JP6825876B2 - 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.

A slot machine generally has a variable display unit having reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer peripheral portion, and a start switch is operated in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set. When the reel starts to rotate and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is displayed as a combination of display results, or A prize is generated by deriving a role).

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

As a slot machine of this type, an advantageous operation procedure of the stop switch that is advantageous for the player is defined for each type of winning combination, and a predetermined monitor notifies the advantageous operation procedure according to the winning status of the internal lottery. It has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5770922

However, according to the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, even if the operation procedure for notifying is the same, the notification is performed in a different manner depending on the type of the winning winning combination. For this reason, there is a risk that the type of winning combination that has been won will be specified by the player from the mode of notification.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of preventing a winning winning combination from being identified from a mode of notification.

(1) A variable display unit 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.
A game control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game,
Production control means to control the production and
Predetermining means (for example, internal lottery processing) for determining a display result that allows derivation from a plurality of types of display results including the first display result and the second display result, and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
It is provided with a derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing) that controls to derive a display result according to a determination result of the predetermining means and an operation of the derivation operation means.
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result (for example, left bell 1 or the like), the derivation operation means operates in the procedure corresponding to the first determination result (for example, the left first stop). When the first display result (for example, a downward-sloping bell) is derived, the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure different from the procedure corresponding to the first determination result, which is more advantageous than the first display result. Derived a display result with a low degree (for example, the upper bell),
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result (for example, replay GR1), the derivation operation means is operated in the procedure corresponding to the second determination result (for example, the left first stop). When the second display result (for example, promotion replay 1) is derived, when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure different from the procedure corresponding to the second determination result, the degree of advantage is higher than that of the second display result. Derives a low display result (eg normal replay),
The procedure corresponding to the first decision result and the procedure corresponding to the second decision result include the same specific procedure.
The game control means includes a first notification means capable of transmitting information that can specify an operation mode of the derivation operation means.
The effect control means includes a second notification means capable of transmitting information that can specify an operation mode of the derivation operation means.
The first notification means can notify information that can identify the specific procedure in a common manner regardless of whether the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result or the second determination result. Yes (see, for example, the display example of the game auxiliary display in FIG. 16),
The second notification means can notify information that can identify the specific procedure in a common manner regardless of whether the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result or the second determination result. Yes ,
Before Symbol game control means, wherein after the variable display of the variable display unit is started, the derived operating means when the enabling condition without enabling operation of the derivation operation means has been established to enable conditions are satisfied Including derivation operation activation means to activate the operation of
In the derivation operation activation means, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in the state where the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled, the activation condition is satisfied again after the power supply is restarted. Until the operation of the derivation operation means is not enabled,
The first notification means is powered after the power supply is stopped in a state in which the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and information that can identify the operation mode of the derivation operation means is being notified. When the supply is resumed, the notification of information that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation means is restarted at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means is activated .
The first notification means can notify at the same timing in a unit game regardless of whether it is in the first situation or the second situation.
The second notification means can notify at different timings in the unit game depending on whether it is in the first situation or the second situation.

According to such a configuration, information that can identify the specific procedure is notified in a common manner regardless of the first determination result or the second determination result, so that the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination. It is possible to prevent the player from being specified whether it is the result or the second determination result, and it is possible to reduce the storage capacity required for information notification.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
The game control means can output control information (for example, a command) that can specify the determination result of the prior determination means.
The slot machine includes an effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) that controls the effect based on the control information.
When the effect control means identifies that the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result or the second determination result based on the control information, the first determination result and the second determination result. Regardless of the determination result, the notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect capable of specifying the specific procedure in a common manner is included (see, for example, a display example of the liquid crystal display in FIG. 16).

According to such a configuration, since the notification effect capable of specifying the specific procedure is executed in a common manner on the effect control means side as well, the second determination as to whether the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result. It is possible to prevent the player from being identified as the result, and it is possible to reduce the storage capacity required for executing the notification effect.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The game value (for example, the number of medals to be paid out) given by the derivation is larger in the first display result than in the second display result ([first decision result and second decision result in the modified example]. About] column).

According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to which of the first display result and the second display result having different given game values is derived, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
The first display result is a display result (for example, a downward-sloping bell) accompanied by the addition of game value.
The second display result is a display result (for example, promotion replay 1) that sets the number of bets that allow the player to play the next game without using the game value.

According to such a configuration, the player can pay attention to which of the first display result and the second display result, which is different in the control performed when the result is derived, is derived, and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made to.

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
The game control means can be notified at the same timing in a unit game regardless of whether it is in the first situation (for example, during CB) or the second situation (for example, during AT after the end of CB). For example, as shown in (B) and (D) of FIG. 25, the main control unit 41 executes navigation at the same timing regardless of whether it is in CB or AT).
The effect control means can be notified at different timings in the unit game between the first situation and the second situation (for example, as shown in FIGS. 25C and 25). In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at different timings when the CB is in the CB and when the AT is in the AT. In the modified example, the [Execution timing of the navigation effect between the main control unit and the sub-control unit] column reference)).

According to such a configuration, both the game control means and the effect control means can notify the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means, so that stable notification can be executed. Further, since the game control means for controlling the progress of the game can be notified at the same timing in the unit game regardless of whether it is in the first situation or the second situation, the player feels reassured. Can be squeezed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. On the other hand, since the effect control means for controlling the effect can be executed at different timings in the unit game depending on whether it is in the first situation or the second situation, the degree of freedom in designing the notification process is improved. be able to.

Further, it may have the following configuration.
The first situation (for example, during CB) is a situation in which the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is more advantageous to the player when it is notified than when it is not notified. (For example, in the CB, the CB ends when the SB is won. Also, the fact that the in-control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 navigated means that the push order bell was won. In addition, the SB that terminates the CB has not been elected. Furthermore, the fact that the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are not navigating means that the SB that terminates the CB may have been elected. Therefore, the CB is more advantageous to the player when the navigation is performed than when the navigation is not performed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide the playability of attracting the player's attention to the notification of information according to the determination result of the prior determination means.

In the first situation, in the unit game, the timing at which the game control means notifies the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the information according to the determination result of the effect control means by the effect control means. (For example, as shown in FIG. 25, the navigation timings of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are the same when the CB is in progress).

According to such a configuration, in the first situation where it is advantageous when the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified, the timing of the notification by the game control means and the timing of notification by the effect control means By either of these, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing that the notification control is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the period of tension for the player as long as possible.

When the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined determination result (for example, when the push order bell is won), it is derived by operating the derivation operation means based on the information notified in the first situation. The display result is the same as the display result derived by operating the derivation operation means based on the information notified in the second situation.

According to such a configuration, regarding the notification for deriving the same display result in the first situation and the second situation, the effect control means can be used at different timings in the first situation and in the second situation. Since it can be executed, the degree of freedom in design can be improved.

Further, a start operation means (for example, a start switch) for the player to start the variable display of the variable display unit is provided.
Regardless of whether the game control means is in the first situation or the second situation, when the start operation means is operated, the game control means notifies the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 26B and 26D, the main control unit 41 executes navigation at the lever-on operation timing T21 regardless of whether it is in CB or AT). ,
The effect control means
In the first situation, when the start operation means is operated, information corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 26C, in the CB. Then, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the lever-on operation timing T21),
In the second situation, after the start operating means is operated, information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 26E, during AT. , The sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the reel rotation start timing T22 after the lever-on operation timing T21).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of notification of the effect control means while performing appropriate notification.

A start operation means (for example, a start switch) for the player to start the variable display of the variable display unit, and
When the start condition is satisfied after the start operation means is operated, the process of starting the variable display of the variable display unit (starting the rotation of the three reels) is further provided with the execution means.
Regardless of whether the game control means is in the first situation or the second situation, when the variable display of the variable display unit is started, the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means. (For example, as shown in (B) and (D) of FIG. 25, the main control unit 41 executes navigation at the reel rotation start timing T22 regardless of whether it is in CB or AT. ),
The effect control means
In the first situation, when the variable display of the variable display unit is started, information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 25C). , In CB, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the reel rotation start timing T22),
In the second situation, when the start operation means is operated, information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 25 (E), during AT. Then, the sub control unit 91 executes navigation at the lever-on operation timing T21).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of notification of the effect control means while performing appropriate notification.

A start operation means (for example, a start switch) for the player to start the variable display of the variable display unit, and
When the reception condition (for example, the first activation condition and the second activation condition) is satisfied after the start operation means is operated, the operation for deriving the display result can be accepted (to the stop switch). It is equipped with a derivation operation receiving means (which enables the operation of).
Regardless of whether the game control means is in the first situation or the second situation, when the derivation operation receiving means becomes acceptable, the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 27 (B) and 27 (D), the main control unit 41 is enabled to operate the stop switch regardless of whether it is in CB or AT. Execute navigation at timing T23),
The effect control means
In the first situation, when the derivation operation receiving means becomes acceptable, information corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 27 (C)). , In CB, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the timing T23 when the operation to the stop switch is enabled),
In the second situation, when the start operation means is operated, information corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 27 (E), during AT. Then, the sub control unit 91 executes navigation at the lever-on operation timing T21).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of notification of the effect control means while performing appropriate notification.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
It is equipped with a variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) that can variablely display a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display units (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Game control means (main control unit 41) that controls the game,
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) that performs the effect based on the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
Display means that can display predetermined contents and
With
The game control means includes a display control means that controls the display of the display means.
The display control means
It is possible to cause the display means to display an advantageous operation mode capable of identifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means which is advantageous for the player as a display content different from the predetermined content.
When displaying the advantageous operation mode on the display means and then displaying the predetermined content on the display means, the display content of the display means is once initialized and then the predetermined content is displayed.

According to such a configuration, when the advantageous operation mode is displayed by the display means directly controlled by the game control means side, a new display means is displayed by displaying the advantageous operation mode by using the display means for displaying a predetermined content. It is possible to display both the predetermined content and the advantageous operation mode without providing the above, and when the predetermined content is displayed on the display means after the advantageous operation mode is displayed on the display means, the display content of the display means is temporarily initialized. Since the predetermined content is displayed after the conversion, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding whether the display content displayed on the display means is an advantageous operation mode or the predetermined content.

The operation mode of the derivation operation means is an operation mode of operating at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode of operating at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation based on a combination thereof. The mode and the like may be applicable.

Further, the display control means has one start timing after the start of the game until the operation of the derivation operation means becomes effective as the game progresses, and one end timing after the derivation operation means is operated. The advantageous operation mode may be continuously displayed until.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize the operation mode advantageous to the player continuously from the start to the end of the game.

Further, the display control means may cause the display means to display information on the result of the game as a predetermined content.

According to such a configuration, the advantageous operation mode is displayed during the game, whereas the predetermined content is displayed after the end of the game, so that the display periods do not overlap.

Further, the display mode when displaying the advantageous operation mode and the display mode when displaying the predetermined content may not include a common display mode.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent misunderstanding whether the advantageous operation mode is displayed or the predetermined content is displayed.

Further, the display control means may erase the display of the display means when the power interruption condition is satisfied while the display means is displaying the advantageous operation mode.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed at the time of power failure.

Further, as the game progresses, the display control means satisfies the power interruption condition in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means is effective and the advantageous operation mode is displayed, and returns to the state before the power interruption. In this case, the display means may display an advantageous operation mode before the operation of the derivation operation means is activated.

According to such a configuration, the advantageous operation mode is displayed before the operation of the derivation operation means becomes effective at the time of recovery from the power failure, so that the operation mode is erroneously operated in a mode other than the advantageous operation mode. Can be prevented.

Further, when the condition for displaying the predetermined content is satisfied after the start of the game and before the end of the game and in the state where the advantageous operation mode is displayed, the display control means has the predetermined content until the game ends. May not be displayed.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display content displayed in the display content from being misidentified as whether it is an advantageous operation mode or a predetermined content.

(7) In any of the slot machines (1) to (6) above,
Game control means (main control unit 41) that controls the game,
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) that performs the effect based on the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
It is provided with an operation procedure notification means (navigation effect) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means.
The game control means
Predetermining means (internal lottery) to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Derivation control means (reel stop control) that controls to derive the display result,
A notification state control means that controls the operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means to a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed),
The specific control information transmitting means for transmitting the specific control information (internal winning command) regarding the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the effect control means (sub control unit 91) is included.
The effect control means is a control (navigation effect) that identifiablely notifies an advantageous operation procedure that is advantageous for the player specified from the specific control information (internal winning command) in the notification state (state in which the navigation notification is executed). Includes notification control means to perform
The specific control information transmitting means
When controlled to the notification state (state in which navigation notification is executed), the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) is the notification target result (notification target combination, navigation). The first specific control information (first internal winning 1 command) that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure when it becomes the target combination) is sent to the effect control means (sub control unit 91). Send to
When the notification state (state in which navigation notification is executed) is not controlled, the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (notification target combination, navigation target combination). At that time, the second specific control information (second internal winning 1 command), which can specify that the notification target result has been obtained but cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure, is sent to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91). Send (see the [Internal winning command (at the start of the game)] column in the modified example).

According to such a configuration, a game control means and an effect control means are provided, and control is performed to identifiablely notify an advantageous operation procedure advantageous for the player specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means. In the configuration, the game control means controls the operation procedure notification means to the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the game control means controls the advance determination means when the notification state is controlled. When the determination result becomes the notification target result, the first specific control information that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means, but the notification state is not controlled. In the case, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result, the second specific control information that can specify the notification target result but cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means. Therefore, if the game control means side does not control the notification state, the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means is not specified from the specific control information, so that the effect control means side is fraudulent. Even if it is done, it is possible to prevent the advantageous operation procedure from being notified in a state other than the notification state.

The operation procedure of the derivation operation means includes an operation procedure for operating at one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation procedure for operating at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation based on a combination thereof. The procedure etc. is applicable.

(8) In any of the slot machines (1) to (7) above,
Game control means (main control unit 41) that controls the game,
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) that performs the effect based on the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
It is provided with an operation procedure notification means (navigation effect) capable of identifiablely notifying the operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means.
The game control means
Predetermining means (internal lottery) to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Derivation control means (reel stop control) that controls to derive the display result,
A notification state control means that controls the operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means to a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed),
The specific control information transmitting means for transmitting the specific control information (internal winning command) regarding the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the effect control means (sub control unit 91) is included.
The effect control means is a control (navigation effect) that identifiablely notifies an advantageous operation procedure that is advantageous for the player specified from the specific control information (internal winning command) in the notification state (state in which the navigation notification is executed). Including a notification control means for performing (control)
The derivation control means
When the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (push order bell) to be notified, the type of notification target result (push order bell) is used as an advantageous operation procedure. When the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated according to the operation procedure (stop order, correct answer procedure), an advantageous display result (middle bell, right-down bell) that is advantageous to the player is displayed. When the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated by an operation procedure (stop order) other than the operation procedure according to the type of the notification target result (push order bell) by controlling the derivation. , Control to derive display results (upper bell, transition roll) other than advantageous display results,
When the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes a specific result (bell), the advantageous display result (middle bell) regardless of which operation procedure is used to operate the derivation operation means. , Right-down bell) is controlled so that it can be derived,
The specific control information transmitting means
When the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (push order bell) when the notification state (state in which the navigation notification is executed) is controlled. The first specific control information (first internal winning 1 command) that can specify the notification target result (pushing order bell) and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means (sub control unit 91). ,
When the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (push order bell) when the notification state (state in which the navigation notification is executed) is not controlled. The second specific control information (second internal winning 1 command), which can specify that the notification target result (push order bell) has been obtained but cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure, is transmitted to the effect control means.
When the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes a specific result (bell) regardless of whether or not it is controlled to the notification state (state in which navigation notification is executed). , A third specific control information (a second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the bell) that can specify that the specific result (bell) has been obtained is transmitted (transformed) to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91). See the [Internal winning command (at the start of the game)] column in the example).

According to such a configuration, a game control means and an effect control means are provided, and control is performed to identifiablely notify an advantageous operation procedure advantageous for the player specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means. In the configuration, the game control means controls the operation procedure notification means to the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the game control means controls the advance determination means when the notification state is controlled. When the determination result becomes the notification target result, the first specific control information that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means, but the notification state is not controlled. In the case, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result, the second specific control information that can specify the notification target result but cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means. Therefore, if the game control means side does not control the notification state, the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means is not specified from the specific control information, so that the effect control means side is fraudulent. Even if it is done, it is possible to prevent the advantageous operation procedure from being notified in a state other than the notification state.

Further, as in the case of the notification target result, when the advantageous display result is allowed to be derived and the advantageous display result can be derived by any operation procedure, the notification state is obtained. Regardless of whether or not it is controlled by, the third specific control information that is different from the first specific control information and the second specific control information and can specify that a specific result has been obtained is obtained. Since it is transmitted, in a situation where the advantageous display result can be derived on the effect control means side, the advantageous display result cannot be derived unless the operation procedure is performed according to the notification target result, or the advantageous display is displayed regardless of the operation procedure. It is possible to specify whether the result can be derived.

The operation procedure of the derivation operation means includes an operation procedure for operating at one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation procedure for operating at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation based on a combination thereof. The procedure etc. is applicable.

Further, when the derivation control means determines the determination result of the prior determination means to be the notification target result to be notified, the derivation operation means is performed by an operation procedure according to the type of the notification target result as an advantageous operation procedure. When operated, control is performed so that an advantageous display result that is advantageous to the player can be derived. For example, when the derivation operation means is operated by an operation procedure according to the type of the notification target result, the advantageous display is displayed. Control to always derive the result may be performed, or when the derivation operation means is operated by the operation procedure according to the type of the notification target result, a specific specific one that does not change according to the type of the notification target result. Control to derive the advantageous display result when the derivation operation means is operated by the operation procedure, and to derive the display result other than the advantageous display result when the derivation operation means is operated by the operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure. It may be the one that does. In this case, the specific operation procedure that does not change according to the type of the notification target result is, for example, an operation that is operated in an operation order according to the type of the notification target result and is operated at a specific operation timing. The procedure corresponds to an operation procedure in which one variable display unit is operated at an operation timing according to the type of notification target result, and another variable display unit is operated at a specific operation timing.

Further, the derivation control means controls so that the advantageous display result can be derived regardless of which operation procedure is used when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific result. For example, when the derivation operation means is operated by any operation procedure, the control may be performed to always derive the advantageous display result, and it does not change when a specific result is obtained. When the derivation operation means is operated by a specific operation procedure, the advantageous display result is derived, and when the derivation operation means is operated by an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure, the display result other than the advantageous display result is derived. It may be the one that controls the operation. In this case, the specific operation procedure that does not change when a specific result is obtained corresponds to, for example, an operation procedure operated at a specific operation timing.

In addition, the advantageous display result that is advantageous to the player is the value for the game that can be used for the game, the value for re-game, and the value for the game with respect to other display results that do not involve the transition to the game state that is advantageous for the player. With the addition of more game value to other display results with the addition of re-game, the display result with the transition to the game state advantageous to the player, and the addition of the game value that can be used for the game. The current display result, the display result with the grant of the privilege to the other display result without the grant of the privilege advantageous to the player, and the current display result with the transition to the gaming state unfavorable to the player A display result that maintains the gaming state or a display result that accompanies a transition to a gaming state that is more advantageous than the current gaming state is applicable.

In addition, the privilege that is advantageous to the player is the right to be able to shift to the advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (winning the lottery that determines whether or not the advantageous state occurs, and shifting to the advantageous state). The right to be notified of the 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, 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.

(9) In any of the slot machines (1) to (8) above,
Game control means (main control unit 41) that controls the game,
The effect control means (sub control unit 91) that performs the effect based on the control information (command) transmitted from the game control means, and
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
It is equipped with a notification means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of performing notification.
The game control means
Predetermining means (internal lottery) to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Derivation control means (reel stop control) that controls to derive the display result,
A notification state control means that controls the operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means to a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed),
Including the specific control information transmitting means for transmitting the specific control information (internal winning 1 command) regarding the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the effect control means (sub control unit 91).
The effect control means identifies an advantageous operation procedure that is advantageous for the player identified from the specific control information (internal winning 1 command) in the notification state (state in which the navigation notification is executed) by the notification means (liquid crystal display 51). Including a notification control means that performs control to notify as much as possible (control of navigation effect),
The specific control information transmission means is
When the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (navigation target combination) to be notified when the notification state (state in which the navigation notification is executed) is controlled. In addition, the first specific control information (first internal winning 1 command) that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means (sub control unit 91).
When the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (navigation target combination) when the notification state (state in which the navigation notification is executed) is not controlled, the notification target result The second specific control information (second internal winning 1 command) that can be specified but the advantageous operation procedure cannot be specified is transmitted to the effect control means (sub control unit 91).
When the game control means is not controlled to the notification state (the state in which the navigation notification is executed) and the determination result (lottery result) of the advance determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (navigation target combination). After the second specific control information (second internal winning 1 command) is transmitted, the operation procedure of the derivation operation means operated by the player is determined to be an advantageous operation procedure or later. It further includes an advantageous operation procedure control information transmitting means for transmitting advantageous operation procedure control information (internal winning 2 commands) capable of specifying an advantageous operation procedure to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91) ([Internal winning in the modified example]. Command (when the success or failure of the correct answer procedure is confirmed)] column).

According to such a configuration, a game control means and an effect control means are provided, and control is performed to identifiablely notify an advantageous operation procedure advantageous for the player specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means. In the configuration, the game control means controls the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, and the game control means notifies the determination result of the prior determination means when the notification state is controlled. When the result is obtained, the first specific control information that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure can be transmitted to the effect control means, while the prior determination means when the notification state is not controlled. When the determination result of is the notification target result, the second specific control information that can specify that the notification target result cannot be specified but the advantageous operation procedure cannot be specified is transmitted to the effect control means, so that the game control means If the side does not control the notification state, the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the prior determination means is not specified from the specific control information, so that the notification state is notified even if the effect control means side is fraudulent. It is possible to prevent the advantageous operation procedure from being notified by other than.

Further, even when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the notification target result when the notification state is not controlled, the operation of the derivation operation means operated by the player after the second specific control information is transmitted. The advantageous operation procedure can be specified at the timing when it is determined whether or not the procedure is an advantageous operation procedure, that is, the timing after the timing when the effect control means specifies whether or not the procedure is an advantageous operation procedure does not affect the advantage for the player. Advantageous operation procedure Since the control information is transmitted to the effect control means, the advantageous operation procedure can be performed in a situation other than the notification state and which may affect the advantage for the player even if the effect control means side is fraudulent. Since it is possible to perform an effect according to an advantageous operation procedure on the effect control means side while preventing being notified, it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect.

The operation procedure of the derivation operation means includes an operation procedure for operating at one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation procedure for operating at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation based on a combination thereof. The procedure etc. is applicable.

Further, the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is, for example, to derive an advantageous display result advantageous to the player rather than the display result derived when the derivation operation means is operated by an operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure. Operation procedure other than the operation procedure that can be performed, the probability that the second display result is derived out of the second display result that is more advantageous to the player than the first display result and the first display result is advantageous. Higher operating procedure than when the derivation operating means is operated in, advantageous When the derivation operating means is operated by an operation procedure other than the display result, it is more advantageous for the player than the first display result and the first display result. While there is a possibility that any of the second display results can be derived, an operation procedure or the like that can always derive the second display result is applicable.

Further, the timing at which it is determined whether or not the operation procedure of the derivation operation means operated by the player is an advantageous operation procedure is the timing when all the operations by the derivation operation means are completed and all the operations by the derivation operation means are completed. However, when the operation is performed by the advantageous operation procedure, the timing when the advantageous operation procedure is determined regardless of the subsequent operation procedure, and when the operation is performed by the operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure, regardless of the subsequent operation procedure. This corresponds to the timing when an operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure is determined.

Further, the advantageous operation procedure control information that can specify the advantageous operation procedure may be a configuration in which the advantageous operation procedure can be specified from the information that can specify the advantageous operation procedure itself, or the derived operation means operated by the player. The advantageous operation procedure may be specified by the information that can specify whether or not the operation procedure matches the advantageous operation procedure.

(10) In any of the slot machines (1) to (9) above,
Predetermining means (internal lottery) to determine the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player when deriving the display result, and
Derivation control means (reel stop control) that controls to derive the display result,
An operation mode notification means (navigation effect) capable of discriminatingly notifying the operation mode (stop order) of the derived operation means, and
When the maintenance display result (normal replay) is derived in the first game state (RT0), the first game state (RT0) is maintained, and the transition display result (RT0) is maintained in the first game state (RT0). When a special replay) is derived, it is provided with a game state control means (main control unit 41) that shifts to a second game state (RT2) different from the first game state (RT0).
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the first specific result (replay GR11), the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop). Occasionally, control is performed to derive the maintenance display result (normal replay), and the derivation operation means is operated in a second operation mode (stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop) different from the first operation mode. At that time, a control for deriving the transition display result (special replay) is performed, and the deriving operation means is different from the first operation mode and the second operation mode in a third operation mode (the right reel is regarded as the first stop). When the operation is performed in the stop order), control is performed to derive a display result (fall replay) other than the transition display result.
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the second specific result (replay GR12), the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop). At that time, control for deriving the maintenance display result (normal replay) is performed, and the deriving operation means is different from the first operation mode and the second operation mode in the fourth operation mode (the right reel is regarded as the first stop). When the operations are performed in the stop order), the control for deriving the transition display result (special replay) is performed, and the derivation operation means is different from the first operation mode and the fourth operation mode. When the operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop), control is performed to derive a display result (fall replay) other than the transition display result.
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the third specific result (replay GR13 / replay GR15), the derivation operation means has a sixth operation mode (middle reel) different from the first operation mode. When the operation is performed in the stop order of the first stop / the stop order of the right reel as the first stop), control is performed to derive the maintenance display result (normal replay), and the derivation operation means is the sixth operation mode. When the operation is performed in a seventh operation mode different from that of the seventh operation mode (stop order in which the right reel is the first stop / stop order in which the left reel is the first stop), control is performed to derive the transition display result (special replay). In the eighth operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop / stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop), the derivation operation means is different from the sixth operation mode and the seventh operation mode. When operated, control is performed to derive display results (fall replay) other than the transition display result.
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the fourth specific result (replay GR14 / replay GR16), the derivation operation means performs the sixth operation mode (stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop /). When the operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop), control is performed to derive the maintenance display result (normal replay), and the derivation operation means has both the sixth operation mode and the seventh operation mode. When the operation is performed in a different ninth operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop / stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop), control for deriving the transition display result (special replay) is performed. The derivation operation means is operated in a tenth operation mode (stop order in which the right reel is the first stop / stop order in which the left reel is the first stop), which is different from the sixth operation mode and the ninth operation mode. When this happens, control is performed to derive display results (fall replays) other than the transition display results.
When the operation mode notification means maintains the first gaming state (RT0) in the first gaming state (RT0), the determination result of the prior determination means is the first specific result (replay GR11). ) Or when the second specific result (replay GR12) is obtained, the first operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop) is identifiablely notified, and the determination result of the prior determination means is determined. When the third specific result (replay GR13 / replay GR15) or the fourth specific result (replay GR14 / replay GR16) is obtained, the sixth operation mode (stop order with the middle reel as the first stop / right) The stop order in which the reel is the first stop) is identifiablely notified (see the [Maintenance display result and transition display result] column in the modified example).

According to such a configuration, in the case of maintaining the first gaming state in the first gaming state, it is maintained when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the first specific result or the second specific result. Even if the first operation mode from which the display result is derived is identifiable, the operation mode from which the transition display result is derived is the second operation mode or the fourth operation mode. A sixth operation mode in which the maintenance display result is derived when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the third specific result or the fourth specific result. Is identifiable, but it is not possible to specify whether the operation mode from which the transition display result is derived is the seventh operation mode or the ninth operation mode. It is possible to prevent the operation mode for shifting the gaming state from being specified when the operation mode for maintaining the above is notified.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. 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 combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when a plurality of winning combination wins at the same time. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when a plurality of winning combination wins at the same time. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command setting process at the time of an internal lottery. (A) is a diagram for explaining an example of a navigation target role, a push order as a correct answer procedure, a display example of a navigation effect on a game auxiliary display, and a display example of a navigation effect on a liquid crystal display. ) Is a diagram for explaining a display example at the time of medal payout on the game auxiliary display. It is a figure which shows the notification mode by error notification. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of a game auxiliary display in a game. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of a game auxiliary display before and after a power failure. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of a game auxiliary display when an error occurs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content at the time of sending an internal winning 1 command. It is a flowchart which shows the control content at the time of sending an internal winning 1 command. It is a flowchart which shows the control content at the time of sending an internal winning 1 command. (A) is a diagram showing a lottery target combination and a winning range in an individual lottery of control contents at the time of transmitting an internal winning 1 command, and (b) is a diagram showing a batch lottery of control contents at the time of transmitting an internal winning 1 command. It is a figure which shows the lottery target combination and the winning range. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation start timing. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation start timing. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation start timing. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a plurality of replay combination.

A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example will be described when the present invention is applied to a slot machine.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the perspective window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L, 2C arranged side by side inside the housing 1a via the see-through window 3 by transmitting the transmission area 51b out of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as left reel, middle reel, right reel) becomes visible.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified from each other are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display unit shows an example of being configured by a physical reel, it may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

A medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided in the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, and a medal payout outlet 9 and speakers 53 and 54 for paying out medals are provided in the lower part of the front door 1b.

Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state within the range of credits stored as the game value (number of medals) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6 operated when the game is started, settlement switch 10 operated when the credits and the set number of bets are settled and returned, start switch 7 operated when the game is started, reels 2L, 2C, Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when the rotation of 2R is stopped, and a production switch 56 for use in production are provided.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information about the game as an example of the notification means. The game display unit 13 has a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for notifying the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for notifying that medals can be inserted, start effective LED18 for notifying that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, and start switch. After the operation of 7, the weight LED19 for notifying that the weight (the state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R because a certain period of time has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress, after the replay winning. The replay LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress is provided. Further, the front door 1b is provided with a winning notification LED 70 that notifies CZ winning or AT winning by lighting an LED lamp as an example of the notification means. The CZ winning and AT winning will be described later.

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

The winning line is a line for determining 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, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the prize is aligned with the prize line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated to display the symbol in a variable manner, and when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reel rotation is performed. By stopping, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the perspective window 3. When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning, and credits are added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). If this is the case, medals will be paid out from the medal payment exit 9.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for electrical components. A power supply board 101 for generating the above, an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game, and the like are provided. Further, the external output board 1000 can also output a test signal used for testing the slot machine 1 to an external test device.

The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and the notification means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as (exemplified on the left side of the substrate 40) are driven and controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R based on the signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R.

The game control board 40 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the game control board 40 of FIG. 4) such as a main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, etc. (not shown).

The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56, and drives and controls an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4).

The effect control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4) such as a sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, an I / O port 91d, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operating means, detection means (exemplified on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4), and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

[Set value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets to the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 stages of 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate and decreasing the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and the lower the payout rate. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, 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 stepwise. Become.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Move to the setting change state. 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. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the fixed display value (set value) is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

The setting may be changed on the condition of "power ON" + "setting key ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal setting change when the front door 1b is not opened. Furthermore, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key is turned off after the setting value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may try to do it. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

In order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on after the game is finished and 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, 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 a state in which the progress is possible.

It should be noted that the setting confirmation state may be entered on the condition of "setting key ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. Furthermore, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until the end condition (setting key is OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. May be good. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

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

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

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

The internal winning command is a command that can identify the group to which the winning winning combination belongs according to the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. By receiving the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can operate the start switch 7 and identify the group to which the winning lottery target combination belongs.

The push order command is a command that can specify an operation procedure (also referred to as a correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player according to the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery. The push order command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. During AT, a push order command that can identify the correct answer procedure is sent, and during non-AT, unlike the command that can identify the correct answer procedure, a predetermined standard procedure (for example, the left first) regardless of the correct answer procedure. A push order command that can specify (1 stop) is sent. By receiving the push order command, the sub-control unit 91 can identify whether AT is in progress or non-AT, and further, in AT, it is possible to identify the correct answer procedure according to the winning lottery target combination. It becomes.

The freeze command is a command that can specify the execution of the freeze. The freeze command is sent when the freeze is executed. Freeze is a control that delays the progress of the game over a predetermined delay time (freeze time). In the present embodiment, the freeze is executed when the ART described later is completed.

The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

The reel stop command can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. Command. The reel stop command is transmitted each time the stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed. The sub-control unit 91 can identify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated by receiving the reel stop command.

The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, the presence or absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning. The winning determination command is transmitted after all reels have stopped and the winning determination has been made.

The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals. The payout start command is sent when the payout of medals by winning a prize or settlement of credits (including the medal used for setting the number of bets) is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals. The payout end command is sent when the payout of medals by winning and credit settlement is completed.

The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining games of RT. The game status command is sent at the end of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the game state command specifies information that can specify the number of count games and the net increase in count, which will be described later, and the number of games remaining and the net increase in number until the limit process described later is executed. Contains possible information.

The standby command is a command indicating the transition to the standby state. When the standby command ends one game and the number of bets is not set and a certain period of time elapses to enter the standby state, the payout of medals by the settlement of credits (including the medals used to set the number of bets) ends. And it is sent after the payout end command is sent.

The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state. When controlled to the stopped state, a stop command indicating the occurrence of the stopped state is transmitted, and when the reset operation is performed and the stopped state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stopped state is transmitted. Will be done.

An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and controlled to an error state, an error command indicating the occurrence of the error state and its type is sent, and when the reset operation is performed and the error state is released, an error command indicating the release of the error state is sent. Is sent.

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

The setting command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. A setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is sent at the time of transition to the setting change state, and a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is sent at the end of the setting change state. Since the sub-control unit 91 initializes the control state of the main control unit 41 with the transition to the setting change state, the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of the setting. It is identifiable.

The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command indicating the start of the setting confirmation is sent when shifting to the setting confirmation state, and a setting confirmation command indicating the end of the setting confirmation is sent at the end of the setting confirmation state.

The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, ON (open state) / OFF (closed state). The door command changes the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 (from ON to OFF) when the power is turned on, when one game ends (after the game ends and before the setting of the bet number for the next game can be started). , OFF to ON) is transmitted.

The operation detection command is a switch whose detection state (ON / OFF) has changed among the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), and whether the detection state has changed from OFF to ON. This command indicates whether the switch has changed from to OFF and the detection status (ON / OFF) of other switches. The operation detection command is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches changes. The AT winning command is a command that can specify the result of the AT lottery and the start timing of the AT.

The sub control unit 91 controls the output of various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 based on the command received from the main control unit 41.

[Winning role, transition roll]
5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matters related to the winning combination.

BB1 and BB2 are winning roles with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the payout number column of BB1 and BB2, the end condition of the bonus transferred by winning is shown. Each bonus ends when a predetermined number of medals or more are paid out. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

Further, the game state column of FIG. 6 shows the game state to be transferred at the time of winning. "/" Indicates "or". For example, for the fall replay of FIG. 6, the combination of symbols is "bell-replay-bell", which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value given is the replay grant.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of transition rolls. As for the transition roll, any of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 14 is won, and the first reel is other than the reel that is the winning condition for the right-down bell or the middle bell. If the upper bell is stopped and the winning upper bell is missed, the result will be aligned with the winning line LN. When the transition roll stops on the winning line LN during RT0, RT2, and RT3, the transition to RT1 is performed.

[Transition of game state]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, RT0 to RT4 in which the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the replay combination column in the upper figure of FIG. 9) and RT0 to RT4 in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is RT0 to RT4. It is controlled to one of the corresponding game states from the time when the start condition is satisfied to the time when the end condition is satisfied, among a plurality of types of game states including a bonus that is improved more than the time (shown along the arrow in FIG. See the winning combination or the outcome, see the start condition / end condition column in the upper figure of FIG. 9).

When either BB1 or BB2 is won, it is controlled by RT4. The winning flag set when either BB1 or BB2 is won is carried over until the winning BB wins. In addition, RT4 is also continuously controlled from BB winning to BB winning. In RT4, the replay is won with a higher probability than in RT1 and RT3 and lower than in RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the replay combination column in the upper figure of FIG. 9). The replay probability in RT4 is set to the probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning small winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is the total number of medals that will be paid out if the small winning combination won during RT4 is won without fail, and the total number of medals that used medals or credits to set the number of bets during RT4. It is set to a probability that the number of medals will not increase without exceeding the number of sheets. When a BB prize occurs during RT4, it is controlled by a bonus, and when the number of medals or more described in FIG. 5 is paid out, the bonus ends and the bonus is controlled. The type of replay to be drawn internally is determined for each type of RT (the circle in the lower figure of FIG. 9 indicates the replay to be drawn).

[Lottery target role]
10 and 11 are diagrams showing a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations (hereinafter, also referred to as winning combinations) for each game state. The name is shown in the lottery target combination column, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target for each type of RT, and the winning probability is determined by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is shown. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination of 360/65536 in any of RT0 to RT3. In addition, cherries (weak cherries 1, 2, strong cherries, middle cherries) and watermelons (weak watermelons 1, 2, strong watermelons) may be won at the same time as BB, or may be won independently without being won at the same time as BB. is there. In addition, during RT4, the bonus lottery is not performed, but the internal lottery is based on the number of judgment values shown in parentheses so that the winning probability of the winning combination (simultaneous winning combination) that can be won at the same time as the bonus is the same as that during other RTs. Is done.

As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is set to be a lottery target combination only when controlled by RT2. Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target combination, and it is set to win with an extremely high probability (for example, 64000/65536). In addition, the middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, during the bonus, the middle bell prize can be generated with an extremely high probability regardless of the operation timing and the operation procedure, and the number of medals can be efficiently increased. Therefore, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

In the right column of each of FIGS. 10 and 11, the group to which the lottery target combination belongs is shown. For example, "bell" for bells, "push order bell" for left bells 1 to right bell 4, "weak watermelon" for weak watermelons 1 and 2, and replay GR1 to replay GR6. "Promotion replay" is defined. The main control unit 41 identifies a group to which the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery belongs, and transmits an internal winning command corresponding to the group. For example, in the case of "bell", an internal winning command capable of specifying "1" is transmitted, and in the case of "pushing order bell", an internal winning command capable of specifying "2" is transmitted.

The sub-control unit 91 identifies a winning group from the internal winning command, and executes an effect according to the group. When the push order bell is specified, the sub-control unit 91 causes the character a based on yellow to appear, and when the promotion replay is specified, the character b based on blue appears. As a result, although it is not possible to specify whether the push order bell or the push order replay has been won, it is possible to notify the player that either the push order bell or the push order replay has been won.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect such that when a weak watermelon is specified, a character c based on green appears, and when a strong watermelon is specified, a character d having a green color larger than the character c appears. It is possible. In addition, when the push order bell or the push order replay is won and the push order command is received because the AT is in progress, a navigation effect for specifying the correct answer procedure is executed.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a combination of winning combinations included in the winning combination included in the lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry 1 includes a lower cherry, and the weak cherry 2 includes a lower cherry and a single combination 2. Further, the weak watermelon 1 includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon, and the weak watermelon 2 includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, a middle watermelon, and a single combination 2.

Among the lottery target combinations, bonus 1 to bonus 12 are combinations in which BB1 or BB2 and a predetermined winning combination such as a weak cherry or a bell can be read out at the same time and won. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the bonus 1 to the bonus 12 have different numbers of determination values. For this reason, it is an advantage for the player, and the ratio of BB1 or BB2 actually winning at the same time when winning the simultaneous winning combination (hereinafter, also referred to as reliability) becomes bonus 6 or bonus 12. The number of judgment values is determined so that the middle cherry contained is the highest, followed by the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, the weak cherry, and the weak watermelon, and the bell is the lowest.

13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. For each winning lottery target combination, when the stop operation is performed in the push order shown in the push order column, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination of the winning combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped to the right at the winning line LN. For example, when either the weak cherry 1 or the weak cherry 2 is won, the reel control is performed in which the lower cherry is given priority and pulled onto the winning line LN. For this reason, the player cannot recognize which of the weak cherry 1 and the weak cherry 2 has been won based on the winning result (derived symbol combination). Further, when either the weak watermelon 1 or the weak watermelon 2 is won, the reel control is performed in which the right-down watermelon or the upper watermelon is given priority over the middle watermelon and pulled onto the winning line LN. For this reason, the player cannot recognize which of the weak watermelon 1 and the weak watermelon 2 is won based on the winning result (derived symbol combination).

Further, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the push order is left, middle and right, and the normal replay is derived when the push order is other than left, middle and right. Also, for example, when the left bell is won, if the push order is the left first stop, the right-down bell is derived, and if the push order is other than the left first stop, the upper bell or the transition roll. Is derived.

Since the replay GR1 to GR6, the replay GR11 to GR13, and the replay GR21 to GR23 have different replay roles (replays) that are won according to the operation procedure (push order) of the stop switch by the player, they are also called the push order rip. Refer to. Further, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 have different small winning combinations (bells) according to the operation procedure (pressing order) of the stop switch by the player, so that the pressing order is different. Also called a bell.

The push order in which the promotion replays 1 and 2 win when any of the replays GR1 to GR1 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the normal replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. Since the promotion replays 1 and 2 are triggers for the transition to RT0, they are display results having a higher degree of advantage than the normal replay. The push order in which the normal replay wins when any of the replays GR11 to 13 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the fall replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. Since the normal replay does not trigger the transition to RT1, it is a display result having a higher degree of advantage than the fall replay. The push order in which the special replay wins when any of the replay GR21 to 23 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the normal replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. Since the special replay is an opportunity to shift to RT2, it is a display result having a higher degree of advantage than the normal replay. In addition, the push order in which the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell wins when one of the push order bells is won is also called the correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the upper bell wins or the transition result is derived is the incorrect answer procedure. Also called. As shown in FIG. 5, the number of payouts for the middle bell and the downward-sloping bell is larger than that for the upper bell, and since it is not an opportunity to shift to RT1, the display result has a higher degree of advantage than the upper bell and the shift roll. ..

In the present embodiment, when the push order bell or the push order lip is won during AT, a navigation effect for notifying the correct answer procedure is executed. For this reason, the push order bell and push order lip are also referred to as navigation target roles. During AT, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation effect for identifiablely notifying the correct answer procedure corresponding to the winning navigation target combination, and outputs a push order command capable of specifying the correct answer procedure. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a push order command capable of specifying the correct answer procedure, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure specified from the command.

In a narrow sense, the "game" in the slot machine 1 means from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, but the number of medals before the operation of the start switch 7 when playing a game. Since the setting, the payout of medals and the transition of the game state are also performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the "game" in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs game processing and controls one game. In the game processing, first, the bet number setting and the BET process for credit settlement and bet number settlement are performed.

When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets, an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of winning (internal lottery) is performed. For example, the random number circuit updates the determination value belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) according to the predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts the determination value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated. Then, if the extracted determination value corresponds to a determination value belonging to a predetermined range predetermined for each lottery target combination (for example, 1 to 100 in the case of weak cherry 1), the main control unit 41 corresponds to the lottery target. Determine the winning of the role. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when BB1 is won, the BB1 winning flag is set, and when the strong cherry is won, the lower cherry winning flag and the one-card winning flag are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to the winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning is generated. Will be erased.

Further, in the internal lottery process, after the internal lottery is performed, the internal lottery command setting process for setting the command according to the result of the internal lottery is executed. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the internal lottery command setting process.

As shown in FIG. 15, the main control unit 41 reads out the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery (S01), and when any of the lottery target winning combinations is won, the main control unit 41 identifies the group to which the lottery target winning combination belongs. The internal winning command is set in the command queue (S02). If none of the lottery target combinations have been won, an internal winning command is set to identify the loss.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not AT is in progress (S03), and when it is determined that AT is in progress, the main control unit 41 wins the navigation target combination (either the push order bell or the push order replay). It is determined whether or not this is done (S04). When the main control unit 41 determines that the navigation target combination has been won during AT, the main control unit 41 sets a push order command in the command queue to specify the correct answer procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination (S05), and internally. The command setting process at the time of lottery ends. As a result, on the sub-control unit 91 side, the navigation effect can be executed based on the push order command.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 is not in AT or has not won the navigation lottery target combination, the main control unit 41 sets a push order command that can specify a predetermined standard procedure in the command queue (S06), and sets an internal lottery. When the command setting process ends. As a result, even if an illegality is performed on the sub-control unit 91 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the group specified from the internal winning command while making it impossible to specify the correct answer procedure.

In addition, when the main control unit 41 executes the navigation effect, among the segments of the game auxiliary display 12, the corresponding segments (1st to 7th constituting "8") so that the correct answer procedure can be specified. The game assists the navigation notification display data for turning on the segment) and turning on the segment (the eighth segment constituting the "." In the lower right) for specifying whether or not the navigation notification is provided. Set in the output buffer of the display 12. As a result, the navigation effect for specifying the correct answer procedure can be executed on the main control unit side. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 notifies the standard procedure, that is, when the navigation effect is not executed, the navigation notification display for turning off all the segments (1st to 8th segments) of the game auxiliary display 12. The data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12.

When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, after starting the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, the stop switches 8L, 8C , 8R is enabled and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). In the reel rotation process, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is executed to delay the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delay the activation of each stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). After executing the freeze effect processing for the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are enabled to shift to the normal game.

When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, the winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 7) for determining whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line is performed. Will be done. In addition, the state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the combination of symbols on the winning line.

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, various processes not related to winning (for example, processing related to counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus and controlling the end of the bonus, and winning without carry-over). Flags (winning flags for small wins, replays, etc.) are erased). Further, when it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the game end process, a process of setting the game state (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is executed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game processing for one game is completed, and the game processing for the next one game is started.

[Processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery relating to the granting of an AT game that gives the AT the right to control. Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines by AT lottery whether or not to grant the AT game and the number of grants (the number of AT games) when the AT game is granted. It should be noted that the decision to grant the AT game in the AT lottery is also referred to as AT winning, and the decision not to grant the AT game in the AT lottery is also referred to as non-AT winning. When the AT is won, for example, the winning notification LED 70 lights up in red, suggesting the possibility of winning the AT.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can be controlled to CZ (Change Zone) in a state in which the degree of advantage regarding AT winning (that is, granting the number of AT games) is higher than usual. For example, in CZ, the probability of winning an AT is higher than in non-CZ, or the number of AT games given when an AT is won is larger. The main control unit 41 decides whether or not to grant the CZ game, which is the right to control the CZ, by the CZ lottery. It should be noted that the decision to grant the CZ game in the CZ lottery is also referred to as CZ winning, and the decision not to grant the CZ game in the CZ lottery is also referred to as non-CZ winning. When the CZ is won, for example, the winning notification LED 70 lights up in red, as in the AT winning, suggesting the possibility of the CZ winning.

Further, three types of CZ such as CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3 are provided. In all of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3, the degree of advantage regarding AT winning (that is, granting the number of AT games) is higher than usual, but among them, CZ2 is the most expected value of AT winning and the number of AT games given. The expected value is high, and CZ3 has the lowest expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games to be given (specifically, CZ3 is almost the same as in non-CZ). Further, CZ1 has a higher expected value of AT winning and an expected value of the number of AT games to be given than CZ3, while the expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games given are lower than CZ2. Therefore, CZ2 has a higher degree of advantage for the player than CZ1 and CZ3. The number of CZ games of CZ2 is 20 games, and the number of CZ games of CZ1 and CZ3 is 10 games.

In addition, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined that the AT game is to be given by the AT lottery, and can specify the correct answer procedure for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. Executes the process for executing.

In the present embodiment, the number of AT games given is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41.

When the AT start timing is reached when the AT is won, the main control unit 41 sets (stores) an AT flag in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 and controls the AT. The main control unit 41 identifies whether or not AT is in progress based on the AT flag. Specifically, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag over the number of AT games given by the AT lottery. Then, the main control unit 41 clears the AT flag when all the AT games are exhausted. In this way, the main control unit 41 controls the AT by digesting the assigned AT game. The AT flag is cleared when the number of AT games reaches 0.

In addition, winning an AT by AT lottery in a state where an AT game has not been granted is also referred to as an AT first hit. Further, notifying the player of the AT first hit is also referred to as AT first hit notification. Further, winning an AT by an AT lottery in a state where an AT game is granted is also referred to as an AT addition. In addition, as the state in which the AT game is given, the state in which the given AT game is owned without being digested (for example, the AT first hit is notified after the AT first hit, and then the state shifts to the preparation and the production state Is controlled by the AT), or the AT flag is set based on the assigned AT game.

During AT, as a result of executing the navigation effect as described later, the RT2 can be controlled. The subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts from the next game in which the special replay is won (the opportunity to start subtraction is established) in RT0, for example. The same applies to the AT started after the end of BB. As a result, the main control unit 41 can control RT2 (AT + RT2) during AT over the determined number of AT games. The state of being controlled by the AT at RT2, which is advantageous for the player, is also referred to as an assist replay time (hereinafter, referred to as ART).

[Suggestion navigation]
Suggestion navigation is executed regardless of whether it is controlled by CZ1, CZ2, or CZ3. The suggestion navigation is a navigation effect that can specify the operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping a specific symbol combination on the winning line LN, and the control to the CZ is suggested by being executed.

For example, after winning the CZ, the game enters a precursory period over a predetermined number of games. Then, after the precursory period has passed, the suggestion navigation period is entered for a predetermined number of games. During the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed in the game in which the push order bell is won, and the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell and the right-down bell is notified.

When controlled by CZ1 or CZ3, the suggestion navigation is executed up to twice during the suggestion navigation period. That is, the suggestion navigation is executed only for the two games in which the push order bell is won during the suggestion navigation period. On the other hand, when controlled by CZ2, suggestion navigation is executed indefinitely during the suggestion navigation period. That is, the suggestion navigation is executed in all the games in which the push order bell is won during the suggestion navigation period. In this way, when controlled by CZ2, the suggestion navigation is executed more frequently than when controlled by CZ1 or CZ3, so that CZ2 has a higher degree of advantage for the player than CZ1 or CZ3. ing. When the result of the CZ3 lottery described later is a non-CZ winning, the suggestion navigation can be executed only once.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the number of games in the suggestion navigation period is fixed, if the push order bell is not won even once during the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is not executed during the suggestion navigation period. There is also. The number of games during the suggested navigation period may be determined by lottery. Further, even if the number of games in the suggestion navigation period is unlimited and the suggestion navigation period is continued until the suggestion navigation is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) (that is, until control to the CZ is suggested). Good.

[Game flow]
Here, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 again, the flow of the game will be collectively described. First, the flow of the game in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and the bonus will be described. In RTs 0 to 3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of the game during non-AT will be described.

It is controlled by RT3 after the setting change state is completed. RT3 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is 1 / 7.31, and it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state. Therefore, RT3 is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, in RT3, since the navigation effect is not executed, the correct answer procedure is not known even if the push order bell is won, and the transition result is derived depending on the timing (see FIG. 14). As described above, in RT3, the probability of winning the re-game combination is low, and the navigation effect is not executed, so that the medal payout rate is less than 1. That is, RT3 is a so-called low probability state. Since the game state shifts to RT1 when the shift roll is derived in RT3, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such that the shift roll is not derived and is not shifted to RT1 forever.

RT1 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is 1 / 7.31. In RT1, an AT game is given when an AT is won in the AT lottery. However, if the AT game is not given, the navigation effect is not executed, so even if the push order bell is won, the correct answer procedure is not known, and a transition result is derived depending on the timing. As described above, in RT1, since the winning probability of the re-game combination is low, the medal payout rate is less than 1. That is, RT1 is a so-called low probability state. Note that RT1 may be in a gaming state in which the medal payout rate does not exceed 1 due to the fact that the navigation effect is not executed, or the navigation effect is executed, but the probability of winning the re-game combination is low. The medal payout rate may not exceed 1 due to the above.

In RT1, by winning the promotion replay, it shifts to RT0, but in order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won and the promotion replay is won. It is necessary to stop the operation according to the operation procedure (correct answer procedure).

Further, even when the control is performed by RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain the control to the RT0. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 are won, and at this time, the fall replay wins a prize with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

Furthermore, even if the push order bell is won at RT0, the correct answer procedure is not known, and depending on the timing, a transition result is derived and the player falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replay GR21 to 23 will be won, and at this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is used. When the first stop is made, a special replay may win and be controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled by RT2, when any of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won, a reel other than the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) is used. When the first stop is made, a shift result is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, and the reel falls to RT1. As a result, most of the game during non-AT will be digested at RT1.

Next, the flow of the game during AT will be described. In RT1, when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning the promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay.

When the navigation effect is executed at RT0, when any one of the replays GR11 to 13 is won, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the normal replay can be executed. Therefore, RT0 can be maintained by the normal replay winning by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect. Further, in RT0, when the push order bell is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain RT0. Further, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the special replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning a special replay. In this way, basically, the game state is maintained at RT0 only during AT, and if it is during AT, the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell can be won when the push order bell is won. RT0 is a so-called medium probability state. Note that RT0 may be in a gaming state in which the medal payout rate does not exceed 1 due to the fact that the navigation effect is not executed, or the navigation effect is executed, but the probability of winning the re-game combination is low. The medal payout rate may not exceed 1 due to the above.

RT2 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is halved. In RT2, an AT game is given when an AT is won in the AT lottery. When the navigation effect is executed at RT2, when the push order bell is won, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain RT2. In this way, basically, the game state is maintained at RT2 only during AT, and if it is during AT, the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell can be won when the push order bell is won. Further, as described above, since the winning probability of the replaying combination in RT2 is 1/2, the medal payout rate in RT2 exceeds 1. That is, RT2 is a so-called high probability state. The net increase in the number of medals per game during ART (the number of medals given in one game minus the number of medals used for setting the number of bets in one game) is about two. In addition, RT2 may be in a gaming state in which the payout rate of medals exceeds 1 due to the execution of the navigation effect, or the navigation effect is not executed, but the probability of winning the re-game combination is high. As a result, the game state may be such that the payout rate of medals exceeds 1.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so as to be controlled by the RT2 and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested in RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games reaches 0. The number of AT games is the next game of the game that can be controlled to RT2 (ART) during AT, that is, the game in which one of the replays GR21 to 23 is won at RT0 and the special replay can be won. The number of AT games will be consumed from the next game. As a result, AT ends when the number of AT games is consumed by ART. Then, the ART ends when the AT ends.

After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition result is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is not AT, the first stop is performed except for the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) as described above. Reel. As a result, during RT2 after the end of ART, the transition to RT1 is performed by stopping the transition roll at an extremely early stage after the end of ART.

Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, it is controlled to RT4 as shown in FIG. In addition, the suggestion effect may be executed in the next game after the BB winning game is completed to notify that the BB winning game has been won. As a result, the player can know that he / she has won BB1 or BB2. When a BB prize is generated, the bonus is transferred to the corresponding bonus, and when the predetermined number of finished cards is paid out, the bonus is transferred to RT3.

[About navigation production]
During the AT, a navigation effect that can specify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous for the player on the winning line LN is executed according to the winning situation. During AT, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 to notify information (for example, push order) that can identify the correct answer procedure according to the navigation target combination won in the internal lottery process. To execute. The game auxiliary display 12 also displays the number of medals to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs.

As shown in FIG. 15, the main control unit 41 outputs a push order command that can specify the correct answer procedure according to the navigation target combination when the navigation target combination is won during AT. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect based on the push order command. During AT, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to execute a process for notifying information (for example, push order) that can identify the correct answer procedure according to the push order command. In this way, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute the navigation effect by notifying the information that can identify the correct answer procedure.

FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining an example of a navigation target combination, a push order as a correct answer procedure, a display example of a navigation effect on the game auxiliary display 12, and a display example of a navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 51. is there. For example, when a player wins a navigation target role such as replay GR1 or left bell 1 for which the left first stop is set as the correct answer procedure, information such as "1-" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and a liquid crystal display is displayed. Information such as "123" or "132" is displayed on the vessel 51. As a result, it is possible to notify that the first reel 2L from the left is first stopped. The sub-control unit 91 may determine by lottery whether to execute the navigation effect in "123" or "132", or any one of "123" and "132". The navigation effect may be executed by only one of them.

In addition, when a player wins a navigation target role such as replay GR3 or middle bell 2 for which the middle first stop is set as the correct answer procedure, information such as "2-" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and a liquid crystal display is displayed. Information such as "213" or "312" is displayed on the vessel 51. As a result, it is possible to notify that the second reel 2C from the left is first stopped. In addition, when a navigation target role such as replay GR6 or right bell 4 for which the first right stop is set as the correct answer procedure is won, information such as "3-" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and a liquid crystal display is displayed. Information such as "231" or "321" is displayed on the vessel 51. As a result, it is possible to notify that the third reel 2R from the left is first stopped. It should be noted that the sub-control unit 91 is defined correspondingly when executing the navigation effect for notifying the middle first stop or the right first stop as the correct answer procedure, as in the case of notifying the left first stop. It may be decided by lottery which of the plurality of pieces of information is used to execute the navigation effect, or the navigation effect may be executed only by one of the plurality of pieces of information.

Further, when the navigation effect is executed, the first to seventh segments for displaying the numerical value (“8” in FIG. 16 (b)) on the game auxiliary display 12 are lit and controlled according to the correct answer procedure. In addition, the eighth segment (“.” In FIG. 16B) is lit and controlled at the lower right. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not executed, the eighth segment is turned off. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game auxiliary display 12 from misidentifying whether the navigation effect is being performed, for example, whether the number of medals to be paid out is being notified.

As described above, the main control unit 41 sets the navigation notification display data for performing the navigation effect (navigation notification) on the game auxiliary display 12. Specifically, by setting the navigation notification display data in which each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is lit so as to be the display example shown in FIG. 16A (hereinafter, also referred to as the navigation number) in the output buffer. , The game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to execute the navigation effect. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not executed (at the time of standard procedure notification), the initial value of the output buffer is set as the navigation notification display data, that is, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, and the game auxiliary display 12 By setting all the segments to the off state, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. As a result, in the case of the standard procedure, the navigation effect by the game auxiliary display 12 is not executed.

In this way, regardless of whether the winning navigation target combination is the push order lip or the push order bell, the correct procedure of the left first stop, the middle first stop, and the right first stop is a common mode of navigation effect. Will be notified by. For this reason, from the aspect of the navigation effect, whether the winning navigation target role is the push order lip, the push order bell, the push order lip or the push order bell, etc. It is possible to prevent being identified by the player. Further, since the number of effect data used for executing the navigation effect can be suppressed, the storage capacity of the ROMs of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 can be reduced.

In addition, since the types of winning combinations that can occur when the navigation effect is executed can be a replay combination or a small combination, whether a replay combination occurs or the small combination is generated. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether it occurs and improve the interest of the game.

When the game progresses and all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not any of the winning combinations has been won, and any of the reels accompanied by payout. When a winning combination (small winning combination) has occurred, the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of the winning combination is set in the output buffer as the payout number display data, and the number of medals to be paid out to the game auxiliary display 12 is set. Display it.

As shown in FIG. 16B, when the payout number display data is set in the output buffer, the payout number display data in which each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is lit so as to display the payout number of medals. Is set in the output buffer to control the game auxiliary display 12 to display the number of medals to be paid out. For example, when eight medals are paid out, the first to seventh segments of the display 12R of the left display 12L and the right display 12R constituting the game auxiliary display 12 are turned on. As a result, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

When the main control unit 41 detects an error during the progress of the game, the main control unit 41 assigns a predetermined error code (E1 to E8, see FIG. 17) according to the type of the error to a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. When the predetermined error display condition described later is satisfied (in the present embodiment, when an error is detected during the rotation control of the reels, all the reels are stopped, and the rotation of the reels is performed. When an error is detected when an error is detected other than during control), the error display data including the error code set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is sent to the game auxiliary display 12. Set in the output buffer. Note that the main control unit 41 turns off the eighth segment when displaying the number of medals to be paid out or the error code, unlike when executing the navigation effect.

As shown in FIG. 17, when setting the error display data, the main control unit 41 turns on each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 so as to display the letters and numbers of the error code, and the other segments. By setting the error display data in the output buffer to turn off the error, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display an error code that can identify the type of the detected error. Then, when a predetermined error release condition (see FIG. 17) is satisfied, the output buffer is initialized and the display of the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 is terminated. In the error display data, the character "E" is displayed by lighting the segment corresponding to the character "E" of the display 12L, and the segment corresponding to the number of the error code among the segments of the display 12R is displayed. While turning on, the other segments of the indicators 12L and 12R are turned off. As a result, when displaying the error code on the game auxiliary display 12, the lighting mode is controlled so that the alphabetic character "E", which is not displayed in the navigation notification or the payout number display, is displayed on the display 12L. Therefore, the lighting mode when notifying the error code is different from the lighting mode in the navigation notification and the lighting mode in the notification of the number of payout medals, and is the error code notified by the game auxiliary display 12? , Navi notification, and notification of the number of medals to be paid out are not misunderstood.

Next, the timing at which the main control unit 41 switches the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 according to the progress of the game or the like will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20.

As shown in FIG. 18A, the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game assistance display 12 when a bet number of 1 or more is set to start the game, and displays the game assistance display. All segments of the device 12 are turned off and controlled to be hidden. Then, when the start operation is performed with the specified number of bets set, the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R related to the game is started. At this time, when the navigation notification is not performed, all the segments of the game auxiliary display 12 are kept off. Then, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are all stopped after the operation of the third stop is performed, if any of the small winning combinations has been won, the number of medals to be paid out by the winning. Is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 as the payout number display data, and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Then, when a bet number of 1 or more is set to start the next game, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized again, and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. As a result, in the game in which the navigation notification is not performed, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden from the time when the number of bets of 1 or more is set to the time when the payout of medals is started by winning. , From the time when all reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped and the payout of medals is started, the number of bets of 1 or more is set, or the waiting condition (no operation for a certain period of time, settlement operation is performed). That) is established and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the number of medals as the payout number display over the period until the transition to the standby state is established. When the third stop operation is performed and all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, if the re-game combination has won a prize or if neither prize has occurred, the game assistance By not setting the payout number display data in the output buffer of the display 12, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is kept hidden, and one or more bets are set in order to start one game. The lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden from time to the time when the bet number is set to start the next game, that is, for the entire period in one game.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the main control unit 41 performs the navigation notification, the reel 2L related to the game is performed after the start operation is performed with the specified number of bets set. When the rotation control of 2, 2C and 2R is started, the navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. After that, the stop switch of the third stop is operated, and when the stop switch is released, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized to control the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 to be hidden. Then, it waits for a predetermined waiting period. Then, after the predetermined waiting period has elapsed, it is determined whether or not any of the small wins has been won, and if the small win has been won, the number of medals to be paid out by the winning is determined. It is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 as the payout number display data, and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. As a result, in the game in which the navigation notification is performed, the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed for a period from the time when the rotation of the reel is started with the start of the game to the time when the stop switch of the third stop operation is released. It is controlled so that the navigation number is continuously displayed as a navigation notification. Then, when the output buffer is initialized, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is once controlled to be hidden, and then all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the payout of medals is started. From the above, the number of medals is controlled to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 as the payout number display over the period from when one or more bets are set.

The main control unit 41 includes a backup storage area capable of holding the stored contents by being supplied with power by the backup power supply, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, and the power failure detection circuit 48 When a power failure is detected based on the output of, the control state of the main control unit 41 is stored in the backup storage area, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the power failure is detected. It is possible to return to the control state at that time.

As shown in FIG. 19, when the main control unit 41 rotates and controls at least one or more reels as the game progresses, and the game auxiliary display 12 is notified of the navigation, the power failure occurs. When it is detected, control related to power failure such as saving the control state to the backup storage area is performed, and the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized to hide the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. To control.

After that, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, so that when the control state of the main control unit 41 is returned to the control state before the power failure, the control state stored in the backup storage area is restored. Based on this, the control state before the power failure is restored, but the state of accepting the stop operation by all the stop switches in the control state is set to invalid, and the reel is driven for the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure. The drive data for this purpose is changed from the drive data for rotating at the constant speed rotation set before the power failure to the drive data for accelerating the reel motor to the constant speed rotation. As a result, the main control unit 41 is disabled from accepting the stop operation by all the stop switches, and returns to the state where the rotation of the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure is started.

Further, when the control state is returned to the state before the power failure, the main control unit 41 returns the navigation number stored in the backup storage area to a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. After that, by executing the same control as at the start of the game described above and performing control for advancing the game based on the control state set in the RAM of the main control unit 41, the main control unit 41 The navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 based on the navigation number set in the RAM, and the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be restarted and the main control is performed. Based on the drive data set in the RAM of the unit 41, when the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure is accelerated to a predetermined constant speed rotation again and the reel reaches a predetermined constant speed rotation, Enables acceptance of stop operation by the stop switch of the corresponding reel. After that, it waits until the stop switch for which acceptance is enabled is operated, and when the stop switch is operated, the control for stopping the corresponding reel is performed.

In this way, when the power failure is detected, the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and controls the game auxiliary display 12 to be hidden, so that the power failure is detected. From time to time, the navigation number by the navigation notification is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 during the period until the power supply to the slot machine 1 is completely stopped. Further, when a power failure is detected, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, and when the main control unit 41 returns, a navigation notification is displayed on the output buffer. Since the data is controlled to be reset, the navigation number by the navigation notification is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 during the period from the time when the power supply is restarted to the time when the main control unit 41 is restored. It has become like.

Further, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the main control unit 41 returns, the main control unit 41 resets the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and then resets the navigation notification display data. When the corresponding reel rotates at a constant speed, it is controlled so as to enable the reception of the stop operation by the stop switch of the reel. Therefore, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, the game assistance is provided. After the display 12 is started to display the navigation number by the navigation notification, the acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switch is enabled.

Further, the main control unit 41 detects a power failure while controlling the rotation of the reel, and then, when recovering from the power failure, executes the same process as at the start of the game and is set at the time of recovery. The progress of the game is controlled based on the control state.

The main control unit 41 can detect the occurrence of various errors related to the game such as an error related to medal payout, an error related to medal insertion, and an error related to reel rotation in the main process and the timer interrupt process (main). When a predetermined error display condition is satisfied after detecting various errors as described above, an error code indicating the content of the error is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. The predetermined error display condition is when various errors are detected when the reels are not rotation-controlled due to the game, and various errors are detected when the reels are rotation-controlled. The case is when all reels are stopped.

As shown in FIG. 20, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 at the start of the game as described above, performs navigation notification, and then performs navigation notification. When a predetermined waiting period elapses from the time when the stop switch in which the third stop operation is performed is released, the number of medals to be paid out according to the winning situation is output as the payout number display data of the game auxiliary display 12. It is configured to be set in the buffer and display the number of medals to be paid out. In such a configuration, from the time when the navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation notification is started, the stop switch on which the third stop operation is performed is released, and a predetermined standby is further performed. If various errors related to the game, especially errors related to inserting medals and errors related to reel rotation, are detected during the time limit until the period elapses, control related to the game is continued until the above time limit elapses. Control to set the error code indicating the content of the detected error in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 as error display data and display the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 when the time limit elapses. After starting, control to the error state.

After that, when the release condition according to the type of the detected abnormality (for example, the operation of the reset switch 23 in the predetermined procedure) is satisfied, the control of the game is restarted from the time before the control of the error state is started. .. By resuming the control of the game, it is determined whether or not the control after the third stop operation is performed and a predetermined periodic period has elapsed, that is, whether or not any of the small wins has been won, and the small When a winning combination has occurred, the number of medals paid out by winning is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 as the payout number display data, and the number of medals paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Let me.

In this way, the main control unit 41 sets the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and performs the navigation notification, and when various errors are detected, the navigation notification ends. By setting the error display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when the predetermined waiting period has elapsed, the error notification is performed in the period from the start to the end of the navigation notification. Is designed to be restricted.

A conventional slot machine includes a main control unit that controls the progress of a game and a sub control unit that controls the production, and the main control unit is used to determine the number of medals to be paid out to the player or when an error related to the game occurs. A game auxiliary display capable of displaying an error code indicating the content thereof is provided, and a command capable of identifying the internal lottery result can be transmitted to the sub control unit. According to the internal lottery result specified based on the command, an operation mode advantageous to the player is displayed on a liquid crystal display or the like provided in the sub control unit to notify the player.

In such a configuration, an advantageous operation mode cannot be specified due to a defect in the sub control unit or the liquid crystal display, which may cause a disadvantage to the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 A control to display an advantageous operation mode on the side is performed, and an advantageous operation mode is displayed by using a game auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player. Assuming that the number of medals to be paid out to the player and the operation mode advantageous to the player are displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 provided in the main control unit 41, the number of medals to be paid out to the player on one display and the player Since all of the operation modes that are advantageous to the user are displayed, there is a risk that the displayed contents may be misunderstood when the display at that time is switched.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can display the number of medals to be paid out to the player as predetermined contents and an error code indicating the contents when an error related to the game occurs. An auxiliary display 12 is provided, and the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed with a navigation number capable of identifying an advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch which is advantageous for the player as a display content different from the predetermined content. Is possible, and after displaying the navigation number on the game assistance display 12, when displaying the number of medals to be paid out as a predetermined content, the display content of the game assistance display 12 is temporarily initialized to be in a hidden state. Since the predetermined content is displayed from the above, when the navigation number is displayed on the display directly controlled by the main control unit 41 side, the game auxiliary display that displays the number of medals to be paid out as the predetermined content without providing a new display means. By displaying the navigation number using the device 12, both the predetermined content and the navigation number can be displayed, and when the predetermined content is displayed after the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the game is played. Since the display content of the auxiliary display 12 is once initialized to be hidden and then the predetermined content is displayed, it is misunderstood whether the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is a navigation number or a predetermined content. It can be prevented from being lost.

When the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and then displays the number of medals to be paid out as a predetermined content, the main control unit 41 temporarily initializes the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 and hides it. The configuration may be such that the predetermined content is displayed after the state of (1), and the period during which the game auxiliary display 12 is hidden may be at least a period during which the player or the like can recognize that the light has been turned off. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 provides a predetermined waiting period for waiting after initializing the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and after displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12, it is predetermined. When displaying the number of medals to be paid out as the content, the game auxiliary display 12 is surely controlled to be hidden.

Further, when the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and then displays the number of medals to be paid out as a predetermined content, the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed during the predetermined waiting period. The mode may be a period during which the player or the like can recognize at least that the lights have been turned off while the navigation notification is switched to the notification of the number of payouts. For example, the timer interrupt process (main) is waited for at least once. By doing so, the timer interrupt process (main) is performed and the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is switched. Therefore, while the navigation notification is switched to the notification of the number of payouts, the game auxiliary display 12 is temporarily turned on. It can be controlled to the off state. Further, for example, when the stop switch of the third stop is operated and the stop switch is released, the timer is operated and the timer measures the passage of a predetermined standby time. By waiting for the waiting period, the game auxiliary display 12 may be temporarily controlled to be turned off while the navigation notification is switched to the notification of the number of payouts.

Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment outputs the game auxiliary display 12 when the stop switch for the third stop is operated when the navigation notification is performed by the game auxiliary display 12. After initializing the buffer once, by setting the payout number display data in the output buffer, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be temporarily turned off while the navigation notification is switched to the payout number notification. However, while switching from the navigation notification to the notification of the number of payouts, by displaying a display not related to the game (for example, "-" or "_"), the display content of the navigation notification and the notification of the number of payouts can be notified. It is possible to prevent the displayed content from being mistaken for the displayed content.

When the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment starts the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed after the start of the game, and then releases the stop switch for the third stop operation. Since the navigation number that can identify the advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch that is advantageous for the player is continuously displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the game is displayed from the start to the end of the game. It is possible to make the player recognize an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player continuously over a period of time.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 starts the control of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed at the start of the game, and then stops at the third stop at the end of the game. The navigation number is continuously displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 for a period until the stop switch of the operation is released. However, at the start of the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, as the game progresses, The navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 for a period from one start timing until the operation of 8R becomes effective to one end timing after the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated as the end of the game. Any configuration may be used as long as the game is continuously displayed. At the start of the game, for example, when the start switch 7 is operated with a specified number of bets set, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are set to a predetermined constant speed. When starting the control to rotate with, from any one of the start timings when the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are enabled, as the end of the game, for example, the stop switch of the third stop operation is set. When pressed, when all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, when the payout of medals is started or ended due to winning, and when the bet number setting operation is performed for the next game. The navigation number may be continuously displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 for a period until the end timing of any one.

Among such configurations, in particular, one start timing is controlled to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed when the start switch 7 is operated with a specified number of bets set. By setting any of the above, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 can be started before the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R become effective. Further, one start timing is set to either when the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed is started, or when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective. For example, in the period from the operation of the start switch 7 to the start of the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed, a reel effect of rotating the reel in a mode different from that of a normal game is performed. Even if the configuration is such that the game is performed or the game is controlled to a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined time, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 can be started after the reel effect, the freeze state, or the like ends. It is possible to limit the display of the navigation number during the period when the reel effect is performed. Further, by setting one start timing as when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective, an event that occurs in the period until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective, for example, Regardless of whether or not the above-mentioned reel effect or reel acceleration due to recovery from power failure occurs, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is started at a predetermined timing at the start of the game. be able to.

Further, in particular, by setting the end timing of one to the time when the stop switch of the third stop operation is pressed, all reels 2L, 2C, from the time when the stop switch of the third stop operation is pressed, thereafter. Since the display content on the game auxiliary display 12 can be hidden during the period from when 2R is stopped until the winning judgment is made, when displaying the number of medals to be paid out in connection with winning, the navigation system is used. It is possible to prevent the number and the number of payouts from being mistaken for each other.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is information about the result of the game as a predetermined content, and is used to display the number of medals to be paid out to the player due to the occurrence of a prize at the end of the game. In addition, a navigation number that can identify an advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch that is advantageous for the player is displayed as a display content different from the predetermined content, and the stop switch that is advantageous for the player. While the advantageous operation mode of is displayed during the game, the number of payouts as a predetermined content is displayed after the end of the game, so that the display period of the navigation number and the display period of the number of payouts are displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. It doesn't have to be duplicated.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment displays on the game auxiliary display 12 the navigation number capable of specifying the stop mode that is advantageous for the player and the number of medals to be paid out in connection with the winning of the small winning combination. Since the display mode of the navigation number displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the number of medals to be paid out do not include a common mode, is the navigation number displayed? It is possible to prevent misunderstanding whether the number of payouts is displayed as a predetermined content.

In addition, the display mode of the navigation number to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the number of medals to be paid out are when the display on the two displays 12L and 12R of the game auxiliary display 12 is integrated. The configuration may be any configuration that does not include a common mode, and for example, the display mode of the navigation number may include a configuration including a part of the display mode of the number of payouts and vice versa.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode by the navigation notification does not include the display mode of the number of medals to be paid out (for example, "8" when eight medals are paid out). As a result, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is not controlled to the same mode by the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals, and the display mode by the navigation notification and the display mode by the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are misidentified. It can be prevented from being done.

Further, as a modification, in the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 in the navigation notification, for example, the main control unit 41 lights the eighth segment of the display 12L, while the display mode notifies the number of medals to be paid out. By turning off the 8th segment of the display 12L, the display mode of one of the two displays 12L and 12R is used to notify the display mode of the navigation notification or the number of medals to be paid out. It has been explained that the display mode may be identifiable, but when the display modes of at least two indicators 12L and 12R are viewed as a unit, the display mode by the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are used. The configuration may be such that it can be distinguished from the display mode. With such a configuration, for example, when the navigation number "8" is notified in the navigation notification, "8" is displayed on the display 12L and "-" is displayed on the display 12R to display "-8" as an integrated display. On the other hand, in the notification of the number of medals to be paid out, "" (no display) is displayed on the display 12L and "8" is displayed on the display 12R so that "8" is displayed as an integrated display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display mode by the navigation notification and the display mode by the notification of the number of medals to be paid out from being mistakenly recognized.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is in a state where the game auxiliary display 12 is displaying the navigation number as an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player, and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped to generate electric power. When a disconnection is detected, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized to hide the display contents of the game auxiliary display 12, so that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped. It is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed on the game auxiliary display 12 at the time of power interruption when the operation of the main control unit 41 or the like becomes unstable.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when a power failure is detected while the game auxiliary display 12 is displaying the navigation number. , The display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. However, the game auxiliary display 12 may be controlled to be hidden when a power failure is detected, for example, an output buffer. By clearing the output port that outputs the control signal to the LED drive circuit 47 that controls the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 based on the data set in, the game auxiliary display 12 is hidden. The game auxiliary display 12 is hidden by limiting the output of the drive signal output from the LED drive circuit 47 that controls the control configuration and the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 to the game auxiliary display 12. The configuration may be controlled. Even in such a configuration, as in the configuration of the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed on the game auxiliary display 12 at the time of power interruption.

In the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, the reels are controlled to a predetermined constant speed rotation as the game progresses, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective, and the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed. After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped while the navigation number indicating the advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player is displayed, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted, and the state before the power failure When returning to, after redisplaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12, when the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure becomes constant speed rotation, operate the stop switch of the corresponding reel. By controlling to enable it, when recovering from the power failure, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is restarted before the operation of the stop switch becomes effective, so the navigation number is mistakenly used. It is possible to prevent the stop switch from being operated in an operation mode other than the suggested advantageous operation mode.

In the present embodiment, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted and the control state is returned to the state before the power failure, the main control unit 41 is rotationally controlled before the power failure among the control states. Regarding the drive data of the reel that had been used, the main control is performed by changing the drive data for rotating at the constant speed rotation that was set before the power failure to the drive data that accelerates the reel motor to the constant speed rotation. Along with the return of the unit 41, the control for accelerating the reel whose rotation was controlled before the power failure from the stopped state to a predetermined constant speed rotation is started. However, when the control state is returned to the state before the power failure. , The state of the stop switch operation reception and the reel drive data are also restored to the state before the power failure, so that when the main control unit 41 returns, the stop switch operation reception is enabled and before the power failure. The reel rotation control may be started by the drive data. In such a configuration, the rotation control of the reel stopped due to the power interruption is started by the drive data before the power interruption, that is, the drive data for rotating at a constant speed rotation, but the reel that is stopped In order to start the rotation, the torque is insufficient and the rotation is not started. Therefore, after starting the rotation control of the reel, the reference position is not detected by the reel sensor for a predetermined period (when the reel is rotated). When the time required for the reel sensor to detect the reference position) has elapsed, it is determined that the reel has a rotation error, the operation reception of the stop switch is invalidated, and the drive data is accelerated from the stopped state. By updating to the above data and restarting the reel rotation control, the reel can be accelerated to a predetermined constant speed rotation. Then, the operation reception of the stop switch, which is invalidated due to the determination of the reel rotation error, can be re-enabled when the reel accelerates to a predetermined constant speed rotation. Even in such a configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is restarted and the main control unit 41 is restored, the navigation notification display data is reset in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 to perform the slot. When the power supply to the machine 1 is resumed, after the game auxiliary display 12 starts displaying the navigation number by the navigation notification, the reception of the stop operation by the stop switch can be enabled, and the player When the stop operation can be performed by the stop switch, the navigation number can be reliably displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 to perform the navigation notification. Further, in such a configuration, when the main control unit 41 returns, the stop operation by the stop switch is once enabled and then disabled, and then the reel rotation control is performed again. When the reel rotates at a constant speed, the stop operation by the stop switch is re-enabled, but when the main control unit 41 returns, the navigation notification display data is displayed in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12. By resetting, the navigation notification by the game auxiliary display 12 can be continuously displayed even during the period from when the main control unit 41 is restored until the stop operation by the top switch is enabled again. When the player can perform the stop operation by the stop switch, the navigation number can be surely displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 to perform the navigation notification.

In the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment, the start switch 7 is operated with a predetermined number of bets set, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated after the game is started. Predetermined in a state before all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the game is ended, and a navigation number indicating an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. When an error that causes an error code to be displayed as the content is detected, the error is detected during the game by starting the display of the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 when the game ends. Since it is restricted from time to the end of the game that the error code is displayed as a predetermined content on the game auxiliary display 12, the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 indicates an advantageous operation mode. It is possible to prevent misidentification of whether the number is a number or an error code as a predetermined content.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 displays an error code as a predetermined content other than the navigation number in a state where the game auxiliary display 12 displays a navigation number indicating an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous for the player. When the display condition is satisfied, the game auxiliary display 12 does not display the predetermined content until the end of the game, but the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Any configuration may be used as long as the display contents other than the above are not displayed, and even if the display contents other than the error code are applied as the predetermined contents, the display contents displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 are the navigation numbers or the predetermined contents. It is possible to prevent the content from being misidentified.

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

[Correct answer procedure and specific procedure]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the correct answer procedure corresponding to the first decision result such as the left bell 1 and the correct answer procedure corresponding to the second decision result such as the replay GR1 are exactly the same procedure. However, the correct answer procedure corresponding to the first decision result and the correct answer procedure corresponding to the second decision result are not limited to exactly the same procedure, but include different procedures as long as they include the same specific procedure. You may. For example, while the left first stop is defined as the correct procedure for the left bell 1, not only the left first stop but also the middle first stop may be defined as the correct procedure for the replay GR1. ..

Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the correct answer procedure is established by the first stop operation has been described, but the correct answer procedure may be established not only by the first stop operation but also by the second stop operation.

[About the first decision result and the second decision result]
In the above-described embodiment, the lottery target combination including a small combination such as the left bell 1 is exemplified as the first determination result, and the lottery target combination including the replay combination such as the replay GR1 is exemplified as the second determination result. However, the first decision result and the second decision result are not limited to this. For example, both the first decision result and the second decision result may be lottery target combinations including a small combination. In this case, the first decision result may be a decision result having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the second decision result. For example, when the first decision result is obtained, 15 cards will be paid out if the correct answer procedure is operated, while a small winning combination will be awarded, while when the second decision result is obtained, 8 cards will be paid out even if the correct answer procedure is operated. You may only win a small role.

Further, for example, both the first determination result and the second determination result may be lottery target combinations including the replay combination. Even in this case, the first decision result may be a decision result having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the second decision result. For example, when the first decision result is obtained, the player wins a replay role that triggers a transition to RT, which is advantageous if operated by the correct answer procedure, while when the second decision result is obtained, the player is operated by the correct answer procedure. However, it is possible to maintain the game state or to win only the re-game role that triggers the transition to the disadvantageous RT.

[About common aspects]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, an example in which one mode of the navigation effect of the game auxiliary display 12 is defined for each correct answer procedure has been described. However, as long as the first decision result and the second decision result have the same navigation effect mode, the navigation effect modes corresponding to the other decision results may be the same or different. Good. For example, left bells 1 and 2 are defined as the first decision result, replay GR1 is defined as the second decision result, left bells 3 and 4 are defined as the third decision result, and replay GR2 is defined as the fourth decision result. The mode of the navigation effect of the game auxiliary display 12 when the left bells 1 and 2 and the replay GR1 are won is defined in "1-" shown in FIG. 16, while the left bell is defined. The mode of the navigation effect of the game auxiliary display 12 when the 3rd and 4th and the replay GR2 are won may be the one defined in "-1". Even in this configuration, the winning navigation target role is either the push order rip, the push order bell, or the push order rip or the push order bell. It is possible to prevent the player from being identified by the player from the aspect of the navigation effect.

In addition, as an 8-card push order bell that pays out 8 cards by operating with the correct answer procedure, a small winning combination that pays out 8 cards at the first stop on the left is won, while the left that stops the misalignment with other stop operations. Eight-card push order bells 1 to 4 are set, and as a three-card push order bell that pays out three cards by operating according to the correct answer procedure, a small role that pays out three cards at the first stop on the left is won, while other In the stop operation, the left three push order bells 1 to 4 for stopping the misalignment may be defined. In this case, regardless of which of the left eight-sheet push order bell 1 and the left three-sheet push order bell 1 is won, the mode a is defined as the mode of the navigation effect, and the left eight-sheet push order bell 1 is defined. Regardless of which of 2 and the left 3 push order bell 2 is won, the mode b is defined as the mode of the navigation effect, and the left 8 push order bell 3 and the left 3 push order bell 3 Aspect c is defined as an aspect of the navigation effect regardless of which one is won, and it is when either the left eight-sheet push order bell 4 or the left three-sheet push order bell 4 is won. Aspect d may be defined as a mode of the navigation effect (aspects a to d are different modes). In this way, even if the correct answer procedure is the same, the mode of the navigation effect is common to the first decision result and the second decision result, and the mode of the navigation effect is common to the third decision result and the fourth decision result. It may be something in common.

[About the main notification device]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the navigation effect by the main control unit 41 is executed on the game auxiliary display 12 (an example in which the game auxiliary display 12 is also used) has been described, but it is controlled by the main control unit 41 and predetermined information is determined according to the progress of the game. The main notification device for notifying is not limited to this, and any device such as a credit display 11 or 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 may be used. In this way, the cost can be reduced by executing the navigation effect by also using the main side notification device.

[Internal winning command (at the start of the game)]
In the above-described embodiment, as an example of enabling the sub-control unit 91 side to specify the correct answer procedure only during AT and to execute the effect corresponding to the group to which the winning lottery target combination belongs, the main An example will be described in which the control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command for specifying the group to which the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery belongs, and a push order command capable of specifying the correct answer procedure depending on whether or not AT is in progress. However, the specific method is not limited to this.

For example, as an internal winning command, the first internal winning 1 command that can specify which lottery target role is the winning lottery target role (the lottery target role that is the target of the navigation effect is also referred to as the notification target role). , It is not possible to specify the winning notification target combination itself, but what kind of notification target combination is (for example, winning any of Replay GR1 to 6 or winning any of Replay GR21 to 23). A second internal winning 1 command that can specify (such as winning one of the left bell 1 to the right bell 4) is provided, and the main control unit 41 is the first command if it is in AT. The internal winning 1 command of 1 may be transmitted, and the second internal winning 1 command may be transmitted if the non-AT is in progress. Since the sub-control unit 91 can specify the correct answer procedure when it receives the first internal winning 1 command, it enables the navigation effect shown in FIG. 16 and the like to be executed, while receiving the second internal winning 1 command. When this is done, the correct answer procedure cannot be specified, so it is possible to prevent the navigation effect from being executed. Hereinafter, a specific description will be given.

As a first example, the ROM of the main control unit 41 is set with the first internal winning 1 command and the second internal winning 1 command for the navigation target combination for each winning combination, and the non-navigation target combination is the first. The internal winning command table in which the internal winning 1 command of 2 is set is stored. Further, in the internal winning command table, as the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the navigation target combination, one second internal winning 1 command is set for each type of the navigation target combination. Specifically, one second internal winning 1 command that can identify that one of the pushing order bells has been won is set corresponding to the pushing order bell, and replays corresponding to replays GR1 to 6 are performed. One second internal winning 1 command that can identify that any of GR1 to 6 has been won is set, and any of Replay GR11 to 13 has been won in response to replay GR11 to 13. One second internal winning 1 command that can specify is set, and one second internal winning 1 that can specify that any one of the replays GR21 to 23 has been won corresponding to the replay GR21-23. The command is set.

Then, as shown in FIG. 21, the main control unit 41 reads out the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery in the internal winning 1 command setting process executed after the internal lottery (Sa01), and performs navigation notification (navigation effect). (Sa02), and if it is determined to execute the navigation notification in the step of Sa02, it corresponds to the winning combination based on the internal winning flag read in Sa01. It is determined whether or not the first internal winning 1 command is set in the internal winning command table (Sa03).

When the first internal winning 1 command is set in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination in the step of Sa03, that is, when the winning combination is the navigation target combination, the first combination corresponding to the winning combination The internal winning 1 command is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sa04). On the other hand, in the step of Sa03, when the first internal winning 1 command is not set in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination, that is, when the winning combination is a non-navigation target combination, the second corresponding to the winning combination. The internal winning 1 command of 2 is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sa05).

If it is determined in the step of Sa02 that the navigation notification is not executed, the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination based on the internal winning flag read in Sa01 is read from the internal winning command table and placed in the command queue. Set (Sa05).

Further, the internal winning 1 command set in the command queue in the steps of Sa04 and Sa05 will be transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main).

In the first example as described above, when the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification after the internal lottery, the first internal winning 1 command is set in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination. If so, the sub-control unit 91 sends a first internal winning 1 command that can identify the winning navigation target combination and the correct answer procedure to the sub-control unit 91, and the internal winning command corresponds to the winning combination. If the first internal winning 1 command is not set in the table, the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, but if the navigation notification is not executed, the winning navigation target combination A second internal winning 1 command whose correct answer procedure cannot be specified is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 because the type of the navigation target can be specified but the navigation target combination itself cannot be specified. Therefore, when the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the sub control unit 91 does not specify the correct answer procedure according to the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning 1 command. In this example, after the internal lottery, 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. May be good.

Next, a second example will be described. In the second example, the same internal winning command table as in the first example is stored in the ROM of the main control unit 41. Then, as shown in FIG. 22, the main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery (Sb01) in the internal winning 1 command setting process executed after the internal lottery, and reads out in the step of Sb01. It is determined whether or not the winning combination based on the internal winning flag is the navigation target combination (Sb02).

If it is a notification target combination (navigation target combination) in the step of Sb02, it is determined whether or not to further execute the navigation notification (Sb03), and if the navigation notification is executed in the step of Sb03, the winning navigation target combination Is individually specified (Sb04), and the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the navigation target combination individually specified in the step of Sb04 is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sb05).

On the other hand, if the navigation target combination is not performed in the step of Sb02, or if the navigation notification is not executed in the step of Sb03, the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue. (Sb06).

Further, the internal winning 1 command set in the command queue in the steps of Sb05 and Sb06 will be transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main).

In such a second example, the same internal winning command table as in the first example is stored in the ROM of the main control unit 41, and in the main control unit 41, after the internal lottery, the winning combination is the navigation target combination. Therefore, when executing the navigation notification, the winning navigation target combination is individually specified, and the first internal winning 1 command that can specify the winning navigation target combination and the correct answer procedure is sent to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, if the winning combination is the navigation target combination but the navigation notification is not executed, the type of the winning navigation target combination can be specified, but the correct answer procedure cannot be specified. Since it is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, if the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the sub control unit 91 identifies the correct answer procedure according to the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning 1 command. There is no such thing.

Next, a third example will be described. In the third example, the ROM of the main control unit 41 stores an internal winning command table in which an internal winning 1 command is set for each winning combination. Further, in the third example, when the navigation notification is executed for the navigation target combination in the internal lottery, the lottery target combination (for example, left) having a different correct answer procedure for one type of navigation target combination (for example, push order bell). Winning is determined individually for each of bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4), but when navigation notification is not executed, one type of navigation target combination (for example, push order) Regardless of the correct answer procedure for (bell), winning is judged collectively as one type of lottery target combination (for example, push order bell), and when navigation notification is executed, one type of navigation When any of a plurality of types of lottery target combinations (for example, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4) having different correct answer procedures for the target combination (for example, push order bell) is won. When the internal winning flags with different values are set, but the navigation notification is not executed, one type of lottery target combination (for example, push) corresponding to one type of navigation target combination (for example, push order bell) is set. When the forward bell) is won, an internal winning flag with a value different from the internal winning flag set when the navigation notification is executed even if the type of the navigation target role is the same is set. , Internal winning command table also has an internal winning flag that is set when any of multiple types of lottery target roles with different correct answer procedures for one type of navigation target role is won. An internal winning flag that is set when a type of lottery target combination is won, and a different internal winning 1 command is set corresponding to each.

Then, as shown in FIG. 23, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to execute the navigation notification in the internal lottery (Sc01), and when the navigation notification is executed in the step of Sc01, one type of navigation notification is executed. An individual lottery is performed to determine the winning of each of the lottery target roles having different correct answer procedures for the navigation target role (Sc02). In the individual lottery, as shown in FIG. 24A, for one type of navigation target combination (for example, push order bell), the lottery target combination (for example, left bells 1 to 4) constituting the navigation target combination of the type. , Middle bells 1 to 4 and right bells 1 to 4), it is determined whether or not the internal lottery random value falls within the winning range (specifically, whether or not the added value overflows), and the internal lottery random value is determined. The winning of the lottery target combination within the winning range is determined, and the internal winning flag corresponding to the winning lottery target combination among the lottery target combination constituting the navigation target combination of the type is set.

Further, when the navigation notification is not executed in the step of Sc01, one type of navigation target combination (for example, push order bell) is collectively treated as one type of lottery target combination (for example, push order bell) regardless of the correct answer procedure. Then, a batch lottery to determine the winning is performed (Sc03). In the batch lottery, as shown in FIG. 24B, for one type of navigation target combination (for example, push order bell), for the lottery target combination (for example, push order bell) that summarizes the type of navigation target combination. Whether or not the internal lottery random value is within the winning range (specifically, whether or not the added value overflows) is determined, and when the internal lottery random value is within the winning range, the navigation target combination of the type (specifically) For example, the winning of the push order bell) is determined, and the internal winning flag corresponding to the navigation target combination of the type is set. It should be noted that, except for the roles targeted for navigation, the presence or absence of winning is determined as usual.

Then, the internal winning 1 command corresponding to the internal winning flag set in the individual lottery in the step of Sc02 or the batch lottery in the step of Sc03 is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sc04).

Further, the internal winning 1 command set in the command queue in the step of Sc04 will be transmitted to the sub control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt processing (main).

In addition, although not shown in particular, if the navigation target combination is won when the navigation notification is not executed, after the internal lottery, a stop order selection lottery for selecting the correct answer procedure from a plurality of types of stop orders is performed, and the result is The correct answer procedure changes according to the situation.

As described above, in the third example, the ROM of the main control unit 41 stores the internal winning command table in which the internal winning 1 command is set for each winning combination, and one type of navigation in the internal winning command table. Internal winning flag set when any of multiple types of lottery target roles with different correct answer procedures is won for the target role, and is set when one type of lottery target role corresponding to one type of navigation target role is won. Internal winning flags are set, and different internal winning 1 commands are set corresponding to each. When navigation notification is executed in the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 provides a correct answer procedure for one type of navigation target combination. If an individual lottery is performed to determine the winning individually for each different lottery target combination, and the internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, the navigation notification is not executed in the internal lottery. Regardless of the correct answer procedure for one type of navigation target combination, a batch lottery is performed to collectively determine the winning as one type of lottery target combination, and one internal winning command corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. To do. That is, the internal winning 1 command transmitted when a lottery target combination having a different correct answer procedure for one type of navigation target role is won is the first internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of the winning navigation target combination and the correct answer procedure. The internal winning 1 command that is sent when one type of navigation target role is won is the second internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of winning navigation target role but cannot specify the correct answer procedure. If the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the sub control unit 91 identifies the correct answer procedure according to the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning 1 command. There is no such thing.

When a bell is won in the internal lottery, the same middle bell or right-down bell as when the bell is operated in the correct procedure when the push order bell is won will be won regardless of the operation procedure. At the time of such a bell winning, the main control unit 41 may transmit the above-mentioned first internal winning 1 command to the sub control unit 91 regardless of whether or not AT is in progress.

In the first to third examples, the internal winning 1 command is set when the internal winning flag is set in the internal lottery. However, after the internal lottery, the internal winning flag is read and the internal winning flag is set. It may be configured to be set.

By configuring as in the first to third examples, when the main control unit 41 side is in non-AT where the navigation notification is not executed, the sub control unit 91 side is the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning 1 command. Since the correct answer procedure is not specified according to the above, it is possible to prevent the sub-control unit 91 from being notified of an advantageous operation order other than the state in which the navigation notification is being executed even if the sub-control unit 91 is illegally executed.

In addition, when the push order bell is won, if the stop operation is performed in the stop order corresponding to the type of push order bell, the control is performed to win the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell, which is relatively advantageous for the player. If 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 and the downward-sloping bell are not won, and when the bell is won, the stop order is involved. Instead, the control that can win the middle bell is performed. Then, when the push order bell is won, if the navigation notification is performed (when the navigation notification is performed during AT or non-AT), it is also the correct procedure that the push order bell is won, that is, the middle stage. If the first internal winning 1 command that can specify the stop order for winning the bell or the downward-sloping bell is sent and the navigation notification is not performed (when the navigation notification is not performed during non-AT), press it. A second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, in which it is possible to identify that the forward bell has been won, but the correct answer procedure cannot be specified. On the other hand, as with the push order bell, the navigation notification is executed when the middle bell and the right-down bell are allowed to win, and the middle bell can be won regardless of the stop order. Regardless of whether or not, the internal winning 1 command is 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 bell has won. Since the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the bell that can be specified is transmitted, the sub-control unit 91 operates in the stop order corresponding to the push order bell in the situation where the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell can be won. If this is not done, it is possible to specify whether the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell cannot be won, or whether the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell can be won regardless of the stop order. In particular, when it is specified that the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell can be won regardless of the stop order, an effect suggesting that the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell can be won regardless of the stop order should be performed. Is also possible.

In addition, the bell (middle bell + downward-sloping bell) is a lottery target role that may be won at the same time as BB with a transition to BB that is advantageous to the player and RB with a transition to RB that is advantageous to the player. Since it is suggested that the BB or RB may have been won by winning the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell, the sub-control unit 91 side can use the internal winning 1 command corresponding to the bell to BB or RB. Since it is possible to identify that the winning of the bell, which suggests the possibility of winning the RB, has been won, it is also possible to perform an effect that expects the winning of the BB or RB in such a situation.

In addition, when the navigation target role is won in the internal lottery, the type of the winning navigation target role can be specified, but the correct answer procedure cannot be specified, regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is performed. If the navigation notification is performed, an advantageous procedure command that can specify the correct answer procedure according to the type of the winning navigation target role is sent separately from the internal winning 1 command, while the navigation notification is sent. If it is not performed, the advantageous procedure command is not transmitted, and if the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the correct procedure is specified from the command according to the result of the internal lottery. It may be a structure that does not occur.

In addition, when the navigation target role 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 navigation target role and the correct answer procedure is transmitted, and the navigation notification is performed. If this is not the case, the internal winning 1 command will not be sent, and if the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the correct answer procedure will not be specified from the command according to the result of the internal lottery. It may be configured.

In addition, when the navigation target combination is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, the advantageous operation procedure consists of a plurality of procedures (for example, in replay GR1 to 6, the first stop reel is the correct answer. All of the multiple procedures are notified to the operation procedure), which is the order in which the second stop reel is also the correct answer, and all of the multiple procedures are specified from the first internal winning 1 command transmitted at that time. Although it is possible, when the navigation target combination is won in the internal lottery, the partial navigation notification that notifies only a part of the advantageous operation procedures consisting of a plurality of procedures is performed (for example, the correct answer). When only the first stop reel is notified, when the advantageous operation procedure is a specific stop order and a specific timing, only the stop order or timing is notified, etc.), it is advantageous to be notified by partial navigation notification. An internal winning 1 command may be transmitted so that only a part of the operation procedure can be specified. With such a configuration, only a part of the originally advantageous operation procedure is notified. In the state, since all the advantageous operation procedures according to the result of the internal lottery are not specified from the internal winning 1 command, all the advantageous operation procedures are notified to the sub control unit 91 side even if an illegal act is made. It is possible to prevent all advantageous operation procedures from being notified except when the navigation notification is being executed.

[Internal winning command (when the success or failure of the correct answer procedure is confirmed)]
In the above example, when the push order command that can specify the standard procedure or the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, the winning lottery target combination itself cannot be specified, so that the possible effects are limited. Since there is a possibility, the following configuration may be provided.

For example, when the navigation target combination is won, the main control unit 41 issues an internal winning 2 command that can identify the winning navigation target combination regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is performed. It may be transmitted at the timing when it is confirmed whether or not it is the correct answer procedure.

The internal winning 2 command is, for example, which of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 or the replay GRs 1 to 6 of the winning lottery target combination. , It is possible to specify which of the replays GR11 to 13 and which of the replays GR21 to 23. In addition, the timing at which it is determined whether or not the winning navigation target combination is the correct answer procedure is, for example, the establishment of the correct answer procedure regardless of the reel stop order that is still changing due to the stop operation of some reels. If it is determined that the reels are not established, some reels are stopped, and the first stop reels such as the push order bell, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-13, and replay GR21-23 are performed. When the stop operation is performed, regardless of the order of stop after that, the correct answer procedure is established or not (for example, when the left bell is won, the correct answer procedure is established by setting the left reel as the first stop. When the correct answer procedure is not established by setting the middle reel and the right reel to the first stop), the timing at which the correct answer procedure is determined is the timing at which the stop operation of the first stop reel is performed. The timing at which the correct answer procedure is determined is not limited to the time at the first stop, but is at the time of the second stop, for example, when the correct answer procedure is established by the first stop and the second stop. It may be. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 has a specific type of navigation according to the type of the navigation target combination specified from the second internal winning 1 command in a state where the navigation target combination is won and the navigation notification is not performed. It is possible to execute an effect that suggests the possibility that the target role has been won, and even before all reels have stopped, after the timing when it is confirmed whether or not the correct procedure is for the winning navigation target role. If so, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting that the correct answer procedure specified from the internal winning 2 command has been established, or an effect suggesting that the correct answer procedure has not been established.

For example, if the push order bell is won, there is a possibility that the middle bell will win a prize based on the type of navigation target role specified from the internal winning command sent at the timing when the game start operation is performed (for example, in the figure). "Yellow") and the possibility that none of the winning combinations will be won (for example, "white" in the figure), a small winning combination notification is executed, the first stop reel is stopped, and the push order bell is correct. If the correct procedure is confirmed based on the internal winning 2 command sent at the timing when the procedure is confirmed and it is confirmed that the middle bell will win, the middle bell may win (for example, in the figure). By switching to the small role notification that suggests only "yellow"), it is possible to suggest the possibility that the middle bell will win a prize. On the other hand, if it is confirmed that the procedure is not correct and it is confirmed that the middle bell will not win, switch to the small role notification that suggests only the possibility that none of the roles will win (for example, "white" in the figure). Therefore, it can be suggested that neither role may win a prize. As a result, even if it is a stage before all reels are stopped, if it is after the timing when it is confirmed whether or not it is the correct answer procedure of the winning navigation target combination, it is stopped at the time when all reels are stopped based on the internal winning 2 command. It is possible to perform an effect that does not contradict the aspect.

Further, in the above example, when the navigation target combination is won in a state where the navigation notification is not performed, after the internal winning command or the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure (correct answer procedure). 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 the winning is confirmed. In a state where navigation notification is not performed, such as a configuration in which the internal winning 2 command is transmitted at the timing when the third stop operation is performed after the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, that is, at the timing when all reels are stopped. When the navigation target combination is won, 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. If the configuration is such that the sub-control unit 91 is configured to transmit, 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 cheated, and in a situation where the advantage for the player can be affected. 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, 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. The command may be transmitted at the timing when the stop operation for which is confirmed is released, that is, when the corresponding stop switch is released.

Further, in this 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 it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure 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 navigation 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, when the first stop operation determines whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous and the second stop operation does not determine whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous, the advantageous operation procedure is used. At the timing when it is not decided whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure, a command indicating that it is not decided whether it is an advantageous operation procedure is sent, and at the timing after the timing when it is decided whether it is an advantageous operation procedure or not, the advantageous operation procedure can be specified. By sending various commands, one of the commands may be uniformly transmitted each time the stop operation is performed.

Further, even when the navigation 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 1 command is transmitted. After 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 decided whether or not it is the advantageous operation procedure. Only when the winning combination is won, after the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, the sub-control unit 91 assigns the internal winning 2 command that can specify the advantageous operation procedure at the timing after the timing when it is determined whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous. It may be configured to transmit to.

In addition, the internal winning 2 command that can specify the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted only when the navigation target combination is won, but the internal winning 2 command is transmitted even when the navigation target combination is not won. It may be configured, and in this case, a command having the same contents as the internal winning 1 command may be transmitted.

As mentioned above, when the navigation target combination is won, some reels are stopped, and regardless of the reel operation procedure that is still changing, the establishment or non-establishment of the advantageous operation procedure is determined. Even if the reels that are changing remain, it is a configuration that determines whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure of the winning navigation target combination, and if the navigation notification is not performed when the navigation target combination is won, the game start operation The second internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when it is cleared, and even if the reels that are still changing remain, the internal winning 2 command is transmitted at the timing when it is confirmed whether it is an advantageous operation procedure or not. There is.

In addition, even when the navigation notification is performed when the navigation target role is won, the first internal winning 1 flag is transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and even if the reels that are still changing remain, the advantageous operation is performed. The internal winning 2 command is transmitted at the timing when it is confirmed whether or not the procedure is performed. On the other hand, when the navigation notification is performed when the navigation target role is won, the navigation notification is started at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and the navigation notification is continued until all reels are stopped. Therefore, it is possible to make the player surely recognize the advantageous operation procedure.

[About the execution timing of the navigation effect between the main control unit and the sub control unit]
The start timing of the navigation effect by the main control unit 41 and the start timing of the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91 in the above-described embodiment may be the same timing (for example, the reel rotation start timing), or may be different. It may be timing. An example of a case where the navigation start timings of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are different will be described with reference to FIG. 25. The navigation start timing may be different between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, for example, depending on the progress of the game, the controlled state, and the like.

FIG. 25A shows the timing of operations by the player. In the example of FIG. 25A, the lever-on operation by the player, the three reel rotation start processing by the main control unit 41, and the activation processing of the stop switch are shown. Further, the example of FIG. 25 describes the navigation when the push order bell is won.

Here, a reel rotation start process for starting the rotation of the three reels and an activation process for activating the operation on the stop switch when the start switch 8 is operated (hereinafter, also referred to as a lever-on operation) will be described. .. First, the reel rotation start processing will be described. When the lever-on operation is performed by the player, it is determined whether or not a predetermined weight time (for example, 4.1 seconds) or more has elapsed from the reel rotation start processing in the previous game. When it is determined that 4.1 seconds or more have elapsed from the reel rotation start processing in the previous game when the lever-on operation is performed, the reel rotation start processing is executed during the lever-on operation. On the other hand, when it is determined that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed from the reel rotation start process in the previous game when the lever is turned on, when 4.1 seconds have elapsed from the reel rotation start process in the previous game. In addition, the reel rotation start processing is executed.

Next, the activation process will be described. The activation process is executed when both the first activation condition and the second activation condition are satisfied after the reel rotation process is executed. The first activation condition is a condition that is satisfied when the rotation speeds of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R become constant. The second activation condition is a condition that is satisfied when the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R detect the reference positions of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The reference position is, for example, a position where a mark (for example, a notch) provided on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided.

25 (B) and 25 (C) show the navigation timing at the time of winning the push order bell in the first situation (for example, during CB), respectively. FIG. 25 (B) shows the navigation timing of the main control unit 41, and FIG. 25 (C) shows the navigation timing of the sub control unit 91. The CB is a state in which all small wins are won in each game, and ends when a predetermined number of medals or more are paid out, or when a so-called SB is won.

Further, FIGS. 25 (D) and 25 (E) show the navigation timing at the time of winning the push order bell in the second situation (for example, AT after the end of CB), respectively. FIG. 25 (D) shows the navigation timing of the main control unit 41, and FIG. 25 (E) shows the navigation timing of the sub control unit 91.

As shown in FIGS. 25 (B) and 25 (C), when the push order bell is won during CB, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are subjected to reel rotation start processing (reel). At T22 (where the rotation of) has started), the navigation is executed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 25 (D) and 25 (E), when the push order bell was won during AT, the main control unit 41 executed the reel rotation start process (reel rotation started). ) At T22, the navigation is executed, and the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation (navigation effect) at the lever-on operation T21. The main effects produced in this configuration will be described below.

(A) If the navigation start timing on the main side is different between CB, which is the first situation, and AT, which is the second situation, for example, "The main control unit 41 may be out of order. There is a risk of causing distrust. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 25, the navigation start timing on the main side is the same regardless of whether the vehicle is in the CB or the AT. Therefore, the player does not feel such distrust, and the player can feel reassured. On the other hand, the navigation start timing on the sub side differs depending on whether the vehicle is in CB or AT. Therefore, the designer of the slot machine or the like can improve the degree of freedom in designing the start timing on the sub side.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 has a smaller storage capacity (ROM, RAM, etc.) than the sub control unit 91. If the navigation start timing of the main control unit 41 is different between CB and AT, the processing load of the navigation processing of the main control unit 41 will increase, and the program capacity of the main control unit 41 will be compressed. Will be invited. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the program capacity of the main control unit 41 can be reduced as much as possible by setting the navigation start timing of the main control unit 41 to be the same during CB and AT.

(B) Navi is executed when the push order bell or the like is won, and is not executed when the SB that punctures the CB is won. In other words, the CB does not puncture in the game in which the navigation is executed. As described above, during the CB, when the navigation is executed, it is more advantageous for the player than when the navigation is not executed. Therefore, during the CB, it is possible to provide the playability of attracting the player's attention to the execution of the navigation system.

As described above, in the CB, the advantage of the player greatly differs depending on whether or not the navigation is executed. Therefore, in the CB, the player can feel a sense of tension as to whether or not the navigation is executed. If the navigation start timing on the main side and the navigation start timing on the sub side are different during CB, the navigation will be executed when the navigation is performed on the earlier side of the main side and the sub side. This will be revealed and the period for maintaining such tension will be shortened. On the other hand, in the above-mentioned example, since the navigation start timing on the main side and the navigation start timing on the sub side are the same in the CB, the period for maintaining the tension can be extended.

(C) In addition, in the game in which the push order bell is won, the display results derived by operating the stop switch based on (navigation on the main side and navigation on the sub side) are displayed during CB and AT. It will be the same. The middle bell or the downward-sloping bell wins during CB and AT. Therefore, with respect to the navigation for deriving the same display result during CB and AT, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the navigation at different timings during CB and AT, thus improving the degree of freedom in design. Can be made to.

As a modification, in a game in which the push order bell is won, when the stop switch is operated based on the executed navigation, different display results may be derived between CB and AT. Specifically, in the game in which the push order bell is won, when the stop switch is operated based on the executed navigation, the display result in CB is derived in CB, and the display result in CB is in AT. You may try to derive different display results during AT. According to such a configuration, when the display result in CB is derived, it can be suggested to the player that the display result is controlled by CB. Further, when the display result during AT is derived, it can be suggested to the player that the AT is controlled. The medals awarded may be the same or different depending on whether the CB display result is derived or the AT display result is derived. For example, when the CB display result is derived, the number of medals awarded may be larger than when the AT display result is derived. With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the CB. On the other hand, when the AT display result is derived, the number of medals awarded may be larger than when the CB display result is derived. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during AT.

(D) For example, one game may be digested quickly. Specifically, for example, the MAXBET operation, the lever-on operation, and the first stop to the third stop operations are all performed at short intervals (for example, when an impatient player plays a game). When such a game is played, in the next game, when the lever-on operation is performed due to the weight time, the reel rotation process is not executed at the lever-on operation timing, and 4.1 seconds from the reel rotation start process in the previous game. When that elapses, the reel rotation process is executed. That is, a period (hereinafter, "waiting period") from the time when the lever is turned on to the time when the reel rotation process is performed is provided. If the navigation on the main side and the navigation on the sub side are executed at the time of lever-on operation, the specific player will have no time to hold this waiting period (it will be free).

On the other hand, in the above example, in the CB, the navigation start timing of both the main side and the sub side is the reel rotation start time (T22). Therefore, during the waiting period, the player can feel a sense of tension as to whether or not the navigation is executed.

On the other hand, when controlled by the AT, for example, the sub side navigates as soon as possible in order to prevent the push order bell from being missed. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 25, the sub side executes navigation by the lever-on operation T21. Therefore, even if the push order bell is won during AT, 11 bells can be won as much as possible.

Further, examples of different navigation start timings of the main control unit and the sub control unit are not limited to those shown in FIG. 25, but may be those shown in FIGS. 26 and 27.

For example, in the example shown in FIG. 26, during CB, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute navigation by the lever-on operation T21. Further, during AT, the main control unit 41 executes navigation by the lever-on operation T21. Further, during CB, the sub control unit 91 executes navigation at the reel rotation start T22. According to such a configuration, the navigation can be executed at an earlier timing in the CB as compared with the example of FIG. On the other hand, during AT, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation at an early timing, and the sub control unit 91 can execute the navigation at a late timing. In the example of FIG. 26, the navigation start timing of the sub control unit 91 may be any timing as long as it is the timing after the lever-on operation T21.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 27, during CB, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute navigation at T23 in which the operation to the stop switch is enabled. Further, during AT, the main control unit 41 executes navigation at T23 in which the operation to the stop switch is enabled. Further, during CB, the sub control unit 91 executes navigation by the lever-on operation T21. According to such a configuration, the navigation can be executed at a later timing in the CB as compared with the example of FIG. Therefore, in the CB where it is important for the player to execute the navigation, the tension as to whether or not the navigation is executed can be maintained until the effective T23 of the stop switch. Further, during AT, the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation by the lever-on operation T21, so that the push order bell can be prevented from being missed as much as possible.

In FIGS. 25 to 27, CB and AT are illustrated as the first situation and the second situation in which the sub navigation start timings are different. However, the first situation and the second situation may be other situations. For example, the first situation may be a predetermined RT state, and the second situation may be a specific RT state.

[Maintenance display result and transition display result]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which most of the games during AT are digested at RT2 has been described, but most of the games during AT are digested at RT0, for example, at the time of winning the replay GR21-23 at RT0. , Navi that notifies the operation procedure to win the normal replay when the AT addition state lottery is not won, and the navigation to notify the operation procedure to win the special replay when the AT addition state lottery is won. The effect may be executed so that the transition to RT2 can be performed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8, RT0 is maintained when the normal replay wins as a maintenance display result at RT0, and shifts to RT2 when the special replay wins at RT0, and the correct answer procedure is shown as shown in FIG. Depending on whether or not it is operated with, whether a normal replay wins or a special replay wins is sorted. For this reason, if the AT addition state lottery is not won, the stop order in which the normal replay wins is notified by the navigation effect, so that the stop operation in the notified stop order is promoted and RT0 is maintained. It has become.

In such a configuration, even if the stop order for maintaining RT0 is notified by the navigation effect, there is a possibility that the stop order for shifting from the notified stop order to RT2 can be specified, and the stop for maintaining RT0 is stopped. Despite notifying the order, there was a risk that the operation would be performed in the stop order of intentionally shifting to RT2. In order to eliminate such inconvenience, the following configuration may be provided.

During RT0, six types of replays GR11 to 16 may be provided as lottery target combinations in which the normal replay, the special replay, and the fall replay are simultaneously won, and reel control may be performed as shown in FIG. 28. When the replays GR11 to 16 are won, as shown in FIG. 28, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. For example, if the replay GR11 (special replay + normal replay + fall replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of normal replays stops at the winning line LN. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the middle reel as the first stop, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the right reel as the first stop. Stops the fall replay combination at the winning line LN. If the replay GR12 (special replay + normal replay + fall replay + winning combination a) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of normal replays stops at the winning line LN. Then, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of the fall replays is stopped at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In that case, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN. If the replay GR13 (special replay + normal replay + fall replay + winning combination b) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of the fall replay stops at the winning line LN. Then, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of normal replays is stopped at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In that case, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN. If the replay GR14 (special replay + normal replay + fall replay + winning combination c) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN. Then, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of normal replays is stopped at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In that case, the combination of fall replays stops at the winning line LN. If the replay GR15 (special replay + normal replay + fall replay + winning combination d) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN. Then, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of the fall replays is stopped at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In that case, the combination of normal replays stops at the winning line LN. If the replay GR16 (special replay + normal replay + fall replay + winning combination e) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of the fall replay stops at the winning line LN. Then, when the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of special replays is stopped at the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In that case, the combination of normal replays stops at the winning line LN.

Therefore, when the replays GR11 to 16 are won in RT0, the special replay wins by being operated in the stop order according to the type, but if the type is not known, the stop order according to the type is intentionally made. Cannot be selected, and if the operated stop order matches the stop order corresponding to the normal replay, RT0 can be maintained by winning the normal replay, which matches the stop order corresponding to the special replay. If you do so, you can move to RT2 by winning a special replay, but if the stop order corresponding to the normal replay and the stop order corresponding to the special replay do not match, the fall replay will win and move to RT1. It may end up. In this configuration, no matter which stop order is performed, the normal replay wins at an equal rate and RT0 is maintained, the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, and the fall replay occurs. Since the player wins a prize and shifts to RT1, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming extremely disadvantageous regardless of which stop order the player performs the stop operation.

Further, when the replays GR11 and 12 are won at RT0, when the replays GR13 and 14 are won at RT0, and when the replays GR15 and 16 are won at RT0, the normal replay in which RT0 is maintained is stopped. The order (first stop reel) and the stop order (first stop reel) for winning the special replay that shifts to RT2 are different. Further, when the replay GR11 and 12 are won in RT0, the stop order (first stop reel) for winning the normal replay in which RT0 is maintained is the same, but the stop order (first stop reel) is the same, but the replay GR12 is different from the case where the replay GR11 is won. The stop order (first stop reel) for winning the special replay that shifts to RT2 is different from the case where is won. The same applies when the replays GR13 and 14 are won at RT0 and when the replays GR15 and 16 are won at RT0. For this reason, even if the stop order for winning the normal replay in which RT0 is maintained is specified by the navigation effect, the stop order for winning the special replay that shifts from the stop order to RT2 cannot be specified. There is. As a result, it is possible to prevent the stop order for shifting to RT2 from being specified when the stop order for maintaining RT0 is notified.

[About benefits]
In the above-mentioned example, as a privilege, the value that directly affects the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by AT, is illustrated. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be, for example, a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. Specifically, when a high-probability state of winning an AT with a higher probability than usual is provided in the AT lottery, execution of a probability suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the current state is a high-probability state. , Execution of premier effect with voice on liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect during the next bonus), execution of set value suggestion effect to suggest the set value, By collecting a certain number, points can be given that can be exchanged for services specified at the game store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and a two-dimensional code that allows you to download privilege videos and privilege information on a predetermined website is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It may be displayed on the vessel 51.

Further, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to AT is not limited to this, and for example, the right (navistock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) may be a privilege. Good. In addition, when the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT controls the number of times the navigation effect can be executed until the navigation effect is executed, the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is also a privilege. Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the granted game value (the number of medals paid out) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. Further, when the AT is controlled from the time when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied and the continuous lottery for whether or not to continue the AT is performed when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuation is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be a privilege.

[Advantageous condition]
In the above-mentioned example, as an advantageous state, the big bonus (BB), AT, or CZ in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is higher than that in the predetermined state is exemplified for the slot machine 1, but for the player. It is not limited to this if it is in an advantageous state, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

Advantageous states are, for example, regular bonus (RB) and replay time (RT) where the probability of winning a predetermined winning combination is high, the concentration state of small winning combination, and the pull-in range of at least one reel is higher than usual. It does not change the challenge time (CT), which allows the generation of all small wins in each game as it becomes narrower, the winning probability of winning wins, etc., but prescribes the operation procedure for winning the winning small wins. It may be a pseudo-bonus that notifies over a period (for example, until 50 games are exhausted). In addition, there may be a state in which the probability of being controlled by these advantageous states is high, a state in which the probability of being controlled in the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. An advantageous state different from the above embodiment may be set, such as a state in which the game is added and a state in which the number of additional games in the AT is likely to be increased. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as a condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication network and a state in which the probability of satisfying the condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. It may be a special privilege or a state of improving the interest of the game. Further, the permissible determination means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to an advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

In addition, the advantageous state is, for example, in the privilege grant lottery for determining whether or not to grant the privilege, the "probability of the privilege being granted" and the "granted when the privilege is determined to be granted". At least one of the "value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege amount)" may be higher than the normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). Further, the advantageous state may mean that the number of triggers for executing the privilege granting lottery is larger than that in the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be a state in which the number of games required for digestion required to be digested in order to grant the privilege is smaller than the normal state.

For example, when the privilege is the number of AT games, the advantageous state is "AT winning probability in AT lottery" and "AT given when AT is won in AT lottery" than in the normal state. At least one of the "value of the number of games" may be higher than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be one in which the number of triggers for executing the AT lottery is larger than that in the normal state. For example, when the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the normal state is the first combination winning and the second combination winning, the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the advantageous state is the first combination winning and the second combination winning. In addition, the third role may be won.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to perform an effect or notification is given. ), A transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be seen) arranged on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs attached to the front door 1b, vibration of the stop switch, and surroundings of the stop switch. The effect may be executed by a means different from the above-described embodiment, such as blowing air from the reel or changing the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the above example of the slot machine, an example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes the execution of the AT lottery. The AT lottery may include a determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, a determination of whether or not to stock the number of AT games, a determination of the number of AT games, a lottery for adding the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as the control related to AT, the control of the high probability state (CZ in the present embodiment) of the AT lottery can be mentioned. To control the high probability state of the AT lottery, control that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high, control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the game. Includes controls that give preferential treatment to numbers. Further, as the control related to the AT, it is possible to control the AT when the specified number of games have been digested. The time when the specified number of games is exhausted includes the time when the number of ceiling games is reached and the time when the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for setting a precursory period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing the production of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of the AT. Further, as a control related to AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. Controls that grant penalties include determining the content of the penalty, determining or setting the penalty period. Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamp or the LED indicating that the AT is in progress.

Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamps and LEDs for executing the navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect. Further, when the main control unit 41 improves the lottery probability, for example, when controlling the AT lottery to a high probability state, the main control unit 41 notifies that fact by lighting control of a lamp or an LED (for example, a game auxiliary display 12). You may do so. More specifically, the main control unit 41 may notify that the game auxiliary display 12 controls the AT lottery to a high probability state by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 may notify the sub control unit 91 that the navigation effect is executed a predetermined number of times to control the AT lottery to a high probability state.

When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the processing of the main control unit 41 is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and executed by a control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41. .. For example, the reel stop control may be executed by a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by letting the lower control unit control the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent insufficient capacity of the ROM and RAM of the main control unit 41 and insufficient processing capacity of the main CPU 41a when performing control related to AT. can do.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the above-mentioned control related to AT (for example, CZ lottery, CZ control, control related to precursor period, control related to suggestion navigation period, AT lottery, AT control, etc.). However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the method. The sub control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed. As described above, the control related to the AT is not managed by the main control unit 41, but by being managed by the sub control unit 91, the capacity in the RAM of the main control unit 41, which has a smaller storage capacity than the RAM of the sub control unit 91. The shortage can be resolved.

[About other variants of slot machines]
As the above embodiment, a slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out to the player's hand when a prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) may be adopted without any problem. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a game machine. In addition, it is a slot machine that has a game area in which game balls can be fired to play a game, and the number of bets can be set according to the game balls passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of reels capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are provided, and after the reels are variablely displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the reels, and a plurality of reels are derived. We have described a slot machine that can generate prizes according to the combination of reel display results. That is, a plurality of variable display units capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each are provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. Then, a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units has been described. However, a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. A slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result is not limited to a slot machine having three reels, but a slot machine having only one reel or a slot machine having a plurality of reels other than three. May be good.

In addition, various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 production switch, 90 production control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a Sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

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.
A game control means that controls the progress of the game,
Production control means to control the production and
Predetermining means for determining a display result that allows derivation from a plurality of types of display results including the first display result and the second display result, and
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result,
A derivation control means for controlling the derivation of the display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means is provided.
The derivation control means
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, when the derivation operation means is operated in the procedure corresponding to the first determination result, the first display result is derived, while the first display result is derived. When the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure different from the procedure corresponding to the determination result, a display result having a lower degree of advantage than the first display result is derived.
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result, when the derivation operation means is operated in the procedure corresponding to the second determination result, the second display result is derived, while the second display result is derived. When the derivation operation means is operated by a procedure different from the procedure corresponding to the determination result, a display result having a lower degree of advantage than the second display result is derived.
The procedure corresponding to the first decision result and the procedure corresponding to the second decision result include the same specific procedure.
The game control means includes a first notification means capable of transmitting information that can specify an operation mode of the derivation operation means.
The effect control means includes a second notification means capable of transmitting information that can specify an operation mode of the derivation operation means.
The first notification means can notify information that can identify the specific procedure in a common manner regardless of whether the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result or the second determination result. Yes,
The second notification means can notify information that can identify the specific procedure in a common manner regardless of whether the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result or the second determination result. Yes ,
Before Symbol game control means, wherein after the variable display of the variable display unit is started, the derived operating means when the enabling condition without enabling operation of the derivation operation means has been established to enable conditions are satisfied Including derivation operation activation means to activate the operation of
In the derivation operation activation means, when the power supply is restarted after the power supply is stopped in the state where the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled, the activation condition is satisfied again after the power supply is restarted. Until the operation of the derivation operation means is not enabled,
The first notification means is powered after the power supply is stopped in a state in which the operation of the derivation operation means is enabled and information that can identify the operation mode of the derivation operation means is being notified. When the supply is resumed, the notification of information that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation means is restarted at a timing earlier than the operation of the derivation operation means is activated .
The first notification means can notify at the same timing in a unit game regardless of whether it is in the first situation or the second situation.
The second notifying means is a slot machine capable of notifying at different timings in a unit game depending on whether it is in the first situation or the second situation .