawn to the left reel as shown in FIG. 6(c). At this time, the cherry winning suggesting effect is completed, and an image with the characters "chance" indicating the possibility of winning the BB is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. - 特許庁

When the player performs the second stop operation on the middle stop switch in the specific operation mode (middle), as shown in FIG. 6(d2), a cherry symbol is drawn to the middle reel. Further, when the player operates the right stop switch in the specific operation mode (right) for the third stop operation, as shown in FIG. 6(e2), a special outcome is drawn to the right reel. As a result, a strong cherry winning symbol combination is derived, and a strong cherry winning is generated, and a winning performance is executed. The prize-winning effect is executed in the same manner as the prize-winning effect in FIG. 6(e1).

Next, the case where replay B wins will be described. Since it is the same as the above, description of FIG. 6(a) is omitted. Assume that replay B is won when the start operation is performed. Further, it is assumed that execution of the cherry winning suggesting effect is determined due to the winning of replay B.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 6(b), all the reels start to rotate, and a cherry win suggesting effect is executed. Even when replay B is won, execution of the cherry winning suggesting effect suggests pressing the left stop switch aiming at a specific outcome.

When the player performs the first stop operation on the left stop switch in the specific operation mode (left), as shown in FIG. 6(c), a special outcome is drawn on the left reel. At this time, the cherry winning suggesting effect is completed, and an image with the characters "chance" indicating the possibility of winning the BB is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. - 特許庁

When the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop switch in the specific operation mode (middle), as shown in FIG. 6(d3), replay symbols are drawn out to the middle reel. Further, when the player performs the third stop operation of the right stop switch in the specific operation mode (right), as shown in FIG. 6(e3), a replay is led to the right reel. As a result, the reach number B (replay B winning symbol combination) is derived, the winning of the replay B is generated, and the effect at the time of winning is executed. The prize-winning effect is executed in the same manner as the prize-winning effect in FIG. 6(e1).

[Rare Role Winning Suggestion Production in Second Situation]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, an example of the rare combination win suggestion effect in the second situation will be specifically described. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an example of a rare combination win suggestion effect in the second situation.

In FIG. 7A, it is assumed that the battle effect is being executed as the second situation in the unfavorable RT. As shown in FIG. 7(a), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image showing a fight between a friend character and an enemy character as an effect image during the battle effect. Also, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped due to the end of the game.

Next, it is assumed that the strong cherry is won when the start operation is performed. Further, it is assumed that execution of the rare role winning indication effect is decided by winning the strong cherry. At this time, as shown in FIG. 7(b), all the reels start to rotate, and a rare combination win suggestion effect is executed.

By the execution of the rare role winning indication effect, the image of the star is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the upper position of each reel. This suggests that a winning symbol combination of a rare combination is derived by operating each stop switch in a specific operation mode (that is, pressing each stop switch).

When the player performs the first stop operation of the left stop switch in the specific operation mode (left), a specific number is drawn to the left reel as shown in FIG. 7(c). At this time, the display of the star image displayed at the upper position of the left reel ends. When the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop switch in the specific operation mode (middle), as shown in FIG. 7(d), cherries are drawn out to the middle reel. At this time, the display of the star image displayed at the upper position of the middle reel ends.

When the player performs the third stop operation on the right stop switch in the specific operation mode (right), as shown in FIG. At this time, the display of the star image displayed at the upper position of the right reel ends. As a result, a strong cherry winning symbol combination is derived, and a strong cherry winning occurs. Furthermore, a win effect is executed by deriving a strong cherry winning symbol combination. The reel LED 55 is changed from a lighting state to a blinking state by executing the prize-winning effect.

In addition, in the rare role winning suggesting effect, the same effect is executed not only in the case of winning the strong cherry, but also in the case of winning the weak cherry or watermelon. Moreover, the same effect (the image of the star corresponding to the operated stop switch is erased) is executed regardless of the order of operation, not limited to the above-described order of depression.

As described above with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7, in the first situation, when a strong cherry is won, a cherry winning suggestion effect suggesting that a specific number can be derived from the left reel and a right It is possible to execute a powerful rare combination win suggestion effect suggesting that a special outcome can be derived from the reels. Winning of a weak cherry or a strong cherry can be expected when a specific outcome is drawn to the left reel, and winning of a strong cherry or a watermelon can be expected when a special outcome is drawn to the right reel. Then, the reel (left reel or right reel) that can narrow down the winning combination changes depending on which one of the cherry winning indication effect and the strong rare role winning indication effect is executed. Therefore, the amusement of the game can be improved. In addition, in contrast to the first situation in which the player's attention is drawn to the derivation of the specific roll or the special roll, in the second situation, both the strong rare role winning suggestion performance and the cherry winning suggestion performance are executed. It is possible to execute a rare role winning suggestion presentation suggesting that any one of weak cherry, strong cherry, and watermelon has been won. Therefore, the player's attention is not diverted with respect to the game in the second situation. As described above, the interest in the game can be improved without making the game monotonous when the winning combination is suggested.

[Strong rare role winning suggestion effect and bonus confirmation effect]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, an example of an effect when the strong rare combination winning suggestion effect is executed and the bonus confirmation effect is executed will be specifically described.

As explained above, when a strong cherry with a possibility of winning simultaneously with BB is won, it is possible to derive a strong rare combination winning symbol combination in which the number on the right reel is a special number. In this case, the strong rare symbols suggesting that a strong rare combination winning symbol combination can be derived until symbols are derived to one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (any one of the reels stops). It is possible to execute a role winning suggestion effect.

Then, when the strong cherry and the BB are simultaneously won, the bonus fixing effect can be executed. The bonus confirmation effect is executed when the right reel is first stopped and the special outcome is derived when the strong rare combination win suggesting effect is executed. However, when the strong rare role winning indication effect is executed, if the right reel does not stop first and the reels other than the right reel stop first, the symbols constituting the strong rare role winning symbol combination are not on the reel. Even when it is derived, the bonus fixing effect is not executed.

The bonus fixing effect is executed at least at the timing after the timing at which the special outcome can be drawn to the right reel. In this way, with respect to the special symbols constituting the strong rare combination winning symbol combination, the right reel is stopped and the special symbols are derived, so that the bonus fixing effect is executed. It is possible to strongly appeal that the eyes are special eyes. By doing so, it is possible to draw more attention to the special outcome.

In addition, after the winning symbol combination is derived, the winning effect is executed. The prize-winning effect is executed in a common mode regardless of the timing at which the bonus fixing effect is executed. Specifically, no matter what timing the bonus finalization effect is executed, after the winning symbol combination is derived, the winning effect is executed by blinking the reel LEDs 55, which is a common aspect. . By doing so, it becomes easier to recognize the strong rare combination winning symbol combination. Specific examples will be described below.

FIG. 8 is a diagram (No. 1) for explaining an example of an effect suggesting winning of a strong rare combination and an effect for confirming a bonus. In this example, the case where the first stop operation is performed on the right reel, the second stop operation is performed on the right reel, and the third stop operation is performed on the right reel during the execution of the performance suggesting winning of a strong rare combination will be described. .

First, the case where the first stop operation is performed on the right reel when the strong rare combination winning suggestion effect is executed will be described. In FIG. 8A, it is assumed that the RT is controlled to be unfavorable. As shown in FIG. 8A, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the sun and a mountain as a background image during unfavorable RT. Also, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped due to the end of the game.

Next, it is assumed that when the start operation is performed, the strong cherry is won and the BB is won. Further, it is assumed that execution of the strong rare role winning suggesting effect is determined due to the winning of the strong cherry. At this time, as shown in FIG. 8(b), all the reels start to rotate, and an effect suggesting winning of a strong rare combination is executed.

Due to the execution of the strong rare combination win suggestion effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a special eye image at the upper position of the right reel and also displays a character image "Aim!". This suggests pressing the right stop switch for a special roll.

When the player performs the first stop operation on the right stop switch in the specific operation mode (right), as shown in FIG. 8(c1), a special outcome is drawn on the right reel. When the right reel is subjected to the first stop operation, the strong rare combination win suggestion effect is terminated. At the same time, a bonus fixing effect is executed. As a bonus confirmation effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image with the characters "BONUS confirmed" indicating that the bonus has been won.

When the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop switch in the specific operation mode (middle), as shown in FIG. 8(d1), a cherry symbol is drawn out to the middle reel. Further, when the player operates the left stop switch in the specific operation mode (left) for the third stop operation, as shown in FIG. As a result, a strong cherry winning symbol combination is derived, and a strong cherry winning occurs. Furthermore, a win effect is executed by deriving a strong cherry winning symbol combination. The reel LED 55 is changed from a lighting state to a blinking state by executing the prize-winning effect.

Next, the case where the second stop operation is performed on the right reel during execution of the strong rare combination winning indication effect will be described. Description of FIGS. 8(a) and 8(b) is omitted because they are the same as above.

When the player performs the first stop operation of the left stop switch in the specific operation mode (left), as shown in FIG. 8(c2), a specific number is drawn to the left reel. However, unlike the situation in FIG. 8(c1), the prize-winning effect is not executed in this case. On the liquid crystal display 51, the strong rare combination win suggestion effect is continuously executed.

Then, when the player performs the second stop operation of the right stop switch in the specific operation mode (right), as shown in FIG. 8(d2), a special outcome is drawn to the right reel. As a result, the powerful rare combination win suggestion effect is terminated, and the bonus fixing effect is executed.

When the player performs the third stop operation on the left stop switch in the specific operation mode (left), as shown in FIG. 8(e2), a cherry symbol is drawn to the left reel. As a result, a strong cherry winning symbol combination is derived, and a strong cherry winning occurs. Furthermore, a win effect is executed by deriving a strong cherry winning symbol combination. The prize-winning effect is performed in a manner common to the case of FIG. 8(e1).

Next, a description will be given of the case where the third stop operation is performed on the right reel during the execution of the strong rare combination winning suggestion effect. Descriptions of FIGS. 8A and 8B are omitted because they are the same as those described above. Further, description of FIG. 8(c3) is omitted since it is the same as that of FIG. 8(c2).

When the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop switch in the specific operation mode (middle), as shown in FIG. 8(d3), a cherry symbol is drawn to the middle reel. However, in this case, the effect at the time of winning is not executed. On the liquid crystal display 51, the strong rare combination win suggestion effect is continuously executed.

Then, when the player performs the third stop operation of the right stop switch in the specific operation mode (right), as shown in FIG. 8(e3), a special outcome is drawn to the right reel. As a result, the powerful rare combination win suggestion effect is terminated, and the bonus fixing effect is executed. Furthermore, by deriving the strong cherry winning symbol combination, the winning of the strong cherry is generated, and the winning effect is executed. The prize-winning effect is performed in a manner common to the case of FIG. 8(e1).

Next, with reference to FIG. 9, an example different from that of FIG. 8 will be specifically described with respect to the strong rare combination winning suggestion effect. A lottery as to whether or not to execute the strong rare role winning suggestion effect is performed even when winning the normal replay. When it is determined by a lottery at the time of normal replay winning, the performance suggesting winning a strong rare role (fake performance) is executed until any reel stops.

However, if the normal replay is won, even if the right reel stops first, no special rolls will be drawn, and even if a different reel than the right reel stops first, it will be a strong cherry. The symbols that make up the winning symbol combination are not derived. In this way, even when the strong rare role winning suggestion effect is executed, the symbols constituting the strong cherry winning symbol combination including the special outcome may or may not be derived. The player's attention can be attracted to how the eyes are derived.

Also, as explained above, rare roles include strong cherry and watermelon. Then, when a strong cherry is won, a specific outcome (also referred to as a "first outcome") is derived in which the cherry symbol stops on the lower row of the left reel. On the other hand, when a watermelon is won, a non-specific outcome (also referred to as a “second outcome”) is derived in which the watermelon symbol stops on the upper row of the left reel.

The advantage differs between when the first outcome is drawn (strong cherry win) and when the second outcome is drawn (watermelon win). In the present embodiment, when the strong cherry wins, the bonus winning expectation is high, and when the watermelon wins, the expectation of the number of AT games to be awarded is high. In this way, when the strong cherry or watermelon is won and the strong rare role winning indication effect is executed, the numbers derived from the left reel are different, so which number is derived. can attract the player's attention. A specific example will be described below.

FIG. 9 is a diagram (No. 2) for explaining an example of an effect suggesting winning of a strong rare combination and an effect for confirming a bonus. In this example, when the strong cherry is won, the strong rare role winning suggestion effect is executed, when the watermelon is won, the strong rare role winning suggestion effect is executed, and when the normal replay wins, the strong rare role winning suggestion effect is executed. I will explain when and where

First, a description will be given of the case where the strong rare combination winning suggestion effect is executed when the strong cherry is won. In FIG. 9A, it is assumed that the RT is controlled to be unfavorable. As shown in FIG. 8A, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of the sun and a mountain as a background image during unfavorable RT. Also, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped due to the end of the game.

Next, it is assumed that when the start operation is performed, the strong cherry is won and the BB is won. Further, it is assumed that execution of the strong rare role winning suggesting effect is determined due to the winning of the strong cherry. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9(b), all the reels start to rotate, and a strong rare combination win suggestion effect is executed.

When the player performs the first stop operation on the right stop switch in the specific operation mode (right), as shown in FIG. 9(c1), a special outcome is drawn on the right reel. When the right reel is subjected to the first stop operation, the strong rare combination win suggesting effect is terminated and the bonus fixing effect is executed.

When the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop switch in the specific operation mode (middle), as shown in FIG. 9(d1), a cherry symbol is drawn to the middle reel. Further, when the player operates the left stop switch in the specific operation mode (left) for the third stop operation, as shown in FIG. As a result, a strong cherry winning symbol combination is derived to generate a winning of a strong cherry, and an effect at the time of winning is executed.

Next, a description will be given of the case where the strong rare combination winning suggestion effect is executed when the watermelon is won. Descriptions of FIGS. 9(a), (b), and (c2) are omitted because they are the same as above. However, in this case, watermelon and BB are simultaneously won by the starting operation.

When the player performs the first stop operation on the right stop switch in the specific operation mode (right), as in the situation of FIG. 9(c1), as shown in FIG. At the same time, a bonus fixing effect is executed.

However, when the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop switch in the specific operation mode (middle), unlike the situation in FIG. 9(d1), as shown in FIG. is derived. Further, when the player operates the left stop switch in the specific operation mode (left) for the third stop operation, as shown in FIG. As a result, a watermelon winning symbol combination is derived, a watermelon winning occurs, and an effect at the time of winning is executed.

Next, it is assumed that normal replay is won when the start operation is performed. Also, it is assumed that execution of the strong rare role winning indication effect is determined by winning the normal replay. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9(b), all the reels start to rotate, and a strong rare combination win suggestion effect is executed.

However, in this case, even if the player performs the first stop operation of the right stop switch in the specific operation mode (right), as shown in FIG. Instead, replay symbols are derived. In addition, since the symbol is drawn to the right reel, the powerful rare combination win suggestion effect is terminated, and the display returns to the same display as in FIG. 9(a).

Furthermore, even if the second stop switch is operated in the specific operation mode (middle), as shown in FIG. be done. Similarly, even if the left stop switch is operated in the specific operation mode (left) for the third stop operation, as shown in FIG. , replay symbols are derived. As a result, winning of the normal replay occurs, but the effect at the time of winning is not executed.

[Game State Controlled During BB and Effects Executed]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13, game states controlled during BB and effects to be executed will be described. As described with reference to FIG. 2, the main controller 41 can control the BB initial state, RB1, and RB2 during BB. Also, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, RB2 is more advantageous to the player than RB1. Therefore, during BB, the player pays particular attention to whether or not the game is controlled to RB2, which is an advantageous game state.

Here, the internal lottery executed in the BB initial state is also called the first lottery, and the internal lottery executed in the RB is also called the second lottery. In the BB initial state, when the first lottery for determining whether to control to any RB is performed, the RB is controlled according to the result of the first lottery. Then, in the RB under control, when the second lottery for determining whether to control to any RB is performed, after the RB under control is completed, the RB according to the result of the second lottery is selected. controlled.

[Stopped form of winning combination during BB]
First, referring to FIG. 10, the stopping form of the winning combination in the BB will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the stopping form of the winning combination during the BB. As shown in FIG. 10(a), the BB winning symbol combination is "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7". When the BB wins, the BB is controlled, and when the BB pays out more than 350 medals, the control to the BB ends (see the table in FIG. 11).

As shown in FIG. 10(b), the RB1 winning symbol combination is "replay-replay-BAR". When RB1 wins, it is controlled to RB1, and when RB1 wins six times, the control to RB1 ends (see the table in FIG. 11).

The RB2 winning symbol combination includes RB2 winning symbol combination 1 and RB2 winning symbol combination 2. FIG. As shown in FIG. 10(c), the RB2 winning symbol combination 1 is "replay-replay-red 7". Further, as shown in FIG. 10(d), the RB2 winning symbol combination 2 is "replay-replay-white 7". When RB2 wins, it is controlled by RB2, and when RB2 wins six times, the control to RB2 ends (see the table in FIG. 11).

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute an RB winning suggestion effect. The RB winning suggesting effect is a effect executed when the RB wins, and is a effect suggesting that the RB wins. In this embodiment, when RB1 is won, RB winning suggestion effect A can be executed, and when RB2 is won, RB winning suggesting effect A and RB winning suggesting effect B can be executed.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the RB winning suggesting effect A, an image with the words "chance" indicating that RB1 or RB2 has been won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. FIG. In addition, in the RB winning suggesting effect B, an image with characters of "great chance" indicating that RB2 has been won is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. - 特許庁

As described above, on the left reel or the middle reel among the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the symbols ("replay") that make up the RB1 winning symbol combination and the symbols ("replay") that make up the RB2 winning symbol combination is the same as Also, the same effect (RB winning suggesting effect A) can be executed when RB1 is won and when RB2 is won.

That is, when RB1 wins and when RB2 wins, the same effect is executed, and when the left first stop and the middle second stop are made, until the third stop, whether RB1 wins or RB2 I don't know if will win. In this way, since it becomes difficult for the player to determine which RB winning symbol combination will be derived, it is possible to increase the player's attention as to which RB winning symbol combination will be derived.

Further, the effect (RB winning suggesting effect A) that can be executed when RB1 is won is also executable when RB2 is won. In this way, when the RB winning suggestion effect A is executed, winning of not only RB1 but also RB2 can be expected, so that the player's attention to the derivation of the RB2 winning symbol combination can be increased.

In addition, the performances executable when RB2 is won (RB winning suggestion performance A, RB winning suggestion performance B) include a performance unexecutable when RB1 is won (RB winning suggestion performance B). In this way, when the RB winning suggesting performance B is executed, the possibility of winning RB1 is eliminated and the expectation of winning RB2 increases, so that the player's attention to the derivation of the winning pattern combination of RB2 can be enhanced.

In the present embodiment, a lottery for a combination including an 8-bell, a 15-bell A, and a 15-bell B is performed as a small combination with payout of medals. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, 15-bell A and RB can be won at the same time, and when 15-bell B is won, a lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to award the number of AT games. Therefore, the player pays attention to whether the 15 Bell A winning symbol combination is derived or the 15 Bell B winning symbol combination is derived.

As shown in FIG. 10(e), when 8 bells are won, the bell symbol stops on the upper stage of the left reel, the bell symbol stops on the middle stage of the middle reel, and the bell symbol stops on the lower stage of the right reel. Winning of 8 bells occurs. Eight medals are paid out by winning eight bells.

As shown in FIG. 10(f), when the 15-bell A is won, the 15-bell A is won by stopping the bell symbols in the middle stages of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel. That is, the 15 Bell A winning symbol combination is "Bell-Bell-Bell". 15 medals are paid out by winning 15 Bell A prizes.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10(g), when a 15-piece bell A is won, the bell pattern stops on the middle stage of the left reel and the middle reel, and the bell pattern stops on the bottom stage of the right reel, resulting in 15 pieces. Winning of Bell B occurs. Although not shown, when the bell symbol is stopped on the lower row of the right reel, the replay symbol is stopped on the middle row. That is, the 15 Bell B winning symbol combination is "Bell-Bell-Replay". 15 medals are paid out by winning 15 bells B.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute an effect suggesting that the 15-bell is won when the 15-bell A or the 15-bell A is won. For example, when a 15-bell A or a 15-bell B is won, an effect of displaying a bell image on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed.

As described above, on the left reel or the middle reel among the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the symbol ("bell") constituting the 15 Bell A winning symbol combination and the 15 Bell B winning symbol combination are formed. The pattern ("bell") is the same. Also, the same effect can be executed when the 15-bell A is won and when the 15-bell A is won.

That is, when the 15-bell A is won and when the 15-bell B is won, the same effect is executed, and when the left first stop and the middle second stop are performed, until the third stop is performed, I don't know if 15 bells A will win or 15 bells B will win. In this way, it becomes difficult for the player to determine whether or not the 15 Bell B winning symbol combination will be derived, so that the player's attention to the derivation of the symbol combination can be increased.

Also, the number of medals (15) paid out when 15 bells A win is the same as the number of medals (15) paid out when 15 bells B win. Thus, there is no difference in the number of medals paid out when 15 Bell A wins and 15 Bell B wins.

[Winning roles and other matters in BB]
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the winning combinations and other matters in the BB. As described above, the winning symbol combination of BB and the termination condition of BB, and the winning symbol combination of RB that can be won in BB and the termination condition of RB are shown in the table of FIG.

As shown in the table of FIG. 11, in the BB initial state, the probability of winning RB1 is 1/2, and the probability of winning RB2 is 1/6. The probability of winning a small winning combination in RB is as follows. In RB1, the probability of winning 8 bells is 1/2.1, the probability of winning 15 bells A is 1/2.1, and the probability of winning 15 bells B is 1/40. . On the other hand, in RB2, the probability of winning 8 bells is 1/40, the probability of winning 15 bells A is 1/2.1, and the probability of winning 15 bells B is 1/40. 2.1. In this way, during the RB, it is possible to win a small winning combination in which a payout occurs.

Here, when calculating the probability of winning a minor combination per game in RB, it is 1/2.1+1/2.1+1/40=0.977 (97.7%) (both RB1 and RB2 are the same). Calculating the expected value of the number of payouts per game (number of medals awarded), RB1 is 8/2.1+15/2.1+15/40=11.3, and RB2 is 8/ 40+15 sheets/2.1+15 sheets/2.1=14.5 sheets. Further, when calculating the expected value of the number of games required for winning six times, it is 6 times/0.977=6.14 games.

For this reason, the expected value of the number of medals awarded (the number of medals to be paid out in RB1) from the start of control to RB1 until the end of control to RB1 is 11.3 medals x 6.14 games = 69 medals. becomes. On the other hand, the expected value of the number of payouts in RB2 is 14.5×6.14 games=89. That is, the expected value of the number of payouts in RB1 (69) is smaller than the expected value of the number of payouts in RB2 (89).

The player expects to be controlled to the favorable RB2 during the BB. In this way, by reducing the number of payouts in RB1, it is possible to increase the chances of performing a lottery to decide whether to control to RB2. By doing so, the chances of being controlled by RB2 can be increased.

Also, since the number of bets in the BB is 3, the net increase in the number of cards per game (number of payouts - number of bets) is 11.3 - 3 = 8.3 for RB1, and 14 for RB2. .5 sheets - 3 sheets = 11.5 sheets. Therefore, the expected value of the net increase in the number of cards in RB1 is 8.3 cards×6.14 games=51 cards. On the other hand, the expected value of the net increase in the number of cards in RB2 is 11.5×6.14 games=71 cards. That is, the expected value of the net increase in the number of cards in RB2 (71 cards) is larger than the expected value of the net increase in the number of cards in RB1 (51 cards), and in this respect, RB2 is more advantageous than RB1.

Also, when 15-bell B is won, the number of AT games is determined at a higher rate than when 15-bell A is won. In the present embodiment, when the 15-bell B is won, the number of AT games is decided by lottery with a probability of 1/10, whereas when the 15-bell A is won, the number of AT games is decided. No lottery will be held.

Also, when controlled by RB2, the probability of winning 15 bells B is higher than when controlled by RB1. Therefore, while the number of AT games is given with a probability of 1/40×1/10=1/400 per game during control to RB1, 1/2.0 per game during control to RB2. The number of AT games is given with a probability of 1×1/10=1/21.

That is, during control to RB2, the ratio of giving the number of AT games is higher than during control to RB1. In this way, since the expectation of winning 15 Bell B, which is highly expected to be awarded the number of AT games in RB2, is high, the player will pay attention to the winning of 15 Bell B, and the interest in the game will increase. can be improved.

As described above, when the 15-bell B is won, the ratio of the number of AT games awarded is higher than when the 15-bell A is won. On the other hand, in the second lottery in RB2, a lottery is made as to whether or not to control to RB2 again. In the second lottery in RB2, 15 Bell A and RB2 can be won simultaneously. Therefore, when 15 Bell A is won, control to RB2 can be expected.

In this way, even if the 15-piece bell B with a high AT game number giving ratio is not won, the player can expect control to RB2 by winning the 15-piece bell A, so that the player's sense of expectation is maintained. be able to. Also, since a lottery is held during RB2 as to whether or not to control to RB2 again, the player can expect continuous control to RB2.

[Transition to RB during BB]
Next, the transition to RB during BB will be described using timing charts with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. FIG.

First, the mode of presentation during BB will be described. When controlled by the BB, it is first controlled to the BB initial state. In the BB initial state, the presentation mode is a predetermined mode. When the BB initial state is controlled to RB1, the presentation mode is the same as the predetermined mode. When the BB initial state is controlled to RB2, the presentation mode becomes a specific mode different from the predetermined mode.

Specifically, during the BB, in the initial state of the BB, the normal background image is displayed during the BB. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, an image of falling stars is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a normal background image, and an image of a dancing character A is displayed in the center. A character is, for example, a character in an anime or drama tied up with a gaming machine.

When the BB initial state is controlled to RB1, the effect mode in which the normal background image is displayed during the BB is continued. On the other hand, when the BB initial state is controlled to RB2, the BB medium-high probability background image is displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, an image in which a character B and a character C appear is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a BB medium-high probability background image. The BB medium high probability background image is an image that gives a special impression to the player compared to the BB medium normal background image, whereby the player can recognize that the player is being controlled by the advantageous RB2. .

In this way, when RB2, which is more advantageous to the player than RB1, is controlled from the BB initial state, the normal background image during BB is displayed, while when the BB initial state is controlled to RB2, the normal background image during BB is displayed. is continued, it is possible to appeal to the player the control to RB2, which has a high degree of advantage, and it becomes difficult for the player to determine whether or not it is in the BB initial state in which it is possible to shift to RB2. can sustain the expectation of As a result, it is possible to improve the amusement of the game by making the player pay attention to which degree of advantage it is.

Furthermore, after the effect mode in which the BB medium-high certainty background image is displayed by the control to RB2, when the control to RB2 ends and the BB initial state is controlled, the effect mode is not changed and the BB medium-high The production mode in which the background image is displayed is continued. As a result, it is possible to maintain the anticipation of being controlled by RB2, which is advantageous to the player. Alternatively, the BB medium-high accuracy background image may be displayed only when the RB2 control is performed.

During the BB, BGM during the BB is output from the speaker 53 . For example, the BGM during the BB is a piece of music that is output during the BB, and may be a theme song for an anime or drama tied up with the game machine. During BB, even if the state changes between the BB initial state and RB1 and RB2, BGM during BB is always output from the speaker 53, and the performance mode of the performance using the speaker 53 does not change. By doing so, even when the state transitions in the BB, the player can be made to recognize that the BB is in progress.

During the BB, the BGM during the BB is not limited to being output, and the LED 52 may be lit or blinked in a predetermined manner. For example, during BB, the LED 52 may always blink in a predetermined color different from that during non-BB.

A specific description will be given below using a timing chart. FIG. 12 is a timing chart (Part 1) for explaining the transition to RB during BB. Before t1, it is in a state not controlled by BB (during non-BB). During non-BB, BGM different from the BGM during BB (BGM during non-BB) is output from the speaker 53 . A background image (background image during non-BB) different from the background image during BB is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

Here, it is assumed that a BB prize has been won. At t1 of the next game after winning, the game is controlled to BB, and is controlled to the BB initial state as a state during BB. At this time, BGM during BB, which is BGM during BB, is output from the speaker 53 . In addition, the normal background image during BB is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

Next, it is assumed that RB1 is won and RB1 winning occurs. At t2 of the next game in which a prize is awarded, control is performed by RB1. At this time, BGM during BB is continuously output from the speaker 53 . In addition, the normal background image during BB continues to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

Next, assume that the control to RB1 is finished. When the control to RB1 ends, the BB initial state is again controlled at t3. At this time, BGM during BB is continuously output from the speaker 53 . In addition, the normal background image during BB continues to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 .

Next, it is assumed that RB2 is won and RB2 winning occurs. At t4 of the next game in which a prize is awarded, control is performed by RB2. At this time, BGM during BB is continuously output from the speaker 53 . In addition, the display of the normal background image during BB ends, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays the high-precision background image during BB.

Next, assume that the control to RB2 is finished. Upon termination of control to RB2, control is again made to the BB initial state at t5. At this time, BGM during BB is continuously output from the speaker 53 . Further, in this case, the display of the high probability background image during BB is continued on the liquid crystal display 51 without switching to the display of the normal background image during BB.

Next, it is assumed that RB1 is won and RB1 winning occurs. At t6 of the next game in which a prize is awarded, control is made to RB1. At this time, BGM during BB is continuously output from the speaker 53 . Also, under the control of RB1, the display of the medium-BB high-probability background image ends, and the liquid-crystal display 51 displays the medium-BB normal background image.

Next, assume that the control to RB1 is finished. When the control to RB1 ends, the BB initial state is again controlled at t7. At this time, BGM during BB is continuously output from the speaker 53 . In addition, the normal background image during BB continues to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 . When the control to the BB ends, the output of the BGM during the BB ends and the display of the normal background image during the BB also ends.

FIG. 13 is a timing chart (Part 2) for explaining the transition to RB during BB. Before t1, the state is controlled to the BB initial state during BB. In FIG. 13, it is controlled to RB1 from t1 to t2, controlled to RB2 from t4 to t7, and controlled to RB2 again from t8 to t9. Other periods are controlled to the BB initial state.

When the RB is won, the sub-control unit 91 executes an RB winning effect for notifying that the RB has been won. As shown at t1 in FIG. 13, when RB1 is won, an RB1 prize effect is executed to display an image with the characters "RB1". Also, as shown at t4 and t8 in FIG. 13, when the player wins RB2, an RB2 prize effect is executed to display an image with the characters "RB2".

Further, as described with reference to FIG. 10, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the RB winning suggestion effect when the RB is won. At t3 in FIG. 13, when RB2 is won by the first lottery during the BB initial state, execution of RB winning suggesting effect A is determined as RB winning suggesting effect. Further, at t5 in FIG. 13, when RB2 is won by the second lottery during RB2, execution of RB winning suggestion effect A is determined as RB winning suggesting effect.

As described above, when RB wins, when RB winning symbol combination is derived and RB winning occurs, RB is controlled. In the example of t3 in FIG. 13, RB2 is won by the first lottery during the BB initial state. In this case, if RB2 can win in the game, it is controlled to RB2. On the other hand, if RB2 cannot be won in the game, winning of RB2 is carried over to the next game or later, and if RB2 whose winning was carried over can be made to win, it is controlled by RB2. becomes (t4 in FIG. 13).

On the other hand, in the example of t5 in FIG. 13, RB2 is won by the second lottery during RB2. In this case, when the control to RB2 is finished and the BB initial state is controlled, the winning of the newly won RB2 is carried over. Then, in the game controlled to the BB initial state or in the subsequent games, if it is possible to win a prize in RB2 that has been carried over, control is again performed in RB2 (t8 in FIG. 13).

As described above, the internal processing of the slot machine differs depending on whether RB2 is won by the first lottery during the BB initial state or when RB2 is won by the second lottery during RB2. However, from the player's point of view, the control to RB2 is the same no matter which process is performed internally, so there is no need to dare to distinguish between them. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the control to RB2 by the first lottery during the BB initial state and the control to RB2 by the second lottery during RB2 are common effects (RB winning suggestion effect A and RB2 Winning performance) is being executed. By doing so, it is easy for the player to understand that the game is controlled by RB2.

As at t5 in FIG. 13, when it is determined to be controlled by the RB by the second lottery, the RB being controlled is controlled by the RB again after the RB being controlled ends by the RB winning suggestion effect. is suggested. In this case, it is possible to further execute the RB confirmation effect. The RB confirmation effect is an effect for notifying that the winning of the RB is confirmed. For example, when announcing the winning of RB2, as shown at t6 in FIG. 13, an image with characters "RB2 confirmed" is displayed.

However, on the other hand, in the following two cases, the RB winning suggestion effect and the RB confirmation effect are not executed. (1) If the condition for ending the BB can be satisfied before the RB to be controlled again ends, the RB winning suggestion effect and the RB confirmation effect are not executed. Specifically, in the period from t8 to t9, although it is possible to control RB2, the number of BB payouts exceeds 350, and BB ends and RB2 also ends. is. In such a case, the RB2 win suggestion effect and the RB2 confirmation effect are not executed. By doing so, the player is not unnecessarily provoked by executing the RB winning suggesting performance or the like in a situation where the RB ends immediately even if the RB is controlled again.

In addition, (2) if the BB termination condition can be satisfied before the RB under control is terminated, the RB winning suggestion effect and the RB confirmation effect are not executed. Specifically, as in the case of (2), although it is possible to control RB2 during the period from t4 to t7, the BB ends when the number of BB payouts exceeds 350. This is the case in which RB2 is also terminated. In such a case, the RB2 win suggestion effect and the RB2 confirmation effect are not executed. By doing so, the player is not unnecessarily provoked by executing the RB winning suggesting effect or the like even though the RB will not control the game again.

[Structure of the slot machine of the present embodiment and its effects]
Next, the configuration and effects of the slot machine of this embodiment will be described.

(1-1) Equipped with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine (e.g., slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a prize can be awarded according to the display result,
A state control means (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 controls the state) capable of controlling one of a plurality of types of states during a predetermined period (for example, a period controlled by the BB);
The plurality of types of states include an initial state (eg, BB initial state) and a plurality of types of specific states (eg, RB1, RB2) different from the initial state,
The state control means controls one of the plurality of types of specific states according to the derived display result,
The plurality of types of specific states are a first specific state (for example, RB1) controlled based on derivation of a first specific display result (for example, RB1 winning symbol combination "replay-replay-BAR") and a second specific state. The player than the first specific state controlled based on the derivation of the display result (for example, RB2 winning symbol combination 1 "Replay-Replay-Red 7", RB2 winning symbol combination 2 "Replay-Replay-White 7") a second specific state (for example, RB2) that is advantageous for (for example, the expected value of the net increase in RB, the RB winning ratio in RB, and the AT game number giving ratio in RB),
In the initial state, the presentation mode is a predetermined mode (for example, a presentation mode in which a normal background image is displayed during BB) (for example, as shown at t1 in FIG. 12, during BB, in the BB initial state, , the production mode in which the normal background image is displayed during BB),
When controlled from the initial state to the first specific state, the effect mode is common to the predetermined mode (for example, as shown at t2 in FIG. 12, when the BB initial state is controlled to RB1, normal during BB It remains in the production mode where the background image is displayed),
When the control is performed from the initial state to the second specific state, the presentation mode becomes a specific mode different from the predetermined mode (for example, a presentation mode in which a BB middle/high certainty background image is displayed) (for example, t4 in FIG. 12). , when the BB initial state is controlled to RB2, the BB medium-high certainty background image is displayed.).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 12, it is possible to control to the initial state of BB, RB1 and RB2 during the period of control to BB. RB1 is controlled based on the derivation of the RB1 winning symbol combination, and RB2 is controlled based on the derivation of the RB2 winning symbol combination. RB2 is more advantageous to the player than RB1. During BB, in the initial state of BB, the normal background image during BB is displayed (t1), and when the control is performed from the initial state of BB to RB1, the normal background image during BB is displayed. The effect state remains (t2), and when the BB initial state is controlled to RB2, the effect state is changed to display the BB medium-high probability background image (t4). In this way, when RB2, which is more advantageous to the player than RB1, is controlled from the BB initial state, the normal background image during BB is displayed, while when the BB initial state is controlled to RB2, the normal background image during BB is displayed. is continued, it is possible to appeal to the player the control to RB2, which has a high degree of advantage, and it becomes difficult for the player to determine whether or not it is in the BB initial state in which it is possible to shift to RB2. can sustain the expectation of As a result, it is possible to favorably draw the player's attention to the different advantages for each RB.

(1-2) it is possible to execute an effect using a specific effect means (for example, a speaker 53) during the predetermined period;
Even if the state transitions between the initial state, the first specific state, and the second specific state, the effect mode of the effect using the specific effect means does not change (for example, as shown in FIG. 12, Even if the state changes between the BB initial state and RB1 and RB2, BGM during BB is output from the speaker 53, and the effect mode of the effect using the speaker 53 does not change).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, even if the state transitions between the BB initial state and RB1 and RB2, the BGM during BB is output from the speaker 53, and the speaker 53 is used. The production mode of production does not change. This allows the player to recognize that the BB is in progress.

(1-3) After the effect mode has changed to the specific mode by the control to the second specific state, when the control to the second specific state is finished and the control is performed to the initial state, the effect mode is changed. 12, the production mode remains the specific mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 12, after the production mode in which the BB medium-high certainty background image is displayed by the control to RB2, the control to RB2 is When the game is finished and the BB initial state is controlled, the effect mode remains the effect mode in which the BB medium-high certainty background image is displayed without changing the effect mode.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, after the effect mode in which the BB medium-high probability background image is displayed by the control to RB2, the control to RB2 ends and the BB initial state is controlled. In this case, the effect mode remains the effect mode in which the BB medium high certainty background image is displayed without being changed. As a result, it is possible to maintain the anticipation of being controlled by RB2, which is advantageous to the player.

(1-4) the predetermined period ends when a predetermined amount (eg, 350) or more of gaming values (eg, medals) are awarded;
After starting the control to the first specific state, the expected value (for example, 51 cards) of the amount of game value to be given until the end of the control to the first specific state, the second specific state After starting the control to the second specific state, it is smaller than the expected value (for example, 71 cards) of the amount of gaming value to be given until the end of the control to the second specific state (for example, as shown in FIG. 11 , the expected value (51 medals) of the number of medals awarded from the start of control to RB1 until the end of control to RB1 is less than the expected number of medals awarded (71).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, BB ends when 350 or more medals are paid out, and after starting control to RB1, before ending control to RB1 The expected number of medals to be awarded (51 medals) is smaller than the expected number of medals to be awarded (71 medals) from the start of control to RB2 until the end of control to RB2. By lowering the expected value of medals given in RB1 in this way, it is possible to increase the chances of performing a lottery as to whether or not to control to RB2, thereby increasing the chances of being controlled by RB2. can be done.

(1-5) The slot machine includes a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable identification information. A display result is derived by stopping, and winning can occur according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units,
Predetermining means (for example, , an internal lottery process executed by the main control unit 41),
The given display result combinations allowed to be derived in a specific state include a first given display result combination (for example, 15 Bell A winning symbol combination "Bell-Bell-Bell") and a second given display result combination (for example, There are 15 Bell B winning pattern combinations "Bell-Bell-Replay"),
When the derivation of the second grant display result combination is permitted, the award of benefits (for example, the number of AT games) is determined at a higher rate than when the derivation of the first grant display result combination is permitted (for example, , As shown in FIG. 11, when 15 Bell B is won, the number of AT games is determined at a higher rate than when 15 Bell A is won),
When being controlled to the second specific state, the rate of allowing the derivation of the second given display result combination is higher than when being controlled to the first specific state (for example, as shown in FIG. 11 Also, when controlled by RB2, the probability of winning 15 bells B is higher than when controlled by RB1).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when 15-bell B is won, the number of AT games is awarded at a higher rate than when 15-bell A is won. Also, when controlled by RB2, the probability of winning 15 bells B is higher than when controlled by RB1. In this way, the expectation of winning the 15-ball bell B, which has a high degree of expectation that the number of AT games is awarded in the advantageous RB2, is high. Interest can be improved.

(1-6) a display result (for example, "bell") constituting the first given display result combination in a predetermined variable display section (for example, left reel, middle reel) among the plurality of variable display sections; The display result constituting the second given display result combination is the same (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, 15 Bell A winning symbol combinations on the left reel or the middle reel among the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R) is the same as the pattern (“Bell”) that makes up the 15 Bell B winning pattern combination (“Bell”),
The same effect can be executed when derivation of the first given display result combination is permitted and when derivation of the second given display result combination is permitted (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, 15 The same performance is executed when the bell A is won and when the 15 bell A is won).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, on the left reel or the middle reel among the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the symbol ("Bell") forming the 15 Bell A winning symbol combination and 15 It is the same as the symbol ("Bell") constituting the sheet bell B winning symbol combination. In addition, the same effect is executed when the 15 bell A is won and when the 15 bell A is won. As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to determine whether or not the 15 Bell B winning symbol combination will be derived, and the player's attention can be increased.

(1-7) The amount of gaming values (for example, 15) to be provided when the first combination of provided display results is derived is provided when the second combination of provided display results is derived. It is the same as the amount of game value (for example, 15) (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of medals (15) paid out when 15 Bell A wins is 15 Bell B wins. It is the same as the number of medals (15) paid out when you do).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of medals (15) paid out when 15 Bell A wins is the number of medals paid out when 15 Bell B wins. (15 sheets). Thus, there is no difference in the number of medals paid out when 15 Bell A wins and 15 Bell B wins.

(2-1) Lottery means (for example, main control unit) that performs lottery including first lottery (for example, internal lottery executed in BB initial state) and second lottery (for example, internal lottery executed in RB) 41 performs an internal lottery process),
The state control means is
In the initial state, when the first lottery for determining whether to control to one of the plurality of types of specific states is performed, control is performed to the specific state according to the result of the first lottery (for example, In the BB initial state, if the first lottery for determining whether to control to any RB is performed, control to the RB according to the result of the first lottery),
In the specific state under control, when the second lottery for determining whether to control to one of the plurality of types of specific states is performed, the second lottery is performed after the specific state under control is completed. (For example, in the RB under control, if a second lottery is held to determine whether to control to any RB, after the RB under control ends, Control to RB according to the result of the second lottery),
A common suggestion effect (for example, RB winning suggestion effect, RB winning effect) is executed in the control to the specific state by the first lottery and the control to the specific state by the second lottery (for example, FIG. 13). , a common suggesting effect (RB win suggesting effect, RB winning effect) is executed in the control of the RB by the first lottery and the control of the RB by the second lottery).

For example, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. When the RB under control is controlled to the RB according to the result, and the second lottery for determining whether to control to any RB is performed, after the RB under control is completed, the second lottery Control to RB according to the result. In addition, a common suggestive effect (RB winning suggestive effect, RB winning effect) is executed in the control of the RB by the first lottery and the control of the RB by the second lottery. In this way, regardless of whether the first lottery is performed in the BB initial state or the second lottery is performed in the RB under control, the control to the RB by the first lottery and the control to the RB by the second lottery are performed. Since a common suggestive effect is executed between and, it is easy for the player to understand that the control is performed by RB.

(2-2) The lottery means permits derivation from among a plurality of types of display result combinations including a combination of display results that accompanies the addition of game values (for example, 15-piece bell A and 15-piece bell B). A lottery is held to determine the combination of results (for example, a lottery is held for a combination of 15-bell A and 15-bell B with medal payout),
The given display result combinations allowed to be derived in a specific state include a first given display result combination (for example, 15 Bell A winning symbol combination "Bell-Bell-Bell") and a second given display result combination (for example, There are 15 Bell B winning pattern combinations "Bell-Bell-Replay"),
When the derivation of the second given display result combination is permitted, it is more advantageous to the player than when the derivation of the first given display result combination is permitted (the rate at which the number of AT games is awarded is higher). (For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when 15 bell B is won, the percentage of AT games awarded is higher than when 15 bell A is won),
The lottery means performs the second lottery for determining control to a specific state when the derivation of the first given display result combination is permitted (for example, the second lottery in RB2 as shown in FIG. 11). In the lottery, 15 Bell A and RB2 can be won at the same time).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when 15-bell B is won, the number of AT games awarded is higher than when 15-bell A is won. Also, in the second lottery during control to 1RB2, 15-bell A and RB2 can be won simultaneously. In this way, even if 15 Bell B, which can be expected to give the number of AT games, is not won, the winning of 15 Bell A will cause the second lottery to determine control to RB. Even if the ticket B is not won, the player's expectation can be maintained.

(2-3) When it is determined by the second lottery that the vehicle is controlled to the specific state, the specific state under control suggests that the vehicle is again controlled to the specific state after the specific state under control is terminated. While the suggestive effect can be executed, the suggestive effect is not executed if the condition for ending the predetermined period of time can be satisfied before the specific state being controlled ends (for example, as shown in FIG. 2 When it is determined by the lottery that the RB is to be controlled, the RB winning suggestion effect that suggests that the RB under control will be controlled again by the RB after the RB under control is finished can be executed. If the end condition of the BB can be satisfied before the RB inside ends, the RB win suggesting effect is not executed).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, when it is determined by the second lottery to be controlled by the RB, the RB under control is again controlled by the RB after the RB under control ends. While the RB winning suggesting performance suggesting that the winning is possible, the RB winning suggesting performance is not executed when the BB termination condition can be satisfied before the RB under control is terminated. As a result, the player is not unnecessarily provoked such as executing the RB winning suggesting effect even though the RB is not controlled again.

(2-4) When it is determined by the second lottery that the control to the specific state is to be performed, the specific state under control suggests that the control will be performed again to the specific state after the specific state under control is terminated. While the suggestive effect can be executed, the suggestive effect is not executed when the end condition of the predetermined period can be satisfied before the specific state to be controlled again ends (for example, as shown in FIG. 2. When it is determined by the lottery that the RB is to be controlled, the RB winning suggestion effect that suggests that the RB under control will be controlled again by the RB after the RB under control is finished can be executed. If the BB termination condition can be satisfied before the RB to be controlled is terminated, the RB winning suggestion effect is not executed).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, when it is determined by the second lottery to be controlled by the RB, the RB under control is again controlled by the RB after the RB under control ends. While the RB winning suggesting performance suggesting that the winning is possible, the RB winning suggesting performance is not executed when the BB end condition can be satisfied before the RB to be controlled again ends. As a result, the player is not unnecessarily provoked by executing the RB win suggesting performance in a situation where the RB will end immediately even if it is controlled by the RB again.

(2-5) The lottery means, in the second lottery during the second specific state, performs a lottery to determine whether or not to re-enter the second specific state (for example, RB2 as shown in FIG. 11). In the second lottery inside, a lottery is made as to whether or not to control to RB2 again).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, in the second lottery in RB2, a lottery is made as to whether or not to control to RB2 again. As a result, the player can expect to be continuously controlled by RB2.

(2-6) The slot machine includes a plurality of variable display sections capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable identification information, and after variably displaying the variable display section, variably displaying the variable display section A display result is derived by stopping, and winning can occur according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units,
The plurality of types of specific states are a first specific state (for example, RB1) controlled based on the derivation of a first specific display result combination (for example, RB1 winning symbol combination "Replay-Replay-BAR"); The ratio of giving benefits (for example, the number of AT games) to the player is higher than in the 1 specific state, and the second specific display result combination (for example, RB2 winning symbol combination 1 “replay-replay-red 7”, RB2 winning symbol a second specific state (for example, RB2) that is controlled based on the derivation of combination 2 (Replay-Replay-White 7);
a display result (for example, "replay") and the second specific display that constitute the first specific display result combination in a predetermined variable display section (for example, left reel, middle reel) among the plurality of variable display sections; The display result that constitutes the result combination is the same (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the symbols ("replay") that constitute the RB1 winning symbol combination are displayed on the left reel or the middle reel among the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. ) and the symbols (“Replay”) constituting the RB2 winning symbol combination are the same),
The same effect can be executed when the derivation of the first specific display result combination is permitted and when the derivation of the second specific display result combination is permitted (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, RB1 is won and RB2 is won, the same effect (the effect of displaying an image with the characters "chance" attached) is executed).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the symbols ("replay") forming the RB1 winning symbol combination and the RB2 winning symbol combination are displayed on the left reel or the middle reel among the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It is the same as the pattern ("replay") that constitutes the . The same performance (RB winning suggestion performance A) is executed when RB1 is won and when RB2 is won. As a result, since it becomes difficult for the player to determine which RB winning symbol combination is derived, the attention of the player can be increased as to which RB winning symbol combination will be derived.

(2-7) All of the effects that can be executed when the derivation of the first specific display result combination is permitted (for example, the RB winning suggestion effect A) are permitted to derive the second specific display result combination. (For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the effect that can be executed when RB1 wins (RB winning suggestion effect A) can also be executed when RB2 wins.) .

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the effect (RB winning suggestion effect A) executable when RB1 is won is also executable when RB2 is won. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the derivation of the RB2 winning symbol combination.

(2-8) When the derivation of the second specific display result combination is allowed, the effects (for example, RB winning suggesting effect A and RB winning suggesting effect B) include the first specific display result combination. Includes effects (for example, RB winning suggestion effect B) that cannot be executed when derivation is permitted (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, effects that can be executed when RB2 wins (RB winning The RB winning suggestion performance B) includes a performance that cannot be executed when RB1 wins (RB winning suggestion performance B)).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the effects (RB winning suggesting effect A, RB winning suggesting effect B) executable when RB2 wins are not executable when RB1 wins. (RB winning suggestion performance B) is included. As a result, it is possible to increase the player's attention to the derivation of the RB2 winning symbol combination.

(3-1) having a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
A display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion after the variable display portion is variably displayed, and winning can occur according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display portions. In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1),
Predetermining means for determining display result combinations that allow derivation (for example, internal lottery processing executed by main control unit 41, first internal lottery processing in the modification);
a plurality of derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive display result combinations;
Derivation control means (for example, reel control processing executed by the main control unit 41) that performs control to derive the display result combination,
The determination results of the pre-determining means include first determination results (e.g., weak cherry winning (weak cherry single winning, BB and Simultaneous winning with weak cherry)), second decision result (for example, strong cherry winning (single winning of strong cherry, simultaneous winning of BB and strong cherry)) and third decision result (for example, winning watermelon (single winning of watermelon, Simultaneous winning with BB and watermelon)) and
The derivation control means is
a first derivation operation means (for example, a left stop switch) among the plurality of derivation operation means when the determination result of the pre-determination means is one of the first determination result and the second determination result; is operated for the first time, a specific display result (for example, a specific number) is displayed on the first variable display section (for example, the left reel) corresponding to the first derivation operation means among the plurality of variable display sections. derive,
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is the third determination result, non-specific display different from the specific display result on the first variable display section when the first derivation operation means is operated for the first time derive a result (e.g., a non-specific roll),
when the determination result of the pre-determining means is one of the second determination result and the third determination result, the second derivation operation means (for example, the right reel) among the plurality of derivation operation means is When operated for the first time, a special display result (for example, a special outcome) is derived on a second variable display section (for example, right reel) corresponding to the second derivation operation means among the plurality of variable display sections. death,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, non-special display different from the special display result on the second variable display section when the second derivation operation means is operated for the first time derive a result (e.g., a non-special roll),
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is the second determination result, the determination result of the pre-determining means is changed to the second determination result by the time the display result is derived on one of the plurality of variable display units. Execution of a specific effect (for example, cherry win suggesting effect) suggesting that the specific display result can be derived on the first variable display unit by being either one of the first decision result and the second decision result. possible (for example, as shown in FIG. 6, when a strong cherry is won, a weak It is possible to execute a cherry winning suggestion effect that suggests that a specific number can be derived to the left reel by winning either a cherry or a strong cherry),
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is the second determination result, the determination result of the pre-determining means is changed to the second determination result by the time the display result is derived on one of the plurality of variable display units. A special effect suggesting that the special display result can be derived on the second variable display section by being either one of the second determination result and the third determination result (for example, a strong rare role winning suggestion effect). can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, when a strong cherry is won, a symbol is drawn to one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (one of the reels stops). , a strong rare role winning suggestion effect that suggests that a special outcome can be derived to the right reel by winning one of strong cherry and watermelon can be executed),
In a first situation (for example, the first situation shown in FIGS. 5 and 6), both the specific effect and the special effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, In the first situation, both the Cherry Winning Suggestion Effect and the Strong Rare Role Winning Suggesting Effect can be executed),
In a second situation (for example, the second situation (during battle production, etc.) shown in FIG. 7), the determination result of the pre-determining means is determined without executing any of the specific production and the special production. It is possible to execute a special effect (for example, a rare role winning suggestion effect) that suggests any one of the first determination result, the second determination result, and the third determination result (for example, FIG. 7 2, in the second situation, neither the cherry win suggestion effect nor the strong rare role win suggestion effect is executed, and any one of the weak cherry, the strong cherry and the watermelon has been won. It is possible to execute a suggestive rare role winning suggestion production).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the winning combinations include weak cherries, strong cherries, and watermelons, all of which have different degrees of advantage (ratio of winning simultaneously with bonuses, ratio of AT games awarded). is included. If either a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, when the left stop switch is first operated, a specific number is derived to the left reel corresponding to the left stop switch, and if the watermelon is won, the left When the stop switch is operated for the first time, a non-specific number different from the specific number is derived on the left reel corresponding to the left stop switch, and if either strong cherry or watermelon is won, right stop When the switch is operated for the first time, a special outcome is derived to the right reel corresponding to the right stop switch, and if a weak cherry is won, when the right stop switch is operated for the first time, it corresponds to the right stop switch A non-special comet different from the special comet is derived to the right reel. Further, when the strong cherry is won, either the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won until the symbol is drawn to one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (one of the reels stops). By doing so, it is possible to execute a cherry win suggesting effect suggesting that a specific outcome can be derived on the left reel (FIG. 6). In addition, when the strong cherry is won, the right reel is given a special roll due to the winning of either the strong cherry or the watermelon before the symbol is drawn to one of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R. It is possible to execute a strong rare role winning suggestion effect that suggests that the player can be derived (FIG. 5). In addition, in the first situation, both the strong rare winning combination winning suggesting effect and the cherry winning suggesting effect can be executed (FIGS. 5 and 6). In addition, in the second situation, neither the strong rare role winning suggestion effect nor the cherry win suggesting effect is executed, and a rare rare that suggests that any one of the weak cherry, the strong cherry and the watermelon has won. It is possible to execute a role winning suggestion effect (FIG. 7).

As described above, in the first situation, when the strong cherry is won, a cherry-win suggestion effect suggesting that a specific number can be drawn to the left reel and a special number can be drawn to the right reel. It is possible to execute a strong rare role winning indication effect that suggests that a special roll is drawn on the left reel, and if a specific roll is drawn on the left reel, you can expect to win a weak cherry or strong cherry, and if a special roll is drawn on the right reel. You can expect a prize of strong cherry or watermelon. Then, the reel (left reel or right reel) that can narrow down the winning combination changes depending on which one of the cherry winning indication effect and the strong rare role winning indication effect is executed. Therefore, the amusement of the game can be improved. In addition, in contrast to the first situation in which the player's attention is drawn to the derivation of the specific roll or the special roll, in the second situation, both the strong rare role winning suggestion performance and the cherry winning suggestion performance are executed. Since it is possible to execute a rare role winning suggestion effect suggesting that any one of weak cherries, strong cherries, and watermelons has been won, the player's attention is dispersed with respect to the game in the second situation. I never get tired of it. In this way, the game does not become monotonous, and the interest in the game can be improved with respect to the effect suggesting the winning of the winning combination.

(3-2) The derivation control means, when the determination result of the pre-determination means is any one of the first determination result, the second determination result, and the third determination result, the plurality of When the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation mode (for example, a specific operation timing at which all of weak cherry, strong cherry, and watermelon can be won), it derives a display result combination that causes a win (for example, , weak cherries, strong cherries and watermelons, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated at specific operation timings (operation timings at which all of the weak cherries, strong cherries and watermelons can win prizes). ), derives a symbol combination that generates a winning prize),
After the specific display result is derived on the first variable display portion by operating the first derivation operation means, or the special display result is derived on the second variable display portion by the operation of the second derivation operation means. After that, even though the plurality of lead-out operation means are operated in the specific operation mode, if no winning corresponding to the operation in the specific operation mode occurs, a privilege is given to the player. (For example, as shown in FIG. 3, after a specific number is drawn to the left reel by operating the left stop switch, or after a special number is drawn to the right reel by operating the right stop switch, the stop switch When 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at the specific operation timing but no prize corresponding to the operation at the specific operation timing is generated, the replay A prize that may be won at the same time as the bonus is won. Alternatively, a privilege giving means (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 gives a privilege) is further provided.

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when any one of weak cherries, strong cherries, and watermelons is won, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are set at specific operation timings (weak cherries, strong cherries). When operated at an operation timing at which both cherry and watermelon can win a prize, a symbol combination that causes a prize is derived. After the left stop switch is operated to derive a specific number on the left reel, or after the right stop switch is operated to derive a special number on the right reel, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated in a specific manner. If the winning corresponding to the operation at the specific operation timing does not occur even though it was operated at the timing, there is a possibility that you may have won at the same time as the bonus. A replay A winning prize or a replay B winning prize occurs. In this way, even if a specific outcome or a special outcome is derived and the operation is performed at the specific operation timing but no winning corresponding to the operation at the specific operation timing occurs, the bonus may still be won. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention even after the symbol combination is derived.

(3-3) The second situation is during the execution period of a notification effect (for example, a battle effect) for notifying whether or not the player will be advantageous (for example, winning a bonus) (for example, as shown in FIG. 7). Thus, the second situation is during the execution period of the battle effect that informs whether or not the bonus is won).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the second situation is during execution of a battle effect that notifies whether or not a bonus has been won. As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the notification of whether or not it will be advantageous.

(3-4) In the first situation, the first predetermined situation (for example, when the rare combination and BB are simultaneously won) and the first specific situation (for example, when the rare combination and BB are not simultaneously won) The ratio of which one of the specific effect and the special effect is executed differs between when it is and when it is (for example, in the first situation, as shown in FIG. When the player wins, the execution ratio of the Cherry Winning Suggestion Performance is high, and when the rare role and the BB are not won at the same time, the execution ratio of the Strong Rare Role Winning Suggestion Performance is high).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, in the first situation, when the rare combination and the BB are simultaneously won, the execution ratio of the cherry winning indication effect is high, and the rare combination and the BB are simultaneously won. When it does not, the execution ratio of strong rare role winning suggestion production is high. By doing so, the player comes to recognize that there is a high degree of expectation of winning the BB with respect to the operation order of stopping the left reel for the first time by the cherry win suggesting effect, and the strong rare role winning suggesting effect makes the player recognize that the BB win is highly expected. It is recognized that the expectation of BB winning is low with respect to the operation order of stopping the reels first. As a result, it is possible to appropriately prompt the player for the reel stop order according to the situation.

(3-5) The first predetermined situation is a situation in which a privilege (for example, BB winning) is granted along with the decision when the decision result of the pre-determining means is the second decision result (for example, , as shown in FIG. 4, the first predetermined situation is that when the strong cherry wins, the BB wins along with the strong cherry win);
The first specific situation is a situation in which, when the decision result of the pre-determining means is the second decision result, a privilege is not given along with the decision (for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the first specific situation is a situation in which when the strong cherry is won, BB is not won as well as the strong cherry is won).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the first predetermined situation is a situation in which when the strong cherry wins, the BB wins along with the strong cherry win. When the strong cherry wins, the situation is such that the strong cherry wins and the BB does not win. As a result, it is possible to draw the player's attention to which of the cherry win suggesting effect and the strong rare role win suggesting effect to be executed.

(4-1) The derivation control means, when the decision result of the pre-determination means is a specific decision result (for example, a strong cherry win) that can be advantageous to the player (for example, a BB win), It is possible to derive a specific display result combination (for example, a strong rare combination winning symbol combination) in which the display result of a specific variable display part (for example, right reel) of the variable display parts is the specific display result (for example, BB and , it is possible to derive a strong rare combination winning symbol combination in which the number on the right reel is a specific number),
By the time the display result is derived to one of the plurality of variable display units, a suggestive effect suggesting that the specific display result combination can be derived (for example, a strong rare role winning suggestive effect) can be executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8, until the symbols are drawn to one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (any one of the reels stops), it is possible to derive a strong rare combination winning symbol combination. It is possible to execute a strong rare role winning suggestion production that suggests that
When the suggestive effect is executed, a derivation-time effect (for example, bonus confirmation effect) executed when the variable display of the specific variable display unit is first stopped and the specific display result is derived can be executed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the strong rare combination win suggesting effect is executed, the right reel first stops and the special outcome is derived, the bonus confirmation effect is executed. possible),
When the suggestive effect is executed, if the variable display of the specific variable display section does not stop first and the variable display sections other than the specific variable display section stop first, the specific display is displayed on the variable display section. Even when the display result constituting the result combination is derived, the effect at derivation is not executed, and the effect at derivation is performed at least at a timing after the timing at which the specific display result can be derived on the specific variable display unit. It can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 8, when the strong rare combination winning suggestion effect is executed, if the right reel does not stop first and the reels other than the right reel stop first, the reel Even when the symbols constituting the winning symbol combination of the strong rare role are derived, the bonus confirmation effect is not executed, but the bonus confirmation effect is executed at least at the timing after the timing at which the special roll can be derived to the right reel. ).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when a strong cherry with a possibility of winning simultaneously with BB is won, a winning pattern of a strong rare combination in which the right reel has a special number is displayed. Combinations can be derived. Winning of a strong rare role, which suggests that a winning symbol combination of a strong rare role can be derived until symbols are drawn to one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (any of the reels stops). Suggestion production can be executed. In addition, when the strong rare combination winning suggestive effect is executed, the bonus fixing effect executed when the right reel is first stopped and the special outcome is derived can be executed. In addition, when the strong rare role winning suggestion effect is executed, if the right reel does not stop first and the reels other than the right reel stop first, the symbols constituting the strong rare role winning symbol combination are not on the reel. Even when it is derived, the bonus fixing performance is not executed, but the bonus fixing performance is executed at least at the timing after the timing at which the special outcome can be derived to the right reel. As described above, with respect to the special symbols constituting the winning symbol combination of the strong rare role, the right reel is stopped and the special symbols are derived, so that the bonus confirmation effect is executed. can be enhanced.

(4-2) The predetermined effect (for example, winning effect) executed after the display result combination is derived has a common aspect (for example, blinking of reel LED 55 ) (for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the prize-winning effect executed after the symbol combination is derived has a common mode (blinking of the reel LED 55) regardless of the timing at which the bonus fixed effect is executed. ).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the win-time effect executed after the symbol combination is derived has a common mode (reel LED 55 flashing). This makes it easier to recognize the strong rare combination winning symbol combination.

(4-3) Even if the decision result of the pre-determining means is a non-specific decision result (for example, normal replay winning) different from the specific decision result, it is displayed on one of the plurality of variable display parts. By the time the result is derived, the suggestive effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 9, even when a normal replay different from the strong cherry is won, (By the time one of the reels stops), it is possible to execute a strong rare role winning suggestion effect),
The derivation control means is
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is the non-specific determination result, the specific display result is not derived even when the variable display of the specific variable display unit stops for the first time (for example, FIG. 9). As shown in (c3), when the normal replay is won, no special outcome is derived even when the right reel stops for the first time),
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is the non-specific determination result, the specific display result combination is configured even when the variable display of the variable display section different from the specific variable display section stops for the first time. (For example, as shown in FIG. 9(e3), when the normal replay wins, even when the reel different from the right reel stops first, the strong cherry winning symbol combination is not derived. Constituent symbols are not derived).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, even when normal replays different from strong cherries are won, symbols are drawn to one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R ( By the time one of the reels stops), it is possible to execute the strong rare role winning suggestion effect (Fig. 9 (b)), and if the normal replay wins, even when the right reel stops first, No special outcome is derived (Fig. 9(c3)), and when the normal replay wins, even when the reel different from the right reel stops first, the symbols constituting the strong cherry winning symbol combination are derived. not. As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which outcome is derived.

(4-4) the specific decision results include a first specific decision result (for example, strong cherry winning) and a second specific decision result (for example, watermelon winning);
The derivation control means is
When the decision result of the pre-determining means is the first specific decision result, the first display result (for example, "cherry " is stopped) (for example, as shown in FIG. 9( e 1 ), when a strong cherry is won, the first outcome is derived that "cherry" is stopped on the lower row of the left reel. do),
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is the second specific determination result, the second display result (for example, the second result that "watermelon" stops in the upper row) is derived on the predetermined variable display unit ( For example, as shown in FIG. 9(e2), when a watermelon is won, a second outcome is derived in which "watermelon" stops on the upper row of the left reel).

For example, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when a strong cherry is won, a first outcome is derived in which "cherry" stops on the lower row of the left reel (FIG. 9(e1))). , when the watermelon is won, a second outcome is derived in which "watermelon" stops on the upper row of the left reel (FIG. 9(e1)). As a result, it is possible to attract the player's attention to which outcome is derived.

In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable symbols are provided. A slot machine in which a prize can be awarded according to a combination of reel display results has been described. In other words, a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable identification information are provided, and after variably displaying the variable display units, the variably displaying of the variable display units is stopped to derive display results. A slot machine in which a prize can be won according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units has been described. However, a display result is derived by providing 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, stopping variably displaying the variable display section. Any slot machine that can win a prize according to the display results is not limited to those equipped with three reels, but slot machines equipped with only one reel, and slot machines equipped with a plurality of reels other than three. good too.

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

[Regarding the execution ratio of the winning suggestion effect]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, in the first situation, when the rare hand and the BB are simultaneously won and when the rare hand and the BB are not simultaneously won, the Cherry Winning Suggestion Production is performed. and strong rare role winning suggestion production, the ratio of which is executed is made different. However, the present invention is not limited to this and may be as follows. For example, in the first situation, when the number of AT games is given when the rare role is won and when the number of AT games is not given when the rare role is won, the cherry win suggestion effect and the strong rare role win suggestion effect are selected. You may make it the ratio which performs whichever differs. A specific description will be given below.

First, the case where the number of AT games is given when a rare combination is won will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, in the first situation, when weak cherry win + AT game number is awarded, the execution ratio of the cherry winning suggestion effect is a predetermined ratio, but the execution ratio of the strong rare role winning suggestion effect is 0%. is. In the first situation, the execution ratio of the cherry winning suggestion effect when the strong cherry win+AT game number is given is lower than the execution ratio of the strong rare role winning suggestion effect. In the first situation, when watermelon winning + the number of AT games are given, the execution ratio of the cherry winning suggestive effect is 0%, but the execution ratio of the strong rare role winning suggestive effect is a predetermined ratio. As for the entire rare role (total of weak cherry, strong cherry, and watermelon), the execution ratio of the cherry winning suggestion effect when winning the rare role + the number of AT games is given is lower than the execution ratio of the strong rare role winning suggesting effect. make it

Next, a case where the number of AT games is not given when a rare combination is won will be described. In the first situation, when a weak cherry is won (no AT game number is given), the execution ratio of the cherry winning suggestion effect is a predetermined ratio, but the execution ratio of the strong rare role winning suggestion effect is 0%. In the first situation, the execution ratio of the cherry winning suggestion effect when the strong cherry win (no AT game number is given) is higher than the execution ratio of the strong rare role winning suggesting effect. In the first situation, when the watermelon is won (no AT game number is given), the execution ratio of the cherry winning suggestive effect is 0%, but the execution ratio of the strong rare role winning suggestive effect is a predetermined ratio. Then, for the entire rare role (total of weak cherry, strong cherry, and watermelon), the execution ratio of the cherry winning suggestion effect when winning the rare role (no AT game number is given) is the execution ratio of the strong rare role winning suggesting effect. be lower than

Thus, in the first situation, when the strong cherry winning + AT game number is given, the execution ratio of the strong rare role winning suggestion effect is high, and when the strong cherry win (no AT game number is given), the cherry win suggesting effect is given. Higher execution rate. As a whole, in the first situation, when the rare role winning + AT game number is given, the execution ratio of the strong rare role winning suggestion effect is high, and when the rare role winning (AT game number is not given), the cherry winning suggestion The execution rate of production increases. By doing so, the player recognizes that the degree of expectation of giving the number of AT games is high when the strong rare role winning suggestion performance occurs, and the expectation of giving the number of AT games is low when the cherry winning suggestion performance occurs. become. In other words, the player comes to recognize that there is a high degree of expectation that the number of AT games will be given to the operation order of stopping the right reel first (at the time of the strong rare role winning indication effect), and the left reel is first stopped. It is recognized that the degree of expectation for the number of AT games to be given is low with respect to the order of operations to be stopped (at the time of cherry winning suggestion presentation).

Alternatively, the following may be done. For example, the ratio of which of the cherry win suggesting effect and the strong rare role win suggesting effect to be executed may be different between during non-ART and during ART. In this case, in the upper table of FIG. 4, "when BB is won (simultaneous winning)" becomes "non-ART", and in the lower table of FIG. 4, "when BB is not won (single win)" becomes "ART" , and other descriptions are the same. For example, during non-ART, the execution ratio of the cherry winning suggestion effect when winning the strong cherry is higher than the execution ratio of the strong rare role winning suggestion effect, and the execution ratio of the cherry winning suggestion effect when winning the rare role is high rare It is higher than the execution ratio of the role winning suggestion effect. Also, during ART, the execution ratio of the cherry winning suggestion effect when winning a strong cherry is lower than the execution ratio of the strong rare role winning suggestion effect, and the execution ratio of the cherry winning suggestion effect when winning a rare role is a strong rare role. It is lower than the execution ratio of the winning suggestion effect.

As described above, the percentage of simultaneous winning with BB is higher for cherry than watermelon, and the percentage of AT games awarded is higher for watermelon than for cherry, so the player suggests that cherry will win. When a cherry win suggestion effect occurs, the BB win expectation is high, and when a strong rare role win suggestion effect including a watermelon win suggestion occurs, it is recognized that the AT game number awarding expectation is high. . In addition, when a rare role is won, a lottery is made to determine whether or not to control to a special zone where the number of AT games is given is high, and the ratio controlled to the special zone is watermelon It may be higher than the cherry. In this case, the player recognizes that there is a high degree of expectation of control to the additional specialized zone when the strong rare role winning suggestion effect including the suggestion of winning the watermelon is generated.

In this modification, when configured as described above, during non-ART, the execution ratio of the cherry winning suggestion effect, which is the operation order for first stopping the left reel, is high. It is possible to increase the expectation of winning the BB. In addition, during ART, the number of AT games is given to the player during ART (given the number of additional games) because the execution ratio of the strong rare role winning suggestion effect, which is the operation order of stopping the right reel for the first time, is high. Alternatively, it is possible to increase the expectation of the control to the additional specialized zone. In addition, it is possible to provide sharpness to operations between non-ART and during ART.

[Transition to RB during BB]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12 and the like, it is possible to control the BB initial state, RB1 and RB2 during the period controlled by BB, and RB1 is controlled based on the derivation of the winning symbol combination of RB1. RB2 is controlled based on the derivation of the winning symbol combination of RB1, RB2 is more advantageous for the player than RB1, and in the initial state of BB, the normal background image is displayed during BB, and the state is changed from the initial state of BB. When controlled by RB1, the performance mode in which the normal background image is displayed during BB remains as it is, and when the control is performed from the initial state of BB to RB2, the performance mode in which the background image is displayed during BB with high accuracy is configured. However, the present invention is not limited to this and may be as follows.

BB may be non-ART (normal state) or ART, BB initial state may be RT0, RB1 may be RT1, RB2 may be RT2, and applied to a modification. Specifically, it is possible to control to RT0, RT1 and RT2 in the period controlled to non-ART (or ART), RT1 is controlled based on the winning of the predetermined combination 1, and RT2 is based on the winning of the predetermined combination 2. RT2 is more advantageous for the player than RT1, and in RT0, the effect mode is such that the normal background image is displayed during RT, and when control is performed from RT0 to RT1, the effect is such that the normal background image is displayed during RT. The mode may remain as it is, and when the control is performed from RT0 to RT2, the effect mode may be such that the RT medium-high probability background image is displayed. Further, after the effect mode in which the RT medium-high-precision background image is displayed by the control to RT2, when the control to RT2 ends and the control to RT0 is performed, the effect mode is changed to RT without changing the effect mode. The production mode in which the medium-high probability background image is displayed remains unchanged. It should be noted that the control to RT1 or RT2 may be ended after a predetermined number of games have elapsed, and the game may return to RT0.

Further, as described above, BB is not limited to being applied to non-ART or ART, but may be applied to normal sections or advantageous sections, which will be described later. In this case, BB is a normal section or an advantageous section, BB initial state is RT0, RB1 is RT1, and RB2 is RT2. In this case, for example, in the advantageous section, RT2 has a higher probability of being controlled by AT than RT1, and when controlled by RT2, by displaying a high-precision background image during RT, in a high-probability state A certain thing can be appealed to the player.

The main control unit 41 controls a plurality of types of game intervals as a concept of a state different from the game state (RT state). The game section includes a normal section and an advantageous section. A normal section is a section in which navigation information cannot be reported. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information can be notified, and is a section having performance related to an instruction function (navigation) for instructing the player how to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. When an advantageous section transition combination (for example, a rare combination such as cherry) is won in a normal section, the game is shifted to an advantageous section. Advantageous intervals include precursor conditions, CZ, and AT. In the present embodiment, when the transition to the advantageous section is won, the type of the advantageous section is determined by the advantageous section sorting lottery as either the premonition state only or the CZ transition after the premonition state. The premonitory state is a state that suggests whether the advantageous section continues as it is under control of CZ or AT, or whether to shift to a normal section without being controlled by CZ or AT. AT is a notification state controlled by the main control unit 41 to execute a navigation effect for informing the player of the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. CZ is controlled by the main control unit 41 and is a state in which the degree of advantage in controlling the AT is higher than in the normal section. When the control is in the advantageous interval, the transition to the normal interval is made based on the conditions for ending the advantageous interval (for example, the number of AT games and the number of CZ games becoming 0) are established.

[About production at the time of derivation]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when a strong cherry is won, it is possible to derive a strong rare combination winning symbol combination in which the number of the right reel is a special number, and the reels other than the right reel are stopped. Although the bonus fixed performance is not executed even if the constituent symbols of the winning pattern combination of the strong rare combination are derived, the fixed performance is executed when the right reel is stopped and the special outcome is derived. However, the present invention is not limited to this and may be as follows. For example, there are a predetermined combination A whose winning symbol combination is "BAR-BAR-BAR" and a predetermined combination B whose winning symbol combination is "Rip-BAR-BAR". may be used as the predetermined combination B, and the above may be applied to the above as the specific outcome as the BAR symbol. In this case, when the predetermined combination A is won, the fixed performance is not executed even if the reels other than the right reel are stopped and the BAR symbols are derived, but the fixed performance is executed if the right reel is stopped and the BAR symbols are derived. .

[Regarding the advantage of RB]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when 15 bells B are won in BB, the number of AT games is determined at a higher rate than when 15 bells A are won, The 15 Bell A can be won at the same time as the RB2. However, not limited to this, when a strong cherry is won in BB, the number of AT games is determined at a higher rate than when a weak cherry is won, and a weak cherry can be won simultaneously with RB2. You can do it like this.

Further, it is not limited to the lottery to determine whether to control to RB2 during RB2, but it is also possible to determine whether to control to RB1 or RB2 during RB1 and RB2. In this case, the winning probability of RB2 is made higher than the winning probability of RB1, and the probability of winning RB in RB2 is made higher than the probability of winning RB in RB1. This makes it easier to win RB2 in RB2 than in RB1, and to win RB2 more easily than in RB1.

In addition, RB2 is more advantageous than RB1 in terms of the expected value of the net increase in the number of sheets in RB, the RB winning ratio in RB, and the AT game number grant ratio in RB, but not limited to this, as long as it is advantageous It can be anything. For example, RB2 may be more advantageous than RB1 in controlling to the supercharged specialization zone and controlling to CZ.

Also, although RB1 and RB2 are controllable as a plurality of RBs, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more types of RBs may be controllable. For example, RB1, RB2, and RB3 may be controllable so that RB2 is favored over RB1 and RB3 is favored over RB2. In this case, the expected value of the net increase number in RB3 is the highest, the ratio of the number of AT games awarded in RB3 is the highest, and the ratio of winning RB3 in RB3 is the highest.

[About winning suggestion performance]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 and the like, as the winning suggestion effect, it is possible to execute a strong rare role winning suggestion effect and a cherry winning suggestion effect. It is displayed at the upper position of the right reel, and the character image "Aim!" is displayed. However, not limited to this, any display that suggests winning either strong cherry or watermelon, or that suggests that a special outcome is derived from the right reel. good. In addition, in the rare role suggesting effect, it is not limited to displaying a star image at the top of each reel, but any display that suggests winning any of weak cherry, strong cherry, and watermelon. may be

[Regarding the first situation and the second situation]
In the present embodiment, the first situation is during a period other than the execution period of the notification effect for informing whether or not the player will be advantageous, and the second situation is for informing whether or not the player is advantageous. Although it is said that it is during the execution period of the notification effect to be performed, it is not limited to this. For example, the second situation may be during a period during which an effect that attracts the player's attention is being executed, and the first situation may be during a period different from the second situation. Also, the second situation may be during control to the add-on specialized zone or during control to the CZ. Further, the second situation may be a situation in which control is performed in an advantageous interval in which the upper limit number of games is defined, and the situation in which reaching the upper limit number of games is confirmed in the advantageous interval. In this case, since the end of the control to the advantageous section is fixed, there is no need to draw the player's attention to the winning of the rare role by the strong rare role winning suggestion effect or the cherry winning suggestion effect, but rather to attract excessive attention. for it is better not to collect them.

[About the advantage when winning a rare role]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 and the like, when the first outcome is drawn (strong cherry winning) and when the second outcome is drawn (watermelon winning), the degree of advantage is determined. As such, the degree of expectation for winning a bonus and the degree of expectation for giving the number of AT games are made different. However, the number of AT games to be awarded is not limited to this, and may be varied. Also, bonuses with different degrees of advantage (a plurality of BBs or a plurality of RBs) may be won, and the bonuses to be won may be made different to make the degrees of advantage different.

Various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the present embodiment and modified examples described above can be appropriately combined.

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

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reels, 3 perspective window, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 52 LED, 53 speaker, 55 reel LED, 91 sub-control unit, 91a sub-CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a plurality of variable display units that can variably display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each,
A display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion after the variable display portion is variably displayed, and winning can occur according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display portions. in a slot machine
predetermining means for determining display result combinations that are permissible for derivation;
a plurality of derivation operation means operated to derive a display result combination;
a derivation control means for performing control to derive a display result combination,
The derivation control means, when the determination result of the preliminary determination means is a specific determination result that can be advantageous to the player, causes the display result of the specific variable display part among the plurality of variable display parts to be a specific display result. is capable of deriving a particular display result combination that is
capable of executing a suggestive effect suggesting that the specific display result combination can be derived before the display result is derived to one of the plurality of variable display units;
After the suggestive effect is executed, when the variable display of the specific variable display unit is first stopped and the specific display result is derived, the derivation effect can be executed at the timing when the specific display result is derived. can be,
After the suggestive effect is executed, if the variable display of the specific variable display section does not stop first and the first variable display section other than the specific variable display section stops first, the first variable display section not executing a derivation-time effect at the timing when the display result constituting the specific display result combination is derived;
After the suggestive effect is executed and the variable display of the first variable display portion is first stopped, the variable display of the second variable display portions other than the specific variable display portion and the first variable display portion is stopped next. In this case, the derivation-time effect is not executed at the timing when the display result constituting the specific display result combination is derived on the second variable display unit,
After the suggestive effect is executed and the variable display of the first variable display portion is stopped first, when the variable display of the specific variable display portion is stopped next, the specific display result combination is displayed on the specific variable display portion. A slot machine that executes an effect at the time of derivation at the timing when a constituent display result is derived.

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