JP2017185376A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of reducing a processing load when performing control to a game state having a high degree of advantage even if different types of specific display results are derived.SOLUTION: In winning of CB in a slot machine, control is performed to CB having the same degree of advantage even if either a middle-stage triple-seven or a non-middle-stage triple-seven is derived. According to a determination result of an AT state or an RT state before either the middle-stage triple-seven or a non-middle-stage triple-seven is derived, an execution ratio of a navigation performance for reporting order of pressing for deriving the middle-stage triple-seven differs.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a winning is generated according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, special roles, and replaying roles. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the special role winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-gamer, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

  In such a slot machine, there is known a slot machine that distributes and controls different gaming states with high advantages according to the derived specific display result (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-250909 A

  In the slot machine as described above, there is a problem that processing for distributing to different gaming states having a high degree of advantage is required depending on the type of the specific display result thus derived, and the processing load increases accordingly. .

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to reduce the processing burden when controlling to a highly advantageous gaming state even when different types of specific display results are derived. It is to provide a slot machine that can.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
Advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state advantageous to the player over the normal state;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege;
An advantage determining means for determining an advantage related to the privilege;
An informing means for informing the operation procedure,
The derivation control means derives either the first specific display result or the second specific display result according to the operation procedure of the derivation operation means when the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific result. Control
The advantageous state control means controls the same advantageous state when the first specific display result is derived and when the second specific display result is derived;
The notification means includes
It is possible to make a specific notification that is a notification of an operation procedure of the derivation operation means for deriving the first specific display result,
The execution probability of the specific notification is varied according to the advantage related to the privilege determined by the advantage determination means,
The derivation control means derives either a predetermined display result or a special display result according to an operation procedure of the derivation operation means when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result in the advantageous state. Control
The notifying means is for notifying an operation procedure for deriving the predetermined display result and for deriving the special display result when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result in the advantageous state. There are times when the operating procedure is notified.

(2) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of prizes including a prize-winning with awarding of game value;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result based on a determination result of the prior determination means;
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
Special game execution means for executing a special game in which the occurrence of the prize winning is always allowed, and the special game execution means is capable of executing the special game during a game state controlled by the game state control means. Yes,
The determination result of the pre-determining means includes a plurality of types of re-game determination results that allow the occurrence of a re-game winning that allows the next game to be played without using the gaming value,
The plurality of types of re-game determination results include specific re-game determination results that can improve the degree of advantage in the special game executed during the game state controlled by the game state control means,
The gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means includes a first gaming state, a second gaming state in which the determination result is more likely to be the re-gaming determination result than the first gaming state, and the first gaming state. A third gaming state with a higher probability that the determination result becomes the re-game determination result than the gaming state;
The gaming state control means includes gaming state transition means capable of transitioning from the first gaming state to the third gaming state via the second gaming state,
Whether the pre-determining means allows the occurrence of the winning so that the determination result becomes the specific re-game determination result with a lower probability in the second gaming state than the third gaming state. To decide.
Further, the slot machine may be configured as follows.
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of prizes including a prize-winning with awarding of game value;
Derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with a determination result by the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means;
A notification means for performing a notification effect to notify the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
Special game execution means for executing a special game in which the occurrence of the prize winning is always allowed, and the special game execution means is capable of executing the special game during a game state controlled by the game state control means. Yes,
The determination result of the pre-determining means includes a plurality of types of re-game determination results that allow the occurrence of a re-game winning that allows the next game to be played without using the gaming value,
The plurality of types of re-game determination results include specific re-game determination results that can improve the degree of advantage in the special game executed during the game state controlled by the game state control means,
The gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means includes a first gaming state, a second gaming state in which the determination result is more likely to be the re-gaming determination result than the first gaming state, and the first gaming state. A third gaming state with a higher probability that the determination result becomes the re-game determination result than the gaming state;
The gaming state control means includes gaming state transition means capable of transitioning from the first gaming state to the third gaming state via the second gaming state,
When the determination result in the special game becomes the specific re-game determination result, the notification means provides a notification effect for notifying an operation mode for improving the degree of advantage in the special game in the second gaming state. This is executed with a lower probability than the third gaming state.
Further, the slot machine may be configured as follows.
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed on a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including a winning award (for example, a small prize winning) accompanied by awarding of the game value before a display result is derived to the variable display device (For example, internal lottery processing by the main control unit 41),
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by a main control unit) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result based on the determination result of the prior determination means;
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state (for example, processing for controlling the RT state by the main control unit 41);
Special game execution means (for example, main control) for executing a special game (for example, CB) in which the occurrence of the winning prize is always permitted (for example, all small roles are won) regardless of the determination result of the prior determination means. Processing to be controlled by the CB by the unit),
The special game execution means is capable of executing the special game during a game state controlled by the game state control means (for example, a penetration type CB),
The determination result of the pre-determining means includes a plurality of types of re-game determination results (for example, normal replies) that allow the occurrence of a re-game win that allows the next game to be played without using the game value. Replays such as)
In the plurality of types of replay determination results, the degree of advantage in the special game executed during the game state controlled by the game state control means is improved based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, matching of operation procedures). Specific replay decision results (for example, maintenance transfers 1 to 3 winning) that can be included,
The gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means includes a first gaming state (for example, RT1: normal gaming state) and a higher probability that the determination result becomes the re-gaming determination result than the first gaming state. A second gaming state (for example, RT2: halfway gaming state) and a third gaming state (for example, RT3: advantageous gaming state) with a higher probability that the determination result becomes the re-gaming determination result than the first gaming state; Contains
The gaming state control means is a gaming state transition means capable of shifting from the first gaming state to the third gaming state via the second gaming state (for example, from RT1 to Rt2 as shown in FIG. 10). To RT3)
Whether the pre-determining means allows the occurrence of the winning so that the determination result becomes the specific re-game determination result with a lower probability in the second gaming state than the third gaming state. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, RT2 has a lower probability of winning the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 than RT3).

  According to such a configuration, in order to suppress the consumption of gaming value until the transition to the third gaming state in the second gaming state that is passed when transitioning from the first gaming state to the third gaming state, Even if the probability that the determination result is the re-game determination result is higher than that of the first game state, the second game state is more likely to be in the second game state than the third game state. It has become a low probability. As a result, the determination result becomes the specific re-game determination result with a higher probability in the second gaming state than in the third gaming state, so that the second gaming state is more special in the special game than the third gaming state. It is difficult for a situation where the degree of advantage is improved. As a result, even if the probability that the determination result becomes the re-game determination result in the second gaming state that is passed when the transition from the first gaming state to the third gaming state is increased, the degree of advantage in the second gaming state is too high. There is no end.

(3) A variable display device capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified In the slot machine, one game is finished by deriving the display result, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including a winning award (for example, a small prize winning) accompanied by awarding of the game value before a display result is derived to the variable display device (For example, internal lottery processing by the main control unit 41),
Derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated to cause the variable display device to derive a display result;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by a main control unit) for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result by the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means;
A notification means (for example, a navigation effect execution process during CB by the sub-control unit shown in FIG. 19) for executing a notification effect (for example, a navigation effect) for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state (for example, processing for controlling the RT state by the main control unit 41);
Special game execution means (for example, main control) for executing a special game (for example, CB) in which the occurrence of the winning prize is always permitted (for example, all small roles are won) regardless of the determination result of the prior determination means. Processing to be controlled by the CB by the unit),
The special game execution means is capable of executing the special game during a game state controlled by the game state control means (for example, a penetration type CB),
The determination result of the pre-determining means includes a plurality of types of re-game determination results (for example, normal replies) that allow the occurrence of a re-game win that allows the next game to be played without using the game value. Replays such as)
In the plurality of types of replay determination results, the degree of advantage in the special game executed during the game state controlled by the game state control means is improved based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, matching of operation procedures). Specific replay decision results (for example, maintenance transfers 1 to 3 winning) that can be included,
The gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means includes a first gaming state (for example, RT1: normal gaming state) and a higher probability that the determination result becomes the re-gaming determination result than the first gaming state. A second gaming state (for example, RT2: halfway gaming state) and a third gaming state (for example, RT3: advantageous gaming state) with a higher probability that the determination result becomes the re-gaming determination result than the first gaming state; Contains
The gaming state control means is a gaming state transition means capable of shifting from the first gaming state to the third gaming state via the second gaming state (for example, from RT1 to Rt2 as shown in FIG. 10). To RT3)
The informing means informs an operation mode for establishing the predetermined condition when the determination result in the special game becomes the specific re-game determination result (for example, paying out 14 cards in the CB1 game) For the second game state with a lower probability than the third game state (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, RT2 is 14th in the CB1 game than RT3. The execution probability of navigation effects for sheet payout is low).

  According to such a configuration, in order to suppress the consumption of gaming value until the transition to the third gaming state in the second gaming state that is passed when transitioning from the first gaming state to the third gaming state, Even if the probability that the determination result is the re-game determination result is higher than the first game state, the determination result in the special game is the specific re-game determination result with a lower probability in the second game state than in the third game state. When it becomes, the notification effect is executed. As a result, the notification effect is executed with a higher probability in the second gaming state than in the third gaming state, so that the advantage in the special gaming is improved in the second gaming state than in the third gaming state. It is hard to happen. As a result, even if the probability that the determination result becomes the re-game determination result in the second gaming state that is passed when the transition from the first gaming state to the third gaming state is increased, the degree of advantage in the second gaming state is too high. There is no end.

(4) In the slot machine of (2) or (3) above,
The pre-determining means can set the determination result as the re-game determination result with a higher probability in the third gaming state than in the second gaming state (for example, in FIGS. 11 and 12). As shown, RT3 has a higher winning probability that is the sum of maintenance rolls 1 to 3 and other re-game players than RT2.

  According to such a configuration, the determination result becomes the re-game determination result with a higher probability in the third gaming state than in the second gaming state. Thereby, in the third gaming state, consumption of gaming value can be suppressed more than in the second gaming state, and the superiority of the third gaming state can be ensured.

(5) In the slot machines of (2) to (4) above,
A granting unit (for example, a payout process by the main control unit 41) that gives the gaming value when a winning occurs;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (for example, navigation stock) different from the gaming value (for example, a process of executing AT lottery by the sub-control unit 91);
The specific re-game determination result determines the degree of advantage in the special game by increasing the value of the game value (for example, the number of payouts in the CB) given by the grant means in the special game. It is a decision result that can be improved based on the establishment of conditions,
In the second gaming state and the third gaming state, the degree of advantage related to the privilege granted by the privilege granting means is the same or substantially the same (for example, in AT lottery, as shown in FIG. The conditions for AT lottery are the same for RT3).

  According to such a configuration, the advantage level in the special game is increased in the second game state by a predetermined condition by increasing the value of the game value given in the special game than in the third game state. On the other hand, the second gaming state and the third gaming state have the same or substantially the same degree of advantage related to the benefits different from the gaming value in the second gaming state and the third gaming state. Similar to the gaming state, the superiority of the second gaming state can be ensured.

(6) In the slot machines of (2) to (5) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated to cause the variable display device to derive a display result;
A notification means (for example, a process of executing a navigation effect by a sub-control unit) for executing a notification effect (for example, a navigation effect) for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
The derivation control means performs control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result by the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means,
The informing means informs of a predetermined specific operation mode (for example, an operation procedure for winning Lip 6 or Lip 7) based on the establishment of a specific condition (for example, winning order 1-7 winning). Production can be performed,
In the second gaming state, the gaming state control unit is configured to perform the notification operation when the notification unit notifies the specific operation mode, and when the derivation operation unit is operated in the specific operation mode, Control the game state by shifting from the second game state to the third game state (for example, the game state shifts from RT2 to RT3 in the Lip 6 or Lip 7 winning)
In the slot machine, when the notification effect that notifies the specific operation mode is executed by the notification unit, when the derivation operation unit is operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode, A disadvantage generation means (for example, a penalty flag control process shown in FIGS. 14 and 21) for causing a disadvantage (for example, a penalty) is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode when a notification effect for notifying the specific operation mode for controlling the transition of the game state is executed in the second gaming state. If the player has a certain disadvantage, the player can be urged to perform an operation in a specific operation mode for controlling the transition of the gaming state from the second gaming state to the third gaming state. It is possible to prevent an unintended game from progressing.

(7) In the slot machines of (2) to (6) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated to cause the variable display device to derive a display result;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (for example, an advantageous RT control such as AT control or RT3) (for example, a control process to the AT by the sub-control unit 91, a control process to RT3 by the main control unit 41),
Advantage determination means for determining an advantage related to the privilege (for example, presence / absence of AT control, presence / absence of RT3 control) (for example, processing of S15 of the navigation effect execution processing at the time of CB winning by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG. ,
A notification means (for example, a process of executing a navigation effect by a sub-control unit) for executing a notification effect (for example, a navigation effect) for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
The derivation control means, when the determination result becomes a special determination result (for example, CB winning), the first special display results (for example, the middle stage 7) having different display results according to the operation of the derivation operation means. Control) to derive either the special display result (for example, CB winning / deleting), or the second special display result (for example, non-middle stage 7-alignment),
The special game executing means executes the special game during the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means when the special display result is derived, and the derived special display result is the The special game is executed in the same game state in the case of one special display result and in the case of the second special display result (for example, as shown in FIG. It does not change),
The advantage determination means determines an advantage related to the privilege before the special display result is derived,
The notification means includes
Performing the notification effect of notifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means for causing the variable display device to derive the first special display result;
The execution probability of the notification effect is varied according to the advantage related to the privilege determined by the advantage determination means (for example, according to the AT state and the RT state in the CB winning navigation effect execution table shown in FIG. 17). Navigation performance execution probability is different).

  According to such a configuration, when the determination result of the pre-determination is a special determination result, the special game is played in the same gaming state regardless of which of the first special display result and the second special display result is derived to the variable display device. Is executed. In this way, even if different types of special display results are derived, special games are executed in the same gaming state, so control is distributed to special games in different gaming states according to the types of derived special display results The processing burden can be reduced compared to what is caused. Furthermore, since the execution ratio of the notification effect varies depending on the advantage related to the granted privilege, the player can enjoy a sense of expectation for the privilege by paying attention to whether or not the notification effect is executed.

(8) In the slot machines of (2) to (7) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated to cause the variable display device to derive a display result;
A notification means (for example, a process of executing a navigation effect by a sub-control unit) for executing a notification effect (for example, a navigation effect) for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
The pre-determining means further determines whether or not to permit derivation of a special display result (for example, the symbol combination of Lip 6 and Lip 7) for shifting to the third gaming state,
The derivation control means is configured to display the special display when the derivation operation means is operated in a predetermined specific operation mode when the determination result is a special determination result (for example, pressing order 1 to 7 winning). When a result is derived, and a display operation other than the special display result (for example, symbol combination of Lip 1 and Lip 5) is derived when operated in a manner other than the specific operation mode,
The notification means executes the notification effect for notifying the specific operation mode when the determination result becomes the special determination result in the second gaming state,
In the slot machine, when the derivation operation unit is operated in a mode other than the specific operation mode despite the notification of the specific operation mode by the notification unit (for example, Sb6 in FIG. 14 by the sub control unit 91). In the subsequent game, the special display result is derived in the subsequent game and a special condition including transition to the third game state is satisfied (for example, YES in the process of Sb8 in FIG. 14 by the sub control unit 91, YES in the process of Sb9) further includes a disadvantage generating means (for example, a penalty flag control process by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG. 14) that causes a predetermined disadvantage (for example, a penalty) to the player.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate problems caused by causing a disadvantage for a certain period when a display result derivation operation is performed in a mode other than the specific operation mode.

(9) In the slot machines of (2) to (7) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated to cause the variable display device to derive a display result;
A notification means (for example, a process of executing a navigation effect by a sub-control unit) for executing a notification effect (for example, a navigation effect) for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
The pre-determining means further determines whether or not to permit derivation of a special display result (for example, the symbol combination of Lip 6 and Lip 7) for shifting to the third gaming state,
The derivation control means is configured to display the special display when the derivation operation means is operated in a predetermined specific operation mode when the determination result is a special determination result (for example, pressing order 1 to 7 winning). When a result is derived, and a display operation other than the special display result (for example, symbol combination of Lip 1 and Lip 5) is derived when operated in a manner other than the specific operation mode,
The notification means executes the notification effect for notifying the specific operation mode when the determination result becomes the special determination result in the second gaming state,
The slot machine operates when the derivation operation means is operated in a mode other than the specific operation mode even though the specific operation mode is notified by the notification unit (for example, Sc7 in FIG. 21 by the sub-control unit 91). Until the notification effect is performed in the subsequent game (for example, YES in the process of Sc9 in FIG. 21 by the sub-control unit 91), the player does not cause a predetermined disadvantage (for example, a penalty). Profit generating means (for example, penalty flag control processing by the sub-control unit 91 shown in FIG. 21) is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate problems caused by causing a disadvantage for a certain period when a display result derivation operation is performed in a mode other than the specific operation mode.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating a special outcome. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination, determination value number, and reel control at the time of non-CB. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination and the number of judgment values at the time of CB. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning at the time of CB. It is a flowchart for performing a penalty flag control process. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for AT lottery. It is a flowchart for performing a navigation effect execution process at the time of CB winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation effect execution table at the time of CB winning at the time of non-CB. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation effect at the time of CB winning at the time of non-CB. It is a flowchart for performing a navigation effect execution process during CB. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation effect execution table in CB. It is a flowchart for performing the penalty flag control process in a modification.

  EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION The form for implementing the information display apparatus which concerns on this invention is demonstrated below based on an Example. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an internal structure diagram of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 2a having an open front surface and a front door 2b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 2a.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter 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 horizontally oriented. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, "white 7a" (for example, the design of the area number 16 of the left reel 2L) and "white 7b" (for example, the area of the left reel 2L) No. 19 symbol), “White 7c” (for example, the symbol of area number 3 on the left reel 2L), “Watermelon a” (for example, the symbol of area number 15 on the left reel 2L), “Watermelon b” (for example, left (Design of area number 1 on reel 2L), "cherry" (eg, design of area number 2 on left reel 2L), "bell a" (eg, design of area number 21 on left reel 2L), "bell b" ( For example, the symbol of the area number 18 of the left reel 2L), “lip a” (for example, the pattern of the area number 20 of the left reel 2L), and “lip b” (for example, the pattern of the area number 8 of the left reel 2L) Identifiable multiple Symbol of the kind is depicted in a predetermined order, one by 21, respectively.

  “White 7b” and “White 7c” are both common in that they are based on the design of “White 7a”, and “White 7b” has a vertical line at the upper left corner, and “White 7c” differs in that a line is added in the horizontal direction at the bottom. For this reason, although “white 7a” to “white 7c” are symbols of different types, they are collectively referred to as white 7 because they have similar external shapes. “Watermelon b” is common in that it is based on the design of “watermelon a”, and is different in that a line is added in the horizontal direction at the top. For this reason, “watermelon a” and “watermelon b” have different types of symbols, but since the external shapes are similar, they are collectively referred to as watermelon. “Bell b” is common in that it is based on the design of “Bell a”, and the color of the sphere portion of the tongue is different in black. For this reason, “Bell a” and “Bell b” are different types of symbols, but since the external shapes are similar, they are collectively referred to as bells. “Lip b” is common in that it is based on the design of “Lip a”, and is different in that an underline is added to the character “REPLAY”. For this reason, “Lip a” and “Lip b” are different types of symbols, but since the external shapes are similar, they are collectively referred to as “lip”.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided correspondingly, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously connected to the see-through window 3. The three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the fluoroscopic window 3 by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  At the position corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally-long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in the present embodiment) out of a prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state, medal and bet number stored as credits The settlement switch 10 operated when the medals used for setting are settled (the medal used for setting credits and bets is returned), the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, the reel 2L, The stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of 2C and 2R, respectively, and the effect switch 56 for use in the effect are provided by the player. It is provided work possible, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 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. Of the three reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the first stop of the left reel 2L is the first stop of the left, the first stop of the middle reel 2C is the first stop of the middle, and the right reel 2R is the first stop. This is called right first 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.

  Further, the front door 1b displays a credit indicator 11 for displaying 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) A certain period of time has passed since (reel rotation start to derive game results) (Waiting to start reel rotation for deriving the game result because there is no wait) LED 19 during waiting to notify that it is on, LED 20 during replay to notify that it is in a replay game to be described later A payout indicator 13 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop effective 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 effective. It has been.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, a game stop state (until the reset operation is performed) when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, after completion of a state advantageous to the player such as the end of RT3 described later) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled in a state in which the progress of the game is controlled), automatic settlement processing when a predetermined condition is satisfied (the medal stored as credit is determined by the player's operation) Automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled (returning (returning)) is enabled / disabled, and the flow of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 Is inserted from a medal insertion unit 4 and a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching between a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) and a medal payout exit 9 side, which will be described later, provided inside the housing 1a. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, 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 side of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. 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 to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. .

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. In a non-CB time that is not a CB (challenge bonus), which will be described later, when a prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the pay line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the start switch 7 Is in a valid state, that is, a state where the game can be started. In the present embodiment, when the specified number of bets is non-CB, three are determined regardless of the gaming state, and when the specified number of bets is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The effective line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is non-CB. It is defined as the effective line of time. In the present embodiment, only one effective line is applied at the time of non-CB, but a plurality of effective lines may be applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in order to make it easier to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned on the winning line LN at the time of non-CB, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set separately from the winning line LN. ing. Other than at the time of CB, the winning combination is not determined by the combination of symbols aligned on the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is arranged on the winning line LN, a specific symbol combination (for example, bell a-bell a-bell a) is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. This makes it easy to recognize that a combination of symbols composing a specific winning is arranged on the winning line LN.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower stage, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

  Further, in the present embodiment, at the time of CB, one bet is determined as the specified number of bets, and when the bet number is set, as shown in FIG. 13, a winning line LN, an invalid line LM4, and A V-shaped line (hereinafter referred to as a V-shaped line) formed by a part of the invalid line LM3 and a part of the invalid line LM4 is valid as a valid line, and a 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 finished, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a role) predetermined on the active line is a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In the case of a stop, 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).

  In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the active line is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. Yes. In the present embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, when the rep 4-7 is won or the special outcome is stopped, the game state shifts to a corresponding game state among RT0-3 having different replay probabilities. It is configured.

  In this embodiment, an example is described in which three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are applied. However, only one reel is provided, and a winning is determined according to the display result of the one reel. Alternatively, two reels may be provided, and a prize may be determined according to a combination of display results of the two reels, or four or more reels may be provided, and a prize may be determined according to the combination of display results of these reels. May be determined.

  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 set to 190 ms (milliseconds) in non-CB time.

  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, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. Can be displayed on the winning line LN.

  In the present embodiment, 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 75 ms (milliseconds) only at the time of CB described later. ) Is set. A maximum of one frame can be drawn in for 75 ms. That is, 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 one frame ahead of the symbols, for a total of two frames. For this reason, at the time of CB, it becomes possible to win a prize depending largely on the skill of the player.

[Configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. 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. In addition, a command transmission line from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, which will be described later, and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 are connected through a single system of cable and connector. All the connectors that connect these cables and the respective boards are connected to each other so that the respective parts on the side of the effect control board 90 can be operated and the command from the main control part 41 can be received. . For this reason, unless the command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 is connected to the effect control board 90, power is not supplied to the effect control board 90, and only the effect control board 90 side operates. There is no end to it.

  The power board 101 is connected to the hopper motor 34b, the payout sensor 34c, the full sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39.

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

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected to each other via the power supply board 101. The above-described hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted.

  The main control unit 41 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer, and executes a control program stored in the ROM of the main control unit, which will be described later, to perform processing related to the progress of the game and is mounted on the game control board 40. Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly.

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The reset circuit 49 includes a watchdog timer, and provides a user reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the watchdog timer expires, that is, when the operation of the CPU of the main control unit 41 stops for a certain period of time.

  The random number for internal lottery is a value used to determine whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535” in the present embodiment. .

  The ROM included in the main control unit 41 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control user program and the security check program. For example, the ROM stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU of the main control unit 41 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the game control board 40.

  The RAM included in the main control unit 41 is provided with a game control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. For example, a DRAM is used as the RAM, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU of the main control unit 41 has a built-in refresh register for performing this refresh operation. For example, the refresh register has 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented every time the CPU fetches an instruction from the ROM. Accordingly, the stored value in the refresh register is updated every execution time of one instruction in the CPU.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. Here, from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91, for example, using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (direction from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91). The signal is configured not to pass. Therefore, a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent only in one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41. Command transmission from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 is performed by serial communication. Note that the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  The main control unit 41 receives the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the input port. Then, the main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from these input ports.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed at a certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) when a timeout occurs in the timer circuit included in the CTC. .

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process ends, a new interrupt occurs at that point. It will be.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present 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.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  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 LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 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 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 limited to these, For example, it drives mechanically. A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device.

  The effect control board 90 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. The effect control board 90 performs drive control of the sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, the effect LED 52, and the reel LED 55. An LED output circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a 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 switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a power source supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that is sent to the sub CPU 91. Power interruption detection circuit 98 outputs, and other circuits are mounted against. Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. In addition, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the input number of system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, at certain intervals.

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time.

  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.

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, 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 as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. Note that the CB winning probability is a constant winning probability in any gaming state without depending on the set value. Note that the winning probability corresponding to the set value may be used for CB as well as other small roles.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value by the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is displayed. Transitions to a setting change state where a change operation is possible. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  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 of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed. Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting 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 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. When a power failure determination process is performed and it is determined that a voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, a power interruption process (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the register is saved in the RAM stack of the main control unit 41, and the data for destructive diagnosis (5AH in this embodiment) in which any bit is 1 in the RAM, that is, other than 0 In addition to storing specific data, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM becomes 0, and the process of storing in the RAM is performed.

  The main control unit 41 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM at the time of activation, regardless of whether the system reset or the user reset, and the value of the destructive diagnosis data The processing state of the main control unit 41 is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM on the condition that the RAM parity is 0 and the value of the destructive diagnosis data is also correct. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or the value of the destruction diagnosis 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. However, the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the normal error state, the RAM abnormal 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

[About initialization]
Next, initialization of the RAM of the main control unit 41 will be described. The RAM storage area of the main control unit 41 is divided into important work, non-saved work, general work, special work, unused area, and stack area.

  Important work includes various display devices, LED display data, I / O input / output data, game time counter, etc., and in addition to data that is inconvenient to initialize, the game state is controlled to any of RT0-3 This is a work in which an RT flag for specifying whether or not it has been stored. The non-saved 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 is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work includes a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals to be paid out, a total number of medals paid out in a predetermined gaming state (for example, a state advantageous to the player such as RT3 described later), a gaming state flag described later, and the like. It is a work that stores data that can sometimes be initialized. The special work is a work in which data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the start of setting is stored. The unused area is an unused area in the RAM storage area, 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 control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 operates when the setting key switch 37 is turned on, when a RAM abnormality error occurs, when a predetermined gaming state ends, and when the setting key switch 37 is turned off. When the data is not destroyed, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, different types of initialization of areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

[Game processing]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process.

  In the game process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a reel rotation process (Sd3), a winning determination process (Sd4), a payout process (Sd5), and a game end process (Sd6) are sequentially executed. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd1, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start switch 7 is operated is executed. . In the BET process, as a process for starting the game, an output command for instructing output of a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set bet number is set in the RAM when the start switch 7 is operated. To do.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (RT0 to RT3), and a prescribed number of bets that are determined according to the gaming state are set. The game can be started on the condition. In the present embodiment, at the time of non-CB, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number (for example, 3) of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN, the invalid line LM4, and the V-shaped line are validated as valid lines when a specified number (for example, 1) of bets is set only during CB. .

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment wins when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated effective line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and the next game can be started without setting the number of bets. And a CB combination that can be CB-winned. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role.

  In the internal lottery process in the step of Sd2, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is allowed based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sd1. Process. In the internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 based on each lottery result.

  In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM of the main control unit 41. Of the winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do.

  In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number storage work assigned to the RAM of the main control unit 41 is set as the lottery work assigned to the RAM. And, for each combination determined depending on whether or not it is a gaming state and CB, in order to identify the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for identifying the gaming state, RT This is performed according to the value of the RT flag, the value of the CB flag for specifying whether or not it is CB, the number of bets and the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the set value.

  The random value storage work is a storage area in which numerical data latched simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7 is stored. Every time new numerical data is latched, the latched numerical data is processed by a timer interruption process thereafter. The numerical data read in (main) and stored in the random value storage work is updated to the latest numerical data latched newly.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, a current gaming state flag value, an RT flag value, a CB flag value, and the number of determination values determined corresponding to the set value are used as random numbers for internal lottery (for lottery use) When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM. The internal winning flag storage work is constituted by a storage area of 2 bytes, for example. When the general combination is won, the winning flag of 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, the general winning combination work is cleared.

  Returning to FIG. 5, in the reel rotation process in step Sd3, the process of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the corresponding reel 2L in response to the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player being detected. A process of stopping the rotation of 2C and 2R is executed.

  Here, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 generates a table index and a table that are stored in the ROM of the main control unit 41 when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel is stopped and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Referring to the data, a stop control table is created for each rotating 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 slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. 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 sliding frames 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 that all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, or only the right reel is stopped. Depending on whether the left and right reels are stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and one of the reels is stopped Since the situation may vary depending on the stop position of the stopped reel, the address of the stop control table to be referenced is registered for each rotating reel for each situation, and the start address of the table creation data Based on the above, it is possible to specify the address of the stop control table to be referred to according to each situation, and from this specified address, And to be able to identify the stop control table necessary depending on the situation. 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 sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each 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, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

  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 control unit 41 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 is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding 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 sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic 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 sliding frames at the time of non-CB, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 frames after detecting the 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 winning combination is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line LN so that the winning combination is not aligned on the winning line LN. A stop control table with the number of sliding frames to be drawn in is created and reel stop control is performed, but if no winning combination is selected, the number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination is determined. A stop control 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 LN in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The winning combination is controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. And the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In the present embodiment, the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, but the rotation of the reel is started. Then, when a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. It may be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, on the main control unit 41 side, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reel in accordance with the player's stop operation. On the sub-control unit 91 side, if the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time in a non-AT game, that is, a game that is not played when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. A control is performed that imposes a predetermined penalty that is disadvantageous to the user. This is to cause the left reel 2L to stop for the first time in a game whose performance state is non-AT. That is, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to first stop the left reel 2L in a non-AT game. Further, in the present embodiment, in an AT game, control that imposes a predetermined penalty that is disadvantageous to the player is performed even when an operation procedure notified by a navigation effect described later is not followed. With respect to the predetermined penalty, in the present embodiment, a penalty that is not controlled by the AT for a certain period (for example, 50 games) is imposed. In addition, as the predetermined penalty, for example, a control that is disadvantageous to the player, such as changing the AT winning probability in the AT lottery described later to a low probability, or not performing the AT lottery, is performed. May be. It should be noted that the penalty is not limited to when the first left stop is not performed during non-AT, but for example, a penalty may be generated when the first left stop is performed.

  The AT is an effect state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 and refers to an assist time that is a notification period in which a navigation effect that notifies information (such as an operation procedure) according to the internal lottery result can be executed.

  Returning to FIG. 5, in the winning determination process in step Sd4, the display result derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when it is determined in step Sd3 that rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped. A process for determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed. In Sd4, when the display result accompanied with the transition of the gaming state is stopped, the RT flag and the CB flag are updated to values for specifying the gaming state according to the display result. Thereby, it is possible to shift to a gaming state according to the display result.

  In the payout process in step Sd5, when it is determined in step Sd4 that a winning has occurred, processing such as adding credits and paying out medals is performed based on the number of payouts corresponding to the winning. In the payout process, an output command for instructing output of a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout to the sub control unit 91. A plurality of types of commands including an end command, a gaming state command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game. Sent when a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet amount in a state where is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The freeze command is a command indicating that the control is performed in a freeze state, which will be described later, and a period during which the freeze control is performed, and is transmitted when the freeze state is controlled. In this embodiment, when it is determined that 7 rips are won in Sd4 in the game process shown in FIG. 5 and the RT3 is controlled, the control is set to freeze for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). As it starts, a freeze command is sent. In this frozen state, the sub-control unit 91 is notified that the control is performed by RT3.

  Further, in Sd2 in the game process shown in FIG. 5, a predetermined lottery winning combination (push order 7 to be described later) is won as long as the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. Control for setting the freeze state over a period (for example, 10 seconds) is started, and a freeze command is transmitted. In this freeze state, an effect is given on the side of the sub-control unit 91 inviting that a 7-lip winning will be achieved.

  In addition to the control to RT3 and a specific lottery winning combination, a freeze lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control the freeze state when a predetermined condition is established, and even when the lottery is won The control for setting the freeze state for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) is started and a freeze command is transmitted.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

  The reel stop command specifies whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. This is a possible command, and is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning judgment command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the active line, the presence / absence of a winning prize, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning. Will be sent later.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state (RT type, presence / absence of CB, etc.) of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the payout of medals is completed and a payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state. After the predetermined gaming state, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, the reset operation is performed, and the stop state is released. At that time, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption.

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by a setting command indicating setting start. is there.

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The operation detection command is a switch in which the detection state (on / off) has changed among the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), whether the detection state has changed from off to on, This command indicates whether the switch has changed from on to off and the detection state (on / off) of another switch, and is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches has changed.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the sub-control unit 91.

  The operation detection command is used when a change in the detection state of any switch is detected in the switch input determination process of the timer interrupt process (main) (when edge data of any switch is set). Is generated and stored in the operation detection command storage area, and when an operation detection command transmission request is set, transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command storage area is instructed, and a timer allocation executed thereafter In the command transmission process of the embedded process (main), it is stored in the command buffer and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the symbol pattern is aligned on any of the active lines. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and the next game can be started without setting the number of bets. There will be a re-playing role. In addition, the winning combination includes a transition combination accompanied by a transition of the gaming state.

  In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to occur, a winning flag indicating that winning of the winning combination is permitted and set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is required. There is.

[Winner, special appearance]
6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a special outcome that is stopped on the active line only when a predetermined small combination is missed. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  First, the transition of the gaming state controlled by the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the game progresses while being controlled by any one of RT0 (prepared game state), RT1 (normal game state), RT2 (intermediate game state), and RT3 (advantageous game state).

  RT0 is a gaming state in which transition control is performed after the setting change state, and the gaming state transitions to RT1 when a special outcome described later is derived. RT1 is a gaming state that can be shifted from RT0, and is usually a gaming state in which the player may spend the most time. In RT1, the game state shifts to RT2 by winning a lip 4 described later. In RT1, the game state shifts to RT3 by winning in lips 6 and 7, which will be described later. RT2 is a gaming state that can be shifted from RT1, and is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT1. In RT2, the game state shifts to RT3 by winning in Lips 6 and 7. In this way, RT2 is also a game state that is being routed to transit the game state from RT1 to RT3. In RT2, the gaming state shifts to RT1 by deriving a special outcome or winning a lip 5 described later. RT3 is a gaming state that can be shifted from RT1 or RT2, and is a gaming state in which the winning probability of a re-gamer is higher than RT1 and RT2. Therefore, RT3 is in a gaming state that is advantageous to the player in that the player can play the game without consuming the most medals. In RT3, the gaming state shifts to RT1 by deriving a special outcome or winning a lip 5.

  Among the winning combinations, the replaying combinations include seven types of replaying combinations of Lips 1 to 7 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. Lip 1 is awarded when a combination of “Lip a / Lip b-Lip a / Lip b-Lip a / Lip b / Watermelon a / Watermelon b” is aligned on the active line.

  In the description of the symbol combination in the present embodiment, “/” indicates the meaning “or”, “−” indicates “adjacent reel separation”, the left indicates “the symbol of the left reel 2L”, The middle shows the “design of the middle reel 2C”, and the right shows the “design of the right reel 2R”. Therefore, for example, “Lip a / Lip b-Lip a / Lip b-Lip a / Lip b / Watermelon a / Watermelon b” means “Lip a-Lip a-Lip a”, “ Lip a-Lip a-Lip b "," Lip a-Lip a-Watermelon a "," Lip a-Lip a-Watermelon b "," Lip a-Lip b-Lip a "," Lip a-Lip b- " “Lip b”, “Lip a-Lip b-Watermelon a”, “Lip a-Lip b-Watermelon b”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip b”, “Lip b-lip a-watermelon a "," lip b-lip a-watermelon b "," lip b-lip b-lip a "," lip b-lip b-lip b "," lip b-lip b-watermelon " “a” and “lip b-lip b-watermelon b” mean 16 kinds of symbol combinations.

  The lip 1 is also referred to as a middle normal lip because the winning line is awarded when the symbol of the lip a or lip b stops at least on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C.

  Lip 2 is awarded when the combination of “white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-lip a / watermelon a / watermelon b” is aligned on the active line.

  Lip 3 is awarded when the combination of “white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-lip a / lip b-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c” is aligned on the active line.

  Lip 4 is awarded when the combination of “bell a / bell b-lip a / lip b-bell a” is aligned on the active line. As shown in FIG. 10, after winning the lip 4 in RT1, it is controlled to RT2, which is more advantageous for the player than RT1. For this reason, Lip 4 is also referred to as a promotion Lip.

  Lip 5 is awarded when the combination of “lip a / lip b-lip a / lip b-bell a” is aligned on the active line. As shown in FIG. 10, after winning a lip 5 in RT2 or RT3, which is more advantageous to the player than RT1, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the lip 5 is also referred to as a tumbling lip. When the player wins Lip 5 at RT1, the gaming state is maintained at RT1.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, for the left reel 2 </ b> L, the lip a is arranged at a position one lower than the bell a, and for the right reel 2 </ b> R, the lip a is arranged one position above the bell a. ing. Therefore, when the symbol combination of Lip 4 is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of “Lip a-Lip a-Lip a” rises to the right, that is, symbols with the same shape or similar shape are aligned with the invalid line LM4. On the other hand, when the lip 5 (falling lip) wins, the same or similar pattern does not appear on any line as when the lip 4 wins.

  For example, FIG. 10B is a diagram for explaining an example of the reel stop output at the time of winning a lip 5 (falling lip) that becomes a trigger for the transition from RT2 to RT1.

  In FIG. 10B, the region numbers 7-9 of the left reel 2L are stopped, the region numbers 9-11 of the middle reel 2C are stopped, and the region numbers 7-9 of the right reel 2R are stopped. As a result, the symbol combination of “Lip a-Lip a-Bell a” falls on the winning line LN.

  On the other hand, FIG. 10C is a diagram for explaining an example of the reel stop appearance at the time of Lip 4 (promotional lip) winning, which is a trigger for the transition from RT1 to RT2. In FIG. 10C, the region numbers 8 to 10 of the left reel 2L are stopped, the region numbers 9 to 11 of the middle reel 2C are stopped, and the region numbers 7 to 9 of the right reel 2R are stopped. As a result, the symbol combination of the promotion lip winning of “Bell a-Lip a-Bell a” is stopped on the winning line LN. In addition, the symbol combination “Lip a-Lip a-Lip a” is stopped on the invalid line LM4 at the time of promotion lip winning. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the promotion lip winning. Further, the promotion lip is a winning combination that is an opportunity to control RT2, which is advantageous for the player. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the control has been made to RT2.

  Returning to FIG. 7, the lip 6 is awarded when the combination of “bell b / cherry / watermelon a-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-bell a” is aligned on the active line. Here, referring to FIG. 3, white 7 is arranged at a position one above each of bell b / cherry / watermelon a on left reel 2L, and white 7 is located at a position below bell a on right reel 2R. Since the middle reel 2C is white 7, when the symbol combination of the lip 7 is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3. Become. For this reason, the lip 6 is also referred to as a lower right 7 lip.

  Lip 7 is awarded when the combination of “lip a / lip b-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-lip a / watermelon a / watermelon b” is aligned on the active line. Here, referring to FIG. 3, a white 7 is arranged at a position below each of the lip a / lip b of the left reel 2L, and a position above the lip a / watermelon a / watermelon b of the right reel 2R. Since white 7 is arranged in the middle reel 2C and white 7 is white 7, when the symbol combination of the lip 8 is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” rises to the right, that is, the invalid line LM4. Will be aligned. For this reason, the lip 7 is also referred to as an upper right 7 lip. As described above, 7 lip is a generic term that combines the lower right 7 lip and the upper right 7 lip.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, after winning 7 lips in RT1 or RT2, that is, after the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is stopped in any invalid line LM, Is controlled to RT3 which is advantageous to the user.

  The symbols constituting the lips 1 to 7 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when one of the lips 1 to 7 is won in the internal lottery, as a rule, the selected lip (a plurality of lips are selected regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). It can be said that it is a role that can sometimes win any lip). As will be described later, when a plurality of lips are won, reel control is performed so that the lip corresponding to the operation procedure wins.

  When winning one of Lips 1-7, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that need not be set in the next game This is essentially the same as when the medal is paid out.

  CB is awarded when the combination of “white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c” is arranged on the winning line LN. As described above, the combination in which “white 7-white 7-white 7” stops in the winning line LN is also referred to as the middle stage 7 assortment. CB is also awarded when the combination of “Bell a / Bell b-Bell a-Lip a / Lip b” is aligned on the winning line LN. In this way, the combination of “bell a / bell b-bell a-lip a / lip b” derived instead of “white 7-white 7-white 7” stopping on the winning line LN is equal to the non-medium stage 7 combination. Say.

  The symbols constituting the CB are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when a CB is won in the internal lottery, in principle, it can be said that the winning CB can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. In other words, CB is an unmissable role. In addition, as will be described later, when CB is won, reel control is performed so that a symbol combination (7 in the middle row or 7 in the middle row) is derived according to the operation procedure.

  When a CB is won, the same CB will be won regardless of which symbol combination of 7 in the middle row and 7 in the middle row is derived. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the state of RT does not change before and after the CB winning, and the winning combination in the CB and the winning probability do not change regardless of the symbol combination. Therefore, in the present embodiment, there is no difference in the gaming state before and after winning a prize between when the middle 7-match is derived and when the non-medium 7-align is derived.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the small roles include bell 1, bell 2, push order bell 1, push order bell 2, push order bell 3, push order bell 4, push order bell 5, push order bell 6, push order bell 7, The push order bell 8, cherry 1, cherry 2, cherry 3, watermelon 1, watermelon 2, watermelon 3, watermelon 4, one sheet 1, one sheet 2, and 14 sheets are included.

  Bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “bell a / bell b-bell a-bell a” is aligned on the active line. Bell 1 is also called a middle bell because it becomes a winning when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” stops on the winning line LN.

  Bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “lip a / lip b-bell a-lip a / lip b” is aligned on the active line. Bell 2 is also referred to as the lower right bell because the winning combination is stopped when the symbol “Bell-Bell-Bell” is stopped in the invalid line LM3 when the winning symbol is stopped in the winning line LN.

  The symbols constituting the bell 1 and the bell 2 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when the bell 1 or the bell 2 is won in the internal lottery, as a rule, the winning bell 1 or the bell 2 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  The push order bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “lip a-white 7a / white 7c-white 7a / white 7c” is aligned on the effective line.

  The push order bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “lip a-white 7a / white 7c-white 7b” is aligned on the active line.

  The push order bell 3 is awarded when the combination of “lip a-white 7b-white 7a / white 7a” is aligned on the effective line.

  The push order bell 4 is awarded when the combination of “lip a-white 7b-white 7b” is aligned on the effective line.

  The push order bell 5 is awarded when the combination of “lip b-white 7a / white 7c-white 7a / white 7c” is aligned on the active line.

  The push order bell 6 is awarded when the combination of “lip b-white 7a / white 7c-white 7b” is aligned on the active line.

  The pushing order bell 7 is awarded when a combination of “lip b-white 7b-white 7a / white 7c” is aligned on the effective line.

  The push order bell 8 is awarded when the combination of “lip b-white 7b-white 7b” is aligned on the effective line.

  Each of the push order bells 1 to 8 becomes a winning when the symbol “Bell-Bell-Bell” stops on the invalid line LM1 when the winning symbol on the winning line LN stops. Say.

  The symbols constituting each of the push order bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of the push order bells 1 to 8 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, a stop switch at an appropriate timing according to the type of push order bell that is won among the push order bells 1 to 8 If 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated, the winning push order bell will not be won. When winning one of the bell 1, the bell 2, and the push order bells 1 to 8, 15 medals are paid out.

  Cherry 1 is awarded when the combination of “cherry-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c / bell a-lip a / watermelon a / watermelon b” is aligned on the effective line. The cherry 1 is also referred to as a middle-stage cherry because the cherry on the left reel 2L is placed on the winning line LN.

  Cherry 2 wins when the combination of “white 7c / watermelon b-lip a / lip b-bell a / watermelon b” is aligned on the active line.

  Cherry 3 is awarded when the combination of “white 7c / watermelon b-bell a / cherry-any” is aligned on the active line.

  The cherry 2 and the cherry 3 are also called corner cherries because each of the winning symbols on the winning line LN stops when the “cherry” on the left reel 2L stops at the upper or lower level.

  Of the symbols constituting each of cherries 1 to 3, the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames. For this reason, even if one of the cherries 1 to 3 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning cherry will not be won. When one of the cherries 1 to 3 is won, two medals are paid out.

  The watermelon 1 is awarded when the combination of “bell a-lip b-lip b / cherry” is aligned on the active line. The watermelon 1 is also referred to as an upper watermelon because a winning combination is stopped by stopping the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination in the invalid line LM1 when the winning symbol is stopped in the winning line LN.

  The watermelon 2 is awarded when the combination of “watermelon a / watermelon b-watermelon a / watermelon b-watermelon a / watermelon b” is aligned on the active line. The watermelon 2 is also called a middle-stage watermelon because it becomes a winning when the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” stops on the winning line LN.

  The watermelon 3 is awarded when the combination of “bell a-watermelon a / watermelon b-white 7a / white 7c” is aligned on the effective line. The watermelon 3 is also referred to as a lower right watermelon because a winning combination is stopped by stopping the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination in the invalid line LM3 when the winning symbol is stopped in the winning line LN.

  The watermelon 4 is awarded when the combination of “white 7a / cherry-watermelon a / watermelon b-lip b / cherry” is aligned on the active line. The watermelon 4 is also referred to as an upper right watermelon because a winning combination is stopped by stopping the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination in the invalid line LM4 when the winning symbol is stopped in the winning line LN.

  The symbols constituting each of the watermelons 1 to 4 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, even if one of the watermelons 1 to 4 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are set at an appropriate timing according to the type of the watermelon selected among the watermelons 1 to 4. If you do not operate, you will not win the winning watermelon. When one of the watermelons 1 to 4 is won, six medals are paid out.

  Each sheet 1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7b-watermelon b-cherry” is aligned on the active line.

  One sheet 2 is awarded when the combination of “white 7b-watermelon b-watermelon b” is aligned on the active line.

  The symbols constituting each of the 1 sheet 1 and 1 sheet 2 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, even if 1 or 1 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switch 8L at an appropriate timing according to the winning combination of 1 winning 1 or 1 or 2 , 8C, 8R will not be won by winning one winning combination. When a prize is won for one or two, one medal is paid out.

  The 14 winning combination is awarded when the combination of “any-lip a / lip b-bell a” is aligned on the active line. The left reel may have any symbol other than “watermelon b”, “lip a”, and “lip b”.

  The symbols constituting the 14-piece combination are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when 14 winning combinations are won in the internal lottery, in principle, 14 winning combinations can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. When 14 winning combinations are won, 14 medals are paid out.

  Next, a special outcome will be described with reference to FIG. Special rolls are won in games in which the winning bells 1-8 are selected among the small roles (winning one of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, and right bells 1-4 described below). In the case where none of the winning combinations that are being played can be generated (when they are missed), this is a specific combination of symbols that stops at the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the special items include right bell spilled eyes, middle bell spilled eyes, and left bell spilled eyes. The right bell spill-out means a symbol combination in which “Lip a / Lip b-White 7a / White 7b / White 7c-Bell a” is stopped on the winning line LN. The middle bell spill-out means a symbol combination in which “lip a / lip b-bell a-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c” is stopped on the winning line LN. The left bell spilled eye means a symbol combination in which “Bell a / Bell b—White 7a / White 7b / White 7c—White 7a / White 7b / White 7c” is stopped on the winning line LN.

  The right bell spilling eye is stopped when the winning combination in the internal lottery is one of the right bells 1 to 4 described later and a winning cannot be generated. Further, the middle bell spilling is stopped when the winning combination in the internal lottery is one of the middle bells 1 to 4 described later and no winning can be generated. Further, the left bell spilling is stopped when the winning combination in the internal lottery is one of the left bells 1 to 4 described later and a winning cannot be generated.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, in RT0, RT2, and RT3, none of the winnings occur, and after the special game stops, the RT1 is controlled.

[A lottery target for non-CB, number of judgment values, reel control]
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the lottery target combination read in the internal lottery during non-CB, the number of determination values of the lottery target combination, and the reel control in the game winning the lottery target combination will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning combination and its winning probability differ depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. In FIG. 11, the vertical column indicates the types of the lottery target combinations that can be read out by the internal lottery, and the horizontal column indicates the combination of winning combinations, the gaming state to be selected, and the reel control for each lottery target role. The contents are shown.

  As the lottery target combination, there are provided a combination that is internally drawn for only one winning combination and a combination that is internally selected for a plurality of winning combinations. The internal lottery corresponding to the lottery target combination is shown in the winning combination column.

  For example, in the internal lottery, when a common bell is read out of the lottery subject, a winning / no-win lottery for the winning combination corresponding to the common bell is performed, and when the left bell 1 is read out, A winning / no-win lottery is performed for all of bell 2, push order bell 1, and push order bell 4 which are combinations of winning combinations corresponding to bell 1. Similarly, left bell 2-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, weak one, strong one, 14 sheets, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, When normal lip, common combination, ascending lip 1-5, maintenance lip 1-3, push order 1-7, and CB are read in the internal lottery, they correspond to the read lottery target combination. The winning combination or combination of winning combinations shown in the winning combination column is selected.

  In the game state column corresponding to the lottery target role, a circle indicates that the lottery target role is read in the internal lottery when the game state is in effect, and no mark indicates an internal lottery when the game state is in effect. Indicates that the lottery target combination is not read out.

  Moreover, the numerical value shown below (circle) shows the number of judgment values. An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. 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 “256” is set as the number of determination values is 256/65536. In the internal lottery, if no winning lottery is won, the game is lost.

  When the gaming state is RT0, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, The weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, and the normal lip are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT1, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, The weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, the normal lip, the common combination, the rising lip 1-5, the maintenance lip 1-3, the push order 1-7, and the CB are sequentially read out as the target part of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT2, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, weak one, strong one, 14 pieces, The weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, the normal lip, the common combination, the maintenance rolls 1 to 3, the push order 1 to 6, and the CB are sequentially read out as the internal lottery target parts.

  When the gaming state is RT3, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, weak one, strong one, The weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, the normal lip, the maintenance rolls 1 to 3, the pushing order 1 to 6, and the CB are sequentially read out as the subject part of the internal lottery.

  In any gaming state of RT0 to RT3, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle stage cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, 14 For the double combination, the weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, and the CB, the combination is determined as a lottery target combination, and a common number of determination values is determined regardless of the gaming state. That is, the winning probability of winning a small role and CB in the internal lottery is constant regardless of the gaming state. Note that the winning probability of winning a small combination and CB in the internal lottery may be determined so as to differ depending on a set value that is set.

  Moreover, when comparing the number of determination values of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, the left bell 1 to 4 is smaller than the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4, The winning probability is set to be low.

  In addition, when comparing the number of judgment values of weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, and strong watermelon, each of the lottery roles marked with “weak” (weak cherry, weak one, weak The lottery target role (strong cherry, strong one, strong watermelon) with “strong” is smaller than the watermelon, and the winning probability is set lower. In addition, when the number of judgment values of the middle cherry, the weak cherry, and the strong cherry are compared, the middle cherry is set to be the smallest and the winning probability is the lowest.

  As will be described later, AT lottery is performed when winning the middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, and when the winning lottery with “weak” attached If the winning lottery with “strong” is selected, the AT will be won with a higher probability, and if the winning lottery with “strong” is won, the AT will win with a higher probability To do. As a result, winning a lottery subject with a “strong” than a lottery subject with a “weak”, and winning a middle-tier cherry than a lottery subject with a “strong” On the other hand, the expectation that the player has can be enhanced.

  Next, the number of determination values of the normal lip, common combination, uplift lip 1-5, maintenance turn lip 1-3, and push order 1-7 is compared for each gaming state. The probability of winning one of the regame players is the highest in RT3, followed by RT2 and RT1, and the number of determination values is set so that RT0 is the lowest.

  Further, when comparing the number of determination values of the uplift lip 1 to 5 in RT1, the upturn lip 1 is smaller than the uplift lip 2 to 5, and the winning probability is set to be lower. Further, when comparing the number of determination values of push orders 1 to 6 in RT1, push orders 1 and 2 are smaller than push orders 3 to 6 and the winning probability is set to be low. For this reason, as long as the left reel 2L is first stopped as described later, it is possible to make it difficult to win the lip 4 or the lip 6.

  In RT1, although the probability is very low, the common combination and the push order 7 are won. For this reason, it is possible to shift directly from RT1 to RT3 without going through RT2. Therefore, during RT1, it is possible to have a sense of expectation and a feeling of premiere for winning the common role and the push forward role 7.

  Note that the push order combination 7 is set with a different number of determination values according to the set value, and “10” is set with respect to the set value 1, and each time the set value increases by 1, the determination value increases by two. The number is set, and “20” is set for the setting value 6. As a result, it can be said that the higher the set value, the more advantageous for the player.

  Further, when the number of determination values of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 at RT2 is compared, the maintenance roll 1 is smaller than the maintenance rolls 2 and 3, and the winning probability is set to be low. On the other hand, the number of determination values of push order combinations 1 to 6 in RT2 is the same value, and is set to have the same winning probability.

  Further, the number of determination values of the push order combinations 1 to 6 in RT3 is set to be smaller than that in RT2, and the winning probability is low.

  Further, the number of determination values of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 at RT2 is set to be larger than that at RT1 and the winning probability is increased. On the other hand, the number of determination values of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 in RT2 is set to be smaller than that in RT3 and the winning probability is low.

  Here, the judgment value numbers of the respective re-game players read out in RT1 to RT3 are added together, and the values are compared. The total number of determination values of the re-game players in RT1 is “8987” with the maximum setting value 6. The total number of determination values of the re-game players in RT2 is “21428” with the maximum setting value 6. The total number of determination values of the re-game players in RT 3 is “51576” with the maximum setting value 6. When the total judgment value number is compared between RT1 and RT2, RT2 is larger than RT1, and the re-game is won with a high probability. As shown in FIG. 10, RT2 is also a game state that is being routed for the game state to transition from RT1 to RT3, and for the player whose game state has transitioned from RT1 to RT2, This is to prevent medals from being consumed as much as possible during the period in RT2 until the gaming state shifts to RT3. In addition, the combined determination value number of RT3 is larger than the combined determination value number of RT1 and RT2, and the re-game player is won with the highest probability. As a result, RT3 becomes a gaming state that is most advantageous to the player in that it can be played while minimizing the consumption of medals. Therefore, the superiority of RT3 over RT1 and RT2 can be ensured.

  Also, in this embodiment, a penalty is imposed if a stop operation other than the first left stop is performed during non-AT, so the player tends to make the first left stop during non-AT. Promotion Lip 1 that can win Lip 4 (Promotion Lip) by one stop is more judgment value than Promotion Lips 2-5 that can win Lip 4 (Promotion Lip) by middle first stop or right first stop Is low and difficult to win. Therefore, as long as the player makes the first left stop during non-AT, it is difficult to shift to RT2. Even if luckily shifts from RT1 to RT2 in such a situation, it is necessary to further win Lip 6 or Lip 7 at RT2 to RT3 having the highest advantage. Further, in order to make a direct transition from RT1 to RT3 by the first left stop, it is necessary to win a combination with a very low winning probability such as push order 1, 2, and 7. In any case, the transition from RT1 to RT3 during non-AT is not easy. For this reason, in RT2 through which the transition from RT1 to RT3 is made, the total judgment value number of the re-gamer is set higher than RT1 so that the medal is not consumed as much as possible, thereby reducing the burden on the player. , So as not to lower the interest of the game. In addition, since the winning probabilities of push orders 1 and 2 are set higher than RT1 from RT2 to RT3, it is easier to move during non-AT than from RT1 to RT2. This prevents the player who has luckily shifted from RT1 to RT2 during the non-AT from feeling dissatisfied with not shifting to RT3 as much as possible, and does not lower the interest of the game.

  Further, the number of determination values is set to only “1” for any of the gaming states RT0 to 3 for the 14 winning combination. That is, at the time of non-CB, the winning combination of the 14-sheet combination is set lower than the small combination such as bell, cherry, and watermelon.

  Next, the contents of the reel control described in the right column of FIG. 11 will be described. The winning combination determined according to the type of the winning winning combination (winning winning combination) and the operating procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are aligned on the winning line LN and stopped within a maximum draw range of 4 frames. Control is performed.

  When one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, the reel on which the stop operation is first performed (the first stopped reel) is the left reel. Depending on whether the reel is 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, control is performed so that the bell 1 or the bell 2 is aligned and stopped on the pay line LN within a drawing range of a maximum of four frames.

  When the left bell 1 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the control is performed so that the bell 2 of the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. On the other hand, when the left bell 1 is elected and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the push order bell 1 or the push order bell 4 of the elected small roles on the winning line LN within the pullable range. Control to stop in line with. As described above, the symbols constituting the push order bell 1 and the push order bell 4 are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, respectively. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either the push order bell 1 or the push order bell 4, the corresponding push order bell 1 or push order bell 4 is won. However, if the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, control is performed so that the left bell spilled out of the special outcome is aligned with the winning line LN without winning.

  Similarly, in the game in which any of the left bells 2 to 4 is won, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the control for stopping the bell 2 in the winning small role in line with the winning line LN is stopped. I do. On the other hand, when one of the left bells 2 to 4 is elected and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the push order bell that is elected among the push order bells 1 to 8 can be pulled in. Then, control is performed so as to stop on the winning line LN. As described above, none of the symbols constituting the push order bell are arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to the selected pressing order bell, the corresponding pressing order bell can be won, but the stopping operation is not performed at an appropriate timing. In some cases, control is performed so that the left bell spilled out of the special outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN without stopping.

  The same applies when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is won. In other words, if the first stop reel in the game that is elected to any of the middle bells 1 to 4 is the middle reel 2C, the symbol combination of the bell 1 of the elected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN. If the reel is a reel other than the middle reel 2C, the winning combination of the push order bells of the push order bells 1 to 8 is drawn into the winning line LN within the drawable range. Control is performed, and when the winning combination of the push order bells cannot be drawn into the winning line LN and stopped, the middle bell spilling out of the special outcomes is controlled so as to be aligned with the winning line LN.

  In addition, when the first stop reel in the game in which any of the right bells 1 to 4 is won is the right reel 2R, the symbol combination of the bell 1 among the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN. If the reel is a reel other than the right reel 2R, the winning combination of the push order bells of the push order bells 1 to 8 is drawn into the winning line LN within the drawable range and stopped. Control is performed, and when the winning combination of the push order bells cannot be pulled into the winning line LN and stopped, the right bell spilled out of the special outcomes are controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN.

  As described above, when one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so as to surely win the bell 2 when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. When the first stop is performed, the reel control is performed so that the winning push bell is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is not possible, all are dropped and the special outcome is derived.

  In addition, when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is surely won when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. When stopped, the reel control is performed so that the winning push bell is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is not possible, all are dropped and the special outcome is derived.

  When one of the right bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is surely won when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time. When stopped, the reel control is performed so that the winning push bell is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is not possible, all are dropped and the special outcome is derived.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first stop reel for surely winning the bell 1 or 2 is made different depending on whether the left bell is won, the middle bell is won, or the right bell is won. Thus, the operation procedure for winning (a winning operation procedure) and the operation procedure for avoiding derivation of the special outcome can be made different.

  As described above, the winning probability of the left bell is set to be lower than that of the middle bell and the right bell. Further, as described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined penalty that is disadvantageous to the player is imposed if the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time in a game whose performance state is non-AT. Thus, the left reel 2L is designed to stop for the first time. For this reason, it is difficult to reliably win the bell when the non-AT is selected, particularly when the middle bell or the right bell is won. Therefore, even if it is controlled to RT2 during non-AT, the special outcome is stopped with a high probability, and it is difficult to maintain RT2. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, no penalty is imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time. Therefore, the operation according to the navigation production when the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell are won. By performing the stop operation according to the procedure, it is possible to reliably win the bell and to avoid falling to RT1.

  In a game where the middle cherries are won, reel control is performed so that the cherries on the left reel 2L are stopped only on the pay line LN. On the other hand, in a game in which a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, reel control is performed so that the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped at the upper or lower stage. Thus, when the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the middle stage and a cherry prize is generated, the player can be informed that the middle stage cherry has been won, and the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the upper stage or the lower stage. When a cherry prize is generated, it is possible to notify the player that the player has won the weak cherry or the strong cherry instead of the middle cherry.

  Also, only in the game where the strong cherry is won, on the invalid line where the cherry of the left reel 2L is stopped, the cherry of each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R is stopped, and “cherry-cherry-cherry” is played. Reel control for stopping can be performed. As a result, when the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the upper or lower stage and “cherry-cherry-cherry” is stopped on the invalid line where the cherry is stopped, the strong cherry is won instead of the weak cherry. This can be notified to the player.

  In a game that is won by a weak one, a predetermined weak chance (for example, “white 7b-watermelon b-cherry” on the winning line LN, etc.) that is different from the special appearance is selected from the combination of outliers. Reel control to stop. In addition, in a game that is won by a strong one, a predetermined strong chance item (for example, “White 7b-Watermelon b” in the winning line LN, which is different from the special appearance and the weak chance item among the combinations of outlier symbols). -Reel control to stop the watermelon b "etc.). Opportunity is not only when the weak one or strong one is missed, but the reel control is performed so that it can stop when the middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, etc. are missed. Is called.

  In a game that has won 14 winning combinations, regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, reel control is performed to draw 14 winning combinations into the winning line LN and win 14 winning combinations. Is called.

  In a game where a weak watermelon is selected, the watermelon 3 or 4 is given priority over the watermelon 1 within the drawable range, and the watermelon 3 or 4 is drawn into the winning line LN, the lower right watermelon or the upper right watermelon is stopped, and the watermelons 3 and 4 are drawn. In the case where the watermelon 1 cannot be pulled in, the reel control is performed to stop the weak chance eyes or the strong chance eyes described above.

  In a game where a strong watermelon is selected, the watermelon 1 or 2 is prioritized over the watermelon 3 or 4 within the drawable range, and the watermelon 1 or 2 is drawn into the winning line LN, the watermelon is stopped at the upper stage or the middle stage, and the watermelon 1 or 2 is drawn. If it cannot, the watermelons 3 and 4 are pulled in. If the watermelons 3 and 4 cannot be pulled in, reel control is performed to stop the weak chance or the strong chance.

  In a game in which a normal lip is won, reel control is performed to draw the symbol combination of lip 1 to the pay line LN and stop the lip in the middle stage regardless of the operation procedure.

  In a game in which a common role is won, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, or when the middle reel 2C is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, Reel control is performed in which the symbol combination of Lip 6 among the selected re-game players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. In a game in which a common role is won, when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, or when the middle reel 2C is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the right reel 2R and the left reel 2L. Performs reel control for aligning and stopping the symbol combination of Lip 7 in the winning re-gamer in line with the winning line LN.

  Further, when any one of the promotion lips 1 to 5 is won, the promotion is made depending on whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R. Control for winning a Lip 4 which is a Lip is performed.

  In a game where the upturn rip 1 is won, if the first stop reel is the left reel 2L, reel control is performed to stop the lip 4 symbol combination on the winning line LN and stop. In the case of the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than 2L, reel control is performed to win the lip 5 which is a fall lip.

  When the middle reel 2C is stopped first in the game that is elected for the upturning lip 2, and then stopped in the order of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, among the elected re-game players, Reel control is performed to stop the combination of symbols aligned with the winning line LN. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the lip 1 is awarded, and when the operation is stopped by a procedure other than these, the lip 5 is set. Reel control for winning.

  When the middle reel 2C is first stopped in the game that is elected for the uplifting lip 3, and then stopped in the order of the right reel 2R and the left reel 2L, Reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination in line with the winning line LN. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the lip 1 is awarded, and when it is stopped by any other operation procedure, the lip 5 is awarded. Reel control is performed.

  If the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time in the game that is elected for the upturning rip 4, and then the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are stopped in that order, Reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination in line with the winning line LN. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the lip 1 is awarded, and when it is stopped by any other operation procedure, the lip 5 is awarded. Reel control is performed.

  If the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time in the game elected for the uplifting lip 5, and then the middle reel 2C and the left reel 2L are stopped in that order, the rep 4 The reel control is performed so that the symbol combination is stopped on the winning line LN. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, Lip 1 is awarded, and when it is stopped by any other operation procedure, Lip 5 is set. Reel control for winning.

  When winning a lip 5 which is a fall lip in RT1, RT1 is maintained, and therefore, in terms of whether or not the gaming state is shifted, it is the same as when lip 1 wins. As described above, the operation procedure for winning the lip 4 which is the promotion lip can be varied depending on which of the promotion lip 1 to 5 is won.

  As described above, the winning probability of the rising lip 1 is set to be lower than that of the rising lip 2-5. On the other hand, as described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first time during non-AT. For this reason, during non-AT, when the uplift lip 1 is won, it can be controlled to RT2, but when the uplift lip 2-5 is won, the promotion lip can not be substantially won and the control to RT2 It becomes difficult to make it. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, a penalty is not imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time, so the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure according to the navigation production at the time of winning the uplifting lip. As a result, the promotion lip can be reliably won and the RT2 can be surely controlled.

  In addition, when one of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is won, it is usually determined depending on whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R. Control for winning a lip 1 that is a lip or control for winning a lip 5 that is a falling lip is performed.

  If the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance roll 1 is won is the left reel 2L, the reels that are stopped by aligning the symbol combination of Lip 1 with the winning line LN among the selected re-playing players Control is performed, and if the reel is the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than the left reel 2L, the reel control for winning the lip 5 is performed.

  When the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance roll 2 is elected is the middle reel 2C, the reels that are stopped by aligning the symbol combination of the Lip 1 with the winning line LN among the selected re-playing players Control is performed, and if it is the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R other than the middle reel 2C, the reel control for winning the lip 5 is performed.

  If the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance roll 3 is elected is the right reel 2R, the reels that are stopped by aligning the symbol combination of the Lip 1 in the winning line LN among the selected re-game players Control is performed, and if it is the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C other than the right reel 2R, the reel control for winning the lip 5 is performed.

  Thus, depending on which of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is won, the operation procedure for winning the normal Lip 1 and the fall 5 Lip 5 can be varied.

  Note that, as described above, in RT2, the winning probability of the maintenance roll 1 is set to be lower than that of the maintenance rolls 2 and 3. On the other hand, as described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first time during non-AT. For this reason, during non-AT, a falling lip winning can be avoided when winning the maintenance lip 1, but a falling lip winning cannot be substantially avoided when winning the maintenance lip 2 or 3. Even if it is controlled to RT2 during non-AT, it becomes difficult to maintain the RT2. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, a penalty is not imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time. Therefore, the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure according to the navigation production when the maintenance roll is won. As a result, it is possible to reliably avoid the falling lip winning a prize and to maintain the control to RT2.

  In addition, when one of the push orders 1 to 6 is won, a lip that is 7 lip with a transition to RT3 according to the stop operation order corresponding to the push orders 1 to 6 Control for winning any one of 6, 7 or control for winning any one of Lips 1 to 3 that do not involve the transition of the gaming state is performed.

  In the game in which push order combination 1 is won, when stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right, control to stop the combination of symbols of Lip 6 of the selected re-playing combination in line with the winning line LN If the stop operation is performed in any other order, control is performed to win one of Lips 1 to 3.

  In the game in which the push order 2 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of right and left, the control is performed so that the combination of symbols of the Lip 6 among the selected re-game players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed in any other order, control is performed to win Lip 1 or Lip 2.

  In the game in which the push order 3 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the middle and right and left order, the control is performed so that the symbol combination of Lip 6 among the selected re-players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed in the other order, control is performed to win one of Lips 1 to 3.

  In the game in which the push order 4 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the middle right-left order, the control is performed so that the symbol combination of the Lip 7 of the selected re-gamer is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed in the other order, control is performed to win one of Lips 1 to 3.

  In a game in which push order combination 5 is won, when stop operation is performed in the order of right and left middle, control is performed so that the combination of symbols of Lip 7 of the selected re-playing combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed in any other order, control is performed to win Lip 2 or Lip 3.

  In a game in which push order 6 has been won, if stop operations are performed in the order of right, middle and left, control to stop the combination of symbols of Lip 7 among the selected re-playing games on the winning line LN If the stop operation is performed in any other order, control is performed to win one of Lips 1 to 3.

  In this way, depending on which of the pushing orders 1 to 6 is won, the operation procedure for winning either Lip 6 or Lip 7 that is 7 Lips can be varied.

  Note that, as described above, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first time during non-AT. For this reason, when the player is in the non-AT state, the lip 6 can be won when the pushing order 1 or 2 is won, but when either of the pushing orders 3 to 6 is won, substantially any of the lip 6 or 7 is selected. Cannot be won, and it becomes difficult to be controlled by RT3. On the other hand, since the penalty is not imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time when the production state is AT, the operation according to the navigation production when the push order 1-6 is won in RT2. By performing the stop operation according to the procedure, 7 lips can be reliably won and can be controlled by RT3.

  In RT1, as described above, the winning probabilities of the push orders 1 and 2 are set to be lower than those of the push orders 3 to 6. For this reason, in a non-AT game, RT3 can be controlled when the winning orders 1 and 2 are won, but when the winning orders 3 to 6 are won, 7 rips cannot be substantially won. , It becomes difficult to control to RT3.

  In a game in which push order 7 is won, if the first stop reel is the left reel 2L, control to stop the combination of symbols of Lip 6 among the selected re-playing players on the winning line LN If it is other than the left reel 2L, a control for winning the lip 1 is performed. In this way, in RT1 where push order 7 is subject to internal lottery, if push order 7 is won, the left reel 2L is stopped first, so that Lip 6 always wins and RT3 Will be transferred to. For this reason, regardless of whether or not the production state is AT, when the winning combination 7 is won, the lip 6 can be won and the RT 3 can be controlled.

  When winning push 7 is won in the internal lottery, it is controlled to a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed by not accepting an operation to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for a predetermined period. An effect is given for winning the Lip 6 and being controlled by RT3.

  In a game in which CB is won, if the first stop is on the left, control is performed so that the non-middle stage 7 symbols are aligned and stopped on the winning line LN. In this case, the control is performed so that the symbol combinations in the middle row 7 are aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery for the lottery target combination corresponding to the gaming state, performs reel control according to the lottery result and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and according to the display result. Perform medal payout and game state transition. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a command to the effect control board 90 according to the progress of the game.

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIG. 10 again, the flow of the game will be described together. In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, after the setting change state is completed, the slot machine 1 is controlled to RT0. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, at RT0, it is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, it is highly probable when winning at any one of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, and right bell 1-4 at RT0. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the special outcome is stopped on the winning line LN and the special outcome is not stopped and is not shifted to RT1 indefinitely by dropping the bell and the push order bell. In RT1 to RT3, the game flow is as described below depending on whether or not AT is in progress.

  First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described. As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first time when it is not in AT at RT0 to RT3. For this reason, the player performs a stop operation to stop the left reel 2L for the first time during non-AT. As a result, the game flow is as follows.

  At RT1, when winning a prize for Lip 4 or Lip 6 or 7, the process proceeds to RT 2 or RT 3. In order to win Lip 4 or Lip 6 or 7, as shown in FIG. 11, an operation procedure for winning a common role or winning one of push order roles 1 to 7 and winning 7 Lips. It is necessary to perform a stop operation in accordance with an operation procedure for winning a promotion lip by winning one of the promotion lips 1 to 5 and winning a promotion lip.

  However, the winning probabilities for the common role and the push order 7 are set to be extremely low. For this reason, the possibility of winning the rips 6 and 7 by winning the common combination and the push order combination 7 is extremely low. In addition, the winning probability of the promotion lip 1 to be awarded the promotion lip when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time is set to be lower than the winning probability of the other promotion lip 2-5. For this reason, it cannot be said that winning the promotion lips 1 to 5 is highly likely to win the lip 4 which is the promotion lip. Therefore, as long as the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the possibility of shifting to RT2 is low.

  Further, even if the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time at RT1 and the lip 4 is fortunately won and controlled by RT2, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control of the RT2. That is, among the push order bells, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the winning probabilities of the left bells 1 to 4 that become the bell winning are higher than the winning probabilities of the other intermediate bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 The maintenance roll 1 is set so as to be extremely low, and the special roll is stopped with a high probability, and among the maintenance rolls 1 to 3, the Lip 1 is stopped when the left reel 2L is first stopped. The winning probability is set to be lower than the winning probabilities of the other maintenance rolls 2 and 3, and Lip 1 cannot be won with a high probability, and the fall lip wins. For this reason, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, most of the games during non-AT are consumed at RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning Lip 4 or Lip 6, 7 when winning a common role, push order 1-7, or uplift Lip 1-5 Can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by Lip 4 winning, and to RT3 by Lip 6 or 7 winning.

  In RT2, when any one of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning Lip 1 which is a normal lip is executed. For this reason, RT2 can be maintained by Lip 1 winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect.

  Furthermore, in RT2, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning Lip 6 or Lip 7 can be executed when one of the common combination and the push order combination 1-6 is won. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT3 by Lip 6 or Lip 7 winning.

  In RT3, when one of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the normal Lip 1 is executed. For this reason, RT2 can be maintained by Lip 1 winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect.

  Also, at least at RT1-3, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, When a lottery winning combination that cannot be won if the stop operation is not performed according to a predetermined operating procedure is won, a navigation effect is performed to identify an operating procedure that is advantageous to the player according to the lottery winning combination. . For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to prevent a small part from being missed and to reliably acquire medals. Further, it is possible to maintain the control to the currently controlled gaming state by avoiding the special event from being stopped.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, in any of RT0 to RT3, when a CB is won, a navigation effect for deriving the middle 7-set to the winning line LN is executed with a predetermined probability. Thereby, it is possible to cause the player to lead out the middle stage 7 assortment to the winning line LN.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT3 is controlled and maintained by the RT3. Most of the games will be digested at RT3. In the present embodiment, a state in which the AT is controlled in RT3 that is advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART).

  Further, in the present embodiment, by winning a CB in any RT state, the game shifts to a CB game while maintaining the RT state.

[Corporate lottery target, number of judgment values, reel control]
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of the lottery target combination read in the internal lottery at the time of CB will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning combination and its winning probability differ depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. In FIG. 12, the vertical column indicates the types of the lottery target combinations that can be read out by the internal lottery, and the horizontal column indicates the contents of the gaming state to be selected for each lottery target role.

  The CB (challenge bonus) of the present embodiment is that the winning of all the small roles is established at the same time, and until the predetermined condition (payout of 15 medals or more in this embodiment) is established, Each game is made possible by winning a small role. As for the re-playing game combination, a combination to be won simultaneously with all of the small combinations is determined in advance according to the gaming state in which the CB has occurred.

  For example, when the game state is RT0, all the small combinations other than the lip winning and the normal lip are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT1, all the small roles other than the lip winning, the normal lip, the common role, the rising lip 1-5, the maintenance lip 1-3, and the push order 1-7 are subject to the internal lottery. Are read in order.

  When the gaming state is RT2, all the small combinations other than the lip winning, the normal lip, the common combination, the maintenance transfer lip 1 to 3, and the pushing order 1 to 6 are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT3, all the small combinations other than the lip winning, the normal lip, the maintenance transfer lip 1 to 3 and the push order 1 to 6 are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  Next, reel control during CB will be described. If none of the re-playing roles is won in the game at the time of CB, all the small roles other than the lip winning will be won. In this case, the reel control is performed so that 15 medals are paid out in any of the first left stop, the first middle stop, and the first right stop.

  If all the small roles other than the normal lip and lip wins are won at the same time in the CB game, 15 medals will be awarded for any of the first left stop, first middle stop, and right first stop. Reel control is performed so as to be paid out.

  In the case of CB game, when all the small roles other than the common winning combination and the rep winning are won at the same time, 15 medals will be awarded in any of the first left stop, the first middle stop, and the first right stop. Reel control is performed so as to be paid out.

  In the game at the time of CB, if any of the uplifting lips 1 to 5 and all the small roles other than the lip winning are won at the same time, it is one of the left first stop, the middle first stop, and the right first stop Reel control is performed so that 15 medals are paid out.

  Reel control is performed so that 15 medals are paid out in the middle first stop or right first stop when all the small roles other than the maintenance roll 1 and the lip win are simultaneously won in the game at the CB time. The reel control is performed so that 14 medals are paid out in the first stop on the left. When all the small roles other than the maintenance roll 2 and the lip winning are simultaneously elected, the reel control is performed so that 15 medals are paid out in the first left stop or the first right stop. The reel control is performed so that 14 medals are paid out in the case of one stop. When all the small roles other than the maintenance roll 3 and the lip win are simultaneously won, the reel control is performed so that 15 medals are paid out in the first left stop or the middle first stop. The reel control is performed so that 14 medals are paid out in the case of one stop.

  In the case of a game at the time of CB, if any one of the push orders 1 to 7 and all the small roles other than the lip winning are simultaneously won, it is one of the first left stop, the first middle stop, and the first right stop. Reel control is performed so that 15 medals are paid out.

  Here, FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining winning in CB. FIG. 13A shows a winning mode when paying out 14 medals in one game during CB. FIG. 13B shows a winning mode when paying out 15 medals within one game during CB.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, the winning line LN, the invalid line LM4, and the V-shaped line are validated as valid lines at the time of CB. More specifically, when a winning symbol is derived on the winning line LN, when a winning symbol is derived on the invalid line LM4, and when a winning symbol is derived on the V-shaped line, the medal is paid out. Done.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when 14 medals are paid out in the winning at the time of CB, reel control is performed in which a winning symbol is derived only to the winning line LN. More specifically, when all the small roles other than the normal lip and the lip winning are simultaneously won in the game at the time of the CB, when the first stop is made in the middle, the winning symbol of 14 of the small roles is the winning line LN To be derived. In addition, in the case of winning a prize at the time of CB, when any of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 and all the small roles other than the lip winning are simultaneously elected, when the first left stop is made, the winning symbols of 14 of the small roles are displayed. It is derived to a winning line LN. In this way, when 14 medals are paid out, 14 winning combinations are derived only to the winning line LN.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13B, when 15 medals are paid out in the winning at the time of CB, any two or more active lines among the winning line LN, the invalid line LM4, and the V-shaped line are displayed. Of the small combinations, 14 combinations and other small combinations are derived.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of medals paid out in one game is fifteen. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 13B, when 14 winning combinations are derived on one active line and two medals are paid out of the winnings on 2 lines, any small winning combination on the other active line is determined. Even if is derived, the total number of medals paid out is 15 or more, so the maximum number of medals to be paid out is 15. Further, since the CB of the present embodiment ends when 15 medals are paid out, as shown in FIG. 13B, when 15 medals are paid out from the first game of the CB, the CB is played in one game. Will end. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13A, when 14 medals are paid out in the first game of CB, since the end condition of 15 medals has not yet been reached, the second game can be played. In the second game, 14 or 15 medals are paid out, so that the player can acquire 15 or more medals as a result. In other words, at the time of CB, it can be said that it is more advantageous for the player when 14 payouts are made from the first game than when 15 payouts are made from the first game.

  In addition, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of the lottery target combination read in the internal lottery at the time of CB shown in FIG. 12 are the same as those in FIG. 11 except that all the small roles other than the lip winning are won. It is the same as the number of determination values of the lottery target combination and the lottery target combination read in the internal lottery at the time of non-CB shown. In other words, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of the re-game combination are not changed before and after the CB winning. Therefore, if the RT state before winning the CB is advantageous to the player, the game during the CB is performed while maintaining the advantageous state for the player even after winning the CB. For example, if RT3 is before CB winning, even after CB winning, a game in CB is performed while maintaining the same lottery target combination and the number of determination values of the re-gamer as RT3.

  Furthermore, according to the lottery target part and the number of determination values of the lottery target part at the time of CB shown in FIG. 12, the lottery target part (maintenance rolls 1 to 3) in which reel control is performed in which 14 medals are paid out in one game. RT3 is the easiest to win. For this reason, when a CB is won at RT3 in all gaming states, the probability that the second and subsequent games can be played in the CB is the highest, which is most advantageous for the player.

  Here, according to the lottery target combination at CB and the number of determination values of the lottery target role shown in FIG. 12, in RT2, in order to suppress the consumption of medals, the winning probability of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is dared compared to RT1. It is set high. Here, if the winning probability of the maintenance transfer lip 1 to 3 at RT2 is raised too high, the winning probability of the maintenance transfer lip 1 to 3 at RT2 may be the same as or higher than that of RT3. . In this case, the probability that 14 medals are paid out in the first game in the CB is also the same for RT2 and RT3, or RT2 is higher than RT3, and RT2 is the same as RT3 or higher. In addition, a situation may occur where the degree of advantage in CB is improved. As a result, in order to prevent the consumption of medals as much as possible in the middle from RT1 to RT3, the winning probability for the re-gamer is only set high in RT2, as in RT3, when controlled by CB There is a risk that the degree of advantage will increase too much. However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, RT2 is set to have a lower probability of winning the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 than RT3, so RT2 is in CB more than RT3. It is difficult for a situation where the degree of advantage is improved. As a result, even if the winning probability for the re-gamer is increased in RT2 that is routed from RT1 to RT3, the degree of advantage in RT2 does not increase too much.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when the CB win is made in the AT state, when the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 are won in the game at the time of the CB, 14 winning combinations are displayed on the winning line LN. A navigation effect for derivation is executed. Therefore, at AT time, it is more likely that 14 medals will be paid out in one game than at non-AT time, which is advantageous to the player. In this way, in the game in which the maintenance turn lip 2 or the maintenance turn lip 3 is won, the difference in the advantageous degree between the RT 2 and the RT 3 is also determined by whether or not the AT is in addition to the winning probability of the maintenance turn lip 2, 3. Dependent. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the first left stop is the recommended procedure, so in the game in which the maintenance lip 1 is won, regardless of whether or not it is in AT, the degree of advantage in RT2 and RT3 The difference depends only on the winning probability of the maintenance roll 1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the number of determination values of the maintenance roll 1 is smaller than the other maintenance rolls 2 and 3, and the winning probability is low. This is because the first left stop is the recommended procedure, so if the maintenance roll 1 that pays out 14 sheets when it is operated in the first left stop is elected with high probability, whether or not it is during AT This is because most players will benefit from paying out 14 cards. For this reason, the maintenance roll 1 has a lower winning probability than the other maintenance rolls 2 and 3 so as not to lose the superiority of the AT such that the operation procedure is notified by the navigation effect.

  Further, according to the lottery target combination and the number of determination values at the time of non-CB shown in FIG. 11, the number of determination values is 14 in any gaming state for the 14-player combination. Therefore, at the time of non-CB, winning can be generated with a probability that the other winning combinations are higher than the 14 winning combinations. That is, at the time of non-CB, the 14 winning combination is not the main winning combination. On the other hand, according to the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of the lottery target combination at the time of CB shown in FIG. 12, all the small roles are won simultaneously with the re-playing role, and any lottery target role is won. Since the 14-sheet combination is derived, it is possible for the 14-sheet combination to be awarded with higher probability than the other winning combinations. That is, at the time of CB, the 14 winning combination becomes the main winning combination.

  In this way, other winning combinations can be generated with a higher probability than the 14 winning combinations at non-CB, and 14 winning combinations can be generated with a higher probability than the other winning combinations at CB. Here, in this embodiment, even if the 14-sheet winning combination is won, no benefits other than the payout are given. However, when the 14-sheet winning combination is won, some benefit (for example, execution of Navistock or Premiere production etc.) ) May be given. In this way, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that a privilege will be given directly by winning the 14-piece combination and deriving the symbol combination of the 14-sheet combination, and the probability of occurrence of the 14-piece combination. As a result of the increase, the value for the player can be further increased by being controlled by the CB, which also increases the probability that a symbol combination of 14 sheets is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Production control of sub-control unit]
Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. Based on the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b based on the command received in the stage, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table Performs output control of various rendering devices.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during the execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed and sets the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the betting number setting operation is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command indicating that the betting number has been set, The production is to be canceled. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub-control unit 91 receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, it receives an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received before, the effect being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the left reel 2L is first stopped based on the received reel stop command in a non-AT game, and gives a predetermined penalty according to the determination result. Take control. Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs a control that gives a predetermined penalty even when a stop operation that does not follow the executed navigation effect is performed based on the received reel stop command in the AT game.

  Note that there may be a case where the left reel 2L cannot be stopped for the first time due to a simple operation error. In such a case, a penalty is also imposed on a bona fide player. In order to eliminate this, it is highly likely that the player intentionally stops the reels other than the left reel 2L for the first time, or the player intentionally performs a stop operation that does not follow the navigation effect. When a predetermined penalty condition that can be inferred is satisfied, control for penalizing may be performed.

  The predetermined penalty condition is, for example, the number of times that the reels other than the left reel 2L are stopped for the first time until the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) are exhausted or the number of times of performing the stop operation not following the navigation effect is the predetermined number of times (5 times). ), Or in a non-AT game, based on the received internal winning command, winning determination command, and gaming state command, the left reel 2L is set according to the gaming state. When it is determined that a winning combination that does not win as long as the first stop is made, or when the determined number of times reaches the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games), the predetermined number (5 times) is reached. It may be established by this. Note that the winning combination that does not win as long as the left reel 2L is first stopped according to the gaming state corresponds to, for example, Bell 1 or a falling lip during RT1, and Bell 1 or maintenance during RT2. The lip 1 at the time of winning, the lip 6-8 at the time of winning 3-6, etc. correspond to the roll 2 or the maintenance lip 3.

[Penalty flag control processing]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart for executing the penalty flag control process. In this penalty flag control process, a penalty flag for setting a predetermined penalty is set when the player stops the reel without following the navigation effect executed during the AT.

  First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a gaming state command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sb1). If the sub-control unit 91 has not received a gaming state command (NO in Sb1), the sub-control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process. When receiving the gaming state command (YES in Sb1), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the gaming state is RT2 (Sb2). If it is RT2 (YES in Sb2), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an internal winning command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sb3). When the sub-control unit 91 has not received the internal winning command (NO in Sb3), the sub-control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process.

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command (YES in Sb3), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the winning combination is won (Sb4). If the navigation target combination is not won (NO in Sb4), the sub control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process. If any of the navigation target roles is won (YES in Sb4), the sub control unit 91 determines whether a reel stop command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sb5). If the sub control unit 91 has not received the reel stop command (NO in Sb5), the sub control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process.

  When receiving the reel stop command (YES in Sb5), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the operation of the stop switch is a stop operation according to the navigation effect based on the reel stop command (Sb6). When the stop operation according to the navigation effect is performed (YES in Sb6), the sub control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process. When the stop operation according to the navigation effect is not performed (NO in Sb6), the sub control unit 91 sets a penalty flag (Sb7). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the gaming state is not RT2 in Sb2 (NO in Sb2), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the gaming state is RT3 (Sb8). If it is not RT3 (NO in Sb8), sub control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process. If it is RT3 (YES in Sb8), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether a penalty flag is set (Sb9). If the penalty flag is not set (NO in Sb9), the sub control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process. On the other hand, when the penalty flag is set (YES in Sb9), the sub control unit 91 clears the penalty flag (Sb10). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process.

  Here, if a stop operation is performed without following the navigation effect in the RT2 game and a penalty is imposed, the game is controlled to be non-AT for a certain period (for example, 50 games). In this case, if the stop operation is originally performed in accordance with the navigation effect, the navigation effect is executed in the game won for Lip 6 or Lip 7 without penalty, and the game is won at RT 3 after winning the Lip 6 or Lip 7. In order to allow the player to advance the game in the state of shifting to RT1 by deriving a special outcome or winning a Lip 5 without a navigation effect being executed due to the penalty being imposed. Become. In this case, despite the fact that Navistock was earned, a penalty was imposed and the navigation effect was not executed, so the player was allowed to advance the game in a gaming state that was more disadvantageous than RT3, The malfunction that the game nature intended originally cannot be maintained will arise.

  However, in the penalty flag control process according to the present embodiment, even if the penalty flag is set at RT2, the player subsequently won Lip 6 or Lip 7 on his own without relying on the navigation effect in the subsequent game and shifted from RT1 to RT3. For the player, the penalty flag is cleared when the player moves to RT3. As a result, a player who has been transferred to RT3 on his own despite being penalized will continue to be penalized. Can prevent a decrease in interest in the game of the player. Then, by penalizing it, it is possible to solve the problem that the originally intended gameability cannot be maintained.

  FIG. 14 shows an example in which a penalty flag is set when the navigation effect is not followed in RT2, but this is not limiting, and the penalty flag is set when the navigation effect is not followed in RT3. There may be. Specifically, in the process of Sb2 in FIG. 14, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the gaming state is RT3. If it is RT3, the process proceeds to Sb3, and if it is not RT3. May shift to the process of Sb8.

  As a result, for example, when a stop operation is performed without following the navigation effect in the RT3 game and a penalty is imposed, the game is controlled to be non-AT for a certain period (for example, 50 games). In this case, if the stop operation was originally performed according to the navigation effect, the penalty would be imposed even though the game should have been continued while maintaining RT3 by the navigation effect without being penalized. The player is allowed to advance the game in a state where the game has shifted to RT1 by deriving a special outcome or winning a Lip 5 prize without executing the navigation effect. In this case, despite the fact that Navistock was earned, a penalty was imposed and the navigation effect was not executed, so the player was allowed to advance the game in a gaming state that was more disadvantageous than RT3, The malfunction that the game nature intended originally cannot be maintained will arise.

  However, even if the penalty flag is set in RT3, the player who has shifted from RT1 to RT3 on his own without relying on navigation effects in the subsequent game will clear the penalty flag when shifting to RT3. If this is the case, the player will continue to be penalized for the player who has been transferred to RT3 despite his / her penalty, and as a result, the player will not be transferred to RT1 again. Can prevent a decrease in interest in the game of the player. Then, by penalizing it, it is possible to solve the problem that the originally intended gameability cannot be maintained.

[AT-related processing]
Next, of the processes performed on the sub-control unit 91 side, processes related to AT will be described. The sub-control unit 91 controls the effect state to AT according to the gaming state, and performs AT-related processing for executing the navigation effect.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs AT lottery as to whether or not to control by the AT by executing the AT related process. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied based on a command from the main control unit 41, and AT lottery is executed when the predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied. 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 stocks, the game is controlled by the AT until the game is consumed for a predetermined period (for example, 100 games after being controlled by the AT), during which the navigation effect can be executed. 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. 15 is a diagram for explaining an AT lottery table used for AT lottery. The AT lottery condition is established by a combination of the RT state, the AT state, and other conditions such as a winning situation and a game progress situation. The sub-control unit 91 wins the AT according to the winning probability set in the established AT lottery conditions, and when the AT is won, the navigation control is given according to the distribution ratio.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines the controlled RT state and winning status based on, for example, a game state command, an internal winning command, and a winning determination command from the main control unit 41, and sets the AT set during the AT. Based on the flag, it is determined whether AT is in progress.

  The first AT lottery condition is satisfied when one of the weak cherry, the weak one, and the weak watermelon is won when the RT state is RT0 to 3, regardless of whether or not the AT is in progress. When the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT is won with a probability of 3%, and when the AT is won, the number of navigation stocks given is “1” with a probability of 50% and “2” with a probability of 30%. Furthermore, it is determined as “3” with a probability of 20%. In addition, AT lottery is performed at random according to the set probability or distribution rate using, for example, random numbers. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.5 + 2 × 0.3 + 3 × 0.2) × 0.03 = 0.051.

  The second AT lottery condition is satisfied when one of the strong cherries, the strong one, and the strong watermelon is won when the RT state is RT0 to 3, regardless of whether or not the AT is in progress. When the 2nd AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT is won with a probability of 10%, and when the AT is won, the number of navigation stocks given is “1” with a probability of 30% and “2” with a probability of 30%. Furthermore, it is determined as “3” with a probability of 20%, “4” with a probability of 10%, and “5” with a probability of 10%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the second AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.3 + 2 × 0.3 + 3 × 0.2 + 4 × 0.1 + 5 × 0.1) × 0. 1 = 0.24.

  The third AT lottery condition is satisfied when the middle cherry is won when the RT state is RT0 to 3 regardless of whether or not the AT is in progress. When the 3rd AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT is won with a probability of 30%, and when the AT is won, the number of navigation stocks given is “1” with a probability of 20% and “2” with a probability of 20%. In addition, “3” is determined with a probability of 30%, “4” with a probability of 20%, and “5” with a probability of 10%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.2 + 2 × 0.2 + 3 × 0.3 + 4 × 0.2 + 5 × 0.1) × 0. 3 = 0.84.

  In addition, the first to third AT lottery conditions have been described with respect to the example where the winning probability and the allocation ratio are the same regardless of whether the AT is in the AT or non-AT. The winning probability and the distribution rate may be varied depending on whether or not it is in the middle. For example, the navigation grant lottery is performed with a higher winning probability when the player is in the AT than when the player is in the non-AT, and the expected number of Navi stocks when the player is in the AT is not in the non-AT state. Navi stock number lottery may be performed so that becomes larger.

  The first to third AT lottery conditions have been described as examples that are established by winning a predetermined winning combination. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be established by winning a predetermined winning combination. . For example, the first AT lottery condition may be satisfied by winning the cherry 2 or the cherry 3.

  The fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied when 1000 games have been consumed since the end of the previous ART when the gaming state is RT1 to 3 during non-AT. When the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT winning is performed with a probability of 100%, and the number of navigation stocks to be given is determined to be “1” with a probability of 60% and “2” with a probability of 40%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.6 + 2 × 0.4) × 1.0 = 1.4.

  The sub-control unit 91 specifies the end of ART based on the AT flag set during the AT, and ends to specify the number of games consumed from the end of ART based on the gaming state command from the main control unit 41. The number of post-games is counted, whether or not 1000 games have been consumed since the end of the previous ART is determined based on the number of post-end games, and the success or failure of the fourth AT lottery condition is determined.

  The fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied when one of the push orders 1 to 6 is won when the gaming state is RT2 or RT3 and the production state is AT. When the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT is won with a probability of 5%. When the AT is won, the number of navigation stocks given is “1” with a probability of 20% and “2” with a probability of 20%. The probability is determined to be “3” with a probability of 20%, “4” with a probability of 20%, and “5” with a probability of 20%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the sixth AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.2 + 2 × 0.2 + 3 × 0.2 + 4 × 0.2 + 5 × 0.2) × 0. 05 = 0.15.

  In this way, whether or not to provide navigation stock for AT control is determined by the sub-control unit 91 based on a command from the main control unit 41, and navigation stock is provided in accordance with the determination. It is possible to focus attention on the processing of the sub-control unit 91.

  As described above, as shown in the AT lottery table, RT2 and RT3 have the same degree of advantage relating to navigation stock provision, which is a privilege different from medal payout. More specifically, RT lottery conditions such as the AT state, other conditions, the winning probability, and the distribution ratio of the number of granted navigation stocks are the same in RT2 and RT3. As a result, similar to RT3, superiority can be secured in RT2.

[AT control processing]
When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether to control to AT based on the presence / absence of the number of navigation stocks in the RAM 91c. When the number of navigation stocks remains, and when the number of navigation stocks is further acquired by AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks. In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled according to the total number of navigation stocks determined in the AT lottery.

  When the navigation stock is acquired during the non-AT, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied. The predetermined AT start condition is satisfied when a specific winning situation is reached. As an example of a specific winning situation, for example, when in non-AT and RT1, when one of uplift lip 1-5, or push order 1-6 is won When the non-AT and RT2 are established, any one of the left bell 1-4, the middle bell 1-4, the right bell 1-4, the maintenance rolls 1-3, and the push order 1-6 It is established when you win.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating that it is AT in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and stores it in the AT when the AT start condition is satisfied when the non-AT and one or more navigation stocks are given. Control.

  Note that the AT start conditions are not limited to those established according to the winning situation, but after performing predetermined continuous effects over a plurality of games triggered by the acquisition of navigation stock, It may be established when it is notified that it has been acquired. In this case, the continuous performance is executed according to a predetermined probability even when the navigation stock is not acquired. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation that the navigation stock has been acquired by executing the continuous performance.

  The sub-control unit 91 starts the control to the AT when the AT flag is identified from the AT flag in RT1 or RT2. Thereby, the navigation effect is executed. For this reason, in RT1, there is a high possibility that a promotion lip prize will be awarded when one of the promotion lips 1 to 5 is won, and as a result, control to RT2 is facilitated.

  In RT2, the navigation effect is executed when one of the push orders 1 to 6 is won, and the possibility of winning one of the rips 6 and 7 is increased. As a result, the RT3 is easily controlled. Become. At this time, a penalty is imposed on a player who stops the stop switch without following the navigation effect. Therefore, in order to allow the player to control the transition of the gaming state from RT2 to RT3, it is possible to prompt the operation in the operation procedure according to the navigation effect, and as a result, it is possible to prevent the unintended game from proceeding. . Also, at RT2, when you win any of the left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, and maintenance rolls 1-3, you can avoid special rollouts and fall-lip prizes. As a result, it becomes easier to maintain control of RT2.

  In RT1 or RT2, the navigation effects can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks. The control to the AT is continued also when the RT1 is controlled to RT2 by the promotion lip winning in the RT1 during the AT and when the RT3 is controlled by winning one of the rips 6 and 7 in the RT1.

  When controlled by RT3, the number of navigation stock is consumed (subtracted), and the game can be controlled to ART which is RT3 and AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100). When the number of navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of navigation stock stored in the RAM 91c.

  On the other hand, even if the player wins one of Lips 6 and 7, if it is a non-AT game at RT1 or RT2, the reels other than the left reel 2L are stopped first. A penalty is imposed such that the AT is not controlled. For this reason, even if it is controlled by RT3, the navigation effect is not executed without being controlled by AT, so that it becomes difficult to maintain RT3, and the process shifts to RT1 due to special turning stop or falling lip winning.

  When controlled to ART, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the number of AT games that are determined to be controlled by the AT, and updates the number of AT games according to the game digestion. Specifically, for example, when controlled by ART, a message such as “AT remaining 100 games” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the number of remaining games is updated and displayed as the game is consumed. Thereby, it is informed that the AT is controlled corresponding to at least the navigation stock 1.

  When the number of remaining AT games reaches 0 and the remaining number of navigation stock is 0, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message such as “AT finished!” On the liquid crystal display 51 and indicates that it is not AT. The AT flag is updated to end the series of ATs. As a result, the navigation effect is not executed. Therefore, when winning one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, the special appearance is easily stopped, and the maintenance roll When one of 1 to 3 is won, there is a high possibility that a falling lip will be won, and as a result, the possibility of being controlled from RT3 to RT1 is increased.

  On the other hand, when the number of remaining AT games reaches 0 and the remaining navigation stock number is 1 or more, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message such as “still more!” On the liquid crystal display 51, for example. The navigation stock number is updated to a value obtained by subtracting 1 and the control to ART is continued.

  As described above, in the case of RT3, the number of navigation stocks is consumed, so that the game is controlled to ART while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times. Further, even when the game corresponding to one Navistock is completed after the game has been digested a predetermined number of times in ART, if the number of Navistock is still 1 or more, one more Navistock is consumed and control to the AT is performed. Will continue. Thus, 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.

  When being controlled by the AT, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect corresponding to a case where a navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is won based on a command from the main control unit 41.

[Navigation when non-CB]
Here, the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state during non-CB will be described with reference to FIG. First, the navigation target combination corresponding to RT1 includes left bell 1-4 including push order bell, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, uplift lip 1-5 including promotion lip, and fall lip. Pushing orders 1 to 7 including maintenance rolls 1 to 3 and 7 lips are defined.

  In addition, as the navigation target combination corresponding to RT2, left bell 1 to 4 including push order bell, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, maintenance rolling lip 1 to 3 including falling lip, and 7 lip Including push order 1 to 6 is defined.

  In addition, as the navigation target combination corresponding to RT3, left bell 1 to 4 including push order bell, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, maintenance rolling lip 1 to 3 including falling lip, and 7 lip Including push order 1 to 6 is defined.

  Furthermore, middle stage cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, weak watermelons, strong watermelons, and CBs are defined as common navigation target roles in RT1 to RT3.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, or right bells 1-4, depending on the winning situation, make sure to win the bell 1 or 2 and stop the special exit The order of pressing for avoiding is notified. For example, a message such as “It's left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the left bell 1. Further, as a navigation effect when the middle bell 2 is won, a message such as “medium!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when one of the promotion lips 1 to 5 is won, a push order for reliably winning the promotion lip according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “middle right / left” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the uplift lip 3. In addition, a message such as “right middle left” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the uplift lip 5.

  As a navigation effect when one of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is won, a push order for avoiding the fall-lip winning is notified according to the winning situation. For example, a message such as “It's left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the maintenance roll 1 is won. In addition, a message such as “It's right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the maintenance roll 3 is won.

  As a navigation effect when one of the middle tier cherries, weak cherries, and strong cherries is won, for example, a message “Aim for cherries!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the cherries are won. Is done.

  As a navigation effect when winning a weak watermelon or a strong watermelon, for example, a message such as “Aim at the watermelon!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the watermelon is won.

  As a navigation effect when winning a CB, for example, a message “Middle or right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. That is, in this case, the navigation effect for deriving the middle row 7 alignment on the winning line LN is executed. This navigation effect is not necessarily performed when CB is won in the AT state, but is performed with a predetermined probability based on a CB winning time navigation effect execution table to be described later.

  When one of the push order combinations 1 to 7 is won, as a general rule, a navigation effect for informing the push order for reliably winning 7 lips is executed. For example, a message such as “middle left and right” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the winning order 3 is won. Further, as a navigation effect when the push order 6 is won, a message such as “right middle left” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. A message such as “left middle right” (may be left or right) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the push order 7 is won.

  Even when one of the push orders 1 to 6 is won, when in ART during RT3, different from RT1 or RT2, notification mode selection that is performed during the freeze state at the time of winning 7 lips Different navigation effects are executed according to the notification mode selected in the effect.

  In addition, during an AT, when an operation is performed according to a procedure other than the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect, when the special outcome is stopped or the falling lip is won, the RT1 is controlled. In this way, when the control is made to RT1 due to an operation error while being in the AT, the AT may be terminated (erasure of the navigation stock) at that time as a sanctions measure. As a remedy, the navigation effect may be executed so that the AT is continued and the RT 3 is controlled again.

  The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to the mode described above, and any mode may be used as long as the player can be distinguished according to the winning situation. The navigation effect is not limited to the one displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  Here, the navigation effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 when the CB is won during non-CB will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for executing a CB winning navigation effect execution process in non-CB. The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect that causes the winning line LN to be deduced in the middle stage 7 according to the RT state and the AT state by executing a navigation effect execution process at the time of CB winning, based on a predetermined probability.

  As shown in FIG. 16, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an internal winning command specifying that the CB has been won is received from the main control unit 41 (S10). If the sub-control unit 91 determines that an internal winning command specifying that the CB has been won has not been received (NO in S10), the CB winning navigation effect execution process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that an internal winning command specifying that CB has been won (YES in S10), CB winning navigation effect in FIG. 17 according to the current RT state and AT state. A navigation effect execution lottery is performed based on the execution table (step S15). The RT state is determined by the sub-control unit 91 based on the game state command received at the end of the previous game. In the AT state, the presence or absence of AT control is determined by the sub-control unit 91 based on the AT flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  Here, the CB winning time navigation effect execution table of FIG. 17 will be described. Note that the CB winning navigation effect execution table is stored in the RAM 91c.

  In the navigation effect execution table at the time of CB winning, the execution probability of the navigation effect is set corresponding to the RT state and the AT state. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the navigation effect by lottery according to the RT state and the AT state by referring to the navigation effect execution table for CB winning.

  For example, when the RT state is RT0, if it is non-AT, the navigation effect is executed with a probability of 0%. That is, in this case, no navigation effect is executed. On the other hand, if it is during AT, the navigation effect is executed with a probability of 10%.

  When the RT state is RT1, the navigation effect is not executed at all if it is non-AT. On the other hand, if it is during AT, the navigation effect is executed with a probability of 20%.

  When the RT state is RT2, the navigation effect is not executed if it is non-AT. On the other hand, if it is during AT, the navigation effect is executed with a probability of 50%.

  When the RT state is RT3, no navigation effect is executed if it is non-AT. On the other hand, if it is during AT, the navigation effect is executed with a probability of 70%.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the CB is won, the middle first stop or the right first stop can be used to lead the middle line 7 alignment to the pay line LN, and the left first stop can be used to win the prize. Although the line LN can lead to the non-medium stage 7 assortment, no matter which symbol combination is derived, the CB winning always occurs. The RT state does not change before and after the CB winning, and the AT control state does not change. For this reason, there is no difference in the CBs that win according to the derived symbol combination. In other words, even if the middle stage 7 assortment is derived or the non-medium stage 7 assortment is derived at the time of winning the CB, the RT state and the AT state are eventually controlled to the same CB. As in this embodiment, when a CB is won in a predetermined RT state, the game in the CB is executed without changing the RT state, and the RT state does not change after the CB is finished. CB is also referred to as a penetrating CB.

  For example, FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a navigation effect at the time of CB winning when non-CB.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, for example, when the CB is selected when the RT state is RT2, the middle first stop or the first right stop leads to the middle 7 assortment, and when the first left stop the non-stop A set of 7 middle rows is derived. If RT2 is before CB winning, no matter which symbol combination is derived, CB is started while maintaining the same RT2 even after winning CB. Also, the presence or absence of AT control does not change before and after the CB winning.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18B, for example, when the CB is selected when the RT state is RT3, the middle 7 stop is derived by the first middle stop or the first right stop, and the first left stop is made. Sometimes a non-medium stage 7 assortment is derived. If the RT3 is before the CB winning, no matter which symbol combination is derived, the CB is started with the same RT3 maintained even after the CB winning. Also, the presence or absence of AT control does not change before and after the CB winning.

  Further, as described above, since the navigation effect is performed by lottery based on the navigation effect execution table at the time of CB winning in FIG. 17, for example, as shown in FIG. 18 (a), when the RT state is RT2, the CB winning is performed. In some cases, a navigation effect that derives the middle 7 sets with a probability of 50% is executed at AT time, and a navigation effect is not executed at non-AT time.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (b), when the CB is selected when the RT state is RT3, a navigation effect is executed that derives the 7-stage middle row with a probability of 70% at AT time, and at non-AT time. If there is a navigation effect, it will not be executed.

  In the present embodiment, in the AT state, when the normal lip and the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 are won in the game at the time of CB, 14 winning combinations are derived to the winning line LN. Since the navigation effect is executed, the CB in the AT state is more advantageous for the player than the CB in the non-AT state.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the same CB is controlled regardless of whether the middle stage 7-alignment or the non-medium stage 7-alignment is derived. That is, since neither the AT state nor the RT state changes before and after the CB winning, even when different types of symbol combinations are derived, the CBs are controlled to have the same advantage. Therefore, the processing load on the main control unit 41 can be reduced as compared with the case where control is performed by assigning the CBs having different merits according to the derived symbol combination.

  In addition, since the execution ratio of the navigation effect differs depending on the RT state and the AT state, for example, depending on whether or not the navigation effect is executed, it is in a highly advantageous state, such as RT3, or is highly advantageous, as in the AT state. In such a state, it is possible to expect 14 payouts from the first game during the CB. In this manner, the player can enjoy a sense of expectation that the degree of advantage is high depending on whether or not the navigation effect is performed when the CB is won. Furthermore, when in the AT state, the navigation effect for notifying the pressing order is executed before and after the CB winning. Therefore, in the same way as the navigation effect that informs the push order when the navigation target role such as the push order bell is won before the CB win, the navigation that informs the push order for deriving the middle 7 sets even when the CB is won. By executing the effect, the player can advance the game at a good tempo. Furthermore, when in the AT state, it is unlikely that a player who looks like a non-middle row of 7 will appear as if it has been missed, so enjoy the game in the AT state with a good tempo. There is no such thing as reducing the interest of the player who has played.

  In addition, even if the player makes a mistake in pressing the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, it is possible to derive the middle 7 or non-middle 7 when CB is won, so to the CB anyway without missing it. Can be controlled.

  Further, when it is decided to allow the derivation of the symbol combination for winning the CB without distinguishing between the middle row 7 and the non-middle row 7, the stop switch 8L , 8C, 8R can be determined as to whether the middle stage 7 assortment is derived or the non-medium stage 7 assortment is derived. For example, the winning flag for deriving the middle stage 7 assortment and the non-medium stage 7 The process can be simplified as compared with the case where a winning flag for deriving the alignment is prepared in advance and the derived contents are distinguished and determined based thereon.

  Returning to FIG. 16, after performing the navigation effect execution lottery, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the navigation effect is executed as a result of the lottery (S20). When it is determined that the navigation effect is not to be executed (NO in S20), the sub control unit 91 ends the CB winning navigation effect execution process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the navigation effect is to be executed (YES in S20), the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation effect for deriving the middle row 7 alignment on the winning line LN (S25), and ends the CB winning navigation effect execution process. To do.

[Navigation production during CB]
Next, the navigation effect performed by the sub control unit 91 during CB will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart for executing the CB navigation effect execution process. The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect based on a predetermined probability according to the RT state and the AT state by executing a navigation effect execution process during CB.

  As shown in FIG. 19, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an internal winning command specifying that the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 have been won is received from the main control unit 41 (S110). When sub-control unit 91 determines that an internal winning command that specifies that maintenance rolls 1 to 3 have been won has not been received (NO in S110), it ends the CB navigation effect execution process.

  On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that the internal winning command specifying that maintenance rolls 1 to 3 have been won (YES in S110), according to the current RT state and AT state, FIG. A navigation effect execution lottery is performed based on the CB navigation effect execution table (step S115).

  Here, the CB navigation effect execution table of FIG. 20 will be described. Note that the CB navigation effect execution table is stored in the RAM 91c.

  In the CB navigation effect execution table, the execution probability of the navigation effect is set corresponding to the RT state and the number of CB games. The sub-control unit 91 determines by lottery whether or not to execute the navigation effect according to the RT state and the number of CB games by referring to the CB navigation effect execution table.

  For example, when the RT state is RT0, if it is the CB1 game, a navigation effect for paying out 14 cards is executed with a probability of 10%, and a navigation effect for paying out 15 cards is executed with a probability of 90%. . Here, as shown in FIG. 13A, the navigation effect for paying out 14 cards is an effect of notifying the pressing order for winning 14 winning combinations only in the winning line LN. In addition, as shown in FIG. 13B, the navigation effect for paying out 15 pieces is a push for winning 14 of the small roles and other small roles on any two or more active lines. It is an effect to notify the order. Then, when 14 cards are paid out in the CB1 game and the game enters the CB2 game, a navigation effect for paying out 14 sheets is executed with a 100% probability in the CB2 game, and a navigation for 15 sheets is paid out. Production is not executed.

  When the RT state is RT1, if it is the CB1 game, a navigation effect for paying out 14 cards is executed with a probability of 30%, and a navigation effect for paying out 15 cards is executed with a probability of 70%. Then, when 14 cards are paid out in the CB1 game and the game enters the CB2 game, a navigation effect for paying out 14 cards is executed with a 90% probability in the CB2 game, and 15 cards with a 10% probability. A navigation effect for payout is executed.

  When the RT state is RT2, if it is the CB1 game, a navigation effect for paying out 14 cards is executed with a probability of 50%, and a navigation effect for paying out 15 cards is executed with a probability of 50%. Then, when 14 cards are paid out in the CB1 game and the game enters the CB2 game, a navigation effect for paying out 14 cards is executed with a 50% probability in the CB2 game, and 15 cards with a 50% probability. A navigation effect for payout is executed.

  When the RT state is RT3, if it is the CB1 game, the navigation effect for paying out 14 cards is executed with a probability of 100%, and the navigation effect for paying out 15 cards is not executed. Then, when 14 cards are paid out in the CB1 game and the game enters the CB2 game, the navigation effect for paying out 14 cards is not executed in the CB2 game, and there is a 100% probability for paying out 15 cards. A navigation effect is executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the AT state, when the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 are won in the game at the time of CB, 14 winning winning symbols are derived on the winning line LN with a predetermined probability. The navigation effect for making it run is executed. Therefore, two games can be played during CB, and more payouts can be expected than 15 CB end conditions.

  Furthermore, the probability that the navigation effect for paying out 14 sheets is different according to the RT state. More specifically, in the case of RT0 or RT1, the probability of executing a navigation effect for paying out 14 cards from the CB1 game is lower than in RT2 or RT3. RT2 has a lower probability of executing a navigation effect for paying out 14 cards from the CB1 game than RT3. Therefore, when you win a CB at RT3, you have a higher probability of getting 14 medals from the CB1 game than when you win a CB at RT2, and you get more medals than RT2 through two games in CB May be possible. Therefore, in RT3, a game in the CB that is most advantageous for the player can be played.

  In this way, in RT2, which is routed when transitioning from RT1 to RT3, in order to suppress the consumption of medals until the transition to RT3, even if the probability of winning a re-game combination is higher than RT1, With a lower probability than RT3, it is possible to increase the player's advantage when one of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is won in CB (that is, for paying out 14 cards in the CB1 game) Navi production) is executed. As a result, a navigation effect that allows the RT2 to increase the player's advantage with a higher probability than the RT3 is executed, so that the RT2 improves the advantage in the CB over the RT3. Such a situation is unlikely to occur. As a result, even if the winning probability for the re-gamer is increased in RT2 that is routed from RT1 to RT3, the degree of advantage in RT2 does not increase too much.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the navigation effect for paying out 14 cards is executed in the CB1 game and the game enters the CB2 game, it is 0% for RT0, 10% for RT1, 50% for RT2, RT3 Then, the navigation effect for paying out 15 sheets is executed with a probability of 100%. Therefore, every time the gaming state is promoted from RT0 to RT3, the maximum payout can be received through the game in the CB, and the degree of advantage in each gaming state can be varied. The navigation effect execution probability is not limited to the value shown in FIG. 20, but it is preferable that the navigation effect execution probability is set so that the advantage degree during CB is higher in RT2 than in RT3.

  In the present embodiment, not only a navigation effect for paying out 14 sheets, but also a navigation effect for paying out 15 sheets is executed. Therefore, 14 pieces are not necessarily paid out because the navigation effect is executed during the CB, and even if the navigation effect is executed, the player can be entertained until the winning result is known.

  Returning to FIG. 19, after performing the navigation effect execution lottery, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the navigation effect as a result of the lottery (S120). When it is determined that the navigation effect is not to be executed (NO in S120), the sub control unit 91 ends the CB navigation effect execution process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the navigation effect is to be executed (YES in S120), the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation effect (S125) and ends the CB navigation effect execution process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by paying out 14 medals from the first game in the CB, two games can be played during the CB. As a result, in the CB, The number of medals to be paid out can be increased. As an example of means for realizing it, when in the RT3 or AT state, as shown in FIG. 12, it is easy to win the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 for paying out 14 sheets during CB, and FIG. As shown, it is easy to execute a navigation effect for paying out 14 cards from the first game in the CB. Therefore, when in the RT3 or AT state, as shown in FIG. 17, it is easy to execute a navigation effect for deriving the middle 7 assortment when CB is won in the non-CB time. Thereby, the player can enjoy a sense of expectation for paying out more medals by paying attention to whether or not the middle stage 7-set navigation effects are performed at the time of winning the CB.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About penalty flag control processing]
In the present embodiment, when the penalty flag is set in the penalty flag control process shown in FIG. 14, a penalty that is controlled to be non-AT for a certain period (for example, 50 games) is imposed. It was. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the navigation effect is executed such that the AT lottery is not executed, or the AT lottery is executed using a disadvantageous table, but other game conditions are disadvantageous. May be.

  When a navigation effect is executed even when a penalty is imposed as described above, the penalty flag is cleared when the process proceeds to RT3 as in the penalty flag control process shown in FIG. There is also an effect. In other words, by making the penalty flag set in RT2 end together with the transition to RT3, which is more advantageous than RT2, despite the transition to advantageous RT3, the penalty continues to be given and the interest in gaming is reduced It is possible to eliminate problems caused by giving a penalty for a certain period.

  Furthermore, as a penalty flag control process when a navigation effect is executed even when a penalty is imposed as described above, the penalty flag control process shown in FIG. 21 is executed instead of the penalty flag control process shown in FIG. You may do.

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 21, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a gaming state command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sc1). If the sub-control unit 91 has not received a gaming state command (NO in Sc1), the sub-control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process. When receiving the gaming state command (YES in Sc1), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the gaming state is RT2 (Sc2). If it is RT2 (YES in Sc2), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an internal winning command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sc3). If the sub-control unit 91 has not received the internal winning command (NO in Sc3), the sub-control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process.

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command (YES in Sc3), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the navigation target combination has been won (Sc4). If the navigation target combination is not won (NO in Sc4), the sub control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process. If any of the navigation target roles is won (YES in Sc4), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether a penalty flag is set (Sc5). If the penalty flag is not set (NO in Sc5), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether a reel stop command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sc6). If the sub control unit 91 has not received a reel stop command (NO in Sc6), the sub control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives the reel stop command (YES in Sc6), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the operation of the stop switch is a stop operation according to the navigation effect based on the reel stop command (Sc7). When the stop operation according to the navigation effect is performed (YES in Sc7), the sub control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process. If the stop operation according to the navigation effect is not performed (NO in Sc7), the sub control unit 91 sets a penalty flag (Sb8). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process.

  On the other hand, if the penalty flag is set in Sc5 (YES in Sc5), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a navigation effect for Lip 6 or Lip 7 has been executed (Sc9). If the navigation effect for Lip 6 or Lip 7 is not being executed (NO in Sc9), sub control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process. On the other hand, when the navigation control effect for Lip 6 or Lip 7 is executed (YES in Sb9), the sub control unit 91h clears the penalty flag (Sc10). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the penalty flag control process.

  As a result, the penalty flag set in RT2 is cleared when the navigation effect for Lip 6 or Lip 7 is executed, and the granting of the penalty is ended together with the execution of the navigation effect, so that the transition to advantageous RT3 is made. Nevertheless, it is possible to solve the problems caused by giving a penalty for a certain period, such as a decrease in the interest in gaming due to the continued penalty being given.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the penalty flag control processing shown in FIGS. 14 and 21 is effective in eliminating the problem that the originally intended gameability cannot be maintained by penalizing the penalty. ing. However, in RT1 and RT2, other advantages can be obtained as long as advantages can be obtained over RT3. For example, if RT1 or RT2 has a higher frequency of AT lottery than RT3, or if there is a large number of navigation stocks awarded when winning the AT lottery, the player will have RT1 rather than RT3. There is a possibility of deliberately penalizing an act in hopes of playing at RT2 or RT2. In this case, there arises a problem that unfairness occurs between a player who has been operated according to the navigation effect and a player who has been penalized without intentional operation without following the navigation effect. However, in the penalty flag control process according to the present embodiment, the penalty flag is cleared when shifting to RT3 or when the navigation effect for Lip 6 or Lip 7 for shifting to RT3 is executed (FIG. 14). Sb10 of FIG. 21, Sc10 of FIG. 21), there is an effect of not causing unfairness between a player who plays such a legitimate game and a player who does not.

[About special games]
In the present embodiment, CB is exemplified as an example of the special game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other games may be used. For example, the special game may be a big bonus (BB) or a regular bonus (RB). Further, the special game may be a game in which a prize is generated in a mini game or the like.

  The CB in the present embodiment is an example that it ends with payout of 15 medals. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be completed by paying out a predetermined number of medals, such as 30 or 45.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the CB is performed, the game in the CB is executed without changing the RT state, and then the RT state does not change even after the CB is finished. . However, after the CB is ended, the RT state before the CB is performed and the RT state different from the RT state in the CB may be changed.

[About gaming state]
In the present embodiment, RT1 (normal gaming state) is exemplified as the first gaming state, RT2 (intermediate gaming state) is exemplified as the second gaming state, and RT3 (advantageous gaming state) is exemplified as the third gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other game states may be applied. For example, RT0 (prepared game state) may be employed as the first game state, RT1 (normal game state) may be employed as the second game state, and RT3 (advantageous game state) may be employed as the third game state. Any relationship may be employed as long as the second gaming state has a higher probability of being a specific re-game determination result than the first gaming state and can be controlled to the third gaming state in the second gaming state.

[About specific replay decision results]
In the present embodiment, as an example of the result of determining the specific replay, the winning of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific replay determination result may be other winning combinations such as a normal lip and an uplift lip, and the degree of advantage in a special game such as CB is improved based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. Anything is possible.

  In addition, the specific re-game determination result may be a role that does not generate a prize related to the transition of the game state such as promotion lip or fall lip. Thus, in CB, RT2 is less advantageous than RT3, so even if the winning probability of a combination that can take 14 medals from the first game is set low, It does not affect the transition probability or the like, and does not affect the medal payout rate for each gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the degree of advantage in CB is improved in RT2 than in RT3 with a simpler design.

  In addition, even when the specific replay determination result is a winning combination related to the transition of the gaming state such as promotion lip or falling lip, the winning probability of the winning combination that can win 14 medals from the first game is calculated. As shown in FIG. 20, without setting it low, the game state without affecting the game state transition probability, etc. only by lowering the navigation effect execution probability in RT2 than in RT3 during CB. There is no effect on the medal payout rate. Therefore, a situation in which the advantage level in RT2 is improved in CB over RT3 with a simpler design without adjusting the medal payout rate or the like only by adjusting the navigation effect execution probability in CB. Can be prevented.

[Advantages in special games]
In the present embodiment, the number of medals paid out during the CB is exemplified as an example of the degree of advantage in the special game that can be improved by the specific replay determination result. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as it is advantageous for the player during the CB, not limited to medal payout, and for example, if it is other advantageous, such as granting navigation stock or performing a premier effect. Good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a technique for improving the degree of advantage in the special game, 14 games are paid out from the first game in the CB in accordance with the operation procedure in the game won in the maintenance rolls 1-3. As an example, the player entered the CB2 game, and as a result, 15 or more medals were paid out through the two games in the CB. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any method may be used as long as the winning probability of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 in the CB is increased and the degree of advantage in the CB is improved. Alternatively, any method can be used as long as the degree of advantage in CB is improved by increasing the execution probability of the navigation effect that is executed when maintenance rolls 1 to 3 are won in CB. Good.

[About benefits]
In the present embodiment, navigation stock is exemplified as an example of a privilege that makes the degree of advantage the same or substantially the same (or within a predetermined range) in the second gaming state and the third gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any privilege may be used as long as it is a privilege different from the game value, such as a premier effect or a game point that can be used for a game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as an example in which the advantage degree related to the privilege is the same in the second game state and the third game state, as shown in FIG. 15, in the AT lottery, the AT 2 and the RT 3 The example shows that the AT lottery conditions such as the state, other conditions, the winning probability, and the allocation ratio of the number of granted navigation stocks are completely the same. However, as described above, the benefits related to the benefits do not have to be completely the same, and may be substantially the same (or within a predetermined range). As an example of this substantially the same (or within a predetermined range), for example, it is conceivable that the degree of advantage in RT3 is within a range of ± 1% of the degree of advantage in RT2. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the other conditions shown in FIG. 15 do not include the winning of the predetermined re-gamer as a condition, but for example, the winning of the maintenance transfer Lip 1 is included as a condition. It may be. In this case, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the winning probability of the maintenance lip 1 is different between RT2 and RT3 (for example, the number of judgment values of the maintenance lip 1 is “1562” for RT2. , RT3 is “2146”), but the AT lottery conditions are not completely the same, but the expected value (that is, the degree of advantage related to the benefits) that can acquire the navigation stock by the AT lottery is substantially the same (or a predetermined range) Inside). Also, by making the AT lottery conditions (for example, the AT lottery conditions and the winning probabilities) exactly the same, the number of navigation stock given when winning is different between RT2 and RT3, You may make the advantageous degree regarding a privilege substantially the same (or within a predetermined range). As long as the player recognizes that RT2 and RT3 have similar benefits (for example, approximately the same), the approximately the same (or within a predetermined range) is any range. Also good.

[About special display results]
In the present embodiment, as an example of the special display result, the first special display result is illustrated as a symbol combination with 7 middle rows, and the second special display result is illustrated as a symbol combination with 7 middle rows. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other display results may be used. For example, the first special display result may be a symbol combination of 7 upper right aligning from the lower left to the upper right, and the second special display result may be a symbol combination of 7 upper right aligning. In addition, the symbols are not limited to seven, but other symbols such as replay and cherry may be used, or symbols that are not in the present embodiment (for example, symbols on which characters are displayed) may be used.

[Notification production]
In the present embodiment, as an example of the notification effect, the navigation effect in which the message images in the pressing order are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other notification effects may be used. For example, the pressing order may be navigated by voice using the speakers 53 and 54.

  Further, the navigation effect is not limited to performing a navigation effect that informs the pressing order, but may be performed to perform a navigation effect that navigates the player's eye-opening. For example, in order to derive a set of 7 middle tiers when a CB is won, a navigation effect is performed to navigate the player's eyes, such as “Stop 7 on the middle reel!” Or “Press from the middle stop button”. It may be a thing.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the execution probability of the navigation effect at the time of CB winning was varied according to RT state or AT state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is assumed that AT control is performed, and the execution probability of the navigation effect at the time of CB winning according to a long period of the AT control (for example, a large number of assigned navigation stocks). May be different.

[Navigation production lottery]
In the present embodiment, it is exemplified that it is determined whether or not the navigation effect is executed based on the information of the navigation effect execution probability stored in the tables of FIG. 17 and FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other values may be used as the value of the navigation effect execution probability. For example, in this embodiment, the navigation effect execution probability is set to 0% so that no navigation effect is performed at the time of non-AT. However, the present invention is not limited to this. There may be cases where a navigation effect is executed. In addition, it is preferable that the probability is set so that the navigation effect is executed more when the state is controlled to the AT state or the advantageous RT state, but the present invention is not limited to this. As described above, the navigation effect may be easier to be executed in a state that is disadvantageous for the player than the AT state, or the navigation effect may be easier to be executed in a disadvantageous state than RT3, such as RT1. Furthermore, the navigation effect execution probability is not limited to that set based on both the AT state and the RT state, and the navigation effect execution probability may be set based on either one.

[About game state transition]
In the present embodiment, RT1 is controlled to RT2 when the promoted lip (lip 4) is derived, and RT2 is controlled when the bottom right 7 lip (lip 6) or top right 7 lip (lip 7) is derived. Exemplified to be controlled by RT3. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be controlled by RT2 or RT3 when other symbol combinations are derived. In this case, in particular, the navigation effect performed at the time of CB winning is that the current RT state is more advantageous if the symbol combination is difficult for the player to grasp that the current RT state is RT2 or RT3. It is preferable because a sense of expectation can be given more depending on whether or not it is executed.

  Further, the transition of the game state is not limited to that shown in FIG. For example, it may not be possible to directly transfer from RT1 to RT3 but must always pass through RT2.

[Other variations]
In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and according to the combination of the display results derived to the three reels. The slot machine where a prize is generated was explained. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that uses medals and credits to set the bet number is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball is used as a game value to calculate the bet number. It may be a slot machine to be set or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When game balls are used as game values, 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.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. In other words, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of the slot machines can be used.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects 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 of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control Department.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
Advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state advantageous to the player over the normal state;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege;
An advantage determining means for determining an advantage related to the privilege;
An informing means for informing the operation procedure,
The derivation control means derives either the first specific display result or the second specific display result according to the operation procedure of the derivation operation means when the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific result. Control
The advantageous state control means controls the same advantageous state when the first specific display result is derived and when the second specific display result is derived;
The notification means includes
It is possible to make a specific notification that is a notification of an operation procedure of the derivation operation means for deriving the first specific display result,
The execution probability of the specific notification is varied according to the advantage related to the privilege determined by the advantage determination means,
The derivation control means derives either a predetermined display result or a special display result according to an operation procedure of the derivation operation means when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result in the advantageous state. Control
The notifying means is for notifying an operation procedure for deriving the predetermined display result and for deriving the special display result when the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result in the advantageous state. A slot machine that sometimes has time to inform the operating procedure.

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