JP6448287B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a slot machine that includes a variable display unit that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified, and that can win a prize according to a display result derived after variably displaying the variable display unit.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of identification information drawn as identification information on the outer periphery. First, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. When the start lever is operated in a state where a predetermined bet number is set, rotation of the reel is started, and rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. A winning is generated when a predetermined display result is derived when rotation of all reels is stopped. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  These winning combinations include special roles with a transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, small roles with the addition of gaming values such as medals, and replays that can be played without using gaming values. There is a re-playing role accompanied by a game. In general, these winning combinations can be won on the condition that an internal lottery performed simultaneously with the start operation is won.

  In addition, while this type of slot machine is controlled to a predetermined state advantageous to the player, it continues to output an advantageous signal that can be specified to be controlled to the predetermined state, which is disadvantageous to the player. When the display result is derived, there is one that stops outputting the advantageous signal (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-45886 A

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, in order to stop the output of the advantageous signal, it is necessary to derive a disadvantageous display result for the player. There is a possibility that the degree of freedom in design is reduced.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to stop the output of advantageous signals without causing the player to be dissatisfied while preventing a reduction in the degree of freedom in designing the slot machine. It is to provide a slot machine that can.

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
State control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of states including a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a different advantage from the first advantageous state;
Output control means for performing control related to the output of the first advantageous state signal capable of specifying the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state signal capable of specifying the second advantageous state;
The output control means includes
When outputting the first advantageous state signal, when the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the output of the first advantageous state signal is stopped,
When outputting the first advantageous state signal, the output of the first advantageous state signal is stopped when the second predetermined condition is satisfied,
When outputting the second advantageous state signal, the output of the second advantageous state signal is stopped when the first predetermined condition is satisfied,
The first predetermined condition is satisfied when the derivation operation unit is operated in a predetermined operation mode corresponding to the predetermined determination result when the determination result of the prior determination unit is a predetermined determination result,
The second predetermined condition is satisfied when the derivation operation unit is operated in a specific operation mode different from the predetermined operation mode when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the predetermined determination result,
When the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the advantage for the player is higher than when the second predetermined condition is satisfied,
When the slot machine stops outputting the first advantageous state signal, the slot machine can notify the information that can specify the predetermined operation mode when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the predetermined determination result. And when the output of the second advantageous state signal is stopped, when the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined determination result, an informing means capable of informing information capable of specifying the predetermined operation mode is further provided. Prepare.
Moreover, the following structures may be sufficient.
(1) Provided with a variable display section (reel) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
A pre-determining means (main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a prize;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
State control means (sub control unit 91) capable of controlling an advantageous state (special AT) more advantageous than a predetermined state (non-AT);
Output means (external output board 1000) for outputting an advantageous state signal (first AT signal, second AT signal) capable of specifying the advantageous state to the outside;
The output means stops outputting the advantageous state signal when a predetermined condition (condition C or condition D) is satisfied,
The predetermined condition includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined determination result (middle right bell winning), the derivation operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode (first procedure shown in FIG. 17) corresponding to the predetermined determination result. A first predetermined condition (condition C) established by
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined determination result (middle right bell winning), the specific operation mode different from the predetermined operation mode (different from the first procedure and the second procedure shown in FIG. 17) And a second predetermined condition (condition D) that is established when the derivation operation means is operated in the procedure),
When the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the player has a higher advantage than when the second predetermined condition is satisfied (when the condition C is satisfied, eight medals are paid out by winning the middle bell On the other hand, when the condition D is satisfied, the middle bell does not win)
The slot machine can notify information that can specify the predetermined operation mode when the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined determination result after the advantageous state ends (condition C is satisfied). In order to make it possible, a notification means (sub-control unit 91) for notifying the first procedure when the middle right bell is won is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, when the information that can specify the predetermined operation mode is notified and the first predetermined condition that is more advantageous for the player than the second predetermined condition is satisfied, the output of the advantageous state signal is output. Can be stopped. Therefore, it is possible to stop the output of the advantageous state signal without causing the player to be dissatisfied while preventing a reduction in the degree of freedom in designing the slot machine.

  The state control means can be controlled to any one of a plurality of advantageous states, and the notifying means controls from one advantageous state (first AT) to another advantageous state (second AT). In addition, information that can specify the predetermined operation mode may be notified.

  “When the first predetermined condition (condition C) is satisfied, the player has a higher degree of advantage than when the second predetermined condition (condition D) is satisfied”. For example, “the first predetermined condition is satisfied Sometimes, more medals are awarded than when the second predetermined condition is met. " Details will be described in the present embodiment and (1) in the column [Condition for stopping output of AT signal].

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
State control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of states including a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a different advantage from the first advantageous state;
Output control means for performing control related to the output of the first advantageous state signal capable of specifying the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state signal capable of specifying the second advantageous state;
The output control means includes
When outputting the first advantageous state signal, when the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the output of the first advantageous state signal is stopped,
When outputting the first advantageous state signal, the output of the first advantageous state signal is stopped when the second predetermined condition is satisfied,
When outputting the second advantageous state signal, the output of the second advantageous state signal is stopped when the first predetermined condition is satisfied,
The first predetermined condition is satisfied when the derivation operation unit is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the first determination result when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the first determination result,
The second predetermined condition is satisfied when the derivation operation unit is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the second determination result when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the second determination result,
When the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the advantage for the player is higher than when the second predetermined condition is satisfied,
When the slot machine stops outputting the first advantageous state signal, the operation mode corresponding to the first determination result can be specified when the determination result of the predetermination means is the first determination result. When the output of the second advantageous state signal can be stopped and the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, the operation corresponding to the first determination result is possible. Further provided is an informing means capable of informing information capable of specifying an aspect.
Moreover, the following structures may be sufficient.
(2) Provided with a variable display section (reel) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
A pre-determining means (main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a prize;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
State control means (sub control unit 91) capable of controlling an advantageous state (special AT) more advantageous than a predetermined state (non-AT);
Output means (external output board 1000) for outputting an advantageous state signal (first AT signal, second AT signal) capable of specifying the advantageous state to the outside;
The output means stops outputting the advantageous state signal when a predetermined condition (condition C or condition D) is satisfied,
The predetermined condition includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result (when winning the condition C winning combination), the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode (first procedure) corresponding to the first determination result. A first predetermined condition (condition C) established by
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result (when winning the condition D winning combination), the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode (second procedure) corresponding to the second determination result. And a second predetermined condition (condition D) established by
When the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the player has a higher advantage than when the second predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, as shown in the modification, when the condition C is satisfied, X sheets On the other hand, when the condition A is established, the combination A to which the medal is given is derived, and when the condition D is satisfied, the fallen combination F that is controlled in a disadvantageous state is derived)
The slot machine reports information that can specify an operation mode corresponding to the first determination result when the determination result of the predetermination means is the first determination result after the advantageous state ends. An informing means capable of informing the first procedure when condition C winning combination is won in order to establish condition C is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, when the information that can specify the operation mode corresponding to the first determination result is notified and the first predetermined condition that is more advantageous for the player than the second predetermined condition is satisfied, The output of the advantageous state signal can be stopped. Therefore, it is possible to stop the output of the advantageous state signal without causing the player to be dissatisfied while preventing a reduction in the degree of freedom in designing the slot machine.

  The state control means can be controlled to any one of a plurality of advantageous states, and the notifying means controls from one advantageous state (first AT) to another advantageous state (second AT). In addition, information that can specify the operation mode corresponding to the first determination result may be notified.

  “When the first predetermined condition (condition C) is satisfied, the player has a higher degree of advantage than when the second predetermined condition (condition D) is satisfied”. For example, “the first predetermined condition is satisfied Sometimes, more medals are awarded than when the second predetermined condition is met. " Details will be described in the present embodiment and (1) in the column [Condition for stopping output of AT signal].

(3) In the slot machine of (1) above,
If the operation result of the derivation operation means when the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined determination result (middle right bell winning) is the predetermined operation aspect (first procedure shown in FIG. 17) If the display result (middle bell) with value addition is derived, and the specific operation mode (the timing different from the first procedure shown in FIG. Derivation control means for performing a control for deriving a display result (transition outcome) that is not accompanied is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, since the first predetermined condition is satisfied when the derivation operation means is operated in the predetermined operation mode when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the predetermined determination result, the predetermined operation mode is specified. When possible information is notified, the first predetermined condition can be easily established. Further, when the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the display result to which the game value is given is derived, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In the slot machine of (2) above,
The operation mode of the derivation operation unit when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the first determination result (middle right bell winning) is an operation mode corresponding to the first determination result (first mode shown in FIG. 17). If it is a procedure), a display result (middle bell) to which a game value is given is derived, and if the operation mode is different from the operation mode corresponding to the first determination result, a display result to which no game value is given (transition) You may make it further provide the derivation | leading-out control means which performs the control which derives | leads-out.

  According to such a configuration, when the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, the first predetermined condition is satisfied when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the first determination result. Thus, when information capable of specifying the operation mode corresponding to the first determination result is notified, the first predetermined condition can be easily established. Further, when the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the display result to which the game value is given is derived, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the slot machine of (1) or (3) above,
When the derivation operation means is operated in the predetermined operation mode (the first procedure that is an irregular pressing) after the advantageous state ends (non-AT state after the end of the special AT), the disadvantageous control (disadvantageous to the player) There is further provided disadvantageous control execution means capable of executing a penalty.

  According to such a configuration, after the gaming state ends, when the determination result of the predetermination means is the predetermined determination result, the player can specify a specific operation mode different from the predetermined operation mode in order to avoid execution of disadvantageous control. Therefore, the second predetermined condition can be established.

In the slot machine of (2) above,
When the derivation operation means is operated in the operation mode corresponding to the first determination result (the first procedure that is an irregular pressing) after the advantageous state ends (non-AT state after the special AT ends), the player It may be further provided with disadvantageous control execution means capable of executing disadvantageous control (penalty) that is disadvantageous to the user.

  According to such a configuration, when the determination result of the predetermination means is the first determination result (middle right bell winning) after the gaming state is ended, the player first avoids execution of the disadvantageous control. Since the operation is performed in a specific operation mode different from the operation mode corresponding to the determination result, the second predetermined condition can be established.

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
The output means does not output the advantageous state signal (when the AT signal is OFF), and the first predetermined condition (a condition established by operating in the first procedure at the time of winning the middle right bell) and specifying When the condition (and the condition established by operating in the first procedure when the middle right bell is won) is satisfied, the advantageous state signal is output (the AT signal is turned off to the first AT signal is turned on). ).

  According to such a configuration, since the first predetermined condition for stopping the output of the advantageous state signal is also used as the condition for outputting the advantageous state signal, the processing load of the slot machine 1 can be reduced.

Further, the first predetermined condition and the specific condition may be the same or different.
(6) In the slot machine of (5) above,
The state control means can be controlled to any one of a plurality of advantageous states (first AT and second AT) having different degrees of advantage,
The output means outputs an advantageous state signal (a first AT signal and a second AT signal) that can specify that any of the plurality of advantageous states is controlled.
The output means stops the output of the advantageous state signal when the first predetermined condition is satisfied regardless of the kind of advantageous state that can be specified from the outputted advantageous state signal (as shown in FIG. 16). When the condition C is established when the first AT signal is ON, and when the condition E is established when the second AT signal is ON, the AT signal is OFF. Controlled).

  According to such a configuration, the processing when the first predetermined condition is satisfied can be made common regardless of the type of advantageous state that can be identified from the outputted advantageous state signal.

(7) In any of the slot machines (1) to (6) above,
Display control means is provided for causing each of a plurality of display means to display the number of games that have been digested from the game in which the second predetermined condition is satisfied.

  According to such a configuration, a shift in the number of digested games displayed can be prevented in each of the plurality of display means, and the player can be prevented from feeling distrust.

It is a system configuration figure showing the composition of the game system in an embodiment. It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the AT signal output state of the main control part. It is the figure which showed the condition etc. where AT signal output state changes. It is the figure which showed the relationship between the output state of the AT signal by the main control part 41, and the alerting | reporting procedure alert | reported by the sub control part 91 by a navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the AT signal output state of the main control part.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a gaming system according to the present embodiment to which the present invention is applied.
[Game system]
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming system according to the present embodiment has a plurality of types of slot machines 1 arranged side by side on a plurality of gaming islands arranged in a game hall, and has a one-to-one correspondence with the slot machines 1. Correspondingly installed call lamp device 200, a collection unit 50 for collecting game information of each slot machine 1, and a relay unit for relaying game information data based on each game information collected by the collection unit 50 to the hall computer 140 60 and game information data including game information of each slot machine 1 installed in the game hall relayed by each relay unit 60, and each slot machine 1 included in the received game information data And a hall computer 140 for managing game information and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of slot machines 1 are installed on the game island of this embodiment, and a call lamp device 200 is provided above the corresponding slot machine 1. The calling lamp device 200 used in the embodiment has a display function for various game information and messages by having a display unit on the front surface in addition to a normal lamp lighting function.

  Further, the slot machine 1 and the collection unit 50 of the present embodiment are connected via a signal cable 59 as shown in FIG. 1, and each collection unit 50 is further connected to the relay unit 60 via a communication cable 61. The collection unit 50 and the relay unit 60 are capable of bidirectional data communication through a simple local area network, and the collection unit 50 receives various signals (described later) output from each slot machine 1. The game information data including the collected game information and the game state history data including the game state history (state-specific data) are transmitted.

  Further, each of these relay units 60 is connected to the hall computer 140 via a hub 57 by a communication cable 58, and the relay unit 60 and the hall computer 140 are both connected by a local area network capable of relatively high-speed data communication. The transmission data transmitted from each collection unit 50 is relayed by the relay unit 60 and transmitted to the hall computer 140, so that the hall computer 140 relates to each slot machine 1. Information can be collected and managed centrally.

  Similarly to the collection unit 50, the call lamp device 200 of the present embodiment is also connected to the hall computer 140 via the relay unit 60. The call lamp device 200 and the hall computer 140 are connected via the relay unit 60. Two-way data communication can be performed, and the hall computer 140 can perform model setting of the slot machine 1 corresponding to each calling lamp device 200 and various condition settings regarding game information. Yes.

[Configuration of slot machine 1]
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. Yes.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 2, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 4, "black 7", "net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)", "white 7", "black BAR", "white BAR" “,” “Replay,” “Plum,” “Watermelon,” “Cherry,” “Bell,” and so on, a plurality of identifiable symbols are drawn in a predetermined order at predetermined intervals. The predetermined interval is an interval when 21 symbols are arranged on the outer periphery of one reel. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are basically located within a see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b and at a predetermined position corresponding to each reel. Stopped and displayed at three lower and middle positions (three levels). On the other hand, as will be described later, during the freeze, not only a predetermined position in the fluoroscopic window 3 but also a symbol can be temporarily stopped and displayed at a specific position different from the predetermined position.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 5), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, a symbol is derived as a display result at a predetermined position of the fluoroscopic window 3.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). 1 bet switch 5 operated when setting the bet number using 1 and using the credit, the maximum bet number among the prescribed number of bet numbers determined according to the gaming state within the range (this implementation) In the form, in any gaming state, the MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting 3), the medal stored as credit and the medal used for setting the bet amount are settled (used for setting the credit and bet number). The settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medal is returned), the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Stop switch 8L is operated to stop, 8C, 8R, Produce switch 56 for use in the effect are provided operable by the player. In particular, in the present embodiment, the single BET switch 5 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are provided on the front surface, that is, on the same surface of the operation panel 1c constituting the front door 1b. In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the first stop of the left reel 2L is the first stop of the left, the first stop of the middle reel 2C is the first stop of the middle, and the right reel 2R is the first stop. This is called right first stop. Further, the first left stop is referred to as a recommended operation procedure or a forward press, and the middle first stop and the right first stop are referred to as a non-recommended operation procedure or irregular press.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the front door 1b is paid out by the credit display 11 on which the number of medals owned by the player stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a credit. A game auxiliary indicator 12 for displaying the number of medals and an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, 1 BETLED 14 for informing that the bet number is set to 1, and that the bet number is set to 2 2BETLED 15 that informs by lighting, 3BETLED 16 that informs that the number of bets is set to 3 by lighting, insertion request LED 17 that notifies that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 are effective The start valid LED 18 to notify that it is lit, wait (one period from the start of the previous game There is a waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that the reel rotation is in progress because the reel has not started yet, and a replaying LED 20 that lights up to indicate that a replay game is in progress, which will be described later. A game display unit 13 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 5) for notifying that the setting operation of the betting number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C and 22R (see FIG. 5) for notifying that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R is effective are provided. It has been.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided. Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time is controlled to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of RT2 described later). A stop switch 36a for selecting the validity / invalidity of the stop function, automatic settlement processing (settlement of medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined opportunity (for example, at the end of RT2 described later) The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function to be controlled in the process (returned)), and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are placed inside the casing 1a. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 3) described later or the medal payout exit 9 side is inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 and moved to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting a dropped medal, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 5) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 5), and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are detected inside the housing 1a. A reel unit 2 composed of possible reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R (see FIG. 5), an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 5) for outputting an external output signal, and a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. A hopper tank 34a, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 5), and a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 5). 5) and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 5) made up of a pair of conductive members spaced left and right provided at a height that allows detection of a predetermined amount of stored medals. The amount of medals stored in the interior when the member is electrically connected by contacting the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank is full. Can be detected.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. In the setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power source that is operated when turning on / off the power source A switch 39 is provided.

  The power supply box is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation carried by a store clerk or the like. The setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 can be operated only by a store clerk or the like who owns the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after the front door 1b is opened by key operation, only the store clerk possessing the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the game store clerk. Operation is possible.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. In order to use the credit, the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a stipulated number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 2) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN becomes valid when three cards are determined as the specified number of bets regardless of the gaming state and the specified number of bets are set. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. In the present embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  In this embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols arranged in the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line is displayed. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4 is arranged, the symbols constituting a specific winning in the winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, four types of invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are defined as invalid lines.

  When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is arranged on the winning line LN, a winning line is generated. “Winning” means giving a predetermined value, for example, paying out medals, operating a conditional device such as a bonus, or operating automatic setting of the bet number without using medals or credits. Etc. are included. On the other hand, “non-winning” means at least no medal payout, and becomes “non-winning” when a combination of symbols other than a winning combination is derived.

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

  When one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 2). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. .

  In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In the present embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels. However, the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

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

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is necessary to distinguish between them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. Further, an operation for stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied. Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

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

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

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

  The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40. The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 41.

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

  The main control unit 41 can execute the interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed at a certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) when a timeout occurs in the timer circuit (not shown). . The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process is completed, a new interrupt will occur at that point. It will be.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). In addition, the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repeated process according to the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. The effect control board 90 includes a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 2) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, an effect LED 52, effect stop LEDs 57a to 57d, speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55 described above, and the like. Production devices are connected, and these production devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the production control board 90.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 outputs the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, effect stop LEDs 57a to 57d, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, and the like. Although the control is performed, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control part 91, and the sub control part 91 is the main control part. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined based on the command from 41, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub-control unit 91. In such a configuration, The output control of the effect device is performed by both the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the effect stop LEDs 57a to 57d, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are illustrated as the effect devices, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, Alternatively, a mechanically driven display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device.

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

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

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the input number of system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 2 ms).

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time. The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in internal lottery, navigation stock lottery, and the like, which will be described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

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

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed. Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. A power interruption that sets data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is normal at the time of the next return when it is determined that a voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process Execute the process (main).

  Then, the main control unit 41 performs processing of the main control unit 41 based on the data stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 on condition that the RAM data of the main control unit 41 is normal at the time of activation. The state is restored to the state before the power interruption, but if the RAM data of the main control unit 41 is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register, and the RAM abnormal error state is controlled. The progress of the game is disabled.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interruption process (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, A power interruption process (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the next return is executed.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 returns the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the data of the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  In addition, even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub control unit 91 activates when receiving a setting command (described later) indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41. Even when a later-described return command or setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned is not received even after a certain period of time has elapsed, the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is activated when a RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned on, when the RT2 ends, and when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned off. When the RAM data is not destroyed, when four initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with the initialization conditions are performed. .

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In initialization 0, all areas of the RAM of the main control unit 41 are initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and shifts to the setting change state. In initialization 1, the RAM of the main control unit 41 is stored. Areas other than the important work and special work are initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of RT2. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area in the RAM storage area of the main control unit 41 are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an off state at the time of startup and the RAM data of the main control unit 41 is not destroyed. Unused areas and unused stack areas are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area are initialized in the RAM storage area of the main control unit 41. In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the transition to the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the transition to the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. It may be.

  The main control unit 41 executes the game process after the setting change process. In the game process, a BET process, an internal lottery process, a reel rotation process, a winning determination process, a payout process, and a game end process are sequentially executed. When the game end process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process, the player waits in a state where the bet number can be set, and the operation to the start switch 7 becomes effective on the condition that a prescribed number of bets according to the gaming state is set. A process of starting the game is executed when the start switch 7 is operated. In the BET process, as a process for starting the game, an output command for instructing output of a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set bet number is set in the RAM when the start switch 7 is operated. To do. Also, in the BET process, medal insertion and medal settlement are permitted. The permitted state is a state in which the flow path switching solenoid 30 is switched so that the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is on the hopper tank 34a side and the operation to the settlement switch 10 is validated. The state where the flow path switching solenoid 30 is switched so that the flow path of the medal inserted from the medal insertion part 4 is on the medal payout exit 9 side and the operation to the settlement switch 10 is invalid is not permitted. It is called a state. When the start operation is performed and the process shifts to the internal lottery process, the non-permitted state is controlled. When a medal is inserted in the permitted state, the number of medals is added to the credit. In addition, when the credit has reached the upper limit value (for example, 50), it is controlled to a non-permitted state.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a predetermined number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (RT0 to 3) (3 in any gaming state in this embodiment), and the gaming state The game can be started on condition that a specified number of bets determined according to the number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state are set. Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated winning line (in the case of the present embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated. Is simply called a winning line), and a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged to win. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

  The type of winning combination in a general slot machine is determined according to the gaming state, but it can be broadly divided into a small role with medal payout and the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a re-playing role that allows the player to start the game, and a special role that involves a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role.

  In the present embodiment, there is no special role among the above-mentioned roles, and only the small role and the replaying role are subject to internal lottery and winning, but the special role is provided and the special role is subject to internal lottery and winning. It is good also as composition which becomes. In the internal lottery process, a process is performed for determining whether or not to allow winning in each of the above-described winning combinations based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM based on each lottery result. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM. Of the winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM of the main control unit 41.

  Of the winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. In addition, in the case of a configuration having a special combination, the winning flag for the special combination is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of permitted combinations. . In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of this embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set in the lottery work assigned to the RAM of the main control unit 41. For each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT type), it is determined according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current gaming state (RT type), the number of bets and the set value. It is performed according to the number of judgment values of each combination.

  In the internal lottery, a random number value for internal lottery (a lottery work is stored) that is determined in accordance with the role that is the subject of the internal lottery, the current gaming state (current RT type), and the set value. When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  When a winning combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM of the main control unit 41. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared. In addition, in this embodiment, since it is the structure which is not provided with the special combination, only the general combination storing work is used among the internal winning flag storing works. Moreover, the structure which does not provide a special role storing work may be sufficient.

  In the present embodiment, the number of determination values, which is the number of determination values determined to be winning, is determined for each lottery target role, and the number of determination values is sequentially added (subtracted) to the random value for each lottery target role. In the case of overflow, the winning combination corresponding to the number of determination values is determined. However, for each lottery target role, a range of random values determined to be winning is determined, and the range to which the random value belongs The winning combination of the winning combination may be determined.

  In the reel rotation process after the internal lottery process has been performed, the process of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the corresponding reel 2L in response to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R being detected by the player are detected. A process of stopping the rotation of 2C and 2R is executed.

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

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, in the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data, the area corresponding to each area number corresponds to the area number, and the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3). Sliding frame when an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at a timing (a timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each region number). It is a table with each number set.

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

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

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

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

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

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that is not performed is stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In this embodiment, the special role is not provided. However, in the configuration having the special role, the special role and the small character are selected when the special role is won in a state where the special role is carried over from before the previous game. If a winning combination is won at the same time, the number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning winning combination is drawn to the winning line within a range of 4 frames, and the winning winning combination is a maximum of 4 on the winning line. For stop operation positions that cannot be drawn within the range of frames, a stop control table is created in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the selected special role is drawn to the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. Should be done. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop this, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped without being aligned in the 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. In the case where a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  Also, when a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn, the small role is placed on the winning line. You may perform control to align. In addition, in a configuration with a special role, if the special role and the re-playing role are won at the same time, such as when the re-playing role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the stop operation When the game is performed, control may be performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line simultaneously with the re-playing combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using the stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. A configuration that performs stop control by specifying the stop position from the table and stopping the reel at the specified stop position, and searching for a stop position that can be stopped when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or the stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control that identifies and stops the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and can be stopped without using the stop control table or the stop position table Configuration that uses stop control by searching and specifying the stop position together, configuration that performs stop control by partially changing the stop control table and stop position table It may be.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a winning determination process when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped due to a stop operation during the normal game. That is, the winning determination is performed for the display result stopped in the normal game. In the winning determination process, at the time when it is determined that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped, has a winning occurred according to the display result derived on the winning line LN of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R? The process which determines whether or not is executed. When the display result accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped, the RT flag is updated to a value for specifying the gaming state according to the display result. Thereby, it is possible to shift to a gaming state according to the display result. In the winning determination process, the winning determination is not performed for the display result stopped in the pseudo game being frozen.

  In the payout process, when it is determined that a winning has occurred, processing such as credit addition and medal payout is performed based on the number of payouts according to the winning. In the payout process, an output command for instructing output of a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals is set in the RAM. In addition, when there are re-game players, control for giving a replay game is performed. In the game end process, a process for setting a game state in preparation for the next game is executed. When RT2 starts from the next game and when RT2 ends in the game, an RT2 signal output command is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. That is, the RT2 signal output command is set when a special replay that triggers the control of RT2 is won and when the transition event that triggers the termination of RT2 stops.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends the inserted number command, credit command, internal winning command, freeze command, reel rotation start command, reel stop command, winning number command, payout start command, payout to the sub control unit 91. A plurality of types of commands including an end command, a return command, a gaming state command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command are transmitted. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

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

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

  The freeze command is a command that can specify the type of freeze (control state in which the progress of control is delayed for a predetermined time), the start timing of freeze, and the release timing of freeze. After the internal winning command of the game controlled by freeze is transmitted Sent.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. If a freeze occurs when the start switch 7 is operated, a reel rotation start command is transmitted when all the reels are rotated again after the reel rotation by the freeze is completed.

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

  The winning number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not there is a winning, the type of winning, the number of medals to be paid out, and all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed. Sent after. The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption. The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state (any one of RT0 to RT3) of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

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

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

  The setting command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. When the setting change state is entered, a setting command that indicates the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. . The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the serial communication circuit The data is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by being transferred to the transmission data register 561 of 511. On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM of the main control unit 41, and then the command of the timer interrupt process (main) It is transmitted in the transmission process. The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511, so that It is transmitted to the control unit 91.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described. When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c. The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the effect stop LED 57a based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. ~ 57d, output control of various effect devices such as the reel LED 55 is performed.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the lighting mode of the stop LEDs 57a to 57d for lighting, the speakers 53, 54 The control pattern of these effect devices, such as an output mode and the lighting mode of the reel LED, is registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table The control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to among the control patterns registered corresponding to, and output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

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

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

  6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. As shown in FIG. 9, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled to one of RT0 to RT3.

  With reference to FIG. 6, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small role includes a middle bell, a right-down bell, upper bells 1 to 8, a middle watermelon, a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, a lower cherry, a middle cherry, and a one-piece role.

  The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 4, the bells are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a middle bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  A downward-sloping bell is when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN. Wins and 8 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 4, the replay and plum of the left reel 2 </ b> L are arranged at a position below the bell, and the replay and plum of the right reel 2 </ b> R are arranged at a position one above the bell. Therefore, when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is prepared, “Bell-Bell-Bell” ”Are lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  Further, either the plum or the replay is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and the bell is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a right-down bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Next, the upper bells 1 to 8 will be described. The upper bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-White BAR-White BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. For the upper bells 2 to 8, a winning combination is obtained when a predetermined combination of symbols corresponding to each of the winning lines LN shown in FIG.

  Here, referring to FIG. 4, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L, the black BAR and the white BAR of the middle reel, and the black BAR and the white BAR of the right reel 2R are arranged at positions one level below the bell. , "Replay-White BAR-White BAR", "Replay-White BAR-Black BAR", "Replay-Black BAR-White BAR", "Replay-Black BAR-Black BAR", "Plum-White BAR-White BAR" , "Plum-White BAR-Black BAR", "Plum-Black BAR-White BAR", "Plum-Black BAR-Black BAR" combination, "Bell-Bell-Bell" combination That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM1.

  In the left reel 2L, the replay and the plum are not arranged within 5 frames, and the white BAR and the black BAR are not arranged within 5 frames for each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of the upper bells 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the winning upper bell configuration symbols must be operated at an appropriate timing. For example, you won't win the winning top bell.

  Similarly, for the middle-stage watermelon, the right-down watermelon, the upper-stage watermelon, the lower-stage cherry, the middle-stage cherry, and the 1-sheet combination, when the combination of symbols predetermined for each of the winning lines LN shown in FIG. Winning a prize. When the middle, lower right, and upper watermelons win, 5 medals are paid out respectively. Here, when the lower cherry wins, two medals are paid out. When the middle tier cherry wins a single piece, a single medal is paid out. Middle watermelon, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, lower cherry, middle cherry, and one-piece role are won in the internal lottery to be described later, because the symbol combinations that generate a prize include symbols that are not placed within 5 frames However, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, no prize will be awarded. When the right-down watermelon symbol combination is aligned on the winning line LN, the combination of “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” is right-down, that is, invalid. It will be aligned with the line LM3. When the upper watermelon symbol combination is aligned on the winning line LN, the combination of “black 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “white 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is the upper line, that is, the invalid line LM1. Will be aligned. Further, when the symbol combination of the lower cherries is aligned on the winning line LN, the “cherry” on the left reel stops at the lower tier, and the combination of “cherry-ANY-ANY” rises to the lower tier and to the right, that is, the invalid line LM2 and It will be aligned with LM4.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, lower stage replay, falling replay, promotion replay 1, promotion replay 2, special replay, and special replay.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Replays and plums are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made. For other replays, the winning line LN is awarded when a predetermined combination of symbols corresponding to each of the winning lines LN shown in FIG.

  When the lower replay symbol combinations are aligned on the winning line LN, “Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7”, “Replay-Plum-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / The combination of "White 7", "Plum-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7", "Plum-Plum-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7" is in the lower row, that is, invalid It will be aligned with the line LM2.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the white BAR and black BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, white BAR, cherry, watermelon, black 7 , One of the net 7 and the white 7 is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the lower stage replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that the prize can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  When the combination of falling replays is aligned on the winning line LN, the combinations of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” go up to the right. That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a fall replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a prize can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, after winning the fall replay at RT0, the control is performed at RT1.

  Of the symbol combinations of the promoted replay 1, one of the replay and plum in the left reel 2L is arranged within 5 frames, the replay is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C, and in the right reel 2R The bell is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay 1 can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  When the symbol combinations of the promotion replay 2 are aligned on the winning line LN, the combinations of “Replay-Replay-Bell” and “Plum-Replay-Bell” are aligned in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, the white BAR and black BAR are arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel, and the replay and plum are arranged within 5 frames in the right reel 2R. Has been placed. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the promotion replay 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 9, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in RT1, it is controlled to RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT2 and RT3. For this reason, RT2 and RT3 do not win a promotion replay. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT2 and RT3 to RT0, and the promoted replay is awarded only when it is RT1, and is configured to be controlled to RT0 only from that RT1.

  Among the special replay symbol combinations, the bell in the left reel 2L is arranged within 5 frames, the replay is arranged in 5 frames in the middle reel 2C, and one of replay and plum is arranged in the right reel 2R. Are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, as a general rule, special replays can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if they are elected.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after winning the special replay at RT0, it is controlled to RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT1, RT2, and RT3. For this reason, no special replay is won in RT1, RT2, RT3. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT1 and RT3 to RT2, and special replay is awarded only when RT0, and is configured to be controlled by RT2 only from RT0.

  When the special replay symbol combinations are arranged on the winning line LN, “White BAR—White BAR—White BAR”, “White BAR—White BAR—Black BAR”, “White BAR—Black BAR—Black BAR”, “Black BAR” The combinations of “white BAR—white BAR”, “black BAR—white BAR—black BAR”, and “black BAR—black BAR—black BAR” are aligned upward. In the following, these combinations will be referred to as “BAR-BAR-BAR” combinations or BAR alignments unless otherwise required.

  In the left reel 2L, replay and plum are arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel white BAR and black BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R black 7, net 7, white 7. Plums are arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, when a special replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, in principle, it can be said that the winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. The transition outcome includes the 20 types of combinations shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4, which will be described later, are elected, and the upper bells that are elected as the first stop other than the reels that are the winning conditions for the middle bell When the game is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after the transition outcomes are aligned on the winning line LN in RT0, RT2, and RT3, control is performed to RT1. Note that RT1 is maintained when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN at RT1.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11 to FIG. 13, a combination of lottery target combinations read out as a lottery target role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning combination and its winning probability differ depending on whether the gaming state is RT0, RT1, RT2, or RT3. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read out simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 11 to FIG. 13, “+” is written between winning winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery. In FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the lottery object combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out, that is, it is not a lottery target.

  Further, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “360” is set as the number of determination values is 360/65536.

  FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 show combinations of combinations that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state. When it is RT0, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one piece, normal replay, replay GR11, replay GR12, replay GR13, replay GR21, replay GR22, replay GR23 are eligible for internal lottery It becomes.

  When it is RT1, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, 1 part, normal replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, replay GR6 are eligible for internal lottery It becomes.

  When it is RT2, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece combination, normal replay, and special replay are subject to internal lottery. When it is RT3, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece combination, normal replay will be the subject of internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 13, a weak cherry is a lower cherry alone. Similarly, each lottery target combination in FIG. 13 indicates a combination described in the combination column. For example, a strong cherry is a lower cherry + 1 piece combination. During the weak cherry winning, the strong cherry winning is controlled so that the “black BAR” can be stopped in the middle of the left reel when the stop operation of the left reel is performed at a timing within the “black BAR” pull-in range. However, when a weak cherry is won, the “bell” is controlled to stop at the middle stage of the middle reel, whereas the strong cherry is “black BAR” or “white BAR” at the middle stage of the middle reel. Is controlled to stop. Therefore, when the stop operation is performed with the left reel as the first stop, when the cherry stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, or “black BAR” or “ Depending on whether the “white BAR” stops, it can be recognized whether it is a weak cherry or a strong cherry.

  In the following, a stop mode in which “cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel and “black BAR” or “white BAR” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel is referred to as strong cherry eyes, and “cherry” appears at the lower stage of the left reel. Is stopped, and the stop mode in which the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel is called weak cherry eyes.

  When winning a weak watermelon, it is possible to win a middle watermelon, a right-down watermelon, and an upper watermelon, but when a weak watermelon is won, at the timing of the pull-in range of both the right-down watermelon and the upper watermelon. When the stop operation of each reel is performed, control to stop the combination of right-down watermelon is performed, but when strong watermelon is won, each reel has a timing that is the drawing range of both right-down watermelon and upper watermelon. When the stop operation is performed, control for stopping the combination of the upper watermelon is performed. For this reason, when each reel stop operation is performed at the timing that is in the pull-in range of both the right-down watermelon and the upper-stage watermelon, it is a weak watermelon depending on whether the right-down watermelon wins or the upper watermelon wins Or whether it is a strong watermelon. In addition, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, the regamer that is subject to internal lottery differs, and depending on whether it is RT0-3, the target regamer and the winning probability An internal lottery is performed using different lottery tables.

  In the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 14, a re-game player determined according to the types of re-game players won at the same time and the stop operation order is won. Control is performed so that the line is stopped within a maximum of 4 frames on the line. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are won simultaneously.

  When the replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of the left middle right, the combination of the promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. Similarly, when one of the replay GR2 to the replay GR6 is won, if the stop operation is performed in the push order described in the upper row in the push order corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. The combination of promotion replay 1 or 2 in the combination is controlled to stop by aligning with the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed in the other pressing order, the combination of the normal replay is stopped by aligning with the winning line LN. To control.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the symbols constituting the promoted replay 1, the promoted replay 2, and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. The reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R according to the operation order. Thus, different operation modes are set as operation modes (operation procedures) for allowing the replays GR1 to 6 to win the promoted replays 1 and 2. For this reason, if one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are subject to internal lottery, the promotion replay will be won with a probability of 1/6, and the transition to RT0 Become.

  When replay GR11 (falling replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop, Control to stop the replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and control to stop the stop replay combination aligned with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left center right and left and right center. Do. Similarly, when the replay GR12 or the replay GR13 is won, if the stop operation is performed in the pushing order shown in the upper row in the pushing order corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. Control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and when a stop operation is performed in the other pressing order, the control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the symbols constituting the fall replay and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the reel control is performed so that the fall replay or the normal replay always wins. In this way, different operation modes are set as operation modes (operation procedures) for avoiding the fall replay between the replays GR11 to GR13. For this reason, if one of the replays GR11 to 13 is elected at RT0 where the replays GR11 to 13 are the targets of the internal lottery, the normal replay wins with a probability of 1/3, and the transition to RT1 can be avoided. Then, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and shifts to RT1.

  When replay GR21 (special replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop, the special replaying player selected Control to stop the replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and control to stop the regular replay combination aligned with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left center right and left and right center. Do. Similarly, when the replay GR 22 or the replay GR 23 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the push order shown in the upper row among the push orders corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. Control is performed so that the special replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When a stop operation is performed in any other pressing order, control is performed so that the normal replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the symbols constituting the special replay and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, reel control is performed so that special replay or normal replay always wins. Thus, different operation modes are set as operation modes (operation procedures) for winning special replays with the replays GR21 to GR23. For this reason, if any one of the replays GR21 to 23 is elected at RT0 in which the replays GR21 to 23 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/3 and shifts to RT2. Hereinafter, the replays GR 1 to 6, GR 11 to 13, and GR 21 to 23 are collectively referred to as “push order replay”. In addition, “Procedure to receive the promotion replay in any of the replays GR1 to GR6”, “Procedure to win the normal replay in any of the replays GR11 to GR13”, and “Special replay in any of the replays GR21 to GR23” "Procedures for winning a prize" are collectively referred to as "push order replay procedure".

  Next, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 15, a maximum of four small combinations determined according to the types of small combinations that are simultaneously selected and the order of stop operations are displayed on the winning line. Control is performed so as to stop evenly within the frame drawing range. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of small combinations are won simultaneously.

  If left bell 1 (lower right bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7) wins and the stop operation is performed by pressing to the left, the combination of right down bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, or the transition result is aligned with the winning line LN. Similarly, when one of the left bell 2 to the left bell 4 is won, if the stop operation is performed in the push order described in the upper row in the push order corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. If the combination of the right-down bells of the small roles is stopped in line with the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in any other push order, the upper bell or the transition Control is performed to stop any combination of eyes aligned with the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the right-down bell configuration symbols are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the left bells 1 to 4 are elected, a stop operation is performed by pushing left. In this case, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the right lowering bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the left bells 1 to 4 are elected because there are places that are arranged, if the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right, it becomes the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Similarly, when any one of the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4 and the right bell 1 to the right bell 2 is elected, the stop operation is performed in the pushing order described in the upper row in the pushing order corresponding to the winning combination shown in FIG. If it has been made, control is performed so that the combination of the middle bells in the winning small combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and if the stop operation is performed in any other pressing order, the selected small combination Among these, control is performed so that the combination of either the upper bell or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the middle bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by middle push Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, an appropriate range that will be drawn in the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 will be used. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing right However, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Therefore, even if the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, an appropriate drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 is appropriate. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, the middle bell, the right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in a specific operation mode (operation procedure) according to the type of the winning combination. By doing, while the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, by performing a stop operation other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning role, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, In 3/4, the upper bell may not be aligned and the transition outcome may be aligned.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, if the type of operation is not known, a specific operation mode cannot be intentionally selected. Can win a medal by surely winning a right-down bell or middle bell at a ratio of 1/11, but can only win an upper bell at 1/4 at a ratio of 10/11. It is not possible to win medals reliably. In addition, if the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop when the push order bell is selected, a medal can be surely won by winning the right falling bell or middle bell at a ratio of 5/11. The upper bell can be won only at 1/4 at a ratio of 6/11, and medals can be obtained reliably. In particular, in RT0, 2, and 3, the transition to RT1 is performed when the transition point stops.

  Although not particularly illustrated, when a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is won, a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels and the operation timing. To be controlled.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the gaming state is controlled to one of RT0 to RT3. RT0 shifts to when the promotion replay wins in RT1 (when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 wins in RT1 and the stop operation is performed in the order in which the promotion replay wins). Then, RT0 is terminated regardless of the number of games since transitioning to RT0, by transitioning to RT1 by winning a fall replay or stopping the transition, or by transitioning to RT2 by winning a special replay.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT0 is about 1 / 2.08, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. As described above, only normal replays, replays GR11 to 13 and replays GR21 to 23 are targeted for internal lottery, and normal replays, falling replays, and special replays can be won.

  RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at RT0, RT2, RT3, or when the fall replay wins at RT0. And RT1 is complete | finished when promotion replay wins and transfers to RT0.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT1 is about 1 / 7.31, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, only normal replays and replays GR1 to GR6 are targeted for internal lottery, and normal replays and promoted replays can win.

  RT2 shifts when a special replay wins at RT0. Then, RT2 ends when the transition point stops and shifts to RT1. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT2 is about 1 / 1.37, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. As described above, only normal replays and special replays are subject to internal lottery, and normal replays and special replays can win.

  RT3 shifts after the setting is changed. Then, RT3 ends when the transition is stopped and the transition is made to RT1, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT3. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT3 is about 1 / 7.31, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, only the normal replays are subject to internal lottery, and only the normal replays can win.

  RT0 and RT0 out of RT0-3 are more advantageous to the player than RT1 and 3 in that the winning probability of the re-gamer is high and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3 It can be said that it is a state. Further, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous than RT0 in that the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT0 and the medal payout rate per game is higher than RT0.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 3, the sub-control unit 91 performs an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be executed. The production state can be controlled.

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. In RT3, when the transition point stops, the process proceeds to RT1. In RT3, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome will stop, Transition to RT1 when any of the left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won in RT3 after the setting change It becomes.

  At RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 when the promotion replay wins. Since the replays GR1 to 6 are elected at RT1 and the replay order is correct and the promoted replay is won, at RT1, the replays GR1 to 6 are elected and the answer is RT0 by correctly answering in the order of stoppage. Become.

  At RT0, the fall replay wins or the transition is stopped, the process shifts to RT1, and the special replay wins, the process shifts to RT2. If the replays GR11 to 13 are won at RT0 and the stop order is incorrect, the fall replay wins. In addition, when the replays GR21 to 23 are selected and the stop order is correct, the special replay is won. In addition, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won at RT 0 and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, at RT0, replays GR11-13 are won and the stop order is incorrect, or any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is won, If it is not possible to win a prize, the process proceeds to RT1, and the replays GR21 to 23 are elected and the stop order is correct, so the process proceeds to RT2.

  In RT2, the transition is stopped and the transition to RT1 is made. In RT2, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in RT2, if any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1.

  If the sub-control unit 91 is controlled by an AT (ART) described later, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect by winning a navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when RT1, and replay GR11 to 13 and replay GR21 to 23 when RT0. In both RT0, RT1, and 2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when the replay GR1 or the left bell is won as the navigation image, “123” (indicating that the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the second stop, and the reel 2R is the third stop) or “132” A pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, such as the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop, and the motif of the slot machine 1 And a character image tailored to. Also, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Reel 2L indicates the first stop, reel 2C indicates the second stop, reel 2R indicates the third stop) and “left and right middle!” (Reel 2L). Indicates the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop). Note that the navigation voice is output only from the stop switch that the player should press first or next. Therefore, if all the reels are rotating, for example, “Left!” Is output first. When the reel 2L is stopped, “Middle!” Is output next. When the reels 2L and 2C are stopped, “ "Right!" Is output. As for other target combinations, a navigation image corresponding to the selected target combination is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 and a navigation sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As a navigation effect when winning replays GR1 to GR6, the stop order (see FIG. 14) for winning the promoted replay according to the winning situation is notified. As a navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, a stop order (see FIG. 14) for avoiding the fall replay is notified according to the winning situation. As a navigation effect when the replays GR21 to 23 are won, a stop order (see FIG. 14) for winning a special replay according to the winning situation is notified. Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a stop order (see FIG. 15) for surely winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is notified.

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

  Then, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the promotion replay winning, the special replay winning, and the bell winning that are intentionally won, the falling replay winning, and the stop of the transitional outcome. The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can be distinguished according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs ART when a lottery object combination (in this embodiment, a single bell (bell single winning), a weak watermelon, a strong watermelon, a weak cherry, a middle-tiered cherry, a single-row cherry) is won. A navigation stock lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform control (a state controlled by AT in RT2). In the navigation stock lottery at the time of winning the target role, by determining the number of navigation stocks including 0, whether or not to give the number of navigation stocks and the number of navigation stocks are determined. Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a strong cherry is won, a navigation stock lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control to a special AT (also referred to as a special ART) with a predetermined probability. When it is determined to be controlled by the special AT, the sub-control unit 91 controls the special AT. The special AT is advantageous over ATs other than the special AT, as will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, when the special AT is finished and a predetermined number of games (for example, 500 games) is consumed (when the number of ceiling games is reached), a navigation stock lottery is performed. In the navigation stock lottery, navigation stock is always given.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by ART over a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, the number of games including the initial number of games and the number of games won in the extra lottery described later). . By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the ART is controlled for a predetermined number of games, and a navigation effect is executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player. In addition, when the number of navigation stocks remains and when the number of navigation stocks is newly acquired, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks. In particular, in this embodiment, the navigation stock lottery is performed even in an additional state, which will be described later, and one or more navigation stocks are won, and the number of navigation stocks won is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks. .

  Next, the flow of ART control performed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c when one or more navigation stocks are determined in the navigation stock lottery. Then, based on the presence or absence of the navigation stock in the RAM 91c, it is specified whether or not to control to ART. When one or more navigation stocks remain, the control is performed by the AT after the ART winning notification is notified through the ART confirmation notification. This period controlled by the AT is called a preparation state.

  When the control of the preparation state is started, a navigation effect is executed when the target combination is won. First, after shifting to the preparation state, it is controlled by RT1, and during this time, the stop order in which the promotion replay is awarded when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won is notified by the navigation effect. As a result, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the promoted replay wins and it is possible to shift from RT1 to RT0. If the promotion replay is not won as a result of performing the stop operation in a stop order different from the notified stop order, the control of the preparation state is also ended at that time.

  In addition, after starting the control in the ready state, the stop order for winning the bell is notified when the push order bell is won in any gaming state of RT0 to 2, so the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. Thus, it is possible to reliably acquire medals.

  After the promoted replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, when the replays GR11 to 13 are elected, the stop order for avoiding the fall replay winning is notified by the navigation effect. By performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the replays GR11 to 13, it is possible to avoid the winning of the falling replay and to avoid the transition from RT0 to RT1. In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, when the fall replay wins and shifts to RT1, the preparation state control is also ended at that time.

  In addition, after the transition to RT0, when the replays GR21 to 23 are selected, the stop order in which the special replay is won is notified by the navigation effect. By performing a stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the replays GR21 to 23, it becomes possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and the special replay wins and shifts to RT2. ART will start. When the normal replay wins as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, the control of the preparation state is continued.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, the navigation game is consumed (subtracted) by the start operation of the next game, and the predetermined number of games (50 games in this embodiment) is used as the remaining number of games of ART. ) Is set in the RAM 91c, and counting of the number of remaining games in the ART is started with the start of the ART control.

  After the start of ART, the number of remaining ART games is decremented by 1 at the start of each game, and for each game, whether the target role of push order bell and Navistock lottery is won, or a special replay is won , And when the push order bell is won, a navigation effect for informing the stop order of winning the bell is executed. It is possible to win the bell by performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the pushing order bell, and it is possible to avoid the transition to RT1. In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, when the transition point stops and the process shifts to RT1, the ART control is also terminated at that time.

  Also, during ART, if the target role (in this embodiment, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, single role, special replay) is won, is the number of ART games added? Add lottery to decide whether or not. In the extra lottery, the number of games is determined from a plurality of games including 0, and whether or not the number of ART games is added is determined. When it is determined that the number of ART games is to be increased by adding lottery, the determined number of games is added to the remaining number of games in the RAM 91c.

  When the Navi Stock lottery is selected in the determination for each game after the start of ART, the Navi Stock lottery is performed. When one or more Navi stocks are won, the number of Navi stock is added (added) To do. In each game after the start of ART, the number of remaining games of ART is decremented by 1 every time one game starts. When the number of remaining games after subtraction becomes 0, the end of ART is completed. ART end notification is notified.

  Further, after the ART end notification, it is determined whether or not the navigation stock remains. If the navigation stock remains, the control of the ART is resumed after waiting for the start operation of the next game. On the other hand, if no navigation stock remains, the ART control is terminated. Along with this, since the navigation effect is not executed even if the push order bell is won, the possibility of the transition outcome being stopped increases, and the transition outcome is stopped, so that the transition to RT1 is made.

  In addition, if the game is not controlled by the AT, such as when it is not controlled by the AT, and is irregularly pressed, a penalty is given by the sub-control unit 91. When the number of penalty grants reaches a predetermined number, the penalty period is controlled. During the penalty period, even if the winning combination of the Navistock lottery is won, the Navistock lottery will not be executed. Therefore, if a penalty is awarded, it is disadvantageous for the player. Further, in the game in which the navigation effect is executed, when the operation is performed in accordance with the operation procedure notified in the navigation effect, no penalty is given even if the notified operation procedure is irregularly pressed. In addition, a penalty is given when an operation procedure other than the operation procedure notified by the navigation effect is operated.

[Special AT]
Next, the special AT will be described. The special AT includes the first AT, the first AT preparation, the second AT, and the second AT preparation. The first AT preparation is a state controlled before being controlled by the first AT, and is a state in which a navigation effect is executed. The second AT preparation is a state controlled before being controlled by the second AT, and is a state in which a navigation effect is executed. The period controlled by the first AT preparation and the second AT preparation will be described with reference to FIG.

  The first AT is a state in which a navigation effect is executed and a state in which a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) are continued. During the first AT preparation and during the first AT, the first special lottery is executed for each game. The first special lottery is a random lottery that determines whether or not the first AT is promoted to the second AT and whether or not the number of games of the first AT is added and added. The additional number of games of the first AT game is determined by random lottery. Hereinafter, the expected value of the additional addition number of the first AT is referred to as a first expected value.

  When it is decided to promote from the first AT to the second AT by the first special lottery, the second AT preparation is controlled after the end of the first AT. When the second AT preparation is completed, the second AT is controlled. Further, when the additional number of games of the first AT is determined by the first special lottery, the determined additional number of additions is added to the remaining number of games of the first AT, and the first AT is continued. In addition, if the first AT ends without being determined to be promoted to the second AT by the first special lottery or to be added and added to the number of games of the first AT, the special AT ends and the non-AT (State that is not AT) is controlled.

  The second AT is a state in which a navigation effect is executed and a state in which a predetermined number of games (for example, 20 games) are continued. During the preparation of the second AT and during the second AT, the second special lottery is executed for each game. The second special lottery is a random lottery that determines whether or not the number of games of the second AT is added and added. The additional number of games for the second AT game is determined by random lottery. Hereinafter, the expected value of the additional addition number of the second AT is referred to as a second expected value.

  When the additional number of games of the second AT is determined by the second special lottery, the determined additional number of additions is added to the remaining number of games of the second AT, and the second AT is continued. When the second AT ends, the first AT preparation is controlled.

  Here, the first expected value is smaller than the second expected value. Therefore, the advantage for the player is “first AT preparation and first AT” <“second AT preparation and second AT”.

  During a special AT (in any of the first AT preparation, the first AT, the second AT preparation, and the second AT), when a push order replay is won, a procedure corresponding to the push order replay is notified as a navigation effect. Therefore, when controlled to the special AT, when controlled to RT1, it is controlled to RT0 by winning a promotion replay at a high rate. Further, when controlled to RT0, it is controlled to RT2 by winning a special replay at a high rate.

  When the push order bell is won during the special AT, the procedure corresponding to the AT type (the first AT preparation, the first AT, the second AT preparation, the second AT) during the special AT (see FIG. 18A) is used as a navigation effect. ).

  The sub-control unit 91 performs effects corresponding to these states in the first AT, the first AT preparation, the second AT, and the second AT preparation. For example, in the first AT, a first battle effect in which a friend character A and an enemy character B battle is executed. In addition, when the first AT is controlled to the second AT, or when the winning combination is won, an effect that the ally character A wins is executed. In the second AT, a second battle effect in which the teammate character A and the enemy character C battle is executed. When the winning combination is won, an effect that the ally character A wins is executed. In the first AT preparation, the first preparation effect is executed in which the friend character A executes the training for the battle in the first battle effect. In the second AT preparation, the second preparation effect is executed in which the teammate character A executes the training for the battle in the second battle effect.

[About AT signal]
The external output board 1000 connected to the game control board 40 outputs the first AT signal or the second AT signal to the hall computer 140 via the lamp device 200 and the collection unit 50. Here, the first AT signal is a signal that can specify that the first AT is controlled. The second AT signal is a signal that can specify that the second AT signal is controlled.

  The lamp device 200 can display the number of times controlled by the first AT and the number of times controlled by the second AT. In the lamp device 200, the area where the number of times controlled by the first AT is displayed and the area where the number of times controlled by the second AT are displayed are different areas. Thereby, the player can clearly recognize the number of times controlled by the first AT and the number of times controlled by the second AT. When the lamp device 200 receives the first AT signal, the lamp device 200 updates the display of the number of times controlled by the first AT to add one. When the lamp device 200 receives the second AT signal, the lamp device 200 updates the display of the number of times controlled by the second AT to be incremented by one.

  Further, the first AT signal and the second AT signal are transmitted to the hall computer 140 via the collection unit 50 and the relay unit 50. The hall computer 140 can store and display the number of times controlled by the first AT and the number of times controlled by the second AT. Therefore, the person in charge of the game shop and the like can also grasp the number of times controlled by the first AT and the number of times controlled by the second AT.

  The external output board 1000 includes a first terminal (not shown) that outputs a first AT signal and a second terminal (not shown) that outputs a second AT signal. Thus, by separating the terminal that outputs the first AT signal and the terminal that outputs the second AT signal, the lamp device 200 appropriately displays the number of times controlled by the first AT and the number of times controlled by the second AT. In addition, the hall computer 140 can appropriately store and display the number of times controlled by the first AT and the number of times controlled by the second AT.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the AT signal output state of the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 is controlled to any one of the first AT signal ON state, the second AT signal ON state, and the AT signal OFF state as the AT signal output state. The first AT signal ON state is a state in which only the first AT signal of the AT signals is being output. The second AT signal ON state is a state in which only the second AT signal of the AT signals is being output. The AT signal OFF state is a state in which neither the first AT signal nor the second AT signal is output. Further, when the main control unit 41 is controlled to any one of these three states, the main control unit 41 stores a flag that can specify the controlled state in the RAM of the main control unit 41. Specifically, the first AT signal ON flag is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 when the first AT signal is ON. When the second AT signal is ON, the second AT signal ON flag is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41. When controlled to the AT signal OFF state, the AT signal OFF flag is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram showing conditions for changing the AT signal output state. When the “condition” shown in the center column is satisfied when the main control unit 41 is controlled to the “AT signal output state before the condition is satisfied” in the left column, the “AT signal after the condition is satisfied” in the right column. Transition to “output state”.

  The first procedure shown in FIG. 17 is middle right / left (middle first stop, right second stop, left third stop) when winning the middle bell, and right middle left (right first stop) when winning the right bell. 1 stop, middle second stop, left third stop). The second procedure is middle left and right (first middle stop, second left stop, third right stop) at the time of winning the middle bell, and right middle left (first right stop at the right, Middle second stop, left third stop). Hereinafter, the middle bell and the right bell are collectively referred to as “middle right bell”. That is, at the time of winning the middle right bell means that any one of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 are won. The procedure for winning the middle bell when winning the middle right bell is called “middle right bell handling procedure”. The first procedure and the second procedure are also middle right bell compatible procedures.

  When the middle right bell is won, the middle bell (8 medals payout) wins regardless of the operation of either the first procedure or the second procedure. Therefore, there is no difference in the advantage for the player regardless of which of the first procedure and the second procedure is operated when the middle right bell is won.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the AT signal OFF state, the transition to the first AT signal ON state is made when two consecutive games operated in the first procedure when the middle right bell is won (when the condition A is satisfied). . In the AT signal OFF state, the transition to the second AT signal ON state is made when two consecutive games operated in the second procedure when the middle right bell is won (when the condition B is satisfied).

  In the first AT signal ON state, the game is operated in the first procedure when the middle right bell is won (when the condition C is satisfied), or the game is operated in a procedure different from the procedure corresponding to the middle right bell when the middle right bell is won. Is continued for two times (when condition D is satisfied), the AT signal is turned off. A game operated in a procedure different from the procedure corresponding to the middle right bell at the time of winning the middle right bell is a game in which a “middle bell missing” that the middle bell is not won has occurred. In the first AT signal ON state, when the middle right bell is won and the second procedure is operated, the first AT signal ON state is maintained without changing from the first AT signal ON state to another state.

  In the second AT signal ON state, when an operation is performed in the first procedure when the middle right bell is won (when the condition E is satisfied), the state is changed to the AT signal OFF state. In the second AT signal ON state, when the second procedure is operated at the time of winning the middle right bell, the second AT signal ON state is maintained without changing from the second AT signal ON state to another state.

  Both the first procedure and the second procedure are irregular pushes. When the navigation effect is not being executed, a penalty is given by the sub-control unit 91 if operated with an irregular push. Therefore, normally, when the navigation effect is not being executed, the player operates by forward pressing without operating by irregular pressing.

  On the other hand, when the navigation effect is being executed and the first procedure is notified at the time of winning the middle right bell, the player usually performs an operation in the notified first procedure. Thus, when the main control unit 41 is in the AT signal OFF state and the operation in the first procedure is performed a predetermined number of times (twice in the present embodiment), the navigation effect is being executed (on the AT). The first AT signal is output (the first AT signal is turned on). Similarly, when the second effect is notified at the time of winning the middle right bell when the navigation effect is being executed, the player usually performs an operation according to the notified second procedure. As described above, when the operation in the second procedure is performed a predetermined number of times (twice in the present embodiment) when the AT signal is in the OFF state, the main control unit 41 is executing the navigation effect (on the AT). 2), the second AT signal is output (the second AT signal is turned on).

  FIG. 18 shows the relationship between the output state of the AT signal by the main control unit 41 and the notification procedure notified by the sub control unit 91 in the navigation effect. FIG. 18A shows the operation procedure of the stop switch (hereinafter referred to as “notification procedure”) that is notified by the type of AT state and the navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91. Also, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the first procedure in the first AT preparation, notifies the second procedure in the first AT, notifies the first procedure or the second procedure in the second AT preparation, and the second procedure in the second AT. Is notified.

  In FIG. 18A, ON indicates that control is being performed by AT (any one of the first AT preparation, the first AT, the second AT preparation, and the second AT), and OFF indicates that the control is not performed by the AT. In FIG. 18B, ON indicates the first AT signal ON state (the state in which the first AT signal is output from the main control unit 41), and OFF indicates that the first AT signal is not output from the main control unit 41. Indicates the state. In FIG. 18C, ON indicates the second AT signal ON state (a state in which the second AT signal is output from the main control unit 41), and OFF indicates that the second AT signal is not output from the main control unit 41. Indicates the state. In both of FIGS. 18B and 18C, being OFF means that the AT signal is in an OFF state.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, when the sub-control unit 91 controls the non-AT to the first AT preparation (at this time, the main control unit 41 controls the AT signal to be OFF), When preparing for the first AT, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the first procedure when the middle right bell is won. In this case, the player usually operates according to the notified first procedure. In the AT signal OFF state, when the condition A is established by two consecutive games operated by the player in the first procedure, the first AT signal ON state is controlled.

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled to be in the first AT signal ON state, the main control unit 41 transmits the first AT signal to the lamp device 200 and the collection unit 50, and the first AT signal ON state command to the sub control unit 91. Send. The first AT signal ON state command is a command that can specify that the main control unit 41 has controlled the first AT signal ON state. When receiving the first AT signal ON state command, the sub control unit 91 controls the first AT preparation to the first AT. That is, the sub-control unit 91 ends the first preparation effect and causes the first battle effect to be executed. As described above, when the main control unit 41 transmits the first AT signal ON state command to the sub control unit 91, the sub control unit 91 starts at the timing when the main control unit 41 starts outputting the first AT signal. Can be controlled by the first AT.

  During the first AT (first AT signal ON state), the sub-control unit 91 notifies the second procedure when the middle right bell is won. In this case, since the player normally operates in the notified second procedure, the first AT signal ON state is maintained. When the first AT is finished and controlled to prepare for the second AT (at this time, the main control unit 41 controls the first AT signal to be in the ON state), the sub-control unit 91 receives the first when the middle right bell is won. Inform the procedure. In this case, since the condition C is normally established by operating the player in the notified first procedure, the player is controlled from the first AT signal ON state to the AT signal OFF state. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits an AT signal OFF state command to the sub control unit 91 by being controlled from the first AT signal ON state to the AT signal OFF state. The AT signal OFF state command is a command that can specify that the AT signal is turned off. Before receiving the AT signal OFF state command in the second AT preparation, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the first procedure when the middle right bell is elected, but after receiving the AT signal OFF state command in the second AT preparation, When winning the middle right bell, the second procedure is notified.

  After receiving the AT signal OFF state command, when the second AT is being prepared (at this time, the main control unit 41 is controlled to turn off the AT signal), the sub control unit 91 receives the second right when the middle right bell is selected. Inform the procedure. In this case, the player usually operates according to the notified second procedure. In the AT signal OFF state, when the condition B is satisfied because the number of games operated by the player in the second procedure reaches two games, the second AT signal ON state is controlled.

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled to be in the second AT signal ON state, the main control unit 41 transmits the second AT signal to the lamp device 200 and the collection unit 50, and also sends a second AT signal ON state command to the sub control unit 91. Send. The second AT signal ON state command is a command that can specify that the main control unit 41 has controlled the second AT signal ON state. When receiving the second AT signal ON state command, the sub control unit 91 controls the second AT preparation to the second AT. That is, the sub-control unit 91 ends the second preparation effect and causes the second battle effect to be executed. As described above, when the main control unit 41 transmits the second AT signal ON state command to the sub control unit 91, the sub control unit 91 starts at the timing when the main control unit 41 starts to output the second AT signal. Can be controlled by the second AT.

  In the second AT (at this time, the main control unit 41 controls the second AT signal to be ON), the sub-control unit 91 notifies the second procedure when the middle right bell is won. In this case, since the player normally operates in the notified second procedure, the second AT signal ON state is maintained. When the second AT is finished and the first AT preparation is controlled (at this time, the main control unit 41 is controlled to be in the second AT signal ON state), the sub-control unit 91 is the first when the middle right bell is won. Inform the procedure. In this case, since the condition E is normally established by operating the player in the notified first procedure, the player is controlled from the second AT signal ON state to the AT signal OFF state.

  When the first AT ends due to the end of the special AT (at this time, the first AT signal is controlled to be in the ON state), the non-AT in which the navigation effect is not executed is controlled. That is, during non-AT, the player performs a forward push operation so that no penalty is given. If the middle-right bell is selected and a forward push operation is performed, a middle-level bell dropout will occur. The main control unit 41 specifies that the AT is finished (controlled to a non-AT in which the navigation effect is not executed) when the middle bell is missed twice when the middle right bell is selected while the first AT signal is ON. The AT signal is controlled to be OFF.

  When the condition D is satisfied, the main control unit 41 starts counting the number of digested games from the next game after the condition D is satisfied. The main control unit 41 causes the lamp device 200 to display the counted number of digested games. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a counting start command to the sub-control unit 91 when counting the number of digested games is started. The sub-control unit 91 starts updating the number of digested games displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 from the game that has received the count start command. For example, the sub-control unit 91 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 each time it receives a command related to digesting one game (for example, any one of an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, and a reel stop command). Update the number of digestion games.

  That is, from the next game in which the condition D is satisfied, the display of the number of digested games of the lamp device 200 is updated by the control of the main control unit 41, and the number of digested games of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed by the control of the sub control unit 91. Update. Thereby, the number of digest games can be displayed on both the lamp device 200 and the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, in both the lamp device 200 and the liquid crystal display 51, the player can grasp the required number of games up to the number of ceiling games.

Below, the effect show | played by the slot machine 1 in this embodiment is demonstrated.
(1) In the present embodiment, the condition C is established when the middle bell wins when the middle right bell is won. On the other hand, when the middle right bell is won, the condition D is satisfied when the middle-level bell is missed twice. Therefore, when the condition C is satisfied, the advantage for the player is greater than when the condition D is satisfied. Therefore, even if the condition C is satisfied to stop the output of the first AT signal, the player does not feel dissatisfied.

  Further, since it is not necessary to establish a disadvantageous condition for the player in order to stop the output of the first AT signal, the degree of freedom in designing the slot machine can be prevented from being lowered. Further, when the condition C or the condition D is satisfied, the main control unit 41 stops outputting the first AT signal. As described above, since the slot machine of the present embodiment has two conditions for stopping the output of the first AT signal, the degree of freedom in design regarding the output of the first AT signal is higher than that of the slot machine having one condition. Can be improved.

  (2) During the AT, the condition C for stopping the output of the first AT signal is a condition established by being operated in the procedure notified by the navigation effect. Therefore, the condition C can be easily established. Further, the condition C is a condition that is established when a middle bell that pays out 8 medals wins, so that the player can be prevented from feeling dissatisfied.

  (3) During non-AT after the end of the special AT, a penalty is given by pressing the irregular. Therefore, during the non-AT, the player usually performs a forward push operation. Also, the condition D for stopping the output of the first AT signal is a condition that is satisfied when the middle bell is missed twice when the middle right bell is won. Accordingly, when the special AT is terminated by the sub-control unit 91, the main control unit 41 can switch from the first AT signal ON state to the AT signal OFF state.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 17, the condition A for transition from the AT signal OFF state to the first AT signal ON state is established when the game operated in the first procedure at the time of winning the middle right bell has reached two games. It is a condition to do. Further, the condition C for transitioning from the first AT signal ON state to the AT signal OFF state is a condition that is satisfied when operated in the first procedure when the middle right bell is won. Therefore, the condition A is a condition that is satisfied when the condition C is satisfied and is operated in the first procedure when the middle right bell is won after the next game. As described above, the condition C is used not only for the condition for transition from the AT signal OFF state to the first AT signal ON state but also for the condition for transition from the AT signal OFF state to the first AT signal ON state. Therefore, it is possible to share a part of the process for making the transition from the AT signal OFF state to the first AT signal ON state and the process for controlling the first AT signal ON state to the AT signal OFF state. Can be reduced.

  (5) The sub-control unit 91 can control any one of a plurality of ATs such as the first AT and the second AT. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control unit 41 is controlled to be in a common AT signal OFF state regardless of whether the first AT signal ON state or the second AT signal ON state is controlled. Therefore, regardless of whether the state is the first AT signal ON state or the second AT signal ON state, the state to be controlled next can be made common, and the processing load on the slot machine 1 can be reduced.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 18B, the main control unit 41 starts counting the number of digested games from the game next to the game in which the condition D is satisfied, and thereby the number of games displayed on the lamp device 200 is increased. The update is started and a count start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. When receiving the counting start command, the sub-control unit 91 starts updating the number of games displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, the lamp device 200 and the liquid crystal display 51 can prevent the number of displayed digest games from being shifted. Further, the player can grasp the number of digested games after the end of the special AT by using both the lamp device 200 and the liquid crystal display 51.

  (7) The switching from the first AT to the second AT and the switching from the second AT to the first AT are switching within the same special AT and are not switched to non-AT. As shown in FIG. 18, the condition C and the condition B are used for switching from the first AT to the second AT. Further, the condition E and the condition A are used for switching from the second AT to the first AT. These conditions A to C and E are all established when the middle bell wins when the middle right bell is won. Therefore, switching from the first AT to the second AT and switching from the second AT to the first AT can be performed within the same special AT without causing the player to be dissatisfied.

  (8) Although the operation procedures for establishing conditions A, B, C, and E, which are conditions that can be satisfied when the middle right bell is won, are different, the display results (middle bell) for winning are the same. . That is, when the middle right bell is won, the player's advantage is the same regardless of which of the first procedure and the second procedure is used. Therefore, since the condition A, condition B, condition C, and condition E can be established without causing the player to feel uncomfortable and ensuring fairness of the advantage, the first AT signal is output and stopped. The output and stop of the second AT signal can be executed.

  (9) Conditions C and D for stopping the output of the first AT signal, and condition E for stopping the output of the second AT signal are all conditions that can be satisfied when the middle right bell is won. Therefore, it is possible to share a situation in which a condition for stopping the output of the first AT signal and the second AT signal can be established, so that the processing load of the slot machine 1 can be reduced.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention has been described with reference to drawings, this invention is not limited to this embodiment. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the present embodiment described above and the technical items described in the following modifications may be implemented in combination, and the technical items described in the above-described embodiment. May be implemented by replacing the technical matters described in the following modified example, or the technical items described in the following modified examples may be further combined with the replacement. .

[Conditions for stopping output of AT signal]
(1) In this embodiment, the condition C is that the middle bell wins, and the condition D is that the middle bell is missed, so that the condition C is more advantageous than the condition D. It explained as becoming. However, if condition C is advantageous when condition D is satisfied, condition C and condition D may be as follows.

For example, events A to H are defined as follows.
Event A: A combination to which X medals are awarded is a derivation event B ... A combination B to which Y (X> Y) medals are awarded is a derived event C ... A combination C to which no medals are granted Derived event D: Promoted role D controlled to a state in which gaming state is advantageous Derived event E ... Sustained role E in which gaming state is maintained Derived event F ... Insufficient gaming state The fallen combination F to be controlled is a derived event G... The role G to which replay is given is the derived event H... The role H to which no replay is given is derived. Here, the gaming state is the main control unit 41. RT may be controlled by the control unit 91, or may be controlled by the sub-control unit 91. Further, when the gaming state is a state controlled by the sub-control unit 91, the “advantageous state” of the event D is a state where the probability of winning the AT is higher than the normal state, and the “ The “unfavorable state” may be a state in which the probability of winning the AT is lower than the normal state.

  Further, as illustrated in FIG. 14, for example, the promotion combination D may be a promotion replay, the maintenance combination E may be a normal replay, and the fall combination F may be a fall replay. In addition, the events A to H are merely examples, and other events may exist.

  In events A to F, the advantage for the player is as follows: event A> event B> event C, event D> event E> event F, event A> event E> event F, event B> event E> event F, Event C> event F, event G> event H. Hereinafter, when the combination of the condition C and the condition D is the event A and the event B, it is assumed that (event A, event B) is indicated.

  In this case, the combination of condition C and condition D is (event A, event B), (event A, event C), (event B, event C), (event D, event E), (event D, event F), (Event E, Event F), (Event A, Event E), (Event A, Event F), (Event B, Event E), (Event B, Event F), (Event C, Event F) , (Event G, Event H).

  Further, this is a case where the number of medals consumed in one unit game is Z. When X> Z> Y, the combination of condition C and condition D may be (event A, event G). . When X> Y> Z, the combination of condition C and condition D may be (event B, event G).

  In the following, the winning combinations that can satisfy the conditions A to E will be referred to as “Condition A winning combination”, “Condition B winning combination”, “Condition C winning combination”, “Condition D winning combination”, and “Condition E winning combination”, respectively. . The “condition A winning combination”, “condition B winning combination”, “condition C winning combination”, “condition D winning combination”, and “condition E winning combination” are collectively referred to as “condition winning combination”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the condition C winning combination and the condition D winning combination are both middle right bells, and the condition C winning combination and the condition D winning combination are described as being the same. However, the condition C winning combination and the condition D winning combination may be different. For example, if the combination of the condition C and the condition D is (event A, event F), the condition C winning combination is a combination in which the combination A is derived when operated in the first procedure, and the condition D winning combination The combination may be a combination from which the combination F is derived when the combination is operated by forward pressing.

  Further, the condition C winning combination and the condition D winning combination may be the same and different from the middle right bell. For example, when the combination of the condition C and the condition D is (event A, event F), the condition C winning combination and the condition D winning combination are combinations in which the combination A and combination F are won simultaneously. Further, the condition C winning combination and the condition D winning combination may be a combination from which the combination A is derived when operated in the first procedure, and a combination from which the combination F is derived when operated by forward pressing.

  Even in the case where the combination of the condition C and the condition D is the one shown in the present modification, the first procedure for establishing the condition C is notified when the first AT ends, as in the example of FIG. Further, when the special AT is ended, for example, the condition D is established by not reporting the operation procedure.

  Further, in the case where the combination of the condition C and the condition D is such, regardless of which of the first procedure and the second procedure is used, the condition A, the condition B, the condition C, and the condition E are the same as in the present embodiment. It is preferable that the advantage for the player when is established is the same.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the condition E winning combination is described as being the same as the condition C winning combination and the condition D winning combination. However, the condition E winning combination may be different from at least one of the condition C winning combination and the condition D winning combination. Further, it is preferable that the condition E has the same player's advantage when established as compared to the conditions A to C. In this case, the condition E winning combination may be a combination won by any of the aforementioned combinations A to H.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the condition A winning combination and the condition B winning combination are described as being the same as the condition C winning combination, the condition D winning combination, and the condition E winning combination, respectively. However, at least one of the condition A winning combination and the condition B winning combination may be different from the condition C winning combination, the condition D winning combination, and the condition E winning combination. Moreover, it is preferable that the conditions A and B have the same player's advantage when established as compared to the condition C. In this case, the condition A winning combination and the condition B winning combination may be a combination won by any of the combinations A to H described above.

  (4) In the present embodiment, the conditional winning combination is described as being a push order bell or a specific push order replay. However, the conditional winning combination may be another push order combination. Here, the push order combination is a combination in which an advantageous display result is derived when operated by a corresponding procedure, compared to when operated by a procedure different from the procedure. Also, it is different from at least one winning combination of “Condition A winning combination”, “Condition B winning combination”, “Condition C winning combination”, “Condition D winning combination”, and “Condition E winning combination”, and the remaining winning combination. You may do it.

  (5) In this embodiment, the example in which the sub-control unit executes determination and control related to AT as a period advantageous to the player has been described. More specifically, an example will be described in which the sub-control unit executes whether or not to control to the AT, the navigation stock lottery that determines the number of navigation stocks, and the AT control that controls the AT based on the result of the navigation stock lottery. did.

  However, the determination and control related to the AT as an advantageous period may be executed only by the main control unit. As an example to be executed only by the main control unit, for example, the navigation control lottery is performed by the main control unit, and the AT flag for controlling to the AT is set based on the result, and the result of the internal lottery during the AT flag setting is set. Accordingly, when a navigation effect is executed, a navigation command for executing a navigation effect that can specify an operation procedure according to the result of the internal lottery may be transmitted to the sub-control unit. Thereby, the sub control unit may execute a navigation effect that can specify an operation procedure based on the navigation command. The main control unit is not limited to transmitting the navigation command, but transmits the internal result command and the in-AT command that can specify that the AT is in progress to the sub-control unit, and the sub-control unit receives the command. In a game that is determined to be during an AT from a command during AT, a navigation effect that can identify the corresponding operation procedure may be executed when an internal result command for executing the navigation effect is received.

  Further, when the determination and control related to the AT as an advantageous period is executed only by the main control unit, notifying means capable of notifying that the AT is in progress (for example, an effect effect LED corresponding to each reel) The light emitting means) may be controlled by the main control unit itself. Also, the main control unit itself determines whether the AT is directly managed by the main control unit (determines whether the AT flag is set), and the main control unit An AT signal indicating that it is in the middle may be output externally.

  Thus, when the main control unit 41 is configured to execute the navigation stock lottery and the AT control, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute the following processing. In this case, the main control unit 41 does not need to determine whether or not the conditions A to E are satisfied.

  When the main control unit 41 starts control to the first AT preparation and controls from the first AT preparation to the first AT, the main control unit 41 outputs the first AT signal (from the AT signal OFF state to the first AT signal ON). Control to the state). When controlling from the first AT to the second AT preparation, the main control unit 41 stops outputting the first AT signal (controls the first AT signal ON state to the AT signal OFF state). When controlling from the second AT preparation to the second AT, the main control unit 41 outputs the second AT signal (controls from the AT signal OFF state to the second AT signal ON state). When controlling from the second AT to the first AT preparation, the main control unit 41 stops outputting the first AT signal (controls from the second AT signal ON state to the AT signal OFF state).

  Further, the main control unit 41 ends the stop of the first AT signal when controlling the special AT (controls the first AT signal ON state to the AT signal OFF state).

  As described above, in the case where the main control unit 41 is configured to execute the navigation stock lottery and the AT control, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the conditions A to E are satisfied, so that the processing can be simplified.

  (6) Although the present embodiment has been described with reference to FIG. 16 as a transition diagram of the AT signal output state of the main control unit 41, it may be as shown in FIG. 19, for example. The difference between FIG. 16 and FIG. 19 is that the normal state and the ready state are included in the AT signal OFF state, and the conditions for transition to each state are different. The normal state and the preparation state are states in which neither the first AT signal nor the second AT signal is output.

  In this modification, there are a middle right lip and a push order bell as push order combinations. The middle right lip is a procedure in which the corresponding procedure is the middle first stop or the right first stop. Further, the push order bell is the same as that in the present embodiment. The corresponding procedure corresponding to the middle right lip includes a first procedure and a second procedure different from the first procedure. During middle right lip winning, when operated in the corresponding procedure (whether it is operated in either the first procedure or the second procedure), as an advantageous display result, promoted replay to shift to advantageous RT or maintain the current RT The maintenance lip to be won. On the other hand, when the middle right lip is won, if the operation is performed in a procedure different from the corresponding procedure, a display result that is more disadvantageous than the advantageous display result is derived. An unfavorable display result is, for example, a falling lip that falls to an unfavorable RT than the current RT.

  The condition P is a condition that is satisfied when the middle right lip winning is operated in the first procedure among the corresponding procedures. The condition Q is a condition that is satisfied when an operation is performed according to the corresponding procedure when the push order bell is won. The condition R is a condition that is satisfied when the middle right lip winning is operated in the second procedure among the corresponding procedures. The condition S is a condition that is satisfied when the missed hit occurs twice in the push order bell winning or the middle right lip winning.

  In the special AT (first AT preparation, first AT, second AT preparation, second AT), the sub-control unit 91 commonly notifies the push order bell handling procedure when the push order bell is won. Further, during the preparation of the first AT, the first procedure is notified when the middle right lip is won. During the first AT, the second procedure is notified when the middle right lip is won. During preparation for the second AT, when the middle right lip is selected, if the main control unit 41 is in the first AT signal ON state, the first procedure is notified, and after the main control unit 41 enters the AT signal OFF state, the second procedure is performed. Inform the procedure. During the second AT, the second procedure is notified when the middle right lip is won.

  According to such a configuration, the preparation state can be provided separately from the normal state. As a result, when a transition is made from a predetermined state to another state, the common normal state is controlled except when the first AT signal ON state is controlled to the normal state. Therefore, regardless of the normal state, the first AT signal ON state, and the second AT signal ON state, the next controlled state can be shared, and the processing load of the slot machine 1 is reduced. Can be reduced.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 19, the state is not changed from the second AT signal ON state to the normal state unless passing through the preparation state and the first AT signal ON state. However, the normal state may be controlled directly from the second AT signal ON state.

  (7) In order to satisfy the condition C, the following may be performed. For example, at the time of a predetermined winning combination, during the first AT, when the second AT preparation is controlled without executing the navigation effect, the navigation effect that notifies the pressing order (anomalous pressing) different from the forward pressing is executed. Even if the player is in the first AT, if the navigation effect is not executed, the player usually executes a forward pressing operation. Therefore, the main control unit 41 transitions from the first AT signal ON state to the AT signal OFF state, assuming that the condition C is satisfied when the first AT signal is in the ON state and is pressed irregularly during the predetermined winning combination. You may make it make it.

  Similarly, in order to satisfy the condition E, the following may be performed. For example, at the time of a predetermined winning combination, during the second AT, when the first AT preparation is controlled without executing the navigation effect, the navigation effect that notifies the pressing order (anomalous pressing) different from the forward pressing is executed. Even if the player is in the second AT, if the navigation effect is not executed, the player normally executes a forward push operation. Therefore, the main control unit 41 transitions from the second AT signal ON state to the AT signal OFF state, assuming that the condition E is satisfied when the second AT signal is in the ON state, and when it is irregularly pressed during the predetermined winning combination. You may make it make it.

  The predetermined combination is preferably a combination that wins a prize regardless of whether forward pressing or irregular pressing is performed.

  (8) Condition A is described as a condition that is satisfied when the number of games operated in the first procedure at the time of winning the middle right bell reaches two games (hereinafter referred to as “the number of games reached for condition A”). did. The number of games reached under condition A may be one game or three or more games. The condition B has been described as a condition that is satisfied when the number of games operated in the second procedure when the middle right bell is won reaches two games (hereinafter referred to as “the number of games reached for the condition B”). The number of games reached under condition B may be one game or three or more games.

  The conditions C and E have been described as conditions that are satisfied when operated in the first procedure when the middle right bell is won. At least one of the condition C and the condition E may be a condition that is satisfied when the number of games operated in the first procedure when the middle right bell is won reaches a predetermined number of games of 2 or more.

  The condition D has been described as being a condition that is satisfied when the middle-level bell removal is performed twice. The number of times the push order bell is dropped for the condition D to be satisfied may be one or may be three or more.

  (9) In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits the first AT signal ON state command to the sub-control unit 91, and at the timing controlled from the AT signal OFF state to the first AT signal ON state, It demonstrated as performing the effect (1st battle effect) corresponding to 1st AT. The main control unit 41 may execute an effect related to the first AT before the first battle effect is executed when the first AT signal ON state command is transmitted. Here, the effect related to the first AT is freeze. Freezing is a control for delaying the progress of the game by the main control unit 41, and during a period controlled by the freeze (hereinafter referred to as “freeze control period”), an operation (for example, a start switch) 7 and the operation of the stop switch 8 are invalidated. Further, the rotation mode of the reel during the freeze control period may be different from the rotation mode of the reel during a period during which the freeze control is not performed (hereinafter referred to as “freeze non-control period”). For example, in the freeze control period, among the control to rotate the reel in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the reel in the freeze non-control period, and the control to rotate the reel at a speed different from the rotation speed of the reel in the freeze non-control period, At least one of the controls may be executed. In addition, the freeze executed before the first battle effect is executed is referred to as “first freeze”.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 transmits a second AT signal ON state command to the sub-control unit 91, thereby producing an effect corresponding to the second AT at a timing controlled from the AT signal OFF state to the second AT signal ON state. It demonstrated as performing (2nd battle production). When the second AT signal ON state command is transmitted, the main control unit 41 executes an effect related to the second AT (hereinafter referred to as “second freeze”) before the second battle effect is executed. May be.

  Whether to execute the first freeze and the second freeze is determined by random number lottery or the like.

  When the first freeze ends, the main control unit 41 transmits a first freeze end command that can specify the end to the sub-control unit 91. When the sub control unit 91 receives the first freeze end command, the sub control unit 91 specifies that the first freeze has ended, and executes the first battle effect. When the second freeze ends, the main control unit 41 transmits a second freeze end command that can identify the end of the second freeze to the sub-control unit 91. Upon receiving the second freeze end command, the sub control unit 91 specifies that the second freeze has ended, and executes the second battle effect.

  In this way, by performing the freeze before the first battle effect and the second battle effect, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the battle effect, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can do.

  In addition, the rotation mode of the reel may be different between the first freeze and the second freeze. For example, it is preferable that the reel is rotated in such a manner that the second freeze attracts the player's attention than the first freeze. For example, the second freeze has a higher rotational speed of the reel than the first freeze, and the freeze period is longer. By doing in this way, by performing the 2nd freeze, the player can have a sense of expectation as to whether or not the 2nd battle effect is executed, and the interest of the game can be improved. .

  The main control unit 41 may not transmit the first AT signal ON state command and the second AT signal ON state command. By doing so, the transmission burden of these commands can be reduced.

  (10) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the middle bell wins when the condition C is satisfied, and the middle right bell is missed when the condition D is satisfied. However, when the condition C is satisfied, the condition C and the condition D may be any conditions as long as it is more advantageous for the player than when the condition D is satisfied.

  Moreover, when the condition C is satisfied, a predetermined privilege may be granted, and when the condition D is satisfied, the predetermined privilege may not be granted. Here, the privilege may be the number of navigation stock or the number of games controlled by AT. Further, the privilege is not limited to a value that directly affects the medal payout rate, and may be, for example, “notify the navigation stock that was given in the previous game”. Further, the privilege to be given is not limited to a value that directly affects the medal payout rate, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. As the benefits, for example, the above-mentioned navigation stock is granted, the player is switched to a state (bonus, RT, etc.) that is advantageous to the player, the bonus effect is executed together with the sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (the appearance of a special character, the bonus that is generated next time) The special bonus medium production execution, etc.), the execution of the setting value suggestion production to suggest the set value set, and by collecting a certain number, it can be exchanged for the service determined at the amusement store where the slot machine 1 is installed QR code (registered trademark) capable of downloading a special point, downloading a privilege video and privilege information on a predetermined website may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  (11) In the present embodiment, the condition D is satisfied when the game in which the middle right bell is missed reaches two games in the first AT signal ON state, and from the game next to the game in which the condition D is satisfied. The main control unit 41 has been described as counting the number of digested games. As another example, the condition D may be a condition that is satisfied when the transition outcome is derived in the first AT signal ON state. During the special AT, if one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, the procedure for winning the promotion replay is notified, and if one of the replays GR11 to 13 is selected, the procedure for winning the normal replay is notified, and the replay GR21 to If one of the GRs 23 is won, a procedure for winning a special replay is notified. Therefore, when controlled to the special AT, it is controlled to RT0 or RT2 at a high rate.

  When the condition D is satisfied, the controlled RT0 or RT2 is controlled (falled) to RT1. Therefore, the main control unit 41 can count the number of digest games when controlled by RT1. Therefore, the main control unit 41 can display the number of digest games when the lamp device 200 is controlled by RT1. At the same time, the main control unit 41 transmits a counting start command to the sub-control unit 91, so that the sub-control unit 91 displays the number of digest games when controlled by RT1 on the liquid crystal display 51. be able to. For example, in the case of a configuration in which a predetermined privilege is granted when the number of digested games when controlled by RT1 reaches a predetermined number of games (the number of ceiling games), the player can use the lamp device 200 or the liquid crystal display. The number of digest games in RT1 can be grasped by both the display devices 51. Further, it is possible to prevent a deviation between the number of digest games in RT1 displayed on the lamp device 200 and the number of digest games in RT1 displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  (12) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the main control unit 41 counts the number of digested games when the condition D is satisfied. However, when the condition D is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 may count the number of digest games.

  (13) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the output of the first AT signal is continued (controlled to the first AT signal ON state) from the time when the condition A is satisfied until the condition C is satisfied. However, when the condition A is satisfied, a first AT start command that can specify that the control to the first AT is started is transmitted to the lamp device 200 and the collection unit 50, and when the condition C is satisfied, the first AT is transmitted to the first AT. A first AT end command that can specify that the control is ended may be transmitted to the lamp device 200 and the collection unit 50. In this case, it is not necessary to transmit any command related to the first AT until the first AT end command is transmitted after the first AT start command is transmitted. Therefore, the command transmission burden can be reduced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the output of the second AT signal is continued (controlled to the second AT signal ON state) from the time when the condition B is satisfied until the condition E is satisfied. However, when the condition B is satisfied, a second AT start command that can specify that the control to the second AT is started is transmitted to the lamp device 200 and the collection unit 50, and when the condition E is satisfied, the process proceeds to the second AT. A second AT end command that can specify that the control is ended may be transmitted to the lamp device 200 and the collection unit 50. In this case, no command related to the second AT may be transmitted after the second AT start command is transmitted until the second AT end command is transmitted. Therefore, the command transmission burden can be reduced.

  Further, it may be determined by lottery whether the first AT is controlled or the special AT is terminated when the second AT is terminated. In the case of controlling the first AT, it is the same as the description of FIG. Also, when the special AT is terminated without being controlled from the second AT to the first AT, the condition E shown in FIG. 18 is that a game operated in a procedure different from the middle-right bell handling procedure when the middle-right bell is won. It is good also as conditions which are materialized by two being continued.

[About AT]
(1) In the present embodiment, the number of AT types has been described as being two, the first AT and the second AT. However, the number of AT types may be N (N is an integer of 3 or more). Even in such a case, the main control unit 41 can output an AT signal that can identify each AT. In addition, in a state where an AT signal that can identify the controlled AT among N ATs is being output, it is preferable that the AT signal is turned off in common when the controlled AT ends. .

  (2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the first AT and the second AT have different advantages due to different expected addition values. However, the first AT and the second AT may have different merits due to other factors. For example, the second AT may be an AT that can be controlled to a third AT that is more advantageous than the second AT, while the first AT may be uncontrollable to the third AT. Here, the third AT is, for example, an AT having a higher expected value of the added addition number than the first AT and the second AT. Further, the first AT and the second AT may be different from each other in terms of not the advantage. For example, the navigation effect may be different between the first AT and the second AT. The “navigation production mode” is, for example, a push mode notification mode.

  (3) Described in this embodiment. At least one of the first AT preparation and the second AT preparation may be omitted. For example, when the first AT preparation is omitted, the first AT is directly controlled from the non-AT state. When the second AT is finished, the first AT is directly controlled. When the second AT preparation is omitted, the first AT is directly controlled to the second AT.

[About production]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the roaring effect encouraging the extra winning performed in the first AT and the second AT is a battle effect. However, the roaring effect may be another effect as long as the player can have a sense of expectation for the extra winning. For example, the other roaring effect may be an effect in which a predetermined character grows as the game progresses. In addition, the other squealing effects may be music or videos such as dramas and movies. In such a case, in one pseudo game, a song, a promotion video, a one-story drama, a movie, or the like is output as an effect.

[About Penalty]
In the present embodiment, the penalty is described as being controlled in the penalty period when given a predetermined number of times. However, the penalty is not limited to this, and any penalty may be used as long as it is disadvantageous for the player. For example, the penalty may be such that the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is reduced as compared to when no penalty is given. Further, the penalty may reduce the probability that the special effect will be executed as compared with the case where the penalty is not given. Here, the special effect is an effect that is executed when a privilege advantageous to the player is given. That is, the special effect is an effect that makes the player have a sense of expectation as to whether or not a privilege has been granted.

[Operation procedure]
The operation procedure of the present embodiment mainly means “operation order (push order)”, but the operation procedure may have a concept including “operation timing” and “operation order”. Further, the operation procedure may mean “operation timing”.

[About slot machines]
In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable symbols can be provided. After the reels are variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variability display of the reels. The slot machine that can generate a prize according to the combination of the display results has been described. In other words, a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, are provided. The slot machine is described in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units. However, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. As long as the slot machine can generate a prize according to the display result, the slot machine is not limited to one having three reels, but one having only one reel or a slot machine having a plurality of reels other than three. Also good.

  In other words, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for the game, and the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas. The slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to a variable display device having three reels, and may be a slot machine having a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number and giving a game value accompanying winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine that embodies the present invention may be a slot machine to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When using game balls as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

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

  As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed and the game media is paid out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change may be adopted. In such an enclosing type slot machine, the configuration corresponding to the medal insertion in the above-described embodiment is, for example, that a player's own points given according to the amount invested by the player are used for games in the slot machine. For example, a game point that can be used is transferred.

  It should be noted that the setting change state may be entered on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door 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.

  It should be noted that the setting confirmation state may be shifted on condition that “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 5 1-sheet BET switch, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit .

Claims (2)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
State control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of states including a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a different advantage from the first advantageous state ;
Output control means for performing control related to the output of the first advantageous state signal capable of specifying the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state signal capable of specifying the second advantageous state ;
The output control means includes
When outputting the first advantageous state signal, when the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the output of the first advantageous state signal is stopped,
When outputting the first advantageous state signal, the output of the first advantageous state signal is stopped when the second predetermined condition is satisfied,
When outputting the second advantageous state signal, the output of the second advantageous state signal is stopped when the first predetermined condition is satisfied,
The first predetermined condition is satisfied when the derivation operation unit is operated in a predetermined operation mode corresponding to the predetermined determination result when the determination result of the prior determination unit is a predetermined determination result ,
The second predetermined condition is satisfied when the derivation operation unit is operated in a specific operation mode different from the predetermined operation mode when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the predetermined determination result ,
When the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the advantage for the player is higher than when the second predetermined condition is satisfied,
When the slot machine stops outputting the first advantageous state signal, the slot machine can notify the information that can specify the predetermined operation mode when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the predetermined determination result . And when the output of the second advantageous state signal is stopped, when the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined determination result, an informing means capable of informing information capable of specifying the predetermined operation mode is further provided. A slot machine. A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
State control means capable of controlling to any one of a plurality of states including a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state having a different advantage from the first advantageous state ;
Output control means for performing control related to the output of the first advantageous state signal capable of specifying the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state signal capable of specifying the second advantageous state ;
The output control means includes
When outputting the first advantageous state signal, when the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the output of the first advantageous state signal is stopped,
When outputting the first advantageous state signal, the output of the first advantageous state signal is stopped when the second predetermined condition is satisfied,
When outputting the second advantageous state signal, the output of the second advantageous state signal is stopped when the first predetermined condition is satisfied,
The first predetermined condition is satisfied when the derivation operation unit is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the first determination result when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the first determination result ,
The second predetermined condition is satisfied when the derivation operation unit is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the second determination result when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the second determination result ,
When the first predetermined condition is satisfied, the advantage for the player is higher than when the second predetermined condition is satisfied,
When the slot machine stops outputting the first advantageous state signal, the operation mode corresponding to the first determination result can be specified when the determination result of the predetermination means is the first determination result. When the output of the second advantageous state signal can be stopped and the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, the operation corresponding to the first determination result is possible. the identifiable information aspects further comprises a notifiable notification hand stage, the slot machine.

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