JP6670593B2 - 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 of which is identifiable. And a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

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

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that allows a player to select one character from among a plurality of characters and variably displays identification information of the character selected by the player (for example, see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5300605

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1, it is possible to perform an effect in accordance with the taste of the player by changing and displaying the identification information formed by the character selected by the player. There is no relationship between the rendered effect and the display result permitted to be derived, and it was not possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to improve the interest of a game by a relation between a presentation mode selected by a player and a display result permitted to be derived. Is to provide a machine.

(1) a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified;
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining a display result that allows derivation;
Deriving operation means operated to derive a display result;
Notifying means for notifying an operation procedure of the deriving operation means according to a determination result of the pre-determining means,
The notifying means,
When the decision result of the pre-determination means is the first decision result, the operation procedure corresponding to the first decision result is notified in the first manner when the selection of the effect form by the player is the first selection. When the selection of the presentation mode by the player is the second selection, the operating procedure corresponding to the first determination result is notified in the second mode,
When the decision result of the pre-determination means is the second decision result, the second decision result is provided in a common manner regardless of whether the player selects the production mode either the first selection or the second selection. The operation procedure corresponding to is notified.
The slot machine may be configured as follows.
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the variable display unit stops displaying the variable display to derive a display result, and in a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Predetermination means for determining a display result allowing derivation (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41);
Specific effect means (for example, a process of executing a navi effect by the sub-control unit 91) for executing a specific effect (for example, a navi effect) according to the result of the determination by the pre-determining means;
The specific production means,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is a first determination result (e.g., left-middle-right bell win), a presentation mode selected by the player (e.g., a character selected from character A and character B) A selection mode effect means (for example, a process of executing a navigation effect in the selection mode by the sub-control unit 91, S14 shown in FIG. 14) in the effect mode (selection mode) of (1),
When the decision result of the pre-determination means is a second decision result (for example, a win other than a left-middle-right bell such as a rush lip win or a chance lip win), it is determined whether or not the production mode has been selected by the player. Regardless of the common mode (for example, a mode using only characters (common mode)), the common mode effect means for executing the specific effect (for example, a process of executing a navigation effect in a common mode by the sub-control unit 91, FIG. S12) shown in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the first determination result, the specific effect can be executed in the effect mode selected by the player, and the determination result of the pre-determination means is the second determination result. When, the specific effect is executed in the common effect regardless of whether the effect has been selected by the player. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the determination result of the pre-determination means, depending on the effect mode of the executed specific effect. This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game based on the relationship between the presentation mode selected by the player and the display result permitted to be derived.

(2) In the slot machine of the above (1),
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
A derivation control unit (for example, a process of executing a reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing a control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the pre-determination unit and the operation of the derivation operation unit,
The selection mode effecting means and the common mode effecting means execute, as the specific effect, an effect for informing an operation procedure of the deriving operation means in accordance with a result of the determination by the pre-determining means (for example, a selection mode or a common mode). To perform the navigation effect).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the result of the determination by the pre-determination means, by the effect form of the specific effect that notifies the operation procedure of the derivation operation means.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2),
The probability that the decision result of the pre-determining means will be the first decision result is higher than the probability that the decision result of the pre-determining means will be the second decision result (for example, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11). In addition, the left middle right bell has a higher probability of winning than rush lip and chance lip).

  According to such a configuration, among the first determination result and the second determination result, when the second determination result having a low probability of being the determination result of the advance determination means is low, the effect is not the effect mode selected by the player but a common mode. The specific effect is executed in the effect mode. For this reason, when it is the second determination result having a low probability of becoming the determination result of the pre-determination means, there is no need to provide an effect mode option, so that the storage capacity can be reduced.

(4) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (3),
A privilege providing means (for example, a process of executing a CZ lottery or an AT lottery by the main control unit 41) for giving a privilege (for example, a CZ game, a navigation stock) is further provided,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the first determination result (for example, at the time of winning the left middle right bell, when YES in S11 shown in FIG. 14), the specific effect is not performed in the selected effect mode. The advantage regarding the grant of the privilege is different between when the execution is performed and when the specific production is performed in the common production mode (for example, as shown in the production mode lottery table in FIG. At the time of AT winning, the selection mode is determined with a higher probability than the common mode.)

  According to such a configuration, the specific effect is executed in the effect mode selected by the player, or the specific effect is executed in the common effect mode regardless of whether the effect mode is selected by the player. Since the degree of advantage related to the award of the privilege differs depending on the effect, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the effect mode of the specific effect. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved by the relation between the effect mode selected by the player and the advantage of the player.

  The “advantage related to the grant of the privilege” may be that the probability of grant of the privilege is high or that the benefit of the privilege itself is high.

(5) In the slot machine of (4),
When the specific effect is executed in the selected effect mode, the advantage relating to the provision of the privilege is higher than when the specific effect is executed in the common effect mode (for example, the effect mode in FIG. 15). As shown in the lottery table, at the time of CZ winning or AT winning, the selection mode is determined with a higher probability than the common mode.)

  According to such a configuration, when the specific effect is executed in the effect mode selected by the player, it is possible to make the player expect more about the grant of the privilege than when the specific effect is executed in the common effect mode. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(6) In the slot machine of (4) or (5),
The common production mode is not included in the options of the production mode selected by the player (for example, the selection mode is selected from the character A and the character B, whereas the common mode is the character. Not letters).

  According to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to recognize whether the specific effect has been executed in the effect mode selected by the player or in the common effect mode.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of the above (4) to (6),
The apparatus further includes a suggestion effect unit (for example, a process of executing a fantastic effect by the sub-control unit 91) that executes a suggestive effect (for example, a fantastic effect) that suggests the grant of the privilege,
During the suggestion effect, the specific effect is executed in the selected effect mode with a higher probability than when the suggestion effect is not being performed (for example, as shown in the effect mode lottery table in FIG. Is determined in the selection mode with a higher probability than during the non-promotional production).

  According to such a configuration, during the suggested effect, since the specific effect is executed in the effect mode selected by the player with a higher probability than when the suggested effect is not being performed, the bonus is given to the player by the suggested effect. In addition to the expectation, it is possible to expect the privilege to be given by the specific effect in the effect mode selected by the player.

(8) In the slot machine of (7),
The suggestive effect is performed when a grant is determined to be given, such as a true suggestive effect (for example, a true provocation effect performed at the time of winning), and when the grant is not determined. False suggestions (eg, false provocations that occur during non-elections),
During the true suggestion effect, the specific effect is executed with a higher probability than the common effect condition in the selected effect condition (for example, during the true-inducing effect, the selected effect is selected with a higher probability than the common effect condition). On the other hand, during the false suggestion effect, the specific effect is executed in the common effect mode with a higher probability than the selected effect mode (for example, selection during the false provocation effect) Is determined with a higher probability than the aspect.)

  According to such a configuration, the specific effect is executed in the effect mode selected by the player with a higher probability than the common effect mode during the true suggestion effect, whereas the game is performed during the false suggestion effect. The specific effect is executed in a common effect mode with a higher probability than the effect mode selected by the player, so that the player is expected to give a privilege by a suggestive effect, and the specific effect is performed in the effect mode selected by the player. Is executed, it can be expected that a privilege is further provided.

(9) In the slot machine of any of the above (4) to (8),
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
A derivation control unit (for example, a process of executing a reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing a control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the pre-determination unit and the operation of the derivation operation unit,
The selection mode effecting means and the common mode effecting means notify the operating procedure of the deriving operation means when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the first determination result (for example, left middle right bell winning). Performing the production as the specific production (for example, executing the navigation production in a selected mode or a common mode at the time of winning the left middle right bell),
The privilege granting unit determines whether or not to grant the privilege when the result of the determination by the preliminary determining unit is a result other than the first determination result (for example, as shown in FIG. The lottery and the AT lottery are performed at the time of winning a cherry or watermelon other than the time of winning the left middle right bell).

  According to such a configuration, when the decision result of the pre-determination means is a decision result other than the specific result, it is determined whether to grant the privilege, and thereafter, when the decision result of the pre-determination means is the specific result. The effect of notifying the operating procedure of the deriving operation means is executed as the specific effect. For this reason, after the decision result of the pre-determination means becomes a decision result other than the specific result, the player's attention is paid to the production mode of the specific production executed in the game in which the decision result of the pre-determination means is the specific result. , The interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 3 shows the internal structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for explaining the kind of a winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for explaining the kind of a winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for explaining the kind of a winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for explaining special appearance. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure for explaining a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for explaining a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for explaining a CZ lottery table and an AT lottery table. It is a figure for explaining a CZ fanning production lottery table and an AT fanning production lottery table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the effect mode determination process which a sub control part performs. It is a figure for explaining a production mode lottery table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the notification effect process which a sub-control part performs. It is the schematic which showed the effect example which alert | reports a predetermined event. It is the schematic which showed the effect example which alert | reports a predetermined event. It is the schematic which showed the effect example which alert | reports a specific event.

[Configuration of slot machine 1]
An example of a mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a front door 1b rotatably supported at a side end of the housing 1a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right Reels) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R pass through the transparent window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen.

  As shown in FIG. 3, "white 7a" (for example, the symbol of the area number 16 of the left reel 2L) and "white 7b" (for example, the area of the left reel 2L) are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. No. 19 symbol), “white 7c” (for example, the symbol of area number 3 on the left reel 2L), “watermelon a” (for example, the symbol of area number 15 on the left reel 2L), “watermelon b” (for example, left The symbol of the area number 1 of the reel 2L, "Cherry" (for example, the pattern of the area number 2 of the left reel 2L), "bell a" (for example, the pattern of the area number 21 of the left reel 2L), and "bell b" ( For example, the symbol of the area number 18 of the left reel 2L), “Lip a” (for example, the symbol of the area number 20 of the left reel 2L), and “Lip b” (for example, the symbol of the area number 8 of the left reel 2L) are mutually formed. Multiple identifiable Symbol of the kind is depicted in a predetermined order, one by 21, respectively. “White 7a” to “white 7c” are different types of symbols, but since they have similar external shapes, they are also collectively referred to as white 7. Although “watermelon a” and “watermelon b” are different types of symbols, since they have similar shapes, they are collectively referred to as watermelons. “Bell a” and “Bell b” are different types of symbols, but since they have similar shapes, they are also collectively referred to as a bell. “Lip a” and “Lip b” are different types of designs, but since they have similar shapes, they are also collectively referred to as “rips”.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in upper, lower, middle and lower tiers, respectively, in the see-through window 3 provided substantially at the center of the reel panel of the front door 1b.

  Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by a correspondingly provided reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the design of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is continuously provided on the see-through window 3. , And the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a reel sensor 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting a reference position, and a reel LED 55 for irradiating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the back are provided for the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes twelve LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

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

  In the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). It is used to set the maximum bet number (in this embodiment, 3 in any game state) among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state within the range. MAXBET switch 6, a payout switch 10 operated when paying out medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the bet amount (returning medals used for setting credits and bet amount), a game Switch 7L, 8C, 8R, which is operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. Effect switch 56 for use are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

  In the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotating, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called a second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called third stop reel, and the stop is called third stop or final stop. Name. The first stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a first left stop, the second stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a second left stop, and the third stop of the left reel 2L is referred to as a third left stop. The first stop of the middle reel 2C is called a first middle stop, the second stop of the middle reel 2C is called a second middle stop, and the third stop of the middle reel 2C is called a third middle stop. The first stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as a first right stop, the second stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as a second right stop, and the third stop of the right reel 2R is referred to as a third right stop.

  In the present embodiment, the procedure for operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (also referred to as an operation procedure, a pressing order, and a stop operation order) by the player includes forward pressing, sequential pinching, center left pressing, and center right pressing. , Reverse pinching, and reverse pressing. The forward pushing refers to a pushing order in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped. The sequential pinching means a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the right reel 2R is second stopped. The middle left push refers to a pushing order in which the center reel 2C is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is second stopped. The middle right push refers to a pushing order in which the middle reel 2C is first stopped and then the right reel 2R is second stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is second stopped. The reverse pushing means a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped.

  A game display unit 13 is provided on the front door 1b. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming display unit 13 displays the number of medals stored as credits on the credit display unit 11, and the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize and the content of an error when an error occurs. An auxiliary game display 12 for displaying an error code, etc., a 1 BET LED 14 for notifying by light that a bet number is set to 1, a 2 BET LED 15 for notifying by light that a bet number is set to 2, and a setting of 3 bet numbers A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that a game has been inserted, a request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that a game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (because a certain period has not elapsed since the previous game started, Replay During LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that LED 19, and during replay game in wait for notifying by lighting the fact is in state) waiting for. The replay game is a game started after the bet amount is automatically set.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch enable LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the bet amount by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (shown in FIG. 3) for notifying by light that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are valid. 4).

  A liquid crystal display 51 is mounted above the front door 1b. On the liquid crystal display 51, an effect image corresponding to the progress of the game is displayed, and various information related to the game, such as an operation procedure by a navigation effect, a type of an error that has occurred, and the like are displayed. The navigation effect is an effect in which the operation procedure (press order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is notified to the player in order to generate a predetermined prize, and the right to be controlled by AT (Assist Time). Is performed on condition that the navigation stock is given. The number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and the more the number of navigation stocks is held, the more time the AT is controlled by the AT. In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled for a predetermined number of games (50 games in the present embodiment) every time one navigation stock is consumed. Further, the payout rate of medals per game during the AT is 1 or more. Therefore, it can be said that the AT is more advantageous for the player than the non-AT. Further, it can be said that the navigation stock, which is the right to the AT control, is a privilege that is advantageous for the player. The navigation stock is given when the player wins the AT lottery performed by the main controller 41.

  Inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a hit state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a key operation, A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time during a change or a check of the set value, and a stop function for controlling a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). Stop switch 36a for selecting valid / invalid, automatic settlement for selecting valid / invalid of an automatic settlement function for automatically adjusting (returning) medals stored as credits without operation of the player The switch 36b and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are connected to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) provided inside the housing 1a or the medal payout port 9 side. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to one side, a medal selector 29 having a inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals which are inserted from the medal insertion section 4 and flow down to the hopper tank 34a side, and an open state of the front door 1b. A door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting is provided.

  The inserted medal sensor 31 includes a plurality of (for example, three) sensors capable of detecting medals, and the plurality of sensors can detect the inserted medals in a predetermined order (from the upstream sensor). Is configured. The main control unit 41 detects that the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are detected in a predetermined order (the detection result is also referred to as an appropriate detection result). It is determined that the inserted medal is detected or the passing of the inserted medal is detected by the inserted medal sensor 31.

  Further, inside the front door 1b, a hitting switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable a hitting function for controlling the hitting state at the end of the AT is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an external output board 1000 for outputting a predetermined signal to an external device such as a data display provided outside the reel unit 2 and the slot machine 1 is provided inside the housing 1a. (See FIG. 4), a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, a hopper motor 34b for dispensing medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout port 9 (see FIG. 4), a hopper. A hopper unit 34 including a payout sensor 34c (see FIG. 4) for detecting medals paid out by driving the motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), and reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. 4 (see FIG. 4).

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) which is provided at a height at which a predetermined amount of stored medals can be detected and is made of a pair of conductive members which are separated from each other.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the front of the power supply box 100, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and setting of a winning probability (payout rate, payout rate) of an internal lottery in the setting change state. There are provided a setting switch 38 functioning as a switch for changing a value and a power switch 39 operated when turning on / off the power.

  The hitting switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the setting key switch 37, the setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 inside the housing 1a cannot be operated unless the front door 1b is opened by key operation. For this reason, those switches inside the housing 1a can be operated only by the clerk at the game hall, and cannot be operated by the player.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet amount is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets set according to the game state is set, the pay line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three stakes are defined as the specified number of bets, and when the specified number of bets is set, the payline LN is activated. If medals are inserted in more than the maximum number among the prescribed numbers corresponding to the gaming state, the medals are added to the credit.

  The pay line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of the symbols displayed in the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a symbol combination such as a small combination or a replay combination. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also referred to as “winning combinations” or “winning combinations”. When a combination of symbols constituting one of the combinations stops on the winning line, a winning is achieved. Also called. For example, when the symbol combination that constitutes the re-game combination is derived on the pay line, a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals is activated. Derivation of the symbol combination that constitutes the re-game winning combination on the winning line is also referred to as occurrence of a re-game winning (replay winning).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the pay line LN set across the middle row of the reels 2L, the middle row of the reels 2C, and the middle row of the reels 2R, that is, the symbols horizontally arranged in the middle row, is the pay line. It is defined as. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 (see FIG. 1) are set separately from the pay line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the combinations of the symbols constituting the win are arranged in the pay line LN. I have. In the invalid lines LM1 to LM4, winning is not determined based on a combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the prize line LN, a symbol combination (for example, bell a-bell a) which becomes a prize when any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is aligned with the prize line LN With the configuration in which the bells a) are aligned, it is easy to recognize that the combination of the symbols constituting the specific winning has been aligned on the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to display the symbols in a fluctuating manner, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reels are rotated. By stopping the operation, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, lower, and lower tiers of the perspective window 3. When the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player in accordance with the winning, and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9. When the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is stopped on the pay line LN, the game state is shifted to the gaming state according to the combination of the symbols.

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

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. Is produced, and a drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply board 101 and supplied to each unit.

  In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect in accordance with the command, a drive power supply for electric components And an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside.

  The game control board 40 progresses the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and informs the user of the game (not shown in FIG. 4). The display devices such as the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. The game control board 40 controls the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R.

  On the game control board 40, a circuit configuration such as the main control unit 41 (exemplified in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) is mounted. The main control unit 41 performs processing relating to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, an I / O port 41d, and the like.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the effect switch 56, and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control substrate 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is provided with a circuit configuration such as a sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing a performance, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted or connected to the performance control board 90. The sub control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, an I / O port 91d, and the like.

  The power supply board 101 is connected to a hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4), and the like.

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals (the ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the bet amount to the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using a winning probability according to a set value in an internal lottery or the like. The set value is made up of six levels from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate decreasing as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, in terms of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. Become.

  To change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the set value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the set value display 24 as a display value, and the setting change is enabled by operating the setting switch 38. Transition to the state. When the setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when the operation is further performed from the setting 6, the setting returns to the setting 1). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state where the game can be advanced.

  Note that the condition may be changed to a setting change condition on condition that “power ON” + “setting key ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized change of the setting when the front door 1b is not opened. Further, once the mode is shifted to the setting change state, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door 1b until an end condition for terminating the setting change state (the setting key is turned OFF after the set value is established) is satisfied. You may make it. Thereby, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent a trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  To confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. If the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is not possible, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off, thereby terminating the setting confirmation state and returning to a state in which the game can proceed.

  It is also possible to shift to the setting confirmation state on condition that “setting key ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an incorrect setting check in a state where the front door 1b is not opened. Furthermore, once the mode is shifted to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door 1b until the end condition (setting key OFF operation) for terminating the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Is also good. Thus, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

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

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extended data indicating the content of the command. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of the command based on the type data.

  The BET command is a command capable of specifying the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the bet number. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. In a state where the specified number of bets has not been set, a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to operate the bet number. Sent when is set. Since the BET command is transmitted when a bet amount setting operation is performed, the sub control unit 91 can specify that the bet amount setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

  The credit command is a command capable of specifying the number of medals stored as credit. The credit command is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and is transmitted when medals are inserted and credits are added in a state where a prescribed number of bets is set.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the game is started by operating the start switch 7. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the operation of the start switch 7 and the result of the internal lottery by receiving the internal winning command.

  The freeze command is a command that can specify whether or not to execute a freeze. The freeze command is transmitted when the freeze is executed. The freeze is control for delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined time.

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

  The reel stop command is a command capable of specifying whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, an area number of a stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and an area number of a stop position of the corresponding reel. It is. The reel stop command is transmitted every time the stop control accompanying the stop operation of each reel is performed. By receiving the reel stop command, the sub control unit 91 can specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated.

  The winning determination command is a command capable of specifying the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, the presence or absence of a winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning. The winning determination command is transmitted after all reels stop and a winning determination is made.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals. The payout start command is transmitted when the payout of medals due to winning or the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals. The payout end command is transmitted when payout of medals due to winning and credit settlement ends.

  The status command is a command such as RT (Replay Time), AT, and CZ that can specify the status of the game. The status command is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating transition to the standby state. When the standby command is entered and a transition is made to a standby state after a certain period of time without a bet amount set after the end of one game, the payout of medals by settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the bet amount) is completed. It is transmitted after the payout end command is transmitted.

  The stop command is a command indicating occurrence or release of a stop state. A stop command indicating occurrence of a stop state is transmitted when the stop state is controlled, and a stop command indicating release of the stop state is transmitted when the reset state is performed and the stop state is released. Is done.

  The error command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of an error state and the type of the error state. When an error is determined, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error state is transmitted when the error state is controlled, and an error command indicating the release of the error state when the reset state is released and the error state is released. Is sent.

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

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the set value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and at the end of the setting change state, a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. The sub control unit 91 initializes the control state of the main control unit 41 with the transition to the setting change state, so that the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. It can be specified.

  The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When shifting to the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the start of the setting confirmation is transmitted, and at the end of the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the end of the setting confirmation is transmitted.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, ON (open state) / OFF (closed state). The door command changes the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 (from ON to OFF) at power-on, at the end of one game (after the end of the game, but before the setting of the bet amount of the next game can be started). , From OFF to ON).

  The operation detection command is a switch whose detection state (ON / OFF) has changed among the operation switches (MAX BET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), and ON whether the detection state has changed from OFF to ON. The command indicates whether the state has changed from OFF to OFF, and the detection state (ON / OFF) of another switch. The operation detection command is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches changes.

  The navigation command is a command that can specify an operation procedure. The navigation command may be transmitted when a navigation target combination described later is won during the AT.

  The AT winning command is a command that can specify the result of the AT lottery. The AT lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to grant the navigation stock which is a right to the AT control, and is performed by the main control unit 41. When winning in the AT lottery, a navigation stock is given as a right to AT control. Note that winning in the AT lottery is also referred to as AT winning, and non-winning is also referred to as non-AT winning. The AT winning command is transmitted when an AT lottery is performed. The sub-control unit 91 can execute the AT lottery and specify the results of the AT lottery (the results of the AT lottery and the non-AT lottery) by receiving the AT lottery command.

  The CZ winning command is a command that can specify the result of the CZ lottery. A CZ (Chance Zone) is a state in which the probability of winning an AT in an AT lottery is higher than that of a non-CZ, and is an advantageous state for the player. The CZ lottery is a lottery for determining whether to grant a CZ game which is a right to CZ control, and is performed by the main control unit 41. When winning in the CZ lottery, a CZ game is given as a right to CZ control. Note that winning in the CZ lottery is also referred to as CZ winning, and non-winning is also referred to as non-CZ winning. The CZ winning command is transmitted when the CZ lottery is performed. By receiving the CZ winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the CZ lottery and specify the results of the CZ lottery (the results of the CZ winning and the non-CZ winning).

[Control by Sub-Control Unit 91 at Command Receiving]
The control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command will be described. When receiving a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt processing, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in a reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The receiving buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands, and can store a plurality of commands.

  In the timer interrupt processing (sub), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. The liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like are referred to based on the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b based on the command received at the stage and based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Output control of various effect devices.

  In the control pattern table, a display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51, a lighting mode of the effect LED 52, an output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, a lighting mode of the reel LED, and the like corresponding to the command type are provided for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and upon receiving the command, the sub-control unit 91 sets the control pattern of the control pattern registered in the control pattern table corresponding to the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c in the game. The control device refers to the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command, and controls the output of the effect device based on the control pattern. As a result, an effect is executed according to the effect pattern and the progress of the game.

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 executes a stir effect that suggests at least the provision of the navigation stock and expects the provision of the navigation stock based on the result of the AT lottery that can be specified from the AT winning command received from the main control unit 41. . In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect in the game that has been won as the navigation target combination based on the navigation command received from the main control unit 41.

[Winning prize, special appearance]
FIGS. 5 to 7 are diagrams for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to the winning combinations. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a special outcome that is stopped on an active line only when a predetermined small winning combination is missed. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  First, the transition of the game state controlled by the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the game proceeds while being controlled to one of RT0 (preparation game state), RT1 (normal game state), RT2 (intermediate game state), and RT3 (advantageous game state).

  RT0 is a gaming state in which transition is controlled after the setting change state, and the gaming state transitions to RT1 when a special outcome is derived.

  RT1 is a game state that can be shifted from RT0, and is usually a game state where the player may spend the most time. At RT1, the gaming state shifts to RT2 by winning a promotion lip (Lip 5) described later.

  RT2 is a gaming state in which transition from RT1 is possible, in which the probability of winning a re-gaming combination is higher than RT1. At RT2, the gaming state shifts to RT3 by winning a lip 6 (7 lips) described later. In this way, RT2 is also a game state in the middle of being passed through to transition the game state from RT1 to RT3. In RT2, the game state shifts to RT1 by deriving a special outcome or winning a fall lip (Lip 4) described later.

  RT3 is a gaming state in which transition from RT2 is possible, in which the probability of winning a re-gaming combination is higher than that of RT1 and RT2. Therefore, the RT3 is in a gaming state that is advantageous for the player in that the player can play the game without consuming the most medals. At RT3, the game state shifts to RT1 by winning a special outcome or a fall lip (Lip 4).

  The assigned navigation stock is consumed when the process shifts to RT3. Specifically, in any game state, an AT lottery is performed, so that a navigation stock can be given. When the user owns the navigation stock at RT0, the navigation stock is not consumed, so that the AT is not controlled, and the navigation effect for transitioning the gaming state (also referred to as a preparation navigation effect) is not executed. For this reason, at RT0, there is a high possibility that a prize will be missed at the time of winning the left middle right bell, which will be described later, and the gaming state shifts to RT1 by deriving a special result.

  If the navigation stock is owned by the RT1, the AT is not controlled because the navigation stock is not consumed, but the preparation navigation effect for transitioning the gaming state to the RT2 is executed. For this reason, in the RT1, a promotion lip can be won at the time of the promotion lip winning described later, and the gaming state shifts to the RT2.

  If the user owns the navigation stock at RT2, the navigation stock is not consumed and is not controlled by the AT, but a preparation navigation effect for transitioning the gaming state to RT3 is executed. For this reason, at RT2, 7 lips can be won at the time of rush lip winning, which will be described later, and the gaming state shifts to RT3.

  When the user owns the navigation stock at RT3, one navigation stock is consumed and controlled by the AT for 50 games. The state controlled by the AT in RT3 is also referred to as ART. When controlled by ART, the game can be continued in RT3, which is the most advantageous game state, and the payout rate of medals per game becomes 1 or more. For this reason, ART is the most advantageous state for the player.

  Among the winning combinations, the replaying combinations include the replaying combinations of Lips 1 to 7 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.

  “/” In the description of the symbol combination in the present embodiment indicates “or”, “−” indicates “separation of adjacent reels”, and the left indicates “the symbol of the left reel 2L”. The middle indicates the "symbol of the middle reel 2C", and the right indicates the "symbol of the right reel 2R".

  As shown in FIG. 9A, after winning the lip 5 at RT1, the control is controlled to RT2 which is more advantageous for the player than RT1. For this reason, the lip 5 is also referred to as a promotion lip. As shown in FIG. 9B, when a prize is won in the promotion lip, a symbol combination of “Rip-Rip-Bell” is derived on the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, after winning the lip 4 at RT2, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the lip 4 is also called a fall lip.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, after winning the lip 6 at RT2, it is controlled to RT3. Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the lip 6 is won, a symbol combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is derived on the pay line LN. For this reason, Lip 6 is also referred to as 7 Lip.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small winning combination among the winning combinations will be described. The small role includes bells 1 and 2, push order bells 1 to 8, cherries 1 to 3, watermelons 1 to 4, and one sheet 1 and 2.

  Bell 1 is also called a middle bell because a winning is achieved by stopping the “bell-bell-bell” combination in the activated line.

  The bell 2 is also referred to as a lower right bell because a winning combination is stopped when the winning symbol is stopped in the activated line and the "bell-bell-bell" combination is stopped in the invalidation line LM3.

  The symbols constituting Bell 1 and Bell 2 are arranged within 5 frames on each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when Bell 1 or Bell 2 is won in the internal lottery, in principle, the winning Bell 1 or Bell 2 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. .

  Similarly, for other winning combinations, when the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 7 is stopped in the activated line, a corresponding winning is generated. At this time, since the symbols included in the name described in the remarks column stop on the pay line LN or the invalid line LM, they are also referred to as described in the remarks column. When a prize is generated, medals are paid out for the number of cards described in the general game field.

  Next, the special outcome will be described with reference to FIG. The special roll is won in the game in which the pressing order bells 1 to 8 of the small role is won (one of the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4). In the case where it is not possible to generate any of the winning combinations that have occurred (when a winning is missed), it is a specific combination of lost symbols that stops on the activated line.

  The special outcomes include a right bell spill, a middle bell spill, and a left bell spill. The right bell spilled eye is stopped when the winning combination in the internal lottery is any of the right bells 1 to 4 and a prize cannot be generated. The middle bell spilled eye is stopped when the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery is any of the middle bells 1 to 4 and a prize cannot be generated. The left bell spilled eye is stopped when the lottery target winning in the internal lottery is any of the left bells 1 to 4 and a prize cannot be generated.

  As shown in FIG. 9, at RT0, RT2, and RT3, after the special result is stopped without any winning, the control is controlled to RT1.

[Lottery target combination, number of judgment values, reel control]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the lottery target combination read in the internal lottery, the number of determination values of the lottery target combination, and the reel control in the game in which the lottery target combination is won will be described. In the present embodiment, the role to be subjected to the internal lottery and the winning probability differ depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. In FIGS. 10 and 11, the vertical columns indicate the types of lottery target combinations that can be read out by the internal lottery, and the horizontal columns indicate the combinations of winning combinations for each lottery target role, the gaming state of the lottery, And the contents of reel control.

  The lottery target combination includes a combination that is internally drawn for only one winning combination, and a combination that is internally drawn for a plurality of winning combinations at the same time. Combinations that are internally drawn according to the lottery target combinations are shown in the column of winning combination.

  For example, in the internal lottery, when the common bell is read out of the lottery targets, a winning or losing lottery is performed for the winning prize Bell 2 corresponding to the common bell, and when the left bell 1 is read, the left bell is read. A winning / non-prize lottery is performed on all of the combination of the winning combinations corresponding to Bell 1, Bell 2, Pushing Bell 1, and Pushing Bell 4. Hereinafter, similarly, left bell 2-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one sheet, strong one sheet, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, normal lip, rising When the roll lip 1-3, the maintenance roll lip 1-3, the rush lip 1-3, and the chance lip 1-3 are read out in the internal lottery, the winning combination corresponding to the read lottery target role is displayed in the combination column. A winning combination or a combination of winning combinations shown is selected by lot.

  A circle in the column of the gaming state corresponding to the lottery target role indicates that the lottery target role is read out in the internal lottery when the gaming state is in effect, and no mark indicates that the internal lottery in the gaming state is in the lottery state. This indicates that the lottery target combination is not read.

  The numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of judgment values. An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the determination value number is set to “65536” in correspondence with the random number for the internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination for which “256” is set as the determination value number is 256/65536. In addition, in the internal lottery, when no lottery target role is won, a loss is made.

  When the gaming state is RT0, the common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one piece, strong one piece, weak watermelon, strong The watermelon and the normal lip are sequentially read out as the target roles of the internal lottery. Similarly, when the gaming state is RT1 to RT3, the lottery target combination corresponding to the gaming state is sequentially read out as the target combination for the internal lottery. Note that the left bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as left bells, the middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as middle bells, and the right bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as right bells. The left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4 are collectively referred to as a left middle right bell or a pushing order bell. The middle cherries, weak cherries, and strong cherries are collectively referred to as cherries. One weak sheet and one strong sheet are collectively referred to as a single sheet. Weak watermelons and strong watermelons are collectively referred to as watermelons. Further, the ascending lips 1-3, the maintenance lips 1-3, the rush lips 1-3, and the chance lips 1-3 are also collectively referred to as a push order lip.

  In any of the game states of RT0 to RT3, a common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one piece, strong one piece, weak The watermelon and the strong watermelon are determined as lottery targets, and the number of common determination values is determined regardless of the gaming state. That is, the winning probability of winning the small role in the internal lottery is constant regardless of the gaming state. In addition, the winning probability of winning the small role in the internal lottery may be determined so as to differ according to the set value.

  Next, the number of determination values of the normal lip, the ascending lip 1-3, the maintenance lip 1-3, the rush lip 1-3, and the chance lip 1-3 are compared for each game state. The probability of winning any one of the replays is highest for RT3, followed by RT2 and RT1, and the number of determination values is set so that RT0 is lowest.

  Here, the results obtained by adding the numbers of the determination values of the replaying combinations read out at RT1 to RT3 are compared.

  Comparing the total number of judgment values between RT1 and RT2, RT2 is larger than RT1 and has a high probability of being won as a replay. This is, as shown in FIG. 9, RT2 is also a game state in which the game state transits from RT1 to RT3 in order to transition, and for the player whose game state has transitioned from RT1 to RT2, This is to prevent medals from being consumed as much as possible in the period of RT2 until the game state shifts to RT3.

  The sum of the judgment values of RT3 is larger than the sum of the judgment values of RT1 and RT2, and the player wins the replaying game with the highest probability. Thereby, the RT3 is in a gaming state that is most advantageous for the player in that the player can play while minimizing the consumption of medals. Therefore, the superiority of RT3 over RT1 and RT2 can be ensured.

  The transition from RT1 to RT3 during non-AT is not easy. For this reason, in RT2, which passes when transitioning from RT1 to RT3, the burden on the player is reduced by setting the total determination value of the replaying combinations higher than RT1 so as not to consume medals as much as possible. , Does not reduce the interest of the game.

  The transition from RT2 to RT3 can be made only when the rush lip, which is won only in RT2, is won and the prize is won in seven lips.

  Next, the contents of the reel control described in the right column of FIGS. 10 and 11 will be described. The winning combination determined in accordance with the type of the winning target winning combination (winning winning combination) and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is aligned and stopped on the activated line in a range of up to four frames. Reel control is performed.

  When one of the left bell 1-4, the middle bell 1-4, and the right bell 1-4 is elected, the reel on which the stop operation is performed first (the first stopped reel) is the left reel. Depending on which of the reel 2L, the center reel 2C and the right reel 2R, the reel control for stopping the bell 1 or the bell 2 on the pay line LN within a pull-in range of up to four frames is performed.

  For example, when the left bell is won, when the first left stop is performed, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination of the bell 2 in alignment with the pay line LN. , Reel control is performed to stop the symbols in the order of pressing in order to align the symbol combination with the winning line LN. Further, when it is not possible to stop the symbols in the order of pressing the bells in line with the pay line LN, a symbol combination of a special appearance is derived. The first left stop when one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the first left stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the middle bell is won, the reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the bell 1 at the winning line LN when the first stop is performed during the first stop is performed. Reel control is performed in which the symbol combination of the forward bell is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. Further, when it is not possible to stop the symbols in the order of pressing the bells in line with the pay line LN, a symbol combination of a special appearance is derived. The first middle stop when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 is won is also called a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the first middle stop is also called an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the right bell is won, when the first right stop is performed, reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the bell 1 in line with the winning line LN is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the first right stop, the reel is pushed within the pull-in range. Reel control is performed in which the symbol combination of the forward bell is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. Further, when it is not possible to stop the symbols in the order of pressing the bells in line with the pay line LN, a symbol combination of a special appearance is derived. Note that the right first stop when one of the right bells 1 to 4 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the right first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the bell 1 or 2 is reliably won depending on whether the left bell has been won, the middle bell has been won, or the right bell has been won among the left middle right bell. By changing the first stop reel, the operation procedure for winning a prize and the operation procedure for avoiding the derivation of a special outcome can be changed.

  In the game in which the middle cherry has been won, reel control is performed so that the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped only on the activated line at the time of winning. On the other hand, in a game in which a weak cherry or a strong cherry has been won, reel control is performed so that the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped at the upper or lower tier at the time of winning. Thereby, when the cherry of the left reel 2L stops at the middle stage and a cherry prize is generated, it is possible to notify the player that the cherry of the left reel 2L has been won, and the cherry of the left reel 2L stops at the upper stage or the lower stage. When a cherry prize is generated, it is possible to notify the player that a weak cherry or a strong cherry has been won instead of the middle cherry.

  Only in the game that has won the strong cherry, the cherries of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are stopped on the invalid line where the cherries of the left reel 2L are stopped, and the "cherry-cherry-cherry" is stopped. Reel control can be performed. As a result, when the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the upper stage or the lower stage, and the "cherry-cherry-cherry" is stopped on the invalid line where the cherry is stopped, the strong cherry is won instead of the weak cherry. This can be notified to the player.

  In the game in which one weak card is won, a predetermined weak chance (for example, "white 7b-watermelon b-cherry" or the like in the activated line) which is different from the special result is stopped in the combination of the missing symbols. The reel is controlled. In the game in which the strong one is won, among the combinations of missing symbols, a predetermined strong chance different from the special appearance and the weak chance (for example, “white 7b-watermelon b-watermelon b ) Is stopped. Opportunities are controlled not only when one weak sheet or one strong sheet is missed, but also when a middle cherry, a weak cherry, a strong cherry, a weak watermelon, a strong watermelon, etc. are missed. Will be

  When one of the single winning combination, cherry, and watermelon is won, the CZ lottery and the AT lottery are executed. For this reason, when the chance is derived, it is possible to indicate to the player that the CZ lottery and the AT lottery have been executed by winning one of the one piece, cherry, and watermelon, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be done.

  In a game that has been selected as a weak watermelon, watermelon 3 or 4 is preferentially drawn over watermelon 1 in the drawable range to the active line, the weak watermelon is stopped, and both watermelon 3 and watermelon 4 may be drawn. If the watermelon 1 cannot be pulled, the watermelon 1 cannot be pulled in. Therefore, reel control for stopping the weak chance or the strong chance is performed.

  In the game in which the strong watermelon is won, watermelon 1 or 2 is preferentially drawn over the watermelon 3 or watermelon 4 within the drawable range, the strong watermelon is stopped, and the watermelon 1 or 2 is drawn. If not, the watermelons 3 and 4 are drawn in. If neither watermelon 3 nor watermelon 4 can be drawn in, reel control is performed to stop the weak chance or the strong chance.

  In the game in which the normal lip is won, regardless of the operation procedure, the reel control for drawing the symbol combination of the lip 1 into the activated line and stopping the lip in the middle stage is performed.

  In the case where one of the promotion lips 1 to 3 has been won, the promotion rip is performed depending on whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, the right reel 2R, or the like. Reel control for winning a certain lip 5 is performed.

  For example, when the upward rotation lip 1 is won, the reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the lip 5 to the winning line LN when the left first stop is performed, and the lip control when the stop operation is performed other than the first left stop. Reel control for stopping one symbol combination in line with the pay line LN is performed. Note that the first left stop when the rotation lip 1 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedures other than the first left stop are also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the lift-up lip 2 is won, the reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the lip 5 in line with the pay line LN when the first stop is performed during the first stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed at a position other than the first stop, the lip 1 is stopped. Reel control is performed in which the symbol combination is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. In addition, the first stop in the middle when the rotation lip 2 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the lift-up lip 3 is won, the reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination of the lip 5 in alignment with the pay line LN when the right first stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the first right stop, the lip 1 is stopped. Reel control is performed in which the symbol combination is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. Note that the right first stop when the rotation lip 3 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the right first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When one of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 has been won, the normal rip is performed according to whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R. Reel control for winning a certain lip 1 or reel control for winning a lip 5 which is a falling lip is performed.

  For example, when the maintenance roll lip 1 is won, when the first left stop is performed, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination of the lip 1 in alignment with the pay line LN. Reel control for stopping the symbol combination of No. 4 in line with the pay line LN is performed. Note that the first left stop when winning the maintenance turn lip 1 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedures other than the first left stop are also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the maintenance roll lip 2 is won, the reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the lip 1 in line with the pay line LN when the first stop is performed during the first stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the first middle stop, the lip 4 is stopped. Reel control is performed in which the symbol combination is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. In addition, the middle first stop when the maintenance turn lip 2 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the middle first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the maintenance roll lip 3 is won, when the first right stop is performed, reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the lip 1 in alignment with the pay line LN is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the first right stop, the lip 4 is stopped. Reel control is performed in which the symbol combination is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. In addition, the right first stop at the time of winning the maintenance turn lip 3 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the right first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  If any of the rushes 1 to 3 has been won, the number of the first stopped reel is 7 lip depending on whether the reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, the right reel 2R, or the like. Reel control for winning the lip 6 or reel control for winning the lip 1 which is a normal lip is performed.

  For example, when the rush Lip 1 is won, when the first left stop is performed, the reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the Lip 6 in line with the pay line LN is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the first left stop, the first Lip is stopped. Reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination of the symbols in the winning line LN. The first left stop when the entry lip 1 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedures other than the first left stop are also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the rush Lip 2 is won, the reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the lip 6 in alignment with the pay line LN when the first stop is performed during the first stop, and the symbol of the lip 1 when the stop operation is performed other than the first first stop. Reel control for stopping the combination in line with the pay line LN is performed. Incidentally, the first stop in the middle when the entry lip 2 is won is also called a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedures other than the first stop are also called an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the rush lip 3 is won, the reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the lip 6 in alignment with the winning line LN when the right first stop is performed, and the symbol of the lip 1 when the stop operation is performed other than the first right stop Reel control for stopping the combination in line with the pay line LN is performed. Note that the first right stop when the entry lip 3 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedures other than the first right stop are also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the chance lip 1 is won, the reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the lip 7 in line with the pay line LN when the left first stop is performed, and the symbol of the lip 1 when the stop operation is performed other than the first left stop Reel control for stopping the combination in line with the pay line LN is performed. Note that the first left stop when winning the chance 1 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the first left stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the chance lip 2 is won, the reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the lip 7 in line with the pay line LN when the first stop is performed during the first stop, and the symbol of the lip 1 when the stop operation is performed other than the first first stop Reel control for stopping the combination in line with the pay line LN is performed. In addition, the first middle stop when winning the chance slip 2 is also called a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedures other than the first middle stop are also called an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the chance lip 3 is won, the reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the lip 7 in alignment with the pay line LN when the right first stop is performed, and the symbol of the lip 1 when the stop operation is performed other than the right first stop Reel control for stopping the combination in line with the pay line LN is performed. The first right stop when winning the chance slip 3 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedures other than the first right stop are also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the stop switch is operated in the correct answer procedure in the game in which one of the chance lips 1 to 3 is won, the lip 7 wins and seven symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM4. When one of the chance slips 1 to 3 is won, a CZ lottery and an AT lottery are executed. For this reason, when seven symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM4, it is possible to indicate to the player that one of the chance slips 1 to 3 has been won and the CZ lottery and the AT lottery have been executed. Can be improved.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery on the lottery target combination corresponding to the gaming state, performs the reel control according to the lottery result and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and performs the reel control according to the display result. A medal payout and a game state transition are performed.

  Note that each of the left middle right bell, ascending lip 1-3, sustaining lip 1-3, rush lip 1-3, and chance lip 1-3 is a navigation stock even during AT or non-AT. When the winning is performed during the period in which the is given, the correct answer procedure is notified by the navigation effect. For example, when the lift lip 2 is won at RT1, a navigation effect in which an image of “213” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so as to prompt the middle first stop is executed. Further, when the entry lip 3 is won at RT2, a navigation effect in which an image of “231” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so as to prompt the first right stop is executed. For this reason, the left middle right bell, the ascending rotation lip 1-3, the maintenance rotation lip 1-3, and the inrush lip 1-3 are collectively referred to as a navigation target combination.

[CZ lottery]
FIG. 12A shows a CZ lottery table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant a CZ game which is a right to the CZ control by executing the CZ lottery based on the CZ lottery table. The CZ lottery is executed when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, in a game after the game in which the lottery condition is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, in the CZ lottery, one of 0 games, 10 games, 20 games, and 30 games is given.

  The CZ lottery is executed when any one of a cherry winning, a watermelon winning, a chance lip winning, and a one-sheet winning is established. Then, in the CZ lottery, based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 12A, whether or not to give a CZ game (that is, whether or not to win a CZ) and the number of CZ games to be given are determined. You.

  In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which a lottery for determining whether or not to provide a CZ game and a lottery for determining the number of CZ games to be performed are performed in a single lottery. Absent. For example, in the CZ lottery, a lottery is first performed to determine whether or not to provide the CZ game, and then a lottery is performed to determine the number of CZ games to be provided when it is determined that the number of CZ games is to be provided. May be configured by lottery. In addition, in each of the cherry, watermelon, and one-piece roles, the role with the name “strong” has a higher winning probability than the role with the name “weak”, and the CZ game to be awarded. The number may be large. The conditions under which the CZ lottery is executed are not limited to the above example, and other conditions may be provided.

[AT lottery]
FIG. 12B is a diagram illustrating an AT lottery table during non-CZ, and FIG. 12C is a diagram illustrating an AT lottery table during CZ. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the navigation stock, which is a right to the AT control, by performing the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table set according to whether or not the CZ is being performed. . The AT lottery is executed in games after the game in which the predetermined lottery conditions shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C are satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, the AT lottery in the non-CZ is executed when any one of a cherry winning, a watermelon winning, a chance lip winning, and a one-roll winning is established. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), in the AT lottery in the CZ, any one of cherry winning, watermelon winning, chance lip winning, one-sheet role winning, other role winning, and internal lottery is deviated. When executed.

  In the AT lottery, based on the winning probabilities shown in FIGS. 12 (b) and 12 (c), whether or not the navigation stock is to be given (ie, whether or not to win the AT) and the navigation stock to be given are provided. The number is determined.

  During the CZ, the probability that the navigation stock is provided is higher than during the non-CZ, and the number of the provided navigation stocks is larger. For example, when cherry is won during non-CZ, navi stock is given only with a probability of 10%, but when cherry is won during CZ, navi stock is given with a probability of 30%. Further, when a cherry is won during non-CZ, only one navistock is given even if an AT is won. However, when a cherry is won during CZ, two navistocks may be given when an AT is won. Further, since the lottery conditions are larger during the CZ than during the non-CZ, the chances of executing the AT lottery during the CZ are greater than during the non-CZ. Also in this regard, it is more advantageous in CZ than in non-CZ.

  As described above, when the vehicle is controlled by the CZ, the expected value of the AT winning is higher than when the vehicle is not controlled by the CZ, and there is a possibility that a large amount of navigation stock is provided. Thereby, when the control is performed in the CZ, the player can be expected to give the navigation stock, so that the interest of the game can be improved. That is, it can be said that CZ is more advantageous for the player than non-CZ.

  In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the lottery for determining whether or not to provide the navi stock and the lottery for determining the number of navi stocks to be provided are performed in one lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, in the AT lottery, a lottery is first performed to determine whether or not to allocate the navistock, and a lottery is performed to determine the number of navistock to be allocated when it is determined that the navistock is to be allocated. May be configured by lottery. In addition, for each of the cherry, watermelon, and one-sheet roles, the role with the name “strong” has a higher probability of winning than the role with the name “weak”, and the navigation stock to be awarded. The number may be large. The conditions under which the AT lottery is executed are not limited to the above example, and other conditions may be provided. For example, the AT lottery may be executed every predetermined game (eg, every 100 games), or the AT lottery may not be executed during a predetermined game (eg, 100 games). It may be performed. The above-mentioned predetermined game may be a digestion game limited to non-CZ games, may be a digestion game limited to CZ games, or may be a non-CZ and CZ game. It may be a digestion game.

[CZ fanning production lottery]
FIG. 13 (a) is a diagram showing a CZ fanning effect lottery table. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type (production type) of the CZ promotion production by executing the CZ promotion production lottery based on the CZ promotion production lottery table set according to whether the CZ lottery is CZ winning. I do. The CZ fanning effect lottery is executed in a game after the game in which the CZ lottery is executed.

  In the CZ fan effect, three effect types, a1 to a3, are provided. In the CZ fanning production, there is an indication effect (chance production) in which the CZ winning is suggested over a plurality of games to expect the CZ game to be given, and a CZ winning is suggested in the plurality of games following the indication production and the final game. And a continuous production (roulette production) that definitely informs whether or not the CZ has been won.

  In the indication effect in the CZ fanning effect, for example, a character image of "chance" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 while the background image of the liquid crystal display 51 is maintained as a normal image (for example, a morning background image).

  In the continuous production in the CZ propagating production, an image in which a character image of “X” indicating non-CZ winning and a character image of “」 ”indicating CZ winning are rotated by roulette is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the rotation of roulette is displayed. If the character image pointed at the stop is "x", non-CZ winning is definitely reported, while if the pointed character image is "o", CZ winning is definitely reported. You.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the numbers of games of the precursor effect and the continuous effect are different from each other in each of the CZ fanning effects a1 to a3. For example, when it is determined to be a1, a consecutive effect of three games is executed after a precursor effect of five games is executed. When it is determined to be a2, the indication effect of 10 games is executed, and then the continuous effect of 5 games is executed. When it is determined to be a3, the indication effect of 15 games is executed, and then the continuous effect of 7 games is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, in the CZ fanning effect lottery, one of the effect types is determined with different winning probabilities depending on whether or not the CZ has been won. Specifically, at the time of CZ winning, the effect type is determined such that the number of games of the precursor effect and the continuous effect is larger than at the time of non-CZ winning. As described above, the effect type is selected such that the number of games in the CZ fanning effect differs depending on whether or not the CZ has been won, so that a change can be given to the CZ fanning effect. Further, the probability of CZ winning increases as the number of games in which the CZ fanning effect is executed increases, so that the player can play the game while paying attention to the number of games in which the CZ fanning effect is executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be done.

  Note that the CZ fan effect is not limited to the effect content shown in FIG. 13A but may be other effect content. In addition, the CZ fueling effect at the time of CZ winning is also called a true fueling effect, and the CZ fueling effect at the time of non-CZ winning is also called a false fueling effect.

[AT Induction Direction Lottery]
FIG. 13B is a diagram showing an AT fanning effect lottery table. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of AT-flicking effect (production type) by executing the AT-flicking effect lottery based on the AT-flicking effect lottery table set according to whether or not the AT is won in the AT lottery. I do. The AT fanning effect lottery is executed in a game after the game in which the AT lottery is executed.

  There are three kinds of effect types, b1 to b3, in the AT fanning effect. In the AT-flicking production, there is an indication effect (training effect) that suggests AT winning over a plurality of games and expects the provision of Navistock, and a suggestion of AT winning over a plurality of games following the indication effect and the final game. And a continuous production (battle production) that definitively reports whether or not an AT has been won.

  In the indication effect in the AT-inducing effect, for example, an effect image in which an ally character and an enemy character unfold a battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when an image in which the enemy character wins is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the non-AT win is definitely notified, while when an image in which the ally character wins is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the AT win is determined. Will be notified.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (b), each of the AT-propelled effects b1 to b3 differs in the number of games of the precursor effect and the continuous effect. For example, when it is determined to be b1, a consecutive effect of three games is executed after a precursor effect of 20 games is executed. When it is determined to be b2, consecutive effects of five games are executed after the precursor effect of 25 games is executed. When it is determined to be b3, the 30-game precursor effect is executed, and then the 7-game continuous effect is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (b), in the AT fanning effect lottery, one of the effect types is determined with different winning probabilities depending on whether or not the AT has been won. Specifically, at the time of the AT winning, the effect type is determined such that the number of games of the precursor effect and the continuous effect is larger than at the time of the non-AT winning. As described above, since the effect type is selected such that the number of games of the AT fanning effect differs depending on whether or not the AT is won, it is possible to change the AT fanning effect. Furthermore, the greater the number of games in which the AT-flicking effect is executed, the higher the probability of AT winning. Therefore, the player can be made to play while paying attention to the number of games in which the AT-flicking effect is executed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be done.

  It should be noted that the AT-inducing effect is not limited to the effect contents shown in FIG. 13B, but may be other effect contents. In addition, the AT fanning effect at the time of AT winning is also referred to as a true fanning effect, and the AT fanning effect at the time of non-AT winning is also referred to as a false fanning effect.

[Selection of production style]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a player can take over a previous game history (for example, the number of ATs, the number of payouts, etc.) and play a game by using a mobile terminal such as a smartphone owned by the player. is there. For example, a player performs a game by inputting a password that can be issued after registering as a member using a mobile terminal on a menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 of the slot machine 1. Then, when the player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 after the game is over with the portable terminal, the game history is stored on the management server by Internet communication with the portable terminal. Next, when playing a game, the player can enter the password issued via the mobile terminal again on the slot machine 1 to take over the previously stored game history and play the game.

  Furthermore, if a mobile terminal is used, it is possible to change the effect mode performed during the game. For example, a player can select one character from two types of characters, such as character A and character B, through Internet communication using a portable terminal. Then, if the player inputs the password issued after selecting the character on the menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 of the slot machine 1, the effect performed during the game is changed to the effect using the selected character. It is possible to do.

[Direction mode of navigation production]
As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to change the effect mode performed during the game using the portable terminal, but the effect mode of the navigation effect uses the character selected by the player. There is a case where the effect is the same effect, and a case where the effect is the same regardless of whether the character is selected by the player. Hereinafter, the effect mode selected by the player is also referred to as a selection mode, and a common effect mode irrespective of whether the effect mode is selected by the player is also referred to as a common mode.

  For example, when the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode, the operation procedure is notified using the character selected by the player. Specifically, when the character A is selected, an image of the character A is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in addition to the character image indicating the operation procedure, and a sound such as “medium!” Is output from the speakers 53 and 54. When the character B is selected, an image of the character B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in addition to the character image indicating the operation procedure, and a sound such as “medium!” , 54. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is performed in a common mode, only the character image indicating the operation procedure is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 without displaying the image of the character, and a sound such as “Peen” is output as the sound effect through the speaker 53, It is output from 54.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a navigation effect can be executed in any of the selection mode and the common mode only when the left middle right bell is selected among the navigation target combinations. Then, when any of the ascending rotation lip 1-3, the maintenance rotation lip 1-3, and the rush lip 1-3, which are the roles other than the left, middle, and right bells, out of the navigation target roles, the navigation effect is performed in a common manner. Can be performed.

  Note that the selection mode such as the character A or the character B selected by the player may be used in an effect other than the navigation effect. The effect using the character A is also referred to as a first effect, and the effect using the character B is also referred to as a second effect.

[Determination of production style]
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the determination of the effect form will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart for describing the effect mode determination process executed by sub-control unit 91.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the sub control unit 91 determines whether a navigation command has been received from the main control unit 41 (S10). If the sub-control unit 91 has not received the navigation command (NO in S10), the sub-control unit 91 ends this routine.

  On the other hand, when receiving the navigation command (YES in S10), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the left middle right bell has been won (S11). If the sub-control unit 91 does not win the left middle right bell (NO in S11), that is, if it wins a navigation target role other than the left middle right bell (for example, rush lip or chance lip), the navigation effect Is set to the common mode (S12), and this routine ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 wins the middle left bell (YES in S11), the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect mode lottery (S13).

  Here, FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the effect mode lottery table. The sub-control unit 91 determines the navigation mode to be one of the common mode and the selection mode by executing the performance mode lottery based on the performance mode lottery table.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the production mode lottery, it is determined whether or not a fanning effect (CZ fanning effect, AT fanning effect) is being performed and whether a fanning effect at the time of winning (true fanning effect) is being performed. And with different probabilities, the common mode and the selected mode are determined.

  More specifically, when neither the CZ fanning effect nor the AT fanning effect is executed, the common mode is determined with a probability of 95%, and the selected mode is determined with a probability of 5%. In addition, during the CZ provoking effect at the time of non-CZ winning or during the AT provoking effect at the time of non-AT winning, the common mode is determined with a probability of 60%, and the selecting mode is determined with a probability of 40%. In addition, during the CZ provoking effect at the time of CZ winning or during the AT provoking effect at the time of AT winning, the common mode is determined with a probability of 5%, and the selecting mode is determined with a probability of 95%.

  As described above, the selection mode is determined with a probability of 40% or more during the flirting effect regardless of the presence or absence of the winning, whereas the selecting mode is determined only with a probability of 5% during the non-flirting effect. In other words, the selection mode is determined with a higher probability during the fanning effect than during the non-fanring effect.

  In addition, during the flirt production at the time of winning, the selection mode is determined with a probability of 95%, whereas the common mode is determined only with a probability of 5%. In other words, during the genuine performance, the selection mode is determined with a higher probability than the common mode. On the other hand, during the fantastic performance at the time of non-winning, the selection mode is determined with a probability of 95%, whereas the common mode is determined only with a probability of 5%. In other words, during the fake production, the common mode is determined with a higher probability than the selected mode.

  In addition, during the swaying effect at the time of winning, the selection mode is determined with a probability of 95%, while during the swaying effect at the time of non-winning, the selection mode is determined only with a probability of 40%. In other words, the selection mode is determined with a higher probability during the true provoking effect than during the false provoking effect.

  Returning to FIG. 14, the sub-control unit 91 sets the mode of the navigation effect to the effect mode determined by the effect mode lottery in S13 (S14), and ends this routine.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the selection mode is determined with a higher probability at the time of CZ winning or AT winning than at the time of non-CZ winning or non-AT winning. For this reason, depending on whether the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode or the navigation effect is executed in the common mode, the presence or absence of the CZ winning or the AT winning is different, and the player's attention is paid to the mode of the navigation effect. Can be collected. Thereby, the interest of the game can be improved by the relation between the effect mode selected by the player and the advantage of the player.

  At the time of CZ winning or AT winning, the selection mode is determined with a higher probability than at the time of non-CZ winning or non-AT winning. For this reason, when the navigation effect is executed in the selected mode, the player can expect the CZ winning or the AT winning from the player when the navigation effect is executed in the common mode, and the interest of the game can be improved. .

  The selection mode is selected from the character A and the character B, but the common mode is not an effect using the character and is not included in the options. This makes it easier for the player to recognize whether the navigation effect has been executed in the selection mode or the common mode.

  During the fanning effect, the selection mode is determined with a higher probability than during the non-fanning effect. For this reason, it is possible to make the player expect the CZ winning or the AT winning by the flirting effect, and also to expect the CZ winning or the AT winning by the navigation effect in the selection mode.

  During the true swaying effect, the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode with a higher probability than in the common mode, whereas during the false swaying effect, the navigation effect is executed in the common mode with a higher probability than the selection mode. For this reason, it is possible to cause the player to expect the CZ winning or the AT winning by the fanning effect, and to further expect the CZ winning or the AT winning when the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode.

  A CZ lottery or AT lottery is executed when one of the roles other than the left middle right bell, Cherry, Watermelon, Chance Lip, and One-Piece, is won. Is executed. Then, when the left middle right bell is won, the navigation effect is executed in one of the selection mode and the common mode according to the presence or absence of the CZ winning or the AT winning. Thereby, for example, the player expects that the CZ lottery or the AT lottery is executed when the chance is derived, and then, when the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode, the CZ win is performed. And AT wins can be expected. In this manner, after the player has won one of the cherry, watermelon, chance slip, and one-piece roles, the player's attention is paid to the mode of the navigating effect that is executed when the player wins the left middle right bell. Can be improved.

  When the left middle right bell is won, the navigation effect can be executed in a selected manner. When the navigation target role other than the left middle right bell is won, the navigation effect is performed in a common manner regardless of whether the player has selected the staging manner. An effect is performed. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the winning combination, depending on the effect of the executed navigation effect. For example, in the case of the present embodiment, when the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode, it is possible to make the player recognize that the middle left bell has been won. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the winning combination depending on the mode of the navigating effect, and enhances the interest of the game depending on the relationship between the selection mode and the winning combination.

  Among the navigation target roles other than the left-middle-right bell and the left-middle-right bell (for example, rush lip and chance lip), when a navigation target role other than the left-middle-right bell with a low winning probability is elected, it is not the selected mode but the common mode. The navigation effect is executed in an aspect. For this reason, when it is a navigation target combination having a lower winning probability than the left middle right bell, it is not necessary to provide an effect mode option, so that the storage capacity in the RAM 91c can be reduced.

[Information production process]
Next, the notification effect processing according to the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, when a specific event has occurred, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect to notify that a specific event has occurred. Further, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined event has occurred, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect for notifying that the predetermined event has occurred.

  Note that the specific event is an event that occurs when the player (customer) is not present. The specific event is an event that hardly occurs or does not occur when the player is playing the game. For example, the specific event may be an initialization of a storage area of the RAM 41c, a setting change, a power-on, or the like. The effect of notifying a specific event is an effect of notifying an event that occurs in a scene where a player (customer) is not present. In addition, the effect of notifying the specific event is an effect of notifying an event that hardly occurs or does not occur when the player is playing the game. For example, the effect of notifying the specific event is an effect of notifying that the storage area of the RAM 41c is being initialized, an effect of notifying that the setting is being changed, an effect of notifying that the power is being turned on, and the like. It may be.

  The predetermined event is an event that occurs when a player (customer) is present. For example, the predetermined event is occurrence of an error, elimination of the error, opening of the front door 1b, settlement, start of a game, or when a predetermined time has elapsed after the reels 2L, 2C, 2R have rotated. You may. The effect of notifying a predetermined event is an effect of notifying an event that occurs in a scene where a player (customer) is present. For example, the effect of notifying a predetermined event includes an effect of notifying that an error has occurred, an effect of notifying that the error has been resolved, an effect of notifying that the front door 1b is open, and An effect that notifies that the game has started, an effect that notifies the start of a game, an effect that notifies that a predetermined time has elapsed since the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R have rotated may be used. The effect of notifying the start of the game may be an effect of outputting a sound such as “Welcome” from the speakers 53 and 54 when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion unit 4. Further, the effect of notifying that a predetermined time has elapsed since the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R may be an effect of promoting stoppage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the notification effect processing executed by the sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a specific event has occurred based on various commands transmitted from the main control unit 41 (Sp1).

  When a specific event has occurred (YES in Sp1), the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect for notifying that a specific event has occurred (specific event notification effect). After that, the sub-control unit 91 ends the notification effect processing.

  When a specific event has not occurred (NO in Sp1), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether a predetermined event has occurred (Sp3). When the predetermined event has not occurred (NO in Sp3), the sub control unit 91 ends the notification effect process.

  When the predetermined event has occurred (YES in Sp3), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the character A has been set (Sp4). When character A is set (YES in Sp4), sub-control unit 91 executes a notification effect of a predetermined event using character A (a predetermined event notification effect). After that, the sub-control unit 91 ends the notification effect processing. On the other hand, when the character A is not set (NO in Sp4), the sub-control unit 91 executes a notification effect of a predetermined event using the character B (a predetermined event notification effect). After that, the sub-control unit 91 ends the notification effect processing.

  Next, the predetermined event notification effect will be described. FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are schematic diagrams illustrating an example of an effect of notifying a predetermined event in the present embodiment. In the example illustrated in FIG. 17, the character A is set as the effect character, and an effect using the character A (CAa) is executed (FIG. 17A). At this time, when a “selector error” occurs as a predetermined event, a predetermined event notification effect using the character A (CAb) is executed as shown in FIG. More specifically, in the predetermined event notification effect using the character A (CAb), the content of the predetermined event “selector error occurrence” is notified by a balloon image of the character A (CAb). In addition, the voice of the character A is output from the speakers 53 and 54 as “Please call the clerk” to notify that a predetermined event has occurred.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18, the character B is set as the effect character, and an effect using the character B (CBa) is executed (FIG. 18A). At this time, when a “selector error” occurs as a predetermined event, a predetermined event notification effect using the character B (CBb) is executed as shown in FIG. Specifically, in the predetermined event notification effect using the character B (CBb), the content of the predetermined event “selector error occurrence” is notified by a balloon image of the character B (CBb). In addition, the voice of the character B is output from the speakers 53 and 54 by the voice of the character B to notify that a predetermined event has occurred.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the effect of notifying the predetermined event (predetermined event notification effect) differs according to the effect performed before the predetermined event occurs. For example, when the effect (for example, the navigation effect) executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is “effect using character A”, the effect for notifying the predetermined event is “notification of predetermined event using character A”. Direction ". Further, for example, when the effect (for example, the navigation effect) executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is “effect using character B”, the effect to notify the predetermined event is “a predetermined effect using character B”. Event notification production ".

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the predetermined event is an event that occurs when a player (customer) is present. Further, according to the present embodiment, the manner in which the predetermined event is reported differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced. In addition, since the notification effect of the predetermined event is executed using the same character as the character used in the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, even if the predetermined event effect is executed, the feeling that the game is interrupted can be reduced. .

  Next, the specific event notification effect will be described. FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an effect of notifying a specific event in the present embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 19, a setting change has occurred as a specific event, and an effect of notifying that the setting is being changed is being executed. Specifically, in the specific event notification effect, the content of the specific event that has occurred “setting is being changed” is notified by text. Further, the speakers 53 and 54 output an electronic sound “Pirorillo” to notify that a specific event has occurred.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when notifying a specific event that occurs when a player (customer) is not present, or a specific event that is unlikely to occur when a player is playing or does not occur Unlike the predetermined event notification effect, the notification is made in one type of notification mode. Accordingly, in the specific event notification effect, it is not necessary to prepare a plurality of notification modes, so that the storage capacity of data used for the effect can be prevented from being excessively increased.

  Further, for example, when the specific event is the initialization of the storage area of the RAM 41c, in this embodiment, since the notification of the specific event is one type of mode, the data used for selecting the mode is left in the storage area. There is no need to keep it. For example, at the time of notification of a specific event, it is necessary to leave some data in the storage area of the RAM 41c if an attempt is made to select a notification mode from a plurality.

  For example, when the specific event is a setting change, the electronic sound (for example, “Pirillo-Pirillo”) may be continuously output for a fixed time (for example, 30 seconds) after the setting change is completed. Further, when the specific event is a setting change, the effect LED 52 may be lit in red, for example, for a certain period of time (for example, 30 seconds) after the setting change ends. Thereby, even if the setting change is completed, it is possible to notify that the setting change has been performed for a certain period of time after the completion of the setting change. When the setting change is completed, the effect displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 may be immediately returned to the normal effect.

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

[Selection of production style]
In the present embodiment, the effect mode performed during the game can be selected using a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, but the method of selecting the effect mode is not limited to this. For example, without using a portable terminal, by operating switches such as the effect switch 56 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the display is shifted to the character selection screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the player can display the character. It may be selectable.

  Further, the player may be able to select a character when a specific combination such as cherry is won. For example, when the cherry is won, the effect switch 56 can be operated, and by operating the effect switch 56, a transition to the character selection screen may be made.

  In addition, the selection of the character is not limited to one that can be freely selected by the player, and may be determined by lottery. For example, when a cherry is won, a character selection lottery may be executed, and the character determined in the lottery may be set as the navigation mode as the selection mode.

  In addition, the production mode of the navigation production is not limited to the type of character, but may be equipment or appearance of the same character. For example, the player can customize the equipment and appearance of the same character, and the character customized by the player may be in the navigating effect mode as the selection mode.

  Further, the characters that can be selected by the player may change, the options of the characters may increase, or the degree of freedom in customizing the characters may change according to the result of the game history.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the effect mode of the navigation effect is set to one of the common mode and the selection mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect form of other effects, such as a winning effect such as a fanning effect or a small role, or a winning suggestion effect suggesting winning such as cherry, may be set to either the common mode or the selecting mode. Also in this case, the production mode may be determined by the production mode lottery shown in FIG.

[Determining the production style of navigation production]
In the present embodiment, at the time of the CZ winning or the AT winning, the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode with a higher probability than at the time of the non-CZ winning or the non-AT winning, but is not limited thereto. For example, at the time of non-CZ winning or non-AT winning, the navigation effect may be executed in a selection manner with a higher probability than at the time of CZ winning or AT winning.

  Further, the probabilities in the effect mode lottery table shown in FIG. 15 are merely examples, and other probabilities may be set. For example, the selection mode may be determined with a probability of 100% during the provoking effect, and the common mode may be determined with a probability of 100% during the non-propelling effect. In addition, at the time of CZ winning or AT winning, the selection mode may be determined with a probability of 100%, and at the time of non-CZ winning or non-AT winning, a common mode may be determined with a probability of 100%.

  In the effect mode lottery shown in FIG. 15, either one of the common mode and the selected mode is determined according to the presence or absence of the CZ winning or the AT winning, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one of the common mode and the selection mode may be determined according to the number of CZ games given when the CZ is won or the number of navigation stocks given when the AT is won. Specifically, the selection mode may be determined as the number of CZ games provided in the CZ lottery increases, or the selection mode may be determined as the number of navigation stocks provided in the AT lottery increases. That is, when the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode and when the navigation effect is executed in the common mode, the probability of providing the privilege may be different, or the advantage of the privilege itself may be different. Is also good.

[About the role that the production style changes]
In the present embodiment, the rendering mode lottery is executed when the left middle right bell is won, and the navigation effect is performed in the rendering mode determined by the rendering mode lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a role other than the left, middle, and right bells is won, such as a push order lip, the effect mode lottery may be executed, and the navigation effect may be executed in the effect mode determined by the effect mode lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode is changed according to the result of the effect mode lottery executed when the left middle right bell is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a navigation effect is executed in a selected manner with a probability of 100% when the left middle right bell is won, and a navigation effect is executed in a common manner with a 100% probability when a role other than the left middle right bell is won. You may.

[About benefits]
In the present embodiment, the Navistock that allows control by AT and the CZ game that allows control by CZ are illustrated as benefits. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an AT game that allows control by AT may be applied. . That is, when an AT is won in an AT lottery, an AT game may be provided, and the AT may be controlled over a number of games corresponding to the number of provided AT games.

  The privilege is not limited to the Navistock, the AT game, and the CZ game as described above, but may be other privileges such as a BB winning right to control the BB or an RB winning right to the control of the RB. May be applied. In addition, the privilege is not limited to one that directly affects the payout rate of medals, and may be any privilege that improves the degree of advantage for the player.

[Faning production]
In the present embodiment, the AT fueling effect and the CZ fueling effect have a two-stage configuration of a precursor effect and a continuous effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the AT-inducing effect and the CZ-inducing effect may have a single-stage configuration of only a continuous effect, or may have a three- or more-stage configuration in which other effects are added.

[Information production]
In the above-described example, when the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the character A, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is set as the mode using the character A. I have. Further, for example, when the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the second effect using the character B, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character B. . However, it is not limited to this. For example, the characters appearing in the first effect and the second effect are the same, but the notification modes may be different. For example, the characters appearing in the first and second effects are both character A, but the character A appearing in the first effect is laughing and the character A appearing in the second effect is angry. To In the case where the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the laughing character A, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is determined by using the laughing character A. It is assumed that it is a mode that has been. Further, in the case of the second effect using the angry character A, the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is to use the angry character A to notify the occurrence of the predetermined event. It is assumed that it is a mode that has been. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode is different depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, the interest can be improved even when the predetermined event is notified.

  In the above-described example, when the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the character A, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is set as the mode using the character A. I have. Further, for example, when the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the second effect using the character B, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character B. . However, it is not limited to this. For example, the characters appearing in the first effect and the second effect are the same, but the notification modes may be different. For example, the characters appearing in the first and second effects are both characters A, but the character A appearing in the first effect is an adult character, and the character A appearing in the second effect is a child character. And In the case where the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the adult character A, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is changed to the mode using the adult character A. And Further, in the case where the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the second effect using the child character A, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is changed to the mode using the child character A. And Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode is different depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, interest can be improved even when the predetermined event is notified.

  In the above-described example, the first effect using the character A and the second effect using the character B are described as the effects performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, three or more types of effects may be used as effects performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event. For example, a first effect using the character A, a second effect using the character B, and a third effect using the character C may be used. Also in this case, when the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the character A, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the same as the mode using the character A. I do. Further, when the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the second effect using the character B, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character B. When the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the third effect using the character C, the occurrence of the predetermined event is notified using the character C. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode is different depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, interest can be improved even when the predetermined event is notified. Note that the same effect can be performed even when four or more types of effects are used as the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event.

  In the example described above, the character used in the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is determined by lottery based on the character lottery table, but is not limited to this. For example, a character used in an effect performed before a predetermined event occurs may be selected by a user. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode is different depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, the interest can be improved even when the predetermined event is notified.

  In the above-described example, the character used in the performance performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is determined by lottery based on the character lottery table. However, the present invention is not limited to this. (For example, a notification effect). For example, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event may be a mode using a character appearing in the small role announcement effect. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode is different depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, the interest can be improved even when the predetermined event is notified.

  In the above-described example, the character used in the production performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is determined by lottery based on the character lottery table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the production (conversation production, continuous production, etc.) May be selected in accordance with. For example, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event may be a mode using characters appearing in a conversation effect. Further, for example, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event may be a mode using a character appearing in a continuous effect. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode is different depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, the interest can be improved even when the predetermined event is notified.

  In the above-described example, when the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the character A, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is set as the mode using the character A. I have. Further, for example, when the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the second effect using the character B, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character B. . However, the present invention is not limited to this. The effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is not the effect using the character A or the effect using the character B, but the effect related to the character A or the effect related to the character B. It may be directing. For example, the effect related to the character A may be a stage or a background effect related to the character A, such as the room of the character A. Similarly, the effect related to the character B may be a stage or a background effect related to the character B, such as the room of the character B. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode is different depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, the interest can be improved even when the predetermined event is notified.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a predetermined event (for example, an event that occurs when a player (customer) is present. For example, occurrence of an error, elimination of an error, opening of the front door 1b, settlement, start of a game) , When a predetermined time has elapsed since the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R), a notification unit (for example, a liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54) for notifying that the predetermined event has occurred. And an effect execution means (for example, a sub-control unit 91) for selecting and executing any one of a plurality of effects (for example, an effect using the character A, an effect using the character B). In addition, the notifying unit changes the mode of notification depending on whether the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect or the second effect (for example, the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event). Is an effect using the character A, the notification mode is set to the mode using the character A. Also, for example, the effect performed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the effect of the effect using the character B. In this case, the notification mode is a mode using the character B.)

  Thereby, the notification mode is different depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, so that the interest can be improved even when the predetermined event is notified.

  In the present embodiment, the characters appearing in the first effect and the second effect are different (for example, the character appearing in the first effect is character A, and the character appearing in the second effect is character B). .), And the appearance of the character may be changed to make the mode of the notification different.

  As a result, the notification by the character before the occurrence of the predetermined event is performed, so that the feeling that the game is interrupted can be reduced.

  In the modification of the present embodiment, a character that appears in the first effect and the second effect (for example, the character that appears in the first effect is character A, and the character that appears in the second effect is character A) ) Are the same, but the notification modes are different (for example, the character A appearing in the first effect is laughing, and the character A appearing in the second effect is angry. Also, for example, the first effect) Is a character when he is an adult, and a character A that appears in the second effect is a character when he is a child.)

  Thus, although the characters are the same, the notification mode of the character differs depending on the effect, so that the interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, a specific event (for example, an event that occurs when a player (customer) is not present. For example, an event that hardly occurs or does not occur when a player is playing. When a specific event occurs, the second notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54) is provided when a specific event occurs. When a predetermined event occurs, one of a plurality of notification modes (for example, a notification mode using character A and a notification mode using character B) is selected to notify that the predetermined event has occurred. The notification and the second notification means may notify that the specific event has occurred in one notification mode (for example, a notification mode using characters) when the specific event has occurred.

  Thereby, the notification that the predetermined event has occurred is selected from a plurality of notification modes, so that interest can be improved. Further, since the specific event is notified in one notification mode, the capacity can be prevented from being excessively increased.

[Directions and information]
In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which effects and information are performed using the liquid crystal display 51. For example, the speakers 53 and 54, and the back lamps arranged on the rear side (inside) of the reel (in the above-described embodiment). Reel LED 55), transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be viewed) disposed on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs mounted on front door 1b, vibration of stop switch, stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the surroundings and a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT. The control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. In the AT lottery, a determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, a determination of whether or not to stock the number of AT games, Determination of the number of AT games, additional lottery of the number of AT games, and the like may be included. The control of the AT lottery has a high probability state as the control related to the AT. The control of the AT lottery high probability state includes the control of the AT lottery winning probability being a high probability and the control of the internal lottery according to the result of the internal lottery. Controls for shortening the period until being controlled by the AT, controls for winning the additional lottery and controlling the number of games may be included. As the control related to the AT, there is a case where the AT is controlled when the specified number of games have been consumed. May be included when the number of games determined in the step is reached. The control related to the AT includes a control for setting a precursor period. The control for setting a precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing an effect of 0 to 32 games in a precursor period before the start of the AT. It may be something.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 mainly performs control regarding AT. For example, the main control unit 41 gives the navigation stock when the AT is won in the AT lottery, controls the AT by consuming one navigation stock, and controls the AT to the push order bell or the push order lip during the AT. , And transmits a navigation command to the sub control unit 91. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the nabis command, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the liquid crystal display 51 of an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. As described above, the navigation effect is executed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 under the control of the sub-control unit 91. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control unit 41 notifies the player of an advantageous operation procedure on a display unit such as the game display unit 13 when the push order bell or the push order lip is won during the AT. You may. Further, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the control related to the AT described above is performed by the main control unit 41, but may be performed by the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing may be performed.

[Application to pachinko machines]
In the present embodiment, the slot machine has been exemplified, but the technology of the present embodiment and the modifications can be applied to a general pachinko gaming machine having a known configuration. In a pachinko gaming machine, a jackpot lottery is performed when a game ball passes through a starting winning opening, and a decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner according to a result of the jackpot lottery. Then, if the predetermined symbols are aligned (for example, 777) when the variation of each of the decorative symbols “left”, “middle”, and “right” is stopped, it becomes a big hit that is advantageous to the player. In addition to the normal jackpot, in addition to the normal jackpot, the jackpot lottery is controlled to a probability change state in which the probability of becoming a jackpot is increased, and a time reduction state in which the fluctuation of the decorative symbol is shorter than usual is controlled. There is a time saving big hit.

  Furthermore, in pachinko gaming machines, a look-ahead effect that suggests that a big hit such as a normal big hit, a probable big hit, and a time saving big hit occurs before the fluctuation of the decorative pattern stops, and the decorative pattern indicates that a big hit occurs. Reach productions and the like are suggested using fluctuations.

  In the pachinko gaming machine as described above, the effect form in the look-ahead effect or the reach effect may be determined by the effect mode lottery shown in FIG. At this time, the occurrence of a big hit may be different between when the prefetching effect and the reach effect are executed in the selection mode and when the prefetching effect and the reach effect are executed in the common mode. Furthermore, when the look-ahead effect and the reach effect are executed in the selected mode, the probability of a big hit may be higher than when the look-ahead effect and the reach effect are executed in the common mode. In addition, effects other than the look-ahead effect and the reach effect, for example, the common mode and the selection mode with different probabilities depending on whether or not the fluctuating performance that is performed during the change of the decorative pattern and that indicates that a big hit occurs is performed. May be determined. For example, during the fluctuation effect, a look-ahead effect or a reach effect may be executed in a selected manner with a higher probability than when the fluctuation effect is not performed. Furthermore, the fluctuation effect may include a true fluctuation effect when the big hit is determined and a false fluctuation effect when the big hit is not determined. Then, during the fluctuation production, the look-ahead production and the reach production are performed in the selection mode with a higher probability than in the common configuration, whereas, during the false fluctuation production, the common mode has a higher probability than the selection mode. A look-ahead effect or a reach effect may be executed. Note that the pre-reading effect, the reach effect, and the variable effect may be appropriately rearranged, or another effect may be applied.

[Other Modifications]
In the present embodiment, a slot machine in which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet amount and providing a game value with a prize has been described as an example. However, the slot machine that embodies the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) in which a game ball used in a pachinko game machine is applied as a game medium. When a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. When the number of bets is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Is used to set the number of bets.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a slot machine for setting the number of bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting the number of bets using game balls, A completely credit-type slot machine that sets the number of bets using only credits may be used. When a game ball is used as a game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Is used to set the number of bets.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but may be, for example, a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls. A game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to set a bet amount and play a game using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and to generate a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls by the occurrence of a prize. Any utility value may be paid out.

  In the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is completed, and a combination of the display results derived on the three reels is obtained. The slot machine in which a prize is generated according to the description has been described. In other words, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display regions capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified is provided, and a game value By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, thereby ending one game, and as a result of one game, A description has been given of the slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas. However, the display result is derived on a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified, thereby ending one game, and a prize is won according to the display result derived on the variable display device. The slot machine that can be generated is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but one having only one reel, or a slot machine having a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be. Also, in the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction, but the reels 2L, 2C, 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction, such as a horizontal direction or an oblique direction. .

  Further, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) each of which can be identified to be derived in each of a plurality of variable display areas (perspective windows 3) capable of variably displaying. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals and credits), and a plurality of variable display areas can be provided. A game is completed by deriving a display result, and a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of the one game. Is also good.

  Further, as the present embodiment, the slot machine for paying out the game medium to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is stored in the hand of the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize. It is also possible to adopt an enclosed slot machine that adds the game points (scores) without paying out the game. The base and the drum can be distributed and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are referred to as a gaming machine.

  It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects 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, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining a display result that allows derivation;
Deriving operation means operated to derive a display result;
And a notifying means for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means in accordance with a determination result of the pre-determining means,
The notifying means,
Operation determination result of said predetermination means corresponding to the first decision Oite when the result is, in the first aspect when selecting the representation embodiment that by the player is first selected the first determination result Notifying the procedure, and notifying the operating procedure corresponding to the first determination result in the second mode when the selection of the production mode by the player is the second selection,
When the determination result of said predetermination means is a second determination result, it is any selection of I that representation embodiment the player of the first selection and the second selection, the co Tsutai like A slot machine that notifies an operation procedure corresponding to a second determination result .

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