JP6762118B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. , The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

A slot machine generally has a variable display unit having reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer peripheral portion, and a start switch is operated in a state where a predetermined bet number is set. When the reel starts to rotate and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is displayed as a combination of display results, or A prize is generated by deriving a role).

The types of roles include small roles, special roles, and replay roles. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small winning combination is derived on the winning line, a number of medals determined for each type of small winning combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special role is derived on the winning line, the gaming state can be shifted to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. When the display result corresponding to the replay combination is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

Conventionally, there has been a slot machine that controls a navigation mode in which an operation procedure of a stop switch is notified by digesting a given navigation stock (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Furthermore, in this slot machine, the type of small winning combination and the winning probability of the small winning combination differ between the normal gaming state and the bonus state, and accordingly, the lottery for shifting to the navigation mode differs between the normal gaming state and the bonus state. Was also different.

Japanese Patent No. 5444170

The present invention is to provide a slot machine which was conceived in view of the circumstances of the above-described slot machine.

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
Production control means to control the production and
Numerical value update means to update the lottery numerical value,
A numerical value extracting means for extracting the lottery numerical value updated by the numerical value updating means, and
Predetermining means for determining the display result that allows derivation based on the lottery numerical value extracted by the numerical value extracting means, and
Derivation operation means operated to derive the display result,
A derivation control means that controls the derivation of the display result,
A game state means for controlling the game state to be one of the first game state and the second game state,
Based on the extracted lottery numbers, and a notification condition determining means capable decided to control the information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means notifiable notification state,
The notification state determining means can determine whether or not to control the notification state in either the first gaming state or the second gaming state.
The determination result of the prior determination means is
In the first game state, when the extracted lottery numerical value belongs to the first predetermined numerical range, a predetermined determination result is obtained, and when the lottery numerical value belongs to the special numerical range, a special determination result is obtained.
In the second gaming state, when the extracted lottery numerical value belongs to the second predetermined numerical range wider than the first predetermined numerical range, the predetermined determination result is obtained, and when the lottery numerical value belongs to the special numerical range. The result of the special decision was
The notification state determining means is
In the first gaming state, when the extracted lottery numerical value belongs to the first predetermined numerical range, it is not determined to control to the notification state, and the lottery numerical value belongs to the special numerical range. It is possible to decide to control the notification state,
In the second gaming state, when the extracted lottery numerical value belongs to the second predetermined numerical range, it is not determined to control to the notification state, and the lottery numerical value belongs to the special numerical range. It is possible to decide to control the notification state,
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, the first display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated in the procedure corresponding to the first determination result, while the first determination is made. When the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure different from the procedure corresponding to the result, a display result having a lower degree of advantage than the first display result is derived.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result, the second display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated in the procedure corresponding to the second determination result, while the second determination is made. When the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure different from the procedure corresponding to the result, a display result having a lower degree of advantage than the second display result is derived.
The procedure corresponding to the first decision result and the procedure corresponding to the second decision result include the same specific procedure.
The game control means includes a first notification means capable of transmitting information that can specify an operation mode of the derivation operation means.
The effect control means includes a second notification means capable of transmitting information that can specify an operation mode of the derivation operation means.
The first notification means can notify information that can identify the specific procedure in a common manner regardless of whether the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result or the second determination result. Yes,
The second notification means can notify information that can identify the specific procedure in a common manner regardless of whether the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result or the second determination result. Yes,
After the variable display of the variable display unit is started, the game control means does not activate the operation of the derivation operation means until the activation condition is satisfied, and when the activation condition is satisfied, the derivation operation means Including derivation operation activation means to activate the operation
In the derivation operation activation means, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in the state where the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled, the activation condition is satisfied again after the power supply is restarted. Until the operation of the derivation operation means is not enabled,
The first notification means is powered after the power supply is stopped in a state in which the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and information that can identify the operation mode of the derivation operation means is being notified. When the supply is resumed, the notification of information that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation means is restarted at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means is activated.
The slot machine may be configured as follows.
(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Advantageous amount determining means for determining whether or not to give an advantageous amount (the number of AT games) (a process of executing the first hit lottery and the additional lottery by the main control unit 41),
When it is determined by the advantageous amount determining means that the advantageous amount is to be given, the advantageous amount giving means for giving the advantageous amount (process for giving the number of AT games by the main control unit 41) and
Specific state control means (process controlled by the main control unit 41 to control ART) to a specific state (ART) in which the added value of game value per unit game exceeds 1 by digesting the given advantageous amount. When,
A counting means (a process of counting the number of games by the main control unit 41) for counting the number of unit games executed after a predetermined opportunity (at the time of the first hit of AT), and
Controlled by the advantageous state control means (main control unit 41) that controls the advantageous state (during CZ) in which the probability that the advantageous amount is given by the advantageous amount determining means is higher than that in the normal state (during non-CZ). Processing) and
When the number of countings (number of counting games), which is the number of unit games counted by the counting means, reaches the first number (1250 games), the advantageous amount granting means is a number larger than the first number. The total amount of game values (total value of the net increase in the number of cards at the time of the first hit of AT) given for each of the unit games executed after the predetermined opportunity is equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit (3000). An additional lottery table B shown in FIG. 22 (f) by the main control unit 41 is additionally provided with the advantageous amount (200 games, 250 games) corresponding to the number of times the counting number can be reached to the two times (1500 games). Processing to execute the additional lottery used),
The specific state control means ends the control to the specific state when the number of counts reaches the second number (limit processing for ending AT).
The probability of being controlled to the advantageous state by the advantageous state control means does not depend on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the winning probability in the CZ lottery does not depend on the type of gaming state).

According to such a configuration, in a specific state, the number of executions of the unit game counted after the predetermined trigger reaches the first number before reaching the second number, so that the second number can be reached. An additional advantageous amount is given. In this way, in a specific state, it is not a monotonous game in which the game is continued until the number of counts reaches the second number, but the aim is to reach the first number before the number of counts reaches the second number. Since it is a game, it is possible to suppress an increase in the gambling of the game and improve the interest of the game. In addition, since the number of unit games until the number of counts reaches the second number is notified, information on the game can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
Control to one of a first gaming state (non-advantageous section such as non-CZ and non-AT) and a second gaming state (advantageous section such as CZ and AT) that is more advantageous than the first gaming state. Game state means (processing to control to advantageous section by main control unit),
A second notification means (set value display 24) for notifying the number of unit games controlled in the second game state is further provided.
The second notification means has different notification modes according to the number of unit games controlled in the second gaming state (the notification mode of the ratio of the number of advantageous section games differs depending on the number of advantageous section games).

According to such a configuration, the number of unit games controlled in the second game state is notified, and the notification mode differs depending on the number of unit games controlled in the second game state. Therefore, information on the game. Can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The second notification means is the sum of the number of unit games controlled in the first gaming state (number of non-advantageous section games) and the number of unit games controlled in the second gaming state (number of advantageous section games). The notification mode is changed according to the ratio of the number of unit games controlled in the second gaming state (number of advantageous section games) to the number of times (total number of games) (advantageous section games according to the ratio of the number of advantageous section games). The mode of notification of the ratio of numbers is different).

According to such a configuration, the number of unit games controlled in the second game state with respect to the total number of times of the unit games controlled in the first game state and the number of unit games controlled in the second game state. Since the notification mode differs depending on the ratio of the game, information about the game can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner.

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
A bet number setting means for setting a bet number for executing a game using a game value (medal) (a process for setting the bet number by the main control unit 41),
A derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
A notification means (process for executing suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means, and
Allows the derivation of the grant display result (middle bell or downward-sloping bell) accompanied by the grant of the game value (8 medals) larger than the game value (3 medals) used when the bet number is set. It is equipped with a pre-determining means (a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to use it.
The notifying means notifies the operation procedure corresponding to the given display result when the control to the advantageous state is performed (as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B), the suggestion navigation when the push order bell is won. Is executed).

According to such a configuration, when the control to the advantageous state is performed, the operation procedure corresponding to the grant display result accompanied by the grant of the game value larger than the game value used when the bet number is set. Is notified, so that the player can be informed of the control to the advantageous state in an easy-to-understand manner.

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
A derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
A notification means (process for executing suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means, and
Predetermining means (main control unit) for determining whether or not to allow the derivation of the notification target display result (navigation target combination such as push order bell or push order lip) in which the operation procedure is notified by the notification means in the specific state. (Processing to execute internal lottery by 41)
The notification means notifies the operation procedure corresponding to the notification target display result when the control to the advantageous state is performed (as shown in FIG. 32 (b), when the push order bell is won or the push order lip is won. Sometimes suggestion navigation is performed).

According to such a configuration, when the control to the advantageous state is performed, the operation procedure corresponding to the notification target display result in which the operation procedure is notified in the specific state is notified, so that the control to the advantageous state can be controlled. It is possible to inform people in an easy-to-understand manner.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
A derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
A notification means (process for executing suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means, and
Predetermining means (internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether to allow the derivation of the transition display result (promotion replay with transition to RT0 or special replay with transition to RT2) accompanied by the transition of the game state. With the process of executing)
The notification means notifies an operation procedure corresponding to the transition display result when the control to the advantageous state is performed (as shown in FIG. 33A, it is suggested at the time of winning a transition combination such as a promotion replay or a special replay. Navigation is executed).

According to such a configuration, when the control to the advantageous state is performed, the operation procedure corresponding to the transition display result accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is notified, so that the control to the advantageous state can be easily understood by the player. I can tell you.

(7) In any of the slot machines (1) to (6) above,
A derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
It is provided with a notification means (process for executing suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means.
The notification means notifies the operation procedure when the control to the advantageous state is performed (as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, the suggestion navigation is executed when the CZ1 controls the notification means). ,
The advantageous state control means controls the advantageous state after the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means is completed (as shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), the game in which the suggested navigation period has ended. Controlled by CZ from the next game of).

Control may be performed from the game in which the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means is completed to the advantageous state, or from the game next to the game in which the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means is completed, or the game after that to the advantageous state. May be controlled.

According to such a configuration, since the control to the advantageous state is performed after the notification of the operation procedure is completed, it is possible to inform the player of the control to the advantageous state in an easy-to-understand manner.

(8) In any of the slot machines (1) to (6) above,
A derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
It is provided with a notification means (process for executing suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means.
The notifying means notifies the operation procedure when the control to the advantageous state is performed (suggested when controlled by CZ1 as shown in FIGS. 32 (a), 32 (b) and 33 (c)). Navigation is executed),
The advantageous state control means controls the advantageous state from the time when the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means is started (as shown in FIGS. 32 (a), 32 (b) and 33 (c), it is suggested. It is controlled by CZ1 from the game in which the navigation execution is started).

Control may be performed from the game in which the notification of the operation procedure is started by the notification means to the advantageous state, or from the game next to the game in which the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means is started, or the game after that to the advantageous state. May be controlled.

According to such a configuration, since the control to the advantageous state is performed from the time when the notification of the operation procedure is started, the control to the advantageous state can be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

(9) In any of the slot machines (1) to (8) above,
The advantageous state control means is
Advantageous state determining means (CZ1 by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to control the advantageous state based on the determination value extracted from the determination values (1 to 65536) belonging to the predetermined range in the normal state. Process to execute lottery) and
Control to a special advantageous state (CZ2) in which the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the advantageous amount is higher than that of the advantageous state based on the determination value extracted from the determination values (1 to 65536) belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state. Including a special advantageous state determining means (a process of executing a CZ2 lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to perform the above.
The advantageous state determining means determines control to the advantageous state when a specific determination value (1 to 30) is extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range in the normal state (FIG. 21A). reference),
The special advantageous state determining means determines control to the special advantageous state when the specific determination value (1 to 30) is extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state (FIG. 21). See (b)).

According to such a configuration, when the specific determination value is extracted in the normal state, the control to the advantageous state is performed, while when the specific determination value is extracted in the advantageous state, the amount is more advantageous than the advantageous state. Since the control is performed to the special advantageous state in which the degree of advantage regarding the grant is increased, it is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the gradual transition to the state in which the degree of advantage is increased.

(10) In any of the slot machines (1) to (9) above,
The advantageous state control means determines whether or not to control the advantageous state based on the determination value extracted from the determination values (1 to 65536) belonging to the predetermined range in the normal state. (Processing to execute CZ1 lottery by the main control unit 41) is included.
The advantageous amount determining means determines whether or not to give the advantageous amount based on the determination value extracted from the determination values (1 to 65536) belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state (main control unit 41). Processing to execute the first hit lottery by),
The advantageous state determining means determines control to the advantageous state when a specific determination value (1 to 30) is extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range in the normal state (FIG. 35 (a)). reference),
The advantageous amount determining means determines the granting of the advantageous amount when the specific determination value (1 to 30) is extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state (FIG. 35 (b)). reference).

According to such a configuration, while the control to the advantageous state is performed when the specific judgment value is extracted in the normal state, the control to the specific state is performed when the specific judgment value is extracted in the advantageous state. Therefore, the process of deciding whether or not to shift the state is not complicated.

(11) In any of the slot machines (1) to (10) above,
A derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
A notification means (process for executing suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means, and
It is equipped with a pre-determining means (process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation.
In the normal state, the advantageous state control means controls the advantageous state when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the prior determination means, while the prior determination means controls the predetermined display result. When the derivation is allowed, the control to the advantageous state is not performed (as shown in FIGS. 29 (a) and 29 (b), it is controlled by CZ1 when the weak cherry 1 is won, while CZ1 is controlled when the weak cherry 2 is won. Not controlled by),
The notification means controls the advantageous state when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted and the control to the advantageous state is performed based on the derivation of the predetermined display result. The operation procedure is notified regardless of when it is not performed (see FIGS. 29 (a) and 29 (b)).

According to such a configuration, the control to the advantageous state is not always performed when the operation procedure is notified, so that the player should pay attention to whether or not the control to the advantageous state is performed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(12) In any of the slot machines (1) to (11) above,
A game control means (main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game,
Predetermining means (process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation from a plurality of types of display results including the first display result and the second display result, and
A derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
It is provided with a derivation control means (reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) that controls the derivation of the display result according to the determination result of the predetermining means and the operation of the derivation operation means.
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result (left bell 1, etc.) and the derivation operation means is operated in the procedure corresponding to the first determination result (left first stop), the above. While deriving the first display result (downward right bell), when the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure different from the procedure corresponding to the first determination result, the display result (display result) having a lower degree of advantage than the first display result ( Derivation of the upper bell),
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a second determination result (replay GR1 or the like) and the derivation operation means is operated in the procedure corresponding to the second determination result (left first stop), the first 2 While deriving the display result (promotion replay 1), when the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure different from the procedure corresponding to the second determination result, the display result (usually) has a lower degree of advantage than the second display result. Replay) is derived,
The procedure corresponding to the first decision result and the procedure corresponding to the second decision result include the same specific procedure.
The game control means is for notifying information that can identify the specific procedure in a common manner regardless of whether the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result or the second determination result. It includes a notification control means for controlling (see a display example of the game auxiliary display in FIG. 16).

According to such a configuration, information that can identify the specific procedure is notified in a common manner regardless of the first determination result or the second determination result, so that the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination. It is possible to prevent the player from identifying whether it is the result or the second determination result, and it is possible to reduce the storage capacity required for information notification.

(13) In any of the slot machines (1) to (12) above,
The game control means can output control information (command) capable of specifying the determination result of the prior determination means.
The slot machine includes an effect control means (sub control unit 91) that controls the effect based on the control information.
When the effect control means identifies that the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result or the second determination result based on the control information, the first determination result and the second determination result. Regardless of the determination result, the notification effect execution means for executing the notification effect capable of specifying the specific procedure in a common manner is included (see the display example of the liquid crystal display 51 in FIG. 16).

According to such a configuration, since the notification effect capable of specifying the specific procedure is executed in a common manner on the effect control means side as well, the second determination as to whether the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result. It is possible to prevent the player from being identified as the result, and it is possible to reduce the storage capacity required for executing the notification effect.

(14) In any of the slot machines (1) to (13) above,
The game value (number of medals to be paid out) given by the derivation is larger in the first display result than in the second display result ([About the first decision result and the second decision result] in the modified example]. See column).

According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to which of the first display result and the second display result having different given game values is derived, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

(15) In any of the slot machines (1) to (14) above,
The first display result is a display result (downward-sloping bell) accompanied by the addition of game value.
The second display result is a display result (promotion replay 1) in which the number of bets that allows the player to play the next game without using the game value is set.

According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to which of the first display result and the second display result, which is different in the control performed when the result is derived, is derived, and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made to.

(16) In any of the slot machines (1) to (15) above,
The game control means can be notified at the same timing in a unit game regardless of whether it is in the first situation (during CB) or the second situation (during AT after the end of CB) ((FIG. 41). As shown in B) and (D), the main control unit 41 executes navigation at the same timing regardless of whether it is in CB or AT),
The effect control means can notify the unit game at different timings depending on whether it is in the first situation or the second situation (as shown in FIGS. 41C and 41). The sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at different timings during CB and AT. Refer to the [Execution timing of navigation effect between main control unit and sub-control unit] column in the modified example). ).

According to such a configuration, both the game control means and the effect control means can notify the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means, so that stable notification can be executed. Further, since the game control means for controlling the progress of the game can be notified at the same timing in the unit game regardless of whether it is in the first situation or the second situation, the player feels reassured. Can be squeezed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. On the other hand, since the effect control means for controlling the effect can be executed at different timings in the unit game between the first situation and the second situation, the degree of freedom in designing the notification process is improved. be able to.

Further, it may have the following configuration.
The first situation (during CB) is a situation in which the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is more advantageous to the player when it is notified than when it is not notified. (In the CB, the CB ends when the SB is won. In addition, the fact that the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 navigated means that the push order bell was won and that the push order bell was won. The SB that terminates the CB has not been elected. Furthermore, the fact that the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are not navigating means that the SB that terminates the CB may have been elected. Therefore, the CB is more advantageous to the player when the navigation is performed than when the navigation is not performed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide the playability of attracting the player's attention to the notification of information according to the determination result of the prior determination means.

In the first situation, in the unit game, the timing at which the game control means notifies the information according to the determination result of the advance determination means and the information according to the determination result of the effect control means by the effect control means. (As shown in FIG. 41, the navigation timings of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are the same when CB is in progress).

According to such a configuration, in the first situation which is advantageous when the information corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified, the timing of the notification by the game control means and the timing of notification by the effect control means By either of these, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing that the notification control is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the period of tension for the player as long as possible.

When the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined determination result (when the push order bell is won), the display derived by operating the derivation operation means based on the information notified in the first situation. The result and the display result derived by operating the derivation operation means based on the information notified in the second situation are the same.

According to such a configuration, the effect control means executes the notification for deriving the same display result in the first situation and the second situation at different timings in the first situation and the second situation. Therefore, the degree of freedom in design can be improved.

A start operation means (start switch) for the player to start the variable display of the variable display unit is further provided.
Regardless of whether the game control means is in the first situation or the second situation, when the start operation means is operated, the game control means notifies the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means. (As shown in FIGS. 42B and 42D, the main control unit 41 executes navigation at the lever-on operation timing T21 regardless of whether it is in CB or AT).
The effect control means
In the first situation, when the start operation means is operated, information corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (as shown in FIG. 42C, in the CB, the information is notified. The sub control unit 91 executes navigation at the lever-on operation timing T21),
In the second situation, after the start operation means is operated, the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (as shown in FIG. 42 (E), the sub in AT. The control unit 91 executes navigation at the reel rotation start timing T22 after the lever-on operation timing T21).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of notification of the effect control means while performing appropriate notification.

A start operation means (start switch) for the player to start the variable display of the variable display unit, and
When the start condition is satisfied after the start operation means is operated, the process of starting the variable display of the variable display unit (starting the rotation of the three reels) is further provided with the execution means.
Regardless of whether the game control means is in the first situation or the second situation, when the variable display of the variable display unit is started, the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means. (As shown in (B) and (D) of FIG. 41, the main control unit 41 executes navigation at the reel rotation start timing T22 regardless of whether it is in CB or AT). ,
The effect control means
In the first situation, when the variable display of the variable display unit is started, the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (as shown in FIG. 41 (C), CB. Inside, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the reel rotation start timing T22),
In the second situation, when the start operation means is operated, information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (as shown in FIG. 41 (E), during AT, The sub control unit 91 executes navigation at the lever-on operation timing T21).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of notification of the effect control means while performing appropriate notification.

A start operation means (start switch) for the player to start the variable display of the variable display unit, and
When the reception conditions (first activation condition and second activation condition) are satisfied after the start operation means is operated, the operation for deriving the display result can be accepted (operation to the stop switch). Equipped with a means for receiving out-licensing operations
Regardless of whether the game control means is in the first situation or the second situation, when the out-licensing operation receiving means becomes acceptable, the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means. (As shown in FIGS. 43B and 43D), the main control unit 41 has the timing T23 in which the operation to the stop switch is enabled regardless of whether the operation to the stop switch is enabled. Then run the navigation),
The effect control means
In the first situation, when the out-licensing operation receiving means becomes acceptable, the information corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (as shown in FIG. 43C, CB. In the sub-control unit 91, the navigation is executed at the timing T23 when the operation to the stop switch is enabled),
In the second situation, when the start operation means is operated, information corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (as shown in FIG. 43 (E), during AT, The sub control unit 91 executes navigation at the lever-on operation timing T21).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of notification of the effect control means while performing appropriate notification.

(17) In any of the slot machines (1) to (16) above,
Equipped with variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variable display of multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Game control means (main control unit 41) that controls the game,
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) that performs the effect based on the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
Display means that can display predetermined contents and
With
The game control means includes a display control means that controls the display of the display means.
The display control means
It is possible to cause the display means to display an advantageous operation mode capable of identifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means which is advantageous for the player as a display content different from the predetermined content.
When displaying the advantageous operation mode on the display means and then displaying the predetermined content on the display means, the display content of the display means is once initialized and then the predetermined content is displayed.

According to such a configuration, when the advantageous operation mode is displayed by the display means directly controlled by the game control means side, a new display means is displayed by displaying the advantageous operation mode by using the display means for displaying a predetermined content. It is possible to display both the predetermined content and the advantageous operation mode without providing the above, and when the predetermined content is displayed on the display means after the advantageous operation mode is displayed on the display means, the display content of the display means is temporarily initialized. Since the predetermined content is displayed after the conversion, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding whether the display content displayed on the display means is an advantageous operation mode or the predetermined content.

The operation mode of the derivation operation means is an operation mode of operating at any of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode of operating at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation based on a combination thereof. The mode and the like may be applicable.

Further, the display control means has one start timing after the start of the game until the operation of the derivation operation means becomes effective as the game progresses, and one end timing after the derivation operation means is operated. The advantageous operation mode may be continuously displayed until.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize the operation mode advantageous to the player continuously from the start to the end of the game.

Further, the display control means may cause the display means to display information on the result of the game as a predetermined content.

According to such a configuration, the advantageous operation mode is displayed during the game, whereas the predetermined content is displayed after the end of the game, so that the display periods do not overlap.

Further, the display mode when displaying the advantageous operation mode and the display mode when displaying the predetermined content may not include a common display mode.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding whether the advantageous operation mode is displayed or the predetermined content is displayed.

Further, the display control means may erase the display of the display means when the power interruption condition is satisfied while the display means is displaying the advantageous operation mode.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed at the time of power failure.

Further, as the game progresses, the display control means satisfies the power interruption condition in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means is effective and the advantageous operation mode is displayed, and returns to the state before the power interruption. In this case, the display means may display an advantageous operation mode before the operation of the derivation operation means is activated.

According to such a configuration, the advantageous operation mode is displayed before the operation of the derivation operation means becomes effective at the time of recovery from the power failure, so that the operation mode is erroneously operated in a mode other than the advantageous operation mode. Can be prevented.

Further, when the condition for displaying the predetermined content is satisfied after the start of the game and before the end of the game and in the state where the advantageous operation mode is displayed, the display control means has the predetermined content until the game ends. May not be displayed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display content displayed in the display content from being misidentified as whether it is an advantageous operation mode or a predetermined content.

(18) In any of the slot machines (1) to (17) above,
Game control means (main control unit 41) that controls the game,
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) that performs the effect based on the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
It is provided with an operation procedure notification means (navigation effect) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means.
The game control means
Predetermining means (internal lottery) to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Derivation control means (reel stop control) that controls to derive the display result,
A notification state control means that controls the operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means to a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed) to be notified,
The specific control information transmitting means for transmitting the specific control information (internal winning command) regarding the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91) is included.
The effect control means is a control (navigation effect) that identifiablely notifies an advantageous operation procedure that is advantageous for the player specified from the specific control information (internal winning command) in the notification state (state in which the navigation notification is executed). Includes notification control means to perform
The specific control information transmitting means
When controlled to the notification state (state in which navigation notification is executed), the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) is the notification target result (notification target combination, navigation). The first specific control information (first internal winning 1 command) that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure when it becomes the target combination) is sent to the effect control means (sub control unit 91). Send to
When the notification state (state in which navigation notification is executed) is not controlled, the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (notification target combination, navigation target combination). At that time, the second specific control information (second internal winning 1 command), which can specify that the notification target result has been obtained but cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure, is sent to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91). Send (see the [Internal winning command (at the start of the game)] column in the modified example).

According to such a configuration, a game control means and an effect control means are provided, and control is performed to identifiablely notify an advantageous operation procedure advantageous for the player specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means. In the configuration, the game control means controls the operation procedure notification means to the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the game control means controls the advance determination means when the notification state is controlled. When the determination result becomes the notification target result, the first specific control information that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means, but the notification state is not controlled. In the case, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result, the second specific control information that can specify the notification target result but cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means. Therefore, if the game control means side does not control the notification state, the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means is not specified from the specific control information, so that the effect control means side is fraudulent. Even if it is done, it is possible to prevent the advantageous operation procedure from being notified in a state other than the notification state.

The operation procedure of the derivation operation means includes an operation procedure for operating at one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation procedure for operating at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation based on a combination thereof. The procedure etc. is applicable.

(19) In any of the slot machines (1) to (18) above,
Game control means (main control unit 41) that controls the game,
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) that performs the effect based on the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
It is provided with an operation procedure notification means (navigation effect) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means.
The game control means
Predetermining means (internal lottery) to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Derivation control means (reel stop control) that controls to derive the display result,
A notification state control means that controls the operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means to a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed) to be notified,
The specific control information transmitting means for transmitting the specific control information (internal winning command) regarding the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91) is included.
The effect control means is a control (navigation effect) that identifiablely notifies an advantageous operation procedure that is advantageous for the player specified from the specific control information (internal winning command) in the notification state (state in which the navigation notification is executed). Including a notification control means for performing (control)
The derivation control means
When the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (push order bell) to be notified, the type of notification target result (push order bell) is used as an advantageous operation procedure. When the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated according to the operation procedure (stop order, correct answer procedure), an advantageous display result (middle bell, right-down bell) that is advantageous to the player is displayed. When the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated by an operation procedure (stop order) other than the operation procedure according to the type of the notification target result (push order bell) by controlling so that the derivation is possible. , Control to derive display results (upper bell, transition roll) other than advantageous display results,
When the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes a specific result (bell), the advantageous display result (middle bell) regardless of which operation procedure is used to operate the derivation operation means. , Right-down bell) is controlled so that it can be derived,
The specific control information transmitting means
When the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (push order bell) when the notification state (state in which the navigation notification is executed) is controlled. The first specific control information (first internal winning 1 command) that can specify the notification target result (pushing order bell) and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means (sub control unit 91). ,
When the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (push order bell) when the notification state (state in which the navigation notification is executed) is not controlled. The second specific control information (second internal winning 1 command), which can specify that the notification target result (push order bell) has been obtained but cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure, is transmitted to the effect control means.
When the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes a specific result (bell) regardless of whether or not it is controlled to the notification state (state in which navigation notification is executed). , The third specific control information (the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the bell) that can specify that the specific result (bell) has been obtained is transmitted (transformed) to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91). See the [Internal winning command (at the start of the game)] column in the example).

According to such a configuration, a game control means and an effect control means are provided, and control is performed to identifiablely notify an advantageous operation procedure advantageous for the player specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means. In the configuration, the game control means controls the operation procedure notification means to the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the game control means controls the advance determination means when the notification state is controlled. When the determination result becomes the notification target result, the first specific control information that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means, but the notification state is not controlled. In the case, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result, the second specific control information that can specify the notification target result but cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means. Therefore, if the game control means side does not control the notification state, the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means is not specified from the specific control information, so that the effect control means side is fraudulent. Even if it is done, it is possible to prevent the advantageous operation procedure from being notified in a state other than the notification state.

Further, as in the case of the notification target result, when the advantageous display result is allowed to be derived and the advantageous display result can be derived by any operation procedure, the notification state is obtained. The third specific control information, which is different from the first specific control information and the second specific control information and can specify that a specific result has been obtained, regardless of whether or not it is controlled by Since it is transmitted, in a situation where the advantageous display result can be derived on the effect control means side, the advantageous display result cannot be derived unless the operation procedure is performed according to the notification target result, or the advantageous display is displayed regardless of the operation procedure. It is possible to specify whether the result can be derived.

The operation procedure of the derivation operation means includes an operation procedure for operating at one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation procedure for operating at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation based on a combination thereof. The procedure etc. is applicable.

Further, when the derivation control means determines the determination result of the prior determination means to be the notification target result to be notified, the derivation operation means is performed by an operation procedure according to the type of the notification target result as an advantageous operation procedure. When the operation is performed, the control is performed so that the advantageous display result that is advantageous to the player can be derived. For example, when the derivation operation means is operated by the operation procedure according to the type of the notification target result, the advantageous display is displayed. It may be controlled to always derive the result, or when the derivation operation means is operated by the operation procedure according to the type of the notification target result, it is a specific one that does not change according to the type of the notification target result. Control to derive the advantageous display result when the derivation operation means is operated by the operation procedure, and to derive the display result other than the advantageous display result when the derivation operation means is operated by the operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure. It may be the one that does. In this case, the specific operation procedure that does not change according to the type of the notification target result is, for example, an operation that is operated in an operation order according to the type of the notification target result and is operated at a specific operation timing. The procedure corresponds to an operation procedure in which one variable display unit is operated at an operation timing according to the type of notification target result, and another variable display unit is operated at a specific operation timing.

Further, the derivation control means controls so that the advantageous display result can be derived regardless of which operation procedure is used when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific result. For example, control may be performed to always derive an advantageous display result regardless of which operation procedure is used to operate the derivation operation means, and it does not change when a specific result is obtained. When the derivation operation means is operated by a specific operation procedure, the advantageous display result is derived, and when the derivation operation means is operated by an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure, the display result other than the advantageous display result is derived. It may be the one that controls the operation. In this case, the specific operation procedure that does not change when a specific result is obtained corresponds to, for example, an operation procedure operated at a specific operation timing.

In addition, the advantageous display result that is advantageous to the player is the value for the game that can be used for the game, the addition of the re-game, and the value for the game with respect to other display results that do not involve the transition to the game state that is advantageous for the player. Adds more game value to other display results that accompany the addition of or re-game, the transition to a game state that is advantageous to the player, and the addition of game value that can be used for the game. The display result, the display result with the grant of the privilege to the other display result without the grant of the privilege advantageous to the player, the current display result with respect to the other display result with the transition to the gaming state disadvantageous to the player A display result that maintains the game state or a display result that accompanies a transition to a game state that is more advantageous than the current game state is applicable.

In addition, the privilege that is advantageous to the player is the right to be able to shift to the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (winning the lottery that determines whether or not the advantageous state occurs, and shifting to the advantageous state). The right to be notified of the operation mode that is advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled to a game state with a high expected value to which the game value is given, the current game state is advantageous to the player. It is a directly advantageous privilege for the player, such as the right to be notified whether or not the game is in a good game state, the period controlled to the advantageous state (fixed number of games, average value of the number of games that fluctuates depending on the end condition, etc.). It may be a privilege that is not directly advantageous to the player, but may be an indirectly advantageous privilege to the player, for example, as a condition for obtaining the privilege on the Internet.

(20) In any of the slot machines (1) to (19) above,
Game control means (main control unit 41) that controls the game,
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) that performs the effect based on the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
It is equipped with a notification means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of performing notification.
The game control means
Predetermining means (internal lottery) to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Derivation control means (reel stop control) that controls to derive the display result,
A notification state control means that controls the operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means to a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed),
Including the specific control information transmitting means for transmitting the specific control information (internal winning 1 command) regarding the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the effect control means (sub control unit 91).
The effect control means identifies an advantageous operation procedure that is advantageous for the player identified from the specific control information (internal winning 1 command) in the notification state (state in which the navigation notification is executed) by the notification means (liquid crystal display 51). Including a notification control means that performs control to notify as much as possible (control of navigation effect),
The specific control information transmission means is
When the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (navigation target combination) to be notified when the notification state (state in which the navigation notification is executed) is controlled. In addition, the first specific control information (first internal winning 1 command) that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means (sub control unit 91).
When the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (navigation target combination) when the notification state (state in which the navigation notification is executed) is not controlled, the notification target result The second specific control information (second internal winning 1 command) that can be specified but the advantageous operation procedure cannot be specified is transmitted to the effect control means (sub control unit 91).
When the game control means is not controlled to the notification state (the state in which the navigation notification is executed) and the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (navigation target combination). After the second specific control information (second internal winning 1 command) is transmitted, the operation procedure of the derivation operation means operated by the player is determined to be an advantageous operation procedure or later. It further includes an advantageous operation procedure control information transmitting means for transmitting advantageous operation procedure control information (internal winning 2 commands) capable of specifying an advantageous operation procedure to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91) ([Internal winning in the modified example]. Command (when the success or failure of the correct answer procedure is confirmed)] column).

According to such a configuration, a game control means and an effect control means are provided, and control is performed to identifiablely notify an advantageous operation procedure advantageous for the player specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means. In the configuration, the game control means controls the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the game control means notifies the determination result of the prior determination means when the notification state is controlled. When the result is obtained, the first specific control information that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure can be transmitted to the effect control means, while the prior determination means when the notification state is not controlled. When the determination result of is the notification target result, the second specific control information that can specify that the notification target result cannot be specified but the advantageous operation procedure cannot be specified is transmitted to the effect control means, so that the game control means If the side does not control the notification state, the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means is not specified from the specific control information, so that the notification state is notified even if the effect control means side is fraudulent. It is possible to prevent the advantageous operation procedure from being notified by other than.

Further, even when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result when the notification state is not controlled, the operation of the derivation operation means operated by the player after the second specific control information is transmitted. The advantageous operation procedure can be specified at the timing when it is determined whether or not the procedure is an advantageous operation procedure, that is, the timing after the timing when the effect control means specifies whether or not the procedure is an advantageous operation procedure does not affect the advantage for the player. Advantageous operation procedure Since the control information is transmitted to the effect control means, the advantageous operation procedure can be performed in a situation other than the notification state and which may affect the advantage for the player even if the effect control means side is fraudulent. Since it is possible for the effect control means side to perform an effect according to an advantageous operation procedure while preventing being notified, it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect.

The operation procedure of the derivation operation means includes an operation procedure for operating at one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation procedure for operating at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation based on a combination thereof. The procedure etc. is applicable.

Further, the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is, for example, to derive an advantageous display result advantageous to the player rather than the display result derived when the derivation operation means is operated by an operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure. Operation procedure other than the operation procedure that can be performed, the probability that the second display result is derived out of the first display result and the second display result that is more advantageous to the player than the first display result is advantageous. Higher operating procedure than when the derivation operating means is operated in, advantageous When the derivation operating means is operated by an operation procedure other than the display result, it is more advantageous for the player than the first display result and the first display result. While there is a possibility that any of the second display results can be derived, an operation procedure or the like that can always derive the second display result is applicable.

Further, the timing at which it is determined whether or not the operation procedure of the derivation operation means operated by the player is an advantageous operation procedure is the timing when all the operations by the derivation operation means are completed and all the operations by the derivation operation means are completed. However, when the operation is performed by the advantageous operation procedure, the timing when the advantageous operation procedure is determined regardless of the subsequent operation procedure, and when the operation is performed by an operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure, regardless of the subsequent operation procedure. This corresponds to the timing at which an operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure is determined.

Further, the advantageous operation procedure control information that can specify the advantageous operation procedure may be a configuration in which the advantageous operation procedure can be specified from the information that can specify the advantageous operation procedure itself, or the derived operation means operated by the player. The advantageous operation procedure may be specified by the information that can identify whether or not the operation procedure matches the advantageous operation procedure.

(21) In any of the slot machines (1) to (20) above,
Predetermining means (internal lottery) to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player when deriving the display result, and
Derivation control means (reel stop control) that controls to derive the display result,
An operation mode notification means (navigation effect) capable of discriminatingly notifying the operation mode (stop order) of the derived operation means, and
When the maintenance display result (normal replay) is derived in the first game state (RT0), the first game state (RT0) is maintained, and the transition display result (RT0) is maintained in the first game state (RT0). When a special replay) is derived, it is provided with a game state control means (main control unit 41) that shifts to a second game state (RT2) different from the first game state (RT0).
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the first specific result (replay GR11), the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop). Occasionally, control is performed to derive the maintenance display result (normal replay), and the derivation operation means is operated in a second operation mode (stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop) different from the first operation mode. At that time, a control for deriving the transition display result (special replay) is performed, and the deriving operation means is different from the first operation mode and the second operation mode in a third operation mode (the right reel is regarded as the first stop). When the operation is performed in the stop order), control is performed to derive a display result (fall replay) other than the transition display result.
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the second specific result (replay GR12), the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop). At that time, control for deriving the maintenance display result (normal replay) is performed, and the deriving operation means is different from the first operation mode and the second operation mode in the fourth operation mode (the right reel is regarded as the first stop). When the operations are performed in the stop order), the control for deriving the transition display result (special replay) is performed, and the derivation operation means is different from the first operation mode and the fourth operation mode. When the operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop), control is performed to derive a display result (fall replay) other than the transition display result.
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the third specific result (replay GR13 / replay GR15), the derivation operation means has a sixth operation mode (middle reel) different from the first operation mode. When the operation is performed in the stop order of the first stop / the stop order of the right reel as the first stop), control is performed to derive the maintenance display result (normal replay), and the derivation operation means is the sixth operation mode. When the operation is performed in a seventh operation mode (stop order in which the right reel is the first stop / stop order in which the left reel is the first stop) different from the above, control for deriving the transition display result (special replay) is performed. In the eighth operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop / stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop), the derivation operation means is different from the sixth operation mode and the seventh operation mode. When operated, control is performed to derive a display result (fall replay) other than the transition display result.
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the fourth specific result (replay GR14 / replay GR16), the out-licensing operation means performs the sixth operation mode (stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop /). When the operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop), control is performed to derive the maintenance display result (normal replay), and the derivation operation means has both the sixth operation mode and the seventh operation mode. When the operation is performed in a different ninth operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop / stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop), control for deriving the transition display result (special replay) is performed. The derivation operation means is operated in a tenth operation mode (stop order in which the right reel is the first stop / stop order in which the left reel is the first stop), which is different from the sixth operation mode and the ninth operation mode. When this happens, control is performed to derive display results (fall replay) other than the transition display result.
When the operation mode notification means maintains the first gaming state (RT0) in the first gaming state (RT0), the determination result of the prior determination means is the first specific result (replay GR11). ) Or the second specific result (replay GR12), the first operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop) is identifiablely notified, and the determination result of the prior determination means is determined. When the third specific result (replay GR13 / replay GR15) or the fourth specific result (replay GR14 / replay GR16) is obtained, the sixth operation mode (stop order with the middle reel as the first stop / right). The stop order in which the reel is the first stop) is identifiablely notified (see the [Maintenance display result and transition display result] column in the modified example).

According to such a configuration, in the case of maintaining the first gaming state in the first gaming state, it is maintained when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the first specific result or the second specific result. Even if the first operation mode from which the display result is derived is identifiable, the operation mode from which the transition display result is derived is the second operation mode or the fourth operation mode. A sixth operation mode in which the maintenance display result is derived when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the third specific result or the fourth specific result. Is identifiable, but it is not possible to specify whether the operation mode from which the transition display result is derived is the seventh operation mode or the ninth operation mode. It is possible to prevent the operation mode for shifting the gaming state from being specified when the operation mode for maintaining the above is notified.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of the transition roll, and the technical matter related to the transition roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time when a plurality of winning combinations are won at the same time. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time when a plurality of winning combinations are won at the same time. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command setting process at the time of an internal lottery. (A) is a diagram for explaining an example of a navigation target role, a push order as a correct answer procedure, a display example of a navigation effect on a game auxiliary display, and a display example of a navigation effect on a liquid crystal display. ) Is a diagram for explaining a display example at the time of medal payout on the game auxiliary display. It is a figure which shows the notification mode by error notification. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of a game auxiliary display in a game. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of a game auxiliary display before and after a power failure. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of a game auxiliary display when an error occurs. It is a figure for demonstrating the CZ lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the digestion game number lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between a set value and a lottery target combination. It is a flowchart which shows the normal section processing which the main control part executes. It is a flowchart which shows the advantageous section processing which the main control part executes. This is an example of a timing chart for explaining the case where the limit process is executed during AT. This is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to CZ. This is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to CZ. This is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to CZ. It is a figure for demonstrating the notification of the ratio of the advantageous section. This is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to CZ in the modified example. This is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes related to CZ in the modified example. This is an example of a timing chart for explaining the winning notification in the modified example. It is a figure for demonstrating the CZ lottery and AT lottery in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the advantageous section and the lottery target combination in the modification. It is a flowchart which shows the control content at the time of the internal winning 1 command transmission. It is a flowchart which shows the control content at the time of the internal winning 1 command transmission. It is a flowchart which shows the control content at the time of the internal winning 1 command transmission. (A) is a diagram showing a lottery target combination and a winning range in an individual lottery of control contents at the time of transmitting an internal winning 1 command, and (b) is a diagram showing a batch lottery of control contents at the time of transmitting an internal winning 1 command. It is a figure which shows the lottery target combination and the winning range. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation start timing. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation start timing. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation start timing. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of re-game combination.

A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example will be described when the present invention is applied to a slot machine.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, in the slot machine 1, a liquid crystal display 51 is provided on the front door 1b, and reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged side by side inside the housing 1a via the see-through window 3 are provided. It becomes visible. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order on each reel.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 4, the front door 1b is defined as an example of the operating means according to the gaming state within the range of credits stored as the gaming value (number of medals) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting a specified number of bets, start switch 7 operated when starting a game, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping reel rotation, respectively. Etc. are provided.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information about the game as an example of the notification means. The game display unit 13 has a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for notifying the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for notifying that medals can be inserted, start effective LED18 for notifying that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, and start switch. After the operation of 7, the weight LED19 for notifying that the weight (the state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress, after the replay winning The replay LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress is provided. Further, the front door 1b is provided with a winning notification LED 70 as an example of the notification means, which notifies the CZ winning or the AT winning by lighting the LED lamp. The CZ winning and AT winning will be described later.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) is set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the number of bets already set, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the prize is aligned with the prize line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to display the symbol in a variable manner, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reel rotation is performed. By stopping, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the perspective window 3. When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning, and credits are added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). If this is the case, medals will be paid out from the medal payment exit 9.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, inside the slot machine 1, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and an effect that controls a predetermined effect according to the command. A control board 91 and the like are provided. The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and controls a configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The effect control board 91 includes a sub control unit 91 that receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to perform an effect, and controls a configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90.

[Set value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets to the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is stepwise. Become.

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

The setting may be changed on the condition of "power ON" + "setting key ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal setting change when the front door 1b is not opened. Furthermore, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key is turned off after the setting value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may try to do it. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

In order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on after the game is finished and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM, so that the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to a state in which the progress is possible.

It should be noted that the setting confirmation state may be entered on the condition of "setting key ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. Furthermore, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until the end condition (setting key is OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. May be good. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[command]
A command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 gives the sub control unit 91 a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a push order command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning judgment command, and a payout. Multiple types including start command, payout end command, game status command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command, AT winning command, and CZ winning command Send the command.

The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals to be inserted, that is, the number of medals used to set the number of bets. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and in a state where the specified number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to bet the number of bets. Is sent when is set. Since the BET command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, the sub-control unit 91 can identify that the bet number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

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

The internal winning command is a command that can identify the group to which the winning winning combination belongs according to the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. By receiving the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can operate the start switch 7 and identify the group to which the winning lottery target combination belongs.

The push order command is a command that can specify an operation procedure (also referred to as a correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player according to the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery. The push order command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. During AT, a push order command that can identify the correct answer procedure is sent, and during non-AT, unlike the command that can identify the correct answer procedure, a predetermined standard procedure (for example, the left first) regardless of the correct answer procedure. A push order command that can specify (1 stop) is sent. By receiving the push order command, the sub-control unit 91 can identify whether AT is in progress or non-AT, and further, in AT, it is possible to specify the correct answer procedure according to the winning lottery target combination. It becomes.

The freeze command is a command that can specify the execution of the freeze. The freeze command is sent when the freeze is executed. Freeze is a control that delays the progress of the game over a predetermined delay time (freeze time). In the present embodiment, the freeze is executed when the ART described later is completed.

The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

The reel stop command can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. Command. The reel stop command is transmitted each time the stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed. The sub-control unit 91 can identify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated by receiving the reel stop command.

The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, the presence or absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning. The winning determination command is transmitted after all reels have stopped and the winning determination has been made.

The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals. The payout start command is sent when the payout of medals by winning a prize or settlement of credits (including the medal used for setting the bet number) is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals. The payout end command is sent when the payout of medals by winning and credit settlement is completed.

The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining games of RT. The game status command is sent at the end of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the game state command specifies information that can specify the number of count games and the net increase in count, which will be described later, and the number of games remaining and the net increase in number until the limit process described later is executed. Contains possible information.

The standby command is a command indicating the transition to the standby state. When the standby command ends one game and the bet number is not set and a certain period of time elapses to enter the standby state, the payout of medals by credit settlement (including the medal used to set the bet number) ends. And it is sent after the payout end command is sent.

The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state. When controlled to the stopped state, a stop command indicating the occurrence of the stopped state is transmitted, and when the reset operation is performed and the stopped state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stopped state is transmitted. Will be done.

An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and controlled to an error state, an error command indicating the occurrence of the error state and its type is sent, and when the reset operation is performed and the error state is released, an error command indicating the release of the error state is sent. Is sent.

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

The setting command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. A setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is sent at the time of transition to the setting change state, and a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is sent at the end of the setting change state. Since the sub-control unit 91 initializes the control state of the main control unit 41 with the transition to the setting change state, the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized by the setting command indicating the start of the setting. It is identifiable.

The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command indicating the start of setting confirmation is sent when shifting to the setting confirmation state, and a setting confirmation command indicating the end of setting confirmation is sent when the setting confirmation state ends.

The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, ON (open state) / OFF (closed state). The door command changes the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 (from ON to OFF) when the power is turned on, when one game ends (after the game ends and before the setting of the bet number for the next game can be started). , OFF to ON) is transmitted.

The operation detection command is a switch whose detection state (ON / OFF) has changed among the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), and whether the detection state has changed from OFF to ON. It is a command indicating whether the switch has changed from to OFF and the detection status (ON / OFF) of other switches. The operation detection command is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches changes. The AT winning command is a command that can specify the result of the AT lottery and the start timing of the AT.

The sub control unit 91 controls the output of various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 based on the command received from the main control unit 41.

[Winning role, transition roll]
5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and the technical matters related to the winning combinations.

BB is a winning role with a transition to the advantageous state of bonus. In the BB payout number column, the end conditions of the bonus transferred by winning are shown. Each bonus ends when more than a predetermined number of medals are paid out. For example, a bonus controlled by winning or winning a BB ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

In addition, the game state column of FIG. 6 shows the game state that is transferred at the time of winning. "/" Indicates "or". For example, for the fall replay of FIG. 6, the combination of symbols is "bell-replay-bell", which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value given is the replay grant.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of transition rolls. As for the transition result, any of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. If the upper bell is stopped and the winning upper bell is missed, the result will be aligned with the winning line LN. When the transition roll stops on the winning line LN during RT0, RT2, and RT3, the transition to RT1 is performed.

[Transition of game state]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, RT0 to RT4 in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the replay winning combination column in the upper figure of FIG. 9) and RT0 to RT4 in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is RT0 to RT4. It is controlled to one of the corresponding game states from the time when the start condition is satisfied to the time when the end condition is satisfied (indicated along the arrow in FIG. 8) among a plurality of types of game states including a bonus that is improved more than the time. See the winning combination or the outcome, see the start condition / end condition column in the upper figure of FIG. 9).

When BB is won, it is controlled by RT4. The winning flag set when the BB is won is carried over until the BB wins. In addition, RT4 is also continuously controlled from BB winning to BB winning. In RT4, the replay is won with a higher probability than in RT1 and RT3 and lower than in RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the replay combination column in the upper figure of FIG. 9). The replay probability in RT4 is set to the probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning small winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is the total number of medals paid out when winning a small winning combination during RT4 without failing, and the total number of medals that used medals or credits to set the number of bets during RT4. It is set to a probability that the number of medals will not be exceeded and the number of medals will not increase. When a BB prize is generated during RT4, it is controlled by a bonus, and when the number of medals or more described in FIG. 5 is paid out, the bonus ends and the RT3 is controlled. The type of replay drawn internally is determined for each type of RT (the circle in the lower figure of FIG. 9 indicates the replay drawn).

[Lottery target role]
10 and 11 are diagrams showing a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations (hereinafter, also referred to as winning combinations) for each game state. The name is shown in the lottery target combination column, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target for each type of RT, and the winning probability is determined by the numerical value below the circle mark. The number of judgment values involved is shown. The number of determination values shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 indicates the number of determination values in the set value 1. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination of 360/65536 in any of RT0 to RT3 states. In addition, cherries (weak cherries 1, 2, 3, strong cherries, middle cherries) and watermelons (weak watermelons 1, 2, 3, strong watermelons) are either won at the same time as BB, or are won independently without being won at the same time as BB. There are cases where it is done. Although the bonus lottery is not performed during RT4, the internal lottery is performed with the number of judgment values at which the winning probability of the winning combination (simultaneous winning combination) that can be won at the same time as the bonus is the same as that during other RTs.

As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is set to be a lottery target only when controlled by RT2. Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target combination, and it is set to win with an extremely high probability (for example, 64000/65536). In addition, the middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, during the bonus, the middle bell prize can be generated with an extremely high probability regardless of the operation timing and the operation procedure, and the number of medals can be efficiently increased. Therefore, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

In the right column of each of FIGS. 10 and 11, the group to which the lottery target combination belongs is shown. For example, "bell" for bells, "push order bell" for left bells 1 to right bell 4, "weak watermelon" for weak watermelons 1 and 2, and replay GR1 to replay GR6. "Promotion replay" is defined. The main control unit 41 identifies a group to which the lottery target winning combination in the internal lottery belongs, and transmits an internal winning command corresponding to the group. For example, in the case of "bell", an internal winning command capable of specifying "1" is transmitted, and in the case of "pushing order bell", an internal winning command capable of specifying "2" is transmitted.

The sub-control unit 91 identifies a winning group from the internal winning command, and executes an effect according to the group. When the push order bell is specified, the sub-control unit 91 causes the character a based on yellow to appear, and when the promotion replay is specified, the character b based on blue appears. As a result, although it is not possible to specify whether the push order bell or the push order replay is won, it is possible to notify the player that either the push order bell or the push order replay has been won.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect such that when a weak watermelon is specified, a character c based on green appears, and when a strong watermelon is specified, a character d based on green larger than the character c appears. It is possible. In addition, when the push order bell or the push order replay is won and the push order command is received because the AT is in progress, a navigation effect for specifying the correct answer procedure is executed.

Further, in FIGS. 10 and 11, it is shown whether or not the number of determination values, that is, the winning probability changes according to the set value stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 for each lottery target combination. .. It is also said that there is a setting difference that the number of judgment values (winning probability) changes according to the set value, and that there is no setting difference that the number of judgment values (winning probability) does not change according to the set value. Further, in FIGS. 10 and 11, it is shown whether or not the advantageous section operation lottery is executed for each lottery target combination. The advantageous section is a section including a section in which the degree of advantage for the player is high, such as a high probability state of AT lottery such as CZ described later and a state in which the net increase number is large such as AT described later. Say. The advantageous section operation lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous section, and refers to, for example, the CZ lottery and the AT lottery described later.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, among the plurality of types of lottery target combinations, the lottery target combinations that are not the target of the advantageous section operation lottery may have different settings. On the other hand, among the plurality of types of lottery target combinations, the lottery target combinations that are the targets of the advantageous section operation lottery always have no setting difference.

For example, the weak cherry 3, the weak watermelon 3, the bell, and the like, which are not the target of either the CZ lottery or the AT lottery, have different settings. The weak cherry 3, the weak watermelon 3, and the bell do not have to have a setting difference. On the other hand, there is no setting difference between the weak cherry 1, the weak cherry 2, the weak watermelon 1, and the weak watermelon 2, which are the lottery target combinations of the CZ lottery. In addition, there is no difference in settings between the weak cherry 1, the weak watermelon 1, the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, and the middle cherry, which are the targets of the AT lottery.

Further, among the plurality of types of lottery target roles, the lottery target roles that are not the target of the navigation effect during AT may have different settings. On the other hand, among the plurality of types of lottery target roles, there is always no setting difference in the lottery target roles for increasing the net increase number by being the target of the navigation effect during AT.

For example, there is a difference in settings for bells that are not the target of navigation during AT. On the other hand, there is no setting difference between the push order bells (left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4) that are the navigation target roles during AT. The push order bell may be the target of the advantageous section operation lottery.

Further, among the plurality of types of lottery target combinations, the lottery target combination for which the outcome that triggers the transition of the game state is not derived may have a setting difference. On the other hand, among the plurality of types of lottery target combinations, there is always no setting difference in the lottery target combinations for which the outcome that triggers the transition of the game state can be derived.

For example, there is a setting difference between the weak cherry 3, the weak watermelon 3, the bell, and the like, for which the transition result that triggers the transition of the game state is not derived. On the other hand, there is no setting difference in the push order bell from which the transition result that triggers the transition of the game state can be derived. Further, there is no setting difference in the push order rips (replay GR1 to GR6, replay GR11 to GR13, replay GR21 to GR23) from which promotion replays and special replays that trigger a transition of the game state can be derived.

Further, among the plurality of types of lottery target combinations, the lottery target combination that is not the target of the advantageous section operation lottery may have a different number of determination values depending on the type of game state (RT). On the other hand, among the plurality of types of lottery target combinations, the lottery target combination that is the target of the advantageous section operation lottery does not always change the number of determination values according to the type of the gaming state (RT).

For example, in a normal replay or a bell replay that is not a target of either the CZ lottery or the AT lottery, the number of determination values changes according to the type of game state (RT). On the other hand, the number of determination values of the weak cherry 1, the weak cherry 2, the weak watermelon 1, and the weak watermelon 2, which are the lottery target combinations of the CZ lottery, does not change depending on the type of the gaming state (RT). Further, the number of determined values of the weak cherry 1, the weak watermelon 1, the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, and the middle cherry, which are the target roles of the AT lottery, does not change depending on the type of the gaming state (RT).

Further, the difference between the number of determination values for winning a predetermined combination in one gaming state and the number of determination values for winning a predetermined combination in another gaming state gives an advantageous section in the advantageous section operation lottery. It is not used to determine whether or not to do so.

For example, the normal replay is not the target of the advantageous section operation lottery. Therefore, the difference (37854) between the number of judgment values (10000) for winning the normal replay at RT0 and the number of judgment values (47854) for winning the normal replay at RT2 is the winning in the CZ lottery or the AT lottery. It is not used to determine whether or not to do so.

For example, the middle bell is not the target of the advantageous section operation lottery. Therefore, the difference (41640) between the total number of judgment values (22360) for winning the middle bell in non-BB and the number of judgment values (64000) for winning the middle bell in BB is the CZ lottery or AT. It is not used to determine whether or not to win in the lottery.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a combination of winning combinations included in the winning combination included in the lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry 1 includes a lower cherry, the weak cherry 2 includes a lower cherry and a 1-card combination 2, and the weak cherry 3 includes a lower cherry, a 1-sheet combination 1 and a 1-sheet combination 2. Further, the weak watermelon 1 includes a downward-sloping watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon, the weak watermelon 2 includes a downward-sloping watermelon, an upper watermelon, a middle watermelon, and a single combination 2, and the weak watermelon 3 is a downward-sloping watermelon. Includes watermelon, upper watermelon, middle watermelon, 1-card combination 1 and 1-sheet combination 2.

13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. For each winning lottery target combination, when the stop operation is performed in the push order shown in the push order column, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination of the winning combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped to the right at the winning line LN. For example, when any of the weak cherry 1, the weak cherry 2, and the weak cherry 3 is won, the reel control is performed in which the lower cherry is given priority and pulled onto the winning line LN. For this reason, the player cannot recognize which of the weak cherry 1, the weak cherry 2, and the weak cherry 3 is won based on the winning result (derived symbol combination). Further, when any of the weak watermelon 1, the weak watermelon 2, and the weak watermelon 3 is won, the reel control is performed in which the right-down watermelon or the upper watermelon is given priority over the middle watermelon and pulled into the winning line LN. For this reason, the player cannot recognize which of the weak watermelon 1, the weak watermelon 2, and the weak watermelon 3 is won based on the winning result (derived symbol combination).

Further, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the push order is the left first stop, and the normal replay is derived when the push order is other than the left first stop. Also, for example, when the left bell is won, if the push order is the left first stop, the right-down bell is derived, and if the push order is other than the left first stop, the upper bell or the transition roll. Is derived.

Since the replay GR1 to GR6, the replay GR11 to GR13, and the replay GR21 to GR23 have different replay roles (replays) that are won according to the operation procedure (push order) of the stop switch by the player, they are also called the push order rip. Refer to. In addition, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 have different small winning combinations (bells) according to the operation procedure (pushing order) of the stop switch by the player, so the pushing order is different. Also called a bell.

The push order in which the promotion replays 1 and 2 win when any of the replays GR1 to GR1 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the normal replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. The push order in which the normal replay wins when any of the replays GR11 to 13 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the fall replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. The push order in which the special replay wins when any of the replays GR21 to GR21 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the normal replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. In addition, the push order in which the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell wins when one of the push order bells is won is also called the correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the upper bell wins or the transition result is derived is the incorrect answer procedure. Also called.

In the present embodiment, when the push order bell or the push order lip is won during AT, a navigation effect for notifying the correct answer procedure is executed. For this reason, the push order bell and push order lip are also referred to as navigation target roles. During AT, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation effect for identifiablely notifying the correct answer procedure corresponding to the winning navigation target combination, and outputs a push order command capable of specifying the correct answer procedure. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a push order command that can specify the correct answer procedure, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure specified from the command.

In a narrow sense, the "game" in the slot machine 1 means from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, but the number of bets before the operation of the start switch 7 when playing a game. Since the setting, the payout of medals and the transition of the game state are also performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the "game" in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs game processing and controls one game. In the game processing, first, the bet number setting and the BET process for credit settlement and bet number settlement are performed.

When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets, an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of winning (internal lottery) is performed. For example, the random number circuit updates the determination value belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) according to the predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a determination value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated. Then, if the extracted determination value corresponds to a determination value belonging to a predetermined range predetermined for each lottery target combination (for example, 1 to 100 in the case of weak cherry 1), the main control unit 41 corresponds to the lottery target. Determine the winning of the role. When the lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when BB1 is won, the BB1 winning flag is set, and when the strong cherry is won, the winning flag of the lower cherry and the winning flag of the single combination are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to the winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning is generated. Will be erased.

Further, in the internal lottery process, after the internal lottery is performed, an internal lottery command setting process for setting a command according to the result of the internal lottery is executed. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the internal lottery command setting process.

As shown in FIG. 15, the main control unit 41 reads out the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery (S01), and when any of the lottery target winning combinations is won, the main control unit 41 identifies the group to which the lottery target winning combination belongs. The internal winning command is set in the command queue (S02). If none of the lottery target combinations have been won, an internal winning command is set to identify the loss.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is in AT (S03), and when it is determined that it is in AT, it wins the navigation target combination (either the push order bell or the push order replay). It is determined whether or not this is done (S04). When the main control unit 41 determines that the navigation target combination has been won during AT, the main control unit 41 sets a push order command in the command queue to specify the correct answer procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination (S05), and internally. The command setting process at the time of lottery ends. As a result, on the sub-control unit 91 side, the navigation effect can be executed based on the push order command.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 is not in AT or has not won the navigation lottery target combination, the main control unit 41 sets a push order command that can specify a predetermined standard procedure in the command queue (S06), and sets an internal lottery. When the command setting process ends. As a result, even if an illegality is performed on the sub-control unit 91 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the group specified from the internal winning command while making it impossible to specify the correct answer procedure.

In addition, when the main control unit 41 executes the navigation effect, among the segments of the game auxiliary display 12, the corresponding segments (1st to 7th constituting "8") so that the correct answer procedure can be specified. The game assists the navigation notification display data for turning on the segment) and turning on the segment (the eighth segment constituting the "." In the lower right) for specifying whether or not the navigation notification is provided. Set in the output buffer of the display 12. As a result, the navigation effect for specifying the correct answer procedure can be executed on the main control unit side. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 notifies the standard procedure, that is, when the navigation effect is not executed, the navigation notification display for turning off all the segments (1st to 8th segments) of the game auxiliary display 12. The data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12.

When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, after starting the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the stop switches 8L, 8C , 8R is enabled and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). In the reel rotation process, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is executed to delay the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delay the activation of each stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). After executing the freeze effect processing for the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are enabled to shift to the normal game.

When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, the winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 7) for determining whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line is performed. Will be done. The state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the combination of symbols on the winning line.

When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winning, various processes not related to winning (for example, processing related to counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus and controlling the end of the bonus, and winning without carry-over). Flags (winning flags for small wins, replays, etc.) are erased). Further, when it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the game end process, a process of setting the game state (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is executed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game processing for one game is completed, and the game processing for the next one game is started.

[Processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can control AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery relating to the granting of an AT game that is the right to control the AT. Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the AT game and the number of grants (the number of AT games) when the AT game is granted by the AT lottery. It should be noted that the decision to grant the AT game in the AT lottery is also referred to as AT winning, and the decision not to grant the AT game in the AT lottery is also referred to as non-AT winning. When the AT is won, for example, the winning notification LED 70 lights up in red, suggesting the possibility of winning the AT.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can control the CZ (Change Zone) in a state in which the degree of advantage regarding AT winning (that is, granting the number of AT games) is higher than usual. For example, in CZ, the probability of winning an AT is higher than in non-CZ, or the number of AT games given when an AT is won is larger. The main control unit 41 determines by CZ lottery whether or not to grant the CZ game, which is the right to control the CZ. It should be noted that the decision to grant the CZ game in the CZ lottery is also referred to as CZ winning, and the decision not to grant the CZ game in the CZ lottery is also referred to as non-CZ winning. When the CZ is won, for example, the winning notification LED 70 lights up in red, as in the AT winning, suggesting the possibility of the CZ winning.

Further, three types of CZ such as CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3 are provided. In all of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3, the degree of advantage regarding AT winning (that is, granting the number of AT games) is higher than usual, but among them, CZ2 is the most expected value of AT winning and the number of AT games given. The expected value is high, and CZ3 has the lowest expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games to be given (specifically, CZ3 is almost the same as in non-CZ). Further, CZ1 has a higher expected value of AT winning and an expected value of the number of AT games given than CZ3, while the expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games given are lower than CZ2. Therefore, CZ2 has a higher degree of advantage for the player than CZ1 and CZ3. The number of CZ games of CZ2 is 20 games, and the number of CZ games of CZ1 and CZ3 is 10 games.

Further, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined in the AT lottery to grant the AT game, and specifies an operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. Execute the process to execute the possible navigation effect. In the present embodiment, the number of AT games given is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41.

When the AT start timing is reached when the AT is won, the main control unit 41 sets (stores) an AT flag in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 and controls the AT. The main control unit 41 identifies whether or not AT is in progress based on the AT flag. Specifically, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag over the number of AT games given by the AT lottery. Then, the main control unit 41 clears the AT flag when all the AT games have been digested. In this way, the main control unit 41 controls the AT by digesting the given AT game. The AT flag is cleared when the number of AT games reaches 0, but in the present embodiment, the AT flag is also cleared when the limit process described later is executed.

In addition, winning an AT by AT lottery in a state where an AT game has not been granted is also referred to as an AT first hit. Further, notifying the player of the AT first hit is also referred to as AT first hit notification. Further, winning an AT by an AT lottery in a state where an AT game is granted is also referred to as an AT addition. In addition, as the state in which the AT game is given, the state in which the given AT game is owned without being digested (for example, the AT first hit is notified after the AT first hit, and then the state shifts to the preparation and the production state. Is controlled by the AT), or the AT flag is set based on the assigned AT game.

During AT, as a result of executing the navigation effect as described later, the RT2 can be controlled. The subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts from the next game in which the special replay is won (the opportunity to start subtraction is established) at RT0, for example. The same applies to the AT started after the end of BB. As a result, the main control unit 41 can control RT2 (AT + RT2) during AT over the determined number of AT games. The state of being controlled by the AT at RT2, which is advantageous for the player, is also referred to as an assist replay time (hereinafter, referred to as ART).

[Suggestion navigation]
Suggestion navigation is executed regardless of whether it is controlled by CZ1, CZ2, or CZ3. The suggestion navigation is a navigation effect that can specify the operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping a specific symbol combination on the winning line LN, and the control to the CZ is suggested by being executed.

For example, after winning the CZ, the game enters a precursory period over a predetermined number of games. Then, after the precursory period has passed, the suggestion navigation period is entered for a predetermined number of games. During the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed in the game in which the push order bell is won, and the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell and the right-down bell is notified. That is, before being controlled by CZ, it is suggested to notify the correct answer procedure for winning the winning combination (in this embodiment, the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell) in which the most medals are paid out when the push order bell is won. The navigation is executed at least once (once in this embodiment).

When controlled by CZ1 or CZ3, suggestion navigation is executed up to once during the suggestion navigation period. That is, the suggestion navigation is executed only for one game in which the push order bell is won during the suggestion navigation period. On the other hand, when controlled by CZ2, suggestion navigation is executed indefinitely during the suggestion navigation period. That is, the suggestion navigation is executed in all the games in which the push order bell is won during the suggestion navigation period. In this way, when controlled by CZ2, the frequency of executing the suggestion navigation is higher than when controlled by CZ1 or CZ3, so that CZ2 has a higher degree of advantage for the player than CZ1 or CZ3. ing. When the result of the CZ3 lottery described later is a non-CZ winning, the suggestion navigation can be executed only once.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the number of games in the suggestion navigation period is fixed, if the push order bell is not won even once during the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is not executed during the suggestion navigation period. There is also. The number of games during the suggested navigation period may be determined by lottery. Further, even if the number of games in the suggestion navigation period is unlimited and the suggestion navigation period is continued until the suggestion navigation is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, once) (that is, until control to CZ is suggested). Good.

[Game flow]
Here, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 again, the flow of the game will be collectively described. First, the flow of the game in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and the bonus will be described. In RTs 0 to 3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of the game during non-AT will be described.

It is controlled by RT3 after the setting change state is completed. RT3 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-game combination is 1 / 7.31, and it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state. Therefore, RT3 is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, in RT3, since the navigation effect is not executed, the correct answer procedure is not known even if the push order bell is won, and the transition result is derived depending on the timing (see FIG. 14). As described above, in RT3, the probability of winning the re-game combination is low, and the navigation effect is not executed, so that the medal payout rate is less than 1. That is, RT3 is a so-called low probability state. When the shift roll is derived in RT3, the gaming state shifts to RT1, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such that the shift roll is not derived and is not shifted to RT1 forever.

RT1 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is 1 / 7.31. In RT1, the AT game is given when the AT is won in the AT lottery. However, if the AT game is not given, the navigation effect is not executed, so even if the push order bell is won, the correct answer procedure is not known, and a transition result is derived depending on the timing. As described above, in RT1, since the winning probability of the re-game combination is low, the medal payout rate is less than 1. That is, RT1 is a so-called low probability state. Note that RT1 may be in a gaming state in which the medal payout rate does not exceed 1 due to the fact that the navigation effect is not executed, or the navigation effect is executed, but the probability of winning the re-game combination is low. The medal payout rate may not exceed 1 due to the above.

In RT1, by winning the promotion replay, it shifts to RT0, but in order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won and the promotion replay is won. It is necessary to stop the operation according to the operation procedure (correct answer procedure).

Further, even when the control is performed by RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain the control to the RT0. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 are won, and at this time, the fall replay wins a prize with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

Furthermore, even if the push order bell is won at RT0, the correct answer procedure is not known, and depending on the timing, a transition result is derived and the player falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replay GR21 to 23 will be won, and at this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is used. When the first stop, there is a possibility that a special replay will win and be controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled by RT2, when any of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won, other than the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) is used. When the first stop is made, a shift result is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, and the player falls to RT1. As a result, most of the game during non-AT will be digested at RT1.

Next, the flow of the game during AT will be described. In RT1, when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning the promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay.

When the navigation effect is executed at RT0, when any one of the replays GR11 to 13 is won, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the normal replay can be executed. Therefore, RT0 can be maintained by the normal replay winning by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect. Further, in RT0, when the push order bell is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain RT0. Further, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to GR21 to 23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the special replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning a special replay. In this way, basically, the game state is maintained at RT0 only during AT, and if it is during AT, the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell can be won when the push order bell is won. RT0 is a so-called medium probability state. Note that RT0 may be in a gaming state in which the medal payout rate does not exceed 1 due to the fact that the navigation effect is not executed, or the navigation effect is executed, but the probability of winning the re-game combination is low. The medal payout rate may not exceed 1 due to the above.

RT2 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is halved. In RT2, an AT game is given when the AT is won in the AT lottery. When the navigation effect is executed at RT2, when the push order bell is won, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain RT2. In this way, basically, the game state is maintained at RT2 only during AT, and if it is during AT, the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell can be won when the push order bell is won. Further, as described above, since the winning probability of the replaying combination in RT2 is 1/2, the medal payout rate in RT2 exceeds 1. That is, RT2 is a so-called high probability state. The net increase in the number of medals per game during ART (the number of medals given in one game minus the number of medals used for setting the number of bets in one game) is about two. In addition, RT2 may be in a gaming state in which the payout rate of medals exceeds 1 due to the execution of the navigation effect, or the navigation effect is not executed, but the probability of winning the re-game combination is high. As a result, the game state may be such that the payout rate of medals exceeds 1.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so as to be controlled by the RT2 and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games reaches 0. The number of AT games is the next game of the game that can be controlled by RT2 (ART) during AT, that is, the game in which one of the replays GR21 to 23 is won at RT0 and the special replay can be won. The number of AT games will be consumed from the next game. As a result, AT ends when the number of AT games is consumed by ART. Then, the ART ends when the AT ends.

After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to the RT2 is maintained until the transition result is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, as described above, the reels other than the predetermined reels (the reels for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) are first stopped. Reel. As a result, during RT2 after the end of ART, the transition to RT1 is performed by stopping the transition roll at an extremely early stage after the end of ART.

Next, the flow of the game after winning the BB will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when the BB is won, it is controlled to RT4 as shown in FIG. In addition, the suggestion effect may be executed in the next game after the end of the BB winning game to notify that the BB winning game has been won. As a result, the player can know that he has won the BB. When a BB prize is generated, the bonus is transferred to the corresponding bonus, and when the predetermined number of finished sheets is paid out, the process ends and the system is transferred to RT3.

[Limit processing]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the number of games in a series of ATs since the first hit of the AT. Specifically, the main control unit 41 counts and adds each game after that, with the game that hits the AT for the first time as the first game. The counted number of games (also referred to as the number of counting games) is counted by a clear counter stored in a predetermined area of RAM. A series of ATs ends when all of the number of AT games given by the first hit of AT and the number of AT games added while the number of AT games is being consumed are exhausted. That is, the series of ATs in the present embodiment means a period from the time of the first hit of the AT to the time when the AT is controlled by the AT after the first hit of the AT, all the number of AT games are consumed, and the AT ends. .. Then, in the present embodiment, when the number of counting games in a series of ATs reaches 1500 games, the main control unit 41 executes the limit processing. The limit process is a process of terminating AT even if the number of AT games remains. When the limit process is executed, the AT ends, and as a result, the ART (a series of ATs) ends.

In addition, counting of the number of counting games is started not only when the AT is won but also when the CZ is won. For example, the number of counting games is counted from the game that won the CZ, and then when the AT is won during the CZ, the counting of the number of counting games is continued as it is. Then, as described above, the number of counting games is counted until the end of a series of ATs. Even if the number of counting games is counted from the games that won the CZ, if the AT is not won during the CZ or if the CZ is not newly won, the number of counting games will be increased at the end of the CZ. The count also ends. In this way, in the slot machine 1, the number of games in the advantageous section is counted by the clear counter.

Here, the net increase in the number of cards per game during ART is about 2. Therefore, 1500 games, which is the limit number of count games, corresponds to a net increase of 3000 games. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the game of the first AT hit is controlled by ART, all of the series of ATs become ART, and the game can be played in ART for a maximum of 1500 games. In that case, the maximum number of net additions that can be obtained is 3000. If more than 3000 medals are given to the player, the gambling of the game will increase, but in the present embodiment, the net increase in the number of medals does not exceed 3000 due to the limit processing, so that the game It is possible to suppress the increase in gambling.

In addition to the number of games, the main control unit 41 counts the net increase in the number of games in a series of ATs from the first hit of the AT. Specifically, the main control unit 41 first counts the net increase number in the game that hits the AT for the first time, and counts and adds the net increase number in each subsequent game. The counted net increase number (also referred to as the count net increase number) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. In most cases, the number of count games reaches 1500 games before the net increase in count reaches the upper limit of 3000, but the net increase in count reaches 3000 before the net increase in count reaches 1500 games. In that case, the limit processing is executed by the main control unit 41. That is, the main control unit 41 executes the limit process when the number of counting games in a series of ATs reaches 1500 games or the net count increase number reaches 3000. Even before the number of count games reaches 1500 games or the net increase in count reaches 3000 games, AT ends when all the granted AT games are exhausted. In this case, it becomes RT2 during non-AT, and it is not ART. Also, when the push order bell is won in RT2 and the shift result is derived by operating the stop switch without following the navigation effect, the game state shifts to RT1 and ART ends.

The number of games and the count of the net increase number are reset (the storage area of the RAM is initialized) when the limit process is executed. In addition, the number of games and the count of the net increase number are also reset when the setting is changed. Further, the count of the number of games and the net increase number is also reset when the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off and the power is supplied again over 3:00 am. Here, the reason for determining whether or not the return from the power failure has crossed 3 am is that the number of games and the net increase in the number of games are counted due to a momentary interruption while the player is playing while the game store is open. This is because if it is reset, the number of games and the net increase in the number of games will be counted from the beginning, and a situation may occur in which the player substantially wins 3000 or more medals. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the player has recovered from the power failure over a specific time (3:00 am in the present embodiment) that is definitely outside the business hours of the amusement store.

Further, in the present embodiment, the test signal used for the test of the slot machine 1 is output from the external output board 1000 to the external test device during the period during which the number of counting games and the net increase in the number of counts are counted. Will be done. As a result, the external test apparatus can recognize the period during which the number of counting games and the net increase in the number of counts are counted in the slot machine 1 based on the test signal.

[Display of count games and net increase in count]
In the present embodiment, information regarding the number of count games and the net increase in the number of counts is notified. Specifically, the player can display the menu screen on the liquid crystal display 51 by operating the effect switch 56. The menu screen is provided with a display area for displaying an image showing information on the number of count games and the net increase in the number of count games. No image is displayed on the menu screen because the AT first hit has not been notified yet when the AT first hit. After that, when the AT first hit is notified by the suggestion effect suggesting the AT first hit after the AT first hit, the number of count games and the net increase in the number of counts are displayed on the menu screen.

The number of count games and the net increase in the number of count games displayed at this time are values in consideration of the count from the first hit of AT to the display on the menu screen. For example, when 30 games have been digested from the first hit of AT until it is displayed on the menu screen, an image of "30G" is displayed as the number of counting games on the menu screen. When the number of counting games reaches 1250, the number of remaining games until the limit processing is executed is reduced to 250 games, so that only the number of remaining games is displayed on the menu screen. Then, when the limit process is executed, the image display on the menu screen disappears.

[About navigation production]
During the AT, a navigation effect that can specify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous for the player on the winning line LN is executed according to the winning situation. During AT, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 to notify information (for example, push order) that can identify the correct answer procedure according to the winning navigation target combination in the internal lottery process. To execute. The game auxiliary display 12 also displays the number of medals to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs.

As shown in FIG. 15, when the navigation target combination is won during AT, the main control unit 41 outputs a push order command capable of specifying the correct answer procedure according to the navigation target combination. As a result, the sub control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect based on the push order command. During AT, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to execute a process for notifying information (for example, push order) that can identify the correct answer procedure according to the push order command. In this way, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute the navigation effect by notifying the information that can identify the correct answer procedure.

FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining an example of a navigation target combination, a push order as a correct answer procedure, a display example of a navigation effect on the game auxiliary display 12, and a display example of a navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 51. is there. For example, when a navigation target role such as replay GR1 or left bell 1 for which the left first stop is set as the correct answer procedure is won, information such as "1-" is displayed on the game assistance display 12 and a liquid crystal display is displayed. Information such as "123" or "132" is displayed on the vessel 51. As a result, it is possible to notify that the first reel 2L from the left is first stopped. The sub-control unit 91 may determine by lottery whether to execute the navigation effect in "123" or "132", or any one of "123" and "132". The navigation effect may be executed by only one of them.

In addition, when a player wins a navigation target role such as replay GR3 or middle bell 2 for which the middle first stop is set as the correct answer procedure, information such as "2-" is displayed on the game assistance display 12 and a liquid crystal display is displayed. Information such as "213" or "312" is displayed on the vessel 51. As a result, it is possible to notify that the second reel 2C from the left is first stopped. In addition, when a player wins a navigation target role such as replay GR6 or right bell 4 for which the first right stop is set as the correct answer procedure, information such as "3-" is displayed on the game assistance display 12 and a liquid crystal display is displayed. Information such as "231" or "321" is displayed on the vessel 51. As a result, it is possible to notify that the third reel 2R from the left is first stopped. It should be noted that the sub-control unit 91 is defined correspondingly when executing the navigation effect for notifying the middle first stop or the right first stop as the correct answer procedure, as in the case of notifying the left first stop. It may be decided by lottery which of a plurality of pieces of information is used to execute the navigation effect, or the navigation effect may be executed only by one of the plurality of pieces of information.

In addition, when the navigation effect is executed, the first to seventh segments for displaying the numerical value (“8” in FIG. 16 (b)) on the game auxiliary display 12 are lit and controlled according to the correct answer procedure. In addition, the eighth segment (“.” In FIG. 16B) is lit and controlled at the lower right. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not executed, the eighth segment is turned off. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game auxiliary display 12 from misidentifying whether the navigation effect is being performed, for example, the number of medals to be paid out is being notified.

As described above, the main control unit 41 sets the navigation notification display data for performing the navigation effect (navigation notification) on the game auxiliary display 12. Specifically, by setting the navigation notification display data in which each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is lit so as to be the display example shown in FIG. 16A (hereinafter, also referred to as the navigation number) in the output buffer. , The game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to execute the navigation effect. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not executed (at the time of standard procedure notification), the initial value of the output buffer is set as the navigation notification display data, that is, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, and the game auxiliary display 12 By setting all the segments to the off state, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. As a result, in the case of the standard procedure, the navigation effect by the game auxiliary display 12 is not executed.

In this way, regardless of whether the winning navigation target combination is the push order lip or the push order bell, the correct procedure of the left first stop, the middle first stop, and the right first stop is a common mode of navigation effect. Will be notified by. For this reason, from the aspect of the navigation effect, whether the winning navigation target role is the push order lip, the push order bell, or the push order lip or the push order bell, etc. It is possible to prevent being identified by the player. Further, since the number of effect data used for executing the navigation effect can be suppressed, the storage capacity of the ROMs of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 can be reduced.

In addition, since the types of winning combinations that can occur when the navigation effect is executed can be a re-game combination or a small combination, it is possible that a re-game combination will occur or the small combination will occur. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether it occurs and improve the interest of the game.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not any of the winning combinations has been won when the game progresses and all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and any of the reels accompanied by payout. When a winning combination (small winning combination) has occurred, the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of the winning combination is set in the output buffer as the payout number display data, and the number of medals to be paid out to the game auxiliary display 12 is set. Display it.

As shown in FIG. 16B, when the payout number display data is set in the output buffer, the payout number display data in which each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is lit so as to display the payout number of medals. Is set in the output buffer to control the game auxiliary display 12 to display the number of medals to be paid out. For example, when eight medals are paid out, the first to seventh segments of the display 12R of the left display 12L and the right display 12R constituting the game auxiliary display 12 are turned on. As a result, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

When the main control unit 41 detects an error during the progress of the game, the main control unit 41 assigns a predetermined error code (E1 to E8, see FIG. 17) according to the type of the error to a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. When the predetermined error display condition described later is satisfied (in the present embodiment, when an error is detected during the rotation control of the reels, all the reels are stopped, and the rotation of the reels is performed. When an error is detected when an error is detected other than during control), the error display data including the error code set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is transmitted to the game auxiliary display 12. Set in the output buffer. The main control unit 41 turns off the eighth segment when displaying the number of medals to be paid out or the error code, unlike when the navigation effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 17, when setting the error display data, the main control unit 41 turns on each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 so as to display the letters and numbers of the error code, and the other segments. By setting the error display data in the output buffer to turn off the error, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display an error code that can identify the type of the detected error. Then, when a predetermined error release condition (see FIG. 17) is satisfied, the output buffer is initialized and the display of the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 is terminated. In the error display data, the character "E" is displayed by lighting the segment corresponding to the character "E" of the display 12L, and the segment corresponding to the number of the error code among the segments of the display 12R is displayed. While turning on, the other segments of the indicators 12L and 12R are turned off. As a result, when displaying the error code on the game auxiliary display 12, the lighting mode is controlled so that the alphabetic character "E", which is not displayed in the navigation notification or the payout number display, is displayed on the display 12L. Therefore, the lighting mode when notifying the error code is different from the lighting mode in the navigation notification and the lighting mode in the notification of the number of payout medals, and is the error code notified by the game auxiliary display 12? , Navi notification, and notification of the number of medals to be paid out are not misunderstood.

Next, the timing at which the main control unit 41 switches the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 according to the progress of the game or the like will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20.

As shown in FIG. 18A, the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game assistance display 12 when a bet number of 1 or more is set to start the game, and displays the game assistance display. All segments of the device 12 are turned off and controlled to be hidden. Then, when the start operation is performed with the specified number of bets set, the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R related to the game is started. At this time, when the navigation notification is not performed, all the segments of the game auxiliary display 12 are kept off. Then, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are all stopped after the operation of the third stop is performed, if any of the small winning combinations has been won, the number of medals to be paid out by the winning. Is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 as the payout number display data, and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Then, when a bet number of 1 or more is set to start the next game, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized again, and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. As a result, in the game in which the navigation notification is not performed, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden from the time when the number of bets of 1 or more is set to the time when the payout of medals is started by winning. , From the time when all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the payout of medals is started, one or more bets are set, or the waiting condition (no operation for a certain period of time, settlement operation is performed). That) is established and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the number of medals as the payout number display over the period until the transition to the standby state is established. When the third stop operation is performed and all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, if the re-game combination has won a prize or if none of the prizes has occurred, the game assistance By not setting the payout number display data in the output buffer of the display 12, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is kept hidden, and one or more bets are set in order to start one game. The lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden from time to the time when the bet number is set to start the next game, that is, for the entire period in one game.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the main control unit 41 performs the navigation notification, the reel 2L related to the game is performed after the start operation is performed with the specified number of bets set. , 2C, 2R When starting the rotation control, the navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. After that, the stop switch of the third stop is operated, and when the stop switch is released, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized to control the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 to be hidden. Then, it waits for a predetermined waiting period. Then, after the predetermined waiting period has elapsed, it is determined whether or not any of the small wins has been won, and if the small win has been won, the number of medals to be paid out by the winning is determined. It is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 as the payout number display data, and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. As a result, in the game in which the navigation notification is performed, the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed for a period from the time when the rotation of the reel is started with the start of the game to the time when the stop switch of the third stop operation is released. It is controlled so that the navigation number is continuously displayed as a navigation notification. Then, when the output buffer is initialized, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is once controlled to be hidden, and then all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the payout of medals is started. From the above, the number of medals is controlled to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 as the payout number display over the period from when one or more bets are set.

The main control unit 41 includes a backup storage area capable of holding the stored contents by being supplied with power by the backup power supply, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, and the power failure detection circuit 48 When a power failure is detected based on the output of, the control state of the main control unit 41 is stored in the backup storage area, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the power failure is detected. It is possible to return to the control state at that time.

As shown in FIG. 19, when the main control unit 41 rotates and controls at least one or more reels as the game progresses, and the game auxiliary display 12 is notified of the navigation, the power failure occurs. When it is detected, control related to power failure such as saving the control state to the backup storage area is performed, and the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized to hide the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. To control.

After that, since the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, when the control state in the main control unit 41 is returned to the control state before the power failure, the control state stored in the backup storage area is restored. Based on this, the control state before the power failure is restored, but the state of accepting the stop operation by all the stop switches in the control state is set to invalid, and the reel is driven for the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure. The drive data for this purpose is changed from the drive data for rotating at the constant speed rotation set before the power failure to the drive data for accelerating the reel motor to the constant speed rotation. As a result, the main control unit 41 is disabled from accepting the stop operation by all the stop switches, and returns to the state where the rotation of the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure is started.

Further, when the control state is returned to the state before the power failure, the main control unit 41 returns the navigation number stored in the backup storage area to a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. After that, by executing the same control as at the start of the game described above and performing control for advancing the game based on the control state set in the RAM of the main control unit 41, the main control unit 41 The navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 based on the navigation number set in the RAM, and the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be restarted and the main control is performed. Based on the drive data set in the RAM of the unit 41, when the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure is accelerated to a predetermined constant speed rotation again and the reel reaches a predetermined constant speed rotation, Enables acceptance of stop operation by the stop switch of the corresponding reel. After that, it waits until the stop switch for which acceptance is enabled is operated, and when the stop switch is operated, the control for stopping the corresponding reel is performed.

In this way, when the power failure is detected, the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and controls the game auxiliary display 12 to be hidden, so that the power failure is detected. From time to time, the navigation number by the navigation notification is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 during the period until the power supply to the slot machine 1 is completely stopped. Further, when a power failure is detected, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, and when the main control unit 41 returns, a navigation notification is displayed on the output buffer. Since the data is controlled to be reset, the navigation number by the navigation notification is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 during the period from the time when the power supply is restarted to the time when the main control unit 41 is restored. It has become like.

Further, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the main control unit 41 returns, the main control unit 41 resets the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and then resets the navigation notification display data. When the corresponding reel rotates at a constant speed, it is controlled so as to enable the acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switch of the reel. Therefore, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the game assistance is provided. After the display 12 is started to display the navigation number by the navigation notification, the acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switch is enabled.

Further, the main control unit 41 detects a power failure while controlling the rotation of the reel, and then, when recovering from the power failure, executes the same process as at the start of the game and is set at the time of recovery. The progress of the game is controlled based on the control state.

The main control unit 41 can detect the occurrence of various errors related to the game such as an error related to medal payout, an error related to medal insertion, and an error related to reel rotation in the main process and the timer interrupt process (main). When a predetermined error display condition is satisfied after detecting various errors as described above, an error code indicating the content of the error is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. The predetermined error display condition is when various errors are detected when the reels are not rotation-controlled due to the game, and various errors are detected when the reels are rotation-controlled. The case is when all reels are stopped.

As shown in FIG. 20, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 at the start of the game as described above, performs navigation notification, and then performs navigation notification. When a predetermined waiting period elapses from the time when the stop switch in which the third stop operation is performed is released, the number of medals to be paid out according to the winning situation is output as the payout number display data of the game auxiliary display 12. It is configured to be set in the buffer and display the number of medals to be paid out. In such a configuration, from the time when the navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation notification is started, the stop switch on which the third stop operation is performed is released, and a predetermined standby is further performed. If various errors related to the game, especially errors related to inserting medals and errors related to reel rotation, are detected during the time limit until the period elapses, control related to the game is continued until the above time limit elapses. Control to set the error code indicating the content of the detected error in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 as error display data and display the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 when the time limit elapses. After starting, control to the error state.

After that, when the release condition (for example, the operation of the reset switch 23 in the predetermined procedure) is satisfied according to the type of the detected abnormality, the control of the game is restarted from the time before the control of the error state is started. .. By resuming the control of the game, it is determined whether or not the control after the third stop operation is performed and a predetermined periodic period has elapsed, that is, whether or not any of the small wins has been won, and the small When a winning combination has occurred, the number of medals paid out by winning is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 as the payout number display data, and the number of medals paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Let me.

In this way, the main control unit 41 sets the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and performs the navigation notification, and when various errors are detected, the navigation notification ends. By setting the error display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when the predetermined waiting period has elapsed, the error notification is performed in the period from the start to the end of the navigation notification. Is designed to be restricted.

A conventional slot machine includes a main control unit that controls the progress of a game and a sub control unit that controls the production, and the main control unit is used to determine the number of medals to be paid out to the player or when an error related to the game occurs. A game auxiliary display capable of displaying an error code indicating the content thereof is provided, and a command capable of specifying the internal lottery result can be transmitted to the sub control unit. According to the internal lottery result specified based on the command, an operation mode advantageous to the player is displayed on a liquid crystal display or the like provided in the sub control unit to notify the player.

In such a configuration, an advantageous operation mode cannot be specified due to a defect in the sub control unit or the liquid crystal display, which may cause a disadvantage to the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 A control to display an advantageous operation mode on the side is performed, and an advantageous operation mode is displayed by using a game auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player. Assuming that the number of medals paid out to the player and the operation mode advantageous to the player are displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 provided in the main control unit 41, the number of medals paid out to the player on one display and the player Since all of the operation modes that are advantageous to the user are displayed, there is a risk that the displayed contents may be misunderstood when the display at that time is switched.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can display the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a predetermined content and an error code indicating the content when an error related to the game occurs. Auxiliary display 12 is provided, and the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed with a navigation number capable of identifying an advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch which is advantageous for the player as a display content different from the predetermined content. Is possible, and after displaying the navigation number on the game assistance display 12, when displaying the number of medals to be paid out as a predetermined content, the display content of the game assistance display 12 is temporarily initialized to be in a hidden state. Since the predetermined content is displayed from the above, when the navigation number is displayed on the display directly controlled by the main control unit 41 side, the game auxiliary display that displays the number of medals to be paid out as the predetermined content without providing a new display means. By displaying the navigation number using the device 12, both the predetermined content and the navigation number can be displayed, and when the predetermined content is displayed after the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the game is played. Since the display content of the auxiliary display 12 is once initialized to be hidden and then the predetermined content is displayed, it is misunderstood whether the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is a navigation number or a predetermined content. It can be prevented from being lost.

When the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and then displays the number of medals to be paid out as a predetermined content, the main control unit 41 temporarily initializes the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 and hides it. The configuration may be such that the predetermined content is displayed after the state of the above, and the period during which the game auxiliary display 12 is hidden may be at least a period during which the player or the like can recognize that the light has been turned off. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 provides a predetermined waiting period for waiting after initializing the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and after displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12, it is predetermined. When displaying the number of medals to be paid out as the content, the game auxiliary display 12 is surely controlled to be hidden.

Further, when the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and then displays the number of medals to be paid out as a predetermined content, the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed during the predetermined waiting period. The mode may be a period during which the player or the like can recognize at least that the lights have been turned off while the navigation notification is switched to the notification of the number of payouts. For example, the timer interrupt process (main) is waited for at least once. By doing so, the timer interrupt process (main) is performed and the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is switched. Therefore, while the navigation notification is switched to the notification of the number of payouts, the game auxiliary display 12 is temporarily turned on. It can be controlled to the off state. Further, for example, when the stop switch of the third stop is operated and the stop switch is released, the timer is operated and the timer measures the passage of a predetermined standby time. By waiting for the waiting period, the game auxiliary display 12 may be temporarily controlled to be turned off while the navigation notification is switched to the notification of the number of payouts.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment outputs the game auxiliary display 12 when the stop switch for the third stop is operated when the navigation notification is performed by the game auxiliary display 12. After initializing the buffer once, by setting the payout number display data in the output buffer, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be temporarily turned off while the navigation notification is switched to the payout number notification. However, while switching from the navigation notification to the notification of the number of payouts, by displaying a display not related to the game (for example, "-" or "_"), the display content of the navigation notification and the notification of the number of payouts can be notified. It is possible to prevent the displayed content from being mistaken for the displayed content.

When the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment starts the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed after the start of the game, and then releases the stop switch for the third stop operation. From the start to the end of the game, the game auxiliary display 12 continuously displays the navigation number that can identify the advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch that is advantageous for the player. It is possible to make the player recognize an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player continuously over a period of time.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 starts the control of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed at the start of the game, and then stops at the third stop at the end of the game. The navigation number is continuously displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 for a period until the stop switch of the operation is released. However, at the start of the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, as the game progresses, The navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 for a period from one start timing until the operation of 8R becomes effective to one end timing after the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated as the end of the game. Any configuration may be used as long as the game is continuously displayed. At the start of the game, for example, when the start switch 7 is operated with a specified number of bets set, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are set to a predetermined constant speed. When starting the control to rotate with, from any one of the start timings when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled, as the end of the game, for example, the stop switch of the third stop operation is set. When pressed, when all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, when the payout of medals is started or ended due to winning, or when the bet number setting operation is performed for the next game. The navigation number may be continuously displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 for a period until the end timing of any one.

Among such configurations, in particular, one start timing is controlled to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed when the start switch 7 is operated with a predetermined number of bets set. By setting any of the above, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 can be started before the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R become effective. Further, one start timing is set to either when the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed is started, or when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective. For example, in the period from the operation of the start switch 7 to the start of the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed, a reel effect of rotating the reel in a mode different from that of a normal game is performed. Even if the configuration is such that the game is performed or the game is controlled to a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined time, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 can be started after the reel effect, the freeze state, or the like ends. It is possible to limit the display of the navigation number during the period when the reel effect is performed. Further, by setting one start timing to be when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective, an event that occurs in the period until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective, for example, Regardless of whether or not the above-mentioned reel effect or reel acceleration due to recovery from power failure occurs, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is started at a predetermined timing at the start of the game. be able to.

Further, in particular, by setting the end timing of one to the time when the stop switch of the third stop operation is pressed, all reels 2L, 2C, from the time when the stop switch of the third stop operation is pressed, thereafter. Since the display content on the game auxiliary display 12 can be hidden during the period from when 2R is stopped until the winning judgment is made, when displaying the number of medals to be paid out in connection with winning, the navigation system is used. It is possible to prevent the number and the number of payouts from being mistaken for each other.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is information about the result of the game as a predetermined content, and is used to display the number of medals to be paid out to the player due to the occurrence of a prize at the end of the game. The navigation number that can identify the advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch that is advantageous for the player is displayed as a display content different from the predetermined content, and the stop switch that is advantageous for the player. While the advantageous operation mode of is displayed during the game, the number of payouts as a predetermined content is displayed after the end of the game, so that the display period of the navigation number and the display period of the number of payouts are displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. It doesn't have to be duplicated.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment displays on the game auxiliary display 12 the navigation number capable of specifying the stop mode that is advantageous for the player and the number of medals to be paid out in connection with the winning of the small winning combination. Since the display mode of the navigation number displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the number of medals paid out do not include a common mode, is the navigation number displayed? It is possible to prevent misunderstanding whether the number of payouts is displayed as a predetermined content.

The display mode of the navigation number to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the number of medals to be paid out are when the display on the two displays 12L and 12R of the game auxiliary display 12 is integrated. The configuration may be any configuration that does not include a common mode, and for example, the display mode of the navigation number may include a configuration including a part of the display mode of the number of payouts and vice versa.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode by the navigation notification does not include the display mode of the number of medals to be paid out (for example, "8" when eight medals are paid out). As a result, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is not controlled to the same mode by the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals, and the display mode by the navigation notification and the display mode by the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are misidentified. It can be prevented from being done.

Further, as a modified example, in the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 in the navigation notification, for example, in the display mode in which the eighth segment of the display 12L is turned on, the main control unit 41 notifies the number of medals to be paid out. By turning off the 8th segment of the display 12L, the display mode of one of the two displays 12L and 12R is used to notify the display mode of the navigation notification or the number of medals to be paid out. It has been explained that the display mode may be identifiable, but when the display modes of at least two indicators 12L and 12R are viewed as a unit, the display mode by the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are used. The configuration may be such that it can be distinguished from the display mode. With such a configuration, for example, when the navigation number "8" is notified in the navigation notification, "8" is displayed on the display 12L and "-" is displayed on the display 12R to display "-8" as an integrated display. On the other hand, in the notification of the number of medals to be paid out, "" (no display) is displayed on the display 12L and "8" is displayed on the display 12R so that "8" is displayed as an integrated display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display mode by the navigation notification from being mistaken for the display mode by the notification of the number of medals to be paid out.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is in a state where the game auxiliary display 12 is displaying the navigation number as an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped to generate electric power. When a disconnection is detected, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized to hide the display contents of the game auxiliary display 12, so that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. It is possible to prevent the game auxiliary display 12 from displaying an unintended display when the operation of the main control unit 41 or the like becomes unstable.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when a power failure is detected while the game auxiliary display 12 is displaying the navigation number. , The display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. However, the game auxiliary display 12 may be controlled to be hidden when a power failure is detected, for example, an output buffer. By clearing the output port that outputs the control signal to the LED drive circuit 47 that controls the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 based on the data set in, the game auxiliary display 12 is hidden. The game auxiliary display 12 is hidden by limiting the output of the drive signal output from the LED drive circuit 47 that controls the control configuration and the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 to the game auxiliary display 12. The configuration may be controlled. Even in such a configuration, as in the configuration of the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the game auxiliary display 12 from displaying an unintended display when the power is cut off.

In the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, the reels are controlled to a predetermined constant speed rotation as the game progresses, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective, and the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed. After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the navigation number indicating the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player is displayed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, and the state before the power failure When returning to, after redisplaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12, when the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure becomes constant speed rotation, operate the stop switch of the corresponding reel. By controlling to enable it, when recovering from a power failure, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is restarted before the operation of the stop switch becomes effective, so the navigation number is mistakenly used. It is possible to prevent the stop switch from being operated in an operation mode other than the suggested advantageous operation mode.

In the present embodiment, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted and the control state is returned to the state before the power failure, the main control unit 41 is rotationally controlled before the power failure among the control states. Regarding the drive data of the reel that had been used, the main control is performed by changing the drive data for rotating at the constant speed rotation that was set before the power failure to the drive data that accelerates the reel motor to the constant speed rotation. Along with the return of the unit 41, the control for accelerating the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure from the stopped state to a predetermined constant speed rotation is started. However, when the control state is returned to the state before the power failure. , The state of the stop switch operation reception and the reel drive data are also restored to the state before the power failure, so that when the main control unit 41 returns, the stop switch operation reception is enabled and before the power failure. The reel rotation control may be started by the drive data. In such a configuration, rotation control is started based on the drive data before the power failure, that is, the drive data for rotating the reel stopped due to the power failure, that is, the rotation control of the stopped reel. In order to start the rotation, the torque is insufficient and the rotation is not started. Therefore, after starting the rotation control of the reel, the reference position is not detected by the reel sensor for a predetermined period (when the reel is rotated). When the period (more than the time required for the reel sensor to detect the reference position) has elapsed, it is determined that the rotation error of the reel is made, the operation reception of the stop switch is invalidated, and the drive data is accelerated from the stopped state. By updating to the above data and restarting the rotation control of the reel, the reel can be accelerated to a predetermined constant speed rotation. Then, the operation reception of the stop switch, which is invalidated due to the determination of the reel rotation error, can be re-enabled when the reel accelerates to a predetermined constant speed rotation. Even in such a configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted and the main control unit 41 is restored, the navigation notification display data is reset in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 to perform the slot. When the power supply to the machine 1 is resumed, after the game auxiliary display 12 starts displaying the navigation number by the navigation notification, the reception of the stop operation by the stop switch can be enabled, and the player When the stop operation can be performed by the stop switch, the navigation number can be reliably displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 to perform the navigation notification. Further, in such a configuration, when the main control unit 41 returns, the stop operation by the stop switch is once enabled and then disabled, and then the reel rotation control is performed again. When the reel rotates at a constant speed, the stop operation by the stop switch is re-enabled, but when the main control unit 41 returns, the navigation notification display data is displayed in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12. By resetting, the navigation notification by the game auxiliary display 12 can be continuously displayed even during the period from when the main control unit 41 is restored until the stop operation by the top switch is enabled again. When the player can perform the stop operation by the stop switch, the navigation number can be surely displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 to perform the navigation notification.

In the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, the start switch 7 is operated with a predetermined number of bets set, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated after the game is started. A predetermined state before all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the game is finished, and the game auxiliary display 12 is displaying a navigation number indicating an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player. When an error that causes an error code to be displayed as the content is detected, the error is detected during the game by starting the display of the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 when the game ends. Since it is restricted from time to the end of the game that the error code is displayed as a predetermined content on the game auxiliary display 12, the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 indicates an advantageous operation mode. It is possible to prevent the misidentification of whether it is a number or an error code as a predetermined content.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 displays an error code as a predetermined content other than the navigation number in a state where the game auxiliary display 12 displays a navigation number indicating an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player. When the display condition is satisfied, the game auxiliary display 12 does not display the predetermined content until the end of the game, but the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Any configuration may be used as long as the display contents other than the above are not displayed, and even if the display contents other than the error code are applied as the predetermined contents, the display contents displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 are the navigation numbers or the predetermined contents. It is possible to prevent the content from being misunderstood.

[CZ lottery]
FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the CZ lottery. The CZ lottery includes a CZ1 lottery that determines whether or not to control CZ1 by lottery, a CZ2 lottery that determines whether or not to control CZ2 by lottery, and a CZ3 that determines whether or not to control CZ3 by lottery. There is a lottery.

FIG. 21A is a diagram for explaining the CZ1 lottery. As shown in FIG. 21A, the CZ1 lottery is executed when either the weak cherry 1 winning or the weak watermelon 1 winning is established in the non-CZ. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the CZ1 lottery table, whether or not to win the CZ (that is, whether or not to control to CZ1) is determined.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the CZ has been won when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when the determination values of 1 to 100 are extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. Further, the main control unit 41 determines that the CZ1 has been won when the determination values of 1 to 30 are extracted from the determination values of 1 to 100 assigned to the weak cherry 1, and determines the determination values of 31 to 100. When extracted, it is determined that the non-CZ is won. Similarly, when the weak watermelon 1 is won, for example, when the judgment values of 101 to 130 are extracted from the judgment values of 101 to 200 assigned to the weak watermelon 1, it is determined that the CZ1 is won. Will be done.

FIG. 21B is a diagram for explaining the CZ2 lottery. As shown in FIG. 21B, the CZ2 lottery is executed when either the weak cherry 1 winning or the weak watermelon 1 winning is established in CZ1. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the CZ2 lottery table, whether or not to win the CZ (that is, whether or not to control to CZ2) is determined.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the CZ has been won when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when the determination values of 1 to 100 are extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. Further, the main control unit 41 determines that the CZ2 has been won when the determination values 1 to 30 are extracted from the determination values 1 to 100 assigned to the weak cherry 1, and determines the determination values 31 to 100. When extracted, it is determined that the non-CZ is won. Similarly, when the weak watermelon 1 is won, for example, when the judgment values of 101 to 130 are extracted from the judgment values of 101 to 200 assigned to the weak watermelon 1, it is determined that the CZ2 is won. Will be done.

FIG. 21C is a diagram for explaining the CZ3 lottery. As shown in FIG. 21 (c), the CZ3 lottery is executed when either the weak cherry 2 winning or the weak watermelon 2 winning is established in the non-CZ. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the CZ3 lottery table, whether or not to win the CZ (that is, whether or not to control the CZ3) is determined.

In any of the CZ1 lottery, the CZ2 lottery, and the CZ3 lottery, the winning probability does not change depending on the set value. Further, in any of the CZ1 lottery, the CZ2 lottery, and the CZ3 lottery, the winning probability does not change depending on the type of the gaming state (RT).

[AT lottery]
FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery. As the AT lottery, there are an initial lottery in which whether or not to win the AT for the first time is determined by a lottery, and an additional lottery in which whether or not to add the AT is determined by a lottery.

FIG. 22A is a diagram for explaining the first hit lottery in the non-CZ. As shown in FIG. 22 (a), the first winning lottery in the non-CZ is the weak cherry 1 winning, the weak watermelon 1 winning, the strong cherry winning, the strong watermelon winning, the middle cherry winning, and the non-AT. It is executed when any of the games reaches the number of digested games. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the first hit lottery table A, whether or not to win the AT (AT first hit) and the number of AT games to be given are determined. The number of digested games is determined by a lottery for the number of digested games shown in FIG. 23, which will be described later.

Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when the determination values of 1 to 100 are extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. Further, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when the determination values of 31 to 40 are extracted from the determination values of 1 to 100 assigned to the weak cherry 1, and determines the determination values of 41 to 100. When extracted, it is determined that the non-AT is won. As described above, the determination values of 1 to 30 when the weak cherry 1 is won in the non-CZ are used for the CZ winning in the CZ1 lottery.

That is, when the weak cherry 1 is won during the non-CZ, 1 to 100 are assigned as the judgment values, and when the judgment values of 1 to 30 are extracted, the CZ1 is won and the judgment values of 31 to 40 are selected. When is extracted, the AT is won, and when the determination values of 41 to 100 are extracted, neither the CZ1 nor the AT is won.

In the first hit lottery, the number of AT games of 50 games, 150 games, and 250 games is determined. Here, in the present embodiment, the AT game is digested only during ART, and the net increase number is about 2 during ART. That is, the expected net increase in the number of cards in the AT game per game is two. Therefore, when the number of AT games is 50, a net increase of 100 is expected, and when the number of AT games is 150, a net increase of 300 is expected. When the number is 250 games, a net increase of 500 is expected.

FIG. 22B is a diagram for explaining the first hit lottery in CZ1. As shown in FIG. 22 (b), the first lottery in CZ1 includes 1 weak cherry, 1 weak watermelon, strong cherry, strong watermelon, middle cherry, and the number of games during non-AT. Is executed every time the number of digested games is reached. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the first hit lottery table B, it is determined whether or not to win the AT (AT first hit).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when the determination values of 1 to 100 are extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. Further, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when the determination values of 31 to 60 are extracted from the determination values of 1 to 100 assigned to the weak cherry 1, and extracts the determination values of 61 to 100. Then, it is determined that the non-AT is won. As described above, the determination values of 1 to 30 when the weak cherry 1 is won in the CZ1 are used for the CZ winning in the CZ2 lottery.

That is, when the weak cherry 1 is won in CZ1, 1 to 100 are assigned as the judgment values, and when the judgment values of 1 to 30 are extracted, the CZ2 is won and the judgment values of 31 to 60 are assigned. When it is extracted, it wins AT, and when a determination value of 61 to 100 is extracted, it does not win either CZ2 or AT.

FIG. 22C is a diagram for explaining the first hit lottery in CZ2. As shown in FIG. 22 (c), the first winning lottery in CZ2 is executed when any of the winning combination wins in CZ2 and each time the number of non-AT games reaches the number of digested games is established. Will be done. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the first hit lottery table C, it is determined whether or not to win the AT (AT first hit).

FIG. 22D is a diagram for explaining the first hit lottery in CZ3. As shown in FIG. 22 (d), the first winning lottery in CZ3 is executed when either the weak cherry 1 winning or the weak watermelon 1 winning is established in CZ3. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the first hit lottery table D, it is determined whether or not to win the AT (AT first hit).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ3. Then, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when the determination values of 1 to 100 are extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the CZ3. Further, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT has been won when the determination values 1 to 11 are extracted from the determination values 1 to 100 assigned to the weak cherry 1, and extracts the determination values 12 to 100. Then, it is determined that the non-AT is won.

Comparing the first hit lottery in the non-CZ and the first hit lottery in the CZ3, in the case of one weak cherry, the number of judgment values for winning the AT in the non-CZ is 10 (31 to 40 as the judgment value). On the other hand, in CZ3, the number of determination values for winning AT is 11 (determination values are 1 to 11). As described above, CZ3 has one more determination value for AT winning than non-CZ. That is, in CZ3, the expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games to be given are almost the same as those of non-CZ (that is, the normal state), and the degree of advantage for the player is almost the same as that of non-CZ. ..

As shown in FIGS. 22 (a) to 22 (d), in the first-hit lottery, the first-hit lottery is executed when any combination is won in CZ2, so that the lottery opportunity is the largest. Further, in CZ2, the expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games to be given are higher than in both CZ1 and CZ3. Therefore, CZ2 has a higher degree of advantage for the player than any of CZ1 and CZ3. Further, in CZ1, the expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games to be given are higher than in CZ3. Therefore, the player expects to be controlled by CZ1 rather than CZ3 in non-CZ.

FIG. 22E is a diagram for explaining an additional lottery. As shown in FIG. 22 (e), the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A is either cherry winning (weak cherry winning, strong cherry winning, middle cherry winning) or watermelon winning (weak watermelon winning, strong watermelon winning). Is executed when is satisfied. Then, it is determined whether or not to win the AT (additional AT) based on the winning probability shown in the additional lottery table A.

The additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A can be executed in the game in which the number of counting games corresponds to 1 to 1249 games. Further, by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A, the number of AT games of any one of 50 games, 150 games, and 250 games is determined.

FIG. 22F is a diagram for explaining the additional lottery. As shown in FIG. 22 (f), the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B is executed when any of the winning combinations is won. Then, it is determined whether or not to win the AT (additional AT) based on the winning probability shown in the additional lottery table B.

The additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B can be executed when the number of counting games reaches 1250 games for the first time. For example, the number of count games is added when the start switch 7 is operated. Therefore, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the 1250th game, the number of counting games reaches 1250 games for the first time. The number of count games may be added when the reels stop and the game ends. In this case, when the reels stop at the 1250th game, the number of count games is the first in 1250 games. Will reach. Further, by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the number of AT games of any of 200 games and 250 games is determined. When the number of AT games is 200, a net increase of 400 is expected, and when the number of AT games is 250, a net increase of 500 is expected.

Here, when the number of counting games is 1250 games, the number of remaining games up to the limited number of 1500 games is 250 games. Therefore, when the number of AT games of 250 games is given by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the number of count games can reach the limit number of 1500 games. Further, even when the number of AT games of 200 games is given by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the number of count games can almost reach the limit number of 1500 games. For example, if the number of AT games granted in the game in which the number of counting games is the 1250th game remains 50, if the number of AT games of 200 games is granted by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the remaining number of AT games remains. The number of AT games will be 250, and the number of count games can reach the limit of 1500 games.

In addition, when the number of AT games is 200 games given by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, if the number of counting games does not reach 1500 games, the additional lottery is executed again while the number of counting games is being counted. By doing so, the remaining number of AT games may be additionally given. For the additional lottery again, the additional lottery table A may be used, the additional lottery table B may be used, or another lottery table may be used.

In both the first hit lottery and the additional lottery, the winning probability does not change depending on the set value. Further, in both the first hit lottery and the additional lottery, the winning probability does not change depending on the type of the gaming state (RT).

[Lottery for the number of digestion games]
FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the digestion game number lottery. The number of digestion games determined by the number of digestion games lottery is used in the first hit lottery shown in FIG. The main control unit 41 determines the number of digested games by executing the digested game number lottery based on the digested game number lottery table.

The trigger for executing the lottery for the number of digested games is when the ART ends due to a process other than the limit process, or when the ART ends due to the limit process or setting change. When the ART ends other than the limit processing, for example, the ART ends when all the assigned AT games are exhausted. Alternatively, when the push order bell is won in RT2, the ART is terminated by deriving the transition result by operating the stop switch without following the navigation effect.

When the ART is completed other than the limit processing, the digestion game number lottery is executed based on the digestion game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 23 (a). On the other hand, when ART is completed by limit processing or setting change, the digestion game number lottery is executed based on the digestion game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 23 (b).

In the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table A, the number of digestion games is determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 23 (a). Further, in the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table A, the number of digestion games is determined to be one of 100 games, 300 games, and 600 games. For example, in the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table A, the number of digestion games is determined to be 100 games with a 20% winning probability, the number of digestion games is determined to be 300 games with a 30% winning probability, and 50. The number of digested games is determined to be 600 with a% winning probability.

In the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table B, the number of digestion games is determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 23 (b). Further, in the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table B, the number of digestion games is determined to be one of 100 games, 300 games, and 600 games. For example, in the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table B, the number of digestion games is determined to be 100 games with a 50% winning probability, and the number of digestion games is determined to be 300 games with a 30% winning probability. The number of digested games is determined to be 600 with a% winning probability.

Here, as shown in FIGS. 22 (a) to 22 (c), the first hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches the number of digested games. Therefore, the larger the number of digested games, the harder it is to reach the number of digested games, and the less frequently the first hit lottery is executed. In addition, more medals are consumed before the number of digested games is reached, which is disadvantageous to the player. On the other hand, the smaller the number of digested games, the easier it is to reach the number of digested games, so that the first hit lottery is executed more frequently. In addition, less medals are consumed before reaching the number of digested games, which is advantageous for the player.

As shown in FIG. 23, when ART ends due to limit processing or setting change, there is a higher probability that the number of digested games will be determined to be smaller than when ART ends due to other than limit processing. Therefore, when ART ends due to limit processing or setting change, it is more advantageous for the player than when ART ends other than limit processing.

When the number of digested games is determined by the number of digested games lottery, the first hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches the number of digested games. For example, when the number of digested games is determined to be 100, the first hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games until the first hit of AT. Further, when the number of digested games is determined to be 300, the first hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches 300 games until the first hit of AT. Further, when the number of digested games is determined to be 600 games, the first hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches 600 games until the first hit of AT.

Further, in the present embodiment, every time the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games, a suggestion effect suggesting an AT first hit is executed. For example, a battle effect is executed by a character from the 95th game to the 5th game before the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games, and when the AT first hits in the 100th game, the ally character becomes an enemy character in the 100th game. The effect image that wins the game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the AT is not hit for the first time in the 100th game, a production image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character in the 100th game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the AT first hits in the 100th game, the battle production is executed from the 195th game before reaching the next 200 games to 5 games, and when the AT first hits in the 200th game, the 200th game. An effect image in which the ally character wins over the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the AT is not hit for the first time in the 200th game, a production image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character in the 200th game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this way, the suggestion effect is executed every 100 games, and the suggestion effect notifies whether or not the AT first hits.

Here, the number of digested games executed in the number of digested games lottery is an integral multiple of 100 games. Therefore, it is probable that when the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games or 200 games but the AT first hit is not notified, the number of digested games is not determined to be 100 games by lottery. In this case, it can be expected that 300 games or 600 games have been decided by the lottery for the number of digested games. Therefore, when the number of non-AT games reaches 300 after that, the player can be expected to hit the AT for the first time. Further, when the number of non-AT games reaches 300 games, 400 games, or 500 games but the AT first hit is not notified, it is probable that the number of digested games is not determined to 300 games by lottery. In this case, it can be expected that 600 games have been decided by the lottery for the number of digested games. Therefore, when the number of non-AT games reaches 600 after that, the player can be expected to hit the AT for the first time.

In addition, since the number of 300 games determined by the lottery for the number of digested games is three times that of 100 games, 300 games are more than when the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games, 200 games, 400 games, or 500 games. When the game is reached, the player can be expected to hit the AT for the first time. Furthermore, since the 600 games determined by the lottery for the number of digested games are 6 times as many as 100 games and twice as many as 300 games, the number of non-AT games is 100 games, 200 games, 300 games, and 400 games. Or, it is possible to expect the player to hit the AT for the first time when the game reaches 600 games than when the game reaches 500 games.

[Relationship between set value and lottery target combination]
The relationship between the set value and the lottery target combination will be described with reference to FIG. 24. As shown in FIG. 24A, there is no setting difference in the weak cherry 1 that triggers the lottery of the advantageous section operation lottery such as the CZ1 lottery and the AT lottery in the non-CZ. Therefore, the number of determination values does not change in either setting 1 or setting 6. On the other hand, there is a setting difference in the weak cherry 3 which is not a lottery target for the advantageous section operation lottery in the non-CZ. In the present embodiment, when the setting is 6, the number of determination values of the simultaneous winning combinations of the weak cherry 3 and the BB is larger than that when the setting is 1. Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the weak cherry 1 or the weak cherry 3 is won, a roll corresponding to the lower cherry can be derived as a common roll. With such a configuration, when the lower cherry wins in setting 6, the probability of winning the BB is higher than when the lower cherry wins in setting 1. On the other hand, since the probability of winning CZ1 does not change, when the lower cherry wins in setting 1 and wins BB, the probability of winning CZ1 is higher than when the lower cherry wins in setting 6 and wins BB. It gets higher.

The same can be said for CZ1. For example, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the lower cherry wins in setting 6, the probability of winning the BB is higher than when the lower cherry wins in setting 1. On the other hand, since the probability of winning CZ2 does not change, when the lower cherry wins in setting 1 and wins BB, the probability of winning CZ2 is higher than when the lower cherry wins in setting 6 and wins BB. It gets higher.

Furthermore, the same can be said for winning a weak watermelon. For example, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the weak watermelon 1 or the weak watermelon 3 is won, a roll corresponding to any of the middle watermelon, the downward-sloping watermelon, and the upper watermelon is derived as a common roll. obtain. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24 (c), when any of the middle watermelon, the right-down watermelon, and the upper watermelon wins in the setting 6, any of the middle watermelon, the right-down watermelon, and the upper watermelon in the setting 1 The probability of winning the BB is higher than when the winner wins. On the other hand, since the probability of winning CZ1 does not change, when any of the middle watermelon, the right-down watermelon, and the upper watermelon wins in setting 1 and the BB is won, the middle watermelon, the right-down watermelon, and the upper watermelon in setting 6 are won. The probability of winning CZ1 is higher than when one of them wins and wins BB.

[Main processing of main control unit 41]
The main processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. In the present embodiment, a normal section and an advantageous section are provided as sections related to the game. The advantageous section refers to a section in which the degree of advantage for the player is high, such as a high probability state of AT lottery such as CZ and a state in which the net increase number of sheets is large such as AT. The advantageous section starts from a game in which either AT winning or CZ winning is established, and continues until all of AT and CZ are completed. In the present embodiment, the high-probability state of small winning combination such as BB and the high-probability state of replay winning such as RT0 and RT2 are not included in the advantageous section, but such advantageous states are also included in the advantageous section. May be. On the other hand, the normal section refers to a section other than the advantageous section.

First, FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a normal section process executed by the main control unit. As shown in FIG. 25, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S10). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S10), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S10), the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery (S11). Next, the main control unit 41 executes an advantageous section operation lottery (S12). In the case of this embodiment, the advantageous section operation lottery referred to here mainly includes an AT lottery and a CZ lottery.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switch has been operated to stop all reels (S13). If all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S13), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all the reels are stopped. On the other hand, when all the reels are stopped (YES in S13), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives the display result (S14). Since it is not an advantageous section, control to the AT is prohibited in the processes of S11 to S14.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the player has won the advantageous section operation lottery (S15). If the main control unit 41 has not won the advantageous section operation lottery (NO in S15), the main control unit 41 returns to the process of S10 again. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 sets 1 in the navigation counter when it wins in the advantageous section operation lottery (YES in S15), that is, when it wins AT or CZ (S16). The navigation counter is a counter for executing the suggestion navigation at least once, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. The navigation counter is cleared to 0 when the suggestion navigation is executed once after 1 is set or when the BB is won. That is, the suggestion navigation is executed at least once before shifting to an advantageous section such as CZ or AT, and the suggestion navigation is exceptionally not executed before shifting to BB.

Next, the main control unit 41 executes the advantageous section transition process. In the advantageous section transition process, the main control unit 41 first sets 1 in the clear counter (S16). For example, when an AT or CZ is won, the number of counting games is counted with the AT or CZ winning game as the first game. Next, the main control unit 41 turns on the winning notification LED 70 (S18). In the advantageous section transition process, a process for shifting to the precursory period may be performed. After that, the main control unit 41 shifts to the advantageous section processing (S19) and ends this routine.

Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an advantageous section processing executed by the main control unit. As shown in FIG. 26, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S30). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S30), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S30), the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery (S31).

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switch has been operated to stop all reels (S32). If all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S32), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all the reels are stopped. On the other hand, when all the reels are stopped (YES in S32), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives the display result (S33). Since it is an advantageous section, it may be controlled by AT in the processing of S31 to S33.

Next, the main control unit 41 executes the maximum instruction section processing (S34). The maximum instruction section corresponds to the suggestion navigation period described later, and is a section for executing the suggestion navigation when the trigger for executing the suggestion navigation (in this embodiment, when the push order bell is won). is there. In the maximum instruction section processing, the main control unit 41 sends a command to the sub control unit 91 when the push order bell is won in the internal lottery of S31, and sets 0 in the navigation counter. As a result, the sub control unit 91 executes the suggestion navigation that notifies the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell and the right-down bell according to the command from the main control unit 41. Further, in the maximum instruction section processing, the main control unit 41 sets 0 in the navigation counter without transmitting a command to the sub control unit 91 when the BB is won in the internal lottery of S31. On the other hand, in the maximum instruction section processing, the main control unit 41 shifts to the processing of S35 while maintaining the navigation counter at 1 when the winning order bell and the winning combination other than the push order bell and the BB are won in the internal lottery of S31.

Next, the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the clear counter (S35). Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the clear counter has reached 1500, that is, whether or not the number of counting games has reached 1500 games (S36). When the number of counting games reaches 1500 games (NO in S36), the main control unit 41 sets 0 in the clear counter (S39).

On the other hand, when the number of counting games has not reached 1500 games (YES in S36), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the navigation counter is 0 (S37). When the value of the navigation counter is not 0 (NO in S37), the main control unit 41 ends this routine.

On the other hand, when the value of the navigation counter is 0 (YES in S37), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not an arbitrary end condition is satisfied (S38). Arbitrary termination conditions include, for example, a net count increase of 3000. The main control unit 41 terminates this routine when an arbitrary termination condition is not satisfied (NO in S38). On the other hand, in the main control unit 41, the net count increase number reaches 3000 even when an arbitrary end condition is satisfied (YES in S38), that is, even when the number of count games does not reach 1500 games. In this case, 0 is set in the clear counter (S39).

Next, the main control unit 41 performs an initialization process (S40) to initialize all the information related to the advantageous section. As a result, for example, the limit process is performed and the AT ends, and the background effect is also switched to the normal background. The initialization process including the limit process is executed regardless of the set value. After that, the main control unit 41 turns off the winning notification LED 70 (S41). After that, the main control unit 41 shifts to the normal section processing (S42) and ends this routine.

[When limit processing is executed during AT]
A case where the limit processing is executed during AT will be described with reference to FIG. 27. As shown in FIG. 27, the background effect on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is a normal background on which a normal effect image (for example, a daytime image) is displayed until the AT first hits at the timing t1. Further, in this period, when the lottery conditions are satisfied, the first hit lottery is performed based on the first hit lottery table A.

When the AT first hits at the timing t1, the additional lottery will be performed based on the additional lottery table A thereafter. In addition, the clear counter starts counting the number of games and also starts counting the net increase in the number of games. However, at this point, the number of count games and the net increase in count are not displayed because the first AT hit has not been notified yet.

Next, when the AT first hit is notified at the timing t2, the effect state shifts during the AT preparation before being controlled by the ART. The background effect during AT preparation is the preparation background in which the preparation image (for example, the evening image) is displayed.

Navigation can be executed from timing t3, which is the next game in which the AT first hit is notified at timing t2. As a result, the preparation navigation for transitioning the game state from RT1 to RT0 and then to RT2 is executed. For example, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won in RT1, the correct answer procedure for winning the promotion replay is notified by the preparation navigation effect, so that the game state can be changed from RT1 to RT0. Further, when the replays GR11 to 13 are won in RT0, the correct answer procedure for winning the normal replay is notified by the preparation navigation effect, so that it is possible to avoid the transition of the game state from RT0 to RT1. Further, when the replays GR21 to 23 are won in RT0, the correct answer procedure for winning the special replay is notified by the preparation navigation effect, so that the game state can be changed from RT0 to RT2.

Further, at the timing t3, since the AT first hit notification has already been made, the count display of the number of count games and the net increase in the number of counts starts. Next, when the promotion replay is won at the timing t4, the game state changes from RT1 to RT0.

Next, when the special replay is won at the timing t5, the game state changes from RT0 to RT2. Here, from timing t1 to timing t5, the winning probability of the replaying combination is as low as 1 / 7.31, so the medal payout rate is less than 1. For this reason, the net increase in the number of sheets from the start of counting tends to continue to decrease. However, if the timing t5 is controlled by ART, the winning probability of the re-game combination becomes as high as 1/2, so that the medal payout rate exceeds 1. Therefore, the net increase in the number of sheets from the timing t5 tends to continue to increase. Further, when controlled by ART, the background effect becomes an ART (normal) background on which an ART (normal) image (for example, a night image) is displayed.

When the number of counting games reaches 1250 games at the timing t6, the additional lottery is executed based on the additional lottery table B. By this lottery, the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is given, so that the number of count games can reach 1500 games. In the case of the present embodiment, the number of AT games given in the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B is notified at one time. For example, when the number of counting games reaches 1250 games, the character image of "+250 games" is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 together with the character image of "Congratulations on reaching the ending !!".

After the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is given at the timing t6, the ending effect is executed. The background effect at this time is an ART (ending) background in which an ART (ending) image (for example, an image matching the ending song) is displayed. Further, since the number of remaining games until the limit processing is executed is as small as 250 games, only the number of remaining games is displayed in the display area. After the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is given in the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the AT lottery is not executed until the number of counting games reaches 1500 games.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the player first aims to reach 1250 games when the count display is displayed by the first hit of the AT. At this time, the player expects to reach 1250 games while watching the count display of the number of count games, and is pleased that the net increase number increases while watching the count display of the count net increase number. Then, when the number of counting games finally reaches 1250 games, the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is given as a privilege in the sense of blessing, and the process shifts to the ending effect. During the ending, the player can immerse himself in the afterglow of the joy of reaching 1250 games while watching the display of the number of games until the ending. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of AT games is continuously added and the game does not proceed monotonically up to 1500 games, but aims at 1250 games before reaching 1500 games, and if it reaches, it is a privilege. As a result, it has a new game property such that the number of AT games that can reach 1500 games is given.

On the other hand, during the ending, since the count net increase number is not displayed, the player does not know the net increase number when the 1500 games are reached. In the present embodiment, the limit process is executed when the number of count games reaches 1500 games or the number of net count increases reaches 3000, but when the number of count games reaches 1500, the net increase in count is 3000. Often less than. For this reason, the player may be dissatisfied with the fact that the limit processing is performed when the number of count games reaches 1500 games even though the net increase in count has not yet reached 3000. However, in the present embodiment, since the count net increase number is not displayed during the ending, it is possible to avoid as much as possible from causing the player to be dissatisfied as described above.

When the number of counting games reaches 1500 games at the timing t7, the limit processing is executed regardless of the set value. As a result, AT ends. At this time, even if the number of AT games remains, the execution of the navigation effect ends. The remaining number of AT games may be reset or added the next time it is controlled by ART. Further, at the timing t7, the counting of the number of counting games and the net increase in the number of counts ends, and the count display also ends.

After the timing t7, the game in RT2 during non-AT is performed, and the AT lottery using the lottery table with the lowest advantage (in the present embodiment, the first hit lottery table A) is executed. Become. If the AT lottery is performed only during CZ or AT, the AT lottery may not be performed at RT2 after the AT is completed by the limit process.

As described above, the number of games is counted from the first hit of AT. Then, in RT2, when the number of games counted after the first hit of AT reaches 1500 games, which is the limit number of times that the net increase number after the first hit of AT is 3000 or less, AT ends by the limit process. To do. At this time, even in RT2, which is an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability of the replay is higher than that of other gaming states, AT is forcibly terminated. As a result, the player's gambling spirit is not excessively fueled.

Even if the limit processing is executed by the number of counting games reaching 1500 games during a series of ATs or the net increase in the number of counting games reaching 3000 during a series of ATs, 1500 games are generally played. It is difficult for a player to identify that he has won more than 3000 medals. In particular, in the present embodiment, only the number of remaining games is displayed after 1250 games by the count display. Therefore, when the limit process is executed without any warning and the series of ATs ends, the player feels distrust such as "a series of ATs suddenly ends". Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the limit process is executed, the freeze is executed, and the end effect is executed during the freeze. For example, the end effect may be such that the character image of "END" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the end of the ending. When such a freeze is executed and the end effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from having the above-mentioned distrust. Further, since the end effect is executed during the freeze, the player can be made to recognize the content of the end effect.

Regarding the count display, after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the remaining count games until the number of count games reaches 1500 games by switching from the number of count games and the net increase in the number of count games that were notified before the number of count games reached 1500 games. The number is notified. As a result, after the number of counting games reaches 1250 games, it is possible to be aware of the end of control to ART.

Regarding the background production, after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the mode is switched from the production by the ART (normal) background that was executed before the number of count games reaches 1250 games, and the production by the ART (ending) background is performed. Will be executed. As a result, after the number of counting games reaches 1250 games, it is possible to be aware of the end of control to ART.

[When limit processing is executed during BB]
In the present embodiment, it may be controlled by BB during CZ and may be controlled by BB during AT. For example, when the cherry and the BB are won at the same time, the CZ lottery or the AT lottery may be executed at the same time. In this case, BB may be executed during CZ or BB may be executed during AT.

For example, in a series of ATs, if the BB is won and controlled by the BB, it will be controlled by the BB during the AT. The limit process is also executed when the number of counting games reaches 1250 games in the BB during AT, but in this case, the state is BB during non-AT. Then, in the BB during AT, the AT lottery was executed using the additional lottery table A and the additional lottery table B, but in the non-AT BB after the AT is completed by the limit processing, the most advantageous. The AT lottery using the low lottery table (in the present embodiment, the first hit lottery table A) will be executed. If the AT lottery is performed only during CZ or AT, the AT lottery may not be performed in the BB after the AT is completed by the limit process. When the limit process is executed in the BB during the AT, an effect such as an ending image being played at the end of the AT may be performed.

[Timing chart of various processes related to CZ]
Various processes related to AT will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 to 30 using timing charts. First, with reference to FIG. 28, various processes when controlled only by CZ1 and various processes when controlled by CZ1 and CZ2 will be described.

FIG. 28A is a timing chart when controlled only by CZ1. As shown in FIG. 28 (a), when the CZ1 is won with the weak cherry 1 winning as an opportunity, the precursor period from the game after the CZ winning game (in the present embodiment, the CZ winning game) to the predetermined number of games. Rush into. In the precursory period, a precursory image (for example, an image in which a friendly character and an enemy character engage in a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After that, in the game in which the result of the internal lottery is lost, the suggestion navigation period entry image (for example, a production image such as "suggestion navigation period entry") is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and thereafter, the suggestion navigation period (described above). (Corresponding to the maximum indicated section).

In the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed when the push order bell is won, and the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell and the right-down bell is notified. Therefore, the net increase in the number of sheets can be increased by operating the stop switch according to the suggestion navigation. When the suggestion navigation is executed once during the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation period ends, and the game is controlled by CZ1 from the next game to 10 games. In this way, since the suggestion navigation is executed once before being controlled by CZ1, it is possible to inform the player of the control to CZ1 in an easy-to-understand manner. In CZ1, a CZ image (for example, an effect image by a CZ character) different from the normal effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

FIG. 28B is a timing chart when controlled by CZ1 and CZ2. As shown in FIG. 28 (b), when the weak cherry 1 is won in CZ1 and CZ2 is won, CZ1 ends at the end of the CZ winning game. Immediately after that, the suggestion navigation period is entered.

In the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed when the push order bell is won, and the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell and the right-down bell is notified. If the suggestion navigation is executed once during the suggestion navigation period, the CZ2 is controlled from the next game to 20 games without ending the suggestion navigation period. In this way, since the suggestion navigation is executed once before being controlled by CZ2, it is possible to inform the player of the control to CZ2 in an easy-to-understand manner.

Since the suggestion navigation period continues during CZ2, the suggestion navigation is executed when the push order bell is won during CZ2. As a result, the net increase in the number of medals can be increased in CZ2 as compared with that in CZ1, and the medal payout rate is increased. If the suggestion navigation is executed once during the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation period may end, and then control to CZ2 may be performed.

Next, with reference to FIG. 29, various processes in the case of being controlled by CZ1, various processes in the case of being controlled by CZ3, and various processes in the case of non-CZ winning in the CZ3 lottery will be described.

FIG. 29A is a timing chart when controlled by CZ1, but the example shown in FIG. 29A is the same as the example shown in FIG. 28A, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 29B is a timing chart when controlled by CZ3. As shown in FIG. 29 (b), when the CZ3 is won with the weak cherry 2 winning, which has the same winning result as the weak cheri-1, the game after the CZ winning game (in the present embodiment, the CZ is won). Enter the precursory period from the game) to the predetermined number of games. In the precursory period, the same precursory image as during CZ1 control (for example, an image in which a ally character and an enemy character engage in a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After that, in the game in which the result of the internal lottery is lost, the same suggestion navigation period entry image (for example, an effect image such as "suggestion navigation period entry") as in the case of CZ1 control is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and thereafter, the suggestion is made. Enter the navigation period.

In the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed when the push order bell is won, as in the case of CZ1 control, and the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell and the right-down bell is notified. When the suggestion navigation is executed once during the suggestion navigation period as in the case of CZ1 control, the suggestion navigation period ends, and the game is controlled by CZ3 from the next game to 10 games. Further, in CZ1, the same CZ image (for example, an effect image by a CZ character) as in the case of CZ1 control is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

In this way, the game proceeds in the same effect mode when controlled by CZ1 and when controlled by CZ3. Specifically, in the case of being controlled by CZ1 and the case of being controlled by CZ3, the winning result at the time of winning the cherry, the precursor image, the suggestion navigation period entry image, the suggestion navigation target during the suggestion navigation period, and the CZ game Numbers, CZ images, etc. have the same aspects. Therefore, when controlled by the CZ, the player can pay attention to whether the CZ under control is the CZ1 or the CZ3 having a lower advantage than the CZ1.

Next, with reference to FIG. 30, the lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 when controlled by CZ1 and CZ2 and the lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 when controlled by CZ3 will be described.

FIG. 30A is a timing chart when controlled by CZ1 and CZ2. As shown in FIG. 30 (a), when the CZ1 is won with the weak cherry 1 winning as an opportunity, the game after the CZ winning game (in the present embodiment, when the winning result of the CZ1 winning game is obtained). The winning notification LED 70 lights up in red. After that, when the weak cherry 1 is won in the CZ1 and the CZ2 is won, the CZ1 ends and is controlled by the CZ2, but the winning notification LED 70 continues to light until the CZ2 ends.

FIG. 30B is a timing chart when controlled by CZ3. As shown in FIG. 30 (b), when the CZ3 is won with the weak cherry 2 winning as an opportunity, the game after the CZ winning game (in the present embodiment, when the winning result of the CZ3 winning game is obtained). The winning notification LED 70 lights up in red. Further, the winning notification LED 70 keeps lighting until the end of CZ3.

In this way, when controlled by any of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3, the winning notification LED 70 lights up to inform the player that the CZ has been won and that the player is controlled by the CZ in an easy-to-understand manner. it can.

[Notification of the ratio of advantageous sections]
Next, the notification of the ratio of the advantageous section will be described with reference to FIG. 31. In the present embodiment, apart from counting the number of games in the advantageous section by the clear counter, the total number of games accumulated in the predetermined period (for example, one month) and the predetermined period (for example, one month) ) Is counted as the number of advantageous section games accumulated by accumulating the number of advantageous section games. Then, the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games is displayed on the set value display 24.

For example, as shown in FIG. 31, when the total number of games is 0 to 17,500 games, the set value display 24 has 7 segments regardless of whether the ratio of the advantageous section is less than 70% or 70% or more. Only the LED display (7-segment display) displays a numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section. The 17,500 games are the number of games tested when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, but other games may be used. That is, the display mode of the ratio of the advantageous section may be changed based on the predetermined number of games tested when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market.

Further, between 1750 to 175000 games, when the ratio of the advantageous section is less than 70%, the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed only by the 7-segment display by the set value display 24, while the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed. When is 70% or more, a numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed on the 7-segment display by the set value display 24, and the numerical value blinks at a slow tempo. The 175,000 games is the average number of games per month for the slot machine 1, but other games may be used. That is, the display mode of the ratio of the advantageous section may be changed based on a predetermined number of games, which is the average number of games per month of the slot machine 1.

Further, in the number of games of 175001 games or more, when the ratio of the advantageous section is less than 70%, the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed only by the 7-segment display by the set value display 24, while the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed. When is 70% or more, a numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed on the 7-segment display by the set value display 24, and the numerical value blinks at a fast tempo.

For example, the clerk shifts to the setting confirmation state by satisfying the conditions of "setting key ON" + "front door open detection", and in the setting confirmation state, the advantageous section is displayed by the 7-segment display displayed on the setting value display 24. You can check the ratio of. Furthermore, the clerk can know that the ratio of the advantageous section is 70% or more if the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is blinking, and further, if the blinking tempo is fast, one month. It can be seen that the ratio of advantageous sections is 70% or more during the period exceeding the average number of games.

As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the limit process is executed and the AT ends when the number of counting games reaches 1500 games regardless of the set value. As a result, the player's gambling spirit is not excessively fueled.

As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, there is always no setting difference between the lottery target combinations that are the targets of the advantageous section operation lottery such as the CZ lottery and the AT lottery. Further, as described above, in the advantageous section operation lottery such as the CZ lottery and the AT lottery, the winning probability does not change depending on the set value. As described above, since the probability of being controlled by the advantageous section such as CZ or AT does not depend on the set value, the player's gambling spirit is not excessively agitated with respect to the control to the advantageous section.

As shown in FIG. 10, the number of determination values of the lottery target combination that is the target of the advantageous section operation lottery such as the CZ lottery and the AT lottery does not change depending on the type of the gaming state (RT). Further, as described above, in the advantageous section operation lottery such as the CZ lottery and the AT lottery, the winning probability does not change depending on the type of the gaming state (RT). As described above, the probability of being controlled in an advantageous section such as CZ or AT does not depend on the type of gaming state. Therefore, the player's gambling spirit is not excessively aroused with respect to the control to the advantageous section. Further, since it is not necessary to provide a lottery table in the advantageous section operation lottery for each game state and it is not necessary to switch the lottery table in the advantageous section operation lottery every time the game state changes, the processing burden related to the transition of the game state is reduced. be able to.

As shown in FIG. 11, the number of determination values (10000) for winning a predetermined combination (normal replay) in the non-RT state (RT0) and the predetermined combination (for example, normal replay) in the RT state (RT2) The difference (37854) from the number of determination values (47854) for winning is not used in determining whether or not to give the advantageous section in the advantageous section operation lottery. In addition, the number of determination values (22360) for winning a predetermined combination (for example, the middle bell) in the non-bonus state (for example, during non-BB) and the predetermined combination (for example, during BB) in the bonus state (for example, during BB). The difference (41640) from the number of determination values (64000) for winning the middle bell) is not used in determining whether or not to give the advantageous section in the advantageous section operation lottery. As described above, since the probability of being controlled in the advantageous section such as CZ or AT does not depend on the type of the gaming state, the processing load related to the transition of the gaming state can be reduced. In addition, there is no difference between advantages and disadvantages in the advantageous section operation lottery depending on whether it is controlled in the non-RT state or the RT state, or in the non-bonus state or the bonus state.

As shown in FIG. 27, since the number of remaining games until the number of count games reaches 1500 games is counted and displayed, information on the game can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner.

As shown in FIG. 31, the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games is displayed on the set value display 24, and the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games is less than 70% or 70% or more. The display mode on the set value display 24 differs depending on the situation. That is, the notification mode of the ratio of the number of advantageous section games differs depending on the number of advantageous section games. Further, the notification mode of the ratio of the number of advantageous section games differs depending on the ratio of the number of advantageous section games. As a result, information about the game can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner.

As shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), the suggestion navigation is executed once when the control to the CZ, in which the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the number of AT games is higher than usual, is performed. It is possible to inform the player of the control to the CZ in an easy-to-understand manner.

As shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), when control to the CZ is performed, an operation procedure corresponding to a middle-stage bell or a downward-sloping bell accompanied by granting more medals than the medals used for setting the number of bets. Is notified by the suggestion navigation, so that the player can be informed of the control to the CZ in an easy-to-understand manner.

As shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), since the control to the CZ is performed after the suggestion navigation is executed once, the control to the CZ can be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

As shown in FIGS. 21 (a), 21 (b), and 28 (b), when the CZ is won in the CZ1 lottery performed when the weak cherry 1 is won or the weak watermelon 1 is won in the non-CZ, the CZ1 is selected. Control is done. Then, when CZ is won in the CZ2 lottery performed when the weak cherry 1 is won or the weak watermelon 1 is won in CZ1, the control to CZ2 is performed in which the degree of advantage regarding the granting of the number of AT games is higher than that of CZ1. In this way, in CZ1, control is performed to CZ2, which has a high degree of advantage, by re-winning the winning combination in non-CZ, so that the interest of the game is the gradual transition to a state where the degree of advantage increases. Can be improved.

Further, in the CZ1 lottery performed when the weak cherry 1 is won in the non-CZ, when the judgment values of 1 to 30 are extracted, the CZ is won and the control to the CZ1 is performed, while 1 to 30 in the CZ1. When the determination value of is extracted, CZ is won and control to CZ2 is performed. In this way, in CZ1, the same determination value as the determination value extracted in the non-CZ is extracted to control CZ2 having a high degree of advantage, so that the degree of advantage is gradually increased. It is possible to improve the interest of the game about the transition.

As shown in FIGS. 29 (a) and 29 (b), when CZ is won and control is performed to CZ1 when weak cherry 1 is won, and when CZ is won and control is performed to CZ3 when weak cherry 2 is won. In either case, the suggestion navigation is executed once. As a result, since the control to CZ1 is not necessarily performed when the suggestion navigation is executed once, the player is asked whether the control to CZ1 is performed or the control to CZ3 is performed. It can be noticed and the interest of the game can be improved.

When CZ is won when weak cherry 1 is won and control is performed to CZ1, suggestion navigation is executed twice, while when non-CZ is won when weak cherry 2 is won, suggestion navigation is executed only once. It may be done. In this way, it is possible to draw attention to the player as to whether or not the control to CZ1 is performed by paying attention to whether or not the suggestion navigation is executed twice. It can improve the interest of the game.

As shown in FIGS. 30 (a) and 30 (b), when controlled by any of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3, the winning notification LED 70 lights up, suggesting that the CZ was won and the control to the CZ. Therefore, it is possible to inform the player of the control to the CZ in an easy-to-understand manner and improve the interest of the game. Further, when the control to CZ1 is suggested and when the control to CZ3 is suggested, the winning notification LED 70 suggests in a common mode (in the present embodiment, a red lighting color). , CZ1 and CZ3 can be focused on by the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, the winning notification LED 70 can control the CZ during the precursory period or the suggestion navigation period from the winning of the CZ to the control of the CZ. Since it is suggested, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game during the precursory period or the suggested navigation period.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the cherry or watermelon is won, there is a case of CZ winning, AT winning, BB winning, or non-winning (that is, single winning of cherry or watermelon) in which none of these winnings is established. Further, in the case of CZ winning or AT winning, the winning notification LED 70 is lit, whereas in the case of BB winning or non-winning, the winning notification LED 70 is not lit. As a result, even if the winning notification LED 70 does not light when the cherry or watermelon is won and the cherry symbol or watermelon symbol is derived as a winning result, there is a possibility that the BB winning has been established. You can expect the player to control the watermelon. On the other hand, even if the winning notification LED 70 is turned on, the player is made to pay attention to whether the CZ winning or the AT winning is established, and further, the player is asked which of the CZ1 and CZ3 is won. It can be noticed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 22A and 22D, the CZ3 is in a state in which the determination value for winning the AT is 1 more than that in the non-CZ. Therefore, the probability of winning the AT in CZ1 or CZ2 can be increased, and a well-defined game can be realized.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of games is counted from the first hit of AT. Then, in RT2, when the number of games counted after the first hit of AT reaches 1500 games, which is the limit number of times that the net increase number after the first hit of AT is 3000 or less, AT ends by the limit process. To do. In this way, despite being controlled by RT2, which has a high probability of winning the re-game combination, the increase in the gambling of the game is not suppressed, but the gambling of the game is increased by shifting the game state to RT1. Since the increase is suppressed, it is possible to prevent the decline in the interest of the game as much as possible.

RT2 is a gaming state in which the payout rate per unit game exceeds 1. For this reason, in RT2, the net increase in the number of sheets gradually increases, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

RT0 and RT1 are game states in which the payout rate per unit game does not exceed 1. For this reason, in RT0 and RT1, the net increase in the number of sheets gradually decreases, so that it is possible to suppress an increase in the gambling of the game.

A signal indicating that the number of counting games and the net increase in the number of counts is being counted can be output to an external test device as a test signal. Therefore, it is possible to support the test for the number of count games and the net increase in the number of counts by the test device.

The count of the number of games and the net increase number is reset when the setting is changed or when the power is supplied over 3:00 am after the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off. As a result, it is possible to prevent the number of count games and the net increase in count from being reset at an unintended opportunity.

As a condition for ending a series of ATs (also called ART), the limit process is executed when the number of counting games reaches 1500 games during the series of ATs or when the net increase in the number of count games reaches 3000 during the series of ATs. At least, the number of AT games given has been exhausted, and the storage area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by changing the setting. When the limit process is executed, the digestion game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 23 (b), which is more advantageous for the player than the digestion game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 23 (a), is used to draw the digestion game number lottery. Is executed. As a result, even if the player continues the game after the limit processing or setting change is executed, the time when the limit processing or setting change is executed is larger than the time when a series of ATs other than the limit processing is completed. Since the number of digestion games is determined so as to be advantageous to the player, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The digestion game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 23B, which is more advantageous for the player than the digestion game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 23A, is also used when the setting is changed. That is, the digestion game number lottery table B is used both when the limit process is executed and when the setting is changed. As a result, the number of digested games is determined based on the same number of digested games lottery table when the limit process is executed and when the setting is changed, so that the processing burden when the number of digested games is determined is reduced. Can be reduced. For example, the storage capacity of the digestion game number lottery table can be reduced as compared with the slot machine 1 that uses different digestion game number lottery tables when the limit process is executed and when the setting is changed.

In ART, if the number of games counted after the first hit of AT reaches 1250 games before reaching 1500 games, the number of AT games that can reach 1500 games by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B will be added. Granted by. In this way, in ART, it is not a monotonous game that continues the game until the number of count games reaches 1500 games, but a game that aims to reach 1250 games first before the number of count games reaches 1500 games. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the increase in the gambling of the game and improve the enjoyment of the game.

As shown in FIG. 22, ART is controlled based on the number of AT games corresponding to each net increase of 100, 300, 400, and 500. That is, since it can be said that the control of ART is managed based on the net increase in the number of sheets, it is possible to make the control of ART easy for the player to understand.

Regarding the additional lottery, after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the number of AT games for which the number of count games can reach 1500 games is determined by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, and after the determination, The additional lottery is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent an additional number of AT games for the number of counting games exceeding 1500 games from being given.

[Modification example]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, a modified example of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About small roles that increase the probability of winning during the bonus]
In the present embodiment, a middle bell is provided as a small winning combination that increases the winning probability during the bonus. A small winning combination whose winning probability increases during such a bonus is not a target winning combination in the advantageous section operation lottery. The bonus is not limited to BB, but may be SB (single bonus) or RB (regular bonus).

Further, the winning combination for increasing the winning probability of the small winning combination during the bonus may be a small winning combination different from the small winning combination won during the non-bonus. For example, when the normal bell wins based on the number of judgment values of 360 during non-SB, the normal bell wins based on the number of judgment values of 360 and the bell in the bonus is based on the number of judgment values of 36000 during SB. You may win. In other words, even if the game state changes from the non-bonus state to the bonus state, the number of judgment values of the winning combination in the non-bonus state will be inherited in the bonus state as it is, and in the bonus state, in addition to that, a new small role will be won. It may increase the number of judgment values. In addition, the small winning combination newly added in the bonus state is not the winning combination of the advantageous section operation lottery.

In addition, a CB (challenge bonus) may be provided in which all small wins in each game are always won. During CB, a role called "all roles" that is not won during non-CB is won. All the roles include small roles such as bell and cherry, which are the lottery target roles in non-CB. In this case, among the number of determined values of all the winning combinations in the CB, the number of determined values may not change for the small winning combination that is the target of the advantageous section operation lottery. For example, in the non-CB, the cherry that is the target of the advantageous section operation lottery is won based on the number of judgment values of 100, and the watermelon is won based on the number of judgment values of 50. In this case, among the number of judgment values included in all the winning combinations in CB, the number of judgment values corresponding to cherry is 100, the number of judgment values corresponding to watermelon is 50, and the judgment value for executing the advantageous section operation lottery is set. The number may be the same in non-CB and in CB. As described above, since the determination of whether or not to grant AT or CZ does not depend on whether it is controlled by non-CB or CB, it is possible to reduce the processing related to the state transition. In addition, there is no difference between advantages and disadvantages in the advantageous section operation lottery depending on whether it is controlled by non-CB or CB.

[About the replay role that the winning probability increases during RT]
In addition, the role for increasing the winning probability of the re-game combination during RT may be a re-game combination different from the re-game combination that is won during non-RT. For example, when a normal replay wins based on the number of judgment values of 8977 during non-RT, a special replay different from the normal replay may win based on the number of judgment values of 32768 during RT. That is, when the gaming state changes from the non-RT state to the RT state, the number of determination values for winning the re-gaming combination may be increased by a new re-gaming combination that is not won in the non-RT state. In addition, the re-game combination newly added in the RT state is not the target combination of the advantageous section operation lottery.

[About advantageous section operation lottery]
A plurality of types of advantageous section operation lottery may be provided, and the winning probability may be distributed according to which of the plurality of types of advantageous section operation lottery is won for each lottery target combination. For example, three types of advantageous section operation lottery such as CZ1, CZ2, and AT may be provided, and lottery target combinations such as push order bell, cherry, and BB may be provided. Then, when the push order bell is won, CZ1 is won with a 60% probability in the advantageous section operation lottery, CZ2 is won with a 20% probability, and when the cherry is won, CZ1 and 40% are 40% probability in the advantageous section operation lottery. CZ2 with a probability of, 20% probability of winning AT, and when BB is won, 20% probability of CZ1, 40% probability of CZ2, 40% probability of winning AT in the advantageous section operation lottery. You may.

A plurality of types of advantageous section operation lottery may be provided, and the winning probability may be distributed according to which of the plurality of types of advantageous section operation lottery is won for each type of advantageous section under control. For example, a normal state and three types of advantageous sections such as CZ1, CZ2, and AT may be provided. Then, in the normal state, CZ1 is won with a probability of 60% and CZ2 with a probability of 20% in the advantageous section operation lottery, and CZ1 with a probability of 40% and CZ2, 20 with a probability of 40% in the advantageous section operation lottery in CZ1. % Probability of winning AT, 20% probability of CZ1 in CZ2, 40% probability of CZ2, 40% probability of winning AT, 10% probability of advantageous section operation lottery You may win CZ1 with a probability of%, CZ2 with a probability of 30%, and AT with a probability of 60%.

It is also possible to provide a push order combination in which the derived outcomes are different according to the push order, and further, the winning probability may be distributed according to which of the plurality of types of advantageous section operation lottery is won for each derived outcome. For example, three types of advantageous section operation lottery such as CZ1, CZ2, and AT may be provided. Then, the first output is derived when the stop switch is operated at the left first stop, the second output is derived when the stop switch is operated at the middle first stop, and the stop is performed at the right first stop. A push order combination may be provided in which a third roll is derived when the switch is operated. In this case, if the first roll is derived, CZ1 is won with a probability of 40%, CZ2 with a probability of 40%, and AT with a probability of 20% in the advantageous section operation lottery, and the second roll is derived. In the advantageous section operation lottery, CZ1 has a 20% probability, CZ2 has a 40% probability, and AT has a 40% probability. When the third outcome is derived, CZ1 has a 10% probability in the advantageous section operation lottery. You may win CZ2 with a 30% probability and AT with a 60% probability.

[Notification of the ratio of advantageous sections]
In the present embodiment, the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games is displayed on the set value display 24 in the setting confirmation state, so that the ratio of the advantageous section can be confirmed, but this is not limited to this. Absent.

For example, not limited to the set value display 24, the ratio of advantageous sections may be displayed inside the housing of the slot machine 1, for example, on a display (for example, a 7-segment LED) provided on the game control board 40. If the game control board 40 cannot be disassembled by caulking, the display will not be illegally operated from the outside. Further, the set value may also be displayed on the display provided on the game control board 40 instead of the set value display 24. The ratio of advantageous sections may be displayed on the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the liquid crystal display 51, and the like.

Further, not only the ratio of the advantageous section but also the total number of games and the number of advantageous section games may be displayed on the set value display 24 or the display provided on the game control board 40. In addition, the ratio of advantageous sections may be displayed on condition that a predetermined operation has been performed. For example, the ratio of advantageous sections may be displayed on condition that the effect switch 56 is pressed. Alternatively, a confirmation switch may be provided inside the housing of the slot machine 1, and the ratio of advantageous sections may be displayed on condition that the confirmation switch is pressed. An error notification may be performed when the confirmation switch is pressed while the front door 1b is not detected to be open.

Further, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the advantageous section is notified in the notification mode shown in FIG. 31, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the total number of games is between 0 and 17,500 games, if the ratio of the advantageous section is 70% or more, the display may blink. Alternatively, when the total number of games is between 0 and 17,500 games, a predetermined probability of less than 70%, for example, less than 50%, may be displayed blinking. Further, the display is not limited to the blinking display, and the color may change, an error image may be displayed together with the numerical value, or an error notification may be made regarding the ratio of the advantageous section in other aspects. Further, although the notification mode is divided into three stages according to the total number of games, the notification of the advantageous section may be performed by dividing into other stages such as four stages.

Further, in the state where the number of bets is set, the state may not shift to the setting confirmation state. That is, the ratio of the advantageous section may not be confirmed in the state where the number of bets is set. Further, since the number of bets is automatically set when the re-game combination wins, the ratio of the advantageous section may not be confirmed even when the re-game combination wins. In addition, in the state where the number of bets is set, the ratio of the advantageous section may be confirmed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the advantageous section controlled to the advantageous state such as AT or CZ is notified by the 7-segment LED, but other ratios may be notified.

For example, in a test conducted at the time of introduction of the slot machine 1 to the market, the market when the first ratio (for example, 300%) ≤ the payout rate of the medal payout rate (ball payout rate) in a short time (for example, 400 games). If it cannot be introduced, the medal payout rate in a short time may be notified by the 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be different depending on whether or not the medal payout rate in a short time is the first ratio ≤ payout rate (when the first ratio ≤ payout rate). Error notification). Further, in the test conducted at the time of introducing the slot machine 1 to the market, when the medal payout rate (ball payout rate) in the medium time (for example, 6000 games) is the second ratio (for example, 150%) ≤ payout rate, the market If it cannot be introduced, the medal payout rate in the medium time may be notified by the 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be different depending on whether or not the medal payout rate in the middle time is the second ratio ≤ payout rate (when the second ratio ≤ payout rate). Error notification). Further, in the test conducted at the time of introducing the slot machine 1 to the market, regarding the medal payout rate (ball payout rate) for a long time (for example, 17,500 games), the third ratio (for example, 55%) <payout rate <fourth ratio. If it cannot be introduced to the market when it is (for example, 120%), the medal payout rate over a long period of time may be notified by the 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be different depending on whether or not the medal payout rate over a long period of time is the third ratio <payout rate <fourth ratio (payout rate ≥ third ratio). Or, if the 4th ratio ≤ the payout rate, an error notification).

Further, for example, the accessory ratio may be notified by the 7-segment LED. The bonus ratio refers to the ratio of the number of payouts in the bonus (for example, RB, SB, CB) to the total number of payouts when the game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 6000 times). For example, in the case of a slot machine equipped with only RB, since the upper limit of the accessory ratio is 60%, the notification mode of the 7-segment LED may be different depending on whether or not the accessory ratio is 60%. (Error notification when the accessory ratio exceeds 60%). Further, in the case of a slot machine equipped with SB or CB, the upper limit of the accessory ratio is 70%, so even if the notification mode of the 7-segment LED is different depending on whether or not the accessory ratio is 70%. Good (error notification when the accessory ratio exceeds 70%).

In this way, the 7-segment LED may notify the ratio specified in the test performed when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, the ratio related to the performance of the slot machine 1, and the like.

[About the execution target of suggestion navigation]
In the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won, the suggestion navigation informs the operation procedure corresponding to the middle bell and the downward-sloping bell with more medals than the medals used for setting the number of bets. The execution target of navigation is not limited to this.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 32 (a) to 32 (c), the suggestion navigation may be executed when the navigation target combination such as the push order bell or the push order lip is won after entering the suggestion navigation period. As a result, when the control to the CZ is performed, the correct answer procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination is notified by the suggestion navigation, so that the player can be informed of the control to the CZ in an easy-to-understand manner by executing the suggestion navigation.

Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (a), the suggestion navigation may be executed when the transitional combination that shifts the game state by winning is won after entering the suggestion navigation period. The example shown in FIG. 33A shows an example in which the suggestion navigation is controlled by CZ by being executed twice. For example, as the transition combination in the present embodiment, there are a promotion replay that shifts the game state from RT1 to RT0 and a special replay that shifts the game state from RT0 to RT2. As shown in FIG. 33 (a), in the case where the CZ is won during RT1 and the suggestion navigation period is entered, if any of the replays GR1 to 6 is won during the suggestion navigation period, the promotion replay is awarded. The correct answer procedure of may be notified by the suggestion navigation. In this case, the gaming state transitions to RT0. Further, when any of the replay GR21 to 23 is won during the subsequent suggestion navigation period, the correct answer procedure for winning the special replay may be notified by the suggestion navigation. In this case, the gaming state transitions to RT2. Therefore, the game in CZ1 can be performed in a state where the winning probability of the re-game combination such as RT2 is high. As a result, when the control to the CZ is performed, the correct answer procedure corresponding to the transition combination accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is notified by the suggestion navigation, so that the player can easily understand the control to the CZ by executing the suggestion navigation. I can tell you.

Not limited to the above example, the suggestion navigation may be executed in a game lost in the internal lottery. Further, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the suggestion navigation may be executed every game. Further, when the CZ is won when a role that triggers the execution of the suggestion navigation such as the push order bell or the push order lip is won, the suggestion navigation may be executed in the game in which the CZ is won.

The suggestion navigation is not limited to once after winning the CZ, but may be executed twice, or may be executed only for two predetermined games after the winning of the CZ. For example, when CZ1 is won, suggestion navigation can be executed in the 3rd and 4th games after winning CZ, and suggestion is executed when the target role of suggestion navigation is won in the 3rd and 4th games. May be good. Furthermore, when the CZ3 is won, the suggestion navigation can be executed in the first and second games after the CZ is won, and the suggestion is executed when the target role of the suggestion navigation is won in the first game and the second game. May be good. In this way, if the suggestion navigation is not executed in the first and second games after the winning notification, the suggestion navigation is executed in the third and fourth games, that is, the CZ1 is won. You can expect the player to do that.

[About control timing to CZ]
In the present embodiment, the CZ is controlled from the next game after the suggestion navigation period ends, but the control trigger of the CZ is not limited to this.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), when control to CZ is performed after the suggestion navigation is executed, control to CZ is performed from the game in which the first suggestion navigation is executed. Alternatively, control to the CZ may be performed from the game following the game in which the first suggestion navigation is executed, or a game after that. In addition, there is no precursory period, and the suggestion navigation period may be entered from the game that won the CZ, or the suggestion navigation period may be entered from the game next to the game that won the CZ or a game after that. Good.

Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 32 (a) to 32 (c), the suggestion navigation may be controlled by the CZ from the game in which the suggestion navigation is executed once during the suggestion navigation period. Further, the game that has entered the suggestion navigation period (in this example, the game that was lost in the internal lottery) may be controlled by the CZ. In this way, since the control to the CZ is performed from the time when the execution of the suggestion navigation is started, the control to the CZ can be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

As shown in FIGS. 32 (a) to 32 (c), when control to CZ is performed from the start of execution of suggestion navigation, control is performed from the game in which suggestion navigation is executed once to CZ. Control may be performed from the game next to the game in which the suggestion navigation is executed, or a game after that to CZ. It should be noted that the precursor period is not provided, and the suggestion navigation period may be entered from the game in which the CZ is won, and the control to the CZ may be performed.

Furthermore, it may be controlled by CZ only during the suggestion navigation period. That is, the number of games in the suggested navigation period and the number of CZ games may be the same.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 32 (b), after CZ1 ends in the middle, CZ is uncontrolled for a predetermined number of games, and then control to CZ2 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and control to CZ2 may be performed immediately after CZ1 is terminated in the middle. For example, control to CZ2 may be performed from the game following the game in which CZ1 has ended, or control to CZ1 may be continued until a suggestion navigation suggesting control to CZ2 is executed.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 32 (a) to 32 (c), even when the suggestion navigation is executed during the control of the CZ, the winning notification LED 70 is a game after the CZ winning game (in this example, the game). , When the winning result of the game that won the CZ1 is obtained) until the end of the CZ, the lighting may be continued.

Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), when CZ2 is won during CZ1, control to CZ2 may be performed after all the number of CZ games of CZ1 has been exhausted. Further, in this case, the suggestion navigation suggestion period suggesting control to CZ2 may be entered from the time when CZ2 is won. In the example shown in FIG. 33 (b), after CZ1 is completed, CZ is not controlled for a predetermined number of games, and then control is performed to CZ2, but the present invention is not limited to this. Control to CZ2 may be performed immediately after CZ1 is completed. For example, control to CZ2 may be performed from the game following the game in which CZ1 has ended, or control to CZ1 may be continued until a suggestion navigation suggesting control to CZ2 is executed.

[About extension of CZ]
In the present embodiment, the control to CZ ends when the predetermined number of CZ games is exhausted, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, FIG. 33 (c) shows an example in which CZ is extended. In this example, the suggestion navigation is executed twice before being controlled by CZ. As shown in FIG. 33 (c), after winning CZ1, the control to CZ1 is performed from the time when the first suggestion navigation is executed, but the navigation is performed again during the predetermined 10 CZ games. When the target role is not won, the second suggestion navigation may not be executed during CZ1. In this case, the control to CZ1 may be extended until the second suggestion navigation is executed.

Further, the control of the CZ may be extended as long as RT2 is maintained during the CZ. Alternatively, the CZ is extended to control the CZ as long as RT0 or RT2 (that is, a state in which the player has a higher degree of advantage such as replay probability than the state in which most of the games are digested) is maintained during the CZ. May be good.

When the CZ is extended, the winning notification LED 70 lights up from the game after the CZ winning game (in this example, when the winning result of the game winning the CZ1 is obtained) until the CZ extension period ends. Just continue.

[About winning notification]
In the present embodiment, the winning notification LED 70 is lit in red regardless of whether the AT is won or the CZ is won, but the lighting color may be another color. For example, the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 may be changed at random. Further, the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 may be different between when the AT is won and when the CZ is won. Further, while the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 is the same when the AT is won and when the CZ1 is won, the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 may be different between when the CZ1 is won and when the CZ2 is won. Further, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned on even when the BB is won. In this way, by turning on the winning notification LED 70, the player can be made to pay attention to which of the AT winning, the CZ winning, and the BB winning is established.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning notification LED 70 is provided in a place where the player can easily recognize the stop switch in the same arrangement, but the game is played like the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, and the payout lamp. The winning notification LED 70 may be provided in a place where it is difficult for a person to recognize (for example, "C" is displayed in the case of CZ winning). Alternatively, as a means for notifying the CZ winning or the AT winning, the winning notification may be made by using an existing means such as a credit display 11, a game auxiliary display 12, and a payout lamp. Further, the CZ winning or the AT winning may be notified by outputting a predetermined sound from the speakers 53, 54 and the like.

Further, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned on by simply lighting a single LED (dot point) by, for example, a payout lamp, instead of simply displaying a number or the like as in a 7-segment display. Further, when the operation procedure is notified at the time of the navigation effect, it may be performed by using an existing means such as the credit display 11 or the game auxiliary display 12. In this case, the 7-segment display may be used for the notification of the operation procedure, while a single LED may be used for the notification of the winning.

Further, the lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 may be any timing in one game. For example, the winning notification LED 70 lights up at an arbitrary timing, such as when the start switch 7 is operated, when the third stop is performed (when pressed, when pressed is released), or when the bet number of the next game in which the AT is won or the CZ is won is set. May be good.

Further, the winning notification may be performed as in the example shown in FIG. 34. FIG. 34 is an example of a timing chart for explaining the winning notification in the modified example.

First, a case where CZ1 is won will be described with reference to FIG. 34 (a). As shown in FIG. 34 (a), when CZ1 is won with the weak cherry 1 being won, the predetermined number of games (5 games) from the games after the CZ winning game (in the present embodiment, the CZ winning game). It will enter the precursory period. In addition, the winning notification LED 70 lights up in red from the game after the game in which the CZ is won (in the present embodiment, when the winning result of the game in which the CZ1 is won is obtained). In the precursory period, the precursory image (an image in which a friendly character and an enemy character engage in a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, CZ1 is in a latent state because it is not controlled by CZ1 during the precursory period.

Then, in the final game of the precursory period, the "WIN" image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the effect result (the ally character wins). This suggests to the player that he has won CZ1. After that, the winning notification LED 70 is controlled by CZ1 as the suggestion navigation period enters while it remains lit. After that, when CZ1 is completed, the winning notification LED 70 is turned off.

Next, a case where the CZ3 is won will be described with reference to FIG. 34 (b). As shown in FIG. 34 (b), when CZ3 is won with the weak cherry 1 being won, the predetermined number of games (5 games) from the games after the CZ winning game (in the present embodiment, the CZ winning game). It will enter the precursory period. In addition, the winning notification LED 70 lights up in red from the game after the game in which the CZ is won (in the present embodiment, when the winning result of the game in which the CZ3 is won is obtained). In the precursory period, the precursory image (an image in which a ally character and an enemy character engage in a battle) similar to that at the time of winning CZ1 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, in the case of winning CZ3, unlike the time of winning CZ1, it is controlled by CZ3 during the precursory period and the suggestion navigation period is set.

Then, in the final game of the precursory period, the "LOSE" image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the effect result (the ally character is defeated). This suggests to the player that he has won CZ3. Further, the CZ3 ends at the end of the precursory period, and the winning notification LED 70 also goes out.

As shown in FIGS. 34 (a) and 34 (b), regardless of whether CZ1 or CZ3 is won, the same effect is performed during the precursory period, and the winning notification LED 70 is turned on in the same manner. Therefore, during the precursory period, the player can pay attention to which of CZ1 and CZ3 has been won. Further, when the CZ1 is won, the winning notification LED 70 is controlled by the CZ1 and continues to light after the lapse of the precursor period, whereas when the CZ3 is won, the CZ3 ends with the lapse of the precursor period. The winning notification LED 70 is also turned off. Therefore, if the winning notification LED 70 continues to light even after the end of the effect during the precursory period, the control to the CZ1 is confirmed, so that the player pays attention to whether or not the winning notification LED 70 continues to light. be able to.

When CZ3 is won, the suggestion navigation period is entered during the precursory period. Therefore, when the suggestion navigation is executed, such as when the push order bell is won, the suggestion navigation may be executed during the precursory period. In this case, it will be confirmed that CZ3 is won instead of CZ1. Even if CZ1 is won, the suggestion navigation may be executed during the precursory period. In this way, even if the suggestion navigation is executed during the precursory period, it is not confirmed that the CZ3 has been won.

Further, even if the CZ3 is won, when the AT is won during the precursory period, the "WIN" image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the effect result of the precursory period (the ally character wins), and then the AT controls it. You may.

Next, a case where the BB is won will be described with reference to FIG. 34 (c). As shown in FIG. 34 (c), when the BB is won with the weak cherry 1 being won, the predetermined number of games (5 games) from the games after the BB winning game (in the present embodiment, the BB winning game). It will enter the precursory period. However, the winning notification LED 70 does not light. In the precursory period, a precursory image (an image in which a friendly character and an enemy character battle each other) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and in the final game of the precursory period, a "WIN" image is displayed as the effect result (the friendly character wins). Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests to the player that he has won the BB.

Next, a case where only the cherry is won will be described with reference to FIG. 34 (d). As shown in FIG. 34 (d), when the weak cherry 1 is won alone, it is a precursor from the game after the game in which the cherry is won alone (in the present embodiment, the game in which the BB is won) to the predetermined number of games (5 games). Enter the period. However, the winning notification LED 70 does not light as in the case of winning the BB. In the precursory period, the precursory image (the image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle each other) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and in the final game of the precursory period, the "LOSE" image is displayed as the effect result (the ally character is defeated). Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests to the player that he has not won.

As shown in FIGS. 34 (a) to 34 (d), the winning notification LED 70 is lit in the case of CZ winning, whereas the winning notification LED 70 is not lit in the case of BB winning or non-winning. As a result, even if the winning notification LED 70 does not light when the cherry or watermelon is won and the cherry symbol or watermelon symbol is derived as a winning result, there is a possibility that the BB winning has been established. You can expect the player to control the watermelon.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 30, 32, and 34, the winning notification LED 70 has been lit since the CZ was won, but the lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 is not limited to this. For example, even if the winning notification LED 70 is lit in a game after the CZ winning game, such as at the end of the precursory period after winning the CZ, at the beginning of the suggestion navigation period, or in the game in which the first suggestion navigation is executed. Good. Further, the winning notification LED 70 may be lit only while being controlled by the CZ, or may be lit only during the precursory period.

Further, even if the winning notification LED 70 has fallen from RT0 or RT2 (that is, a high probability state in which the degree of advantage such as replay probability is higher than the state in which the player digests most of the games) during CZ, the winning notification LED 70 is transferred to CZ. The winning notification LED 70 may continue to light until the control is completed.

Further, the winning notification LED 70 may continue to be lit as long as RT0 and RT2 are maintained, even after the control to the CZ is completed. Further, the control to the CZ may be extended as long as RT0 and RT2 are maintained during the CZ, and the winning notification LED 70 may continue to light as long as the CZ during the RT0 and RT2 is maintained.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 30 (a), 32 (b), and 33 (b), in the case of promotion from CZ1 to CZ2, once CZ becomes uncontrolled between CZ1 and CZ2, the non-control is performed. The winning notification LED 70 may be temporarily turned off during the controlled period.

The winning notification LED 70 is not limited to the one that keeps lighting for a plurality of games, and may be turned on only within one game. For example, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned on only in the game in which the CZ is won.

Further, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned on at the time of winning the CZ, and then may be AT-winned during the CZ and controlled by the AT, and may be continuously turned on even during the AT. Then, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned off when the AT ends. In this case, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned off even if the gaming state is advantageous RT (RT2 or the like) at the end of AT.

[About CZ lottery and AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, CZ2 having a high degree of advantage is extracted in CZ1 with the same determination value as the determination value extracted in non-CZ. Control was performed, but it is not limited to this.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B, in the CZ1 lottery performed at the time of winning the weak cherry 1 in the non-CZ, when the judgment values of 1 to 30 are extracted, the CZ is won and the CZ1 is reached. On the other hand, when the determination values of 1 to 30 are extracted in CZ1, the AT may be won and the control to the AT may be performed. In this way, in CZ1, AT may be won by re-winning the winning combination in non-CZ. Further, in CZ1, AT may be won by extracting the same determination value as the determination value extracted in non-CZ. As a result, the process of determining whether or not to shift to the state such as the CZ lottery or the AT lottery is not complicated.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b), when the CZ1 lottery in the non-CZ is triggered by the weak cherry 1 winning, and the CZ2 lottery in the CZ1 is triggered by the weak cherry 1 winning. In the AT lottery in the non-CZ, the weak cherry 1 may not be the trigger. Further, in CZ1, if the same determination value as the determination value extracted in non-CZ is extracted to control CZ2 having a high degree of advantage, the CZ2 lottery in CZ1 and the non-CZ2 lottery are performed. The execution trigger (the winning combination in which the lottery is performed) may be different from that of the CZ1 lottery in the CZ.

Further, in the CZ lottery shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b), first, a weak cherry is obtained by extracting 1 to 100 judgment values from the judgment values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) by the internal lottery. CZ was won by winning 1 and extracting specific judgment values (1 to 30) from the judgment values 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the weak cherry 1 is won in the internal lottery, the judgment value is extracted from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) for the CZ lottery, and the extracted judgment value is the judgment value of the CZ winning. For example, it may be determined that the CZ has been won.

Further, in the first hit lottery shown in FIGS. 22 (a), 22 (b), and (d), first, 1 to 100 judgment values are extracted from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) by the internal lottery. By doing so, the weak cherry 1 is won, and among the judgment values of 1 to 100, the specific judgment value (31 to 40 in non-CZ, 31 to 60 in CZ1, 1 to 1 in CZ3). The AT was won by extracting 11), but it is not limited to this. For example, when the weak cherry 1 is won in the internal lottery, the judgment value is extracted from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) for the first hit lottery, and the extracted judgment value is the judgment value of AT winning. If there is, it may be determined that the AT has been won.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B, when the CZ1 lottery in the non-CZ is triggered by the weak cherry 1 winning, and the AT lottery in the CZ1 is triggered by the weak cherry 1 winning. In the CZ2 lottery in CZ1, the weak cherry 1 winning may not be the trigger. Further, in CZ1, if the AT is won by extracting the same determination value as the determination value extracted in the non-CZ, the AT lottery in the CZ1 and the CZ1 lottery in the non-CZ can be used. The execution trigger (the winning combination in which the lottery is performed) may be different.

Further, in the CZ lottery shown in FIG. 35 (a), first, a weak cherry 1 is won by extracting 1 to 100 judgment values from the judgment values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) by an internal lottery. , CZ was won by extracting a specific judgment value (1 to 30) from the judgment values of 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the weak cherry 1 is won in the internal lottery, the judgment value is extracted from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) for the CZ lottery, and the extracted judgment value is the judgment value of the CZ winning. For example, it may be determined that the CZ has been won. Further, in the first hit lottery shown in FIG. 35 (b), first, a weak cherry 1 is won by extracting 1 to 100 judgment values from the judgment values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the internal lottery. Then, the AT was won by extracting the specific judgment value (1 to 30) from the judgment values of 1 to 100, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the weak cherry 1 is won in the internal lottery, the judgment value is extracted from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) for the first hit lottery, and the extracted judgment value is the judgment value of AT winning. If there is, it may be determined that the AT has been won.

In CZ1, it is not limited to the one that hits AT for the first time by extracting the same judgment value as the judgment value extracted in non-CZ, and in CZ1, it is the judgment value extracted in non-CZ. AT may be added by extracting the same determination value.

Further, in the present embodiment, the CZ1 lottery and the CZ2 lottery are executed when the weak cherry 1 is won, and the CZ3 lottery is executed when the weak cherry 2 is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the CZ1 lottery or the CZ2 lottery may be executed when the strong cherry is won, and the CZ3 lottery may be executed when the weak cherry is won. In this case, it is preferable that the winning result (derived symbol combination) is the same when the strong cherry is won and when the weak cherry is won.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the weak cherry 2 is won or the CZ3 lottery executed when the weak watermelon 2 is won is not won, the suggestion navigation can be executed only once. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if the CZ3 lottery executed at the time of winning the weak cherry 2 or the weak watermelon 2 is not won, the suggestion navigation may not be executed. Further, a weak cherry 3 or a weak watermelon 3 may be separately provided, and the suggestion navigation may be executed only once when the weak cherry 3 or the weak watermelon 3 is won.

The first-win winning probability and the additional winning probability in the AT lottery, and the CZ winning probability in the CZ lottery may be constant regardless of the set value, or may be different depending on the set value. If the first winning probability in the AT lottery, the additional winning probability, and the CZ winning probability in the CZ lottery are constant regardless of the set value, the bonus winning probability in the internal lottery is different according to the set value and is being bonused. A difference may be provided in the payout rate in the above according to the set value.

[Relationship between advantageous section and lottery target combination]
The relationship between the advantageous section and the lottery target combination will be described with reference to FIG. 36. The "addition" shown in FIG. 36 refers to any of CZ, AT first hit, and AT addition. As shown in FIG. 36, the probability of addition may be changed between the non-advantageous section and the advantageous section.

For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), in the non-advantageous section, the weak cherry 1 that was not the target of the CZ1 lottery was won alone, whereas in the advantageous section, the CZ lottery or the AT lottery (first hit lottery, An additional lottery) may be held. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), the weak watermelon 1 which was not the target of the CZ1 lottery in the non-advantageous section is independently won, whereas the CZ lottery or the AT lottery (first hit lottery) is used in the advantageous section. , Additional lottery) may be held.

[About the degree of advantage of CZ2]
In the present embodiment, the suggestion navigation is executed only once in the suggestion navigation period corresponding to CZ1 and CZ3, whereas the suggestion navigation is executed unlimitedly in the suggestion navigation period corresponding to CZ2. As a result, CZ2 has a higher degree of advantage for the player than CZ1 and CZ3. However, other means may be used as a means for increasing the degree of advantage of CZ2.

For example, in CZ2, the opportunity for suggestion navigation to be executed may be increased as compared with CZ1 and CZ3. Further, in CZ2, regardless of which winning combination is won, the suggestion navigation for notifying the operation procedure corresponding to the winning combination may be executed. Further, even if the result of the internal lottery is lost, the suggestion navigation may be executed. That is, during the suggestion navigation period corresponding to CZ2, the suggestion navigation may be executed over the entire game.

Further, in CZ2, the suggestion navigation is executed when the transitional combination for shifting the gaming state by winning is won, and as a result, the gaming state in CZ2 may shift to an advantageous state. For example, when the suggestion navigation period corresponding to CZ2 is entered, the correct answer procedure for winning the promotion replay when winning any of the replays GR1 to 6 is notified by the suggestion navigation, and then any of the replays GR21 to 23. The correct answer procedure for winning a special replay when the crab is won may be notified by the suggestion navigation. In this way, the gaming state can be changed to RT2 in CZ2. It is not necessary to end the control to CZ2 while the game state is maintained at RT2.

[About AT winning in CZ]
In the process related to CZ described above, when AT is won during CZ, the following control may be performed.

For example, when an AT is won during CZ, even if the CZ game remains, the AT may be controlled by the AT immediately after the AT is won, such as the AT winning game or the next game. In this case, a precursor effect suggesting control to the AT may be executed before being controlled by the AT. For example, when an AT is won during CZ, it may be controlled by AT after digesting the remaining CZ games. In this case, a precursor effect suggesting control to the AT may be executed before being controlled by the AT. The winning notification LED 70 that is lit during CZ may continue to be lit until AT ends.

[About limit processing]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that AT is terminated as a limit process, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main control unit 41 may shift the gaming state from RT2 to RT1 as a limit process.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of games executed after the first hit of AT is counted, and the limit process is executed when the number of counted games reaches 1500 games, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, the number of payouts executed after the first hit of AT may be counted, and the limit process may be executed when the counted number of payouts reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10,000). Also, for example, when the number of winnings and winnings of a specific role (for example, bell, replay, cherry that triggers AT lottery, etc.) is counted and the number of winnings or winnings reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1000 times). Limit processing may be executed.

Further, the counting is not limited to the one that counts at the AT first hit as an opportunity, and may be counted at the AT first hit notification at the timing t2 shown in FIG. 27. As a result, the number of games executed after the AT first hit notification is counted, not the AT first hit notification, so it is not necessary to pay attention to the number of count games until the AT first hit notification is given. It should be noted that the count may be triggered by either the start of navigation at timing t3 or the start of ART at timing t5.

Further, in a series of ATs, when the BB is won, the game state shifts to the bonus state via RT4. In this case, the net increase in the number of sheets increases in the bonus state. Therefore, the number of games in the bonus state may be included in the count game number and counted, and the net increase number in the bonus state may be included in the count net increase number. The number of games in the bonus state may be counted without being included in the count games, or the net increase in the bonus state may be counted without being included in the count net increase.

[About AT after limit processing]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, when the number of counting games reaches 1500 games and the limit processing is executed at the timing t7, the execution of the navigation effect ends even if the number of AT games remains. However, it is not limited to this. For example, even if the number of counting games reaches 1500 games and the limit processing is executed and the gaming state changes from RT2 to RT1, if the number of AT games remains, the execution of the navigation effect may be continued. In this way, the player will not miss the prize by operating the stop switch in the correct procedure when the push order bell is won, and when the push order lip is won, the player will press the stop switch in the correct procedure. You can also win a promotion replay by operating it. As a result, it is possible to aim for AT winning by the first hit lottery or BB winning by the internal lottery again without consuming medals as much as possible. In this way, even if the game state is changed from RT2 to RT1 by the limit processing in order to suppress the increase in the gambling of the game, when the number of AT games remains, the navigation effect continues based on the number of AT games. Because it is executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[About additional notification of the number of AT games]
In the present embodiment, the number of AT games granted in the additional lottery is notified at one time based on the additional lottery table B, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when 250 AT games are assigned at the timing t6 shown in FIG. 27, 50 games are notified at that time, 100 games are notified after 50 games are digested, and the remaining 100 games are notified after 100 games are digested. The number of given AT games may be divided and notified, such as shifting to the ending. Further, the number of AT games given in the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A may be divided and notified for every 50 games, which is the minimum number of games granted, for example. The number of AT games granted by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B may also be divided and notified every 50 games.

[About AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, the number of AT games is given by the first hit lottery and the additional lottery, and the number of AT games given is controlled by AT, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the net increase number and the payout number that can be controlled by the AT may be determined by the first hit lottery and the additional lottery, and the AT may control until the determined net increase number and the payout number are reached.

In the additional lottery table B shown in FIG. 22, which is used when the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the number of AT games of 0 games is not determined, but the number of AT games of 0 games has a predetermined probability (for example,). It may be determined (low probability of 50% or less). Further, when the number of counting games reaches 1250 games and the number of AT games of 0 games is determined, the additional lottery may be executed again based on the additional lottery table B.

In the present embodiment, the additional lottery is executed before the number of counting games reaches 1250 games, whereas the additional lottery is executed after the number of AT games that can reach 1250 games and reach 1500 games is given. The lottery was not executed, but it is not limited to this. For example, even after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the additional lottery may be executed based on a lottery table different from that before the number of count games reaches 1250 games. For example, after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, an additional lottery may be executed based on a lottery table that is more advantageous than before the number of count games reaches 1250 games. As a result, the additional lottery after the number of count games reaches 1250 games is different from the additional lottery before the number of count games reaches 1250 games, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[About a series of ATs]
In the present embodiment, a series of periods from the time of the first hit of the AT (timing t1 in FIG. 27) to the time when the AT is controlled by the AT after the first hit of the AT, all the AT games are consumed, and the AT ends. AT, but not limited to this. For example, a series of ATs may be set from the time when the first hit of the AT is notified (timing t2 in FIG. 27) to the end of the AT after all the number of AT games are consumed. For example, the period from the start of navigation (timing t3 in FIG. 27) to the end of all AT games after all AT games may be used as a series of ATs. For example, the period from the start of ART (timing t5 in FIG. 27) to the end of all AT games after all AT games may be used as a series of ATs. Further, a predetermined period (for example, 100 games) after all the number of AT games are exhausted and the AT is completed may be set as a revival period, and may be a period in which it is easy to win an AT in the AT lottery. In this case, the period from the predetermined opportunity to the end of the revival period may be a series of ATs.

[Regarding predetermined control]
In the present embodiment, when the series of ATs is completed by the limit processing, it is more advantageous in the digestion game number lottery than when the series of ATs is completed by other than the limit processing, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a series of ATs is completed by limit processing, the probability of winning an AT in the AT lottery is higher than when a series of ATs is completed by other than limit processing, or even if the number of AT games given is large. Good. Alternatively, when a series of ATs is terminated by limit processing, the probability of being controlled by CZ is higher than when a series of ATs is terminated by other than limit processing, or the number of games controlled by CZ is larger. Good.

[Correct answer procedure and specific procedure]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the correct answer procedure corresponding to the first decision result such as the left bell 1 and the correct answer procedure corresponding to the second decision result such as the replay GR1 are exactly the same procedure. However, the correct answer procedure corresponding to the first decision result and the correct answer procedure corresponding to the second decision result are not limited to exactly the same procedure, but include different procedures as long as they include the same specific procedure. You may. For example, while the left first stop is defined as the correct procedure for the left bell 1, not only the left first stop but also the middle first stop may be defined as the correct procedure for the replay GR1. ..

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the correct answer procedure is established by the first stop operation has been described, but the correct answer procedure may be established not only by the first stop operation but also by the second stop operation.

[About the first decision result and the second decision result]
In the above-described embodiment, the lottery target combination including a small combination such as the left bell 1 is exemplified as the first determination result, and the lottery target combination including the replay combination such as the replay GR1 is exemplified as the second determination result. However, the first decision result and the second decision result are not limited to this. For example, both the first decision result and the second decision result may be lottery target combinations including a small combination. In this case, the first decision result may be a decision result having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the second decision result. For example, when the first decision result is obtained, a small winning combination will be awarded, which will pay out 15 cards if operated by the correct answer procedure, while when the second decision result is obtained, 8 cards will be paid out even if operated by the correct answer procedure. You may only win a small role.

Further, for example, both the first determination result and the second determination result may be lottery target combinations including the replay combination. Even in this case, the first determination result may be a determination result having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the second determination result. For example, when the first decision result is obtained, the player wins a replay role that triggers a transition to RT, which is advantageous if the correct answer procedure is used, while when the second decision result is obtained, the correct answer procedure is used. However, it is possible to maintain the gaming state or to win only the re-gaming role that triggers the transition to the disadvantageous RT.

[About common aspects]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, an example in which one mode of the navigation effect of the game auxiliary display 12 is defined for each correct answer procedure has been described. However, as long as the first decision result and the second decision result have the same mode of navigation effect, the mode of navigation effect corresponding to other decision results may be common or different. Good. For example, left bells 1 and 2 are defined as the first decision result, replay GR1 is defined as the second decision result, left bells 3 and 4 are defined as the third decision result, and replay GR2 is defined as the fourth decision result. The mode of the navigation effect of the game auxiliary display 12 when the left bells 1 and 2 and the replay GR1 are won is defined in "1-" shown in FIG. 16, while the left bell is defined. The mode of the navigation effect of the game auxiliary display 12 when the 3rd and 4th and the replay GR2 are won may be the one defined in "-1". Even in this configuration, the winning navigation target role is either the push order rip, the push order bell, or the push order rip or the push order bell. It is possible to prevent the player from being identified by the player from the aspect of the navigation effect.

In addition, as an 8-card push order bell that pays out 8 cards by operating with the correct answer procedure, a small winning combination that pays out 8 cards at the first stop on the left is won, while the left that stops the misalignment with other stop operations. Eight-card push order bells 1 to 4 are set, and as a three-card push order bell that pays out three cards by operating according to the correct answer procedure, while winning a small role that pays out three cards at the first stop on the left, other In the stop operation, the left three push order bells 1 to 4 for stopping the misalignment may be defined. In this case, regardless of which of the left eight-sheet push order bell 1 and the left three-sheet push order bell 1 is won, the mode a is defined as the mode of the navigation effect, and the left eight-sheet push order bell 1 is defined. Aspect b is defined as a mode of navigation effect regardless of which of 2 and the left 3 push order bell 2 is won, and the left 8 push order bell 3 and the left 3 push order bell 3 Aspect c is defined as an aspect of the navigation effect regardless of which one is won, and it is when either the left eight-sheet push order bell 4 or the left three-sheet push order bell 4 is won. Aspect d may be defined as a mode of the navigation effect (aspects a to d are different modes). In this way, even if the correct answer procedure is the same, the mode of the navigation effect is common to the first decision result and the second decision result, and the mode of the navigation effect is common to the third decision result and the fourth decision result. It may be something in common.

[About the main notification device]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the navigation effect by the main control unit 41 is executed on the game auxiliary display 12 (an example in which the game auxiliary display 12 is also used) has been described, but it is controlled by the main control unit 41 and predetermined information is determined according to the progress of the game. The main notification device for notifying the above is not limited to this, and any device such as a credit display 11 or 1 to 3 BETLED 14 to 16 may be used. In this way, the cost can be reduced by executing the navigation effect by also using the main side notification device.

[Internal winning command (at the start of the game)]
In the above-described embodiment, as an example for enabling the sub-control unit 91 side to specify the correct answer procedure only during AT, and to execute the effect corresponding to the group to which the winning lottery target combination belongs, the main An example will be described in which the control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command for specifying the group to which the lottery target winning combination in the internal lottery belongs and a push order command capable of specifying the correct answer procedure depending on whether or not AT is in progress. However, the specific method is not limited to this.

For example, as an internal winning command, there is a first internal winning 1 command that can identify which lottery target role is the winning lottery target role (the lottery target role that is the target of the navigation effect is also called the notification target role). , It is not possible to specify the winning notification target combination itself, but what kind of notification target combination is (for example, winning any of Replay GR1-6, winning any of Replay GR21-23) A second internal winning 1 command that can specify (such as winning one of the left bell 1 to the right bell 4) is provided, and the main control unit 41 is the first command if it is in AT. The internal winning 1 command of 1 may be transmitted, and if the non-AT is in progress, the second internal winning 1 command may be transmitted. Since the sub-control unit 91 can specify the correct answer procedure when it receives the first internal winning 1 command, it enables the navigation effect shown in FIG. 16 and the like to be executed, while receiving the second internal winning 1 command. When this is done, the correct answer procedure cannot be specified, so it is possible to prevent the navigation effect from being executed. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

As a first example, the ROM of the main control unit 41 is set with the first internal winning 1 command and the second internal winning 1 command for the navigation target combination for each winning combination, and the non-navigation target combination is the first. The internal winning command table in which the internal winning 1 command of 2 is set is stored. Further, in the internal winning command table, as the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the navigation target combination, one second internal winning 1 command is set for each type of the navigation target combination. Specifically, one second internal winning 1 command that can identify that one of the pushing order bells has been won is set corresponding to the pushing order bell, and replays corresponding to replays GR1 to 6 are performed. One second internal winning 1 command that can identify that any of GR1 to 6 has been won is set, and any of Replay GR11 to 13 has been won in response to replay GR11 to 13. One second internal winning 1 command that can specify is set, and one second internal winning 1 that can specify that any one of the replays GR21 to 23 has been won corresponding to the replay GR21-23. The command is set.

Then, as shown in FIG. 37, the main control unit 41 reads out the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery (Sa01) in the internal winning 1 command setting process executed after the internal lottery, and notifies the navigation (navigation effect). (Sa02), and if it is determined that the navigation notification is to be executed in the step of Sa02, it corresponds to the winning combination based on the internal winning flag read in Sa01. It is determined whether or not the first internal winning 1 command is set in the internal winning command table (Sa03).

When the first internal winning 1 command is set in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination in the step of Sa03, that is, when the winning combination is the navigation target combination, the first combination corresponding to the winning combination The internal winning 1 command is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sa04). On the other hand, in the step of Sa03, when the first internal winning 1 command is not set in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination, that is, when the winning combination is a non-navigation target combination, the second corresponding to the winning combination. The internal winning 1 command of 2 is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sa05).

If it is determined that the navigation notification is not executed in the step of Sa02, the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination based on the internal winning flag read in Sa01 is read from the internal winning command table and placed in the command queue. Set (Sa05).

Further, the internal winning 1 command set in the command queue in the steps of Sa04 and Sa05 will be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main).

In the first example as described above, when the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification after the internal lottery, the first internal winning 1 command is set in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination. If so, the sub-control unit 91 sends a first internal winning 1 command that can identify the winning navigation target combination and the correct answer procedure to the sub-control unit 91, and the internal winning command corresponds to the winning combination. If the first internal winning 1 command is not set in the table, the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, but if the navigation notification is not executed, the winning navigation target combination A second internal winning 1 command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, which can specify the type of, but cannot specify the correct answer procedure because the navigation target combination itself cannot be specified. Therefore, when the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the sub control unit 91 does not specify the correct answer procedure according to the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning 1 command. In this example, after the internal lottery, the internal winning flag is read and the internal winning 1 command is set. However, when the internal winning flag is set in the internal lottery, the internal winning 1 command is set. May be good.

Next, a second example will be described. In the second example, the same internal winning command table as in the first example is stored in the ROM of the main control unit 41. Then, as shown in FIG. 38, the main control unit 41 reads out the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery (Sb01) in the internal winning 1 command setting process executed after the internal lottery, and reads out in the step of Sb01. It is determined whether or not the winning combination based on the internal winning flag is a navigation target combination (Sb02).

If it is a notification target combination (navigation target combination) in the step of Sb02, it is determined whether or not to further execute the navigation notification (Sb03), and if the navigation notification is executed in the step of Sb03, the winning navigation target combination Is individually specified (Sb04), and the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the navigation target combination individually specified in the step of Sb04 is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sb05).

On the other hand, if the navigation target combination is not performed in the step of Sb02, or if the navigation notification is not executed in the step of Sb03, the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue. (Sb06).

Further, the internal winning 1 command set in the command queue in the steps of Sb05 and Sb06 will be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main).

In such a second example, the same internal winning command table as in the first example is stored in the ROM of the main control unit 41, and in the main control unit 41, after the internal lottery, the winning combination is the navigation target combination. Therefore, when executing the navigation notification, the winning navigation target combination is individually specified, and the first internal winning 1 command that can specify the winning navigation target combination and the correct answer procedure is sent to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, if the winning combination is the navigation target role but the navigation notification is not executed, the type of the winning navigation target role can be specified, but the correct answer procedure cannot be specified. Since it is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, if the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the sub control unit 91 identifies the correct answer procedure according to the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning 1 command. There is no such thing.

Next, a third example will be described. In the third example, the ROM of the main control unit 41 stores an internal winning command table in which an internal winning 1 command is set for each winning combination. Further, in the third example, when the navigation notification is executed for the navigation target combination in the internal lottery, the lottery target combination (for example, left) having a different correct answer procedure for one type of navigation target combination (for example, push order bell). Winning is determined individually for each of bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4), whereas when navigation notification is not executed, one type of navigation target combination (for example, push order) Regardless of the correct answer procedure for (bell), winning is judged collectively as one type of lottery target combination (for example, push order bell), and when navigation notification is executed, one type of navigation When any of a plurality of types of lottery target combinations (for example, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4) having different correct answer procedures for the target combination (for example, push order bell) is won. When the internal winning flags with different values are set, but the navigation notification is not executed, one type of lottery target combination (for example, push) corresponding to one type of navigation target combination (for example, push order bell) is set. When the forward bell) is won, an internal winning flag with a value different from the internal winning flag set when the navigation notification is executed even if the type of the navigation target role is the same is set. , Internal winning command table also has an internal winning flag that is set when any of multiple types of lottery target roles with different correct answer procedures for one type of navigation target role is won. An internal winning flag that is set when a type of lottery target combination is won, and a different internal winning 1 command is set corresponding to each.

Then, as shown in FIG. 39, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to execute the navigation notification in the internal lottery (Sc01), and when the navigation notification is executed in the step of Sc01, one type is used. An individual lottery is performed to determine the winning of each of the lottery target roles having different correct answer procedures for the navigation target role (Sc02). In the individual lottery, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), for one type of navigation target combination (for example, push order bell), the lottery target combination (for example, left bells 1 to 4) constituting the navigation target combination of the type. , Middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4), it is determined whether or not the internal lottery random value falls within the winning range (specifically, whether or not the added value overflows), and the internal lottery random value is determined. The winning of the lottery target combination within the winning range is determined, and the internal winning flag corresponding to the winning lottery target combination among the lottery target combination constituting the navigation target combination of the type is set.

Further, when the navigation notification is not executed in the step of Sc01, one type of navigation target combination (for example, push order bell) is collectively treated as one type of lottery target combination (for example, push order bell) regardless of the correct answer procedure. Then, a batch lottery to determine the winning is performed (Sc03). In the batch lottery, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), for one type of navigation target combination (for example, push order bell), for the lottery target combination (for example, push order bell) that summarizes the type of navigation target combination. Whether or not the internal lottery random value is within the winning range (specifically, whether or not the added value overflows) is determined, and when the internal lottery random value is within the winning range, the navigation target combination of the type (specifically). For example, the winning of the push order bell) is determined, and the internal winning flag corresponding to the navigation target combination of the type is set. In addition, except for the navigation target role, the presence or absence of winning will be determined as usual.

Then, the internal winning 1 command corresponding to the internal winning flag set in the individual lottery in the step of Sc02 or the batch lottery in the step of Sc03 is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sc04).

Further, the internal winning 1 command set in the command queue in the step of Sc04 will be transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main).

In addition, although not shown in particular, if the navigation target combination is won when the navigation notification is not executed, after the internal lottery, a stop order selection lottery for selecting the correct answer procedure from a plurality of types of stop orders is performed, and the result is The correct answer procedure changes according to the situation.

As described above, in the third example, the ROM of the main control unit 41 stores the internal winning command table in which the internal winning 1 command is set for each winning combination, and one type of navigation in the internal winning command table. About the target role The internal winning flag that is set when any of the multiple types of lottery target roles with different correct answer procedures is won, and is set when one type of lottery target role corresponding to one type of navigation target role is won. Each internal winning flag is set with a different internal winning 1 command, and the main control unit 41 has a correct procedure for one type of navigation target combination when navigation notification is executed in the internal lottery. If an individual lottery is performed to determine the winning individually for each different lottery target combination, and the internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, the navigation notification is not executed in the internal lottery. Regardless of the correct answer procedure for one type of navigation target combination, a batch lottery is performed to collectively determine the winning as one type of lottery target combination, and one internal winning command corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. To do. That is, the internal winning 1 command transmitted when a lottery target combination having a different correct answer procedure for one type of navigation target combination is won is the first internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of the winning navigation target combination and the correct answer procedure. The second internal winning 1 command is sent as, and is sent when one type of navigation target combination is won, but the type of winning navigation target combination can be specified, but the correct answer procedure cannot be specified. Therefore, when the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the sub-control unit 91 identifies the correct answer procedure according to the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning 1 command. There is no such thing.

When the bell is won in the internal lottery, the same middle bell or right-down bell as when the bell is operated in the correct answer procedure when the push order bell is won will be won regardless of the operation procedure. At the time of such a bell winning, the main control unit 41 may transmit the above-mentioned first internal winning 1 command to the sub control unit 91 regardless of whether or not AT is in progress.

In the first to third examples, when the internal winning flag is set in the internal lottery, the internal winning 1 command is set. However, after the internal lottery, the internal winning flag is read and the internal winning flag is set. It may be configured to be set.

By configuring as in the first to third examples, when the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side during non-AT, the sub control unit 91 side is the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning 1 command. Since the correct answer procedure is not specified according to the above, even if the sub-control unit 91 side is fraudulent, it is possible to prevent the advantageous operation order from being notified except in the state where the navigation notification is being executed.

In addition, when the push order bell is won, if the stop operation is performed in the stop order corresponding to the type of the push order bell, the control is performed to win the middle bell or the right-down bell, which is relatively advantageous to the player. If the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type of push order bell, control is performed so that the middle bell and the downward-sloping bell are not won, and when the bell is won, the stop order is involved. Instead, the control that allows the middle bell to win a prize is performed. Then, when the push order bell is won, if the navigation notification is performed (when the navigation notification is performed during AT or non-AT), it is also the correct procedure that the push order bell is won, that is, the middle stage. If the first internal winning 1 command that can specify the stop order for winning the bell or the downward-sloping bell is sent and the navigation notification is not performed (when the navigation notification is not performed during non-AT), press it. A second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, in which it is possible to identify that the forward bell has been won, but the correct answer procedure cannot be specified. On the other hand, as with the push order bell, the navigation notification is executed when the middle bell and the right-down bell are allowed to win, and the middle bell can be won regardless of the stop order. Regardless of whether or not, it is an internal winning 1 command different from the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the push order bell and the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the push order bell, and the bell has won. Since the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the bell that can be specified is transmitted, the sub-control unit 91 operates in the stop order corresponding to the push order bell in the situation where the middle bell or the right-down bell can be won. If this is not done, it is possible to specify whether the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell cannot be won, or whether the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell can be won regardless of the stop order. In particular, when it is specified that the middle bell or the right-down bell can be won regardless of the stop order, an effect suggesting that the middle bell or the right-down bell can be won regardless of the stop order should be performed. Is also possible.

In addition, the bell (middle bell + downward-sloping bell) is a lottery target role that may be won at the same time as BB with a transition to BB that is advantageous for the player and RB with a transition to RB that is advantageous for the player. Since it is suggested that the BB or RB may have been won by winning the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell, the sub-control unit 91 side can use the internal winning 1 command corresponding to the bell to BB or RB. Since it is possible to identify that the winning of the bell, which suggests the possibility of winning the RB, has been won, it is also possible to perform an effect that expects the winning of the BB or RB in such a situation.

In addition, when the navigation target role is won in the internal lottery, the type of the winning navigation target role can be specified, but the correct answer procedure cannot be specified, regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is performed. If the navigation notification is performed, an advantageous procedure command that can specify the correct answer procedure according to the type of the winning navigation target role is sent separately from the internal winning 1 command, while the navigation notification is sent. If it is not performed, the advantageous procedure command is not transmitted, and if the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the correct procedure is specified from the command according to the result of the internal lottery. It may be a structure that does not occur.

In addition, if the navigation target role is won in the internal lottery and the navigation notification is performed, an internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of the winning navigation target role and the correct answer procedure is transmitted, and the navigation notification is performed. If this is not the case, the internal winning 1 command will not be sent, and if the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the correct answer procedure will not be specified from the command according to the result of the internal lottery. It may be configured.

In addition, when the navigation target combination is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, the advantageous operation procedure consists of a plurality of procedures (for example, in replay GR1 to 6, the first stop reel is the correct answer. All of the multiple procedures are notified to the operation procedure), which is the order in which the second stop reel is also the correct answer, and all of the multiple procedures are specified from the first internal winning 1 command transmitted at that time. Although it is possible, when the navigation target combination is won in the internal lottery, the partial navigation notification that notifies only a part of the advantageous operation procedures consisting of a plurality of procedures is performed (for example, the correct answer). When only the first stop reel is notified, when the advantageous operation procedure is a specific stop order and a specific timing, only the stop order or the timing is notified, etc.), it is advantageous to be notified by partial navigation notification. An internal winning 1 command may be transmitted so that only a part of the operation procedure can be specified. With such a configuration, only a part of the originally advantageous operation procedure is notified. In the state, since all the advantageous operation procedures according to the result of the internal lottery are not specified from the internal winning 1 command, all the advantageous operation procedures are notified to the sub control unit 91 side even if an illegal act is made. It is possible to prevent all advantageous operation procedures from being notified except when the navigation notification is being executed.

[Internal winning command (when the success or failure of the correct procedure is confirmed)]
In the above example, when the push order command that can specify the standard procedure or the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, the winning lottery target combination itself cannot be specified, so that the possible effects are limited. Since there is a possibility, the following configuration may be provided.

For example, when the navigation target combination is won, the main control unit 41 issues an internal winning 2 command that can identify the winning navigation target combination regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is performed. It may be transmitted at the timing when it is confirmed whether or not it is the correct answer procedure.

The internal winning 2 command is, for example, which of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 or the replay GRs 1 to 6 of the winning lottery target combination. , It is possible to specify which of the replays GR11 to 13 and which of the replays GR21 to 23. In addition, the timing at which it is determined whether or not the winning navigation target combination is the correct answer procedure is, for example, the establishment of the correct answer procedure regardless of the reel stop order that is still changing due to the stop operation of some reels. If it is determined that the reels are not established, some reels are stopped, and the first stop reels such as the push order bell, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-13, and replay GR21-23 are performed. When the stop operation is performed, regardless of the order of stop after that, the correct answer procedure is established or not (for example, when the left bell is won, the correct answer procedure is established by setting the left reel as the first stop. When the correct answer procedure is not established by setting the middle reel and the right reel to the first stop), the timing at which the correct answer procedure is determined is the timing at which the stop operation of the first stop reel is performed. The timing at which the correct answer procedure is determined is not limited to the time at the first stop, but is at the time of the second stop, for example, when the correct answer procedure is established by the first stop and the second stop. It may be. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 has a specific type of navigation according to the type of the navigation target combination specified from the second internal winning 1 command in a state where the navigation target combination is won and the navigation notification is not performed. It is possible to execute an effect that suggests the possibility that the target role has been won, and even before all reels have stopped, after the timing when it is confirmed whether or not the correct procedure is for the winning navigation target role. If so, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting that the correct answer procedure specified from the internal winning 2 command has been established, or an effect suggesting that the correct answer procedure has not been established.

For example, if the push order bell is won, there is a possibility that the middle bell will win a prize based on the type of navigation target role specified from the internal winning command transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed (for example, in the figure). "Yellow") and the possibility that none of the winning combinations will be won (for example, "white" in the figure), a small winning combination notification is executed, the first stop reel is stopped, and the push order bell is correct. If the correct procedure is confirmed based on the internal winning 2 command sent at the timing when the procedure is confirmed and it is confirmed that the middle bell will win, the middle bell may win (for example, in the figure). By switching to the small role notification that suggests only "yellow"), it is possible to suggest the possibility that the middle bell will win a prize. On the other hand, if it is confirmed that the procedure is not correct and it is confirmed that the middle bell will not win, switch to the small role notification that suggests only the possibility that none of the roles will win (for example, "white" in the figure). Therefore, it can be suggested that neither role may win a prize. As a result, even if it is a stage before all reels are stopped, if it is after the timing when it is confirmed whether or not it is the correct answer procedure of the winning navigation target combination, it is stopped at the time when all reels are stopped based on the internal winning 2 command. It is possible to perform an effect that does not contradict the aspect.

Further, in the above example, when the navigation target combination is won in a state where the navigation notification is not performed, after the internal winning command or the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure (correct answer procedure). The configuration is such that an internal winning 2 command capable of specifying an advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 at the timing when it is confirmed. For example, when the navigation target combination is won in a state where the navigation notification is not performed. In a state where navigation notification is not performed, such as a configuration in which the internal winning 2 command is transmitted at the timing when the third stop operation is performed after the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, that is, at the timing when all reels are stopped. When the navigation target combination is won, after the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, at least at the timing after the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure, the internal winning 2 command is sent to the sub-control unit 91. If the configuration is such that the sub-control unit 91 is configured to transmit, the advantageous operation procedure is notified in a situation other than the state in which the navigation notification is performed even if the sub-control unit 91 side is cheated, and in a situation where the advantage for the player can be affected. While preventing this, the sub-control unit 91 can perform an effect according to the advantageous operation procedure, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, the internal winning 2 command is transmitted at the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure, that is, when the stop operation which determines whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure is performed. The command may be transmitted at the timing when the stop operation for which is confirmed is released, that is, at the timing when the corresponding stop switch is released.

Further, in the present embodiment, the internal winning 2 command is transmitted only at the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure, but any of a plurality of timings after the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure The configuration may be such that the transmission timing of the internal winning 2 command is changed according to the lottery result, the type of the navigation target combination, and the like.

Further, the internal winning 2 command may be transmitted at a plurality of timings after the timing when it is determined whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous. For example, the internal winning 2 command may be transmitted each time the stop operation is performed. In such a configuration, when the first stop operation determines whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous and the second stop operation does not determine whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous, the advantageous operation procedure is used. At the timing when it is not decided whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure, a command indicating that it is not decided whether it is an advantageous operation procedure is sent, and at the timing after the timing when it is decided whether it is an advantageous operation procedure or not, the advantageous operation procedure can be specified. By sending various commands, one of the commands may be uniformly transmitted each time the stop operation is performed.

Further, even when the navigation target combination is won in the state where the navigation notification is performed, that is, when the first internal winning 1 command capable of specifying the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted, the first internal winning 1 command is transmitted. After that, the internal winning 2 command that can specify the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 at the timing when it is decided whether or not it is the advantageous operation procedure, but the navigation target is in a state where the navigation notification is not performed. Only when the winning combination is won, after the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, the sub-control unit 91 assigns the internal winning 2 command that can specify the advantageous operation procedure at the timing after the timing when it is determined whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous. It may be configured to transmit to.

In addition, the internal winning 2 command that can specify the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted only when the navigation target combination is won, but the internal winning 2 command is transmitted even when the navigation target combination is not won. It may be configured, and in this case, a command having the same contents as the internal winning 1 command may be transmitted.

As mentioned above, when the navigation target combination is won, some reels are stopped, and the advantageous operation procedure is determined to be established or not, regardless of the reel operation procedure that is still changing. Even if the reels that are changing remain, it is a configuration that determines whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure of the winning navigation target combination, and if the navigation notification is not performed when the navigation target combination is won, the game start operation The second internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when it is cleared, and even if the reels that are still changing remain, the internal winning 2 command is transmitted at the timing when it is confirmed whether it is an advantageous operation procedure or not. There is.

In addition, even when the navigation notification is performed when the navigation target role is won, the first internal winning 1 flag is transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and even if the reels that are still changing remain, the advantageous operation is performed. The internal winning 2 command is sent at the timing when it is decided whether or not the procedure is performed. On the other hand, when the navigation notification is performed when the navigation target role is won, the navigation notification is started at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and the navigation notification is continued until all reels are stopped. Therefore, it is possible to make the player surely recognize the advantageous operation procedure.

[About the execution timing of the navigation effect between the main control unit and the sub control unit]
The start timing of the navigation effect by the main control unit 41 and the start timing of the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91 in the above-described embodiment may be the same timing (for example, the reel rotation start timing), or may be different. It may be timing. An example of a case where the navigation start timings of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are different will be described with reference to FIG. 41. The navigation start timing may be different between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, for example, depending on the progress of the game, the controlled state, and the like.

FIG. 41 (A) shows the timing of the operation by the player. In the example of FIG. 41 (A), the lever-on operation by the player, the three reel rotation start processing by the main control unit 41, and the activation processing of the stop switch are shown. In addition, the example of FIG. 41 describes the navigation when the push order bell is won.

Here, a reel rotation start process for starting the rotation of the three reels and an activation process for activating the operation on the stop switch when the start switch 8 is operated (hereinafter, also referred to as a lever-on operation) will be described. .. First, the reel rotation start processing will be described. When the lever is turned on by the player, it is determined whether or not a predetermined weight time (for example, 4.1 seconds) or more has elapsed from the reel rotation start processing in the previous game. When it is determined that 4.1 seconds or more have elapsed from the reel rotation start processing in the previous game when the lever-on operation is performed, the reel rotation start processing is executed during the lever-on operation. On the other hand, when it is determined that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed from the reel rotation start process in the previous game when the lever-on operation is performed, when 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the reel rotation start process in the previous game. In addition, the reel rotation start processing is executed.

Next, the activation process will be described. The activation process is executed when both the first activation condition and the second activation condition are satisfied after the reel rotation process is executed. The first activation condition is a condition that is satisfied when the rotation speeds of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R become constant. The second activation condition is a condition that is satisfied when the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R detect the reference positions of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The reference position is, for example, a position where a mark (for example, a notch) provided on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is provided.

FIGS. 41 (B) and 41 (C) show navigation timings when the push order bell is won in the first situation (for example, during CB), respectively. FIG. 41 (B) shows the navigation timing of the main control unit 41, and FIG. 41 (C) shows the navigation timing of the sub control unit 91. The CB is a state in which all the small wins are won in each game, and ends when a predetermined number of medals or more are paid out, or when a so-called SB is won.

Further, FIGS. 41 (D) and 41 (E) show the navigation timing at the time of winning the push order bell in the second situation (for example, AT after the end of CB), respectively. FIG. 41 (D) shows the navigation timing of the main control unit 41, and FIG. 41 (E) shows the navigation timing of the sub control unit 91.

As shown in FIGS. 41 (B) and 41 (C), when the push order bell is won during CB, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are subjected to reel rotation start processing (reel). At T22 (where the rotation of) has started), the navigation is executed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 41 (D) and 41 (E), when the push order bell was won during AT, the main control unit 41 executed the reel rotation start process (reel rotation started). ) T22, the navigation is executed, and the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation (navigation effect) by the lever-on operation T21. The main effects produced in this configuration will be described below.

(A) If the navigation start timing on the main side is different between CB, which is the first situation, and AT, which is the second situation, for example, "The main control unit 41 may be out of order. There is a risk of distrust. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 41, the navigation start timing on the main side is the same regardless of whether it is in CB or AT. Therefore, the player does not feel such distrust, and the player can feel reassured. On the other hand, the navigation start timing on the sub side differs depending on whether it is in CB or AT. Therefore, the designer of the slot machine or the like can improve the degree of freedom in designing the start timing on the sub side.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 has a smaller storage capacity (ROM, RAM, etc.) than the sub control unit 91. If the navigation start timing of the main control unit 41 is different between CB and AT, the processing load of the navigation processing of the main control unit 41 will increase, and the program capacity of the main control unit 41 will be compressed. Will be invited. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the program capacity of the main control unit 41 can be reduced as much as possible by making the navigation start timing of the main control unit 41 the same during CB and AT.

(B) Navi is executed when the push order bell or the like is won, and is not executed when the SB that punctures the CB is won. In other words, the CB does not puncture in the game in which the navigation is executed. As described above, in the CB, when the navigation is executed, it is more advantageous for the player than when the navigation is not executed. Therefore, during the CB, it is possible to provide the playability of attracting the player's attention to the execution of the navigation.

As described above, in the CB, the advantage of the player greatly differs depending on whether or not the navigation is executed. Therefore, in the CB, the player can feel a sense of tension as to whether or not the navigation is executed. If the navigation start timing on the main side and the navigation start timing on the sub side are different during CB, the navigation will be executed when the navigation is performed on the earlier side of the main side and the sub side. It will be revealed, and the period for maintaining such tension will be shortened. On the other hand, in the above-mentioned example, since the navigation start timing on the main side and the navigation start timing on the sub side are the same in the CB, the period for maintaining the tension can be extended.

(C) In addition, in the game in which the push order bell is won, the display result derived by operating the stop switch based on (navigation on the main side and navigation on the sub side) is displayed in CB and AT. It will be the same. The middle bell or the downward-sloping bell wins during CB and AT. Therefore, regarding the navigation for deriving the same display result during CB and AT, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the navigation at different timings during CB and AT, thus improving the degree of freedom in design. Can be made to.

As a modification, in a game in which the push order bell is won, when the stop switch is operated based on the executed navigation, different display results may be derived between CB and AT. Specifically, in the game in which the push order bell is won, when the stop switch is operated based on the executed navigation, the display result in CB is derived in CB, and the display result in CB is in AT. Different AT display results may be derived. According to such a configuration, when the display result in CB is derived, it can be suggested to the player that the display result is controlled by CB. Further, when the display result during AT is derived, it can be suggested to the player that the AT is controlled. The medals awarded may be the same or different depending on whether the CB display result is derived or the AT display result is derived. For example, when the CB display result is derived, the number of medals awarded may be larger than when the AT display result is derived. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the CB. On the other hand, when the AT display result is derived, the number of medals awarded may be larger than when the CB display result is derived. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during AT.

(D) For example, one game may be digested quickly. Specifically, for example, the MAXBET operation, the lever-on operation, and the first stop to the third stop operations are all performed at short intervals (for example, when an impatient player plays a game). When such a game is played, in the next game, when the lever-on operation is performed due to the weight time, the reel rotation process is not executed at the lever-on operation timing, and 4.1 seconds from the reel rotation start process in the previous game. When that elapses, the reel rotation process is executed. That is, a period (hereinafter, "waiting period") from the time when the lever is turned on to the time when the reel rotation process is performed is provided. If the navigation on the main side and the navigation on the sub side are executed at the time of lever-on operation, the specific player will have no time to hold this waiting period (it will be free).

On the other hand, in the above example, in the CB, the navigation start timing of both the main side and the sub side is the reel rotation start time (T22). Therefore, during the waiting period, the player can feel a sense of tension as to whether or not the navigation is executed.

On the other hand, when it is controlled by AT, for example, the sub side navigates as soon as possible in order to prevent the push order bell from being missed. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 41, the sub side executes navigation by the lever-on operation T21. Therefore, even if the push order bell is won during AT, 11 bells can be won as much as possible.

Further, examples of different navigation start timings of the main control unit and the sub control unit are not limited to those shown in FIG. 41, but may be those shown in FIGS. 42 and 43.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 42, during CB, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 perform navigation by the lever-on operation T21. Further, during AT, the main control unit 41 executes navigation by the lever-on operation T21. Further, during CB, the sub control unit 91 executes navigation at the reel rotation start T22. According to such a configuration, the navigation can be executed at an earlier timing in the CB as compared with the example of FIG. On the other hand, during AT, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation at an early timing, and the sub control unit 91 can execute the navigation at a late timing. In the example of FIG. 42, the navigation start timing of the sub control unit 91 may be any timing as long as it is the timing after the lever-on operation T21.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 43, during CB, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute navigation at T23 in which the operation to the stop switch is enabled. Further, during AT, the main control unit 41 executes navigation at T23 in which the operation to the stop switch is enabled. Further, during CB, the sub control unit 91 executes navigation by the lever-on operation T21. According to such a configuration, the navigation can be executed at a later timing in the CB as compared with the example of FIG. Therefore, in the CB where it is important for the player to execute the navigation, the tension of whether or not the navigation is executed can be maintained until the effective T23 of the stop switch. Further, during AT, the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation by the lever-on operation T21, so that the push order bell can be prevented from being missed as much as possible.

In FIGS. 41 to 43, CB and AT are illustrated as the first and second situations in which the sub navigation start timings are different. However, the first situation and the second situation may be other situations. For example, the first situation may be a predetermined RT state, and the second situation may be a specific RT state.

[Maintenance display result and transition display result]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which most of the games during AT are digested at RT2 has been described, but most of the games during AT are digested at RT0, for example, when the replay GR21-23 is won at RT0. , Navi that notifies the operation procedure to win the normal replay when the AT addition state lottery is not won, and the navigation to notify the operation procedure to win the special replay when the AT addition state lottery is won. The effect may be executed so that the transition to RT2 can be performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, RT0 is maintained when the normal replay wins as a maintenance display result at RT0, and shifts to RT2 when the special replay wins at RT0, and the correct answer procedure is shown as shown in FIG. Depending on whether or not it is operated with, whether a normal replay wins or a special replay wins is sorted. For this reason, if the AT addition state lottery is not won, the stop order in which the normal replay wins is notified by the navigation effect, so that the stop operation in the notified stop order is promoted and RT0 is maintained. It has become.

In such a configuration, even if the stop order for maintaining RT0 is notified by the navigation effect, there is a possibility that the stop order for shifting from the notified stop order to RT2 can be specified, and the stop for maintaining RT0 is stopped. Despite notifying the order, there was a risk that the operation would be performed in the stop order of intentionally shifting to RT2. In order to eliminate such inconvenience, the following configuration may be provided.

During RT0, six types of replays GR11 to 16 may be provided as lottery target combinations in which the normal replay, the special replay, and the fall replay are simultaneously won, and reel control may be performed as shown in FIG. 44. When the replays GR11 to 16 are won, as shown in FIG. 44, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For example, if the replay GR11 (special replay + normal replay + fall replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of normal replays stops at the winning line LN. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the middle reel as the first stop, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the right reel as the first stop. Stops the fall replay combination at the winning line LN. If the replay GR12 (special replay + normal replay + fall replay + winning combination a) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of normal replays stops at the winning line LN. Then, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of the fall replays is stopped at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In that case, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN. If the replay GR13 (special replay + normal replay + fall replay + winning combination b) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of the fall replay stops at the winning line LN. Then, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of normal replays is stopped at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In that case, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN. If the replay GR14 (special replay + normal replay + fall replay + winning combination c) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN. Then, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of normal replays is stopped at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In that case, the combination of fall replays stops at the winning line LN. If the replay GR15 (special replay + normal replay + fall replay + winning combination d) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN. Then, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of the fall replays is stopped at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In that case, the combination of normal replays stops at the winning line LN. If the replay GR16 (special replay + normal replay + fall replay + winning combination e) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of the fall replay stops at the winning line LN. Then, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of special replays is stopped at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In that case, the combination of normal replays stops at the winning line LN.

Therefore, when the replays GR11 to 16 are won in RT0, the special replay wins by being operated in the stop order according to the type, but if the type is not known, the stop order according to the type is intentionally made. Can not be selected, and if the operated stop order matches the stop order corresponding to the normal replay, RT0 can be maintained by winning the normal replay, which matches the stop order corresponding to the special replay. If you do, you can move to RT2 by winning a special replay, but if the stop order corresponding to the normal replay and the stop order corresponding to the special replay do not match, the fall replay will win and move to RT1. It may end up. In this configuration, regardless of the stop order in which the stop operation is performed, the normal replay wins at an equal rate and RT0 is maintained, the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, and the fall replay occurs. Since the player wins a prize and shifts to RT1, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming extremely disadvantageous regardless of which stop order the player performs the stop operation.

In addition, when replays GR11 and 12 are won at RT0, when replays GR13 and 14 are won at RT0, and when replays GR15 and 16 are won at RT0, the normal replay where RT0 is maintained is stopped. The order (first stop reel) and the stop order (first stop reel) for winning the special replay that shifts to RT2 are different. Further, when the replay GR11 and 12 are won in RT0, the stop order (first stop reel) for winning the normal replay in which RT0 is maintained is the same, but the stop order (first stop reel) is the same, but the replay GR12 is different from the case where the replay GR11 is won. The stop order (first stop reel) for winning the special replay that shifts to RT2 is different from the case where is won. The same applies when the replays GR13 and 14 are won at RT0 and when the replays GR15 and 16 are won at RT0. For this reason, even if the stop order for winning the normal replay in which RT0 is maintained is specified by the navigation effect, the stop order for winning the special replay that shifts from the stop order to RT2 cannot be specified. There is. As a result, it is possible to prevent the stop order for shifting to RT2 from being specified when the stop order for maintaining RT0 is notified.

[About benefits]
In the above-mentioned example, as a privilege, the value that directly affects the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by AT, is illustrated. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be, for example, a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. Specifically, when a high-probability state of winning an AT with a higher probability than usual is provided in the AT lottery, execution of a probability suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the current state is a high-probability state. , Execution of premier effect along with voice on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect during the next generated bonus, etc.), execution of set value suggestion effect to suggest the set value, By collecting a certain number, points can be given that can be exchanged for services specified at the game store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and a two-dimensional code that allows you to download privilege videos and privilege information on the specified website is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It may be displayed on the vessel 51.

Further, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to AT is not limited to this, and for example, the right (navistock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) may be a privilege. Good. In addition, when the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT controls the number of times the navigation effect can be executed until the navigation effect is executed, the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is also a privilege. Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT controls until the granted game value (the number of medals paid out) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. Further, when the AT is controlled from the time when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied and the continuous lottery for whether or not to continue the AT is performed when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuation is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be a privilege.

[Advantageous condition]
In the above-mentioned example, as an advantageous state, the big bonus (BB), AT, or CZ in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is higher than that in the predetermined state is exemplified for the slot machine 1, but for the player. It is not limited to this if it is in an advantageous state, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

Advantageous states are, for example, regular bonus (RB) and replay time (RT) where the probability of winning a predetermined winning combination is high, the concentration state of small winning combination, and the pull-in range of at least one reel is higher than usual. It does not change the challenge time (CT), which allows the generation of all small wins in each game as it becomes narrower, the winning probability of winning wins, etc., but defines the operation procedure for winning the winning small wins. It may be a pseudo-bonus that notifies over a period (for example, until 50 games are exhausted). In addition, there may be a state in which the probability of being controlled by these advantageous states is high, a state in which the probability of being controlled in the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. An advantageous state different from the above-described embodiment may be set, such as a state in which the game is added and a state in which the number of additional games in the AT is likely to be increased. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as a condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication network and a state in which the probability of satisfying the condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. It may be a special privilege or a state of improving the interest of the game. Further, the permissible determination means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to an advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

In addition, the advantageous state is, for example, in the privilege grant lottery for determining whether or not to grant the privilege, the "probability of the privilege being granted" and the "granted when the privilege is determined to be granted". At least one of the "value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege amount)" may be higher than the normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). Further, the advantageous state may mean that the number of triggers for executing the privilege granting lottery is larger than that in the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be a state in which the number of games required for digestion required to be digested in order to grant the privilege is smaller than the normal state.

For example, when the privilege is the number of AT games, the advantageous state is "AT winning probability in AT lottery" and "AT given when AT is won in AT lottery" than in the normal state. At least one of the "value of the number of games" may be higher than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be one in which the number of triggers for executing the AT lottery is larger than that in the normal state. For example, when the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the normal state is the first combination winning and the second combination winning, the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the advantageous state is the first combination winning and the second combination winning. In addition, the third role may be won.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to perform an effect or notification is given. For example, the speakers 53, 54 and the back lamp arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel (reel LED 55 of the above embodiment). ), A transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be seen) arranged on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs attached to the front door 1b, vibration of the stop switch, and surroundings of the stop switch. The effect may be executed by a means different from the above-described embodiment, such as blowing air from the reel or changing the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the above example of the slot machine, an example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes the execution of the AT lottery. The AT lottery may include a determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, a determination of whether or not to stock the number of AT games, a determination of the number of AT games, a lottery for adding the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as the control related to AT, the control of the high probability state (CZ in the present embodiment) of the AT lottery can be mentioned. To control the high probability state of the AT lottery, control that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high, control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the game. Includes controls that give preferential treatment to numbers. Further, as the control related to the AT, it is possible to control the AT when the specified number of games have been digested. The time when the specified number of games is exhausted includes the time when the number of ceiling games is reached and the time when the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for setting a precursory period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing the production of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. Controls that grant penalties include determining the content of the penalty, determining or setting the penalty period. Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamp or the LED indicating that the AT is in progress.

Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamp or the LED for executing the navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect. Further, when the main control unit 41 improves the lottery probability, for example, when controlling the AT lottery to a high probability state, the main control unit 41 notifies that fact by lighting control of a lamp or an LED (for example, a game auxiliary display 12). You may do so. More specifically, the main control unit 41 may notify that the game auxiliary display 12 controls the AT lottery to a high probability state by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 may notify the sub control unit 91 that the navigation effect is executed a predetermined number of times to control the AT lottery to a high probability state.

When the main control unit 41 executes control related to AT, it is preferable that the processing of the main control unit 41 is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and executed by a control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41. .. For example, the reel stop control may be executed by a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower control unit to control the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent insufficient capacity of ROM 41b and RAM 41c and insufficient processing capacity of the main CPU 41a when performing control related to AT.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the above-mentioned control related to AT (for example, CZ lottery, CZ control, control regarding precursor period, control regarding suggestion navigation period, AT lottery, AT control, etc.). However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the execution. The sub control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed. As described above, the control related to AT is not managed by the main control unit 41, but by being managed by the sub control unit 91, the capacity in the RAM of the main control unit 41, which has a smaller storage capacity than the RAM of the sub control unit 91. The shortage can be resolved.

[About other variants of slot machines]
As the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out to the player's hand when the prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) may be adopted without any problem. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a game machine. In addition, it is a slot machine equipped with a game area in which a game ball can be fired to play a game, and a bet number can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

It should be noted that the various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 production switch, 90 production control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a Sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
Production control means to control the production and
Numerical value update means to update the lottery numerical value,
A numerical value extracting means for extracting the lottery numerical value updated by the numerical value updating means, and
Predetermining means for determining the display result that allows derivation based on the lottery numerical value extracted by the numerical value extracting means, and
Derivation operation means operated to derive the display result,
A derivation control means that controls the derivation of the display result,
A game state means for controlling the game state to be one of the first game state and the second game state,
Based on the extracted lottery numbers, and a notification condition determining means capable decided to control the information capable of specifying an operation mode of the derivation operation means notifiable notification state,
The notification state determining means can determine whether or not to control the notification state in either the first gaming state or the second gaming state.
The determination result of the prior determination means is
In the first game state, when the extracted lottery numerical value belongs to the first predetermined numerical range, a predetermined determination result is obtained, and when the lottery numerical value belongs to the special numerical range, a special determination result is obtained.
In the second gaming state, when the extracted lottery numerical value belongs to the second predetermined numerical range wider than the first predetermined numerical range, the predetermined determination result is obtained, and when the lottery numerical value belongs to the special numerical range. The result of the special decision was
The notification state determining means is
In the first gaming state, when the extracted lottery numerical value belongs to the first predetermined numerical range, it is not determined to control to the notification state, and the lottery numerical value belongs to the special numerical range. It is possible to decide to control the notification state,
In the second gaming state, when the extracted lottery numerical value belongs to the second predetermined numerical range, it is not determined to control to the notification state, and the lottery numerical value belongs to the special numerical range. It is possible to decide to control the notification state,
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, the first display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated in the procedure corresponding to the first determination result, while the first determination is made. When the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure different from the procedure corresponding to the result, a display result having a lower degree of advantage than the first display result is derived.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result, the second display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated in the procedure corresponding to the second determination result, while the second determination is made. When the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure different from the procedure corresponding to the result, a display result having a lower degree of advantage than the second display result is derived.
The procedure corresponding to the first decision result and the procedure corresponding to the second decision result include the same specific procedure.
The game control means includes a first notification means capable of transmitting information that can specify an operation mode of the derivation operation means.
The effect control means includes a second notification means capable of transmitting information that can specify an operation mode of the derivation operation means.
The first notification means can notify information that can identify the specific procedure in a common manner regardless of whether the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result or the second determination result. Yes,
The second notification means can notify information that can identify the specific procedure in a common manner regardless of whether the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result or the second determination result. Yes,
After the variable display of the variable display unit is started, the game control means does not activate the operation of the derivation operation means until the activation condition is satisfied, and when the activation condition is satisfied, the derivation operation means Including derivation operation activation means to activate the operation
In the derivation operation activation means, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in the state where the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled, the activation condition is satisfied again after the power supply is restarted. Until the operation of the derivation operation means is not enabled,
The first notification means is powered after the power supply is stopped in a state in which the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and information that can identify the operation mode of the derivation operation means is being notified. A slot machine that restarts the notification of information that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation means at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means is activated when the supply is restarted.

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