JP7344036B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

For example, when controlling multiple reels, this type of gaming machine repeats a specific process for the number of reels using the attraction priority storage process, thereby creating an attraction priority data storage area for each consecutive reel. It has been proposed to store attraction priority data in (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP2018-94250A

As in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when data is stored in a plurality of consecutive storage areas by a specific process, the number of times the specific process is performed is set, and the number of times the specific process is performed is repeated until the number of times becomes 0. It was intended to perform specific processing.

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the program capacity when storing data in a plurality of consecutive storage areas.

In gaming machines that play games,
processing means for executing processing according to the program;
data storage means capable of storing data used by the processing means;
Equipped with
The data storage means has a plurality of specific areas,
The processing means executes a data storage process for storing specific data in the specific area specified based on the specified address and updating the specified address to an address corresponding to the next specific area. including means;
When storing the specific data in two consecutive specific areas among the plurality of specific areas, a call that calls the data storage process after setting the address corresponding to the first specific area in the specified address. By executing the instruction and executing the data storage process for the first time, the specific data is stored in the first specific area, and after the data storage process is executed for the first time, other instructions are executed. by executing a call instruction to call the data storage process again without having to do so, and by executing the data storage process a second time, the specific data is stored in the next specific area,
Further comprising a program storage means (ROM41b) for storing the program,
The processing means (main control unit 41) executes processing in order from programs stored at addresses with smaller values,
In the program storage means, the data storage process (reel control data storage process) called by the call command is stored in an area in which a process to be executed next after the second call command for the data storage process (reel control data storage process) is stored. data storage processing) is stored,
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when specific data is stored in two consecutive specific areas, the second data storage process is executed following the first data storage process, while counting the number of executions. The program capacity can be made smaller than when data storage processing is repeatedly executed.

Note that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may have configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

1 is a front view of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a diagram showing the symbol arrangement of the reels. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a slot machine. It is a diagram for explaining a game section. It is a figure for explaining the winning|combination which becomes the object of an internal lottery. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an execution mode of navigation notification and navigation performance. It is a figure which shows the transition of a non-AT state and an AT state. It is a figure which shows the transition of a performance in an AT state. It is a figure which shows the content of the effect performed in an AT state. It is a figure showing the execution situation of the performance performed in an AT state. It is a figure which shows the setting value suggested in an ED state production pattern. It is a diagram for explaining control related to continuous performance during the AT state. It is a diagram for explaining control related to continuous performance during the AT state. It is a diagram for explaining control related to continuous performance during the AT state. It is a figure which shows the content of the number breakthrough effect performed in an AT state. It is a flowchart for explaining the execution status of the number breakthrough effect. It is a diagram showing a storage area of reel control data. It is a figure for demonstrating the control content of the data setting process at the time of a rotation start. It is a figure for explaining the control content of the conventional rotation start data setting process. It is a figure for explaining the control content of the data setting process at the time of a rotation start in the case of 4 reels.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

[Form 1]
The slot machine of form 1-1 is
Equipped with a variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) that can variably display multiple types of identification information (symbols) that can be identified,
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a prize can be generated according to the display result,
Advantageous section control means (main control section 41) that controls an advantageous section that can be controlled to an advantageous state (AT state) that is advantageous for the player;
After being controlled to the advantageous state (AT state) in the advantageous section, specific advantageous state control means (main control unit 41) controls to a specific advantageous state (ED state) when a specific condition (ED transition condition) is satisfied. and,
The amount of increase after the advantageous state (the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state), which is the amount of increase in the gaming value after being controlled to the advantageous state, is under a predetermined condition (in this example, 500 or more and a multiple of 100). (500+100×n (n≧0))), a predetermined suggestion execution means (sub-control unit 91) capable of executing a predetermined suggestion (number of sheets breakthrough effect) indicating that the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Equipped with
The predetermined suggestion execution means is characterized in that it does not execute the predetermined suggestion in the specific advantageous state.
According to this feature, by executing the predetermined suggestion, it is possible to make the player recognize that the amount of increase in advantageous words, which is the amount of increase in gaming value after being controlled to an advantageous state, satisfies the predetermined condition. In addition, after the vehicle is controlled to an advantageous state in an advantageous section and a specific condition is satisfied and the vehicle is controlled to a specific advantageous state, the predetermined suggestion is not executed, so that suggestions that the situation is excessively advantageous are suppressed. be able to.

The slot machine of form 1-2 is the slot machine described in form 1-1,
The predetermined suggestion execution means (sub-control unit 91) is configured to cause the post-advantage increase amount (the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state) in a state other than the specific advantageous state (ED state) to meet the predetermined condition (the actual number of medals). In the embodiment, when the number is 500 or more and a multiple of 100 (500+100×n (n≧0)), the predetermined suggestion (number of sheets breakthrough effect) is executed, and the amount of increase after the advantage in the specific advantageous state is The method is characterized in that the predetermined suggestion is not executed when the predetermined condition is satisfied.
According to this feature, after being controlled to an advantageous state in an advantageous section and then being controlled to a specific advantageous state when a specific condition is satisfied, the predetermined suggestion is not executed even if the amount of increase after the advantage satisfies the predetermined condition. , it is possible to suppress any suggestion that the situation is excessively advantageous.

The slot machine of form 1-3 is the slot machine described in form 1-1 or 1-2,
After being controlled to the advantageous state (AT state) in the advantageous section, the specific condition (ED transition condition) is satisfied, and after being controlled to the specific advantageous state (ED state), the post-advantage increase amount is If the predetermined condition is not met (at least in a configuration where the ED transition condition is satisfied on the condition that the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state exceeds 2000, by setting the predetermined number to a multiple of 500) , after the start of the AT state and the transition to the ED state, the net increase in the number of medals does not reach the predetermined number)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, after being controlled to an advantageous state in an advantageous section and then being controlled to a specific advantageous state due to the establishment of a specific condition, the amount of increase after the advantage does not satisfy the predetermined condition, and the predetermined suggestion is also executed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress any suggestion that the situation is excessively advantageous.

The slot machine of form 1-4 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-3,
In the advantageous state (AT state), an increase amount display means (sub-control unit 91 ),
The predetermined suggestion execution means (sub-control unit 91), separately from the display of the post-advantageous increase amount by the increase amount display means, displays the predetermined suggestion execution means (sub-control unit 91) in a manner that is more conspicuous than the display of the post-advantageous increase amount by the increase amount display means. It is characterized by executing a predetermined suggestion (number of sheets exceeded effect).
According to this feature, the predetermined suggestion is made in a manner that is more conspicuous than the display of the post-advantage increase amount, separately from the display of the post-advantage increase amount that is updated in each game, so that it is possible to indicate that the predetermined condition has been met. This can be suitably recognized.

The slot machine of form 1-5 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-4,
A grant notification execution means (sub-control unit 91) that executes a grant notification (minor role winning performance) when a prize win accompanied by the grant of a gaming value (medal) occurs (the main and minor prizes of the pressed winning combinations win). Prepare,
In the specific advantageous state (ED state), execution of the grant notification is restricted.
According to this feature, after being controlled to be in an advantageous state in an advantageous section, and after a specific condition is satisfied and controlled to be in a specific advantageous state, award notification is restricted even if a awarded prize occurs, so that excessive It is possible to suppress any suggestion that the situation is advantageous.

The slot machine of form 1-6 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-5,
The specific advantageous state (ED state) can continue until the post-advantageous increase amount (the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state) reaches a specified amount (second specified number),
The slot machine (slot machine 1) specifiably displays the amount of the gaming value until the prescribed amount is reached in the specific advantageous state (displays the number of medals that can be acquired until the upper limit number is reached). The present invention is characterized in that it includes a remaining amount specifying display means (sub-control unit 91).
According to this feature, the amount of gaming value until the specified amount is reached in a specific advantageous state is displayed in a specifiable manner, so that the amount of gaming value that will increase after the advantageous state reaches the specified amount and the specific advantageous state ends. The amount of game value that can be acquired can be recognized.

The slot machine of form 1-7 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-6,
The present invention is characterized in that it includes a specific advantageous performance execution means (sub-control unit 91) that executes a specific advantageous performance (ED state performance) unique to the specific advantageous state (ED state) in the specific advantageous state (ED state).
According to this feature, in a specific advantageous state, a specific advantageous effect that is not executed in other states is executed, so that the interest of the specific advantageous state can be improved.

The slot machine of form 1-8 is the slot machine described in form 1-7,
The specific advantageous effect (ED state effect) includes a plurality of execution modes, and the execution mode of the specific advantageous effect to be executed differs depending on the situation in which the specific condition is satisfied (AT at the time when the ED transition condition is satisfied) If the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the state is less than the third specified number, after executing the story introduction performance, a loop performance is executed, and after transitioning to the AT state when the ED transition condition is satisfied. If the net increase in the number of medals is equal to or greater than the third specified number, only the loop performance is performed without executing the story introduction performance.)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the manner of execution of the specific advantageous performance is different depending on the situation where the specific condition is met, it is possible to execute a suitable specific advantageous performance depending on the situation where the specific condition is met.

The slot machine of form 1-9 is the slot machine described in form 1-8,
At the end of the specific advantageous state (ED state), the result of the advantageous state is notified (the number of games since the transition to the AT state and the net increase in the number of medals in the AT state are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51).Result notification Comprising a result notification performance execution means (sub-control unit 91) for executing the performance,
The result notification performance execution means is configured to execute the specific advantageous performance (ED state performance) regardless of the manner in which the specific advantageous performance (ED state performance) is executed (execution of a loop performance after executing the story introduction performance, or execution of only a loop performance without executing the story introduction performance). It is characterized by the execution of a common result notification performance.
According to this feature, since the common result notification effect is executed regardless of the execution mode of the specific advantageous effect, it is possible to easily recognize that the specific advantageous state ends.

The slot machine of form 1-10 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-9,
The specific conditions (ED transition conditions) are:
a first specific condition (first ED transition condition) that is established when the post-advantage increase amount (the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state) exceeds a specific amount (third specified number);
In a situation where the increase amount after the advantage is less than the specific amount, a second specific condition (second specific condition) that can be established based on the predicted increase amount (predicted net increase number based on the number of navigation stocks), which is the predicted increase amount of gaming value. 2ED transition conditions) and
It is characterized by including.
According to this feature, after being controlled to an advantageous state, the conditions based on the predicted increase amount are not only determined when the increase amount after the advantage exceeds a specific amount, but also when the increase amount after the advantage is less than the specified amount. Since it may be controlled to a specific advantageous state if the situation is established, it is possible to expect that the control will be controlled to a specific advantageous state even in a situation where the amount of increase after the advantage is less than the specific amount.

The slot machine of Embodiment 1-11 is the slot machine described in Embodiment 1-10,
comprising a transition effect execution means (sub-control unit 91) that executes a transition effect (ED start effect) suggesting a transition to the specific advantageous state (ED state);
The transition effect execution means is configured to perform the transition effect execution means when the second specific condition (second ED transition condition) is satisfied and the control is performed to the specific advantageous state even when the first specific condition (first ED transition condition) is satisfied. It is characterized by executing a common transition performance even when controlled to a specific advantageous state.
According to this feature, a common transition effect is executed both when the first specific condition is satisfied and the control is to a specific advantageous state, and when the second specific condition is satisfied and the control is to be controlled to a specific advantageous state. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize that the vehicle has been controlled to a specific advantageous state.

The slot machine of form 1-12 is the slot machine described in form 1-10 or 1-11,
comprising a transition effect execution means (sub-control unit 91) that executes a transition effect (ED start effect) suggesting a transition to the specific advantageous state (ED transition condition);
The second specific condition (second ED transition condition) is a condition based on the post-advantage increase amount (the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state) and the predicted increase amount (the predicted net increase in the number of medals based on the number of Navi stocks). This is a condition that can be established by satisfying both of the conditions based on
The transition effect execution means (sub-control unit 91) satisfies the condition based on the post-advantageous increase amount, and then satisfies the condition based on the predicted increase amount so that the second specific condition is satisfied and the specific advantageous state is established. Also, when the second specific condition is satisfied by satisfying the condition based on the predicted increase amount and then the condition based on the advantageous post-advantage increase amount, and the control is performed to the specific advantageous state. It is also characterized by the execution of a common transition effect.
According to this feature, even when the second specific condition is satisfied by satisfying the condition based on the predicted increase amount after satisfying the condition based on the increase amount after advantageous and the control is controlled to a specific advantageous state, the predicted increase amount Even if the second specific condition is satisfied and the condition is controlled to a specific advantageous state by satisfying the condition based on the amount of increase after advantageous after satisfying the condition based on , the common transition effect is executed. It is possible to make it easy to understand that the state is controlled.

The slot machine of form 1-13 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-10 to 1-12,
The second specific condition (second ED transition condition) is the sum of the post-advantage increase amount (the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state) and the predicted increase amount (the predicted net increase in the number of medals based on the number of Navi stocks). The condition is characterized in that the condition can be satisfied when the amount exceeds the specific amount (third specified number).
According to this feature, in a situation where the amount of increase after advantage is less than a specific amount, the total amount of increase after increase after advantage and the predicted increase amount exceeds the specific amount, so that it is controlled to a specific advantageous state, so the increase after advantage By controlling the amount to a specific advantageous state in a situation where the amount is less than or equal to a specific amount, it can be recognized that the amount of increase after the advantage exceeds the specific amount.

The slot machine of form 1-14 is the slot machine described in form 1-13,
The specific advantageous state (ED state) can continue until the post-advantageous increase amount (the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state) reaches a specified amount (second specified number),
The second specific condition (second ED transition condition) is a condition that can be established when the total amount of the post-advantage increase amount and the predicted increase amount (predicted net increase number based on the number of navigation stocks) exceeds the specified amount. It is characterized by certain things.
According to this feature, in a situation where the amount of increase after advantage is less than a certain amount, the total amount of increase after increase after advantage and the predicted increase amount exceeds the specified amount, and it is controlled to a specific advantageous state, so the increase after advantage By controlling the amount to a specific advantageous state in a situation where the amount is equal to or less than a specific amount, it is possible to recognize that the increased amount after the advantageous state exceeds a specified amount that is a condition for ending the specific advantageous state.

The slot machine of form 1-15 is the slot machine according to form 1-13 or 1-14,
The second specific condition (second ED transition condition) is the sum of the post-advantage increase amount (the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state) and the predicted increase amount (the predicted net increase in the number of medals based on the number of Navi stocks). The condition is characterized in that the condition can be satisfied if the amount exceeds the specific amount (third specified number) and the increased amount after the advantage exceeds a predetermined amount (fourth specified number) that is smaller than the specific amount. .
According to this feature, even if the sum of the post-advantageous increase amount and the predicted increase amount exceeds a specific amount, the system is controlled to a specific advantageous state until the post-advantageous increase amount exceeds a predetermined amount that is less than the specified amount. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the vehicle from being controlled to a specific advantageous state at an early stage after being controlled to an advantageous state.

The slot machine of form 1-16 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-10 to 1-15,
After the first specific condition (first ED transition condition) is satisfied and the control is controlled to the specific advantageous state (ED state), it is determined whether the second specific condition (second ED transition condition) is satisfied. First, after the second specific condition is satisfied and the specific advantageous state is controlled, it is not determined whether or not the first specific condition is satisfied.
According to this feature, after one of the first specific condition or the second specific condition is satisfied and a specific advantageous state is controlled, it is determined whether the other of the first specific condition or the second specific condition is satisfied. Since this is not performed, the control after being controlled to a specific advantageous state can be simplified.

The slot machine of form 1-17 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-10 to 1-16,
After being controlled to the advantageous state (AT state), it is controlled to multiple types of states (AT1 state, AT2 state, additional state), and until it is controlled to the specific advantageous state (ED state). Even when the game is controlled by the state, it is characterized in that it is determined for each game whether or not the specific condition (ED transition condition) is satisfied.
According to this feature, after being controlled to an advantageous state and until being controlled to a specific advantageous state, it is determined for each game whether or not the specific condition is satisfied, regardless of which state the control is in. Therefore, the control for transitioning to a specific advantageous state can be simplified.

The slot machine of form 1-18 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-10 to 1-17,
A display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying an image;
a transition effect execution means (sub-control unit 91) that executes a transition effect (ED start effect) suggesting a transition to the specific advantageous state (ED state);
Equipped with
The transition effect execution means is characterized in that it executes the transition effect using the entire display area of the display means.
According to this feature, since the entire display area of the display means is used to suggest a shift to a specific gaming state, it is possible to clearly recognize that the specific condition is satisfied and the specific gaming state is controlled.

The slot machine of form 1-19 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-10 to 1-18,
comprising a transition effect execution means (sub-control unit 91) that executes a transition effect (ED start effect) suggesting a transition to the specific advantageous state (ED state);
The transition performance execution means is characterized in that it executes the transition performance at the start of a game after the game in which the specific condition (ED transition condition) is satisfied.
According to this feature, since the transition effect is executed at the start of the game, it is possible to draw attention to the effect at the start of the game, and since it is not affected by the effect after the start of the game, the number of transition effect patterns can be reduced. be able to.

The slot machine of Embodiment 1-20 is the slot machine described in Embodiment 1-19,
In a game in which the specific conditions (ED transition conditions) are met, a production that suggests that the specific condition is met is not executed, and a production corresponding to the game (such as the result of the internal lottery of the game or the result of the game) is not executed. It is characterized by the fact that it carries out a corresponding performance).
According to this feature, even in a game where a specific condition is met, a performance that corresponds to the game is executed, rather than a performance that suggests that the specific condition is satisfied, so that surprises due to transition effects from the next game onward are eliminated. can be increased.

The slot machine of Embodiment 1-21 is the slot machine according to Embodiment 1-19 or 1-20,
A pre-determination means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize;
a decision result suggestion performance execution means (sub-control unit 91) that executes a decision result suggestion performance (navigation performance, specific role winning suggestion performance (A)) that suggests the decision result of the advance determination means;
Equipped with
The transition performance execution means is characterized in that in a game in which the transition performance (ED start performance) is executed, the transition performance is executed with priority over the decision result suggestion performance.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the surprise caused by the transition effect from being weakened by the decision result suggestion effect.

The slot machine of form 1-22 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-1 to 1-21,
After being controlled to the advantageous state (AT state), it is possible to control to multiple types of states (states other than the ED state) until the specific condition (ED transition condition) is satisfied;
After being controlled to the advantageous state, after the specific condition is satisfied, the vehicle is controlled only to the specific advantageous state (ED state).
According to this feature, after being controlled to an advantageous state, it is possible to control to multiple types of states until a specific condition is met, so it is possible to change the gameplay before the specific condition is met. On the other hand, after the specific conditions are met, the control is limited to a specific advantageous state, so after the specific conditions are met, stable gameplay can be achieved.

The slot machine of form 1-23 is the slot machine described in form 1-22,
The plurality of states (states other than the ED state) include a notification state (a first state in which navigation notification is performed) in which an operation mode for generating a winning prize accompanied by the provision of gaming value (medals) is notified; , a non-notification state (a second state in which navigation notification is not made) in which the operation mode for generating the awarded prize is not notified.
According to this feature, after being controlled to be in an advantageous state, until a specific condition is satisfied, there is a notification state in which the operation mode to generate the awarded prize is notified, and a notification state in which the operation mode to generate the granted prize is notified. By being able to control multiple types of states, including a non-notification state in which no notice is given, the amount of gaming value awarded can be varied before a specific condition is satisfied.

The slot machine of form 1-24 is the slot machine according to form 1-22 or 1-23,
The plurality of types of states (states other than the ED state) include a first notification state (100%) in which the operation mode for generating an award winning accompanied by the provision of gaming value (medals) is notified at a first rate (100%); AT1 state), and a second notification state (AT2 state) in which the operation mode for generating the awarded prize is notified at a second ratio (50%) different from the first ratio. There is.
According to this feature, after being controlled to be in an advantageous state, until a specific condition is satisfied, there is a first notification state in which the operation mode for generating the awarded prize is notified at a first rate, and a first notification state in which the operational mode for generating the awarded prize is notified at the first rate, and the operation mode for generating the awarded prize is notified. By being able to control multiple types of states, including a second notification state in which the operation mode for the game is notified at a second rate different from the first rate, before the specific condition is satisfied, the game that is awarded It is possible to vary the amount of utility value.

The slot machine of form 1-25 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-22 to 1-24,
After being controlled to the advantageous state (AT state), it is possible to execute extension control (navi stock lottery) for extending the period of being controlled to the advantageous state,
The plurality of types of states (states other than the ED state) include an extendable state (first state) in which the extension control can be executed and an extension impossible state (second state) in which the extension control cannot be executed. It is characterized by
According to this feature, after being controlled to an advantageous state, until a specific condition is met, there are multiple types of states including an extendable state in which extension control can be executed and an extension impossible state in which extension control cannot be executed. By being able to control the advantageous state, it is possible to vary the period during which the advantageous state is controlled before the specific condition is satisfied.

The slot machine of form 1-26 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-22 to 1-25,
After being controlled to the advantageous state (AT state), it is possible to execute extension control (navi stock lottery) for extending the period of being controlled to the advantageous state,
The plurality of types of states (states other than the ED state) include first extendable states (AT1 state and AT2 state) in which the extension control can be executed at a first rate (low probability); It is characterized by including a second extension possible state (additional state) that can be executed at a second ratio (high probability) different from the ratio.
According to this feature, after being controlled to an advantageous state, until a specific condition is satisfied, there is a first extendable state in which extension control can be executed at a first rate, and a second extendable state in which extension control is executed at a first rate. By being controllable into multiple types of states including a second extendable state that can be executed at a certain rate, it is possible to vary the period during which the advantageous state is controlled before the specific condition is satisfied.

The slot machine of form 1-27 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-22 to 1-26,
After the state control means (main control unit 41) is controlled to the advantageous state (AT state), the state control means (main control unit 41) controls the specified state regardless of which state is controlled to any of the plurality of states (states other than the ED state). The present invention is characterized in that the specific advantageous state (ED state) is controlled when a condition (ED transition condition) is satisfied.
According to this feature, after being controlled to an advantageous state, it will be controlled to a specific advantageous state if a specific condition is satisfied, regardless of which state it is controlled to among multiple types of states, so that it will be controlled to a specific advantageous state. Processing related to migration can be simplified.

The slot machine of form 1-28 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-22 to 1-27,
The average increase in gaming value (medals) per game in the specific advantageous state (ED state) is the average increase in gaming value per game among the plurality of states (states other than the ED state). It is characterized in that it is smaller than the average increase in gaming value per game in the state where there is the greatest amount of increase (AT1 state).
According to this feature, after being controlled to an advantageous state, after a specific condition is satisfied and being controlled to a specific advantageous state, the average increase in gaming value per game is the largest among the previous states. Since it is smaller than the average increase in gaming value per game in the state, it is possible to prevent gambling from increasing excessively even if the specific conditions are met.

The slot machine of form 1-29 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-22 to 1-28,
The specific advantageous state ( It is characterized by the amount of increase that can be expected in the ED state).
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the interest of being controlled to a specific advantageous state.

The slot machine of form 1-30 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-22 to 1-29,
The average increase in the gaming value (medals) per game in the specific advantageous state (ED state) is the gaming value (medal) per game in any of the plurality of states (states other than the ED state). It is characterized by being the same as the average increase in value.
According to this feature, the control of the specific advantageous state and the control of any previous state can be made common.

The slot machine of Embodiment 1-31 is the slot machine according to any one of Embodiments 1-22 to 1-30,
The average increase in the gaming value (medals) per game in the specific advantageous state (ED state) is the gaming value per game in any of the plurality of states (states other than the ED state). It is characterized by being different from the average increase in
According to this feature, the amount of increase in gaming value in a specific advantageous state can be made appropriate.

The slot machine of form 1-32 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-22 to 1-31,
comprising a transition effect execution means (sub-control unit 91) that executes a transition effect (ED start effect) suggesting a transition to the specific advantageous state (ED state);
After being controlled to the advantageous state (AT state), the transition effect execution means determines in which of the plurality of states (states other than the ED state) the specific condition (ED transition condition) is satisfied. The present invention is characterized in that a common transition effect is executed even when controlled to the specific advantageous state.
According to this feature, after being controlled to an advantageous state, a common transition effect is executed regardless of which state the specific condition is established, so it is clear that the control has been controlled to a specific advantageous state. It can be easily recognized.

The slot machine of form 1-33 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-22 to 1-32,
comprising a result notification performance execution means (sub-control unit 91) that executes a result notification performance to notify the result of the advantageous state (AT state) at the end of the specific advantageous state (ED state);
After being controlled to the advantageous state, the result notification performance execution means is configured to perform the specific advantageous state when the specific condition (ED transition condition) is satisfied in any of the plurality of states (states other than the ED state). It is characterized by executing a common result notification effect even when controlled by the state.
According to this feature, after being controlled to be in an advantageous state, no matter which state is in when the specific condition is satisfied, a common result notification effect is executed at the end of the specific advantageous state. It is possible to clearly recognize that the state has ended.

The slot machine of form 1-34 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-22 to 1-33,
A pre-determination means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize;
a decision result suggestion performance execution means (sub-control unit 91) that executes a decision result suggestion performance (navigation performance, specific role winning suggestion performance (A) (B)) that suggests the decision result of the advance determination means;
a specific advantageous production execution means (sub-control unit 91) that executes a specific advantageous production (ED state production) unique to the specific advantageous state (ED state) in the specific advantageous state (ED state);
Equipped with
In the specific advantageous state, the rate at which the decision result suggestion effect is executed is lower than in the plurality of types of states (states other than the ED state).
According to this feature, in a specific advantageous state, the percentage of execution of decision result suggestion effects is lower than in multiple types of states, so it is possible to draw attention to specific advantageous effects.

The slot machine of form 1-35 is the slot machine described in form 1-34,
Equipped with display means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying images,
The specific advantageous effect (ED state effect) is executed using the display means, and
In the specific advantageous state (ED state), among the decision result suggestion performances (navigation performance, specific role winning suggestion performances (A) and (B)), a specific decision result suggestion performance (specific role winning It is characterized by the fact that the execution of suggestion (B)) is restricted.
According to this feature, in a specific advantageous state, execution of the specific decision result suggesting effect that changes the display on the display means is restricted, so that attention can be drawn to the specific advantageous effect.

The slot machine of form 1-36 is the slot machine according to any one of forms 1-22 to 1-35,
a setting value setting means (main control unit 41) that selects and sets one of a plurality of types of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player;
a setting suggestion performance execution means (sub-control unit 91) capable of executing a setting suggestion performance (ED performance pattern) that suggests the currently set setting value in the specific advantageous state (ED state);
It is characterized by having the following.
According to this feature, it is possible to increase the interest of being controlled to a specific advantageous state.

[Form 2]
The gaming machine of form 2-1 is
In a gaming machine (slot machine 1) for playing games,
A processing means (main control unit 41) that executes processing according to a program;
data storage means (RAM41c) capable of storing data used by the processing means;
Equipped with
The data storage means has a plurality of specific areas (areas for each reel),
The processing means stores specific data (reel control data) in the specific area specified based on the specified address (starting address of the corresponding reel), and stores the specified data (reel control data) in the specific area specified based on the specified address (start address of the corresponding reel), and stores the specified data (reel control data) in the specified area. (reel control data storage processing);
When storing the specific data (reel control data) in two consecutive specific areas among the plurality of specific areas, the first time after setting the address corresponding to the first specific area in the specified address. By executing the data storage process (reel control data storage process), the specific data (reel control data) is stored in the first specific area, and following the first data storage process, the second data storage process is performed. The present invention is characterized in that by executing the data storage process (reel control data storage process), the specific data (reel control data) is stored in the next specific area.
According to this feature, when specific data is stored in two consecutive specific areas, the second data storage process is executed following the first data storage process, while counting the number of executions. The program capacity can be made smaller than when data storage processing is repeatedly executed.

The gaming machine of Form 2-2 is the gaming machine described in Form 2-1,
The plurality of specific regions are composed of n (n≧2)×2 consecutive specific regions,
It is characterized in that it is possible to execute a specific process (reel control data storage process twice) in which the data storage process is executed n times at one time.
According to this feature, specific data is stored in n x 2 consecutive specific areas by repeating the specific process twice, so the program when storing specific data in n x 2 consecutive areas Capacity can be made smaller.

The gaming machine of form 2-3 is the gaming machine described in form 2-1 or 2-2,
When storing the specific data (reel control data) in two consecutive specific areas among the plurality of specific areas, after setting the address corresponding to the first specific area in the specified address, the data By calling the storage process (reel control data storage process), the specific data (reel control data) is stored in the first specific area, and by subsequently calling the data storage process (reel control data storage process), The specific data (reel control data) is stored in the next specific area.
According to this feature, by calling the data storage process twice in succession, it is possible to further reduce the program capacity when storing specific data in two consecutive areas.

The gaming machine of form 2-4 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-3,
comprising a program storage means (ROM41b) for storing the program,
The processing means (main control unit 41) executes processing in order from programs stored at addresses with smaller values,
In the program storage means, the data storage process (reel control data storage process) called by the call instruction is stored in an area in which a process to be executed next to the call instruction for the data storage process (reel control data storage process) is stored. ) is memorized.
According to this feature, after the data storage process is executed by the call instruction, the data storage process is also executed after the return by the call instruction, so the program capacity when storing specific data in two consecutive areas is reduced. It can be less.

The gaming machine of form 2-5 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-4,
The plurality of specific areas are characterized in that common specific data (reel control data) is stored.
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the program capacity when storing common specific data in a plurality of consecutive specific areas.

The gaming machine of form 2-6 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-5,
When storing the specific data (reel control data) in two consecutive specific areas, the first call instruction calls a process including the second call instruction (reel control data twice storage process), and the second By calling the data storage process (reel control data storage process) with a call command, the first data storage process (reel control data storage process) is executed, and by the return command of the data storage process, the second call command is executed. By performing the second data storage process (reel control data storage process) without issuing a call command after returning after the first call command, the return command of the data storage process returns after the first call command. It is characterized by
According to this feature, when a first instruction calls a process for storing specific data in two consecutive specific areas, a return instruction for the data storage process is replaced by a second call instruction that calls the data storage process, and Since it is used for both the return by the first calling instruction of the source, and the program capacity can be further reduced.

The gaming machine of form 2-7 is the gaming machine according to any one of forms 2-1 to 2-6,
The plurality of specific areas are characterized in that the specific data (reel control data) regarding the corresponding electrical components (reel motors) of the same type are stored.
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the program capacity when setting specific data regarding the same type of electrical component for each of a plurality of electrical components.

The gaming machine of form 2-8 is the gaming machine described in form 2-7,
The electric component is characterized in that it is a driving component (reel motor) that drives the reel.
According to this feature, it is possible to reduce the program capacity when controlling the driving parts that drive the plurality of reels.

An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment is comprised of a housing 1a with an open front, and a front door 1b rotatably supported at the side end of the housing 1a. There is. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) are horizontally arranged with the same number of symbols of a plurality of types that can be identified from each other in a predetermined order. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in a transparent window 3 provided approximately at the center of the front of the slot machine 1. They are displayed in three rows, top, middle, and bottom, and are arranged so that they can be seen from the player's side. In addition, as shown in Figure 2, each reel has multiple types of symbols that can be identified ("Red 7", "Blue 7", "White 7", "BAR", "Watermelon", "Cherry A"). ", "cherry b," "bell," "replay," and "plum") are arranged in a predetermined order.

In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may also be used. . In addition, in this embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R constitute a variable display section that variably displays symbols, but the variable display section may be other than the reels, for example, a plurality of symbols may be displayed on the outer peripheral surface. A configuration may also be used in which the symbols can be displayed in a variable manner by moving the belt on which the symbols are arranged. Further, in this embodiment, the variable display section is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display section may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front of the slot machine 1 includes a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as gaming value owned by the player). ) to set the maximum number of bets within the range of credits among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state (in this example, non-internal and internal: 3, special state: 2). The MAXBET switch 6 is operated when settling the medals stored as credits and the medals used to set the number of bets (returning the medals used for setting the credits and number of bets). A payment switch 10, a start switch 7 that is operated when starting the game, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, are provided so as to be operable by the player. It is being

As shown in FIG. 1, on the front of the slot machine 1, there is a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, and a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of winnings and the details when an error occurs. A gaming auxiliary display 12 that displays error codes and operation information (navigation display) corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., a 1BET LED 14 that lights up to notify that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED 15 lights up to notify that the number of bets is set to 2, 3BETLED 16 lights up to indicate that the number of bets is set to 3, and an internal medium state in which the special winning combination (in this example, BB) is carried over. A status display LED 17 lights up to indicate that the game is being controlled, a start valid LED 18 lights up to indicate that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is valid, and a start valid LED 18 lights up to indicate that the section state is controlled to be an advantageous section. A game display section 13 is provided with a section display LED 19 that indicates by lighting the replay game, and a replay LED 20 that indicates by lighting that the replay game is in progress.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 3) that lights up to notify that the operation to set the number of bets by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside 8R, there are left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see Figure 3), respectively, which illuminate to indicate that the operation to stop the reels by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid. It is provided.

Furthermore, a liquid crystal display 51 capable of displaying an image is provided on the front of the slot machine 1. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel that is transparent when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and is located on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R of the front door 1b. The display area is arranged so that the display area is located at The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the back side of the liquid crystal display 51 are visible from the player side through the transparent area corresponding to the transparent window 3 in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 and through the transparent window 3.

Inside the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, there is a reset switch 23 that detects a reset operation for canceling an error state from the outside of the slot machine 1 by operating a predetermined key. A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, a door open detection switch 25 that detects the open state of the front door 1b, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal input section 4 into the inside of the slot machine 1. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the hopper tank side or the medal payout port 9 side, which will be described later, is provided to detect medals that have been input from the medal input section 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank side. A medal selector 29 having input medal sensors 31a to 31c is provided.

Also, inside the slot machine 1, a reel unit 34 for rotating and stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R described above according to control signals from the main control section 41, A hopper unit 35 is provided for dispensing medals from the medal dispensing port 9 in response to a signal.

Also, inside the slot machine 1, there is a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, which normally functions as a reset switch to cancel an error state, and in a setting change state, as described below. A reset/setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery, and a power switch 39 that is operated when turning the power on/off are provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and a performance control board 90. The game control board 40 controls the game, and the performance control board 90 controls the game state. The performance is controlled according to the

The game control board 40 includes the aforementioned MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, inserted medal sensors 31a to 31c, and a reel sensor of the reel unit 34 (not shown). , a payout sensor and a full tank sensor (not shown) of the hopper unit 35, a setting key switch 37, and a reset/setting switch 38 are connected, and detection signals from these connected switches, etc. are input. .

In addition, the gaming control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the gaming auxiliary display 12, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the status display LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the section display LED 19, the replay LED 20, the BET switch valid LED 21, and the left , middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel unit 34, and hopper unit 35 are connected, and these electrical components are mounted on the game control board 40. It is designed to be driven based on the control of a main control section 41, which will be described later.

Further, the game control board 40 is equipped with a main control section 41 that controls the game. The main control unit 41 includes a ROM 41b in which programs and the like are stored, and a RAM 41c in which work data is temporarily stored, and performs various controls according to the programs stored in the ROM 41b.

The main control unit 41 also sends various commands to the sub control unit 91. Commands sent from the main control section 41 to the sub control section 91 are sent in only one direction, and no commands are sent from the sub control section 91 to the main control section 41.

The performance control board 90 is connected to performance devices such as the liquid crystal display 51 described above, speakers 53 and 54 that can output audio, and a performance LED 57 that is used for performance and is visible from the player side. The output state of the device can be controlled by a sub-control unit 91 mounted on the production control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 receives commands sent from the main control unit 41 and performs various controls for performing effects.

The slot machine 1 of this embodiment has a configuration in which the payout rate of medals changes depending on a set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using a winning probability according to a set value in a lottery that affects the advantage to the player, such as an internal lottery or an AT lottery. The set value is comprised of six levels from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and decreasing values in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the setting value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the setting key switch 37 and then turn on the power switch 39 of the slot machine 1. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset/setting switch 38. Move to setting change state. When the reset/setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the displayed value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated by 1 (if the setting value is further operated from setting value 6, it is updated to setting value 1). return). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the displayed value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control section 41, and the game transitions to a state where the game can proceed.

The setting key switch 37 and the reset/setting switch 38 are provided inside the slot machine 1 and cannot be operated unless the front door 1b, which can be opened by operating a predetermined key, is opened. Of the clerks at the game parlor where the system is installed, only those who possess a predetermined key can operate the system. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires an additional key operation, it can only be operated by an employee of the game parlor who has a key for operating the setting key switch 37. Further, although the reset switch 23 does not require opening the front door 1b, it requires key operation using a predetermined key, and therefore can only be operated by a store clerk who possesses the predetermined key. Further, the reset/setting switch 38 also functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state in normal times.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, the player inserts medals from the medal inserter 4 or operates the MAXBET switch 6 to set the number of bets using credits. When a predetermined number of bets is set according to the gaming state, a predetermined winning line LN (see FIG. (set across the symbols) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, that is, the game becomes ready to start. It should be noted that if more medals are inserted than the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount will be added to the credits. Further, in this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R is rotated, and the symbols on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously varied. When any stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated while the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are being rotated, stop control is performed for the corresponding reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and the rotation of the relevant reel is stopped. The reels are stopped and the symbols on the reels are derived and displayed on the transparent window 3 as a display result.

In the stop control, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation is stopped within the maximum stop delay time (in this example, 190 ms (milliseconds)) from the time when each stop switch is operated. is carried out, and until the maximum stop delay time (190 ms) has elapsed, it is possible to draw in symbols for a maximum of four frames. In other words, in stop control, one symbol is selected from among the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols up to 4 frames ahead, for a total of 5 frames (pull-in range). It is possible to select and derive the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

As a result, in the stop control, when the rotation is stopped by operating the corresponding stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the winning combination won in the internal lottery to be described later is displayed. If the constituent symbols are within the pull-in range of 4 frames ahead from the symbol when the stop switch was operated, the symbol is pulled onto the winning line LN and the rotation of the reel when the stop switch was operated is stopped. On the other hand, if the symbols constituting the winning combinations that have been won in the internal lottery are not within the drawing range, the symbols constituting the winning combinations that have not been won in the internal lottery will be moved to the winning line LN. In order to prevent the reel from stopping above, it is possible to draw symbols that do not constitute any winning combination onto the winning line LN and control the rotation of the reel on which the stop switch is operated to stop.

In addition, in the stop control, if the winning of a special prize (in this example, BB) that involves a transition of the gaming state is carried over, a small prize that is accompanied by the award of medals is won in an internal lottery, and the special prize is When a small role and a small role are won at the same time, the symbols constituting the winning small role are controlled to be drawn into the winning line LN with priority within the above-mentioned pull-in range, and the winning small role is When the constituent symbols cannot be drawn into the winning line LN, the constituent symbols of a winning special combination are controlled to be drawn into the winning line LN. For this reason, in a game where a special prize and a minor prize are won at the same time, it is difficult to win the winning special prize.

In addition, in the stop control, if the winning of the special winning combination (BB in this embodiment) is carried over, a replaying combination with a replay award is won in the internal lottery, and the special winning combination and the replaying combination are When the winning combinations are won at the same time, the symbols constituting the winning re-gaming combination are given priority and drawn into the winning line LN. The symbols that make up the replay combination on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within a predetermined pull-in range, and when a replay combination is won, the symbols that make up the replay combination are always drawn into the winning line LN. Become. For this reason, in a game where a special winning combination and a replay winning combination are won at the same time, the winning special winning combination cannot be won.

Then, one game ends when all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and a predetermined winning symbol combination is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R, and the result is stopped on the winning line LN. In this case, a winning occurs, and control is performed according to the winning. When a small winning combination is won, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the type of winning, and are added to the credits. Further, when the number of credits reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are directly paid out from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). Furthermore, if a re-game winning combination is won, a re-game is awarded that allows the player to play the game without inserting medals. Furthermore, when a special combination is won, the gaming state is shifted to another gaming state.

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

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the types of winning combinations (hereinafter referred to as winning combinations) are determined according to the gaming state, and include small winning combinations that involve the payout of medals, and small winning combinations that do not require setting the number of bets. There are two types of winning combinations: a re-gaming combination that gives you a re-game that allows you to start the next game, and a special winning combination that involves a shift in gaming status. Hereinafter, the small role and the replayed role will be collectively referred to as the general role. In order to win a prize for each role determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag for that role. In the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow winnings for each of the above-mentioned winning combinations before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, after a specified number of This is determined using random numbers when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected with the number of bets set.

Of the winning flags for each role, the winning flags for small roles and replayable roles are valid only in the game in which the flag was set, and will be invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special role is valid only in the game in which the flag was set. It is valid until the combination of combinations allowed by the flag is completed, and becomes invalid in the game where the combination of combinations allowed by the flag is completed. In other words, once a special winning flag is won, the winning flag will not be invalidated and will be carried over to the next game, even if it is not possible to match the combination of winnings allowed by the flag. It has become.

In addition, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, push order, operation timing), the small winning combination is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in other operation modes. , a replay winning combination (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a navigation target winning combination) can be won. The navigation target winnings include, for example, a winning combination that is more advantageous when the stopping operation is performed in a predetermined operation manner than the stopping manner when the stopping operation is performed in another operation manner. It also includes combinations in which when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation manner, the rate of stopping in a more advantageous stop manner is higher than when the stop operation is performed in other operation manners. Further, the advantageous stopping mode includes not only a stopping mode that involves the awarding of medals, but also a stopping mode that involves a transition to an advantageous gaming state, a stopping mode that avoids a transition to a disadvantageous gaming state, and the like.

The main control unit 41 executes navigation notification that notifies navigation information that allows specifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to control to an assist time (AT) state that is a possible notification period. The main control unit 41 starts controlling the AT state when the right to be controlled in the AT state is granted to the player. When the control is in the AT state, navigation notification is executed by winning the navigation target combination, and the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that is advantageous to the player (for example, the order in which they are pressed) is executed. , operation timing, etc.) using the game auxiliary display 12, and also transmits a command that can specify the operation mode that is advantageous to the player to the sub-control unit 91, so that the operation mode is displayed on the liquid crystal display. A navigation performance to be notified using a device 51 or the like is executed. By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and navigation performance, it is possible to reliably win the navigation target combination won in the internal lottery.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a gaming auxiliary display 12 that can display the number of medals to be paid out, an error code, and navigation information, and uses the gaming auxiliary display 12 in controlling the navigation notification. Although the configuration is such that the navigation information is notified by using the navigation information, it is also possible to provide a dedicated display that can display only the navigation information, and use the dedicated display to notify the navigation information in controlling the navigation notification.

[About gaming status]
The main control unit 41 can control the game state to be any one of non-internal, internal, and special states.

During the non-internal period, the winning of the special winning combination (BB) is not carried over. When the slot machine 1 is started in a state where the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in which data regarding the factory shipping state of the slot machine 1 and the gaming state is stored is initialized, the slot machine 1 is first controlled to a non-internal state. . Also, by ending the special state, it is controlled to be non-internal. The non-internal period ends when a special winning combination (BB) is won in the internal lottery in the non-internal game, and the special winning combination is lost and transferred to the internal lottery. Furthermore, in a game where a special winning combination (BB) is won in an internal lottery, the game ends when the special winning combination (BB) is won and the game is transferred to a special state.

In addition, in a non-internal game, by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in an operation mode that is advantageous for the player in a game within a predetermined period, the payout rate of medals per game during the period is increased. However, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated in an operation mode that is advantageous to the player, the payout rate of medals per game during the period will not exceed 100%. There is. In the non-internal mode, the payout rate of medals per game does not exceed 100% because the operation mode that is advantageous to the player is not reported.

Internally, the winning of the special winning combination (BB) has been carried over. It starts when a special winning combination (BB) is won in an internal lottery among non-internal players.

Internally, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in a manner that is advantageous to the player in a game within a predetermined period, the payout rate of medals per game during the period becomes 100%. However, by not operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in an operation mode that is advantageous to the player, the payout rate of medals per game during the period does not exceed 100%, and the game During the period when the operation mode that is advantageous to the player is announced, the payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100%, while during the period when the operation mode that is advantageous to the player is not announced, the payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100%. The payout rate is set not to exceed 100%.

The special state is a gaming state that is controlled according to the winning of the special winning combination (BB), and is started when the special winning combination (BB) is won during the non-internal period, and when a predetermined ending condition is met (for example, during the special state) The total number of medals to be paid out exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 50 medals). After the special state ends, it is transitioned to non-internal state.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special winning combination (BB) is won with a predetermined probability (for example, about 1/3.4) during the non-internal period, and moves to the internal period, and the special winning combination (BB) is won during the internal period, i.e. In a state where the special winning flag (BB) is carried over, if it is not controlled by AT (described later), the payout rate of medals per game will not exceed 100%, but it is controlled by AT. In some cases, the payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100%.

In addition, in the reel stop control, if a special prize and a minor prize are won at the same time, control is performed to prioritize the minor prize. In the small role, the pull-in range of the constituent symbols of the special role (BB) and the pull-in range of the constituent symbols of the small role overlap, and even if either of the small roles is won, the constituent symbols of the winning small role will be on the winning line. It will stop at LN. Furthermore, if the special winning combination and the replaying combination are won at the same time, control is performed to ensure that the replaying combination is always aligned. That is, if a small winning combination or a replay winning combination is won within the game, the special winning combination (BB) will not be won.

In addition, since one of the small winning combinations or one of the replayed winning combinations is always won in the inside game, once it is transferred to the inside game, the special winning combination (BB) will not be won. After migration, the internal contents will be maintained.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, since most of the games are controlled internally, it is assumed that the slot machine 1 is internally controlled, and the set value (in this embodiment, 1 to 1) is assumed to be internally controlled. 6) Whether or not to internally control the AT so that the medal payout rate according to each setting value is a value determined according to each setting value, specifically, the winning probability of the internal lottery described later, AT By setting the probability of transition to the state, etc., the payout rate of medals is set according to the set value.

In addition, the main control unit 41 controls the AT to notify the operation mode (correct answer pressing order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that will be advantageous by navigation notification in the interior where the winning of the special winning combination (BB) is carried over. It is possible to do this, and the medal payout rate is designed to be appropriate within the interior.

[About the gaming section]
As shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 41 can control the game period to be either a normal period or an advantageous period.

The normal section is a game section in which navigation notification is not performed, and is started by starting the next game after the advantageous section ends. Thereafter, the normal section ends in a game in which an advantageous section transfer combination is won in an internal lottery in a game in the normal gaming state. In the normal section, the section display LED 19 is always controlled to be off.

The advantageous section is a game section in which navigation notification may be performed, and is a game section that is advantageous for the player compared to the normal section because the navigation notification can be performed. The advantageous section starts when a transfer to the advantageous section is determined by winning an advantageous section transfer combination in an internal lottery in the normal section game, and the next game is started. Thereafter, the process ends when the end conditions for the advantageous section (end conditions 1 to 3, which will be described later) are met. The main control unit 41 can make it possible to recognize that the vehicle is in an advantageous section by lighting the section display LED 19 at the start of the advantageous section. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 turns off the section display LED 19 when the advantageous section ends, and ends the section display.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 lights up the section display LED 19 at the start of the game when the advantageous section starts, thereby starting to notify that the advantageous section is being controlled. After the start of the section, at the start of the game where the medal payout rate (number of payouts/number of bets) can exceed 100% due to the first navigation notification, the section is controlled to be an advantageous section by lighting up the section display LED 19. It may also be configured to start notifying the user of the situation.

In the advantageous section, if a predetermined notification condition is met, it is possible to perform navigation notification, and by performing the navigation notification, the operating mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that is advantageous to the player is notified. .

The end conditions for the advantageous section include termination condition 1, which is satisfied when the number of games in the advantageous section (number of games in the advantageous section) reaches a first specified number (1500 games in this example) determined as the upper limit number of games. , an end that is established when the net increase in the number of medals after the increase or decrease in the number of medals changes from a decreasing trend to an increasing trend in the advantageous section exceeds the second specified number (2400 in this example) determined as the upper limit number. Condition 2 includes a termination condition 3 that is satisfied when a predetermined arbitrary condition (in this example, the end of the AT state and transition to the setting change state) is met, and at least one of the termination conditions 1 to 3 is satisfied. The advantageous section ends when one condition is met.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the game period is controlled to be the normal period, the game period is shifted to the advantageous period by winning a predetermined advantageous period shift combination, but if the game period is controlled to be the normal period. When the control is in the normal section, by winning the lottery target hand for advantageous section transfer in the internal lottery, a lottery for transfer to advantageous section will be performed, and by winning in the lottery for transfer to advantageous section, the game section will be changed to the advantageous section. It may also be configured to move to .

As will be described later, rare replay, rare minor role A, rare minor role B, rare minor role C, rare minor role D, rare minor role E, push order role, and BB are determined as advantageous section transition roles. The composite probability is about 1/1.3, and the average number of games staying in the normal section is about 1.3 games. On the other hand, the advantageous section does not end until the number of games in the advantageous section reaches 1500 games by winning the AT state, the net increase in the number of medals in the advantageous section exceeds 2400, or the AT state ends. The average number of games staying in the section is at least 1.3 games, which is greater than the average number of games staying in the normal section.

[About the roles targeted for internal lottery]
As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, within the internal lottery where the medal payout rate is appropriate, normal replay and rare replay are the targets of the internal lottery as replay roles, and rare small role A and rare The 24 types of pressed winnings, including the small winning combination B, the rare small winning combination C, the rare small winning combination D, and the rare small winning combination E, are subject to the internal lottery. In the internal lottery, the winning probability for normal replay is approximately 1/7.4, the winning probability for rare replay is approximately 1/500, the winning probability for rare minor role A is approximately 1/500, and the winning probability for rare minor role B is approximately 1/200, the probability of winning the rare small role C is about 1/300, the probability of winning the rare small role D is about 1/50, the winning probability of the rare small role E is about 1/80, the probability of winning the winning role is about 1/80. It is set to approximately 1/1.4.

The push order winning combination is a winning combination of a plurality of small roles (in this example, a main minor role and a sub-minor role), and the stop operations are performed in the stop operation order corresponding to each push order combination. Regardless of the stop operation timing, the main and minor combinations with the payout of 9 medals will be won, but if the stop operation is performed in a stop operation order other than the corresponding stop operation order, one medal will be awarded according to the stop operation timing. This is a navigation target role in which either the sub-minor role with the payout of medals wins, or the sub-minor role does not win and is a loss. In other words, the expected value of the number of medals to be awarded changes due to the difference in the order of stop operations, and the expected value of the number of medals to be awarded changes due to the navigation notification of the order of stop operations corresponding to each push order combination. It's a small role.

In addition, the roles that are subject to internal lottery are normal replay, rare replay, rare minor role A, rare minor role B, rare minor role C, rare minor role D, rare minor role E, and push order role. Winning numbers 1 to 31 are assigned, and the winning numbers of the winning combinations in the internal lottery are set in the RAM 41c. Winning numbers are assigned a winning number of 2 or less for winning hands that do not shift to an advantageous section (described later), and winning numbers of 3 or higher are assigned to winning numbers that do not shift to an advantageous section (described later). Assigned. For this reason, the main control unit 41 determines whether the winning number is 3 or more, rather than specifying individual winning numbers, to determine whether or not the advantageous section transition combination has been won in the normal section. When the number is 3 or more, it is specified that the advantageous section transition combination has been won.

Further, a flag category (FC) is assigned to a winning combination that is a target of the internal lottery, and the flag category (FC) of the winning combination in the internal lottery is set in the RAM 41c. A flag category (FC) is assigned a common value to a combination of combinations having a common attribute, such as a plurality of types of winning combinations, a plurality of combinations with similar winning probabilities, and the like. For this reason, the main control unit 41 specifies the probability according to the winning combination from each winning number when performing the AT lottery, the Navi stock lottery, etc. to be described later. Rather, the probability corresponding to the winning combination is specified according to the value of the flag category (FC) assigned to the winning combination. As a result, there is no need to determine the probability for each individual winning number, and by determining the probability for each flag category (FC) that is smaller than the winning number, it becomes possible to specify the probability according to the attributes of the winning combination. .

[About navigation notification and navigation performance]
The mode of navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41 and the mode of navigation performance performed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described based on FIG. 6.

The main control unit 41 selects the winning navigation system in an internal lottery during a predetermined game that performs processing related to navigation notification (from when the reels start rotating until when all the reels stop rotating). By displaying the navigation display corresponding to the target winning combination on the game auxiliary display 12, it is possible to perform navigation notification that notifies the player of a stopping mode that is advantageous to the player according to the navigation target winning combination. Furthermore, at the start of a predetermined game that performs processing related to navigation notification, the main control section 41 can transmit a command including a navigation number that can specify a stopping mode advantageous to the player to the sub-control section 91. It is possible.

On the other hand, in a game where a stop mode advantageous to the player can be specified based on the command received from the main control section 41, the sub control section 91 displays a navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 51 etc. to notify the player of the stop mode. It is possible to do this using

During a game in which "1" is set as the navigation number by performing processing related to navigation notification, the main control unit 41 generates a navigation system that indicates that the stopping mode advantageous to the player is a left-center-right stopping operation. During a game in which display 1 (a display in which "12" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12) is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and "2" is set as the navigation number, there is a stop mode that is advantageous to the player. During a game where the navigation display 2 (the display displaying "13" on the gaming auxiliary display 12) indicating that it is a left/right middle stop operation is displayed on the gaming auxiliary display 12, and "3" is set as the navigation number. In this case, the navigation display 3 (the display displaying "21" on the game auxiliary display 12) indicating that the stopping mode advantageous for the player is the middle left/right stop operation is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and the navigation display 3 is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. During a game where "4" is set as the number, the navigation display 4 (display displaying "23" on the game auxiliary display 12) suggests that the stopping mode advantageous to the player is the middle right/left stopping operation. is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and during a game where "5" is set as the navigation number, the navigation display 5 (gaming auxiliary display During a game where "31" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and "6" is set as the navigation number, the stop mode that is advantageous for the player is the right middle left stop operation. A navigation display 6 (display of "32" on the game auxiliary display 12) suggesting a certain fact is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

On the other hand, during a game in which the navigation number "1" is specified based on a command received from the main control section 41, the sub-control section 91 determines that the stopping mode advantageous to the player is the left-center-right stopping operation. Navigation image 1 that suggests a certain fact (for example, "1" is displayed in the display area corresponding to the stop switch 8L of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and "2" is displayed in the display area corresponding to the stop switch 8C) During a game in which the navigation number "2" is specified, a stop mode that is advantageous to the player is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The navigation image 2 suggesting that is a left/right middle stop operation is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and during a game in which the navigation number "3" is specified, the middle/left/right stop operation is an advantageous stop mode for the player. The navigation image 3 that suggests a certain fact is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and during a game in which the navigation number "4" is specified, the navigation image 3 that suggests that the stopping mode advantageous to the player is a middle right/left stopping operation is displayed. Image 4 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and during a game in which the navigation number "5" is specified, the navigation image 5 is displayed on the liquid crystal display indicating that the stopping mode advantageous to the player is a right-left-center stop operation. 51, and during a game in which the navigation number "6" is specified, a navigation image 6 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 that suggests that the stopping mode advantageous to the player is a right-center-left stopping operation. It has become.

In this embodiment, the navigation notification is configured to notify the operation order (correct answer pressing order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R as the operating modes that are advantageous to the player. It may be configured to suggest operation timings of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are advantageous to the player, or it may be configured to suggest a combination of operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that is advantageous to the player. For example, if the operation mode of the stop switch that is advantageous to the player is a predetermined operation timing on a predetermined reel, the game auxiliary display 12 displays the number of the symbol corresponding to the predetermined operation timing on the predetermined reel. It is possible to suggest the operation mode by displaying the corresponding number, etc., or by displaying an image of a symbol corresponding to the predetermined operation timing on the liquid crystal display 51 at a position corresponding to the predetermined reel. be.

[About AT status flow]
Next, the control regarding the AT state performed by the main control section 41 will be explained. As shown in FIG. 7(a), the main control unit 41 controls the AT lottery target winning combination (in this embodiment, the winning combination whose flag category belongs to 1 to 5) in the non-AT state that is not controlled by the AT state. The AT state is controlled when the player wins the AT lottery held when the player enters the AT lottery, or when the number of games after moving to the advantageous section reaches a ceiling value (1000 in this embodiment). Note that the AT lottery may be configured to be held when the point value accumulated after the transition to the non-AT state reaches a specified value, and the number of games after the transition to the advantageous section reaches the temporary ceiling value. It may also be a configuration performed in .

The main control unit 41 can control the AT state to a plurality of states including an AT1 state, an AT2 state, an additional state, and an ED state.

When the main control unit 41 shifts to the AT state, it first controls the AT1 state as shown in FIG. 7(a). In the AT1 state, as shown in Figure 7(b), navigation notification will be performed with a 100% probability when the winning combination is won, and the payout rate of medals per game will vary slightly depending on the setting value. is approximately 232%, and the average net increase in number of coins per game is approximately 4.0. In addition, in the AT1 state, when a specific winning combination (a winning combination whose flag category belongs to 1 to 5) is won, a Navi stock lottery is held to determine whether or not to give Navi stock, which is the right to control the AT1 state. The probability of winning the navigation stock in the AT1 state is set to a low probability (in this embodiment, about 1/5 to about 1/40). The AT1 state is set to 10 times as the remaining number of navigation notifications at the start, and ends when the remaining number of navigation notifications becomes 0, that is, the navigation notification is performed 10 times in the AT1 state.

When the AT1 state ends, the main control unit 41 controls the AT2 state as shown in FIG. 7(a). In the AT2 state, as shown in Figure 7(b), there is a 50% probability that a navigation notification will be made when the winning combination is won, and although it differs slightly depending on the setting value, the payout rate of medals per game is is approximately 125%, and the average net increase in number of coins per game is approximately 0.8. In addition, even in the AT2 state, a Navi stock lottery is performed when a specific combination is won. The probability of winning the navigation stock in the AT2 state is also set to a low probability (in this embodiment, about 1/5 to about 1/40). The AT2 state is set to 30 as the number of remaining games at the start, and ends when the remaining number of games becomes 0, that is, 30 games have elapsed after the start of the AT2 state. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not there is any navigation stock left at the end of AT2, and if there is any navigation stock left, it controls the AT1 state again. On the other hand, if there is no navigation stock remaining, the AT state is ended and the state is shifted to a non-AT state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the main control unit 41 wins the additional state lottery in the AT2 state, the main control unit 41 interrupts the AT2 state and controls the additional state. In the add-on state, as shown in Figure 7(b), there is a 50% probability that a navigation notification will be made when the winning combination is won, and the payout rate of medals per game will vary slightly depending on the setting value. is approximately 125%, and the average net increase in number of coins per game is approximately 0.8. In addition, in the add-on state, a Navi stock lottery is performed in all games. The probability of winning the Navi stock in the add-on state is set to be higher than that in the second AT state (in this embodiment, about 1/5 except when a specific combination is won, and 1/1 when a specific combination is won). In the add-on state, either 10 games or 20 games is set as the number of remaining games at the start, and the remaining number of games becomes 0, that is, 10 games or 20 games have passed after the start of the add-on state. It ends with this. When the addition state ends, the main control unit 41 returns to the interrupted AT2 state.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 7A, the main control unit 41 enters the ED state when the ED transition condition is satisfied, regardless of whether it is controlled to be in the AT1 state, AT2 state, or additional state. to control. At this time, the main control unit 41 controls the game to enter the ED state from the game following the game in which the ED transition condition has been satisfied, and also controls the main control unit 41 for a predetermined period of time (in this embodiment, 2 control to an ED freeze state that delays the progress of the game (the start of rotation of the reels) for a period of 2 seconds. In the ED state, as shown in Figure 7(b), there is a 75% probability that a navigation notification will be made when the winning combination is won, and the payout rate of medals per game will vary slightly depending on the setting value. is approximately 178%, and the average net increase in number of coins per game is approximately 2.4. Further, in the ED state, the navigation stock lottery is not performed. In the ED state, the number of games in the advantageous section (the number of games in the advantageous section) reaches the first specified number (1500 games in this example) and the end condition 1 of the advantageous section is satisfied, or the number of medals in the advantageous section is increased. When the number of sheets exceeds the second specified number (2400 in this embodiment) and the second condition for ending the advantageous section is met, the advantageous section ends together with the advantageous section.

Note that the end condition 1 of the advantageous section is satisfied when the number of games in the advantageous section reaches the first specified number, but it may also be satisfied when the number of games in the advantageous section exceeds the first specified number. good. Furthermore, condition 2 for ending the advantageous section is satisfied when the net increase in the number of medals in the advantageous section exceeds the second specified number, but when the net increase in the number of medals in the advantageous section exceeds the second specified number. It may be something that is established.

The ED transition condition is that the net increase in the number of medals after the increase or decrease in the number of medals changes from a decreasing trend to an increasing trend in the advantageous section, that is, the net increase in the number of medals after the AT state is controlled is the third specified number (main In the example, the first ED transition condition is satisfied when the number exceeds 2250), and the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is a fourth specified number (in this example, the net increase in the number of medals is smaller than the third specified number). 1700) and the remaining Navi stock is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (in this example, 9 pieces), and the number of games after the start of the advantageous section (the number of ED transition games). ) reaches a fifth specified number (1420 in this example). In addition, in this embodiment, the configuration is such that the prescribed number of bets that can start the game cannot be selected, but the configuration that allows the prescribed number of bets that can start the game to be selected from a plurality of prescribed numbers, for example, as the prescribed number. If the configuration is such that the player can select bet number 2 or bet number 3, the number of games played with bet number 3 out of bet number 2 or bet number 3 in the advantageous section is the fifth prescribed number (main In the embodiment, the third ED transition condition may be satisfied by reaching 1420).

In any of the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state, if the stop operation is performed according to the stop order notified in the game in which the navigation notification was performed and the main and minor winning combinations of the push order win, the AT state The first ED transition condition or the second ED transition condition may be satisfied due to an increase in the net increase in the number of medals after the control is performed, and the state may transition to the ED state.

In addition, in the AT2 state or the add-on state, navigation notification is not performed 50% of the time when winning a winning combination that can increase the net increase in the number of medals, but even in games where navigation notification is not performed, it is possible to If you win the main or minor combination of the pressing order, the 1st ED transition condition or the 2nd ED transition condition is satisfied due to the increase in the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state, and the state shifts to the ED state. There are things to do.

In addition, in any of the AT1 state, AT2 state, and add-on state, if a small winning combination that is not subject to navigation notification and involves a payout that exceeds the number of bets is won, it will be controlled to the AT state and then When the net increase in the number of medals increases, the first ED transition condition or the second ED transition condition may be satisfied, and the state may transition to the ED state.

In addition, in any of the AT1 state, AT2 state, and add-on state, if Navi Stock is won in a game in which a specific combination eligible for Navi Stock lottery is won, the remaining Navi Stock number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. As a result, the second ED shift condition may be satisfied and the state may shift to the ED state.

Furthermore, in any of the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state, the third ED transition condition may be satisfied due to an increase in the number of games since the start of the advantageous period, and the transition to the ED state may occur.

Note that the first ED transition condition is established when the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state exceeds the third specified number; It may also be established if the number is 3 or more. In addition, the second ED transition condition requires that the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state exceeds the fourth specified number, but the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is The requirement may be that the number is equal to or greater than the fourth specified number. Further, the second ED transition condition requires that the number of remaining navigation stocks be greater than or equal to a predetermined number, but may also be one that requires that the number of remaining navigation stocks exceeds a predetermined number. The third ED transition condition is satisfied when the number of ED transition games reaches the fifth specified number, but may be satisfied when the number of ED transition games exceeds the fifth specified number.

In one AT1 state, it takes an average of 14.0 games to finish, that is, until the navigation notification is performed 10 times, and the average net increase in the number of cards per game is about 4.0. The average net increase in number of sheets per session is approximately 56 sheets. Also, in one AT2 state, it takes 30 games to finish, and the average net number of cards added per game is about 0.8, so the average net number of cards added per game in the AT2 state is about 24. be. Furthermore, if one Navi stock remains, the AT1 state and AT2 state will be controlled once each, so a net increase of about 80 medals can be expected for each Navi stock. If the conditions for moving to the second ED are met, then the net increase in medals will exceed 1,700 at that point, and a net increase of approximately 720 medals can be expected by consuming all 9 Navi Stocks. Therefore, the predicted net increase in the number of medals in the future when all the Navi stock is consumed is 2420 medals. Therefore, the second ED transition condition is satisfied when the predicted net increase in number of sheets exceeds 2,250 sheets, which makes the first ED transition condition satisfied, and exceeds 2,400 sheets, which makes the advantageous section end condition 2 satisfied. That will happen.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the AT1 state, AT2 state, and add-on state, medals after being controlled to the AT state when winning a small win or push order win that involves a payout exceeding the number of bets among rare small wins A to E. There is a possibility that the 1st ED transition condition or the 2nd ED transition condition will be satisfied due to an increase in the net increase in the number of coins. Also, when a specific winning combination (a winning combination whose flag category belongs to 1 to 5) is won, a Navi stock lottery will be held. Therefore, while there is a possibility that the second ED transition condition will be satisfied, at the time of normal replay winning, there is no possibility that neither the first ED transition condition nor the second ED transition condition will be satisfied. That is, it includes a transferable combination in which the first ED transition condition or the second ED transition condition can be satisfied, and a transferable combination in which neither the first ED transition condition nor the second ED transition condition is satisfied. In addition, in the state after the transition to the AT state until the ED transition condition is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 determines the presentation mode when a transferable combination is won, the presentation mode when a transferable combination is won, may be controlled to be different. With such a configuration, it is possible to specify whether or not the first ED transition condition or the third ED transition condition can be satisfied in the game based on the difference in presentation mode. be able to.

As described above, in this embodiment, after the transition to the AT state, the ED transition condition is satisfied, so that the ED state is controlled. In this embodiment, the ED state is advantageous because the ED state is established when the net increase in the number of medals and the number of navigation stocks after being controlled to the AT state satisfy a predetermined condition. This is a state in which it is guaranteed that the AT state will continue until the end condition of the section is satisfied, that is, until the period in which the AT state can be controlled ends. Therefore, by transitioning to the ED state after transitioning to the AT state, a certain amount of increase in medals is guaranteed, and you can play with peace of mind compared to the state where the ending conditions fluctuate before transitioning to the ED state. It can be carried out.

In this embodiment, after the transition to the AT state, when the ED transition condition is satisfied, the AT state is controlled to the ED state where it continues until the end condition of the advantageous section is satisfied, but at least the AT state is After the transition to ED, the ED transition conditions are met and the ED state is controlled, resulting in predetermined profits (number of games controlled in the AT state, number of navigation notifications performed, medals that can be increased in the AT state) number, etc.), and it is not necessarily necessary for the ED state to continue until the end conditions of the advantageous section are met. The configuration may be such that the process ends.

Further, in this embodiment, after transitioning to the AT state, until the ED transition condition is satisfied, the control can be performed in a plurality of states including the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state, while when the ED transition condition is satisfied, the ED state After transitioning to , it is controlled only to the ED state until the AT state ends, and while it is possible to change the gameplay until the ED transition conditions are met, the ED transition conditions After this is established, stable gameplay can be achieved.

In this embodiment, the AT1 state has a fixed number of navigation times (number of times navigation notification is performed) which is a condition for ending the AT1 state, but it is possible to select one of the number of times from a plurality of times. The number of times of navigation, which is the condition for ending the AT1 state, may be changed by adding the number of times of navigation when the additional condition is satisfied. Further, the AT1 state is configured to end according to the number of navigations, but it may be configured to set the number of remaining games and end when the remaining number of games becomes 0, as in the AT2 state. Even in such a configuration, the number of remaining games that is the end condition for the AT1 state changes by selecting the initially set number of remaining games from a plurality of numbers, or by adding the number of remaining games when the additional condition is satisfied. It may also be used as a configuration.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the number of remaining games that is the end condition for the AT2 state is fixed at 30 games, but the number of remaining games may be selected from a plurality of numbers of games, or an additional condition may be satisfied. The remaining number of games, which is the condition for ending the AT2 state, may be changed by adding the number of remaining games. Further, the AT2 state is configured to end when the number of remaining games becomes 0, but it may be configured to end according to the number of times of navigation, like the AT1 state. Even in such a configuration, the number of times of navigation that is the condition for ending the AT2 state can be changed by selecting the number of times of navigation initially set from a plurality of numbers, or by adding the number of times of navigation when the additional condition is satisfied. good.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the additional state is configured such that the remaining number of games, which is the condition for ending the additional state, is selected from either 10 games or 20 games, but the initially set number of remaining games is fixed. It can also be a configuration. Alternatively, the number of remaining games may be added when the addition condition is satisfied. Further, the add-on state is configured to end when the number of remaining games becomes 0, but it may be configured to end according to the number of times of navigation, like the AT1 state. Even in such a configuration, the number of times of navigation that is the condition for ending the additional state may be changed by selecting the number of times of navigation initially set from a plurality of numbers or adding the number of times of navigation when the additional condition is satisfied. Moreover, although the configuration is such that the top-up state is transferred by winning the top-up state in the AT2 state, it may also be configured to be transferred by winning the top-up state in the AT1 state. In addition, in the add-on state, the probability of winning the Navi stock is set higher than in other states, so the Navi stock is easily added, but the period during which the Navi stock is controlled to be in the AT2 state, such as the number of remaining games in the AT2 state, etc. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which this is more likely to be added than when controlled to the AT2 state. Further, as long as the configuration can be shifted to the additional state in the AT1 state, a configuration may be adopted in which the period during which the AT1 state is controlled is more likely to be added than when the AT1 state is controlled, such as the number of navigations in the AT1 state.

In this example, the states after transitioning to the AT state until the ED transition condition is satisfied are the AT1 state in which navigation notification is performed at a rate of 100% when the push order combination is won, and the navigation notification when the push order combination is won. Since this is a configuration including an AT2 state where is performed at a rate of 50%, that is, a configuration including multiple states with different rates of navigation notification when winning a push order combination, until the ED transition condition is satisfied, You can change the amount of medals you earn.

In addition, after transitioning to the AT state, the states until the ED transition condition is satisfied are a first state in which navigation notification is performed when a push order combination is won, and a second state in which navigation notification is not performed when a push order combination is won. In such a configuration, the amount of medals obtained can be changed until the ED transition condition is satisfied, and the amount of medals obtained can be changed between the first state and the second state. can be changed significantly.

In addition, in a configuration including a first state in which navigation notification is performed and a second state in which navigation notification is not performed as a state after transition to the AT state until the ED transition condition is satisfied, in the second state There is a high possibility that the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled by the AT state will decrease, but even in the second state where navigation notification is not performed, in games where the push order win is won, it is likely that the number of medals will be reduced by the AT state. If you win a major or minor role, the first ED transition condition or the second ED transition condition may be satisfied due to the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state, and the state may shift to the ED state. .

In addition, even in the second state where navigation notification is not performed, if a small winning combination that is not subject to navigation notification and involves a payout that exceeds the number of bets is won, the system will be controlled to the AT state and then When the net increase in the number of medals increases, the first ED transition condition or the second ED transition condition may be satisfied, and the state may transition to the ED state.

In addition, even in the second state where navigation notification is not performed, if the navigation stock is won in a game in which a specific combination eligible for the navigation stock lottery is won, the remaining number of navigation stocks will be equal to or greater than the predetermined number. As a result, the second ED transition condition may be satisfied and the state may transition to the ED state.

Further, even in the second state where navigation notification is not performed, the third ED transition condition may be satisfied due to an increase in the number of games since the start of the advantageous section, and the transition to the ED state may occur.

Even in the second state where navigation notification is not performed, the 1st ED transition condition, 2nd ED transition condition, and 3rd ED transition condition may be satisfied, so navigation notification is performed when the push order winning combination is won. In a configuration including a first state in which the navigation notification is not performed when the push order combination is won, regardless of whether it is controlled in the first state or the second state. When the ED transition conditions are satisfied, the state transitions to the ED state.

Furthermore, navigation notification is performed in a configuration including a first state in which navigation notification is performed and a second state in which navigation notification is not performed as states after transition to the AT state until the ED transition condition is satisfied. In the first state, the ED transition condition is satisfied by winning the main and minor combinations of the push order in the game in which the navigation notification is performed, and the transition is made to the ED state, while in the second state in which the navigation notification is not performed. may have a configuration in which the navigation notification is not performed and the ED transition condition is satisfied by winning the main and minor combinations of the push order on your own, so that the transition to the ED state is not made.With such a configuration, the navigation notification It is possible to further enhance the interest of the first state in which this is performed.

Furthermore, navigation notification is performed in a configuration including a first state in which navigation notification is performed and a second state in which navigation notification is not performed as states after transition to the AT state until the ED transition condition is satisfied. In the first state, when a small role with a payout exceeding the number of bets is won among the small roles that are not subject to navigation notification, the ED transition condition is satisfied and the transition is made to the ED state, but navigation notification is not performed. In the second state, even if the ED transition condition is satisfied by winning a small winning combination that is not subject to navigation notification and involves a payout exceeding the number of bets, the configuration may be such that the transition to the ED state is not made. With such a configuration, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the first state in which the navigation notification is performed.

Furthermore, navigation notification is performed in a configuration including a first state in which navigation notification is performed and a second state in which navigation notification is not performed as states after transition to the AT state until the ED transition condition is satisfied. In the first state, the ED transition condition is satisfied when the navigation stock is won, and the transition to the ED state is made. In the second state, where navigation notification is not performed, the ED transition condition is satisfied when the navigation stock is won. A configuration may be adopted in which the transition to the ED state is not made even if the condition is established, and by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the first state in which the navigation notification is performed.

In addition, in a configuration in which the state is not transitioned to the ED state even if the ED transition condition is satisfied in the second state where navigation notification is not performed, the ED transition condition is satisfied when the state is subsequently transitioned to the first state where navigation notification is performed. If so, the state will shift to the ED state.

In addition, as states after transitioning to the AT state until the ED transition condition is satisfied, there is a first state in which navigation notification is performed in part when the push order combination is won, and a second state in which navigation notification is not performed. In a configuration including the following, in the first state where navigation notification is performed in part when the winning combination is won, it is possible to win the main and minor combinations of the pressing sequence on your own even in a game where navigation notification is not performed. When the ED transition condition is satisfied, the player is transferred to the ED state. However, in the second state where navigation notification is not performed, even if the ED transition condition is satisfied by winning the main and minor combinations of the push order on his own. A configuration may be adopted in which the transition to the ED state is not made, and by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the first state in which the navigation notification is performed in part when the push order combination is won.

In addition, as states after transitioning to the AT state until the ED transition condition is satisfied, there is a first state in which navigation notification is performed in part when the push order combination is won, and a second state in which navigation notification is not performed. In the configuration including, in the first state where navigation notification is carried out in part when the push order winning combination is won, by winning a small combination with a payout exceeding the number of bets among the small combinations that are not subject to navigation notification. While transitioning to the ED state when the ED transition condition is satisfied, in the second state where navigation notification is not performed, winning a small winning combination with a payout exceeding the number of bets among the small winning combinations that are not subject to navigation notification. It is also possible to have a configuration in which the transition to the ED state is not made even if the ED transition condition is satisfied, and by adopting such a configuration, the first state in which the navigation notification is performed in part when the push order combination is won can be further enhanced. can be increased.

In addition, as states after transitioning to the AT state until the ED transition condition is satisfied, there is a first state in which navigation notification is performed in part when the push order combination is won, and a second state in which navigation notification is not performed. In the first state in which the navigation notification is performed in part when the push order combination is won, the navigation stock is won and the ED transition condition is satisfied, so the transition to the ED state is made. In the second state in which the ED state is not performed, even if the Navi stock is won and the ED shift condition is met, the configuration may be such that the transition to the ED state is not made.With such a configuration, the It is possible to further enhance the interest of the first state in which navigation information is provided in some parts.

In addition, in a configuration in which the transition to the ED state is not performed even if the ED transition condition is satisfied in the second state in which navigation notification is not performed, the navigation notification is subsequently performed in the first state in which the navigation notification is performed in a part of the winning combination. In the case of transition, if the ED transition condition is satisfied, the state will transition to the ED state.

Further, after transitioning to the AT state, the state until the ED transition condition is satisfied is a state in which the average net increase in medals per game exceeds 100% due to navigation notification being performed, that is, a first state in which the number of medals increases; A configuration including a state in which the average net increase in medals per game is 100% or less due to no navigation notification or a low rate of navigation notification, that is, a second state in which the number of medals does not increase or the number of medals decreases. In the first state in which the medals increase, the ED transition condition is satisfied by winning the main and minor winning combinations of the push order that is the target of the navigation notification, and the state is shifted to the ED state, while the medals do not increase or In the second state where the number of medals decreases, even if the main and minor winning combinations of the push order that are the target of navigation notification win and the ED transition condition is satisfied, the configuration may be such that the transition to the ED state is not made. By doing so, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the first state in which the number of medals increases.

Furthermore, in a configuration including a first state in which the number of medals increases and a second state in which the number of medals does not increase or decreases as states until the ED transition condition is satisfied after the transition to the AT state, the number of medals increases. In the first state, the ED transition condition is satisfied by winning a minor winning combination with a payout exceeding the number of bets among the minor winnings that are not subject to navigation notification, and the ED state is entered, but the medals do not increase. Alternatively, in the second state where the number of medals decreases, even if a small winning combination with a payout exceeding the number of bets that is not subject to navigation notification wins and the ED transition condition is met, the configuration may not be made to transition to the ED state. With such a configuration, the first state in which the number of medals increases can be further enhanced.

Furthermore, in a configuration including a first state in which the number of medals increases and a second state in which the number of medals does not increase or decreases as states until the ED transition condition is satisfied after the transition to the AT state, the number of medals increases. In the first state, when the Navi stock is won, the ED transition condition is satisfied and the state is shifted to the ED state. In the second state, where the number of medals does not increase or the number of medals decreases, the Navi stock is won and the ED state is entered. A configuration may be adopted in which the transition to the ED state is not performed even if the transition conditions are satisfied, and by adopting such a configuration, the first state in which the number of medals increases can be further enhanced.

In addition, in a configuration in which the transition to the ED state is not made even if the ED transition condition is satisfied in the second state where the number of medals does not increase or the number of medals decreases, when the transition to the first state where the number of medals increases, the ED transition condition is If this holds true, the state will shift to the ED state.

In this embodiment, after the transition to the AT state, the winning probability of the navigation stock is set to a low probability as a state until the ED transition condition is satisfied, so that control is performed to extend the period in which the AT state is controlled. A configuration including AT1 state and AT2 state with a low ratio, and an additional state with a high ratio in which control is performed to extend the period in which the AT state is controlled by setting the winning probability of the Navi stock to a high setting, that is. Since the configuration includes a plurality of states with different rates of control for extending the period controlled to the AT state, the period controlled to the AT state cannot be changed depending on the state until the ED transition condition is satisfied. I can do it.

Furthermore, after transitioning to the AT state, the states until the ED transition conditions are satisfied are a first state in which control can be performed to extend the period during which the AT state is controlled such as navigation stock lottery, and a first state in which control to the AT state is possible. The second state may include a second state in which no control is performed to extend the period in which the AT state is controlled, and even in such a structure, the period in which the AT state is controlled cannot be changed until the ED transition condition is satisfied. In addition, the period during which the AT state is controlled can be greatly changed depending on whether the AT state is controlled to the first state or the second state.

In this embodiment, after the transition to the AT state, regardless of whether the control is in the AT1 state, AT2 state, or additional state, if the ED transition condition is satisfied, the control is performed in the ED state, so the transition to the ED state is performed. There is no need to change control depending on the state at that time, and the process of transitioning to the ED state can be simplified.

In this embodiment, the average net increase in the number of medals per game in the ED state is the highest average net increase in medals per game among the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state controlled before the ED transition condition is established. Since the AT1 state is set to a smaller number than the AT1 state, which is set to a large number, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming excessively high even if the ED state is established and the ED state is entered after the AT state is entered.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, in the ED state, the navigation notification probability (75%) is controlled to be different from the navigation notification probability (100% or 50%) in any of the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state. The average net increase in the number of medals per game in the ED state is different from the average net increase in the number of medals per game in the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state. You can increase the amount of medals appropriately.

In addition, in the ED state, the navigation notification probability is controlled to be the same as the navigation notification probability in any one of the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state, and the average net increase in the number of medals per game in the ED state is the AT1 state, The configuration may be the same as the average net increase in the number of medals per game in either the AT2 state or the additional state, and with such a configuration, the control in the ED state and the control in other states, can be shared.

In this example, the minimum number of medals that can be expected to be obtained per AT1 state is approximately 56, the minimum number of medals that can be expected to be obtained per AT2 state is approximately 24, and the minimum number of medals that can be expected to be obtained per AT2 state is approximately 24. The minimum number of medals you can expect to win per round is about 8. On the other hand, when the first ED transition condition is satisfied, the number of medals that can be expected to be acquired in the ED state is smaller than when the second ED transition condition is satisfied or the third ED transition condition is satisfied, but even in that case, You can expect to win about 150 medals. In this way, after the ED transition condition is met, the number of medals that can be expected to be earned in the ED state is the lowest in one of the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state that are controlled before the ED transition condition is met. Since the number of medals that can be obtained is greater than the number of medals that can be expected to be acquired, the interest in being controlled to the ED state can be increased.

In this example, the ED transition condition for transitioning to the ED state after transitioning to an advantageous state is the net increase in the number of medals after the number of increases and decreases in medals changes from a decreasing trend to an increasing trend in an advantageous section, that is, the relevant The future increase is predicted according to the first ED transition condition, which is satisfied when the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state exceeds the third specified number (2250 in this example), and the remaining number of Navi stocks. The second ED transition condition is established based on the predicted net increase in the number of medals that will be added to the AT state. However, even if the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled by the AT state is below the third specified number, the second ED transition condition based on the predicted net increase in the number of medals that is expected to increase in the future is satisfied. Since the ED state may be controlled, it can be expected that the ED state will be controlled even in a situation where the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is less than or equal to the third specified number.

In this embodiment, the predicted net increase in medals, which is expected to increase in the future, is specified based on the number of navigation stocks, but the predicted net increase in medals is determined based on the number of remaining games in the AT state and the remaining number of navigation notifications. The configuration may be such that the number of medals is specified, or if the end condition of the AT state is a configuration in which the net increase in the number of medals is managed, the predicted net increase in the number of medals may be specified based on the net increase in the number of medals that can be obtained thereafter. .

In addition, in this embodiment, the second ED transition condition based on the predicted net increase in the number of medals that is predicted to increase in the future is the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state, and the predicted net increase in the number of medals that is predicted to increase in the future. This is a condition that can be satisfied when the total value of and exceeds the third specified number (in this example, 2250) which causes the transition to the ED state when the actual net increase in the number of medals exceeds, and the AT state By being controlled to the ED state in a situation where the net increase in the number of medals since being controlled by is below the third specified number, it is recognized that the net increase in the number of medals since being controlled to the AT state will exceed the third specified number. can be done.

In addition, in this embodiment, the second ED transition condition based on the predicted net increase in the number of medals that is predicted to increase in the future is the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state, and the predicted net increase in the number of medals that is predicted to increase in the future. This is a condition that can be established when the total value of By being controlled to the ED state in a situation where the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is equal to or less than the third specified number, the second condition in which the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is the end condition of the advantageous section. It can be made aware that the number exceeds the specified number.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, after the transition to the AT state, the advantageous interval is Although the configuration is such that the ED state continues until the end conditions 1 and 2 are satisfied, the ED state may be configured to end after transitioning to the ED state but before the end conditions 1 and 2 of the advantageous section are satisfied.

In addition, in this embodiment, the second ED transition condition based on the predicted net increase in the number of medals that is predicted to increase in the future is the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state, and the predicted net increase in the number of medals that is predicted to increase in the future. If the total value of and exceeds the third specified number (2250 in this example), at which the ED transition condition is met when the actual net increase in medals exceeds, and the AT state is controlled. This is a condition that can be satisfied when the net increase in the number of medals exceeds the fourth specified number (1700 in this example), which is smaller than the third specified number, and the net increase in the number of medals and future increase after being controlled to the AT state. Even if the total value with the predicted net increase in medals exceeds the third specified number, until the net increase in the number of medals after the AT state is controlled exceeds the fourth specified number, which is less than the third specified number. Since it is not controlled to the ED state, it can be prevented from being controlled to the ED state at an early stage after being controlled to the AT state.

Further, in this embodiment, when the first ED transition condition is satisfied and the control is controlled to the ED state, the main control unit 41 does not determine whether the second ED transition condition is satisfied until the AT state ends. , when the second ED transition condition is satisfied and the control is in the ED state, it is not determined whether the first ED transition condition is satisfied until the AT state ends, and the first ED transition condition or After one of the second ED transition conditions is satisfied and the ED state is controlled, it is not determined whether the other of the first ED transition condition or the second ED transition condition is satisfied. control can be simplified.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the non-AT state and the AT state after shifting to the advantageous section, and furthermore, in the AT state, the AT1 state, AT2 state, and the additional state are controlled before shifting to the ED state. Although it is configured to be able to control the state, no matter which state is being controlled, it is determined whether or not the ED transition condition is satisfied for each game, depending on the current state. Since there is no need to change the control, the control for transitioning to the ED state can be simplified.

Note that until the transition to the AT state, it is not determined whether the ED transition condition is satisfied, and after the transition to the AT state, before the transition to the ED state, any of the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state Even if the state is controlled by the AT state, it may be configured to determine whether the ED transition condition is satisfied for each game, and even in such a configuration, after the transition to the AT state, the current state Since there is no need to change the control depending on the state, the control for transitioning to the ED state can be simplified.

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Next, the performance during the AT state will be explained. The main control section 41 transmits a state command that can specify the state of the next game to the sub control section 91 when the game ends. The state command can specify whether the next game state is a non-AT state or an AT state, and if it is an AT state, it can also specify whether it is an AT1 state or an AT2 state. It is possible to specify whether it is in the current state or the ED state. Further, in the AT1 state, the remaining number of navigations can be specified, and in the AT2 state and the additional state, the remaining number of games can be specified.

The sub-control unit 91 can perform effects specific to the AT state depending on the state specified from the state command. Note that the effects specific to the AT state include effects based on the image display mode on the liquid crystal display 51, sound effects from the speakers 53 and 54, and effects on the light emission mode of the effect LED 57. We will explain the production using .

When the sub-control unit 91 receives a state command in which an AT state is specified in a situation where a non-AT state is specified, that is, when the start of an AT state is specified, the number of bets for the next game is set. At the timing, as shown in FIG. 8(a), an AT state start effect indicating the start of the AT state is executed. In the AT state start effect, an AT start image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

At the start of the AT state, the control is first performed in the AT1 state, so when the sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command while executing the AT start effect and specifies the game start operation, , as shown in FIG. 8(b), executes an AT1 state effect specific to the AT1 state. In the AT1 state production, the LCD display 51 displays an AT1 state image specific to the AT1 state, the remaining number of navigation notifications, the number of games played since the shift to the AT state, and the net increase in the number of medals since the shift to the AT state. be done. The net increase in the number of medals after shifting to the AT state is displayed at the upper right of the liquid crystal display 51 so as not to interfere with the image of the main character displayed at the center of the liquid crystal display 51.

In addition, the main control unit 41 transmits an input number command that can specify the number of medals used as the number of bets in the game at the start of the game, and a payout command that can specify the number of medals awarded in the game at the end of the game. Send the number of sheets command. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the input number command at the start of the game while the net increase in the number of medals is displayed, it updates the display of the net increase in medals by subtracting the number of medals specified from the input number command. When the command for the number of medals to be paid out is received at the end of the game, the display of the net increase in the number of medals is updated by subtracting the number of medals specified from the number of medals to be paid out command. In other words, the display of the net increase in the number of medals is updated to the latest number in each game.

Furthermore, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a state command specifying the AT2 state in a situation where the AT1 state is specified, that is, when the start of the AT2 state is specified, the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command and controls the game. When the start operation is specified, as shown in FIG. 8(c), an AT2 state effect specific to the AT2 state is executed. In the AT2 state presentation, the AT2 state image is a different image from the AT1 state image, and the AT2 state image and the number of remaining games in the AT2 state are displayed, as well as the number of remaining games in the AT2 state. The number of games played, the net increase in medals since the transition to the AT state, etc. are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a state command specifying the AT1 state in a situation where the AT2 state is specified, that is, when the start of the AT1 state is specified, the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command and controls the game. When the start operation is specified, the AT1 state rendering is performed again, as shown in FIG. 8(b).

Further, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a state command specifying an add-on state in a situation where the AT2 state is specified, that is, when the start of an add-on state is specified, the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command and controls the game. When the start operation is specified, as shown in FIG. 8(d), an additional state effect peculiar to the additional state is executed. The additional state effect is a different image from the AT1 state image and the AT2 state image, and the additional state image unique to the additional state and the number of remaining games in the additional state are displayed, as well as the AT1 state effect and the AT2 state effect. , the number of games played since the transition to the AT state, the net increase in the number of medals since the transition to the AT state, etc. are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a state command specifying a non-AT state in a situation where the AT2 state is specified, that is, when the end of the AT state is specified, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process as shown in FIG. Then, perform the result notification performance. In the result notification performance, the number of games played since the transition to the AT state, the net increase in the number of medals in the AT state, a message urging prevention of addiction, etc. are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The result notification performance may end at the timing when the number of bets for the next game is set, it may end at the timing when the start operation for the next game is performed, or it may continue until the next game ends. It may be configured such that the game ends at the timing when the number of bets for the next game is set or when the game start operation is performed.

Further, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a state command that specifies the ED state in a situation where any one of the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state is specified, that is, when the start of the ED state is specified, When the internal winning command is received and the game start operation is specified, as shown in FIG. 8(e), an ED start effect indicating the start of the ED state is executed. As described above, the main control unit 41 delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period of time (in this embodiment, 2 seconds) at the time of the start operation of the next game in which the ED transition condition is satisfied, that is, the game that starts the ED state. The ED freeze state is controlled, and the ED start effect is executed during the period in which the ED freeze state is controlled. In the ED start effect, an ED start image is displayed on the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

Furthermore, in the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state, the sub-control unit 91 enables execution of a navigation performance when a pressed combination is won as described later, and a specific combination winning suggestion presentation when a specific combination is won. (A) and (B) are configured to be able to be executed, but in a game that starts the ED state, there are cases where a push order winning role is won and a navigation effect is executed, or a specific role winning and a specific role winning suggestion effect. Also when executing (A), the ED start performance is executed with priority, and the navigation performance and the specific role winning suggestion performance (A) are executed after the ED start performance ends.

In addition, in a game in which the ED transition condition is satisfied in the AT1 state, AT2 state, or additional state, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute a performance that suggests that the ED transition condition is satisfied, and does not execute the navigation performance described later or the specific role Performances are performed according to the results of the internal lottery of the game or the results of the game, such as winning suggestion performances (A) and (B), small role winning performances, and chance performances.

When a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the start of the ED start effect, that is, at the timing when the ED freeze state ends, the sub-control unit 91 sets the ED state specific to the ED state as shown in FIGS. 8(f) and (g). Execute the performance. The ED state performance includes a story introduction performance (see FIG. 8(f)) that introduces the story and characters related to the performance performed on the slot machine 1, and a loop performance (FIG. 8 (g)). Note that the performance that lasts for a certain period of time corresponds to a performance that reproduces a video such as an animation for a certain period of time.

Further, if the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state at the time when the ED transition condition is satisfied is less than the third specified number (2250 in this embodiment), the sub-control unit 91 performs the ED state production. After executing the story introduction performance, a loop performance is executed, and if the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state when the ED transition condition is satisfied is equal to or greater than the third specified number, then as an ED state performance. , execute only the loop effect without executing the story introduction effect. In addition, when performing the story introduction performance and the loop performance as the ED state performance, after the loop performance is executed first, the number of medals that can be acquired by the time the maximum number of medals is reached becomes less than a certain number. It may also be configured to perform an introduction performance.

In the story introduction performance, the images are different from the AT1 state image, AT2 state image, and additional state image, and are unique to the story introduction performance, the number of remaining games until the end of the ED state, and the maximum number of sheets in the ED state. In addition to displaying the number of medals that can be earned until reaching the AT state, as well as the AT1 state performance, AT2 state performance, and additional state performance, the number of games played after transitioning to AT state, and the number of games since transitioning to AT state are displayed. The net increase in medals, etc. are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The number of games remaining until the end of the ED state and the number of medals that can be earned before reaching the upper limit in the ED state are displayed at the bottom of the liquid crystal display 51, and the main character displayed in the center of the liquid crystal display 51. so as not to interfere with the image.

In the loop performance, the AT1 state image, the AT2 state image, the additional state image, and the image different from the story introduction performance, a loop performance image unique to the loop performance is displayed, and like the story introduction performance, the ED state is displayed. The number of remaining games until the end and the number of medals that can be earned before reaching the upper limit in the ED state are displayed, and like the AT1 state presentation, AT2 state presentation, and additional state presentation, the number of medals that can be obtained after transitioning to the AT state is displayed. The number of games, the net increase in medals after transitioning to the AT state, etc. are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Furthermore, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a state command that specifies a non-AT state in a situation where the ED state is specified, that is, when the end of the AT state is specified, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process as shown in FIG. Then, perform the result notification performance. In addition, even if the AT state ends in the AT2 state or in the ED state, a common result notification effect will be executed, but it depends on whether it ends in the AT2 state or the ED state. It is also possible to perform different types of result notification effects.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a common ED start effect when the start of the ED state is specified, regardless of which state is specified: the AT1 state, the AT2 state, or the additional state, In the subsequent ED state, a common ED state effect is executed, and at the end of the ED state, a common result notification effect is executed.

Further, after transitioning to the AT state, the sub-control unit 91 transitions to the ED state when a first ED transition condition is satisfied, which is satisfied when the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state exceeds a third specified number. In this case, even if the second ED transition condition based on the predicted net increase in the number of medals that is expected to increase in the future is satisfied and the transition to the ED state is made, a common ED start effect is created when the start of the ED state is specified. In the subsequent ED state, a common ED state effect is executed, and at the end of the ED state, a common result notification effect is executed.

Furthermore, after the transition to the AT state, the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state exceeds a fourth specified number, which is less than the third specified number, and then the sub-control unit 91 determines that the navi stock is equal to or more than a predetermined number. Even in the case where the second ED transition condition is satisfied and the transition to the ED state is made, after the navigation stock reaches a predetermined number or more after the transition to the AT state, the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is Even in the case where the second ED transition condition is satisfied and the transition to the ED state exceeds the fourth prescribed number, which is smaller than the third prescribed number, when the start of the ED state is specified, a common ED start effect is executed, In the subsequent ED state, a common ED state effect is executed, and at the end of the ED state, a common result notification effect is executed.

In the AT state, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a navigation performance, a specific role winning suggestion presentation (A), a specific role winning suggestion presentation (B), a small role winning presentation, and a chance presentation.

As shown in FIGS. 9(a) and 9(b), in the navigation effect, when the game start operation is performed, an image showing the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are pressed is superimposed on a part of the currently displayed effect image. This is an effect that suggests a pressing order that is advantageous to the player by displaying it on the liquid crystal display 51, and is executed when a pressing order combination is won or when a part of the replay combinations is won.

As shown in FIGS. 9(c) and 9(d), the specific role winning suggestion effect (A) superimposes an image indicating the winning of a specific role on a part of the currently displayed effect image when the game start operation is performed. is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, indicating that a specific winning combination (a winning combination whose flag category belongs to 1 to 5) that suggests the possibility that the Navi stock will be added or the possibility of moving to an added state has been won. This is a performance that is performed when a specific role is won.

As shown in FIGS. 9(e) and 9(f), the specific role winning suggestion effect (B) is to change the effect image currently displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to an image different from the effect image when the game start operation is performed. By switching to a specific image that indicates the winning of a specific role, in addition to suggesting that the specific role has been won, there is a possibility that navigation stock will be added or added compared to the specific role winning suggestion production (A). This is a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility of transitioning to the state, and is executed when a specific combination is won.

As shown in FIG. 9(g), the small role winning presentation is performed by displaying an image in the shape of the characters "GET!" on the liquid crystal display 51 overlapping a part of the presentation image currently being displayed. This is a production that suggests that the main and minor roles of the role have won, and is executed when the push order role is won, the stop operation is performed in the push order specified by the navigation direction, and the main and minor role of the push order role wins. be done.

As shown in FIG. 9(h), the chance effect is to display an image in the shape of the letters "CHANCE!" on the liquid crystal display 51 overlapping a part of the effect image being displayed, so that the navigation stock is added. This is a performance that suggests that there is a high possibility of winning or moving to an additional state, and is executed at the end of a game in which a specific combination has been won.

As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control unit 91 makes it possible to execute the navigation performance when the push order combination is won in any of the AT1 state, AT2 state, addition state, and ED state that constitute the AT state.

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 makes it possible to execute the specific winning combination suggestion performance (A) when a specific winning combination is won, regardless of the type, in the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state among the states that constitute the AT state. On the other hand, in the ED state, if a specific role that cannot be won unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing is won (in the case of a key press), the specific role winning suggestion performance (A) However, if a special winning combination is won regardless of the timing of the stop operation among the specific winning combinations (in the case that eye-pressing is not required), the specific winning combination suggestion performance (A) is not performed.

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 makes it possible to execute the specific winning combination suggestion performance (B) when a specific winning combination is won, regardless of the type, in the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state among the states that constitute the AT state. On the other hand, in the ED state, when a specific winning combination is won, regardless of the type, the specific winning combination suggestion performance (B) is not executed.

In addition, in the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state that constitute the AT state, when a push order combination is won, the sub control unit 91 performs a stop operation in the push order specified by the navigation performance, and the main character of the push order combination is When a small role wins, it is possible to execute a small role winning presentation, but in the ED state, when a push order role is won, a stop operation is performed in the push order specified by the navigation performance and the main role of the push order role is executed. A small role winning presentation is not executed regardless of whether the small role wins or not.

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 makes it possible to execute a chance performance when a specific combination is won in the AT1 state, AT2 state, and add-on state among the states that constitute the AT state, regardless of the type, while in the ED state. does not perform chance performance when winning a specific role, regardless of its type.

The sub-control unit 91 selects one of a plurality of patterns as the ED state effect, and executes the ED state effect in a manner corresponding to the selected pattern.

As shown in FIG. 11, the pattern of the ED state effect consists of four types, patterns A, B, C, and D, in which at least some of the elements constituting the ED state effect, such as the background of the effect image and the characters that appear, are different.

The sub-control unit 91 selects one of patterns A, B, C, and D with a probability according to the currently set setting value, and which pattern of the ED state production is executed. This will suggest the currently set setting value.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, pattern A is selected when the setting value is an odd number setting, an even number setting, and a high setting (setting value 4 or more). possibility, and it will be selected with almost the same probability whether the setting is an odd number or an even number, and whether it is a high setting or a low setting (setting value 3 or less). Since they are selected with almost equal probability, if pattern A is executed, both the high probability of odd number setting and the high probability of even number setting are high settings. There is no indication that this is likely.

Pattern B may be selected when the setting value is an odd number setting, an even number setting, or a high setting (setting value 4 or more), and when the setting value is an odd number setting. Pattern B is executed because, while it is selected with a higher probability than when the setting is even, it is selected with almost the same probability when the setting is high or when the setting is low. , it is suggested that the odd setting is likely, but it does not suggest that the high setting is likely.

Pattern C may be selected when the setting value is an odd number setting, an even number setting, or a high setting (setting value 4 or more), and when the setting value is an even number setting. Pattern C is executed because it is selected with a higher probability than when the setting is an odd number, but it is selected with almost the same probability when the setting is high or when the setting is low. , it is suggested that the even number setting is likely, but it is not suggested that the high setting is likely.

Pattern D may be selected when the setting value is an odd number setting, an even number setting, or a high setting (setting value 4 or more), and in the case of a high setting. Pattern D is executed because it is selected with a higher probability than when the setting is low, but with almost the same probability when the setting is odd or even. , it is suggested that the high setting is likely, but it is not suggested that the odd number setting is high or the even number setting is likely.

As described above, in this embodiment, after transitioning to the AT state, the ED transition condition is satisfied to transition to the ED state, and when transitioning to the ED state, an ED start effect is executed, and the AT1 state and AT2 state , Even if the ED transition condition is satisfied in a situation where any of the additional states is specified and the ED state is transitioned to, a common ED start effect is executed when the start of the ED state is specified. , it is possible to easily recognize that the state is controlled to be in the ED state.

In addition, if the first ED transition condition is satisfied and the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state exceeds the third specified number after the transition to the AT state, and the transition to the ED state occurs, the future increase will also occur. Even in the case where the second ED transition condition based on the predicted net increase in the number of medals is satisfied and the transition to the ED state is made, a common ED start effect is executed when the start of the ED state is specified. It is possible to easily recognize that the ED state has been controlled.

In addition, after the transition to the AT state, after the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state exceeds the fourth specified number, which is smaller than the third specified number, the navigation stock becomes a predetermined number or more, and the second ED transition condition is reached. Even when the state is established and the state shifts to the ED state, the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is less than the third specified number after the Navi stock reaches or exceeds the predetermined number after the shift to the AT state. Even when the second ED transition condition is satisfied and the transition to the ED state exceeds the fourth specified number, a common ED start effect is executed when the start of the ED state is specified, so the control to the ED state is performed. It is possible to make it easy to understand what has been done.

In addition, in the ED state, the ED state effect is executed, and even when the ED transition condition is satisfied and the transition to the ED state is made in a situation where any of the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state is specified, the ED state is executed. Since a common ED state effect is executed in each state, it is possible to easily recognize that the vehicle is being controlled to the ED state.

In addition, if the first ED transition condition is satisfied and the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state exceeds the third specified number after the transition to the AT state, and the transition to the ED state occurs, the future increase will also occur. Even when the second ED transition condition based on the predicted net increase in the number of medals is satisfied and the state is transitioned to the ED state, a common ED state effect is executed in the ED state, so it is controlled to be in the ED state. can be recognized in an easy-to-understand manner.

In addition, after the transition to the AT state, after the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state exceeds the fourth specified number, which is smaller than the third specified number, the navigation stock becomes a predetermined number or more, and the second ED transition condition is reached. Even when the state is established and the state shifts to the ED state, the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is less than the third specified number after the Navi stock reaches or exceeds the predetermined number after the shift to the AT state. Even when the second ED transition condition is satisfied and the transition to the ED state occurs after the fourth specified number is exceeded, a common ED state effect is executed in the ED state, so it is easy to recognize that the control is in the ED state. can be done.

In addition, in addition to executing the result notification effect at the end of the ED state, the ED state is Since a common result notification effect is executed at the end of the state, it is possible to easily recognize that the ED state has ended.

In addition, if the first ED transition condition is satisfied and the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state exceeds the third specified number after the transition to the AT state, and the transition to the ED state occurs, the future increase will also occur. Even in the case where the second ED transition condition based on the predicted net increase in the number of medals is satisfied and the state is transitioned to the ED state, a common result notification effect is executed at the end of the ED state, so it is possible to know that the ED state has ended. can be recognized in an easy-to-understand manner.

In addition, after the transition to the AT state, after the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state exceeds the fourth specified number, which is smaller than the third specified number, the navigation stock becomes a predetermined number or more, and the second ED transition condition is reached. Even when the state is established and the state shifts to the ED state, the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is less than the third specified number after the Navi stock reaches or exceeds the predetermined number after the shift to the AT state. Even when the second ED transition condition is met and the ED state is transitioned to beyond the fourth specified number, a common result notification effect is executed at the end of the ED state, so it is easy to recognize that the ED state has ended. can be done.

In this embodiment, the ED start effect is an effect in which an ED start image is displayed in the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, that is, the start of the ED state is suggested using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51. , it is possible to clearly recognize that the ED transition condition is satisfied and the state is controlled to be in the ED state.

In addition, after transitioning to the AT state, the ED start effect is executed when a start operation is performed in the next game after the game in which the ED transition condition has been met, so it is possible to draw attention to the effect at the start of the game, and the ED start effect is executed. Since the start performance is not affected by the content of the performance after the start of the game, the number of patterns for the ED start performance can be suppressed.

In addition, in this embodiment, the ED start effect is executed when a start operation is performed in the game following the game in which the ED transition condition is satisfied, but the ED start effect is executed after the game in which the ED transition condition is satisfied. If the ED start effect is executed when the start operation is performed, the ED start effect will be executed when the start operation is performed in a game after the game in which the ED transition condition is satisfied. The same effect as above can be obtained even if the

In addition, in games where the ED transition condition is met in the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state, instead of the performance suggesting that the ED transition condition has been met, the navigation performance or the performance suggesting winning of a specific role (A) (B), Since effects such as small role winning effects and chance effects are executed according to the results of the internal lottery of the game and the results of the game, surprises can be caused by the ED start effect in the game following the game in which the ED transition conditions have been met. can be increased.

In addition, in a game that starts the ED state, the ED start effect is also used when the push order winning role is won and the navigation effect is executed, or when a specific role is won and the specific role winning suggestion effect (A) is executed. Since it is executed with priority, it is possible to prevent the surprise caused by the ED start effect from being weakened by the navigation effect or the specific role winning suggestion effect (A).

In this embodiment, in the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state, the navigation performance is executed when the push order combination is won, and when the specific combination is won, the specific combination winning suggestion effects (A) and (B) are executed. In the ED state, the navigation performance is executed when a push order winning role is won, but when a specific role is won, a specific role winning suggestion performance (A) is executed, except when a specific role that requires a push is won. is not executed, and in the ED state, compared to the AT1 state, AT2 state, and the add-on state, performances suggesting the result of internal lottery such as navigation performance and specific role winning suggestion performance (A) (B) are executed. Since the ratio of ED state effects becomes lower, attention can be focused on the ED state effect after the transition to the ED state.

In particular, in the AT1 state, AT2 state, and add-on state, if a specific combination is won, it suggests the possibility that the Navi stock will be added or the possibility of moving to the add-on state, but it will shift to the ED state. After that, even if a specific winning combination is won, the Navi stock will not be added on, nor will it shift to the added state, so the importance of recognizing the winning of the specific winning combination in the ED state is low, so the specific winning combination will not be added in the ED state. By lowering the rate at which the winning suggestion performances (A) and (B) are executed, the player's annoyance can be reduced by suggesting the winning of a specific combination of low importance in the ED state.

In addition, in the ED state, the effect image being displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is switched to a specific image that is different from the effect image and indicates that the specific role has been won, thereby suggesting that the specific role has been won. Since the specific role winning suggestion effect (B) is not executed and the flashy effect of switching images during the execution of the ED state effect is restricted, it is possible to draw attention to the ED state effect after the transition to the ED state. can.

In particular, in the AT1 state, AT2 state, and add-on state, by executing the specific winning combination suggestion effect (B), it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the Navi stock will be added or will move to the add-on state. However, in the ED state where even if a specific role is won, the Navi stock is neither added nor shifted to the added state, the execution of the specific role winning suggestion performance (B) is restricted. , it is possible to prevent meaningless effects from being performed in the ED state.

In addition, in the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state, if the stop operation is performed in the push order specified by the navigation performance and a small role is won, the small role winning effect is executed, while in the ED state, A small role winning performance is not executed, and in the ED state, after shifting to the ED state, attention can be drawn to the ED state performance, and it is possible to suppress the suggestion that the situation is excessively advantageous.

In this embodiment, since the currently set setting value is suggested by the pattern of the ED state effect executed in the ED state, it is possible to increase the interest of being controlled to the ED state.

In this example, the pattern of the ED state presentation suggests whether the current setting value is likely to be an odd number setting, an even number setting, or a high setting. However, from the pattern of the ED state production, there are configurations that suggest that there is a high possibility of specific setting values, odd number settings, even number settings, high settings, and specific settings. A configuration in which it is determined that the value is the set value may be used.

In addition, in this example, if the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state at the time when the ED transition condition is satisfied is less than the third specified number (2250 in this example), the ED state effect is performed. , After executing the story introduction performance, execute the loop performance, and if the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state when the ED transition condition is satisfied is equal to or greater than the third specified number, as the ED state performance, Since only the loop performance is performed without executing the story introduction performance, a suitable ED state performance can be performed depending on the situation when the ED transition condition is satisfied.

Furthermore, even if a loop effect is executed as an ED state effect after the transition to the ED state, after the story introduction effect is executed, there is a case where only the loop effect is executed without executing the story introduction effect. However, since a common result notification effect is executed at the end of the ED state, it is possible to easily recognize that the ED state has ended.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the ED state presentation, the number of remaining games until the ED state ends and the number of medals that can be acquired before reaching the upper limit number in the ED state are displayed, so the number of remaining games in the ED state is displayed. The number of medals that can be acquired in the ED state can be recognized.

In this embodiment, in the ED state presentation, the number of remaining games until the end of the ED state and the number of medals that can be obtained until the upper limit number is reached in the ED state are displayed, but for example, By displaying "Number of games in advantageous section/Maximum number of games in advantageous section (1500)", the number of remaining games until the ED state ends can be displayed in a way that can be specified, and "Number of net increase in medals/Maximum number of medals ( 2400)" may be displayed to specify the number of medals that can be obtained in the ED state. Even in such a configuration, the number of remaining games in the ED state and the number of medals that can be obtained in the ED state can be specified. can be recognized.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the net increase in the number of medals since the start of the AT state in the ED state performance is continuously displayed from other AT state performances, but in the ED state performance, the net increase in the number of medals It may be configured so that it is not displayed, or it may be configured that the number of medals that can be acquired until the upper limit number is reached is displayed instead of the net increase in the number of medals. In addition, after the start of the ED state production, by displaying the upper limit number next to the net increase in medals, for example by displaying "Net increase in medals / 2400", the number of medals that can be acquired before reaching the upper limit can be displayed. It may be possible to specify.

[About continuous performance in AT state]
In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 indicates the possibility of transitioning to the AT1 state from five games before the end of the AT2 state to the game in which the AT2 state ends, and also indicates whether or not to transition to the AT1 state in the final game. A continuous performance is performed to notify the results.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 controls the performance execution state in which continuous performance is allowed for a period from five games before the AT2 state ends until the AT2 state ends, and also controls the performance execution state as shown in FIG. When the ED shift condition is satisfied in the execution state, control is performed to shift to the ED state from the performance execution state, that is, the next game after the AT2 state has ended, instead of shifting to the ED state from the next game. At this time, when an operation is performed to start the next game after the performance execution state has ended, that is, a game in which the ED state starts, control is performed to the ED freeze state at the start of the ED state.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the sub-control unit 91 executes the continuous performance during the period in which the main control unit 41 controls the performance execution state, and when the ED transition condition is satisfied during the execution of the continuous performance. However, the continuous performance is continued, and after the end of the continuous performance, that is, when the main control section 41 performs a game start operation to shift to the ED state, the ED start performance is executed, and then the ED state performance is executed.

Therefore, if the ED transition condition is met during the execution of a continuous performance, the continuous performance will not be interrupted and the game will transition to the ED state from the next game where the continuous performance has ended, and the next game after the continuous performance has ended. When a game start operation is performed, an ED start effect is executed, and thereafter an ED state effect is executed.

As described above, in this embodiment, during execution of a continuous performance spanning multiple games, control related to the ED state is restricted, that is, control to transition to the ED state is limited, so the control related to the ED state can control the interest of the continuous performance. can be prevented from being damaged.

In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 suggests the possibility of transitioning to the AT1 state, that is, the possibility of the AT state continuing, from five games before the end of the AT2 state until the end of the AT2 state. This is a configuration that executes a continuous performance, but in a configuration that can execute a continuous performance over multiple games at least in the AT state, if the configuration restricts control related to the ED state while the continuous performance is being executed, the same as above can be applied. It is possible to prevent the interest of the continuous performance from being lost due to the interruption of the continuous performance due to control related to the ED state. For example, when a specific combination is won in the AT2 state, it may be configured to execute a continuous performance that suggests the possibility of shifting to the add-on state over a plurality of games. In addition, if the configuration is such that it is possible to shift to the top-up state upon winning a specific combination in the AT1 state, there is a continuous sequence that suggests the possibility of shifting to the top-up state over multiple games when a specific combination is won in the AT1 state. It may also be configured to perform a performance.

In this embodiment, if the ED transition condition is satisfied during the execution of the continuous performance, that is, during the period when the main control unit 41 is controlling the performance execution state, the ED state starts after the continuous performance ends. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the continuous performance from being lost due to transition to the ED state during the execution of the continuous performance.

In particular, in this embodiment, when the ED transition condition is satisfied and the transition is made to the ED state, when the start operation of the game that has transitioned to the ED state is performed, the game is controlled to the ED freeze state that delays the progress of the game. Even if the continuous performance continues even after transitioning to the ED state, the transition to the ED state will be identified by being controlled to the ED freeze state midway through, suggesting the possibility that the AT state will continue during the continuous performance. However, in this embodiment, even if the ED transition condition is met during the execution of a continuous performance, the transition to the ED state will not occur until the continuous performance ends. Therefore, the ED freeze state is not controlled in the middle of the continuous performance, and the establishment of the ED transition condition is not specified in the middle of the continuous performance.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to determine whether the ED transition condition is satisfied for each game if the advantageous period is in progress, regardless of whether or not the performance is being executed. When it is determined that the ED transition condition is satisfied in the production execution state, the control is not performed to the ED state until the production execution state ends, and the control is performed to the ED state when the production execution state ends. However, by not determining whether or not the ED transition condition is satisfied when the main control unit 41 is in the performance execution state, even if the ED transition condition is satisfied during the execution of the continuous performance, the continuous performance will not continue. It may be configured such that the transition to the ED state is not performed until the end of the performance, and with such a configuration, the main control unit 41 does not make unnecessary determinations in the performance execution state where transition to the ED state is restricted. It ends up being

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the configuration is such that the control related to the ED state is restricted during the execution of the continuous performance, and the transition to the ED state is restricted during the execution of the continuous performance, but as shown in FIG. When the ED transition condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 controls the transition to the ED state from the next game regardless of whether or not continuous production is being executed, and when the start operation of the game is performed, the main control unit 41 controls the transition to the ED state from the next game. While controlling to the freeze state, the sub-control unit 91 continues the continuous performance that is being executed even if the ED transition condition is satisfied during the execution of the continuous performance, the transition is made to the ED state, and the control is controlled to the ED freeze state, The ED start effect may be executed when the start operation of the next game after the continuous effect has ended, and the ED state effect may be subsequently started. With such a configuration, the continuous effect can be executed. In addition, there is no need to perform any special control on the main control unit 41 side, and even if the ED transition condition is satisfied during the execution of a continuous performance and the transition to the ED state occurs, the continuous performance will continue, and the continuous performance will continue after the continuous performance ends. Since the ED start effect is executed and the ED state effect is started, even if the continuous effect moves to the ED state while the continuous effect is being executed, the continuous effect is not interrupted and the interest of the continuous effect is prevented from being lost. can.

Note that in this embodiment, when a start operation is performed for a game that has transitioned to the ED state, the game is controlled to the ED freeze state, which delays the progress of the game. By adopting such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 can continue the continuous performance that is being executed even if the ED transition condition is satisfied and the transition to the ED state occurs during the execution of the continuous performance. Also, since the progress of the game is not delayed while the continuous performance is being performed, the continuous performance can be continued without any discomfort.

In addition, in a configuration in which the sub-control unit 91 continues the ongoing continuous performance even if the ED transition condition is satisfied and the transition to the ED state occurs during the execution of the continuous performance, a part of the content of the continuous performance may be changed. is preferable, and with such a configuration, it is possible to suggest that the content of the continuous presentation is changed to indicate a transition to the ED state by the continuous presentation. In particular, it is preferable to change the performance result that is initially announced in the final game of a continuous performance to a performance result that indicates the transition to the ED state.With such a configuration, after the continuous performance ends, the ED can be played without any discomfort. It can be connected to the start effect and ED state effect.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the configuration is such that the control related to the ED state is restricted during the execution of the continuous performance, and the transition to the ED state is restricted during the execution of the continuous performance, but as shown in FIG. When a continuous performance is executed, the sub-control unit 91 controls whether the ED transition condition is likely to be satisfied during the execution period (5 games) of the continuous performance, that is, the net increase in medals after being controlled to the AT state. If there is a possibility that the number of sheets exceeds the third specified number, or if there is a possibility that the number of ED transition games reaches the fifth specified number, the continuous performance regulation period is controlled until the ED transition condition is met, and the period In this case, the control related to the ED state may be restricted during the execution of the continuous performance by not performing the continuous performance, and with such a configuration, the ED transition condition is satisfied during the execution of the continuous performance. If there is a possibility that the continuous performance will occur, the continuous performance will not be executed, so that the interest of the continuous performance can be prevented from being lost due to transition to the ED state during the execution of the continuous performance.

[About the performance that exceeds the number of sheets]
As shown in FIG. 15, the sub-control unit 91 can perform the number-of-sheets breakthrough effect in the AT state. The number of medals breakthrough effect is a part of the main character image that is displaying an image containing characters (for example, "500 OVER!") indicating that the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state has exceeded a predetermined number. This is an effect that suggests that the net increase in the number of medals since the transition to the AT state has exceeded a predetermined number by displaying them in a large area in the center of the liquid crystal display 51. This process is executed every time the net increase in the number of medals after the transition reaches a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 500 or more and a multiple of 100 (500+100×n (n≧0)) or more. It should be noted that the number-of-sheets breakthrough effect ends when an operation to start the next game is performed.

As shown in FIG. 16, the sub-control unit 91 determines that as a result of winning a small role in the AT state, the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (500+100×n (n≧0)). (S1: Y), after the predetermined number has been reached, the number breakthrough effect indicating that the number has exceeded the predetermined number has not been executed (S2: N), and the current AT state is not the ED state (S3: N ), a number-of-sheets breakthrough effect is executed (S4). On the other hand, even if the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state exceeds the predetermined number (S1:Y), if the current AT state is the ED state (S3:Y) does not execute the number breakthrough effect. That is, while the number of sheets breakthrough effect can be executed in the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state, it is not performed in the ED state.

In addition, during the period in which the main control unit 41 is controlling the performance execution state, the sub-control unit 91 continues the continuous performance if the condition for executing the number-of-sheets breakthrough performance is satisfied during the execution of the continuous performance, and continues the continuous performance. After the performance is finished, if the conditions for executing the number-of-sheets breakthrough performance are satisfied in the game that the main control unit 41 shifts to the AT1 state, the number-of-sheets breakthrough performance is executed. On the other hand, if the ED transition condition is satisfied during the execution of the continuous performance, the continuous performance is continued, and after the continuous performance ends, that is, when the main control unit 41 performs a game start operation that causes the transition to the ED state. Since the ED start effect is executed and then the ED state effect is executed, the number breakthrough effect is not executed.

In addition, in this embodiment, the number of medals breakthrough effect is executed when the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state exceeds a predetermined number, but the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state When the number of medals exceeds a predetermined number, an effect may be executed to indicate that the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state has exceeded a predetermined number. Further, the predetermined number may include a value related to a character, a value related to a setting value, etc.

As described above, in this embodiment, each time the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state exceeds a predetermined number, a number breakthrough effect indicating that the net increase in the number of medals has exceeded a predetermined number is executed. On the other hand, after the ED transition condition is satisfied and the transition to the ED state occurs, even if the net increase in the number of medals exceeds a predetermined number, the number breakthrough effect will not be executed, thereby suppressing the suggestion that the situation is excessively advantageous. At the same time, it is possible to draw attention to the ED state effect executed in the ED state.

In this embodiment, the predetermined number is 500 or more and a multiple of 100, and even after the start of the AT state and the transition to the ED state, the net increase in the number of medals can be greater than or equal to the predetermined number. After that, even if the net increase in the number of medals exceeds a predetermined number, the number breakthrough effect will not be executed. In a configuration where the ED transition condition is satisfied, by setting the predetermined number to be a multiple of 500, after the AT state starts and after transitioning to the ED state, the net increase in the number of medals does not become the predetermined number. After transitioning to the state, the number of sheets breakthrough effect may not be executed. Even with such a configuration, after the ED transition condition is satisfied and the state transitions to the ED state, the number of sheets breakthrough effect is not executed. It is possible to suppress the suggestion that the situation is excessively advantageous, and it is also possible to draw attention to the ED state performance performed in the ED state.

In addition, in this embodiment, the number of medals exceeds in a manner that is larger and more conspicuous than the net increase in the number of medals in the center of the liquid crystal display 51, separately from the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state, which is updated in each game. Since the effect is executed, it is possible to appropriately recognize that the net increase in the number of medals has reached a predetermined number or more.

Further, in this embodiment, since the execution of the number-of-sheets breakthrough performance is restricted during the execution of the continuous performance over a plurality of games, it is possible to prevent the number-of-sheets breakthrough performance from spoiling the interest of the continuous performance.

[About reel control data storage]
Next, in a slot machine equipped with three reels, control for storing reel control data used for reel control, that is, control of a reel motor that drives the reels, will be described.

[About reel control data storage area]
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the configuration of a storage area of the RAM 41c in which reel control data used for reel control in this embodiment is stored.

In this embodiment, three reels are provided, and the RAM 41c has an area allocated to each reel in which a plurality of types of reel control data used for reel control are stored. Specifically, of the 42-byte area starting from the reference address (add), add to add+13 are allocated to store the reel control data for the left reel, and add+14 to add+27 are allocated for storing the reel control data for the middle reel. An area where control data is stored is allocated, and add+28 to add+41 are allocated areas where reel control data of the right reel is stored. That is, storage areas for reel control data corresponding to the three reels are allocated to consecutive areas of the RAM 41c.

The reel control data is 1-byte or 2-byte data, and includes acceleration effect data that indicates the fluctuation mode when the reel starts rotating, reel stop position that indicates the reel stop position, reel status that indicates the control state of the reel, and acceleration control. It includes 13 types of data including acceleration control data 1 and acceleration control data 2 used for. The storage areas for these reel control data are allocated for each type in a common order starting from the top address of the storage area corresponding to each reel, and the storage areas for each reel are allocated in a common order starting from the top address of the storage area corresponding to each reel and the reel control data. The difference from the address assigned to each type of data is the same for all reels. Therefore, by adding a common difference according to the type of reel control data to the start address of the storage area corresponding to each reel, the address of the area where the corresponding type of reel control data is stored can be identified. It is now possible to do so.

[About data setting process at the start of rotation]
Next, the rotation start data setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. The rotation start data setting process is a process that stores reel control data common to all reels, which is necessary at the time the reels start rotating, in the reel control data storage area corresponding to all reels before the reels start rotating. be.

Note that the processing described below is performed by the main control unit 41 according to a program stored in the ROM 41b. Further, the main control unit 41 executes the instructions in order from among the instructions constituting the program stored in the ROM 41b, starting from the instructions stored at the address with the smallest value.

As shown in FIG. 18(a), when the rotation start data setting process is called, the main control unit 41 first sets the reference address (add) of the reel control data in the IX register by a load instruction (LD). (Sa01), and the reel control data storage process is called by a call command (CALL) (Sa02).

The reel control data storage process is the process of Sa04 to Sa11. First, the acceleration effect data is set in the HL register by the load command (LD) (Sa04), and the data is specified from the value of the IX register by the load command (LD). The acceleration effect data set in the HL register is stored in the area of the address (acceleration effect data) (Sa05).

Next, by a load instruction (LD), a rotating code indicating that the reel is rotating is stored in the address area (reel stop position) specified by the value obtained by adding 2 to the value of the IX register (Sa06), and the load instruction (LD ), a value indicating the rotation start time is stored in the address area (reel status) specified from the value obtained by adding 3 to the value of the IX register (Sa07).

Next, the load instruction (LD) sets the initial value data common to acceleration control data 1 and acceleration control data 2 in the HL register (Sa08), and the load instruction (LD) adds 4 to the value of the IX register. The initial value data set in the HL register is stored in the address area (acceleration control data 1) specified from the value specified (Sa09), and the value obtained by adding 5 to the value of the IX register by the load instruction (LD). The initial value data set in the HL register is stored in the address area (acceleration control data 2) specified by (Sa10).

Next, by an addition instruction (ADD), the data length (14) of the reel control data is added to the value of the IX register (Sa11), and the value of the IX register is added to the reel control data storage area of the next reel, that is, the middle reel. It is updated to the start address of the reel control data storage area, and a return instruction (RET) returns to Sa02, which is the calling source of the call instruction (CALL).

In the reel control data storage process called by the call instruction (CALL) of Sa02, the reference address of the reel control data stored in Sa01, that is, the start address of the reel control data storage area of the left reel, is stored in the IX register. Therefore, in the reel control data storage process called by the call instruction (CALL) of Sa02, the reel control data of the left reel is stored.

After the reel control data storage process called by the call instruction (CALL) of Sa02, when the process returns to Sa02, the reel control data storage process is called again by the call instruction (CALL) (Sa03).

In the reel control data storage process called by the call instruction (CALL) of Sa03, the reel control data of the middle reel updated in the reel control data storage process called by the call instruction (CALL) of Sa02 is stored in the IX register. Since the start address of the area is stored, the reel control data of the middle reel is stored in the reel control data storage process called by the call instruction (CALL) of Sa03. In addition, in the reel control data storage process called by the call instruction (CALL) of Sa03, the data length (14) of the reel control data is added to the value of the IX register by the addition instruction (ADD) of Sa11. The value of the IX register is updated to the start address of the reel control data storage area of the right reel, and the return instruction (RET) returns to Sa03, which is the calling source of the call instruction (CALL).

The reel control data storage process of Sa04 to Sa11 is stored in the area where the process to be executed next after the address where the call instruction (CALL) of Sa03 is stored, and the reel control data storage process of Sa04 to Sa11 is stored. After the called reel control data storage process, the process returns to Sa03 to perform the reel control data storage process of Sa04 to Sa11 again.

In the reel control data storage process performed after returning to Sa03, the start address of the reel control data storage area of the right reel that was updated in the reel control data storage process called by the call instruction (CALL) of Sa03 is stored in the IX register. is stored, so in the reel control data storage process performed after returning to Sa03, the reel control data of the right reel will be stored. In addition, in the reel control data storage process performed after returning to Sa03, a return command (RET) returns to the calling source of the rotation start data setting process.

In this way, in the rotation start data setting process of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18(b), first, the start address of the storage area for the reel control data of the left reel is set in the IX register at Sa01, and at Sa02. , the reel control data storage processing of Sa04 to Sa11 is called, and the reel control data of the left reel is stored in the area specified from the start address of the storage area of the reel control data of the left reel set in the IX register, and The IX register is updated to the start address of the reel control data storage area of the middle reel. After that, after returning to Sa02, the reel control data storage processing of Sa04 to Sa11 is called again in Sa03, and the reel control data storage process is stored in the area specified from the start address of the reel control data storage area of the middle reel set in the IX register. The reel control data of the reel is stored, and the IX register is updated to the start address of the storage area of the reel control data of the right reel. After that, by returning to Sa03, the reel control data storage processing of Sa04 to Sa11 is performed again, and the right reel is stored in the area specified from the start address of the storage area of the right reel control data set in the IX register. Reel control data is stored. Thereafter, the process returns to the calling source of the rotation start data setting process. Therefore, in the rotation start data setting process of this embodiment, 12 commands including commands Sa01 to Sa11 and a return command are used to store reel control data storage areas corresponding to the three reels that are necessary at the start of rotation of the reels. Common reel control data will be set for all reels.

[About the conventional data setting process at the start of rotation]
Next, a rotation start data setting process executed by the main control section in a conventional slot machine will be described.

In the conventional rotation start data setting process, as shown in FIG. If the reel control data is to be stored in the reel control data storage process, set 3) in a predetermined register (Sa001), and use the load command (LD) to set the reference address (add) of the reel control data to the IX register. Set (Sa002).

Next, reel control data storage processing similar to the reel control data storage processing of Sa04 to Sa11 described above is performed (Sa003 to Sa010).

After performing reel control data storage processing from Sa003 to Sa010, the number of repetitions of reel control data storage processing set in a predetermined register is subtracted by a subtraction instruction (DEC) (Sa011), and by a jump instruction (JR), If the number of repetitions of the reel control data storage process is not 0, the process jumps to Sa003 (Sa012). On the other hand, in Sa012, if the number of repetitions of the reel control data storage process is 0, the return command (RET) returns to the calling source of the rotation start data setting process.

As a result, the reel control data storage processing set in Sa001 is performed by repeatedly performing the reel control data storage processing of Sa003 to Sa010 and the jump command (JR) of Sa012 until the number of repetitions of the reel control data storage processing becomes 0. The reel control data storage process will be performed for the number of repetitions. Therefore, in the conventional rotation start data setting process, 13 commands including commands Sa001 to Sa012 and a return command are used to store all necessary data at the start of reel rotation in the reel control data storage area corresponding to multiple reels. Common reel control data will be set for the reels. In addition, in the conventional reel control data storage process, it is necessary to set the number of repetitions of the reel control data storage process set in Sa001. It is necessary to memorize the number of times in advance.

[Differences from conventional rotation start data setting processing]
In the conventional rotation start data setting process, the number of repetitions of the reel control data storage process is first set, and after the execution of the reel control data storage process, the number of repetitions is subtracted, and if the number of repetitions after the subtraction is not 0. By jumping to the beginning of the reel control data storage process, the reel control data storage process is executed for the number of times set as the number of repetitions, and the reel control data corresponding to each reel is stored in the continuous reel control data storage area. It will be stored. Therefore, in the conventional rotation start data setting process, when storing the reel control data in three consecutive reel control data storage areas, the process of setting the reference address (add) of the reel control data and the reel control data storage In addition to the processing, three instructions are required, and the number of repetitions of the reel control data storage processing must be stored in advance in the ROM 41b.

In contrast, in the rotation start data setting process of this embodiment, the reel control data storage process is called twice in succession to store the reel control data corresponding to the left reel and the middle reel. Also, since the reel control data storage process is stored as a process after returning from the second call to the reel control data storage process, the reel control data storage process is subsequently performed to correspond to the right reel. Reel control data is stored. Therefore, in the rotation start data setting process of this embodiment, when storing the reel control data in three consecutive reel control data storage areas, the process of setting the reference address (add) of the reel control data and the reel control Apart from the data storage process, only two call instructions are required, and there is no need to store the number of repetitions of the reel control data storage process in advance in the ROM 41b, which reduces the number of instructions and reduces the number of instructions compared to the conventional method. It becomes possible to perform processing equivalent to conventional methods with the amount of data.

[About the mode with four reels]
Next, a description will be given of control when storing reel control data used for reel control in a slot machine equipped with four reels. In the following, the leftmost reel will be referred to as the first reel, the second reel from the left as the second reel, the third reel from the left as the third reel, and the fourth reel from the left as the fourth reel. Further, in this embodiment, the first to fourth reels are each provided with a corresponding reel motor, and can be moved and stopped independently, similarly to the embodiment with three reels. Further, a stop switch is provided corresponding to each of the first to fourth reels, and by operating any one of the stop switches, it is possible to stop the corresponding reel.

[About reel control data storage area]
In this embodiment, similarly to the embodiment including three reels, areas are allocated to each reel in the RAM 41c, in which a plurality of types of reel control data used for reel control are stored. Specifically, of the 56-byte area starting from the reference address (add), add to add+13 are allocated to store the reel control data of the first reel, and add+14 to add+27 are allocated to store the reel control data of the second reel. An area for storing reel control data is allocated to add+28 to add+41, an area for storing reel control data for the third reel is allocated to add+42 to add+55, and reel control data for the fourth reel is stored for add+42 to add+55. area is allocated. That is, storage areas for reel control data corresponding to the four reels are allocated to consecutive areas of the RAM 41c.

[About data setting process at the start of rotation]
Next, a rotation start data setting process executed by the main control unit 41 in this embodiment will be described.

As shown in FIG. 20(a), when the rotation start data setting process is called, the main control unit 41 first sets the reference address (add) of the reel control data in the IX register by a load instruction (LD). (Sb01), and the reel control data storage process is called twice by a call instruction (CALL) (Sb02).

The reel control data storage process twice is the process of Sb03 to Sb11, and is a process in which the reel control data storage process is first called (Sb03) by a call command (CALL), and then the reel control data storage process is performed again. . The reel control data storage process is the process of Sb04 to Sb11, and is similar to the process of Sa04 to Sa11 described in the case of the three reels.

In the reel control data storage process called by the call instruction (CALL) of Sb03, the reference address of the reel control data stored in Sb01, that is, the start address of the reel control data storage area of the first reel, is stored in the IX register. Therefore, in the reel control data storage process called by the call command (CALL) of Sb03, the reel control data of the first reel is stored. In addition, in the reel control data storage process called by the call instruction (CALL) of Sb03, the data length (14) of the reel control data is added to the value of the IX register by the addition instruction (ADD) of Sb11. The value of the IX register is updated to the start address of the reel control data storage area of the second reel, and the return instruction (RET) returns to Sb03, which is the calling source of the call instruction (CALL) of Sb03.

The reel control data storage process of Sb04 to Sb11 is stored in the area where the process to be executed next after the address where the call instruction (CALL) of Sb03 is stored, and the reel control data storage process of Sb04 to Sb11 is stored. After the called reel control data storage process, by returning to Sb03, the reel control data storage process of Sb04 to Sb11 is performed again.

In the reel control data storage process performed after returning to Sb03, the beginning of the reel control data storage area of the second reel that was updated in the reel control data storage process called by the call instruction (CALL) of Sb03 is stored in the IX register. Since the address is stored, the reel control data of the second reel will be stored in the reel control data storage process performed after returning to Sb03. In addition, in the reel control data storage process performed after returning to Sb03, the data length (14) of the reel control data is added to the value of the IX register by the addition instruction (ADD) of Sb11, so that the value of the IX register is is updated to the start address of the reel control data storage area of the third reel, and the return instruction (RET) returns to Sb02, which is the calling source of the call instruction (CALL) of Sb02.

In the area where the process to be executed next after the address where the call instruction (CALL) of Sb02 is stored, the reel control data storage process of Sb03 to Sb11 is stored twice, and the call instruction (CALL) of Sb02 is stored. ) After the reel control data storage process called twice, the process returns to Sb02 to perform the reel control data storage process of Sb03 to Sb11 twice.

In the reel control data storage process called by the call instruction (CALL) of Sb03 in the second reel control data storage process in the second round, the data updated in the second reel control data storage process in the first round is stored in the IX register. Since the start address of the reel control data storage area of the third reel is stored, in the reel control data storage process called by the call instruction (CALL) of Sb03 in the second reel control data storage process twice, Reel control data for the third reel will be stored. In addition, in the reel control data storage process called by the call instruction (CALL) of Sb03 in the second reel control data storage process twice, the reel control data is added to the value of the IX register by the addition instruction (ADD) of Sb11. By adding the data length (14), the value of the IX register is updated to the start address of the reel control data storage area of the fourth reel, and the return command (RET) causes the reel control data of the second round to be sent twice. The process returns to Sb03 in the second reel control data storage process, which is the calling source of the call command (CALL) in Sb03 in the storage process.

As mentioned above, the reel control data storage processing of Sb04 to Sb11 is stored in the area where the processing to be executed next after the address where the call instruction (CALL) of Sb03 is stored, and the reel control data storage processing of Sb04 to Sb11 is stored. After the reel control data storage process called by the call command (CALL) of Sb03 in the reel control data twice storage process, returning to Sb03 in the second reel control data twice storage process again causes Sb04~ The reel control data storage process of Sb11 is performed.

In the reel control data storage process performed after returning to Sb03 in the second round reel control data storage process, data is stored in the IX register by the call command (CALL) of Sb03 in the second round reel control data storage process twice. Since the start address of the reel control data storage area of the fourth reel that was updated in the called reel control data storage process is stored, the process is executed after returning to Sb03 in the second reel control data storage process. In the reel control data storage process performed, the reel control data of the fourth reel is stored. In addition, in the reel control data storage process performed after returning to Sb03 in the second reel control data storage process twice, a return command (RET) returns to the calling source of the rotation start data setting process.

In the data setting process at the start of rotation in a configuration including four reels, as shown in FIG. Then, in Sb02, the reel control data storage process of Sb03 to Sb11 is called twice.

In the reel control data storage process twice, in Sb03, the reel control data storage processes of Sb04 to Sb11 are further called, and the reel control data is specified from the start address of the reel control data storage area of the first reel set in the IX register. The reel control data of the first reel is stored in the area, and the IX register is updated to the start address of the storage area of the reel control data of the second reel. After that, by returning to Sb03, the reel control data storage process of Sb04 to Sb11 is performed again, and the second The reel control data of the reel is stored, and the IX register is updated to the start address of the storage area of the reel control data of the third reel. Thereafter, by returning to Sb02, the reel control data storage process of Sb03 to Sb11 is performed twice.

In the second round of reel control data storage processing twice, in Sb03, reel control data storage processing of Sb04 to Sb11 is further called, and the start address of the reel control data storage area of the third reel set in the IX register is The reel control data of the third reel is stored in the area specified by , and the IX register is updated to the start address of the storage area of the reel control data of the fourth reel. After that, by returning to Sb03 in the second round of reel control data storage processing, the reel control data storage processing of Sb04 to Sb11 is performed again, and the reel control data of the fourth reel set in the IX register is stored. Reel control data for the fourth reel is stored in the area specified from the start address of the area. Thereafter, the process returns to the calling source of the rotation start data setting process.

Therefore, in the rotation start data setting process of this embodiment, 12 commands including commands Sb01 to Sb11 and a return command are used to store data necessary at the start of reel rotation in the reel control data storage area corresponding to the four reels. Common reel control data will be set for all reels.

[Differences from conventional rotation start data setting processing]
In the conventional rotation start data setting process, there is a difference between storing reel control data in four consecutive reel control data storage areas and storing reel control data corresponding to three reels as explained in FIG. Similarly, three instructions are required in addition to the process of setting the reference address (add) of the reel control data and the process of storing the reel control data, and the number of repetitions of the process of storing the reel control data is stored in advance in the ROM 41b. There is a need.

In contrast, in the rotation start data setting process of this embodiment, the reel control data storage process is called twice, and the reel control data storage process is called in the reel control data storage process twice, and the reel control data corresponding to the first reel is Since the data is stored and the reel control data storage process is stored as a process after returning from the reel control data storage process, the reel control data storage process is performed continuously, and the second reel is stored. Reel control data corresponding to is stored. In addition, since the reel control data twice storage process is stored as the process after returning from the reel control data twice storing process, the second reel control data twice storing process is performed. As in the first round, the reel control data storage process is called, the reel control data corresponding to the third reel is stored, and after returning from the reel control data storage process call, the reel control data storage process continues. By doing so, reel control data corresponding to the fourth reel is stored. Therefore, in the rotation start data setting process of this embodiment, when storing the reel control data in four consecutive reel control data storage areas, the process of setting the reference address (add) of the reel control data and the process of setting the reel control data Apart from the storage process, only two call instructions are required, and there is no need to store in advance the number of times the reel control data storage process is repeated in the ROM 41b, resulting in fewer instructions and less data than conventional methods. It becomes possible to perform the same amount of processing as before.

[Effect 1]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs control in an advantageous section where the AT state can be controlled to be advantageous for the player, and after controlling to the AT state in the advantageous section, the ED transition condition is satisfied. In the configuration for controlling the ED state, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 500 or more and a multiple of 100 (500+100×n (n≧0)). )) Each time the above is reached, it is possible to execute a number breakthrough effect that indicates that the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled by the AT state has exceeded a predetermined number, and when the AT state is the ED state, , the configuration is such that the number of sheets breakthrough effect is not executed. With this configuration, by executing the number breakthrough effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the net increase in the number of medals since the AT state was controlled has exceeded a predetermined number, and it is also advantageous. After the AT state is controlled in the section, the ED transition condition is satisfied and the ED state is controlled, the number of sheets breakthrough effect is not executed, so it is possible to suppress the suggestion that the situation is excessively advantageous. .

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment causes the number of medals to exceed a predetermined number every time the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state in a state other than the ED state (first AT state, second AT state, additional state) becomes a predetermined number or more. This is a configuration in which the performance is executed and when the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state in the ED state becomes a predetermined number or more, the number breakthrough performance is not performed. With such a configuration, after being controlled to the AT state in an advantageous section and then being controlled to the ED state when the ED transition condition is satisfied, the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is a predetermined number. Even if the number exceeds the number, the number breakthrough effect is not executed, so it is possible to suppress the suggestion that the situation is excessively advantageous.

In this embodiment, the net increase in the number of medals can be a predetermined number or more even after the AT state is started and the ED state is entered. However, after the AT state is started and the ED state is entered, By adopting a configuration in which the net increase in the number of medals does not reach a predetermined number, a configuration may be adopted in which the number of medals breakthrough effect is not performed after transitioning to the ED state. With such a configuration, after being controlled to the AT state in an advantageous section, the ED transition condition is satisfied, and when the ED state is in effect, the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is a predetermined number. Since the above situation does not occur and the number of sheets breakthrough performance is not executed, it is possible to suppress the suggestion that the situation is excessively advantageous.

In the AT state, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is configured to control the number of medals in the AT state at the center of the liquid crystal display 51, separately from the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state, which is updated in each game. It is configured to execute the effect of exceeding the number of sheets in a highly conspicuous manner. With this configuration, the net increase in medals since the transition to the AT state is displayed separately from the net increase in the number of medals since the transition to the AT state, which is updated in each game, and is more noticeable than the display of the net increase in the number of medals since the transition to the AT state. Since the number of medals breakthrough effect is performed in this manner, it is possible to appropriately recognize that the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state has reached a predetermined number or more.

In the AT state other than the ED state, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is configured such that when a push order winning combination is won, a stop operation is performed in the push order specified by the navigation presentation and a small winning combination is won. , while the small role winning effect can be executed, in the ED state, when the push order role is won, regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the push order specified by the navigation performance and the small role is won. This is a configuration in which the small role winning performance is not executed. With this configuration, after being controlled to the AT state in an advantageous section, and then being controlled to the ED state when the ED transition condition is satisfied, the push specified by the navigation effect will be activated when the push order winning combination is selected. Since the small role winning effect is not executed regardless of whether the stop operation is performed in order and the small role wins or not, it is possible to suppress the suggestion that the situation is excessively advantageous.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment can continue until the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state exceeds the second specified number (2400 in this embodiment) and the second condition for ending the advantageous section is satisfied. In the ED state, the number of medals that can be acquired until the upper limit number (2400 in this embodiment) is reached is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. With this configuration, the number of medals that can be acquired until the upper limit number is reached in the ED state is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state is the second It is possible to recognize the amount of medals that can be obtained until the specified number is exceeded and the ED state ends together with the advantageous section.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is configured to perform an ED state effect specific to the ED state in the ED state. With this configuration, in the ED state, an ED state effect that is not performed in other states (AT1 state, AT2 state, additional state) is performed, so that the interest of the ED state can be improved.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is capable of executing, as the ED state production, a story introduction production in which the story and characters related to the game are introduced, and a loop production in which one production is repeatedly executed. When the transition condition is met, if the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state at that point is less than the third specified number (2250 in this example), a story introduction performance is performed as an ED state performance. After execution, a loop performance is executed, and if the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state when the ED transition condition is satisfied is equal to or greater than the third specified number, only the loop performance is executed as the ED state performance. It is the composition. With such a configuration, when the ED transition condition is met, the process is executed according to the net increase in the number of medals after transitioning to the AT state at that time, that is, the period from then until the ED state ends. Since the content of the ED state effect changes, a suitable ED effect can be executed depending on the situation in which the ED transition condition is satisfied.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment provides a common result when the ED state ends, regardless of whether the ED state performance executed in the ED state is a story introduction performance and a loop performance, or only a loop performance. This is a configuration that executes notification effects. With this configuration, whether the ED state performance executed in the ED state is a story introduction performance and a loop performance, or only a loop performance, a common result notification performance is executed. It is possible to clearly recognize that the ED state ends.

[Effect 2]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs control in an advantageous section where the AT state can be controlled to be advantageous for the player, and after controlling to the AT state in the advantageous section, the ED transition condition is satisfied. The ED state is controlled, and the ED transition condition is a first ED transition condition that is satisfied when the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state exceeds a third specified number (2250 in this example), and an AT state. A second ED that can be established based on the predicted net increase number (predicted net increase number based on the number of navigation stocks), which is the predicted increase in medals, in a situation where the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled by is equal to or less than the third specified number. This configuration includes transition conditions. With such a configuration, not only will the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state exceed the third specified number, but also the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state will be increased. Even if the net increase in the number of medals is less than the third specified number, the condition based on the predicted net increase in medals may be satisfied and the state is controlled to the ED state. Therefore, the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state It is possible to expect that the state will be controlled to the ED state even in a situation where the number is less than or equal to the third specified number.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is configured to execute an ED start effect that suggests transition to the ED state, and even when the first ED transition condition is satisfied and the control is performed to the ED state, the second ED transition condition It is configured to perform a common ED start effect even when the condition is established and the ED state is controlled. With such a configuration, a common ED start effect can be created both when the first ED transition condition is met and the ED state is controlled, and when the second ED transition condition is met and the ED state is controlled. is executed, it is possible to clearly recognize that the ED state has been controlled.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is configured to execute an ED start effect that suggests transition to the ED state, and the second ED transition condition is a condition based on the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state and This is a condition that can be established by satisfying both of the conditions based on the predicted net increase in medals (the predicted net increase in medals based on the number of Navi stocks), and the sub-control unit 91 satisfies the condition based on the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state. Even in the case where the second ED transition condition is satisfied by satisfying the condition based on the predicted net increase number after satisfying , and the condition is controlled to the ED state, after the condition based on the predicted net increase number is satisfied, the condition is controlled to the AT state. Even when the second ED transition condition is satisfied and the ED state is controlled by satisfying the condition based on the net increase in the number of medals, the common ED start effect is executed. With this configuration, after the condition based on the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is satisfied, the second ED transition condition is satisfied by satisfying the condition based on the predicted net increase in medals, and the ED state is entered. Even when controlled, after satisfying the condition based on the predicted net increase in medals, the second ED transition condition is satisfied by satisfying the condition based on the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state, and the condition is controlled to the ED state. Even when the vehicle is in the ED state, a common ED start effect is executed, making it easy to recognize that the vehicle is in the ED state.

In this example, the total value of the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state and the predicted net increase in the number of medals (predicted net increase in medals based on the number of navigation stocks) exceeds the third specified number (2250 in this example) This is a configuration in which the second ED transition condition can be satisfied. With such a configuration, in a situation where the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is equal to or less than the third specified number, the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state and the predicted net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state are Since the ED state is controlled when the total value exceeds the third specified number, the AT state is controlled to the ED state in a situation where the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is equal to or less than the third specified number. It can be recognized that the net increase in the number of medals after the state is controlled exceeds the third specified number.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment is configured such that the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is a second specified number (2400 in this embodiment) which is greater than a third specified number (2250 in this embodiment). The advantageous section is terminated by exceeding the number of medals, and the sum of the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state and the predicted net increase in medals (predicted net increase in medals based on the number of navigation stocks) is the second specified number. This is a configuration in which the second ED transition condition can be satisfied by exceeding the second ED transition condition. With such a configuration, in a situation where the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is equal to or less than the third specified number, the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state and the predicted net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state are Since the ED state is controlled when the total value exceeds the second specified number, the AT state is controlled to the ED state in a situation where the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is equal to or less than the third specified number. It can be recognized that the net increase in the number of medals after the state is controlled exceeds the second specified number, which is the condition for ending the advantageous section.

In this example, the sum of the net increase in the number of medals and the predicted net increase in medals (predicted net increase in number based on the number of navigation stocks) after being controlled to the AT state exceeds the third specified number (2250 in this example). , and when the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state exceeds the fourth specified number (1700 in this example), which is smaller than the third specified number, the second ED transition condition can be satisfied. . With such a configuration, even if the sum of the net increase in the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state and the predicted net increase in the number of medals exceeds the third specified number, the number of medals after being controlled to the AT state is Since it is not controlled to the ED state until the net number of sheets added exceeds the fourth specified number that is less than the third specified number, it is prevented from being controlled to the ED state at an early stage after being controlled to the AT state. can.

In the case where the first ED transition condition (first specific condition) is satisfied and the control is performed to the ED state after controlling to the AT state, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment determines whether the second ED transition condition is satisfied or not. In this configuration, if the second ED transition condition is satisfied and the control is performed to the ED state after controlling to the AT state without making a determination, it is not determined whether the first ED transition condition is satisfied. With such a configuration, after one of the first ED transition condition or the second ED transition condition is satisfied and the ED state is controlled, it is determined whether the other of the first ED transition condition or the second ED transition condition is satisfied. Since no determination is made, the control after the ED state is controlled can be simplified.

After controlling to the AT state, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls to the AT1 state, AT2 state, and additional state. This configuration determines whether the ED transition condition is satisfied for each game. With this configuration, after being controlled to the AT state, until being controlled to the ED state, it is determined whether the ED transition condition is satisfied for each game, regardless of which state is being controlled. Since the determination is made, the control for transitioning to the ED state can be simplified.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is configured to use the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51 to execute an ED start effect that suggests transition to the ED state. With this configuration, the transition to the ED state is suggested using the entire display area of the liquid crystal display 51, so it is clearly recognized that the ED transition conditions are satisfied and the control is to be in the ED state. be able to.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is configured to execute an ED start effect that suggests a transition to an ED state when a start operation for the game is performed in a game subsequent to the game in which the ED transition condition is satisfied. It is. With this configuration, since the ED start effect is executed at the start of the game, it is possible to draw attention to the effect at the start of the game, and it is not affected by the effect after the game starts, so the ED start effect is executed. The number of patterns can be reduced.

The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is configured to perform a performance corresponding to the game without executing a performance that suggests that the ED transition condition is satisfied in a game in which the ED transition condition is satisfied. With this configuration, even if the ED transition condition is satisfied for a game, the performance corresponding to the game will be executed instead of the performance that suggests that the ED transition condition is satisfied, so that the ED of the next game and onwards will be executed. It is possible to increase the surprise of the start effect.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is capable of executing a navigation effect that suggests the determined result of the internal lottery and a specific role winning suggestion effect (A). This is a configuration in which the performance is executed with priority over the specific role winning suggestion performance (A). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the surprise caused by the ED start performance from being weakened by the navigation performance or the specific role winning suggestion performance (A).

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The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs control in an advantageous section in which the AT state can be controlled to be advantageous for the player, and after controlling to the AT state in the advantageous section, controls the player to enter the ED state when the ED transition condition is satisfied. After controlling to the AT state, it is possible to control to multiple types of states until the ED transition condition is satisfied. After controlling to the AT state and after the ED transition condition is satisfied, the ED It is a configuration that is controlled only by the state. With such a configuration, after being controlled to the AT state, it is possible to control to multiple types of states until the ED transition condition is satisfied, so that the gameplay changes before the ED transition condition is satisfied. On the other hand, after the ED transition condition is satisfied, the game is controlled only to the ED state, so after the ED transition condition is satisfied, stable gaming performance can be achieved.

In this embodiment, as multiple types of states other than the ED state, the AT1 state is where navigation notification is performed at a rate of 100% to notify the operation mode for winning the main and minor combinations of the pressed combination when the pressed combination is won. The configuration includes an AT2 state in which navigation notification is performed at a rate of 50%, and an additional state. With this configuration, after being controlled to the AT state, until the ED transition condition is satisfied, the AT1 state is where navigation notification is performed at a rate of 100%, and the navigation notification is performed at a rate of 50%. By being controllable to a plurality of states including the AT2 state, the amount of medals awarded can be varied before the ED transition condition is satisfied.

In this embodiment, as multiple types of states other than the ED state, a first state (notification state) in which navigation notification is performed to notify the operation mode for winning the main and minor combinations of the pressed combination when the pressed combination is won. and a second state in which navigation notification is not performed. With such a configuration, after being controlled to the AT state, navigation notification is not performed until the ED transition condition is satisfied. By being able to control a plurality of states including a first state in which navigation notification is not performed and a second state in which navigation notification is not performed, it is not possible to change the amount of medals awarded before the ED transition condition is satisfied. In addition, it is possible to significantly change the amount of medals awarded between the first state and the second state.

In this embodiment, after controlling to the AT state, it is possible to execute a navigation stock lottery for extending the period of controlling to the AT state, and it is possible to perform the navigation stock lottery with a low probability as multiple types of states other than the ED state. This configuration includes a possible AT1 state and an AT2 state, and an additional state in which the navigation stock lottery can be executed with high probability. With this configuration, after being controlled to the AT state, until the ED transition condition is satisfied, the Navi stock lottery can be executed in the AT1 and AT2 states with a low probability, and the Navi stock lottery can be executed with a high probability. By being able to control a plurality of states including an executable additional state, it is possible to vary the period during which the AT state is controlled before the ED transition condition is satisfied.

In this embodiment, after controlling to the AT state, it is possible to execute a Navi stock lottery for extending the period of controlling to the AT state, and as a plurality of types of states other than the ED state, the Navi stock lottery can be executed. It is also possible to have a configuration including a first state and a second state in which the navigation stock lottery cannot be executed. With such a configuration, after being controlled to the AT state, until the ED transition condition is satisfied, the navigation By being controllable to multiple states including a first state in which the stock lottery can be executed and a second state in which the Navi stock lottery cannot be executed, it is controlled to the AT state before the ED transition condition is satisfied. It is possible to vary the period of time.

The main control unit 41 of this embodiment is configured to control to the AT state and then control to the ED state when the ED transition condition is satisfied, regardless of which state is controlled to any of a plurality of states other than the ED state. It is. With such a configuration, after being controlled to the AT state, even if the state is controlled to any state other than the ED state, if the ED transition condition is satisfied, the state is controlled to the ED state. Processing related to transition to the state can be simplified.

In this example, the average net increase in medals per game in the ED state is the highest in the AT1 state, where the average net increase in medals per game is the highest among multiple states other than the ED state. The configuration is smaller than the average net increase in number of sheets. With this configuration, after being controlled to the AT state and then being controlled to the ED state when the ED transition condition is satisfied, the average net increase in the number of medals per game is the highest among the previous states. Since this is smaller than the average net increase in medals per game in the AT1 state where there is a large number of medals, it is possible to prevent gambling from becoming excessively high even if the ED transition condition is met.

In this embodiment, the net increase in the number of medals that can be expected in the ED state is greater than the minimum net increase in the number of medals that can be expected in multiple types of states other than the ED state and in a state where the number of medals increases. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the interest of being controlled to the ED state.

In this embodiment, the average net increase in the number of medals per game in the ED state is the same as the average net increase in the number of medals per game in any of multiple states other than the ED state. By adopting such a configuration, the control of the ED state and the control of any previous state can be made common.

In this embodiment, the average net increase in the number of medals per game in the ED state is different from the average net increase in the number of medals per game in any of the plurality of states other than the ED state. With such a configuration, the amount of increase in medals in the ED state can be made appropriate.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment executes an ED start effect that suggests transition to the ED state, and after being controlled to the AT state, in any state among multiple types of states other than the ED state. The configuration is such that a common ED start effect is executed even when the ED transition condition is satisfied and the ED state is controlled. With this configuration, after being controlled to the AT state, a common ED start effect is executed regardless of which state the ED transition condition is satisfied, so that the ED state is not controlled. You can make things easier to understand.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment executes a result notification effect to notify the result of the AT state at the end of the ED state, and after being controlled to the AT state, one of the multiple types of states other than the ED state is executed. The configuration is such that a common result notification performance is executed even when the ED transition condition is satisfied in any state and the state is controlled to the ED state. With this configuration, a common result notification effect will be executed at the end of the ED state, regardless of which state the ED transition condition is in after being controlled to the AT state. , it is possible to clearly recognize that the ED state has ended.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment executes a navigation effect that suggests the determined result of the internal lottery, a specific role winning suggestion effect (A), and (B), and an ED state effect specific to the ED state in the ED state. is executed, and in the ED state, the rate at which navigation effects and specific winning combination suggestion effects (A) and (B) are executed is lower than in multiple types of states other than the ED state. With this configuration, in the ED state, the rate at which navigation effects and specific role winning suggestion effects (A) and (B) are executed is lower than in states other than the ED state, so we focused on the ED state effects. can be done.

In the ED state, the sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is configured to restrict the execution of a specific winning combination suggestion effect (B) which switches the display on the liquid crystal display 51 among the effects suggesting the result of the internal lottery. With this configuration, in the ED state, execution of the specific winning combination suggestion effect (B) that switches the display on the liquid crystal display 51 is restricted, so that attention can be drawn to the ED state effect.

The sub-control unit 91 of this embodiment is configured to be able to suggest the currently set setting value based on the pattern of the ED state effect in the ED state. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the interest of being controlled to the ED state.

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The slot machine 1 of this embodiment stores reel control data corresponding to a plurality of reels in a continuous area of the RAM 41c, stores the reel control data in an area specified from a specified address, and stores the reel control data in an area specified from a specified address. It is possible to execute reel control data storage processing that updates the address corresponding to the area, and when storing reel control data in two consecutive areas, after setting the address of the first area, the first data By executing the storage process, reel control data is stored in the first area, and following the first reel control data storage process, by executing the second reel control data storage process, the reel is stored in the next area. This is a configuration for storing control data. With this configuration, when storing reel control data in two consecutive areas, the second reel control data storage process can be executed following the first reel control data storage process. , the program capacity can be made smaller than when the reel control data storage process is repeatedly executed while counting the number of executions.

In this embodiment, when storing reel control data in 2×2 consecutive areas, the reel control data storage process is performed twice, in which the reel control data storage process is executed twice at one time. With this configuration, the reel control data is stored in 2x2 consecutive areas by repeating the reel control data storage process twice, so the reel control data is stored in 2x2 consecutive areas. The program capacity for storing reel control data can be further reduced.

In addition, in this embodiment, when storing reel control data in 2×2 consecutive areas, the reel control data storage process is performed twice, in which the reel control data storage process is executed twice at one time. However, for example, when storing reel control data in 3 x 2 consecutive areas, by calling the reel control data storage process twice and then performing the reel control data storage process, you can store the reel control data three times in one go. Even when the reel control data storing process is repeated twice twice, the program capacity when storing the reel control data in 3×2 consecutive areas can be further reduced. In addition, when storing reel control data in 2×3 consecutive areas, even if the configuration is such that the reel control data storage process is called twice and the reel control data storage process is performed twice. When storing reel control data in 2×3 consecutive areas, the program capacity can be further reduced.

In this embodiment, when storing reel control data in two consecutive areas, by calling the reel control data storage process, the reel control data is stored in the first area, and then the reel control data storage process is executed. By calling, reel control data is stored in the next area. With such a configuration, by calling the data storage process twice in succession, it is possible to further reduce the program capacity when storing reel control data in two consecutive areas.

In this embodiment, when storing reel control data in two consecutive areas, the reel called by the calling instruction is stored in the area where the process to be executed next after the calling instruction for the reel control data storage process is stored. This is a configuration in which control data storage processing is stored. With this configuration, after the reel control data storage process is executed by the call command, the reel control data storage process is also executed after returning by the call command, so the reel control data is stored in two consecutive areas. It is possible to reduce the program capacity when storing the program.

In this embodiment, when reel control data is stored in 2×2 consecutive areas, the calling command This is a configuration in which the reel control data storage process called twice is stored. With this configuration, after the reel control data is stored twice by the call command, the reel control data is stored twice even after returning by the call command, so 2x2 consecutive It is possible to further reduce the program capacity when storing reel control data in the area where the reel control data is stored.

In addition, in the case of storing reel control data in 3×2 consecutive areas, the area where the process to be executed next after the call command of the reel control data storage process 3 times is stored is called by the call command. A similar effect can be obtained when the reel control data storage process is stored three times.

In this embodiment, common reel control data is stored in a plurality of consecutive areas. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the program capacity when storing common data in a plurality of consecutive areas.

In this embodiment, common reel control data is stored in a plurality of consecutive areas in the reel control data storage process, but in the reel control data storage process, not only the start address of the storage area, By updating the address of the area where the data to be stored is set, it is also possible to create a configuration where different data is stored in multiple consecutive areas. It is possible to reduce the program capacity when storing data.

In this embodiment, when storing reel control data in two consecutive areas, a call command calls reel control data storage processing twice, and in the reel control data storage processing twice, reel control data storage processing is called, After performing the first reel control data storage process and returning after the reel control data storage process call command by the return command of the reel control data storage process, the second reel control data storage is performed without performing the call command. By performing the process, the reel control data storage process returns after the reel control data storage process is called twice by the return command. With this configuration, when the reel control data storage process that stores reel control data in two consecutive areas is called in the call process, the return command of the reel control data storage process is Since it is used for both the return by the call command that calls the reel control data storage process and the return by the call command that calls the original reel control data storage process twice, the program capacity can be further reduced.

In this embodiment, the above data storage method is applied when storing reel control data used for reel control, that is, control of the reel motor that drives the reel. The above data storage method is applied when storing control data used to control electrical components such as a 7-segment display, an LED unit consisting of multiple LEDs, multiple solenoids, and actuators such as a motor. Even in this case, the same effect as above can be obtained.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions that do not depart from the gist of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

In the above embodiment, an example was explained in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which the number of bets is set using medals and credits as the gaming value. The present invention may be applied to a fully credit-type slot machine in which the number of bets is set using only credits as a gaming value.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiments and modified examples, an example was shown in which the present invention is applied to the slot machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is applicable to any gaming machine that plays a predetermined game, such as a pachinko game machine that plays a game by playing a game, or a general game machine other than a slot machine or a pachinko game machine.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 51 Liquid crystal display 41 Main control section 91 Sub control section

Claims (1)

In gaming machines that play games,
processing means for executing processing according to the program;
data storage means capable of storing data used by the processing means;
Equipped with
The data storage means has a plurality of specific areas,
The processing means executes a data storage process for storing specific data in the specific area specified based on the specified address and updating the specified address to an address corresponding to the next specific area. including means;
When storing the specific data in two consecutive specific areas among the plurality of specific areas, a call that calls the data storage process after setting the address corresponding to the first specific area in the specified address. By executing the instruction and executing the data storage process for the first time, the specific data is stored in the first specific area, and after the data storage process is executed for the first time, other instructions are executed. by executing a call command to call the data storage process again without having to do so, and executing the data storage process a second time, storing the specific data in the next specific area;
further comprising a program storage means for storing the program,
The processing means executes processing in order from the program stored at the address with the smallest value,
In the program storage means, the gaming machine wherein the data storage process called by the calling command is stored in an area where a process to be executed next to the second calling command for the data storing process is stored.

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