JP6799366B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after the variable display unit is variable-displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to display a display result. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can be derived and a prize can be generated according to the display result.

Slot machines generally include a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer peripheral portion. First, the player determines the bet number by the BET operation, and starts the start operation (lever operation) with the predetermined bet number set. As a result, the rotation of the reels is started, and the player stops the rotation by operating the stop button provided corresponding to each reel. Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, a predetermined combination of winning symbols (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the combination of symbols is also referred to as a role) is prepared on the winning line to win a prize. Occurs.

There are various types of winning roles, such as small roles, bonuses, and replays. The player can make a profit by paying out a predetermined number of medals (or game balls) for each type of small role in the winning of the small role, and is advantageous for the player in the winning of the bonus. Profit can be obtained by shifting to the gaming state. In addition, the player can obtain the benefit of being able to play the next game without consuming a new medal (or a game ball) for setting the number of bets in the replay winning.

As an example of such a slot machine, it is disclosed that when the AT (assist time) as an example of an advantageous state is controlled, the navigation effect is executed when the navigation target combination is internally elected (for example). Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, as a navigation image for navigation effect, a pressing order image showing the pressing order of the stop switch and a character image (image of an enemy character) matching the motif of the slot machine are displayed for each corresponding stop switch. If the operation of the stop switch is the correct pressing order, the corresponding pressing order image and the character image are deleted. In particular, in Patent Document 1, as for the character image, an image in which the enemy character is defeated when the navigation image is deleted is displayed, and the effect of the navigation effect is improved.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-078541

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, in order to erase the combination of the pressing order image and the character image as the navigation image, an image of the enemy character or an image in which the enemy character is defeated is provided for each pressing order image to be deleted. There is a problem that the amount of data to be stored is increasing in order to enhance the effect of the navigation effect.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving an effect while reducing an increase in data capacity.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the slot machine according to the present invention is
A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variablely displayed and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Images displayed on the display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51) (for example, numerical images 511 to 513, decorative images 514, 520 to 522, decorative destruction images 515, navigation end images 516, 517, character images 518, 319, 526, image data storing means for storing image data of the observation push symbol image 523-525) (e.g., R AM 91c),
When a notification condition (for example, a condition for internally winning a navigation target combination during AT control or inside) is satisfied, control for displaying an image on the display means using image data stored by the image data storage means is performed. Step S1001 executed by the sub-control unit 91 (for example, the sub-control unit 91) for notifying the operation mode (for example, correct answer pressing order, eye-pressing timing) of the derivation operation means for causing the player to derive the display result. ~ S1012 processing)
It said image data storing hand stage, the first operation mode image used when notifying the first operation mode (first stop operation of the correct pushing order) of the derived operating means (e.g., first digit image 511) The image data and the second operation mode image (for example, the second numerical image 512) used when notifying the second operation mode (second stop operation in the correct pressing order) different from the first operation mode. The image data and the image data of a common image (for example, decorative images 514, 520 to 522) commonly used when notifying the first operation mode and when notifying the second operation mode are provided. I remember at least
The notification means is
When notifying the first operation mode, the first operation mode image and the common image are displayed on the display means, and when notifying the second operation mode, the second operation mode image. And the image display means (for example, the process of step S1002 executed by the sub-control unit 91) that displays the common image and the common image on the display means.
When ending the notification of the first operation mode based on the operation of the derivation operation means, erasing from said display means of said first operating mode the image of the said common image and the first operation mode image After starting and completing the erasing, the erasing display of the common image (for example, a process of displaying the decorative image 514 and the decorative destroyed image 515 in this order and then erasing the image from the liquid crystal display 51) is started , and the derivation operation is performed. when ending the notification of the second operation mode based on the operation of the unit, and start erasing from said display means of said second operating mode the image of the said common image and the second operating mode the image It includes an image erasing means (for example, processing of steps S1003 to S1011 executed by the sub-control unit 91) that starts erasing and displaying the common image after the erasing is completed .

According to such a configuration, the effect can be improved as compared with a slot machine that does not erase and display the common image. Further, according to such a configuration, the image data of the common image that is displayed in common when notifying the first operation mode and when notifying the second operation mode is the image data of the first operation mode image. Since it is stored separately from the image data of the second operation mode image, the image data of the common image is included and stored in the image data of the first operation mode image and the image data of the second operation mode image, respectively. It is possible to reduce the increase in data capacity for storing image data compared to slot machines. As a result, the effect can be improved while reducing the increase in data capacity.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
The image erasing means stores image data of a common erasing image (for example, decorative destruction image 515) used when erasing the common image from the display means, and the image erasing means is the first operation mode. Regardless of whether the common image is erased after the image is erased or the common image is erased after the second operation mode image is erased, the common image is erased using the common erased image. Display may be performed (for example, regarding the decorative image 514 in the navigation image regardless of which stop operation is performed, the decorative image 514 and the decorative destruction image 515 are displayed in this order, and then the image is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. May be erased).

According to such a configuration, the erase display after the first operation mode image is erased without using the common erase image and the erase display after the second operation mode image is erased are different than those of the slot machine. It is possible to reduce an increase in the data capacity for storing image data for erasure display.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The image data storage means stores image data of a plurality of types of common images (for example, decorative images 514, 520 to 522).
When notifying the first operation mode, the image display means displays the first operation mode image and a common image of one of the plurality of types of common images on the display means, and also displays the first operation mode image on the display means. When notifying the operation mode of 2, the second operation mode image and the one common image are displayed on the display means (for example, the sub control unit 91 displays any of the decorative images 514 and 520 to 522). A process of selecting one decorative image and displaying the selected decorative image and any of the operation procedure images 511-513, 518, 319, 523-526),
The advantage given to the player may differ depending on the type of the displayed common image (for example, the decorative image 514 according to the advantage for the player in the small winning combination internally won by the sub-control unit 91, A decorative image of one of 520-522 may be selected).

According to such a configuration, the advantage given to the player differs depending on the type of the displayed common image, so that the player becomes interested in the type of the displayed common image and the common image. It is possible to encourage the player to pay attention to the display of the common image as compared with the slot machine in which the advantage given to the player is the same regardless of the type of the game, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
The image data storage means further stores image data of a specific image (for example, character images 518, 519).
The image display means is specified when a specific condition (for example, a condition for internally winning a rare role, a condition for determining to display a second specific image 519 based on an internal lottery result including a loss) is satisfied. The image and the common image may be displayed on the display means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 may display the first character image 518 or the second character image 519 and the decorative image 514, 520 to 522. You may perform the process of displaying the decorative image).

According to such a configuration, when a specific condition is satisfied, a common image to be displayed when the notification condition is satisfied is displayed, so that a slot machine that displays an image different from the common image when the specific condition is satisfied is used. Not only can it reduce the increase in the amount of data that stores image data, but it also improves the effect of production and enhances the enjoyment of the game.

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls a game,
Further provided with an effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the effect based on the control information transmitted from the game control means.
When the notification condition is satisfied, the game control means has control information (for example, a push order command, a first internal winning 1 command, and an internal winning 2 command) that can specify the operation mode with respect to the effect control means. ) Is transmitted, and when the notification condition is not satisfied, control information (for example, a command other than the push order command, a second internal winning 1 command) that cannot specify the operation mode to the effect control means is transmitted. ) May be transmitted (for example, when the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification or the like, a push order command may be transmitted, and when navigation notification or the like is not performed, a process of not transmitting the push order command may be executed. The control unit 41 may execute the processes of steps Sa01 to Sa05 and Sb01 to Sb06 and then transmit the set command to the sub control unit 91).

According to such a configuration, when the notification condition is not satisfied, the game control means does not transmit the control information that can specify the operation mode to the effect control means, so that the game control means determines the operation mode of the derived operation means. It is possible to restrict the effect control means from displaying the notification image when the notification cannot be performed.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
The operation mode of the derivation operation means determined by the slot machine (for example, the correct answer pressing order of the navigation target combination) and the operation mode of the derivation operation means operated by the player (for example, the actual operation by the player). Step S201 executed by the determination means (for example, the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to perform the delay control (for example, the freeze operation) for delaying the progress of the game based on the comparison result in comparison with the pressing order of ~ S205 process) may be further provided.

According to such a configuration, it is determined whether or not the delay control is performed based on the comparison result between the operation mode of the derivation operation means determined by the slot machine and the operation mode of the derivation operation means operated by the player. Therefore, it is possible to regulate the unintended delay control of the slot machine.

It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on Embodiment 1. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a special role, the symbol combination of a special role, and the technical matter related to a special role. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of the transition roll, and the technical matter related to the transition roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of small wins. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of re-game combination. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the navigation control process (main) executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the navigation control process (sub) executed by a sub-control unit. It is a figure which shows an example of the image which a sub-control unit stores. It is a figure which shows the display example of the navigation effect when the stop switch is operated in the order of pressing a correct answer. It is a figure which shows the display example of the navigation effect when the stop switch is operated in the order of incorrect release. It is a figure which shows an example of the image which the conventional sub-control unit stores. It is a figure which shows the image which the sub-control unit stores and the modification example of the navigation effect which a sub-control unit executes. It is a figure which shows the image which the sub-control unit stores and the modification example of the navigation effect which a sub-control unit executes. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the freeze control process executed by the main control part which concerns on Embodiment 2. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal winning command 1 setting process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the modification 1 of the control content of the internal winning command 1 setting process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the modification 2 of the control content of the internal winning command 1 setting process executed by the main control unit. (A) It is a figure which shows the lottery target combination and a winning range in the individual lottery in the modification 2, and (B) is a figure which shows the lottery target combination and the winning range in the batch lottery in the modification 2. It is a figure which shows the execution mode of a small role notification. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal winning command 2 setting process executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the modification 1 of the control content of the internal winning command 2 setting process executed by the main control unit. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship with the execution timing of the navigation notification, the transmission timing of the internal winning 1 command, and the internal winning 2 command. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the execution timing of the navigation notification. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the execution timing of the navigation notification. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the execution timing of the navigation notification. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the execution timing of the navigation notification.

[Embodiment 1]
A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.
The first embodiment of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a housing 1a having an open front surface and the housing 1a. It is composed of a front door 1b rotatably supported at the side end of the door. As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, and right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (21 each of which are drawn in a predetermined order and are distinguishable from each other). Three of the types of symbols) are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

The front door 1b uses a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as the game value owned by the player) within the range. The maximum number of medals among the specified number of medals determined according to the game state (3 is specified as the specified number of RT0 to RT4 and 2 is specified as the specified number of RB in this embodiment) is set. MAXBET switch 6 operated at the time, medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned). The settlement switch 10, the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided so as to be operable by the player. Has been done.

Further, on the front door 1b, a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation notification described later. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays information that can identify the stop order of the reels, 1 BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, and 2 that the number of bets is set. 2BETLED15 to notify by lighting, 3BETLED16 to notify by lighting that the number of bets is set to 3, insertion request LED17 to notify by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7. Start effective LED18 that notifies by lighting that it is valid, weighting that notifies by lighting that it is in a wait (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period has not passed since the previous game started) The LED 19 and the game display unit 13 provided with the replay LED 20 for notifying by lighting that the replay game is being performed, which will be described later, are provided.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, operate the MAXBET switch 6. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning 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, 3 cards are set as the specified number of bets in RT0 to RT4 described later, and 2 cards are set as the specified number of bets in RB described later, and the specified number is set according to these gaming states. When the number of bets is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is used as the winning line. It is set. Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a prize is won when a predetermined combination of symbols defined as a combination is aligned in the winning line LN, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is obtained by aligning the predetermined symbol combination. A combination of symbols that is an index that is easier to recognize than a predetermined combination of symbols is included, so that the combination of symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 can make it appear as if a prize has been won.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously changed. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. When one game ends when all reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, and the combination of symbols predetermined on the winning line LN stops as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A prize is generated, and a number of medals determined according to the prize are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the maximum number of credits (50 in the present embodiment) is reached, medals are directly paid out from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 1).

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the 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 control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90 controls the game state. The effect is controlled according to the above, and the drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply board 101 and supplied to each part.

The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power failure detection circuit. 48, a reset circuit 49 is mounted to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly control each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main controller 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, which includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a collation block 503, a unique information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, and a reset / interrupt. Controller 506, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, free run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a, 508b, timer circuit 509, and so on. It is configured to include an interrupt controller 510, a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and the command is not sent from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41. Further, in the present embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but the command is transmitted via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be used.

A liquid crystal display 51, an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, a reel LED 55, and other effect devices are connected to the effect control board 90, and these effect devices are sub-control units 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven based on the control by. In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be used. The output control of the production device is performed by both units.

[About setting values]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. More specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery, the navigation stock lottery, etc., which will be described later. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. The set value may be set in 3 steps such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), or 7 steps 1 to 7, and is not limited to 6 steps.

In this embodiment, regardless of which set value is set, the winning probability of the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41 is the same, and the navigation stock described later performed by the sub control unit 91 according to the set value. The medal payout rate changes by using different winning probabilities as the winning probabilities of the lottery and the additional lottery, but at least one of the winning probability of the lottery performed by the main control unit 41 and the winning probability of the lottery performed by the sub control unit 91. Alternatively, the medal payout rate may be changed by changing the winning probabilities of both parties according to the set value.

In order to change the set value, it is first necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37 with the front door 1b open. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, the setting value read from the RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting is made by operating the reset / setting switch 38. It shifts to the setting change state (setting change mode) in which the value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from setting 6, the setting returns to setting 1). .. Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the fixed display value (set value) is stored in the RAM, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. It should be noted that the set value may not be changed unless the front door 1b is opened to prevent an illegal setting change when the front door 1b is not opened. That is, the opening of the front door 1b, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start conditions of the setting change state. In this case, the set value change state may be maintained regardless of the opening and closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the setting change state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b does not have to be the end condition of the setting change state.

Further, in order to confirm the set value, after the game is finished, the front door 1b may be opened and the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM, so that the setting value can be confirmed in the setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode). Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to the state in which the progress is possible. As with the set value change state, the set value confirmation state also prevents the set value from being changed unless the front door 1b is open to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not open. You may. That is, the opening of the front door 1b and the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37 may be the start conditions of the setting confirmation state. Further, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening and closing of the front door 1b does not have to be the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of combinations, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the combinations in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the symbol combination of the transition roll in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment and the technical matters related to the transition roll. Further, FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is controlled by any of RT0 to RT4 and RB (including RB in BB).

First, referring to FIG. 6, the special winning combination includes two types of bonuses, a big bonus (hereinafter, the big bonus is referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, the regular bonus is referred to as RB). Is done. BB wins a prize when the combination of "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is aligned on the winning line LN in RT0 to RT4. If you win the BB, you will shift to a big bonus that is controlled every game by the regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) described later. The big bonus ends on the condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. The RB is awarded when the combination of "BAR-BAR-BAR" is aligned with the winning line LN in RT0 to RT4. If you win the RB, you will be transferred to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). Then, the regular bonus ends on the condition that any of the roles wins 6 times or 12 games are completed. As shown in FIG. 10, from winning either BB or RB to winning a prize, it is controlled by RT4 as an internal medium, and after BB or RB (collectively referred to as a bonus) is completed, it becomes RT3. It will be controlled.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a small winning combination will be described. Among the winning roles, the small roles include upper bell 1, upper bell 2, upper bell 3, upper bell 4, upper bell 5, upper bell 6, upper bell 7, upper bell 8, middle bell, right-down bell, middle watermelon. Includes downward-sloping watermelon, middle cherry, and horn cherry. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, and the upper bell 8, it is simply referred to as the upper bell.

Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the replaying combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the replay role includes a middle stage replay, a rising replay, a promotion replay, a special replay, a fall replay, a red 7 replay, and a blue 7 replay.

Next, the transition roll will be described with reference to FIG. At RT0, RT2, and RT3, when the transition rolls are aligned with the winning line LN, the transition to RT1 is made. In the present embodiment, when the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are won, the reels other than the reels that are the winning conditions for the middle bell are the first stop, and the upper bell is missed. The transition rolls are aligned with the winning line LN.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 16, a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations for each game state will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning combination or the combination to be the target of the internal lottery depends on whether the gaming state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB). At least one of the winning probabilities is different. As will be described later, a plurality of winning combinations may be read out at the same time and won in duplicate. In FIGS. 12 to 16, a “+” is indicated between the winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read as lottery target combinations in the internal lottery. In FIGS. 12 to 14, the vertical column shows the lottery target combination, and the horizontal column shows the game state. In addition, the ○ mark in the column where the game state and the lottery target combination intersect indicates that the lottery target combination is in the game state, and the × mark is not the lottery target combination in the game state. It shows that. Further, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of determination values of the predetermined set value (common to the set value in the present embodiment). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determined values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to "65536" in correspondence with a random number (integer of 0 to 65535) for internal lottery. Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination in which "300" is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536. Further, FIG. 12 shows a combination of special combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state, and FIGS. 13 and 14 show combinations of small combinations read out as lottery target combinations for each game state, and FIG. , The combination of the re-game combination read out as the lottery target combination is shown.

In the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 17, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type of the push order bell and the stop order. If any of the push order bells is won, the middle bell will always win a prize by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the type of push order bell, while the stop order according to the type of push order bell. By performing the stop operation in the stop order other than the above, the upper bells will win a prize at a certain rate, but the upper bells may not be aligned and the transition roll may stop. Therefore, when the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the push order bell is operated in the stop order according to the type of the push order bell.

In the present embodiment, when the replays GR1-6, GR11-13, and GR21-26 are won, as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. If any of the replays GR1 to GR6 that are the targets of the lottery is won in RT1, the promotion replay wins a prize and shifts to RT0 by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the type, while the type is selected. By performing the stop operation in the stop order other than the corresponding stop order, the middle replay wins and RT1 is maintained. In addition, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 to be drawn in RT0 is won, the special replay wins a prize and shifts to RT2 by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the type. By performing the stop operation in the stop order other than the stop order according to the type, the fall replay wins and shifts to RT1. In addition, if any of the replays GR21 to GR21 to 23 that are the targets of the lottery is won in RT2, by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the type, the middle stage replay or the red 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained. On the other hand, by performing the stop operation in the stop order other than the stop order according to the type, the fall replay wins a prize and shifts to RT1. In addition, if any of the replays GR24 to 26 that are the targets of the lottery is won in RT2, by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the type, the middle stage replay or the blue 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained. On the other hand, by performing the stop operation in the stop order other than the stop order according to the type, the fall replay wins and shifts to RT1.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, RT0 to RT4 and a bonus (RB, RB in BB) are controlled. In the present embodiment, RT0, RT1, RT3, and RT4 have a medal payout rate of less than 100% per game, and RT2, RB, and BB have a medal payout rate of 100% or more per game. Among RT0 to RT4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game, and are the most advantageous gaming states. In addition, among RT0 to RT4, RT0, RT2, and RT4 have a high probability of winning a replaying role, and the medal payout rate per game is higher than that of RT1 and RT3. In particular, RT0 goes to RT2. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player than RT1 and 3 in that the transition is possible. Further, among RT0, RT2, and RT4, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT0 and RT4 in that the medal payout rate per game is higher than that of RT0 and RT4.

Further, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, when the game state is RT 0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can execute a navigation notification that notifies the player in an advantageous stop order according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT), which is the notification period.

When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination according to the game state, and also transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. By doing so, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target combinations according to the game state are replay GR1 to 6 when it is RT1, replay GR11 to 13 when it is RT0, and replay GR21 to 26 when it is RT2. Further, in any of RTs 0 to 2, the push order bell is a common navigation target role. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state (RT1 and non-AT state) in which neither AT nor ART is controlled. , It is possible to execute a navigation effect.

The navigation notification of the present embodiment informs the player in an identifiable stop order by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. The mode of the navigation notification is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can distinguish it according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation notification is not limited to the game auxiliary display 12, that is, a display used for notifications other than the navigation notification, and may be executed by using a dedicated display. In the navigation effect of the present embodiment, the stop order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is notified by the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the navigation voice from the speakers 53 and 54.

For example, when notifying the stop order of the left middle right, a stop switch 8L such as "123" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop). A stop order image showing the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch such as "left middle right!" (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop). Is output.

Further, when notifying the stop order in which the left reel is the first stop, the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as "1--" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is indicated. Display stop order images. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of the stop switch such as "left!" (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is output. To do. In particular, when the replay GR21-26 is won in RT2 and the stop order in which the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins is notified, in addition to the above stop order image, red 7 and blue 7 are added to each reel. An image prompting the stop operation at the target timing is also displayed, and the stop operation at that timing is prompted.

In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1, the stop order in which the promotion replay wins is identifiable. Further, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 is won in RT0, the stop order in which the special replay wins is identifiablely notified. Further, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won in RT2, the stop order in which the middle replay or the red 7 replay wins is identifiable. Further, when any of the replays GR24 to 26 is won in RT2, the stop order in which the middle replay or the blue 7 replay wins is identifiable.

The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can distinguish it according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to the one using the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54, and may be executed by using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, or the like.

As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous for the player is notified in an identifiable manner. Therefore, the player can intentionally win the promotion replay at RT1 and the middle bell by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the navigation effect, and win the special replay at RT0. That, you can win the middle bell, avoid the fall replay prize, you can avoid the stop of the transition roll, you can win the middle bell in RT2, avoid the fall replay prize, the transition exit You can avoid eye stops.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to control to ART (a state controlled by AT at RT2) when the lottery condition is satisfied. Further, the main control unit 41 selects a specified number of games from a plurality of games at the end of ART, BB, or RB, and continues to any of ART, BB, and RB from the end of ART, BB, or RB. Count the number of uncontrolled games. The specified number of games is selected from the number of games of 1 to 399 games and 600 games.

Then, the main control unit 41 wins the ART lottery, and the number of games that are not continuously controlled by any of ART, BB, and RB from the end of the precursory period or the end of ART, BB, or RB is a specified game. Control to ART by reaching the number.

In the present embodiment, the number of games from the end of ART, BB or RB is counted, and the ART is controlled by reaching the specified number of games. However, at the end of ART, BB or RB The number of games from any one of the triggers may be counted, and the ART may be controlled by reaching the specified number of games. In addition, the end of ART is assumed to be when the AT ends, but after the end of the AT, the push order bell is missed and the transition roll stops, or the fall replay wins a prize, that is, the game is triggered by the end of RT2. It may be configured to start counting the number.

When controlling to ART, first control to AT. The state from the start of AT control to the transition to RT2 is also called the preparation state.

In the ready state, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification when the navigation target combination is won. At this time, in RT1, the navigation notification is applied when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, and the stop order for winning the promotion replay is notified by the navigation notification when the replays GR1 to 6 are won. Therefore, the operation is stopped according to the notified stop order. By performing the operation, it is possible to win the promotion replay and shift from RT1 to RT0. In addition, after the transition to the ready state, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bell is won regardless of the game state of RT0 to 2, so the stop operation should be performed according to the notified stop order. As a result, it is possible to surely obtain eight medals.

After the promotion replay wins in RT1 and shifts to RT0, the navigation notification will be applied when the replay GR11 to 13 are won, and the stop order for winning the special replay when the replay GR11 to 13 is won will be notified by the navigation notification. By performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, it is possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and it is possible to avoid winning a fall replay and avoid shifting to RT1. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified, so it is possible to surely obtain eight medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stoppage of the transition result and avoid the transition to RT1.

When a special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, when the first replay GR21-23 is won or the first replay GR24-26 is won, the navigation that notifies the stop order to win the red 7 replay. Notification or blue 7 replay to win a prize Navi notification to notify the stop order is executed, and by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, red 7 replay or blue 7 replay is won and the player falls. It is possible to avoid winning a replay and avoid shifting to RT1. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified, so it is possible to surely obtain eight medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stoppage of the transition result and avoid the transition to RT1.

The main control unit 41 ends the preparation state when the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins a prize, and starts controlling the ART. Along with this, the main control unit 41 performs an ART game number lottery to determine the number of ART games, sets the number of games won in the ART game number lottery as the remaining number of ART games allocated to the RAM 91c, and sets the ART game number. Start counting the number of remaining games.

After the start of ART, the stop order for winning the middle bell will be notified when the push order bell is won, so it is possible to reliably win eight medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stoppage of the transition result and avoid the transition to RT1. In addition, since the stop order for winning the middle replay is notified when the replay GR21 to 26 is won, the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order to avoid the prize for the fall replay and shift to RT1. Can be avoided.

In addition, during ART, an additional lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the number of ART games when the lottery conditions are satisfied. Then, when the additional lottery is won, the ART game number lottery for determining the number of ART games is performed in the same manner as at the start of ART, and the number of games won in the ART game number lottery is the remaining ART allocated to the RAM 91c. Add to the number of games.

In addition, after the start of ART, the number of remaining games is subtracted by 1 each time one game is exhausted, and if a special role is won before the number of remaining games becomes 0, ART is interrupted by the end of RT2. As a result, the counting of the number of ART games is also interrupted. After that, it is controlled to the corresponding bonus after winning the winning special role, and when the transition roll stops at RT3 which shifts after the bonus ends and shifts to RT1, AT control is resumed, and the preparation state is accompanied by this. By shifting to RT2 again through the above, ART is restarted, and counting of the number of remaining games in ART is also restarted.

Further, when the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART, the control of AT is terminated. Along with this, the navigation notification will not be executed, so it will be impossible to avoid the stop of the transition roll when the push order bell is won, and it will be impossible to avoid the fall replay winning when the replay GR21-26 is won, and the transition roll. A series of AT and ART controls will be completed by shifting to RT1 by stopping or winning a fall replay.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the replay GR21 to 26 during ART is won, the main control unit 41 notifies the stop order in which the middle replay wins, except for the first time, by the navigation notification, and the notified stop. If the stop operation is performed ignoring the order, the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay may win and RT2 may be maintained, but the fall replay may win and shift to RT1. Therefore, when the replay GR21-26 is won, it is possible to prompt the stop operation in the stop order to win the middle replay notified by the navigation notification, and it is possible to prevent the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay from winning without meaning. You can do it.

Further, the main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, the bet number setting and the BET process for credit settlement and bet number settlement are performed. After setting the number of bets, when the start switch 7 is operated, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of winning by a random number lottery (internal lottery) is performed (see FIGS. 12 to 14 and the like). When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are effective after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R on the condition that a specified period (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. Then, the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 15 to 18 and the like). When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line (see FIGS. 6 to 9 and the like). .. When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winning, and the gaming state is changed according to the combination of symbols on the winning line (see FIGS. 10, 11, etc.). As a result, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next game is started.

Further, the main control unit 41 performs the ART lottery process during the execution of the internal lottery process, and when the AT is won, that is, when the number of AT games is given, the main control unit 41 controls the AT and navigates during the given number of AT games. Controls for notification and navigation effects. Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls the RT4 as an internal player when a bonus as a special role is won during the execution of the internal lottery process, and also in the RT4 after the lapse of a predetermined number of navigation start games. Controls for navigation notification and navigation production until a bonus is won.

Next, the contents of each process executed by the slot machine 1 will be described in detail.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the navigation control process (main) executed by the main control unit. First, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is controlled by the AT (step S101). When the main control unit 41 is not controlled by the AT (step S101; No), the process is completed, and when the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT (step S101; Yes), the navigation target combination (for example, push order bell, push) It is determined whether or not the internal winning is performed in the forward replay) (step S102). When the main control unit 41 is not internally elected to the navigation combination (step S102; No), the process is completed, and when the navigation combination is internally elected (step S102; Yes), the main control unit 41 is pushed against the sub back control unit 91. A forward command is transmitted (step S103), a navigation notification process for performing navigation notification is executed (step S104), and the process ends.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the navigation control process (sub) executed by the sub control unit. First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a push order command has been received (step S1001). When the sub-control unit 91 has not received the push order command (step S1001; No), the process of step S1001 is repeated, and when the push order command is received (step S1001; Yes), FIG. 22 (A) described later. , The navigation image shown in FIG. 23 (A) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and navigation voices (for example, voices such as “left!”, “Middle!”, “Right!”) Are output from the speakers 53 and 54. The navigation effect is executed (step S1002), and it is determined whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated by the player (step S1003).

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of an image stored by the sub-control unit.
Here, in the navigation image of the present embodiment, the numerical images 511 to 513 as an example of the operation procedure image (operation mode image) shown in FIG. 21 (A) and the common image shown in FIG. 21 (B) as an example. The decorative image 514 and the decorative destruction image (decorative destruction image) 515 shown in FIG. 21 (C) are used. The numerical images 511 to 513 of the present embodiment include a first numerical image (first operation mode image, first operation procedure) which is a numerical image of “1” used when notifying the correct pressing order of the first stop operation. Image) 511, the second numerical image (second operation mode image, second operation procedure image) 512, which is a numerical image of "2" used when notifying the correct pressing order of the second stop operation, and the third. A third numerical image (third operation mode image, third operation procedure image) 513, which is a numerical image of “3” used when notifying the correct pressing order of the stop operation, is included. The decorative image 514 of the present embodiment is an elliptical image that commonly decorates all the numerical images 511 to 513. The decorative destruction image 515 of the present embodiment is an image showing an exploded state.

In the present embodiment, the image data of each image 511 to 515 is stored in the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 displays a navigation image on the liquid crystal display 51 using the stored image data. Control to do. For example, as shown in FIG. 21C, the sub-control unit 91 hides the decorative destruction image 515 after displaying the decorative image 514 and the decorative destruction image 515 in this order, that is, the display of the liquid crystal display 51. It is possible to execute a common effect, which is an effect of erasing the decorative image 514, by erasing. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (A) described later, the sub-control unit 91 combines the common images 514 with the numerical images 511 to 513, and the stop switches 8L and 8C in the correct pressing order of the composite images. It is possible to display the navigation image by displaying it in an arrangement according to the position of 8R.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 can enlarge / reduce each composite image (so-called zoom display) in order to emphasize the correct pressing order. For example, as shown in FIG. 22 (A) described later, the composite image of the first number image 511 corresponding to the first stop operation is displayed in the largest size (maximum display), and the third number image corresponding to the third stop operation is displayed. It is possible to display the composite image of 513 in the smallest size (minimum display) and display the composite image of the second numeric image 512 corresponding to the second stop operation in an intermediate size between the numeric images 511 and 513 (intermediate display). It is possible.
In the present embodiment, each image 511 to 515 is composed of still images, but may be composed of, for example, moving images (continuous images and moving images of still images).

Returning to FIG. 20, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated (step S1003; No), the sub control unit 91 repeats the process of step S1003, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. (Step S1003; Yes), the correct answer procedure, that is, whether or not the correct answer is pushed in order is determined (step S1004). When the sub-control unit 91 is in the correct pressing order (step 1004; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 erases the operation procedure images (numerical images 511 to 513) corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (step S1005). , The common effect of the corresponding common image (decorative image 514) is executed (the decorative image 514 and the decorative destroyed image 515 are displayed in this order, and then the image is hidden) to erase and display the common image (step S1006). ..

After the erasure display of the common image, the sub control unit 91 updates the zoom display of the navigation image, updates the output of the navigation voice and updates the navigation effect (step S1007), and all the composite images are erased and operated. It is determined whether or not to end the procedure navigation, that is, the push order navigation (step S1008). Here, updating the zoom display of the navigation image means changing the display size of the remaining composite image. The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 22 (C) and 22 (D) described later, after erasing the composite image of the first numeric image 511, the composite image of the second numeric image 512. Is changed from the intermediate display to the maximum display, and the composite image of the third numeric image 512 is changed from the minimum display to the intermediate display. Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 22 (F) and 22 (G) described later, the sub-control unit 91 intermediates the composite image of the third numeric image 512 after erasing the composite image of the second numeric image 512. Change from display to maximum display. If the sub-control unit 91 does not end the push order navigation (step S1008; No), the sub-control unit 91 returns to the process of step S1003.

On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 is not in the correct pressing order (step 1004; No), the sub-control unit 91 updates the zoom display of the navigation image and updates the navigation effect (step S1009). Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 changes all the composite images to the intermediate display as shown in FIG. 23 (B) described later. After updating the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 erases all the remaining operation procedure images of the navigation image (step S1010), simultaneously executes the common effect of the remaining common images, and erases and displays all the common images (step S1010). Step S1011). After erasing and displaying all the common images including the case where the push order navigation is terminated by operating in the correct push order (step S1008), the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation end effect (step S1012). End the process. Specifically, when the sub-control unit 91 answers correctly in the push order, the navigation end effect 516 of the push order correct answer shown in FIG. 22 (J) described later is executed, and when the push order is incorrect, the figure described later. The navigation end effect 517 of the wrong push order shown in 23 (E) is executed, and the process is ended.

The above is a description of the contents of each process executed by the slot machine 1.

Next, specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a display example of a navigation effect when the stop switch is operated in the correct pressing order, and FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation effect when the stop switch is operated in the incorrect pressing order. Is.
In the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 internally wins the navigation target combination during AT control (for example, ART, ready state) or inside, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification and pushes the sub control unit 91. Send a sequential command. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the push order command, the sub-control unit 91 displays the navigation image shown in FIG. 22 or 23 on the liquid crystal display 51 while outputting the navigation voice from the speakers 53 and 54 to execute the navigation effect. First, as shown in FIGS. 22 (A) and 23 (A), the sub-control unit 91 maximizes the composite image of the first numeric image 511 and intermediately displays the composite image of the second numeric image 512. The composite image of the third numeric image 513 is displayed in the minimum.

In the state shown in FIG. 22A, when the player performs the first stop operation of the left stop switch 8L, which is the operation in the correct pressing order, the sub-control unit 91 displays the first numerical image 511 on the liquid crystal display 51. After erasing from (see FIG. 22B), the decorative destruction image 515 of the remaining decorative image 514 of the composite image is displayed (see FIG. 22C), and the decorative destruction image 515 is erased from the liquid crystal display 51. (See FIG. 22 (D)). After erasing the composite image, the sub-control unit 91 maximizes the composite image of the second numeric image 512 and intermediately displays the composite image of the third numeric image 513, as shown in FIG. 22 (D).

Further, in the state shown in FIG. 22D, when the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C, which is the operation in the correct pressing order, the sub-control unit 91 displays the second numerical image 512 on the liquid crystal display. After erasing from the device 51 (see FIG. 22 (E)), the decorative destruction image 515 of the remaining decorative image 514 of the composite image is displayed (see FIG. 22 (F)), and the decorative destruction image 515 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Erase (see FIG. 22 (G)). After erasing the composite image, the sub-control unit 91 maximally displays the composite image of the third numerical image 512 as shown in FIG. 22 (G).

Further, in the state shown in FIG. 22 (G), when the player performs the third stop operation of the right stop switch 8R, which is the operation in the correct pressing order, the sub control unit 91 displays the third numerical image 513 on the liquid crystal display. After erasing from the device 51 (see FIG. 22 (H)), the decorative destruction image 515 of the remaining decorative image 514 of the composite image is displayed (see FIG. 22 (I)), and the decorative destruction image 515 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Erase (see FIG. 22 (J)). After erasing the composite image, the sub-control unit 91 displays the navigation end image 516 in the correct pressing order on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. 22 (J). The navigation end image 516 in the correct answer pressing order of the present embodiment is a character image of "success !!!".

In the state shown in FIG. 23 (A), when the player performs the first stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C or the right stop switch 8R, which is an operation in the wrong pressing order, the sub-control unit 91 performs each combination. After changing all the images to the intermediate display (see FIG. 23 (B)), all the numerical images 511 to 513 are erased from the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 23 (C)), and all the remaining decorations of each composite image are decorated. Each of the decorative destruction images 515 of the image 514 is displayed (see FIG. 23 (D)), and all the decorative destruction images 515 are erased from the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 23 (E)). After erasing all the composite images, the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation end effect 517 in the order of incorrect answer pressing, as shown in FIG. 23 (E). The navigation end image 517 in the order of incorrect answering in the present embodiment is a character image of "failure ...".

The above is a description of the specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 stores the image data of each image 511 to 515 used when displaying the navigation image in the RAM 91c. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect for notifying the correct answer pressing order, the sub-control unit 91 is a composite image of the first numerical image 511 and the decorative image 514, and a composite image of the second numerical image 512 and the decorative image 514. And a composite image of the third numerical image 513 and the decorative image 514 are displayed. Then, when the stop switch is operated by the player to erase each composite image, the sub-control unit 91 displays the decorative destruction image 515 of the corresponding decorative image 514 after erasing the corresponding numerical images 511 to 513. The common effect of erasing and displaying the decorative image 514 is executed.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of an image stored by a conventional sub-control unit.
By doing so, it is possible to improve the effect of the effect as compared with the slot machine in which the decorative image 513 is not erased and displayed. Further, since the image data of the decorative image 514 that commonly decorates the numerical images 511 to 513 when the navigation image is displayed is stored separately from the image data of the numerical images 511 to 513, FIG. 24 ( As shown in A), a conventional slot for storing image data of the first number decorative image 611, the second number decoration image 612, and the third number decoration image 613, which are composite images of each number image and the decoration image, respectively. It is possible to reduce the increase in the data capacity for storing image data compared to the machine. Further, since the image data of the decorative destruction image 515 displayed when the decorative image of each composite image is erased and displayed is stored separately from the image data of each image 511 to 514, as shown in FIG. 24 (B). Conventionally, the image data of the first number decoration destruction image 614, the second number decoration destruction image 615, and the third number decoration destruction image 616 as continuous images for erasing and displaying each number decoration image 611 to 613 are stored. It is possible to reduce the increase in data capacity for storing image data compared to the slot machine of. As a result, the effect can be improved while reducing the increase in data capacity.

In particular, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines which composite image of the numerical images 511 to 513 has been erased in response to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Regardless of this, the same erase display (decorative image 514, decorative destruction image 515, and then image erase) is performed.
By doing so, the erase display is different than that of the slot machine because the erase display is different depending on which of the composite images, the numerical images 511 to 513, is erased according to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. It is possible to reduce the increase in the data capacity for storing the image data of.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs sub-control during AT control as a notification condition (for example, ART, ready state) or when the navigation target combination is internally elected. The push order command is sent to the sub-control unit 91, and the push order command is not sent to the sub-control unit 91 during AT control, when it is not inside, or when the navigation target combination is not internally elected. ..
By doing so, it is possible to regulate that the sub control unit 91 erroneously executes the navigation effect when the main control unit 41 cannot perform the navigation notification.

25 and 26 are diagrams showing an image stored in the sub-control unit and an example of changing the navigation effect executed by the sub-control unit.
In the present embodiment, the composite image of each number image 511-513 and the decorative image 514 is displayed in the navigation image, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a composite image of the character image and the decorative image is displayed. May be good. For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), when displaying a chance navigation image for notifying the possibility of internal winning in a rare role such as cherry when the internal winning (when a specific condition is satisfied) is displayed on the character image. The first character image 518, which is the character image (specific image) of "!" Used, and the "?" Used when displaying the chance navigation image including the loss when the chance navigation image display is determined (when the specific condition is satisfied). 2nd character image 519 which is a character image (specific image) of "" may be included. That is, the image data of each character image 518 and 519 may be stored in the RAM 91c.

Further, in the present embodiment, the elliptical decorative image 514 is used as the composite image, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of decorative images (common images) may be used, and a plurality of types of decorative images (common images) may be used in the RAM 91c. The image data of the decorative image may be stored. For example, as shown in FIG. 25B, the plurality of types of decorative images may include a triangular decorative image 520, a quadrangular decorative image 521, and a hexagonal star-shaped decorative image 522. In this case, the advantage given to the player notified by the navigation image may be different depending on the type of the decorative image 514, 520 to 522. For example, the hexagonal star-shaped decorative image 522 may have the highest advantage, and the triangular-shaped decorative image 520, the square-shaped decorative image 521, and the elliptical decorative image 514 may have the lowest advantage in that order. Further, in this case, the decorative destruction image 515 may be commonly used for the erasure display of each decorative image 514, 520 to 522, and the image data of a plurality of types of decorative destruction images is stored in the RAM 91c, for example. A plurality of types of decorative destruction images may be used depending on the degree of advantage.

As a result, for example, in the chance navigation image when the rare role shown in FIG. 25C is internally won, a composite image of the first character image 517 and the triangular decorative image 520 may be displayed. Further, for example, in the chance navigation image including the loss shown in FIG. 25 (D), a composite image of the second character image 518 and the rectangular decorative image 521 may be displayed. In these cases, since the chance navigation image does not have a priority from the first stop operation to the third stop operation unlike the navigation image in the push order, all the composite images may be displayed as an intermediate display.
By doing so, the player becomes interested in the types of the displayed decorative images 514, 520 to 522, and the advantage given to the player is the same regardless of the type of the decorative image. It is possible to encourage the player to pay more attention to the display of the decorative images 514, 520 to 522 than the slot machine, and the interest of the game is improved.
Further, by doing so, the decorative image 514 is used both when a specific condition such as when the rare role is internally won and when the notification condition such as when the push order role is internally won is satisfied. Since 520 to 522 are displayed, not only can the increase in the data capacity for storing image data be reduced as compared with a slot machine that displays an image different from the decorative image when a specific condition is satisfied, but also the effect of production is improved and the game is played. The interest of the is improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the numerical images 511 to 513 are used as the operation procedure image (operation mode image) in the navigation image, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other operation procedure images may be used, for example. , A symbol image which is an image of a symbol arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be used. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), the symbol image has a bonus of "Red 7" at the time of internal winning (including inside) of the bonus, which is an example of the notification condition. The "Red 7" eye-pressing symbol image 523 used to notify the timing of the eye-pressing for winning, and the "Blue" used to notify the timing of the eye-pressing for the bonus winning of "Blue 7". The buttoned symbol image 524 of "7" and the buttoned symbol image 525 of "white 7" used for notifying the timing of the buttoning for the bonus winning of "white 7" may be included. At this time, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), each of the symbol images 523 to 525 is displayed with a blinking display in which the symbol is displayed at the timing of the eye-pressing and the symbol is not displayed at the timing other than the eye-pressing. The timing may be notified. Further, for example, a character image showing an operation procedure may be used. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26B, the character image is notified of the incorrect push order as the first push order at the time of internal winning of the three-choice push order combination as an example of the notification condition. The character image 526 of "Free" sometimes used may be included. Therefore, the image data of these images 523 to 526 may be stored in the RAM 91c.

As a result, for example, in the chance navigation image when the eye-pressing role shown in FIG. 26C is internally won, a composite image of the eye-pressing symbol image 523 of "Red 7" and the hexagonal star-shaped decorative image 522 is displayed. You may. In this case, since the chance navigation image does not have the priority from the first stop operation to the third stop operation unlike the navigation image in the push order, all the composite images may be displayed as an intermediate display. Further, for example, in the three-choice navigation image shown in FIG. 26 (D), one composite image of the first number image 511 and the decorative image 514 is displayed, and the character image 526 and the elliptical decorative image 514 are displayed. Two composite images may be displayed. In this case, unlike the 6-choice navigation image, the 3-choice navigation image does not have the priority of the second stop operation and the third stop operation, so only the composite image of the first number image 511 and the decorative image 514 The maximum display may be used, and the other two composite images may be used as an intermediate display.
By doing so, it is possible to reduce an increase in the data capacity for storing image data not only for the 6-choice navigation image but also for the navigation image of the eye-catching role and the 3-choice navigation image.
Note that the notification of the pressing timing of the pressing role is not limited to the bonus, and for example, the notification of the pressing timing of cherries, watermelons, etc. may be notified. In this case, it is necessary to newly provide a symbol image (a symbol image of "cherry" or "watermelon") similar to the bonus symbol images 523 to 525.
Further, the number image and the character image are not limited to the above examples, and may be changed to any image according to the intended use.

[Embodiment 2]
In the first embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification during the AT control, but in addition, for example, a freeze operation described later may be performed. Hereinafter, the second embodiment in which the freeze operation is controlled as an example of the delay control for delaying the progress of the game will be described.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the portion having the same configuration and processing as that of the first embodiment will be omitted, and a portion different from the first embodiment will be mainly described.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the freeze control process executed by the main control unit according to the second embodiment. First, the main control unit 41 determines, based on the internal winning flag, whether or not the freeze target combination (for example, the push order bell) that draws a lottery for whether or not to perform the freeze operation has been internally won (step S201). When the main control unit 41 has not internally won the freeze target combination (step S201; No), the process has ended, and when the freeze target combination has been internally won (step S201; Yes), AT control is in progress. By determining whether or not, it is determined whether or not the navigation notification or the navigation effect is executed (step S202). When the main control unit 41 does not execute the navigation notification or the like (step S202; No), the process is completed and the navigation notification or the like is executed (step S202; Yes), the game in which the navigation notification or the like is executed is It is determined whether or not it is completed (step S203). The main control unit 41 repeats the process of step S203 when the game in which the navigation notification or the like is executed is not finished (step S203; No), and when the game in which the navigation notification or the like is executed ends (step). S203; Yes), it is determined whether or not the correct answer is pressed (step S204). When the main control unit 41 is not in the correct answer pressing order (step S204; No), the process is completed, and when the correct answer is pressed (step S204; Yes), the main control unit 41 performs a freeze operation (step S205) and performs the process. finish.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a plurality of types of commands including an internal winning 1 command and an internal winning 2 command to the sub control unit 91.

The internal winning 1 command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game and after the game state command or the ART state command is transmitted. In addition, the internal winning 1 command that can specify the winning of the notification target combination is the first internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of the winning notification target combination and the advantageous stop order that is advantageous for the player, as described later. The type of winning notification target combination can be specified, but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified. It consists of a second internal winning 1 command, and if navigation notification is performed, the first internal winning 1 command is transmitted. If the navigation notification is not performed, the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted.
The internal winning 2 command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted at a timing when it is determined whether or not the order is the advantageous stop order described later as a result of stopping any reel. The internal winning 2 command is a command that can specify the type of the winning notification target combination and the advantageous stop order as described later, and the notification target combination is elected regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is performed. In that case, it is transmitted at the timing when it is decided whether or not it is in the advantageous stop order.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning 1 command capable of specifying the result of the internal lottery to the sub control unit 91 at the timing when the start operation of the game is performed by the start switch 7, and further in the internal lottery. When the notification target combination (push order bell, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-13, replay GR21-26) that is the target of the navigation notification is won, it is determined whether or not the order is advantageous for the player. By transmitting the internal winning 2 command that can specify the result of the internal lottery to the sub control unit 91 even at the timing, the sub control unit 91 selects the internal lottery specified from the internal winning 1 command and the internal winning 2 command. It is possible to produce according to the result.

When the notification target combination is elected, the main control unit 41 is in a state where the navigation notification is performed (when the navigation notification is performed during AT or non-AT), the winning notification is performed as one internal winning command. The first internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of target role and the order of advantageous stop is transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed by the start switch 7, and the navigation notification is not performed (navigation notification during non-AT). If is not performed), as the internal winning 1 command, the type of the winning notification target combination can be specified, but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified. The second internal winning 1 command is used in the game by the start switch 7. It is transmitted at the timing when the start operation is performed.
In addition, when the non-notification target combination that is not the target of the navigation notification is won in the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 does not change the advantageous stop order, regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is performed. As the internal winning 1 command, a second internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of winning combination is transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed by the start switch 7.

Here, the first internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of the winning notification target combination and the advantageous stop order is that the push order combination (push order bell, push order replay) is won, and the advantageous stop order is specified. It is a possible command. In addition, the type of the winning notification target combination can be specified, but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified. The second internal winning 1 command can specify that the push order combination has been won, but the advantageous stop order can be specified. This is an unspecified command.

In this way, if the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery and the navigation notification is performed, the first notification target combination type and advantageous stop order can be specified as the internal winning 1 command. If the internal winning 1 command is transmitted and the navigation notification is not performed, the type of the winning notification target combination can be specified as the internal winning 1 command, but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified for the player. Since the internal winning 1 command of the above is transmitted, the sub-control unit 91 identifies the advantageous stop order specified from the first internal winning 1 command if the notification target combination is won and the navigation notification is performed. If it is possible to execute a possible navigation effect, the notification target combination is won, and the navigation notification is not performed, the notification target combination specified from the second internal winning 1 command can be used. It is possible to execute an effect that suggests the possibility that a specific type of notification target combination has been won.

Next, the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits the internal winning 1 command to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

In the present embodiment, the ROM 41b is set with the first internal winning 1 command and the second internal winning 1 command for the notification target combination for each winning combination, and the second internal winning 1 command is set for the non-notifying target combination. The internal winning command table that has been created is stored. Further, in the internal winning command table, as the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the notification target combination, one second internal winning 1 command is set for each type of the notification target combination.

Then, as shown in FIG. 28, the main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery process in the internal winning 1 command setting process executed after the internal lottery (step Sa01), and executes the navigation notification. When it is determined whether or not to execute (step Sa02) and it is determined to execute the navigation notification (step Sa02; Yes), the first internal winning 1 command is displayed in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination based on the internal winning flag. Is set or not (step Sa03). When the first internal winning 1 command is set (step Sa03; Yes), that is, when the winning combination is the notification target combination, the main control unit 41 has the first internal winning 1 corresponding to the winning combination. The command is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (step Sa04). On the other hand, when the first internal winning 1 command is not set (step Sa03; No), that is, when the winning combination is a non-notification target combination, the main control unit 41 corresponds to the winning combination. The internal winning 1 command is read from the internal winning command table, set in the command queue (step Sa05), and the process ends. Further, when the main control unit 41 determines that the navigation notification is not executed (step Sa02; No), the main control unit 41 reads the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination based on the internal winning flag from the internal winning command table and commands it. Set in the queue (step Sa05) and end the process. The internal winning 1 command set in the command queue will be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main).

By doing so, when the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the sub-control unit 91 does not specify the advantageous stop order according to the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning 1 command. In the present embodiment, after the internal lottery process, the internal winning flag is read and the internal winning 1 command is set. However, when the internal winning flag is set in the internal lottery, the internal winning 1 command is set. It may be configured.

Next, a modification 1 of the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits the internal winning 1 command to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 29, the main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery (step Sb01), and determines whether or not the winning combination based on the read internal winning flag is the notification target combination (step). Sb02). The main control unit 41 is elected when it is the notification target combination (step Sb02; Yes), determines whether or not to execute the navigation notification (step Sb03), and when the navigation notification is executed (step Sb03; Yes). The notification target combination is individually specified (step Sb04), the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the specified notification target combination is read from the internal winning command table, set in the command queue (step Sb05), and the process is terminated. .. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 is not the notification target combination (step Sb02; No) or does not execute the navigation notification (step Sb03; No), the main control unit 41 internally wins the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination. It is read from the command table, set in the command queue (step Sb06), and the process ends.
By doing so, the modified example 1 has the same effect as that of the present embodiment.

Next, a modification 2 of the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits the internal winning 1 command to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

In the second modification, the ROM 41b stores an internal winning command table in which an internal winning 1 command is set for each winning combination. Further, when the navigation notification is executed for the notification target combination in the internal lottery, the lottery target combination (for example, left bells 1 to 4) having different advantageous stop order for one type of notification target combination (for example, push order bell). Winning is determined individually for each of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4), but when the navigation notification is not executed, an advantageous stop is made for one type of notification target combination (for example, push order bell). Regardless of the order, winning is determined collectively as one type of lottery target combination (for example, push order bell), and when navigation notification is executed, advantageous stop for one type of notification target combination. When any of a plurality of types of lottery target combinations in different orders is won, an internal winning flag having a different value is set, whereas when navigation notification is not executed, one type of notification target combination (for example, When one type of lottery target combination (for example, push order bell) corresponding to the push order bell) is won, the internal winning flag set when the navigation notification is executed even if the type of the notification target combination is the same. An internal winning flag with a value different from the above is set, and when any of multiple types of lottery target winning combinations with different advantageous stop orders for one type of notification target winning combination is won in the internal winning command table. An internal winning flag to be set, an internal winning flag to be set when one type of lottery target combination corresponding to one type of notification target combination is won, and a different internal winning 1 command are set corresponding to each.

Then, as shown in FIG. 30, when the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to execute the navigation notification in the internal lottery process (step Sc01) and executes the navigation notification (step Sc01; Yes), 1 An individual lottery is performed to individually determine the winning of each lottery target combination having a different advantageous stop order for each type of notification target combination (step Sc02). In the individual lottery, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), for each type of notification target combination, whether or not the internal lottery random number value falls within the winning range for each lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination of the type. (For details, whether or not the added value overflows) is determined, and the winning of the lottery target combination whose internal lottery random value is within the winning range is determined, and among the lottery target combinations constituting the notification target combination of the type. Set the internal winning flag corresponding to the winning winning combination. Further, when the main control unit 41 does not execute the navigation notification (step Sc01; No), the main control unit 41 collectively determines the winning as one type of lottery target combination regardless of the order of advantageous stop for one type of notification target combination. (Step Sc03). In the batch lottery, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), for one type of notification target combination, it is determined whether or not the internal lottery random value is within the winning range for the lottery target combination that summarizes the notification target combination of the type. Then, when the random number value for the internal lottery is within the winning range, the winning of the notification target combination of the type is determined, and the internal winning flag corresponding to the notification target combination of the type is set. It should be noted that, except for the notification target combination, the presence or absence of winning is determined as usual. Then, the internal winning 1 command corresponding to the internal winning flag set in each lottery is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (step Sc04), and the process ends. Although not shown in particular, if the notification target combination is won when the navigation notification is not executed, after the internal lottery, a stop order selection lottery for selecting the advantageous stop order from a plurality of types of stop orders is performed. The order of favorable stops changes according to the result.
By doing so, the modified example 1 has the same effect as that of the present embodiment. In the second modification, when the internal winning flag is set in the internal lottery, the internal winning 1 command is set. However, after the internal lottery, the internal winning flag is read out and the internal winning flag is set. Is also good.

In addition, the main control unit 41 issues an internal winning 2 command that can specify the type of the winning notification target combination and the advantageous stop order when the notification target combination is elected, regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is performed. , It is transmitted at the timing when it is confirmed whether or not the winning notification target combination is in the advantageous stop order. Here, the internal winning 2 command that can specify the type of the winning notification target combination and the advantageous stop order is the same command as the first internal winning 1 command. In addition, the timing at which it is determined whether or not the winning notification target combination is in the advantageous stop order is, for example, the advantageous stop order regardless of the reel stop order that is still changing due to the stop operation of some reels. If the establishment or failure of the above is determined, the stop operation of some reels is performed. For example, when the stop operation of the first stop reel is performed, the advantageous stop order is irrespective of the subsequent stop order. (At the time of winning the left bell, etc., the advantageous stop order is established by setting the left reel as the first stop, and the advantageous stop order is established by setting the middle reel and the right reel as the first stop. In the case of failure), the timing at which the advantageous stop order is determined is the timing at which the stop operation of the first stop reel is performed.

In this way, when the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, the first internal winning 1 command is transmitted, and if the navigation notification is not performed, the second The internal winning 1 command is transmitted, and after that, regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is performed, the internal winning 2 command is transmitted at the timing when it is determined whether or not the winning notification target combination is in the advantageous stop order. Therefore, in the state where the notification target combination is won and the navigation notification is not performed, the sub-control unit 91 notifies a specific type according to the type of the notification target combination specified from the second internal winning 1 command. It is possible to execute an effect that suggests the possibility that the target combination has been won, and even before all reels have stopped, after the timing when it is determined whether or not the winning notification target combination is in the advantageous stop order. If so, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting that the advantageous stop order specified from the internal winning 2 commands has been established, or an effect suggesting that the advantageous stop order has not been established.

For example, when the push order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), the type of notification target combination specified from the second internal winning 1 command transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed is selected. Based on this, a small winning combination notification suggesting the possibility that the middle bell will win (yellow in the figure) and the possibility that none of the winning combinations will win (white in the figure) is executed, and the stop operation of the first stop reel is performed. The advantageous stop order is determined based on the advantageous stop order specified from the internal winning 2 commands sent at the timing when it is determined whether or not the push order bell is the advantageous stop order, and it is confirmed that the middle bell will win the prize. In this case, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), it is possible to suggest the possibility that the middle bell will win by switching to the small winning combination notification that suggests only the possibility that the middle bell will win (yellow in the figure). it can. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the order is not the advantageous stop order and it is confirmed that the middle bell does not win, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), only the possibility that none of the roles will win (white in the figure) is suggested. By switching to the small role notification, it is possible to suggest that none of the roles will win.

In addition to the small winning combination notification as described above, for example, even if the ART is not won, the ART can be controlled on the condition that the promotion replay wins when the replays GR1 to 6 are won. Based on the type of notification target combination specified from the second internal winning 1 command transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed in the situation, that is, the situation in which it is advantageous for the player if the correct answer is given in the order of advantageous stop. While encouraging the player to select the stop order, an effect suggesting the possibility of being advantageous to the player is executed, the second stop reel is stopped, and the push order bell is in the advantageous stop order. When the advantageous stop order is confirmed based on the advantageous stop order specified from the internal winning 2 commands sent at the timing when the is confirmed, and the promotion replay is confirmed to win, the promotion replay wins, that is, By executing an effect (for example, output of a confirmed sound) that suggests that it is determined to be advantageous to the player, the promotion replay wins a prize even before the promotion replay wins, that is, the game. It can be suggested that it will be advantageous to the person.
In this way, even at the stage before all reels are stopped, if it is after the timing when it is determined whether or not the winning notification target combination is in the advantageous stop order, it is based on the advantageous stop order specified from the internal winning 2 commands. Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect that is consistent with the stopping mode at the time when all reels are stopped.

Next, the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits the internal winning 2 command to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 33, the main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery in the internal winning 2 command setting process executed each time the stop operation is performed (step Sa11), and the read internal winning flag is read. It is determined whether or not the first internal winning 1 command is set in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination based on (step Sa12). The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous stop order is determined when the internal winning 1 command is set (step Sa12; Yes), that is, when the winning combination is the notification target combination (step). Sa13). When it is determined that the advantageous stop order is determined (step Sa13; Yes), the main control unit 41 reads the extended data of the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination from the internal winning command table, and internally wins. Set in the command queue as an internal winning 2 command combined with the type data indicating the 2 command (step Sa14), and end the process. On the other hand, in the main control unit 41, when the first internal winning 1 command is not set (step Sa12; No), that is, when the winning combination is a non-notifying target combination, or the advantageous stop order is not determined. If it is determined (step Sa13; No), the process ends without setting the internal winning 2 command. In the present embodiment, the extended data is shared by the first internal winning 1 command and the internal winning 2 command, but the extended data is shared by the first internal winning 1 command and the internal winning 2 command. Including, it may have a different configuration.

Next, a modification 1 of the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits the internal winning 2 command to the sub control unit 91 will be described. The modified example 1 corresponds to the modified example 1 of the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits the internal winning 1 command to the sub control unit 91.

As shown in FIG. 34, the main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery (step Sb11), and determines whether or not the winning combination based on the read internal winning flag is the notification target combination (step). Sb12). When the main control unit 41 is the notification target combination (step Sb12; Yes), the winning notification target combination is individually specified (step Sb13), and it is determined whether or not the advantageous stop order is determined (step Sb14). .. When the advantageous stop order is determined (step Sb14; Yes), the main control unit 41 reads the extended data of the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination from the internal winning command table and indicates the internal winning 2 command. It is set in the command queue as an internal winning 2 command combined with the type data (step Sb15), and the process ends. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 is not the notification target combination (step Sb12; No) or the advantageous stop order is not determined (step Sb14; No), the main control unit 41 ends the process without setting the internal winning 2 command. To do. The internal winning 2 commands set in the command queue will be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main).

Next, a modification 2 of the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits the internal winning 2 command to the sub control unit 91 will be described. The modification 2 corresponds to the modification 2 of the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits the internal winning 1 command to the sub control unit 91.

In the second modification, when the navigation notification is not executed in the internal lottery, a batch lottery is performed to collectively determine the winning as one type of lottery target combination regardless of the order of advantageous stop for one type of notification target combination, and the winning combination is performed. The internal winning 1 command corresponding to the combination is transmitted to the sub control unit 91. In addition, when the navigation notification is not executed and the notification target combination is won, after the internal lottery, a stop order selection lottery for selecting the advantageous stop order from a plurality of types of stop orders is performed, and it is advantageous according to the result. The stop order is changed. Then, the main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery in the internal winning 2 command setting process executed every time the stop operation is performed, and determines whether or not the winning combination is the notification target combination. Furthermore, it is determined whether or not the navigation notification is executed, and if the winning combination is the notification target combination and the navigation notification is not executed, it is determined whether or not the advantageous stop order is determined, and the advantageous stop order is set. If it is confirmed, the internal winning 2 command that can specify the advantageous stop order selected in the stop order selection lottery is set in the command queue.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes the internal winning flag of the freeze target combination, whether or not the navigation notification is executed, and the operation procedure of the correct answer of the freeze target combination. Whether or not to perform the freeze operation is determined based on the comparison with the actual operation procedure. Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs a freeze operation when the freeze target combination is internally elected, navigation notification or the like is executed, and when the freeze target combination is won in the correct answer pressing order. That is, the main control unit 41 freezes based on the comparison result of comparing the correct push order of the push order navigation, which is the freeze target combination, with the push order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R actually operated by the player. It is determined whether or not to perform an operation.
By doing so, it is determined whether or not to perform the freeze operation based on the comparison result of comparing the correct answer pressing order at the time of winning the freeze target combination and the pressing order of the stop switch actually operated by the player. It is possible to reduce unintended freeze operation compared to a slot machine that does not. In addition, the freeze operation is performed based on the internal winning flag of the freeze target role and the comparison result between the correct operation procedure of the freeze target role and the actual operation procedure, and the freeze operation is performed regardless of whether the navigation notification or the like is executed. It is possible to reduce unintended freeze operation as compared with the conventional slot machine that may be performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning 1 command capable of specifying the result of the internal lottery to the sub control unit 91, so that the sub control unit 91 specifies the result of the internal lottery. When controlled by the AT, the advantageous stop order is notified based on the result of the specified internal lottery. In such a configuration, a command indicating the result of the internal lottery is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, and all the results of the internal lottery can be specified. , Although it is not decided that the main control unit 41 side controls the AT due to the fraud on the sub control unit 91 side, the order of advantageous stop according to the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning 1 command. Was identified, and there was a possibility that the advantageous stop order would be notified even though it was not controlled by the AT.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, the type of the notification target combination and the order of advantageous stop can be specified as long as the navigation notification is performed. If the internal winning 1 command is transmitted and the navigation notification is not performed, the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, in which the type of the winning notification target combination can be specified but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified. Therefore, if the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the advantageous stop order according to the result of the internal lottery is not specified from the internal winning 1 command, so that the sub control unit 91 side is fraudulent. However, it is possible to prevent an advantageous operation order from being notified except when the navigation notification is being executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order corresponding to the type of the push order bell, the control for winning the middle bell, which is relatively advantageous for the player, is controlled. When the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type of push order bell, control is performed so that the middle bell is not won, and when the common bell is won, regardless of the stop order. The control that can win the middle bell is performed. Then, at the time of winning the push order bell, if the navigation notification is performed, the push order bell is won and the advantageous stop order, that is, the stop order for winning the middle bell can be specified as the first internal winning. If one command is transmitted and the navigation notification is not performed, the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, although it is possible to identify that the push order bell has been won, but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified. As with the push order bell, whether or not the navigation notification is executed when the common bell is won, in which the middle bell is allowed to win and the middle bell can be won in any stop order. Regardless, it is possible to identify that the common bell has been won because it is an internal winning 1 command different from the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the push order bell and the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the push order bell. Since the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the common bell is transmitted, in the situation where the middle bell can be won on the sub control unit 91 side, the middle bell will not be operated unless it is operated in the stop order corresponding to the push order bell. It is possible to specify whether the prize can be won or whether the middle bell can be won regardless of the stop order. In particular, when it is specified that the middle bell can be won regardless of the stop order, it is possible to perform an effect suggesting the possibility that the middle bell can be won regardless of the stop order.

Further, in the present embodiment, the common bell is a lottery target role that may be won at the same time as the BB with the transition to the BB advantageous to the player and the RB with the transition to the RB advantageous to the player. Since it is suggested that the bell may have won the BB or RB by winning the prize, the possibility of winning the BB or RB by the internal winning 1 command corresponding to the common bell on the sub-control unit 91 side. Since it is possible to identify that the winning of the middle bell, which is suggested, is won, it is also possible to perform an effect that expects the winning of BB or RB in such a situation.

In this embodiment, when the push order bell is won, if the navigation notification is performed, it is possible to specify that the push order bell is won and the advantageous stop order, that is, the stop order in which the middle bell is won. If the first internal winning 1 command is transmitted and the navigation notification is not performed, the second internal winning 1 command that can identify that the push order bell has been won but cannot specify the advantageous stop order is On the other hand, as with the push order bell, the navigation notification is executed when the common bell is won, which allows the middle bell to win the prize and allows the middle bell to win in any stop order. Regardless of whether or not it is, it is an internal winning 1 command different from the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the push order bell and the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the push order bell, and the common bell is won. The second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the common bell that can be identified is transmitted, but when the notification target combination is won, the notification target combination is elected if the navigation notification is performed. If the first internal winning 1 command that can specify what has been done and the operation procedure that is advantageous for the player is transmitted and the navigation notification is not performed, it is possible to specify that the notification target combination has won, but the game. While the second internal winning 1 command, which cannot be specified, is transmitted as an operation procedure that is advantageous to the person, the derivation of the advantage display result is permitted as in the case of the notification target combination, and the advantage display is performed regardless of the operation procedure. When a specific lottery result that enables the result to be derived is obtained, the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the notification target combination and the notification target combination correspond to the notification target combination regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is executed. Even if the internal winning 1 command is different from the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to, and the second internal winning 1 command that can identify that a specific lottery result has been obtained is transmitted, the above Similarly, in the situation where the advantageous display result can be derived on the sub-control unit 91 side, the advantageous display result cannot be derived unless the operation procedure corresponding to the notification target combination is performed, or the advantageous display is displayed regardless of the operation procedure. It is possible to specify whether the result can be derived.

Further, even in such a configuration, it is preferable that the specific lottery result is a lottery result that may be won at the same time as the BB or RB accompanied by the transition to the BB which is advantageous for the player. , Since it is suggested that the sub-control unit 91 may have won the BB or RB by deriving the advantageous display result such as promotion replay, the internal winning 1 corresponding to the specific lottery result on the sub-control unit 91 side. Since it is possible to identify that the derivation of the advantageous display result suggesting the possibility of winning the BB or RB is permitted by the command, it is possible to perform an effect that expects the winning of the BB or RB in such a situation. It will be possible.

In the present embodiment, the stop order is applied as an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player when the notification target combination is won, but there are a plurality of operation procedures that are operated at any of a plurality of different operation timings. An operation procedure for operating in any of the stop orders of the above, and an operation procedure based on a combination thereof may be applied as an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, the type of the notification target combination and the advantageous stop order can be specified. If the command is transmitted and the navigation notification is not performed, the type of the winning notification target combination can be specified, but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified. The second internal winning 1 command is transmitted. When the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the advantageous stop order according to the result of the internal lottery is not specified from the internal winning 1 command, but the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery. In that case, regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is performed, the type of the winning notification target combination can be specified, but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified. The internal winning 1 command is transmitted and the navigation notification is performed. If it is in a state, an advantageous procedure command that can specify the advantageous stop order according to the type of the winning notification target combination is transmitted separately from the internal winning 1 command, but if the navigation notification is not performed, the navigation notification is not performed. By not transmitting the advantageous procedure command, if the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the advantageous stop order according to the result of the internal lottery may not be specified from the command. ..

In addition, when the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, the internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of the winning notification target combination and the advantageous stop order is transmitted, and the navigation notification is sent. If it is not performed, the internal winning 1 command is not transmitted, and if the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the advantageous stop order according to the result of the internal lottery is specified from the command. It may be a configuration without.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, the advantageous operation procedure includes a plurality of procedures (for example, in the replay GRs 1 to 6, the first The operation procedure) in which the stop reels are in the correct answer order and the second stop reel is also in the correct answer order) is notified of all of the plurality of procedures, and a plurality of first internal winning commands are transmitted at that time. It is a configuration that can specify all the procedures, but when the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, when performing partial navigation notification that notifies only a part of the advantageous operation procedures consisting of multiple procedures (For example, when notifying only the first stop reel that is the correct answer, when the advantageous operation procedure is in a specific stop order and a specific timing, when notifying only the stop order or timing, etc.), some navigation notification An internal winning 1 command may be transmitted so that only a part of the advantageous operation procedure notified by the above can be specified. With such a configuration, a part of the originally advantageous operation procedure is originally performed. Since not all of the advantageous operation procedures according to the result of the internal lottery are specified from the internal winning 1 command in the state where only is notified, the operation procedure is advantageous even if the sub-control unit 91 side is fraudulent. It is possible to prevent all of the advantageous operation procedures from being notified except in the state where the navigation notification is being executed.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, the type of the winning notification target combination and the advantageous stop order can be specified. If the command is transmitted and the navigation notification is not performed, the type of the winning notification target combination can be specified, but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified. The second internal winning 1 command is transmitted. However, in such a configuration, when the navigation notification is not performed, even if the internal winning 2 command that can specify the type of the notification target combination is transmitted, if the advantageous stop order cannot be specified at all, the effect that can be performed is limited. As a result, there will be a problem that the interest will be reduced.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even when the notification target combination is won in a state where the navigation notification is not performed, the timing at which it is determined whether or not the order is the advantageous stop order after the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted. That is, even if the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not it is the advantageous stop order, an internal winning 2 command capable of specifying the advantageous stop order is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 at a timing that does not affect the advantage for the player. Therefore, even if the sub-control unit 91 side is fraudulent, it is possible to prevent the advantageous stop order from being notified in a situation other than the state in which the navigation notification is performed and which may affect the advantage for the player. Since it is possible for the sub-control unit 91 side to perform an effect according to the order of advantageous stops, it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, even when the notification target combination is elected in the state where the navigation notification is performed, that is, when the first internal winning 1 command capable of specifying the advantageous stop order is transmitted, the first internal winning is performed. After 1 command is transmitted, the internal winning 2 command that can specify the advantageous stop order at the timing when it is decided whether or not it is the advantageous stop order is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, so that the navigation notification is performed. Regardless of whether or not, since the control when the main control unit 41 transmits the internal winning 2 command does not need to be changed, the control content can be simplified.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the internal winning 2 commands that can specify the advantageous stop order, it is common regardless of whether the stop operation is performed in the advantageous stop order or the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the advantageous stop order. The internal winning 2 command, that is, the command that can specify the advantageous stop order determined by the internal lottery is transmitted, and even if the stop order operated by the player is the advantageous stop order, the advantageous stop order Even if the stop order is other than the above, the common internal winning 2 commands may be transmitted, so that the control contents can be simplified.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the notification target combination is won, some reels are stopped, so that the advantageous stop order is established or not established regardless of the reel stop order that is still changing. , Even if there are still reels that are changing, it is decided whether or not it is in the order of advantageous stop of the winning notification target combination, and even if there are still reels that are changing, it is decided whether it is in the order of advantageous stop. Since the internal winning 2 command is transmitted in, even if an illegal act is made on the sub control unit 91 side, the advantageous stop order is notified in a situation other than the notification state and which may affect the advantage for the player. While preventing this, even if there are still reels that are changing, the sub control unit 91 can perform an effect according to the order of advantageous stop.

In the present embodiment, the stop order is applied as an advantageous operation procedure that is advantageous to the player when the notification target combination is won, but the operation procedure that operates at any of a plurality of different operation timings, Any operation procedure that operates in any of a plurality of stop orders, or an operation procedure that combines these, may be applied as an advantageous operation procedure.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the notification target combination is won, some reels are stopped, so that the establishment or non-establishment of the advantageous operation procedure is determined regardless of the reel operation procedure that is still changing. As a result, even if the reels that are still changing remain, it is determined whether or not the winning notification target combination has an advantageous operation procedure. However, until all reels are stopped, the advantageous operation procedure is established. A configuration in which the failure is not confirmed, for example, a configuration in which the advantageous operation procedure is an operation procedure in which all reels are operated at a specific operation timing, and an advantageous operation procedure is an operation procedure in which the final stop reel is operated at a specific operation timing. In such a configuration, the timing at which it is determined whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous is the timing at which all reels are stopped.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the reels that are still changing remain, some reels are stopped at the time of winning the notification target combination as a configuration for determining whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous for the winning notification target combination. By the operation, regardless of the stop order of the reels that are still changing, the establishment or non-establishment of the advantageous stop order is determined, so even if the reels that are still changing remain, the advantageous stop order of the winning notification target combination A configuration is applied in which whether or not it is determined is applied, but for example, when the advantageous operation procedure is performed at a specific timing when the stop operation of a specific reel is performed, regardless of the timing or stop order of the stop operation of other reels. As long as the operation procedure is established, a configuration may be applied in which the stop operation of a specific reel is performed at a specific timing to determine whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous for the winning notification target combination.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35 (A), when the notification target combination is won in a state where the navigation notification is not performed, after the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, the advantageous operation procedure is performed. The configuration is such that the internal winning 2 command that can specify the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 at the timing when it is confirmed whether or not the navigation is performed. For example, the notification target combination is won in a state where the navigation notification is not performed. At that time, after the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, the navigation notification is not performed, such as the configuration in which the internal winning 2 command is transmitted at the timing when the third stop operation is performed, that is, at the timing when all reels are stopped. When the notification target combination is won in the state, after the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, at least at the timing after the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure, the internal winning 2 command is sent to the sub control unit 91. In the configuration of transmitting to the sub-control unit 91, the advantageous operation procedure is notified in a situation other than the state in which the navigation notification is performed even if the sub-control unit 91 side is fraudulent and which may affect the advantage for the player. While preventing this, the sub-control unit 91 can perform an effect according to the advantageous operation procedure, so that the effect of the effect can be enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the internal winning 2 command is transmitted at the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure, that is, when the stop operation which determines whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure is performed, which is advantageous. It may be configured to be transmitted at the timing when the stop operation for determining whether or not the operation procedure is canceled, that is, at the timing when the corresponding stop switch is released.

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

Further, the internal winning 2 command may be transmitted at a plurality of timings after the timing when it is determined whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous. For example, the internal winning 2 command may be transmitted each time the stop operation is performed. In such a configuration, one that determines whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure by the first stop operation such as a push order bell, and one that determines whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure until the second stop operation such as Replay GR1-6. And, at the timing when it is not decided whether it is an advantageous operation procedure or not, a command to the effect that it is not decided whether it is an advantageous operation procedure is transmitted, and whether it is an advantageous operation procedure or not is confirmed. At the timing after the timing, by transmitting a command that can specify the advantageous operation procedure, any command may be uniformly transmitted every time the stop operation is performed.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, the internal winning 2 command that can specify the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted only when the notification target combination is won, but even when the notification target combination is not won, the internal winning is performed. The configuration may be such that two commands are transmitted. In this case, a command having the same content as the internal winning one command may be transmitted.

Further, in the present embodiment, as the internal winning 2 commands that can specify the advantageous operation procedure, it is common regardless of whether the stop operation is performed by the advantageous operation procedure or the stop operation is performed by an operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure. It is configured to send two internal winning commands, that is, a command that can identify the advantageous operation procedure determined by the internal lottery, but at least at the timing after the timing when it is decided whether or not it is the advantageous operation procedure, the winning notification target combination Any configuration may be used as long as it is configured to send a command that can specify the advantageous operation procedure. For example, by transmitting a command that can specify whether or not the stop order operated by the player matches the advantageous stop order, the sub-control unit On the 91 side, the advantageous operation procedure may be specified based on the content specified from the command and the stop order operated by the player.

As a general rule, the notification target combination in the present embodiment has a different operation procedure for deriving the advantageous display result according to the lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination, and it is possible to derive the advantageous display result. Even if the lottery result is good, the lottery result whose operation procedure does not change (for example, a combination that may be missed depending on the operation timing of a watermelon, a horn cherry, etc.) is not a notification target combination. In addition, even if the operation procedure for deriving the advantageous display result differs depending on the lottery target combination, the lottery result for deriving the chance eye or the like by intentionally inducing the omission (for example, the chance eye is obtained by the omission). Lottery results that are not intended to affect the player's advantage depending on the presence or absence of notification, such as the derived one-card combination, etc., need not be notified, and when such a lottery result is obtained. , The first internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of winning combination and the advantageous operation procedure may be transmitted.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the notification target combination is won, the advantageous display result (advantageous display result) that is always advantageous to the player when the operation procedure is performed according to the type of the lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination ( The middle bell, promotion replay, special replay, etc.) are derived, but when the operation procedure is performed according to the type of lottery target role that constitutes the notification target role, the lottery that further constitutes the notification target role Advantageous display result is derived when the operation is performed by a specific operation procedure that does not change according to the type of the target combination, and is advantageous when the derivation operation means is operated by an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure. Controls for deriving display results other than the display results may be performed. In this case, the specific operation procedure that does not change according to the type of the lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination is, for example, the operation in the stop order according to the type of the lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination. The operation procedure is performed and is operated at a specific operation timing, the operation timing is operated according to the type of the lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination in one reel, and the operation is performed at a specific operation timing in another reel. The operating procedure, etc. is applicable.

Further, in the present embodiment, as with the push order bell, the middle bell wins when the left reel is operated at a specific timing regardless of the stop order at the time of winning the common bell which allows the middle bell to win. Although it is a configuration, when the common bell is won, the middle bell may always win a prize regardless of the stop order and the operation timing.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the notification target combination is won, a medal is given as an advantageous display result derived when the notification target combination is operated by an operation procedure according to the type of the lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination. The winning mode of the small winning combination and the winning mode of the re-gaming role accompanied by the transition to the gaming state (RT0, RT2) advantageous to the player are applied, but the display result advantageous to the player is a medal or a replay. Granting of games, granting medals and re-games to other display results that do not involve a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player, granting medals, display results that accompany a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player Display results with more medals given to other display results that accompany, display results with benefits given to other display results that do not give benefits (ART, etc.) that are advantageous to the player, games Any display result that maintains the current gaming state with respect to other display results that accompany a transition to a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the person, or a display result that involves a transition to a gaming state that is more advantageous than the current gaming state, etc. ..

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

In the present embodiment, as described above, when the notification target combination is won, some reels are stopped, so that the advantageous operation procedure is established or not established regardless of the reel operation procedure that is still changing. By determining, even if the reels that are still changing remain, it is determined whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous for the winning notification target combination, and as shown in FIG. 35 (A), when the notification target combination is won. , If the navigation notification is not performed, the second internal winning 1 command is sent at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and even if the reels that are still changing remain, it is confirmed whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure. The internal winning 2 command is sent at the timing of the reeling. Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), even when the navigation notification is performed when the notification target combination is won, the first internal winning 1 flag is transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and it is still changing. Even if the reels of the above are left, the internal winning 2 command is transmitted at the timing when it is confirmed whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), when the navigation notification is performed when the notification target combination is won, the navigation notification is started at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and all reels are stopped. Since the navigation notification is continued until the player is up to, the player can be surely recognized the advantageous operation procedure.

In the present embodiment, the game auxiliary display 12 for which the navigation notification is performed is hidden when the navigation notification is not performed when the notification target combination is won, but the navigation notification is performed when the notification target combination is won. If this is not performed, the advantageous operation procedure may be displayed so that the advantageous operation procedure cannot be specified. Even in such a configuration, the advantageous operation procedure cannot be specified until all the reels are stopped. It may be a continuous configuration.

Further, in the present embodiment, the navigation notification is continued until all the reels are stopped. For example, as shown in FIG. 36, the navigation notification is performed until the timing when it is determined whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous. If the navigation notification continues until at least the timing after the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure, such as a continuous configuration, whether or not the operation procedure of the stop operation operated by the player is an advantageous operation procedure. Since the navigation notification continues until the timing when the advantageous operation procedure is determined, the player can be surely recognized the advantageous operation procedure until the advantageous operation procedure is determined.

Further, in such a configuration, if the navigation notification is not performed when the notification target combination is won and the display is such that the advantageous operation procedure cannot be specified, the display in which the advantageous operation procedure cannot be specified is advantageous. It may be configured to continue until the timing after the timing when it is decided whether or not it is an operation procedure.

Further, in the present embodiment, the timing at which the internal winning 1 command is transmitted and the timing at which the navigation notification is started are both the timings at which the game start operation is performed, but the timing at which the internal winning 1 command and the navigation notification are started is , The timing at which the game start operation is performed, the timing at which the wait has elapsed, the timing at which the reel starts rotating as the game progresses, and the timing at which the reel stop operation becomes effective after the start of rotation may be used. ..

That is, the internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and the navigation notification is started. The internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and the wait has elapsed. Configuration 1-2 that starts navigation notification at the timing, configuration 1-3 that sends an internal winning 1 command at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and starts navigation notification at the timing when the reel starts rotating as the game progresses. , Internal winning 1 command is sent at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and navigation notification is started at the timing when the reel stop operation becomes effective after the start of rotation. Configuration 1-4, Internal winning 1 at the timing when the wait has elapsed. Configuration 2-1 that sends a command and starts navigation notification when the game start operation is performed, configuration 2-2 that sends an internal winning 1 command and starts navigation notification when the wait has elapsed, wait The internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the game has elapsed, and the navigation notification is started at the timing when the reel starts rotating as the game progresses. Configuration 2-4 that starts navigation notification at the timing when the reel stop operation becomes effective after the start, the timing when the internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the reel starts rotating as the game progresses, and the game start operation is performed Configuration 3-1 to start navigation notification with, internal winning 1 command is sent at the timing when the reel starts rotating as the game progresses, and navigation notification is started at the timing when the wait elapses 3-2, game progress Along with this, the internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the reel starts rotating, and the navigation notification is started. 3-3, the internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the reel starts rotating as the game progresses, and the rotation starts. Configuration 3-4 that starts navigation notification at the timing when the reel stop operation becomes effective later, the timing when the internal winning 1 command is sent at the timing when the reel stop operation becomes effective after the start of rotation, and the game start operation is performed Configuration 4-1 to start navigation notification with, internal winning 1 command is sent at the timing when the reel stop operation becomes effective after the start of rotation, and navigation notification is started at the timing when the wait has elapsed 4-2, rotation start Later, the internal winning 1 command is sent at the timing when the reel stop operation becomes effective, and the navigation notification is started at the timing when the reel starts rotating as the game progresses. The configuration may be any of the configuration 4-3 and the configuration 4-4 in which the internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the reel stop operation becomes effective after the start of rotation and the navigation notification is started.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the reel is controlled to a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period at the start of the game, the reel is changed during that period, and the display result is derived by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The effect is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 37, by configuring the navigation notification to start at the timing when the reel starts rotating as the game progresses, the freeze state accompanied by the reel effect ends. Since the navigation notification will be started later, the player can be made to clearly recognize that the operation procedure specified from the navigation notification is an operation procedure in a normal game, and is specified from the navigation notification. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused, such as it is difficult to determine whether the operation procedure is an operation procedure in a normal game or an operation procedure in a reel effect.

Further, as shown in FIG. 38, even when the navigation notification is started at the timing when the reel stop operation becomes effective after the rotation starts, the navigation notification is started after the freeze state accompanied by the reel effect ends. Therefore, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the operation procedure specified from the navigation notification is the operation procedure in the normal game, and the operation procedure specified from the navigation notification is the operation procedure in the normal game. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused because it is difficult to determine whether the operation procedure is the operation procedure or the operation procedure in the reel production.

Further, as shown in FIG. 39 (A), when the game is not controlled to the freeze state, the navigation notification is started at the timing when the game start operation is performed, whereas when the game is controlled to the freeze state, the navigation notification is started. As shown in FIG. 39 (B), the navigation notification is sent not at the timing when the game start operation is performed, but at the timing when the reel starts rotating as the game progresses (or when the stop operation is enabled after the rotation starts). It may be a configuration to start, and even in such a configuration, the navigation notification is started after the end of the freeze state accompanied by the reel effect, so that the operation procedure specified from the navigation notification is an operation in a normal game. It is possible to make the player clearly recognize that it is a procedure, and it is difficult for the player to determine whether the operation procedure specified from the navigation notification is the operation procedure in the normal game or the operation procedure in the reel production. Can be prevented from occurring.

Further, in the above embodiment, the operation procedure advantageous to the player can be identified by both the navigation notification controlled by the main control unit 41 side and the navigation effect controlled by the sub control unit 91 side. The operation procedure advantageous to the player may be identified only by the navigation notification controlled by the main control unit 41 side, or the operation procedure advantageous to the player may be performed only by the navigation effect controlled by the sub control unit 91 side. The configuration may be identifiable.

Further, in the above embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls ART and the like as a privilege advantageous to the player, but the sub control unit 91 controls a part or all of the control related to the privilege advantageous to the player. It may be configured to be performed.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which the bet number is set by using medals and credits as the game value has been described, but the slot in which the bet number is set by using the game ball as the game value has been described. It may be applied to machines or fully credited slot machines that set bets using only credits as game value. When the game ball is used as the game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when the number of bets is set to 3 in the first embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Corresponds to setting the number of medals using.

Further, the value is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. It may be. That is, it is possible to set the number of bets and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls are generated when a prize is generated. A slot machine that can pay out any value may be applied.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 511-513 numerical image, 514, 520-522 Decorative images, 515 Decorative destruction images, 518, 589, 526 character images, 523-525 eye-catching pattern images.

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Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
An image data storage means for storing image data of an image displayed on the display means,
Derivation operation means for causing the player to derive a display result by controlling the display means to display an image using the image data stored in the image data storage means when the notification condition is satisfied. Equipped with a notification means for notifying the operation mode of
Said image data storing hand stage, the image data of the first operation mode image used when notifying the first operation mode of the derivation operation means, a second operation mode different from the first operating mode The image data of the second operation mode image used when notifying, and the image data of the common image commonly used when notifying the first operation mode and when notifying the second operation mode. the has been at least memory,
The notification means is
When notifying the first operation mode, the first operation mode image and the common image are displayed on the display means, and when notifying the second operation mode, the second operation mode image. And the image display means for displaying the common image on the display means, and
When ending the notification of the first operation mode based on the operation of the derivation operation means, erasing from said display means of said first operating mode the image of the said common image and the first operation mode image When the erasure display of the common image is started after the erasure is completed and the notification of the second operation mode is ended based on the operation of the derivation operation means, the second operation mode image and the same. the common image and of the start of the erasing from said display means of said second operation mode image and an image erasing means for initiating an erase display of the common image after the erasing is finished, the slot machine.

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