JP6487155B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

  As such a slot machine, by controlling to AT (assist time) during RT (replay time) in which the winning probability of replay is higher than the normal state, ART (assist replay) corresponding to an advantageous state advantageous to the player 2. Description of the Related Art A slot machine that performs time control is known (for example, Patent Document 1). Patent Document 1 describes that when the return condition is satisfied when the ART control is finished and the state is set to only the RT, the ART is controlled again to return to the ART.

JP 2010-178990 (paragraphs 0475-0476, etc.)

  However, in the case of informing the return to the ART in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, if the period until the notification of the return to the ART becomes long, it is normal from the RT before returning to the ART. It is conceivable that the condition for transition to the state is satisfied. In this case, since the normal condition is already in effect when the return condition to ART is satisfied, it does not return to ART unless the transition to RT is made again, which makes the player feel uncomfortable.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and a privilege is given from the end of the advantageous state to the transition to the normal state or from the end of the advantageous state to the normal production mode. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of notifying that this has been done.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention provides:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) that can generate a prize according to the display result
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated when deriving the display result;
Derivation control means capable of deriving any display result among a plurality of display results including the specific display result when the deriving operation means is operated (for example, a part for performing the process of S3 in FIG. 5) When,
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (e.g., AT) more advantageous than the normal state;
Specific state control means for controlling from the advantageous state to a specific state (for example, only RT3) that is more advantageous than the normal state when the advantageous state termination condition is satisfied;
Normal state control means (for example, as shown in FIG. 8, from RT3 as shown in FIG. 8), when a specific display result (for example, winning a fall replay, derivation of a missed out) is derived in a specific state RT1 part), and
An operation mode notifying unit (for example, FIG. 5) that can execute the specific notification during the advantageous state without executing the specific notification that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation unit that can avoid the derivation of the specific display result during the specific state. 15 part for performing Sp6 processing),
A right granting means for granting a specific right for a period to be controlled to an advantageous state;
Right granting notification means (for example, the part performing the processing of Sp7 in FIG. 15) for notifying that the specific right has been granted,
When a specific right is granted in a specific state, the period from when the specific right is granted to notification that the specific right has been granted is shorter than when a specific right is granted in the advantageous state, and usually When the specific right is granted during the production state, the period until the notification of the specific right is granted after the specific right is granted is longer than when the specific right is granted during the production state,
It is controlled to an advantageous state after it is notified that a specific right is granted in a specific state, and the specific notification can be executed.
According to this configuration, it is possible to notify that the specific right has been granted from the end of the advantageous state to the transition to the normal state.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention provides:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) that can generate a prize according to the display result
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated when deriving the display result;
Derivation control means capable of deriving any display result among a plurality of display results including the specific display result when the deriving operation means is operated (for example, a part for performing the process of S3 in FIG. 5) When,
Advantageous production state control means for controlling the advantageous production state more advantageous than the normal production state;
First effect state control means for controlling the advantageous effect state to the specific effect state when the condition for ending the advantageous effect state is satisfied (for example, the portion performing the process of Sf4 in FIG. 22);
In a specific effect state, a second display state control means (for example, Sf5 in FIG. 22) that controls from the specific effect state to the normal effect state when a specific display result, for example, winning a fall replay, derivation of a missed event, is derived. Processing part), and
An operation mode notifying unit (for example, FIG. 5) that can execute a specific notification in an advantageous effect state without executing a specific notification that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation unit that can avoid the derivation of the specific display result in the specific effect state. 15 part for performing Sp6 processing),
A right granting unit (for example, a part for executing the process of Se2 in FIG. 23) for granting a specific right (for example, navigation stock) related to the period to be controlled to the advantageous effect state;
Right granting notification means (for example, the part performing the processing of Sp7 in FIG. 15) for notifying that the specific right has been granted,
Than when a specific rights granted in an advantageous effect state when a specific rights granted in a particular effect state, short period until the notification that the particular rights from being granted certain rights granted, and usually When the specific right is granted during the production state, the period until the notification of the specific right is granted after the specific right is granted is longer than when the specific right is granted during the production state,
After it is notified that the specific right is granted in the specific effect state, it is controlled to the advantageous effect state, and the specific notification can be executed.
According to this configuration, it is possible to notify that the specific right has been granted from the end of the advantageous effect state to the normal effect state.

Game value storage means for storing a game value (for example, a credit counter which is a credit value in the second modification) that can be used for setting the bet amount (for example, in the second modification, in the RAM of the main control unit 41). Predetermined area), and
Bet number storage means (for example, a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 in Modification 2) for storing the bet number set for one game (for example, the value of the BET counter in Modification 2); ,
Re-game derivation setting means for setting the bet number so that the next game can be started without consuming the player's gaming value when the re-game display result is derived;
A path switching means for switching a flow-down path of the game medium input by the player to a discharge-side path that is discharged to the outside or an intake-side path that is taken into the inside;
Switching control means for controlling the route switching means,
The slot machine is
When a game medium is inserted by a player when a game is being performed, the game value stored in the game value storage unit is also updated by updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit. Without updating
When a game medium is inserted by a player after the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, and when the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is less than a predetermined upper limit number Updating the betting number stored in the betting number storage means, and updating the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means when the upper limit is reached;
When a game medium is inserted by the player after the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended until the next game can be started after the betting number is set by the re-game derivation setting means, The bet amount is set by the re-game derivation setting unit without updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit or the game value stored in the game value storage unit. When the game medium is inserted by the player after the next game can be started, it is possible to update the game value stored in the game value storage means,
The switching control means includes
After the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended, and the bet amount is set by the re-game derivation setting means, the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number. A first disabling setting process for determining whether or not the game medium cannot be inserted when the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means has reached the upper limit number. And
Whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number when the insertion of the game medium is detected in a state where the game medium can be inserted after the bet number is set. And when the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means reaches the upper limit number, a second impossibility setting process is performed for setting that the gaming medium cannot be inserted,
A common switching process is performed both when the first impossibility setting process is performed and when the second impossibility setting process is performed, so that the game medium cannot be inserted. In this case, the route switching means is controlled so that the flow-down route of the game medium input by the player becomes the discharge-side route .
According to this feature, the next game can be started without using the game value by generating a re-game winning.

Before displaying the result in the variable display instrumentation unit is derived, a pre-determining means for determining whether to permit the derivation of each plurality of display result (e.g., the portion performing the processing of S2 of FIG. 5),
A means for controlling the variable display unit to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means, wherein the determination result of the prior determination means includes a plurality of types of predetermined determinations; When the game is one of the results, the predetermined display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure according to the type of the predetermined determination result, and the procedure is different from the specific procedure. Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a specific display result different from the predetermined display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
When the determination result of the pre-determining means becomes one of a plurality of types of predetermined determination results, it is possible to control to an advantageous state in which determination information capable of determining a specific procedure according to the type of the predetermined determination result is notified. Advantageous state control means;
Production execution means (for example, FIG. 20) for performing production according to the progress of the game,
An external output control means for performing control to make the aspect of the signal output externally a specific aspect by deriving the specific display result a specific number of times after the advantageous state has ended,
The advantageous state control means establishes a special condition that cannot be satisfied in a non-specific period different from the specific period in a specific period from the end of the advantageous state until the specific display result is derived the specific number of times. And can be controlled again to the advantageous state,
The effect execution means executes a specific effect different from the effect executed in the advantageous state in the specific period, and the specific effect is obtained when the specific display result is derived the specific number of times and the specific period ends. It is characterized by ending .
According to this configuration, a signal corresponding to the game state can be output.

There is an effect execution means for executing the effect (for example, a part for executing the process of Sp8 in FIG. 15),
The privilege granting means grants the right to control to the advantageous state as a privilege (for example, the part that executes the process of Sa4 in FIG. 16),
When a right is granted during a specific state, it becomes possible to control to an advantageous state again without going through the normal state,
The effect execution means executes an effect in the same state as the effect mode in the normal state in a specific state (for example, the part that executes the process of Sc3 in FIG. 18).
It is characterized by that.
According to this configuration, since there is no expectation to be controlled from the specific state to the advantageous state for the production, even when the advantageous state is not controlled again from the specific state, the disappointment of the player is suppressed. be able to.

There is an effect execution means for executing the effect (for example, a part for executing the process of Sp8 in FIG. 15),
The privilege granting means grants the right to control to the advantageous state as a privilege (for example, the part that executes the process of Sa4 in FIG. 16),
When a right is granted during a specific state, it becomes possible to control to an advantageous state again without going through the normal state,
The effect execution means executes the effect in an effect mode different from the effect mode in the normal state and the effect mode in the advantageous state in a specific state (for example, the part for executing the process of Sd4 in FIG. 24).
It is characterized by that.
According to this configuration, it is possible to immediately recognize that this is a state where the specific state is controlled again to the advantageous state, so that it becomes possible to increase the player's tension and Can be increased.

The privilege granting means grants an advantageous amount (for example, navigation stock) that is consumed in an advantageous state and consumed as a privilege (for example, a portion that performs the processing of Sa2 in FIG. 16).
The slot machine includes advantageous state ending means (for example, a part for performing the processing of Sp6 in FIG. 15) for ending the advantageous state when the advantageous amount has been consumed in the advantageous state.
During the specific state, the privilege granting means is such that the expected value for the magnitude of the advantageous amount given in the specific state and the expected value for the magnitude of the advantageous amount given in the advantageous state are the same or substantially the same. The proportion of the advantageous amount given is lower than that in the advantageous state, and when the advantageous amount is given during the specific state, a larger advantageous amount than that in the advantageous state is given (for example, the second AT lottery condition in FIG. 3rd AT lottery conditions)
It is characterized by that.
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the advantageous state from being immediately terminated when the advantageous state is controlled again from the specific state, and it is possible to prevent the advantageous degree in the specific state from increasing too much. .

The privilege granting means grants an advantageous amount (for example, navigation stock) that is consumed in an advantageous state and consumed as a privilege (for example, a portion that performs the processing of Sa2 in FIG. 16).
The slot machine includes advantageous state ending means (for example, a part for performing the processing of Sp6 in FIG. 15) for ending the advantageous state when the advantageous amount has been consumed in the advantageous state.
The privilege granting means is such that the expected value for the magnitude of the advantageous amount given in the specific presentation mode and the expected value for the magnitude of the advantageous amount given in the advantageous state are the same or substantially the same. In the inside, the proportion of the advantageous amount given is lower than in the advantageous state, and when the advantageous amount is given during the specific performance mode, a larger advantageous amount is given than in the advantageous state (for example, the second AT in FIG. 14). (Lottery conditions and 3rd AT lottery conditions)
It is characterized by that.
According to this configuration, it is possible to prevent the advantageous state from immediately ending when the specific effect mode is controlled again to the advantageous state, and it is possible to prevent the advantage level in the specific effect mode from increasing excessively. Can do.

An advantageous amount giving means for giving an advantageous amount (for example, Navistock) advantageous to the player (for example, a portion for performing the processing of Sa2 in FIG. 16);
Advantageous by one of a first notification pattern for notifying all of the assigned advantageous amount and a second notification pattern for notifying a part of the assigned advantageous amount and notifying the remaining advantageous amount at a specific timing thereafter. Advantageous amount notification means for reporting the amount (for example, a portion for performing the processing of Sb3 and Sb8 in FIG. 17),
The termination condition of the advantageous state is to consume the given advantageous amount,
The privilege grant means grants the right to control the advantage as a privilege,
When a right is granted during a specific state, it becomes possible to control to an advantageous state again without going through the normal state,
The advantage amount notification means notifies the advantage amount given during the specific state by the first notification pattern (for example, a portion for executing the process of Sb3 in FIG. 17).
It is characterized by that.
According to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player has a feeling of disappointment with respect to the fact that the notified advantage amount is small even though the specific state is controlled to the advantageous state again.

An advantageous amount giving means for giving an advantageous amount (for example, Navistock) advantageous to the player (for example, a portion for performing the processing of Sa2 in FIG. 16);
Advantageous by one of a first notification pattern for notifying all of the assigned advantageous amount and a second notification pattern for notifying a part of the assigned advantageous amount and notifying the remaining advantageous amount at a specific timing thereafter. Advantageous amount notification means for reporting the amount (for example, a portion for performing the processing of Sb3 and Sb8 in FIG. 17),
The termination condition of the advantageous state is to consume the given advantageous amount,
The privilege grant means grants the right to control the advantage as a privilege,
When a right is granted during a specific performance mode, it becomes possible to control to an advantageous state again without going through the normal performance mode.
The advantage amount notification means notifies the advantage amount given during the specific effect mode by the first notification pattern (for example, a portion for executing the process of Sb3 in FIG. 17).
It is characterized by that.
According to this configuration, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player feels disappointed with respect to the fact that the notified advantage amount is small despite the fact that the specific effect mode has been controlled again to the advantageous state.

Game medium detection means (for example, inserted medal sensor 31 in modification 2) for detecting the inserted game medium (for example, medal in modification 2);
A gaming value (for example, a credit counter which is a credit value in the second modification) that can be used for setting a bet amount in accordance with a betting operation (for example, an operation on the MAXBET switch 6 in the second modification) is stored. Game value storage means (for example, in the second modification, a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41);
Bet number storage means (for example, a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 in Modification 2) for storing the bet number set for one game (for example, the value of the BET counter in Modification 2); ,
Depending on the detection result by the game medium detection means (for example, in Modification 2, YES in S30 in FIGS. 25 to 27), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means and the game value storage means Game medium detection time update means for updating any one of the stored game values (for example, in modification 2, S33 to S35 and S40 in FIGS. 25 to 27),
When the re-game display result (for example, replay in the second modification, first to second replays) is derived (for example, in the second modification, YES in S12 in FIGS. 25 to 27), the game Re-game derivation update means for updating the bet amount stored in the bet number storage means so that the next game can be started without using the value (for example, in the second modification, in FIGS. S14, S15),
After the re-game display result is derived, delay control means for performing delay control for delaying the timing at which the next game can be started until the release condition is satisfied (for example, in the second modification, FIGS. S13) in
The release condition is satisfied when the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes a release result (detected by a specific sensor) (for example, in Modification 2, S91 in FIG. 42)
The game medium detection time update means includes:
The game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result, so that the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit number. (3) When the number is less than, the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit is reached, the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is updated. Game medium detection time update means (for example, in Modification 2, S33 to S35 in FIGS. 25 to 27),
After the re-game display result has been derived, the game medium detection means after the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is updated by the re-game derivation updating means and the next game can be started. When the game medium is detected by the second game medium detection update means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (for example, in the second modification, S40 in FIG. 40; FIG. 39). In addition to the processes of S10 to S12, after the bet number setting is completed and after it is determined that credit is possible in S19, the process is executed after S21 (see FIG. 43C). Including.
According to this feature, even after the re-game display result is derived, the inserted game medium is updated by the re-game deriving update means and the next game can be started. With the detected game medium, the game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game display result is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived without causing a sense of incongruity. Further, after the re-game display result is derived, delay control is performed, and the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes the release result, so that the delay control is released. As a result, even when the bet number is updated by deriving the replay display result for the player, the next game cannot be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. This makes it seem that the next game can be started.

  The upper limit number may be a predetermined number, may be a single number, or may be a number determined according to the gaming state being controlled. Further, the upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be larger than the predetermined number.

  The game medium whose game value can be updated after the re-game display result is derived is updated by the re-game deriving time update means, and the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated. Any game medium detected after the game can be started may be used. For example, the next game can be started by updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit by the re-game derivation update unit. May be a game medium detected after a predetermined condition (e.g., elapse of a predetermined period, completion of a predetermined process) is established after the time has elapsed ([permissible timing of insertion / settlement after replay winning) ] (See (b)).

  The detection result of the game medium detection means that updates either the number of bets or the game value by the game medium detection update means (hereinafter also referred to as update result) and the release result that satisfies the release condition are input As long as it is a detection result of the detection means for detecting the played game medium, the detection result of the same detection means may be used, and the release result is the same as the detection means for determining whether or not the update result is obtained. The detection result of the detection means, the detection result of a part of the detection means (specific sensors) of the plurality of detection means (multiple sensors) for determining whether or not the update result has been obtained, or the update result It may be a detection result of a detection means (a special sensor not involved in the update result) different from the detection means for determining whether or not.

Game medium detection means (for example, inserted medal sensor 31 in modification 2) for detecting the inserted game medium (for example, medal in modification 2);
A gaming value that can be used for setting the number of bets in accordance with a betting operation (for example, an operation to the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 in the second modification) (for example, a credit value in the second modification) A game value storage means (for example, a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 in the second modification);
Bet number storage means (for example, a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 in Modification 2) for storing the bet number set for one game (for example, the value of the BET counter in Modification 2); ,
Depending on the detection result by the game medium detection means (for example, in Modification 2, YES in S30 in FIGS. 25 to 27), the bet number stored in the bet number storage means and the game value storage means Game medium detection time update means for updating any one of the stored game values (for example, in modification 2, S33 to S35 and S40 in FIGS. 25 to 27),
By deriving the re-game display result (for example, replay, first to second replay) (for example, YES in S12 in FIGS. 25 to 27 in the second modification), the game value is not used. Re-game derivation update means for updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means so that the next game can be started (for example, in modification 2, S14 and S15 in FIGS. 25 to 27); ,
After the re-game display result is derived, delay control means for performing delay control for delaying the timing at which the next game can be started until the release condition is satisfied (for example, in the second modification, FIGS. S13) in
The release condition is satisfied when the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes a release result (detected by a specific sensor) (for example, in Modification 2, S91 in FIG. 42)
The game medium detection time update means includes:
The game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game is finished without deriving the re-game display result, so that the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is a predetermined upper limit number. (3) When the number is less than, the betting number stored in the betting number storage means is updated, and when the upper limit is reached, the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is updated. Game medium detection time update means (for example, in Modification 2, S33 to S35 in FIGS. 25 to 27),
After the re-game display result is derived, the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the re-game derivation update means starts updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage means. Thus, the second game medium detection update means for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means (for example, see FIG. 44 in the second modified example, [allowing for insertion / settlement after replay winning) (See Timing section))).
According to this feature, even after the re-game display result is derived, the inserted game medium is a game medium detected after the update of the betting number by the re-game deriving update means is started. Thus, the game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game display result is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived without causing a sense of incongruity. Further, after the re-game display result is derived, delay control is performed, and the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes the release result, so that the delay control is released. As a result, even when the bet number is updated by deriving the replay display result for the player, the next game cannot be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. This makes it seem that the next game can be started.

  The upper limit number may be a predetermined number, may be a single number, or may be a number determined according to the gaming state being controlled. Further, the upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number at which the game can be started, or may be larger than the predetermined number.

  The game media whose game value can be updated after the re-game display result is derived will be updated after the re-game derivation update unit starts updating the bet amount stored in the bet number storage unit. Any detected game medium may be used. For example, a predetermined condition (elapse of a predetermined period of time, completion of predetermined processing) after the update of the betting number stored in the betting number storage unit is started by the re-game derivation update unit. Etc.) (for example, in the second modification, refer to FIG. 44, see the “permitted / settlement permitted timing after replay winning” column).

  The detection result of the game medium detection means that updates either the number of bets or the game value by the game medium detection update means (hereinafter also referred to as update result) and the release result that satisfies the release condition are input As long as it is a detection result of the detection means for detecting the played game medium, the detection result of the same detection means may be used, and the release result is the same as the detection means for determining whether or not the update result is obtained. The detection result of the detection means, the detection result of a part of the detection means (specific sensors) of the plurality of detection means (multiple sensors) for determining whether or not the update result has been obtained, or the update result It may be a detection result of a detection means (a special sensor not involved in the update result) different from the detection means for determining whether or not.

Prior determination means (for example, internal lottery) for determining whether or not derivation of each of a plurality of types of display results is allowed before the display results are derived to the variable display device;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
A means for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means, wherein the determination result includes a plurality of types of specific determination results (for example, communication When the game is one of the following: + rolls 1 to 3 and left bell 1 to right bell 3), the procedure depends on the type of the specific determination result (for example, middle bell 1). A specific display result (for example, JAC) when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure (for example, middle first stop) different from the procedure according to the specific determination result (for example, left bell or right bell) A derivation system that performs control for deriving a special display result (for example, missed eyes, falling lip) different from the specific display result when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure different from the specific procedure. Means (for example, the reel control, 9, 10) and,
Discrimination information that can discriminate a specific procedure (for example, a pressing order that enables JAC winning) according to the type of the specific determination result when the determination result is one of the plurality of types of specific determination results (for example, Discriminating information informing means for informing a navigation effect),
A first state (for example, non-AT) in which the determination information notification unit does not notify the determination information, and a second state that is more advantageous to the player than the first state by causing the determination information notification unit to notify the determination information. State control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of states including a state (for example, ART) (for example, a process for controlling a gaming state by the main control unit 41, an AT is controlled by the sub-control unit 91 Processing)
Production execution means (for example, FIG. 16) for performing production according to the progress of the game;
The special display result is derived a specific number of times (for example, 2 times) after an end condition (for example, Navistock is 0) for ending the second state, thereby indicating that the second state has ended. An external output control means (for example, FIG. 11) that performs control to externally output a signal for determination (for example, an AT end signal);
The effect execution means is an effect that is not executed in a period other than the specific period in the specific period from when the end condition is satisfied until the special display result is derived the specific number of times, and the second state ends. A specific effect that suggests that the specific effect has been performed is executed, and the specific effect is terminated when the specific display result is derived the specific number of times and the specific period ends (for example, Ss36 and Ss37 in FIG. 20).
According to such a configuration, after the end condition for ending the second state is satisfied, a special display result is derived a specific number of times until a signal for determining that the second state is ended is output to the outside. In the specific period, a specific effect is executed. For this reason, when the end of the second state cannot be determined in the external device after the end of the second state and the state corresponding to the second state is maintained on the external device side, a specific period is set on the slot machine side. A specific effect that is not executed in any other period is executed. As a result, the state of the external device can be prevented from deviating from the effect state of the slot machine.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, the number of payout / actuation, and the related information of winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating a missing item. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination, determination value number, and reel control at the time of non-CB. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination, determination value number, and reel control at the time of non-CB. It is a flowchart for demonstrating AT related signal output processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination and the number of judgment values at the time of CB. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning aspect at the time of CB. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for AT lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT lottery process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of AT lottery result alerting | reporting process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the background image switching process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart for demonstrating the AT related condition specific process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart for demonstrating the various effect execution processes which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the game state in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the background image switching process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub) in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT lottery process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub) in 2nd Embodiment. 10 is a flowchart showing the control content of a background image switching process executed by a sub control unit in a timer interrupt process (sub) in Modification 1. 10 is a flowchart showing control details of a BET process executed by a main control unit in Modification 2. 10 is a flowchart showing control details of a BET process executed by a main control unit in Modification 2. 10 is a flowchart showing control details of a BET process executed by a main control unit in Modification 2. 10 is a flowchart showing the control content of a rip freeze process executed by a main control unit in Modification 2. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a timing at which medal insertion or settlement is allowed after the game is over in Modification 2. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a timing at which medal insertion or settlement is allowed after the game is over in Modification 2. This is a specific example in a case where a warning that the game is shifted to the normal game state is issued at RT3 after the AT is finished, and a background image different from that of RT3 is displayed in the normal game state. This is a specific example in the case where the same background image as in the normal gaming state is displayed at RT3 after the AT ends. This is a specific example in the case where a background image different from the advantageous state and the normal gaming state is displayed at RT3 after the AT ends.

  A first embodiment will be described.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an internal structure diagram of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, "blank" (for example, the symbol of the region number 21 of the left reel 2L) and "lip" (for example, the region number 20 of the left reel 2L) ), “JAC3” (for example, the design of area number 19 on the left reel 2L), “Bell a” (for example, the design of area number 18 on the left reel 2L), “white 7” (for example, on the left reel 2L) Area number 17), "JAC1" (for example, area number 15 for the left reel 2L), "bell b" (for example, area number 11 for the left reel 2L), "bell c" (for example, left The symbol of area number 4 on the reel 2L), “strawberry” (for example, the pattern of area number 21 on the middle reel 2C), and “JAC2” (for example, the pattern of area number 18 on the middle reel 2C) can be distinguished from each other. Several symbols are drawn in a predetermined order, one by 21, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided correspondingly, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously connected to the see-through window 3. The three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the fluoroscopic window 3 by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

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

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

  Further, the front door 1b displays a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) A certain period of time has passed since (reel rotation start to derive game results) (Waiting to start reel rotation for deriving the game result because there is no wait) LED 19 during waiting to notify that it is on, LED 20 during replay to notify that it is in a replay game to be described later A payout indicator 13 is provided.

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

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

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

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

  The front side of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. There are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. .

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

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a symbol combination that generates each combination. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”, and a combination of symbols constituting any combination stops on the winning line, winning or winning occurs. Also called. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the middle of the reel, The lower line of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upward direction, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the right side. The winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower direction, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L4 set up across the symbols arranged in the valley shape, and the reel A winning line L5 set across the symbols arranged in a mountain shape is formed in the lower stage of 2L, the middle stage of reel 2C, and the lower stage of reel 2R.

  In the present embodiment, one medal is defined as the specified number of bets at the time of CB, and three medals are determined as the specified number of bets at the time of non-CB. When set, each winning line is activated and the game can be started.

  In the present embodiment, as a line to be activated (hereinafter also referred to as an activation line), a middle line in which the winning line L1 is activated, a right-up line in which the winning line L2 is activated, and a winning line A lower right line in which L3 is activated, an Otani line in which the winning line L4 is activated, and a small mountain line in which the winning line L5 is activated are set. Note that the present invention is not limited to enabling a plurality of lines as in the present embodiment, and only one line may be enabled.

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

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

  In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the active line is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. Yes. In the present embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 8, when any of the promotion lip, the rush-in lip, and the fall-off lip is won or a missed game is derived, the replay probabilities of RT 1 to 3 are different. It is configured to shift to a corresponding gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected while the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. Further, one unit of control (game control) for executing a game starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

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

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

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

  For this reason, for example, when any 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 any of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbols displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch Can be displayed on the active line.

  In the present embodiment, only at the time of CB, which will be described later, for example, for reel 2L, the maximum stop delay time from the operation of stop switch 8L to the stop is set to 75 ms (milliseconds). During 75 ms, a maximum of one frame can be drawn. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switch 8L is operated, and the symbols that are one frame ahead of the symbol, for a total of two frames. For this reason, at the time of CB, it becomes possible to win a prize depending largely on the skill of the player.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. In addition, a command transmission line from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, which will be described later, and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 are connected through a single system of cable and connector. All the connectors that connect these cables and the respective boards are connected to each other so that the respective parts on the side of the effect control board 90 can be operated and the command from the main control part 41 can be received. . For this reason, unless the command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 is connected to the effect control board 90, power is not supplied to the effect control board 90, and only the effect control board 90 side operates. There is no end to it.

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 that controls the game, a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment) Detects a detection signal input from a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays connected to the game control board 40, The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the drive of the LED is supplied to the slot machine 1 When the power source voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command is input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for providing a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when not performed, and various other devices and circuits are mounted.

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

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

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

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

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

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and is stored in the RAM 41c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, by using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90). The signal is configured not to pass. Therefore, a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent only in one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, separately from the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41. Based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91, the output control unit may control the output of the rendering device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and The output control of the effect device is performed by both of the output control units.

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

  The effect control board 90 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d like the main control unit 41. The effect control board 90 performs drive control of the sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, the effect LED 52, and the reel LED 55. An LED output circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, A switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and indicates that when a voltage drop is detected. The power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the sub CPU 91a and other circuits are mounted. To have. Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

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

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

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

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

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In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. Note that the CB winning probability is a constant winning probability in any gaming state without depending on the set value. Note that the winning probability corresponding to the set value may be used for CB as well as other small roles.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 on the condition that the front door 1b is opened. And a transition to a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is displayed. 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 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. After the transition to the setting change state, the setting change state is maintained until the setting key switch 37 is turned off by operating the start switch 7 regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b.

  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 from the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 under the condition that the front door 1b is opened. The display shifts to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed by being displayed. 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. After the transition to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is maintained until the setting key switch 37 is turned off regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b.

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

  The main control unit 41 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation regardless of whether the system reset or the user reset, and the value of the data for destructive diagnosis And the processing state of the main control unit 41 is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0 and the value of the data for destructive diagnosis is also correct. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or the value of the destruction diagnosis data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state. However, the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the normal error state, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 uses the RAM 41c when activated with the setting key switch 37 turned on, when a RAM abnormal error has occurred, when the predetermined gaming state has ended, and when activated with the setting key switch 37 turned off. When the data is not destroyed, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initialization that are initialized in different areas are performed according to each initialization condition.

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

  In the game process, a BET process (S1), an internal lottery process (S2), a reel rotation process (S3), a winning determination process (S4), a payout process (S5), and a game end process (S6) are executed in this order. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in step S1, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start switch 7 is operated is executed. . In the BET process, as a process for starting the game, when the start switch 7 is operated, 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 41c. To do.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (CB, non-CB), and a prescribed number of bets that are determined according to the gaming state is set. The game can be started on the condition that it has been played. More specifically, when a specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state (for example, 3 for non-CB) is set, the pay line is activated and the game can be started.

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

  In the internal lottery process in the step S2, it is determined whether or not the winning of each above-mentioned combination is allowed based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step S1. Process. In the internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 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 for the winning combination in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Of the winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game.

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

In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number storage work assigned to the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c.
And, for each combination determined depending on whether or not it is a gaming state and CB, in order to identify the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for identifying the gaming state, RT This is performed according to the value of the RT flag, the value of the CB flag for specifying whether or not it is CB, the number of bets and the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the set value. The random value storage work is a storage area in which numerical data latched simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7 is stored. Every time new numerical data is latched, the latched numerical data is processed by a timer interruption process thereafter. The numerical data read in (main) and stored in the random value storage work is updated to the latest numerical data latched newly.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, a current gaming state flag value, an RT flag value, a CB flag value, and the number of determination values determined corresponding to the set value are used as random numbers for internal lottery (for lottery use) When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values. 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 41c. The internal winning flag storage work is constituted by a storage area of 2 bytes, for example. When the general combination is won, the winning flag of the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no combination or combination of combinations is won, the general combination storing work is cleared.

  In the reel rotation process in the step of S3, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player is detected, and the corresponding reel 2L, 2C, 2R A process for stopping the rotation is executed. Here, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 generates a table index and a table that are stored in the ROM of the main control unit 41 when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel is stopped and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Referring to the data, a stop control table is created for each rotating reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

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

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status. The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is that all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, or only the right reel is stopped. Depending on whether the left and middle reels are stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and one of the reels is stopped Since the situation may vary depending on the stop position of the stopped reel, the address of the stop control table to be referenced is registered for each rotating reel for each situation, and the start address of the table creation data The address of the stop control table to be referred to according to each situation can be specified based on the specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control tables required in accordance with the situation. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

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

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

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

  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 at the time when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 The lower symbol area).

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn in as much as possible within the range of 4 frames on the active line, and the winning combination is not drawn on the active line. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. If no winning combination is selected, stop control with a defined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination. Create a table and perform reel stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the active line within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, on the main control unit 41 side, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reel in accordance with the player's stop operation. On the sub-control unit 91 side, if the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time in a non-AT game, that is, a game that is not played when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. A control is performed that imposes a predetermined penalty that is disadvantageous to the user. This is to cause the left first stop in a game whose performance state is non-AT. That is, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is designed to stop at the first left in a non-AT game.

  Hereinafter, the pressing order for the first left stop is also referred to as “recommended pressing order”, and pressing the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in “recommended pressing order” is also referred to as “forward pressing”. In addition, the pushing order other than the recommended pushing order (that is, the pushing order for the first stop right or the middle first stop) is also called “anomalous pushing order”, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are pushed in the “abnormal pushing order”. Is also referred to as “anomaly pushing”. In other words, if the player performs irregular pushing during non-AT, a penalty is awarded.

  In the present embodiment, the following penalty is imposed when the first left stop is not made in a non-AT game. Further, the penalty may be imposed when the first left stop is not performed in a game in which a normal effect described later is executed. As the penalty, AT lottery and navigation effects, which will be described later, are not executed during the period of 6 games. As a result, if a penalty is imposed, it becomes difficult to win a promotion lip or a rush lip, which will be described later, and it becomes difficult to shift to RT2 or RT3 which is advantageous to the player. For this reason, the player makes a first left stop during non-AT so that no penalty is imposed. The penalty is not limited to the above. For example, in the AT lottery, the probability that a navigation stock described later will be awarded is lower than when no penalty is imposed, or the number of navigation stock when awarded is less than when no penalty is imposed May be reduced. Furthermore, the navigation stock already owned may be canceled. Further, it may not be performed such as freezing that suggests that the degree of advantage for the player is improved.

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

  In the winning determination process in step S4, when it is determined in step S3 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has been stopped, a winning is determined according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. A process of determining whether or not it has occurred is executed. In S4, when the display result accompanied with the transition of the gaming state is stopped, the RT flag and the CB flag are updated to values for specifying the gaming state according to the display result. Thereby, it is possible to shift to a gaming state according to the display result.

  In the payout process in step S5, when it is determined in step S4 that a prize is generated, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts according to the win. 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 41c of the main control unit 41. In the game end process in step S6, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed.

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

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

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

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

  The winning judgment command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the active line, the presence / absence of a winning prize, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning. Will be sent later. The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed. The game state command is a command that can specify the game state (RT type, presence / absence of CB, etc.) of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the payout of medals is completed and a payout end command is sent. The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state. After the predetermined gaming state, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, the reset operation is performed, and the stop state is released. At that time, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted. The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption.

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the symbol pattern is aligned on any active line. As described above, the types of winning combinations include a small combination, a re-playing combination, and a CB combination. Note that the type of winning combination may include a special combination (so-called big bonus, regular bonus, etc.) accompanied by a transition to a state advantageous to the player. In addition, the winning combination includes a transition combination accompanied by a transition of the gaming state. In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to occur, a winning flag indicating that winning of the winning combination is permitted and set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is required. There is.

[Winner, missed out]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, the number of payouts / actuation, and related information on winning combinations. Further, FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a missing outage that is stopped on the active line only when a predetermined small combination is missed. In the present embodiment, as a plurality of types of winning combinations, CB which is a CB combination, Lips 1 to 12 which are re-playing combinations, JAC which is a small combination, AT1 to 18, Strawberry, and chances 1 and 2 Is provided.

  CB wins when the combination of “JAC3-JAC2-JAC3” is aligned on the active line. In the description of the symbol combination in the present embodiment, “-” indicates “adjacent reel separation”, the left indicates “left reel 2L symbol”, and the middle indicates “middle reel 2C symbol”. The right shows the “design of the right reel 2R”. As for CBs other than CB, as in CB, when a combination of symbols corresponding to each symbol shown in FIG. 6 is aligned on the active line, a winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination has occurred. become.

  Among the symbols constituting the CB, “JAC3”, which is the symbol of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, is not arranged within 5 frames each. However, as shown in FIG. 1, the five effective lines, that is, the winning lines L1 to L5 are activated, so that “JAC3” is set to any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L and 8R. Can be stopped. Further, since “JAC2”, which is the symbol of the middle reel 2C, is arranged within 5 frames, it can be stopped at any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Therefore, when the CB is won in the internal lottery, the winning CB can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In other words, CB is an unmissable role. When winning a CB, the CB is operated without changing the RT state described later before and after the CB winning. Note that medals are not paid out when winning a CB.

  Among the re-games, the “lip” symbols of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R that constitute the lip 1 are arranged within 5 frames, so that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, respectively. Regardless of the operation timing, it is possible to stop at any effective line. Therefore, when winning Lip 1 in the internal lottery, winning Lip 1 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. That is, Lip 1 is an unmissable role. When winning a lip 1, the RT state is maintained without shifting, so the lip 1 is also referred to as a maintenance lip.

  Further, the symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C constituting the lip 2 are arranged within 5 frames, while the symbol “JAC3” of the right reel 2R is not arranged within 5 frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, it is possible to stop “JAC3” on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. Therefore, when the lip 2 is won in the internal lottery, the selected lip 2 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. That is, Lip 2 is an unmissable role. Since the RT state shifts from RT1 to RT2 when winning a lip 2, the lip 2 is also called a promotion lip.

  The symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C constituting each of the lip 3 to the lip 5 are arranged within 5 frames, respectively, while the design of the right reel 2R is not arranged within 5 frames, and Depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8R, it may not be possible to stop any effective line. Accordingly, when any of Lip 3 to Lip 5 is won in the internal lottery, the winning Lip cannot be won unless the stop switch 8R is operated at an appropriate timing. That is, Lip 3 to Lip 5 are missed roles. When any one of Lip 3 to Lip 5 is won, the RT state shifts from RT 2 or RT 3 to RT 1, and therefore Lip 3 to Lip 5 are also referred to as falling lips.

  “JAC3” which is a symbol of the left reel 2L constituting the lip 6 is not arranged within five frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, it is possible to stop “JAC3” on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. Further, since “JAC2”, which is the symbol of the middle reel 2C, is arranged within 5 frames, it can be stopped at any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. On the other hand, the symbol “white 7” of the right reel 2R is not arranged within 5 frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, “white 7” can be stopped on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. Therefore, when the lip 6 is won in the internal lottery, the selected lip 6 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. That is, the lip 6 is an unmissable role. Since the RT state shifts from RT2 to RT3 when winning a lip 6, the lip 6 is also called a rush lip.

  “JAC3” which is a symbol of the left reel 2L constituting the lip 7 is not arranged within 5 frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, it is possible to stop “JAC3” on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. Further, since “JAC2”, which is the symbol of the middle reel 2C, is arranged within 5 frames, it can be stopped at any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Further, “JAC1” which is a symbol of the right reel 2R is not arranged within five frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, it is possible to stop “JAC1” on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. Therefore, when the lip 7 is won in the internal lottery, the selected lip 7 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. That is, the lip 7 is an unmissable role. When winning in Lip 7, the RT state does not shift. Note that Lip 7 is also called a chance Lip. In the present embodiment, even if the player wins the lip 7, only replay is performed. However, when the player wins the lip 7, some kind of privilege is given such as an AT lottery to be described later. Also good.

  Since the “lip” which is the symbol of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R constituting the lip 8 is arranged within 5 frames each, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L and 8R, any effective line Can be stopped. On the other hand, the symbol “white 7” of the middle reel 2C is not arranged within 5 frames. Furthermore, “white 7” may not be able to stop at any valid line depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Therefore, when the lip 8 is won in the internal lottery, the winning lip 8 cannot be won unless the stop switch 8C is operated at an appropriate timing. In other words, the lip 8 is a missed role. When winning a lip 8, the RT state does not shift. When winning a lip 8, a combination of “lip-white 7-lip” is arranged on the active line, and three “white 7” are arranged on the other effective lines, or “white 7” is displayed. It becomes a tempered state where two are aligned. Therefore, the lip 8 is also referred to as a 7-piece lip.

  “White 7” which is a symbol of the left reel 2L constituting the lip 9 is not arranged within 5 frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, “white 7” can be stopped on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. The symbol “white 7” of the middle reel 2C is not arranged within 5 frames. Furthermore, “white 7” may not be able to stop at any valid line depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Further, since the “lip” as the symbol of the right reel 2R is arranged within 5 frames, it can be stopped at any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. Therefore, when the lip 9 is won in the internal lottery, the winning lip 9 cannot be won unless the stop switch 8C is operated at an appropriate timing. In other words, the lip 9 is a missed role. When winning in Lip 9, the RT state does not shift. When winning a lip 9, a combination of “white 7-white 7-lip” is arranged on the effective line, and three “white 7” are arranged on the other effective line, or “white 7”. It becomes a tempered state where two are aligned. Therefore, the lip 9 is also referred to as a 7-piece lip.

  The symbols of the left reel 2L constituting each of the lip 10 to the lip 12 are not arranged within 5 frames, but the five types of winning lines L1 to L5 are activated as effective lines, so that the stop switch 8L Regardless of the operation timing, “JAC3” can be stopped on any valid line. Further, since “JAC2”, which is the symbol of the middle reel 2C, is arranged within 5 frames, it can be stopped at any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Further, the symbol of the right reel 2R is not arranged within 5 frames, and there are cases where it cannot be stopped at any valid line depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. Therefore, when any of Lip 10 to Lip 12 is won in the internal lottery, the winning Lip cannot be won unless the stop switch 8R is operated at an appropriate timing. That is, Lip 10 to Lip 12 are missed roles. Since the RT state shifts from RT2 to RT3 when any one of Lip 10 to Lip 12 is won, Lip 10 is also referred to as a rushing lip.

“JAC1” which is the symbol of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R constituting the JAC among the small roles is not arranged within 5 frames, but five types of winning lines L1 to L5 are activated as effective lines. As a result, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L and 8R, “JAC1” can be stopped on any one of the effective lines. Further, since “JAC2”, which is the symbol of the middle reel 2C, is arranged within 5 frames, it can be stopped at any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Therefore,
When JAC is won in the internal lottery, the winning JAC can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In other words, JAC is an unmissable role. When winning the JAC, 14 medals are paid out.

Among the small roles, the AT role includes 18 types of AT roles AT1-18. “Bell a” which is a symbol of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R constituting the AT1 is not arranged within five frames. Furthermore, “bell a” may not be able to stop at any valid line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Therefore, when winning the AT1 in the internal lottery, the winning AT1 cannot be won unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing.
Similarly to AT1, the symbols of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R constituting each of AT2 to AT18 are not arranged within 5 frames. It may not be possible to stop. Therefore, when one of AT2 to AT18 is won in the internal lottery, the winning AT cannot be won unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. That is, AT1 to AT18 are missed roles. When winning one of AT1 to AT18, one medal is paid out.

Among the small roles, strawberry is awarded when the combination of “ANY-strawberry-lip” is aligned on the active line. Since the symbol of the left reel 2L is “ANY”, it is possible to win a strawberry no matter which symbol stops on the active line. In addition, since “strawberry” as a symbol of the middle reel 2C is arranged within 5 frames, it can be stopped at any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Furthermore, since “Rip”, which is a symbol of the right reel 2R, is arranged within five frames, it can be stopped at any valid line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. Therefore, when winning a strawberry in the internal lottery, the winning strawberry can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In other words, strawberries are an unmissable role. When winning a strawberry, 14 medals are paid out.

  Among the small roles, the chance role includes two types of chance roles, chance 1 and chance 2. Chance 1 is awarded when the combination of “blank-bell a-ANY” is aligned on the active line. The “blank” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, it is possible to stop “blank” on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. Further, “bell a” which is a symbol of the middle reel 2C is not arranged within five frames. Furthermore, “bell a” may not be able to stop at any valid line depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Further, since the symbol of the right reel 2R is “ANY”, the chance 1 can be won regardless of which symbol stops on the active line. Therefore, when the chance 1 is won in the internal lottery, the winning chance 1 cannot be won if the stop switches 8L and 8C are not operated at an appropriate timing. In other words, chance 1 is a missed role. When winning the chance 1, 7 medals are paid out.

  Chance 2 is awarded when the combination of “blank-bell b-ANY” is aligned on the active line. The “blank” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, it is possible to stop “blank” on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. Further, “bell b” which is a symbol of the middle reel 2C is not arranged within 5 frames. Furthermore, “bell b” may not be able to stop at any valid line depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Since the symbol of the right reel 2R is “ANY”, the chance 2 can be won regardless of which symbol stops on the active line. Therefore, when the chance 2 is won in the internal lottery, the winning chance 2 cannot be won unless the stop switches 8L and 8C are operated at an appropriate timing. In other words, chance 2 is a missed role. When winning in chance 2, 7 medals are paid out.

  Next, the missed output will be described with reference to FIG. In the game in which a winning combination is selected from any of the left bells 1 to 3, middle bells 1 to 3, and right bells 1 to 3 to be described later, In the case where it is not possible to win a prize (when it is missed), it is a specific off-set symbol combination that is always drawn on the active line and stops. The spilled eyes include spilled eyes 1-18. Each of the spilled eyes 1 to 18 means a combination of symbols shown in the effective line corresponding to the spilled eyes in FIG. In a game in which the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3 are selected among the small roles, if any of the winning combinations included in the winning combination cannot be generated, it is spilled. Any one of the eyes 1 to 18 is led to the effective line, and the RT state is shifted to RT1.

[Game state transition]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 8, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is controlled by the main control unit 41 to one of four game states (also referred to as RT states) RT0 to RT3.

  RT0 is a gaming state controlled after changing the setting of the winning probability of internal lottery. RT1 is normally a gaming state that takes the longest time to be controlled. Transition to RT1 is made when a missed outcome is derived in the game at RT0. RT2 is a gaming state in which the probability of replaying is higher than RT1. Transition to RT2 is made when winning a promotion lip in a game in RT1. On the other hand, when a winning or missed outcome is derived for the falling lip in the game at RT2, the routine proceeds to RT1. RT3 is a gaming state in which the probability of winning the re-gamer is higher than RT2. Transition to RT3 is made when winning the entry lip in the game in RT2. On the other hand, when a winning or missed outcome is derived for the falling lip in the game at RT3, the process proceeds to RT1. Further, in the present embodiment, in any of RT0 to RT3, by winning a CB, a game in CB is executed while maintaining the RT state. CB is also referred to as a challenge bonus, and a game in which all the small roles of JAC, AT1 to 18, strawberries, and chances 1 and 2 are won among the lottery target roles described later. Therefore, in the game during CB, winning of a small role can be made every game by the player's eye.

[A lottery target for non-CB, number of judgment values, reel control]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, the lottery target combination read in the internal lottery during non-CB, the number of determination values of the lottery target combination, and the reel control in the game winning the lottery target combination will be described. In this embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT3, the winning combination and the winning probability thereof are different. In FIGS. 9 and 10, the vertical column shows the names of the lottery target roles that can be read out in the internal lottery, and the horizontal column shows the combination of winning combinations, the gaming state to be selected for each lottery target role, and The contents of reel control are shown.

  The lottery target combination is provided with an internal lottery for only one winning combination and an internal lottery for a plurality of winning combinations at the same time. The internal lottery corresponding to the lottery target combination is shown in the winning combination column.

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

  Moreover, the numerical value shown below (circle) shows the number of judgment values. An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “1600” is set as the number of determination values is 1600/65536. In the internal lottery, if no winning lottery is won, the game is lost.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the internal lottery, when JAC is read out of the lottery target roles, a winning / no-win lottery is performed for JAC that is a winning combination corresponding to JAC.

  When the left bell 1 is read out of the lottery object, a winning / failing lottery is performed for all JAC, AT1, AT2, AT3, AT4, AT5, and AT6 that are combinations of winning combinations corresponding to the left bell 1. . Similarly, when the left bell 2 to the right bell 3 are read out of the lottery winning combinations, the winning / losing lottery in which all combinations of winning combinations shown in FIG. . In addition, when a strawberry is read out of the lottery target combination, whether or not the lottery is selected for the strawberry is performed. When the chance 1 is read out of the lottery target combination, a winning / no-win lottery for the chance 1 is performed. When the chance 2 is read out of the lottery object combination, a winning / no-win lottery for the chance 2 is performed. When CB is read out of the lottery object combination, whether or not the lottery is performed for CB is performed.

  Also, in any gaming state of RT0-3, JAC, left bell 1-3, middle bell 1-3, right bell 1-3, strawberry, chance 1, chance 2, and CB are subject to internal lottery. Read sequentially.

  Also, in any gaming state of RT0 to RT3, the number of determination values common to each lottery role is determined regardless of the gaming state. That is, the winning probability of winning a small role and CB in the internal lottery is constant regardless of the gaming state. Note that the winning probability of winning a small combination and CB in the internal lottery may be determined so as to differ depending on a set value that is set.

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

  When one of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3 is selected, the reel (first stop reel) that is first stopped is the left reel 2L, Depending on whether the reel is the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R, control is performed so that either the JAC or the winning AT combination is aligned and stopped on the active line within a drawing range of up to four frames.

  For example, when any one of the left bells 1 to 3 is elected and the first left stop is performed, control is performed so that the JACs of the elected small roles are aligned on the effective line and stopped. On the other hand, if one of the left bells 1 to 3 is elected and the first middle stop or the first right stop is performed, one of the winning AT roles is aligned on the active line within the retractable range and stopped. To control. As described above, the AT role is a missed role. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to any of the winning AT roles, it can win the corresponding AT role, but stops at an appropriate timing. When no operation is performed, a control is performed to stop any of the missed spots shown in FIG. 7 on the active line without winning a prize.

  When any one of the middle bells 1 to 3 is elected and stopped for the first time in the middle, control is performed so that the JACs of the elected small roles are aligned on the active line and stopped. On the other hand, if any one of the middle bells 1 to 3 wins and the first left stop or the first right stop, any of the winning AT roles are aligned on the effective line within the drawable range and stopped. To control. When each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to any of the winning AT roles, it can win the corresponding AT role, but stops at an appropriate timing. When no operation is performed, a control is performed to stop any of the missed spots shown in FIG. 7 on the active line without winning a prize.

  When any one of the right bells 1 to 3 wins and the first right stop is made, control is performed so that the JACs among the selected small roles are aligned and stopped on the active line. On the other hand, if any of the right bells 1 to 3 wins and the first left stop or the middle first stop, any of the winning AT roles are aligned on the active line within the drawable range and stopped. To control. When each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to any of the winning AT roles, it can win the corresponding AT role, but stops at an appropriate timing. When no operation is performed, a control is performed to stop any of the missed spots shown in FIG. 7 on the active line without winning a prize.

  As described above, when one of the left bells 1 to 3 is won, reel control is performed so that the JAC is surely won when the first left stop is performed, and when it is other than the first left stop, The reel control is performed so that any one of the winning AT roles is won only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all of them are dropped and the missed lead is derived.

  In addition, when one of the middle bells 1 to 3 is won, the reel control is performed so that the JAC is surely won when the middle first stop is performed, and when it is other than the middle first stop, the reel can be pulled in. The reel control is performed so that only one of the winning AT roles is won only in such a case, and if it cannot be drawn, all of them are missed and the missed outcome is derived.

  In addition, when one of the right bells 1 to 3 is won, the reel control is performed so that the JAC is surely won when the right first stop is made, and when it is other than the right first stop, the reel can be pulled in. The reel control is performed so that only one of the winning AT roles is won only in such a case, and if it cannot be drawn, all of them are missed and the missed outcome is derived.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, JAC is determined depending on which of the left bells 1 to 3 is won, which of the middle bells 1 to 3 is won, and which of the right bells 1 to 3 is won. By differentiating the first stop reel for surely winning, it is possible to vary the operation procedure for winning (operating procedure for winning) and avoiding the losing out of the lead. . That is, the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3 are associated with push orders (hereinafter also referred to as “specific push orders”). In the example of FIG. 9, the specific pressing order of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3 is the first left stop, the first middle stop, and the first right stop.

  The reason why the reel control as described above is performed is that when the player operates the stop switch, the reel is stopped by preferentially drawing a symbol for winning a winning combination with a large number of payouts on the active line. Alternatively, it is uniquely determined whether to draw a symbol for winning a winning combination having a high possibility of winning a prize on the effective line and stop the reel. For example, if the first stop made by the player when winning the left bell 1 is the first left stop, the winning combination included in the left bell 1 is for winning a JAC with a large number of payouts. The reel is stopped by drawing the symbol on the effective line. On the other hand, if the first stop made by the player when winning the left bell 1 is the middle first stop or the right first stop, there is a possibility of winning among the winning combinations included in the left bell 1 The reel is stopped by drawing a symbol for winning a high AT role on the active line.

  A specific example in which a symbol for winning an AT combination with a high possibility of winning is drawn on the active line and the reel is stopped will be described below. For example, if the first stop made by the player when winning the left bell 1 is the middle first stop, as shown in FIG. 6, any combination included in the left bell 1 is won. In order to do this, it is necessary to pull the “JAC2”, “Bell a”, or “Bell b” onto the effective line to stop the reel. Here, there are more choices for winning a combination of drawing “Bell a” or “Bell b” on the active line than drawing “JAC2” on the active line (for example, if “JAC2” is stopped) There is only one type of combination “JAC”, but when “Bell a” is stopped, there are three types of winning combinations “AT1”, “AT2”, and “AT3”). Therefore, when the first stop is the middle first stop, the reel is stopped by drawing a symbol for winning one of the AT roles having a high possibility of winning a prize on the effective line. .

  In RT2 or RT3, if any one of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3 is selected and operated in a specific push order, JAC wins and RT The state is maintained and 14 medals are paid out. On the other hand, if any of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3 is operated in a pressing order other than the specific pressing order at RT2 or RT3, it will be missed. Eyes may be derived, in which case the RT state falls to RT1. Since RT1 is an unfavorable RT state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is lower than RT2 and RT3, any of left bells 1-3, middle bells 1-3, and right bells 1-3 in RT2 or RT3 When Kana is won, the player is more likely to be disadvantaged when operated in a procedure other than the specific push order than when operated in the specific push order. Therefore, it can be said that the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3 are roles that can change the RT state greatly depending on the pushing order and can greatly vary the advantage.

  On the other hand, for JAC, strawberry, chance 1, chance 2 and CB, if they are not missed regardless of the pressing order, they will win the corresponding role. Further, for JAC, strawberry, chance 1, chance 2, and CB, the RT state does not change before and after winning. Therefore, it can be said that JAC, strawberry, chance 1, chance 2, and CB have the same advantage regardless of the pressing order. In the present embodiment, the winning combination whose advantage differs depending on the pressing order as described above is referred to as a first winning combination, and the winning combination having the same advantage regardless of the pressing order is also referred to as a second winning combination. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the first winning combination at the time of non-CB includes left bells 1 to 3, middle bells 1 to 3, and right bells 1 to 3. In addition, the second winning combination at the time of non-CB includes JAC, strawberry, chance 1, chance 2 and CB.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the winning probability of the left bells 1 to 3 is set to be lower than that of the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3. In addition, as described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the game in which the performance state is non-AT, if the first left stop is not performed, the left penalty is imposed by taking a predetermined penalty that is disadvantageous for the player. Designed to stop first. For this reason, although the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3 have a higher winning probability than the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3 are not used during non-AT. When winning, it will be difficult to win JAC reliably. Therefore, even if it is controlled to RT2 during non-AT, it is difficult to maintain the RT2 because the missed outcome is derived with a high probability. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure according to the navigation production when the left bell 1 to 3, the middle bell 1 to 3, and the right bell 1 to 3 are won. , JAC can be surely won, and falling to RT1 can be avoided.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10, when the normal lip 1 is read out of the lottery object combinations, a winning / no-win lottery for the lip 1 that is the winning combination corresponding to the normal lip 1 is performed. The table shown in FIG. 10 is also called a non-CB table.

  When the normal lip 2 is read out of the lottery object combination, a winning / no-win lottery is performed for lip 1 and lip 7 which are combinations of winning combinations corresponding to the normal lip 2. Among the lottery target combinations, when any of the normal lip 3 to 7 deviation lip shown in the left column of FIG. 10 is read out, the winnings shown in FIG. A winning / failing lottery is performed for all combinations of combinations.

  Further, in the gaming state of RT0, the normal lip 1 is read out as a target combination for internal lottery. In the gaming state of RT1, normal lip 1 and pass + ascending lip 1 to 4 are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery. In the gaming state of RT2, normal lip 1, pass + roll lip 1-3, and pass + clip lip 1-3 are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery. Note that since the probability of winning the winning + hitting lip 1 at RT2 is set to 0 in this embodiment, the passing + hitting lip 1 may not be read out as a lottery target combination at RT2.

  In the gaming state of RT3, the normal lip 2, the normal lip 3, the pass + roll lip 1-3, the chan lip 1-3, the 7-aligned lip, and the 7-off lip are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery. Note that since the probability of winning the pass + roll 1 in RT3 is set to 0 in this embodiment, the pass + roll 1 may not be read out as a lottery target in RT3.

  Here, the normal lip 2, the normal lip 3, the chan lip 1-3, the 7-equipped lip, and the 7-out lip are set as the lottery target combination only when the game state is RT3. Therefore, RT3 has a higher probability of replaying than other gaming states. Further, as will be described later, the normal lip 2 and the normal lip 3 are the only functions capable of paying out 14 sheets during the CB. Therefore, there is a possibility of paying out 14 cards in a game in CB only at RT3. Further, as will be described later, when a 7-piece lip is won, an AT lottery is executed. Therefore, the possibility that the AT lottery is executed in RT3 is higher than in other game states.

  Next, the contents of the reel control will be described. In the case where the winning combination + rising lip 1 is won and the first left stop is made, control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + promotion lip 1 is elected, the first stop in the middle and then the second stop on the left, the lip 2 (promotional lip) of the elected re-game players is aligned and stopped on the active line. Take control. Further, when the pass + ascending lip 1 is won, the first stop is made during the middle, and then the second stop is made at the right, then lip 7 (chance lip) of the selected re-playing players is aligned and stopped on the active line. Take control. Further, when the pass + ascending lip 1 is won and the first right stop is performed, the control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line.

  In a case where the winning combination + rising lip 2 is won and the first left stop is made, control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing game is aligned and stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + ascending lip 2 is won, and the first stop in the middle and then the second stop on the left, the lip 7 (chance lip) of the selected re-game players is aligned on the active line and stopped. Take control. In addition, when the pass + promotion lip 2 is elected, the first stop in the middle, and then the second stop on the right, the lip 2 (promotional lip) of the elected re-game players is aligned and stopped on the active line. Take control. Further, when the pass + ascending lip 2 is won and the first right stop is performed, the control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line.

  In the case where the winning combination + rising lip 3 is won and the first stop is made on the left, control is performed so that lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing game is aligned and stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + rising lip 3 is won and is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + promotion lip 3 is won, the right first stop and then the second left stop, the lip 2 (promotion lip) of the selected re-game players is aligned and stopped on the active line. Take control. Furthermore, when the pass + ascending lip 3 is won, the first stop to the right and then the second stop in the middle, the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing game is aligned and stopped on the active line. Take control.

  In the case where the winning combination + rising lip 4 is won and the first stop is made on the left, control is performed so that lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + ascending lip 4 is won and is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + ascending lip 4 is won, the first stop on the right and then the second stop on the left, the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing players is aligned and stopped on the active line. Take control. Furthermore, when the pass + promotion lip 4 is won, and the first stop to the right and then the second stop in the middle, the lip 2 (promotion lip) of the selected re-playing players is aligned and stopped on the active line. Take control.

  As described above, when any of the pass + promotion lip 1 to 4 is won, the maintenance lip always wins as long as the first left stop is made, and the promotion lip cannot be won. . Further, as described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed so that the first left stop is performed in a game whose performance state is non-AT. For this reason, it is difficult to make sure that the promotion lip is won in a case where any one of the communication + promotion lip 1 to 4 is won during non-AT. Therefore, when it is controlled to RT1 during non-AT, it is difficult to promote the promotion lip to RT2 by winning the promotion lip. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, the promotion lip can be reliably won by performing the stop operation according to the operation procedure according to the navigation production at the time of winning the pass + promotion lip 1-4. , Can be promoted to RT2.

  In the case where the pass + turn lip 1 is won and the first left stop is made, control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + roll 1 is elected and is stopped for the first time, control is performed to stop any of the replayed winning teams with Lips 3 to 5 (falling lip) aligned on the active line. Do. In addition, when the pass + roll 1 is won and the first right stop is made, control is performed to stop any of the selected re-playing players with Lip 3 to 5 (falling lip) aligned on the active line. Do. Note that in RT3 in this embodiment, an example in which win + roll 1 is not won will be described, but it is configured to win with a predetermined probability (for example, the number of determination values to be won is set to “1”). May be.

In the case of continuation + turn Lip 2 wins and the first left stop,
Control to stop any of 5 (falling lip) on the effective line. In addition, in the case where the pass + roll 2 is elected and is stopped for the first time, Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the elected re-game players
Are controlled so that they are stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + roll 2 is won and the first stop is made to the right, control is performed to stop any of the replayed players who have won by aligning any of Lips 3 to 5 (falling lip) on the active line. Do.

  In the case where the winning combination + roll 3 is won and the first stop is made on the left, control is performed so that any one of the winning re-playing players, Lips 3 to 5 (falling lip), is aligned on the active line and stopped. In addition, when the pass + roll 3 is elected and is stopped for the first time, control is performed to stop any of the replayed winning teams by aligning any of Lips 3 to 5 (falling lip) on the active line. Do. In addition, when the pass + turn lip 3 is won and the first right stop is made, control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line.

  As described above, when winning the winning + turning lip 2 or passing + turning lip 3, the falling lip always wins as long as the first left stop is made. Further, as described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed so that the first left stop is performed in a game whose performance state is non-AT. For this reason, if the winning combination of “++ lip 2” or “++ lip 3” is won during non-AT, there is a high possibility of winning the falling-lip. Therefore, even if it is controlled to RT2 during non-AT, there is a high possibility of falling to RT1 by winning the falling lip. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, the winning operation of the falling lip is avoided by performing the stop operation in accordance with the operation procedure according to the navigation production when winning the pass + ascending lip 2 or passing + ascending lip 3 RT2 can be maintained.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which commute + lip 1 is not won at RT2 will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is won with a predetermined probability (for example, the number of determination values to be won is set to “1”). You may comprise. In the case of the above configuration, in the case where the pass + crushing lip 1 is won, and when the first left stop is performed, the control for stopping the lip 6 (rushing lip) out of the selected re-game players on the active line is stopped. I do. In the case where the winning combination of “+” and “Clip Lip 1” is won and stopped for the first time, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing game is aligned and stopped on the active line. In the case where the winning combination “+” and “Lip 1” is won and the first stop is made on the right, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing gamer is aligned on the active line and stopped.

  In a case where the winning combination “+” and “Lip 2” is won and the first left stop is performed, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) among the selected re-game players is aligned and stopped on the active line. In the case where the winning combination “+” and “Lip 2” is won and the first stop is made, control is performed so that Lip 6 (rush lip) among the selected re-game players is aligned on the active line and stopped. In the case where the winning combination “+” and “Lip 2” is won and the first stop is made on the right, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing game is aligned and stopped on the active line.

  In a case where the winning combination of “+” and “Clip 3” is won and the first stop is made on the left, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line. In the case where the winning combination “+” and “repeat 3” is won and stopped for the first time, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-game players are aligned and stopped on the active line. In a case where the winning combination + the lip 3 is won and the first right stop is made, the control is performed to stop the lip 6 (the rushing lip) out of the selected re-playing gamers on the active line.

  In this way, when winning through rush + rush lip 2 or through + lip lip 3, as long as the first stop left, the maintenance lip always wins, it is not possible to win the rush lip Yes. Further, as described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed so that the first left stop is performed in a game whose performance state is non-AT. For this reason, it is difficult to make sure that the entry lip is won in a case where the winning combination is the winning combination of the “++” lip 2 or the “++” 3 during the non-AT. Therefore, even if it is controlled to RT2 during non-AT, it is difficult to win the rush lip and promote to RT3. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, the rush lip is surely won by performing the stop operation according to the operation procedure according to the navigation production when winning through the rush + crash lip 2 or pass + roll lip 3. Can be promoted to RT3.

  When Chan Lip 1 is elected and left first stopped, control is performed so that Lip 7 (Chance Lip) of the elected re-game players is aligned on the active line and stopped. When Chan Lip 1 is elected and is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing players is aligned on the active line and stopped. When Chan Lip 1 is elected and is stopped for the first time on the right, control is performed so that Lip 1 (Maintenance Lip) of the elected re-playing players is aligned on the active line and stopped.

  When Chan Lip 2 is elected and left first is stopped, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing combination is aligned on the active line and stopped. When Chan Lip 2 is elected and stopped for the first time, control is performed so that Lip 7 (chance lip) of the elected re-playing players is aligned on the active line and stopped. When Chan Lip 3 is elected and is stopped for the first time on the right, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the elected re-playing game is aligned on the active line and stopped.

  In the case where the Chan Lip 3 is won and the first left stop is performed, the control is performed so that the Lip 1 (Maintenance Lip) among the selected re-game players is stopped on the active line. When Chan Lip 3 is elected and is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that Lip 1 (Maintenance Lip) of the elected re-gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line. When Chan Lip 3 is elected and left is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that Lip 7 (chance lip) of the elected re-playing players is aligned on the effective line and stopped.

  When the 7th lip is won, when it goes to the second stop, it becomes a tempered state where two “white 7” s are aligned on the active line, and then “white” is displayed on the active line according to the timing of the third stop. The control is performed to derive the 7-th turn where 3 ”stops”. If the 7-off lip is won, it will become a tempered state where two “white 7” s are aligned on the active line when the second stop is reached, and then “white” on the active line regardless of the timing of the third stop. Control for deriving 7 out-of-alignment where 7 ”stops without aligning 3” is performed.

  As described above, the specific push order is associated with each of the passage + ascending lip 1 to 4, the passage + turning lip 1 to 3, the passage + bump lip 1 to 3, and the passage lip 1 to 3. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, different types of re-game players (maintenance lip, fall lip, promotion lip, rush-in lip) are won according to the push order, and the RT state changes. Therefore, through + ascending lip 1-4, through + rolling lip 1-3, through + thrust lip 1-3, and chan-up 1-3 can change the RT state depending on the pushing order, and can greatly vary the advantage. It can be said that it is a useful role.

  On the other hand, the normal lips 1 to 3, 7-equipped lip, and 7-off lip are awarded in a predetermined combination regardless of the pressing order. That is, it can be said that the normal lip 1 to 3, the 7-aligned lip, and the 7-off lip are roles having the same advantage regardless of the pressing order.

  Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the first winning combination at the time of non-CB includes pass + ascending lip 1 to 4, pass + turning lip 1 to 3, pass + tipping lip 1 to 3, and chan lip 1 to 3. included. Further, the second winning combination at the time of non-CB includes the regular lip 1 to 3, the 7-equipped lip, and the 7-off lip.

  As shown in FIG. 10, it is set so that the winning probability of the passing + impact lip 1 is lower than that of the passing + impact lip 1, or the passing + impact lip 1 is lower than the passing + impact lip 2. . In addition, as described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the game in which the performance state is non-AT, if the first left stop is not performed, the left penalty is imposed by taking a predetermined penalty that is disadvantageous for the player. Designed to stop first. For this reason, the winning probability is higher for the passage + impact lip 2 and the passage + impact lip 3 than when the passage + impact lip 2 or the passage + impact lip 3 is higher than the passage + impact lip 1 when the non-AT is in effect. When winning, it is difficult to make sure that the entry lip is won. Therefore, even if it is controlled to RT2 during non-AT, since the maintenance lip is derived with a high probability, the possibility of entering into RT3 can be suppressed. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, the rush lip is surely won by performing the stop operation according to the operation procedure according to the navigation production when winning through the rush + rush lip 2 or tsu + lip 3 And can enter RT3.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, during RT3, the winning probability of passing + turning lip 1 is not won, or the winning probability of passing + turning lip 1 is lower than that of passing + turning lip 2 or passing + turning lip 1. Is set to Further, as described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to stop at the first left by taking a penalty. For this reason, even during the non-AT, even if the winning combination + rolling lip 2 or passing + turning lip 3 is won, the falling lip can be surely won. Therefore, in the RT3 in the non-AT after the AT is ended in the ART (RT3 + AT), the falling lip is awarded without the maintenance lip winning when the winning combination is the passing + turning lip 2 or the passing + turning lip 3. Can be suppressed.

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

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIG. 8 again, the flow of the game will be described together. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, after the setting change state is completed, the slot machine 1 is controlled to RT0. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, at RT0, it is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, it is highly probable that when any of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3 is won at RT0. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the JAC and the AT combination are missed, the missed line is stopped on the active line, and the missed line is not stopped and is not shifted to RT1 indefinitely. In RT1 to RT3, the game flow is as described below depending on whether or not AT is in progress.

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

  In RT1, the game proceeds to RT2 by winning the promotion lip. In order to win the promotion lip, as shown in FIG. 10, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the pass + promotion lip 1 to 4 and making the promotion lip winning.

  However, even if winning one of pass + promotion lip 1-4, as long as the first left stop, it will not win the promotion lip. Therefore, there is no possibility of shifting to RT2 as long as the first left stop is performed.

  In addition, even if a penalty is imposed at RT1, but other than the left is stopped first and a promotion lip is awarded and controlled by RT2, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control over RT2. Yes. In other words, in RT2, there is a possibility of winning through pass + roll lips 2, 3, and at this time, if the first left stop, the fall lip wins and falls to RT1.

  Furthermore, when either of the middle bells 1 to 3 or the right bells 1 to 3 is elected at RT2, if the first stop on the left is reached, a missed lead is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop and falls to RT1. Resulting in. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, in RT2, the winning combination of winning entry rush + entry lip 1 in the first left stop is not won. For this reason, during non-AT, as long as the first left stop is performed, RT3 is not controlled. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a promotion lip can be executed when any one of pass + promotion lip 1-4 is won. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by promotion lip winning. In RT2, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a maintenance lip can be executed when any one of pass + turn lip 1-3 is won. For this reason, RT2 can be maintained by maintenance lip winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect. Furthermore, in RT2, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a rushing lip can be executed when one of winning through rushing lip 1-3 is won. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT3 by the rush lip winning. On the other hand, during the non-AT, the navigation effect is not executed as described above, and as long as the first left stop is not made, the process does not shift to RT2 or RT3, and the rush lip winning does not occur. As a result, although the control to the AT is executed by the sub-control unit 91 side, it can be considered that the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT due to the entry lip winning.

  In RT3, when one of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a JAC is executed. . For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to maintain the RT3 by avoiding the derivation of the missed outcome due to the JAC winning a prize. Here, in the present embodiment, if JAC is missed when winning one of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3, AT1 to 18 according to the pressing order. The medal will be paid out only by winning a prize. Moreover, even if the AT1-18 are fortunately won, only one medal is paid out, which is much smaller than the 14 JAC medals. Therefore, when the AT is controlled, the number of medals paid out by the player can be increased compared to when the AT is not controlled, and the advantage can be greatly varied depending on the presence or absence of the AT control. In RT3, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a maintenance lip is executed when any one of pass + turn lip 1-3 is won. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to maintain the RT3 while avoiding the falling lip prize by the maintenance lip prize. As a result, during the ART, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid stopping the missed spot or winning the falling lip and maintain the control to RT3. In RT3, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a chance lip is executed when one of the channels 1 to 3 is won.

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

  In addition, after the navigation stock is consumed and the AT is finished after the AT is controlled in the slot machine of the present embodiment, the AT is finished and the navigation effect is not executed, but the missed appearance is stopped. Until RT falls, control to RT3 is maintained. However, since it is non-AT during RT3 after AT has ended when it was ART, the first left stop is performed as described above. On the other hand, for the left bell 1 to the right bell 3, the middle bell 1 to the right bell 3 that will be missed as long as the first left stop is won with high probability. Further, among the passing + rolling lips 1 to 3, the passing + rolling lip 2 and 3 that will be awarded the falling lip as long as the first left stop is won with high probability. As a result, during RT3 after AT ends when it is ART, the transition is made to RT1 by stopping the dropping out or winning the falling lip at an extremely early stage after AT ends. As a result, although the control to the AT is executed by the sub-control unit 91 side, the main control unit 41 can consider that the AT has been ended by stopping the missed roll or winning the falling lip.

  In consideration of such a game flow, the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment sends a signal related to the AT controlled by the sub-control unit 91 side to the amusement store where the slot machine 1 is installed. (Hall) is output to an external device such as a hall computer or a data display terminal installed corresponding to the slot machine 1.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining AT-related signal output processing executed by the main control unit 41. The AT related signal output process is executed when one game ends. The AT related signal output process is not limited to this as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing related to one game, and may be executed when one game is started, for example. In Sm1, it is determined whether or not the entry lip has been won. When it is determined that the entry lip has not been won, the process proceeds to Sm4. On the other hand, when it is determined that the entry lip has been won, it is considered that the entry is in the AT due to the entry lip winning, and an output setting for externally outputting an AT start signal indicating that the AT has started in Sm2 is performed. . As a result, an AT start signal is output from the slot machine 1 to the external device, and the fact that the AT has started in the slot machine 1 can be specified in the external device. Thereby, on the external device side, information related to the slot machine 1 is notified in a mode corresponding to AT (a mode different from that during non-AT, for example, a specific lamp blinks). In Sm3, an AT flag indicating that the AT is in progress is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41, and the process proceeds to Sm4.

  In Sm4, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is set. That is, it is determined whether or not the AT start signal is output to the outside and the external device is currently identified as performing AT. When it is determined in Sm4 that the AT flag is set, it is determined in Sm5 whether or not the game that has been finished is a game that has won one of the left bell 1 to right bell 3 or the falling lip. The When it is determined NO in Sm4 or Sm5, the AT related signal output process is terminated as it is. In Sm5, when it is determined that the game has been won for either the left bell 1 to the right bell 3 or the falling lip, in Sm6, the missed event that triggered the end of RT3 has been stopped or won the falling lip Is determined.

  If it is determined in Sm6 that the missed place has not been stopped and the tumbling lip has not been won, the value of the end specifying counter is reset in Sm12, and the AT related signal output processing is ended. The end specifying counter is a counter for specifying the number of times that the player has continuously missed out and has won a falling lip in a game selected as one of left bell 1 to right bell 3 or falling lip. , Stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. In Sm12, in the game determined as YES in Sm5, it is determined as No in Sm6 (that is, the outcome is stopped in a winning situation in which the outcome that is likely to be stopped if the navigation effect is not executed can be stopped). Since it is highly likely that the vehicle is in the AT state, the value of the end specifying counter is reset.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in Sm6 that the missed outage has been stopped or the tumbling lip has been won (in the game where the finished game is one of the left bell 1 to the right bell 3 or the tumbling lip) In the case of a spillover stop or a falling lip winning), the value of the end specifying counter is incremented by 1 in Sm7, and the process proceeds to Sm8. In Sm8, it is determined whether or not the value of the end specifying counter is “2”. That is, it is determined whether or not the player has missed two consecutive hits and has won a falling lip in the game in which one of the left bell 1 to the right bell 3 or the falling lip is won. When it is determined in Sm8 that the value of the end specifying counter is “2”, it is considered that the AT has ended, the value of the end specifying counter is reset in Sm9, and the AT is ended in Sm10. The output setting for externally outputting the AT end signal indicating is performed. As a result, an AT end signal is output from the slot machine 1 to the external device, and it can be specified that the AT has ended in the external device. As a result, the notification mode of information regarding the slot machine 1 to be notified on the external device side is switched from the mode corresponding to the AT to the mode at the normal time. In Sm11, the AT flag is reset and the AT related signal output process is terminated. Note that when NO is determined in Sm8, since it is the first time, there is a possibility that it has been missed due to, for example, an operation error while the AT is in progress, or when a fall lip is awarded, etc. The signal output process ends.

  In the present embodiment, by winning a CB in any RT state, the game moves to a CB game while maintaining the RT state. Thereby, processing load can be reduced compared with what changes RT state by generation | occurrence | production of CB.

[Corporate lottery target, number of judgment values, reel control]
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of the lottery target combination read in the internal lottery at the time of CB will be described. In this embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT3, the winning combination and the winning probability thereof are different. In FIG. 12, the vertical column indicates the types of the lottery target combinations that can be read out by the internal lottery, and the horizontal column indicates the contents of the gaming state to be selected for each lottery target role. The table shown in FIG. 12 is also referred to as a non-CB table.

  The CB (challenge bonus) of the present embodiment is that all the small roles are won at the same time. In this embodiment, 15 or more medals are paid out, that is, more than 14 medals are awarded. Until the (payout) is established, the player can win the small role every game by the player. In addition, for the re-playing game combination, a combination to be won simultaneously with all of the small roles is determined in advance according to the gaming state in which the CB is generated. In the CB, all the small roles other than re-playing roles (hereinafter, simply referred to as “all small roles”) will be elected. The re-gamer who has won will be elected at the same time.

  For example, when the gaming state is RT0, all the small combinations, all the small combinations and the normal lip 1 are sequentially read out as target combinations for the internal lottery. When the gaming state is RT1, all small combinations, all small combinations and normal lip 1, and all small combinations and continuous + ascending lip 1 to 4 are sequentially read out as target combinations for internal lottery. When the gaming state is RT2, all small roles, all small roles and normal lip 1, all small roles and pass + turn lip 1-3, and all small roles and pass + crash lip 1-3 are inside It is sequentially read out as the target combination of the lottery. When the game state is RT3, all small roles, all small roles and normal lip 2, all small roles and normal lip 3, all small roles and normal + lip + 1-3, all small roles and chan 1-3, all small combinations and 7-set lip, and all small combinations and 7-off lip are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  Next, reel control during CB will be described. If the re-playing role is not won in the game at the time of the CB, all the small roles other than the re-playing role are won. In this case, 15 medals are paid out in any of the first left stop, the first middle stop, and the first right stop (by winning the strawberry in two lines as will be described later). Reel control is performed.

  In the game at the time of CB, any one of normal lip 1, pass + ascending lip 1 to 4, pass + roll lip 1 to 3, pass + bump lip 1 to 3, chan lip 1 to 3, 7 aligned lip, and 7 off lip When all the small combinations are won simultaneously, the reel control is performed so that 15 medals are paid out in any of the first left stop, the first middle stop, and the first right stop. When the normal lip 2 and all the small roles are won at the same time in the CB game, the reel control is performed so that 15 medals are paid out in the first left stop or the first right stop. If it is the first stop, reel control is performed so that 14 medals are paid out.

  When the normal lip 3 and all the small roles are won at the same time in the CB game, the reel control is performed so that 15 medals are paid out in the first left stop or middle first stop. If it is the first stop, reel control is performed so that 14 medals are paid out.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, only when the normal lip 2 or the normal lip 3 is won, reel control is performed in which 14 medals are paid out depending on the pressing order.

  Further, for the normal lip 2 and the normal lip 3, a specific pressing order is associated. In the example of FIG. 12, the specific pushing order of the normal lip 2 is the middle first stop, and the specific pushing order of the normal lip 3 is the first right stop. When the normal lip 2 or the normal lip 3 and all the small roles are simultaneously selected and operated in the specific pushing order, 14 medals are paid out in the CB1 game and the CB is continued. You can earn more medals in the game. On the other hand, when the normal lip 2 or the normal lip 3 and all the small roles are simultaneously selected and operated in a pressing order other than the specific pressing order, 15 medals are paid out from the CB1 game, and the CB Ends. Therefore, in the case of the simultaneous winning combination of the normal Lip 2 and all the small roles, or the simultaneous winning combination of the normal Lip 3 and all the small roles, whether the CB ends one game or two games depending on the pressing order. It can be said that this is a role that can greatly vary the number of medals to be paid out.

  On the other hand, with regard to the re-playing role other than normal Lip 2 and normal Lip 3 and all the small roles at the same time, or the winning combination of all the small roles only (that is, no re-playing role winning) 15 medals are paid out from the CB1 game, and CB ends. Therefore, the simultaneous winning combination of all the small combinations and the re-playing combination other than the normal Lip 2 and the normal Lip 3 and the winning combination only of all the small combinations are the combination having the same advantage regardless of the pressing order. I can say that.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, the first winning combination at the time of CB includes the simultaneous winning combination of the normal Lip 2 and all the small combinations, or the simultaneous winning combination of the normal Lip 3 and all the small combinations. On the other hand, the second winning combination at the time of CB includes a simultaneous winning combination of a re-playing combination other than normal lip 2 and normal lip 3 and all small combinations, and a winning combination of all small combinations only.

  As described above, as shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of the first winning combination, and 14 or 15 sheets are paid out based on the type of the first winning combination and the pressing order by the player. The payout result of the payout is derived. Therefore, the winning result of whether to pay 14 or 15 is different depending on the combination of the type of the first winning winning combination and the pressing order by the player, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In the following, in the CB, the simultaneous winning of the normal lip 2 and all the small roles shown in FIG. 12 is simply referred to as “winning the normal lip 2”. This is simply referred to as “Normally winning Lip 3”. In addition, there are cases where a combination in which 14 medals are paid out as shown in FIG. 12 is called “14 payout combination”, and a combination in which 15 medals are paid out is called “15 payout combination”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the CB is operated in the recommended pushing order, the 15-payout combination always wins, but when operated in a pushing order other than the recommended pushing order, there is a possibility that the 14-payout winning combination wins. It is a game. Further, in the above description, “When winning a CB, the CB is started without changing the RT state before and after the CB winning”, this is clear even when FIG. 10 and FIG. 12 are compared. As described above, the “lottery target role” and “probability to win the lottery target role for each RT state (number of judgment values)” of the game before winning the CB are all inherited. The probability of winning a lottery target for each RT state (number of judgment values) ”. In other words, as long as the RT state is not changed, the “lottery target part” and the “probability of winning the lottery target part for each RT state (number of judgment values)” of the game before the CB winning and the game in the CB are the same. is there. Furthermore, as long as the RT state is not changed, the “lottery target part” and “probability of winning the lottery target part for each RT state (decision value)” of the game before CB winning and the game in CB, The game “lottery target” and “probability of winning the lottery target for each RT state (number of determination values)” may be the same.

[Winning mode during CB]
Here, the winning mode during CB will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a winning mode during CB. FIG. 13 (a) shows a winning mode for a small combination for each pressing order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated when the normal lip 2 is won at the time of CB.

  In this embodiment, depending on the type of re-playing winning combination at the time of CB and the pressing order, strawberries among the small winning combinations are won on one or two active lines. As shown in FIG. 13 (a), when the normal lip 2 is won at the time of CB and the first left stop is made, the strawberry wins simultaneously on the two lines, the right-up line and the Otani line. Depending on the order of pressing, strawberry wins at the same time on two lines, the descending line and the Oyama line. Here, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of medals paid out in one game is fifteen. And 14 strawberries will be paid out in 1 line winning strawberry. Therefore, if strawberry wins simultaneously in two lines, a total of 28 payouts will be made, and as a result, the maximum payout number of 15 medals will be paid out.

  When the normal lip 2 is won at the time of CB and the first stop is made, the strawberry wins only at the middle line. In this case, 14 medals are paid out. In the case of winning a normal lip 2 at the time of CB, when the first stop is made to the right, strawberries are simultaneously won on two lines, the line going up to the right and the Kotani line. Depending on the order of pressing, strawberry wins at the same time on two lines, the descending line and the Oyama line. In this case, the maximum payout number of 15 medals is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (b), when the normal lip 3 is won at the time of CB and the first left stop is made, the strawberry wins simultaneously on the two lines, the right-up line and the Otani line. Depending on the order of pressing, strawberry wins at the same time on two lines, the descending line and the Oyama line. In this case, the maximum payout number of 15 medals is paid out.

  In the case where the normal lip 3 is won at the time of CB and the first stop is made, the strawberry wins at the same time on the two lines, the upward line and the Otani line. Depending on the order of pressing, strawberry wins at the same time on two lines, the descending line and the Oyama line. In this case, the maximum payout number of 15 medals is paid out. If the first lip is stopped in the case where the normal lip 3 is won at the time of CB, the strawberry wins at only one line of the middle stage. In this case, 14 medals are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (c), when the first left is stopped in the case of winning other than the normal lips 2 and 3 at the time of CB, the strawberry wins simultaneously on the two lines of the right-up line and the Otani line. Depending on the order of pressing, strawberry wins at the same time on two lines, the descending line and the Oyama line. In this case, the maximum payout number of 15 medals is paid out. In the case of winning other than the normal rips 2 and 3 at the time of CB, when the first stop is made, strawberry wins simultaneously on the two lines of the right-up line and the Otari line. Depending on the order of pressing, strawberry wins at the same time on two lines, the descending line and the Oyama line. In this case, the maximum payout number of 15 medals is paid out. In the case of winning other than the normal rips 2 and 3 at the time of the CB, when the first right stop is made, the strawberry wins simultaneously on the two lines of the right-up line and the Kotani line. Depending on the order of pressing, strawberry wins at the same time on two lines, the descending line and the Oyama line. In this case, the maximum payout number of 15 medals is paid out.

  Here, since the CB of the present embodiment ends when 15 medals are paid out, when 15 medals are paid out from the first game of the CB, the CB ends in one game. On the other hand, when 14 medals are paid out in the first game of CB, since the 15 finish conditions have not yet been reached, the second game can be played. As a result, the player can win 15 or more medals by paying out 15 or 15 medals. In other words, at the time of CB, it can be said that it is more advantageous for the player when 14 payouts are made from the first game than when 15 payouts are made from the first game.

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

  Furthermore, according to the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of the lottery target combination at the time of CB shown in FIG. Lip 3 is won only at RT3. Therefore, in the case of RT3 in all the gaming states, a CB prize can be played in two or more games in the CB, which is most advantageous for the player.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, when a CB win is made during an AT, when a normal lip 2 or a normal lip 3 is won in the game at the time of CB, a winning symbol of 14 sheets is displayed on the active line. A navigation effect for derivation is executed. Therefore, at AT time, compared to non-AT time, there is a high possibility that 14 medals will be paid out in one game, which is advantageous to the player.

  In addition, according to the lottery target combination and the number of determination values at the time of non-CB shown in FIG. 9, the number of determination values is 1 for strawberry in any gaming state. Therefore, at the time of non-CB, it becomes possible to generate a winning with a probability that other winning combinations are higher than strawberry. That is, at the time of non-CB, it is not the main role that strawberry can win. On the other hand, according to the winning mode at the time of CB shown in FIG. 13, the strawberry wins both when paying out 14 pieces and when paying out 15 pieces. That is, at the time of CB, it becomes the main role that strawberry can win.

  Furthermore, an AT lottery described later is performed on the condition that the strawberry is led to the active line (fourth AT lottery condition), and there is a possibility that a navigation stock is given to control the AT. Thus, at the time of non-CB, other winning combinations can be won with a higher probability than strawberry, and at CB, strawberries can be won with a higher probability than the other winning combinations. Then, an AT lottery is performed on the condition that a strawberry is won, and a navigation stock is given. For this reason, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the navigation stock is directly given by winning the strawberry, and the value for the player by being controlled by the CB by increasing the winning probability of the strawberry. Can be further enhanced, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by displaying the symbol combination “JAC3-JAC2-JAC3” as shown in FIG. 6, it is possible to suggest to the player that the player has won a CB. Therefore, the player can recognize that he / she has won a CB and can improve the interest of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the ROM 91b. 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 ROM 91b as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the first left stop is made based on the received reel stop command in a non-AT game, and performs a control for giving a predetermined penalty according to the determination result. . As described above, as described above, during the period of 6 games, the AT lottery is not executed, or the probability that the navigation stock is given in the AT lottery is lower than when no penalty is imposed. In some cases, the number of navigation stocks when granted is less than when no penalty is imposed. Note that there may be a case where the first left stop cannot be made due to a simple operation error, and in such a case, a penalty is also imposed on a bona fide player. In order to solve this, when a predetermined penalty condition that can be inferred that a player is intentionally operating other than the first stop at the left side is highly satisfied, a penalty control is performed. Good.

  The predetermined penalty condition may be satisfied when the number of operations other than the first left stop reaches a predetermined number (5 times) until the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) is consumed. Well, in a non-AT game, based on the received internal winning command, winning determination command, and gaming state command, it is determined that the winning combination that does not win is won as long as the first left stop according to the gaming state Or when the number of times determined in this way reaches a predetermined number (5 times) before the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) is consumed. Note that the winning combination that does not win as long as the first left stop according to the gaming state corresponds to, for example, JAC when winning any of the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game was executed with the navigation effect during the AT, according to a procedure different from the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect, and was determined to be operated according to a different procedure. At times, control is performed to penalize a penalty during AT that is disadvantageous to the player. As a penalty during AT, the AT lottery will not be executed during the period of 6 games, or the probability that Navistock will be awarded in the AT lottery will be lower than when no penalty is imposed, There are things that make the number of navigation stocks when they are given less than when no penalty is imposed. In addition, for example, a predetermined number of navigation stocks that have already been assigned may be subtracted, and AT lottery may not be performed even if AT lottery conditions are satisfied.

  Even during an AT, there may be a case where the operation procedure specified by the navigation effect cannot be performed due to a simple operation error. In such a case, a good-willed player will be penalized. In order to solve this, a penalty is imposed when the penalty condition in the AT that can be inferred that the player is intentionally operating in a procedure other than the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect is high. Control may be performed. The penalty condition during the AT is established when, for example, the number of operations performed in a procedure other than the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect reaches the predetermined number (5 times) before the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) is consumed. It may also be established by being operated by a procedure other than the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect continuously a predetermined number of times (twice).

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

  The sub control unit 91 controls the effect state to AT according to the gaming state. Further, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied based on a command from the main control unit 41, and AT lottery is executed when the predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied. The AT lottery includes a navigation grant lottery that determines whether or not the number of navigation stocks is given, and a navigation stock lottery that decides the number of navigation stocks to be given.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks, the game is controlled by the AT until the game is consumed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 games after being controlled by the AT), during which the navigation effect can be executed. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an AT lottery table used for AT lottery. The AT lottery condition is established by a combination of the RT state, the AT state, and other conditions such as a winning situation and a game progress situation. The sub-control unit 91 wins the AT according to the winning probability set in the established AT lottery conditions, and when the AT is won, the navigation control is given according to the distribution ratio. The sub-control unit 91 determines the controlled RT state and winning status based on, for example, a game state command, an internal winning command, and a winning determination command from the main control unit 41, and sets the AT set during the AT. Based on the flag, it is determined whether or not AT is in progress.

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

  The AT second AT lottery condition is satisfied when the 7-round lip is won when the AT is in the RT state and the RT state is RT3. When the 2nd AT lottery condition for AT is established, the AT is won with a probability of 100%, and when the AT is won, the number of navigation stocks given is “1” with a probability of 40% and “ “2” is determined to be “3” with a probability of 20%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the AT second AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.4 + 2 × 0.4 + 3 × 0.2) × 1 = 1.8.

  The non-AT second AT lottery condition is satisfied when a 7-piece lip is won when the non-AT is in progress and the RT state is RT3. When the 2nd AT lottery condition for non-AT is established, the AT winning is performed with an 80% probability. It is determined to be “5”. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the non-AT second AT lottery condition is satisfied is (4 × 0.5 + 5 × 0.5) × 0.4 = 1.8.

  The AT third AT lottery condition is satisfied when a chance lip is won when the AT is in progress and the RT state is RT3. When the 3rd AT lottery condition for AT is established, the AT is won with a probability of 3%. “2” is determined to be “3” with a probability of 20%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained when the AT third AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.4 + 2 × 0.4 + 3 × 0.2) × 0.1 = 0.18. Become.

  The non-AT third AT lottery condition is satisfied when the player wins a chance lip when the non-AT is in progress and the RT state is RT3. When the 3rd AT lottery condition for non-AT is satisfied, AT is won with a probability of 1%, and when the AT is won, the number of navigation stocks given is “4” with a probability of 50%, with a probability of 50%. It is determined to be “5”. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the AT third AT lottery condition is satisfied is (5 × 0.5 + 4 × 0.5) × 0.04 = 0.18.

  Note that the first and second AT lottery conditions have been described as examples that are established by winning a predetermined winning combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be established by winning a predetermined winning combination. . For example, the first AT lottery condition may be satisfied by winning in chance 1 or chance 2.

  The 4th AT lottery condition is that the strawberry wins when the RT state is RT0-3 regardless of whether it is AT or non-AT, whether it is non-CB or CB It is established when When the 4th AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT is won with a probability of 50%. When the AT is won, the number of navigation stocks given is “1” with a probability of 40% and “2” with a probability of 30%. Furthermore, it becomes “3” with a probability of 20% and “4” with a probability of 10%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.4 + 2 × 0.3 + 3 × 0.2 + 4 × 0.1) × 0.5 = 1. 0. In CB, the AT lottery condition may be satisfied when a strawberry wins only one effective line and 14 payouts are made. As a result, when 15 payouts are made during CB (when strawberry wins at the same time on 2 active lines), the AT lottery condition is not satisfied, while 14 payouts are made during CB. When the strawberry is won (when the strawberry wins only one effective line), the AT lottery condition can be established.

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

  The fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied when the number of games digested after the end of the previous ART (AT ends) reaches the reaching game when the game state is RT1 to 3 during non-AT. As will be described later, the number of games reached is determined from among a plurality of games when the AT ends. The sub-control unit 91 specifies the AT end based on the AT flag set during the AT, and the post-end game for specifying the number of games digested from the AT end based on the gaming state command from the main control unit 41 The number is counted, and whether or not the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied is determined based on the number of games after the end, specifying whether or not the number of games reached after the previous AT has ended is determined. When the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT winning is performed with a probability of 100%, and the number of navigation stocks to be given is determined as “1” with a probability of 60% and “2” with a probability of 40%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.6 + 2 × 0.4) × 1.0 = 1.4.

  The sixth AT lottery condition is satisfied when the specific provision condition is satisfied in the specific period when the non-AT is in progress and the RT state is RT0 to RT3. The specific period refers to a period after the end of ART until the condition for outputting the AT end signal by the main control unit 41 is satisfied. Specifically, a specific effect that indicates that the AT has ended in ART is executed. The period that has been. The specific effect is an effect that is executed only during a period in which the ART end output waiting specification flag is set. During the specific period, since the navigation effect is not executed in principle because the vehicle is not in the AT, the above-described penalty is imposed when the stop operation is performed in a direction other than the recommended pressing order. In such a situation, the specific provision condition in the present embodiment is determined to be satisfied by maintaining RT3 for five games without falling, for example, after shifting to a specific period. For this reason, in a specific period, the expectation for RT3 being maintained luckily can be given.

  When the 6th AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT is won with a probability of 100%. When the AT is won, the number of navigation stocks given is “1” with a probability of 45% and “2” with a probability of 25%. Furthermore, “3” with a probability of 15%, “4” with a probability of 10%, and “5” with a probability of 5%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the sixth AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.45 + 2 × 0.25 + 3 × 0.15 + 4 × 0.1 + 5 × 0.05) × 1. 00 = 2.05.

  In addition, as long as the sixth AT lottery condition is a condition that is satisfied in a specific period, the specific grant condition is not limited to that described above, and may be satisfied by winning or winning a specific prize. For example, the specific granting condition may be established by a JAC winning or 14 paying out winning combination during CB, and in addition to this, it is also established by winning any of AT roles (AT1-18). Alternatively, it may be established by winning the left bell 1 to the right bell 3 as a trigger for a JAC winning or 14 paying out winning combination, or by 14 paying out winning winning during CB. In addition, the specific granting condition is established when the number of times that the first to fourth AT lottery conditions are satisfied but the AT is not won reaches a predetermined number of times, or is satisfied when the predetermined number of games is digested. May be.

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

Thus, the expected value for the size of the navigation stock given by RT3 during non-AT is the same as the expected value for the size of the navigation stock given by RT3 (ie ART) during AT. Thus, RT3 in non-AT has a lower rate of navigation stock than RT3 in AT, and the number of navigation stocks larger than RT3 in AT when granting navigation stock to RT3 in non-AT Therefore, it is possible to prevent the AT from being terminated immediately when the control is again performed by the AT from the RT3, and it is possible to prevent the advantage in the RT3 from being increased too much.
[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use to the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sp3). If the power interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the backup flag is set after the backup data is created, and the checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 executes AT lottery processing for performing AT lottery (Sp5). When it is decided to control to ART, the AT flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the number of games at AT (that is, the number of games at ART) is set in the AT game number counter.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 executes AT control processing controlled by the AT (Sp6). The AT control process will be specifically described below.

  Next, an AT lottery result notifying process for notifying the lottery result of the AT lottery is executed (Sp7).

  Next, a background image switching process for switching the background image to be displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 according to the gaming state is executed (Sp8).

  Next, an AT related situation specifying process for specifying whether or not an AT end signal is output on the main control unit 41 side is executed (Sp9).

  Next, various effects execution processing for executing various effects is executed (Sp10).

[AT control processing]
Next, the AT control process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) (Sp6) will be described in detail.

  When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether to control to AT based on the presence / absence of the number of navigation stocks in the RAM 91c. When the number of navigation stocks remains, and when the number of navigation stocks is further acquired by AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks. In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled according to the total number of navigation stocks determined in the AT lottery. When the navigation stock is acquired during the non-AT, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied. The predetermined AT start condition is satisfied when a specific winning situation is reached. As an example of when a specific winning situation is reached, for example, it is established when a rush lip is won during non-AT and RT2.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating that it is AT in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and stores it in the AT when the AT start condition is satisfied when the non-AT and one or more navigation stocks are given. Control. Note that the AT start conditions are not limited to those established according to the winning situation, but after performing predetermined continuous effects over a plurality of games triggered by the acquisition of navigation stock, It may be established when it is notified that it has been acquired. In this case, the continuous performance is executed according to a predetermined probability even when the navigation stock is not acquired. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation that the navigation stock has been acquired by executing the continuous performance.

  The sub-control unit 91 starts the control to the AT when the AT flag is identified from the AT flag in RT1 or RT2. Thereby, the navigation effect is executed. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 10, in RT1, there is a high possibility that a promotion lip winning will be obtained when winning one of the pass + promotion lip 1 to 4, and as a result, control to RT2 is facilitated. Further, in RT2 or RT3, it is possible to increase the possibility of winning the maintenance lip when winning any of the pass + roll lip 1-3, and it is possible to avoid winning the fall lip. In addition, when winning one of pass + rush lip 1-3, the possibility of winning the rush lip increases, and as a result, the possibility of shifting to RT3 increases.

  Moreover, in RT2 or RT3, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, it is possible to avoid losing the lead and to fall to RT1. Can be avoided. In RT1 or RT2, the navigation effects can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks. The control to the AT continues even when the RT1 is controlled to the RT2 by the promotion lip winning in the RT1 during the AT. When controlled by RT3, the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by 1 and can be controlled to RT3 and ART which is AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10). When one navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to a value obtained by subtracting one from the number of navigation stocks stored in the RAM 91c.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes an advantageous effect when controlled to ART. The advantageous effect is an effect for notifying information more advantageous to the player than the normal effect. For example, an AT background image that is different from the normal effect background image of the navigation effect, the effect of notifying the number of remaining AT games, and the normal effect. Including productions. Further, the advantageous effect includes an effect of notifying that the AT has started in the game where the AT is started (AT1 game). An effect of notifying the number of remaining AT games is executed, and the number of AT games is updated according to the game digestion. Specifically, for example, when controlled by AT, a message such as “AT remaining 10 games” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an advantageous effect of updating and displaying the number of remaining games as the game is consumed is executed. Thereby, it is notified that the AT is controlled corresponding to at least the navigation stock 1.

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

  Also, if the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more when the AT is finished, the number of navigation stocks is consumed, and the ART is controlled to continue during the predetermined number of games without ending the AT. As a result, the AT can be repeatedly controlled by the number corresponding to the number of navigation stocks set according to the AT lottery result.

  While being controlled by the AT, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect corresponding to the winning of the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state based on the command from the main control unit 41, while the non-AT As a general rule, navigation effects are not executed inside. Considering this, as shown in FIG. 11, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT is in the rush lip winning as shown in FIG. It is determined that the process is finished.

[AT lottery processing]
Next, the AT lottery process (Sp5) executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the AT lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the lottery condition for AT lottery is satisfied based on the internal winning command from the main control unit 41 (Sa1). If the lottery conditions are not satisfied, the process ends.

  If the lottery condition is satisfied, AT lottery is executed (Sa2). If the AT lottery is won (Y in Sa3), the number of navigation stock is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and the process proceeds to Sa5 (Sa4). If the AT lottery is not won (N in Sa3), the process proceeds to Sa5. In Sa5, it is determined whether or not AT is in progress based on the presence or absence of the AT flag (Sa5).

  In the case of AT, a continuous effect flag indicating that a continuous effect that is completed in a plurality of games (for example, five games) is executed is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sa6), and the number of games of the continuous effect is counted. The number of execution games of continuous effects is set in the continuous effect counter, and the process is terminated (Sa7). As shown in Sb13 of FIG. 17, in the continuous effect, an effect of notifying the result of the AT lottery including the number of navigation stocks is executed until the final game is finished.

  On the other hand, when not in AT, it is determined whether or not it is RT3 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41 (Sa8). That is, it is determined whether or not it is before the transition to the normal gaming state (indicating RT0, RT1, RT2 in non-AT) after the AT ends. If it is not RT3, that is, in the normal gaming state, the continuous effect flag is set (Sa6), the continuous effect counter is set, and the process ends (Sa7). In the case of RT3, that is, before the transition to the normal gaming state after the end of AT, one game effect flag indicating that one game effect to be completed in one game is executed is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and processing is performed. The process ends (Sa9). As shown in Sb8 of FIG. 17, in one game effect, the result of the AT lottery including the number of navigation stocks is notified by one effect.

[AT lottery result notification process]
Next, the AT lottery result notification process (Sp7) executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the AT lottery result notification process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game has started based on the internal winning command from the main control unit 41 (Sb1). If the game has not started, the process ends.

  When the game is started, it is determined whether or not the continuous effect flag is set in Sa6 of FIG. 16 (Sb2). When the continuous effect flag is set, the continuous effect is executed (Sb3). In the continuous effect, an effect of notifying the result of the AT lottery including the number of navigation stocks is executed before the final game ends. When the AT lottery is won, the number of navigation stocks is notified, but in the continuous production, a part of the number of navigation stocks given in the game before the final game is notified. Then, the remaining number of navigation stocks given in the final game is notified. Next, “1” is subtracted from the continuous effect counter in which the number of games is set in Sa7 of FIG. 16 (Sb4). If the count value is not 0 as a result of the subtraction, the process is terminated. If the count value becomes 0, the continuous effect flag is cleared and the process is terminated (Sb6).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in Sb2 that the continuous effect is not set, it is determined whether or not the one-game effect flag is set in Sa9 in FIG. 16 (Sb7). When the 1-game effect flag is set, the 1-game effect is executed (Sb8). In one game production, the result of AT lottery including the number of navigation stocks is notified in one production. When the AT lottery is won, the number of navigation stocks given in one game production is all reported in one production. Next, the 1-game effect flag is cleared and the process ends (Sb9). The sub-control unit 91 sets the AT flag on the assumption that the AT start condition is satisfied when one game effect ends or when the continuous effect ends.

  As described above, during the AT, a continuous effect is executed, and in a state where only the RT3 is reached after the AT ends (hereinafter also referred to as RT3 after the AT ends or RT3 during the non-AT), one game effect is executed. Since the result of the AT lottery is notified, it is possible to notify that the AT lottery has been won after the AT ends and before the transition to the normal gaming state. In addition, since it is started again from ART without going through RT1 or RT2, it becomes possible to have a feeling that ART is continuously being performed, in other words, a feeling that ART is continuous. , Can enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, a first notification pattern for notifying the total number of assigned navigation stocks, a second notification pattern for notifying a part of the number of assigned navigation stocks and notifying the remaining number of navigation stocks at a specific timing thereafter It is possible to notify the number of navigation stocks by either of the above. And since RT3 performs notification by the first notification pattern, it reduces the chance that the player has disappointment with respect to the small number of navigation stocks that have been notified despite being controlled by AT again from RT3. Can do.

[Background image switching]
Next, the background image switching process (Sp8) executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the background image switching process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is in progress based on the presence or absence of the AT flag (Sc1). In the case of AT, the AT background image is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sc2). On the other hand, when not in AT, a normal background image different from the AT background image is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sc3).

  Displaying the normal background image when not in AT means that the normal background image is displayed regardless of the RT state. Therefore, the normal background image is also displayed at RT3 after the AT ends. As described above, since the background image in the same mode as the background image of the liquid crystal display 51 in the normal gaming state is displayed on the RT 3 after the AT ends, it is expected that the control will be performed from the RT 3 after the AT ends to the AT. Since there is no feeling, it is possible to suppress the player's disappointment even when the AT is not controlled again from RT3 after the AT ends.

[AT related situation identification processing]
Next, the AT related situation specifying process (Sp9) executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described in detail.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining an AT-related situation specifying process executed by the sub-control unit 91. The AT related situation specifying process is executed when one game ends. The AT related situation specifying process is not limited to this as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing related to one game, and may be executed when, for example, one game is started. In Ss1, whether a non-ART specifying flag indicating that a non-ART is in progress is set, and whether or not ART is started by entering a rush lip and controlling to RT3 during AT. Determined. When it is determined that the ART has not started, the process proceeds to Ss3. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ART is started, the ART specifying flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c in Ss2.

  In Ss3, it is determined whether or not the ART specifying flag is set. When it is determined that the ART specifying flag is set, the navigation stock is 0 during the ART in Ss4, the number of AT games corresponding to the last navigation stock is digested, and the AT is terminated (except for the AT when latent). It is determined whether or not. When it is determined in Ss3 that the ART specific flag is not set, or when it is determined in Ss4 that the AT has not ended, the process proceeds to Ss7. On the other hand, when it is determined in Ss4 that the AT has ended, the ART specifying flag is reset in Ss5. In Ss6, an ART end output waiting identification flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  In Ss7, it is determined whether or not an ART end output waiting identification flag is set. The period during which the ART end output waiting identification flag is set is also referred to as a specific period. When it is determined in Ss7 that the ART end output waiting identification flag is set, in Ss8, the finished game is a game in which either the left bell 1 to the right bell 3 or the falling lip is selected. It is determined whether or not there has been. When it is determined NO in Ss7 or Ss8, the AT related situation specifying process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in Ss8 that the game has been won for either the left bell 1 to the right bell 3 or the falling lip, in Ss9, the spillover stop or the falling lip prize that will trigger the transition to RT1 is determined. It is determined whether or not.

  If it is determined in Ss9 that the missed out game has not been stopped and the tumbling lip has not been won, the value of the sub-side end specifying counter is reset in Ss15, and the AT related situation specifying process is ended. The counter for specifying the end on the sub side is the number of times that the player has continuously missed a turn or won a falling lip in a game that has been selected for either the left bell 1 to the right bell 3 or the falling lip during the specified period. Is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. In Ss15, it is determined that there is a high possibility of AT on the main control unit 41 side as described above because it is determined that Ss9 is No in the game that is determined YES in Ss8. The counter value is reset.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in Ss9 that the missed out has been stopped or the lip is won, the value of the sub-side end specifying counter is incremented by 1 in Ss10, and the process proceeds to Ss11. In Ss11, it is determined whether or not the value of the sub-side end specifying counter is “2”. That is, during the specific period, in the game where either the left bell 1 to the right bell 3 or the falling lip is won, the main control unit 41 stops the falling out twice or wins the falling lip continuously. It is determined whether or not an AT end signal is output on the side. When it is determined in Ss11 that the value of the sub-side end specifying counter is “2”, it is considered that the AT end signal is output on the main control unit 41 side, and the value of the sub-side end specifying counter is reset in Ss12. In Ss13, the ART end output wait specification flag is reset. As a result, the sub control unit 91 is in a period in which the AT end signal is not yet output in Sm10 of FIG. 11 on the main control unit 41 side after the end of AT because the ART end output waiting specifying flag is set. It becomes possible to specify that there is. In Ss14, a non-ART specifying flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the AT related situation specifying process is ended. Note that when NO is determined in Ss11, since this is the first time, since the AT end signal is not yet output in Sm10 of FIG. 11 on the main control unit 41 side, the AT related situation specifying process is ended as it is.

[Various production execution processing]
Next, various effect execution processes (Sp10) executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described in detail.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining various effects execution processing for executing various effects performed by the sub-control unit 91. Various effect execution processes are executed when one game is over. Various production execution processes are not limited to this as long as they are executed at a predetermined timing related to one game, and may be executed when, for example, one game is started. In Ss31, it is determined whether or not AT is in progress. Whether or not AT is in progress is specified by the AT flag. When it is determined in Ss31 that the AT is in progress, an in-AT effect for notifying that the AT is in progress is executed in Ss32.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in Ss31 that the AT is not in progress, it is determined in Ss33 whether or not the AT has ended (immediately after). If it is determined at Ss33 that the AT is at the end, the number of games reached in relation to the success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition is determined at Ss34, and set to the value of the arrival counter for determining the determined number of games reached. The arrival counter is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The number of games reached is determined according to a predetermined distribution rate from a plurality of games up to 1000 in units of 1, 10, 50, 100 and thereafter every 100 units. Since the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied when the number of digested games reaches the number of games reached, it can be said that the smaller the number of games reached, the higher the degree of advantage for the player.

  In Ss35, the mode (type) of the specific effect to be executed in the specific period is determined according to the number of reached games determined in Ss34, and processing for starting the specific effect is performed. The specific effect is executed until it is ended in Ss37. Thereby, a specific effect is performed in the mode determined in the specific period. The specific effect is an effect that is executed only during the specific period during non-AT and is not executed after the specific period ends. When determining the mode of the specific effect, the specific effect mode determination table is referred to. The specific effect mode determination table is stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 91b of the sub control unit 91.

  In the specific effect mode determination table, a distribution rate for determining the specific effect mode is determined according to the determined number of reached games. In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, four types of modes A to D are defined as specific effects. In the specific effect, for example, a condition for establishing the sixth AT lottery condition is notified, and a message such as “Endure 5 games!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the background color is determined to be different depending on the mode. ing.

  When the determined number of reached games is “1”, the distribution rate is determined so that the aspect B is determined to be “10%”, the aspect C is determined to be “30%”, and the aspect D is determined to be “60%”. It has been established. When the number of reached games is determined to be “1”, the number of reached games is reached by the completion of the game, and the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied. Further, the mode D is determined only when the number of reached games is “1”. For this reason, when the specific effect is executed in the mode D, a message such as “Yeah! AT revival!” May be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 instead of or in addition to the above-described effect content. .

  Further, when the determined number of reached games is “10”, the distribution is performed so that the aspect A is determined to be “10%”, the aspect B is determined to be “15%”, and the aspect C is determined to be “75%”. The rate is fixed. Note that when the number of games reached is “10” or the like, and the number of games is determined to be relatively small, the aspect D may be determined at a predetermined rate. Further, when the determined number of reached games is “50”, the distribution is performed so that the aspect A is determined to be “15%”, the aspect B is determined to be “20%”, and the aspect C is determined to be “65%”. The rate is fixed. Similarly, when the number of other reached games is reached, the mode of the specific effect is determined according to the distribution ratio determined according to the number of reached games.

  The distribution ratio is determined so that the mode D can be determined as the mode of specific effects only when the number of games reached is “1”. In addition, as the number of games reached is less and the degree of advantage for the player is higher, the aspect C is determined at a higher ratio as the aspect of the specific effect, and then the aspect B is determined, and the ratio at which the aspect A is determined is lower. The distribution rate is defined in For this reason, the expectation with respect to the number of games reached can be made different depending on the aspect of the specific effect.

  Returning to FIG. 20, when it is determined in Ss33 that it is not the end of the AT, it is determined in Ss36 whether or not it is the end of the specific period. The end of the specific period refers to a time (immediately after) when the above-mentioned ART end output waiting specification flag is reset. When it is determined in Ss36 that the specific period is over, the specific effect is ended in Ss37, the normal effect defined corresponding to non-AT is started, and the digestion digested after the normal effect is started. The value of the display counter for specifying the number of games to be played and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is set to “0”. In the normal effect, an effect of displaying the number of digest games is executed based on the value of the display counter. On the other hand, when it is determined in Ss36 that the specific period has not ended, the process proceeds to Ss38.

  In Ss38, it is determined whether or not non-AT is in progress. In determining whether or not it is non-AT in Ss38, it is determined that it is non-AT when it is set depending on whether or not the non-ART specifying flag set in Ss14 of FIG. 19 is set. The When it is determined in Ss38 that the vehicle is not non-AT, the process proceeds to Ss43. On the other hand, when it is determined in Ss38 that the vehicle is not in the AT, the value of the arrival counter is decremented by 1 in Ss39. Thereby, 1 can be subtracted from the number of remaining games up to the number of games reached in accordance with the digestion of one game. In Ss40, it is determined whether or not the value of the arrival counter has reached “30”. When it is determined in Ss40 that the value of the arrival counter has reached “30”, the fifth AT lottery condition is established and the navigation stock is granted and the AT can be controlled by digesting 30 games. The process for starting the sign production of is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in Ss40 that the value of the arrival counter has not reached “30”, the fifth AT lottery condition is not satisfied even if 30 games have been consumed, but whether or not a false precursor effect is executed in Ss42. If a lottery is performed, a process for starting a fake sign effect is performed. In the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the false precursor effect, a determination is made to execute the false precursor effect with a predetermined probability (for example, 5%).

  When a true precursor effect and a false predictor effect are started, for example, a first effect that suggests the possibility of reaching the number of games reached within 30 games and giving navigation stock over 25 games is executed. After that, the second effect for notifying whether or not the navigation stock is given over five games is executed. The mode of the first effect is determined from a plurality of types according to the distribution ratio according to whether it is a true sign effect or a false sign effect. Further, the second effect is, for example, when a series of continuous effects (such as a battle effect in which an enemy character and an ally character fight a battle) are executed over the five games on the liquid crystal display 51, and the fifth game ends. As a result, the result notification is an effect (the victory of the teammate character in the case of a true sign production, the defeat of the teammate character in the case of a false sign production).

  In Ss43, it is determined whether the normal performance is being executed. When it is determined in Ss43 that the normal effect is being executed, the value of the display counter is incremented by 1 in Ss44, and the number of display games displayed in the predetermined area of the liquid crystal display 51 is incremented by 1 to update various effects. The execution process is terminated.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the present invention is applied to a slot machine having no RT transition. Detailed description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the second embodiment, the normal game state, the inside, and the CB are controlled. In the second embodiment, the winning combination shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 is subject to internal lottery during the normal gaming state and inside. In addition, CB is not a lottery target inside. Then, during the AT, as in the first embodiment, the navigation effect is executed so as to avoid the winning of the fall replay and the derivation of the missed outcome.

  The normal gaming state is a state in which the winning flag of the CB is not carried over, and the game shifts from the game after the CB ends. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the normal gaming state, the normal gaming state ends when the CB wins and shifts to the inside.

  The specified number of bets in the normal gaming state is 3, and the winning probability of the re-gamer is about 1 / 7.3. The payout rate is less than 100%.

  The inside is a state in which the winning flag of CB is carried over, and shifts from the game next to the game won by CB in the normal gaming state. And, the inside ends when the CB wins and shifts to the CB.

  The specified number of bets in the inside is 3, the winning probability of the re-gamer is about 1 / 2.3, and when not controlled by the AT described later, the medal payout rate per game Is less than 100%, but when controlled by the AT described later, the medal payout rate per game exceeds 100%.

  CB is a gaming state in which winnings of all small roles are allowed in any game, and transitions from the next game when the CB wins in the normal gaming state or inside. Then, the CB ends when the total number of medals paid out during the CB exceeds 29, and transitions from the next game to the normal gaming state. Note that during CB, regardless of the reel stop order and stop timing, one of the small roles always wins and pays out two medals, and ends in 15 games after the start of CB Will be. In CB, the internal lottery is not performed, and the winning of all the small roles is allowed in any game. However, after the internal lottery is performed, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, However, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which winnings of all small roles are allowed.

  The stipulated number of bets in the CB is 2, and as described above, since the small role always wins and pays out two medals, the payout rate of medals per game is 100%. As described above, no internal lottery is performed during the CB, and the re-game player will not win a prize.

  In the second embodiment, the CB is elected with a probability of about 1 / 3.4 in the normal gaming state, moves to the inside, and is controlled by the AT in the inside, that is, in the state where the winning flag of the CB is carried over. If not, the medal payout rate per game will be less than 100%, while if controlled by the AT, the medal payout rate per game will exceed 1. .

  In addition, when a special combination and a small combination are elected at the same time, control is performed so that the small combination is prioritized. The drawing range of the constituent symbols overlaps with the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the small role, and even if any of the small roles is won, the constituent symbol of the small role permitted by these lottery results stops on the winning line LN. It will be. In other words, if any small role is elected in the inside, no CB is won.

  In addition, when a special combination and a re-playing role are won at the same time, control is performed to ensure that the re-playing roles are aligned. I won't win a CB.

  Also, inside the internal lottery, any small role or any replaying role will always win unless the result of the internal lottery is 1/65536, so once you move inside, Except for the case where the result is a loss of 1/65536, the CB does not win, and the inside is almost maintained after the inside transition.

  Also, even if CB wins, the game ends in 15 games. After that, even if the game is shifted to the normal game state, the CB is elected again with a probability of about 1 / 3.4, and is transferred to the inside. . Even when the setting is changed, the game state and the internal winning flag are maintained in the state before the setting is changed.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, since most of the games are controlled inside, the payout rate of medals corresponding to the set values 1 to 6 is assumed on the premise that the inside is controlled. Medals according to the setting values 1 to 6 by setting whether or not to control the AT in the inside, specifically, the winning probability of the AT lottery so as to become a value determined according to the setting value of The payout rate is set.

  In the second embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 executes the background image switching process shown in FIG. 22 and the AT lottery process shown in FIG.

[Background image switching]
The background image switching process shown in FIG. 22 is executed in the timer interrupt process (sub). In addition, since it is not controlled by AT during CB, this process is not performed during CB. By executing this process, the background image changes regardless of whether it is inside or in a normal gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the background image switching process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is in progress based on the presence or absence of the AT flag (Sf1). In the case of AT, the AT background image is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sf2). On the other hand, when not in AT, it is determined based on a winning determination command from the main control unit 41 whether a fall replay has been won or whether a missed out has been derived (Sf3). If the fall replay is not won and no missed outcome is derived, the process ends with the special background displayed. If the falling replay has been won or if a missed out is derived, it is determined whether or not a special background that is displayed after the end of the AT and is different from the AT background image is being displayed (Sf4). If the special background image is not being displayed, the process ends. When the special background image is being displayed, a normal background image different from the AT background image and the special background image is displayed (Sf5).

[AT lottery processing]
The AT lottery process shown in FIG. 23 is executed in the timer interrupt process (sub).

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the AT lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the lottery condition for AT lottery is satisfied based on the internal winning command from the main control unit 41 (Se1). If the lottery conditions are not satisfied, the process ends.

  If the lottery condition is satisfied, the AT lottery is executed (Se2). If the AT lottery is won (Y in Se3), the number of navigation stock is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and the process proceeds to Sa5 (Se4). If the AT lottery is not won (N in Se3), the process proceeds to Sa5. In Se5, it is determined whether or not the AT is in progress based on the presence or absence of the AT flag (Se5).

  In the case of AT, a continuous effect flag indicating that a continuous effect that is completed in a plurality of games (for example, five games) is executed is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Se6), and the number of games of the continuous effect is counted. The number of execution games of continuous effects is set in the continuous effect counter, and the process is terminated (Se7). Also in the second embodiment, when the AT lottery result notifying process of FIG. 17 is executed in conjunction with the AT lottery process and the continuous effect flag is set, the continuous effect shown in Sb13 of FIG. 17 is executed. Then, in the continuous effect, an effect of notifying the result of the AT lottery including the number of navigation stocks is executed before the final game ends.

  On the other hand, when not in AT, it is determined whether or not a special background image is being displayed by the process of Sf4 in FIG. 23 (Se8). When the special background image is not being displayed, that is, when the normal background image is being displayed, the continuous effect flag is set (Se6), the continuous effect counter is set, and the process is terminated (Se7). When the special background image is being displayed, a one-game effect flag indicating that one game effect to be completed in one game is executed is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Se9). Also in the second embodiment, when the AT lottery result notifying process of FIG. 17 is executed in conjunction with the AT lottery process and the 1-game effect flag is set, the 1-game effect shown in Sb8 of FIG. 17 is executed. . In one game production, the result of the AT lottery including the number of navigation stocks is notified in one production.

  As described above, since the continuous effect is executed while the AT background image is displayed and one game effect is executed while the special background image is displayed to notify the result of the AT lottery, the normal background image is displayed after the AT ends. It is possible to notify that the AT lottery has been won before is displayed. In addition, since it is started again from the AT without going through the display state of the normal background image, it is possible to have a feeling that the AT is continuously performed, in other words, a feeling that the AT is continuous. It becomes possible and can raise the interest of the game.

  In the second embodiment as well, the Se2 AT lottery of FIG. 23 is executed using the lottery table shown in FIG. For this reason, the expected value for the size of the navigation stock given during display of the special background and the expected value for the size of the navigation stock given during display of the AT background image are the same. When the special background is displayed, the ratio of the navigation stock to be given is lower than when the AT background image is displayed, and when the navigation stock is given while the special background is displayed, it is larger than the AT background image being displayed. Since the number of navigation stock is given, it is possible to prevent the AT from ending immediately when it is controlled again by the AT during the display of the special background, and the advantage during the display of the special background is not increased too much. Can be.

  Also in the second embodiment, the AT lottery result notifying process of FIG. 17 is performed based on the lottery result of the Se2 AT lottery of FIG. For this reason, the 1st alerting | reporting pattern which alert | reports all the provided number of navigation stocks, and the 2nd alerting | reporting pattern which alert | reports the part of the provided navigation stock number, and alert | reports the remaining number of navigation stocks at a specific timing after that. It is possible to notify the number of navigation stocks by either of the above. Since the special background image is notified by the first notification pattern, the player feels disappointed that the number of navigation stocks notified is small even though the special background image is displayed and controlled again by the AT. Can reduce the opportunity to hold

[Modification 1]
Next, Modification 1 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the first modification, the background image switching process is different from the background image switching process of FIG. Then, while executing the background image switching process of FIG. 24 instead of FIG. 18, one game effect (Sb8 in FIG. 17) is executed at RT3 and a continuous effect (Sb13 in FIG. 17) is executed during AT. Thus, the same effect as that obtained in the first embodiment can be obtained. Detailed description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[Background image switching]
The background image switching process shown in FIG. 24 is executed in the timer interrupt process (sub).

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the background image switching process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is in progress based on the presence or absence of the AT flag (Sd1). In the case of AT, the AT background image is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sd2). On the other hand, when not in AT, it is determined whether or not it is RT3 based on the gaming state command from the main control unit 41 (Sd3). In the case of RT3, a special background image different from the AT background image is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sd4). If not RT3, a normal background image different from the AT background image and special background image is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sd5).

  In this way, since the background image of the liquid crystal display 51 in the normal gaming state and the background image different from the background image of the liquid crystal display 51 in the AT are displayed on the RT3, It is possible to immediately recognize that it is in a state, so that it becomes possible to increase the player's tension and enhance the interest of the game

[Modification 2]
Next, Modification 2 of the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the second modification, the timing at which the insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning is when the automatic BET by the replay winning is completed or when the automatic BET by the replay winning is started (or started). .

  Also in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, when the various replays are won, the timing of insertion and settlement is made the same as in the second modification, so that the second modification is changed to the first and second embodiments. Can be implemented, and the same effects as those of the first and second embodiments can be obtained. Although specific processing will be described below for Modification 2, detailed description of the same parts as those in the first and second embodiments will be omitted.

[BET processing]
First, the BET process executed by the main control unit 41 in Sd1 of the game process shown in FIG. 7 will be described. 25 to 30 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the BET process executed by the main control unit.

  In the BET process, first, the value of the BET counter in which the value of the betting number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared (S10), and a prescribed number according to the gaming state (the upper limit number in the present embodiment). (3 in any gaming state) is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 (S11), and whether or not the replay game flag indicating that the game is a replay game is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the next game (game started from now) is a replay game (S12).

  When it is determined in S12 that the next game (game started from now) is a replay game, a rip freeze process for generating a rip freeze at the time of a bell lip winning is executed (S13). The reply freeze process will be described later with reference to FIG. After the rip freeze process is completed, in S14, the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 and the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to. 3), that is, whether or not the number of bets serving as a game start condition is set (S15), and if the value of the BET counter is not a specified number, the process returns to S14. When the value of the BET counter becomes the specified number and the setting of the bet number by replay winning is completed, the process proceeds to S16. After the value of the BET counter is added, the main control unit 41 executes processing for sequentially lighting the 1BETLED 14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 according to the value of the BET counter. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a process of lighting the replaying LED 20 and the start valid LED 18 (waiting LED 19 during waiting) after setting of the betting number after the replay winning is completed.

  In S16, it is determined whether or not the replay won in the previous game is a normal lip, 7 complete lip, and 7 fake lips 1 to 5 (these replays are collectively referred to as a first replay in the following). . Note that the first replay may be only a normal rep among replays composed of only the same symbol. Whether or not it is the first replay is specified from the set replay game flag. When it is determined in S16 that the first replay has been made, in S17, the bet number is added to 3 (because the replay winning state is 3 bets), and a BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 A BET command indicating that there is a BET sound to be performed (for convenience, it is indicated as “BET command (with BET sound)” in S17; the same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S16 that it is not the first replay, a BET command (S18) indicating that the bet number is added by 3 in S18 and that there is no BET sound that the sub-control unit 91 does not output a BET sound. For convenience, “BET command (no BET sound)” (the same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. When it is determined that it is not the first replay, when the first replay is a normal lip, a 7-round lip, and a 7-flip lip 1-5, it is determined that the player has won a bell lip 1-5. When it was done. Hereinafter, replays other than the first replay are also referred to as second replays, and here, bell lip 1 to 5 correspond. The second replay may include 7 fake lips 1 to 5 composed of a combination of symbols including different symbols, and includes 7 rips that serve as an AT lottery opportunity to be described later. Also good.

  The BET command set in S17 and S18 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thereby, on the side of the sub-control unit 91, a bet sound is output every time the bet number is set after the first replay winning, whereas the bet number is set after the second replay winning. Does not output a BET sound. This makes it easier for the player to notice the first replay prize, while making it difficult for the player to notice the second replay prize.

  In S19, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter, which is the value of credit stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, is 50, which is the upper limit value. When it is determined in S19 that it is the upper limit value, the input impossible flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 (S20), and the process proceeds to S22. In S20, when the insertion disable flag is set, processing for turning off the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 is performed. Note that when the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the second replay winning, without making the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 in S20, for example, it is determined YES in S37 to be described later, or the rip freeze ends. Or after a credit command (with a BET sound) corresponding to 3 BETs is output, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off.

  If it is determined in S19 that the value is not the upper limit value, that is, if it is determined that credits can be inserted, the process proceeds to S21. If it is determined in S12 that the game is not a replay game, the process directly proceeds to S21.

  In S21, the setting before waiting for input is performed, and the process proceeds to S22. In the setting before waiting for insertion, when the insertion prohibition flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41, the insertion prohibition flag is cleared, and a medal can be inserted. For this reason, after the replay winning, the bet number setting is completed before the bet number setting is completed and the setting for the bet number is not accepted, and the bet number setting is completed. The medal inserted after the setting before waiting is effectively received and credits are added. The main control unit 41 turns on the insertion request LED 17 after the setting before waiting for insertion and clears the insertion prohibition flag in S21, and sets the BET switch valid LED 21 when the bet number can be set. Execute the process to light up. When the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the first replay winning, only the insertion request LED 17 is turned on in S21. Further, when the BET counter is set to the prescribed number by the second replay winning, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned on in S21, for example, after YES is determined in S37 to be described later or the rip freeze is ended. Alternatively, after a credit command (with a BET sound) corresponding to 3 BETs is output, the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 are turned off.

  In S22, it is determined whether or not a medal can be inserted based on whether or not the insertion prohibition flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. If it is determined in S22 that the medal can be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, and the medal can be inserted using the medal flow path as a path on the hopper tank side ( S23), the process proceeds to S25, and if it is determined that the medal cannot be inserted, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and the medal flow path is used as a path on the medal payout exit 9 side. Is prohibited (S24), and the process proceeds to S25.

  In S25, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on. If the setting key switch 37 is on, it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0 (S26). If the value of the BET counter is 0 in S26, the confirmation start command is set in the normal command transmission buffer (S27), and the setting confirmation process (S28), that is, the setting confirmation state is entered. The confirmation start command set in S27 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Moreover, after the setting confirmation process in S28 is completed, the process returns to S22. If the setting key switch 37 is not on in S25, or if the value of the BET counter is not 0 in S26, the process proceeds to S30.

  In S30, it is determined whether or not the detection result of the inserted medal sensor 31 is an appropriate detection result and whether or not the insertion medal has been detected, that is, whether or not there is an insertion medal flag indicating that the insertion medal has been detected. If the passage of the inserted medal is not detected in S30, the process proceeds to S45, and if the passage of the inserted medal is detected, the inserted medal flag is cleared (S31), and the non-insertable flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41. Whether or not a medal can be inserted is determined based on whether or not a medal can be inserted (S32). If the medal cannot be inserted, the process proceeds to S45.

  If the medal can be inserted in S32, the prescribed number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to determine whether or not the value of the BET counter is the prescribed number (S33). If the value of the BET counter is not a specified number, a BET command (with BET sound) indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 is sent as a normal command. The trust buffer is set (S34), the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1 (S35), and the process returns to S22. The BET command set in S34 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, when the bet number is set by inserting medals, a BET sound is output on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  If the value of the BET counter is a prescribed number in S33, it is determined in S36 whether or not the second replay has been won in the previous game. Whether or not it was the second replay is specified from the replay game flag. If it is determined in S36 that the second replay has not been won in the previous game, a credit command indicating that the credit control value is output by the sub-control unit 91 and the value of the credit counter after one addition is displayed in S38. (In S38, “credit command (normal)” is shown for convenience. The same applies hereinafter) is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and the credit counter value in which the credit value is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in S40. 1 is added. The credit command set in S38 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  If it is determined in S36 that the second replay has been won in the previous game, it is determined in S37 whether or not a predetermined number of BET sounds have been output. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the credit command shown in S39 is output three times as many as the specified number. When the bet amount is set after the second replay winning, since the BET command (no BET sound) is output as shown in S18, the BET sound is not output in the sub-control unit 91. For this reason, after the second replay winning, after the bet number is set, when a medal is inserted and credited, a process for outputting the BET sound up to a specified number of times is performed.

  In S37, when a predetermined number of BET sounds have not been output, a credit command indicating the value of the credit counter after 1 addition and indicating that the sub-control unit 91 outputs a credit sound in S39 (in S39, for convenience) "Credit command (with BET sound)" is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and 1 is added to the value of the credit counter that stores the credit value in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in S40. To do. The credit command set in S39 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). On the other hand, when a predetermined number of BET sounds have already been output in S37, the process proceeds to S38, and a credit command (normal) is set in the normal command transmission buffer. As a result, when adding credits by inserting medals after the second replay winning, on the sub-control unit 91 side, BET sounds are output for up to the third sheet, and credit sounds are output for the fourth and subsequent sheets. The On the other hand, when adding credits by inserting medals when it is not after the second replay winning, a credit sound is output from the first sheet on the sub-control unit 91 side. As the next step of S36 and S37, after executing S40, the corresponding S38 or S39 processing is performed, so that a credit command indicating the current value after being added by S40 as the value of the credit counter is displayed in S38. Or you may make it set in S39. In addition, since a predetermined number of bets are set after the release of the rip freeze at the second replay winning, a command for outputting a predetermined number of BET sounds as a credit command (with a BET sound) is issued in S39. It may be set to output a predetermined number of BET sounds.

  In S41, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 50 which is the upper limit value. If the value of the credit counter is not 50, the process returns to S22, and if the value of the credit counter is 50, the insertion impossible flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in S42, and the process returns to S22.

  In S45, it is determined whether or not an operation of the start switch 7 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating a rising edge of the start switch 7 is set. Furthermore, the rising edge is set only when any switch is turned on and all the switches are turned off. In S45, in addition to whether any switch is turned on or not, the other edge is set. Whether or not the switch is OFF is also determined.

  If it is determined in S45 that the operation of the start switch 7 has not been detected, or if another switch that has operated the start switch 7 is also operated, the process proceeds to S50, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid. If detected, the process proceeds to S46, and the rising edge is cleared. In S47, referring to the prescribed number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41, whether or not the value of the BET counter is the prescribed number, that is, whether or not a bet number serving as a game start condition is set. Determine whether.

  If the value of the BET counter is not the prescribed number in S47, the process returns to S22. If the value of the BET counter is the prescribed number, the flow disable solenoid is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 in S48. 30 is set to the off state, and the insertion of a new medal is prohibited using the medal flow path as a path on the medal payout exit 9 side, and the setting at the start of the game is performed in S49. Thereby, even if a medal is inserted until the setting is made before waiting for insertion in S21 in the BET processing after the next game after the game is started, the medal payout opening 9 is not accepted. Will be paid out. Then, after S49, the BET process is terminated and the process proceeds to Sd2 in FIG.

  In S50, it is determined whether or not an operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating the rising of the single BET switch 5 is set. If the operation of the single BET switch 5 is not detected in S50, the process proceeds to S51. If the operation of the single BET switch 5 is detected, the process proceeds to S65 in FIG. 27, and the rising edge is cleared.

  In S66, the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number. If the value of the BET counter is a specified number in S66, the process returns to S22. If the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 in S67. If the value of the credit counter is 0 in S67, the process returns to S22. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in S67, a BET command (with BET sound) indicating that the bet number is incremented by 1 and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 in S68. Is set in the buffer for normal command transmission. In S69, the value of the credit counter is decremented by 1. In S70, the value of the BET counter is incremented by 1, and the process returns to S22. The BET command set in S68 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). Thus, when the bet number is set by operating the single BET switch 5, a BET sound is output on the sub control unit 91 side. After the second replay winning, when it is determined YES in S66, the same determination as S37 is performed, and when the prescribed number of BET sounds are not output, the same processing as S39 is performed. , BET sound may be output.

  In S51, it is determined whether or not the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, that is, whether or not the rising edge indicating the rising of the MAXBET switch 6 is set. If the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is not detected in S51, the process proceeds to S52, and if the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, the process proceeds to S75 in FIG. 27 and the rising edge is cleared.

  In S76, the specified number of bets set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is referred to and it is determined whether or not the value of the BET counter is a specified number. If the value of the BET counter is the specified number in S76, the process proceeds to S80, and if the value of the BET counter is not the specified number, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is 0 in S77. If the value of the credit counter is 0 in S77, the process proceeds to S80. If the value of the credit counter is not 0 in S77, 1 is subtracted from the value of the credit counter in S78, 1 is added to the value of the BET counter in S79, and the process returns to S76.

  In S80, it is determined whether or not the BET counter is added. If the BET counter is not added, the process returns to S22. In addition, when the BET counter in S80 is added, not only the addition in S79 but also the addition in S14 after the rip freeze is canceled by the MAXBET switch 6 operation. On the other hand, if the BET counter has been added, a BET command (BET sound) indicating that the bet number corresponding to the number added in S81 has been added and that the BET sound is output by the sub-control unit 91 is output. Yes) is set in the normal command transmission buffer, and the process proceeds to S22. The BET command set in S81 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main). As a result, when the bet amount is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6, the BET sound is output for the set bet amount on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  In S52, it is determined whether or not an operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, that is, whether or not a rising edge indicating the rising of the settlement switch 10 is set. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is not detected in S52, the process returns to S22. If the operation of the settlement switch 10 is detected, the process proceeds to S53 and the rising edge is cleared. In S54, it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game based on whether or not the replay game flag is set in the RAM of the main control unit 41.

  If it is not determined in S54 that the game is a replay game, it is determined in S56 whether or not the value of the BET counter is 0. If the value of the BET counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S57, and the hopper motor 34 is driven to drive the BET counter. Control for paying out the medals for the value stored in (that is, control for returning the medals used for setting the bet number and setting the value of the BET counter to 0), the start of paying out medals, and the betting number adjustment The betting number adjustment process for setting the payout start command to notify the normal command transmission buffer is performed. After the betting amount adjustment process in S57, in S58, the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared, and the process returns to S22. As a result, when the betting amount is settled by operating the settlement switch 10 in a state where the betting amount is set, not after the replay winning, the sub-control unit 91 displays that the betting amount is being settled. And a sound corresponding to the betting amount adjustment is output.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S54 that the game is a replay game, or when it is determined that the value of the BET counter is 0 in S56, the value stored in the credit counter by driving the hopper motor 34 in S59. Control for paying out medals for the minute (that is, control for returning medal memorized as credits and setting the value of the credit counter to 0), notifying the start of paying out medals, and credit settlement in the replay game A betting number settlement process is performed to set a payout start command for notifying whether there is a credit settlement when there is a bet amount or not in the normal command transmission buffer. After the betting amount adjustment process in S57, in S58, the insertion impossible flag set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is cleared, and the process returns to S22. Thereby, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 in the replay winning, only the credit settlement is performed without performing the betting number settlement, and the credit after the replay winning is performed on the sub-control unit 91 side. A message indicating that the account is being settled is displayed, and a sound corresponding to the credit settlement after the replay winning is output. Further, when the settlement is performed by operating the settlement switch 10 when the value of the BET counter is 0, the sub-control unit 91 side indicates that the credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is being performed. In addition to being displayed, a sound corresponding to credit settlement when the value of the BET counter is 0 is output.

[Rip freeze processing]
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the control content of the rip freeze process executed by the main control unit 41 in S13 of the BET process. The rip freeze process is performed when it is determined that the game is a replay game, that is, after a replay winning in the previous game. In S85, it is determined whether or not the replay won in the previous game was the second replay of bell lip 1-5. When it is determined that the bell lip is not 1 to 5, the rip freeze processing is terminated without generating a freeze.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that any of the bell lip 1 to 5 is determined, the timing for setting the bet amount by the replay winning or the start switch 7 until it is determined YES in any of S89 to S92 and the freeze release condition is satisfied. Processing is performed to generate a freeze (lip freeze) that delays the timing for enabling. In S86, it is determined whether or not the value of the credit counter is the upper limit value of 50. When it is determined in S86 that the value is not the upper limit value, credits can be added. Therefore, in S87, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, and the medal flow path can be inserted on the hopper tank side path. State. In S88, a process for lighting the insertion request LED 17 and the BET switch valid LED 21 is performed. Thereby, in particular, MAXBET operation, medal insertion, etc. can be promoted.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S86 that the value of the credit counter is 50, which is the upper limit value, credit addition is impossible, and the process proceeds to S89 without performing the process of S87 and the like. As a result, despite the fact that the credit counter is 50, the inserted medal will flow down to the hopper tank side, while preventing the occurrence of a problem such that neither the credit addition nor the bet number is added by the medal. Can do.

  In S89, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the rip freeze. When it is determined in S89 that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the lip freeze, the rip freeze release condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined in S89 that a predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the rip freeze, it is determined in S90 whether or not the player has performed a MAXBET operation using the MAXBET switch 6. When it is determined in S90 that the player has performed a MAXBET operation, the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined in S90 that there is no MAXBET operation by the player, in S91, the inserted medal sensor 31 in which the medal inserted from the medal inserting unit 4 is arranged on the hopper tank 34a side with respect to the flow path switching solenoid 30 is provided. It is determined whether or not it is detected by a sensor arranged on the most upstream side among the plurality of sensors (that is, a sensor capable of detecting the inserted medal first (this sensor is hereinafter also referred to as a specific sensor)). The passage of the medal is detected by the specific sensor when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on in S87. When it is determined in S91 that a medal has been inserted, the rip freeze release condition is satisfied. Even when it is determined in S91 that a medal has been inserted, the insertion of a medal has not yet been detected by another sensor, and the detection result by the insertion medal sensor 31 is not an appropriate detection result. The flag is not set.

  If it is not determined in S91 that a medal has been inserted, it is determined in S92 whether or not there has been a credit settlement operation using the settlement switch 10 by the player. When it is determined in S92 that the player has made a credit checkout operation, the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied. In addition, after the freeze is canceled by the credit settlement operation, the credit settlement process is performed as a result of determining YES in S52 of FIG. 26 and moving to S59. On the other hand, when it is determined in S92 that there is no credit settlement operation by the player, the process proceeds to S89.

  After the freeze release condition is satisfied, in S93, when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is in the on state, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned off, and the rip freeze processing is ended. In the reply freeze process, the process of S93 is performed. Thus, for example, even when a rip freeze occurs when the credit counter is 49 and a plurality of medals are inserted at once, the freeze release condition is satisfied by detecting the first of them by a specific sensor. After that, immediately after the flow path switching solenoid is turned off in S93 and the freeze-freeze processing is ended, the first medal is further detected by another sensor, and the detection result by the insertion medal sensor 31 is appropriate. When the detection result is set and the insertion medal flag is set, YES is determined in S30 of FIG. 26, the credit counter is updated to 50 in S40, YES is determined in S19 of FIG. 25, and the insertion disable flag is set in S20. Since the flow path switching solenoid is turned off, the second and subsequent medals out of the plurality of medals It is discharged from Le payout opening 9. The plurality of sensors included in the inserted medal sensor 31 are detected by other sensors after the first medal is detected by the specific sensor and the detection result by the inserted medal sensor 31 when a plurality of medals are inserted at a time. Is shorter than the time required for the second medal to reach the flow path switching solenoid 30 after the first medal is detected by the specific sensor. Are arranged as follows. For this reason, when the credit 50 is reached by inserting the first medal, the flow path switching solenoid is always turned off when the second and subsequent medals reach the flow path switching solenoid 30. The medals after the first can be paid out from the medal payout exit 9. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a problem that credits are not added and returned even though medals are inserted.

  On the other hand, when a rip freeze occurs when the credit counter is less than 49 and a plurality of medals are inserted at once, the freeze release condition is established by detecting the first of them by a specific sensor. Thereafter, the flow path switching solenoid is immediately turned off in S93, but immediately after that, it is determined NO in S19 of FIG. Since the on state is maintained until the credit 50 is reached, the second and subsequent medals out of the plurality of medals are also taken in (added to the credit 50) and added to the credit. Thereby, the convenience when a medal is inserted during the rip freeze can be improved.

[Example of timing when medal insertion or settlement is allowed]
Next, the timing at which medal insertion or settlement is allowed after the game is over will be described. FIGS. 29A to 29D are diagrams for explaining an example of the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after the game is ended by executing the BET process shown in FIGS. It is.

  FIG. 29A is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after no medal payout without winning a small role. If no small role winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the processing of S8 in FIG. 11, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is executed, the processing after S21 is executed, so that insertion or settlement of medals is permitted as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 29B is a diagram for explaining a timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a small role is won and medals are paid out. If a small role winning has occurred, the game ends after the payout has been made, and thereafter, the process of S8 in FIG. 11, the process of S1 for the next game, and the processes of S10 to S12 of FIG. After the processing is executed, the processing after S21 is executed, thereby allowing insertion or settlement of medals as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 29 (c) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after a normal lip winning. If a normal lip winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the processing of S8 in FIG. 11, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. In addition to the processing, after the bet number setting is completed and after it is determined in S19 that credit is possible, the processing after S21 is executed, as shown in FIG. 29 (c). Medals can be inserted or settled.

  FIG. 29 (d) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which medals are allowed to be inserted or settled after winning a bell-lip prize. If a Bellip winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the processing of S8 in FIG. 11, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. Is executed, the freeze-freeze processing shown in FIG. 28 is executed, and the freeze-free control is performed until the freeze-free release condition is satisfied. During this time, as shown in S87 of FIG. 28, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on to permit insertion of a medal for releasing the freeze, and a credit settlement operation or a MAXBET operation for releasing the freeze. Is also allowed. When the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied, after it is determined that credits are possible in S19 in FIG. 25 after the betting number setting is completed, the processing in S21 and subsequent steps is executed, which is shown in FIG. Thus, normal medal insertion or settlement is allowed.

  During Rip Freeze, medal insertion and credit settlement operation for freezing are allowed, and normal medal after Rip Freeze is canceled and bet number is set in conjunction with medal insertion and credit settlement operation during Rip Freeze. Is charged or settled. Even during the rip freeze, when the value of the credit counter has already reached 50, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is not turned on in S87 of FIG. 28. It will be allowed later.

[Allowable timing for input / settlement after replay winning]
In the second modification, as shown in FIGS. 29C and 29D, an example in which the timing at which insertion (credit) / settlement is permitted after the replay winning is when the automatic BET by the replay winning is completed will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing at which the insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning may be when the automatic BET by the replay winning is started (or started).

[Modification of timing at which medal insertion or settlement is allowed]
FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a modified example of the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is allowed after winning a replay. FIG. 30 (a) shows that when a normal lip winning has occurred, the game is finished without paying out, and then the processing of S8 in FIG. 11 or the processing of S1 for the next game, After the processing of S10 to S13 in FIG. 25 is performed, automatic BET processing (S14, S15) is started. That is, after the processing of S10 to S13 in FIG. 25 is performed, the start of the automatic BET processing (S14, S15) is confirmed, and thus it can be said that the automatic BET processing is started. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 30A, when the automatic BET process is started (or started), the insertion or settlement of medals may be permitted.

  As a first example, for example, when it is determined YES in S12 and the processing of S13 is completed, after performing the same processing as S19 and determining whether the value of the credit counter is 50, The automatic BET processing (the same processing as S14 and S15) is started, and after it is determined that the value of the credit counter is not 50, the completion of the automatic BET processing started thereafter is awaited. Instead, credits may be added when medals inserted after the same processing as S21 is detected, and credits may be settled when an operation on the settlement switch 10 is detected. On the other hand, after performing the same process as S19 and determining that the value of the credit counter is 50, the same process as the process after S20 may be performed. In the first example, the rip freeze process may be performed, for example, at the timing when the betting number setting is started.

  As a second example, for example, it is possible to execute an interruption process for inserting or adjusting a medal, and when it is determined that the value of the credit counter in the first example is not 50, or the value of the credit counter is After it is determined that it is not 50, the interruption process is allowed to be interrupted every predetermined period (2 msec) between the time when the process corresponding to the first S14 is executed and the start of the game. It is also possible to allow the insertion or settlement of medals when the automatic BET process is started (or started) by executing the insertion process.

  Even in such a case, even if a medal is inserted after the replay winning is generated and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start), the number of bets due to the replay winning In the case of medals detected after the setting (automatic BET) is started, credits can be added according to the detection of the medals. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the credit addition after the replay winning has occurred from being performed prior to the start of the betting number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the replay winning has occurred without causing a sense of incongruity. In addition, the replay function of giving a replay game (one game) instead of paying out medals is maintained and the significance of replay is maintained. By making the payout possible, it is possible to further improve the convenience of the player after winning the replay.

  FIG. 30B is a diagram for explaining the timing at which medal insertion or settlement is permitted after a bell-lip winning. If a Bellip winning has occurred, the game ends without paying out, and then the processing of S8 in FIG. 11, the processing of S1 for the next game, and the processing of S10 to S12 of FIG. 28, the rip freeze process shown in FIG. 28 is executed, and the rip freeze is controlled until the rip freeze release condition is satisfied. During this time, as shown in S87 of FIG. 28, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on to permit insertion of a medal for releasing the freeze, and a credit settlement operation or a MAXBET operation for releasing the freeze. Is also allowed. When the rip-freeze release condition is satisfied, the bet number setting is started and the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed as shown in FIG.

  As described above, when a normal lip is won, as shown in FIG. 30 (a), when automatic BET processing is started (or started), insertion or settlement of medals is permitted, In the case of winning a prize, as shown in FIG. 30 (b), a bell lip freeze is generated, and after the freeze release condition is satisfied and the automatic BET process is started (or started), Input or settlement may be allowed. In this case, in order to avoid the simultaneous notification of the bet and the notification that the credit has been added, when an automatic bet process is started (or started), a medal is inserted or Although the settlement is allowed, the notification that the credit is added due to the insertion of the medal may be always performed after the notification that the automatic bet is made. Further, in the above-described embodiment, the notification that the credit is added by the medal inserted to release the rip-freeze is also made after the notification that the automatic bet is made. Good.

  Note that even when the timing at which the insertion (credit) is allowed after the replay winning is performed when the automatic bet by the replay winning is started, the timing at which the settlement is allowed after the replay winning is automatically performed by the replay winning. You may make it be at the time of completion of BET.

  In the second modification, as shown in FIGS. 29 (c) and 29 (d) and FIGS. 30 (a) and 30 (b), the timing at which insertion (credit) / settlement is allowed after the replay winning is determined by the replay. Although an example in which the automatic BET is started or completed by winning is described, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a timing at which a predetermined condition is satisfied after starting or completing the automatic BET by replay winning. The predetermined condition may be satisfied when a predetermined time elapses, or may be satisfied when a predetermined process ends. As an example in which the predetermined condition is satisfied after a predetermined time has elapsed after completion of the automatic BET by the replay winning, for example, the BET command (with BET sound) set in S17 of FIG. When the average time required to complete the third BET sound output based on the command is time A, the predetermined condition is established when time A has elapsed since YES is determined in S15. In addition, when the average time required for the BET command (no BET sound) set in S18 of FIG. 25 to be output to the sub-control unit 91 and received is time B, The predetermined condition may be satisfied when time B elapses after YES is determined in S15. After determining YES in S15, the process may be shifted to S21 when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the second modification, the normal replay of the first replay is provided as a specific replay display result that is a specific combination, and the second replay bell lip is provided as a nonspecific regame display result that is a nonspecific combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the type of replay is not provided with a non-specific replay display result but may be provided with only a specific replay display result. On the contrary, the specific regame display result may not be provided, but only the non-specific regame display result may be provided.

  Moreover, although the modification 2 demonstrated the example in which the insertion after a replay winning is permitted irrespective of the kind of replay, it is not restricted to this, and the insertion after a replay winning is permitted according to the kind of replay. You may comprise. For example, the insertion is not allowed after the first replay winning as the specific replay display result as the specific combination, whereas only after the second replay winning as the nonspecific replay display result as the nonspecific combination. Input may be allowed. In other words, it may be possible to improve the convenience without bothering the player by making it possible to allow the player to insert it only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game display result has been derived.

  Further, in the second modification, an example in which the settlement after the replay winning is allowed regardless of the type of the replay has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may comprise. For example, after the first replay winning as a specific replay display result that is a specific combination, payment is not allowed, whereas only after the second replay winning as a nonspecific replay display result that is a nonspecific combination Checkout may be allowed. That is, it may be possible to improve the convenience without bothering the player so that the settlement is allowed only when it is difficult to notice that the re-game display result has been derived.

[Concrete example]
Next, specific examples of the first embodiment and the second embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 31 shows a specific example of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, when the AT starts, a remaining game number display 200 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the AT background image 201 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (b), when 50 games are digested at the AT and the number of remaining games at the AT becomes 0 and the AT is terminated, the AT is terminated but the state is shifted to RT3. At this time, the AT background image 201 remains displayed as the background image.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (c), when a win or a missed game is derived for the falling lip in the game at RT3, the game shifts to RT1, that is, the normal gaming state. At this time, the normal background image 203 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), it is assumed that an AT lottery is won at RT3 during non-AT and five navigation stocks are acquired. In this case, an AT return screen 205 indicating the return to AT and the number of acquired navigation stocks is displayed as one game effect (see Sb8 in FIG. 17).

  As shown in FIG. 32A, when the AT is started, a remaining game number display 200 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the AT background image 201 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in FIG. 32 (b), when 50 games are digested at the AT and the number of remaining games at the AT becomes 0 and the AT is terminated, the AT is terminated but the state is shifted to RT3. At this time, the normal background image 203 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (see Sc3 in FIG. 18).

  As shown in FIG. 32 (c), when a win or a missed game is derived in the tumbling lip in the game at RT3, the process shifts to RT1, that is, the normal gaming state. At this time, the normal background image 203 is continuously displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (d), it is assumed that the AT lottery is won at RT3 during non-AT and five navigation stocks are acquired. In this case, an AT return screen 205 indicating the return to AT and the number of acquired navigation stocks is displayed as one game effect (see Sb8 in FIG. 17). Then, the AT is restarted from the next game, and the state returns to the state of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 33A, when AT starts, a remaining game number display 200 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the AT background image 201 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (b), when 50 games are digested at the AT and the number of remaining games at the AT becomes 0 and the AT ends, the AT ends, but the state is shifted to RT3. At this time, the special background image 204 having a different form from the AT background image 201 and the normal background image 203 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (see Sd4 in FIG. 24). Then, the AT is restarted from the next game, and the state returns to the state of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (c), when a win or a missed game is derived in the fall lip in the game at RT3, the game shifts to RT1, that is, the normal game state. At this time, the normal background image 203 is continuously displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as shown in FIG. 33 (d), it is assumed that the AT lottery is won at RT3 during non-AT and five navigation stocks are acquired. In this case, an AT return screen 205 indicating the return to AT and the number of acquired navigation stocks is displayed as one game effect (see Sb8 in FIG. 17). Then, AT is resumed from the next game, and the state returns to the state of FIG.

[Effects of First Embodiment, Second Embodiment, and Modifications 1 and 2]
Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.

In the first embodiment, during the AT, a continuous effect is executed, and at RT3, one game effect is executed to notify the result of the AT lottery (in this example, after performing the processing of Sa6 and Sa9 in FIG. 16, FIG. Part of executing the processes of Sb3 and Sb8).
Therefore, it is possible to notify that the AT lottery has been won after the AT ends and before the transition to the normal gaming state.

In the second embodiment, a continuous effect is executed while the AT background image is displayed, and one game effect is executed while the special background image is displayed to notify the result of the AT lottery (in this example, Se6 in FIG. 23). And after executing the process of Se9 and the process of Sb3 and Sb8 in FIG. 17).
Therefore, it is possible to notify that the AT lottery is won after the AT is finished and before the normal background image is displayed.

In the second modification, the game value is used when a re-game winning (replay, first to second replay in this example) occurs (YES in S12 in FIGS. 25 to 27 in this example). The betting number stored in the betting number storage means is updated so that the next game can be started without any change (in this example, S14 and S15 in FIGS. 25 to 27).
Therefore, when the re-game winning is generated, the next game can be started without using the gaming value.

In the first embodiment, after the navigation stock becomes 0, the AT end signal is externally output by derivation of the missed roll or the falling lip winning twice (in this example, FIG. 11).
Therefore, a signal corresponding to the game state can be output.

In the first embodiment, a background image in the same mode as the background image of the liquid crystal display 51 in the normal gaming state is displayed on RT3 (in this example, the part of executing the process of Sc3 in FIG. 18).
Therefore, since there is no expectation that RT3 will be controlled by AT for production, even if RT3 is not controlled by AT again, the disappointment of the player can be suppressed.

In the first modification of the first embodiment, the background image of the liquid crystal display 51 in the normal gaming state and the background image different from the background image of the liquid crystal display 51 in the AT are displayed on the RT3 (in this example, in Sd4 of FIG. 24). The part that executes the process).
Therefore, since it is possible to immediately recognize that it is a state where the control is again performed by the AT from the RT 3 to the AT, it becomes possible to increase the player's sense of tension and enhance the interest of the game.

In the first embodiment, the expected value for the number of navigation stocks assigned at RT3 and the expected value for the number of navigation stocks assigned at AT are the same during RT3 than during AT. When the navigation stock is given at a lower ratio and the navigation stock is given during RT3, a larger number of navigation stocks is given than during the AT (in this example, the second AT lottery condition and the third AT lottery condition in FIG. 14). ).
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the AT from being immediately terminated when the control is again performed by the AT from the RT3, and it is possible to prevent the advantage in the RT3 from being increased too much.

In the second embodiment, the expected value for the size of the navigation stock given during display of the special background is the same as the expected value for the size of navigation stock given during the display of the AT background image. As described above, during the display of the special background, the proportion of navigation stock to be given is lower than during the display of the AT background image, and when the navigation stock is given during the display of the special background, the AT background image is being displayed. A larger number of navigation stocks is given (in this example, the second AT lottery condition and the third AT lottery condition in FIG. 14).
Therefore, when the AT is controlled again during the display of the special background, it is possible to prevent the AT from ending immediately, and it is possible to prevent the advantage during the display of the special background from increasing too much.

In the first embodiment, the first notification pattern for notifying the total number of assigned navigation stocks, the part of the number of assigned navigation stocks, and the remaining number of navigation stocks at a specific timing thereafter are notified. It is possible to notify the number of navigation stocks by using either one of the two notification patterns, and RT3 performs notification using the first notification pattern (in this example, the part that executes the processing of Sb3 and Sb8 in FIG. 17).
Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player has a feeling of disappointment with respect to the fact that the number of notified navigation stocks is small despite being controlled again by AT from RT3.

In the second embodiment, the first notification pattern for notifying all of the number of assigned navigation stocks, the part of the number of assigned navigation stocks, and the remaining number of navigation stocks at a specific timing thereafter. It is possible to notify the number of navigation stocks by using any one of the two notification patterns, and the special background image is notified by the first notification pattern (in this example, the portion for executing the processing of Sb3 and Sb8 in FIG. 17). .
Therefore, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player has a feeling of disappointment with respect to the fact that the number of navigation stocks that have been notified in spite of being controlled by the AT again during the display of the special background image.

In the second modification of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, after the re-game display result is derived, the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is updated by the re-game deriving update unit, and When the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the game can be started, the game value stored in the game value storage means is updated (S40 in FIG. 26 in this example, FIG. 25). In addition to the processing of S10 to S12, after the bet number setting is completed and after it is determined that credit is possible in S19, the processing is executed after S21 (see FIG. 29C).
Therefore, even after the re-game display result is derived, the inserted game medium is detected after the bet number is updated by the re-game deriving update means and the next game can be started. By being a medium, the game value can be updated in accordance with the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game display result is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived without causing a sense of incongruity. Further, after the re-game display result is derived, delay control is performed, and the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes the release result, so that the delay control is released. As a result, even when the bet number is updated by deriving the replay display result for the player, the next game cannot be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. This makes it seem that the next game can be started.

In the second variation of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, after the re-game display result is derived, the betting number stored in the betting number storage unit is updated by the re-game deriving time updating unit. The game value stored in the game value storage means is updated by detecting the game medium after the game medium is detected by the game medium detection means (in this example, refer to FIG. 30 and [ (Refer to (a) in the “Allowable timing for insertion / settlement after winning a replay”).
Therefore, even after the re-game display result is derived, the inserted game medium is the game medium detected after the update of the betting number by the re-game deriving update means is started, The game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game value from being updated before the betting amount is set after the re-game display result is derived. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived without causing a sense of incongruity. Further, after the re-game display result is derived, delay control is performed, and the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes the release result, so that the delay control is released. As a result, even when the bet number is updated by deriving the replay display result for the player, the next game cannot be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. This makes it seem that the next game can be started.

In the first embodiment, when the AT corresponding to one navigation stock is terminated in the ART and the remaining navigation stock is 0, the AT is terminated. A specific period from the end of the AT to the stoppage of a missed roll and the occurrence of a falling lip twice, which is a predetermined number of times (in this example, the main control unit 41 determines YES in Sm8 of FIG. 11 and ends the AT in Sm10) While waiting for the AT end output until the signal is output, and when the flag for specifying the ART end output wait until the sub-control unit 91 determines YES in Ss11 of FIG. 19 is set), FIG. The specific effect that starts in Ss35 is executed.
For this reason, after the AT ends on the slot machine 1 side, the end of the AT cannot be determined in the external device, and while the information is reported in a manner corresponding to the AT on the external device side, the normal presentation is performed. Instead of executing, a specific effect that is not executed in a period other than the specific period is executed on the slot machine 1 side. As a result, the state of the external device (information notification mode) can be prevented from deviating from the effect state (effect content) of the slot machine.

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

[Specific status]
In the first embodiment, RT3 is taken as an example of the specific state, but a specific state having a different aspect from the above embodiment may be set. For example, when the main control unit 41 provides a freeze state that delays the progress of the game and performs an effect using the reel during the freeze state, and a combination of specific symbols is derived when the reel stops during the freeze state Is configured to perform an AT lottery. Then, it is possible to change the winning probability of the AT lottery when the combination of specific symbols is derived in the frozen state, and to change the specific state into a frozen state in which the winning probability of the AT lottery is high. In addition, as a specific state, a state in which a special background displayed after the end of AT is being displayed, a state in which a special effect can be executed after the end of AT (including a special background display as a part of the effect), For example, a state where an external output signal is being output.

[Normal status]
In the first embodiment, RT0, RT1, and RT2 other than RT3 are given as examples of the normal state, but a normal state having a mode different from that of the above embodiment may be set. For example, a freeze state in which the winning probability of AT lottery is low, a state in which a normal background that is different from an AT background image or a special background after the AT is being displayed, and an effect that is executed during or after the AT ends Examples include an executable state of different normal effects (including a normal background display as a part of the effect), a state in which an external output signal is not output, and the like.

[About specific performance status]
In the said 2nd Embodiment, although the state which is displaying the special background as an example of a specific effect state was mentioned as an example, it is good also considering a state different from the said embodiment as a specific effect state. For example, as the specific effect state, there is an effect state in which the effect as a whole changes, for example, the appearance character changes as well as the background.

[Regarding the normal performance state]
In the said 2nd Embodiment, although the state which is displaying the normal background was mentioned as an example as a normal production state, the state different from the said embodiment is good also as a normal production state. For example, the normal production state may include a production state in which the production as a whole changes, such as a character appearing as well as the background.

[Advantageous state]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, AT (including ART) is given as an example of an advantageous state, but an advantageous state having a different aspect from the above embodiment may be used. Advantageous states include, for example, CT (challenge time) in which the reels are not controlled or the number of sliding frames is reduced, bonuses such as BB and RB, and CB.

  In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, an example in which the number of navigation stocks is zero as the AT end condition is described. However, an end condition different from the above embodiment may be set. As the end condition, for example, the number of games is a predetermined number of times, the result of the internal lottery is a predetermined result, and the number of times the result of the internal lottery is a specific result (the number of times the player wins a specific winning combination) is a predetermined number of times. , The number of navigation effects reaches a predetermined number, the number of acquired medals (including both net increase and payout number) reaches a predetermined number, and the time controlled to the advantageous state reaches a predetermined time Etc.

[Specific display results]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the drop replay winning and the derivation of the losing outcome are given as examples of the specific display result. However, a display result different from the above embodiment may be used as the specific display result. For example, as a specific display result, a combination of symbols derived when a winning combination other than the pressing order bell is missed can be cited. Further, in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, an example is given in which the navigation effect that avoids the derivation of the fall replay winning and the missed outcome is not performed at RT3 after the AT ends, but the specific display result is derived. If there is more than one navigation target role to be navigated, the navigation display avoiding the derivation of the specific display result for all target roles during the specific state or the specific performance state is not performed, but the specific display result for either The navigation effect that avoids the derivation of the specific display result may be performed for the remaining target combination without performing the navigation effect that avoids the derivation of the display. Specifically, at RT3 after the AT is over, if the win + turn lip 1-3 is won, a navigation effect that makes it possible to avoid a fall replay win is performed, but if you win the push order bell, you will miss it No navigation effect that makes it possible to avoid derivation, or when you win a win + turn lip 1-3, when you win a push order bell without performing a navigation effect that makes it possible to avoid winning a fall replay A pattern for performing a navigation effect that makes it possible to avoid the derivation of the missed item.

[Period until notification that a privilege has been granted]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment described above, an example in which a period until notification that a privilege is granted in a specific state or a specific effect state is shortened by executing one game effect is given. It is possible to shorten the period until the notification by executing the production over the range. In addition, when it is configured to shorten the period of time for performing the effects over multiple games and notifying that a privilege has been granted in a specific state or a specific performance state, winning or missing outfalls in the replay process When the derivation occurs, it is possible to make a notification before the normal state or the normal production state is reached by notifying that the privilege has been given in the game. Can play.

[About benefits]
In the said 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, although the right (namely, navigation stock) which controls to AT was mentioned as an example as a privilege, you may provide the privilege different from the said embodiment. Further, the privilege may be either one that affects the payout of medals or one that does not affect the payout of medals. For example, as a privilege, the main control such as a pseudo bonus, a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), etc., which is terminated when the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect at the time of winning a role subject to navigation and wins a small role such as a bell a predetermined number of times. Bonus executed by switching the lottery table of internal lottery by the unit 41, execution of a suggestion effect for suggesting whether the probability mode is the high probability mode, execution of a bonus effect together with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special At the game store where the slot machine 1 is installed by collecting a certain number of characters, the execution of a special bonus bonus during the next bonus, and the execution of a set value suggesting effect to suggest the set value that has been set. Download point grants, bonus videos and bonus information that can be exchanged for a defined service on a specified website. QR code (registered trademark) that can be loaded is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

[About advantageous amount]
In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the number of navigation stocks is given as an advantageous amount, but an advantageous amount different from that in the above embodiment may be set. For example, as an advantageous amount, the number of games at AT, the number of times that the internal lottery result has become a specific result (the number of times winning a specific winning role), the number of navigation effects, the number of medals earned (net increase number, payout number) For example), and the time during which it is controlled to be in an advantageous state. In the example in which the number of AT games is given as an advantageous amount, for example, one set of ATs is configured to be completed after 50 games have been consumed, and the number of AT games to be given (that is, added) during the AT is minimized. In the case of 10 games, it is preferable to give more than 10 games in RT3 after the end of AT, and more preferably give more than 50 games for one set. As a result, it is possible to prevent the AT from being immediately terminated when returning from the RT 3 to the AT.

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

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that uses medals and credits to set the bet number is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball is used as a game value to calculate the bet number. It may be a slot machine to be set or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using. Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. For example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used in combination. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of these may be a slot machine.

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

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

Claims (4)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means operated when deriving the display result;
Derivation control means capable of deriving any display result among a plurality of display results including a specific display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
Advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state more advantageous than the normal state;
Specific state control means for controlling from the advantageous state to a specific state advantageous over the normal state when the termination condition of the advantageous state is satisfied;
Normal state control means for controlling from a specific state to a normal state when a specific display result is derived in the specific state;
An operation mode notifying unit capable of executing a specific notification during an advantageous state without executing a specific notification capable of specifying the operation mode of the derivation operation unit capable of avoiding the derivation of the specific display result during the specific state;
A right granting means for granting a specific right for a period to be controlled to an advantageous state;
A right grant notification means for notifying that a specific right has been granted,
When a specific right is granted in a specific state, the period from when the specific right is granted to notification that the specific right has been granted is shorter than when a specific right is granted in the advantageous state, and usually When a specific right is granted in the state, the period until the notification of the specific right being granted after the specific right is granted is longer than when the specific right is granted in the specific state,
A slot machine that is controlled to an advantageous state after being notified that a specific right has been granted in a specific state, and is capable of performing specific notification. A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means operated when deriving the display result;
Derivation control means capable of deriving any display result among a plurality of display results including a specific display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
Advantageous production state control means for controlling the advantageous production state more advantageous than the normal production state;
First effect state control means for controlling from the advantageous effect state to the specific effect state when the end condition of the advantageous effect state is satisfied;
Second effect state control means for controlling from the specific effect state to the normal effect state when the specific display result is derived in the specific effect state;
An operation mode notifying unit capable of executing specific notification in an advantageous effect state without executing specific notification capable of specifying the operation mode of the derivation operation unit capable of avoiding derivation of the specific display result in the specific effect state;
A right granting means for granting a specific right related to the period to be controlled in the advantageous performance state;
A right grant notification means for notifying that a specific right has been granted,
Than when a specific rights granted in an advantageous effect state when a specific rights granted in a particular effect state, short period until the notification that the particular rights from being granted certain rights granted, and usually When the specific right is granted during the production state, the period until the notification of the specific right is granted after the specific right is granted is longer than when the specific right is granted during the production state,
A slot machine that is controlled to an advantageous performance state after being notified that a specific right has been granted in the specific performance state, and can perform the specific notification. Game value storage means for storing a game value that can be used to set a bet amount;
Bet number storage means for storing the bet number set for one game;
Re-game derivation setting means for setting the bet number so that the next game can be started without consuming the player's gaming value when the re-game display result is derived;
A path switching means for switching a flow-down path of the game medium input by the player to a discharge-side path that is discharged to the outside or an intake-side path that is taken into the inside;
Switching control means for controlling the route switching means,
The slot machine is
When a game medium is inserted by a player when a game is being performed, the game value stored in the game value storage unit is also updated by updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit. Without updating
When a game medium is inserted by a player after the game is finished without the re-game display result being derived, and when the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is less than a predetermined upper limit number Updating the betting number stored in the betting number storage means, and updating the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means when the upper limit is reached;
When a game medium is inserted by the player after the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended until the next game can be started after the betting number is set by the re-game derivation setting means, The bet amount is set by the re-game derivation setting unit without updating the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit or the game value stored in the game value storage unit. When the game medium is inserted by the player after the next game can be started, it is possible to update the game value stored in the game value storage means,
The switching control means includes
After the re-game display result is derived and the game is ended, and the bet amount is set by the re-game derivation setting means, the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number. A first disabling setting process for determining whether or not the game medium cannot be inserted when the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means has reached the upper limit number. And
Whether or not the game value stored in the game value storage means reaches the upper limit number when the insertion of the game medium is detected in a state where the game medium can be inserted after the bet number is set. And when the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means reaches the upper limit number, a second impossibility setting process is performed for setting that the gaming medium cannot be inserted,
A common switching process is performed both when the first impossibility setting process is performed and when the second impossibility setting process is performed, so that the game medium cannot be inserted. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the path switching unit is controlled so that a flow-down path of a game medium input by a player becomes a discharge-side path. Prior determination means for determining whether or not derivation of each of a plurality of types of display results is allowed before the display results are derived on the variable display unit;
A means for controlling the variable display unit to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means, wherein the determination result of the prior determination means includes a plurality of types of predetermined determinations; When the game is one of the results, the predetermined display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure according to the type of the predetermined determination result, and the procedure is different from the specific procedure. Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a specific display result different from the predetermined display result when the derivation operation means is operated;
When the determination result of the pre-determining means becomes one of a plurality of types of predetermined determination results, it is possible to control to an advantageous state in which determination information capable of determining a specific procedure according to the type of the predetermined determination result is notified. Advantageous state control means;
Production execution means for performing production according to the progress of the game,
An external output control means for performing control to make the aspect of the signal output externally a specific aspect by deriving the specific display result a specific number of times after the advantageous state has ended,
The advantageous state control means establishes a special condition that cannot be satisfied in a non-specific period different from the specific period in a specific period from the end of the advantageous state until the specific display result is derived the specific number of times. And can be controlled again to the advantageous state,
The effect execution means executes a specific effect different from the effect executed in the advantageous state in the specific period, and the specific effect is obtained when the specific display result is derived the specific number of times and the specific period ends. 4. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is terminated.

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