JP7413146B2 - slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display section that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and derives a display result by variably displaying the variable display section and then stopping the variably displaying of the variable display section. , relates to a slot machine in which winnings can occur depending on the displayed results.

Slot machines are generally equipped with a variable display section that has reels with multiple types of symbols drawn as identification information on the outer periphery, and when a start switch is operated with a predetermined number of bets set, The reels start rotating, and when the stop switch is operated and the reels stop rotating, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, Red 7-Red 7-Red 7, hereinafter, symbol combinations) is displayed on the winning line. Winning occurs by deriving combinations (also referred to as winning combinations or winning combinations).

The types of winnings include small winnings, special winnings, and replay winnings. Here, when a display result corresponding to a small winning combination is drawn on the winning line, a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small winning combination. When a display result corresponding to a special combination is drawn on the winning line, the state can shift to a special state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus (RB) or a big bonus (BB). Further, it is also possible to control a state such as AT (Assist Time) in which navigation is performed by notifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player. When the display result corresponding to the replay combination is drawn on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals to set the number of bets.

Such a slot machine is capable of executing an ending effect that indicates that it is certain that the limiter is reached and the advantageous area ends in an advantageous section that can be controlled by AT, and that the ending effect can be executed. Among them, even if a player wins a bonus, there is one that does not perform a bonus effect to notify that the bonus is in progress (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-024574

In the above-mentioned slot machine, when the slot machine is controlled to a specific state in which the ending effect is executed, even if the result is a special decision such as a bonus win, it is not possible to pay out more than the specified amount of medals due to reaching the limiter. Therefore, the player often feels as if he has lost out due to the specific decision result. Therefore, it is possible to hide the fact that a special decision has been made in a specific state. However, if the ratio of special decision results suggests an advantage, hiding the fact that the special decision result is the result will make the indication of advantage inaccurate. There was an issue.

The present invention has been devised in view of the above circumstances, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that can suitably handle a special decision result during control to a specific state.

(A) Equipped with a plurality of variable display sections each capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified;
A slot machine that derives a display result by variably displaying a plurality of said variable display parts and then stopping the fluctuating display of said variable display parts, and in which winnings can occur according to the combination of display results of said plurality of said variable display parts. In,
a setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player;
a predetermining means for determining display result combinations that are allowed to be derived;
Advantageous determination means capable of making an advantageous determination advantageous to the player when the determination result of the advance determination means is a special determination result that allows the derivation of a special display result combination;
a specific state control means capable of controlling to a specific state in which the advantageous decision is not made even when the decision result of the advance decision means is the special decision result based on the establishment of a special condition;
updating means capable of updating the number of times the decision result of the pre-determination means has become the special decision result;
a derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Means for performing control to derive a display result based on the operation of the derivation operation means, wherein the derivation operation means operates in a special operation mode when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result. derivation control means for deriving a display result constituting the special display result combination when the special display result combination is selected, and deriving a display result that does not constitute the special display result combination when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the special operation mode; ,
In the specific state, when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result, the special display result combination is derived by notifying operation information corresponding to an operation mode different from the special operation mode. an avoidance control means capable of executing avoidance control to avoid the
The rate at which the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result varies depending on which setting value is set among the plurality of types of setting values,
The updating means updates the number of times the decision result of the advance decision means becomes the special decision result even when the avoidance control is performed.
(B) Equipped with a plurality of variable display sections each capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified;
A slot machine that derives a display result by variably displaying a plurality of said variable display parts and then stopping the fluctuating display of said variable display parts, and in which winnings can occur according to the combination of display results of said plurality of said variable display parts. In,
a setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player;
a predetermining means for determining display result combinations that are allowed to be derived;
Advantageous determination means capable of making an advantageous determination advantageous to the player when the determination result of the advance determination means is a special determination result that allows the derivation of a special display result combination;
a specific state control means capable of controlling to a specific state in which the advantageous decision is not made even when the decision result of the advance decision means is the special decision result based on the establishment of a special condition;
updating means capable of updating the number of times the decision result of the pre-determination means has become the special decision result;
a derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Means for performing control to derive a display result based on the operation of the derivation operation means, wherein the derivation operation means operates in a special operation mode when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result. derivation control means for deriving a display result constituting the special display result combination when the special display result combination is selected, and deriving a display result that does not constitute the special display result combination when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the special operation mode; ,
In the specific state, when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result, the special display result combination is derived by notifying operation information corresponding to an operation mode different from the special operation mode. an avoidance control means capable of executing avoidance control to avoid the
The rate at which the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result varies depending on which setting value is set among the plurality of types of setting values,
The updating means does not update the number of times the decision result of the advance decision means has become the special decision result when the avoidance control is performed.
(1) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
a setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, a process for setting the setting value by the main control unit 41);
A predetermining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived (for example, a process of performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41);
When the decision result of the advance decision means is a special decision result (for example, winning a strong cherry rip), it is possible to make an advantageous decision for the player (for example, a decision to award AT, an additional decision). an advantageous determining means (for example, a process of determining to grant AT by the main control unit 41 and determining an additional amount);
Specifying that the advantageous decision is not made even when the decision result of the advance decision means is the special decision result based on the establishment of a special condition (for example, a condition that determines transition to an ending state) a specific state control means (for example, processing to control the ending state by the main control unit 41) that can control the state (for example, the ending state);
an updating unit capable of updating the number of times the decision result of the advance decision unit has become the special decision result (for example, a process of updating history information by the main control unit 41);
In the specific state, when the decision result of the advance decision means becomes the special decision result, avoidance control means (for example, main (a process of executing avoidance control by the control unit 41);
The rate at which the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result varies depending on which setting value is set among the plurality of types of setting values (for example, FIG. 9),
The updating means updates the number of times the decision result of the advance decision means becomes the special decision result even when the avoidance control is performed (for example, FIG. 12).

(2) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
a setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, a process for setting the setting value by the main control unit 41);
A predetermining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived (for example, a process of performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41);
When the decision result of the advance decision means is a special decision result (for example, winning a strong cherry rip), it is possible to make an advantageous decision for the player (for example, a decision to award AT, an additional decision). an advantageous determining means (for example, a process of determining to grant AT by the main control unit 41 and determining an additional amount);
Specifying that the advantageous decision is not made even when the decision result of the advance decision means is the special decision result based on the establishment of a special condition (for example, a condition that determines transition to an ending state) a specific state control means (for example, processing to control the ending state by the main control unit 41) that can control the state (for example, the ending state);
an updating unit capable of updating the number of times the decision result of the advance decision unit has become the special decision result (for example, a process of updating history information by the main control unit 41);
In the specific state, when the decision result of the advance decision means becomes the special decision result, avoidance control means (for example, main (a process of executing avoidance control by the control unit 41);
The rate at which the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result varies depending on which setting value is set among the plurality of types of setting values (for example, FIG. 9),
When the avoidance control is performed, the updating means does not update the number of times the decision result of the advance decision means has become the special decision result (for example, FIG. 12).

1 is a diagram showing an example of a gaming system to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a diagram showing the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of gaming states. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a slot machine. It is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and awards at the time of winning. It is a diagram for explaining combinations of winning combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. It is a diagram for explaining the probability of winning a cherry. It is a figure for explaining AT and an ending state. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the difference depending on whether or not avoidance control is performed. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining accumulation of history information.

As a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a slot machine will be explained based on the following example.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a gaming system 1001 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a gaming system 1001 includes a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment installed in a gaming hall, and a management server 1200 that is an example of a management device connected to an Internet network 900. The slot machine 1 and the management server 1200 can exchange data via a mobile terminal 1100 equipped with a two-dimensional code reading function and a connection function to the Internet network 900. The management server 1200 is, for example, installed on the gaming machine manufacturer side.

In this embodiment, the player can play in the user mode as described later, and use the mobile terminal 1100 to check the history information when logging in in the user mode and the history information for the day. can do.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 2 is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1b rotatably supported at the side end of a casing 1a with an open front. 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. Three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged in parallel, and three consecutive symbols are displayed in three rows, top, middle, and bottom, respectively, in the transparent window 3 provided approximately in the center of the front of the slot machine 1. It is displayed and placed so that it can be seen from the player side.

In this embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. good. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display section is configured to variably display the symbols displayed on the transparent window 3 by the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The structure may be such that the symbols can be displayed variably 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. 2, 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). ), the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the maximum number of bets among the prescribed number (in this embodiment, 3) of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range, and the game The start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as the left stop switch, middle stop switch, and right stop switch). ), and a performance switch 56 which is operated by the player during the performance are provided so as to be operable by the player.

In the following, an operation on the start switch 7 (for example, an operation of pressing down the start switch 7 by hand) will be referred to as a "start operation" or a "start operation," and an operation on the stop switch to stop the rotation of the first reel ( For example, the operation of pressing the stop switch by hand) is called the "first stop operation," and the operation of the stop switch to stop the rotation of the second reel (for example, pressing the stop switch by hand) is called the "second stop operation." "stop operation" and the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the third reel (for example, the operation of manually pressing down the stop switch) are also referred to as "third stop operation."

Further, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are also collectively referred to as a "stop operation." Furthermore, the release of the press (first stop operation) on the first stop switch (for example, releasing the hand from the stop switch) is referred to as "first stop release", and the press on the second stop switch (second stop operation) is referred to as "first stop release". "second stop release" means that the third stop switch is released (i.e., releasing the hand from the stop switch), and releasing the third stop switch (third stop operation) (i.e., releasing the stop switch) This is also called "third stop release." In addition, stopping the reel due to the first stop operation is "first stop", stopping the reel due to the second stop operation is "second stop", and stopping the reel due to the third stop operation is "third stop". Also called.

At the front of the slot machine 1, side lamps 27 made up of a plurality of LEDs are provided next to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Further, near the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reels are provided corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and which irradiate light to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side or side of the reel. Backlights 28L, 28C, and 28C (hereinafter also simply referred to as "reel backlights 28") are provided. Furthermore, speakers 53 and 54 that output sound are provided above the liquid crystal display 51.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the front of the slot machine 1, there is a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out when a winning occurs, and the details when an error occurs. A gaming auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, etc., a 1BETLED 14 that lights up to notify that the number of bets is set to 1, a 2BETLED 15 that lights up to notify that the number of bets is set to 2, and a number of bets that is set to 3. A 3BET LED 16 lights up to indicate that the medals can be inserted, an insertion request LED 17 lights up to indicate that medals can be inserted, and a start valid LED 18 lights up to indicate that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is valid. A gaming display unit 13 is provided with an advantageous section LED 19 that indicates by lighting that the game is controlled in an advantageous section, which will be described later, and a replay mode LED 20 that indicates by lighting that a replay game is being played.

Inside the slot machine 1, a main control section 41 is provided that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 detects operations on the MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., and insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4, and adjusts reels 2L, 2C according to the detected operations. , 2R, turning on/off the LEDs on the gaming display section 13, and controlling the progress of the game.

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub-control unit 91 is provided that controls performances in accordance with commands from the main control unit 41. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the performance, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the performance. The sub-control unit 91 controls the display of images on the liquid crystal display 51, the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the turning on/off of the side lamps 27 and reel backlight 28 based on commands from the main control unit 41. Control. Effect data used for image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 is stored in the RAM 91c. Furthermore, the sub-control unit 91 detects an operation on the production switch 56, and controls the display of images on the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 in accordance with the detected operation.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player sets a prescribed number of bets by inserting medals into the medal inserting section 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 becomes valid, making it possible to start the game. The winning line LN is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R displayed on the transparent window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols. In this embodiment, only the winning line LN set across the middle row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, and the middle row of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle row, is defined as the winning line. , a plurality of winning lines may be provided. Further, an invalidation line may be provided to make it easier to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a winning prize has been aligned on the winning line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate. At this time, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery. The internal lottery is a process of determining symbol combinations (display result combinations) that are allowed to be derived. When a symbol combination is allowed to be derived through an internal lottery, it is also said that the winning combination corresponds to the symbol combination.

When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed on the transparent window 3. When a symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of a winning combination stops on the winning line LN, a winning corresponding to the winning combination occurs.

In the reel 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 embodiment, 190 ms (milliseconds)) from the time when each stop switch is operated. Control is performed to stop it. Reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and the symbols are varied by 80 (rotations) x 20 (number of symbols per reel, for example, 20 symbols) = 1600 symbols, so the maximum Until the stop delay time (190ms) elapses, a maximum of four symbols can be drawn in. In other words, in the stop control, one symbol is selected from the symbol displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbol up to 4 frames ahead, for a total of 5 frames (pull-in range). It is possible to select and derive the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

The winning combinations include a special winning combination (bonus), a small winning combination, and a replay winning combination. A special winning combination (bonus) is a winning combination in which the gaming state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is higher than in a non-bonus state. The special bonuses include first-class special bonuses such as RB (regular bonus) and BB (big bonus), and second-class special bonuses such as CB (challenge bonus). In this embodiment, CB is provided as a special combination. A small role is a role in which a medal is awarded by winning a prize. A replay winning combination is a winning combination that allows the player to start the next game without consuming medals owned by the player.

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 the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7 (at the time of detection) using random numbers.

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

In addition, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, operation order, operation timing), the small winning combination becomes more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in other operation modes. It is possible to win a winning combination or a re-playing combination (hereinafter also referred to as a "push order combination"). For example, the push order combination may include a combination in which when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode, the stop mode is more advantageous than the stop mode when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. , including combinations in which when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation manner, the rate of stopping is higher in a more advantageous stop operation than when the stop operation is performed in another operation manner. 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 performs an advantageous section transfer lottery to determine whether to control the advantageous section when predetermined lottery conditions are established in the normal section (hereinafter also referred to as "normal section normal"). By doing so and winning the relevant advantageous section transition lottery (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section winning"), control of the advantageous section is started. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be reported. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R cannot be reported.

The main control unit 41 is capable of executing a navigation system that notifies the player of the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are advantageous to the player when the player wins the push order combination in the internal lottery. Specifically, the main control unit 41 provides a navigation system that notifies, as navigation information, 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 the assist time (AT) which is a notification period during which notification can be executed.

During the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by controlling the AT when winning the push order combination, and determines the operation modes of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are advantageous for the player ( For example, the order of operations, operation timing, etc.) are notified using the game auxiliary display 12, and the navigation information , a navigation effect is executed to notify the user of the operation mode using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like.

The push order combination includes a push order bell (six-choice bell) in which a bell is won when the player's operation mode matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning push order winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as "correct procedure"). , and a push-order reply in which a replay wins when the player's operation mode matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning push-order combination. Hereinafter, navigation that can be performed in a game where the push order bell is won will also be referred to as bell navigation.

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the correct procedure according to the bell navigation, the player can win the winning combination that pays out more medals among the winning combinations included in the push order bell. Alternatively, by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the correct procedure according to the bell navigation, the player can win a winning combination that is unlikely to be missed out of the winning combinations included in the push order bell. In addition, among the roles included in the push order bell, the role that can win when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure is called the "main character", and the stop switch 8L, The winning combinations that can be won when 8C and 8R are operated are also referred to as "secondary winnings."

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and navigation performance, it is now possible to securely win the main character included in the push order winning combination in the internal lottery. It has become. Furthermore, in controlling the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 can be turned on to notify that the advantageous section control is being performed.

[Game state transition]
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the transition of gaming states. As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming states controlled by the liquid crystal display 51 include non-internal and internal.

Inside, the game is in a state where the game can be played and the payout rate of medals based on a predetermined design value is guaranteed. Note that in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, most of the games are played by the player inside the slot machine 1.

On the other hand, when the player is not inside the game, the player does not play a game, or even if the player plays a game, the time for playing the game is extremely short. In non-internal mode, when a CB is won and the winning of the CB is missed, the gaming state shifts to internal mode from the next game. In other words, the internal state is such that the winning of CB has been carried over. Once the gaming state is internally controlled, it is rare for the carried over CB to win, and even if it does, the probability is extremely low.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, CB is not shown as a gaming state, but if a CB is won during non-internal or internal, the game will be changed from non-internal or internal to CB. The state changes. In this case, the CB ends after approximately one game, and the gaming state shifts to non-internal mode again.

The internal state includes a normal section and an advantageous section. As described above, the advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be reported. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R cannot be reported. In the normal section, when the winning section is won in the advantageous section transfer lottery (advantageous section winning), the state is controlled to be the advantageous section.

The states in the advantageous section include normal times (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section normal"), CZ (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section CZ"), and AT (hereinafter also referred to as "advantageous section AT"). Advantageous section is usually a state in which navigation can be performed. In the advantageous section CZ, the navigation execution probability is higher than in the normal advantageous section. The advantageous section AT is a state in which the navigation execution probability is higher than the advantageous section CZ. In this embodiment, the navigation execution probability in the normal advantageous section is 0%, but the navigation may be executed with a predetermined probability.

Further, the net increase in the number of games that the player can obtain per game in the advantageous section AT is larger than the net increase in the number of games that the player can obtain per game in the advantageous section CZ. Further, the net increase in the number of games that the player can acquire per game in the advantageous section CZ is larger than the net increase in the number of games that the player can acquire per game in the advantageous zone normal or the normal zone normal. The net increase per game (hereinafter also referred to as "1G net increase") is the number of medals paid out per game minus the number of medals used to set the number of bets per game. .

The net increase in the number of medals in a predetermined state (normal section normal, advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, advantageous section AT) is the number of medals paid out in a predetermined condition (normal section normal, advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, advantageous section AT). This is the number obtained by subtracting the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets in the predetermined state (normal section normal, advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, advantageous section AT) from the total number.

In both the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal, medals decrease. The advantageous section AT and the advantageous section CZ are states in which the number of medals increases. The advantageous section AT and the advantageous section CZ are more advantageous to the player than the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal. Specifically, in this embodiment, the number of 1G net additions is designed to be -1 in the normal section normal and advantageous section normal, and the number of 1G net additions is designed to be 1 in the advantageous section CZ. , In the advantageous section AT, the net increase in 1G is designed to be eight.

In other words, the ball payout rate in the normal section normal and advantageous section normal is less than 1, and the ball payout rate in the advantageous section CZ and advantageous section AT is greater than 1. Further, the ball payout rate is the same in the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal. Here, the payout rate is the ratio of the total number of medals paid out to the total number of medals used to set the number of bets during a period controlled to a certain state.

The advantageous section CZ has a higher probability of being controlled to the advantageous section AT than the normal advantageous section, and is located on the way from the normal advantageous section to the control to the advantageous section AT. That is, the advantageous section CZ is a more advantageous ball payout state than the normal advantageous section. A win in which the state is controlled from the normal advantageous section to the advantageous section CZ is also referred to as a "CZ win."

The advantageous section CZ is controlled by, for example, the number of games, and the advantageous section CZ ends on the condition that the number of games played during the advantageous section CZ reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. .

The advantageous section AT is in a state that can be controlled from both the advantageous section normal and the advantageous section CZ. A win in which the state is controlled from the advantageous section normal or advantageous section CZ to the advantageous section AT is also referred to as an "AT win."

Control over the advantageous section AT is managed, for example, by the number of games, and the advantageous section AT ends on the condition that the number of games played during the advantageous section AT reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. . In addition, the advantageous section AT is not limited to those managed by the number of games, but also the number of times the navigation is executed reaches a preset upper limit, and the number of winnings of the main character when winning the push order winnings is a preset upper limit. It may also be managed based on other conditions, such as reaching a predetermined maximum number of coins, and that the number of coins to be paid out or the number of net additions reaches a predetermined upper limit.

In the normal section, when winning in the advantageous section transition lottery (advantageous section winning), the advantageous section is normally controlled. In this embodiment, the number of games to be played in the normal section is designed to be approximately one (for example, the winning probability in the advantageous section transfer lottery is designed to be 90% or more). By doing this, in most cases, the advantageous section is won in the first game in which control to the normal section is started, and the control is again controlled to the advantageous section (advantageous section normal) from the next game.

Advantageous Section Normally, if AT is won, control is made to the advantageous section AT (AT). Advantageous section Normally, if CZ is won, control is made to advantageous section CZ (CZ). In the advantageous section CZ, if AT is won, control is made to the advantageous section AT. When the advantageous section AT ends, control is performed to the advantageous section CZ. If the advantageous section CZ ends without winning AT, the advantageous section is controlled normally.

Here, the main control unit 41 performs a bonus lottery regarding granting of benefits. For example, the benefits are AT, CZ, and the number of additional games (the number of AT games). In this embodiment, an AT lottery is performed as a bonus lottery in the advantageous section normal or CZ. When it is determined that AT will be awarded in the AT lottery, the number of games controlled by AT (the number of AT games) is further determined. If AT wins, the next game will be controlled by AT.

In this embodiment, the CZ is won when 250 games have passed in the normal advantageous section, and the CZ is controlled from the next game onwards. In CZ, battle effects are executed up to three times, and the number of games controlled by CZ (number of CZ games) is equal to the number of battle effects games to be executed. Note that a CZ lottery may be performed as a bonus lottery in the normal advantageous section.

In this embodiment, during the CZ, an AT lottery is performed in each game of the CZ, and it is determined whether or not to award an AT in a game controlled by the CZ. In a game controlled by CZ, when it is decided to give AT, an AT is won in the last game of the third battle performance executed during CZ, and the next game is controlled by AT.

Further, when an additional lottery is conducted as a bonus lottery at AT, and the player wins the additional lottery (additional win), the number of additional games (number of AT games) is given in addition to the number of AT games.

When the limiter condition is satisfied in the ball-out state during the advantageous section, or when an arbitrary end condition is satisfied, the state is controlled normally from the ball-out state during the advantageous section. Specifically, in the state of balls being put out during the advantageous section, when the total number of played games (the number of G in the advantageous section) that is updated based on the progress of the game reaches a predetermined upper limit G (for example, 1500G) , the advantageous section ends, and the ball output state is controlled normally.

Note that the number of advantageous sections G is counted by an advantageous section G number counter stored in the RAM 41c. Alternatively, in the state of balls being put out during the advantageous section, the advantageous section ends when the total number of net increases during the advantageous section, which is updated based on the progress of the game, reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 2400 coins). , the ball output state is controlled normally. Note that the net increase in number of sheets during the advantageous section is counted by a net increase in number of sheets counter stored in the RAM 41c.

When the state is controlled from the ball output state during the advantageous section to the normal state, the total value of the number of played games and the net increase number that was counted during the ball output state during the advantageous section, as well as the points that can be earned during play are initialized. be done.

Further, for example, the arbitrary termination conditions include that a predetermined termination condition is satisfied without winning a CZ, or that a predetermined termination condition is satisfied without winning an AT in an advantageous section CZ. . Further, the AT termination condition may be satisfied in the advantageous section AT.

In addition, in the advantageous section AT, it may be controlled to be an advantageous section specialization zone (also referred to as an "additional specialization zone") in which the rate at which the number of AT games is awarded is higher when the specialization zone is won. . The advantageous section specialized zone is in a more advantageous state than any of the advantageous section normal, advantageous section CZ, and advantageous section AT.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine. As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 1 includes a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and a performance control board 40 that controls predetermined performances according to the commands. 90, a power supply board 101 that generates power to drive electrical components, and an external output board 1000 that outputs signals according to the progress of the game to the outside.

The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (examples shown on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 5), Display devices such as those shown on the left side of the board 40 are driven and controlled. Moreover, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R.

The game control board 40 is equipped with a circuit configuration such as a main control section 41 (exemplified in the game control board 40 in FIG. 5). The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the components mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I/O port, etc. (not shown).

The production control board 90 is connected to the production switch 56. Further, the effect control board 90 drives and controls effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 5). The production control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration such as a sub-control unit 91 (exemplified in the production control board 90 in FIG. 5). The sub-control unit 91 receives commands sent from the game control board 40, performs processing to perform production, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the production control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I/O port, etc. (not shown).

The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter also referred to as RTC) for timing at least one of the date and time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute production control according to, for example, the value of at least one of the date and time measured by the RTC 97, the detection signal from the production switch 56, and the like. The power supply board 101 is connected to a hopper motor 34b, various operating means, detection means (examples shown on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 5), and the like.

[Winning role]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and awards at the time of winning. The name column of FIG. 6 shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols that will result in the winning combination. In addition, in the symbol combination column that can stop on the invalid line, symbol combinations that can be easily recognized by the player and that can stop on the invalid line when a winning symbol combination stops on the winning line are listed. It is shown. The award column shows the value that will be awarded at the time of winning (number of medals paid out, replay award, etc.).

As shown in FIG. 6, CB is provided as a special combination. Small prizes include a middle bell, an upper bell 1 to 8, a watermelon, and a lower cherry. As re-gaming combinations, cherry rip, normal rip, and specific rip are provided.

The middle bell is a role corresponding to the main character mentioned above. Upper bells 1 to 8 are winnings corresponding to the above-mentioned secondary winnings, and the number of coins paid out is smaller than that of the middle bell. Specifically, if the middle bell is won, 11 coins will be paid out, and if the upper bells 1 to 8 are won, two coins will be paid out. If a watermelon wins, the watermelon symbols may line up on reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. If a lower cherry is won, a cherry symbol may be drawn on the lower row of the reels 2L. If you win a cherry rip, the cherry symbols may line up on reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

[Lottery target role]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining combinations of winning combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state. The role number column in Figure 7 shows the role number determined for each lottery target role, the lottery target role column shows its name, and the winning combination combination column shows the role numbers included in each lottery target role. The combinations of winning combinations to be drawn are shown, and in the gaming state column, for each gaming state, a circle mark indicates that the winning combination is to be drawn.

As shown in FIG. 7, CB is provided as a lottery target winning combination for the special winning combination. The small winning combinations to be drawn include 6-option bells 1 to 6, watermelon, and weak cherry. As the winning combinations for replaying, there are a strong cherry rip, a normal rip, and a specific rip. Note that watermelon and cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry rip) have a lower winning probability in the internal lottery than 6-choice bell, so they are also called "rare combinations." When the strong cherry lip is won, the cherry lip and the specific lip are won at the same time, and when the specific lip is won, the specific lip and the normal lip are won at the same time.

In the non-internal mode, all the winning combinations are possible, but in the internal mode, only CB cannot be won because the winning of CB has already been carried over.

[Reel control of push order]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. As shown in FIG. 8, the pressing order combinations include six-choice bells 1 to 6, a strong cherry lip, and a specific lip. In a game in which a 6-option bell is won during AT (during advantageous section AT), BellNavi is executed and the correct answer procedure is notified to the player. The player can win a winning combination that is advantageous to the player by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure according to the BellNavi.

For example, in a game where any of the 6-choice bells 1 to 6 wins, when stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the main middle bell wins and 11 pieces are paid out. , when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the incorrect answer procedure, either the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins and two coins are paid out, or the prize is lost.

In the game where Strong Cherry Rip wins, if the stop switch is operated in the push order "left center right", Cherry Rip will win the prize, but if the stop switch is operated in a push order other than "left center right", a specific prize will be awarded. Rip wins the prize.

In a game where a specific reply is won, if the stop switch is operated in the push order "right center left", a cherry reply will be won, but if the stop switch is operated in a push order other than "right center left", the specific reply will be won. will win a prize.

In other words, even if a strong cherry reply is won or a specific reply is won, if the stop switch is operated in the pressing order of "right middle left", the specific reply will win. . In the event that a strong cherry lip is won, if the avoidance control described below is not performed, a navigation effect that makes the cherry lip win a prize is executed, and if avoidance control is performed, a navigation effect that makes a specific lip win a prize is executed. .

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes depending on a set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery according to the set value. 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.

To change the setting value, operate the power switch on the power box provided inside the slot machine 1, and if the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, turn it off once, and then change the setting. It is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after operating the key switch and turning on the setting key switch. When the setting key switch is turned on to turn on the power of the slot machine 1, the slot machine 1 shifts to a setting change state in which it is impossible to proceed with the game on condition that the door is open. When the setting change state is entered, the current setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display as a display value.

In the setting change state, when the reset/setting switch is operated, the display value displayed on the setting value display is updated one by one (if the setting is further operated from setting 6, it returns to setting 1). Thereafter, when the start switch 7 is operated, the displayed value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c, and the game enters a state in which the game can proceed. Note that the setting change state is entered by turning the power switch once to the OFF state, turning the setting key switch to the ON state, and turning on the power switch, so these operations are also collectively referred to as setting change operations.

When the settings are changed, the information regarding the game stored in the RAM 41c is initialized. Therefore, for example, if the setting is changed during an advantageous section, information regarding the advantageous section is initialized and control is made to the normal section. In this case, as described above, the main control unit 41 will no longer be able to grasp the net increase in number when it was controlled in the previous advantageous section AT.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the probability of winning a cherry. As described above, the main control unit 41 can set any one of a plurality of types of setting values (1 to 6) that have different degrees of advantage for the player.

In this embodiment, the rate at which cherries (strong cherry rip, weak cherry) are won differs depending on which setting value is set among the plurality of types of setting values. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, the probability of winning a weak cherry is 1/75 when the setting value is set to 1, and 1/75 when the setting value is set to 2. 70, when 3 is set as the setting value, it is 1/65, when 4 is set as the setting value, it is 1/60, and when 5 is set as the setting value, it is 1/65. /55, and when 6 is set as the setting value, it is 1/50.

The probability of winning a strong cherry rip is 1/280 when the setting value is set to 1, 1/290 when the setting value is set to 2, and 1/290 when the setting value is set to 3. When the setting value is 4, it is 1/310, when the setting value is 5, it is 1/320, and when the setting value is 6. When it is set, it is 1/330.

Furthermore, when a strong cherry is won, there is a higher probability that an advantageous decision, which will be described later, will be made than when a weak cherry is won. Specifically, among non-AT players, when a strong cherry rip is won, the decision to award AT in the AT lottery is higher than when a weak cherry is won (the AT winning probability is higher). . Furthermore, during AT, when a strong cherry rip is won, the percentage of AT game addition decisions being made in the additional lottery is higher than when a weak cherry is won (the additional winning probability is higher).

However, the percentage of winning cherries (strong cherry reps, weak cherries) does not necessarily vary depending on which of multiple setting values is set, and the percentage of winning weak cherries does not necessarily vary depending on which setting value is set. , depends on which setting value is set among multiple types of setting values, while the probability of winning a strong cherry reply depends on which setting value is set among multiple types of setting values. The difference between the set values may be set to be the same regardless of whether there is a winning cherry, or the difference between the set values may be smaller than when a weak cherry is won.

For example, as shown in the modified example of FIG. 9, the probability of winning a weak cherry is the same as in FIG. 9, and the probability of winning a strong cherry is set to any value from 1 to 6. It may be set to 1/300. Alternatively, when 1 is set as the setting value, it is 1/300, when 2 is set as the setting value, it is 1/299, and when 3 is set as the setting value, it is 1/298. When 4 is set as the setting value, it is 1/297, when 5 is set as the setting value, it is 1/296, and when 6 is set as the setting value, it is 1/297. The difference between the set values may be small, such as No. 295.

[AT and ending state]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the AT and ending state. In FIG. 10, a situation will be described in which the net increase in number reaches 2400 sheets during AT.

In this embodiment, when the limiter is reached, the control to the AT ends and the control to the advantageous section ends. Furthermore, based on the fact that reaching the limiter is confirmed, control to the ending state becomes possible. For example, it is certain that the net increase in the number of sheets in an advantageous section will reach 2400 sheets (reaching the limiter), and the control is set to the ending state when the net number of sheets added in the favorable section reaches a predetermined number (for example, 2300 sheets). You can.

In FIG. 10(a), the horizontal axis shows the number of games (G number), and the vertical axis shows the net increase. 0G refers to the game one game before the game in which control to AT starts (the game in which AT won). Although not shown, it is assumed that the advantageous section is normally controlled before being controlled by the AT.

Advantageous Section Normally, when a game in which AT wins ends and a start operation is performed to start the next game, the game is controlled by AT (the first game of AT starts). During AT, it is possible to perform an AT effect in which a background display that allows identification of the AT is being performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 10(b1), a background image of Saturn and a shooting star is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

During AT (including during the ending state), navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switch can be reported (navigation effects can be performed). In the navigation performance, navigation information (correct procedure) corresponding to the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are pressed is notified. In the example of FIG. 10(b1), because the 6-choice bell 1 is won, the navigation image "123" that suggests the pressing order of "left middle right" for the first left stop, middle second stop, and right third stop is displayed. Displayed.

The sub-control unit 91 displays the number of acquired coins during AT. The acquired medal count display specifies the total amount (net increase) of medals acquired by the player. In FIG. 10(b1), it is assumed that the net increase in the number of sheets in the currently controlled AT has become 345 sheets. At this time, a character image "GET 345 sheets" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an indication of the number of acquired sheets, which can specify that the net increase is 345 sheets.

Furthermore, assume that the game progresses during AT and the net number of cards added is 1320. At this time, as shown in FIG. 10(b2), a character image "GET 1320 sheets" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an indication of the number of acquired sheets, which can specify that the net increase is 1320 sheets.

In this embodiment, ending effects and result effects can be performed during AT. The ending effect can be executed when controlled to the ending state. The result effect can be executed in a game where control over the AT ends.

The ending performance and result performance are executed instead of the AT performance. Specifically, the display of the background image of Saturn and a shooting star displayed as an effect during AT is erased, and the ending effect image and the result effect image are displayed.

In this example, it is assumed that it is certain that the net increase in the number of sheets in the advantageous section will reach 2400 sheets (reach the limiter). In this case, the game is controlled to be in an ending state in a game where the net addition number reaches 2300 sheets. By controlling to the ending state, the AT performance ends and the ending performance starts. For example, when a bell win occurs and the net increase number reaches 2,300, the number of acquired coins will be displayed as a text image "GET" that can identify that the net increase is 2,300 coins.
2300 sheets" is displayed.

Immediately after that, as shown in FIG. 10(b3), as an ending effect, an effect in which an image that looks like confetti is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. This suggests that the net increase will soon reach 2,400 copies.

Furthermore, it is assumed that the game during AT progresses and the number of games played during AT reaches 480G. Assume that in this game, a bell prize has occurred and the net number of coins has increased to 2,402. This satisfies the limiter condition.

When the limiter condition is satisfied, the AT ends and the advantageous section ends. When a prize is won and the net increase number reaches 2402, a character image "GET 2402 sheets" is displayed as a display of the number of winnings, which can specify that the net increase is 2402 sheets.

When the ending performance ends, a result performance is executed. As shown in FIG. 10(b4), the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image of a girl and a text image "Congratulations", and also displays a display that allows identification that the net increase is 2402. When a start operation for starting the next game is performed, the result presentation ends, control to the advantageous section ends, and control returns to the normal section.

[Differences depending on the presence or absence of avoidance control]
The main control unit 41 can make an advantageous decision for the player based on the winning of a predetermined combination. An advantageous decision is, for example, a decision to grant AT or an additional decision. The main control unit 41 can perform advantageous control based on the advantageous determination. Advantageous control is, for example, control over AT or adding on the number of AT games.

In this embodiment, the predetermined combination is multiple types of cherries. The multiple types of cherries include weak cherries and strong cherries. In other words, the main control unit 41 makes an advantageous decision when a weak cherry is won. The main control unit 41 also makes an advantageous decision when a strong cherry rip is won.

During non-AT, when a weak cherry or a strong cherry rip is won, an AT lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to award AT. When a decision is made to award AT in the AT lottery, advantageous control is performed and the AT is controlled. The number of games controlled by AT (the number of AT games) may be determined by lottery.

During AT, when a weak cherry or a strong cherry rip is won, an additional lottery is performed to determine whether or not to award an additional number of games (AT game number). When a decision is made to add in the bonus lottery, advantageous control is performed and the number of AT games is added. The number of AT games to be added may be determined by lottery.

The main control unit 41 can control the ending state based on the establishment of special conditions. The special condition is a condition that determines the transition to the ending state, and is established based on the fact that it is determined that the limiter is reached.

In this embodiment, during AT, if it is determined that the net increase in the number of coins in the advantageous section will reach 2400, the game is controlled to be in the ending state in the game where the net increase in the number reaches 2300. The main control unit 41 ends advantageous control (control to AT) when the limiter is reached.

In the ending state, no advantageous decision is made even if any one of the plurality of types of cherry wins is won. Specifically, in the ending state during AT, no advantageous decision is made even when a weak cherry is won, and no advantageous decision is made even when a strong cherry is won. Not making an advantageous decision may mean, for example, that even if a cherry is won, an additional lottery will not be performed, or a decision to make an additional lottery in an additional lottery may not be made.

In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 can execute avoidance control in the ending state. The avoidance control is a control for avoiding derivation of a display result corresponding to the cherry winning when any one of the plurality of types of cherry winning is won.

Specifically, in the ending state, the main control unit 41 can perform avoidance control to avoid deriving the display result (Cherry Lip winning symbol combination) corresponding to the Strong Cherry Lip winning when the Strong Cherry Lip is won. be. In this case, in the ending state, when a weak cherry is won, avoidance control for avoiding derivation of a display result (lower cherry winning symbol combination) corresponding to the winning of a weak cherry is not executed.

The main control unit 41 also performs processing to update history information. In the process of updating history information, the main control unit 41 can update the number of times one of the plurality of types of cherry wins has been won. Specifically, the main control unit 41 can update the number of times a weak cherry has been won and the number of times a strong cherry has been won. Update of history information will be explained in detail using FIG. 12.

In this embodiment, in the ending state, when a strong cherry rip is won, avoidance control can be executed to avoid deriving the display result (cherry rip winning symbol combination) corresponding to the strong cherry rip winning. On the other hand, when a weak cherry is won, avoidance control is not executed.

As explained above, in the ending state, an advantageous decision is not made even when a strong cherry reply is won. Since the player feels that it would have been better to have won the strong cherry rip in the state where an advantageous decision was made, the player feels like a loss even if he wins the strong cherry rip in the ending state (feeling a loss). There are many things. Therefore, in the ending state, when a Strong Cherry Rip is won, avoidance control is executed to avoid deriving the Cherry Rip winning symbol combination that corresponds to the Strong Cherry Rip winning, thereby reducing the sense of loss due to the Strong Cherry Rip winning. can be done. In this way, it is possible to suitably handle the fact that the strong cherry rip is won during the control to the ending state.

A specific example will be described below using FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the difference depending on the presence or absence of avoidance control.

Next, a case in which the AT is in progress and is not controlled to an ending state (non-ending state) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11 (a1), when the 6-choice bell 6 is won during AT (non-ending state), the pressing order of the right first stop, middle second stop, and left third stop is "right middle left" The navigation image ``321'' that suggests ``321'' is displayed in yellow. Operating the stop switch in this pressing order of "right middle left" is also referred to as "reverse pushing." That is, in this case, a navigation image suggesting a reverse push is displayed.

In this case, if the stop switch is operated in the correct order of presses, ``right middle left'' (reverse press), the middle bell winning symbol combination ``Bell-Bell-Bell'' will appear as shown in Figure 11 (a2). is derived, and the middle bell wins.

As shown in Figure 11 (b1), when a specific reply is won during AT (non-ending state), the pressing order of the first right stop, second middle stop, and third left stop is "right middle left" (reverse The navigation image "321" that suggests "press" is displayed in blue.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a winning suggestion effect. The winning-suggesting performance is a performance that suggests the winning role. When a specific reply is a winner, an image indicating that the specific reply has been won is displayed. Specifically, a replay image showing a replay symbol is displayed in the center of the screen. Note that it is also possible to simply display a blue image.

In this case, if the stop switch is operated in the correct order of presses, ``right-center-left'' (reverse press), the specific rep winning symbol combination ``Bell-Replay-Replay'' will appear, as shown in Figure 11 (b2). is derived and the specific reply wins.

As shown in FIG. 11(c1), in the non-ending state during AT, when a strong Cherry Lip is won, avoidance control is not performed and the navigation image "!!!" is displayed. If the navigation image "!!!" is displayed, it suggests that a favorable decision may have been made. Specifically, it is suggested that the person may have won the cherry that will trigger the additional lottery.

Also, when a strong cherry lip is won, a winning suggestion effect is executed. When a strong cherry rip is won, a specific replay and a cherry rip are both won at the same time, so a replay image that suggests that a specific replay has been won or a cherry image that suggests that a cherry (cherry rip or lower cherry) has been won is Can be displayed. As the cherry image, an image showing a cherry pattern may be displayed in the center of the screen, but it is also possible to simply display a red image.

In this embodiment, a cherry image is displayed when avoidance control is not performed, and a replay image is displayed when avoidance control is performed. In the non-ending state during AT, avoidance control is not performed, so a cherry image is displayed that suggests that a cherry has been won.

In this case, the player tries to operate the stop switch at a timing when the cherry symbol can be drawn in order to win the cherry. In this embodiment, when the stop switch is operated in the pressing order of "left middle right" (also referred to as "sequential push") of the left first stop, middle second stop, and right third stop, the cherry symbol A Cherry Lip prize that can be derived occurs.

When the player presses each stop switch in order and operates each stop switch at a time when the cherry symbol can be pulled in, the cherry rip winning symbol combination "cherry-cherry-cherry" is derived as shown in FIG. 11 (c2). So, Cherry Lip wins the prize.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a strong cherry winning effect. The strong cherry winning performance is a performance that becomes executable when a strong cherry rip winning symbol combination is derived when a strong cherry rip is won. When the strong cherry winning effect is executed, the reel backlight flashes.

On the other hand, when the strong cherry rip is won and avoidance control is performed, the sub control unit 91 does not execute the strong cherry winning effect when the cherry rip winning symbol combination is derived (see FIG. 11 (c4) described below). case).

As shown in FIG. 11(d1), when a weak cherry is won during AT (non-ending state), a navigation image "!!!" is displayed. In this way, the navigation image "!!!" is displayed regardless of whether Strong Cherry Lip or Weak Cherry wins.

Also, when a weak cherry is won, the winning suggestion effect is executed. When a strong cherry is won, a cherry image indicating that a cherry has been won is displayed.

When the player presses each stop switch in sequence and operates each stop switch at a timing that allows the cherry symbol to be pulled in, the cherry symbol stops at the lower row of the left reel and becomes the lower cherry winning symbol, as shown in FIG. 11 (d2). The combination "BAR-Ber-Ber" is derived, and the lower cherry wins.

Next, a case will be described in which the ending state is controlled during AT. As shown in FIG. 11(a3), when the six-choice bell 6 is won during the ending state, a navigation image "321" suggesting the push order "right middle left" (reverse push) is displayed in yellow. When the stop switch is operated in the correct order of presses, ``right middle left'' (reverse press), the winning symbol combination ``Bell-Bell-Bell'' is derived for the middle bell, as shown in Figure 11 (a4). , the middle bell wins.

As shown in FIG. 11(b3), when a specific reply is won during the ending state, a navigation image "321" suggesting the push order "right middle left" (reverse push) is displayed in blue. In addition, a replay image is displayed that suggests that a particular reply has won.

When the stop switch is operated in the correct order of presses, ``right middle left'' (reverse press), the specific repeat winning symbol combination ``Bell-Replay-Replay'' is derived, as shown in Figure 11 (b4). , a specific reply will win a prize.

As shown in Fig. 11 (c3), when a strong Cherry Lip is won during the ending state, avoidance control is performed and the navigation image "321" suggesting the push order "right middle left" (reverse push) is displayed. Displayed in blue. Further, when avoidance control is performed, a winning suggestion effect that suggests a specific reply winning is executed. A replay image is displayed on the screen, indicating that a particular reply has won.

When the stop switch is operated in the push order "right middle left" (reverse press), the specific rep winning symbol combination "Bell-Replay-Replay" is derived, as shown in Figure 11 (c4), and the specific rep is Win a prize.

In this embodiment, when a Strong Cherry Rip is won, a Cherry Rip winning symbol combination corresponding to the Strong Cherry Rip winning is derived when the stop switches are operated in sequence. On the other hand, when the stop switch is operated in reverse, a specific lip winning symbol combination different from the cherry lip winning symbol combination is derived.

As shown in FIG. 11(c1), in the non-ending state during AT, the navigation image "!!!" is announced and the player presses forward, while as shown in FIG. 11(c3), In the ending state, operation information corresponding to a reverse push (navigation information suggesting a reverse push) is notified as an avoidance control.

As shown in FIG. 11(d3), when a weak cherry is won during the ending state, a navigation image "!!!" is displayed. In addition, a cherry image is displayed that suggests that a cherry has been won.

When the player presses each stop switch in sequence and operates each stop switch at a timing that allows the cherry symbol to be pulled in, the cherry symbol stops at the lower row of the left reel and becomes the lower cherry winning symbol, as shown in FIG. 11 (d4). The combination "BAR-Ber-Ber" is derived, and the lower cherry wins.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 11(c3), in the ending state, when a strong cherry rip is won, avoidance control is performed to avoid deriving the display result (cherry rip winning symbol combination) corresponding to the strong cherry rip winning. is possible. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11(d3), when a weak cherry is won, avoidance control is not executed.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11(c1) to (c4), when a strong cherry rip is won, when the cherry rip winning symbol combination is derived when the stop switches are operated in order, and when the stop switch A replay is awarded in both cases when is operated by reverse pressing and when a specific rep winning symbol combination is derived, and the value awarded is the same. Further, the "value given" refers to "giving of replays" and does not refer to "control over AT" or "addition of the number of AT games" based on advantageous decisions.

Further, as described above, the lottery target combination includes a specific lip that is different from the weak cherry and strong cherry reps. When a specific reply is won, operation information corresponding to a reverse press (navigation information suggesting a reverse press) may be notified.

As shown in FIGS. 11(b4) and (c4), when the strong cherry rip is won, the display result (specific rip winning symbol combination) derived when the stop switch is operated by pressing the reverse button is the specific rip winning symbol combination. It is the same as the display result (specific reply winning symbol combination) that is derived when the stop switch is operated in reverse when the is won.

[Accumulation of history information]
The slot machine 1 stores history information as a game history in the RAM 91c. As the history information, information including the number of winnings of strong cherries (strong cherry reps) and the number of winnings of weak cherries is stored. Other history information includes the number of games played, the number of AT wins, the number of CZ wins, etc. since the update of the history information started.

The history information includes history information 1 and history information 2. History information 1 is history information that is saved from when the slot machine 1 is powered on until when the slot machine 1 is powered off. History information 2 is history information that is saved from the time when the start condition based on the player's start operation is satisfied until the end condition based on the player's end operation is satisfied.

The start condition based on the player's start operation is a start condition for the user mode, and when the user mode starts, updating of the history information is started. The termination condition based on the player's termination operation is the termination condition of the user mode, and when the user mode is terminated, updating of the history information is terminated.

That is, the main control unit 41 updates, as history information 1, the number of times a strong cherry rip or a weak cherry has been won from when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on until the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. The main control unit 41 updates, as history information 2, the number of times a strong cherry rip or a weak cherry has been won from the start of the user mode until the end of the user mode.

The user mode is a mode controlled by the player inputting a password issued in advance by the management server 1200. In order to have the management server 1200 issue a password, it is necessary to register as a member. The user mode is a mode that allows players to play games while inheriting previous history information.

The user mode is started by entering the issued password after determining the password item on the menu screen. The menu screen may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when a predetermined operation is performed. The user mode ends when it is determined on the menu screen to end the user mode. When the user mode is ended, a two-dimensional code is displayed. A player can accumulate history information (history information 2) by photographing a two-dimensional code using a mobile terminal and accessing management server 1200.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining accumulation of history information. As shown in FIG. 12, at the time when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, in the history information 1, the number of strong cherry wins is 0, and the number of weak cherry wins is 0. Also, in the history information 2, the number of strong cherries won is 0 times, and the number of weak cherries won is 0 times.

After that, before the user mode starts, it is assumed that cherry rip wins occur twice and weak cherry wins occur six times, all of which result in winnings. As a result, in history information 1, the number of strong cherry wins is two, and the number of weak cherry wins is six. However, since the user mode has not been started, in history information 2, the number of strong cherry wins is 0, and the number of weak cherry wins remains 0.

After that, assume that user mode starts. It is assumed that a weak cherry is won in the normal advantageous section and a prize is won. As a result, in the history information 1, the number of weak cherry wins is updated from 6 times to 7 times. Also, in the history information 2, the number of weak cherry wins is updated from 0 to 1.

In this example, since there is no previous game history, the number of strong cherry wins in history information 2 is zero and the number of weak cherry wins is zero at the start of the user mode. If a previous gaming history exists, it can be inherited and updated.

Suppose that it is then controlled by AT. As shown in FIG. 12(a1), when a strong cherry lip is won during AT, a navigation image "!!!" is displayed. When the player presses each stop switch in order and operates each stop switch at a timing that allows the cherry symbol to be pulled in, a cherry rip is won as shown in FIG. 12(a1).

As a result, in the history information 1, the number of strong cherry wins is updated from 2 to 3. Also, in the history information 2, the number of strong cherry wins is updated from 0 to 1.

As shown in FIG. 12(b1), when a weak cherry is won during AT, a navigation image "!!!" is displayed. When the player presses each stop switch in order and operates each stop switch at a timing that allows the cherry symbol to be pulled in, the lower cherry wins the prize, as shown in FIG. 12(b2).

As a result, in history information 1, the number of weak cherry wins is updated from 7 to 8. Also, in the history information 2, the number of weak cherry wins is updated from 1 to 2.

It is assumed that the controller is then controlled to an ending state. As shown in FIG. 12(c1), if a strong cherry reply is won during the ending state, a navigation image "321" indicating the push order "right middle left" (reverse push) is displayed in blue. When the stop switch is operated in the push order of "right middle left" (reverse push), a specific reply will win a prize, as shown in FIG. 12 (c2).

In this case, in history information 1, the number of strong cherry wins is not updated and remains at three. Also, in the history information 2, the number of strong cherry winnings is not updated and remains at one.

In this way, when avoidance control is performed, the number of times the strong cherry rip is won is not updated. In this case, when the avoidance control is performed, the number of times the strong cherry rip has been won may not be updated regardless of whether or not the cherry rip is won, or the avoidance control is performed and the cherry rip is won. The number of times the strong cherry reply has been won may not be updated when no prize is won.

By checking the history information that can update the number of times the strong Cherry Rip has been won, the player can calculate the percentage of winning the Strong Cherry Rip by calculating the number of times the Strong Cherry Rip has been won/the number of games played. . The rate at which Strong Cherry Rip is won differs depending on which setting value is set among multiple types of setting values, so which setting value is set based on the rate at which Strong Cherry Rip is won. It becomes possible to estimate the value (estimate the setting value).

If avoidance control is performed when a strong cherry rip is won, and the strong cherry rip win is updated as history information, the number of strong cherry rip wins displayed as history information and the number of strong cherry rip wins actually confirmed by the player will be changed. This will result in a discrepancy between the number of wins and the number of wins. Since no cherry wins are made due to the avoidance control, the player has the impression that the number of winnings is smaller than the actual number of strong cherry winnings. Therefore, when avoidance control is performed, by not updating the number of times the strong cherry rip has been won, there will be no difference between the history information display and what the player actually confirmed, so the player Never give a feeling of distrust. In this way, it is possible to suitably handle the fact that the strong cherry rip is won during the control to the ending state.

Furthermore, when avoidance control is performed, it is not limited to not updating the number of times Strong Cherry Rip has been won, but even when avoidance control is performed, it is not limited to updating the number of times Strong Cherry Rip has been won. Good too. In this case, when the avoidance control is performed, the number of times the strong cherry rip has been won may be updated regardless of whether or not the cherry rip is won, or the avoidance control is performed and the cherry rip is won. When winning a prize, the number of times a strong cherry reply has been won may be updated.

If avoidance control is performed at the time of a strong cherry rip win, and the strong cherry rip win is not updated as history information, the accuracy of setting estimation will decrease. Therefore, even when the avoidance control is performed, by updating the number of times the strong cherry rip is won, it is possible to prevent the accuracy of the setting estimation from decreasing. In this way, it is possible to suitably handle the fact that the strong cherry rip is won during the control to the ending state.

In this embodiment, if a winning symbol combination for Cherry Lip is not derived when a Strong Cherry Lip is won, the number of times the Strong Cherry Lip is won is not updated. For this reason, normally, when avoidance control is not performed, Cherry Lip winning will occur if the navigation performance is followed, so the number of times the Strong Cherry Lip winning will be updated. On the other hand, when avoidance control is performed, the number of times a strong cherry lip has been won will not be updated because a specific lip prize will be won if the navigation performance is followed.

Here, in the case where avoidance control is not performed, if a specific reply prize is generated without following the navigation presentation, the number of times the strong cherry reply is won is not updated. On the other hand, in the case where avoidance control is performed, if a cherry rip winning occurs without following the navigation performance, the number of times a strong cherry rip is won is updated.

As shown in FIG. 12(d1), when a weak cherry is played during the ending state, a navigation image "!!!" is displayed. When the player presses each stop switch in order and operates each stop switch at a timing that allows the cherry symbol to be pulled in, the lower cherry wins the prize, as shown in FIG. 12(d2).

As a result, in the history information 1, the number of weak cherry wins is updated from 8 to 9. Also, in the history information 2, the number of weak cherry wins is updated from 2 to 3.

After that, before the user mode ends, it is assumed that a cherry rip win occurs once and a weak cherry win occurs three times, all of which result in winnings. As a result, in the history information 1, the number of strong cherry wins is updated from three to four, and the number of weak cherry wins is updated from nine to 12. Furthermore, in the history information 2, the number of strong cherry wins is updated from one to two, and the number of weak cherry wins is updated from three to six.

It is assumed that the user mode ends after that. In this case, in history information 1, the number of strong cherry wins is 4, and the number of weak cherry wins is maintained at 12. On the other hand, since the user mode has ended, in the history information 2, the number of strong cherry wins is initialized to 0 times, and the number of weak cherry wins is initialized to 0 times.

Furthermore, it is assumed that before the power to the slot machine 1 is shut off, cherry rip wins occur four times, weak cherry wins occur 12 times, and a prize is won in each case. As a result, in the history information 1, the number of strong cherry wins is updated from 4 to 8, and the number of weak cherry wins is updated from 12 to 24. On the other hand, in history information 2, the number of strong cherry wins is not updated and remains at 0, and the number of weak cherry wins is not updated and remains at 0.

In this example, history information 2 can be stored in the management server 1200 by photographing the two-dimensional code displayed when the user mode is ended with a mobile terminal and accessing the management server 1200. Additionally, history information 2 can be checked on the mobile terminal.

Further, for example, at 6:00 pm or 7:00 pm, a special two-dimensional code can be displayed from the menu screen. By photographing the special two-dimensional code with a mobile terminal and accessing the management server 1200, the history information 1 can also be stored in the management server 1200. Additionally, history information 1 can be checked on the mobile terminal.

By doing so, the player can not only check the history information when logging in in the user mode (history information 2), but also the history information for that day (history information 1). In addition, by accumulating history information 1 in the management server 1200 managed by the gaming machine manufacturer, the gaming machine manufacturer can obtain the operating status and gaming history at each gaming parlor, which can be used for future marketing. be able to.

In addition, in this embodiment, the explanation has been made assuming that a weak cherry or a strong cherry rip is won with the probability explained in FIG. A weak cherry or a strong cherry rip will win with the probability explained in the modification example 9 (weak cherry has a winning probability depending on the setting value, but a strong cherry rip has the same probability regardless of the setting value) ).

In this case, even if a cherry (strong cherry rip, weak cherry) is won in the ending state, an advantageous decision will not be made, so the player will not be able to win the cherry if the cherry is won in a state where an advantageous decision is made. Even if you win a cherry in the ending state, you often feel like you've lost money (feeling like you've lost money). Therefore, in the ending state, when a strong Cherry Lip with high expectation is won, the feeling of losing money can be reduced by executing avoidance control to avoid deriving the Cherry Lip winning symbol combination.

Furthermore, the player can calculate the percentage of cherry wins by calculating the number of cherry wins/the number of games played by checking the history information that can update the number of cherry wins. Then, since the percentage of winning cherries differs depending on which of the multiple setting values is set, it is possible to infer which setting value is set based on the percentage of winning cherries. (setting value estimation) becomes possible. However, if avoidance control is performed when a cherry is won, and the cherry winning is not updated as history information, the accuracy of setting estimation will decrease.

For this reason, avoidance control is not performed for weak cherries that have a large difference in winning percentage between setting values, and avoidance control is performed for strong cherries that have no (or small) difference in winning percentage between setting values. , it is possible to prevent a decrease in the accuracy of setting estimation. In this way, it is possible to suitably handle the fact that the strong cherry rip is won during the control to the ending state.

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

(1) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
a setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of setting values having different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, a process for setting the setting value by the main control unit 41);
A predetermining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived (for example, a process of performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41);
When the decision result of the advance decision means is one of a plurality of types of special decision results (for example, weak cherry winning, strong cherry winning), an advantageous decision that is advantageous to the player ( For example, an advantageous determining means (for example, a process of determining to grant AT and making an additional decision by the main control unit 41) capable of making a decision to grant AT and an additional decision);
When the determination result of the advance determination means becomes one of the plurality of types of special determination results based on the establishment of a special condition (for example, a condition that determines transition to the ending state); a specific state control means (for example, processing by the main control unit 41 to control to the ending state) that can control the specific state (for example, the ending state) in which the advantageous decision is not made even if
Updating means capable of updating the number of times the decision result of the advance decision means has become one of the special decision results of the plurality of types of special decision results (for example, processing for updating history information by the main control unit 41) and,
Avoidance of deriving a display result corresponding to the special determination result when the determination result of the advance determination means is one of the plurality of types of special determination results in the specific state. an avoidance control means capable of executing control (for example, processing for executing avoidance control by the main control unit 41),
The plurality of types of special decision results include a first special decision result (for example, winning a weak cherry) and a second special decision result (for example, a strong cherry winning) in which the favorable decision is made at a higher rate than the first special decision result. Reply winning)
The rate at which the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the first special determination result varies depending on which setting value is set among the plurality of types of setting values (for example, in the modified example of FIG. 9). ),
Whether the ratio of the decision result of the pre-determining means being the second special decision result is the same regardless of which setting value is set among the plurality of types of setting values; The difference between the set values is smaller than when the determination result of the means is the first special determination result (for example, the modified example of FIG. 9),
The avoidance control means is configured to perform avoidance control for avoiding derivation of a display result corresponding to the second special determination result when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the second special determination result in the specific state. (for example, FIG. 11(c3)), but when the decision result of the advance decision means becomes the first special decision result, the avoidance control is not executed (for example, FIG. 11(d3)). ).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs a process of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player. The main control unit 41 makes an advantageous decision for the player (decision to grant AT, decision to increase the number of AT games) when any one of multiple types of cherry wins (weak cherry win, strong cherry reply win) is won. It is possible to make an additional decision. Based on the establishment of special conditions (conditions that determine transition to the ending state), the main control unit 41 creates an ending in which an advantageous decision is not made even when one of the plurality of types of cherry wins is won. The state can be controlled. The main control unit 41 performs a process of updating history information that can update the number of times any one of the plurality of types of cherry wins has been won. In the ending state, when any one of the plurality of types of cherry wins is won, avoidance control can be executed to avoid deriving a display result corresponding to the cherry win. The plurality of types of cherry wins include a weak cherry win and a cherry rip win in which the probability of a decision being more advantageous than that of the weak cherry win is strong. As shown in the modified example of FIG. 9, the rate at which weak cherries are won differs depending on which of the plurality of setting values is set. As shown in the modified example of FIG. 9, the probability of winning a strong cherry is the same regardless of which of the multiple setting values is set, or when a weak cherry is winning. The difference between the set values is smaller than As shown in FIG. 11 (c3), in the ending state, when a strong cherry rip is won, avoidance control can be executed to avoid deriving the display result (cherry rip winning symbol combination) corresponding to the strong cherry rip winning. Then, as shown in FIG. 11(d3), when a weak cherry is won, avoidance control is not executed.

In the ending state, even if a cherry (strong cherry rip, weak cherry) is won, an advantageous decision is not made, so the player feels that it would have been better to win a cherry in a state where an advantageous decision is made, and the ending In this situation, even if you win a cherry, you often feel like you've lost money (feeling like you've lost money). Therefore, in the ending state, when a strong Cherry Lip with high expectation is won, the feeling of losing money can be reduced by executing avoidance control to avoid deriving the Cherry Lip winning symbol combination.

Furthermore, the player can calculate the percentage of cherry wins by calculating the number of cherry wins/the number of games played by checking the history information that can update the number of cherry wins. Then, since the percentage of winning cherries differs depending on which of the multiple setting values is set, it is possible to infer which setting value is set based on the percentage of winning cherries. (setting value estimation) becomes possible. However, if avoidance control is performed when a cherry is won, and the cherry winning is not updated as history information, the accuracy of setting estimation will decrease. Therefore, avoidance control is not performed for weak cherries that have a large difference in winning percentage between set values, and avoidance control is performed for strong cherries that have no (or small) difference in winning percentage between set values. , it is possible to prevent a decrease in the accuracy of setting estimation. In this way, it is possible to suitably handle the fact that the strong cherry rip is won during the control to the ending state.

(2) further comprising an advantage control means (for example, processing to control AT by the main control unit 41) that performs advantage control (for example, control to AT, addition of the number of AT games) based on the advantage determination;
The advantageous control means terminates the advantageous control when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied (for example, a limiter is reached) (for example, FIG. 10);
The special condition is established based on the fact that the predetermined end condition is established (for example, FIG. 10).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 is capable of performing advantageous control (control over AT, addition of the number of AT games) based on an advantageous determination (determination of granting AT, determination of addition of the number of AT games). . As shown in FIG. 10, the main control unit 41 ends the advantageous control when a predetermined end condition is satisfied (the limiter is reached). As shown in FIG. 10, the special condition is established based on the fact that the predetermined termination condition is established. By doing so, it is possible to make the player look forward to reaching the limiter, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(3) Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) that are operated to derive display results;
Further comprising a derivation control means (for example, reel control processing by the main control unit 41) that performs control to derive the display result,
The derivation control means is configured to control the second special determination result when the derivation operation means is operated in a first operation mode (for example, sequential pressing) when the determination result of the advance determination means is the second special determination result. While deriving a second special display result (for example, Cherry Lip winning symbol combination) corresponding to the special determination result, the derivation operation means operates in a second operation mode (for example, reverse push) different from the first operation mode. when the second special display result is different from the second special display result (for example, a specific reply winning symbol combination),
In the specific state, it is possible to notify operation information (for example, navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means,
In the specific state, as the avoidance control, operation information corresponding to the second operation mode (for example, navigation information suggesting a reverse push) is notified (for example, FIG. 11(c3)).

Specifically, when the strong cherry rip is won, the main control unit 41 derives the cherry rip winning symbol combination corresponding to the strong cherry rip winning when the stop switch is operated in the first operation mode (sequential press). On the other hand, when the stop switch is operated in the second operation mode (reverse push), a specific lip winning symbol combination different from the cherry lip winning symbol combination is derived. In the ending state, operation information (navigation information) corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switch can be notified. As shown in FIG. 11(c3), in the ending state, operation information (navigation information suggesting reverse push) corresponding to the second operation mode (reverse push) is notified as avoidance control. In this way, by broadcasting navigation information that suggests a reverse push that does not derive the Cherry Lip winning symbol combination that corresponds to a strong Cherry Lip winning, avoidance control can be performed in a natural manner in a state where navigation information can be broadcast. I can do it.

(4) When the determination result of the advance determination means is the second special determination result, when the second special display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation mode. and when the predetermined display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated in the second operation mode, the value given is the same (for example, the value given is the grant of replay in both cases), and The value given is different from the value based on the advantageous decision (for example, FIGS. 11(c1) to (c4)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11(c1) to (c4), if a strong Cherry Rip is won, the Cherry Rip winning symbol combination is won when the stop switch is operated in the first operation mode (sequential presses). Replays are awarded both when the winning symbol combination is derived and when the stop switch is operated in the second operation mode (reverse push) and the specific repeat winning symbol combination is derived, and the value awarded is the same. It is. Further, the "value given" refers to "the granting of replays" and does not refer to "control over AT" or "addition of the number of AT games" based on advantageous decisions. By doing this, even if avoidance control is performed, there will be no difference in the value given.

(5) The decision result of the advance decision means includes a predetermined decision result (for example, winning a specific reply) that is different from the first special decision result and the second special decision result,
When the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the predetermined determination result, operation information corresponding to the second operation mode (for example, navigation information suggesting a reverse push) may be notified;
A display result derived when the derivation operation means is operated in the second operation mode when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the second special determination result (for example, a specific reply winning symbol combination) is a display result derived when the derivation operation means is operated in the second operation mode when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the predetermined determination result (for example, a specific reply winning symbol combination) (for example, FIGS. 11(b4) and (c4)).

Specifically, the lottery target combination includes a specific lip that is different from the weak cherry and strong cherry reps. When a specific reply is won, operation information (navigation information suggesting reverse press) corresponding to the second operation mode (reverse press) may be notified. As shown in FIGS. 11(b4) and (c4), when the strong cherry rip is won and the stop switch is operated in the second operation mode (reverse press), the display result (specific rip winning symbol combination ) is the same as the display result (specific rep winning symbol combination) that is derived when the stop switch is operated in the second operation mode (reverse push) when a specific rep is won. By doing this, when avoidance control is performed, it is possible to make the user think that the specific reply has won.

(6) Based on the decision result of the pre-determination means, a suggestion performance execution means (for example, executing a winning suggestion performance by the sub-control unit 91) that executes a suggestion performance that suggests the decision result (for example, a winning suggestion performance); processing),
When the avoidance control is performed, the suggestion performance execution means executes the suggestion performance that suggests the predetermined decision result (FIG. 11(c3)).

Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 is capable of executing a winning suggestion performance that suggests the winning based on the winning. As shown in FIG. 11(c3), when avoidance control is performed, the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion effect that suggests a specific reply winning. By doing this, when avoidance control is performed, it is possible to make the user think that the specific reply has won.

(7) When the second special display result (for example, Cherry Lip winning symbol combination) is derived when the decision result of the advance decision means is the second special decision result, a special winning effect (for example, , FIG. 11(c2), a special winning effect execution means (for example, a process for executing a strong cherry winning effect by the sub-control unit 91) capable of executing a strong cherry winning effect),
When the avoidance control is performed, the special winning effect execution means is configured to perform the above-mentioned prize winning effect when the second special display result is derived when the determination result of the advance determination means is the second special determination result. A special prize-winning effect is not executed (for example, FIG. 11(c4)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11(c2), the sub-control unit 91 can execute the strong cherry winning effect when the cherry lip winning symbol combination is derived in the case where the strong cherry lip is won. . As shown in FIG. 11(c4), when avoidance control is performed, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the Strong Cherry winning effect when the Cherry Lip winning symbol combination is derived when the Strong Cherry Lip is won. . By doing this, the cherry rip winning when the avoidance control is performed is not noticeable.

(8) Equipped with a variable display section that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by variably displaying the variable display section, and then a display result is derived by stopping the variable display section, and winnings can be generated according to the display result,
A predetermining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived (for example, a process of performing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41);
When the decision result of the advance decision means is a special decision result (for example, winning a strong cherry rip), it is possible to make an advantageous decision for the player (for example, a decision to award AT, an additional decision). an advantageous determining means (for example, a process of determining to grant AT by the main control unit 41 and determining an additional amount);
Specifying that the advantageous decision is not made even when the decision result of the advance decision means is the special decision result based on the establishment of a special condition (for example, a condition that determines transition to an ending state) a specific state control means (for example, processing to control the ending state by the main control unit 41) that can control the state (for example, the ending state);
In the specific state, when the decision result of the advance decision means becomes the special decision result, avoidance control means (for example, main A process for executing avoidance control by the control unit 41).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 can make an advantageous decision for the player (decision to award AT, decision to add on) when a strong cherry rip is won. The main control unit 41 can control the ending state in which an advantageous decision is not made even when a strong cherry rip is won, based on the establishment of a special condition (a condition that determines the transition to the ending state). In the ending state, the main control unit 41 can perform avoidance control to avoid deriving a display result (Cherry Lip winning symbol combination) corresponding to the Strong Cherry Lip winning when the Strong Cherry Lip is won.

In the ending state, even if Strong Cherry Rip wins, an advantageous decision is not made, so the player feels that it would have been better to win Strong Cherry Rip in a state where an advantageous decision is made, and so in the ending state, Strong Cherry Rip wins. Even if you win a reply, you often feel like you've lost money (feeling like you've lost money). Therefore, in the ending state, when a Strong Cherry Rip is won, avoidance control is executed to avoid deriving the Cherry Rip winning symbol combination that corresponds to the Strong Cherry Rip winning, thereby reducing the sense of loss due to the Strong Cherry Rip winning. can be done. In this way, it is possible to suitably handle the fact that the strong cherry rip is won during the control to the ending state.

(9) Setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, a process of setting a setting value by the main control unit 41);
Further comprising an updating means (for example, a process of updating history information by the main control unit 41) capable of updating the number of times the decision result of the advance decision means has become the special decision result,
The rate at which the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result varies depending on which setting value is set among the plurality of types of setting values (for example, FIG. 9),
The updating means updates the number of times the decision result of the advance decision means becomes the special decision result even when the avoidance control is performed (for example, FIG. 12).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 can execute a process of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player. The main control unit 41 performs a process of updating history information that can update the number of times the strong cherry rip has been won. As shown in FIG. 9, the probability of winning a strong cherry reply differs depending on which of the plurality of setting values is set. As shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 41 updates the number of times the strong cherry rip has been won even when avoidance control is performed.

By checking the history information that can update the number of times the strong Cherry Rip has been won, the player can calculate the percentage of winning the Strong Cherry Rip by calculating the number of times the Strong Cherry Rip has been won/the number of games played. . The rate at which Strong Cherry Rip is won differs depending on which setting value is set among multiple types of setting values, so which setting value is set based on the rate at which Strong Cherry Rip is won. It becomes possible to estimate the value (estimate the setting value). However, if avoidance control is performed at the time of a strong cherry rip win and the strong cherry rip win is not updated as history information, the accuracy of setting estimation will decrease. Therefore, even when the avoidance control is performed, by updating the number of times the strong cherry rip is won, it is possible to prevent the accuracy of the setting estimation from decreasing. In this way, it is possible to suitably handle the fact that the strong cherry rip is won during the control to the ending state.

(10) Setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, a process of setting a setting value by the main control unit 41);
Further comprising an updating means (for example, a process of updating history information by the main control unit 41) capable of updating the number of times the decision result of the advance decision means has become the special decision result,
The rate at which the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result varies depending on which setting value is set among the plurality of types of setting values (for example, FIG. 9),
When the avoidance control is performed, the updating means does not update the number of times the decision result of the advance decision means has become the special decision result (for example, the modification of FIG. 12).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 can execute a process of setting one of a plurality of types of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player. The main control unit 41 performs a process of updating history information that can update the number of times the strong cherry rip has been won. As shown in FIG. 9, the probability of winning a strong cherry reply differs depending on which of the plurality of setting values is set. As shown in the modified example of FIG. 12, when avoidance control is performed, the number of times the strong cherry rip is won is not updated.

If avoidance control is performed when a strong cherry rip is won, and the strong cherry rip win is updated as history information, the number of strong cherry rip wins displayed as history information and the number of strong cherry rip wins actually confirmed by the player will be changed. This will result in a discrepancy between the number of wins and the number of wins. Because the avoidance control prevents cherry wins, it gives the impression that the number of wins is smaller than the actual number of strong cherry wins. Therefore, when avoidance control is performed, by not updating the number of times the strong cherry rip has been won, there will be no difference between the history information display and what the player actually confirmed, so the player Never give a feeling of distrust. In this way, it is possible to suitably handle the fact that the strong cherry rip is won during the control to the ending state.

(11) A special display result (for example, Cherry Lip winning symbol combination) can be derived when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result;
The updating means is configured to cause the determination result of the advance determination means to become the special determination result when the special display result is not derived when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result. does not update the number of times it has been used (for example, Figure 12).

Specifically, when a strong Cherry Lip is won, a Cherry Lip winning symbol combination can be derived. As shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 41 does not update the number of times the strong Cherry Rip has been won if the Cherry Rip winning symbol combination has not been derived when the Strong Cherry Rip has been won. By doing so, there is no difference between the display of the history information and what the player actually confirms, so that the player does not feel distrustful.

(12) The updating means is configured to update an ending condition based on a player's ending operation (for example, a user mode ending condition) after a starting condition based on a player's starting operation (for example, a user mode starting condition) is satisfied. The number of times the decision result of the pre-determination means becomes the special decision result is updated until the decision result is established (for example, FIG. 12).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 41 satisfies the start condition (user mode start condition) based on the player's start operation, and then sets the end condition (user mode start condition) based on the player's end operation. The number of times Strong Cherry Rip is won will be updated until the mode ending condition) is met. By doing so, it is possible to check the situation of each player.

(13) The updating means updates the number of times the decision result of the advance decision means becomes the special decision result from when the power of the slot machine is turned on until the power of the slot machine is turned off. For example, Fig. 12).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 41 updates the number of times the strong cherry rip has been won from when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on until the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. By doing this, you can check the status of the day.

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

[About cherry winning]
In this embodiment, a weak cherry is provided as a small winning combination, and a strong cherry rip is provided as a replay winning combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any winning combination may be a small winning combination or a replay winning combination. For example, instead of the small winning combination of weak cherry, we set up a replay winning combination of weak cherry reps, and when pressed forward, a replay win that brings out a cherry symbol on the left reel is generated, and when pressed backwards, a specific rep is generated. You may also be allowed to win prizes. Further, instead of the strong cherry rep as a replaying combination, a strong cherry as a small winning combination from which a cherry symbol can be derived may be provided on each reel.

[About updating the number of wins]
In this embodiment, when a strong cherry rip is won and a cherry rip prize is won, the number of wins of the strong cherry in the history information is updated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a strong cherry rip is won, the number of winnings of a strong cherry in the history information may be updated regardless of the derived symbol combination. In addition, when a weak cherry wins, the number of wins of the weak cherry may be updated regardless of whether or not a cherry win occurs, or the number of wins of the weak cherry may be updated only when a cherry win occurs. It may be updated.

[About avoidance control]
In this embodiment, in the ending state, when a weak cherry is won, avoidance control is not executed to avoid deriving the display result (lower cherry winning symbol combination) corresponding to the weak cherry winning. However, the avoidance control may be executed when a weak cherry is won in the ending state.

Note that the various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, etc. in the present embodiment and the modified examples described above can be combined as appropriate.

Further, in the embodiments and modifications described above, 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 game balls are placed in the gaming area. The present invention is applicable to any gaming machine that plays a predetermined game, such as a pachinko game machine that plays games by firing shots, and general game machines other than slot machines and pachinko game machines.

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

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 see-through window, 4 medal insertion section, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout port, 11 Credit display, 12 Gaming auxiliary display, 13 Gaming display, 27 Side lamp, 28L, 28C, 28R Reel backlight, 41 Main control unit, 41a Main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 Liquid crystal display, 53, 54 Speaker , 56 production switch, 91 sub-control unit, 91a
Sub CPU, 91c RAM, 900 Internet network, 1001 gaming system, 1100 mobile terminal, 1200 management server.

Claims (2)

Equipped with a plurality of variable display sections that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
A slot machine that derives a display result by variably displaying a plurality of said variable display parts and then stopping the fluctuating display of said variable display parts, and in which winnings can occur according to the combination of display results of said plurality of said variable display parts. In,
a setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player;
a predetermining means for determining display result combinations that are allowed to be derived;
Advantageous determination means capable of making an advantageous determination advantageous to the player when the determination result of the advance determination means is a special determination result that allows the derivation of a special display result combination ;
a specific state control means capable of controlling to a specific state in which the advantageous decision is not made even when the decision result of the advance decision means is the special decision result based on the establishment of a special condition;
updating means capable of updating the number of times the decision result of the pre-determination means has become the special decision result;
a derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Means for performing control to derive a display result based on the operation of the derivation operation means, wherein the derivation operation means operates in a special operation mode when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result. derivation control means for deriving a display result constituting the special display result combination when the special display result combination is selected, and deriving a display result that does not constitute the special display result combination when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the special operation mode; ,
In the specific state, when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result , the special display result combination is derived by notifying operation information corresponding to an operation mode different from the special operation mode. an avoidance control means capable of executing avoidance control to avoid the
The rate at which the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result varies depending on which setting value is set among the plurality of types of setting values,
In the slot machine, the updating means updates the number of times the decision result of the advance decision means becomes the special decision result even when the avoidance control is performed. Equipped with a plurality of variable display sections that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
A slot machine that derives a display result by variably displaying a plurality of said variable display parts and then stopping the fluctuating display of said variable display parts, and in which winnings can occur according to the combination of display results of said plurality of said variable display parts. In,
a setting means for setting one of a plurality of types of setting values that have different degrees of advantage for the player;
a predetermining means for determining display result combinations that are allowed to be derived;
Advantageous determination means capable of making an advantageous determination advantageous to the player when the determination result of the advance determination means is a special determination result that allows the derivation of a special display result combination ;
a specific state control means capable of controlling to a specific state in which the advantageous decision is not made even when the decision result of the advance decision means is the special decision result based on the establishment of a special condition;
updating means capable of updating the number of times the decision result of the pre-determination means has become the special decision result;
a derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Means for performing control to derive a display result based on the operation of the derivation operation means, wherein the derivation operation means operates in a special operation mode when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result. derivation control means for deriving a display result constituting the special display result combination when the special display result combination is selected, and deriving a display result that does not constitute the special display result combination when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the special operation mode; ,
In the specific state, when the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result , the special display result combination is derived by notifying operation information corresponding to an operation mode different from the special operation mode. an avoidance control means capable of executing avoidance control to avoid the
The rate at which the determination result of the advance determination means becomes the special determination result varies depending on which setting value is set among the plurality of types of setting values,
In the slot machine, the updating means does not update the number of times the decision result of the advance decision means becomes the special decision result when the avoidance control is performed.

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