JP2015116304A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine that can keep a player's sense of expectation without deteriorating the same, even when imparting an advantage is denied during a presentation that has been making the player expect the advantage.SOLUTION: A slot machine is provided in which its game changes into a chance mode instead, even when a game player is denied a fact that he/she has not been in a state of a BB (jackpot) game or an RB (small jackpot) game by winning a CB (smaller jackpot) during a presentation making the player expect that he/she has been in the BB or the RB.

Description

  The present invention allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming value, and a variable display capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the device, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery. The reels are started to rotate by being set and the start operation is performed in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop switch provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a predetermined winning combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination) is derived on the winning line. Occur.

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

  Among such slot machines, there is a slot machine that performs a continuous effect for determining whether or not to control a gaming state advantageous to a player over a series of periods and notifies the result. However, even if the final result of the continuous production is a result indicating that the game state is not controlled to be advantageous, it is higher than when it is not executed when the special production is executed in the middle of the continuous production. The possibility of being controlled to the probability mode has been increased (Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-254149 A

  However, in the slot machines as described above, no special consideration was given to the case where an event indicating that the gaming state is not controlled to be advantageous during the continuous production was generated. If it is not possible to expect high probability mode, and if an event indicating that the game state is not controlled to be advantageous during the continuous performance occurs, the control to the advantageous game state will also occur. I couldn't have expectations. As a result, the player can be expected to do anything after the bonus has been denied, despite the fact that the bonus has been denied, even though the bonus has been executed. Therefore, there was a problem that the player's sense of expectation was impaired and could not be sustained.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to impair the player's expectation even when the provision of a privilege is denied during the execution of an effect that causes the player to expect a privilege. It is to provide a slot machine that can be sustained without any problems.

(1) A variable display device capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified A slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which one game is finished by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Bonus granting means for granting a privilege (for example, a process for winning BB, RB1, 2 in the internal lottery process by the main control unit 41 and shifting to a bonus) (for example, a navigation stock lottery process by the navigation control lottery process by the sub control unit 91) Process to grant)
An expectation effect execution means (for example, a process of executing an expectation effect by the sub-control unit 91) that executes an expectation effect that expects the provision of the privilege,
The privilege granting means, when a negative event that denies grant of the privilege occurs in a manner that the player can recognize during execution of the expected effect (for example, as shown in S22 of FIG. 15, BB and RB1, When winning a CB that denies the winning of 2) (for example, when a negative outcome that denies the granting of Navistock is derived), a privilege other than the privilege is granted (for example, the sub-control unit 91) To shift to the chance mode determined in the chance mode transition determination lottery by

  According to such a configuration, even if a negative event that denies the grant of the privilege occurs in a manner that the player can recognize during the execution of the expected effect that expects the grant of the privilege, another privilege is granted instead. Therefore, it can be sustained without impairing the player's expectation.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
When the privilege granting unit grants the other privilege, other privilege notification unit (for example, as shown in FIG. 18A) that notifies the grant of the other privilege in the expected effect being executed, And a process of notifying the transition to the chance mode at the sixth game of the expected effect by 91).

  According to such a configuration, since the provision of other benefits is notified using the expected performance during execution, there is no need to separately execute a special performance for reporting the provision of other privileges, There is no sense of incongruity due to the change of direction.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The expected effect includes a notification effect (for example, a continuous effect) for notifying whether or not the privilege is given, and a development effect (for example, a development effect) until the notification effect is developed,
The privilege granting means grants the other privilege even when the negative event occurs during the execution of the development effect as well as the notification effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 18B). In addition, when the CB is won during the development production, the mode is shifted to the chance mode).

  According to such a configuration, even if a negative event occurs during the execution of the development effect until it develops to the notification effect as well as the notification effect that notifies whether or not the privilege is provided, another privilege is given instead. Therefore, it can be sustained without impairing the player's expectation.

(4) In the slot machines of (1) to (3) above,
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device, it is further provided with a pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41 shown in S2 of FIG. 11) for determining whether or not a winning is permitted. ,
The determination result by the prior determination means includes a first specific determination result (for example, winning BB, RB1, and 2) and a second specific determination result that are not allowed to be awarded in one game. (E.g., winning CB)
The privilege granting means
The privilege is granted based on the determination result by the prior determination means being the first specific determination result (for example, BB, RB1, 2 are executed based on winning BB, RB1, 2)
When the display result corresponding to the second specific determination result is derived as the negative event during execution of the expected effect (for example, when a CB winning is made), the other privilege is given (for example, chance mode) ).

  According to such a configuration, since the first specific determination result and the second specific determination result are not allowed to be awarded together in one game, a display result corresponding to the second specific determination result is derived. When this is done, the sense of expectation for the provision of the privilege will be impaired. However, since another privilege is provided instead, it can be maintained without impairing the player's expectation.

(5) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
The expected effect includes a notification effect (for example, a continuous effect) for notifying whether or not the privilege is given,
In the notification effect, a notification part (for example, the sixth game of the continuous effect shown in FIG. 18A) for notifying whether or not the privilege is given and an unreported part (for example, FIG. 18) leading to the notification part. (3-5 games in the continuous production shown in (a)),
The privilege granting unit grants the other privilege only when the negative event occurs in the unreported part during execution of the notification effect (for example, in the third to fifth games in the continuous effect, the CB is given). Only enter the chance mode when winning.)

  According to such a configuration, during the execution of the notification effect that notifies the presence / absence of a privilege, only when a negative event occurs in an unreported portion leading to the notification portion that notifies the presence / absence of a privilege. Can be maintained without impairing the player's expectation in the process until the presence / absence of the privilege is known.

(6) In the slot machines of (1) to (5) above,
The expectation effect includes a first expectation effect and a second expectation effect that makes the expectation of giving the privilege more than the first expectation effect (for example, the expectation effect includes an expectation effect A and an expectation effect B). (For example, the expected effect includes the expected effect C and the expected effect D),
When the negative event occurs during execution of the second expected effect (for example, expected effect B) (for example, expected effect D), the privilege granting means is configured to perform the first expected effect (for example, expected effect A) (for example, , The other privilege having a higher advantage than that when the negative event occurs during execution of the expected effect C) (for example, when the expected effect B is being executed as shown in FIG. 16) The number of games in the chance mode when the transition decision is made is larger than when the expected effect A is being executed) (for example, as shown in FIG. 16, when the expected effect D is being executed, the expected effect C is More chance mode games when the transition is decided than when running).

  According to such a configuration, when a negative event occurs during the execution of the second expected effect that is expected to give a privilege rather than the first expected effect, than when a negative event occurs during the execution of the first expected effect. , Because other benefits with a high degree of advantage are granted, the player's expectation will be maintained and even if it is denied in a situation with higher expectations of granting the benefits, The expectation for grant can be increased.

(7) In the slot machines of (1) to (6) above,
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device, it is provided with a pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41 shown in S2 in FIG. 11) for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a prize,
The privilege granting means can grant a privilege based on a determination result by the prior determination means,
The determination result by the prior determination means includes a first determination result (for example, winning replay 1 or replay 2 which is a re-game player) and the benefits (for example, BB, RB1, 2) than the first determination result. ) Is included in the second determination result (for example, winning the small A to C cherry),
The expected effect execution means can execute the expected effect when the result is the first determination result or the second determination result (for example, as shown in S12 of FIG. 13, the winning combination for BB and RB is won). Can be performed when expected)
The privilege granting unit is the first determination result when the negative event occurs during the execution of the expected effect (for example, the expected effect C or the expected effect D) executed when the second determination result is obtained. The other privilege with higher advantage than when the negative event occurs during the execution of the expected effect (for example, the expected effect A or the expected effect B) that is sometimes executed (for example, in FIG. 16). As shown, when the expected effect C and the expected effect D are executed, the number of games in the chance mode when the transition is determined is larger than when the expected effect A and the expected effect B are executed).

  According to such a configuration, when a negative event occurs during the execution of the expected performance performed when the second determination result has a higher probability that a privilege is given than the first determination result, the first determination result Other benefits with higher advantages are granted than when a negative event occurs during the execution of an expected performance that was executed at a certain time, so it was denied in a situation with higher expectations for granting benefits Even if it is time, while expectation of a player can be maintained, the expectation with respect to provision of another privilege can be enlarged.

It is a front view of the slot machine in the present embodiment. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, the number of payouts, and operation | movement. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination regarding a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination regarding a re-game player and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control in non-CB. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control in CB. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation stock lottery table which a sub-control part manages. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the expected effect pattern determination process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the expectation effect pattern determination table which a sub control part manages. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the chance mode transfer determination process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the chance mode transfer determination table which a sub control part manages. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of an expectation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of an expectation effect.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

[Configuration of slot machine]
First, the slot machine 1 used in the present embodiment will be described below. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a housing 1a whose front surface is open, and a pivotable pivotable on the side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is supported.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from a see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Arranged to be visible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the reels 2L, 2C and 2R have “bell”, “replay”, “cherry”, “watermelon”, “red 7”, “white 7” and “blue 7” as shown in FIG. , “Blank 1”, “Blank 2”, and “Bar” are drawn in a predetermined order, each of 21 types of multiple types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 2), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the first stop of the left reel 2L is the first stop of the left, the first stop of the middle reel 2C is the first stop of the middle, and the right reel 2R is the first stop. This is called right first stop.

  In the present embodiment, the procedure for the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (also referred to as the pushing order) includes forward push, forward push, middle left push, middle right push, reverse push push, And reverse push. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. Further, the forward pinching push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time and then the right reel 2R is stopped for the second time. The middle left push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push refers to a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped. The reverse pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  On the front door 1b, a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning combination, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like are displayed. Indicator 12: 1BETLED 14 for notifying that 1 bet is set by lighting, 2BETLED 15 for notifying that 2 betting is set, and notifying that 3 bets are set 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 that notifies that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start enable LED18 that notifies that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (fixed from the start of the previous game) Waiting for the reel to start rotating because the period has not elapsed) That the weight of LED19 for notifying by lighting the fact, payout display unit 13 during replay LED20 is provided for informing by lighting the effect that while replaying the game to be described later is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. It has been. Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A setting value display 24 for displaying the setting value at that time, for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function for controlling the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). Stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic checkout function is effective / invalid for controlling automatic checkout (processing for adjusting (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) The flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 is either on the side of a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided in the housing 1a or on the medal payout outlet 9 side. A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to one side, a medal selector (not shown) having an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and the front door 1b. A door open detection switch 25 for detecting the open state is provided.

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

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

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

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 and L2 (see FIG. 1) become valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay lines L1 and L2 become valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a symbol combination such as a small role or a replaying role to be described later. . In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”. A combination of symbols constituting any combination stops on the winning line, and a winning occurs. Also called.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the lower stage of the reel 2L, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower stage, and the reel 2L An upper stage, an upper stage of the reel 2C, an upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, a winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage is defined as a winning line. In the present embodiment, only two winning lines are applied, but only one winning line may be applied, or three or more winning lines may be applied.

  For example, as the winning line, only the winning line set across the symbols arranged in the middle stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the middle stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the middle stage may be set. Alternatively, the winning line includes an upper line of the left reel 2L, an upper stage of the middle reel 2C, an upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, a winning line set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage, the middle stage of the left reel 2L, and the middle reel 2C. The middle line, the middle line of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line set across the symbols lined up in the middle line, the lower line of the left reel 2L, the lower line of the middle reel 2C, the lower line of the right reel 2R, that is, the pattern lined up in the lower line A winning line set across the left reel 2L, a middle reel 2C, a middle reel 2C, a lower reel 2R, that is, a winning line set across the right-down symbols, and the left reel 2L, A middle line of the middle reel 2C, an upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, a pay line set across the symbols arranged in the upward direction may be set.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) on the winning lines L1, L2 is a reel 2L, 2C, When the 2R display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 2).

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this occurs, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stops and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols. For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the power interruption process, execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited as the process starts. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored. Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted. As described above, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and is stored in the RAM 41c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data is normal.

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

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

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 are connected to the rendering control board 90. These electrical components are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, separately from the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41. Based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91, the output control unit may control the output of the rendering device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and The output control of the effect device is performed by both of the output control units.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, mechanically driven A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED drive circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, and an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54. When the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. Switch circuit 96 for monitoring the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 When a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a and other circuits are mounted. The sub CPU 91a is connected to the game control board 40. In response to the transmitted command, various controls for performing the performance are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the performance control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input, and a command from the main control unit 41 is acquired and stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. In addition, one of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a performs power interruption processing according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. (Sub) is executed. Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, the process is immediately returned to the original process.

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

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

[Power interruption]
In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, power interruption processing (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the registers are saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and data for destructive diagnosis in which any bit is 1, that is, specific data other than 0 are stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in the area becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormality error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and until a new set value is set in the setting change state. It will not be released.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the power interruption processing (sub) is executed. In the power interruption process (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and also based on data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

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

  The important work is a work that stores data that is inconvenient to initialize, such as various display devices, LED display data, and I / O input / output data. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, and the number of medals to be paid out. The special work is a work in which data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the start of setting is stored. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 has the data in the RAM 41c destroyed when it is activated when the setting key switch 37 is on, when a RAM error occurs, or when the setting key switch 37 is off. When there is not, when four initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations with different areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

[Winning line]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state, and on condition that the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. The game can be started. In the present embodiment, the winning lines L1 and L2 are activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “combination” is arranged on the activated winning lines L1 and L2. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game state, but can be broadly divided into small roles with payout of medals and the next game with the number of bets automatically set without using medals. There is a re-playing role that can be played, and a special role that involves a transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c. Note that the winning flags for the small combination and re-playing combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game.

[Internal lottery]
Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. For each combination determined according to the gaming state, the numerical value stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value are determined. This is performed according to the number of judgment values for each combination.

  The random value storage work is a storage area in which numerical data latched simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7 is stored. Every time new numerical data is latched, the latched numerical data is processed by a timer interruption process thereafter. The numerical data read in (main) and stored in the random value storage work is updated to the latest numerical data latched newly.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, the current gaming state flag value, and the number of judgment values determined in accordance with the set value are used as random numbers for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values. If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The winning flag set in the internal winning flag storing work is cleared for each game.

[Reel stop control]
Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the security check program when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Then, a stop control table is created for each rotating reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

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

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of the system. And to be able to identify the Do stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps by which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 1 to 21 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 1 to 21 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 1 to 21 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

  Also, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data according to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is specified based on the table, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data, and the obtained address The stop control table of each reel stored in is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames.

  Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps until the acquired number of sliding frames is drawn and stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated by the calculated number of steps. Control to stop. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel).

  That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop control with the number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

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

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

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

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

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

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

  The reel stop command 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 corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. This command is transmitted every time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify a combination of symbols arranged on the winning lines L1 and L2, presence / absence of winning, a type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning. Sent after done.

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

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

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the payout of medals is completed and a payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after RT2, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the stop state starts, and the reset operation is performed and the stop command is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the serial communication circuit Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main) and stored in the door command storage area. The door command storage area stores a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at the time of power-on or at the end of one game, and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes, A door command indicating the detection state is stored. Further, the door command stored in the door command storage area is not cleared even after the door command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by a newly stored door command. When the power is turned on or one game is finished, a door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of the door command stored in the door command storage area is set, and whether the door command transmission request 1 is set or whether the door is opened is detected. When the detection state of the switch 25 changes, the door command transmission request 2 is set. When the door command transmission request 2 is set, the door command stored in the door command storage area is set. In the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) executed after transmission is commanded, it is stored in the command buffer and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is transferred to the serial communication circuit to perform sub-control. Transmitted to the unit 91.

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

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

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

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

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In addition, when the sub control unit 91 receives a specific command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 performs an effect using a control pattern corresponding to the specific command. For example, when an error command is received, an error notification effect is performed with a control pattern corresponding to the error state, and when a standby command is received, a demonstration effect indicating a standby state is performed.

  The sub-control unit 91 buffers a plurality of detection states (on / off) of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R specified from the operation detection command in time series. Based on the detection states (on / off) of the buffered MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, detection of the MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R It is possible to specify whether or not the state has changed, and by specifying these changes in the detection state, it is possible to specify the operation status of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. It has become.

[Winners]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line L1. The types of winning combinations are roughly divided into small roles, replaying roles, and special roles.

  In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 41c to win the internal lottery and allow winning of the winning combination.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, the number of payouts, and operations. In the following description, “/” means “or”, “−” means “separation of adjacent reels”, the left indicates “design of the left reel 2L”, and the middle indicates “middle”. The symbol “reel 2C” is shown, and the right symbol “right reel 2R”.

  Explain the special role among the winning roles. Special roles include SB1-6, RB1, RB2, BB, and CB.

  SB1 is awarded when the combination of “blue 7-blank 1-blue 7” is aligned on the winning line L1 or L2. SB2 is awarded when the combination of “blue 7-blank 1-blank 1” is aligned on the winning line L1 or L2. SB3 is awarded when the combination of “blue 7-blank 1-blank 2” is aligned on the winning line L1 or L2. SB4 is awarded when the combination of “blue 7-blank 2−blue 7” is aligned on the winning line L1 or L2. SB5 is awarded when the combination of “blue 7-blank 2—blank 1” is aligned on the winning line L1 or L2. SB6 is awarded when the combination of “Blue 7-Blank 2—Blank 2” is aligned on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting each of SB1 to SB6, the “blue 7” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames in the left reel 2L. Therefore, SB1 to SB6 cannot be awarded in a single winning unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  SB (single bonus) is activated when any of the SBs 1 to 6 is won during the non-bonus. The SB ends on the condition that one game is played while maintaining the gaming state. In one game in the SB, the winning probability of a predetermined small role (common bell in the present embodiment) is higher than usual. It is improved by a predetermined number (in this embodiment, the number of judgment values is 1). Since SB can be won only during a CB (challenge bonus) described later among bonuses, there is a possibility of winning only during CB. When one of SB1 to SB6 is won during CB, as shown in FIG. 6 to be described later, the gaming state shifts from RT5 (in CB) to RT1 (in general gaming).

  RB1 is awarded when the combination of “bar-bar-bar” is aligned on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting RB1, the “bar” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames in the left reel 2L. For this reason, RB1 cannot be awarded in a single winning unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  When RB1 is won during a non-bonus, RB1 (regular bonus 1), which is advantageous for the player, is activated. Since RB1 can be won only during CB among bonuses, there is a possibility of winning only during CB. When RB1 is won during CB, the gaming state shifts from RT5 (in CB) to RT2 (inside bonus) as shown in FIG.

  RB2 is awarded when the combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is aligned on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting the RB1, the “blue 7” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames in the left reel 2L. For this reason, RB2 cannot win a prize by winning alone unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  When RB2 is won during a non-bonus, RB2 (regular bonus 2), which is advantageous for the player, is activated. Since RB2 can be won only during CB out of bonuses, there is a possibility of winning only during CB. When RB2 is won during CB, the gaming state shifts from RT5 (in CB) to RT2 (inside bonus) as shown in FIG.

  BB is awarded when a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting the BB, “red 7” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames in the left reel 2L. For this reason, the BB cannot be awarded in a single winning unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  When a BB is won during a non-bonus, a BB (Big Bonus) that is advantageous to the player is activated. Since BB can be won only during CB out of bonuses, there is a possibility of winning only during CB. When BB is won during CB, as shown in FIG. 6, the gaming state shifts from RT5 (in CB) to RT2 (inside bonus).

  CB is awarded when a combination of “bell-replay-watermelon” is arranged on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting the CB, “bell” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L, “replay” that is the symbol of the middle reel 2C, and “watermelon” that is the symbol of the right reel 2R are The reel is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, the CB can win a single winning regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  When a CB is won during a non-bonus, a CB (challenge bonus) is activated. In CB, it is always possible to win a small role regardless of the result of the internal lottery. The CB is not won in combination with other bonuses (BB, RB1, RB2) in one game, or won during the bonus.

  The re-playing role will be described among the winning roles. Replay players include replay 1 and replay 2.

  Replay 1 is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Blue 7 / Bar / Cherry-Watermelon” is aligned on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting the replay 1, the “bell” symbol of the left reel 2L, the “blue 7” / “bar” / “cherry” symbols of the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R The symbol “watermelon” is arranged within 5 frames on each reel. Therefore, the replay 1 can be awarded by a single winning regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  When winning a replay 1 during a non-bonus, the bet amount is automatically set in the next game, and the next game can be played without setting the bet number. Replay 1 can be won only during CB out of bonuses, and when winning, 11 or 3 medals are paid out by winning a small role.

  Replay 2 is awarded when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is arranged on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting the replay 2, the “replay” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L, the “replay” that is the symbol of the middle reel 2C, and the “replay” that is the symbol of the right reel 2R are respectively The reels are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, the replay 2 can be awarded by a single winning regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  When a player wins Replay 2 during a non-bonus, the bet amount is automatically set in the next game, and the next game can be played without setting the bet number. Replay 2 can be won only during CB out of bonuses, and when winning, 11 or 3 medals are paid out by winning a small role.

  The small part of the winning combination is explained. The small roles include 2 bells, 11 bells, 1 bell, 1 role, cherries 1 to 3, watermelon, 7-match 1 and 7-match 2.

  The two bells are awarded when the bell symbol stops on the left reel 2L and the bell symbol stops on the right reel 2R on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting the two bells, the “bell” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L and the “bell” that is the symbol of the right reel 2R are arranged within five frames in each reel. . Therefore, the two bells can be won by a single winning regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  In both non-bonus and bonus cases, two medals are paid out when winning two bells.

  The 11 bells are awarded when the red 7 / bar / blank 1 symbol stops on the left reel 2L and the bell symbol stops on the right reel 2R on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting the 11 bells, “red 7” / “bar” / “blank 1” which is the symbol of the left reel 2L and “bell” which is the symbol of the right reel 2R are The reel is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, the 11 bells can be won by a single winning regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  In both non-bonus and bonus cases, 11 medals are paid out when winning 11 bells.

  One bell is awarded when a combination of “Red 7 / Bar / Blank 1-Red 7 / Watermelon / Replay / Cherry / Blank 1 / Blank 2—Replay” is arranged on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting one bell, “red 7” / “bar” / “blank 1” which is the symbol of the left reel 2L, and “red 7” / “watermelon” which is the symbol of the middle reel 2C “/ Replay” / “Cherry” / “Blank 1” / “Blank 2” and “Replay” which is a symbol of the right reel 2R are arranged within 5 frames in each reel. Therefore, a single bell can be won by a single winning regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  In both non-bonus and bonus cases, one medal is paid out when winning one bell.

  A single winning combination is awarded when a combination of “blank 1-replay-watermelon” is aligned on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting one piece, the “blank 1” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames in the left reel 2L. For this reason, a single winning combination cannot be won by a single winning unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  When both a non-bonus and a bonus are won, one medal is paid out when a single winning combination is won.

  Cherry 1 is awarded when the “Cherry-Replay-Watermelon” combination is aligned on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting the cherry 1, the “cherry” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames in the left reel 2L. Therefore, Cherry 1 cannot be awarded in a single winning unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  In both non-bonus and bonus cases, when winning the cherry 1, four medals are paid out.

  Cherry 2 is awarded when a combination of “cherry-replay-blank 1” is arranged on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting the cherry 2, the “cherry” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames in the left reel 2L. Therefore, Cherry 2 cannot be awarded in a single winning unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  In both non-bonus and bonus cases, 4 medals are paid out when winning the cherry 2.

  The cherry 3 is awarded when the combination of “cherry-replay-blank 2” is arranged on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting the cherry 3, the “cherry” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames in the left reel 2L. Therefore, the cherry 3 cannot be awarded in the single winning unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  In both non-bonus and bonus cases, when winning the cherry 3, four medals are paid out.

  A watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, of the symbols constituting the watermelon, for example, the “watermelon” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames on the left reel 2L. For this reason, the watermelon cannot be awarded in a single winning unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  In both non-bonus and bonus cases, 4 medals are paid out when winning a watermelon.

  7 set 1 is awarded when a combination of “red 7 / replay-blue 7 / bar / white 7 / cherry-red 7” is arranged on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting the 7-set 1, “red 7” that is the symbol of the right reel 2 </ b> R is not arranged within five frames on the right reel 2 </ b> R. Therefore, the 7-match 1 cannot be won in the single winning unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  The 7-set 1 can be won only during the bonus, not during the non-bonus. Eleven medals will be paid out when winning 7 to 1 in the bonus.

  7-match 2 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-red 7” is aligned on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols composing the 7-set 2, the “white 7” that is the symbol of the left reel 2 </ b> L is not arranged within five frames in the left reel 2 </ b> L. Therefore, 7-match 2 cannot be won in a single winning unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  The 7-set 2 can be won only during the bonus, not during the non-bonus. Eleven medals are paid out when winning 7 to 2 in the bonus.

[Game state transition]
Next, the transition of the gaming state controlled by the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, RT0 which is in a general game, a bonus game other than RT1 and CB which is in a general game and has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer (for example, Lip 1, Lip 2) than RT0 (special The game progresses while being controlled by one of RT2, which is a winning combination), RT3 which is inside CB (while CB is winning), RT4 which is a bonus other than CB, and RT5 which is CB.

  First, after the setting is changed, the gaming state shifts to RT0. When CB is won at RT0, the gaming state shifts to RT3 from the next game. When a bonus other than CB (BB, RB1, RB2) is won at RT0, the gaming state shifts to RT2 from the next game.

  When the two bells are won in RT1, the gaming state shifts to RT0 from the next game. When CB is won at RT1, the game state shifts to RT3 from the next game. When a bonus other than CB (BB, RB1, RB2) is won at RT1, the gaming state shifts to RT2 from the next game.

  When one of the winning bonuses (BB, RB1, RB2) is won in RT2, the gaming state shifts to RT4 from the next game.

  When the winning CB is won in RT3, the gaming state shifts to RT5 from the next game.

  In RT4, a bonus of any one of BB, RB1, and RB2 is executed. When the BB is executed, every game, 11 medals are paid out to 11 bells. When 264 or more medals are paid out during BB, BB ends and the gaming state shifts to RT1 from the next game. When RB1 is executed, for each game, 11 bells are awarded, 1 bell and 2 bells are simultaneously awarded, or lose. When 12 games are played during RB1, or when 5 wins are made, RB1 ends and the gaming state shifts to RT1 from the next game. When RB2 is executed, every game wins 11 bells. When 8 games are played during RB2, or when 8 wins are made, RB2 ends and the gaming state shifts to RT1 from the next game.

  In RT5, CB is executed. When CB is executed, for each game, 11 bells are won, or 1 bell and 2 bells are simultaneously won. If any one of BB, RB1, and RB2 is won during CB, 11 bells are won and CB ends, and the gaming state shifts to RT1 from the next game. Also, when 33 or more medals are paid out during the CB, the CB ends, and the gaming state shifts to RT1 from the next game. Further, when one of SB1 to SB6 is won during the CB, the CB is ended and the gaming state shifts to RT1 from the next game.

  Here, when comparing BB and CB, it is expected that 264 or more medals will be paid out in BB, whereas in CB, it will end when 33 or more medals are paid out. Therefore, since it is advantageous for a player to acquire more medals than CB, it tends to expect to be controlled to BB rather than CB.

  Also, when comparing RB1 and CB, RB1 is expected to pay out 55 medals in 5 wins, considering that 11 medals are paid out in 1 win, whereas CB1 Then, when 33 or more medals are paid out, the process ends. Therefore, since it is advantageous for a player to acquire more medals than CB, the player tends to expect to be controlled by RB1 rather than CB.

  In addition, when comparing RB2 and CB, 11 medals are paid out in 1 win in RB2, so 88 medals are expected to be paid out in 8 wins, whereas 33 or more in CB Ends when the medal is paid out. Therefore, since it is advantageous for the player to acquire more medals than to be controlled by RB2 rather than CB, the player tends to expect to be controlled by RB2 rather than CB.

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, a combination of winning combinations read as a lottery target combination will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations can be simultaneously read out as the lottery target combination and can be won in duplicate. 7 and 8 show the contents of the combination of winning combinations for each lottery target combination and the number of determination values at a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). In the combination of winning combinations, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is read simultaneously in the internal lottery. In the number of determination values, the denominator is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer of 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination for which “1315” is set as the number of determination values is 1315/65536.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the lottery target roles of special roles in the present embodiment include SB1-6, RB1 + replay 1, RB1 + replay 2, RB1 + cherry A, RB1 + cherry B, RB1 + cherry C, RB2 + replay 1, RB2 + Replay 2, RB2 + Cherry A, RB2 + Cherry B, RB2 + Cherry C, BB + Replay 1, BB + Replay 2, BB + Cherry A, BB + Cherry B, BB + Cherry C, and CB are set. Further, for each lottery target combination, the corresponding winning combination is read out.

  SB1 is a lottery target combination from which SB1 is read as a winning combination. SB2 is a lottery target combination from which SB2 is read as a winning combination. SB3 is a lottery target combination from which SB3 is read as a winning combination. SB4 is a lottery target combination from which SB4 is read out as a winning combination. SB5 is a lottery target combination from which SB5 is read out as a winning combination. SB6 is a lottery target combination from which SB6 is read as a winning combination. SB1 to SB6 can be won only at either RT0 or RT1 which is a general gaming state or at RT5 which is in CB. That is, the winning combination of SB1 to SB6 is not won together with the special combination (BB, RB1, RB2, CB) in one game.

  RB1 + replay 1 is a lottery target role from which RB1 and replay 1 are read out as a winning combination. RB1 + replay 2 is a lottery target role from which RB1 and replay 2 are read out as a winning combination. RB1 + Cherry A is a lottery target combination from which RB1, a single combination, and Cherry 1 are read out as a winning combination. RB1 + Cherry B is a lottery target combination from which RB1, one-piece combination, cherry 1, cherry 2, and watermelon are read out as a winning combination. RB1 + Cherry C is a lottery target combination from which RB1, a single combination, a cherry 1, a cherry 3, and a watermelon are read out as a winning combination. RB1 + Replay 1, RB1 + Replay 2, RB1 + Cherry A, RB1 + Cherry B, and RB1 + Cherry C can be won only at RT0 and RT1, which are general gaming states, or only at RT5 in CB. That is, the winning combination of RB1 is not won together with the special combination (BB, RB1, RB2, CB) in one game.

  RB2 + Replay 1 is a lottery target role from which RB2 and Replay 1 are read out as a winning combination. RB2 + Replay 2 is a lottery target role from which RB2 and Replay 2 are read out as a winning combination. RB2 + Cherry A is a lottery target combination from which RB2, a single combination, and Cherry 1 are read out as a winning combination. RB2 + Cherry B is a lottery target combination from which RB2, a single combination, cherry 1, cherry 2, and watermelon are read out as a winning combination. RB2 + Cherry C is a lottery target combination from which RB2, a single combination, cherry 1, cherry 3 and watermelon are read out as a winning combination. RB2 + Replay 1, RB2 + Replay 2, RB2 + Cherry A, RB2 + Cherry B, and RB2 + Cherry C can be won only at RT0 and RT1, which are general gaming states, or at RT5, which is in CB. That is, the winning combination of RB2 is not won together with the special combination (BB, RB1, RB2, CB) in one game.

  BB + Replay 1 is a lottery target role from which BB and Replay 1 are read out as a winning combination. BB + Replay 2 is a lottery target role from which BB and Replay 2 are read out as a winning combination. BB + cherry A is a lottery target combination from which BB, one combination, and cherry 1 are read out as a winning combination. BB + Cherry B is a lottery target role from which BB, one-piece combination, cherry 1, cherry 2, and watermelon are read out as a winning combination. BB + Cherry C is a lottery target combination from which BB, single combination, cherry 1, cherry 3, and watermelon are read out as a winning combination. BB + Replay 1, BB + Replay 2, BB + Cherry A, BB + Cherry B, and BB + Cherry C can be won only in either RT0 or RT1 in the general gaming state. That is, the winning combination of BB is not won together with the special combination (BB, RB1, RB2, CB) in one game.

  CB is a lottery target role from which CB is read out as a winning combination. CB can be won only in either RT0 or RT1 which is a general gaming state. That is, the winning combination of CB is not won together with the special combination (BB, RB1, RB2, CB) in one game.

  As described above, SB1-6, BB, RB1, RB2, and CB are not won together with a special combination in one game. Therefore, for example, in a game where one of BB, RB1, and RB2 is won, CB is not won simultaneously. In addition, for example, when a game won in any of BB, RB1, and RB2 fails to win, the winning of the special role won is carried over from the next game onwards, but even in that case, After the game, the CB will not win until the special role that has been carried away disappears. That is, when CB wins, it is denied that BB, RB1, or 2 is won. In the present embodiment, a role that denies the winning of BB or RB1 or 2, such as CB, is also referred to as a BB or RB winning defeat.

Here, the number of determination values set is compared with reference to FIG.
A decision value number of “25” is set for RB1 + replay 1, and a decision value number of “35” is set for RB1 + replay 2. On the other hand, a determination value number of “71” is set for RB1 + Cherry A, a determination value number of “52” is set for RB1 + Cherry B, and “48” is set for RB1 + Cherry C. "Is set. In other words, in RB1, either one of the cherries A to C, which is a small role, is simultaneously elected with a higher probability than the replay 1 and the replay 2, which are replaying roles. Further, in the present embodiment, reel control is performed so that, in a non-CB game, among the winning combinations, a winning combination is given in the order of replaying role> small role> special role. Therefore, when winning a winning combination (for example, cherry 1, cherry 2, watermelon) included in any of the small roles of cherry A to C, rather than winning a replay role, such as replay 1 or replay 2. It is possible to expect that the player is more elected to RB1 at the same time.

  A decision value number of “3” is set for RB2 + Replay 1, and a decision value number of “4” is set for RB2 + Replay 2. On the other hand, a decision value number of “8” is set for RB2 + Cherry A, a decision value number of “5” is set for RB2 + Cherry B, and “5” is set for RB2 + Cherry C. "Is set. That is, in RB2, any one of the cherries A to C, which is a small role, is simultaneously elected with higher probability than the replay 1 and replay 2, which are replaying roles. Therefore, when winning a winning combination (for example, cherry 1, cherry 2, watermelon) included in any of the small roles of cherry A to C, rather than winning a replay role, such as replay 1 or replay 2. It is possible to expect that the player is more elected to RB2 at the same time.

  A determination value number of “1” is set for BB + replay 1, and a determination value number of “1” is set for BB + replay 2. On the other hand, the determination value number “2” is set for BB + Cherry A, the determination value number “2” is set for BB + Cherry B, and “2” is set for BB + Cherry C. "Is set. That is, in BB, either one of the cherries A to C, which is a small role, is simultaneously elected with a higher probability than the replay 1 and the replay 2, which are replaying roles. Therefore, when winning a winning combination (for example, cherry 1, cherry 2, watermelon) included in any of the small roles of cherry A to C, rather than winning a replay role, such as replay 1 or replay 2. It is possible to expect that the player is more likely to win BB at the same time.

  As shown in FIG. 8, lip 1 and lip 2 are set as the lottery target combination of the re-game combination in the present embodiment. Further, for each lottery target combination, the corresponding winning combination is read out.

  Lip 1 is a lottery target role from which Replay 1 and Replay 2 are read out as a winning combination. Lip 2 is a lottery target role from which Replay 2 is read out as a winning combination. Lip 1 and Lip 2 are not won in RT4, which is a bonus other than CB. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, Replay 1 and Replay 2 may be won simultaneously with BB and RB1,2. For this reason, when winning a replay 1 or a replay 2, there may be a case where a single winning is made, but it is possible to make the player expect that BB, RB1, and 2 are simultaneously won.

  As shown in FIG. 8, as the lottery target roles of the small roles in the present embodiment, Cherry A to C, 123 Bell, 132 Bell, 213 Bell, 231 Bell, 312 Bell, 321 Bell, Common Bell, Rare Bell, Left A correct answer bell, a middle correct answer bell, a right correct answer bell, a 7-match hand 1 and a 7-match hand 2 are set. Further, for each lottery target combination, the corresponding winning combination is read out.

  Cherry A is a lottery target role from which one winning combination and cherry 1 are read out as a winning combination. Cherry B is a lottery target role from which a single winning combination, cherry 1, cherry 2, and watermelon are read out as a winning combination. Cherry C is a lottery target role from which one winning combination, cherry 1, cherry 3, and watermelon are read out as a winning combination. Cherry A to C are not won in RT4, which is a bonus other than CB. As shown in FIG. 7, cherries A to C may win simultaneously with BB and RB1 and RB2. Therefore, when winning a winning combination (for example, Cherry 1, Cherry 2, Watermelon) included in Cherry A to C, there may be a case where a single winner is won, but for BB, RB1, and 2 being simultaneously won. Can be expected by the player.

  The 123 bell is a lottery target role from which one bell, two bells, eleven bells, and cherry 1 are read out as a winning combination. The 132 bell is a lottery target role from which 1 bell, 2 bells, 11 bells, and cherry 2 are read out as a winning combination. The 213 bell is a lottery target role from which one bell, two bells, eleven bells, cherry 1 and cherry 2 are read out as a winning combination. 231 bell is a lottery target role from which 1 bell, 2 bells, 11 bells, and cherry 3 are read out as a winning combination. 312 bell is a lottery target role from which 1-bell, 2-bell, 11-bell, cherry 1 and cherry 3 are read out as a winning combination. The 321 bell is a lottery target role from which 1 bell, 2 bells, 11 bells, cherry 2 and cherry 3 are read out as a winning combination. 123 bells, 132 bells, 213 bells, 231 bells, 312 bells, and 321 bells are not won in RT4 which is a bonus other than CB. In addition, 123 bell, 132 bell, 213 bell, 231 bell, 312 bell, and 321 bell are also called push order bell collectively.

  The common bell is a lottery target combination from which all small combinations in a non-bonus are read. The common bell is not won in RB1.

  The rare bell is a lottery target role from which two bells and eleven bells are read out. Rarebell will not win in RB1 and BB.

  The left correct answer bell is a lottery target combination from which all small combinations other than Cherry 1 to be won during the non-bonus are read. The medium correct answer bell is a lottery target combination from which all small combinations other than the cherry 2 to be won during the non-bonus are read. The right correct bell is a lottery target combination from which all small combinations other than the cherry 3 to be won during the non-bonus are read. The left correct answer bell, middle correct answer bell, and right correct answer bell can be elected only during RB1.

  The 7-match hand 1 is a lottery target role from which the 2-bell, 11-bell, and 7-match 1 are read. The 7-match hand 2 is a lottery target role from which 11 bells, 7-match 1 and 7-match 2 are read out. The 7-match winning combination 1 and the 7-match winning combination 2 can be won only during RB1 and BB.

[Reel control during non-CB]
Next, reel control during non-CB will be described with reference to FIG.

  In a game in which Cherry A is won, reel control is performed to win a prize in the order of priority of Cherry 1> Single. Specifically, in the left reel 2L, when the stop switch 8L is operated when a bar symbol or a red 7 symbol is derived, reel control is performed so that the cherry symbol is drawn onto the winning line and stopped. . In this case, Cherry 1 wins. On the other hand, in the left reel 2L, when the cherry symbol cannot be drawn onto the winning line, the reel control is performed to pull the blank 1 symbol constituting the single piece into the winning line and stop it. In this case, one winning combination will be won.

  In a game in which Cherry B is won, reel control is performed to win a prize in the order of priority of Cherry 1, Cherry 2> 1 player. Specifically, in the left reel 2L, when the stop switch 8L is operated when the bar symbol is derived, reel control is performed so that the watermelon symbol is drawn onto the winning line and stopped. In this case, no winning combination will be won. In the left reel 2L, when the stop switch 8L is operated when the red 7 symbol is derived, reel control is performed so that the cherry symbol is drawn onto the winning line and stopped. In this case, cherry 1 or cherry 2 wins. On the other hand, in the left reel 2L, when neither the watermelon symbol nor the cherry symbol can be drawn onto the winning line, the reel control is performed to pull the blank 1 symbol constituting the single piece into the winning line and stop it. . In this case, one winning combination will be won.

  In a game in which Cherry C is won, reel control is performed so that a prize is given in the priority order of Cherry 1, Cherry 3, or Watermelon> 1 sheet combination. Specifically, in the left reel 2L, when the stop switch 8L is operated when the bar symbol is derived, reel control is performed so that the watermelon symbol is drawn onto the winning line and stopped. In this case, the watermelon wins only when the watermelon symbol is drawn on the winning line with the middle reel 2C. In the left reel 2L, when the stop switch 8L is operated when the red 7 symbol is derived, reel control is performed so that the watermelon symbol is drawn onto the winning line and stopped. Also in this case, the watermelon wins only when the watermelon symbol is drawn on the winning line with the middle reel 2C. On the other hand, in the left reel 2L, when the watermelon symbol cannot be drawn onto the winning line, reel control is performed so that the cherry symbol is preferentially drawn onto the winning line and stopped. In this case, cherry 1 or cherry 3 wins. Further, in the left reel 2L, when neither the watermelon symbol nor the cherry symbol can be drawn on the winning line, the reel control is performed so that the symbol of the blank 1 constituting one piece is drawn on the winning line and stopped. . In this case, one winning combination will be won.

  In a game in which 123 bells are won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by forward pressing. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won. In RT2, the reel control for winning the 11 bells is performed regardless of the pressing order.

  In a game in which 132 bells are won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by pinching. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won. In RT2, the reel control for winning the 11 bells is performed regardless of the pressing order.

  In a game in which 213 bells are won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by pressing the middle left button. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won. In RT2, the reel control for winning the 11 bells is performed regardless of the pressing order.

  In a game in which 231 Bell is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by pressing the middle right. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won. In RT2, the reel control for winning the 11 bells is performed regardless of the pressing order.

  In a game in which 312 bells are won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by reverse pinching. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won. In RT2, the reel control for winning the 11 bells is performed regardless of the pressing order.

  In a game where 321 Bell is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by reverse pressing. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won. In RT2, the reel control for winning the 11 bells is performed regardless of the pressing order.

  In a game in which a common bell is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells regardless of the pressing order.

  In a game in which a rare bell is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells regardless of the pressing order.

  In a game in which the left correct bell is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by middle right press or reverse push. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won.

  In a game in which the medium correct answer bell is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by pinching or reverse pinching. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won.

  In a game in which the right right answer bell is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by forward or middle left push. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won.

  In a game in which a winning combination of 7 is won, reel control is performed so that when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by reverse pressing, the winning combination of 7 matching 1 is preferentially performed. On the other hand, if it is not possible to win 7 to 1s, reel control to win 11 bells is performed.

  In a game in which the 7-match hand 2 is won, reel control is performed to preferentially win the 7-match 2 when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by reverse pressing. On the other hand, if it is not possible to win 7 in 2 sets, reel control for winning 11 bells is performed.

[Reel control during CB]
Next, reel control during CB will be described with reference to FIG.

  In a game in which SB1 is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by forward pressing. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won.

  In the game where SB2 is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by pinching. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won.

  In a game in which SB3 is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by pressing left and right. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won.

  In the game where SB4 is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by pressing the middle right. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won.

  In a game where SB5 is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated by reverse pinching. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won.

  In a game in which SB6 is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by reverse pressing. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won.

  In a game in which any one of RB1 + Replay 1, RB1 + Replay 2, RB1 + Cherry A, RB1 + Cherry B, and RB1 + Cherry C is won, reel control for winning eleven bells is performed regardless of the pressing order.

  In a game in which any one of RB2 + Replay 1, RB2 + Replay 2, RB2 + Cherry A, RB2 + Cherry B, and RB2 + Cherry C is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells regardless of the pressing order.

  In a game in which Lip 1 is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by pinching or reverse pinching. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won.

  In the game in which Lip 2 is won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by forward or pinching. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won.

  In a game in which any of Cherry A to C, 123 Bell, 132 Bell, 213 Bell, 231 Bell, 312 Bell, 321 Bell, Common Bell, and Rare Bell is selected, the stop switch 8L can be pressed by pressing the middle right button or the reverse button. When 8C and 8R are operated, reel control is performed to win 11 bells. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won.

  Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment will be described below.

[Game processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 every game.

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

  In the BET process in step S1, the main control unit 41 stands by in a state where a bet amount can be set, and a specified number of bets according to the gaming state is set and the game is played when the start switch 7 is operated. Execute the process to be started. In the BET process, the main control unit 41 commands the output of medals IN signals for the number of medals used for the set bet number when the start switch 7 is operated as a process for starting the game. An output command is set in the RAM 41c.

  In the internal lottery process in step S2, the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each of the above winning combinations based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in step S1. Processing to determine whether to do. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the reel rotation process in step S3, the main control unit 41 performs a process for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel corresponding to the detected operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player. A process of stopping the rotation of 2L, 2C, 2R is executed.

  In the winning determination process in step S4, the main control unit 41 displays the display derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when it is determined in step S3 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped. A process of determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed according to the result.

  In the payout process in step S5, the main control unit 41 performs processing such as adding credits and paying out medals based on the number of payouts according to the payout when it is determined in step S4 that a winning has occurred. Further, in the payout process, the main control unit 41 sets an output command for instructing the RAM to output a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals.

  In the game end process in step S6, the main control unit 41 executes a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game.

  Next, various control contents executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described below.

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
First, a timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use in the stack area. Next, the sub-control unit 91 performs a power failure determination process. In the power failure determination process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If the voltage drop signal is input, the sub-control unit 91 also performs the voltage drop signal in the previous power failure determination process. Is determined. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the power interruption flag is set. When the power interruption flag is set, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the sub control unit 91 sets a backup flag used when determining whether or not the backup has been normally performed in the start process (sub) after creating the backup data, In (sub), processing such as calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data is performed for the checksum used when determining whether or not the backup has been performed normally.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, the sub control unit 91 executes command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether a command is stored in the command buffer, and acquires a command from the command buffer if the command is stored in the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation stock lottery process for determining whether or not to provide navigation stock.

  Next, when the sub-control unit 91 wins the navigation stock lottery in the navigation stock lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT (assist time) in which the navigation effect is executed from the normal state (non-AT) to play the game at the AT. The AT control process to be executed is executed. If navigation stock remains when the AT termination condition is satisfied, one navigation stock is digested and a new set of ATs is continuously executed.

  AT is a period during which a navigation effect that is advantageous to the player is executed for a predetermined number of games (one set of 50 games in the present embodiment) by acquiring navigation stock through navigation stock lottery. . The navigation stock indicates a right controlled by the AT for a predetermined number of games. That is, by consuming (subtracting) 1 of the navigation stock, the AT is controlled for a predetermined number of games, and the navigation effect is executed during that time. The navigation effect means that a message reminding the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous to the player when a predetermined role is won during AT, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 or the speaker 53. , 54 is an audio output. The player can advantageously advance the game by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation effect, such as increasing the number of net increase. Therefore, it can be said that the greater the number of acquired navigation stocks, the higher the advantage for the player. When the number of navigation stock remains and when the number of navigation stock is newly acquired, the number of navigation stock acquired this time is added to the number of navigation stock remaining.

[Navigation]
Specific contents of the navigation effect executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54.

  In the present embodiment, in a game other than RT2 (inside bonus) and RT5 (in CB), when any of 123 bells, 132 bells, 213 bells, 231 bells, 312 bells, and 321 bells is won, The push order for winning a prize is notified by the navigation effect. For example, when 213 Bell is won, an image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as “middle! Left! Right!” And a character image that matches the motif of the slot machine 1 are displayed on the liquid crystal display. Displayed on the device 51. The speakers 53 and 54 also output sound indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R.

  Further, in the game of RT4 (in RB1), when one of the left correct answer bell, the middle correct answer bell, and the right correct answer bell is won, the push order for winning 11 bells is notified by the navigation effect. Also, in a game of RT4 (in RB1, during BB), when winning 7-match hand 1 or 7-match role 2, the push order for winning 7-match 1 or 7-match 2 is notified by the navigation effect.

  Also, in the game of RT5 (in CB), SB1-6, Lip1, Lip2, Cherry A-C, 123 bell, 132 bell, 213 bell, 231 bell, 312 bell, 321 bell, common bell, and rare bell When either one is won, the push order for winning 11 bells is notified by the navigation effect.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the player can acquire more medals by acquiring the navigation stock and being controlled by the AT. Therefore, it is necessary for the player to acquire the navigation stock and be controlled by the AT in order to advance the game advantageously.

  In this embodiment, if the first left stop is not performed in a non-AT game, a predetermined penalty that is unfavorable for a player who will not be charged when the first left stop is caused. Control is performed. This is to encourage the player to make the first left stop in a non-AT game. In other words, in the present embodiment, the player is designed to make the first left stop in a non-AT game.

  As a predetermined penalty, in the Navistock lottery, the winning probability of granting Navistock is set to a very low probability, or the number of AT games is reduced. As a result, if a penalty is imposed, it becomes difficult for the AT to be controlled by the AT which is advantageous to the player, so that the player operates the stop switch at the first left stop during the non-AT so that a penalty is not imposed. become.

[Navistock lottery]
Next, the navigation stock lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a navigation stock lottery table managed by the sub-control unit. In the navigation stock lottery, it is determined whether or not the number of navigation stocks is to be given, and if so, the number.

  In the present embodiment, two modes, a normal mode and a chance mode, are set for the navigation stock lottery. When the chance mode is controlled, the possibility that the number of navigation stocks is given is higher than when the chance mode is controlled, and the possibility that the number of navigation stocks when given is increased becomes higher. Furthermore, when controlled to the chance mode, the AT is also controlled at the same time. In order to be controlled in the chance mode, it is necessary to make a transition decision in a chance mode transition decision process described later, and most of the games are likely to be controlled in the normal mode.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the first to fifth lottery conditions are set as the conditions for executing the navigation stock lottery. The first lottery condition is satisfied when winning 7 matches 1 or 7 matches 2. The winning probability of granting navigation stock when the first lottery condition is satisfied is set to 5% in the normal mode and 10% in the chance mode. The number of navigation stocks given when winning in the normal mode is set to 1 with an 80% probability and 2 with a 20% probability, and the expected value is 1.2. On the other hand, the number of navigation stock given when winning in the chance mode is set to 1 with a probability of 60%, 2 with a probability of 30%, and 3 with a probability of 10%. 1.5.

  The second lottery condition is satisfied when a rare bell is won. The winning probability of granting navigation stock when the second lottery condition is satisfied is set to 8% in the normal mode and 16% in the chance mode. Further, the number of navigation stocks given when winning in the normal mode is set to 1 with a probability of 70% and 2 with a probability of 30%, and the expected value is 1.3. On the other hand, the number of navigation stock given when winning in the chance mode is set to 1 with 50% probability, 2 with 30% probability, and 3 with 20% probability, and the expected value is 1.7.

  The third lottery condition is satisfied when 11 medals are paid out during the CB. The winning probability of granting navigation stock when the third lottery condition is satisfied is set to 10% in the normal mode and 20% in the chance mode. In addition, the number of navigation stock given when winning in the normal mode is set to 1 with a probability of 60% and 2 with a probability of 40%, and the expected value is 1.4. On the other hand, the number of navigation stock given when winning in the chance mode is set to 1 with 40% probability, 2 with 30% probability, and 3 with 30% probability, and the expected value is 1.9.

  The fourth lottery condition is satisfied when eleven medals are paid out during RB1 or RB2. The winning probability of granting navigation stock when the fourth lottery condition is satisfied is set to 15% in the normal mode and 30% in the chance mode. In addition, the number of navigation stock given when winning in the normal mode is set to 1 with a probability of 50% and 2 with a probability of 50%, and the expected value is 1.5. On the other hand, the number of navigation stock given when winning in chance mode is set to 1 with 30% probability, 2 with 30% probability, and 3 with 40% probability, and the expected value is 2.1.

  The fifth lottery condition is satisfied when BB is executed. The winning probability of granting navigation stock when the fifth lottery condition is satisfied is set to 50% in the normal mode and 100% in the chance mode. In addition, the number of navigation stock given when winning in the normal mode is set to 1 with a probability of 40% and 2 with a probability of 60%, and the expected value is 1.6. On the other hand, the number of navigation stocks given when winning in the chance mode is set to 1 with a probability of 20%, 2 with a probability of 30%, and 3 with a probability of 50%. 2.3.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of granting the navigation stock and the number of games to be given differ depending on the type of the lottery condition that has been established. Further, when the chance mode is controlled, there is a higher possibility that the number of navigation stocks will be given than when the mode is controlled in the normal mode, and there is a higher possibility that the number of navigation stocks given will be increased. ing. Therefore, by shifting to the chance mode, the player can be expected to acquire navigation stock.

  Also, when BB is executed, navigation stock is assigned with the highest probability and controlled by the AT due to the establishment of the fifth lottery condition. In addition, when the AT is controlled during BB, a navigation effect is performed to win 7-match 1 or 7-match 2 when winning 7-match 1 or 7-match 2, so the first lottery condition Becomes easier to establish. Thus, when the BB is executed, it is advantageous for the player in that the possibility that the number of navigation stocks is added and the winning is increased.

  In both CB and RB1 and 2, navigation stock lottery is executed when eleven medals are paid out. In this embodiment, when 11 medals are paid out every game, CB ends in 3 games, while RB1 and RB2 have a larger number of games (5 games in RB1, 8 in RB2). Game). Therefore, when RB1 and RB2 are executed, it is advantageous for the player also in that the number of times of navigation stock lottery execution is larger than when CB is executed.

  In addition, when controlled to chance mode, AT is also controlled at the same time, so in the game during RB1, when one of the left correct answer bell, middle correct answer bell, and right correct answer bell is won Eleven bells can be won, and in CB, SB1-6, Lip1, Lip2, Cherry A-C, 123bell, 132bell, 213bell, 231bell, 312bell, 321bell, common Eleven bells can be awarded when winning either a bell or a rare bell. Therefore, when the chance mode is controlled, the additional navigation stock lottery is more easily executed than when the normal mode is controlled, which is advantageous to the player.

[Expected production pattern determination process]
Next, the expected effect pattern determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the expected effect pattern determination process executed by the sub-control unit 91. The expected effect is an effect that causes the player to expect that BB, RB1, or 2 has been won. At the end of the effect, the result of whether or not BB, RB1, or 2 has been won is notified. The sub-control unit 91 executes the expected effect pattern determination process for each game.

  First, the sub-control unit 91 confirms the winning status based on the internal winning command from the main control unit 41 (S11). The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the winning combination is any of BB and RB simultaneous winning combination (Replay 1, 2, Cherry A to C) (S12).

  When it is determined that the BB and RB simultaneous winning combination is not won (N in S12), the sub control unit 91 ends the expected effect pattern determination process. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that either BB or RB simultaneous winning combination has been won (Y in S12), the sub-control unit 91 executes an expected effect pattern determination lottery based on the expected effect pattern determination table of FIG. 14 (S13). ).

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 sets information on the expected effect pattern determined in the process of S13 in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (S14). Thereby, an expected effect is executed from the next game. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the expected effect pattern determination process.

[Expected production pattern determination lottery]
Next, the expected effect pattern determination lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an expected effect pattern determination table managed by the sub-control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 14, in the expected production pattern determination lottery, the type of expected production and the success pattern are determined according to the type of BB and RB simultaneous winning combination and the presence or absence of BB and RB. The probability of determining whether to be a failure pattern changes.

  In the present embodiment, four types of effects of expected effects A to D are provided. Further, each of the expected effects A to D is provided with a success pattern selected when BB or RB is simultaneously won and a failure pattern selected when BB or RB is not won. In the success pattern, it is notified that BB or RB has been won at the end of the expected effect, and in the failure pattern, it is notified that BB or RB has been won at the end of the expected effect. In addition, the expected effect A is an image in which the background image is reminiscent of the morning, the expectation effect B is an image in which the background image is reminiscent of the daytime, the expected effect C is an image in which the background image is reminiscent of the evening, and the expected effect D is the background image. Becomes an image reminiscent of the night.

  When a game won in Replay 1 or Replay 2 is won simultaneously with BB, RB1, or 2, the success pattern of expected effect A is determined with a probability of 30%, and the success pattern of expected effect B with a probability of 70%. It is determined. On the other hand, when the BB, RB1, and 2 are not won simultaneously in the game won in Replay 1 or Replay 2, the failure pattern of the expected effect A is determined with a probability of 70%, and the expected effect B is expected with a probability of 30%. Determined as a failure pattern.

  In this way, in the game won for Replay 1 or Replay 2, the expected effect B is easy to be selected when BB, RB1, and 2 are simultaneously selected, and the expected effect when BB, RB1, and 2 are not simultaneously selected. A is easier to choose. Therefore, when winning the replay 1 or the replay 2, when the expected effect B that is the background of the day is executed from the next game, the player is more than when the expected effect A that is the background of the morning is executed. It can be expected that BB, RB1 and 2 are won simultaneously.

  In a game where one of Cherry A to C is won and BB, RB1, or 2 are simultaneously won, the success pattern of expected effect C is determined with a probability of 30%, and the success of expected effect D with a probability of 70%. Determined by the pattern. On the other hand, if the game won in Replay 1 or Replay 2 was not won in BB, RB1, or 2 at the same time, it was determined as a failure pattern of expected effect C with a probability of 70%, and expected effect D of 30% Determined as a failure pattern.

  In this way, in the game won for any one of Cherry A to C, the expected effect D is easy to be selected when BB, RB1, 2 are simultaneously won, and when BB, RB1, 2, are not simultaneously won. Expected production C is easily selected. For this reason, when the winning combination (for example, cherry 1, cherry 2, watermelon) included in the cherry A to C is won, when the expected effect D that is the night background is executed from the next game, the evening background and The player can expect that BB, RB1, and 2 are won simultaneously than when the expected effect C is executed.

  In addition, in the game won in Replay 1 or Replay 2, the expected effect is selected only from the expected effects A and B, whereas in the game won in any of the cherries A to C, only the expected effects C and D are selected. Expected production is selected. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 7, any one of the cherries A to C, which is a small role, is simultaneously elected to BB, RB 1, and 2 with a higher probability than replay 1 and replay 2 that are re-playing roles. It is supposed to be. Therefore, when the expected effect C and the expected effect D are executed, the player may expect that BB, RB1, and 2 are simultaneously won more than when the expected effect A and the expected effect B are executed. it can.

[Chance mode transition decision process]
Next, the chance mode transition determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the chance mode transition determination process executed by the sub-control unit. The sub-control unit 91 executes a chance mode transition determination process for each game.

  First, the sub-control unit 91 confirms the winning status based on the winning determination command from the main control unit 41 (S21). The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the BB and RB winning negative combination (CB) is won (S22). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the BB or RB winning negative combination (CB) is not won (N in S22), the chance mode transition determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB, RB winning negative combination (CB) is won (Y in S22), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the expected production of the failure pattern is being executed (S23). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the expected production of the failure pattern is not being executed (N in S23), the chance mode transition determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the expected production of the failure pattern is being executed (Y in S23), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the result of the BB or RB1, 2 winning of the expected production is informed ( S24). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the result is not before notification (N in S24), the chance mode transition determination process ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the result is not yet notified (Y in S24), a chance mode transition determination lottery that determines whether or not to shift to the chance mode based on the chance mode transition determination table of FIG. Execute (S25).

  Next, if the sub-control unit 91 has not determined to shift to the chance mode in the process of S25 (N in S26), it ends the chance mode shift determination process. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines to shift to the chance mode (Y in S26), the sub-control unit 91 sets information on the transition pattern of the chance mode determined to shift to the predetermined area of the RAM 91c (S27). Thereby, after that, the sub-control unit 91 controls to shift to the chance mode. If the mode has already been shifted to the chance mode, the number of games in the chance mode determined as the number of games in the current chance mode is added from the next game in which the expected performance has ended. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the chance mode transition determination process.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, by winning the BB, RB winning denial (CB) before informing the result in the expected performance that the player expects to win BB, RB1, 2, Even if it is denied that BB or RB1 or 2 has been won, a chance mode transition determination lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the chance mode may be executed instead to shift to the chance mode. When the mode is shifted to the chance mode, as shown in FIG. 12, navigation stock is likely to be given in the navigation stock lottery, and the number of navigation stocks to be given tends to increase. Furthermore, since winning the CB and simultaneously shifting to the chance mode and being controlled by the AT, the SB 1-6, Lip 1, Lip 2, Cherry A to C, 123 bell, 132 bell, and 213 bell during the CB due to the navigation effect. Eleven bells can be won when winning one of 231 bells, 312 bells, 321 bells, common bells, and rare bells, and navigation stock lottery is easily performed. Therefore, even if it is denied that BB or RB1 or 2 has been won, by shifting to the chance mode, it can be maintained without impairing the player's expectation.

[Chance mode transition decision lottery]
Next, the chance mode transition determination lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a chance mode transition determination table managed by the sub-control unit.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the chance mode transition determination lottery, the transition determination probability to the chance mode and the distribution rate of the number of games in the chance mode when shifting are different according to the type of expected effect being executed. It is

  When the expected effect A is being executed, the transition determination probability is set to 20%. Further, the number of chance mode games decided to be transferred when the expected effect A is executed is set to 20 games with a probability of 60% and 40 games with a probability of 40%, and the expected value is 28. It becomes a game.

  When the expected effect B is being executed, the transition determination probability is set to 40%. Further, the number of chance mode games decided to be transferred when the expected effect B is executed is set to 40 games with a probability of 60% and 60 games with a probability of 40%, and the expected value is 48. It becomes a game.

  When the expected effect C is being executed, the transition determination probability is set to 60%. In addition, the number of games in the chance mode determined to shift when the expected effect C is executed is set to 60 games with a probability of 60% and 80 games with a probability of 40%, and the expected value is 68. It becomes a game.

  When the expected effect D is being executed, the transition determination probability is set to 80%. Further, the number of games in the chance mode determined to be shifted when the expected effect D is executed is set to 80 games with a probability of 60% and 100 games with a probability of 40%, and the expected value is 88. It becomes a game.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect B is executed, the player may expect that BB, RB1, and 2 are simultaneously won than when the expected effect A is executed. It can be done. Therefore, when winning the BB and RB winning denial role (CB) when the expected effect B is being executed, when winning the BB and RB winning denial role (CB) when the expected effect A is being executed, However, the player's discouragement will increase. In addition, when the expected effect D is executed, the player can expect that BB, RB1, and 2 are simultaneously selected more than when the expected effect C is executed. Therefore, when winning the BB, RB winning denial role (CB) when the expected effect D is being executed, when winning the BB, RB winning denial role (CB) when the expected effect C is being executed, However, the player's discouragement will increase.

  However, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect B is being executed, the probability of shifting to the chance mode is higher than when the expected effect A is being executed, and the game in the chance mode when the transfer is determined. There is a high probability that the number will increase. Also, when the expected effect D is being executed, the probability of shifting to the chance mode is higher than when the expected effect C is being executed, and the probability that the number of games in the chance mode when the transfer is determined is also higher. It has become. This maintains the player's expectation and increases the expectation for the chance mode transition even when it is denied in the situation where it is expected that BB, RB1, and 2 are simultaneously elected. be able to.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect C or the expected effect D is executed, the player wins BB, RB1, or 2 at the same time than when the expected effect A or the expected effect B is executed. You can expect to be there. Therefore, when the winning effect C or the expectation effect D is being executed, when winning the BB or RB winning denial role (CB), when the expected effect A or the expecting effect B is being executed, the BB or RB winning negative character The player's discouragement is greater than when winning the (CB).

  However, in the present embodiment, when the expected effect C or the expected effect D is being executed, the probability of shifting to the chance mode is higher than when the expected effect A or the expected effect B is being executed. There is a high probability that the number of games in chance mode when played will increase. This maintains the player's expectation and increases the expectation for the chance mode transition even when it is denied in the situation where it is expected that BB, RB1, and 2 are simultaneously elected. be able to.

[An example of expected production]
Next, an example of an expected effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. FIG. 17 shows an example where the expected effect is executed until the result notification.

  FIG. 17A is a diagram illustrating an example of an expected effect in a success pattern. In FIG. 17 (a), when cherry A is won, BB is also won simultaneously. At this time, the cherry 1 is won and an image of the cherry symbol is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, the expected production of the success pattern determined by the expected production pattern determination lottery is started.

  When the expected effect is executed, the development effect is executed up to the first second game. The development effect is an effect until it is developed into a continuous effect for notifying the result. For example, a character image of “chance” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

  After the development effect between the two games is executed, the continuous effect is executed from the third game. The continuous performance is divided into a notification part that notifies the result of whether or not BB or RB1 or 2 is won, and a non-notification part up to the notification part.

  In the unreported portion of the continuous performance, a battle performance between characters is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. For example, in the third game, a character image of “battle start” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the start of continuous production, and in the fourth and fifth games, the liquid crystal display 51 A battle effect using a character image is performed on the screen.

  Thereafter, in the notification portion of the continuous performance, the result of whether or not BB, RB1, or 2 has been won is notified. For example, in the sixth game, as a result of the battle effect, a character image of “WIN” indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and subsequently, a character image of “BB confirmed” is displayed. It is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Then, after the result is notified, the expected effect ends.

  In this way, in the expected production in the success pattern, after giving the player an expectation by the development production, the continuous production is executed, and it is informed that the BB, RB1, and 2 are won together with the production in which the teammate character wins. Is done.

  FIG. 17B is a diagram illustrating an example of an expected effect in the failure pattern. In FIG. 17B, first, Replay 1 is won. BB, RB1 and 2 are not won simultaneously. At this time, the replay 1 is won and an image of the replay symbol is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, the expected effect of the failure pattern determined by the expected effect pattern determination lottery is started.

  When the expected effect is executed, the development effect is executed up to the first second game, and then the transition is made to the continuous effect. In the continuous performance, a battle performance between the characters is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 in the third to fifth games, and thereafter, in the sixth game, the teammate character is defeated as a result of the battle performance. A character image “LOSE” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Then, after the result is notified, the expected effect ends.

  As described above, in the expected production in the failure pattern, after the player is expected by the development production, the continuous production is executed, and it is informed that BB, RB1, and 2 are not won by the production in which the ally character is defeated. Is done.

  Next, FIG. 18 shows an example of a case where BB or RB1 is denied due to CB winning before the expected effect reaches the result notification.

  FIG. 18A is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where a CB winning is made during the continuous production of the expected production in the failure pattern. In FIG. 18A, first, Replay 1 is won. BB, RB1 and 2 are not won simultaneously. At this time, the replay 1 is won and an image of the replay symbol is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, the expected effect of the failure pattern determined by the expected effect pattern determination lottery is started.

  When the expected effect is executed, the development effect is executed up to the first second game, and then the transition is made to the continuous effect. In the continuous performance, the battle performance between the characters is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 in the third to fifth games. In this example, the CB is won in the fourth game. Thereby, since winning of BB and RB1,2 is denied, the player comes to recognize that BB, RB1,2 are not won.

  In the fourth game, when a CB is won, a chance mode transition determination lottery is executed. When it is determined to shift to the chance mode, information on the transition pattern of the chance mode is stored in the RAM 91c as preparation for shifting to the chance mode. Set to a predetermined area. Here, since BB, RB1, and 2 were not won, the result notification of the continuous effect in the sixth game was preset so that the character image “LOSE” was displayed. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, the setting is changed so that the character image “WIN” is displayed. As a result, in the sixth game, as a result of the battle effect, a character image of “WIN” indicating that the teammate character has won is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and subsequently, the character “chance mode transition” is displayed. An image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, the expected performance ends.

  In this way, the winning of BB, RB1, 2 in a manner that can be recognized by the player was denied as a result of CB winning during the execution of the continuous production in the expected production that expected to win BB, RB1, 2 However, since it is shifted to the chance mode instead, it can be sustained without impairing the player's expectation.

  In addition, since the transition to the chance mode is notified using the expected performance being executed, there is no need to separately execute a special performance for notifying the transition to the chance mode, and there is a sense of incongruity due to the switching of the performance. Never give.

  FIG. 18B is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where a CB winning is made during the development of the expected effect in the failure pattern. In FIG. 18B, first, Replay 1 is won. BB, RB1 and 2 are not won simultaneously. At this time, the replay 1 is won and an image of the replay symbol is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, the expected effect of the failure pattern determined by the expected effect pattern determination lottery is started.

  When the expected effect is executed, the development effect is executed up to the first second game. In this example, the CB is won in the second game. Thereby, since winning of BB and RB1,2 is denied, the player comes to recognize that BB, RB1,2 are not won.

  In the second game, when winning a CB, a chance mode transition determination lottery is executed. When it is determined to shift to the chance mode, information on the transition pattern of the chance mode is stored in the RAM 91c as preparation for shifting to the chance mode. Set to a predetermined area. Here, since it has not yet shifted to the continuous production, the execution of the continuous production is canceled. Thereby, in the third game, the continuous effect is not executed, and the character image “chance mode shift” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and then the expected effect is ended.

  In this way, the winning of BB, RB1, 2 in a manner that the player can recognize was denied as a result of the CB winning during the execution of the development effect in the expected production that expected the winning of BB, RB1, 2 However, since it is shifted to the chance mode instead, it can be sustained without impairing the player's expectation.

  In addition, not only when BB or RB1 or 2 is denied during execution of continuous production, but also when BB or RB1 or 2 is denied during execution of development production until development into continuous production occurs. However, since it is shifted to the chance mode instead, it can be maintained without impairing the player's expectation.

  In addition, since BB, RB1, 2 and CB are not won together in one game, when CB is won, expectation for winning of BB, RB1, 2 will be lost. Instead, since the mode is shifted to the chance mode, it can be maintained without impairing the player's expectation.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, there is a possibility that the mode is shifted to the chance mode only when a CB winning occurs before notifying the result in the expected effect. As described above, since the BB, RB1, and BB1 are elected in the chance mode only when the CB wins the CB in the unreported portion up to the informing portion that informs the presence / absence of the BB and RB1 and 2, the presence / absence of BB, RB1, and 2 In the process until it is understood, it can be sustained without impairing the player's expectation.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About BB and RB simultaneous winning roles]
In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which replays 1 and 2 and cherries A to C are used as roles that may be won simultaneously with BB and RB1 and 2. However, other combinations such as a watermelon may be used as a combination that may be won simultaneously with BB, RB1, or 2.

[About game state transition]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, in order to change the gaming state from RT0 to RT1, it is necessary to pass through bonuses such as BB, RB1, 2, and CB. However, it is not limited to such a transition of the gaming state, for example, a promotion replay in which the gaming state transitions from RT0 to RT1 may be provided, and the gaming state may transition to RT1 when winning the promotion replay in RT0. .

  In addition, as described above, when the gaming state shifts from RT0 to RT1 due to a prize for promotion replay, a sixth lottery condition is newly set in the navigation stock lottery table of FIG. A navigation stock lottery may be executed and a navigation stock may be awarded when 11 winning bells are won in the winning game. By doing in this way, it can be set as the following embodiment.

  For example, when a CB winning that denies the winning of BB, RB1, or 2 occurs while playing a game at RT0, the mode is shifted to the chance mode during RT0. In the chance mode, since it is controlled by AT, a navigation effect for winning 11 bells is executed in a game that wins a push order bell such as 123 bells. It is executed and the navigation stock is given. When the navigation stock is given in the chance mode during RT0, the chance mode ends. Thereafter, in the game in which the promotion replay is won during RT0, a navigation effect for winning the promotion replay is executed. When winning a transition replay, the gaming state transitions from RT0 to RT1. As a result, the winning probability of the re-gamer in RT1 is high, and the ART is controlled to be in the AT state.

  As described above, when a CB winning that denies the winning of BB or RB1 or 2 occurs while playing a game at RT0, the mode shifts to the chance mode and is controlled by the AT. In the AT in chance mode, 11 payouts can be received at the time of winning the push order bell, and navigation stock is also given, so even if the winning of BB, RB1, 2 is denied, the player's It can be sustained without sacrificing expectations. Furthermore, if the navigation stock is acquired during the chance mode, the chance mode ends, the winning probability of the re-player is high in RT1, and the player is controlled by the ART that is in the AT state, so that the player's advantage is further improved. , You can improve the fun of the game.

[Expected production]
In the present embodiment, when replays 1 and 2 and cherries A to C, which are simultaneous winning combinations of BB and RB, are won, the expected effect is executed with a probability of 100%. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When BB, RB simultaneous winning combination is won, the expected effect may be executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the player's expectation level for winning of BB, RB1, 2 is changed according to the type of background image in the expected effect, but not limited to this, the character image or The degree of expectation in the expectation effect may be made different by other methods such as BGM.

  In this embodiment, when replays 1 and 2 are won, it is determined as either expected effect A or expected effect B, and when cherries A to C are won, either expected effect C or expected effect D is determined. It was decided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to the four types of expected effects A to D, an expected effect is provided, and when the replays 1 and 2 and cherries A to C are selected, the expected effect is determined. Good. Furthermore, only two types of expected effects (for example, only expected effect A and expected effect C) may be provided.

  Further, even when the replays 1 and 2 are won, the expected effect C and the expected effect D may be determined, and even when the cherries A to C are selected, the expected effect A and the expected effect B may be determined. . In this case, when the replays 1 and 2 are won, the expected effect C and the expected effect D are determined with a lower probability than the expected effect A and the expected effect B, and when the cherries A to C are won, the expected effect C and the expected effect D are determined. It is preferable that the expected effect A or the expected effect B is determined with a lower probability. Even in this way, when the expected effect C or the expected effect D is executed, the player is determined to win BB, RB1, or 2 at the same time than when the expected effect A or the expected effect B is executed. You can expect.

  Further, when the replays 1 and 2 are won, only the expected effect C and the expected effect D may be executed, and when the cherries A to C are won, only the expected effect A and the expected effect B may be executed. In this case, even if the expected effect executed when winning a winning combination (for example, cherry 1, cherry 2, watermelon) included in cherry A to C is expected effect A or expected effect B, replay 1 Since the winning probability of BB, RB1, and 2 is higher than when winning 2 and the player expects to win BB, RB1, and 2 than when expected effect C or expected effect D is executed. It becomes like this.

[About the chance mode decision lottery]
In the present embodiment, whether to shift to the chance mode is determined based on the chance mode shift determination table shown in FIG. 16, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, in any of the expected effects A to D, when the winning of BB, RB1, 2 is denied during the execution of the effects, the transition to the chance mode may be determined with a transition determination probability of 100%. . Further, in the expected effect A and the expected effect B, the transition to the chance mode is determined with a transition decision probability of less than 100%, and in the expected effect C and the expected effect D, the transition to the chance mode is determined with a transition determination probability of 100%. It may be a thing.

  Further, when shifting to the chance mode, the number of games in the chance mode is determined based on the number of other games and the allocation ratio, not limited to the number of games and the allocation ratio shown in the chance mode transition determination table of FIG. It may be a thing. In this case, when the expected effect B is being executed, the probability of shifting to the chance mode is higher than when the expected effect A is being executed, and the probability that the number of games in the chance mode when the transfer is determined is also increased. When the expected effect D is being executed, the probability that the game will be shifted to the chance mode is higher than when the expected effect C is being executed, and the probability that the number of games in the chance mode when the transfer is determined is also increased. Is higher. Further, when the expected effect C or the expected effect D is being executed, the probability of shifting to the chance mode is higher than when the expected effect A or the expected effect B is being executed. It is preferable that the probability of increasing the number of games is high.

[Continuous production and development production]
In the present embodiment, the continuous effect and the development effect are executed with the effect modes and the number of games as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. The development effect may be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (a), in the present embodiment, when the winning of BB, RB1, or 2 is denied during execution of the continuous performance, the continuous performance is continued as it is, and chances are given in the continuous performance. It was a notification of mode transition. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the winning of BB or RB1 or 2 is denied during the execution of the continuous effect, the continuous effect being executed is ended and the effect of whether to shift to the chance mode is executed. It may be a thing.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 18B, in this embodiment, when winning of BB or RB1, 2 is denied during the execution of the development effect, the expected effect being executed is terminated, and the chance mode A notification to the effect of shifting to is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the winning of BB, RB1, or 2 is denied during the execution of the development effect, the expected effect being executed is ended, and the effect of whether to shift to the chance mode is executed. It may be a thing.

  In the present embodiment, the continuous effect or the development effect included in the expected effect is continuously executed throughout each game. For example, the effect is alternately executed for each game. There may be. For example, the first development effect is executed in the first game, the second game is not executed, the second development effect is executed in the third game, and the fourth game is not executed. The first continuous effect is executed by the eyes, the fifth game is not executed, and the second continuous effect is executed by the sixth game. May be executed. Furthermore, in this case, for example, even when BB or RB1, 2 is denied in the second game or the fourth game in which no effect is executed, the mode may be shifted to the chance mode. That is, before the result notification in the series of expected effects is made, the game may be shifted to the chance mode when BB or RB1, 2 is denied in a game where no effects are performed.

[About benefits and negative events]
In the present embodiment, the winning of BB or RB1 or 2 is exemplified as the privilege, and the CB winning is exemplified as the negative event. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, if the bonus is awarded to BB, RB1, or 2, and the negative event, the display result corresponding to the SB that is not won at the same time as BB, RB1, or 2 (for example, SB winning or SB winning is missed) It is also possible to apply that an SB missed appearance that can be recognized is derived.

  For example, the benefit may be controlled to the AT, and as a negative event, it may be applied that a display result that can recognize that the navigation effect has not been executed is derived. Specifically, when there is a right to control the AT (for example, Navistock), the navigation effect is executed when the specific role is won and the correct answer is obtained (for example, the promotion replay winning a transition from RT0 to RT1) Correct answers with many payouts are derived, but when there is no right to control the AT, the navigation effect is not executed when the specific role is won, and the failure is made (for example, transition from RT1 to RT0) A fall replay winning prize, a failure outcome with few payouts, etc.) may be derived. In this case, if an unsuccessful outcome is derived during the expected performance, the player will be informed that he does not have the right to control the AT, so the mode may be shifted to the chance mode instead. . Alternatively, when there is no right to control the AT, a navigation effect is not executed when a specific role is won, and an image that makes the pushing order unknown, such as “???”, is displayed on the screen. It may be denied that the user has the right to control the AT.

  For example, a bonus may be applied to BB, RB1, 2 or control to AT, and as a negative event, the main control unit 41 may execute a freeze that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period. Specifically, the freeze may not be executed when the privilege is granted, but the freeze may be executed when the privilege is not granted. In this case, if the freeze is executed during the expected performance, the player will be informed that the privilege has not been granted, so the mode may be shifted to the chance mode instead.

  For example, it may be applied that the privilege is selected as BB, RB1, or 2, or the control to the AT, and as a negative event, the sub-control unit 91 displays a promotion image that prompts the player to operate. Specifically, the promotion image is not displayed when a privilege is granted, but the promotion image may be displayed when a privilege is not granted. In this case, if the promotion image is displayed during the expected performance, the player will be informed that the privilege has not been granted, so the mode may be shifted to the chance mode instead.

[About benefits and other benefits]
In the present embodiment, the transition to the chance mode as other benefits has a lower degree of advantage than BB and RB1 and 2 as benefits. In other words, in this embodiment, when BB or RB1 or 2 which is a privilege with a high degree of advantage is expected in the expected production, if it is denied by winning a CB, the advantage level is slightly reduced instead. It was intended to shift to the chance mode as other benefits. However, the privilege and the other privilege may have the same advantage. In addition, it is more preferable that the relationship is such that there is no privilege or other privilege <a state where another privilege is given ≦ a state where a privilege is given.

[Other Modifications of the Embodiment and Features of the Embodiment]
(1) When a bonus advantageous to the player is won in a state where the number of navigation stock remains, the navigation stock number may be cleared (for example, “0”). It may be a process that carries over to the end, a process that subtracts a predetermined number, a process that adds a predetermined number, and a process that adds a predetermined number. It is also possible to determine whether to perform the process, and perform the determined process. Thereby, the variation when a bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stocks remains is increased, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  (2) In the present embodiment, a slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting the number of bets and giving game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls, for example. It may be one that can be used in combination. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

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

  (4) In this embodiment, an example is given in which the right to move to the AT again is given when a plurality of navigation stocks are given. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The right to move to the AT again is granted when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the right to move to the AT again is granted when the lottery at the end of the AT is won. The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the slot machine controlled to the advantageous state. If the right to transfer to the AT again is granted, the AT may be continued continuously without being terminated once, or the AT may be terminated once at a set break.

  (5) In this embodiment, an example is given that ends when the number of games determined by lottery for one set of ATs is exhausted. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. When a game is played, one set of ATs ends, one set of ATs ends when a predetermined role is won or a predetermined part wins during AT, one set of ATs ends when a lottery executed during AT is won The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine in which the termination condition of the advantageous state is established in a different manner from the above embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, among values in the range of 0% to 100%, It may be a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100%.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control unit, 140 hall computer, 200 call lamp device 1000 External output board.

Claims (1)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed in a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner. Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege;
An expectation effect execution means for executing an expectation effect that expects the grant of the privilege,
The privilege granting means is a slot machine that grants a privilege other than the privilege when a negative event that denies the grant of the privilege occurs in a manner that a player can recognize during execution of the expected effect.

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