JP2012161574A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine that increases the fun of a game when freeze occurs.SOLUTION: When a freeze trigger based on a game history is established, the slot machine determines whether to cause the freeze, according to a freeze probability based on the game history. When determining to cause the freeze, the slot machine specifies the type of the freeze depending on the game history, so as to perform the freeze according to a control pattern based on the game history.

Description

  The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, the game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state, thereby completing one game. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a display result of the variable display device.

  A conventional slot machine of this type includes, for example, a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels in which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and the player can start lever After each reel is rotated by operating the reel, the player operates the stop button provided corresponding to each reel, so that the reel rotates within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. Is stopped, and a winning is generated according to the display result derived by stopping the rotation of all reels. For example, when a special winning such as a big bonus occurs, the gaming state shifts to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  Some slot machines of this type are controlled so that the next game cannot be started until one game standby time called “wait time” (for example, 4.1 seconds) elapses. This wait time is defined in order to limit the number of games per unit time from the viewpoint of preventing shooting characteristics. Therefore, in the slot machine, it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed for each game. .

  In addition to the wait time, as one of the effects of the game, even if the wait time has passed, the control corresponding to the bet operation, the start operation, or the reel stop operation is suspended and the game progresses for a predetermined period. There is a slot machine that performs a delay control called “freeze” that delays only by a certain amount.

  In such a slot machine, for example, there is one that generates a freeze in such a manner that the reel is not started to rotate and is maintained in a stopped state on condition that a predetermined combination is won by operating the start lever. (See Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, whether or not to generate a freeze depends only on the result of the internal lottery, and the generated freeze is the same every time. For this reason, there has been no change in the occurrence or execution mode of the freeze, and it has become monotonous, and it has not been possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can improve the fun of games by the occurrence of freeze.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state, thereby completing one game. A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a winning can be generated according to a display result of the variable display device,
Prior determination means (internal lottery processing) for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Operation accepting means (stop switches 8L to 8R, start switch 7, MAXBET switch 6, checkout switch 10) for accepting an operation for advancing the game including a derivation operation for deriving the display result;
Derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the derivation operation received by the operation reception means;
History information storage means (RAM 41c, FIG. 18) for storing history information relating to a predetermined game history;
History information updating means (FIG. 17) for updating the history information as the game progresses;
Delay control means for performing delay control for delaying the progress of the game according to a control pattern corresponding to the history information among a plurality of predetermined control patterns (freeze occurrence trigger, freeze occurrence probability, freeze type); (FIG. 19).

  According to such a configuration, delay control is performed according to a control pattern corresponding to the game history. As a result, even if the determination result of the prior determination means is the same, if the game history is different, the delay control can be performed according to different control patterns, so that the delay control is monotonously performed. This can be prevented and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The history information may be information related to a game history that results differently depending on the player's operation. For example, a plurality of predetermined game histories (cumulative wait time, grape acquisition rate, etc.) items. It may be managed every time.

  The control pattern may be any pattern that is used when performing delay control. For example, the control pattern may be a trigger that performs delay control, a probability of performing delay control, a type of delay control, and the like. Further, the control pattern may be determined so that the delay control is performed at a higher rate when a privilege advantageous to the player is given than when the privilege is not given. Benefits have a value (probability mode lottery, Navistock, etc.) that directly affects the proportion of gaming value given to players (medal payout rate) to the gaming value used to set the number of bets, It does not directly affect the proportion of gaming value given to the player to the gaming value used for setting, but is a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game (suggesting effect, finalizing effect, premier effect, etc.) ) (Refer to [Variation of Freeze Occurrence]).

(2) In the slot machine according to (1), the derivation control unit is configured to receive the operation when a predetermined winning (grape) is permitted among the plurality of types of winnings by the predetermining unit. Deriving a predetermined winning display result for generating the predetermined winning, on condition that the procedure of the deriving operation accepted by the means is a specific procedure,
The history information update means updates the history information (grape acquisition rate) according to the display result derived in the game in which the predetermined winning is permitted by the prior determination means (S11 and FIG. 17). S12).

  According to such a configuration, the delay control can be performed according to the control pattern corresponding to the game amount of the player, so that the degree of intervention in the game can be improved and the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2), the operation accepting means starts changing to change the display state of the variable display device when a predetermined game startable condition is satisfied. Accepting operation (start switch 7),
The derivation control means is provided on the condition that the operation for changing start is accepted by the operation accepting means and a predetermined display state changeable timing (timing 4.1 seconds counted by one game timer) has been reached. As a control start to change the display state of the variable display device,
The history information update means, when the change accepting operation is accepted by the operation accepting means, the display state changeable timing has not yet been reached and a waiting time (wait) has occurred. Update waiting related history information (cumulative wait time) related to the waiting time in the history information (S01 to S03 in FIG. 17),
The plurality of types of control patterns include a low execution rate control pattern (low probability table) determined so that a rate at which the delay control is performed is lower than other control patterns,
When the game is digested earlier than a predetermined reference value (high speed level) based on the waiting-related history information, the delay control means is when the game is not digested earlier than the reference value The delay control is performed in accordance with the low execution rate control pattern among the plurality of types of control patterns at a rate higher than (low speed level, medium speed level) (see FIG. 24A).

  According to such a configuration, the rate at which the delay control is performed can be reduced when the game is being digested quickly. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game rhythm from being lost as much as possible, and to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

(3 ′) In the slot machine of the above (1) or (2), the operation accepting means changes for changing the display state of the variable display device when a predetermined game startable condition is satisfied. Accept start operation (start switch 7),
The derivation control means is provided on the condition that the operation for changing start is accepted by the operation accepting means and a predetermined display state changeable timing (timing 4.1 seconds counted by one game timer) has been reached. As a control start to change the display state of the variable display device,
The history information update means, when the change accepting operation is accepted by the operation accepting means, the display state changeable timing has not yet been reached and a waiting time (wait) has occurred. Update waiting related history information (cumulative wait time) related to the waiting time in the history information (S01 to S03 in FIG. 17),
The plurality of types of control patterns include a control pattern with a high execution rate determined so that a rate at which the delay control is performed is higher than other control patterns,
When the game is digested earlier than a predetermined reference value (high speed level) based on the waiting-related history information, the delay control means is when the game is not digested earlier than the reference value The delay control is performed at a rate higher than (low speed level, medium speed level) according to the control pattern of the execution high rate among the plurality of types of control patterns ([freeze occurrence determination and freeze type determination table Refer to the modification of “Specification”).

  According to such a configuration, the rate at which the delay control is performed can be increased when the game is digested quickly. As a result, delay control can be easily performed as a privilege for quickly digesting the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the slot machine of the above (3), the plurality of types of control patterns are short-term determined so that a rate at which the delay control is performed over a period shorter than a predetermined period is higher than other control patterns. Including a high rate control pattern (short time table),
The delay control means, based on the waiting-related history information, when the game is digested earlier than the reference value (high speed level), when the game is not digested earlier than the reference value (low speed level). The delay control is performed at a rate higher than the medium speed level) according to the short period high rate control pattern among the plurality of types of control patterns (see FIG. 24B).

  According to such a configuration, when the game is digested quickly, even if the delay control is performed, the ratio of the short period can be increased. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game rhythm from being lost as much as possible, and to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

(4 ′) In the slot machine of (3 ′), the plurality of types of control patterns are determined such that a rate at which the delay control is performed over a period longer than a predetermined period is higher than other control patterns. Including a high percentage of control patterns for long periods
The delay control means, based on the waiting-related history information, when the game is digested earlier than the reference value (high speed level), when the game is not digested earlier than the reference value (low speed level). The delay control is performed in accordance with the long-term high-rate control pattern among the plurality of types of control patterns at a rate higher than (medium speed level) ([specification of freeze generation determination and freeze type determination table) ].

  According to such a configuration, when the game is being digested quickly, it is possible to increase the ratio of the long period when the delay control is performed. As a result, delay control can be easily performed as a privilege for quickly digesting the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In any one of the slot machines of the above (1) to (4), the plurality of types of winnings are determined according to a predetermined first display result (“white 7-white 7-white 7”) and Including a specific prize (BB1) in which a prize is generated regardless of which of the two display results ("Black 7-Black 7-Black 7") is derived,
The derivation control means is provided on the condition that the procedure of the derivation operation accepted by the operation accepting means is a first procedure when the specific winning is allowed by the predetermining means. The first display result is derived as follows, and the second display result is derived on the condition that the second procedure is different from the first procedure,
The history information updating means determines whether the display result derived in the game in which the specific winning is permitted by the prior determination means is the first display result or the second display result. Accordingly, the history information is updated (S15 to S18 in FIG. 17).

  According to such a configuration, when a specific winning is generated, delay control can be performed according to different control patterns depending on whether the first display result is derived or the second display result is derived. . For this reason, it is possible to give interest such as which display result is derived to generate a specific prize, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) In any one of the slot machines of the above (5), the delay control unit is configured to perform the first game in the game in which the specific winning is permitted by the predetermination unit based on the history information. Of the plurality of types of control patterns depending on whether or not the same display result as the previous display result of the second display result and the second display result is derived (game history related to continuous BB symbols). The delay control is performed according to the pattern (FIGS. 20 and 25).

  According to such a configuration, the delay control is performed according to the player's preference, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(6 ′) In any one of the slot machines of (1) to (6), the variable display device displays a variable display area in which a plurality of types of symbols including a specific symbol (strawberry) are variably displayed according to a predetermined arrangement. Have
The derivation control means is one of symbols arranged within a predetermined retractable range with reference to the symbols variably displayed in the variable display area when the derivation operation is accepted by the operation accepting means. On the condition that the derivation operation is received by a specific procedure (timing at which the symbols of the area numbers 20, 0 to 5 of the left reel 2L are located in the lower stage) by the operation receiving means. , Deriving the specific symbol,
The history information updating means updates the history information according to the derivation of the specific symbol (strawberry eye pressing rate) (see a modification).

  According to such a configuration, the delay control can be performed according to the control pattern corresponding to the game amount of the player, so that the degree of intervention in the game can be improved and the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (6), the variable display device moves display bands (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. Have multiple variable display areas that can be variably displayed,
The slot machine is
In the period during which the delay control is performed, the relative positional relationship between the display bands constituting the plurality of variable display regions becomes a specific positional relationship (for example, a positional relationship in which specific symbol combinations are aligned on a straight line). Variation control means (reel effect control) for performing variation control of the plurality of variable display areas,
Positional relationship specifying means (initial position detection control) for specifying a starting positional relationship (initial positional relationship) that is a relative positional relationship between the display bands when the variation control is started by the variation control unit;
After the variation control means is controlled so that the relative positional relationship between the display bands becomes the specific positional relationship, the relative positional relationship between the display bands is returned to the starting positional relationship, Starting position relationship control means (initial position return control, initial position notification control) for performing control suggesting that it has returned to the starting position relationship,
The delay control unit is configured so that the relative positional relationship between the display bands is controlled by the start positional relationship control unit after the relative positional relationship between the display bands becomes the specific positional relationship by the variation control unit. The positional relationship is returned to the start time positional relationship, and after control for indicating that the positional relationship has been returned is performed, the delay control is terminated.

  According to such a configuration, the variable display areas are controlled so that the relative positional relationship between the plurality of display bands becomes the specific positional relationship during the period in which the delay control is performed. Control that can produce an effect with an impact in the display mode of the display area, and specify a positional relationship at the start, which is a positional relationship between display bands when the control for performing the effect is started, and make it a specific positional relationship After that, until the delay control ends, the relative positional relationship between the display bands is returned to the initial positional relationship, so that the derivation operation can be performed regardless of whether the specific positional relationship is controlled or not. The degree of difficulty of the game does not change, and the fairness of the game can be ensured even when the control is performed with the specific positional relationship. Furthermore, after the control with the specific positional relationship, not only the start positional relationship is returned, but also after the control that suggests returning to the starting positional relationship, the delay control is terminated, so the specific positional relationship is not maintained. Thus, it is possible to notify the player that the positional relationship has been returned to the starting position, and it is possible to prevent the operation for derivation from being misunderstood as the specific positional relationship.

  (8) In the slot machine of (7), there is provided visibility changing means (control for changing the visibility of the reel) that changes the visibility of the variable display area during the delay control.

  According to such a configuration, the visibility of the variable display area is changed during the delay control period, so that the visibility of the variable display area can be changed without changing the difficulty level of the derivation operation. It is possible to produce an effect.

  Note that the visibility of the variable display area may be changed as long as the appearance of the variable display area is different from that before the change.For example, changing the brightness of the variable display area or changing the saturation of the variable display area. It may be anything such as changing, changing the hue of the variable display area, or changing the size of the area where the variable display area can be seen. More specifically, the brightness may be changed from a bright state to a dark state, or from a dark state to a bright state. Moreover, as a case where the saturation of the variable display area is changed, it may be changed from a clear state to an unclear state, or may be changed from an unclear state to a clear state. Moreover, as a case where the hue of the variable display area is changed, the base color may be changed from blue to blue. In addition, as a case where the area of the variable display area can be changed, a part or all of the variable display area may be narrowed by physically blocking it.

  Further, the visibility changing means may be anything that changes the visibility of the variable display area as in the above example, for example, and the visibility of the variable display area is a direct action of the visibility changing means itself. Even if it changes the visibility, the visibility of the variable display area may be changed indirectly by the action of the visibility changing means itself. As the visibility changing means for indirectly changing the visibility of the variable display area, for example, a light emitting means such as a reel LED or a lamp that irradiates light from the back side or the front side to the display band constituting the variable display area. In addition, when the variable display area is configured by an image display such as a liquid crystal display, a backlight that irradiates light to the display screen of the image display may be used. For example, in the case of a reel LED, it can be said that the visibility of the variable display area is indirectly changed by changing the light irradiation mode on the reel. The visibility changing means for directly changing the visibility of the variable display area is, for example, an image display such as a transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the display band constituting the variable display area. There may be. In this case, the visibility of the variable display area can be directly changed by executing a predetermined effect (image display or the like) on the image display.

  (9) In the slot machine of (8), the visibility changing means is configured such that, during the period during which the delay control is performed, the relative positional relationship between the display bands is determined by the fluctuation control means. The visibility of the variable display area is changed to a different visibility (control for changing the visibility of the reel) in a period in which the control is performed so as to be in a relationship and a period in which the control is not performed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the control is performed so that the display bands are in a specific positional relationship from the difference in the visibility of the variable display area during the period in which the delay control is performed. .

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination, (b) is a symbol combination and special combination of a predetermined special appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to an appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object part and determination value number regarding the special part and small part in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination and determination value number regarding the re-game player in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination and the number of determination values of RB in BB. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object part and determination value number of RB in non-BB. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order promotion replays 1-6. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order maintenance replays 1-5. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order rush replays 1-4. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order melons 1-5. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any of weak strawberries 1-4, strong strawberries 1-4, weak grapes 1-4, and strong grapes 1-4. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a left melon or a middle right melon in RB in non-BB. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a game history update process. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a game log | history storage area. It is a flowchart for demonstrating an example of a freeze related process. It is a figure for demonstrating a freeze generation | occurrence | production opportunity. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table for freeze generation | occurrence | production determination. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table for freeze type determination. It is a figure for demonstrating the level of the accumulation of wait time and the grape acquisition rate among game histories. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table for specifying the table for freeze generation | occurrence | production determination and freeze type determination according to a game history. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of freeze set based on the game history regarding a continuous BB symbol. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the control condition at the time of reel rotation start when a freeze does not generate | occur | produce, (b) is a figure for demonstrating the control condition at the time of reel rotation start when a freeze generate | occur | produces. is there. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of AT lottery conditions used as the opportunity which performs AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the AT lottery when AT lottery conditions are satisfied. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred by the navigation stock number lottery among AT lottery. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a latent period determination process. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for determining an incubation period. It is a figure for demonstrating the control condition at the time of the reel rotation start in case a freeze generate | occur | produces in a modification.

Embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols on each reel constituting the variable display device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. That is, the see-through window 3 is configured so that three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on each reel can be visually recognized at the positions of the upper, middle, and lower stages.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has “melon (for example, the pattern of the area number 20 of the left reel 2L)” and “banana (for example, the area number 19 of the left reel 2L), respectively. ”,“ White 7 (for example, the design of area number 18 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ Black BAR (for example, the design of area number 17 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ Star (for example, on the left reel 2L) "Region No. 14 symbol)", "Grapes (eg, left reel 2L, region No. 13 symbol)", "Black 7 (eg, left reel 2L, No. 10 symbol)", "White BAR (eg, left reel 2L) Reel 2L area number 6 symbol), "strawberry (for example, left reel 2L area number 5 symbol)", "star 7 (for example, left reel 2L area number 1 symbol)" Multiple types of diagrams There are drawn in a predetermined order, one by 21, respectively.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIGS. 2 and 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are transferred to the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed changing continuously, by stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect the reference position and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated with white light from the back side. A reel LED 55 is provided. The reel LED 55 includes nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout port 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) within the range. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a specified number of bets determined according to the state, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (setting of credits and bets) The payout switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the stop that is operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Switches 8L, 8C, 8R and a production switch 56 for use in production are provided so as to be operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, “2” is determined as the specified number of bets according to the fact that the gaming state is a big bonus and a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as bonus), and the gaming state is a big bonus and a regular bonus. “3” is determined in accordance with a game state other than (hereinafter also referred to as a general game or a general game state).

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to the game. The game display unit 13 displays a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) Waiting for the start of reel rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting a a is that during the replay of LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. It has been.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later by a predetermined key operation and a reset operation for releasing a stop state described later is provided inside the front door 1b. A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing the setting value or confirming the setting value, which will be described later, and a stop state at the end of BB described later (the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled, and automatic settlement processing at the end of BB described later (the medal stored as credit is settled regardless of the player's operation ( The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled is to be enabled / disabled, and the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are arranged inside the housing 1a. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the provided hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 4). A reel unit 2 composed of a reel LED 55, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a medal payout opening for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out 9 and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at the time of startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state other than a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. In the mode, there are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF. It has been.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or credits are used to set the number of bets. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated.

  When a stipulated number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the corresponding lines of the pay lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) become valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game Is ready to start.

  The winning line is a line set in advance to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, four types of pay lines L1 to L4 are defined as pay lines.

  The winning line L1 refers to a winning line set across symbols arranged in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the middle. The winning line L2 refers to a winning line set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. The winning line L3 refers to a winning line set across the symbols arranged in the upper part of the reel 2L, the middle part of the reel 2C, the lower part of the reel 2R, that is, the lower right. The winning line L4 is a winning line that is set across the symbols arranged in the lower part of the reel 2L, the middle part of the reel 2C, the upper part of the reel 2R, that is, the right side up. The winning line is not limited to the lines indicated by L1 to L4, and may include, for example, a line straddling the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

  When a specified number of bets are set in the general gaming state other than the big bonus and the regular bonus, the pay lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid. The game can be started. When a predetermined number of bets are set when the bonus is a big bonus and a regular bonus, the pay lines L2 to L4 are valid and the game can be started.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) on the activated pay line is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, When the 2R display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game (in this embodiment, 12), and if the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is given. Will be. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the activated pay line, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. It has become.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, the symbols from the symbol to six frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, within 7 frames including the symbols displayed on the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  The game control board 40 includes a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, an insertion medal sensor 31, and a door opening detection switch. 25, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals of switches are input.

  In addition, the game control board 40 includes a credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, an insertion request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, a waiting LED 19, a replaying LED 20, a BET switch valid LED 21, a left, middle The right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the above-described hopper motor 34b is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are driven based on the control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Detects a detection signal input from a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays connected to the game control board 40, LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the drive of the LED, used for the slot machine 1 When the power supply voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command from power on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for giving a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when no signal is input, a real-time clock 50 for measuring the date and time (hereinafter referred to as RTC 50), and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b, and performs processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

  Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and stored in the RAM by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

  Next, the reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, The reset signal is output to restart the main control unit 41.

  The RTC 50 is a device for measuring time to indicate the current “year (year)”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second”. For example, it is realized as a serial interface type real-time clock module with a built-in crystal oscillator, but is not limited to this. The main control unit 41 acquires (extracts) date / time information for specifying the date / time measured by the RTC 50, determines a reel control pattern based on the acquired date / time information, and uses the determined reel control pattern to determine the reels 2L to 2L. 2R reel control is performed.

  The RTC 50 normally operates with the power supply when the power is supplied to the slot machine 1, and operates with the backup power supply supplied even during a power failure when the power is turned off. Therefore, the RTC 50 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the slot machine is turned off. The RTC 50 may be operated by a backup power supply even when power is supplied to the slot machine.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  The production control board 90 is connected to electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), production effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The electrical components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control part 91, and the sub control part 91 is based on a command from the main control part 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output are controlled. The output control of the effect device is performed by both of the control units.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED55 are illustrated as an effect device, an effect device is not restricted to these, For example, it drives mechanically. A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an effect driving LED 52, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. Switch detection circuit 96, time information including date information and time information The clock device 97 to output, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, other In response to a command transmitted from the game control board 40, the sub CPU 91a performs various controls for performing an effect, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the payout rate being lower in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantages decrease stepwise in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

  In order to change the set value, when the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, it is necessary to turn it off once, and after the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the power of the slot machine 1 needs to be turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the game shifts to a state where the game can be started by setting the number of bets. It should be noted that when the power of the slot machine 1 is in an ON state, an operation for turning it OFF once, an operation for turning the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned ON, an operation of the reset / setting switch 38, An operation necessary for setting the set value, such as an operation of the start switch 7 for determining the set value, is referred to as a setting change operation. The setting change operation is not limited to such an operation, and may be any operation as long as it is an operation for setting a setting value.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 41c, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in the respective bits of the corresponding area of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormality error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In the present embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore all the states of the input ports to the state before power interruption.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption interrupt processing (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on 0 becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 91c, and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is only necessary to restore the state of the input port, and it is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the case where the production is interrupted in the middle to the state before the power interruption. For example, while backing up only data indicating the gaming state such as whether it is in the BB, the normal gaming state, or RT1 to RT4, an effect corresponding to the gaming state (if it is in the BB, the effect during the BB, normal game If a power outage occurs during the execution of a specific performance (such as a small role announcement) if it is in a state, it will not resume the specific performance that was being performed at the next power-on. Instead, an effect corresponding to the gaming state being backed up when the power is turned on may be executed from the beginning.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, a stop phase work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time clock counter, is stored. General work consists of data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, the total number of medals paid out in the BB, and a winning flag that is initialized at the end of each game , SB) and a winning flag are stored.

  Special work, data for sending commands to the production control board 90, various software random numbers, etc., data that is initialized only before the start of setting, at the end of each game, at the time of winning and setting changes Winning flag (big bonus, regular bonus) that is initialized at the time (when changing to the setting change mode), gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state of the next game, the number of digested games reaches the predetermined number of games This is a work in which the number of remaining games is stored when the game state is controlled to end. In the special work, an example in which the number of remaining games is stored will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games digested after being controlled in the gaming state may be stored.

  The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored, and is set to 1 after 0 is stored in the initialization before the setting is started (before the transition to the setting change mode). The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored.

  When the mode is changed to the setting change mode (that is, when the setting change operation is performed), the gaming state flag is updated to information related to the normal gaming state described later in principle. Thus, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT or bonus, the game state is controlled to the normal gaming state after the mode is changed to the setting change mode. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, when a transition is made to the setting change mode during the internal RT in which the bonus is won, the normal gaming state is controlled. In this way, in association with the setting change, the gaming state flag is rewritten to a value corresponding to the normal gaming state (initialization).

  The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied.

  The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a starts up when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON, when a RAM error occurs, or when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. When the BB ends, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both turned off and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, six initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied. At this time, five types of initializations with different regions to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON at the time of start-up, and is performed when a change to the setting change mode is performed, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. Yes, in initialization 0, all areas (unused area and unused area) of the storage area of the RAM 41c except for the in-use stack area and the area where the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored (Including the stack area) is initialized and controlled to the normal gaming state.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed when only the setting key switch 37 is ON at the time of start-up and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, the stack in use in the storage area of the RAM 41c. The area, the area in which the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored, and all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the stop phase work are initialized.

  Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The saved work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, an example in which initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed at the end of the setting change mode will be described. However, the first game before the setting change mode, during the setting change mode, or after the setting change is performed. May be performed until the start is started (until the start switch 7 is operated). In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost, so the set value work is not initialized.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when a winning symbol is aligned on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game status, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bets. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

[Winnings, transition of gaming state]
FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations, and FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to a symbol combination and a special appearance. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit 41 has RT1 to RT4 in which the winning probability of the normal gaming state and the re-gamer is improved compared to the normal gaming state, and the internal RT, The bonus is controlled to either a big bonus or a regular bonus that improves the winning probability of a small role until a predetermined number of coins are paid out. In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can control the effect state during an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be performed. Yes.

  Referring to FIG. 5 (a), two types of big bonuses 1 and 2 (hereinafter, each big bonus is also referred to as BB) and regular bonus (hereinafter, regular bonus is designated as RB) are special bonuses among the winning combinations. Also referred to as).

  BB1 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” or “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB2 is awarded when a combination of “star 7-star 7-star 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines.

  When either BB1 or BB2 is won, the bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, while being controlled by the big bonus, the RB is controlled to the RB for BB which has been improved to the predetermined probability of the small role. While being controlled to RB for BB, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the game is controlled so that the regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state for each game.

  The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB1 ends on condition that 361 or more medals have been paid out. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB2 ends on the condition that 241 or more medals have been paid out.

  The RB is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Star 7” or “Star 7-Star 7-Black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. When winning an RB, the regular bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled by the regular bonus, the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c. The regular bonus generated due to the winning of the RB is terminated on the condition that any winning combination is won four times.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the game state is controlled to the inside RT from when BB1, BB2, and RB are internally won until winning. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, after BB1, BB2, and RB are finished, the gaming state is controlled by RT1.

  Even if one of BB1, BB2, and RB is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, they will win these roles. Never do. The symbols (“Black 7”, “White 7”, “Star 7”) constituting BB1, BB2, and RB are arranged within 5 frames on each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. This is because there is not. Note that when one of BB1, BB2, and RB is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the bonus is carried over until the winning bonus is won.

  For BB1, on the condition that the winning flag corresponding to BB1 is set, any of the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” and “black 7-black 7-black 7” is selected. In addition, it is possible to control the reels drawn on the winning line. However, “White 7” and “Black 7” are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, the operation procedure for stopping the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” and the operation procedure for stopping the combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” are different from each other. As a result, when BB1 is won, according to the player's preference, a winning combination of BB1 is generated by a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” or a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7”. You can choose whether to generate with.

  SB is awarded when a combination of “star-black 7-star” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When winning the SB, the winning combination of the small role (for example, melon 1) is controlled to a single bonus that is a gaming state in which the winning probability is higher than that in the normal gaming state. While controlled by the single bonus, the single bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. The single bonus generated due to the winning of SB ends when the game is played once.

  When the SB is won when the normal gaming state is controlled to any one of RT1 and RT3 and one game as a single bonus resulting from the winning is completed, the gaming state is controlled by RT2. On the other hand, after being controlled by RT4 and winning a SB, and one game as a single bonus resulting from the winning is completed, the control continues to RT4 before the SB winning. The single bonus ends in one game. For this reason, in FIG. 6, the single bonus is not shown, but when the SB is won while being controlled to one of the normal gaming state, RT1 and RT3, the single bonus is once controlled to RT2. When the SB is won while being controlled and controlled by RT4, it is once controlled to single bonus but again controlled by RT4. In the following, for the sake of convenience, each of RT2 and RT4 will be described as a gaming state that conceptually includes a single bonus due to SB winning, but in practice, after being controlled to a single bonus by SB winning as described above, It means that it is controlled to RT2 or RT4 according to the gaming state at the time of the SB winning.

  Even if SB is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, they will not win these roles. This is because the symbols (“star”, “black 7”) constituting the SB are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R.

  In the game in which the SB is won in the internal lottery, when the SB is not won, the winning flag of the SB is deleted unlike the BB1, BB2, and RB. In addition, when the SB is won in the internal lottery and the stop operation is not performed at the timing of winning the SB, and the symbol combination of the SB cannot be drawn on the winning line, the special outcome shown in FIG. The reel control is performed so as to be drawn into any of the lines L1 to L4.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combination includes a single combination, grape, melon 1 to melon 4, and strawberry.

  One of the small roles is awarded when a combination of “star-black BAR-black 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because the symbols (“star”, “black BAR”, and “black 7”) constituting a single winning combination are not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R.

  Among the small roles, grapes are awarded when a combination of “grape-grape-grape” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Even if the grapes are won, the grapes will not be won unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbols constituting the grape (“grape”) are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R.

  Of the small roles, melon 1 is awarded when a combination of “any-melon-any” or “melon-black BAR-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. For this reason, the melon 1 can be awarded regardless of the combination of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R when the symbol “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line. It can be said that the winning role.

  Melon 1 wins regardless of the operation timing of stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if they are elected. This is because the symbols constituting the melon 1 (for example, “melon”) are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Next, melons 2 to 4 will be described. Melon 2 is awarded when a combination of “white BAR−white 7−black BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Melon 3 wins when a combination of “white BAR-black BAR-melon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Melon 4 is awarded when a combination of “white BAR−black BAR−black BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, symbols constituting each of melons 2 to 4 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of melons 2 to 4 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to be able to win these roles, it will be won. Of the melons 2-4, you won't win the winning melon.

  However, as will be described later, melons 2 to 4 are always read out as a lottery winning combination at the same time as melon 1 except for the big bonus. For this reason, when the melons 2 to 4 are won, the melon 1 can be won except during the big bonus.

  Among the small roles, strawberry is one of the winning lines: “strawberry-white 7-banana”, “strawberry-black 7-banana”, “strawberry-star 7-banana”, and “strawberry-grape-banana” Wins when any combination is complete. Even if the strawberry is won, the strawberry will not win if the stop switch 8L is not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbol (“strawberry”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  When the player is in the general gaming state and is not controlled by the AT, the player can prevent the strawberry from being dropped by stopping the operation according to the operation procedure for winning the strawberry, and for example, from the symbol arrangement of the left reel 2L It is possible to prevent the SB from being controlled by RT2 by losing the SB without pulling in the “star” which is the left symbol constituting the SB.

  Next, the number of medals to be paid out when winning one of grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries will be described. When winning one of grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries, medals are paid out according to the gaming state and the number of winning lines when the winning game is started.

  In the general game state, when a prize is awarded to any of grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries, four medals are paid out. On the other hand, when a prize different from grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries is won in a bonus different from the general gaming state, eight medals are paid out.

  The winning lines L1, L3, and L4 intersect at the middle stage of the middle reel 2C. Further, “any-melon-any” of melon 1 can be awarded only from the stop symbol of the middle reel 2C. Therefore, the melon 1 can be said to be a winning combination that can occur in a plurality of winning lines. For this reason, when the melon 1 wins melon 1 by stopping “any-melon-any”, the number of medals corresponding to the number of winning lines is paid out. For example, when the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle stage, in the general gaming state, the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 are won, so 4 × 3 = 12 medals are paid out and the bonus is won. Since winning is made on the lines L3 and L4, 8 × 2 = 16 and 12 medals at the upper limit of payout are paid out.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay combination includes replay 1 to replay 11. When you win one of the re-players, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  Replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the normal replay (“banana”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 1 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won. Since Replay 1 is a normal replay that does not involve RT transition even when winning, and maintains the current gaming state, it is also referred to as a normal rep in the following.

  Replay 2 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-melon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the replay 2 (“banana”, “melon”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 2 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the replay 2 in the normal gaming state, the RT3 is controlled to have a higher replay winning probability than the normal gaming state. For this reason, the replay 2 is also referred to as a promotion lip below. As will be described later, Replay 2 is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT1 or RT2, and is set to win in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state with a predetermined probability. For this reason, RT1 and RT2 do not win Replay 2. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled directly from RT1 or RT2 to RT3, and is controlled to RT3 by winning the replay 2 after being controlled to the normal gaming state.

  It should be noted that even when the game state is other than the normal game state (for example, RT1 or RT2), the replay 2 can be drawn and won with a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%). You may comprise so that it may be controlled by RT3 also from a game state.

  Replay 3 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-white 7” or “banana-banana-strawberry” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The left symbol and the middle symbol (“banana”) constituting the replay 3 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, and the right symbol (“white 7” and “strawberry” constituting the replay 3 are arranged. ") Is arranged within 5 frames in the right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, the replay 3 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the replay 3 in RT3, the RT4 is controlled to RT4 in which the replay winning probability is further improved as compared to RT3. For this reason, the replay 3 is also referred to as a rush lip below. As will be described later, the replay 3 is set not to win in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state, RT1, and RT2, and is set to win with a predetermined probability in the internal lottery in RT3. For this reason, the replay 3 is not won in the normal gaming state, RT1, and RT2. As a result, it is configured not to be directly controlled by RT4 from the normal gaming state, RT1, and RT2, and is configured to be controlled by RT4 by winning the replay 3 after being controlled by RT3. .

  It should be noted that even when the game state is other than RT3 (for example, normal game state, RT1, and RT2), the replay 3 can be selected and won with a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%). It may be configured to be controlled to the advantageous RT even from the gaming state.

  Once controlled to RT4, control to RT4 is maintained until 50 games are consumed unless a big bonus or regular bonus is won.

  Replay 4 is awarded when a combination of “melon-strawberry-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the replay 4 (“melon” and “strawberry”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 4 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 6, when winning a replay 4 in RT3, it is controlled to the normal gaming state. For this reason, the replay 4 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  Replay 5 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR−black BAR−black BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The replay 6 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-black BAR-white 7” or “black BAR-black BAR-strawberry” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Replay 7 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-white 7-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Replay 8 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-banana-black BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Replay 9 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-black BAR-melon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. The replay 10 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-banana-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The replay 11 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-star” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  Since the replay 5 is a set of three black BARs, the replay 5 is also referred to as a BAR lip. Further, each of the replays 6 to 11 has two black BARs, that is, the black BARs are in a tempered state, and are also referred to as tempile a to tempile f.

  The symbols constituting each of the replays 5 to 11 include symbols that are not arranged within five frames in at least one or more reels. For this reason, even if one of the replays 5 to 11 is won in the internal lottery, no prize is won unless the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at an appropriate timing.

  However, since the replays 5 to 11 are won simultaneously with other replays, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the symbols constituting any of the selected replays can be drawn into the winning line. it can. Therefore, in principle, the replays 5 to 11 may be unable to win even if they are won, but can be said to be a role that can win any replay.

  Next, the special appearance will be described with reference to FIG. The special item is “melon-strawberry-banana”. In this embodiment, the reel control for stopping at any one of the winning lines L1 to L4 in the present embodiment is that the symbols constituting the SB are displayed on the winning line when the SB is won in any gaming state. This is performed when the SB is missed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after the special game stops in RT1 to RT3, the game is controlled to the normal gaming state. Even if the special game is stopped in RT4, it is not controlled to the normal gaming state. Even if the special game is stopped in the normal game state, the control to the normal game state is maintained.

[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7 to FIG. 10, a combination of lottery object combinations and the number of determination values that are read out as a lottery object combination in the internal lottery will be described. In FIG. 7 to FIG. 10, “the name of the lottery subject” and the “combination of lottery subject” corresponding to the name are shown by the left two columns. It is shown. The numerical value in the column where the lottery target role intersects with the gaming state indicates that the lottery target role is read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, and indicates the number of determination values used in the internal lottery of the lottery target role. 7 to 10, for example, the number of determination values when the setting value is 1 is shown as the number of determination values, but the number of determination values when the setting value is 2 to 6 is also stored in the ROM 41b so as to be specified. In addition, a cross in the column where the lottery target role and the gaming state intersect indicates that the lottery target role is not read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, or is not won even if read. .

  The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “413” is set as the number of determination values (weak strawberry 1 in the normal gaming state in FIG. 7) is 413/65536.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously as lottery target combinations and can be won in duplicate. In the following, by indicating “+” between winning combinations, it indicates that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the special combination / small combination in the general gaming state.

  When the gaming state is one of the normal gaming state and RT1 to RT4, weak strawberry 1, weak strawberry 2, weak strawberry 3, weak strawberry 4, strong strawberry 1, strong strawberry 2, strong strawberry 3, strong strawberry 4 Push order melon 1, Push order melon 2, Push order melon 3, Push order melon 4, Push order melon 5, 12 sheets melon 1, 12 sheets melon 2, 12 sheets melon 3, 12 sheets melon 4, weak grapes 1, Weak grape 2, weak grape 3, weak grape 4, strong grape 1, strong grape 2, strong grape 3, strong grape 4, one piece 1, one piece 2, one piece 3, one piece 4, SB, RB, BB2, and BB1 become internal lottery target roles and are sequentially read out as internal lottery target roles. As described above, each of RT2 and RT4 conceptually includes a single bonus. The numerical value in parentheses in the figure indicates the number of determination values in the single bonus in which the number of determination values different from RT2 or RT4 is set.

  Weak strawberry 1 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry. The weak strawberry 2 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + RB. The weak strawberry 3 refers to a lottery target combination that reads strawberry + BB2. The weak strawberry 4 is a lottery target role that reads strawberry + BB1. The strong strawberry 1 is a lottery target role for reading out a strawberry + 1 sheet role. The strong strawberry 2 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + 1 sheet role + RB. The strong strawberry 3 is a lottery target combination that reads strawberry + 1 sheet combination + BB2. The strong strawberry 4 is a lottery target combination that reads strawberry + 1 sheet combination + BB1.

  The push order melon 1 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 4. The push order melon 2 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 3. The push order melon 3 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 2. The pushing order melon 4 refers to a lottery target combination that reads out the melon 1. The pushing order melon 5 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 3 + melon 4.

  The 12-sheet melon 1 means a lottery target role for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry. The 12-sheet melon 2 refers to a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry + RB. The 12-sheet melon 3 refers to a lottery target role for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry + BB2. The 12-sheet melon 4 means a lottery target role for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry + BB1.

  The weak grape 1 is a lottery target role for reading grapes. The weak grape 2 is a lottery target combination that reads grape + RB. The weak grape 3 refers to a lottery target combination that reads grape + BB2. The weak grape 4 is a lottery target combination that reads grape + BB1. The strong grape 1 is a lottery target combination that reads out the grape + 1 combination. The strong grape 2 refers to a lottery target combination that reads grape + 1 + 1 combination + RB. The strong grape 3 means a lottery target combination that reads grape + 1 combination + BB2. The strong grape 4 refers to a lottery target combination that reads grape + 1 + 1 combination + BB1.

  One-piece combination 1 is a lottery target combination that reads out a single-piece combination. The one-piece combination 2 is a lottery target combination that reads out a single-piece combination + RB. The single winning combination 3 is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination + BB2. The one-piece combination 4 is a lottery target combination that reads out one-piece combination + BB1.

  When the game state is RT inside, weak strawberry 1, strong strawberry 1, push order melon 1, push order melon 2, push order melon 3, push order melon 4, push order melon 5, 12 sheets melon 1, weak grape 1, strong grape 1, and 1-sheet combination 1 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targeted combinations for internal lottery.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the re-game combination in the general gaming state.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, normal replay, push order promotion replay 1, push order promotion replay 2, push order promotion replay 3, push order promotion replay 4, push order promotion replay 5, push order promotion replay 6, The BAR temporary play 1, the BAR temporary play 2, the BAR temporary play 3, the BAR temporary play 4, and the BAR replay are the targets of the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the target roles of the internal lottery.

  The normal replay refers to a lottery target role for reading a normal lip. The push order promotion replay 1 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + templipe e. The push order promotion replay 2 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + entry lip + temple lip e. The push order promotion replay 3 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + falling lip + temple lip e. The push order promotion replay 4 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + temp lip a + temp lip e. The push order promotion replay 5 is a lottery target combination that reads normal lip + promotion lip + temp lip b + temp lip e. The push order promotion replay 6 is a lottery target combination that reads out normal lip + promotion lip + templip lip c + temple lip e.

  The BAR temporary play 1 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + tempe lip a + tempe lip b + tempe lip c + tempe lip d + tempe lip e. The BAR temporary play 2 refers to a lottery target role for reading normal lip + templipa a + templipip b + templipip c + templipip d + templipip e + RB. The BAR temporary play 3 is a lottery target combination that reads out normal lip + tempe lip a + tempe lip b + tempe lip c + tempe lip d + tempe lip e + BB2. The BAR template play 4 is a lottery target combination that reads normal lip + templip a + tempipe lip b + temp lip c + temp lip d + temp lip e + BB1. The BAR replay is a lottery target combination that reads normal lip + BAR lip + templip lip a + templip lip b + templip lip c + temp lip d + temp lip e + temp lip f.

  When the gaming state is one of RT1, RT2, RT4, and internal RT, normal replay, BAR template play 1, BAR template play 2, BAR template play 3, BAR template play 4, and BAR replay are internal lotteries. It becomes a target and is sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery. As described above, each of RT2 and RT4 conceptually includes a single bonus.

  When the gaming state is RT3, normal replay, push order maintenance replay 1, push order maintenance replay 2, push order maintenance replay 3, push order maintenance replay 4, push order maintenance replay 5, push order entry replay 1, push order entry Replay 2, Push Order Entry Replay 3, Push Order Entry Replay 4, BAR Temper Replay 1, BAR Temper Replay 2, BAR Temper Replay 3, BAR Temper Replay 4, and BAR Replay are subject to internal lottery and are subject to internal lottery. Read sequentially.

  The push order maintenance replay 1 is a lottery target role that reads promotion lip + falling lip + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e. The push order maintaining replay 2 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + falling lip + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e. The push order maintaining replay 3 is a lottery target role for reading promotion lip + rush lip + falling lip + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e. The push order maintenance replay 4 is a lottery target role for reading promotion lip + falling lip + templipa a + templipip c + templipip d + templipip e. The pushing order maintaining replay 5 is a lottery target role for reading promotion lip + falling lip + templip lip b + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e.

  The push order rush replay 1 is a lottery target role that reads rush lip + falling lip. The push order rush replay 2 is a lottery target role for reading rush lip + falling lip + templip b. The push order rush replay 3 is a lottery target combination that reads rush lip + falling lip + templip lip c. The push order rush replay 4 is a lottery target role for reading rush lip + falling lip + templipa.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the RB lottery target combination and the number of determination values in BB.
In the case of RB in BB, strawberry, BB strong strawberry, 12-sheet melon 1, BB melon, and 8-sheet melon are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targets for internal lottery.

  A strawberry is a lottery target for reading out a strawberry. The BB strong strawberry is a lottery target role for reading strawberry + melon 2. The 12-sheet melon 1 means a lottery target role for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry. The BB melon is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 3 + melon 4 + grape + 1 sheet combination. The eight-sheet melon is a lottery target for reading out the melon 1.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the RB lottery target combination and the number of determination values in non-BB.

  When the gaming state is RB in a non-BB state, strawberry, left melon, middle right melon, 12-sheet melon 1, and strong grape 1 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery. The left melon is a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + melon 3 + melon 4. The middle right melon is a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + melon 2.

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. In the internal lottery, the variable display device 2 determines whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the symbol combination that generates the winning combination is allowed to perform control for aligning with any winning line. Is determined before the display result is derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

  In the present embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination such as a small combination and a replay combination, and a special combination with any of the general combination The range of judgment values to be won in combination with roles is specified, and winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and a general role and a special role are simultaneously won in one game. It can happen. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are drawn exclusively.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the combination or combination of roles that are subject to the internal lottery and the current gaming state are sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, Or it is determined that the combination of the winning combination is won.

  The number of determination values acquired in the bonus internal lottery is set so as to increase as the set value increases. As a result, the larger the set value, the higher the probability of winning the special combination in the internal lottery.

  Also, RB, BB1, and BB2 can be won at the same time as a small combination or a re-playing combination. For example, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB, BB1, and BB2, the strong strawberry 1 to 1 than when winning in any one of weak strawberry 1-4. The number of determination values for each of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the strong strawberries 1 to 4 is set so that the value when one of the four is won is higher. As will be described later, since different reel control is performed when the weak strawberries 1 to 4 are won and when the strong strawberries 1 to 4 are won, the player can select one of RB, BB1, and BB2 from the reel control contents. The possibility of winning simultaneously can be predicted.

  Moreover, when winning a grape, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any of RB, BB1, and BB2 is higher than in the case of winning in any one of weak grapes 1-4. The number of determination values for each of the weak grapes 1 to 4 and the strong grapes 1 to 4 is set so that the value when one of the four is won is higher. As will be described later, different reel control is performed when the weak grapes 1 to 4 are won and when the strong grapes 1 to 4 are selected, so that the player can select one of RB, BB1, and BB2 from the reel control content. The possibility of winning simultaneously can be predicted.

  Also, when winning a strawberry or grape, the percentage of winning simultaneously for either RB, BB1, or BB2 is better when winning a strawberry than when winning a grape. The number of determination values is set so as to increase.

  In the general gaming state, as shown in FIG. 7, each of the push order melon 1 to the push order melon 5 is set to “2305”, and any one of the push order melon 1 to the push order melon 5 is 2305 × 5 / In order to win with a probability of 65536 = 111525/65536, the number of determination values is set so as to win with a higher probability than other lottery target roles.

  During the single bonus, for example, as indicated by the numerical value in parentheses, the number of determination values of the push order melon 1 is set to “2306” which is 1 larger than the normal gaming state. In this way, the winning combination probability of the small role is not improved significantly even if it is controlled to the single bonus by making the SB winning, but it is controlled to RT2 when the SB winning is made in any of the normal gaming state, RT1, RT3. Is done. For this reason, it can be said that the game progress is more advantageous for the player if the merit of winning the SB is small, but rather it is controlled to the normal gaming state where it can be missed and promoted to RT3 by the promotion lip winning. The number of determination values in the single bonus is not limited to that shown in FIG. 7, but may be set so that the winning probability of at least one small role is higher than that in the normal gaming state. That's fine.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-gamer in FIG. 8, the winning probabilities of the re-gamer are compared for each gaming state. In the normal gaming state, “2734” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “1020” is determined as the number of determination values when any of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is read. “98” as the number of determination values when “1” is read, “8” as the number of determination values when one of the BAR template replays 2 to 4 is read, and “4” as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read. "Is set. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay in the normal gaming state is 8980/65536. In addition, the probability of winning one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 that may be promoted to RT3 from the normal gaming state is 1020 × 6/65536 = 6120/65536.

  In RT1 and RT2, “8856” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, “98” is determined as the number of determination values when the BAR template play 1 is read, and any of the BAR template replays 2 to 4 is selected. “8” is set as the number of determination values when read, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when BAR replay is read. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT1 or RT2 is 8982/65536. It should be noted that RT1 and RT2 are set so as not to win a promotion lip or a rushing lip for shifting to RT3 or RT4.

  In RT3, “715” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “6586” is determined as the number of determination values when any of the push order maintaining replays 1 to 5 is read. “3500” as the number of determination values when any one of 4 is read, “98” as the number of determination values when BAR template play 1 is read, and any of BAR template plays 2 to 4 being read “8” is set as the number of determination values, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT3 is 47771/65536. In addition, the probability of winning one of the push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 and the push order entry replays 1 to 4 that may be dropped from RT3 to the normal gaming state is (6586 × 5) + (3500 × 4) / 65536 = 46930/65536. In addition, the probability of winning one of the push order entry replays 1 to 4 that may be entered from RT3 to RT4 is 3500 × 4/65536 = 14000/65536.

  In RT4, “47836” is read as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “98” is read as the number of determination values when the BAR template play 1 is read, and any one of the BAR template replays 2 to 4 is read. “8” is set as the number of determination values at that time, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read out. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT4 is 47962/65536.

  In the internal RT, “17000” is set as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “98” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR template play 1 is read. “8” is set as the number of determination values when read, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when BAR replay is read. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT4 is 17126/65536.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the probability that any one of the replays is won is set to be higher than that in the normal gaming state, RT1 to RT2, when it is RT3, RT4, and internal RT. Has been. Therefore, it can be said that RT3, RT4, and internal RT are advantageous for the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state, RT1 to RT2.

  Further, in RT3, although the winning probability of replay is high, the winning probability of falling lip is also high. Therefore, when not controlled by the AT described later, the RT3 is maintained, and the rushing lip is won and the RT4 is controlled. Is configured to be difficult. On the other hand, control of RT4 is maintained until 50 games are consumed. Therefore, it can be said that RT4 is an advantageous gaming state over RT3.

  In addition, when it is RT in the inside, it is set so that the winning probability of replay that is drawn preferentially over the bonus in the reel control is lower than that in the case of RT4 or the like, so that it is RT4. Compared with the case where the same replay winning probability is set, the ratio of winning the winning bonus can be increased.

  In the case of RB in BB, as shown in FIG. 9, the number of determination values of 12 melons 1 that will win melon 1 is set to “54583”, so that it is won with a high probability of 54583/65536. Is set to In addition, the number of judgment values of each strawberry including strawberry and BB strong strawberry is set to “9917” and “1000”, and winning is performed with a probability of 1 out of 6 RBs in BB, that is, among 6 games The probability of winning in one game is set. In addition, the number of determination values for the BB melon and the 8-sheet melon is set to “12”, which is set to a very low probability. Furthermore, the loss that does not win any winning combination is set to “12” and occurs with a very low probability.

  In the case of RB in non-BB, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of determination values of the left melon and the middle right melon including melon 1 is set to “32604”, and each of the left melon and the middle right melon is 32604. It is set to win with a high probability of / 65536.

  When winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combinations or combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set.

  Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. In addition, when a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role winning indicating that the general role is won Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

[Reel stop control]
Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table is drawn. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of frames to be drawn according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one revolution of the reel. 3) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel. Therefore, symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, for example, It is a table in which the number of frames to be drawn is set when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing positioned in the lower window of the perspective window 3). That is, for each symbol corresponding to the reel area number, the stop control table pulls in when the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected when the symbol passes the stop reference position (lower stage). The number of frames can be specified.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the obtained table creation data, and the address of the stop control table for the unreacted reel corresponding to the stop reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. .

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. (For example, the lower symbol) is specified, the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames.

  Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel).

  That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of drawn frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of four symbols after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn in and perform reel stop control. If none of the roles are won, stop control with a number of frames to be drawn that does not match any of the roles A table is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If the winning combination is not drawn, it will be controlled so that it can be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  If a special role has been carried over from before the previous game and a small role (such as a strawberry) is won, or if a special role is won at the same time as a simultaneous winning role, the winning small role will be 4 frames on the winning line. The number of draws is determined so that the maximum number of draws can be drawn in the range, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line in the range of up to 4 frames, the selected special role is 4 in the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that the maximum number of frames can be drawn in the range of frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop them, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within the 4-frame pull-in range.

  That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  Next, in the case where a re-playing role is elected when the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are won simultaneously, the winning re-playing role is placed on the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible in the range of four frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are simultaneously won (for example, push order promotion replay 1), as shown in FIGS. Control is performed so that the determined re-playing combination is stopped on the winning line in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, among the three left reels 2L to 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Further, in the present embodiment, the forward pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after first stopping the left reel 2L. Further, the forward clamping push means an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. The middle left push refers to an operation procedure in which the left reel 2L is secondly stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time. The reverse pinching push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 2L for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time. The reverse pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won.

  For example, when the push forward promotion replay 1 is elected, if it is operated by an operation procedure that becomes a forward push, the control for stopping the combination of the promoted rep in one of the winning lines in the winning replay. When the operation procedure is other than forward pressing, the normal lip combination is controlled so as to be aligned with any winning line and stopped.

  In addition, when the push order promotion replay 2 is won, if it is operated by the operation procedure that pushes forward, the combination of the promotion lip in the selected replay is stopped by aligning with any winning line. When the control is performed and the operation procedure other than the forward pinching operation is performed, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal lip is aligned with any pay line and stopped.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order promotion replays 3 to 6 is won, the player is operated according to an operation procedure of a predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order promotion replay selected. In such a case, control is performed so that the combination of promotion lip is aligned with any winning line and stopped, and if the operation procedure is not in a predetermined order, the normal lip combination is set to any winning line. Control to stop them together.

  As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of push-order promotion replay selected as the operation procedure for winning the promotion lip and promoting it to RT3. For this reason, even if one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won in the normal gaming state, the promotion replies have a probability of only 1/6 unless the type of the push order promotion replay that has been won can be specified. Can be prevented from being controlled by RT3, and a normal lip is won with a probability of 5/6 and the normal gaming state is maintained. As a result, when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the promotion lip so that it is not controlled to RT3 as much as possible, while when controlled by the AT, the promotion lip is awarded and controlled to RT3. Can be controlled.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the push order maintaining replays 1 to 5 is won.

  For example, when the push order maintaining replay 1 is won, and it is operated by an operation procedure that becomes a forward push, the control for stopping the combination of promoted lips in one of the winning lines in the selected replay is stopped. When the operation procedure other than forward pressing is performed, control is performed to stop the combination of the falling lip on any pay line.

  In addition, when the push order maintaining replay 2 is won, if it is operated by the operation procedure that pushes in order, the combination of the promoted rep in the selected replay is aligned with any winning line and stopped. When the control is performed and the operation procedure other than the forward pinching operation is performed, the combination of the falling lip is aligned with any winning line and stopped.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order maintaining replays 3 to 5 is won, the player is operated according to an operation procedure having a predetermined push order determined in accordance with the type of the push order maintaining replay being won. In such a case, control is performed so that the combination of promotion lip is aligned with any winning line and stopped, and if the operation procedure is not in a predetermined order, the combination of falling lip is set to any winning line. Control to stop them together.

  In this way, as an operation procedure for winning the promotion lip and maintaining RT3, and an operation procedure for winning the fall lip and falling to the normal gaming state, for each type of push order maintenance replay selected , Different operating procedures are set. For this reason, in RT3, when one of the push order maintenance replays is won, unless the type of the push order maintenance replay that has been won can be specified, the promotion lip is awarded only with a probability of 1/5. RT3 cannot be maintained, and a fall lip is won with a probability of 4/5 to fall into the normal gaming state. Thus, when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, even if controlled by RT3, it is easy to win the fall lip and control is performed so that the RT3 is not maintained as much as possible, while when controlled by the AT, It is possible to control so that the RT3 can be intentionally maintained by winning the promotion lip.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the push order entry replays 1 to 4 is won.

  For example, when the push forward rush replay 1 is won, and it is operated by an operation procedure that becomes a forward push, the control for stopping the combination of the rush lip among the winning replays aligned with any winning line. When the operation procedure other than forward pressing is performed, control is performed to stop the combination of the falling lip on any pay line.

  In addition, when the push order rush replay 2 is won, if it is operated by an operation procedure that makes a squeeze push, the combination of the rush lip in the selected replay is aligned with any winning line and stopped. When the control is performed and the operation procedure other than the forward pinching operation is performed, the combination of the falling lip is aligned with any winning line and stopped.

  Similarly, when the push order rush replay 3 or 4 is selected, if it is operated according to an operation procedure having a predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order rush replay being won, , Control to stop the combination of rush lip aligned with any winning line, and if it is operated with an operation procedure other than the predetermined push order, stop the combination of falling lip aligned with any winning line To control.

  In this way, as the operation procedure for making the entry lip a prize and entering the RT 4 and the operation procedure for making the fall lip a prize and fall into the normal gaming state, for each type of the push order entry replay selected , Different operating procedures are set. For this reason, when one of the push order rush replays is won in RT3, unless the type of the push order rush replay that has been won can be specified, the rush lip is awarded only with a probability of 1/4. It is configured to fall into the normal gaming state by winning a fall lip with a probability of 3/4. As a result, when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the entry lip, so that it is not controlled to RT4 as much as possible. When the control is performed by the AT while being controlled so as not to be maintained, it is possible to control the RT 4 so as to win the rush lip.

  Further, when any one of the BAR temporary plays 1 to 4 is won, the winning line L1 to L4 and the lower stage of the reel 2L, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R while winning any of the selected replays. That is, reel control is performed in which two “black BARs” are aligned on any one of the lower lines extending over the symbols arranged in the lower stage.

  In addition, when BAR replay is won, within the range of the number of frames that can be drawn, the “black BAR” is stopped at any of the winning lines L1 to L4 and reel control is performed to win the BAR lip, and the BAR lip is won. If it is not possible to win, one of the winning lines L1 to L4 and the lower line will be selected in the same manner as when one of the BAR templey replays 1 to 4 is won while winning one of the winning replays. The reel control is performed so that two “black BARs” are aligned together.

  Next, when multiple types of small roles are won simultaneously (such as a strawberry + 1-number role), the small role with a large number of payouts has a reel control that is drawn into the winning line preferentially over the small number with a small number of payouts. Done.

  As a case where a plurality of types of small roles are simultaneously elected, for example, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, as shown in FIG. Different reel control is performed according to the operation procedure.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining reel control when one of the pushing order melons 1 to 5 is won.

  For example, when the push order melon 1 is won, and if it is operated according to the operation procedure of the forward push, the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped in any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4. When the operation procedure is other than forward pressing, control is performed to stop the “melon” of the reel to be stopped in response to the stop operation. That is, when the push order melon 1 is won and the operation is performed in the order of the push operation, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the three pay lines L1, L3, and L4. 12 is paid out, but when operated by an operation procedure other than forward pushing, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the pay line L2, so that only 4 medals are paid out. Also, when the push order melon 1 is won, and if it is operated according to the operation procedure of the forward push, the “melon” of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R is stopped at any of the upper, middle, and lower stages. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than forward pressing is used, reel control is performed to stop the “melon” of the corresponding reel in the upper stage.

  In addition, when the push order melon 2 is won, the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped on any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 when operated in the operation procedure of pushing forward. If the operation procedure is other than the forward pinching operation, control is performed to stop the “melon” of the reel to be stopped in response to the stop operation. In other words, when the push order melon 2 is won and operated by the operation procedure of pushing forward, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the three winning lines L1, L3, L4. When twelve medals are paid out, when operated by an operation procedure other than the forward push, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only at the winning line L2, so that four medals are paid out. stay. Further, when the push order melon 2 is elected, if it is operated by an operation procedure that pushes forward, the “melon” of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R is stopped at either the upper, middle, or lower level. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than the forward pinching operation is used, reel control is performed to stop the “melon” of the corresponding reel in the upper stage.

  Similarly, when any of the push order melons 3 to 5 is elected, when it is operated according to an operation procedure having a predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order melon being won. Is a control that stops the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” on any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4, pays out 12 medals, and is operated in an operating procedure other than a predetermined pushing order. Controls the “melon” of the middle reel 2C to stop only on the pay line L2 and pays out four medals, and the “melon” of the reel to be stopped corresponding to the stop operation of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R. "Is stopped at the upper stage.

  As described above, as an operation procedure for stopping the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” in any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 and paying out 12 medals, Different operating procedures are set for each type. For this reason, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 can only be 1/5 of the probability unless the type of the push order melon being won can be specified. One cannot stop paying out 12 medals by stopping the symbol combination of “Mellon-Mellon-Mellon”, and the “Melon” on the middle reel 2C is stopped only on the winning line L2 with a probability of 4/5. Only 4 medals are paid out. As a result, when one of the pushing order melons 1 to 5 is won, only four medals are paid out as much as possible when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, and intentionally won when controlled by the AT. It is possible to stop the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” in any of the lines L1, L3, and L4, and control so that 12 medals are paid out.

  When one of the 12 melons 1 to 4 is selected, regardless of the operation procedure, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped at the three winning lines L1, L3, and L4, and the winning line L1, Reel control is performed in which the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped at either L3 or L4, and 12 medals are paid out.

  In FIG. 14, when operated in an operation procedure other than the pushing order for paying out 12 medals, it is only necessary to perform reel control for stopping “melon” in the upper stage for the middle reel 2 </ b> C. For example, the “melon” of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R may be stopped at any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages. This makes it impossible to specify whether or not the pushing order is correct and whether or not 12 medals are to be paid out from the stop positions of the “melon” of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R. Interest can be improved.

  Next, the reel control when winning one of the weak strawberries 1 to 4, the strong strawberries 1 to 4, the weak grapes 1 to 4, and the strong grapes 1 to 4 will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining reel control when one of weak strawberries 1 to 4, strong strawberries 1 to 4, weak grapes 1 to 4, and strong grapes 1 to 4 is won.

  For example, when any one of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 or the weak grapes 1 to 4 is won, the combination of symbols constituting the winning strawberry or grape is selected within the winning line L2 Control to stop at any one of L4, that is, control to stop “strawberry” or “grape” at the upper or lower level as much as possible when focusing on the left reel 2L.

  On the other hand, when the strong strawberries 1 to 4 or the strong grapes 1 to 4 are won, the winning combination line L1 is stopped within the range of the number of drawn frames. Control, that is, control for stopping “strawberry” or “grape” in the middle as much as possible when focusing on the left reel 2L.

  As explained using FIG. 7, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any of RB, BB1, and BB2 wins in any of the weak strawberries 1-4. The number of judgment values for each of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the strong strawberries 1 to 4 is set to be higher than when the strong strawberries 1 to 4 are selected. When winning a grape, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB, BB1, and BB2 is stronger grapes 1-4 than when winning any one of weak grapes 1-4 The number of determination values for each of the weak grapes 1 to 4 and the strong grapes 1 to 4 is set so that the one when one of them is won is higher.

  For this reason, when strawberry or grape has won a prize, the “strawberry” or “grape” on the left reel 2L is stopped at the middle stage, rather than when it is stopped at the upper or lower stage, RB, BB1. , And BB2, since the ratio of winning simultaneously is high, the player's expectation can be improved.

  Moreover, as demonstrated using FIG. 7, when winning a strawberry or grape, the ratio which is simultaneously elected in either RB, BB1, and BB2 is more than when winning a grape. The number of judgment values is set so that it is higher when winning a strawberry.

  For this reason, even when “Strawberry” or “Grape” on the left reel 2L stops at the middle stage and wins a strawberry or grape, the one when winning a strawberry is RB, BB1, and BB2. Since the ratio of winning simultaneously to either is high, the player's expectation can be improved.

  Next, the reel control when one of the left melon and the middle right melon is won in the non-BB RB will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when the left melon or the middle right melon is won in the non-BB RB.

  For example, when the left melon is won and the left reel 2L is operated according to the operation procedure for stopping the left reel 2L, the winning line L1, L3, or L4 has a “melon-melon-melon” When the symbol combination is stopped and the operation is performed in accordance with an operation procedure for first stopping other than the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the symbol combination “melon-melon-melon” on the winning line L2. That is, when the left melon is won and the left reel 2L is operated in the first stop procedure, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the two winning lines L3 and L4. 12 is paid out, but when operated in the operating procedure that stops the reels other than the left reel 2L for the first time, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the winning line L2, so that 8 medals are paid out. Stay on.

  If the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is operated in the first stopping procedure when the middle right melon is elected, any one of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 is set to “melon- When the symbol combination of “melon-melon” is stopped and the left reel 2L is operated in the first stopping procedure, control is performed to stop the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” on the winning line L2. In other words, when the middle right melon is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is operated according to the operation procedure for first stopping, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C becomes the two winning lines L3 and L4. In order to stop, twelve medals are paid out, but when operated by the operation procedure of first stopping the left reel 2L, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the winning line L2, and thus the medal Will only be paid out.

  Thus, in the non-BB RB, as an operation procedure for stopping the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” in any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 and paying out 12 medals, Different operating procedures are set when you win the melon and when you win the middle right melon. For this reason, unless it is possible to specify whether the left melon is won or the middle right melon is won, the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is placed on the winning line L1 only with a probability of 1/2. The medals cannot be paid out and 12 medals cannot be paid out, and the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped on the winning line L2 with a probability of 1/2 and only 8 medals are paid out. Yes. On the other hand, RB in non-BB is ended by winning four times. For this reason, according to the operation procedure in RB in non-BB, the net increase number in the said RB can be varied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Reel control for stopping the drawing combination of winning combinations included in the lottery winning combination within the range of the number of drawable frames on the winning line when winning one of the lottering winning combinations shown in FIG. 9 in RB during BB Is done. At that time, reel control is performed in which the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is stopped on the winning line L3 or L4 in preference to the winning line L2. For this reason, the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped in preference to the winning line L3 or L4 over the winning line L2, and the symbol of the middle reel 2C in the symbol combination is stopped in the middle than the upper row. It will be.

[Processing by the main control unit 41]
Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game process one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed first.

  In order to be able to advance the game, for example, the set value work is stored in the set value work with the set value in the normal range with the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality. When the game is ready to proceed, game processing is repeated in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When the processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and operating the start switch 7 to substantially change the game. BET processing for instructing the start is performed.

  If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same bet number as the previous game is automatically set by the replay game flag (the replay game flag is erased at this stage). In the BET process, every time a bet number is set, a BET command that can specify the number of medals used for setting the bet number is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. An internal lottery process for performing an internal lottery such as determining whether to perform or not is performed. In the internal lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag set in the RAM 41c according to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  Further, in the internal lottery process, when one of BB1, BB2, and RB is won, a process for controlling the internal medium RT (for example, setting the value of the internal medium RT flag to the value of the game state flag) Is done.

  When the internal lottery process ends, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, first, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated in the previous game based on a one-game timer for measuring the time from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. A determination process is performed to determine whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start. In the reel rotation process, the determination process is repeatedly performed until it is determined by the determination process that a predetermined time has elapsed. When it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are driven, All the right and right reels 2L, 2C, 2R are started to rotate. As described above, in the reel rotation process, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are controlled to be in a waiting state without starting to rotate until it is determined by the determination process that a predetermined time has elapsed. Controlling in such a waiting state is called a wait, and a waiting period is also called a wait period or a waiting period. The weight is released when a predetermined time has elapsed since the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R was started in the previous game.

  In normal times, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are rotated in a normal manner. In the present embodiment, as a normal mode, each of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is driven to rotate at a predetermined acceleration at the same time until reaching a predetermined speed. Thereby, when it is rotationally driven in the normal mode, it is possible to start rotation of all of the left, middle, and right simultaneously and at a predetermined acceleration.

  When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the player, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R corresponding to the operated stop switches are stopped, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. . The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with respect to an example in which the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switch. For example, whether or not the stop switch has been operated when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation. Regardless of this, the rotating reel may be forcibly stopped.

  In the reel rotation process, a reel rotation command for notifying the start of reel rotation is transmitted to the effect control board 90 when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, and rotation of any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Each time, a reel stop command capable of specifying the area number of the corresponding stop operation position of the corresponding reel is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to determine which reel has been stopped.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process for determining whether or not any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5A is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. Is done. If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed.

  In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that any one of BB1, BB2, and RB has been won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag is set). Setting).

  In addition, in the winning determination process in any of RT1, normal gaming state, and RT3, when it is determined that SB has been won, a process for controlling to RT2 (for example, the value of RT2 is set as the value of the gaming state flag) Etc.) are performed. Further, in the winning determination process in the normal gaming state, when it is determined that the promotion lip has been won, a process for controlling to RT3 (for example, setting the value of RT3 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, in the winning determination process in RT3, when it is determined that a winning lip is won, a process for controlling to RT4 (for example, setting the value of RT4 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, in the winning determination process in RT3, when it is determined that the fall lip has been won, a process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. .

  In addition, when it is determined that no winnings have occurred in RT1, RT2, and RT3 and the special outcome is stopped in any of the winning lines L1 to L4, it is for controlling to the normal gaming state. Processing (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9.

  Also, in the payout process, when the payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets), a payout start command for notifying the start of payout of medals is sent to the effect control board 90. When the medal payout by winning and winning the credit is completed, a payout end command for notifying the end of the medal payout is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the payout process, a bonus end determination process for determining whether or not a bonus end condition corresponding to the bonus is satisfied during the bonus is performed as various processes not related to winning.

  In the bonus end determination process, when it is determined that the bonus end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to RT1 (for example, setting the value of the RT1 flag as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  Also, in the payout process during RT4, the number of games digested during RT4 (including games controlled by SB winning and single bonus) is countably specified, and whether the number of games digested reaches 50 games. When it is determined whether or not 50 games have been reached, a process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process, the game state of the next game (RT1 to RT4, whether it is a normal game state, internal RT, BB, non-BB RB, etc.) ) That can specify a game state command is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the payout process, a winning flag (small winning combination, re-playing winning combination, SB winning flag) that is not carried over is also deleted, and the winning flag of the BB or RB bonus stored in the special work is not deleted. As a result, the bonus winning flag is carried over to the next game until the winning bonus is won. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 90. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 shifts the game state among RT1 to RT4, internal RT, the normal game state, and the bonus, and the progress of the game is indicated. In response, a command is transmitted to the effect control board 90. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment performs a game history update process for updating the game history as the game progresses and a freeze-related process for generating a freeze according to the game history. The game history is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The freeze may be performed as long as control for delaying the progress of the game is performed. For example, the freeze is generated by delaying the timing of enabling the operation of the stop switches 8L to 8R at the start of the game from the normal time. Further, during the occurrence of freeze, for example, a specific reel effect is performed by controlling the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R in a specific mode different from the normal mode described above. Hereinafter, the game history update process and the freeze related process will be described.

[About game history update processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the game history update process executed by the main control unit 41. The game history update process is executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 milliseconds), for example.

  First, in S01, when a predetermined bet number is set and the start switch 7 is activated, it is determined whether or not the start switch 7 is operated. If it is determined in S01 that the start switch 7 has been operated, it is determined in S02 whether or not the above-described wait occurs. If it is determined in S02 that a weight is generated, a wait time until the weight is released is calculated based on one game timer in S03, the game history relating to “cumulative wait time” is updated, and the process proceeds to S04. In the present embodiment, every time a weight is generated, the generation time of the weight is added. The game digestion speed can be determined from the game history related to “cumulative wait time”. For example, the longer the cumulative wait time, the faster the game digestion speed can be specified.

  If it is determined in S01 that the start switch 7 is not operated or no wait is generated in S02, the process proceeds to S04 without performing S03.

  In S04, when all the reels 2L to 2R are rotating, it is determined whether or not the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is operated, that is, whether or not the left reel 2L is first stopped. When it is determined in S04 that the left reel 2L has been stopped for the first time, in S05, the first stop can pull the “strawberry” of area number 5 of the left reel 2L onto the winning line and stop it. Depending on whether or not (for example, the timing at which the symbols of area numbers 20 and 0 to 5 are located in the lower stage, hereinafter this timing is also referred to as “strawberry eye pressing timing”), the game history relating to “strawberry eye pressing rate” Is updated, and the process proceeds to S06.

  In the present embodiment, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the ratio operated at the strawberry eye press timing is tabulated so as to be specified. For example, every time the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, 1 is added to the denominator for specifying the strawberry eye press rate, and when the first stop is operated at the strawberry eye press timing, the strawberry eye press rate is set. A process of adding 1 to the numerator for specifying is performed. It should be noted that the “Strawberry Eye Percentage” may be updated based on an operation in a specific gaming state (for example, a general gaming state excluding a bonus).

  From the combination of symbols of the small role shown in FIG. 5, it can be said that the left reel 2L can be reduced at the timing of pressing the strawberry, so that the small role can be omitted. Therefore, it is possible to determine from the game history related to the “strawberry eye-feeding rate”, the ratio of the stop operation performed so as to reduce the missed amount, that is, the level of the player's game skill amount.

  When the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time in S04, the process proceeds to S06 without performing the process in S05.

  In S06, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is BB1. If it is determined in S06 that BB1 is in progress, it is determined in S07 whether or not the 12-sheet melon 1 is won in the game to be started. When it is determined in S07 that the 12-sheet melon 1 has been won, the game history relating to “the number of consecutive wins” is updated in S08, and the process proceeds to S10. On the other hand, when it is determined in S07 that the 12-sheet melon 1 has not been won, the game history relating to “the number of consecutive wins” is reset (returned to 0). Thereby, from the game history regarding “the number of consecutive winnings”, it is possible to specify the number of times winning continuously for 12 melons 1 in the game in BB1. Note that the game history related to “the number of consecutive wins” is reset every time BB1 ends. If it is determined in S06 that BB1 is not in progress, the process proceeds to S10 without performing the processes in S07 to S09.

  In S10, it is determined whether or not all the reels 2L to 2R have stopped rotating, that is, whether or not the result of one game has been displayed. When it is determined in S10 that all the reels 2L to 2R have stopped rotating, it is determined in S11 whether or not the game in which the result is displayed (hereinafter also referred to as the current game) has won the grape. When it is determined that the grape has been won in S11, the game history regarding the “grape acquisition rate” is updated according to whether or not a grape has been won in the current game in S12, and the process proceeds to S13.

  In the present embodiment, the winning rates that can be won without losing grapes in the game where grapes are won are tabulated so as to be specified. For example, every time it is determined that the grape has been won, 1 is added to the denominator for specifying the grape acquisition rate, and when it is determined that the grape has been won, 1 is added to the numerator for specifying the grape acquisition rate. Processing is performed. Thereby, the level of the player's game skill level can be determined. Note that the “grape acquisition rate” may be updated based on an operation in a specific gaming state (for example, a general gaming state excluding a bonus). When it is determined in S11 that the grape has not been won, the process proceeds to S13 without performing the process in S12.

  In S13, it is determined whether or not the current game is a game in a general gaming state and a freeze has occurred in the current game. When it is determined that a freeze has occurred in the current game in the general gaming state, the game history related to “the number of occurrences of freeze” is updated in S14, and the process proceeds to S15. Thereby, it is possible to specify the number of times the freeze has occurred in the general gaming state from the game history relating to the “number of freeze occurrences”. If it is determined in S13 that the game is not in the general gaming state or the freeze has not occurred, the process proceeds to S15 without performing the process in S14.

  In S15, it is determined whether or not BB1 winning has occurred in the current game. When it is determined in S15 that a BB1 winning has occurred in the current game, in S16, the symbol combination that triggered the current BB1 winning is the symbol combination of BB1 when the BB1 winning occurred last time. It is determined whether or not the same. The type of symbol combination of BB1 that occurred last time is stored as a game history related to “previous BB1” as will be described later.

  When it is determined in S16 that they are the same, in S17, the game history related to “continuous BB symbols” is updated according to the symbol combination of BB1 that has been stopped continuously. For example, when the symbol combination of “White 7” is the last three combinations of symbols of BB1, if the symbol combination of BB1 generated this time is also the three of “White 7”, the sequence of White 7 is specified. For example, when “white 7 continuous” is stored, and the last symbol combination of BB1 was “black 7”, the symbol combination of BB1 generated this time was also “black 7”. Sometimes, “black 7 continuation” for specifying the black 7 continuation is stored.

  Note that the game history related to the “continuous BB symbol” is not updated until BB1 winnings are continuously generated by a combination of symbols different from the specified symbol. For example, when “white 7 continuous” is stored, even if a winning of BB1 occurs due to “black 7”, if the previous symbol combination of BB1 is “white 7”, “white 7 continuous” Is maintained, and is updated to “black 7 continuous” only when the symbol combination of the previous BB1 is “black 7”.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that they are not the same in S16 or after the process of S17 is performed, the game history related to “previous BB1” is updated in S18 according to the symbol combination of BB1 generated this time, and the process proceeds to S19. To do. From the game history related to “previous BB1”, when the winning of BB1 occurs, the symbol combination when the winning of BB1 occurs can be specified. If it is determined in S15 that BB1 has not been won, the process proceeds to S19 without performing the processes in S16 to S18.

  In S19, when the current game is a game played in the general game state, the order in which the reels 2L to 2R are operated in the current game, that is, the pressing order of the current game is specified. Update the game history for. As a result, the number of times of “push order” actually operated in the general gaming state can be specified from the game history related to “push order”. When it is determined in S10 that all the reels 2L to 2R are not stopped, the game history update process is ended as it is.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example of the game history storage area in the RAM 41c. In the game history storage area, as the game history items, the accumulated wait time, the strawberry eye pushing rate, the grape acquisition rate, the pushing order during the general gaming state, the number of freeze occurrences during the general gaming state, the previous BB1, the continuous BB symbol, And the number of consecutive winnings is stored. These game histories are updated by the game history update process described with reference to FIG. Specifically, in S03, the cumulative wait time is in S03, the strawberry push rate is S05, the grape acquisition rate is S12, the push order during the general game state is S19, and the number of freeze occurrences during the general game state is S14. The previous BB1 is updated in S18, the continuous BB symbol is updated in S17, and the consecutive winning count is updated in S08.

  In FIG. 18, as an example of stored information, “41243” corresponds to the accumulated wait time, “87” corresponds to the strawberry onset rate, “70” corresponds to the grape acquisition rate, and in the general gaming state As the pressing order, “574” corresponding to the forward pressing, “28” corresponding to the forward pressing, “120” corresponding to the middle pressing, “15” corresponding to the reverse pressing, and “15” corresponding to the reverse pressing. “236”, “21” corresponding to the number of freeze occurrences in the general gaming state, “white 7” corresponding to the previous BB1, “black 7 consecutive” corresponding to the continuous BB symbol, corresponding to the consecutive winning count "0" indicates the stored state. In the present embodiment, as will be described below, freeze-related processing for generating a freeze is performed based on the stored game history.

[Freeze-related processing]
FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining an example of freeze-related processing executed by the main control unit 41. The freeze-related process is executed every time one game is started (after the internal lottery process is executed), for example.

  First, in S30, it is determined whether or not a freezing trigger according to the game history is established during the currently controlled gaming state and BB1. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, the occurrence of freeze is determined according to the gaming state and the gaming history during BB1.

  In S30, when it is determined that a freezing opportunity is established, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in the general gaming state. When it is determined in S31 that the game is in the general gaming state, in S32, whether or not to generate a freeze with reference to the freeze generation determination table and the freeze type determination table corresponding to the game history A lottery process for determining which type of freeze is to be generated is executed. The freeze occurrence determination table and the freeze type determination table corresponding to the game history will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In S <b> 33, it is determined whether or not it has been determined to generate a freeze by lottery processing. If it is determined that a freeze is to be generated, settings are made in S34 to execute the type of freeze generated by the lottery process. Based on this setting, the determined type of freeze is executed in the game in which the opportunity for occurrence of freeze is established.

  In S35, a freeze specifying command for specifying the type of freeze to be generated is transmitted, and the freeze related processing is terminated. If it is not determined in S33 that a freeze will occur, the freeze-related process is terminated without performing S34 and S35.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S31 that the game state is not in the general gaming state, it is determined in S36 whether or not it is in BB1. If it is determined in S36 that BB1 is in progress, settings are made in S37 to execute the type of freeze based on the game history related to the continuous BB symbol, and the process proceeds to S35. Based on this setting, a type of freeze based on a game history related to a continuous BB symbol is executed in a game in which a freeze occurrence opportunity is established. On the other hand, if it is determined in S36 that BB1 is not in progress, the freeze-related process is terminated without performing S37.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a freeze occurrence trigger that is a determination target in S30. When the gaming state is in the general gaming state, strong strawberries 1 to 4, 12 melons 1 to 4, strong grapes 1 to 4, 1 piece 1 to 4, BB1, BB2, RB, and BAR replay When winning, the opportunity to freeze is established. In addition, strong strawberries 1-4, 12 melons 1-4, strong grapes 1-4, 1-sheet roles 1-4, BB1, BB2, RB, and BAR replay are bonus winnings or Navistock grant as described later It is a winning combination that has a high possibility. For this reason, when freezing occurs in the general gaming state, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for bonus winning or navigation stock grant.

  When the gaming state is BB1, different freeze occurrence triggers are determined according to the gaming history related to the continuous BB symbol. When the continuous BB symbol is “7 consecutive whites”, a freeze occurrence opportunity is established each time the number of consecutive wins of 12 melons 1 in the BB1 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5 times).

  On the other hand, when the continuous BB symbol is “black 7 continuous”, the continuous winning number of 12 melons 1 reaches the predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times) for the first time in the BB1, and thereafter. Every time the 12 melons 1 are continuously won in the game (however, a maximum of 6 times), a freezing opportunity is established.

  In this embodiment, when a freeze occurs in BB1, navigation stock can be given as will be described later. For this reason, a feeling of expectation can be given to the occurrence of freeze in BB1 and the provision of navigation stock. In addition, the occurrence trigger of the freeze in BB1 can be varied according to the game history related to the continuous BB symbol. In other words, depending on whether the player wins BB1 with white 7 or black 7, the chance of freezing can be varied, so the degree of intervention in the game can be improved, and Can be improved.

  BB1 ends when the number of paid out medals reaches 361 or more. Further, the maximum payout number in one game is 12. Therefore, in BB1, it is necessary to digest 31 games at a minimum, and 12 melons 1 are won with high probability. As a result, the maximum number of times that the occurrence of a freeze is established is set to 6 times when “white 7 continuous” or “black 7 continuous” is stored as a continuous BB symbol. Has been. For this reason, even if different freeze occurrence triggers are set according to the game history, since the maximum number of times that the freeze occurrence trigger is established in one BB1, the degree of advantage can be made similar. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that either one becomes too advantageous or disadvantageous than the other.

  Next, an example of a freeze occurrence determination table and a freeze type determination table used for the lottery process in S32 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the freeze occurrence determination table includes a high probability table, a medium probability table, and a low probability table, as shown in FIG. The probability determined to cause a freeze in the lottery process is set to 70% for the high probability table, 50% for the medium probability table, and 30% for the low probability table.

  Also, the freeze type determination table includes a long time table, a medium time table, and a short time table, as shown in FIG. As types of freeze, a start order change pattern with a short freeze occurrence time and a normal rotation pattern with a long freeze occurrence time are defined.

  When the long-time table is referred to in the lottery process, the forward rotation pattern is determined with a probability of 70%, and the start order change pattern is determined with a probability of 30%. When the medium time table is referred to in the lottery process, the forward rotation pattern is determined with a probability of 50%, and the start order change pattern is determined with a probability of 50%. When the short-term table is referred to in the lottery process, the forward rotation pattern is determined with a probability of 30% and the start order change pattern with a probability of 70%.

  In the lottery process, it is determined whether or not to generate a freeze by referring to the freeze generation determination table. When it is determined to generate a freeze, the freeze type to be generated is determined by referring to the freeze type determination table. Determine the type.

  The freeze occurrence determination table and the freeze type determination table referred to in the lottery process are specified based on the game history. In the present embodiment, the game history is specified based on, for example, the accumulated wait time, the grape acquisition rate, and the number of freeze occurrences during the general gaming state. A method for specifying a table for determining the occurrence of freeze and determining the type of freeze will be described.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the accumulated wait time and the level of the grape acquisition rate in the game history. Regarding the accumulated wait time, when it is “less than 30000 milliseconds”, the occurrence frequency of the wait is low, and it can be said that the game is being digested at a relatively slow speed. When it is “less than 90000 milliseconds”, it is determined that the game is being digested at a speed faster than “low speed level”, so it is determined as “medium speed level”, and when it is “90000 milliseconds or more”, the game is played at high speed. Since it can be said that it is digesting, it is determined to be “high speed level”.

  The grape acquisition rate is determined to be “low level” when it is “less than 50%” because it is unlikely to be pressed, and when it is “50% or more and less than 90%” Is judged to be “medium level”, and when it is “90% or more”, it is highly likely that the target is being held “high level”. Is determined.

  In the lottery process, it is determined to which level the accumulated wait time and the grape acquisition rate stored in the game history storage area correspond, and the level and the general gaming state stored in the game history storage area. Based on the number of freeze occurrences, the table for determining the occurrence of freeze and the type of freeze determination according to the game history is specified according to the table shown in FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining an example of a table for specifying a freeze occurrence determination table and a freeze type determination table according to the game history.

  When the number of freeze occurrences in the general gaming state is an odd number, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), the freeze occurrence determination table is specified according to the accumulated level of the wait time, and the grape acquisition rate level is set. Accordingly, a table for determining the freeze type is specified.

  Specifically, as a table for determining the occurrence of freeze, a high probability table is specified when the cumulative level of the wait time is “low speed level”, and a medium probability table is selected when it is “medium speed level”. If it is specified and is “high speed level”, the low probability table is specified. In addition, as a table for determining the type of freeze, when the grape acquisition rate level is “low level”, a long time table is specified, and when it is “medium level”, a medium time table is specified. In the case of “high level”, the short time table is specified. For this reason, when the number of freeze occurrences in the general gaming state is an odd number, if the game digestion speed is at a high speed level, the probability that the freeze will occur is lower than that at a low speed level, for example. When the possibility that the push is being performed is at a high level, the freeze occurrence time is shortened as compared with the case where the push is performed at a low level, for example.

  When the number of freeze occurrences in the general gaming state is 0 or an even number, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), a freeze generation determination table is specified according to the level of the grape acquisition rate, and the accumulated wait time is determined. Specify the freeze type determination table according to the level.

  Specifically, as a table for determining the occurrence of freeze, a high probability table is specified when the grape acquisition rate level is “low level”, and a medium probability table is specified when it is “medium level”. In the case of “high level”, the low probability table is specified. In addition, as a table for determining the type of freeze, a long time table is specified when the cumulative level of the wait time is “low speed level”, and a medium time table is specified when it is “medium speed level”. In the case of “high speed level”, the short time table is specified. For this reason, when the number of occurrences of freezing in the general gaming state is 0 or an even number, if the possibility of being pushed is high, the freezing occurs compared to, for example, the low level When the probability of playing is low and the game digestion speed is at a high speed level, for example, the freeze occurrence time is shortened as compared with the case of a low speed level.

  In the lottery process of S32 in the freeze-related process, as described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24, the table to be referred to is specified from the tables shown in FIGS. That kind of decision is made when it is decided to generate such a freeze and freeze.

  Next, the type of freeze set based on the game history related to the continuous BB symbol in S37 in the freeze-related processing will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 25, as a game history related to a continuous BB symbol, a reverse rotation pattern is set when white 7 continuous is stored, and a low speed rotation start pattern is set when black 7 continuous is stored. ing.

  Here, the aspect of the freeze in this Embodiment is demonstrated. In the present embodiment, four types of freezes are defined as a start order change pattern, a normal rotation pattern, a reverse rotation pattern, and a low-speed rotation start pattern.

  The start order change pattern performs reel effect control in which the operation of the stop switches 8L to 8R is invalidated for 2 seconds and the reels 2L to 2R are started to rotate in a different order from the normal mode at the start of the game. A pattern. In the normal mode, as described above, the left, middle, and right are all started to rotate at the same time. On the other hand, when controlled according to the rotation order change pattern, the game is based on the game history related to the pushing order in the general gaming state. The reel effect control for starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R is performed in the order of the pressing order with the largest number of times. For example, when the game history shown in FIG. 18 is stored, reel effect control for starting rotation of the reels 2L to 2R is performed in the order of forward push (that is, left, middle, and right). As described above, the execution mode of the freeze can be changed according to the game history related to the pressing order in the general game state. Note that when there are a plurality of pushing orders, the reel effect control for starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R in the pushing order shown on the left side in FIG. 18 is performed.

  The forward rotation pattern invalidates the operation of the stop switches 8L to 8R for 10 seconds at the start of the game, and during that time, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated forward in the same direction as the normal mode, and then on the winning line L1. Is a pattern in which reel effect control is performed in which specific symbol combinations are aligned and temporarily stopped, and then forward rotation is performed again.

  The reverse rotation pattern generates a freeze for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) at the start of the game, and after rotating the reels 2L to 2R in the reverse direction to the normal mode (reverse rotation) during the freeze, This refers to a pattern in which reel effect control is performed in which a specific symbol combination is aligned on the winning line L1 and temporarily stopped, and the control is performed again to rotate (forward) in the same direction as the normal mode.

  As a specific symbol combination in the forward rotation pattern, for example, when a freeze occurrence trigger is established by an event other than BAR replay, three symbol combinations (white 7 or black 7) of BB1 specified from the game history related to the continuous BB symbol When a freeze occurrence opportunity is established by BAR replay winning, a symbol combination of BAR lip is determined. In addition, as a specific symbol combination in the reverse rotation pattern, for example, a symbol combination of BB1 specified from the game history related to the previous BB1 (that is, a symbol combination that triggers control to the current BB1) is defined.

  The low-speed rotation start pattern is a pattern in which, at the start of the game, a freeze is generated for a predetermined period (for example, 4 seconds) and the reels 2L to 2R are controlled to start rotating at an acceleration different from the normal mode. In the normal mode, each of the reels 2L to 2R is rotated at a predetermined acceleration until reaching a constant speed, whereas when controlled according to a low-speed rotation start pattern, each of the reels 2L to 2R is set to a constant speed. Until it reaches, reel effect control is performed to rotate at a specific acceleration that is smaller than a predetermined acceleration. In addition, the kind and aspect of a freeze are only examples, and are not restricted to the above. Control data for executing freeze is stored in the ROM 41b.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 26, a description will be given of a control state at the start of reel rotation in each of the cases where the freeze does not occur and when the freeze occurs. FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining a control situation at the start of reel rotation. (A) shows a case where no freeze occurs, and (b) shows a freeze (in FIG. 26, in particular, a normal rotation pattern or a reverse rotation). An example in the case where (pattern) occurs is shown.

  When freezing does not occur, the main CPU 41a starts rotating the reels 2L to 2R in a normal manner after the game is started, as shown in FIG. Thus, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the reels 2L to 2R is validated.

  On the other hand, when the freeze occurs, as shown in FIG. 26B, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the reels 2L to 2R are not activated until a predetermined freeze period elapses. When the freeze period elapses, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the reels 2L to 2R is validated.

  If the start order change pattern is determined, reel effect control is performed to start the reels 2L to 2R in the order based on the game history after the game is started. If the low-speed rotation start pattern is determined, reel effect control is performed in which the reels 2L to 2R are rotated at a specific acceleration until the reels 2L to 2R reach constant speed rotation after the game is started.

  If the reverse rotation pattern or the normal rotation pattern is determined, the main CPU 41a first performs initial position detection control after the start of the game, as shown in FIG.

  In the initial position detection control, all three stopped reels are simultaneously started to rotate in the rotation direction according to the pattern, and then all the reels are moved in the same direction until at least the reference positions of all the reels are detected. This is control for specifying an initial positional relationship that is a relative positional relationship at the start of rotation of the three reels by synchronously rotating. In the initial position detection control, since the relative positional relationship of each reel can be specified at the reference position of all reels, the subsequent control is performed based on the relative positional relationship of each reel specified here. It is like that.

  In this embodiment, in order to reliably detect the reference positions of all reels, control is performed to rotate the three reels stopped by the initial position detection control synchronously with one rotation. If the reference position cannot be detected even with one reel, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the reel and error control is performed.

  Next, after the initial position detection control, the main CPU 41a performs reel effect control as shown in FIG. In the reel effect control, while maintaining the rotation of the reel, according to the selected control pattern, the corresponding symbols are aligned on the winning line L1 and temporarily stopped.

  The control pattern used for the control to temporarily stop on the winning line L1 includes, for example, a control pattern in which the specific symbol combination described above is aligned on the winning line L1 and temporarily stopped.

  Next, after the reel effect control, the main CPU 41a performs initial position return control by rotating each of the reels 2L to 2R in the forward direction as shown in FIG. In the initial position return control, while maintaining the rotation of the reel, the relative position of each reel is set so that the initial positional relationship is the relative positional relationship of each reel at the start of the reel rotation specified in the initial position detection control. Control the positional relationship.

  Next, after the initial position return control, the main CPU 41a performs initial position notification control as shown in FIG. In the initial position notification control, each reel is placed at the stop position that was stopped at each reel at the start of reel rotation after the synchronous rotation while maintaining the initial positional relationship that is the relative positional relationship of each reel at the start of reel rotation. Once stopped, the player is informed that the position has returned to the initial position, and then the reel starts to rotate again while maintaining the initial positional relationship.

  Then, after the initial position notification control, the main CPU 41a controls the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R in the normal manner, and when the constant speed rotation is achieved as shown in FIG. 26 (b), the stop switches 8L and 8C. , 8R operation is enabled. Note that data for performing the control described with reference to FIG. 26 is stored in the ROM 41b.

  In the reel effect control according to the present embodiment, the example in which the symbols are temporarily stopped has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the rotation can be easily recognized by the player when the symbols are arranged on a straight line. Control that lowers the speed (specifically, control that slowly changes in a state where specific symbol combinations are aligned on a straight line) may be performed.

  Further, it may be one that does not perform initial position notification control, that is, one that does not stop the symbol that was stopped at the end of the previous game. In this case, in the initial position return control, after the initial position notification control is performed, the reels 2L to 2R are controlled to rotate at a constant speed in the same positional relationship as when the rotation is controlled in a normal manner to become the constant speed rotation. May be.

  In the freeze-related processing, a freeze specifying command for specifying the determined type of freeze is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 side in S35. The freeze identification command is a command that identifies the type of freeze determined and can identify the initial positional relationship that is the relative positional relationship of each reel and the selected control pattern when the pattern is a reverse rotation pattern or a normal rotation pattern. Sent when the detection of the initial positional relationship is completed after the start of reel rotation. The position of each reel can also be specified from the initial positional relationship.

[Processing by sub-control unit 91]
Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 first executes a predetermined effect initial setting process, and after performing an effect control restoration process for restoring the control state in the effect control board 90 to the state when the power supply is stopped, the effect-side random value Repeat the update process.

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done.

  Further, command analysis processing for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and predetermined effect control processing is executed. By this effect control process, various game effects are performed by displaying images on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sounds from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in a predetermined ROM.

  In order to perform a game effect, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 has various counters, areas for setting various flags, a game state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. The area for storing the winning status, the combination of the display results derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the information indicating whether or not a winning has occurred, and the gaming state applied in the game running on the gaming control board 40 side (The winning situation and the game state are twice) are also provided in the RAM 91c.

  In the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining a symbol stopped as a display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is not possible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. For this reason, the ROM 91b stores in advance a table showing all symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, an array specifying table for specifying the symbol array in each reel of FIG. Referring to the specific table, stop symbol specifying processing for specifying a symbol stopped on the corresponding reel from information included in the reel stop command is performed, and the specified symbol is registered in the stop symbol table. Thereby, the symbol stopped as a display result can be specified for each of the reels 2L to 2R. The sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on the registration information of the stop symbol table.

  In addition, various random values counted by a random number circuit (not shown) or the like are updated on the side of the effect control board 90, and then the contents of the saved register are restored, and then the effect control interrupt process ends.

  In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub control unit 91 performs an AT control process for controlling the effect state to the AT according to the game state and the like, and a game effect and a navigation effect according to the game state and the like. A game effect execution process for execution is performed.

[AT lottery processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT by executing an AT lottery process included in the AT control process. In the AT lottery process, it is determined based on a command from the main control unit 41 whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied, and when the AT lottery is satisfied, the AT lottery is executed. The AT lottery includes a navigation grant lottery that determines whether or not the number of navigation stocks is given, and a navigation stock lottery that decides the number of navigation stocks to be given.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the game is controlled by the AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50), and the navigation effect can be executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining an example of an AT lottery condition that triggers the AT lottery. FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining an example of the AT lottery when the AT lottery condition is satisfied. FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining an example of a table referred to in the navigation stock number lottery in the AT lottery.

  As the AT lottery conditions, first to eighth conditions are set as shown in FIG. The first AT lottery condition is that when the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal RT, the special line is stopped in any of the winning lines L1 to L4, the single winning combination, or “Melon” in the winning line L1. It is established by any one of the melon winnings due to the stop of the symbol combination “-melon-melon”. When the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation grant lottery is performed as an AT lottery.

  Note that the first AT lottery condition may be satisfied by stopping special appearance, winning a single winning combination, winning an SB, or winning a single winning combination. In addition, the first AT lottery condition may be established by winning one of the 12 melons 1 to 4 that triggers the “melon” of the middle reel 2C to be stopped in the middle stage.

  The navigation grant lottery is performed according to the winning probability corresponding to the probability mode controlled by the sub-control unit 91. The probability mode refers to a mode for specifying the probability of determining that the number of navigation stocks is to be given in the navigation grant lottery. In the present embodiment, the high probability mode with a high winning probability is controlled for 50 games after the BB1 is completed from among the bonuses. In addition, when the condition described later is satisfied in the normal mode, a probability mode lottery for randomly determining whether or not to control the high probability mode using a random number or the like is performed. When it is determined to control to the high probability mode, the high probability mode is controlled for 30 games thereafter. After the high probability mode ends, the normal mode having a lower probability of winning than the high probability mode is controlled. The sub-control unit 91 controls either the high probability mode or the normal mode according to the establishment condition by performing a predetermined mode setting process.

  When a bonus is won when the probability mode is in the high probability mode, regardless of the number of games that have been consumed in the high probability mode and the type of bonus that has been won, the bonus is won for 50 games after the bonus is over. Controlled to probability mode.

  Referring to FIG. 28, in the navigation grant lottery when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, the probability mode is 1% when the normal mode is set, and the probability is 20% when the high probability mode is set. It will be decided to give the number of navigation stock at. The navigation grant lottery is randomly determined according to the set probability using, for example, a random number.

  The second AT lottery condition is that when the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal RT, the symbol combination of grape or strawberry stops on any of the winning lines L2 to L4 and the grape or strawberry wins To establish. The second AT lottery condition may be established by winning one of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the weak grapes 1 to 4. When the second AT lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation grant lottery is performed as an AT lottery. In the navigation grant lottery when the second AT lottery condition is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks is calculated with a probability of 1.5% when the probability mode is the normal mode and with a probability of 40% when the probability mode is the high probability mode. It is decided to grant.

  The third AT lottery condition is that, when the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal RT, the symbol combination of grape or strawberry stops on the winning line L1 and the grape or strawberry wins, or the winning lines L1 to L1 This is established when two “black BARs” are aligned in either L4 or the lower line and the BAR lip is tempered. The third AT lottery condition may be established by winning one of the strong strawberries 1 to 4, the strong grapes 1 to 4, and the BAR temporary play 1 to 4. When the third AT lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation grant lottery is performed as an AT lottery. In the navigation grant lottery when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks is given with a probability of 3% when the probability mode is the normal mode and with a probability of 60% when the probability mode is the high probability mode. It is determined.

  The fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied when the symbol combination of the BAR lip is stopped and winning is awarded in any of the winning lines L1 to L4. Note that the fourth AT lottery condition may be satisfied by winning BAR replay. When the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100% without performing the navigation grant lottery as the AT lottery.

  When any one of the first to third AT lottery conditions is satisfied and the winner is selected in the navigation grant lottery, and when the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the first navigation stock determination shown in FIG. A lottery for the number of navigation stocks will be made with reference to the table.

  When the first navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. 29A is referred to, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 85%, and the navigation stock number is determined to be 2 at a rate of 10%. Navi stock number lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at the rate of.

  In the table of FIG. 29A, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 1.2 (= 1 × 85% + 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate. × 10% + 3 × 5%).

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the navigation stock number lottery is performed using the common table shown in FIG. 29A regardless of which of the first to fourth AT lottery conditions is satisfied has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of tables having different expected values of the number of navigation stocks to be provided are provided, and a table that is predetermined according to which of the first to fourth AT lottery conditions is satisfied is used. The navigation stock number lottery may be performed.

  The sub-control unit 91 specifies, for example, whether the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal medium RT based on the internal winning command or the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, the reel stop command, Whether or not the first to fourth conditions are satisfied is specified based on the winning determination command.

  Returning to FIG. 27, the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied by winning a bonus when the gaming state is the internal RT. Note that the fifth AT lottery condition may be satisfied by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus when the gaming state is other than the inside RT. When the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation grant lottery is performed as an AT lottery. In the navigation grant lottery when the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied, it is determined that the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 30% regardless of whether the probability mode is the normal mode or the high probability mode.

  When it is determined in the navigation grant lottery that navigation stock is to be given, the navigation stock number lottery is performed with reference to the second navigation stock determination table shown in FIG.

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the internal RT is based on the internal winning command or the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, and determines that the bonus is won based on the gaming state command or the winning determination command. Identify.

  When the second navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. 29 (b) is referred to, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 30%. The navigation stock number lottery is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 3 at the rate of 5 and the navigation stock number is determined to be 5 at the rate of 20%.

  In the table of FIG. 29 (b), the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 2.5 (= 1 × 30% + 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate. × 30% + 3 × 20% + 5 × 20%).

  Returning to FIG. 27, the sixth AT lottery condition is satisfied when a freeze occurs when the gaming state is RB in BB.

  When the sixth AT lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation grant lottery is performed as an AT lottery. In the navigation grant lottery, it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is given with a probability of 70% regardless of whether the probability mode is the normal mode or the high probability mode.

  The navigation stock number lottery based on the sixth AT lottery condition is established with reference to the third navigation stock determination table shown in FIG.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the sixth AT lottery condition is satisfied based on, for example, a command from the main control unit 41 (for example, a freeze specifying command).

  When the third navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. 29 (c) is referred to, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 25%, and the navigation stock number is determined to be 2 at a rate of 25%. The navigation stock number lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at the rate of 5 and the navigation stock number is determined to be 5 at the rate of 25%.

  In the table of FIG. 29 (c), the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is 2.75 (= 1 × 25% + 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate. × 25% + 3 × 25% + 5 × 25%).

  Returning to FIG. 27, the seventh AT lottery condition is that, when the gaming state is RB in the non-BB state, a medal is awarded in any of the winning lines L1 to L4 when a grape is won, or a left melon or a middle right melon is won. It is established by paying out 12 sheets. Note that the seventh AT lottery condition may be established by winning the strong grape 1 when the gaming state is RB in the non-BB state. Further, the eighth AT lottery condition is satisfied when 48 RBs are paid out and the RB ends when the gaming state is RB in non-BB.

  When the seventh or eighth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100% without performing the navigation grant lottery as the AT lottery.

  When the seventh AT lottery condition is satisfied, the navigation stock number lottery is performed with reference to the fourth navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. When the eighth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the navigation stock number lottery is performed with reference to the fifth navigation stock determination table shown in FIG.

  When the fourth navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. 29 (d) is referred to, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 80%, and the navigation stock number is determined to be 2 at a rate of 10%. Navi stock number lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at the rate of.

  Further, in the table of FIG. 29 (d), the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is 1.3 (= 1 × 80% + 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate. × 10% + 3 × 10%).

  In addition, the average number of times that the seventh AT lottery condition is satisfied during one control to the regular bonus takes into account the low probability of winning grapes and the high probability of winning left melon and middle right melon. Focusing on the left melon and middle right melon, (the winning probability of left melon and middle right melon) × (probability that can be operated in the procedure of paying out 12 sheets), it becomes 32604/65536, in the RB that ends with 4 wins It can be said that it is about twice.

  For this reason, the total average navigation stock number that can be expected to be obtained when the seventh AT lottery condition is satisfied during one control of the regular bonus is 1.3 × 2≈2.6. .

  When the fifth navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. 29 (e) is referred to, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 44%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 30%. The number of navigation stocks is determined so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at the rate of 5%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at the rate of 5%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 7 at the rate of 1%. .

  In the table of FIG. 29 (e), the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 1.96 (= 1 × 44% + 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate. × 30% + 3 × 20% + 5 × 5% + 7 × 1%).

  In addition, the average number of times that the eighth AT lottery condition is satisfied during one control to the regular bonus is four consecutive times because the probability that the seventh AT lottery condition is satisfied is approximately ½. The probability becomes the fourth power of (1/2), and it can be said that about 1 / 16≈0.0625 times.

  For this reason, during one control of the regular bonus, the total average navigation stock number that can be expected to be obtained when the eighth AT lottery condition is satisfied is 1.96 × 0.0625≈0.12. It becomes.

  In the navigation stock number lottery in the AT lottery of the present embodiment, the maximum number of navigation stocks that can be acquired by one lottery is set to seven. The decision to set the maximum number of navigation stocks in the navigation stock number lottery is called maximum decision. Hereinafter, the AT lottery condition that can be determined to the maximum is also referred to as the maximum allowable AT lottery condition, and the AT lottery condition that cannot be determined to the maximum is also referred to as the maximum impossible AT lottery condition.

  Of the AT lottery conditions shown in FIG. 27, in the navigation stock number lottery in the AT lottery when the eighth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the maximum navigation stock number of 7 can be determined. For this reason, the eighth AT lottery condition is the maximum allowable AT lottery condition. On the other hand, among the AT lottery conditions shown in FIG. 27, the first to seventh AT lottery conditions are the maximum number of navigation stocks 7 as shown in the tables of FIGS. 29 (a) to (d). This is the maximum impossible AT lottery condition.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines the maximum in the navigation stock number lottery, a maximum determination time counter for enabling the maximum determination to be specified until it is controlled by the predetermined number of navigation stocks AT, The data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 can specify that the maximum determination is made based on the value of the maximum determination counter.

  In the present embodiment, for example, 7 is set as the value of the maximum determination counter when the maximum number of navigation stocks is obtained by one navigation stock number lottery. The maximum determination time counter is decremented by 1 when determining the incubation period from the end of the AT corresponding to the consumption of Navistock 1 until the new consumption of Navistock and the control by the AT being possible. When the maximum value is determined, it is possible to specify that the maximum value is determined while the control is performed by the AT by consuming seven navigation stocks. When the maximum determination time counter value is set to a value larger than 0, and further maximum determination is performed, the value is updated to a value obtained by adding 7 corresponding to the maximum determination. Note that whether or not the maximum decision has been made is determined based on whether or not the maximum decision is made based on the value of the maximum decision counter. You may make it determine.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, whether or not the AT lottery condition is satisfied is determined by the AT lottery process performed by the sub-control unit 91. When the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT lottery is performed.

  When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Based on the AT flag in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to AT, and specifies the remaining number of navigation stocks. When the AT flag indicating AT is set, it is possible to control the AT by consuming one navigation stock number.

  When the number of navigation stocks is acquired when the AT flag indicating AT is set, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag.

  For example, when the AT lottery is performed when the AT flag indicating that the AT is set, the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery is updated. To update to the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery, for example, add the number of navigation stock corresponding to the result of the current AT lottery to the number of navigation stock specified from the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The number of navigation stocks may be rewritten to an AT flag for specifying the number of navigation stocks, and any method may be used as long as the current AT flag according to the result of the AT lottery can be specified.

  In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled according to the total number of navigation stocks determined by the AT lottery executed every time the AT lottery condition is satisfied.

  Note that when the AT flag indicating AT is set and the number of navigation stocks is further acquired in the AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks is not limited to the addition and is rewritten to the number of navigation stocks assigned this time. May be. In this case, the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c may be rewritten to an AT flag indicating the number of navigation stocks according to the result of the current AT lottery.

[AT management processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs the AT management process included in the AT control process when in the normal gaming state, RT3, or RT4, and thereby based on the AT flag and the incubation period set according to the AT lottery result. , Manage control to AT.

  Specifically, when the control to the normal gaming state is started, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when the AT flag is specified as AT. In the normal gaming state, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks. When the RT3 is controlled by the promotion lip winning in the normal gaming state during the AT, the control to the AT is continued also in the RT3.

  When RT3 is controlled to RT4 by a rush lip winning in RT3 during AT, the start condition to AT by consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1 is satisfied, and RT4 while digesting the game a predetermined number of times (for example, 50) And it controls to ART which is AT. When the number of navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to the AT flag indicating the number of navigation stock subtracted by 1.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing to count the number of games that have been digested when it is an ART, and control it to non-AT when it reaches a predetermined number of times. In the present embodiment, since the number of games controlled by AT by consuming 1 Navistock and the number of games controlled by RT4 are set to the same number of games, the number of games in ART is set to a predetermined number. When it reaches, the AT is terminated and the normal gaming state is controlled. At this time, if the number of navigation stocks indicated by the AT flag is 0, it is updated to the AT flag indicating that it is not AT. In other words, a series of AT termination conditions are satisfied when the AT flag for controlling from AT to non-AT is 0.

  When it is specified from the AT flag when it is controlled to be non-AT that it is not AT, it is not controlled again by the AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As a result, after being controlled to the normal gaming state from RT4, the promotion lip, the falling lip, the winning lip winning probability, and the reel control at the time of winning, the promotion lip winning and the rushing lip winning are less likely to occur, the falling lip winning Therefore, it is possible to prevent the control to RT3 and RT4 and the control to RT3 from being continued as much as possible. As a result, the possibility that the game is played in the normal gaming state is increased.

  On the other hand, if the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag when controlled to non-AT is 1 or more, a latent period determination process is performed to determine a latent period until the next AT can be controlled. The The incubation period is a period of forcibly delaying the timing at which the start condition for allowing the AT to be controlled again after the AT controlled until the game is consumed a predetermined number of times by consuming 1 Navistock, etc. This is the period until the notification period can be reached again after the AT ends, that is, the period in which the AT is hidden. When the value of the maximum determination time counter is 1 or more, the incubation period becomes longer at a higher rate than when the maximum determination time counter value is 0.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the incubation period determination process included in the AT management process executed by the sub-control unit 91. The incubation period determination process may be executed until the first game is started in the non-AT after the end of AT corresponding to Navistock 1. As an example, in this embodiment, Navistock 1 It is executed at the end of the game when the corresponding AT ends. FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining a table for determining the incubation period. The table shown in FIG. 31 is stored in the ROM 91b.

  First, referring to FIG. 30, in SA01, it is determined whether or not the value of the maximum determination counter is 0, that is, a state where the maximum determination is not performed or a predetermined number of times set corresponding to the maximum determination ( For example, it is determined whether the digest stock number for 7) has already been digested.

  In SA01, when it is determined that the value of the maximum determination counter is 0, that is, the state in which the maximum determination is not performed or the number of navigation stocks set corresponding to the maximum determination is already digested. If it is determined, it is determined in SA02 whether or not the value of the short latent continuous counter is 4 or less.

  The short latent continuous counter is a counter for specifying the number of times that a relatively short period (for example, 0 to 20 games) is continuously set as the latent period, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The short latent continuous counter is incremented by 1 when a relatively short period is determined in the latent period determining process, and when a relatively long period (for example, 45 to 50 games) is determined, or the number of navigation stocks is 0. It becomes an AT flag indicating that it is not an AT, and is reset (returned to 0) when a series of ATs are completed. Therefore, it can be said that the short latent continuous counter is a counter for specifying the number of times in which a relatively long period is not set as the previous latent period. In SA02, it is determined whether or not the number of continuous times in a relatively short period is 4 or less. In other words, in SA02, it is determined whether or not the number of times in which a relatively short period has been reached in the past from the latest latent period in the series of ATs has already reached five, that is, a series of ATs. In the past five incubation periods, all are determined to be relatively short periods, and it is determined whether or not a special condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined in SA02 that the value of the short-latency continuous counter is 4 or less, that is, the number of times in which a relatively short period is continuously traced back to the past from the latest latent period in a series of ATs is 4 or less. If the relatively short period is not yet continued five times or more, the latent period is set using a short latent table that can select only a relatively short latent period in SA03. In SA02, the value of the short latent continuous counter is 4 or less.

  Here, the short latency table will be described. FIG. 31A is a diagram for explaining the short latency table referred to in SA03. When the short latency table is referenced, the incubation period is determined to be 1 game at a rate of 15%, 5 games at a rate of 15%, 10 games at a rate of 30%, 30% 15 games are determined at a rate, 20 games are determined at a rate of 15%, and 25 games are determined at a rate of 15%. Therefore, when the short latency table is referenced, a period (expected value) obtained by averaging the latent periods that can be expected to be determined is 1 × 0.15 + 5 × 0.15 + 10 from the sum of the number of games × winning rate. × 0.3 + 15 × 0.3 + 20 × 0.15 + 25 × 0.15 = 15.15 game.

  When the incubation period is determined to be 0 game, it is possible to control the AT again from the first game in the non-AT after the end of the AT (in this embodiment, the game controlled from RT4 to the normal gaming state). When the incubation period is determined to be 5 games or more, the number of games corresponding to the non-AT after the end of the AT is digested, and then the AT can be controlled again.

  The incubation period determined using the short latency table is set by the number of bets based on the expected number of medals to be paid out by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect in an AT controlled by consuming 1 navigation stock. The number of games that does not consume more medals than the average increase / decrease number during AT calculated by subtracting the number of medals used in the game is set. Hereinafter, this point will be described.

  First, the average increase / decrease number per game when non-AT is calculated. When calculating the average increase / decrease number per game, when a small role is won by pushing melons 1 to 5 with a high probability and a stop operation is performed in a predetermined pushing sequence. In order to pay out a relatively large number of medals, attention is paid only to the push order melons 1 to 5. The push order melon 1-5 winning probability is 11525/65536 from the number of determination values shown in FIG. In addition, when the pressing order melons 1 to 5 are won, the probability of being able to operate according to the operating procedure in the predetermined pressing order for paying out 12 sheets is 1/5 from FIG. The number of bets per game is three.

  In calculating the average increase / decrease number per game, attention is paid only to the normal gaming state as the gaming state. This is because the probability that a chance promotion lip can be won in the normal gaming state during non-AT is extremely low from the promotion lip winning probability and reel control, and even if it is controlled by RT3 by chance lip winning This is because, during non-AT, a falling lip winning that falls with a very high probability is controlled to the normal gaming state.

  The average increase / decrease number per game when non-AT is [(push order melon 1-5 winning probability × (1/5) × 12 payout) + (push order melon 1-5 winning probability × (4 / 5) × 4 payouts) + (replay winning probability × actual 3 payouts)] − 3 bets, which is −1.6.

  Accordingly, the number of medals increased / decreased during the longest 25 games out of the incubation period determined using the short incubation table is (−1.6) × 25 = −40.

  Next, the average increase / decrease number during AT is calculated. The gaming state controlled by the AT after consuming 1 of the navigation stock is RT4 and is controlled over 50 games. Therefore, the average increase / decrease number per game when AT is [(push order melon 1-5 winning probability × 12 payouts) + (replay winning probability × substantial 3 payouts)] − 3 bets. +1.3.

  Accordingly, the average increase / decrease number during AT when the navigation stock is consumed by 1 and controlled by AT is (+1.3) × 50 = + 65.

  Therefore, it can be said that the incubation period determined using the short latency table is set to the number of games that does not consume more medals than the average increase / decrease number during AT.

  Returning to FIG. 30, in SA04, since a relatively short latent period is set, the value of the short latent continuous counter is incremented by 1, and the latent period determining process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SA02 that the value of the short latent continuous counter is not 4 or less, that is, the number of times that the comparatively short period is continuously traced back to the past from the latest latent period in a series of ATs is 5. As described above, when it is determined that the relatively short period is continued five times or more, the latent period is set using a long latent table that can select a long latent period with high probability in SA07.

  Here, the long latency table will be described. FIG. 31B is a diagram for explaining the long latency table referred to in SA07. When the long latency table is referenced, the incubation period is determined as 1 game at a rate of 1%, 5 games at a rate of 1%, 10 games at a rate of 1%, 1% 15 games at a rate, 20 games at a rate of 1%, 25 games at a rate of 1%, 30 games at a rate of 15%, 35 games at a rate of 20% Thus, 45 games are determined at a rate of 40%, and 50 games are determined at a rate of 54%. Therefore, when the long latency table is referenced, a period (expected value) obtained by averaging the latent periods that can be expected to be determined is 1 × 0.01 + 5 × 0.01 + 10 based on the sum of the number of games × winning rate. × 0.01 + 15 × 0.01 + 20 × 0.01 + 25 × 0.01 + 45 × 0.40 + 50 × 0.54 = 45.76 game.

  The short latency table of FIG. 31A is compared with the long latency table of FIG. When the short latency table is referred to, the average 15 games are determined, and up to 25 games are determined as the maximum incubation period. On the other hand, when the long latency table is referenced, a latency period of 45 games or more that cannot be selected when the short latency table is referenced is determined with high probability.

  Further, when the value of the maximum determination counter is 0, the long latency table is referred to when the value of the short latency continuous counter is greater than 4, and the short latency table is referred to as the value of the short latency continuous counter. Referenced when the value is 4 or less. For this reason, when the number of consecutive times of a relatively short period reaches five times, a relatively long period is set as a latent period at a higher rate than when the number of consecutive times of a relatively short period is four or less. .

  Further, when the long latency table is referred to, the average number of games averaged over the latent periods that can be expected to be determined is larger than when the short latency table is referenced.

  In addition, among the incubation periods determined using the long incubation table, the incubation period of 45 games or more, which is the number of games that cannot be determined when using the short incubation table, is the average increase / decrease number during AT. It is set to be more than the number of games that consume the above medals. This point will be described below by using the average number of increase / decrease per game when non-AT and AT in each of the above-described normal gaming state and advantageous RT.

  The number of increase / decrease of medals during the shortest 45 games out of the number of games which is the incubation period determined using the long latency table and cannot be determined when using the short latency table is (-1 .6) × 45≈ (−72). On the other hand, the average increase / decrease number during AT is (+65) as described above.

  Therefore, among the incubation periods determined using the long incubation table, the incubation period of 45 games or more, which is the number of games that cannot be determined when using the short incubation table, is the average increase / decrease number during AT. It can be said that the number of games consuming the above medals is set.

  In addition, the average period of incubation periods determined using the long latency table is 45.76 games, and the number of games is greater than 45 games, which is the number of games that cannot be determined when using the short latency table. Become. From this, it can be said that the period obtained by averaging the latent periods determined using the long latent table is set to be equal to or greater than the number of games that consumes more medals than the average increase / decrease number during AT.

  Returning to FIG. 30, in SA08, it is determined whether a long incubation period is set in SA07.

  When it is determined in SA08 that a long latent period has been set, in association with the setting of the long latent period, the value of the short latent continuous counter is reset (returned to 0) in SA09 and the latent period determining process is terminated. . Thereby, in the next incubation period determination process, the incubation period is determined using the short incubation table in SA03. It should be noted that the value of the short latent continuous counter may be reset (returned to 0) when the bonus is won and not succeeded after the bonus ends, or even if the bonus is won, it will be inherited after the bonus ends. May be.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined in SA08 that a long latent period has been set, the process proceeds to SA04, and the value of the short latent continuous counter is incremented by 1, and the latent period determining process is terminated. As a result, when the value of the maximum determination time counter is 0 and the value of the short latency continuous counter is determined to be greater than 4 in SA02, the next time when a relatively long latency period is not set in SA07. Even when the latent period is determined, it is possible to shift to SA07 again and determine the latent period using the long latent table.

  When it is determined in SA01 that the value of the maximum determination time counter is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of the maximum determination time counter in SA05. In this way, the maximum determination time counter is decremented by 1 when the incubation period, which is a state that can be controlled by the AT by consumption of Navistock 1, is reached. When the bonus is won before the value of the maximum determination counter reaches 0, the value of the maximum determination counter may be reset (returned to 0), or it is taken over after the bonus ends. Also good.

  In SA06, whether or not the value of the short latency continuous counter is 2 or less, that is, when the number of consecutive times of relatively short periods is 2 or less, a relatively long period is determined as one of the past 3 latent periods. It is determined whether or not it has been done. That is, in SA02, it is determined whether or not a special condition is satisfied when the value of the maximum determination counter is 0. In SA06, a special condition when the value of the maximum determination counter is not 0 is determined. It is determined whether or not is established. In SA06, when it is determined that the value of the short latency continuous counter is 2 or less, the processing after SA03 is performed, and when it is determined that the value of the short latency continuous counter is greater than 2, the processing after SA08 is performed. Processing is performed.

  That is, when the value of the maximum determination time counter is greater than 0, the number of consecutive relatively short incubation periods reaches a smaller number compared to when the value of the maximum determination time counter is 0. The incubation period is set using the incubation table.

  Specifically, for example, when 7 is set as the number of navistocks, there are a plurality of cases such as when the AT lottery is performed and 4 or 2 remains and the number is determined to be 3 or 5. There may be a case where the total number of AT lottery times is 7, and a case where the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied and the maximum is determined and the maximum number of navigation stocks is 7 due to one AT lottery. Thus, even when 7 is set as the number of navigation stocks, when the maximum number of navigation stocks is set by one AT lottery, the same number as the maximum number of navigation stocks is obtained by the sum of multiple AT lotteries. Compared to the case where the number of navigation stocks is set, the latency period is set using the long latency table when the number of consecutive relatively short incubation periods reaches a small number.

  For this reason, even if the number of navigation stocks acquired is the same, a longer period is set as the incubation period at a higher rate when the maximum is determined when the maximum is determined.

  In addition, during the incubation period, in principle, the navigation effect is not executed. For this reason, the possibility of losing strawberry or grape increases. In addition, when winning one of the push order melons 1 to 5, the possibility of paying out 12 medals is reduced. Therefore, as the incubation period becomes longer, a series of calculations calculated by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the number of bets from the number of medals obtained by the player in a series of AT periods including the AT and the incubation period. Increase / decrease number during AT decreases. As a result, even if the number of acquired navigation stocks is the same, when the maximum number is determined, during a series of ATs controlled by consuming the number of navigation stocks at a higher rate than when the maximum number is not determined Increase or decrease the number of sheets.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing, and if the AT flag specifies that it is AT, but if it is non-AT, whether or not the number of games set as the incubation period has been consumed in the incubation period determination processing. Is determined. When the number of games during the incubation period is consumed, the AT start condition can be satisfied again. After it is determined that the number of games in the incubation period has been consumed, the AT start condition is established by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state.

  The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state means push order promotion replays 1 to 6 including a promotion lip when in a normal gaming state, and push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 including a rushing lip or a falling lip when RT3, And push order rush replays 1 to 4, and push order melons 1 to 5 when RT 4.

  Then, when it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to the game state is won, the same processing as described above is performed. That is, in the normal gaming state or RT3, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming the number of navigation stock. Further, when it is RT4, it is controlled to ART while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times by consuming one navigation stock number. Thereby, since the navigation effect is executed, it is possible to make the promotion lip winning, the fall lip winning avoidance, the rush lip winning, and the melon 1 winning (12 payouts) intentionally won.

  As described above, when it is RT4, it is controlled to ART while a predetermined number of games are consumed by consuming 1 navigation stock number. Also, even when the game has been digested a predetermined number of times in ART and once controlled to be non-AT, if the AT flag is still specified as AT and the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more, the incubation period has passed. Later, the AT can be controlled again. Thus, it can be said that the AT can be controlled over a period corresponding to the number of navigation stocks set according to the AT lottery result. In addition, it can be said that the AT can be repeatedly controlled by the number of times corresponding to the number of navigation stocks set according to the AT lottery result.

[Game effect execution processing]
The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, thereby controlling the navigation target according to the game state based on a command from the main control unit 41 when controlled by the AT. The navigation effect corresponding to the winning combination is executed.

  As a navigation effect when one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won, a push order (see FIG. 11) for causing the RT 3 to control the promotion lip according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the push order promotion replay 1 is won. Further, as a navigation effect when the push order promotion replay 2 is won, a message such as “order pinch push” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, as a navigation effect when winning one of the push order maintenance replays 1 to 5, a push order for maintaining RT3 by avoiding a falling lip winning prize and winning a promotion lip according to the winning situation (FIG. 12) is notified. For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the push order maintenance replay 1. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the push order maintenance replay 2, a message such as “order pinch push” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, as a navigation effect when winning one of the push order rush replays 1 to 4, a push order for avoiding the falling lip winning and depending on the winning situation and causing the rush lip to win and controlling the RT 4 (see FIG. 13) is notified. For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the push forward entry replay 1. Further, as a navigation effect when winning in the push order entry replay 2, a message such as “order pinch push” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, as a navigation effect when winning one of the push order melons 1 to 5, the push order for stopping the “melon” of the middle reel 2C in the middle and paying out 12 medals according to the winning situation. (See FIG. 14) is notified. For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the push order melon 1 is won. Further, as a navigation effect when the push order melon 2 is won, a message such as “order push” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, in the navigation effect in the present embodiment, a message reminiscent of an operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified in the same manner regardless of the type of the navigation target role. For this reason, the player can operate with an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player without being conscious of the type of the winning navigation target.

  In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a game state effect execution process to display a game state effect related to the current game state or effect state, such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, etc. Perform using the electrical parts.

  As the gaming state effect, for example, when it is non-AT (including the incubation period) regardless of the gaming state, a normal effect (for example, a message such as “normally” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed. . In addition, a special effect (for example, a message such as “AT in progress” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed during the AT regardless of the gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a bonus is provided for a predetermined period (for example, 5 games) on condition that a strawberry or grape that can be won simultaneously with any of BB1, BB2, and RB has been won with a relatively high probability. There will be a performance to recognize that you are selected. That is, as the gaming state effect, a continuous effect is provided for notifying information regarding whether or not the bonus is won over a predetermined period on condition that a strawberry or grape is won. This continuous effect is an effect in which, after performing an effect of developing a series of stories over a predetermined period, a bonus winning notification is made to notify the presence / absence and type of bonus winning as the ending of the story. Thereby, it can be said that the bonus may be won over a predetermined period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a specific mode-time effect process included in the game effect execution process, thereby performing reel rotation control in a specific mode (particularly when a freeze of a normal rotation pattern or a reverse rotation pattern occurs). The reel LED 55 is turned on / off in accordance with the reel production control. For example, the sub CPU 91a performs the on / off control of the reel LED 55 in accordance with the initial position detection control, the reel effect control, the initial position return control, and the initial position notification control in the freeze period shown in FIG. Thus, control for changing the visibility of the reel is performed.

  The on / off control of the reel LED 55 in accordance with the initial position detection control, the reel effect control, the initial position return control, and the initial position notification control is based on the relative positional relationship of each reel at the start of reel rotation based on the freeze specifying command described above. The initial positional relationship is specified, the display position of each reel is specified from the specified initial positional relationship, and the process is performed according to the specified display position.

  For example, during the initial position detection control, the reel LED 55 is turned off in the order of lower, middle, and upper when rotating in the reverse direction according to the rotation direction of the reel, and in the order of upper, middle, and lower when rotating forward. Finally, the reel LEDs 55 corresponding to all the regions are turned off.

  Next, during the reel production control, the reel LED 55 corresponding to the winning line L1 is turned on at the timing of temporary stop, and the other areas are turned off. Thereby, the visibility of the reel is changed so as to emphasize the aligned symbols. The reel LED 55 is lit in a different manner depending on the type of the selected control pattern included in the freeze specifying command.

  Next, during the initial position return control, after the reel LEDs 55 in all the areas are once turned off, when the relative positional relationship of each reel returns to the initial positional relationship, the reels stop at each reel when the reel rotation starts. Control is performed so that the reel LED 55 is turned on in accordance with the passage of three consecutive symbols as the stop position, and the other areas are turned off.

  Next, in the initial position notification control, the reel LEDs 55 in all the areas are blinked when the stop position stopped on each reel at the start of reel rotation is stopped. Emphasize returning to the stop position. Next, when the rotation of the reels starts again, the reel LEDs 55 in all the regions are turned on, and then the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated, and all the reels stop with the stop operation. Up to this point, the lighting state of the reel LEDs 55 in all regions is maintained.

  In the specific mode effect processing, when it is specified that the start order change pattern or the low-speed rotation start pattern is performed from the freeze specific command, the lighting control of the reel LED 55 is performed in a corresponding manner.

  Also, in the specific mode effect process, a specific effect (specific character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) for specifying whether or not the navigation stock is given in relation to the game in which the reel rotation control is performed in the specific mode. An effect to be displayed, an effect to generate a specific sound from the speakers 53 and 54, and an effect to light the effect LED 51 in a predetermined manner, or an effect that is selectively combined) are executed. The specific effect is a mode according to whether or not the navigation stock is acquired and how many navigation stocks are acquired due to the rotation control of each of the reels 2L to 2R by the pattern in the specific mode. Executed. Thereby, the player can predict whether or not the navigation stock has been acquired and the number of acquired navigation stocks from the aspect of the specific effect.

  Next, an example of the gaming state effect executed in association with the establishment of the first to fifth AT lottery conditions shown in FIG. 27 will be described. When the first to fifth AT lottery conditions shown in FIG. 27 are satisfied, a continuous effect for determining whether or not the navigation stock has been acquired over a predetermined period (for example, 5 games) is a game state effect. As done. This continuous effect is an effect of performing a navigation stock acquisition notification for notifying whether or not a navigation stock has been acquired as the ending of a story after performing an effect of developing a series of stories over a predetermined period. Thereby, it can be said that the navigation stock may have been acquired over a predetermined period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When winning a strawberry or grape, a continuous effect is given as a game state effect for determining whether a bonus has been won and whether or not a navigation stock has been acquired. This continuous effect is an effect that, after performing an effect that develops a series of stories over a predetermined period, notifies the presence of Navistock acquisition and bonus winning as the end of the story. Thereby, it can be said that the navigation stock may have been acquired over a predetermined period and that the bonus may have been won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the general gaming state in the above-described embodiment, when a freeze occurrence opportunity is established, as shown in FIGS. 21 to 24, is a freeze generated with a freeze occurrence probability according to the game history? In the case of determining whether or not to generate a freeze, the type of freeze is determined at a rate corresponding to the game history, so that the freeze is performed according to a control pattern corresponding to the game history. Also, in BB1, as shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 25, when the occurrence of freeze according to the game history is established, by specifying the type of freeze according to the game history, Freezing is performed according to the control pattern. For this reason, even if the winning situation is the same, if the game histories are different, it is possible to vary the control pattern such as a freeze occurrence trigger, a freeze occurrence probability, and a freeze type to be executed. As a result, the fun of the game can be improved while preventing the freeze from becoming monotonous.

  (2) The grapes in the above-described embodiment may be overlooked by the player's operation procedure even if they are won. For this reason, the grape acquisition rate, which is the number of times a prize is won with respect to the number of times a grape has been won, depends on the game amount of the player. Such a grape acquisition rate is stored as a game history, and according to the grape acquisition rate, the freeze occurrence determination table and the freeze type determination table are referred to, and the freeze is executed. For this reason, the degree of intervention in the game can be improved and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the accumulated wait time is stored as the game history, and the freeze is executed by referring to the freeze occurrence determination and freeze type determination tables according to the accumulated wait time. The In addition, when the accumulated wait time is at the high speed level, the low probability table or the short time table is used for determining the occurrence of the freeze, so that the freeze is compared with the case of the medium speed or low speed level. The generation rate is set low, and the rate determined for the type that is short in time even when freezing occurs is set high. In this way, when the game is being digested quickly, it is configured so that the freeze does not occur as much as possible, and even if it occurs, it will be completed in a short time. It is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, it is related to whether BB1 stops "White 7-White 7-White 7" and wins or "Black 7-Black 7-Black 7" stops and wins. The previous BB1 and the continuous BB symbol are stored as a game history, and according to the game history, the occurrence of freeze and the type of freeze are specified. For this reason, it is possible to give interest such as which symbol combination is stopped and BB1 is won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25, when the BB1 is continuously won by “white 7-white 7-white 7” from the game history regarding the continuous BB symbol, the reverse rotation pattern is determined, and “black 7-black When BB1 is continuously won by “7-Black 7”, the low-speed rotation start pattern is determined. As a result, freezing is performed according to the player's preference, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, when the freeze is performed in the reverse rotation pattern or the normal rotation pattern, after the start of the game, in the freeze period in which the activation of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is delayed. Since the reel effect control is performed so that the relative positional relationship between the three reels is a specific positional relationship, that is, a specific symbol combination is aligned on the winning line L1 and is temporarily stopped, fluctuations in the reel during the freeze period An effect with an impact can be performed in a manner.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the reel effect control is performed without holding the stop position of each reel in the previous game in the work area of the RAM 41c, the reel effect control is performed after the game is started. Before starting, the initial positional relationship, which is the relative positional relationship at the start of rotation of the three reels, is specified by synchronously rotating all the reels in the same direction until at least the reference positions of all the reels are detected. In addition to performing the initial position detection control and after the reel effect control, before the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is validated, the relative positional relationship of the three reels is changed to the initial positional relationship, that is, the reel rotation. Reel effect control that returns to the relative positional relationship at the start, and makes the specific symbol combination in a linear relationship Even if it is performed, even if such reel effect control is not performed, after the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R becomes effective after that, these stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R The degree of difficulty of the reel stop operation due to is not changed, and the fairness of the game can be ensured even when the reel effect control is performed.

  In the embodiment described above, after the reel effect control, before the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is validated, the relative positional relationship between the three reels is simply returned to the initial positional relationship. Instead, after returning to the initial positional relationship, the control suggesting that it has returned to the initial positional relationship, i.e., after the synchronous rotation while maintaining the initial positional relationship that is the relative positional relationship of each reel at the start of reel rotation, The reels are temporarily stopped at the stop positions where the reels were stopped at the start of the reel rotation, and control is performed to notify the player that the reels have returned to the initial positions. However, it is possible to notify the player that the symbol has returned to the initial positional relationship, rather than being in a positional relationship where some symbols are aligned on a straight line by reel effect control. Stop switch 8L misunderstood as a relationship, 8C, that reel stop operation will be performed by 8R can be prevented.

  In the above-described embodiment, the initial positional relationship, which is the relative positional relationship of each reel at the start of reel rotation, is maintained at the stop position that was stopped at each reel at the start of reel rotation after the synchronous rotation. By temporarily stopping each reel, the player is informed of the return to the initial position, but at least the player may be informed of the return to the initial position, For example, a configuration for notifying the player of the return to the initial position by synchronously rotating more than one rotation more slowly than usual with the initial positional relationship being the relative positional relationship of each reel at the start of reel rotation, After the synchronous rotation with the initial positional relationship that is the relative positional relationship of each reel at the start of reel rotation, when the stop position that was stopped at each reel at the start of reel rotation passes, the corresponding stop By irradiating the corresponding area with the reel LED 55 in accordance with the passage of the stop position, the same effect as described above can be obtained even in a configuration in which the player is notified of the return to the initial position.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the reel effect control is performed, after the game starts, first, the three reels that are stopped are placed in the same direction until at least the reference positions of all the reels are detected. By performing the synchronous rotation, by performing the initial position detection control for specifying the initial positional relationship, which is a relative positional relationship at the start of the rotation of the three reels, the positional relationship between the reels is changed by the reel effect control. The previous initial positional relationship is specified, and after the reel effect control is finished, the positional relationship at the start of reel rotation is surely restored before the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is validated. Can do.

  Thus, for example, when the reels step out in the previous game, or when the position of the reels is manually moved on the game site side, the position of each reel specified by the main CPU 41a when the reels were stopped in the previous game. Even if the actual position of each reel is different, after the reel effect control is finished, before the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated, the positional relationship at the start of reel rotation is restored. It becomes possible.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the reel effect control is performed, the initial position detection control is performed to identify the initial position relationship, so the stop position of each reel in the previous game and the stop position relationship at that time are determined. There is no need to hold it, and an area required as a work area of the RAM 41c can be saved.

  In the above-described embodiment, the stop position of each reel in the previous game and the stop position relationship at that time are not maintained, but the stop position of each reel in the previous game and the stop position relationship at that time are For example, the positional relationship specified from the stop position of each reel in the previous game is compared with the initial positional relationship specified by the initial position detection control. However, when these do not match, it is possible to detect that the reel is out of step. Then, as a result of comparing the positional relationship specified from the stop position of each reel in the previous game and the initial positional relationship specified by the initial position detection control, when an inconsistency is determined, control is performed to an error state. Thus, it is possible to easily specify that a problem such as step-out has occurred. In addition, when the positional relationship specified from the stop position of each reel in the previous game is compared with the initial positional relationship specified by the initial position detection control, if an inconsistency is determined, the error state is always controlled. For example, it may be possible to control to an error state only when a mismatch is determined continuously, or when a mismatch is determined at a certain rate or more. Even if the key is tuned up, it does not occur frequently, but it is controlled to an error state, and the game can be prevented from being interrupted.

  As described above, the stop position of each reel in the previous game and the stop position relationship at that time are maintained, and the position relationship specified from the stop position of each reel in the previous game and the initial position detection control are used. When the initial position relationship is compared, at least the initial position detection control identifies the initial position relationship, and the stop position of each reel in the previous game and the stop position at that time until the initial position relationship is compared. Any configuration may be used as long as the relationship is maintained, and thereafter, the configuration may not be maintained, or the configuration may be maintained until the game ends. Further, when it is determined that the initial position detection control (reel effect control) is not performed, the stop position of each reel at the end of the game and its positional relationship may not be maintained after that time.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the reel effect control is performed during the freeze period, and accordingly, the effect of changing the visibility of the reel is performed by performing the lighting / extinguishing control of the reel LED 55. In addition to enhancing the effect of the reel variation, the player can be effectively informed that the initial position relationship has been returned in the initial position notification control after the reel effect control.

  In addition, the effect of changing the visibility of the reel by turning on / off the reel LED 55 is performed only in the freeze period, that is, the period until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated, and the stop switch 8L, After the reel stop operation by 8C and 8R becomes effective, until all the reels stop, the reel LEDs 55 corresponding to all the regions are kept lit, and the visibility of the reels does not change. Thus, it is possible to perform an effect of changing the visibility of the reel without changing the difficulty level of the reel stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

  In the present embodiment, the reel visibility is changed by controlling the turning on / off of the reel LED 55. For example, a reel irradiator that irradiates the reel from the front rather than from the rear or the front side of the reel. Even if the visibility of the reel is changed using a transmissive display device arranged in the above, the effect of changing the visibility of the reel as described above is performed only during the freeze period, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, After the reel stop operation by 8R becomes effective, the visibility of the reels is not changed until all reels stop, thereby reducing the difficulty of the reel stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. An effect of changing the visibility of the reel can be performed without changing the reel.

  In the present embodiment, the reel effect control is performed during the freeze period and the other periods (the period during which initial position detection control, initial position return control, and initial position notification control are performed). Control is performed so that the visibility is different, and it is possible to easily determine whether the reel production control is performed during the freeze period or the other period, based on the difference in the visibility of the reel.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, when any one of the push order melons 1 to 5 including the melon 1 is selected, the winning lines L1 to L4 are controlled regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. It becomes possible to stop the symbol combination of melon 1 in any one of them. For this reason, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, the winning combination is compared with the slot machine in which a case where a winning can be made and a case where a winning is not made according to the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can occur The dissatisfaction that a player has about the fact that a player misses a prize without winning a prize can be reduced. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, depending on which one of the pushing melons 1 to 5 is selected, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle stage, and the melon 1 is placed in the pay lines L1, L3, L4. The operation procedure for winning a prize on the line is different. Therefore, the number of medals to be paid out to the player can be varied according to the operation procedure, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the AT, a navigation effect is executed according to the result of the internal lottery. For this reason, when controlled by the AT, the winning situation in which the symbol combinations having different degrees of advantage for the player depending on the operation procedure can be stopped, such as push order promotion replays 1 to 6, push order maintenance replays 1 to 5, When the winning situation where the replays 1 to 4 and the push order melons 1 to 5 are won, the player can intentionally operate according to an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. For example, when one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6, push order maintenance replays 1 to 5, or push order entry replays 1 to 4 is selected, the promotion lip prize entry, the rush lip prize, or the fall lip prize avoidance is intentionally performed. It is possible to operate according to the operating procedure. In addition, when one of the pushing order melons 1 to 5 is selected, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is intentionally stopped in the middle stage and the melon 1 is won on the three lines of the winning lines L1, L3 and L4. It becomes possible to operate according to the operating procedure for making it happen. Such an AT is not controlled in a state where it is specified that the AT is not AT from the AT flag, and is in a state where it is specified that the AT is AT from the AT flag and has the number of navigation stocks. It is controlled only at certain times. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for acquiring navigation stock and being controlled by the AT.

  Further, in a state where the AT flag is specified from the AT flag and there is a navigation stock, after shifting to the AT by consuming 1 navigation stock in the advantageous RT, 50 games are consumed. When the AT is finished, it shifts to a latent period until it becomes controllable to the next AT, and when the navigation target role is won after the latent period elapses, a new navigation stock is consumed again. Transition to AT is possible. Further, when it is a latent period, as a rule, the navigation effect is not executed. For this reason, even if the AT flag is specified to be AT and the vehicle has navigation stock, the bet to be set until the next AT is controlled by the length of the incubation period. Due to the large number, the player's profits while consuming the acquired navigation stock (including AT and incubation period) are affected. For example, as the incubation period becomes longer, the number of games in which the navigation effect is not executed increases, so that the player's profit while consuming the acquired navigation stock decreases. As a result, even in a state where the navigation stock is provided, the player can be focused on the length of the incubation period.

  Such an incubation period, as shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, is based on the length of the incubation period that has already been transferred in a series of ATs while consuming the acquired navigation stock, Determined by considering the value. Specifically, when the value of the maximum determination counter is 0, the incubation period includes the latest incubation period among the incubation periods already transferred in a series of ATs while consuming the acquired navigation stock. One of the past five incubation periods is determined to be a relatively long incubation period and the special condition is not satisfied (when a relatively short period is not continuous five times or more). A longer period with a higher rate when a special condition is met (when a relatively short period continues 5 or more times), and all of the latent periods up to the number of times are determined to be relatively short To be determined. In other words, when the special condition is satisfied, the expected value that is the average number of games in the latent period that can be determined is larger than the short latent table that is referred to when the special condition is not satisfied. Since the incubation period is determined with reference to the long incubation table, the expected value that is the average number of games in the incubation period is determined to be large. As a result, it is possible to prevent as much as possible that a relatively short latent period is determined again when any of the past five latent periods is determined to be a relatively short latent period. For this reason, it can prevent as much as possible that the length of the incubation period in the state which has a navigation stock becomes monotonous. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that lowers the interest of the game in the state having the navigation stock including the AT and the incubation period.

  Further, by preventing the latent period from being determined to be a relatively short latent period again when any of the past five latent periods is determined to be a relatively short latent period, for example, the latent period is relatively short. By shortening the incubation period while digesting the acquired Navistock for only the period, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience that the euphoria is too high.

  In addition, the non-notification period up to several times after the control to the series of ATs is started is determined as a relatively short period, and is not determined as a relatively long period. For this reason, although the number of navigation stocks has been acquired, it is controlled to a relatively long non-notification period in a state where the number of actual consumption and control by the AT is small and the number of medals owned by the player has not yet increased sufficiently. In the early stage, the player's medal will be consumed, causing inconvenience that will reduce the interest of the game, and the player's own medal will be used up, so a new medal such as a rented medal must be prepared Such an inconvenience can be prevented.

  (8) According to the above-described embodiment, when the maximum determination time counter value is determined to be 0 in SA01 of FIG. Thus, it is determined that the special condition is satisfied with a small value, and the incubation period is determined using the long incubation table at a high rate. In addition, the longer the incubation period, the smaller the net increase in the number of medals in a series of ATs while the acquired navigation stock is consumed. For this reason, while using the same number of Navi stocks at the time of the Navi stock acquired by the maximum decision in one AT lottery, compared to the Navi stock acquired by multiple AT lotteries Specific control is performed so that the net increase in the number of medals is reduced. This reduces the player's profit at a higher rate as the navigation stock is acquired by the maximum decision. For this reason, it is possible to pay attention to whether the navigation stock is acquired by the maximum determination, that is, the acquisition opportunity, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the navigation stock is acquired when the AT lottery condition is satisfied a plurality of times, the rate is higher than when the number of navigation stocks acquired by the AT lottery condition being determined once and determined is the maximum. Since a large number of games are consumed in order to establish the AT lottery condition, a large number of bets are used. On the other hand, when the maximum number of Navi stocks is acquired when the AT lottery conditions are satisfied and the maximum Navi stock is acquired fortunately, the total number of Navi stocks acquired when the AT lottery conditions are satisfied a plurality of times is the same. However, the net increase in medals can be reduced at a high rate, and the player's profit can be reduced. Therefore, it is possible to achieve a profit balance between when the number of times that the AT lottery condition is satisfied is large and when the number of times that the AT lottery condition is satisfied in order to acquire the same number of navigation stocks. For example, even if the maximum navigation stock is acquired when the AT lottery condition is satisfied once and the maximum navigation stock is acquired luckily, the latency is the same as when the navigation stock is acquired when the AT lottery condition is satisfied multiple times. Compared with the case where the period is determined, the occurrence of inconveniences such as excessive euphoria when the maximum navigation stock is luckily acquired and the maximum navigation stock is luckily achieved by the fact that one AT lottery condition is satisfied is as much as possible Can be suppressed.

  (9) According to the above-described embodiment, when the latency period is determined, when the value of the maximum determination time counter is 0, the past 5 of the latency periods already transferred while consuming the acquired navigation stock are used. Any of the latent periods up to the number of times is determined to be a comparatively short latent period, and only when the special condition is satisfied, the longest 50 games can be determined. For this reason, sharpness can be given depending on whether or not the special condition is satisfied, and the interest of the game in the state having the navigation stock can be improved.

  (10) In SA07 of FIG. 30 in the above-described embodiment, the number of games that can be ended only when the number of medals equal to or greater than the average increase / decrease number during AT in the AT controlled by consuming 1 of the navigation stock can be set. In other words, it is possible to make the player feel more nervous about being decided at the maximum or being decided for a relatively short period of time continuously, and to improve the interest of the game in the state where there is a navigation stock be able to.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is selected, the “melon” of the middle reel 2 </ b> C is stopped in the middle stage and the melon 1 Can be operated according to the operation procedure for winning on the three winning lines L1, L3, L4, reel control is performed to stop the “melon” of the reel in response to the stop operation. When operated by the operation procedure, reel control is performed to stop the “melon” of the reel in the upper stage according to the stop operation. That is, depending on the operation procedure, different reel control is performed not only on the middle reel 2C constituting the symbol combination of the melon 1, but also on the other left reel 2L and right reel 2R. For this reason, even before the middle reel 2C stops, it is predicted from the position where the “melon” in the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R stops whether or not the “melon” of the middle reel 2C will stop in the middle stage thereafter. Can do. As a result, not only the middle reel 2C but also the stop symbols of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R can be improved, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  (12) According to the embodiment described above, the navigation stock is acquired by winning in the AT lottery performed when the AT lottery condition is satisfied. As shown in FIG. 27, a plurality of types of AT lottery conditions are provided. For example, during a specific game period from winning a regular bonus to ending it, an AT lottery condition established by paying out 12 cards at the time of winning a grape or winning a left melon / middle right melon, and the regular bonus by paying out 48 cards And an AT lottery condition that is satisfied when the process ends. For this reason, during the regular bonus, the grape winning, the stop operation in the pushing order to pay out 12 pieces at the time of winning the left melon / middle right melon, and the pushing order to pay out 12 pieces at the time of winning the left melon / medium right melon As a result of the stop operation, the player can have an expectation that the regular bonus will end by paying out 48 cards, and the interest of the game during a specific game period can be improved.

  In addition, in the AT lottery that is performed when the regular bonus is terminated by paying out 48 cards, the maximum number of navigable stocks that can be acquired is set to 7 and can be determined to the maximum, while the grape winning or left melon / middle In the AT lottery performed by paying out 12 pieces at the time of winning the right melon, the maximum number of navigation stocks that can be acquired is set to 3, and the maximum number cannot be determined. Further, in a specific game period from winning the regular bonus to ending, the regular bonus can be ended only once at most by paying out 48 cards. On the other hand, in the case of grape winning or winning the left melon / middle right melon, there is a possibility that each game will be made depending on the result of the internal lottery and the operation procedure, so there will be up to the number of games required until the end of the regular bonus obtain. That is, the number of times that the maximum allowable AT lottery condition can be satisfied is smaller than the number of times that the maximum impossible AT lottery condition can be satisfied. For this reason, it is possible to raise the value of establishment of the maximum allowable AT lottery condition and to draw attention to the player, and the number of times that the maximum allowable AT lottery condition can be satisfied is larger than the number of times that the maximum allowable AT lottery condition can be satisfied. Compared with the case where it is set to, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconveniences such as excessive euphoria.

  In the above-described embodiment, since the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is established only once at a maximum in a specific game period, the value of the AT lottery performed when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied is further increased. In addition, it is possible to concentrate on AT lottery when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is established, which is established only once at most while paying attention to the player.

  (13) The maximum impossible AT lottery condition in the above-described embodiment is set to be less advantageous for the player in that it is not possible to make a decision to set the maximum number of navigation stocks than the maximum allowable AT lottery condition.

  However, in a specific game period, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied once at most, and the maximum impossible AT is larger than the total number of navigation stocks (1 × 7) when it is assumed that the maximum navigation stock number of 7 is acquired. The total number of navigation stocks (4 × 3) is larger when it is assumed that the lottery condition is satisfied 4 times and 3 which is the maximum number of navigation stocks is obtained each time.

  In addition, the maximum impossible AT lottery is larger than the total average navigation stock number (0.12) that can be expected to be obtained when the eighth AT lottery condition which is the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied in a specific game period. The total average navigation stock number (2.6) that can be expected to be acquired when the seventh AT lottery condition, which is a condition, is satisfied is larger.

  For this reason, in a specific game period, the player has a sense of expectation that the maximum allowable AT lottery condition will be satisfied, and the player will also have a sense of expectation that the maximum impossible AT lottery condition will be satisfied. be able to.

  (14) Once it is determined NO in SA02 of FIG. 30, the latent period is determined using the long latent table in SA07 until the short latent continuous counter is reset in SA09. For this reason, once it is determined NO in SA02, it is possible to more reliably determine a relatively long period as the incubation period.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, not when the value of the short latency continuous counter becomes 1, but when it becomes 5 or 3 or more, that is, the latest incubation period is a relatively short period. Instead, when a relatively long period is determined in any of the five or three previous incubation periods, the special condition is not satisfied, and the incubation is performed using the short incubation table in SA03 of FIG. The period is determined. For this reason, it can prevent that the standard with which special conditions are satisfied increases too much, and can prevent that the interest of a game falls.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, when BB1 and RB in non-BB are compared, the maximum number of Navi stocks that can be acquired by one AT lottery in both bonus periods is the RB in non-BB However, since the AT lottery after the bonus period ends is controlled to the high probability mode after the end of the BB1, the BB1 is set to be higher than that after the end of the RB in the non-BB. It can be said that the degree of advantage for the player is higher after the end. For this reason, when it is controlled by RB in non-BB, it can give a sense of expectation for acquiring the maximum navigation stock, and when it is controlled by BB1, it acquires navigation stock by AT lottery especially after the end of BB1. You can have a sense of expectation for doing it.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About game history]
-In order to specify game digestion speed, the example which memorize | stored the game history regarding the total of wait time was demonstrated. However, the game history for specifying the game digestion speed is not limited to the accumulated wait time, and for example, the accumulated game execution time from the start of the game until all the reels 2L to 2R stop may be stored. Alternatively, the number of wait occurrences may be stored. In addition, when memorize | storing the total of game execution time, it can specify that game digestion speed is so quick that the total of the said time is small. Further, when the number of occurrences of wait is stored, it can be specified that the game digestion speed is higher as the number of occurrences is larger.

  -In order to specify a player's game skill amount, the example which memorize | stored the game log | history regarding each grape acquisition rate and each strawberry eye pushing rate was demonstrated. Among these, although the example which generate | occur | produces a freeze was demonstrated according to the control pattern (freeze occurrence probability, the kind of freeze to perform) according to the grape acquisition rate, it is not restricted to this, According to the control pattern according to the strawberry onset rate A freeze may be generated.

  In addition, the game history for specifying the player's gaming amount is not limited to the grape acquisition rate and the strawberry eye-feeding rate. It may be an acquisition rate. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the stop switch 8L is operated when the strawberry of the area number 5 of the left reel 2L is located in any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages. It may be a ratio (that is, a ratio of pressing the strawberry exactly).

  -You may make it memorize | store the game log | history for identifying the good luck of a player. For example, in the game in which the push order melons 1 to 5 are elected, the correct answer in the push order may be stored, and the rate at which the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle stage may be stored. Note that the game history relating to such a ratio may be updated based on the winning situation and the result when the game state (for example, the normal game state) is unlikely to be controlled by the AT as much as possible. In addition, a freeze may be generated according to a control pattern corresponding to a game history for specifying the player's luck.

  -In order to specify a player's preference, the example which memorize | stored the game history regarding the pushing order in a general gaming state, a continuous BB symbol, etc. was demonstrated. However, the game history for specifying the player's preference is not limited to the game history related to the pushing order or the continuous BB symbol in the general gaming state. For example, the middle symbol when winning a strawberry is white 7, black 7, a game history for specifying which symbol is a star, 7 or a grape may be stored.

[Specification of tables for determining freeze occurrence and freeze type]
In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 24, the example in which one predetermined table is specified from the accumulated level of the wait time has been described. However, for example, in FIG. 24A, when the cumulative level of the wait time is the high speed level, the low probability table may be specified at a higher rate than when the level is not the high speed level, and the low speed table may be low. When the level is high, the high probability table may be specified at a higher rate than when it is not the low speed level. Also, with respect to FIG. 24B, when the cumulative level of the wait time is the high speed level, the short time table may be specified at a higher rate than when it is not the high speed level, or at the low speed level. In some cases, the table may be specified for a long time at a higher rate than when not at the low speed level.

  Contrary to the technical idea described with reference to FIG. 24A, the high probability table is specified at a higher rate when the cumulative wait time level is the high speed level than when it is not the high speed level. Alternatively, the low probability table may be specified at a higher rate when the low speed level is set than when the low speed level is not set. As a result, the rate of freezing can be increased when the game is being digested quickly.

  Contrary to the technical idea described in FIG. 24B, when the accumulated wait time level is the high speed level, the long-time table is specified at a higher rate than when the level is not the high speed level. Alternatively, the short-time table may be specified at a higher rate when the low speed level is set than when the low speed level is not set. As a result, when the game is being digested quickly, the rate of long-term freezing can be increased. As a result, freezing can be easily performed as a privilege for quickly digesting the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[About resetting game history]
The game history stored in the game history storage area may be reset (erased) when a predetermined reset condition is satisfied. As a reset condition, for example, when the start switch 7 is operated and a new game is started, the elapsed time from the end of the previous game is a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) or more. It may be established. Thereby, when the player is replaced or when the player takes a break, the game history can be reset, and thereafter the game history can be accumulated and updated with a new feeling.

[About control patterns]
In the above-described embodiment, as the control pattern for freeze, it has been explained that the occurrence of freeze is different, the probability of occurrence of freeze is different, and the type of freeze to be executed is different. However, the present invention is not limited to these, and may be anything as long as the freeze is executed in a different manner.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the freeze control pattern is changed according to the game history has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the game history. The freeze control pattern may be varied depending on the value measured by the RTC 50 that performs the above. For example, regarding the control pattern of freeze in BB1, in addition to the game history, the control pattern may be varied according to the time counted by the RTC 50 from when the BB1 is won until the first bet. . Similarly, in the control pattern of the freeze in the general game state, in addition to the game history, for example, according to the time when the game causing the freeze is started (for example, whether it is morning or afternoon) Depending on which time zone, etc., the control pattern may be different. Thereby, since a control pattern can be changed further, the interest of a game can be improved further by freezing.

[Freeze control execution timing]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the freeze control is performed in a game in which the freeze occurrence trigger is established has been described. However, the timing for executing the freeze control may be after the freeze occurrence trigger is established, and is not limited thereto. Absent. The timing for executing the freeze control may be executed, for example, in a game subsequent to a game in which a freeze occurrence opportunity is established. In this case, a suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the freeze is executed in the next game is executed in the game in which the freeze occurrence opportunity is established, and the suggestion is performed with a predetermined probability even in the game in which the freeze occurrence opportunity is not established. An effect may be executed in the same manner as the effect. Accordingly, the player can have a sense of expectation before the game in which the freeze control is executed, and the same expectation can be given even when the freeze control is not actually executed.

[When freezing occurs]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, an event that can give a sense of expectation for winning a bonus or giving a navigation stock has been described as an example of the occurrence of a freeze. However, the opportunity for the occurrence of freeze is not limited to bonus winning or Navistock grant, but when a privilege advantageous for a player different from the prize is granted, it is established at a higher rate than when the privilege is not granted, What is necessary is just to have the expectation with respect to granting a privilege.

  In addition, the privilege is not limited to a value that directly influences the medal payout rate, such as winning a bonus or granting navigation stock, but may also be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. As a privilege, for example, the above-described bonus winning or navigation stock grant, execution of a suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the probability mode is a high probability mode, execution of a privilege effect with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 ( A special character appears, a special bonus medium effect is executed in the next bonus, etc.), a set value suggesting effect is performed to suggest a set value that has been set, and a game in which the slot machine 1 is installed by collecting a certain number The liquid crystal display 51 may display a QR code that allows point exchange that can be exchanged with a service determined in the store, and download a privilege video and privilege information on a predetermined website.

[Specification method of initial positional relationship]
In the above-described embodiment, using FIG. 26 (b), before the reel effect control is performed in the freeze according to the forward rotation pattern and the reverse rotation pattern, the three stopped reels are set to at least all the reels. A description will be given of an example in which initial position detection control is performed in which all reels are synchronously rotated in the same direction until a reference position is detected, thereby specifying an initial position relationship that is a relative position relationship at the start of rotation of the three reels. did. However, the method for specifying the initial positional relationship is not limited to this. For example, the initial position detection control is not performed, and the stop position of each reel at the end of the previous game is held until the end of the next game. In addition, the initial positional relationship may be specified from the stop position of each reel at the end of the previous game. A specific example in this case will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram for describing a control state at the start of reel rotation when a freeze occurs in a modified example.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the main CPU 41a starts reel effect control immediately after the start of the game when the reverse rotation pattern or the normal rotation pattern in the above-described embodiment is determined and the freeze control is performed.

  Next, after the reel effect control, the main CPU 41a performs initial position return control as shown in FIG. In the initial position return control, the relative positional relationship of each reel is controlled so that the initial positional relationship is the relative positional relationship of each reel at the end of the previous game while maintaining the rotation of the reel. In this modified example, as described above, the stop position of each reel at the end of the previous game is held until the end of the next game, and from the stop position of each reel at the end of the previous game. The initial positional relationship can be specified.

  Next, after the initial position return control, the main CPU 41a performs initial position notification control as shown in FIG. In the initial position notification control, after the synchronous rotation while maintaining the initial positional relationship that is the relative positional relationship of each reel at the end of the previous game, the stop position stopped at each reel at the end of the previous game. Then, each reel is temporarily stopped to notify the player that the reel has returned to the initial position, and then the reel rotation is started again while maintaining the initial positional relationship.

  Then, after the initial position notification control, the main CPU 41a accelerates the rotation speed of the reel, and, as shown in FIG. 32, activates the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R when the rotation speed is constant. .

  In addition, the sub CPU 91a in this modified example changes the visibility of the reel by performing the lighting / extinguishing control of the reel LED 55 in accordance with the reel effect control, the initial position return control, and the initial position notification control in the freeze period. Take control. The reel LED 55 on / off control in accordance with the reel effect control, the initial position return control, and the initial position notification control is performed by specifying the display position of each reel when the reel is stopped from the reel stop command described above. This is done according to the position.

  In such a configuration, the stop position of each reel at the end of the game is held until the end of the next game, and when the reel effect control is performed, the stop switch 8L, Before the operations of 8C and 8R are validated, the relative positional relationship between the three reels is determined based on the initial positional relationship, that is, the relative position at the end of the previous game specified from the stop position of each reel at the end of the previous game. Even when reel effect control is performed in which a specific symbol combination is aligned on the pay line L1 and stopped temporarily, such reel effect control is not performed. Even after that, after the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective, it is difficult to stop the reels by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Without degree changes, you can even when subjected to reel effect control to ensure the fairness of the game.

  In addition, after the reel effect control, before the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is validated, not only the relative positional relationship of the three reels is returned to the initial positional relationship but also the initial positional relationship. After that, the control suggests that the initial positional relationship has been returned, i.e., the initial positional relationship that is the relative positional relationship of each reel at the end of the previous game. Each reel is temporarily stopped at the stop position where it has been stopped, and control is performed to notify the player that the reel has returned to the initial position. Can be notified to the player that the position has returned to the initial positional relationship, and the misunderstanding that some symbols are aligned on a straight line. Ppusuitchi 8L, 8C, that reel stop operation will be performed by 8R can be prevented.

  The reels are temporarily stopped at the stop positions where the reels were stopped at the end of the previous game after the synchronous rotation while maintaining the initial positional relationship that is the relative position of the reels at the end of the previous game. Thus, the player is informed that the player has returned to the initial position. However, the player may be notified that at least the player has returned to the initial position. A configuration that informs the player that the reel has returned to the initial position by synchronously rotating more than one rotation more slowly than usual with the initial positional relationship being the relative positional relationship of each reel, and each reel at the end of the previous game When the stop position that was stopped at each reel at the end of the previous game passes after the synchronous rotation with the initial position relationship that is the relative position relationship of By irradiating the person to the area in the reel LED 55, even such configuration that notifies the player to the effect that has returned to the initial position, it is possible to obtain the same effect as described above.

  Also, by holding the stop position of each reel at the end of the game until the end of the next game, it becomes possible to specify the stop position of each reel at the end of the previous game, and the stop position of each reel at the end of the previous game. Thus, the initial positional relationship before the positional relationship between the reels is changed by the reel effect control is specified, and after the game is started, the positional relationship between the reels at that time is detected. In other words, the reel effect control can be started immediately without waiting for the reference positions to be detected in all the reels.

  Note that the stop position of each reel at the end of the game is held until the end of the next game, but at least after the end of the reel effect control, it may be held until the initial position return control is performed. May not be held. Further, when it is determined that the reel effect control is not performed, the stop position of each reel at the end of the game may not be held after that time.

[Reel production control during freeze]
In the embodiment described above, the example in which the reel effect control during the freeze is performed for the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R is not limited to this, but the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, Alternatively, any one of the right reels 2R (for example, only the right reel 2R) or two predetermined reels (for example, the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R) may be performed.

[How to reduce euphoria]
In the above-described embodiment, the length of the latent period until the next AT becomes controllable is determined based on the length of the latent period already transferred in a series of ATs using FIG. 30 and FIG. In addition, by reducing the player's profit at a higher rate as the number of Navi stocks gained by a smaller number of AT lotteries, such as maximizing the Navi stock, the gambling ability is controlled by controlling to an advantageous state such as AT. A method for suppressing the excessive increase has been described. However, the method for suppressing the euphoria from being excessively increased by being controlled to an advantageous state such as AT is not limited to the method of the above-described embodiment, but may be replaced by, for example, the method of the above-described embodiment. Alternatively or additionally, the following method may be employed. For example, only when a specific AT lottery condition among a plurality of types of AT lottery conditions is satisfied, a notification condition (for example, maximum number of navigation stocks, maximum continuation probability) that maximizes the player's profit is set. It may be configured.

[First example]
For example, a notification condition that maximizes the player's profit is set only when an AT lottery condition that can be established by winning a winning combination that cannot be won simultaneously with a big bonus or a regular bonus is established. Also good. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the 12-sheet melons 2 to 4 are configured not to be read out as the lottery target combination (the combination of melon 1 + grape + strawberry is not won at the same time as the bonus), and the 12-sheet melon 1 The maximum navigation that can be acquired in the AT lottery only when the AT lottery condition (hereinafter, referred to as “the eleventh AT lottery condition”, for example) is established and the eleventh AT lottery condition is satisfied. The number of stocks ("7") can be acquired, and when the AT lottery conditions other than the eleventh AT lottery conditions are met, the maximum number of navigation stocks cannot be obtained in the AT lottery and less than the maximum number of navigation stocks The AT lottery may be performed so that only the number of navigation stocks (for example, “5”) can be acquired.

  That is, in the AT lottery performed due to the establishment of the maximum allowable AT lottery condition which is the eleventh AT lottery condition among the plurality of types of AT lottery conditions, the maximum number of navigation stocks that can be acquired is set to 7. However, in the AT lottery performed due to the establishment of other maximum impossible AT lottery conditions, the maximum number of navigation stocks that can be acquired is set to “5”, for example. The maximum cannot be determined. For this reason, it is possible to make a player pay attention to the fact that the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied among a plurality of types of AT lottery conditions.

  Furthermore, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is that, in the internal lottery for one game, 12 melons including 12 medals with a payout of 12 medals, which cannot be determined at the same time as the special bonus, are won. To establish. For this reason, in the internal lottery for one game, it is possible to win 12 melons and to prevent any of the bonuses from being won simultaneously. As a result, according to the result of the internal lottery for one game, 7 which is the maximum number of navigation stocks is given, and the transition to the bonus is not confirmed, so that the gambling is excessively increased. Occurrence can be suppressed. In addition, when 12 melons are won, the AT lottery is performed to obtain 7 which is the maximum number of Navistocks, rather than giving the expectation that any of the bonuses may be won simultaneously. It is possible to make the player pay attention only to what may be, and to have a sense of expectation.

When the above method is employed, the following configuration may be provided.
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device, a special prize (bonus) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and a special prize (12 sheets melon, melon 1+ different from the special prize) Pre-determining means (internal lottery process) for determining whether or not derivation of a combination of winning symbols for generating winnings on the winning line is allowed for a plurality of types of winnings including grape + strawberry), and the special When it is determined that the occurrence of a prize is allowed and the special prize has not occurred, the carry-over means for carrying over the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize after the next game (the bonus stored in the special work) If the winning flag is carried over after the next game), the player has a degree of advantage for the player on the condition that one of a plurality of predetermined triggers (AT lottery conditions) is established. In response to the notification condition set by the trigger establishment time setting means (AT lottery processing) for performing the trigger establishment process for setting the notification condition (navigator stock), and the advance determination means Notification control means (AT management processing, navigation effect execution processing, liquid crystal display 51) for controlling in a notification period (AT) for notifying information (navigation effect) according to the determination result, , When it is not carried over to allow the occurrence of the special prize by the carryover means (when it is not an internal RT), and when it is determined to allow the occurrence of the special prize, It is not possible to make a decision at the same time as allowing the occurrence, and only a separate decision is made separately from the occurrence of the special prize (as shown in FIG. The plurality of types of triggers include a specific trigger (maximum allowable AT lottery condition) that is established on condition that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted, and the trigger establishment time setting means includes the specific trigger Of the notification conditions that can be set by the establishment of an opportunity, the maximum notification condition at the time of maximum advantage (7, which is the maximum number of navigation stock) is the trigger other than the specific opportunity (maximum impossible AT lottery condition) Among the notification conditions that can be set when the condition is established, the trigger establishment process is performed so that the advantage degree is higher than the notification condition (5) in which the advantage degree is the maximum.

  According to such a configuration, when a specific trigger is established among a plurality of types of triggers, a specification having a higher advantage than the notification condition that maximizes the advantage that can be set by establishing a trigger other than the specific trigger. An hourly maximum notification condition can be set. For this reason, it is possible to make a player pay attention to the fact that a specific opportunity is established among a plurality of kinds of opportunities.

  Furthermore, the specific opportunity that can set the specific maximum notification condition is established on the condition that the generation of a special prize that cannot be determined at the same time as the generation of a special prize is permitted. For this reason, in determining one game whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings, it is possible to prevent a specific trigger from being established and a determination to allow the generation of a special winning. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience that the maximum notification condition at the specific time is set and the special gaming state is not controlled, and the gambling is excessively increased. Further, when a specific opportunity is established, it is possible to make the player pay attention only to the fact that the maximum notification condition at the specific time is set, not to allow the occurrence of a special prize.

[Second example]
For example, among the AT lottery conditions that can be established by winning a winning combination that can be won simultaneously with a big bonus or regular bonus, the AT lottery condition is established by winning the winning combination without winning simultaneously with the big bonus or regular bonus. Only in some cases, a notification condition that maximizes the player's profit may be set. For example, an AT lottery condition (hereinafter, referred to as “twelfth AT lottery condition”, for example) is established by winning 12 melons 1 and an AT lottery condition (hereinafter referred to as “12th melon 2-4”). For example, the maximum number of navigation stocks (“7”) that can be acquired in the AT lottery is acquired only when the “13th AT lottery condition” is satisfied and the twelfth AT lottery condition is satisfied. The maximum number of navigation stocks cannot be obtained by AT lottery when an AT lottery condition other than the twelfth AT lottery condition is satisfied, and the number of navigation stocks less than the maximum number of navigation stocks (for example, “5”). AT lottery may be performed so that it can only be acquired.

  That is, in the AT lottery performed due to the establishment of the maximum allowable AT lottery condition which is the twelfth AT lottery condition among the plurality of types of AT lottery conditions, the maximum number of navigation stocks that can be acquired is set to 7. However, in the AT lottery performed due to the establishment of other maximum impossible AT lottery conditions, the maximum number of navigation stocks that can be acquired is set to “5”, for example. The maximum cannot be determined. For this reason, it is possible to make a player pay attention to the fact that the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied among a plurality of types of AT lottery conditions.

  Furthermore, the 12-sheet melons 2 to 4 including the same winning combination (melon 1 + grape + strawberry) as the 12-sheet melon 1 capable of satisfying the maximum allowable AT lottery condition in the internal lottery for one game are the lottery target roles including the bonus. However, if any of the 12 melons 2 to 4 wins and melon 1 and bonus are won at the same time, the AT lottery is performed so that the maximum navigation stock number of 7 is not given. Therefore, since the maximum permissible AT lottery condition can be satisfied by winning 12-sheet melon 1 including melon 1 and paying out 12 medals, the player has a sense of expectation for winning 12-sheet melon 1. In addition, depending on the result of the internal lottery for one game, even if melon 1 and 12 melons 2 to 4 including bonuses are won, 7 which is the maximum number of navigation stock is not given Since the maximum number of Navi stocks is given and the transition to the bonus is not finalized, the gambling effect that occurs when the types of AT lottery conditions and the variations of the number of Navi stocks given are abundant. Can solve the problem of too high. In addition, when “melon-melon-melon” is stopped on the winning line L3 or L4 and melon 1 is won, not only is the maximum allowable AT lottery condition established and 7 is set as the maximum navigation stock number, The player can also have a sense of expectation for winning the bonus.

  In the second example, the example in which the AT lottery is performed when one of the 12 melons 2 to 4 including the melon 1 and the bonus is won in the internal lottery has been described. What is necessary is that 7 which is the maximum number of navigation stocks is not given when one of 4 is won. For example, even if one of the 12-sheet melons 2 to 4 is won in the internal lottery, the AT lottery may not be performed and no navigation stock may be given.

When the above method is employed, the following configuration may be provided.
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device, a special prize (bonus) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and a special prize (12 sheets melon, melon 1+ different from the special prize) Pre-determining means (internal lottery process) for determining whether or not derivation of a combination of winning symbols for generating winnings on the winning line is allowed for a plurality of types of winnings including grape + strawberry), and the special When it is determined that the occurrence of a prize is allowed and the special prize has not occurred, the carry-over means for carrying over the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize after the next game (the bonus stored in the special work) If the winning flag is carried over after the next game), the player has a degree of advantage for the player on the condition that one of a plurality of predetermined triggers (AT lottery conditions) is established. In response to the notification condition set by the trigger establishment time setting means (AT lottery processing) for performing the trigger establishment process for setting the notification condition (navigator stock), and the advance determination means Notification control means (AT management processing, navigation effect execution processing, liquid crystal display 51) for controlling in a notification period (AT) for notifying information (navigation effect) according to the determination result, , When it is not carried over to allow the occurrence of the special prize by the carryover means (when it is not an internal RT), and when it is determined to allow the occurrence of the special prize, Simultaneous determination (12-sheet melon 2 to 4) that is determined at the same time as allowing the generation, and independent determination (12-sheet melon 1) that is determined separately from the occurrence of the special prize, The machine includes a specific opportunity (maximum allowable AT lottery condition) established on condition that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted by the independent determination, and the opportunity establishment time setting means is configured by the establishment of the specific opportunity. Of the notification conditions that can be set, the specified maximum notification condition (7, which is the maximum number of navigation stocks) that maximizes the degree of advantage is more advantageous than the notification conditions that can be set when a trigger other than the specific trigger is established. The process when the trigger is established is performed so that the degree of advantage is higher than the notification condition (5) in which the degree is maximum.

  According to such a configuration, when a specific trigger is established among a plurality of types of triggers, a specification having a higher advantage than the notification condition that maximizes the advantage that can be set by establishing a trigger other than the specific trigger. An hourly maximum notification condition can be set. For this reason, it is possible to make a player pay attention to the fact that a specific opportunity is established among a plurality of kinds of opportunities.

  In addition, the specific trigger that can set the maximum notification condition at specific time is established on the condition that the occurrence of the special prize is determined separately from the occurrence of the special prize, even if the occurrence of the special prize is permitted. However, it is not established when it is determined at the same time that a special winning is permitted. For this reason, in determining one game whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings, it is possible to prevent a specific trigger from being established and a determination to allow the generation of a special winning. As a result, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience that the maximum notification condition at the specific time is set and the special gaming state is not controlled, and the gambling is excessively increased. In addition, when a specific opportunity is established, the player can have a sense of expectation not only for setting a maximum notification condition at a specific time but also for allowing a special prize to be generated.

[Third example]
In the AT lottery executed when the AT lottery condition is established, the continuation probability for determining whether to control to the AT and whether to continue the AT when it is determined to control to the AT is determined, After controlling for a predetermined period (the period until the next bonus winning, the period until 100 games are consumed, etc.), it is determined whether or not to continue the AT according to the continuation probability. Is the highest maximum continuation probability that can be determined as a continuation probability in a slot machine that can be controlled for a predetermined period of time and terminates the AT when it is decided not to continue, and the continuation probability can be promoted by establishment of a special trigger during the AT Cannot be determined when a specific opportunity is established (ie, the maximum continuation probability is not reached even if promoted during AT), and the AT lottery condition is met when not in AT It may be configured to be determined only when the AT elected by.

  In this case, attention can be paid to the fact that the AT lottery condition is satisfied when not controlled by the AT, and it can be expected to be controlled by the AT and to be determined with a higher probability as the continuation probability.

  In addition, even after being controlled by the AT, the continuation probability is higher than the current continuation probability by winning in the promotion lottery that is performed when a specific opportunity is established, such as when the AT lottery condition is established Can be promoted to a probability. On the other hand, in the promotion probability lottery performed when a specific trigger is established when the AT lottery condition is established when the AT is controlled, the AT lottery condition is established when the AT is not controlled. The continuation probability can be determined only from the probability less than the highest continuation probability that can be determined in the first winning probability lottery performed. That is, the highest maximum continuation probability can be determined only when the AT lottery condition is satisfied when not controlled by the AT, and after the AT lottery condition is satisfied after being controlled by the AT. Even if a specific opportunity is established, the highest continuation probability is not determined as the continuation probability. For this reason, the highest continuation probability after being controlled by the AT while giving attention to the fact that the AT lottery condition is satisfied even when being controlled by the AT and having a sense of expectation that the continuation probability is improved The occurrence of inconveniences such as excessive euphoria can be suppressed as compared with those that can be promoted to.

When the above method is employed, the following configuration may be provided.
A pre-determining means (internal lottery process) for determining whether or not derivation on the winning line of a combination of winning symbols for generating the winnings before the display result is derived on the variable display device; Notification condition setting means (AT lottery process, first time) for setting any notification condition (AT flag, continuation probability, end probability in modified example, number of continuous games, number of navigation stock, etc.) from a plurality of types of notification conditions having different degrees of advantage In order to specify an advantageous procedure corresponding to the predetermined result on the condition that the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the predetermined result in accordance with the AT lottery, the probability lottery at the time of first winning) and the set notification condition Notification control means (AT lottery process, AT management process) for controlling during the notification period for notifying the information, and the notification condition setting means has a notification condition to be controlled during the notification period. A first notification condition for setting any one of the plurality of types of notification conditions when a predetermined trigger is satisfied when not set (when an AT lottery condition is satisfied when the AT flag is not set) A specific opportunity is established when the setting means (initial AT lottery, initial winning probability lottery) and the notification condition to be controlled during the notification period are set (the AT lottery condition is satisfied when the AT flag is set) Notification condition (probability less than the maximum continuation probability, for example, 75%) having a lower advantage than the predetermined maximum notification condition (maximum continuation probability, for example, 77%) having the highest degree of advantage among the plurality of types of notification conditions. Second notification condition setting means (promotion time probability extraction) that sets notification conditions (for example, addition probability) that are higher than the notification conditions that are set) ) A.

  According to such a configuration, even when the notification condition to be controlled during the notification period is set, the notification condition has a higher degree of advantage than the notification condition that is already set when the specific trigger is established. Notification conditions can be set. On the other hand, when the specific trigger is established, only a notification condition having a lower degree of advantage than the highest predetermined maximum notification condition that can be set when the predetermined trigger is established can be set. In other words, the maximum notification condition at the predetermined time can be determined as the notification condition only when the predetermined trigger is established when the notification condition to be controlled during the notification period is not set, and the notification condition to be controlled during the notification period is set. Even if a specific opportunity is established after that, the predetermined maximum notification condition is not set. For this reason, when the notification condition to be controlled during the notification period is set, attention is given to the establishment of a specific opportunity and the expectation that the degree of advantage of the notification condition is increased while the gambling is too high. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience. In addition, if the predetermined trigger is established when it is not controlled during the notification period, and the specific trigger is established when controlled during the notification period, the predetermined trigger and the specific trigger are the same conditions. It may be established by satisfying or satisfying different conditions.

[About navigation grant lottery in AT lottery]
In the embodiment described above, in the AT lottery when the fourth, seventh, and eighth AT lottery conditions are satisfied, the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100% without performing the navigation grant lottery. An example has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the AT lottery when the fourth, seventh, and eighth AT lottery conditions are established, the navigation grant lottery is performed according to the probability determined in advance according to the established AT lottery conditions. You may comprise as follows.

  In this case, for example, more than the probability of determining that the navigation stock is given in the navigation grant lottery in the AT lottery when the eighth AT lottery condition that is the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied, You may comprise so that the probability determined to give a navigation stock in the navigation grant lottery in AT lottery when the 7th AT lottery conditions are satisfied becomes higher. For example, for the probability determined to grant navigation stock in the navigation grant lot in AT lottery, the winning probability when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied is set to 50%, and the winning probability when the maximum impossible AT lottery condition is satisfied is set to A probability of 80% may be set. This makes it possible to increase the probability of acquiring the number of navigation stocks in the AT lottery when the maximum disallowed AT lottery condition is satisfied than when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied, and the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied. The player can have a sense of expectation that the maximum impossible AT lottery condition is satisfied while the player has a sense of expectation to do.

  In addition, an example in which a navigation grant lottery is performed in the AT lottery when the first to third, fifth, and sixth AT lottery conditions are satisfied has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the AT lottery when the first to third, fifth, and sixth AT lottery conditions are satisfied, the number of navigation stocks is 100% probability without performing the navigation grant lottery. You may comprise so that it may be provided.

[Navistock lottery in AT lottery]
In the navigation stock number lottery in the above-described embodiment, the navigation stock to be given using the navigation stock determination table (FIG. 29) according to the type of the AT lottery condition that has been established, regardless of the number of navigation stocks currently acquired. An example of determining the number of stocks has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the navigation stock number lottery, the number of navigation stocks to be granted so that the expected value of the number of navigation stocks to be given (average navigation stock number) differs depending on the number of navigation stocks currently acquired. May be determined. For example, when the number of navigation stocks acquired when the AT lottery condition is satisfied is less than 7, which is the maximum number of navigation stocks that can be acquired in one AT lottery, navigation is performed using the table shown in FIG. While the number of stock lottery is performed, when the number of navigation stocks acquired when the AT lottery condition is satisfied is 7 or more which is the maximum number of navigation stocks, it can be expected to be acquired by one AT lottery. Using a table in which the expected navigation stock number is smaller than any of the tables shown in FIG. 29 (for example, a table in which “1” is determined as the navigation stock number with 100% probability), the navigation stock number lottery is performed. You may comprise so that it may carry out. Thereby, when the number of navigation stocks already acquired in a specific game period is 7 or more, which is determined as a specified value, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience that gambling is further increased.

[Navigation production in the general gaming state]
The navigation target combination in the above-described embodiment is the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 including the promotion lip when in the normal gaming state, and the push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 including the rushing lip or the falling lip when it is RT3, The push order rush replays 1 to 4 and the push order melons 1 to 5 have been described for RT4. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, you may make it alert | report that the winning combination of a strawberry or a grape was won when a winning combination was included including a strawberry and a grape.

  In addition, push order melons 1 to 5 may be included in the navigation target combination in the normal gaming state and RT3. In this case, the navigation that is executed in RT3 is performed in order to prevent the game from proceeding in such a way as to increase the number of medals without consuming the navigation stock by allowing the game to continue in RT3 without being controlled by RT4. You may make it perform the process which imposes a predetermined | prescribed penalty on condition that the stop operation was carried out in the pushing order different from the pushing order recalled from production. The predetermined penalty may be any disadvantageous to the player in whether or not it is controlled by the AT. For example, when the AT lottery condition is satisfied, an AT lottery with a low degree of advantage for the player is performed. It may be a thing to make. For example, the AT flag indicating that it is not AT may be rewritten to forcibly terminate the AT, or the AT lottery may not be performed even if the AT lottery condition is satisfied.

[Melon winning line]
In the above-described embodiment, when any of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, as shown in FIG. 14, the operation procedure is stopped in a predetermined push order according to the type of the push order melon selected. On condition that the switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the condition that the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped at the middle stage and the melon 1 is won in three lines, and is operated by an operation procedure different from the predetermined pushing order. As an example, an example in which the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped at the upper stage and the melon 1 is won in one winning line has been described. However, the number of winning lines that the melon 1 wins when operated according to an operation procedure in a predetermined pushing order is not limited to three winning lines, and if there are a plurality of winning lines, for example, two or four winning lines. Also good. In addition, the number of winning lines that the melon 1 wins when operated in a procedure other than the operation procedure in a predetermined push order is not limited to one pay line, but is operated in an operation procedure in a predetermined push order For example, a plurality of winning lines may be used as long as the number of winning lines is smaller than the number of winning lines to be won.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the procedure for stopping the left, middle and right reels in a predetermined order has been described as an example of the procedure for performing the reel control for allowing the melon 1 to win a plurality of winning lines. However, the procedure for performing reel control for winning melon 1 to a plurality of winning lines is not limited to this, and may be a procedure for secondly stopping a predetermined reel among the left, middle, and right reels. The procedure may be to stop a predetermined reel among the left, middle and right reels first. Thereby, since the variation of the procedure in which the reel control which makes the melon 1 win a some winning line increases is performed, an interest can be improved.

[Reel control when pushing order melon is won]
In the embodiment described above, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is selected in FIG. 14, the operation is performed according to the operation procedure having the predetermined push order and the operation having the predetermined push order. An example has been described in which different reel control is performed when operated by a procedure other than the procedure. However, the different reel controls are not limited to those shown in FIG. 14. For example, when the reels are operated according to an operation procedure in a predetermined pushing order, the winning combination that has not been won for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R. Except for a case where a prize is won, control to stop at the timing of stop operation (control not to delay stop) is performed, and when operated in a procedure other than the operation procedure in a predetermined pushing order, the left reel 2L and the right reel For each of the 2Rs, control may be performed to stop the delay with a stop delay from the timing of the stop operation, unless a winning combination that has not been won wins.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when one of the pressing order melons 1 to 5 is selected, the “melon-melon-melon” pattern is displayed when operated in accordance with an operation procedure having a predetermined pressing order. The combination is stopped at the winning line L3 or L4, and the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination “melon-melon-melon” is stopped at the winning line L2 when operated in an operation procedure other than a predetermined pressing order. You may comprise. In such a configuration, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is selected and the first stop is performed and the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R is stopped, the first stop is performed. Regardless of whether or not the operation procedure is in a predetermined pushing order, the reel control is performed so that the “melon” of the corresponding reel is stopped at the upper stage, and the operation procedure after the first stop and the second stop is performed. Accordingly, the reel control is performed to stop the “melon” on the winning line L3 or L4 when the predetermined pressing order is reached, and the reel control to stop the “melon” on the winning line L2 when the predetermined pressing order is not achieved. You may comprise so that it may carry out. As a result, even if the reels that do not constitute the symbol combination of melon 1 by the first stop (for example, the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R) are stopped, Stop control is performed so that the symbol combination “-melon” can be stopped. As a result, it is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not the first stop is a stop operation that matches the predetermined pushing order from the outcome stopped by the first stop. The expectation can be sustained.

[About incubation period]
In the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which the number of non-AT games is set as the incubation period, and it is determined that the incubation period has elapsed by digesting the number of games and the next AT operation can be started. . However, the incubation period is not limited to the number of games, and may be any period that progresses as the game is digested, and may be as follows.

  As a first example, for example, the number of medals may be set as a latent period. In this case, the number of bets set during the latent period and the number of paid-out medals paid out during the latent period are used. The counting process may be performed so that the next AT operation can be started on the condition that the number obtained by subtracting the number of payout medals from the number of bets has reached a set number of medals.

  As a second example, for example, the number of wins may be set as the incubation period. In this case, the process of counting the number of times a specific winning combination (for example, promotion lip) is won during the incubation period. It is also possible to configure so that the next AT operation can be started on the condition that the counted number of times reaches the set number of winnings.

  As a third example, for example, the number of pushing orders may be set as the incubation period. In this case, for example, when any of the pushing order melons 1 to 5 is won in the incubation period, the middle reel The number of times that the pressing order was correct, such as the number of 12 medals that were stopped in the middle of 2C and the number of medals paid out, was counted, and the counted number reached the set number of pressing orders. On this condition, the next AT operation may be started.

  As a fourth example, for example, the number of times of completion of a predetermined gaming state (for example, the number of times of SB winning or promotion lip winning to end the normal gaming state) may be set as the incubation period. Good.

  In addition, the incubation period is not limited to a single condition such as the number of games, but a plurality of conditions among the number of games, the number of medals, the number of wins, the number of pushes, and the number of state ends are set. When the above condition is satisfied, the next AT operation may be started. Thereby, the kind of incubation period becomes rich, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In determining the incubation period, a longer period (that is, the number of medals) is higher when the short-latency determination condition is not satisfied based on the length of the previous incubation period than when the short-latency determination condition is satisfied. In some cases, the number of medals may be determined so that the number of medals is greater, the number of wins, the number of times of pressing, and the number of times of completion of the state. Also, when determining the incubation period, the maximum period when the maximum is determined is longer than when the maximum is not determined (that is, if there are medals, the number of medals, the number of wins, It may be configured such that the net increase in the number of medals is reduced by determining the number of forwards and the number of state completions to be higher). As a result, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

[Determination of incubation period]
In the embodiment described above, the example in which the timing for determining the incubation period is the end of the game at which the AT corresponding to the navigation stock 1 ends has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Any timing may be used until the first game is started in the non-AT after the end of the AT corresponding to the stock 1.

  In the above-described embodiment, the target of the incubation period to be determined is one period from the end of AT until the next AT can be started, and the length is determined for each incubation period. As described above, the present invention is not limited to this, and the target of the determined latent period is all the latent periods during consumption of the acquired navigation stock, and a plurality of latent periods may be determined collectively. Good. Specifically, a table in which a plurality of types of incubation period patterns for specifying the length of the incubation period is specified for each number of navigation stocks is stored, and the table corresponding to the acquired number of navigation stocks is referred to You may comprise so that all the incubation periods may be determined during the consumption of the navigation stock. In this case, the latent period pattern specified from the plurality of types of tables is higher when the short latency determination condition is not established based on the length of the latent period before each latent period. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the length of a latent period may be defined so that it may become a long period in a ratio. In addition, the length of the latent period is determined so that the latent period pattern identified from the plurality of types of tables has a longer period at a higher rate when the maximum is determined than when the maximum is not determined. Therefore, the net increase in the number of medals may be reduced. As a result, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

[Specific control]
In the embodiment described above, as a specific method for performing the specific control for reducing the net increase in the number of medals while consuming the navistock, even when the same navistock is acquired, A longer period for the incubation period is determined at a higher rate when the AT lottery condition is established once and the maximum is determined and acquired than when the AT lottery condition is established multiple times instead of the maximum decision. The method to do was explained. However, the specific method for performing the specific control for reducing the net increase in the number of navigator stocks is not limited to this, and the following method may be used.

  As a first example, when the navigation stock has already been acquired, the navigation stock to be added when a specific additional AT lottery condition (for example, the first to fourth AT lottery conditions, etc.) is satisfied is drawn. In a slot machine where an AT lottery is added, it is higher when the AT lottery condition is established once and the maximum is determined and acquired than when the AT lottery condition is established multiple times instead of the maximum decision You may implement | achieve by performing an additional AT lottery so that a specific additional AT lottery condition may be satisfied by a ratio, or a navigation stock may be added by a high ratio. As a result, Navistock is added at a higher rate when the AT lottery conditions are established once and are determined and acquired the maximum, than when the AT lottery conditions are acquired multiple times instead of the maximum decision. By reducing the probability of being played, it is possible to perform specific control for reducing the net increase in the number of medals while consuming all acquired navigation stock.

  As a second example, in a slot machine that determines the AT period controlled by the AT by consuming 1 Navistock, the AT lottery is more than when the AT lottery condition is acquired multiple times instead of the maximum decision. It may be realized by determining a short period as the AT period at a higher rate when the condition is established once and is determined and acquired at the maximum. As a result, the AT period is shorter at a higher rate when the AT lottery condition is established once and determined and acquired than when the AT lottery condition is established multiple times instead of the maximum decision. Thus, it is possible to perform specific control for reducing the net increase in the number of medals while consuming all acquired navigation stock.

  In the above-described embodiment, when any of the number of navigation stocks acquired at the time when the bonus ends and control to RT4 is started is acquired by maximum determination, it is acquired by maximum determination. Regardless of whether the navigation stock is consumed or not, specific control is performed by determining NO in SA01 from the time of determining the incubation period until the next AT when the first AT is completed. An example was described. However, when any of the number of navigation stocks acquired at the time of starting control to RT4 is acquired by the maximum determination, information that can identify the navigation stock acquired by the maximum determination is stored, When the next AT is controlled by consuming the navigation stock acquired by the maximum decision from the information, the latency until the navigation stock acquired by the maximum decision is consumed and controlled by the AT is determined by determining NO in SA01. You may comprise so that specific control may be performed about a period. Thereby, the specific control is performed when the navigation stock that is not determined at the maximum is consumed, and the occurrence of inconvenience that is disadvantageous for the player can be prevented.

[Specific control execution timing]
In the embodiment described above, the specific control is executed on condition that the number of navigation stocks acquired in one AT lottery is 7 as the maximum number of navigation stocks that can be acquired in one AT lottery. Explained. However, the specific control may be configured to be executed on condition that the number of navigation stocks acquired in one AT lottery is a predetermined number (for example, 5) or more. For example, when a predetermined number or more is determined, a value corresponding to the predetermined number may be set (added) to the value of the maximum determination time counter.

  In such a configuration, if the number of acquired navigation stocks is a predetermined number (for example, 5) or more, the smaller the number of AT lotteries performed to acquire the number of navigation stocks, the higher the rate of acquisition. The specific control may be performed so that the net increase in the number of medals during the consumption of the number of navigation stocks is reduced. For example, if the number of navigation stocks acquired is 5, the percentage of AT lottery performed to acquire 5 is higher when it is 1 than when the number of AT lotteries is 2 The specific control may be performed so that the net increase in the number of medals during the consumption of 5 stocks is reduced. Thereby, it is possible to make a player pay attention to how many times the Navistock has been acquired by performing AT lottery, and to improve the interest of the game.

[About special conditions]
In the above-described embodiment, the value of the short latency continuous counter is 4 or less in SA02 and 2 or less in SA06, that is, any latency of the past predetermined times (for example, 5 times or 3 times). An example in which a special condition is satisfied because a relatively long period has been determined, the special condition is not satisfied, and a relatively long period is not determined as any of the latent periods in the past. explained. However, the special condition is not limited to this. For example, the special condition is not established when a relatively long period is determined as the previous incubation period, and is established when a relatively long period is not determined as the previous incubation period. You may do. Further, the special condition is not satisfied because a relatively long period is determined as all the incubation periods in the past predetermined times (for example, 5 times), and a relatively short period is set as any one of the past predetermined times. It may be established by being determined. In addition, the special condition is not satisfied when the total period (total number of games) of the latent period of the past predetermined times (for example, 5 times) is longer than the predetermined period, but is shorter than the predetermined period. It may be established in

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when it is determined NO in SA08, the short latency continuous counter may be incremented by 1 before proceeding to SA04. This is to eliminate the following inconvenience. For example, if the value of the maximum determination time counter is 1 and the value of the short latency continuous counter is 3, the value of the maximum determination time counter becomes 0 in SA05 and then a relatively short incubation period is determined in SA07. When it is determined NO in SA08, only 1 is added to the value of the short latency continuous counter in SA04, and the value of the short latency continuous counter becomes 4. In this case, in the next latent period determination process, as a result of determining YES in SA01 and YES in SA02, the table for short latent period is determined in SA03 even though the comparatively long latent period is not yet determined. Inconvenience occurs that the incubation period is determined using. However, when it is determined NO in SA08, the short-latency continuous counter is incremented by 1 before shifting to SA04, so that in the above case, the short-latency continuous counter after NO is determined in SA08. Since the value is 5, in the next incubation period determination process, even if it is determined YES in SA01, it is determined NO in SA02, and the incubation period can be determined using the long incubation table. Inconvenience can be eliminated.

[About the incubation period determination table]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, the short latency table and the long latency table are stored, and in the determination of the latency period, the long latency table has a higher ratio than the short latency table. Although an example in which a long period is determined has been described, the table used for determining the latent period is not limited to the table shown in FIG.

  Further, in SA01 of FIG. 30, an example has been described in which the latent period is determined using the same table in SA03 or SA07 depending on whether the value of the maximum determination time counter is 0 or not. However, the incubation period may be determined using different tables depending on whether the value of the maximum determination time counter is 0 or not. For example, if YES is determined in SA01, the incubation period is determined using the table shown in FIG. 31 in SA03 or SA07 based on the determination result in SA02. If NO is determined in SA01, the determination result in SA06 is obtained. Based on the table shown in FIG. 31, the incubation period may be determined using a table set so as to be determined to have a higher number of games at a higher rate. Thereby, it is possible to determine a longer period as the incubation period at a higher rate when the maximum is determined than when the maximum is not determined. In this case, the determination criteria in SA02 and SA06 may be set to be the same.

  In addition, although the example in which the relatively long incubation period is not determined when the short latency table shown in FIG. 31A is used has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the relatively long incubation period with a predetermined probability (very low probability). (For example, 45 games or more) may be determined. In this case, when the relatively long incubation period is determined in SA03, the process may be shifted to SA09, and when the relatively short incubation period is determined, the process may be performed after SA04.

  In addition, an example in which a relatively short incubation period (25 games or less) can be determined when the long incubation table shown in FIG. 31B is used has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a relatively short incubation period is determined. May be determined only during a relatively long incubation period. Thereby, it is possible to shift from SA07 to SA09 without performing the determination process of SA08 in FIG. 30, and the processing burden can be reduced.

[Regarding the condition that it is not AT]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the navigation effect is not executed without being controlled by the AT when the AT flag is specified from the AT flag has been described. However, even if the AT flag indicates that the vehicle is not AT, it may be controlled to AT with a predetermined probability, and a navigation effect may be executed with a predetermined probability. When the AT flag is specified as AT, the AT is controlled at a higher rate than when the AT flag is specified as AT, and the navigation effect is executed. Anything is acceptable.

[Advantageous conditions (informing conditions) and advantageous ending conditions (informing end conditions)]
In the embodiment described above, as an example of the advantageous condition or the notification condition, the table shown in FIGS. 27 to 29 is referred to indicate that the number of navigation stocks is set. All the obtained Navistock numbers were digested, and the AT flag when controlling from AT to non-AT was shown to be Navistock number 0. However, the advantageous condition or the notification condition only needs to be a condition for controlling to be controlled by the AT, and the advantageous termination condition or the notification termination condition is related to or corresponds to the set advantageous condition or notification condition. Any condition may be used as long as it is a condition for changing the controllable state by the AT.

  For example, when a bonus is won, it is determined whether or not the AT is controlled, and when it is determined that the AT is controlled, a continuation rate for determining whether or not to continue the AT is set. A case will be described in which AT is controlled so as to determine whether to control the AT over the game and continue according to the continuation rate set when the AT ends, that is, whether to control to AT again. In this case, the advantageous condition or the notification condition is determined to be controlled by the AT by determining whether to control to the AT, and the continuation rate is set, and the advantageous end condition or the notification end condition is set. It can be said that it is decided not to continue according to the continuation rate.

[Relationship between specific game period and AT lottery condition establishment timing]
In the above-described embodiment, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition can be established on the condition that the specific game period ends as the relationship between the specific game period and the AT lottery condition establishment timing, An example in which the impossible AT lottery condition can be satisfied has been described. Thereby, since the timing at which the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied is easy to understand, the player can be surely paid attention to the timing, and the expectation can be maintained thereafter.

  However, the relationship between the specific game period and the AT lottery condition establishment timing is not limited to that shown in the above-described embodiment as long as the AT lottery condition is established in the specific game period. It may be. For example, a specific game period may be started by regular bonus winning and ended by the end of the regular bonus.

  Further, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition may be established by regular bonus winning or regular bonus winning. That is, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition may be satisfied on the condition that a specific game period is started, and the maximum impossible AT lottery condition may be satisfied thereafter.

  The specific game period is not limited to the period related to the regular bonus, but may be a period related to the big bonus, that is, a period from winning or winning the big bonus to ending.

[Number of times the AT lottery conditions are met]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is established a smaller number of times than the number of times the maximum impossible AT lottery condition is established in a specific game period. However, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition may be configured to be always established a predetermined number of times in a specific game period as long as the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is established less than the number of times that the maximum impossible AT lottery condition is established. For example, the maximum allowable AT lottery condition may be established by winning a regular bonus or winning a prize. Thereby, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that the maximum number of times is determined a predetermined number of times during a specific game period. In this case, since the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is established only once during a specific game period, it is possible to concentrate on the one AT lottery while paying attention to the player. In addition, the number of times that the maximum disabling AT lottery condition is satisfied can be changed, and the interest of the game in a specific game period can be improved.

[Navistock acquisition production]
The timing at which the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is met in the above-described embodiment is predetermined. For this reason, information corresponding to the result of the AT lottery when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied may be notified at a predetermined establishment timing. Thereby, the attention degree of the timing when the maximum allowable AT lottery condition is satisfied can be further improved. In addition, the maximum impossible AT lottery condition is randomly established. For this reason, the result of the AT lottery when the maximum disallowed AT lottery condition is satisfied may be notified every time the AT lottery is performed, and the total number of navigation stocks acquired when the specific game period ends. May be notified. The notification may be performed by the sub-control unit 91, for example, so that the number of navigation stocks can be specified.

[Other variations]
(1) A process of clearing (for example, “0”) the number of navigation stock when the bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stock remains may be performed. May be performed, a process of subtracting a predetermined number may be performed, a process of adding and adding a predetermined number may be performed, and which process is to be performed every time the bonus is won It may be determined and the determined processing is performed. Thereby, the variation when a bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stocks remains is increased, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number and giving a game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set using a game ball. It may be a slot machine or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in game balls, and a take-in ball that detects game balls taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls, a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls payed out by the ball payout device It is possible to set the number of bets using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out when a winning occurs.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, the promotion lip winning procedure, the rushing lip winning procedure, the fall replay avoidance procedure, and the “melon” of the middle reel 2 </ b> C in the middle Although the example in which the stopping procedure is the pressing order of the stopping operation has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stopping operation timing may be included. Not only a thing but what may become a pressing order + stop operation timing may be sufficient.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a special outcome that is a missed outcome at the time of winning the SB is derived to shift from RT1 or RT2 to the normal gaming state has been described. This is not the only opportunity for transition. For example, not only when winning the SB, but when the specific winning combination (specific small combination, specific re-playing combination) cannot be generated when the specific winning combination is won, Alternatively, it may be to win another specific winning combination that can be won at the same time as the specific winning combination.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the player is promoted to RT3 from the normal gaming state by winning the promotion lip, and is transferred from RT3 to RT4 by winning the rushing lip. The opportunity to be promoted to and the opportunity to transition from RT3 to RT4 are not limited to this. For example, the symbol combination that stops only when a predetermined winning combination is missed may be stopped. Accordingly, it is possible to add an interest that the gaming state is shifted instead of missing a predetermined winning combination.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which AT for one navigation stock is terminated by digesting 50 games has been described. However, the period for which the AT is controlled corresponding to one Navistock is not limited to the period for which the game is digested for a predetermined number of times, but the number of times determined by random lottery using random numbers from a plurality of types of times The number of times a specific winning combination (for example, a strawberry) is won reaches the predetermined number of times during the period of digesting the minute game, the period until the number of times that the navigation effect is executed after winning the navigation target role reaches the predetermined number It may be a period until.

  (7) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 50 RTC, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

By setting the number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the display result of the device,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Operation accepting means for accepting an operation for advancing the game including a derivation operation for deriving the display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and the derivation operation received by the operation reception means;
History information storage means for storing history information relating to a predetermined game history;
History information updating means for updating the history information according to the progress of the game;
A slot machine comprising delay control means for performing a delay control for delaying the progress of a game in accordance with a control pattern corresponding to the history information among a plurality of predetermined control patterns.

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