JP6572199B2 - 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 unit having a reel on which a plurality of kinds of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and a start switch is operated with a specified number of bets set. When the reel starts to rotate and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, symbol combination is a combination of display results, or Winning is generated by deriving the “right” (also called a role).

  As types of roles, there are types such as a small role, a special role, and a replay role. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of small combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special combination is derived on the winning line, the gaming state can be shifted to a bonus state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. When the display result corresponding to the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals for setting the bet amount. In addition, there are some devices that can be controlled in an advantageous state such as an AT in which a stop switch operating procedure is notified to win a predetermined combination.

  In some of such slot machines, when a specific condition is satisfied during the first advantageous state, the first advantageous state is terminated and the next advantageous state is controlled.

Japanese Patent No. 5620454

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the number of games in the first advantageous state is the same as the number of games in the next advantageous state. Therefore, the interest in the advantageous state could not be improved.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that is controlled to be in an advantageous state so as to improve the interest of the game.

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Comprising state control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state;
The state control means includes
When a specific condition is satisfied during the first advantageous state, the first advantageous state is terminated and controlled to the next advantageous state,
When the specific condition is satisfied during the next advantageous state, the next advantageous state is terminated, and the next advantageous state is controlled,
The number of games constituting the first advantageous state is N + 1 games (where N is a natural number),
The number of games constituting the next advantageous state and the number of games constituting the subsequent advantageous state are N games, respectively.
Regardless of the number of remaining games in the first advantageous state when the specific condition is satisfied during the first advantageous state, the number of games constituting the next advantageous state is N games,
Regardless of the number of remaining games in the next advantageous state when the specific condition is satisfied during the next advantageous state, the number of games constituting the next advantageous state is N games,
The slot machine is
When the first advantageous state is controlled, a predetermined effect is executed, and then, when the game progresses, an effect that notifies that the remaining number of games in the first advantageous state is N games is executed,
When the next advantageous state is controlled, an effect of notifying that the number of games constituting the next advantageous state is N games is executed,
When the next advantageous state is controlled, an effect of notifying that the number of games constituting the subsequent advantageous state is N games is executed.
Moreover, the following structures may be sufficient.
(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Including state control means (for example, main control unit 41) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, ST),
The state control means ends the first advantageous state when the specific condition is satisfied during the first advantageous state (for example, during the initial ST) (for example, when the revival lottery is won), and the next advantageous state is terminated. (For example, if the resurgence is won during the first ST, the first ST is terminated, and as shown in FIG.
The number of games constituting the first advantageous state is one game more than the number of games constituting the next advantageous state (for example, as shown in S10 of FIG. 3, the first ST is 6 games, whereas As shown in S54 of FIG. 5, the post-revival ST is 5 games).

  According to such a configuration, the number of games constituting the first advantageous state is one game more than the number of games constituting the next advantageous state, so that the player has a good feeling in the first advantageous state. You can feel it. Therefore, it can be controlled in an advantageous state so as to improve the interest of the game.

(2) In the slot machine of (1),
Bet number setting means for setting the bet number for executing the game (for example, bet number setting processing by the main control unit 41);
Bet number operation means (for example, MAXBET switch 6) for executing bet number operation (for example, BET operation) for setting the bet number;
Derivation control means capable of deriving a replay display result (for example, replay) capable of executing a game even if the betting number operation is not performed;
Further comprising an effect execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) capable of executing a notification effect (for example, the rush effect shown in FIG. 2B) for notifying the control to the first advantageous state;
The production execution means
When a display result different from the replay display result is derived in the game before the game controlled to the first advantageous state, the notification effect is executed when the betting number operation is performed (for example, As shown in FIG. 2 (A) and FIG. 2 (B), when a display result other than the replay winning is derived, the entry effect is executed when the BET operation is executed)
When the replay display result is derived in the game before the game controlled to the first advantageous state, the notification effect is not executed (for example, as shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C, the replay is performed). In the case of winning a prize, the rush production is not executed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute control to vary whether or not to perform the notification effect according to the derived display result. At the same time, by increasing the number of games in the first advantageous state by one game more than the number of games in the next advantageous state, it is possible to appropriately execute such control.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2),
An effect execution means capable of executing a notification effect (for example, the rush effect shown in FIG. 2B) for notifying the control to the first advantageous state,
The notification effect is an effect that does not notify the number of remaining games in the first advantageous state (for example, as shown in FIG. 2B, in the rush effect, the number of ST games is not notified)
When the predetermined operation is executed during execution of the notification effect, the effect executing means notifies the number of games constituting the next advantageous state as the remaining number of games in the first advantageous state (for example, FIG. 2). 2 (B), when the lever-on operation is executed, 5 is displayed as the remaining ST games as shown in Fig. 2 (C), and these 5 games are the number of ST games after the resurrection. Is).

  According to such a configuration, since the number of games in the next advantageous state is notified as the number of games in the first advantageous state, the number of games in the first advantageous state is matched with the number of games in the next advantageous state. be able to. Therefore, when the next advantageous state is controlled, the number of games in the next advantageous state can be easily understood by the player.

(4) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (3),
When it is controlled to the next advantageous state, it further includes an effect executing means for performing an effect of informing the number of games constituting the next advantageous state (for example, in the revival effect shown in FIG. “5”, which is the number of games in the subsequent ST, is notified).

  According to such a configuration, when the next advantageous state is controlled, the number of games in the next advantageous state can be easily understood by the player.

(5) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (4),
Regardless of whether or not the specific condition is satisfied in the first game in the first advantageous state, it further includes a process execution means for executing a common process (for example, in the ST1 game related process of FIG. The process of S36 is executed regardless of whether or not the revival is won.

  According to such a configuration, since the common process is executed regardless of whether or not the advantageous state is established, the processing load can be reduced.

(6) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (5),
When the grant of a privilege (for example, ST revival) has been determined before the control to the specific state (for example, ST) is started (for example, ST revival is determined before being controlled by ST). If a pre-ST revival condition is satisfied as shown in FIG. 6, for example, the first ST game is determined. Of which game is to be determined to be ST after the resurrection).

  According to such a configuration, when the provision of the privilege is determined before the control to the specific state is started, the game to which the privilege is provided is determined among the plurality of games in the specific state. Thereby, since the game to which a privilege is provided is not fixed, the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) In the slot machine of (6) above,
It further comprises value giving means for giving game value (for example, medal) (for example, processing for paying out medal by the main control unit 41),
The specific state is a state in which the game value grant rate exceeds 1 (for example, in the ST state, when operated in the push order notified by the navigation effect, the medal payout rate exceeds 1). It is.

  According to such a configuration, in the specific state, the game value grant rate exceeds 1, and therefore, when the provision of the privilege is determined before the control to the specific state is started, the specific value is controlled. It is advantageous for a player to be given a privilege in a game when the number of games is small. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting the player's attention to the game to which the privilege is given.

(8) In the slot machine of (6) or (7) above,
The grant determining means determines whether or not to grant the privilege during the specific state even when the grant of the privilege is determined before the control to the specific state is started ( For example, even when the pre-ST recovery condition is established and the initial ST is controlled, the recovery lottery is executed during the initial ST).

  According to such a configuration, whether or not to grant a privilege during the specific state is determined even when the provision of the privilege is determined before the control to the specific state is started. It is advantageous for the player that a privilege is given in a game when the number of games controlled to a specific state is small. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting the player's attention to the game to which the privilege is given.

(9) In the slot machine of any of (6) to (8) above,
The state control means controls to a special state (for example, a pseudo bonus indicated by [about ST] in the modification) when the privilege is granted during the specific state,
The grant determining means determines whether or not to grant the privilege during the special state (for example, a pseudo bonus lottery (an extra lottery is executed during a pseudo bonus)).

  According to such a configuration, when the provision of a privilege is determined during a specific state, it is controlled to a special state, and further, it is determined whether or not the privilege is granted during the special state. Can be made.

(10) In the slot machine of any of (6) to (9) above,
The grant game determining means can determine a game that grants the privilege in any one of a start game of control to the specific state and an end game of control to the specific state (for example, FIG. 6). As shown in FIG. 4, the resurrection control may be executed with 5 ST remaining games, and the resurrection control may be performed with 0 ST remaining games.

  According to such a configuration, when a privilege is granted in the end game of control to a specific state, the game is controlled to the specific state rather than when a privilege is granted in the control start game to the specific state. The large number is advantageous to the player. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved by causing the player to expect that the privilege is given in the end game of the control to the specific state.

(11) In the slot machine of any of (6) to (10) above,
The grant deciding means can decide whether or not to grant a plurality of the benefits at one opportunity (for example, in the rare role win, as shown in FIG. 6, the preliminary ST revival together with the initial ST win) Condition may hold).

  According to such a configuration, since a plurality of privileges may be given and decided at one opportunity, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of production. It is a figure for demonstrating a non-ST game related process. It is a figure for demonstrating ST1 game eyes related process. It is a figure for demonstrating a related process after ST2 game. It is a figure for demonstrating when the prior ST revival condition is satisfied.

[Configuration of slot machine]
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described below. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 (a), the front door 1b is determined according to the game state within a credit range stored as a game value (medal) owned by the player as an example of the operation means. The MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting a predetermined number of bets, the medal stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and bets are set) A return switch 10 operated when starting the game, a start switch 7 operated when starting the game, stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R operated when stopping the rotation of each reel, and for use in production And the like switch 56 are provided.

  A medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided at the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, and a medal payout opening 9 and speakers 53 and 54 through which medals are paid out are provided below the front door 1b. .

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that the medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the operation of the start switch 7 is possible, wait (the previous game start) LED 19 indicating that it is in the waiting state for the start of reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since lighting, and LED 20 during replay notifying that the replay game is in progress after a replay win Is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, inside the slot machine 1, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and a predetermined effect according to the command. An effect control board 90 to be controlled is provided. The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91 that receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs an effect, and controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90.

  The main control unit 41 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a RAM 41c used as a work memory, and a main CPU 41a that performs control operations according to a program, and performs processing related to the progress of the game and a game control board. Each part of the control circuit mounted on 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. When the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 detects operations on these various switches based on detection signals from these various switches.

  From the main control unit 41, a control signal for lighting control or display control of various displays included in the game display unit 13 is output to the game display unit 13. Various displays included in the game display unit 13 are turned on or display predetermined information based on a control signal from the main control unit 41.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a RAM 91c used as a work memory and a sub CPU 91a that performs a control operation according to a program. And controlling each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. When the effect switch 56 is operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 detects an operation on the effect switch 56 based on the detection signal from the effect switch 56.

  From the sub-control unit 91, control signals for controlling the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are output to the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, respectively. The liquid crystal display 51 displays predetermined information based on a control signal from the sub control unit 91. The speakers 53 and 54 output sound based on a control signal from the sub-control unit 91.

  Note that FIG. 1B is merely an example, and the slot machine 1 is provided with other configurations.

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

  The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined as winning lines, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is aligned on the winning line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations, it is easy to recognize that the combinations of symbols constituting a specific prize are aligned on the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the number of bets capable of starting one game is set (in a state where the game can be started), the symbols are variably displayed as the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate, When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. Then, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a winning is generated by stopping the combination of winning symbols on the winning line LN, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player in accordance with the winning. At this time, when the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit number (50), the medal is paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  In addition, the winning combination of the present embodiment includes a small combination with payout of game value (medal), a replay to give replay, and a special combination with a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, bonus Etc.). Giving a re-game refers to playing the next game by automatically setting the bet number (automatic BET) without setting the bet number using game values (medals, credits, etc.). In other words, giving a re-game is to play the next game without performing a BET operation.

  Further, in order to generate each winning, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c. For example, in order for Bell to win a prize, Bell needs to be elected. In addition, a target combination drawn by internal lottery is called a lottery target combination or winning combination. The winning combination consists of one or more winning combinations. The winning combination includes a rare combination. A rare role is a role with a lower winning probability than a role other than a rare role. The rare role is, for example, cherry or watermelon.

  Further, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment can be controlled to any one of a plurality of RT states (for example, RT1 to RT4) in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability. In a plurality of RT states, the replay winning probabilities are different, and the replay winning probabilities are set such that, for example, RT1> RT2> RT3> RT4. Therefore, the advantage for the player is RT1> RT2> RT3> RT4. Further, the most advantageous RT for the player is referred to as advantageous RT.

  In addition, the winning combination of this embodiment includes a plurality of types of pushing orders. When the push order is operated in the push order (correct answer push order) corresponding to the selected push order in the game in which the push order is won, an advantageous display result advantageous to the player is derived, When operated in a pressing order different from the pressing order (incorrect answer pressing order), a display result different from the advantageous display result is derived.

  Further, the push order includes a push order small part and a push order lip. For example, in a game in which a push order small combination is won, when the correct combination push order is operated, the main small combination display result for generating a small combination win is derived, and when the incorrect combination push order is operated, A sub-miniature combination display result different from the combination display result is derived. The main small combination display result may adopt a configuration in which the number of medals to be paid out is larger than the sub small combination display result. In the case of adopting such a configuration, when the operation is performed in the incorrect pressing order and all of the three stop switches are operated at a specific timing, a sub-miniature display result is derived, and the three stop switches are displayed. When at least one of them is operated at a timing different from the specific timing, the secondary small combination display result may not be derived (a missed outcome may be derived). Further, in the case where such a configuration is adopted, when the operation is performed in the incorrect pressing order, the minor combination display result may be derived regardless of the operation timing of the three stop switches.

  Further, the main small combination display result and the sub small combination display result may have the same medal payout number. In such a configuration, when the operation is performed in the incorrect pressing order and any of the three stop switches is operated at a specific timing, a sub-miniature display result is derived, and at least one of the three stop switches is derived. When one of them is operated at a timing different from the specific timing, the sub-miniature combination display result is not derived (the missed outcome is derived).

  Also, for example, in a game in which a push order lip is won during an RT state different from the advantageous RT, when operated in the correct answer push order, a promotion lip that promotes the RT state is derived, while the incorrect answer push order is operated. If a fall occurs, a fall lip that falls in the RT state is derived. Further, in a game in which the pushing order lip is won during the advantageous RT, when a correct answer pushing order is operated, a maintenance lip for maintaining the advantageous RT state is derived, while when operated in the wrong answer pushing order, the RT state Deriving a tumbling lip that falls.

  The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, from when the start switch 7 is operated until the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped. Since the betting number is set and the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

  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 determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery according to the set value. The fact that the winning probability changes according to the set value is referred to as a setting difference, and the fact that the winning probability does not change according to the set value is also referred to as no set difference.

  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.

  The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (Assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and advantageous RT. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control by the AT. In addition, the main control unit 41 can specify an operation procedure (correct procedure) for controlling to the AT when it is determined that the AT is controlled by the AT lottery, and stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. A process for executing a navigating effect is executed.

  When the rare combination is won, the main control unit 41 performs an AT lottery process for determining whether to control the AT. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

  In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether to control to AT, and when it is determined to control to AT, the number of AT games is determined from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). . The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Further, the main control unit 41 draws the timing for starting the AT. The main control unit 41 determines, for example, by random number lottery that an AT is started after 0 to 32 games have passed since the AT winning game (a timing to start the AT).

  The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag to control AT when the AT start timing comes when the AT is won without winning the BB. The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches zero. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress. During the AT, a navigation effect is executed. The AT is controlled over the assigned AT game.

  The navigation effect is an effect executed by the sub-control unit. The sub control unit 91 executes an effect of notifying navigation information that can specify the correct pressing order as a navigation effect in the game in which the pressing order is won. The navigation effect is executed in each game during the AT.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can also control ST (Special time) separately from AT. In ST, the navigation effect is executed in the game in which the winning order is won. The ST is controlled by winning by the initial ST lottery. The condition for the ST initial lottery execution (ST initial lottery execution condition) may be any condition. The ST initial lottery execution condition may be, for example, a condition that is established when a specific combination is won, a condition that is established when a specific combination wins, or a condition that is established by digesting a predetermined number of games. Good. In the present embodiment, the initial ST lottery execution condition is a condition that is established when a rare combination wins. That is, it can be said that the ST initial lottery of the present embodiment is executed based on the result of the internal lottery executed when the lever is turned on.

  In the first ST lottery according to the present embodiment, it is only necessary to win the ST first win with a probability of 80% and not win the ST first win with a probability of 20%. As a modified example, when the rare combination is won, the ST initial winning lottery may be always performed without executing the ST initial winning lottery.

  In addition, a resurrection lottery is executed during ST of the present embodiment. When the restoration condition is satisfied during the ST, the ST is terminated and controlled to a new ST. In the following, terminating an ST for which the restoration condition is satisfied and controlling it to a new ST is also referred to as “ST is restored”. In the present embodiment, the resurrection lottery is executed at a specific opportunity during ST (for example, at the time of lever-on operation). In this resurrection lottery, it is assumed that a 50% chance of winning the revival is won and a 50% chance that the revival is not won.

  As a modification, a condition for executing the resurrection lottery (resurrection lottery execution condition) may be provided. In this case, the resurrection lottery is executed when the resurrection lottery execution condition is satisfied. The conditions for executing the resurrection lottery may be any conditions. The revival lottery execution condition may be, for example, a condition that is established when a specific combination is won, a condition that is established when a specific combination wins, or a condition that is satisfied by digesting a predetermined number of games. Further, as a further modification, for example, when a rare combination is won, a resurgence win may be always made.

  In the following, the ST controlled by hitting the ST for the first time is also referred to as “first ST”, and the new ST controlled by the resurrection of the ST is also referred to as “post-revival ST”. In the present embodiment, the number of games in the first ST (the number of games constituting the first ST) is six games, and the number of games after the resurrection ST (number of games constituting the ST after the resurrection) is five games. Thus, in this embodiment, the number of games in the first ST is one game greater than the number of games in the post-revival ST. In addition, when the recovery is won during the first ST, the first ST is ended and the post-revival ST is controlled. In addition, when the recovery is won during the post-recovery ST, the post-recovery ST is ended and the next post-recovery ST is controlled.

  Further, when the pre-ST recovery condition is established before the ST is started, the first ST is controlled, and the number of games to be controlled to the post-resurrection ST among the six games of the initial ST is determined (see FIG. 6). For example, in the first ST, when it is determined that the game to be controlled in the ST after the resurrection is the game with the remaining ST game, the first ST game is executed up to the game with the remaining ST game, and the remaining ST The first ST game is terminated at a predetermined timing in the game to be three games (for example, the timing at which the game is stopped for the third time), and control is performed to ST after the revival. Under the prior ST revival condition, the preliminary ST revival condition establishment lottery (random lottery) is performed simultaneously with the initial ST lottery. The pre-ST revival condition is established by winning the preliminary ST revival condition establishment lottery.

  Further, during the ST, the medal payout rate exceeds 1 when operated in the push order notified by the navigation effect. The medal payout rate is a ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets during ST and the total number of medals paid out by winning. Therefore, during ST, many medals can be obtained, which is advantageous for the player.

[Direction transition related to ST]
Next, effect transition related to ST will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, “G” means “game”. In FIG. 2, when the game in which the ST initial lottery is executed is started (when a lever-on operation for starting the game is executed), the sub-control unit 91 executes a turning effect. The hit effect is an effect for scolding whether or not the first ST win is won. The hit effect is, for example, a battle effect. The battle effect is an effect of displaying a screen on which a friend character and an enemy character perform a battle. Further, when the roaring effect (battle effect) is finished, a result effect for informing the result of whether or not the first ST win is won is executed. The result effect is executed when the game (the game in which the ST first lottery is executed) is finished, that is, when the game is stopped for the third time. The result effect includes a WIN effect and a LOSE effect. When the ST initial winning lottery is won by the ST initial winning lottery, a WIN effect is executed as a result effect. The WIN effect is an effect of displaying the letters WIN, and is an effect of notifying that the ST has been won. If the ST initial winning lottery is not won, the LOSE effect is executed as a result effect. The LOSE effect is an effect of displaying the characters LOSE, and is an effect of notifying that the first ST was not won. In the present embodiment, the result effect is executed at the end of the game in which the ST initial lottery is executed (for example, when the third stop is executed). Further, even when the initial ST lottery is not executed, the turning effect may be executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 5%). When the roaring effect is executed, the LOSE effect is executed as a result effect.

  Further, in the ST initial winning lottery, when the ST initial winning is won, “6” as the ST remaining game number is assigned to a predetermined area (for example, RAM) of the main control unit and a predetermined area (for example, RAM) of the sub control unit. Set (stored). Here, the number of remaining ST games in the present embodiment is a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of ST games to be executed. In the following, the ST game may be expressed as a fraction of X / Y. For example, in this fraction, X indicates a game that is currently being executed, and Y indicates the total number of games. For example, the first ST can represent 1/6, “1” refers to the first game of the first ST, and “denominator” refers to the total number of games in the first ST. In this case, the ST remaining game number is “5”.

  In the present embodiment, the ST remaining game number is displayed by the sub-control unit 91 during the ST (see FIG. 2C, etc.). In the present embodiment, the number of remaining ST games displayed, the number of remaining ST games set in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the number of remaining ST games set in the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91 are also described. All match.

  FIG. 2 (A) shows an example of a WIN effect for notifying that the first ST win is won in the first ST lottery. The WIN effect is an effect that is executed when the third stop is performed. Further, when the display result derived by the third stop is a display result other than the replay, the screen of FIG. 2B is displayed. The display results other than the replay include, for example, a display result that generates a winning combination of a small role, a display result of loss, and a display result that generates a bonus winning. A case where the display result other than the replay is a display result for generating a bonus winning will be described later.

  When a display result other than replay is derived, in order to start the next game, the player needs to perform a BET operation. When the BET operation is executed, a rush effect is executed as shown in FIG. The rush effect is an effect for notifying that the vehicle has been controlled by the ST (that the vehicle has entered the ST). The rush effect of the present embodiment is an effect of displaying characters such as “ST rush!”. When the lever-on operation is executed in the state where the entry effect is being executed, the screen of FIG. 2C is displayed. In the screen of FIG. 2C, for example, a background image during ST is displayed.

  In addition, when the display result derived when the result effect (WIN effect) is executed is a replay display result, the player automatically bets, so that the player does not perform the BET operation and the next game. Can be started. In this way, when the display result derived when the result effect (WIN effect) is executed is the display result of replay, when the lever-on operation is executed, the screen of FIG. 2C is displayed. The

  During ST, the sub-control unit displays the ST remaining game number. Here, in this embodiment, when the lever-on operation is executed, the ST remaining game number set in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 and the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91 is decremented by 1, and the sub control unit The ST remaining game number display is updated by one subtraction.

  As shown in FIG. 2C, “5 games” is displayed as the number of ST remaining games. That is, the player can play 6 games including the game displaying “5 games”. Further, by displaying the ST remaining game number, the player can recognize that the ST remaining game number is “5 games”.

  When the game on which the screen of FIG. 2C is displayed is finished (third stop is executed) and a lever-on operation is executed, the number of ST remaining games is as shown in FIG. 1 is subtracted from the display. Further, the resurrection lottery is executed based on the result of the internal lottery executed when the lever is turned on. In addition, when the number of remaining games in ST becomes 4 or less, a roaring effect is performed to inquire whether or not each game has been revived in the rebirth lottery. The roaring effect of this embodiment is a battle effect. In FIG. 2D, characters such as “Battle!” Are displayed as the screen of the beginning of the battle effect.

  In the following, a case will be described where a revival win is made in a revival lottery based on a lever-on operation in which the ST remaining game number is 1. When the display result of the game selected for resurgence is a display result other than replay, the screen of FIG. 2E is displayed. On the other hand, when the display result in the game in which the resurrection lottery is executed is the replay display result, the screen of FIG. 2F is displayed.

  In the screen of FIG. 2F, the characters “WIN!” And “Press the button!” Are displayed. “Press the button!” Is a character that promotes the operation of the effect switch 56. On the other hand, on the screen of FIG. 2F, the characters “WIN!” Are displayed instead of the characters “Press the button!”. Hereinafter, the effect of displaying the characters “Press the button!” May be referred to as a button effect (see S58 and S60 in FIG. 5).

  When the display result of the game selected for resurgence is a display result other than replay (when the screen of FIG. 2 (E) is displayed), in order to start the next game, A BET operation needs to be performed. When the BET operation is executed, a revival effect is executed as shown in FIG. Further, when the operation of the effect switch 56 is executed while the screen of FIG. 2F is displayed, the screen of FIG. 2G is also displayed. When the screen of FIG. 2 (G) is displayed, the number of remaining ST games is displayed in a manner that suggests to the player that the ST has been revived. With this mode, for example, the ST remaining game number is updated and displayed in a mode in which the ST remaining game number is counted up to four. In addition, when the screen of FIG. 2 (F) is displayed, when the effect switch 56 is not operated and the lever-on operation is performed, the screen of FIG. 2 (G) is not displayed and FIG. The screen (D) is displayed.

  Thus, the revival effect is an effect of notifying that the number of games (that is, 5) obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of games of the first ST (that is, 6) is newly given. By executing the revival effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the number of ST games after the revival is five games. Also, “5 games” of the remaining ST5 games displayed in FIG. 2C and “5 games” of “Revived to ST5G!” Displayed in the revival effect of FIG. Match. This allows the player to recognize that the remaining number of games in the post-revival ST is 5 games without a sense of incongruity.

  When the lever-on operation is performed while the screen of FIG. 2G is displayed, the ST remaining game number is subtracted by 1, and the screen of FIG. 2D is displayed. Further, when the screen of FIG. 2G is displayed, when the predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses without the lever-on operation being performed, the screen of FIG. 2C is displayed.

[Non-ST game related processing]
Next, a flowchart executed by the main control unit 41 when the game is a non-ST game (a game different from the ST game) will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a flowchart executed by the main control unit 41 when the game is a non-ST game (a game different from the ST game).

  First, in S2, it is determined whether or not a lever-on operation has been executed. In S2, the process waits until a lever-on operation is performed (NO in S2). If it is determined in S2 that the lever-on operation has been performed, the process proceeds to S4. In S4, the first ST lottery is executed based on the lottery result of the internal lottery executed by the lever-on operation in S2. Thereafter, in S5, the main control unit 41 transmits a lever-on command to the sub-control unit 91. The lever-on command is a command that can specify that the lever-on operation has been executed. Further, when receiving the lever-on command, the sub-control unit 91 starts a turn effect (battle effect).

  In S6, it is determined whether or not the ST initial winning lottery is won in the ST initial winning lottery in S4. If YES is determined in S6, an ST initial winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in S8. The sub-control unit 91 can recognize that the ST has been won in the ST initial winning by receiving the ST initial winning command. The sub-control unit 91 stores the ST initial winning flag in the RAM 91c when receiving the ST initial winning command.

  In S10, the main control unit 41 sets 6 as the ST remaining game number in the RAM 41c. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the ST initial winning command in S8, the sub-control unit 91 sets 6 as the ST remaining game number in the RAM 91c. When the process of S10 ends, the process proceeds to S12.

  In S12, the process waits until the third stop is executed (NO in S12). If it is determined that the third stop has been executed (YES in S12), the process proceeds to S14. In S <b> 14, a third stop command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. In addition, the third stop command can specify that the third stop has been performed, and the display result derived from the third stop (whether the player has won a replay, won a small role, lost, etc.) ) Can be specified. Further, when receiving the third stop command, the sub-control unit 91 executes a WIN effect (see FIG. 2A) as a result effect.

  If NO is determined in S6, the process proceeds to S15. In S15, the ST initial non-winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 can recognize that the ST did not win in the ST initial winning by receiving the ST initial winning non-winning command. Thereafter, if it is determined in S16 that the third stop has been executed (NO in S16), a third stop command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in S18. When receiving the third stop command, the sub-control unit 91 executes the LOSE effect as a result effect.

[ST1 game related processing]
Next, the ST1 game related process executed by the main control unit 41 in the first game of ST will be described. The ST1 game related process is a process that is executed in the ST first lottery (see S4) of the non-ST game related process and executed in the next game after the ST winning game (that is, the first game of ST). is there. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a flowchart of the ST1 game related processing. Note that the sub-control unit 91 recognizes that the game next to the game set with the ST initial winning flag described in S8 of FIG. 3 is the first game of ST. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 stores an ST1 game eye flag that can specify that it is the ST1 game in the RAM 91c. Further, the main control unit 41 sets an ST flag that can specify that the ST is being performed in the RAM 41c.

  First, in S22, it is determined whether or not a replay has been won in the previous game (that is, the game that was first played in ST) of the game in which S22 is executed. If NO is determined in S22, the process proceeds to S24. On the other hand, if YES is determined in S22, the process proceeds to S28.

  In S24, it is determined whether or not a BET operation has been executed. In S24, the process waits until the BET operation is executed (NO in S24). When it is determined in S24 that the BET operation has been executed (YES in S24), the process proceeds to S26. In S26, a BET command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The BET command is a command that can specify that a BET operation has been executed. When receiving the BET command, the sub-control unit 91 executes a rush effect (see FIG. 2B).

  In S28, it is determined whether or not a lever-on operation has been performed. In S28, the process waits until a lever-on operation is executed (NO in S28). If it is determined in S2 that the lever-on operation has been performed, the process proceeds to S30.

  In S30, the resurrection lottery is executed based on the lottery result of the internal lottery executed by the lever-on operation in S28. In subsequent S 32, a lever-on command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Even if the sub-control unit 91 receives the lever-on command, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the turning effect (see FIG. 2C). The reason for not executing this roaring effect will be described. As will be described later, in the ST1 game process, the ST remaining game number is decremented by 1 in S36 regardless of whether or not the winning lottery in S30 is won. Therefore, in the ST1 game process, since there is a low need for scolding the result of the resurrection lottery, the scoring effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the burden of performing the performance. As described above, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the turning effect even if the lever-on operation is executed in the state where the ST1 game eye flag is stored.

  In S34, it is determined whether or not the revival lottery is determined in the revival lottery in S30. If it is determined in S34 that the revival is won, the process proceeds to S35. On the other hand, if it is determined in S34 that the revival is not won, the process proceeds to S36.

  In S35, the revival winning counter is incremented by one. Here, the resurrection winning counter will be described. The resurrection winning counter is a counter that is incremented by 1 when the resurrection is won. The revival winning counter is realized by using the RAM 41c. Further, the value of the revival winning counter is initialized (reset to 0) when the ST ends. When the value of the revival winning counter reaches a predetermined value (for example, 5), a privilege different from the revival of ST is given. The other privilege may be, for example, an AT lottery execution. Further, the other privilege may be, for example, the number of AT games. In this way, a privilege is given when the number of revival wins during ST reaches a predetermined number. Further, the sub-control unit 91 may display the number of times that the revival is won on the liquid crystal display 51. When the process of S35 is completed, the process proceeds to S36.

  In S36, the main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the ST remaining game number set in the RAM 41c. That is, in S10 of FIG. 3, 1 is subtracted from 6 set as the ST remaining game number, so the ST remaining game number becomes 5. In addition, when receiving the lever-on command of S32, the sub-control unit 91 decrements the ST remaining game by 1, and displays the ST remaining game number after the subtraction. Here, the sub-control unit 91 displays 5 as the number of remaining ST games after the subtraction (see FIG. 2C). After the process of S36 is completed, the process proceeds to S38. In S38, the process waits until the third stop is executed (NO in S38). If it is determined in S38 that the third stop is executed (YES in S38), the process proceeds to S39. In S39, a third stop command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Even if the sub-control unit 91 receives the third stop command, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the result effect. Thus, the ST1 game process is completed.

[Regarding related processing after ST2 game]
Next, the ST2 game and subsequent related processes executed by the main control unit 41 in the ST2 and subsequent games will be described. The sub-control unit 91 recognizes the ST1 game flag as the game after the next game stored in the RAM 91c as the game after the second game of ST. The sub-control unit 91 stores, in the RAM 91c, a flag after the ST2 game that can specify that it is after the ST2 game. The sub-control unit 91 maintains the flag setting after the ST2 game until the ST ends.

  First, in S40, it is determined whether a lever-on operation has been performed. In S40, the process waits until a lever-on operation is performed (NO in S40). If it is determined in S40 that the lever-on operation has been executed (YES in S40), the process proceeds to S42.

  In S42, a resurrection lottery is executed. The resurrection lottery is the same resurrection lottery as S30 in FIG. In S44, a lever-on command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the lever-on command, the sub-control unit 91 executes a turning effect (see FIG. 2D) for asking whether or not the revival lottery of S42 has been won.

  In S46, the main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the ST remaining game number set in the RAM 41c. For example, when 5 is set as the ST remaining game number, 1 is subtracted, and therefore the ST remaining game number is 4. Further, when receiving the lever-on command of S44, the sub-control unit 91 subtracts 1 ST remaining game and displays the ST remaining game number after the subtraction. When the sub-control unit 91 displays, for example, 5 as the ST remaining game number before the process of S46, 4 is displayed as the ST remaining game number after the subtraction (FIG. 2D). reference).

  In S48, it is determined whether or not the revival is won. If YES is determined in S48, the process proceeds to S49, and if NO is determined in S48, the process proceeds to S66. In S49, the revival winning counter is incremented by one. The process of S49 is the same as the process of S35. When the processing of S49 ends, the process proceeds to S50.

  In S <b> 50, a revival winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The resurrection winning command is a command that can specify that the resurrection is won by resurrection lottery. The sub-control unit 91 can recognize that the revival is won by receiving the revival winning command.

  In S52, the process waits until the third stop is executed (NO in S52). If it is determined that the third stop has been executed (YES in S52), the process proceeds to S54.

  In S54, the main control unit 41 sets the ST remaining game number to 5 (revives the ST remaining game number to 5). Next, in S56, it is determined whether or not a replay prize has been won by the third stop. If NO is determined in S56, the process proceeds to S58. If YES is determined in S56, the process proceeds to S60.

  In S58, a third stop command capable of specifying that a display result other than the replay winning (such as a small role or a loss) has been derived is transmitted. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the third stop command, no button effect + WIN effect is executed. The no button effect + WIN effect is, for example, the effect shown in FIG. As described above, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the third stop command that can specify that the display result other than the replay winning is derived in the game that has received the revival winning command, the sub-control unit 91 executes the no button effect + WIN effect. To do.

  After the process of S58, it is determined in S62 whether or not a BET operation has been executed. In S62, the process waits until the BET operation is executed (NO in S62). If it is determined in S62 that the BET operation has been executed, the process proceeds to S64.

  In S64, a BET command is transmitted. When the sub control unit 91 receives the BET command, the sub control unit 91 executes a rebirth effect (see FIG. 2G).

  In S60, a third stop command that can specify that the display result of the replay winning is derived is transmitted. When the sub control unit 91 receives the third stop command, the button effect presence + WIN effect is executed. The button effect + WIN effect is, for example, the effect shown in FIG. As described above, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the third stop command that can specify that the display result of the replay winning is derived in the game that received the revival winning command, the sub-control unit 91 executes the button effect + WIN effect. .

  In S66, the revival non-winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The revival non-winning command is a command that can specify that the revival lottery has not been won. The sub-control unit 91 can recognize that the revival has not been won by receiving the revival non-winning command.

  In S68, the process waits until the third stop is executed (NO in S68). If it is determined that the third stop has been executed (YES in S68), the process proceeds to S70. In S70, a third stop command is transmitted. When the sub control unit 91 receives the third stop command, the sub control unit 91 executes the LOSE effect as a result effect. When the process of S70 is completed, the process proceeds to S72.

  In S72, it is determined whether or not the ST remaining game number is zero. If it is determined in S72 that the ST remaining game number is not 0 (that is, the ST remaining game number is 1 or more), the process returns to S40. On the other hand, if it is determined in S72 that the ST remaining game number is 0, the process proceeds to S74.

  In S74, ST end processing is executed. The ST termination process includes, for example, a process of erasing an ST flag stored in the RAM 41c and a process of transmitting an ST termination command to the sub-control unit 91. The ST end command is a command that can specify that the ST has ended. When receiving the ST end command, the sub-control unit 91 recognizes that the ST has ended. Further, when receiving the ST end command, the sub-control unit 91 deletes the ST2 game and subsequent flags stored in the RAM 91c.

  When a bonus is won during the ST, the ST is interrupted and controlled to a bonus. When the bonus is over, the continuation of the ST may be executed.

[When the pre-ST revival conditions are met]
Next, the case where the prior ST recovery condition is satisfied will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, when the pre-ST revival condition is satisfied, the first ST is controlled, and the number of games to be controlled in the post-revival ST among the six games of the initial ST is determined. As shown in FIG. 6, when the pre-ST recovery condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 controls at what game number in the first ST (what value the number of remaining ST games) is after the recovery ST. Decide what to do. In the example of FIG. 6, the probability that the game to be controlled in the ST after the resurrection will be the game with the remaining ST of 5 games is set to 10%, and the probability of the game to be the remaining ST with 4 games is set to 18%. The probability that the game will be 3 ST remaining games is set to 18%, the probability that the game is 2 ST remaining games is set to 18%, and the game is 1 ST remaining game The probability is set to 18%, and the probability that the remaining ST game is 0 is set to 18%.

  In addition, during the first ST when the prior ST revival condition is satisfied, the revival lottery is separately executed even in a game up to a new ST controlled when the prior ST revival condition is satisfied. For example, when the pre-ST revival condition is satisfied and the game to be controlled in the ST after the revival is determined as the game for which the remaining ST is 3 games, the revival lottery executed until the game for which the remaining 3 ST games are performed When the revival is won, the new ST is controlled based on the revival. Further, in the game where the remaining ST is 3 games in the new ST, a further new ST is controlled. In this case, the process to be controlled by the new ST is executed twice.

[Effects of the slot machine of this embodiment]
Next, effects and the like achieved by the slot machine of this embodiment will be described.

  (1) In this embodiment, the number of ST games after revival is 5 (see S54 in FIG. 5), whereas the number of games in the first ST (ST1 game) is 6 (see S10 in FIG. 3). . Thus, the number of games in the first ST (ST1 game) is “1” more than the number of games in the post-revival ST. Therefore, in the first ST (ST1 game), it is possible to make the player feel good. Therefore, it can control to ST so that the interest of a game may be improved.

  (2) In this embodiment, the remaining ST game stored in the RAM 41c when the lever-on operation is executed regardless of whether the game is the ST1 game or the ST2 game or later. Is decremented by 1, and the displayed number of remaining ST games is also decremented by 1 (see FIG. 2C, FIG. 2D, S36 in FIG. 4, and S46 in FIG. 5). Therefore, the ST remaining game stored in the RAM 41c is decremented by 1 and the number of displayed ST remaining games is also determined depending on whether the game is the ST1 game or the ST2 game or later. Compared with a slot machine with a different opportunity of “subtract 1”, the processing load can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 displays the number of remaining ST games. In the ST1 game, as shown in FIG. 2C, “5” is displayed as the ST remaining game number. Further, when the ST is revived, by performing the rebirth effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the number of ST games after the resurrection is 5 games. Also, “5 games” of the remaining ST5 games displayed in FIG. 2C and “5 games” of “Revived to ST5G!” Displayed in the revival effect of FIG. Match. This allows the player to recognize without discomfort that the number of remaining ST games in the first ST is five and that the remaining number of games in the post-revival ST is five. In this way, by increasing the number of games in the first ST (ST1 game) by “1” more than the number of games in the post-revival ST, it is possible to facilitate the design of effects by the slot machine designer.

  If the number of games constituting the first ST is “5”, four games are displayed as the remaining ST games on the screen of FIG. In such a case, in FIG. 2G, the characters “Revived to ST5 game” are displayed. Therefore, “The number of games is greater in the post-revival ST than in the first ST”. Misleading. On the other hand, in this embodiment, it is possible to prevent such misunderstandings by giving the number of games in the first ST (ST1 game) “1” more than the number of games in the post-revival ST.

  (3) Moreover, as shown to FIG. 2 (A) and FIG. 2 (B), the control which changes whether to perform a rush effect according to whether the replay won or not can be performed. Further, by increasing the number of games in the first ST (ST1 game) by “1” more than the number of games in the post-revival ST, the number of ST remaining games is set to “5” regardless of whether or not the inrush effect is executed. Can be displayed. Therefore, by increasing the number of games in the first ST (ST1 game) by “1” more than the number of games in the post-revival ST, it is possible to appropriately and comfortably execute the control for changing whether or not the rush effect is executed.

  (4) Also, as shown in FIG. 2B, the ST remaining game number is not displayed in the ST entry effect. In addition, when the ST rush effect is executed, when the lever-on operation is executed, 5 is displayed as the ST remaining game number as shown in FIG. Also, “5 games” of the remaining ST5 games displayed in FIG. 2C and “5 games” of “Revived to ST5G!” Displayed in the revival effect of FIG. Match. This makes it possible for the player to recognize that the remaining number of games in the ST after the revival is 5 games without being uncomfortable and easy to understand.

  In addition, when a replay is won in a game won in the first ST, the ST entry effect is not executed. If the number of ST games (the number of remaining ST games) is displayed in the ST entry effect, the player cannot grasp the number of ST games when winning a replay. Therefore, inequalities occur depending on whether or not a replay is won. Therefore, in this embodiment, since the ST remaining game number is not displayed in the ST entry effect, it is possible to prevent such inequalities from occurring. Even if the ST remaining game number is not displayed in the ST entry effect, when the lever-on operation is executed regardless of whether or not the replay is won, the ST remaining game number is determined as shown in FIG. Since it is displayed, the number of ST remaining games can be appropriately recognized by the player.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 2G, the revival effect is an effect that can specify that the game has been set to 5 games. Therefore, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize the number of games in the post-revival ST.

  (6) As shown in S34 and S36 of FIG. 4, the process of S36, which is a common process, is executed regardless of whether or not the revival is won. Therefore, the processing load can be reduced as compared with a slot machine that executes different processes regardless of whether or not the revival is won.

  (7) Further, when the value of the revival winning counter shown in S35 of FIG. 4 reaches a predetermined value (that is, the number of revival winnings reaches a predetermined number), a benefit different from the ST revival is granted. (AT game number is given). Therefore, not only the result of the resurrection lottery, but also the player's attention can be gathered not only for the number of times the resurrection is won.

  (8) Further, as described in S32 in the ST1 game related process of FIG. 4, even if the sub-control unit 91 receives the lever-on command, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute the turning effect for the reason described above. Therefore, in the ST1 game related process, the processing load of the effect can be reduced as compared with the slot machine that executes the turn effect.

  (9) In addition, the WIN effects in FIGS. 2A and 2E are not notified of the number of games in the first ST. Therefore, the screen displayed by this WIN effect can be used as a screen as a notification effect for notifying that it is controlled to another advantageous state (for example, bonus, AT). Therefore, the production data can be reduced.

  (10) Also, as shown in FIGS. 2 (E) and 2 (F), when a replay is won, an automatic BET is executed, so there is no need to execute a BET operation. The operation of the effect switch 56 can be urged. Therefore, even when the replay wins, the player can visually recognize the revival effect of FIG.

  (11) Further, as shown in FIG. 2F, when the lever-on operation is executed, the revival effect is not executed even though the button effect is executed. However, since the screen of FIG. 2D is displayed, the player can recognize that the number of remaining games in the ST after the revival is 5 even if the revival effect is not executed.

  (12) Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the ST revival is determined before the control to the specific state is started, among a plurality of games (six games in the present embodiment) constituting the first ST The game for which the ST revival control is executed is determined. Thereby, since the revival control game of ST is not fixed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (13) Also, during ST, the medal grant rate exceeds 1. Therefore, when the provision of a privilege is determined before the control to the ST is started, it is advantageous for the player that the ST is revived in the game when the number of games controlled by the ST is small. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting the player's attention to the game where the ST is revived.

  (14) Also, during the initial ST when the prior ST revival condition is established, the revival lottery is separately executed even in a game up to a new ST controlled by the establishment of the prior ST revival condition. According to such a configuration, even if it is determined that the return of the ST has been decided before the control to the ST is started, the ST lottery is executed during the ST, so that the ST is controlled. It is advantageous for the player that the ST is revived in the game when the number of games is small. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting the player's attention to the game where the ST is revived.

  (15) Also, as shown in FIG. 6, the ST initial lottery execution opportunity and the lottery opportunity whether or not the pre-ST reviving condition is satisfied are 1 opportunity (in this embodiment, a rare role win) It is. Therefore, since the two benefits of the first ST win and the establishment of the pre-ST revival condition can be given at one opportunity, the interest of the game can be improved. As a modification, when one opportunity is established, three or more benefits may be granted.

  (16) Further, as shown in FIG. 6, there is a case where the revival of ST is determined in the first game of the first ST (that is, the game with five remaining STs). In some cases, it is determined that the ST will be restored. When the ST revival is granted in the end game of control to the ST (last game), the ST is controlled more than when the ST revival is granted in the start game of control to the first ST (first game). Since the number of games played is large, it is advantageous for the player. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved by making the player expect that the ST rebirth is given in the game in which the control to the ST ends. In addition, if it is determined that the ST will be revived in the first game of the first ST (that is, the game with the remaining five ST games), the ST will be revived in other games (games other than the first game) of the first ST. It is more disadvantageous for the player than when it is determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, in the first game of the first ST (that is, the game with the remaining five ST games), the probability (10%) that the ST revival is determined is the first ST It is set lower than the probability (18%) that ST is revived in other games. Therefore, the interest of ST games can be improved.

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

[About ST]
(1) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the number of games in the first ST is 6 games, and the number of games in the post-revival ST is 5 games. However, the number of games in the first ST may be N games (N is an integer of 2 or more). In this case, the number of ST games after the resurrection is N-1. Also, the number of games in the first ST may be fixed, or may be determined by random lottery.

  (2) Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that when a revival is won during ST, a revival effect is executed at the time of the third stop of the revival-winning game, and the post-revival ST is controlled. However, when the main control unit 41 wins the revival during the ST, the main control unit 41 determines which of the remaining games of the ST is the game that executes the revival effect and the game that is controlled in the ST after the revival. You may do it. According to such a configuration, a game in which the ST is revived among the remaining games of the ST is determined. Thereby, since the game where ST is revived is not fixed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) Also, when a special condition is satisfied during ST, control may be performed in a special state different from ST. Here, the special condition may be, for example, a condition that is established when a specific combination is won, a condition that is satisfied when a specific combination wins, or a condition that is satisfied by digesting a predetermined number of games. Good. The special state is an advantageous state for the player. The special state may be a pseudo bonus, for example. The pseudo bonus is, for example, a navigation effect similar to AT. Further, when the special state is established, the number of pseudo bonus games is also determined by the pseudo bonus lottery. According to such a configuration, even during the ST, since it is controlled to an advantageous state different from the ST, the interest of the ST can be improved. Further, the number of games to be controlled in the special state may be fixed, for example, the number of games may be determined by random lottery when the special condition is satisfied. Further, even during the pseudo bonus, the pseudo bonus lottery (that is, the extra bonus lottery) is executed. Therefore, the interest of the pseudo bonus can be improved. Further, the additional lottery of the pseudo bonus may be more advantageous than the pseudo bonus lottery when the pseudo bonus is not obtained, the advantage may be the same, and the advantage may be more disadvantageous than when the pseudo bonus is not used.

  (4) Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2E to 2G, even when a resurgence is won, for example, when a replay is won and a lever-on operation is performed, a rebirth effect Explained not to run. However, when the revival is won, the revival effect may be executed regardless of the derived display result and regardless of the player's operation. For example, as shown in FIGS. 2 (E) to 2 (G), when the lever-on operation is performed, regardless of whether or not the replay is won, the revival effect is always performed, and then FIG. This screen may be displayed. According to such a configuration, the revival effect is always executed when the revival is won, and the number of ST games after the revival can be notified by the revival effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the remaining number of games in the post-revival ST is 5 games without feeling uncomfortable.

[About the production]
(1) As for the ST1 game related process of the present embodiment, as shown in S30, the sub-control unit 91 has been described as not performing the roaring effect even if the lever-on command is received. However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the turning effect when the lever-on command is received. In the case of such a configuration, it can be asked whether or not the number of revival wins is increased by one. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) Moreover, in this embodiment, when ST initial lottery was performed, it demonstrated as a result effect being performed with the game in which this ST initial lottery was performed. However, the effect presentation may be executed in a game after a predetermined number of games (including one game) after the game in which the ST initial lottery is executed. In the case of such a configuration, a continuous effect is executed over a plurality of games from the game in which the initial ST lottery is executed, and the result effect is executed when the continuous effect is completed. According to such a configuration, since it is possible to ask whether or not the first ST win is won over the plurality of games, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Modification of slot machine]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine. In addition, the slot machine has a game area in which a game ball can be launched and a game can be played, and a betting amount can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

[About benefits]
In the above-described example, the value that directly affects the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as ST revival, increase of the revival winning counter, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by the AT, is exemplified as the benefits. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example.

  Specifically, when an AT lottery has a high probability state in which AT is won with a higher probability than usual, execution of a probability suggestion effect to suggest whether or not the current state is a high probability state , Execution of a premier effect together with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect in the next generated bonus, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect to suggest a set value, Collecting a certain number of liquid crystal displays a two-dimensional code that gives points that can be exchanged for services determined at the amusement store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and that can download bonus videos and bonus information on a predetermined website A display or the like may be displayed in the device 51.

  Moreover, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to the AT is not limited to this. Good. In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, Good.

  Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the assigned game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. In addition, when the AT is controlled from when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied, and if the AT is continued when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuous lottery is performed. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege.

[Advantageous state]
In the above-described example, as an advantageous state, a big bonus (BB) or AT, which has a higher probability of winning the small role than the predetermined state, is exemplified as an advantageous state, but in an advantageous state for the player, The present invention is not limited to this, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

  Advantageous states include, for example, a regular bonus (RB) and replay time (RT) in which a winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high, a concentrated state of small roles, and a range in which at least one reel can be pulled in than normal. The operation procedure for winning the winning small role is not predetermined, but the challenge time (CT) and the winning probability of winning the winning role are not changed. It may be a pseudo bonus that is notified over a period (for example, until 50 games are consumed). In addition, the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states may be a high probability, the probability of being controlled to the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. You may set the advantageous state of a different aspect from the said embodiment, such as the state added and the state where it is easy to increase the number of additional games of AT. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as the condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication line network and the probability of establishing a condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.). It may be a state where a special privilege or an interest of the game is improved. Further, the allowance determining means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to an advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

  Further, the advantageous state is given when, for example, in the privilege grant lottery that determines whether or not a privilege is granted, the “probability that a privilege is granted” and “the privilege is given” are determined. At least one of “the value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege)” may be higher than the normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). In addition, the advantageous state may be one in which the number of execution opportunities for the privilege grant lottery is larger than that in the normal state. In addition, the advantageous state may be a state where the number of digestion-required games that need to be digested in order to give a privilege is less than a normal state.

  For example, in the case where the privilege is the number of AT games, the advantageous state means that “AT winning probability in AT lottery” and “AT awarded when winning AT in AT lottery” than in the normal state At least one of “the value of the number of games” may be higher than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be that the number of AT lottery triggers is larger than that in the normal state. For example, when the AT lottery execution opportunity in the normal state is the first role winning and the second role winning, the AT lottery execution opportunity in the advantageous state is the first role winning and the second role winning. In addition to the above, it is possible to win the third role.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to produce effects and notifications is given. For example, speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), Transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, around the stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the air or a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. However, the AT related control executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. The AT lottery may include winning or non-winning AT lottery, determining whether or not to stock the number of AT games, determining the number of AT games, adding the number of AT games, and the like. In addition, as a control related to the AT, a high probability state control of the AT lottery is exemplified. For the control of the high probability state of AT lottery, the control that increases the probability of winning the AT lottery, the control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers.

  Further, as control related to AT, it is possible to control to AT when a prescribed number of games have been consumed. The case where the prescribed number of games have been consumed includes the case where the ceiling game number is reached and the case where the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as control related to AT, control for setting a precursor period can be cited. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, control for producing effects of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT.

  Moreover, control which gives a penalty is mentioned as control which concerns on AT. The control for giving a penalty includes determination of penalty contents and determination or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED indicating that AT is in progress.

  In addition, as the control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of lamps and LEDs for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect. Further, when the main control unit 41 improves the lottery probability, for example, when controlling to the high probability state of the AT lottery, for example, this is notified by lighting control of a lamp or LED (for example, the game auxiliary display 12). You may do it.

  More specifically, the main control unit 41 may notify that it is controlled to the high probability state of the AT lottery by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times by the game auxiliary display 12. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 may notify the sub-control unit 91 that the navigation effect is executed a predetermined number of times to control to the high probability state of the AT lottery.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT. However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an extra lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
When the setting key switch is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display, and the setting value by the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is displayed. You may make it transfer to the setting change state in which change operation is possible. In addition, regarding the setting change state, transition to the setting change state may be made on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  Further, in order to confirm the set value, it is only necessary to turn the setting key switch on after the game is over in a state where the bet amount is not set. In this situation, when the setting key switch is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. . In addition, regarding the setting confirmation state, “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection” may be used as a condition to shift to the setting confirmation state. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

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

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Comprising state control means that can be controlled to an advantageous state;
The state control means includes
When certain conditions are met during the first advantageous conditions, to terminate the outermost first advantageous conditions, controlled advantageously state of the next time,
When the specific condition is satisfied during the next advantageous state, the next advantageous state is terminated, and the next advantageous state is controlled,
The number of games constituting the first advantageous state is N + 1 games (where N is a natural number),
The number of games constituting the next advantageous state and the number of games constituting the subsequent advantageous state are N games, respectively.
Regardless of the number of remaining games in the first advantageous state when the specific condition is satisfied during the first advantageous state, the number of games constituting the next advantageous state is N games,
Regardless of the number of remaining games in the next advantageous state when the specific condition is satisfied during the next advantageous state, the number of games constituting the next advantageous state is N games,
The slot machine is
When the first advantageous state is controlled, a predetermined effect is executed, and then, when the game progresses, an effect that notifies that the remaining number of games in the first advantageous state is N games is executed,
When the next advantageous state is controlled, an effect of notifying that the number of games constituting the next advantageous state is N games is executed,
A slot machine that executes an effect of notifying that the number of games constituting the next advantageous state is N games when controlled to the next advantageous state .

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