JP5933622B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information , each of which can be identified , is provided. 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 also relates to a slot machine that can generate a prize 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 order for winning of each combination to occur, generally, it is a condition that a winning is made by an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). In addition, the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery is aligned with the effective line, and the combination of symbols configuring the winning combination not selected in the internal lottery is not aligned with the effective line. Reel control is performed.

JP 2008-93347 A

In its contact to the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, there is a possibility that not convenient occur.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a view conceived the slot machine of such a situation.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
Prior determination means (internal lottery process) for determining whether or not to allow a winning to occur before the display result is derived,
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
Derivation control means (reel rotation processing) 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;
State control means for controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player according to the display result derived by the derivation control means;
Any of a plurality of types of notification target determination results in which a notification condition is set at a predetermined opportunity in the progress of the game, and an advantageous display result can be derived from the determination result of the prior determination unit according to the operation procedure of the derivation operation unit And a notification control means (a process for executing the navigation effect) for performing control for notifying the result information (navigation effect) according to the notification object determination result according to the notification condition,
The derivation control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a first determination result of the plurality of types of notification target determination results, the derivation operation means is operated in a first procedure corresponding to the first determination result. Deriving the advantageous display result, and not deriving the advantageous display result by operating the derivation operation means in a procedure other than the first procedure,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a second determination result of the plurality of types of notification target determination results, the derivation operation is performed in a second procedure corresponding to the second determination result different from the first procedure. The advantageous display result is derived by operating the means, and the advantageous display result is not derived by operating the derivation operating means in a procedure other than the second procedure,
The derivation operation means is operated in a predetermined common procedure which is neither the first procedure nor the second procedure, regardless of the determination result of the plurality of types of notification target determination results. If it is, the advantageous display result is not derived,
Further, the slot machine does not notify the result information according to the determination result of the prior determination means by the notification control means, and when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure other than the common procedure, Regardless of whether the procedure is the first procedure or the second procedure, it is possible to perform disadvantageous control that is disadvantageous for a player that is not performed when the derivation operation means is operated in the common procedure. Yes,
The slot machine does not notify the result information according to the determination result of the prior determination means by the notification control means, and when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure other than the common procedure, It is possible to perform a warning effect that is not performed when the derivation operation means is operated in a common procedure.

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination, (b) is a symbol combination and special combination of a predetermined special appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to an appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when several replays win simultaneously, (b) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a grape, (c) These are the figures for demonstrating the reel control in the case of winning a strawberry. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery conditions used as the opportunity which performs 1st AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table referred in 1st AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table referred in 1st AT lottery. It is a flowchart for demonstrating point related processing. It is a figure for demonstrating point provision conditions. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for determining a grant point. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing difference number corresponding | compatible notification lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing notification lot corresponding to total number. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery conditions used as the opportunity which performs 2nd AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table referred in 2nd AT lottery. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process at the time of a ceiling game arrival. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a navigable period setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a navigation effect execution process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a penalty setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing alert | lottery lottery in a modification.

  Embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are horizontally arranged. 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. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “melon”, “banana”, “white grape”, “black grape”, “strawberry”, “blank 1 (white star ), “Blank 2 (black star)”, “Black 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”, etc. A plurality of identifiable symbols are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 pieces each. . The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

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

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

  Further, a display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. There are two types of liquid crystal displays: a non-glare type liquid crystal display with non-glare processing on the surface of the liquid crystal panel and a glare type liquid crystal display with glare processing (gloss processing). In the embodiment, a glare type liquid crystal display in which glare processing is applied to the surface of the display area 51a is used. In addition, a backlight (not shown) that irradiates the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and a concealing member that conceals the inside is further provided on the back surface. (Not shown) is provided.

  On the front side (front side in FIG. 1) of the liquid crystal display 51, an instruction (for example, touch operation) from the player to the display surface is detected, and the position (for example, the position where the touch operation is performed) is specified. Light-emitting devices 56a and 56b and light-receiving devices 57a and 57b that constitute a touch panel for the above-described purpose are installed. The light emitting devices 56a and 56b include a plurality of infrared light emitting elements (for example, LEDs). The light receiving devices 57a and 57b include a plurality of infrared light receiving elements (for example, phototransistors).

  The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed in pairs in the horizontal direction across the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed so that infrared rays radiated from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56a can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57a. Similarly, the light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed in pairs in the vertical direction across the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed so that infrared rays emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56b can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57b.

  In the present embodiment, infrared grids are formed along the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 by emitting infrared rays from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b. When a touch operation is performed on the display surface by the player, the light receiving devices 57a and 57b detect the shielding of infrared rays and output a signal for specifying the position where the detected light receiving element is arranged. To the touch panel controller 99 described later. The touch panel controller 99 can specify the position where the touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and the touch panel is formed by these. Yes.

  The light emitting devices 56 a and 56 b constituting the touch panel are installed on the left side and the lower side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51, and the light receiving devices 57 a and 57 b are installed on the right side and the upper side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The touch panel can detect a touch operation in an area surrounded by the light emitting devices 56a and 56b and the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and can specify a position where the touch operation is performed.

  Further, on the front door 1b, a medal is inserted using a medal insertion unit 4 into which a medal can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which a medal is paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). A single BET switch 5 operated when setting the number of bets for a minute, and using a credit, a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range (the normal game described later in this embodiment) MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the state, the preparation mode, and RT (Replay Time) where the winning probability of replay is high, and 2 for bonus, medal and bet stored as credits Settlement switch 10 operated when settling the medals used for setting the number (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), game Start switch 7 is operated to start the reels 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 8C, 8R, but are provided operable by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired during a big bonus, regular bonus, and RT described later, and when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying an error code indicating the contents and a payout display 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning are provided.

  Further, on the front door 1b, 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 bets are set. 3BET LED 16 to notify when lit, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted is lit, start valid LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (previous Waiting state LED 19 for informing that it is in the state of waiting for the start of reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the game, during replay informing that it is in the replay game described later An LED 20 is provided.

  Further, inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. In the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R that indicate that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective are turned on. (See FIG. 4).

  Further, inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value described later A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time or during confirmation of the set value, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, which will be described later, are provided in a hopper tank 34 a provided inside the housing 1 a. (See FIG. 2) The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the side or the medal payout exit 9 side, the inserted medal that is inserted from the medal insertion section 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having a sensor 31 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), the reel unit 2 including the reel LED 55, the external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, the hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in 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.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100 is a stop for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of a big bonus to be described later. Switch 36a, for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement processing (processing for returning (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later It functions as an automatic settlement switch 36b, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state and a stop state except for a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. A reset that functions as a setting switch to change the setting value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery, which will be described later DOO / setting switch 38, a power switch 39 which is operated to turn ON / OFF the power supply is provided.

  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. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line determined according to the gaming state among the winning lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the start switch 7 is operated. Is in a valid state, that is, a state where the game can be started. When medals are inserted beyond the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the reel 2L, The middle line of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upward direction, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the design arranged in a V shape. There are four types of winning lines L3, a lower line of reel 2L, a middle part of reel 2C, a lower part of reel 2R, that is, a winning line L4 set across a reverse V-shaped pattern. In the normal gaming state, the preparation mode, the advantageous RT, the big bonus, and the internal medium RT, all of the pay lines L1 to L4 are set when a prescribed number of bets are set. The effect. Note that the winning line is not limited to the lines indicated by L1 to L4. For example, the line extending over the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the line extending over the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Further, it may include a line extending over the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is set on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L4. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped as a display result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is given. Will be. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, or 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L4, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds). The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

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

  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.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101. Yes.

  On the game control board 40, the one-sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Are connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are inputted.

  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, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The 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 microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Random number generation circuit 42 for generating a random number, sampling circuit 43 for acquiring a random number from the random number generation circuit, and switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 Circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of flow path switching solenoid 30, and various displays and LEDs connected to game control board 40 The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the power supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command is not input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 that sometimes gives a reset signal to the main CPU 41a, an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, and an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 A disconnection monitoring IC 50 for monitoring the above and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

  The main control unit 41 is also supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and while the backup power is being supplied, the main CPU 41a performs a refresh operation to hold the data stored in the RAM 41c. It has become so.

  The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, as will be described later, and the sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. . The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number, and in the present embodiment, 0 to 65535 is defined as the range. The main CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are processed by software instead of using the random numbers extracted by the hardware random number function as they are. The main CPU 41a also has a function of updating a numerical value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main) and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). .

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the light receiving devices 57a and 57b constituting the touch panel described above, and detection signals of the connected light receiving devices 57a and 57b are input to the touch panel controller 99.

  The production control board 90 is connected to electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), production effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The electrical components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. The effect control board 90 is connected to the light emitting devices 56a and 56b constituting the touch panel described above, and the light emitting devices 56a and 56b are based on control by a touch panel controller 99 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. To be driven.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an effect driving LED 52, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, Switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from a reset circuit 95 for supplying 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, and switches connected to the effect control board 90 Circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information The clock device 97, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub-control unit 91; A touch panel controller 99 for performing processing for specifying a position where a touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the devices 56b and 57b, other circuits, and the like are mounted. In response to the command transmitted from the game control board 40 and the output information from the touch panel controller 99, various controls for performing the performance are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the performance control board 90 is directly or Control indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). The sub CPU 91a acquires a command from the main control unit 41 based on an input of a strobe (INT) signal output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, and performs a command reception interrupt process for storing the command in the reception buffer. Run. In addition, the sub CPU 91a generates an interrupt at regular intervals and executes a timer interrupt process. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes a power interruption interrupt process according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98.

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

  In the slot machine 1 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 in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantages decrease stepwise in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

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

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

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

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

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

  Even in the case of shifting to the setting change mode, in principle, information relating to the gaming state (type of gaming state) before shifting to the setting changing mode is maintained. Thereby, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT, the game state is controlled such that the replay winning probability of the RT is maintained even after the mode change mode is changed. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, if you change to the setting change mode during the internal RT where the bonus is won, the bonus winning flag is initialized, and if you win in the bonus lottery, you can set the winning flag again and the internal RT The game state is controlled such that the replay winning probability is maintained. For this reason, in principle, an area in which a game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored is not initialized in connection with the setting change. As an exception, for example, when the gaming state before transition to the setting change mode is a bonus, a gaming state flag indicating, for example, a preparation mode is stored in relation to the setting change.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a preparation mode controlled after the bonus is completed by the main control unit 41, a predetermined condition is established (a special exit stop in a preparation mode or advantageous RT described later, or Control in the normal gaming state controlled by a falling replay winning in the advantageous RT, advantageous RT controlled by fulfilling a predetermined advantageous condition in the normal gaming state (promotion replay winning to be described later), control when the bonus is won internally The internal RT is controlled to any one of the bonuses controlled by the bonus winning. The advantageous RTs can be said to be more advantageous to the player than the preparation mode and the normal gaming state in that the winning rate of the re-gamer is extremely high as will be described later. Note that the advantageous RT may be referred to as an RT or an advantageous state.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main control unit 41 can control the game state to the preparation mode, the normal game state, the advantageous RT, the internal RT, and the bonus, while the game state is normal. When in the gaming state or advantageous RT, the sub-control unit 91 can control the effect state during an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be executed. Further, as described later, when a predetermined point granting condition is satisfied, points relating to the probability of being controlled by the AT are given.

  Referring to FIG. 5A, the special combination among the winning combinations includes five types of bonuses of big bonuses 1 to 5 (hereinafter, each big bonus is referred to as BB).

  BB1 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB2 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB4 is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB5 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB3, the game shifts to a bonus that is controlled every game to regular bonus 1 (hereinafter referred to as RB1). Further, when any of BB4 to BB5 is won, the game is shifted to a regular bonus 2 (hereinafter referred to as RB2) which is controlled by each game.

  While the gaming state is in the bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, during the regular bonus, a regular bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of RB is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the corresponding regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state every time the game is started.

  The bonus generated due to the winning of any one of BB1 to BB3 is terminated on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. Bonuses resulting from winning of BB4 or BB5 are terminated on condition that 73 or more medals have been paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the game state is controlled to the inside RT from when BB1 to BB5 are internally won until winning. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, after the big bonus is over, the gaming state is controlled to the preparation mode.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB5 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, they will win these roles. There is nothing. The symbols constituting “BB1” to “BB5” (“black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”) are not arranged within 7 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but 5 in the middle reel 2C. This is because they are not arranged within the frame.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, small roles include grape 1 to grape 8, banana grape 1 to banana grape 12, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 2, one piece 1, and one piece 2.

  Among the small roles, melon is awarded when a combination of “melon-melon-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When melon wins, 3 medals are paid out. Even if the melon is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbols constituting the melon ("melon") are not arranged within 7 frames on the left reel 2L and are not arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Next, among the small roles, strawberry 1 becomes a winning when the symbol “strawberry-banana-banana” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. Among the small roles, strawberry 2 is awarded when the symbol “strawberry” is derived to one of the winning lines for reel 2 </ b> C, and a medal is paid out. In addition, when strawberry 2 wins, since it becomes a prize in all the winning lines L1-L4, four medals are paid out.

  Next, out of the small combinations, the single combination 1 becomes a winning when the symbol “blank 2-blank 2-BAR” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, points are awarded on the condition that melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 2, and one-piece combination 1 are won.

  Of the small combinations, the single combination 2 becomes a winning when the symbol “BAR-white 7-white 7” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. As will be described later, the single winning combination 2 is set to be able to win only during RB1. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when one winning combination 2 is won, in principle, points are given and navigation stock is given.

  Next, grapes 1 to 8 will be described. Grape 1 is awarded when a combination of “black grapes—black grapes—black grapes” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Grape 2 is awarded when a combination of “black grapes—black grapes—white grapes” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The grape 3 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. Grapes 4 are awarded when a combination of “black grapes—white grapes—black grapes” is aligned on any of the winning lines. The grape 5 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 6 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 7 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 8 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the symbols constituting each of the grapes 1 to 8 are not arranged within 7 frames on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Absent. For this reason, even if one of the grapes 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to be able to win these roles, it will be won. There will be no prizes for the grapes.

  However, as will be described later, grapes 1 to 8 are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination and won simultaneously. In addition, either “black grape” or “white grape” is arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and is arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. In addition, as described above, the grapes 1 to 8 are all eight combinations that can be composed of “black grapes” and “white grapes”. For this reason, when the grapes 1 to 8 are won, in principle, any of the grapes can be won.

  Next, banana grapes 1 to 12 will be described. The banana grape 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-black grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 2 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-black grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 3 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 4 is awarded when a combination of “banana-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 5 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 6 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 7 is awarded when a combination of “banana-black grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 8 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-white grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 9 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 10 is awarded when a combination of “banana-white grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 11 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The banana grape 12 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, among the symbols constituting each of the banana grapes 1 to 12, “banana” is arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. However, each of “black grape” and “white grape” is not arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but is arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Absent. Therefore, even if one of the banana grapes 1 to 12 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R corresponding to the “black grape” and “white grape” of the chosen banana grape are set. If you do not operate at the right time to win, you will not win the winning banana grapes.

  When any of the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grapes 1 to 12 wins, nine medals are paid out.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying combination includes normal replay, promotion replay, falling replay 1, falling replay 2, and control replay. When you win one of the re-players, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again. This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

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

  The promotion replay is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the promotion replay (“banana”, “melon”) are arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay can be a prize that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is elected.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the promotion replay in the normal gaming state, the advantageous RT is controlled. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in the preparation mode, and is set to win with a predetermined probability in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state. For this reason, no promotion replay is awarded in the preparation mode. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled to the advantageous RT from the preparation mode, and is configured to be promoted replay winning only when in the normal gaming state and controlled to the advantageous RT only from the normal gaming state.

  It should be noted that even in a gaming state other than the normal gaming state (for example, the preparation mode), the promotion replay can be selected and won by a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%), and the game other than the normal gaming state You may comprise so that it may be controlled to advantageous RT from a state.

  The fall replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The tumble replay 2 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. Of the symbols constituting each of the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2, the left reel 2L is arranged within 7 frames and the middle reel 2C is arranged within 5 frames, but the right reel 2R symbol (“black”). Grapes "" White grapes ") are not placed within 7 frames.

  However, as will be described later, since the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are won simultaneously, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R, one of the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 constitutes the right reel 2R. The symbol can be drawn into the winning line. For this reason, the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, as a general rule, if they are won. As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the fall replay in the advantageous RT, it is controlled to the normal gaming state.

  The replay for control is awarded when a combination of “banana-white 7-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Among the symbols constituting the control replay, the symbols of the reels 2L and 2R (“banana”) are arranged within 7 frames in each reel, but the symbol of the middle reel 2C (“white 7”) is 5 It is not placed within the frame. Therefore, even if the control replay is won in the internal lottery, the control replay will not be won unless the stop switch 8C is operated at an appropriate timing. However, as will be described later, since the control replay is won at the same time as the promotion replay and the fall replay, the symbols constituting the promotion replay and the fall replay can be drawn into the winning line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. . Therefore, in principle, the control replay cannot be won even if it is won, but it can be said that it can play either of the replays to be won at the same time.

  Next, the special appearance will be described with reference to FIG. The special appearance includes 16 kinds of symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B such as “banana-melon-black grape”. In this embodiment, the reel control for stopping at any of the special pay lines L1 to L4 in this embodiment is when the player wins any of the grapes 1 to 8 in any gaming state. This is performed when a banana grape is dropped when a banana grape is selected at the same time as the vine grape is selected. As a result, when one of the grapes 1 to 8 is won, the symbol constituting the selected grape cannot be stopped by any of the winning lines L1 to L4, and the banana If you are winning the grapes at the same time and the symbols that make up the winning banana grapes cannot be stopped by any of the winning lines L1 to L4, Can be stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after the special game stops in the preparation mode or the advantageous RT, the game is controlled to the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is continuously controlled until a bonus is won or a promotion replay is won. Even if the special game is stopped in a game state other than the preparation mode or the advantageous RT, it is not controlled to the normal game state. Even if the special game is stopped in the normal game state, the control to the normal game state is maintained.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the combination of the lottery object combination read as the lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the combination of the lottery object combinations varies depending on which game state is in effect. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 7, “+” is indicated between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  In FIG. 7, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out. Also, the numerical value shown below the circle in FIG. 7 indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). 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 target combination (ordinary “melon” in FIG. 7) in which “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, BB2 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, BB3 + strawberry 1, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 roll 1, 1 roll 1, grape, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, middle pressed grape 1, middle pressed grape 2, right pressed grape 1, right pressed grape 2, normal replay, Lip GR 1, Lip GR 2 Are subject to internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  Lip GR1 means normal replay + promotion replay, and indicates that normal replay and promotion replay are read and internal lottery is performed. Lip GR2 refers to normal replay + promotion replay + control replay, and indicates that normal replay, promotion replay, and control replay are read and internal lottery is performed.

  The left-pressed grape 1 refers to grape + banana grape 2 + banana grape 9. Left-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 5 + banana grape 12. The medium pressed grape 1 means grape + banana grape 4 + banana grape 8. The medium-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 7 + banana grape 11. Right-pressed grape 1 means grape + banana grape 1 + banana grape 3. The right-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 10 + banana grape 6. The grapes in the left, middle and right pressed grapes 1 and 2 refer to grape 1 + grape 2 + grape 3 + ... + grape 8. Therefore, for example, the left-pressed grape 1 indicates that the grapes 1 to 8, the banana grape 2, and the banana grape 9 are read and an internal lottery is performed.

  When the game state is in the preparation mode, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet role 1, BB2 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, BB3 + strawberry 1, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1+ Strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1、1 sheet 1 、 Grape 、 Left-pressed grape 1 、 Left-pressed grape 2 、 Medium-pressed grape 1 、 Medium-pressed grape 2 、 Right-pressed grape 1 、 Right-pressed grape 2 、 Normal replay is subject to internal lottery 、 It is sequentially read as a target combination of internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is advantageous RT, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 Sheet 1, BB2 + Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, BB3 + Strawberry 1, Melon, Strawberry 1, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 roll 1, 1 roll 1, grape, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, middle pressed grape 1, middle pressed grape 2, right pressed grape 1, right pressed grape 2, normal replay, Lip GR 1, Lip GR 2, Lip GR3 and Lip GR4 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targets for internal lottery.

  Note that lip GR3 means normal replay + falling replay, and indicates that normal replay and falling replay are read and an internal lottery is performed. Lip GR4 refers to normal replay + falling replay + control replay, and indicates that normal replay, fall replay, and control replay are read and an internal lottery is performed. The fall replay means fall fall replay 1 + fall fall replay 2, and indicates that the fall fall replay 1 and fall fall replay 2 are read and an internal lottery is performed.

  When the game state is RT in the inside, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, one piece 1, grape, left-pressed grape 1, left-pressed grape 2, medium-pressed grape 1, medium-pressed Grape 2, right-pressed grape 1, right-pressed grape 2, normal replay, lip GR1, lip GR2, lip GR3, and lip GR4 are subject to internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery. In the normal gaming state, the number of judgment values of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and strawberry 1 that can be won simultaneously with any of BB1 to BB3 is different from the bonus in the internal RT. Is added to strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and strawberry 1, so that the winning probability of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, and strawberry 1 is constant. Is secured.

  When the game state is RB1, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 player role, 1 player role 1, 1 player role 2, all small roles are subject to internal lottery, and are subject to internal lottery It is sequentially read as a role. All small roles refer to grapes 1-8 + banana grapes 1-12 + melon + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1 Further, when the gaming state is RB2, all the small combinations are targeted for internal lottery and are read out as targets for internal lottery.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the bonus can be won simultaneously with each combination of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and strawberry 1. Of these, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 are also referred to as simultaneous winning combinations. Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Strawberry 1, the ratio of winning simultaneously with bonuses is Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, followed by Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Strawberry The number of determination values is set to be in the order of 1.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-game player in FIG. 7, the re-game game winning probability is compared for each gaming state. When in the preparation mode, the normal replay is read, and “9000” is set as the number of determination values at that time. For this reason, in the preparation mode, as a re-playing player, it is possible to win only the normal replay, and the player does not win the promotion replay or the fall replay accompanied by the game state transition. As a result, in the preparation mode, it can be said that the normal game state is controlled only when the above-described special game stops.

  In the normal gaming state, normal replay, lip GR1, and lip GR2 are read, and not only the normal replay but also the promoted replay can be won.

  In the normal gaming state, “1800” is the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, “6300” is the number of determination values when the Lip GR1 is read, and “900” is the number of determination values when the Lip GR2 is read. "Is set. In the normal gaming state, when winning a promotion replay, the advantageous RT is controlled. Note that the total value of the replay determination values in the normal gaming state in the present embodiment is set to be the same value as the number of normal replay determination values in the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the preparation mode and the replay winning probability are set to be the same.

  On the other hand, in the advantageous RT and internal RT, normal replay, lip GR1, lip GR2, lip GR3, and lip GR4 are read out, respectively, and not only normal replay but also promotion replay and fall replay can be won.

  When it is advantageous RT, “8000” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read out, “24000” is determined as the number of determination values when the Lip GR1 is read out, and “number of determination values is“ “2000” is set as “2000” as the number of determination values when Lip GR3 is read, and “2000” as the number of determination values when Lip GR4 is read. In the advantageous RT, when the falling replay is won, the normal gaming state is controlled, and when the promotion replay is won, the gaming state is not changed and the advantageous RT is maintained.

  In the case of internal RT, “7600” is determined as the number of determination values when normal replay is read, “22800” is determined as the number of determination values when Lip GR1 is read, and the number of determination values when Lip GR2 is read “3800” is set as “1900” as the number of determination values when Lip GR3 is read, and “1900” is set as the number of determination values when Lip GR4 is read. Even when an internal replay is won for promotion replay or fall replay, the gaming state is not shifted and the internal RT is maintained.

From the above, the probability of winning one of the replays in each of the preparation mode, the normal gaming state, the advantageous RT, and the internal RT is as follows from the total number of determination values assigned.
Replay winning probability when in preparation mode ... 9000/65536
Replay winning probability when in normal gaming state 9000/65536
Replay winning probability when advantageous RT is 40000/65536
Replay winning probability when inside RT is 38000/65536
Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning any replay is set to be higher when in the advantageous RT and the internal medium RT than in the normal gaming state and the preparation mode. . Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous RT and internal RT are advantageous for the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state or the preparation mode. Further, when the internal RT is the advantageous RT, it is set so that the winning probability of the replay to be drawn preferentially over the bonus in the reel control is set lower than the advantageous RT, as will be described later. Compared with the case where the same replay winning probability is set, the ratio of winning the winning bonus can be increased.

  Next, attention is paid to the ratio of the winning probability of the promotion replay or fall replay in each of the normal gaming state, the advantageous RT, and the internal RT.

First, the probability of winning the promotion replay is as follows, based on the total number of assigned determination values.
Promotion replay winning probability when in normal gaming state 7200/65536
Promotion Replay Winning Probability when Advantageous RT ... 28000/65536
Promotion Replay Winning Probability when RT is Inside ... 26600/65536
Further, the probability of winning the fall replay is as follows from the total number of determination values assigned.
Falling replay winning probability when in normal gaming state ... 0/65536
Falling replay win probability when advantageous RT ... 4000/65536
Falling replay winning probability when RT is inside 3800/65536
From these, the ratio of the winning rate of promotion replay or fall replay in each of the normal gaming state, advantageous RT and internal RT is as follows.
Promotion Replay Win Rate when in normal gaming state: Fall Replay Win Rate ... 1: 0
Promotion Replay Win Rate when Advantageous RT: Fall Replay Win Rate ... 7: 1
Promotion replay winning rate when inside RT: fall replay winning rate 7: 1
Therefore, in any of the normal gaming state, the advantageous RT, and the internal RT, the winning rate of the promotion replay and the falling replay is such that the rate of winning the promotion replay is higher than that of the falling replay. Is set. In particular, the ratio is set to be the same between the advantageous RT and the inside / inside RT.

  When winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combinations or combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a storage area of 2 bytes, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work for which the special role winning flag is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. In addition, when a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role winning indicating that the general role is won Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

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

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

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are defined as 1 to 21 (see FIG. 3) is assigned.

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

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 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 CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. .

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames 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 frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

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

  If a special role is elected in a state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game (strawberry 1, melon, grape 1 etc.), if the special role is won at the same time as the simultaneous winning role, etc. The number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn to the winning line in the range of up to 4 frames, A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be drawn to the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is performed, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop them, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within the 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  Next, if the special role and the replaying role are won at the same time (BB1 + normal replay, etc.), such as when the replaying role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the selected replay A stop control table in which the number of drawn-in frames is determined so as to draw the game player into the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When multiple types of re-game players are won simultaneously (for example, Lip GR1), as shown in FIG. 8 (a), it is determined according to the types of re-game players won simultaneously and the order of stop operations. Control is performed to stop the re-game players on the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames. FIG. 8A is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are simultaneously won.

  For example, when Lip GR1 including normal replay and promoted replay is selected and operated in the order of forward, reverse or pinch operation, any combination of normal replays among the selected replays is won Control is performed to stop in line with the line, and control is performed to stop the combination of promotion replays in line with any winning line when the operation procedure is an intermediate press.

  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. 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. The pinching push means an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after stopping the left reel 2L for the first time, or an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 2L for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time. The middle push means an operation procedure for first stopping the middle reel 2C.

  In addition, when Lip GR2 including normal replay, promoted replay, and control replay is elected and operated in the order of forward push, reverse push or middle push, any combination of normal replays among the chosen replays is selected. Control is performed so as to be stopped in line with the winning line, and when the operation procedure is a pinch push, control for stopping the combination of the promotion replays in line with any winning line is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the normal replay and the promoted replay are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the middle reel 2C. Since L1 to L4 are set as the winning lines, the reel control is performed so that the normal replay or the promoted replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R according to the stop operation order.

  For this reason, when lip GR1 or lip GR2 is won, regardless of which one is won, reel control is performed so that the normal replay is always won by pressing forward or backward. As described above, a common operation procedure for making a prize for the normal replay is set for Lip GR1 and Lip GR2.

  Further, when the lip GR1 is won, the reel control is performed so that the normal replay is awarded when the pin is pressed and the promotion replay is awarded when the middle button is pressed. On the other hand, when the lip GR2 is won, the reel control is performed so that the normal replay is won when the middle press is performed and the promotion replay is awarded when the pin is pressed. In this way, different operation procedures are set as operation procedures for winning the promotion replay between Lip GR1 and Lip GR2.

  For this reason, in the normal gaming state, as long as it is operated by a common operation procedure of forward push or reverse push, it is impossible to win a promotion replay and it is not controlled to advantageous RT. On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, if the pinch or middle push is performed, if the promotion replay is won, the promotion replay is won with a probability of 1/2, and the advantageous RT is controlled.

  Note that, as will be described later, a predetermined condition that is disadvantageous to the player on the condition that the player is operated in an operation procedure other than the common operation procedure when the navigation effect described later is not executed in the normal gaming state. In addition, even if you win the promotion replay by chance and win and win and be controlled to the advantageous RT, it will not be controlled by the AT in the advantageous RT and the navigation effect will not be executed, so special special stoppage is intentionally stopped In addition, it is configured so that the falling replay winning cannot be avoided and the advantageous RT cannot be maintained. As a result, in the normal gaming state, the disadvantage caused by imposing a penalty is greater than the benefit of operating with an operating procedure other than the common operating procedure. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of advantage for the player by operating with a common operating procedure rather than operating with an operating procedure other than the common operating procedure.

  Note that the common operation procedure may be an operation procedure for first stopping the stop switch 8L. For example, when winning either Lip GR1 or Lip GR2, the reel control is performed so that the normal replay is always won as long as the stop switch 8L is first stopped (for example, forward-pressed) regardless of which is won. You may comprise. Thereby, a common operation procedure can be made easy to understand. Also, in this case, when the lip GR1 is won, the normal replay is awarded when the stop switch 8R is first stopped (for example, reversely pressed), and the promoted replay is awarded when the stop switch 8C is first stopped (for example, middlely pressed). The reel control is configured so that when the lip GR2 is won, the normal replay is awarded when the stop switch 8C is first stopped (for example, the middle press), and the promotion replay is performed when the stop switch 8R is the first stop (for example, the reverse is pressed). Reel control may be performed so as to win a prize.

  In addition, when Lip GR3 including normal replay and fall replay is selected and operated in the operating procedure of forward pressing or pinching, the combination of normal replays among the selected replays is aligned to any winning line In the case of an operation procedure of reverse pressing or middle pressing, the control for stopping the combination of falling replays on any winning line is performed.

  In addition, when Lip GR4 including a normal replay, a fall replay, and a control replay is elected and operated according to an operation procedure of a forward push or a pinch push, one of the winning replay combinations of the fall replay is selected. Control is performed so as to stop in line with the line, and when the operation procedure is reverse or intermediate, the control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with any winning line and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are not operated within 7 frames because the symbols of the right reel 2R (“black grape” and “white grape”) are not arranged within 7 frames. I miss it by timing. However, since the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are won at the same time, the reel control is performed so that the normal replay or the fall replay always wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R according to the stop operation order. .

  For this reason, when the lip GR3 is won, the reel control is performed so that the normal replay is won when the forward or pinch is pressed, and the fall replay is awarded when the reverse or intermediate is pressed. On the other hand, when the lip GR4 is won, the reel control is performed so that the normal replay is won when the reverse or middle push is performed, and the fall replay is awarded when the forward or pinch is pushed. As described above, the operation procedure for avoiding the fall replay winning and the normal replay winning is set so as to be different between the Lip GR3 winning and the Lip GR4 winning.

  Next, when multiple types of small roles are selected at the same time (strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, grapes 1-8, etc.), small roles with a large number of payouts are given priority over small roles with a small number of payouts. Reel control for drawing into the line is performed.

  As a case where multiple types of small roles are simultaneously elected, grapes (grape 1 to 8), left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, middle pressed grape 1, middle pressed grape 2, right pressed grape 1, and right pressed grape 2 If one of the above is won, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the types of grapes and banana grapes that were won at the same time, and the reel that was first stopped (the first stopped reel) are on the left. Depending on whether it is a reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, control is performed to align and stop grapes on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. FIG. 8B is a diagram for explaining reel control when a grape is won.

  For example, when banana grapes are won without winning at the same time, regardless of the type of reel that has been first stopped and the stop operation timing of stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, Reel control is performed so that either one always wins. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting each of the grapes 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the middle reel 2C. Since L1 to L4 are set as the winning lines, the reel control is performed so that any of the grapes 1 to 8 always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

  Further, when the left pressed grape 1 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed to stop any one of the selected grapes 1 to 8 on the winning line.

  On the other hand, when the left-pressed grape 1 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that either the selected banana grape 2 or banana grape 9 is aligned on the winning line and stopped. To do. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the banana grape 2 are not arranged within 7 frames of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C (“black grapes”). In addition, the symbols constituting the banana grape 9 are not arranged within 7 frames for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R ("black grape", "white grape"). Therefore, when each stop switch 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either the selected banana grape 2 or banana grape 9, it can win the corresponding banana grape 2 or 9, If the stop operation is not performed at any timing, any of the special outcomes shown in FIG. 5B can be derived without winning.

  Further, when the left pressed grape 2 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that any of the selected grapes 1 to 8 is aligned with the winning line and stopped.

  On the other hand, when the left-pressed grape 2 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that either the selected banana grape 5 or banana grape 12 is aligned on the winning line and stopped. To do. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the banana grape 5 are not arranged within 7 frames of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C (“white grapes”). In addition, the symbols constituting the banana grape 12 are not arranged within 7 frames for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R ("white grape", "black grape"). Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either the selected banana grape 5 or banana grape 12, it can win the corresponding banana grape 5 or 12, If the stop operation is not performed at any timing, any of the special outcomes shown in FIG. 5B can be derived without winning.

  As described above, when the left-pressed grape 1 or the left-pressed grape 2 is won, the reel control is performed so that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is surely won when the left reel 2L is first stopped. When the first stop other than the left reel 2L is stopped, the reel control is performed so that the selected banana grapes are awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and all are picked up when the pull-in is impossible and the special outcome is derived. It is.

  In addition, when the medium pressed grape 1 or the medium pressed grape 2 is won, reel control is performed to ensure that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is awarded when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. When the other is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the selected banana grape is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all are taken out and the special outcome is derived.

  In addition, when the right-pressed grape 1 or the right-pressed grape 2 is won, the reel control is performed to ensure that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is awarded when the right reel 2R is first stopped. When the reels other than the reels 2R are stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the selected banana grapes are awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all are dropped and the special outcome is derived.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the grapes 1 to 8 are surely won according to whether the left pressed grape 1 or 2 is won, the middle pressed grape 1 or 2 is won, or the right pressed grape 1 or 2 is won. By making the first stop reels different, the operation procedure for winning a prize (operating procedure for winning) and the operation procedure for avoiding the special outcome can be made different.

  Here, the probability of falling from the advantageous RT to the normal gaming state will be described. The opportunity to fall from the advantageous RT to the normal gaming state is set to fall replay winning and special outcome stop. The falling replay winning probability is 4000/65536 × 1/2 = 2000/65536 based on the falling replay winning probability and reel control. Further, the special event stoppage rate is about 11100/65536 because the grape winning probability is 16650/65536 and the grape control can be made with a probability of about 1/3 by reel control.

  Therefore, in the advantageous RT, the probability of falling to the normal gaming state due to a fall replay winning or special outcome stop when the performance state is not AT described later is 13100 / 65536≈1 / 5.

  For this reason, even if a player wins an promoted replay accidentally and is controlled to an advantageous RT by operating other than the common operating procedure in the normal gaming state where the navigation effect is not executed, the AT is controlled by the AT at the advantageous RT. Since the navigation effect is not executed, only about 5 games can continue the advantageous RT and fall into the normal gaming state. Further, when the navigation effect is not being executed as described above, a penalty is imposed by operating other than the common operation procedure. Therefore, when the game is in the normal gaming state and the navigation effect is not executed, the player can be operated according to a common operation procedure.

  In addition, the probability of winning a prize by winning a single grape (when winning grapes 1-8, except when winning simultaneously with banana grapes) is always one of the grapes regardless of the operating procedure. Will win 2775/65536.

  Next, the reel control when the strawberry 1 is won will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, when strawberry 1 is won by itself, when it is won simultaneously with strawberry 2, a case of winning simultaneously with strawberry 2 + 1 role 1 occurs, as shown in FIG. 8 (c). Reel control is performed.

  First, when the strawberry 1 is elected alone, reel control is performed to preferentially draw “strawberry-banana-banana” which is a symbol constituting the strawberry 1 into any of the winning lines. As shown in FIG. 3, among the symbols constituting the strawberry 1, “banana” which is a symbol of each of the middle reel 2 </ b> C and the right reel 2 </ b> R is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or 7 frames, but the left reel Since “2strawberry” symbols “strawberry” are not arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less, reel control is performed so that a winning is made according to the stop operation timing of the stop switch 8L.

  Next, when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won, reel control is performed so that “strawberry” in the left reel 2L and “strawberry” in the middle reel 2C are preferentially drawn into any of the winning lines. If the “strawberry” of the middle reel 2C cannot be drawn on the winning line, that is, if the strawberry 2 is missed, reel control for winning the strawberry 1 is performed. As a result, as long as the pull-in is possible, the “strawberry” can be stopped on the winning line with the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. For the right reel 2R, reel control is performed to draw “banana” onto the winning line, and for “strawberry”, reel control is performed so as not to be pulled at least to the winning line. That is, when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won, reel control is performed so that “strawberry” can be stopped in alignment with the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, but is not stopped in alignment with the right reel 2R. .

  When strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1 is selected, "Strawberry" on the left reel 2L, "Strawberry" on the middle reel 2C, and "Strawberry" on the right reel 2R are given priority in any of the winning lines. Pull-in reel control is performed. Accordingly, as long as the pull-in is possible, the “strawberry” can be stopped on the winning line with the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. That is, when the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 is won, reel control is performed so that the “strawberry” can be stopped in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. If the “strawberry” of the middle reel 2C cannot be drawn on the winning line, that is, if the strawberry 2 is missed, reel control for winning the strawberry 1 is performed. Furthermore, when the strawberry 1 cannot be won, reel control is performed to draw in the symbols constituting the single winning combination 1 as much as possible.

  As shown in FIG. 7, Strawberry 1 and Strawberry 2 are the simultaneous winning combinations that are won simultaneously with the bonus, with Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 Sheet 1 being the highest, followed by Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 and Strawberry 1 in that order. The number of judgment values is set so that When the strawberry 1 or strawberry 2 is won, the reel control shown in FIG. 8C is performed. For this reason, the more the symbol of “strawberry” appears on the winning line, the more expectation that the bonus is won can be improved, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, on the condition that the winning combination of strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 is won, the sub control unit 91 performs a navigation effect according to the internal winning situation over a predetermined period (for example, 5 games). Is controlled, and a navigable period during which a continuous effect is given that indicates that the bonus has been won is executed.

  Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game process one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed first. In order to be able to advance the game, for example, the set value work is stored in the set value work with the set value in the normal range with the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality. When the game is ready to proceed, game processing is repeated in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described. The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and operating the start switch 7. A BET process for instructing the substantial start of the game is performed. If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as in the previous game (3 in this embodiment) is automatically set by the flag during the replay game (the flag during the replay game is deleted at this stage) ). In the BET process, every time a bet number is set, a BET command that can specify the number of medals used for setting the bet number is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. A lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to do so. In the lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag set in the RAM 41c according to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control board 90. In the lottery process, when one of BB1 to BB5 is won, a process for controlling the internal medium RT (for example, setting the value of the internal medium RT flag as the value of the game state flag) is performed.

  When the lottery process ends, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor 32L is set on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. , 32C, 32R are driven, and rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stopped, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. In the reel rotation process, a reel rotation command for notifying the start of reel rotation is transmitted to the effect control board 90 when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, and rotation of any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Each time, a reel stop command capable of specifying the area number of the corresponding stop operation position of the corresponding reel is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to determine which reel has been stopped.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process for determining whether or not any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5A is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. Is done. If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed. In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that one of BB1 to BB5 has been won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, setting a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag) Is done.

  Further, in the winning determination process, when it is determined that the player has won the fall replay when the advantageous RT is achieved, a process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) ) Is performed. Further, when it is determined that the promotion replay has been won in the normal gaming state, processing for controlling the advantageous RT (for example, setting the advantageous RT value as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, when it is determined that no winning has occurred and the special outcome is stopped at any of the winning lines L1 to L4 when in the preparation mode or advantageous RT, the game is controlled to the normal gaming state. Processing (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9. Also, in the payout process, when the payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets), a payout start command for notifying the start of payout of medals is sent to the effect control board 90 When the medal payout by winning and winning the credit is completed, a payout end command for notifying the end of the medal payout is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

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

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

  Also, in the payout process, a game state command that can specify the game state of the next game (whether it is a preparation mode, a normal game state, an advantageous RT, a bonus, etc.) 90.

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

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 performs the game state transition among the preparation mode, the normal game state, the advantageous RT, the internal RT, and the bonus. A command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 according to the situation. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

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

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done. Further, command analysis processing for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and predetermined effect control processing is executed. By this effect control process, various game effects are performed by displaying images on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sounds from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in a predetermined ROM.

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

  Further, in the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining the display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is not possible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. For this reason, the ROM 91b stores in advance a table showing all symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. With reference to this table, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped on the stop symbol table. The symbol is registered. The sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on the registration information of the stop symbol table.

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

  In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub-control unit 91 assigns / manages points and performs point-related processing for notifying, AT for controlling the effect state to AT according to the game state, etc. In accordance with the control process, the penalty setting process for imposing a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player with respect to the control to the AT, and the game effect execution process for executing the game effect described above according to the game state and the like are performed.

  The sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment performs the first AT lottery by executing the first AT lottery process included in the AT control process. In the first AT lottery process, when it is determined that the bonus is won based on the internal winning command from the main control unit 41, the first AT lottery is performed according to the probability according to the total number of points actually given after the end of the previous bonus. Is executed. Further, in the first AT lottery process, when it is determined that the bonus is ended based on the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, the first AT lottery is executed according to the probability corresponding to the total number of points given in the bonus. Is done.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining lottery conditions that trigger the execution of the first AT lottery. FIGS. 10 and 11 are diagrams for explaining tables referred to in the first AT lottery.

  In the first AT lottery, as shown in FIG. 9, when it is determined that the bonus has been won, the bonus winning table shown in FIG. 10 is referred to, and when it is determined that the bonus has ended, the bonus end table shown in FIG. , The number of navigation stock is determined according to the probability corresponding to the total number of points awarded. Whether or not a bonus has been won is specified by, for example, an internal winning command from the main control unit 41. Further, whether or not the bonus has ended is specified from a gaming state command from the main control unit 41, for example.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the game is controlled by the AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50), and the navigation effect can be executed during that time. Accordingly, 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. In the present embodiment, the number of navigation stocks determined in the first AT lottery based on the bonus winning, the number of navigation stocks determined in the second AT lottery based on the bonus winning described later, and the navigation stock determined in the first AT lottery based on the bonus end. According to the total number with the stock number, the AT is controlled after the bonus is over. When the number of games digested in the non-AT after the previous bonus is over reaches a predetermined number of games, the AT is controlled until the next bonus winning regardless of the result of the AT lottery.

  When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the first AT lottery or the second AT lottery, the sub-control unit 91 indicates AT and indicates the number of navigation stocks (the total number of the first AT lottery and the second AT lottery). The flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Based on the AT flag in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to AT, and specifies the remaining number of navigation stocks.

  When the number of navigation stocks is given when the AT flag indicating that the vehicle is AT is set, the number of navigation stocks assigned this time may be added to the number of stocks specified from the AT flag. It may be rewritten to the number of navigation stocks granted this time.

  For example, when the AT flag indicating that the AT is set and the first AT lottery or the second AT lottery is performed by the bonus winning, the AT flag corresponding to the result of the first AT lottery or the second AT lottery Updated to The update to the AT flag corresponding to the result of the first AT lottery or the second AT lottery means, for example, that the current first AT lottery or the second AT is added to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. It may be possible to rewrite an AT flag that specifies the number of navigation stock added by adding the number of navigation stocks according to the lottery result, and the AT flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c may be used for the first AT lottery or It may be rewritten to an AT flag indicating the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the result of the second AT lottery. Any method may be used as long as the current AT flag can be specified according to the result of the first AT lottery or the second AT lottery.

  In addition, when the number of navigation stocks is given after the AT flag indicating that the first AT lottery is performed by the bonus winning and the AT is set, for example, the AT flag for specifying the number of navigation stocks added and added. To be rewritten.

  For example, after the first AT lottery is performed by the bonus winning and the AT flag indicating that the AT is set is set, the second AT lottery by the bonus winning or the first AT lottery by the end of the bonus is performed and further one or more. When the number of navigation stocks is determined, the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c is added to the result of the second AT lottery by the bonus winning and the result of the first AT lottery by the end of the bonus. The corresponding number of navigation stocks is added and added to the AT flag that specifies the number of navigation stocks.

  A case where the bonus winning time table shown in FIG. 10 is referred to in the first AT lottery will be described. If the total number of points granted outside the bonus is “0-2” when the bonus is won (hereinafter also referred to as the total number of normal points granted), the number of navigation stocks is 90%. Navistock number was determined to be 1 at a rate of 5%, Navistock number was determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%, Navistock number was determined to be 5 at a rate of 2%, 1% The first AT lottery at the time of winning the bonus is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 in proportion.

  When the total number of granted points is “3-5”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 50%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 15%. 3 is determined, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at a rate of 3%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at a rate of 2%.

  When the total number of granted points is “6-9”, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at 70%, the navigation stock number is determined to be 3 at 20%, and the navigation stock number is at 5%. 5 is determined, the number of navigation stock is determined to be 10 at a rate of 3%, and the number of navigation stock is determined to be 20 at a rate of 2%, the first AT lottery at the time of winning the bonus is performed.

  When the total number of granted points is “10”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 70%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at a rate of 10%, and the number of navigation stocks is 10 at a rate of 10%. The first AT lottery at the time of winning the bonus is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 20 at a rate of 10%. As will be described later, the upper limit of the total number of normal granted points is set to “10”.

  As described above, the bonus winning table in FIG. 10 is such that the larger the total number of granted points, the higher the number of navigation stocks that is 1 or more and the greater the number of navigation stocks, that is, the more advantageous for the player. AT lottery at the time of winning the bonus. Further, when the total number of granted points is 6 or more, the number of navigation stock is always determined to be 1 or more. For this reason, when the total number of granted points is 6 or more, the AT is always controlled after the bonus is over.

  Therefore, it can be said that the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player by controlling the AT at a higher rate and determining the number of navigation stocks at a higher rate as the total number of granted points increases. As a result, the greater the total number of points recognized by the player, the greater the sense of expectation that AT will be controlled and the acquisition of a larger number of navigation stocks, and the interest of the game will be improved. it can.

  Next, the case where the bonus end time table shown in FIG. 11 is referred to in the first AT lottery will be described. If the total number of points granted during the bonus and the total number of points granted at the end of the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as the total number of bonus points granted) is “0 to 1”, the navigation stock has a ratio of 95%. The first AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed so that the number is determined to be 0, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 3%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%.

  When the total number of bonus points awarded is “2-3”, the navigation stock number is determined to be 0 at a rate of 80%, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 15%, and the navigation stock is a rate of 4%. The first AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed so that the number is determined to be 3 and the navigation stock number is determined to be 5 at a rate of 1%.

  When the total number of bonus points granted is “4”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 60%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 25%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined at a rate of 10%. The first AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 5 at a rate of 4%, and the navigation stock number is determined to be 20 at a rate of 1%.

  When the total number of bonus points given is “5”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 70%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at a rate of 10%, and the number of navigation stocks is increased at a rate of 10%. The first AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 20 at a rate of 10%. As will be described later, the upper limit of the total number of bonus points granted is set to “5”.

  As described above, in the bonus end table of FIG. 11, the larger the total number of bonus points granted, the higher the percentage of navigation stock that is determined to be 1 or more, that is, the more advantageous for the player. Thus, the first AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed. Further, when the total number of bonus points awarded is 5, the number of navigation stocks is always determined to be 3 or more. For this reason, when the total number of bonus points awarded is 5, the AT is always controlled after the bonus is over.

  Therefore, it can be said that the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player by controlling the AT at a higher rate and determining the higher number of navigation stocks at a higher rate as the total number of bonus points granted increases. . As a result, the greater the total number of points recognized by the player, the greater the sense of expectation that AT will be controlled and the acquisition of a larger number of navigation stocks, and the interest of the game will be improved. it can. Further, even if the total number of points recognized by the player is small, the points are notified by performing a notification lottery as will be described later, so points that are greater than the total number of recognized points are actually given. There is a possibility that the expectation to be controlled by the AT and to obtain a larger number of navigation stocks can be sustained.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 10 or FIG. 11 by the first AT lottery process performed when the bonus is won or the bonus is ended by the sub-control unit 91. Done.

  Note that the first AT lottery is not performed when a bonus is won during the penalty period in which a penalty is imposed in the penalty setting process, and when the bonus is over. That is, a penalty is imposed on the player that the number of navigation stocks cannot be obtained without performing the first AT lottery that should be executed in connection with the bonus.

  The points related to the probability determined to be controlled by the AT in the first AT lottery are given and managed by the sub-control unit 91 by executing the point related processing included in the effect control processing. In addition, when the point-related processing is executed by the sub-control unit 91, a point giving effect for notifying that a point has been given is executed. FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining point-related processing executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  First, in S1, it is determined whether or not a predetermined point grant condition is satisfied. FIG. 13A is a diagram for explaining a point grant condition that can be established when the bonus is not, and FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining a point grant condition that can be established in the bonus. It is.

  First, referring to FIG. 13 (a), when it is not a bonus, it is established on condition that at least one of melon, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 is won or strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 is won. To do. More specifically, when a game state other than a bonus is won and at least one of melon, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 is won, for example, winning by a predetermined lottery using a random number extracted from a random counter As a condition, the point granting condition is satisfied. For example, the probability of winning in the predetermined lottery is set to 5% when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, and is set to 10% when the gaming state is other than the normal gaming state. That is, even when at least one of melon, strawberry 1, and strawberry 2 is won, the point granting condition is higher at a higher rate when the gaming state is other than the normal gaming state than when it is the normal gaming state Is established. Therefore, it can be said that the player is more advantageous when the player is in the preparatory mode or the advantageous RT, for example, than in the normal gaming state in that the point granting condition is easily established.

  As will be described later, a predetermined notification will be given regarding points awarded when a point granting condition is met by winning at least one of melon, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 in a gaming state other than a bonus. Notification may be made according to the result of the lottery.

  In addition, in a game state other than the bonus, when a strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 player combination 1 is won, in principle, a point granting condition is always established. For this reason, in a game state other than the bonus, at least a predetermined number (for example, 1) of points to be awarded when the point granting condition is established by winning the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 as described later. You will be notified that points have been awarded.

  Next, referring to FIG. 13B, during the bonus, it is established on the condition that any one of the small combinations wins alone or that one winning combination 2 is won. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, the bonus that can be won by the small combination alone and the bonus that can be won by the single combination 2 is only during RB1.

  When any small combination is won by itself during RB1, for example, a point granting condition is established on the condition that the winning is performed by a predetermined lottery using a random number extracted from a random counter. The probability of winning in the predetermined lottery is set to 10%, for example.

  Note that, as will be described later, points that are awarded when any of the small roles are elected alone during RB1 and the point granting condition is satisfied can be notified according to the result of a predetermined notification lottery.

  In addition, when a single winning combination 2 is won during RB1, in principle, a point granting condition is always satisfied. As described later, at least a predetermined number (for example, 1) of points has been given to the points awarded when the point granting condition is satisfied by winning one player 2 during RB1. Is done.

  In addition, when the point granting condition is always satisfied by winning, it is not limited to notifying that a predetermined number of points have been granted, but accurately notifying the granted points determined in S2, which will be described later. May be.

  Returning to FIG. 12, if it is not determined in S1 that the point granting condition according to the state shown in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1 that the point granting condition is satisfied, in S2, a grant point that can be given to the player is set.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a table for determining the grant points in S2. When the point granting condition is established when the bonus is not included, as shown in the non-bonus column in FIG. 14, the point is determined to be 1 point at a rate of 50% and to 2 points at a rate of 20%. It is determined to be 3 points at a rate of 20% and 5 points at a rate of 10%.

  When the point granting condition is established while the bonus is in effect, as shown in the bonus column of FIG. 14, the point to be given is determined to be 1 point at a rate of 85%, and 2 points at a rate of 10%. It is determined to be 3 points at a rate of 4% and 5 points at a rate of 1%.

  In this way, more points are determined as the granted points at a higher rate when the point granting condition is established during the bonus than when the point granting condition is established during the bonus.

  In addition, you may comprise so that a grant point may be determined in a different ratio according to the game state when point grant conditions are satisfied. More specifically, it may be configured such that the awarded points are determined with reference to a table corresponding to the gaming state when the point granting conditions are established. Thereby, the expectation with respect to more points being awarded can be made different depending on the gaming state when the point granting condition is satisfied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that a grant point may be determined in a different ratio according to the kind of winning combination used as the opportunity that point grant conditions are satisfied. More specifically, the points to be awarded may be determined with reference to a table corresponding to the type of winning combination that triggered the point grant condition. Thereby, the expectation that more points will be awarded can be made different depending on the type of winning combination that triggers the point granting condition, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In S2 of FIG. 12, a grant point is determined with reference to the table shown in FIG. 14, and grant point information for specifying the determined grant point is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies a grant point resulting from the establishment of the current point grant condition based on the grant point information in the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which it is determined whether or not the point granting condition is satisfied in S1, and the granted point is determined in S2 when the condition is satisfied. With regard to the determination of the points and the grant points, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that whether or not the points are awarded in one lottery and the grant points are determined. For example, the game state may be other than the bonus, and when the melon is won during the normal game state, it may be configured to determine which of points 0 to 5 is to be determined. In this case, when the point is determined to be 0, no point is given.

  In S3, it is determined whether or not the current point grant condition that triggered the point grant is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted. That is, when the point granting condition this time is other than the bonus shown in FIG. 13A and is in a high probability state, the condition established by winning strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 or FIG. 13B It is determined whether any of the conditions established by winning the single winning combination 2 during the bonus shown.

  In S3, when it is determined that the point granting condition is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted, the process proceeds to S8 described later in order to notify that a predetermined number of points have been granted. . In the present embodiment, for example, the point “1” is determined as the notification point.

  On the other hand, in S3, when it is not determined that the point granting condition is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted, the determination and notification of whether or not to notify that points have been granted The process proceeds to S4 in order to make a notice lottery for determining the number of points.

  In S4, a difference number notification lottery is performed. In the difference number corresponding notification lottery, according to the difference between the total number of points actually given and the total number of notified points, the granted points set in S2 are notified when the current point grant condition is established. A lottery of whether or not to accurately notify the grant points set in S2, and a lottery of how many points are to be notified if the grant points set in S2 are not accurately reported Including. In S4, the difference number is calculated from the total number of granted points (updated in S10) and the total number of notification points (updated in S9) described later. Specifically, the difference number is a value obtained by subtracting the total number of notification points from the total number of granted points.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a table for performing the difference number notification lottery. In the difference number correspondence notifying lottery in the present embodiment, first, referring to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 15A, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to notify points according to the difference number.

  When the difference number is “0”, it is determined to notify at 30% of the fact that the points have been granted in accordance with the setting of the granted points at S2, and not to notify at the rate of 70%. The When the difference number is “1”, it is determined to notify that a point has been granted in S2 at the rate of 40%, and not to be notified at a rate of 60%. The

  When the difference number is “2”, it is determined to notify the fact that the points have been provided in S2 at the rate of 50% and not to be notified at the rate of 50%. The When the difference number is “3 or more”, it is determined to notify 70% of the fact that the points have been provided in accordance with the setting of the granted points in S2, and not to notify at the rate of 30%. Is done.

  As described above, the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 15A is determined not to report a higher percentage as the difference number is smaller, and is reported as a higher ratio as the difference number is larger. To be decided. Thereby, when the difference number is already large, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large by not being further notified.

  When it is decided to notify with reference to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 15A, the granted points set in S2 with reference to the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. Depending on the difference, a lottery for determining whether or not to report the given point accurately and a lottery for determining the number of points to be notified when the given point is not reported correctly are performed. If the notification is not made accurately, the notification point is determined from the points that are less advantageous for the player in the production state lottery than the awarded points, that is, the points that are less than the granted points.

  When the granted point is “1”, the point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 100% as a notification point regardless of the difference number. When the granted point is “2” and the difference number is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be point “1” at a rate of 30%, and point “2” at a rate of 70%. Determined. When the granted point is “2” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be point “1” at a rate of 20%, and point “2” at a rate of 80%. To be determined.

  When the granted point is “3” and the difference is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 10%, and the point “2” at a rate of 20%. ”And the point“ 3 ”at a rate of 70%. When the granted point is “3” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be point “2” at a rate of 10%, and point “3” at a rate of 90%. To be determined.

  When the granted point is “5” and the difference number is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be “2” at a rate of 10%, and the point “3” at a rate of 20%. ”And the point“ 5 ”at a rate of 70%. When the granted point is “5” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be “3” at a rate of 10%, and the point “5” at a rate of 90%. To be determined.

  In this way, in the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. 15B, the point to be notified is determined so that the fact that the smaller the difference number is, the fewer points than the granted points are given at a higher rate. The point to be notified is determined so that the higher the difference number is, the higher the proportion is given, or the fact that a point closer to the given point is given. In addition, the more points are given, the higher the rate is. As a result, when the difference number is already large, or when a large number of given points are likely to cause the difference number, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large due to the notification of even fewer points.

  In the difference number corresponding notification lottery according to the present embodiment, the example of determining whether to notify using the table of FIGS. 15A and 15B and the notification point has been described. Only whether or not to notify according to the difference number is determined using only the table of 15 (a), and when it is determined to notify, the grant point set in S2 may be accurately notified. . Moreover, you may comprise so that an alerting | reporting point may be determined according to a difference number using only the table of FIG.15 (b).

  Returning to FIG. 12, in S <b> 5, it is determined whether or not it is determined to notify that the points have been given by the difference number corresponding notification lottery of S <b> 4. When it is determined to notify, the process proceeds to S8 described later in order to notify that the point determined in S4 has been given. On the other hand, when it is not determined to notify in S5, the process proceeds to S6.

  In S6, a total number notification lottery is performed. The total number corresponding notice lottery refers to the granted points set in S2 when the present point grant condition is satisfied according to the total number of granted points (the total number of normal granted points other than the bonus, the total number of bonus granted points during the bonus). A lottery for determining whether or not to be notified, a lottery for determining whether or not to accurately notify the grant points set in S2, and how many points are to be notified when the grant points set in S2 are not accurately reported Includes lottery. If not notified accurately, the notification point is determined from the points that are less advantageous to the player than the actual awarded points in an effect state lottery to be described later, that is, points that are less than the granted points. Note that the total number of points actually assigned is specified from the total number of granted points described later.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a table for performing the total number notification lottery. In the total number corresponding notification lottery in the present embodiment, first, with reference to the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 16A, a lottery is performed as to whether or not points are notified according to the total number of points actually assigned. It is.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “0 to 1”, the granted points are set in S2. It is determined to notify that the points have been given at a rate of 80% and not to notify at a rate of 20%.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “3-5”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “2-3”, the granted points are set in S2. It is determined to notify that a point has been given at a rate of 50% and not to notify at a rate of 50%.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “4 to 5”, the granted points are set in S2. It is determined to notify that a point has been given at a rate of 10% and not to notify at a rate of 90%.

  As described above, the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 16A is determined to notify the fact that points have been granted at a higher rate as the total number of given points is smaller. The larger the number, the higher the ratio is determined not to be notified. Thereby, when only a small number of points are given, the player can be relieved to recognize that a small number of points are given by notifying at a high rate. On the other hand, by not being notified at a high rate when a large number of points are given, it is possible to increase the possibility that more points are actually given than the points recognized by the player from the notification points. , Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  When it is decided to notify by referring to the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 16A, further refer to the total number correspondence table B in FIG. Depending on the total number of points granted, a lottery for determining whether or not to accurately report the given points and a lottery for determining the number of points to be notified when the given points are not reported correctly are performed. It is.

  When the granted point is “1”, the point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 100% as a notification point regardless of the total number of given points. When the number of points given is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 70%.

  When the number of points awarded is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 50%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 50%.

  When the number of points awarded is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 90%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 10%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 10%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 20%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 70%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 20%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 50%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 50%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 20%.

  When the number of points given is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “3” is determined at a rate of 10%, and the point “5” is determined at a rate of 90%.

  When the number of points given is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, 10% of the points are determined as “1”, 10% of the points are determined as “2”, 30% of the points are determined as “3”, 50% of the points are determined as “5” It is determined.

  When the number of points awarded is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, , 30% of the points are determined as “1”, 30% of the points are determined as “2”, 30% of the points are determined as “3”, and 10% of the points are determined as “5”. It is determined.

  In this way, the total number correspondence table B in FIG. 16 (b) is assigned so that the smaller the total number of granted points, the higher the percentage of granted points or points closer to the granted points are notified. The point to be notified is determined so that the fact that a smaller number of points than the granted points are given at a higher rate is notified as the total number of the given points is larger. Thereby, when only a small number of points are given, it is possible to reassure the player by recognizing that a small number of points are given by accurately informing at a high rate. On the other hand, when a large number of points are given, a point that is less than the given points is notified at a high rate, so that more points are actually given than the points recognized by the player from the notification points. Can increase the possibility of being in the future, and can sustain expectations.

  In the total lot notification lottery according to the present embodiment, an example of determining whether or not to notify using the tables of FIGS. 16A and 16B and the notification point has been described. It may be configured to determine only whether or not to notify in accordance with the total number using only the table of (a), and to accurately notify the granted point set in S2 when it is determined to notify. Moreover, you may comprise so that an alerting | reporting point may be determined according to the total number using only the table of FIG.16 (b).

  Moreover, although the example which performs the difference number corresponding | compatible notification lottery and the total number corresponding | compatible notification lottery was demonstrated as the notification lottery in this Embodiment, you may comprise not only this but only any one. Further, the example of performing the total number corresponding notification lottery after performing the difference number corresponding notification lottery has been described, but the difference number corresponding notification lottery may be performed after performing the total number corresponding notification lottery.

  In the notification lottery according to the present embodiment, the example of determining whether to notify and the notification point according to the difference number and the total number has been described. However, the notification lottery is not limited thereto, and the difference number and the total number are determined. Regardless, it may be configured to determine whether or not to notify and the notification point according to the grant point set in S2.

  Returning to FIG. 12, in S <b> 7, it is determined whether or not it is determined to notify that the points have been awarded by the total number corresponding notification lottery of S <b> 6. When it is determined to notify, the process proceeds to S8 described later in order to notify that the point determined in S6 has been given. On the other hand, if it is not determined to notify in S7, the process proceeds to S10 without performing the process for notifying that the points have been granted.

  In S8, the notification process for performing the point provision effect which alert | reports that the point was provided is performed. In the notification process, when it is determined YES in S3, for example, information that can specify that point “1” has been granted is notified as a point grant effect (at the start or end of the game, “Acquire Point 1! To display a message such as “!”. Also, in the notification process, information that can specify that the point determined in S4 or S6 is given as a point granting effect is notified (for example, when notifying that the point “2” has been given) Then, at the start or end of the game, a process for displaying a message such as “Acquire Point 2!” Is performed.

  Note that the point granting effect is not limited to that executed in the above-described manner, and may be executed in any manner as long as the effect is executed in an aspect corresponding to the number of points given. .

  In S9, the notification point total number information for specifying the total number of notification points, which is the total number of points notified to the player by the process of S8, is updated. Note that as the point granting effect notified in S8, information for specifying the total number of notification points (for example, a message such as “total number of acquired points 5!”) May be notified.

  The notification point total number information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and is added and updated for each point every time it is notified in S8 that a point has been given. Note that the notification point total number information is reset by winning a bonus or by determining to control the effect state to the AT mode.

  In S10, the total granted point information for specifying the total number of granted points, which is the total number of points actually given by the process of S2, is updated. The granted point total number information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and is added and updated for the given points after the given points are set in S2 and a notification lottery is performed.

  The total number of granted points in the present embodiment is reset when a bonus is won and an effect state lottery is performed or when it is determined to control the effect state to AT. It should be noted that the total number of granted points information is not limited to the fact that the bonus is won and the production state lottery is performed, or the fact that the decision is made to control the production state to AT, and the bonus state and production state lottery Alternatively, a predetermined number of points (for example, 2 points) out of the total number of granted points may be carried over even after the determination is made or the decision is made to control the performance state to AT.

  In the present embodiment, as the upper limit of the total number of granted points, “10” is set in advance except during the bonus, and “5” is set in advance during the bonus. For this reason, when the granted points set in S2 are added to the total number of granted points until the current point grant condition is satisfied, the upper limit is set as the total number of granted points when the above-described upper limit is exceeded. Accordingly, as the upper limit of the total number of notification points, “10” is set in advance except for the bonus, and “5” is set in advance during the bonus. For this reason, in S8, when the point determined by the notification lottery or the like is notified, it is notified from the relationship with the total number of notification points that if the above-described upper limit value is exceeded, the point that becomes the upper limit value is given. The

  When the total number of notification points is already the upper limit value, notification is not performed in the same manner as when no points are given. Therefore, after the granted points are set in S2, if the total number of notification points is already the upper limit value, the point-related process is terminated as it is, and the process proceeds to S3 only when the total number of notification points is less than the upper limit value. You may comprise.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the point granting condition is established, whether or not to notify is determined according to the difference number or the total number of points actually assigned, It is determined and notified according to the determination result. In addition, the notification point is determined from the point where the degree of advantage is lower for the player in the performance state lottery than the actually granted point. For this reason, the points recognized by the player from the notification points are equal to or less than the total number of points actually given. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the total number of points actually granted may be greater than the total number of points specified from the notification points, and the total number of points specified from the notification points. Therefore, it is possible to give a greater expectation to the player to be determined to be in an advantageous production state in the production state lottery.

  Note that the point-related process is not executed during a penalty period in which a penalty is imposed in the penalty setting process. That is, a penalty is imposed on the player that points cannot be obtained even when the point granting condition is satisfied. Therefore, in principle, even when winning the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1 where points are always awarded, points are not awarded during the penalty period. In addition, as a penalty regarding points, the granted point total number information may be reset.

  Next, the second AT lottery will be described. The sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment performs the second AT lottery by executing the second AT lottery process included in the AT control process. In the second AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied based on a command from the main control unit 41, and the second AT lottery is executed when the predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining lottery conditions that trigger the execution of the second AT lottery. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a table referred to in the second AT lottery.

  As shown in the normal game state column of FIG. 17, when the current game state is the normal game state, the lottery condition is established by winning the bonus regardless of whether the effect state is AT. When the lottery condition is satisfied, the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. For example, the sub control unit 91 specifies the current gaming state based on the gaming state command from the main control unit 41 and specifies that the bonus has been won based on the internal winning command from the main control unit 41.

  When the table shown in FIG. 18A is referred to, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 50%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 40%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 10%. Is determined to be 3, 3% of Navistock is determined to be 7%, Navistock is determined to be 10% of 2%, and Navistock is determined to be 20% of 1% The second AT lottery is performed.

  After the bonus is over, not only the number of navigation stocks determined in the 2nd AT lottery, but also the number of navigation stocks determined in the 1st AT lottery based on the bonus winning and the navigation stock determined in the 1st AT lottery after the bonus ends. The AT is controlled according to the total number with the number. The total number of navigation stocks may be configured such that an upper limit number (for example, 20) is provided and the upper limit number is set when the total number is equal to or greater than the upper limit number.

  In the preparation mode, as shown in the column of preparation mode in FIG. 17, the lottery condition is satisfied every time 5 games are consumed or 30 bonuses are won. When the lottery condition is satisfied, the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the table corresponding to the established lottery condition among the tables shown in FIG.

  In the second AT lottery process, in order to specify the number of games that have been consumed after being controlled in the preparation mode, for example, every time a game state command is received from the main control unit 41 after being controlled in the preparation mode, a predetermined counter Is counted up. The sub-control unit 41 specifies the number of games that have been consumed after being controlled in the preparation mode from the value of the counter, and the second AT lottery is executed when the number of games satisfies the lottery condition shown in FIG. For example, when the fifth game is finished after being controlled to the preparation mode, it is determined that five games have been consumed, and the second AT lottery is executed. It should be noted that the value of the predetermined counter is reset by reaching 30, winning a fall replay, winning a bonus, or the like.

  When it is determined that 5 games have been consumed after being controlled in the preparation mode, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 99% with reference to the table at the time of 5G digestion shown in FIG. The second AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at the rate of.

  Further, when it is determined that 10 games have been consumed after 5 games have been digested and controlled to the preparation mode, Navistock is referenced at a rate of 98% with reference to the table for 10G digestion shown in FIG. The second AT lottery is performed so that the number is determined to be 0 and the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 2%.

  If it is determined that 15 games have been digested after 5 games have been digested and the preparation mode is controlled, the navigation stock is referenced at a rate of 95% with reference to the table for 15G digestion shown in FIG. The second AT lottery is performed so that the number is determined to be 0 and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 5%.

  Further, when it is determined that a total of 20 games have been digested after 5 games have been digested and controlled to the preparation mode, Navistock is referenced at a rate of 90% with reference to the table for 20G digestion shown in FIG. The number is determined to be 0, the number of Navistock is determined to be 1 at a rate of 7%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 5 at a rate of 1% In addition, the second AT lottery is performed.

  Further, when it is determined that a total of 25 games have been digested after 5 games have been digested and the preparation mode has been controlled, the navigation stock is referenced at a rate of 70% with reference to the 25G digest table shown in FIG. The number is determined to be 0, the number of Navistock is determined to be 1 at a rate of 20%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 5%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 5 at a rate of 3%. The second AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at the rate of%.

  Further, when it is determined that a total of 30 games have been digested after further 5 games have been digested and controlled to the preparation mode, the navigation stock is referenced at a rate of 60% with reference to the table for 30G digestion shown in FIG. The number is determined to be 1, the number of Navistock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 25%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 5 at a rate of 10%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 10 at a rate of 3%. The second AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 20 at the rate of%. When the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the table at the time of 30G digestion shown in FIG. 18 (b), the number of navigation stocks is always determined to be 1 or more, so that it is always controlled by the AT. Become.

  Further, when a bonus is won in the preparation mode, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30% with reference to the bonus winning table shown in FIG. The Navistock number is determined to be 5 at a rate of 20%, the Navistock number is determined to be 10 at a rate of 10%, and the Navistock number is determined to be 20 at a rate of 5%. A second AT lottery will be held. When the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the bonus winning table shown in FIG. 18 (b), the number of navigation stocks is always determined to be 1 or more. Become.

  Further, when it is advantageous RT, the lottery condition is established by winning a bonus as shown in the advantageous RT column of FIG. When the lottery condition is satisfied, the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG.

  When the table shown in FIG. 18C is referenced, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 60%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 25%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 10%. The second AT lottery is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 10 at a rate of 3%, and the navigation stock number is determined to be 20 at a rate of 2%.

  When the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 18C, the number of navigation stocks is always determined to be 1 or more, so that the AT is always controlled.

  Here, the degree of advantage for the player in the second AT lottery executed when the gaming state is each of the normal gaming state, the preparation mode, and the advantageous RT is compared. The degree of advantage for the player is, for example, the ratio at which the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 or more in the AT lottery, that is, the ratio controlled by the AT, and the level at which the number of navigation stocks is determined in the AT lottery is high or low And so on.

  First, when the lottery condition is satisfied by winning the bonus, in the second AT lottery executed in the normal gaming state, the table shown in FIG. In the second AT lottery executed, the table shown in FIG. 18C or the table shown in FIG. 18B when the bonus is won is referred to. For this reason, in the preparation mode or advantageous RT, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 or higher at a higher rate than in the normal gaming state, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be higher at a higher rate. . That is, in the preparation mode or advantageous RT, it is advantageous for the player by being controlled by the AT at a higher rate and determined by the higher number of navigation stocks at a higher rate than in the normal gaming state. It can be said that the AT lottery will be held. As a result, when in the preparation mode or advantageous RT, it is possible to have a sense of expectation to be controlled by the AT and to acquire a larger number of navigation stocks than in the normal gaming state. Interest can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the preparation mode, even if the bonus is not won, every time 5 games are consumed until 30 games are consumed, the table for 5G to 30G use shown in FIG. The For this reason, in the preparation mode, the AT is controlled at a higher rate than at least in the normal gaming state. Also, in the preparation mode, as described above, by winning a bonus, the AT is controlled at a higher rate than at the time of at least the normal gaming state, and the navigation stock number is determined to be higher at a higher rate. Thus, it can be said that the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player. As a result, in the preparation mode, a sense of expectation can be given to being controlled by the AT, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the preparation mode, as shown in the 5G-30G digestion table of FIG. 18B, the proportion controlled by the AT and the larger number of navigation stocks are determined in proportion to the number of digested games. The winning rate is set so that each percentage increases. In particular, when 30 games are consumed, as a rule, navigation stock is always acquired. As a result, in the preparation mode, the preparation mode can be maintained and the game can be enjoyed as many times as possible without losing the grapes and without stopping the special game. Can be improved.

  Further, in the second AT lottery executed by winning a bonus in the preparation mode or advantageous RT, the bonus winning table in FIG. 18B is referred to in the preparation mode, and FIG. Reference is made to the table shown in FIG. Therefore, in either the preparation mode or the advantageous RT, the navigation stock is always acquired after the bonus is won by winning the bonus. However, the navigation mode is higher in the preparation mode than in the advantageous RT. Determined by the number of stocks. That is, in the preparation mode, it can be said that the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player by determining the number of navigation stocks higher at a higher rate than in the advantageous RT. As a result, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning the bonus in the preparation mode, that is, winning the bonus at an early stage as much as possible, and improve the interest of the game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the lottery condition determined according to the current gaming state is satisfied by the second AT lottery process performed by the sub-control unit 91, and the lottery condition is determined. When established, the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the corresponding table shown in FIG.

  Note that the second AT lottery is not performed during the penalty period in which a penalty is imposed in the penalty setting process. That is, a penalty is imposed on the player that the second AT lottery is not performed and the number of navigation stocks cannot be acquired even if the predetermined game is consumed in the bonus winning or preparation mode.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs an AT management process included in the AT control process when in the preparation mode or RT, and thereby based on the AT flag set according to the AT lottery result. , Manage control to AT.

  Specifically, when the control from the preparation mode to the normal gaming state is started, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when the AT flag is specified as AT. That is, when there is navigation stock remaining before the bonus winning, when it is decided to control to AT by the result of AT lottery by bonus winning or bonus termination, and by the result of AT lottery every 5 games in the preparation mode When the control is determined to be performed, the AT is controlled when the control from the preparation mode to the normal gaming state is started. In the normal gaming state, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks.

  When controlled by the AT and controlled from the normal gaming state to the advantageous RT, the navigation stock number is consumed (subtracted) by 1 point, so that the ART is used for a predetermined number of times (for example, 50) while the game is consumed. To control. When 1 point is consumed for the number of navigation stocks, the AT flag indicating the number of navigation stocks subtracted by 1 is updated.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing to count the number of games that have been digested when it is an ART, and control it to a non-ART when a predetermined number of times is reached. At this time, if the number of navigation stocks indicated by the AT flag is 0, it is updated to the AT flag indicating that it is not AT.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing to determine whether or not a fall replay or a grape has been won when it is non-ART. Then, when it is determined that the player has won the fall replay or the grape, and the AT flag indicates that it is AT, the navigation stock number is consumed by 1 point, so that the game is again put into the ART for a predetermined number of times. Control. Thereby, since the navigation effect is executed, it is possible to avoid the fall replay prize winning intentionally or to win the grape. On the other hand, when a fall replay or a grape is won and the AT flag specifies that it is not AT, it is not controlled by ART and no navigation effect is executed. For this reason, possibility that it will be controlled to a normal game state increases.

  As described above, in the case of advantageous RT, the navigation stock number is consumed by 1 point, so that the game is controlled to ART during the predetermined number of game digests. Also, even when the game is digested a predetermined number of times in ART and is once controlled to be non-ART, the fall replay is performed on condition that the AT flag is still specified and the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more. Alternatively, the ART is controlled again while the game is digested a predetermined number of times from the time of winning the grape. Thereby, it can be said that it becomes controllable by ART over the period according to the number of navigation stocks set according to the result of AT lottery. Further, it can be said that the ART can be repeatedly controlled by the number of times corresponding to the number of navigation stocks set according to the AT lottery result.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the above-mentioned navigation stock number is not acquired, the number of games digested by non-AT since the end of the previous bonus is equal to a predetermined number of ceiling games (for example, 500 games). ), The AT is controlled until the next bonus is won. The sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment performs a process for controlling the AT when the number of ceiling games is reached by executing the ceiling game arrival process included in the AT control process.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining a ceiling game arrival process for performing AT control when the ceiling game is reached. The ceiling game arrival process is executed in association with one game, and is executed, for example, when one game is started or when one game ends.

  In S21, it is determined whether or not the performance state is non-AT. When it is determined in S21 that it is non-AT, it is determined in S22 whether or not it is during the penalty period set in the penalty setting process.

  If it is determined in S22 that the penalty period is not in effect, 1 is added to the non-AT game number counter for specifying the number of games that have been consumed during non-AT since the end of the previous bonus in S23. The non-AT game number counter is updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  In S24, it is determined whether or not the value of the non-AT game number counter added in S23 has reached a predetermined number of ceiling games (for example, 500). When it is determined in S24 that the number of ceiling games has not been reached, the ceiling game arrival processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S24 that the number of ceiling games has been reached, AT setting is performed for controlling the effect state to AT until the next bonus is generated. For example, a forced AT flag for controlling the AT is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and forcibly controlled by the AT. This forced AT flag is cleared when a bonus is generated. Thereby, when the number of games digested during non-AT reaches the number of ceiling games, it is possible to control the AT until the next bonus occurs.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S22 that it is during the penalty period, the ceiling game arrival time processing is ended as it is. Thereby, during the penalty period, the non-AT game number counter is not added in relation to one game. In other words, during the penalty period, even if the game is consumed during non-AT, a penalty is imposed on the player that it is not added as the number of games for determining whether or not the ceiling game number has been reached. be able to.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when not controlled by the AT, a navigable period during which a navigation effect can be executed during a predetermined game when winning a simultaneous winning combination that can be won simultaneously with a bonus. Controlled. The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs a process for controlling to a navigable period when winning the simultaneous winning combination by executing a navigable period setting process included in the AT control process.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining a navigable period setting process for executing a navigation effect during non-AT. The navigable period setting process is executed in relation to one game, and is executed, for example, when one game is started or when one game is ended.

  In S31, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is other than the preparation mode and the effect state is non-AT. If it is determined in S31 that the mode is other than the preparation mode and the player is not in AT, it is determined whether or not the simultaneous winning combination (strawberry 1, strawberry 2) is won in the internal lottery of the current game. The game this time refers to a game that has started or ended. If it is determined in S31 that the preparation mode is not in non-AT, or if it is determined that the simultaneous winning combination is not won in S32, the navigable period setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S32 that the simultaneous winning combination is won, it is determined in S33 whether or not the bonus is actually simultaneously won. That is, it is determined whether or not one of BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet combination 1, BB2 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and BB3 + strawberry 1 shown in FIG. 7 is won. In S33, it is not limited to determining whether or not the bonus is actually won at the same time. For example, a bonus that was won before the previous game may be carried over. It may be a thing to determine.

  When it is determined YES in S33, a special navigation period is set in S34, and the navigable period setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined NO in S33, the normal navigation period is set in S35, and the navigable period setting process is ended.

  When the special navigation period is set in S34, for example, when the winning combination is selected for the special navigation period (for example, a period during which five games are consumed) from the next game, the corresponding navigation effect is displayed. Run according to the probability for the period (eg 90%). On the other hand, when the normal navigation period is set in S35, for example, when the winning combination is selected for the normal navigation period (for example, a period during which three games are consumed) from the next game, a corresponding navigation effect is provided. It is executed according to the probability for normal navigation period (for example, 50%).

  In this embodiment, an example in which the period for the special navigation period is set longer than the period for the normal navigation period will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is the same as the period for the normal navigation period. Alternatively, it may be set shorter than the period for the normal navigation period.

  In addition, in this embodiment, the probability for the special navigation period when the navigation target role is executed during the special navigation period is selected when the navigation target role is won during the normal navigation period. An example where the probability is set higher than the probability for the normal navigation period to be executed will be described, but not limited to this, the probability may be the same as the probability for the normal navigation period, or lower than the probability for the normal navigation period. It may be set.

  In addition, the special navigation period and the normal navigation period will be described with respect to an example of counting from the next game in this embodiment, but is not limited thereto, and may be calculated after a predetermined number of games have been consumed, Further, it may be calculated from a game won as a navigation target combination.

  In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which a special navigation period is set when it is determined that a bonus is won in S33, and a normal navigation period is set when it is determined that a bonus is not won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the navigable period may be set at a different rate depending on whether or not a bonus is won. For example, when the bonus is won, the special navigation period may be set at a higher rate than when the bonus is not won. When the bonus is not won, the normal navigation period may be set at a higher rate than when the bonus is won.

  In addition, when the game is started, the sub control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs a navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, so that a navigation effect corresponding to the result of the internal winning of the game is performed. Executed. The result of the internal winning is specified from the internal winning command from the main control unit 41.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining a navigation effect execution process for executing a navigation effect according to the effect state.

  In S41, it is determined whether or not the effect state is AT. If it is determined in S41 that the vehicle is in the AT state, it is determined in S42 whether or not the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state has been won. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state refers to promotion replay when in the normal gaming state, and grape + banana grape and fall replay when in advantageous RT.

  If it is not determined in S42 that the winning combination corresponding to the game state has been won, the navigation effect execution process is terminated without executing the navigation effect. On the other hand, when it is determined in S42 that the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is won, the navigation effect corresponding to the selected navigation target combination is executed in S43, and the navigation effect execution process is terminated.

  As a navigation effect when winning the promotion replay, a push order (see FIG. 8A) for winning the promotion replay according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “Middle press!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the Lip GR1. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the Lip GR2, a message such as “Pushing!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In addition, as a navigation effect when winning a grape + banana grape, a push order (see FIG. 8B) for reliably winning any of the grapes 1 to 8 is notified. For example, when winning the left-pressed grape 1, any of the grapes 1 to 8 can be reliably won as an advantageous symbol combination by first stopping the left reel, so the left reel is first stopped. A message such as “Forward press!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, when the middle pressed grape 1 is won, any one of the grapes 1 to 8 can be surely won as an advantageous symbol combination by first stopping the middle reel, so that the middle reel is first stopped. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when winning a fall replay, a push order (see FIG. 8A) for avoiding a fall replay winning is notified according to the winning situation. For example, as a navigation effect when winning the Lip GR3, a message such as “forward press!” Or “squeeze press!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to press forward or pinch. In addition, as a navigation effect when the Lip GR4 is won, a message such as “reverse push!” Or “middle push!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 for reverse or middle push.

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

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

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S41 that the vehicle is not in the AT, it is determined in S44 whether or not it is in the navigable period set in S34 or S35 of FIG. If it is not determined in S44 that the navigation is possible, the navigation effect execution process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in S44 that the navigation is possible, it is determined in S45 whether or not the navigation target combination corresponding to the above gaming state has been won. Note that, when the navigation-enabled period is controlled in the internal RT, it is determined whether or not the same navigation target combination as in the advantageous RT is won, and the navigation effect is executed for the navigation target combination.

  When it is determined in S45 that the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is won, the navigation effect is executed according to the probability determined according to whether the navigable period is the special navigation period or the normal navigation period in S46. It is determined whether or not to execute, and when it is determined to be executed, the navigation effect corresponding to the winning navigation target combination is executed, and the navigation effect execution process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S45 that the winning combination corresponding to the gaming state has not been won, a single win is selected for the normal replay in S47 (except for the case of winning simultaneously with other replays) or a single win for the grapes (Grape 1 It is determined whether or not it has been won by -8, except when winning simultaneously with banana grapes). If it is determined in S47 that the normal replay has not been won alone or the grape has not been won alone, the navigation effect execution process is terminated. When it is determined in S47 that the normal replay has been won alone or the grape has been won alone, the process proceeds to S48 and a special navigation effect is executed.

  The special navigation effect refers to, for example, a navigation effect that is executed when a winning combination in which one symbol combination is stopped regardless of the operation procedure is won. As the special navigation effect, a navigation effect in the same manner as the navigation effect when the promotion replay is won is executed. For example, a random number or the like may be used to display a message such as “middle press!” As a navigation effect when winning Lip GR1 or a message such as “pushing!” As a navigation effect when winning Lip2 The selected message is selected at random, and the selected message is executed as a special navigation effect. As a result, the same navigation effect as when the promotion replay is won is executed, and the same symbol combination is stopped regardless of the operation procedure even though the stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect. Can be recognized, and can give a sense of tension to whether the bonus is won or not.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs the navigation effect by performing the AT control process based on the command from the main control unit 41, and when it is controlled by the AT and during the navigable period. .

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs a penalty setting process to impose a penalty on the condition that the operation is not performed in the recommended pressing order when the navigation effect is not executed. Do.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining a navigation effect execution process for executing a navigation effect according to the effect state. FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining penalty setting processing. In this embodiment, the penalty setting process is described as being executed when one game is finished. However, the penalty setting process is executed at a timing at which it is possible to specify whether or not the accepted operation procedure is a common operation procedure. For example, it may be executed when the second stop is performed.

  In S51, it is determined whether or not a navigation effect is executed in the finished game. If it is determined in S51 that the navigation effect has been executed, the penalty setting process is terminated without any penalty. Therefore, no penalty is imposed when a navigation effect is performed during an AT or a navigable period, so the player can proceed with the game with peace of mind.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the navigation effect is not being executed in the finished game, it is determined in S52 whether or not an irregular pressing, which is an operation procedure other than the common operation procedure, has been performed. Here, the irregular pressing refers to the pinching or middle pressing described above.

  If it is determined in S52 that the irregular pressing has not been performed, the penalty setting process is terminated without any penalty. For this reason, even when the navigation effect is not executed, no penalty is imposed as long as the navigation operation is performed according to the common operation procedure.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S52 that the irregular push has been made, the push order for deriving the promoted replay in the case where Lip GR1 whose winning probability is set higher than Lip GR2 is won in S53, that is, FIG. As shown in (a), it is determined whether or not a middle press has been performed. If it is determined in S53 that the middle press has been made, 100 is added to the number of penalty games in S54. If it is determined in S53 that it is not an intermediate press, 50 is added to the number of penalty games in S55. The number of penalty games is the number of games for which a penalty is imposed and indicates the length of the penalty period. The penalty game number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and 1 is subtracted every time one game is consumed. The number of penalty games is reset by winning the bonus or winning the number of games.

  In the present embodiment, even if an irregular push is performed, an operation procedure that is highly likely to be controlled to an advantageous RT is penalized with a higher degree of disadvantage for the player than other operation procedures. It is configured as follows. Thereby, when the navigation effect is not being executed, the operation can be performed with a more common operation procedure.

  In S56, a warning is displayed in order to operate in accordance with a common operation procedure when the irregular pressing is performed. As a warning display, for example, it is notified that a penalty such as “Penalty 100 game” has been imposed, and that it is recommended that an operation with a common operation procedure such as “Let's push forward or reverse!” Is recommended. The

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs a gaming state effect execution process, thereby displaying a gaming state effect related to the current gaming state or the rendering state as a liquid crystal display 51, a rendering effect LED 52, a speaker 53, 54, and using electrical components such as reel LED 55.

  As the gaming state effect, for example, in the normal gaming state, and in the preparation mode or advantageous RT and in the non-AT state, the normal effect (for example, the message “Normally!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Etc.) are performed. When the preparation mode or the advantageous RT is in the AT state, a special effect (for example, a message such as “AT in progress!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed.

  In addition, when it is a navigable period, the probability of winning a replay in which the pull-in control is performed in preference to the bonus as described above increases. In other words, when the bonus is won during the navigable period, it is controlled to the internal RT so that the winning probability of replay is improved. In addition, when the bonus is not won during the navigable period, the probability of winning the promotion replay is increased because the navigation effect is executed when the promotion replay is won in the normal gaming state, and as a result, the winning probability of the replay is improved. It becomes easy to be controlled by RT. Further, during the navigation possible period, as described above, the navigation effect is also performed when winning a banana grape or the like for which the pull-in control is performed with priority over the bonus, so that the grape winning probability is improved. Therefore, even if a bonus is won, it is difficult to win the winning bonus during the navigable period.

  In this embodiment, in order to use the navigable period during which it is difficult to win a bonus as described above, the player wins a bonus while being controlled during the navigable period. Will be performed. That is, when it is a navigable period, a continuous effect for notifying information related to whether or not a bonus is won is performed as a game state effect. The continuous effect is an effect of performing a bonus winning notification for notifying the presence / absence and type of a bonus winning as the ending of the story after performing the effect of developing a series of stories over a navigable period. As a result, even if a bonus is won during the navigable period, it is difficult to win the bonus due to the above-mentioned reason, so it is sure that the bonus may be won over the navigable period. Can improve the interest of the game.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1-1) According to the above-described embodiment, when in the normal gaming state, the advantageous RT is controlled at any time by operating according to the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay and winning the promotion replay. Can do. Further, in the preparation mode, the promotion replay is not won and no promotion replay winning is generated. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from having a distrust that the advantageous RT is not controlled despite winning the promotion replay.

  Further, in the normal gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8A, as long as the common operation procedure (forward or reverse) is used, the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay can be performed. There is no advantageous RT control. For this reason, it is expected that the player is operated by an operation procedure other than the common operation procedure when in the normal gaming state. However, as shown in S52 to S55 in FIG. 22, a penalty is imposed if an operation procedure other than the common operation procedure (squeeze pressing or middle pressing) is performed when the navigation effect is not being executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from operating in an operation procedure other than the common operation procedure when the game state is normal and the navigation effect is not executed. For this reason, it is substantially prevented from being controlled to the advantageous RT by making the operation procedure other than the common operation procedure only when the navigation effect is being executed in the normal gaming state. In addition to maintaining the value and advantage of the advantageous RT, the interest of the game can be improved by being controlled by the AT and controlled by the advantageous RT.

  Further, even when the navigation effect is not performed, even if the operation is performed by pressing irregularly and the promotion replay can be won by chance and controlled to the advantageous RT, the navigation effect is not executed in the advantageous RT. For this reason, when a winning combination including a fall replay or a banana grape is won, it cannot be operated with an operating procedure that intentionally avoids a fall replay win or avoids a special exit stop, and is controlled to the normal gaming state. The Although a penalty is not imposed when the navigation effect is executed and the advantageous RT is controlled during the navigable period, when the navigable period ends, the fall replay winning is intentionally avoided or the special event stop is avoided. It cannot be operated in the operating procedure and is controlled to the normal gaming state.

  In addition, during the AT, since the navigation effect is executed when the promotion replay is won, it is possible to control the advantageous RT by operating the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay intentionally. There will be no penalty. In addition, because AT continues even in advantageous RT, navigation effect is announced when winning a winning combination including falling replay or banana grapes, so intentionally avoiding falling replay winning or avoiding special rounds The advantageous RT can be maintained by operating according to the operating procedure.

  (1-2) According to the embodiment described above, during the penalty period, even if the first AT lottery condition or the second AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT lottery is not performed and no navigation stock is given. For this reason, in the normal gaming state and non-AT, it is possible to more effectively prevent the operation by irregular pressing.

  (1-3) According to the above-described embodiment, when an irregular press is operated during non-AT, a warning is displayed as shown at S56 in FIG. can do.

  (1-4) According to the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, in the process until the advantageous RT is controlled, the special appearance that is derived when the grape is dropped in the preparation mode is stopped. It is included to be controlled to the normal gaming state by. For this reason, since the difficulty of being controlled to advantageous RT increases, the value and advantage of advantageous RT can be raised further. In addition, when a grape is won in the preparation mode, a medal is awarded by winning a grape or banana grape, or a special game is stopped and controlled in a normal gaming state, so it is advantageous to the player anyway. Become.

  (1-5) According to the above-described embodiment, the AT has one or more AT lotteries such as the first AT lottery shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 and the second AT lottery shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. It is controlled by being determined by the Navistock.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the first AT lottery among the AT lotteries is performed at the time of bonus winning and at the end of the bonus. In the 1st AT lottery conducted at the time of winning the bonus, it is determined that the larger the total number of granted points, the higher the number of granted points, the greater the number of Navistocks will be set to 1 or more, according to the total number of granted points. The lottery will be drawn according to the winning rate. In addition, in the first AT lottery performed at the end of the bonus, according to the total number of granted points given during the bonus, the larger the total number of granted points, the higher the number of navigation stocks is set to 1 or more. The lottery will be drawn according to the winning rate specified in. Therefore, the player is given more points so that the first AT lottery is performed according to the winning rate determined to be determined to be a higher number of navigation stocks of 1 or more at a higher rate. It can make you expect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the point-related processing shown in FIG. 12, the point granting effect for notifying that a point has been granted in S8 is provided on the condition that the point granting condition is established and the point is granted. An informing process is performed. In this notification process, based on the processing results of S3 to S6 in FIG. 12, the point grant effect that accurately notifies the grant points set in S2 in FIG. 12 or the grant points set in S2 in FIG. A point giving effect for informing a small number of points is executed. In the point-related processing shown in FIG. 12, even when the point granting condition is satisfied and points are awarded, if it is decided not to be notified in the notice lottery of S4 or S6 in FIG. Is not executed, and no notification is given that points have been awarded. For this reason, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that more points than the total number of points specified from the executed point giving effect may be actually given.

  As a result, the first AT lottery is performed according to the winning rate determined to be determined to be 1 or more and a larger number of navigation stock at a higher rate, and the point granting effect is controlled by the AT. It is possible to have a greater sense of expectation than the total number of points specified from. In addition, even when the total number of points specified from the point granting effect is relatively small, more points than the total number of points may actually be given, so a higher ratio of 1 or more and more It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the first AT lottery will be performed according to the winning rate determined so as to be determined by a large number of navigation stocks and that the AT will be controlled.

  Further, in the point related processing shown in FIG. 12, a point granting effect is performed for the grant point set in S2 of FIG. 12 on the condition that the point granting condition is satisfied and the point is granted. For this reason, the above-mentioned feeling of expectation can be raised step by step every time the point giving effect is executed. In addition, in order for the player to predict the total number of points given, it is possible to add an interest that the player himself accumulates and stores the points specified from the executed point giving effects.

  Also, in the difference number corresponding notification lottery in S4 of the point-related process, the tables shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B are referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the granted point correctly have already been determined. It is determined with a probability corresponding to the difference between the total number of notification points specified from the executed point giving effect and the total number of granted points actually given. Further, in the difference number notification lottery, when the difference number is larger than when the difference number is small, it is determined to notify at a higher rate, and at a higher rate, points awarded or points closer to the given point are given. A notification point is determined so as to notify the user of the fact. As a result, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large and the reliability of the point specified from the point giving effect from becoming too low.

  Further, in the total number corresponding notification lottery in S6 of the point related processing, the tables shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B are referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the granted point correctly is actually determined. It is determined with a probability corresponding to the total number of granted points. Furthermore, in the total number corresponding notification lottery, when the total number of granted points is smaller than when the total number of granted points is large, it is decided to report at a high rate, and at a high rate, the points that are closer to the granted point or the given points The notification point is determined so that the fact that it has been granted is notified. On the other hand, the smaller the total number of granted points, the higher the player's attention to whether or not the points have been notified. Therefore, at a stage where the player's attention level with respect to the point giving effect is high, the player can be given a sense of expectation and a sense of security corresponding to the given points at a high rate.

  (2-1) According to the above-described embodiment, when the player is elected to Lip GR1 or Lip GR2 including the promoted replay in the normal gaming state and operated according to the operation procedure for winning the promoted replay, the promoted replay is won. Thus, the advantage RT is controlled to increase the replay winning probability. On the other hand, it is a procedure to win either the rip GR3 or lip GR4 including the fall replay or the left-pressed grape 1 including the banana grape in the advantageous RT, and to win the fall replay or to stop the special event. When operated, it is controlled to the normal gaming state by a fall replay winning or special stoppage.

  In addition, by winning the bonus, the game state can be won by Lip GR1 or Lip GR2 as in the normal game state, and in the same way as the advantageous RT, it is drawn on the winning line in preference to the bonus. Internal RT is controlled to increase the winning probability of replay.

  Furthermore, in the navigable period controlled in S34 or S35 of FIG. 20 by winning the simultaneous winning combination, a navigation effect is executed according to a predetermined probability. For this reason, in the navigable period, when the player wins Lip GR1 or Lip GR2, the promoted replay can be won intentionally, and advantageous RT can be controlled. Further, when winning the promotion replay, it is necessary to operate with an irregular push, but there is no disadvantage that a penalty is imposed even if the irregular push is performed during the navigation possible period. As a result, during the navigable period, it is possible to easily control the internal RT controlled by actually winning the bonus and the advantageous RT in which the winning probability of the replay is similarly increased, and the continuous performance is executed. Therefore, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning the bonus effectively.

  In addition, even if it is controlled to be advantageous RT during the navigation possible period, as described above, when winning one of Lip GR3 or Lip GR4 including fall replay, or left-pressed grape 1 including banana grape, Advantageous RT cannot be maintained because it is not possible to intentionally avoid the fall replay winning or the special stoppage. As a result, despite the fact that the bonus has not been won, the advantageous RT is maintained indefinitely after the navigable period has ended, thereby causing the inconvenience of winning the bonus. Can be prevented.

  (2-2) According to the above-described embodiment, the navigation effect is executed even after the advantageous RT is controlled in the navigable period. Thereby, since it is possible to maintain the advantageous RT during the navigable period, the player can have a sense of expectation over the navigable period.

  (2-3) According to the above-described embodiment, when the normal replay is selected alone, the symbol combination of the normal replay is stopped on the winning line regardless of the operation procedure. In addition, when a grape is selected alone, regardless of the operation procedure, any of the grapes 1 to 8 and the same symbol combination with 9 payouts is stopped on the winning line. Accordingly, it can be said that the normal replay and grapes are winning combinations that stop the symbol combination having the same function regardless of the operation procedure. During the navigable period, as shown in S47 and S48 of FIG. 21, special navigation is performed in the same manner as the navigation effect at the time of the promotion replay winning at the time of the normal replay winning alone and the grape alone winning when the symbol combination having the same function is stopped. Production is performed. For this reason, the player can recognize that it is a navigation-enabled period by winning a normal replay or a grape without winning a promotion replay despite operating according to the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect. Yes, it can give you a sense of tension about winning the bonus.

(2-4) According to the embodiment described above, as shown in S33 to S35 of FIG. 20, when winning the simultaneous winning combination, different navigation is possible depending on whether or not the bonus is actually won. A period is set, and as shown in S46 of FIG. 21, the navigation effect is executed according to the probability corresponding to the set navigation possible period. Thereby, it is possible to guess the possibility of winning the bonus from the frequency of the navigation effect being executed in the navigable period, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (2-5) According to the above-described embodiment, Lip GR1 to LipGR4, which have a high probability in advantageous RT and internal RT, are each a winning combination of only replay, and the combination of winning replays is different. Is set to For this reason, since the winning probabilities of Lip GR1 to LipGR4 can be adjusted for each gaming state while maintaining the euphoria in the advantageous RT and the internal medium RT, the design of the probability of being controlled to the advantageous RT or the normal gaming state Can be made easier.

(2-6) Of Lip GR1 and Lip GR2 including the promoted replay, the number of determination values is set such that Lip GR1 wins with higher probability than Lip GR2. For this reason, even when the navigation effect is not performed, operating by the operating procedure for winning the promoted replay when the Lip GR1 is won is advantageous than when operating by other operating procedures. There is a high possibility of being controlled. However, as shown in S53~S55 in FIG. 22, of the push irregular, than when operated in operating procedures in order to win promotion replay in descriptor GR2 upon winning, thereby winning the promotion replay in descriptor GR1 when winning When the player is operated in accordance with the operation procedure for this, a larger number of games is set as the number of penalty games, resulting in a greater disadvantage. As a result, it is possible to more efficiently suppress the occurrence of inconvenience that is controlled to the advantageous RT when the navigation effect is not executed.

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

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the lip GR1 and the lip GR2 including the promotion replay do not include the fall replay, and the lip GR3 and the lip GR4 including the fall replay do not include the promotion replay. The example where the combination is determined has been described. However, the lip GR1 and the lip GR2 including the promotion replay may include a fall replay. Moreover, the promotion replay may be included in Lip GR3 and Lip GR4 including the fall replay.

  As a combination of winning combinations including promotion replay, for example, a combination of falling replay + promotion replay winning combination and a falling replay + promotion replay + control replay winning combination is defined. May be. In addition, as a combination of winning combination including fall replay, for example, a combination of falling replay + promotion replay winning combination and falling replay + promotion replay + control replay winning combination It may be. Thus, the combination of the winning combination including the promotion replay and the combination of the winning combination including the fall replay may be the same combination. The reel control in this case may be as follows. For example, regardless of whether a fall replay + promotion replay or a fall replay + promotion replay + control replay is won, a fall replay is awarded when operated by a forward or reverse push. Also, when the fall replay + promotion replay is won, the fall replay is won by pressing the pinch, and the promotion replay is won by pressing the middle. In addition, when winning the fall replay + promotion replay + control replay, the promotion replay is won by pressing the pinch and the fall replay is won by pressing the middle.

  As a result, as long as it is operated in the common operation procedure of forward or reverse push, it is possible to win the fall replay and maintain the normal game state when it is in the normal game state, depending on the winning combination, Since the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay and the operation procedure for winning the fall replay can be different, it is difficult to control the advantageous RT when the navigation effect is not executed, and the advantageous RT is maintained. Can be difficult.

  (2) In the preparation mode in the above-described embodiment, the explanation has been given of the example in which Lip GR1 to LipGR4 including the promotion replay and the fall replay are not read as the lottery object combination and are not won. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the promotion replay and the fall replay. Lip GR1 to LipGR4 including "" may be read out as a lottery target combination, won with a predetermined probability, and awarded. In such a configuration, for example, in the preparation mode, when the promotion replay is won, it may be controlled to the advantageous RT, and when the fall replay is won, the normal gaming state may be controlled. In this case, when an operation other than the common operation procedure is performed in the preparation mode, a process similar to S53 to S56 in FIG. 22 may be performed so that a penalty may be imposed.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the small winning combination such as strawberry 1 or strawberry 2 has been described as an example as the simultaneous winning combination that is controlled in the navigation possible period. However, the simultaneous winning combination that becomes an opportunity to be controlled during the navigable period is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a re-gamer.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as a simultaneous winning combination that is controlled during the navigable period, BB1 wins simultaneously with strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 roll 1, BB2 wins simultaneously with strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, BB3 However, the combination of the bonus and the simultaneous winning combination is not limited to this, and for example, BB1 to BB5 are simultaneously won with the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece winning 1 respectively. When BB2 wins simultaneously with strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, the combination which may arise when BB3 wins simultaneously with strawberry 1 may be set.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a penalty period is controlled and a penalty is imposed for a certain period when an operation other than a common operation procedure is performed when the navigation effect is not executed is performed. . However, the penalty may be anything that is disadvantageous to the player in whether or not it is controlled by the AT. For example, when an AT lottery condition is satisfied, an AT lottery with a low degree of advantage for the player is performed. It may be a thing. For example, when the AT lottery conditions are satisfied, the probability of acquiring the navigation stock or the probability of acquiring a larger number of navigation stocks is increased as the number of times is increased according to the number of times the anomaly was pressed after the previous AT lottery. You may perform AT lottery so that it may become low. Alternatively, a predetermined number of grant points used for the first AT lottery may be subtracted each time an irregular pressing is performed.

  Further, in the penalty period, in addition to the penalty that the non-AT game number counter is not added as shown in S22 of FIG. 19, there is a penalty that does not give a point even if a point granting condition is satisfied, or an AT lottery condition Even though an example of imposing a penalty for not performing an AT lottery has been described, only one of these penalties may be imposed. For example, in the penalty period, only the penalty that the non-AT game number counter is not added may be imposed. In addition, each time it is controlled during the penalty period, it may be possible to randomly draw which type of penalty to impose and impose the winning penalty.

  Further, an example has been described in which the penalty period ends when the game is consumed a predetermined number of times. However, the penalty period is not limited to ending by playing the game a predetermined number of times, but may be ending when the AT lottery condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, once). For example, even if the AT lottery condition is satisfied in the penalty period, the penalty period may be ended by not performing the AT lottery according to the AT lottery condition.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S33 to S35 of FIG. 20, depending on whether or not the bonus is won, the controlled period and the navigation possible period with different navigation effect execution probabilities Although the example to control was demonstrated, not only this but according to the kind of simultaneous winning combination, you may comprise so that it may control to the navigation possible period from which the period controlled and a navigation production | presentation execution probability differ. For example, a special navigation period may be set at a higher rate when winning a strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 single-player combination 1 having the highest bonus and simultaneous winning probability than when winning another simultaneous winning combination. Good. As a result, it is possible to control the navigation possible period in conjunction with the expectation for winning the bonus.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the example of controlling to RB1 when BB1 to BB3 and controlling to RB2 when BB4 or 5 has been described, but the same RB is used regardless of the type of BB. You may comprise so that it may control. For example, you may comprise so that it may control to RB1 irrespective of the kind of BB. In this case, when controlled to BB, the bonus is such that a point can be always granted, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, in the notice lottery in S4 and S6 of FIG. 12, the degree of advantage for the player is lower than the awarded points set in S2, that is, points below the given points are determined as the notice points. An example to be described. However, if the notification points determined in the notification lottery in S4 and S6 of FIG. 12 are determined from points whose total number of notification points is not equal to or greater than the total number of granted points even after notification, S2 The player may be configured such that the degree of advantage for the player is higher than the grant points set in Step 1, that is, the points more than the grant points are determined as notification points.

  FIG. 23 is an example of a table used in the notification lottery, and is a diagram for explaining a table in which more points than the given points can be determined as notification points in the difference number compatible notification lottery.

  Also in the difference number corresponding notification lottery in this modification, with reference to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 23A, a lottery is performed as to whether or not points are to be notified according to the difference number. The difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 23A is the same as the table in FIG.

  When it is decided to notify with reference to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 23A, the granted points set in S2 with reference to the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. In accordance with the difference number, a lottery for determining the notification points is performed.

  When the granted point is “1” and the difference number is “0 to 1”, the total number of reporting points after reporting the current reporting point at a rate of 100% is given as the reporting point. It is determined that the post-notification difference number is “0”, which is the difference from the total number of granted points to which the given points are added. Specifically, the notification points are (difference number−difference number after notification + giving points). In this case, if the difference number is “1”, the notification point is determined as (1−0 + 1) = point “2”. In this way, more points than the given points are notified.

  When the granted point is “1” and the difference number is “2-3”, the post-notification difference number is determined to be “0” at a rate of 15%, and “1” at a rate of 25%. ”And“ 2 ”at a rate of 60%.

  When the granted point is “1” and the difference number is “4”, the post-notification difference number is determined to be “1” at a rate of 10% and is set to “2” at a rate of 20%. It is determined to be “3” at a rate of 30% and “4” at a rate of 40%.

  Hereinafter, similarly, the post-notification difference number is determined according to the distribution rate specified from the granted point and the difference number, and the notification point is determined by calculating (difference number−post-report difference number + grant point). The

  For example, when the granted point is “3” and the difference number is “3” and “1” is determined as the difference number after notification, (3-1 + 3) = point “5” is determined as the notification point. To be determined.

  As described above, when a lottery is performed using a table in which more points than the granted points can be determined as notification points, for example, even when the difference number becomes too large, the player is more likely than the granted points. By reporting a point with a high degree of advantage as a reporting point, the difference number can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to easily improve the reliability of the total number of notification points.

  (9) In the total number corresponding notification lottery in the above-described embodiment, an example in which lottery is performed according to the total number of granted points updated in S10 of FIG. 12 has been described. However, the total number corresponding notification lottery may be configured such that the lottery is performed according to the total number of notification points updated in S9 of FIG. In the total number corresponding notification lottery in this case, the tables shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B are referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the granted point accurately are notified so far. The probability is determined according to the total number of points. Further, in the total number corresponding notification lottery in this case, it is determined to notify at a high rate when the total number of notification points is smaller than when the total number of notification points is large, and at a high rate, depending on the grant points or the grant points The notification point is determined so as to notify that a close point has been given. On the other hand, the smaller the total number of notification points, the higher the degree of attention the player has on whether or not the points have been notified. Therefore, at a stage where the player's attention level with respect to the point giving effect is high, the player can be given a sense of expectation and a sense of security corresponding to the given points at a high rate.

  (10) In the point-related processing in the above-described embodiment, even if the total number of granted points updated in S10 is an upper limit, if the total number of notification points updated in S9 is not the upper limit, S3 and subsequent steps You may comprise so that a process may be performed. Thereby, even after the total number of granted points has reached the upper limit, when the total number of notification points has not reached the upper limit, the same control as before the total number of given points has reached the upper limit is performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the point giving effect is not executed after the total number of given points reaches the upper limit. Note that when the total number of notification points reaches the upper limit, the point-related processing may not be executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent unnecessary processing from being performed.

  (11) The example in which the fall replay that is the re-gamer is set as the winning combination that triggers the advantageous RT in the above-described embodiment has been described. However, the winning combination that triggers the end of the advantageous RT is not limited to the re-playing combination, but may be a predetermined small combination, a single bonus that controls the next one game as a bonus by winning.

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

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the number of awarded points is not subtracted has been described. However, a predetermined number is subtracted from the number of awarded points on condition that a predetermined subtraction condition (for example, winning a specific winning combination) is won. You may comprise. In this case, the number of points actually subtracted may be notified as the number of subtracted points, or the number of points larger than the number of points actually subtracted may be notified. As for whether to notify the number of points actually subtracted or the number of points greater than the number of points actually subtracted, at least one of grant points, difference numbers, grant points, report points Accordingly, it may be configured to determine with different probabilities. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of tension to the point being subtracted even after the point is awarded, and to improve the interest of the game.

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

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

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

  (15) In the above-described embodiments, examples in which the grant points are used for various lotteries have been described. However, the grant points may be used for executing the navigation effect regardless of the effect state. The navigation effect may be executed as many times as the number of points (the navigation effect is executed once for the point 1), and the navigation effect is performed when a fall replay is won while the number of games corresponding to the points is consumed. (Navigation effect can be performed over 3 games for point 1) or whether the navigation effect is performed each time a fall replay is won according to the ratio according to the amount of points granted A lottery of “No” may be performed and a navigation effect may be executed when winning (the higher the total number of granted points, the higher the probability that the probability of using the navigation effect lottery will be determined).

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8A, the example in which the winning procedure for the promotion replay and the avoiding procedure for the fall replay are respectively the pressing order of the stop operation has been described. Not only this but stop operation timing may be included. For example, fall replay 1 (white 7-banana-banana), fall replay 2 (black 7-banana-banana), and fall replay 3 (BAR-banana-banana) are provided as fall replays. When the replays other than the above and each of the fall replays 1 to 3 can be won at the same time, the timing at which the left symbols constituting the fall replays won at the same time are not stopped on the winning line The procedure for stopping operation at is the fall replay avoidance procedure. Further, the prize winning procedure for promotion replay and the avoidance procedure for falling replay are not limited to those in the pressing order or only in the stopping operation timing, but may be in the pressing order + stopping operation timing.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which a special event that is a missed event at the time of winning a grape is derived, so that the preparation mode or advantageous RT falls to the normal gaming state. Or the transition opportunity from advantageous RT to a normal game state is not restricted to this. For example, a prize may be awarded to a specific small role (for example, melon).

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, an example of promoting from the normal gaming state to the advantageous RT by winning the promotion replay has been described, but the promotion opportunity from the normal gaming state to the advantageous RT is not limited to this, for example, The symbol combination at the time of missing the simultaneous winning combination may be used. It may be that a predetermined combination of symbols that is generated only when a strawberry winning is avoided when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won is derived. In this way, it is possible to add the fun of being controlled to an advantageous RT as well as being controlled during the navigation possible period instead of losing strawberry.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the AT mode for one navigation stock is terminated by using 50 games as a specific period in the AT mode during RT has been described. However, the specific period is not limited to a period of game digestion for a predetermined number of times, but a period of game digestion for a number of times determined by random lottery using a random number or the like from a plurality of types of times, won for fall replay Then, it may be a period until the number of times that the navigation effect is executed reaches a predetermined number, a period until the number of times that a specific winning combination (for example, strawberry 1 or the like) is won reaches a predetermined number, or the like.

(20) Conventionally, after the bonus is over, as a state advantageous to the player, it is possible to play a game while suppressing the amount of decrease in gaming value by increasing the winning probability of the re-gamer over the normal gaming state. The RT is terminated when a termination condition including controlling to a replay time (RT) and winning a predetermined falling winning combination is satisfied. When the predetermined notification condition is satisfied, the RT is in progress. In this case, it is possible to avoid winning the falling winning combination in the notification state (for example, Document 1 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-175121). No.))).
In addition, a special winning combination that is read out at the same time as the bonus and is drawn in the internal lottery is provided, and the winning control is given priority over the bonus regardless of whether the bonus is won or not by winning the specific winning combination. In the state in which the probability of winning a replay to be performed is increased, the RT is controlled to produce RT for asking whether or not a bonus has been won (for example, Document 2 (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-267910), Document 3 ( JP 2009-178461 A).
However, in order to determine whether or not the bonus is won in the normal gaming state in the slot machine described in the above-mentioned document 1, apart from the advantageous state, a specific that is drawn together with the bonus as described in the document 2 It is necessary to make it possible to control the game state for determining whether or not a bonus is won by winning the winning combination. For this reason, there exists a possibility that the problem that control of a gaming state becomes complicated may arise.
In view of such circumstances, the slot machine in the above-described embodiment is also provided with the following configuration.
(A) A game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state, thereby completing one game. A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a winning can be generated according to a display result of the variable display device,
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device, a special type of winning (special role, BB1 to BB5) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and a specific type of winning different from the special type (E.g., pre-determining means (internal lottery process) for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings including a re-gamer, a normal replay, a promotion replay, and a fall replay)
Derivation operation accepting means (stop switches 8L to 8R) for accepting an operation for deriving a display result from the variable display device;
Derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation received by the derivation operation reception means;
When it is determined that the special type of winning is permitted and the special type of winning is not generated, the carryover means for carrying over the determination that the special type of winning is permitted after the next game ( Carry forward the bonus winning flag stored in the special work after the next game)
As a determination result of the pre-determining means, both determination results (BB1 + strawberry 1+) that allow the generation of both the special type of winning and the simultaneous allowable winning (strawberry 1, strawberry 2) among the plurality of types of winning One decision result (Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1) that does not allow the occurrence of the special types of winnings and allows the simultaneous acceptable winnings without allowing the special types of winnings to occur A plurality of types including a combination 1, a strawberry 1 + a strawberry 2, a strawberry 1), and a plurality of types of advantageous transition determination results capable of deriving an advantageous transition display result (promotion replay) according to the operation procedure received by the derivation operation receiving means. A game state that can be determined as one of the determination results, and a normal game state that allows the occurrence of the specific type of winning with a predetermined normal probability (normal game state). The normal gaming state control means for controlling the state) (the processing for controlling the normal game state),
As the determination result of the prior determination means, a normal transition display result (a combination of falling replays, a special appearance) with a transition to the normal gaming state is derived according to the operation procedure received by the derivation operation receiving means. A game state that can be determined as any one of a plurality of types of determination results including a plurality of types of normal transition determination results (a lottery target role including a fall replay and a lottery target role including a banana grape), wherein the normal game An advantageous gaming state in which the advantageous transition display result is derived in a state to control the occurrence of the specific type of winning to an advantageous gaming state (advantageous RT) advantageous to a player allowed with a probability higher than the normal probability. Control means (processing for controlling to advantageous RT);
A gaming state that can be determined as one of a plurality of types of determination results including the plurality of types of advantageous transition determination results as a determination result of the prior determination means, and the occurrence of the special type of winning is permitted. Thus, the special permissible gaming state control means (inside the internal RT) controls the occurrence of the specific type of winning to a special permissible gaming state (internal RT) that is advantageous for a player allowed with a probability higher than the normal probability. Process to control), and
A notification control means (a process for executing the navigation effect) for performing control for notifying the result information (navigation effect) according to the determination result of the prior determination means,
The derivation control means includes
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is one of the plurality of types of advantageous transition determination results, the procedure is determined according to the type of the advantageous transition determination result and other advantageous transition determination results When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means with an advantageous procedure different from the procedure determined according to the type, the advantageous transition display result is derived, and the advantageous procedure determined according to the type of the advantageous transition determination result; When an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a different procedure, a display result different from the advantageous transition display result is derived (see FIG. 8A),
When the determination result of the prior determination means is one of the plurality of types of normal transition determination results, the procedure is determined according to the type of the normal transition determination result and other normal transition determination results When an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a specific procedure different from the procedure determined according to the type, a display result different from the normal transition display result is derived, and is determined according to the type of the normal transition determination result. When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting unit in a procedure different from the specific procedure, the normal transition display result is derived (see FIGS. 8A and 8B),
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is a determination result that allows the occurrence of the special type of winning and allows the generation of the specific type of winning, it corresponds to the special type of winning that is allowed to occur. Preferentially derive the winning display result corresponding to the specific type of winning that is allowed to occur over the winning display result (replay priority),
When the determination result of the prior determination means is one of the plurality of types of advantageous transition determination results and is a determination result that allows the occurrence of the special type of winning, the generation is permitted. The display result that can be derived by the advantageous transition determination result is given priority over the winning display result corresponding to the special type of winning (FIG. 8A, normal replay or promoted replay priority),
The notification control means includes
On the condition that the determination result of the pre-decision means is any one of the plurality of types of advantageous transition determination results, the result information is determined according to the type of the advantageous transition determination result, and other advantageous transitions Notifying the result information (navigation effect corresponding to Lip GR1 or Lip GR2) different from the result information determined according to the type of decision result,
On the condition that the determination result of the prior determination means is any one of the plurality of types of normal transition determination results, the result information is determined according to the type of the normal transition determination result and other normal transitions Notifying the result information (navigation effect corresponding to Lip GR3 or Lip GR4) different from the result information determined according to the type of decision result,
When the determination result of the pre-determining means in the normal gaming state is a predetermined period (navigable period) after the determination result indicating that the simultaneous allowable winnings are allowed to occur is outside the predetermined period When one of the plurality of types of advantageous transition determination results is reached, a result information determined according to the type of the advantageous transition determination result is notified (S46 in FIG. 21).
According to such a configuration, in the normal gaming state, the determination result of the predetermining means becomes one of the advantageous transition determination results, and when operated by the advantageous procedure determined according to the type of the advantageous transition determination result, By deriving the advantageous transition display result, it is advantageous for a player who is allowed with a higher probability than the normal probability to generate a specific type of winning in which a corresponding display result is derived in preference to a special type of winning. It is controlled to an advantageous gaming state. On the other hand, in the advantageous gaming state, when the determination result of the predetermining means becomes one of the normal transition determination results, and is operated by a procedure different from the specific procedure determined according to the type of the normal transition determination result, The transition display result is derived and controlled to the normal gaming state.
In addition, by allowing the occurrence of a special type of winning, it is a gaming state that can be determined as one of a plurality of types of determination results including a plurality of types of advantageous transition determination results as in the normal gaming state, In the same way as the advantageous gaming state, the occurrence of a specific type of winning derived prior to the special type of winning is controlled to a special permissible gaming state that is allowed with a higher probability than the normal probability.
Further, in the predetermined period after the occurrence of the simultaneous allowable winning is permitted in the normal gaming state, the result information determined according to the type of the advantageous transition determination result is reported at a higher rate than in the case other than the predetermined period. Is done. In addition, a display result that can be derived when an advantageous shift determination result is obtained is given priority over a special type of winning. For this reason, in a predetermined period, when the determination result of the predetermining means becomes any one of the advantageous transition determination results, the ratio at which the advantageous transition display result is derived increases and the ratio at which the advantageous gaming state is controlled increases. As a result, in a predetermined period after the occurrence of simultaneous allowable winnings is permitted in the normal gaming state, the special allowable gaming state controlled by actually allowing the generation of the special type winnings and the specific type winnings By making it easy to control to an advantageous gaming state that becomes similarly high with respect to the occurrence of the game, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the occurrence of a special type of winning is effectively permitted.
Even if the game state is controlled to be in an advantageous gaming state for a predetermined period, as described above, the determination result of the prior determination means is one of the normal transition determination results, and is determined according to the type of the normal transition determination result When operated in a procedure different from the specific procedure, the normal transition display result is derived and controlled to the normal gaming state, so that when a special type of winning is not permitted, the player will always have a sense of expectation. Inconvenience can be prevented.
This makes it possible to give a sense of expectation that a special role has been won in connection with a specific winning combination that is drawn at the same time as the special role, without controlling the game state different from the normal game state or the advantageous state. The purpose of providing a slot machine that can be achieved can be achieved.
A plurality of types of advantageous transition determination results from which advantageous transition display results can be derived and a plurality of types of normal transition determination results from which normal transition display results can be derived are each a plurality of types of advantageous transition determination results from which advantageous transition display results can be derived. Does not include a decision result that allows a normal transition display result to be derived, and does not include a determination result that allows a normal transition display result to be derived. The determination result may not include the determination result (FIG. 8 (a)), and the occurrence of a prize that can cause the normal transition display result to be derived from a plurality of types of advantageous transition determination results from which the advantageous transition display result can be derived. A decision result that allows the generation of a winning that includes a determination result to be allowed and allows a plurality of types of normal transition determination results that can derive a normal transition display result to derive an advantageous transition display result. In addition, multiple types of advantageous transition determination results that can derive advantageous transition display results and multiple types of normal transition determination results that can derive normal transition display results are the same determination results. It may be present (see Modification (1)).
(B) The determination result that can be determined by the prior determination means in the special permissible gaming state includes the plurality of types of normal transition determination results,
The notification control means is a result determined according to a type of the normal transition determination result when the determination result of the prior determination means in the predetermined period is any of the plurality of types of normal transition determination results. Information is notified (S46 in FIG. 21).
According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to maintain the advantageous gaming state controlled in the predetermined period until the predetermined period elapses, so that the player can have a sense of expectation over the predetermined period. it can.
(C) The determination result of the pre-determination means includes a predetermined determination result (normal replay single win, grape single win) that derives one display result regardless of the operation procedure received by the derivation operation receiving means. ,
The notification control means may be any one of the result information determined according to the plurality of types of advantageous transition determination results on condition that the determination result of the prior determination means in the predetermined period is the predetermined determination result. The same result information (special navigation effect) is notified (S48 in FIG. 21).
According to such a configuration, the same result information as any one of the result information determined according to the plurality of types of advantageous transition determination results is notified, and one display is performed even though the stop operation is performed according to the result information. By deriving the result, it is possible to make the player recognize that it is a predetermined period and to give a sense of tension to winning a special type of winning.
(D) The notification control means notifies the result information at a different rate depending on whether or not the occurrence of the special type of winning is permitted during the predetermined period (S33 to S35 in FIG. 20, FIG. 21 S46).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to infer whether or not the occurrence of a special type of winning is permitted from the rate at which the result information is notified in a predetermined period, and the interest of the game can be improved.
(E) The plurality of types of winnings includes a plurality of types of re-game winnings (re-playing roles) accompanied by re-playing that allows a game to be played without using gaming value,
Each of the plurality of types of advantageous transition determination results and the plurality of types of normal transition determination results is a determination result indicating that only a re-game winning among the plurality of types of winnings is permitted, This is a determination result in which the combination of game winnings is different (Lip GR1 to LipGR4).
According to such a configuration, the ratio of the determination result of the predetermining means to the advantageous transition determination result and the normal transition determination result can be adjusted for each gaming state while maintaining gambling, so that the advantageous gaming state or It is possible to easily design the probability of being controlled to the normal gaming state.
(F) The pre-determining means determines with the highest probability that the generation of the specific advantageous transition determination result (Lip GR1) among the plurality of types of advantageous transition determination results is permitted (see the number of determination values in FIG. 7). ),
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific advantageous transition determination result, the derivation control means performs the specific advantageous procedure (middle pressing) determined according to the type of the specific advantageous transition determination result. When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means, the advantageous transition display result is derived (see FIG. 8A),
When the slot machine is not performing the control for notifying the result information and the operation accepted by the derivation operation accepting means is the specific advantageous procedure, the procedure is performed in a procedure other than the specific advantageous procedure. There is further provided disadvantageous control means for performing disadvantageous control that is more disadvantageous to the player than when it was (S53 to S55 in FIG. 22).
According to such a configuration, when the control for notifying the result information is not performed, it is frequently controlled to the advantageous gaming state by operating in the specific advantageous procedure while recognizing that the disadvantageous control is performed. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience.
(21) 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 equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling circuit, 51 liquid crystal Display, 90 stage control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c
RAM, 92 display control circuit, 141 VDP, 142 CGROM, 155 temporary storage memory, 156 frame buffer memory.

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 deciding whether or not to allow the winning to occur before the display result is 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;
State control means for controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player according to the display result derived by the derivation control means;
Any of a plurality of types of notification target determination results in which a notification condition is set at a predetermined opportunity in the progress of the game, and an advantageous display result can be derived from the determination result of the prior determination unit according to the operation procedure of the derivation operation unit A notification control means for performing control to notify the result information according to the notification target determination result according to the notification condition,
The derivation control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a first determination result of the plurality of types of notification target determination results, the derivation operation means is operated in a first procedure corresponding to the first determination result. Deriving the advantageous display result, and not deriving the advantageous display result by operating the derivation operation means in a procedure other than the first procedure,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a second determination result of the plurality of types of notification target determination results, the derivation operation is performed in a second procedure corresponding to the second determination result different from the first procedure. The advantageous display result is derived by operating the means, and the advantageous display result is not derived by operating the derivation operating means in a procedure other than the second procedure,
The derivation operation means is operated in a predetermined common procedure which is neither the first procedure nor the second procedure, regardless of the determination result of the plurality of types of notification target determination results. If it is, the advantageous display result is not derived,
Further, the slot machine does not notify the result information according to the determination result of the prior determination means by the notification control means, and when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure other than the common procedure, Regardless of whether the procedure is the first procedure or the second procedure, it is possible to perform disadvantageous control that is disadvantageous for a player that is not performed when the derivation operation means is operated in the common procedure. Yes,
The slot machine does not notify the result information according to the determination result of the prior determination means by the notification control means, and when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure other than the common procedure, A slot machine capable of providing a warning effect that is not performed when the derivation operation means is operated in a common procedure.

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