JP2017148318A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which performs a notification enhancing amusement of games.SOLUTION: A main control unit 41, regardless of being in a CB or in an AT, starts a navigation at a reel rotation start timing T22. A sub control unit 91, when in the CB, starts the navigation at the reel rotation start timing T22, but when in the AT, starts the navigation at a lever-on operation timing T21.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is obtained by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can derive and win according to the display result.

  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, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. 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 bonus state advantageous to the player such as a challenge 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 one in which a sub-control unit that controls the production executes a navigation production that notifies the result of the internal lottery (Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-184162 A

  Even if the main control unit that controls the progress of the game can apply the idea of notifying the result of the internal lottery to the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the notification timing of the main control unit and the sub-control unit Since the timing of notification is not taken into consideration, there is a possibility that the interest of the game is reduced.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that performs notification to improve the interest of games.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
To determine whether or not to allow the generation of a prize (for example, internal lottery);
It is means for controlling the progress of the game, and can notify information according to the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, as shown in the column at the time of winning the push order bell in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13) Game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) 41 performs navigation,
An effect control means that controls the effect, and is capable of notifying information according to the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 has the sub-control unit 91 as shown in the column at the time of winning the push order bell in FIG. 13). Perform navigation)
Regardless of whether the game control means is in the first situation (for example, during CB) or the second situation (for example, during AT after the completion of CB), it can be notified at the same timing in the unit game ( For example, as shown in (B) and (D) of FIG. 20, the main control unit 41 executes navigation at the same timing regardless of whether it is during CB or AT.
The production control means can be notified at different timings in the unit game depending on whether the situation is the first situation or the second situation (for example, as shown in FIGS. 20C and 20E). In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at different timings during CB and AT.

  According to such a configuration, information according to the determination result of the prior determination means can be notified by both the game control means and the effect control means, so that stable notification can be executed. In addition, the game control means for controlling the progress of the game can be notified at the same timing in the unit game regardless of whether the game is in the first situation or the second situation. You can make it. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved. On the other hand, the effect control means for controlling the effect can be executed at different timings in the unit game depending on whether the situation is the first situation or the second situation, thus improving the degree of freedom in designing the notification process. be able to.

(2) In the slot machine of (1),
The first situation (for example, during CB) is a situation in which the degree of advantage for the player is higher when the information according to the determination result of the prior decision means is notified when the information is notified. (For example, as shown in FIG. 7, during CB, when the SB is won, the CB ends. As shown in FIG. 13, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 perform navigation. Having done is that the push order bell has been won, and that the SB that terminates the CB has not been won, and as shown in FIG. The fact that 91 is not navigating means that the SB that terminates the CB may have been won, so the CB is better when navigating than when navigating. Play And it is advantageous for the person).

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

(3) In the slot machine of (2),
In the first situation, in a unit game, the timing at which the game control means notifies information according to the determination result of the prior determination means, and the presentation control means according to the determination result of the prior determination means (For example, as shown in FIG. 20, when the CB is in progress, the navigation timing of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 is the same).

  According to such a configuration, in the first situation that is advantageous when information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified, the timing notified by the game control means and the timing notified by the effect control means Either way, it is possible to prevent the player from grasping that the notification control is executed. Therefore, it is possible to lengthen the period during which the player feels nervous.

(4) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (3),
A derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated by the player to derive a display result;
Derived by operating the derivation operation means based on the information notified in the first situation when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a predetermined determination result (for example, at the time of winning the pushing order bell) Display result (for example, 11 bells) is the same as the display result (for example, 11 bells) derived by operating the derivation operation means based on the information notified in the second situation. is there.

  According to such a structure, about the alert | report which derives | leads-out the same display result in a 1st condition and a 2nd condition, an effect control means differs in the timing when it is a 1st condition and when it is a 2nd condition. Since it can be executed, the degree of freedom in design can be improved.

(5) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (4),
The player further includes start operation means (for example, a start switch) for starting the variable display of the variable display unit,
The game control means notifies the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means when the start operation means is operated regardless of whether the first situation or the second situation. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 21B and 21D, the main control unit 41 executes navigation at the timing T21 when the lever is turned on, regardless of whether it is during CB or AT.) ,
The production control means includes
In the first situation, when the start operation unit is operated, information according to the determination result of the prior determination unit is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. Then, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the lever-on operation timing T21),
In the second situation, after the start operation means is operated, information corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 21E, during AT) The sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the reel rotation start timing T22 after the lever-on operation timing T21).

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

(6) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (4),
A start operation means (for example, a start switch) for allowing the player to start the variable display of the variable display section;
Execution means for starting a variable display of the variable display section (starting rotation of three reels) when a start condition is satisfied after the start operation means is operated,
Regardless of whether the game control means is in the first situation or the second situation, when the variable display of the variable display unit is started, information according to the determination result of the prior determination means (For example, as shown in FIGS. 20B and 20D, the main control unit 41 performs navigation at the reel rotation start timing T22 regardless of whether it is CB or AT. And)
The production control means includes
In the first situation, when variable display of the variable display unit is started, information according to the determination result of the prior determination unit is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 20C). , During the CB, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the reel rotation start timing T22),
In the second situation, when the start operation means is operated, information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. Then, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the lever-on operation timing T21).

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

(7) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (4),
A start operation means (for example, a start switch) for allowing the player to start the variable display of the variable display section;
When a reception condition (for example, a first activation condition and a second activation condition) is satisfied after the start operation means is operated, an operation for deriving a display result can be received (to a stop switch). Derivation operation accepting means (which enables the operation of
Regardless of whether the game control means is in the first situation or the second situation, when the derivation operation acceptance means becomes acceptable, information according to the determination result of the prior decision means (For example, as shown in FIGS. 22B and 22D, the main control unit 41 has enabled the operation of the stop switch regardless of whether it is in CB or AT. Navigation is executed at timing T23),
The production control means includes
In the first situation, when the derivation operation accepting unit becomes acceptable, information according to the determination result of the prior determination unit is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 22C). , During CB, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the timing T23 when the operation to the stop switch is validated)
In the second situation, when the start operation unit is operated, information corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination unit is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 22E, during AT) Then, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the lever-on operation timing T21).

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

(8) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (7),
Derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for deriving a display result (for example, reel control) in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation to the derivation operation means,
The derivation control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result (for example, SB winning shown in FIG. 13), the derivation operation means performs SB in the first operation procedure (for example, RT1 which is advantageous RT). A first display result that is advantageous to the player (for example, a role in which SB is missed, which is a role that does not fall to RT0, which is a disadvantageous RT), is derived, and the derivation operation means When the operation is performed according to an operation procedure different from the first operation procedure (for example, a procedure for winning an SB in RT1, which is an advantageous RT), a display result (for example, as shown in FIG. 7) is more disadvantageous than the first display result. SB) to fall to RT0, which is a disadvantageous RT,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result (for example, push order bell winning shown in FIG. 13), the derivation operation means performs a second operation procedure (for example, as shown in FIG. A second display result that is advantageous to the player (for example, 11 bells that do not fall into RT0, which is a disadvantageous RT), is derived when the operation is performed in accordance with the order bell, and the deriving operation means is configured to perform the second operation procedure. When the operation procedure is different from that (for example, a procedure that does not correspond to the pressing order bell), a display result (for example, two bells to fall to RT0, which is a disadvantageous RT) that is more disadvantageous than the second display result is derived. ,
The game control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, information corresponding to the first determination result is not notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the SB is won, the main control Part 41 does not perform navigation),
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result, information corresponding to the second determination result is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the push order bell is won, The control unit 41 executes navigation)
The production control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, a predetermined effect (for example, a black star effect for displaying the black star image 520 shown in FIG. 13) is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. When the SB is won, the sub-control unit 91 executes a black star effect)
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result, information that can specify the second operation procedure is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the push order bell is won, The main control unit 41 executes a navigation effect),
The predetermined effect is executed when the determination result of the prior determination means is the third determination result (for example, RB + replay shown in FIG. 16) (for example, when RB + replay is won as shown in FIG. 16) In addition, the black star effect is executed with a probability of 1%).

  According to such a structure, when it is the 1st determination result which does not alert | report an operation procedure by a game control means, an effect control means does not perform a predetermined effect. The predetermined effect is also executed when the determination result of the prior determination means is the third determination result. Therefore, even if the determination result of the predetermination means is the first determination result, the player knows that the determination result of the predetermination means is the first determination result from the control of the game control means and the control of the effect control means. You can avoid it.

It is a figure for demonstrating the lamp apparatus 200 etc. in this Embodiment. It is a front view of the slot machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. 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 figure for demonstrating a response | compatibility of a pushing order and a game auxiliary | assistant display. It is a figure for demonstrating the aspect of the navigation of a main control part and a sub control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the table etc. which are used by AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for navigation guarantee period determination. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution probability etc. of a black star effect. It is a figure for demonstrating when AT is elected by RT1 after CB. It is a figure for demonstrating when AT is elected during CB. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where AT is not elected in CB and RT1. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation start timing of this embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation start timing of a 1st modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation start timing of a 2nd modification.

[Slot machine configuration, etc.]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a gaming system in the present embodiment to which the present invention is applied. As shown in FIG. 1, the main controller 41 of the slot machine includes a lamp device 200 for calling a store clerk installed in a one-to-one relationship with the slot machine 1 via an external output board 1000, and a hall computer. 140 is configured to be able to output signals. The display device of the lamp device 200 can display various information based on the output signal. The lamp device 200 is attached in the vicinity of the slot machine 1 (in this embodiment, the upper portion of the slot machine 1).

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing whose front surface is open, and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area where a predetermined effect can be executed. In addition, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) that are juxtaposed inside the housing 1a can be viewed through the see-through window 3. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  As an example of operation means, the front door 1b has a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state within a credit range stored as a gaming value (medal number) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6 operated by the user, the settlement switch 10 operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, and the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R. Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping each, an effect switch 56 for use in effects, and the like are provided.

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

  The winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example having winning lines L1 and L2 will be described. However, one winning line or three or more winning lines may be provided.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbols variably, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 4 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 5, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and a configuration that is mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90 according to the command directly or Control indirectly (for example, execute a predetermined effect).

  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.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, 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 from there. A total of 5 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.

[Winner]
FIG. 6 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”. In addition, “−” shown in the two bells and the eleven bells means “any” and indicates that any symbol may be used.

  For example, SB1 is awarded when a combination of “blue 7-blank 1-blue 7” is aligned on the winning line L1 or L2. For example, among the symbols constituting each of SB1 to SB6, “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. Hereinafter, SB1 to SB6 may be collectively referred to as “SB”.

  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). As a modification, the predetermined number of small combinations may be two or more. SB is a winning combination that can be won only during a CB (challenge bonus) described later. When one of SB1 to SB6 is won during CB, the gaming state shifts from RT5 (in CB) to RT1 (in general gaming) as shown in FIG.

  CB is awarded when the 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.

  When a CB is won during a non-bonus, a CB (challenge bonus) is activated. CB is a state where all small roles are won. A small combination is a combination that can be won during a non-bonus (for example, during a non-CB) and is accompanied by a medal given by winning. Hereinafter, all small roles are also referred to as “all roles”. The CB is not won in combination with other bonuses (BB, RB1, RB2) in one game, or won during the bonus. Further, the number of medals required for starting one game is the same (three in the present embodiment) regardless of whether it is during CB or non-CB.

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

[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. 7 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. Among the plurality of types of game states, the game state is controlled to one of the corresponding game states from when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (the payout number, winning combination, and winning combination indicated by the arrows in FIG. 7). See dice). Hereinafter, RT0 may be referred to as “disadvantaged RT” and RT1 may be referred to as “advantageous RT”.

  For example, during CB (RT5), when 254 or more medals are paid out, or when any of SB1 to SB6 is won, the CB is finished and the next game is controlled to RT1, which is advantageous RT. Is done. Further, when the player wins one of the two bells and SB1 to SB6 at RT1, the next game shifts to RT0 where the gaming state is disadvantageous RT.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7, when one of the two bells and SB1 to SB1-6 wins while being controlled to RT1 which is advantageous RT, it falls to RT0 which is disadvantageous RT. If RT1 is to be controlled again, it is necessary to win one of BB, RB1, RB2, and CB. As shown in FIG. 8, the probability that any one of BB, RB1, RB2, and CB wins is 772/65536, and one of BB, RB1, RB2, and CB has to be digested for about 85 games. Don't win. Thus, in this embodiment, once falling from RT1 to RT0, it is difficult to return to RT1.

  Further, the condition for terminating CB (the condition controlled from CB to RT1) includes a first termination condition and a second termination condition that can be satisfied before the first termination condition. In FIG. 7, as indicated by the arrow from RT5 (in CB) to RT1, the first end condition is a condition that is satisfied when 254 or more medals are paid out during CB. The second end condition is a condition that is established when a predetermined combination (in the example of FIG. 7, which is one of SB 1 to 6 and is also referred to as a puncture combination) is won during CB. In the following, the establishment of the first end condition may be referred to as “CB completes”, and the establishment of the second end condition may be referred to as “CB puncture”. The CB is in a controllable state when not controlled by the AT, and is also controllable when controlled by the AT.

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, FIG. 9, the combination of the winning combination read out as a lottery object combination is demonstrated. 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. FIGS. 8 and 9 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 simultaneously read in the internal lottery executed when the start switch is operated. 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. In the present embodiment, reel control is performed so that, in a non-CB game, a winning combination is given in the priority order of re-playing role> small role> special role. Further, for example, when a winning combination is not made in a game won for a special role (any one of BB, RB1, RB2, and CB), the winning of the winning special role is carried over from the next game onward. In addition, when a role that can be won during CB (a role marked with ○ in the RT5 column in FIGS. 8 and 9, for example, RB1 + Replay 1) is won during CB, the selected role and all roles are You will win.

[Reel control during non-CB]
Next, reel control during non-CB will be described with reference to FIG. For example, in a game in which 123 bells are won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 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 that fall from RT1 to RT0 are won simultaneously. The other roles are as shown in FIG. Also, although not shown in FIG. 10, when an SB is elected alone during non-CB, when the SB is operated at a timing for winning a prize, the SB wins and is operated at a timing different from the timing. Sometimes SB doesn't win.

[Reel control during CB]
Next, reel control during CB will be described with reference to FIG. CB is in a state where all roles are elected. For example, when any one of “SB1” to “RB2” is won, 11 bells are won regardless of the pressing order. Also, for example, when Replay 1 is won during CB (when Replay 1 + all roles are won), when 11 bells are won and other operations are performed when operated in the first left stop Two bells win. Hereinafter, the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell are collectively referred to as a “push order bell in the CB”. Further, the six bells from 123 bells to 321 bells are collectively referred to as “push order bells in non-CB”. During the navigation guarantee period and AT, which will be described later, the push order bell in CB and the push order bell in non-CB are roles in which navigation is executed.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT first winning lottery regarding the granting of an AT game that is a right to be controlled by the AT when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied when no AT game is awarded. Specifically, in the AT first lottery, the number of grants (including 0) when an AT game is awarded is determined by AT lottery. Further, when controlled by the AT (when the AT game is given), an extra lottery for determining whether or not the added AT game is added is executed. Specifically, in the extra lottery, the main control unit 41 determines an AT game (including 0) to be added. The AT lottery is executed when the winning combination is determined by the internal lottery (for example, at the determined timing).

  The first AT lottery and the extra lottery are collectively called AT lottery. In addition, it is also referred to as AT winning that it is determined to give one or more AT games in the AT lottery, and it is also called AT non-winning that it is determined that no AT game is given in the AT lottery.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined that the AT game will be awarded in the first AT lottery, and an operation procedure (push order) for stopping a symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. A process for executing a navigation that can specify the navigation (navigation by the main control unit and navigation effect by the sub control unit) is executed. Note that this navigation ends at the end timing (for example, the third stop timing).

  The main control unit 41 controls the AT by setting the AT flag in the RAM 41c when the AT start timing comes when the AT first win is won. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits an AT start command to the sub control unit 91 when the AT start timing comes. When receiving the AT start command, the sub-control unit 91 sets the AT flag in the RAM 41c and controls the AT. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress.

  During the AT, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 to display information (for example, pressing order) corresponding to the winning navigation target combination when winning the predetermined navigation target role by the internal lottery process. Can be notified. The game auxiliary display 12 also displays an error code at the time of an error and the number of medals paid out. FIG. 12 shows the correspondence between the pressing order and the game auxiliary display 12. In the example of FIG. 12, for example, informing that the operation is performed in the middle left and right and displaying “21” on the game auxiliary display 12 are associated with each other. In addition, when the main control unit 41 notifies the operation procedure with the game auxiliary display 12 is also referred to as “navigating”.

  In addition, during the AT, the sub-control unit 91 notifies information corresponding to the selected navigation target role when receiving a command transmitted when the predetermined navigation target role is won by the internal lottery process. Specifically, a navigation effect for informing the operation procedure corresponding to the winning navigation target combination is executed. The predetermined navigation target combination of this embodiment includes a push order bell and SB1-6.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the navigation mode of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 during a navigation guarantee period and AT described later. As shown in FIG. 13, when the push order bell is won, such as when the navigation guarantee period or AT is controlled, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 notify the operation procedure for winning 11 bells. To do. For example, when the left bell is won, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 to display “1-”. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to display characters such as “first left stop!”. The speakers 53 and 54 also output sound indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R.

  When the player is an AT and controlled by RT1, and the push order bell is won during the AT, the player can win 11 bells by operating according to the notified operation procedure. The two bells that fall to RT0 can be prevented from winning.

  Further, when the navigation guarantee period or AT is controlled, when the SB 1 to 6 are elected, the main control unit 41 does not notify the operation procedure. When the navigation guarantee period or AT is controlled except for CB, when SB1 to SB6 are won, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to drop the winning SB (RT0). Execute a black star effect that encourages the player not to win a role. The black star effect is an effect of displaying a black star image 520 as shown in FIG. The black star image 520 is an image that suggests the possibility that any one of the SBs 1 to 6 has been won (any one of the SBs 1 to 6 may have been won). Further, when the SB is won while being controlled by the CB, the sub-control unit 91 executes a chance effect described later.

  Further, the black star image 520 is an image that prompts not to win SB1 to SB6. In this embodiment, for example, an image effect suggesting that a specific symbol is derived (stopped) is executed. Here, the specific symbol is a symbol that does not win an SB. For example, for the left reel, the symbol for winning SB1 is blue 7. The specific symbol is a symbol that is 4 frames or more away from Blue 7. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the specific symbol is a black bar. The black star image 520 is an image that suggests that the SB is not won when the black bar is stopped on the winning line. As suggested by the black star image 520, the player can prevent the blue 7 from being derived as much as possible by operating to derive the bar, and as a result, can prevent the SB from winning as much as possible. Further, when the SB is won, the black star effect is executed when the RT1 after the CB is controlled. For example, when the SB is won while being controlled by the CB, an effect of displaying a letter “chance” (also referred to as a chance effect) is executed (see FIG. 17C, etc.). In the present embodiment, the black star effect does not correspond to the navigation effect because it is not an effect that actively notifies the operation procedure.

  As a modified example, the number of frames from blue 7 may be a symbol (for example, white 7) that is more than that of the bar. In this case, for example, an image effect that displays an image with a white motif may be executed.

  As a modification, the navigation effect at the time of winning the SB may be as follows. For example, when SB1 is won, the sub-control unit 91 displays an image such as “Don't aim at blue 7!” For the left reel, and an image such as “Don't aim at blank 1!” For the middle reel. For the right reel, an image such as “Don't aim at Blue 7!” Is displayed. When the player is an AT and controlled by RT1, and when one of SB1 to SB6 is elected during AT, the player falls down to RT0 by operating according to the notified image. SB can be prevented from winning.

  As described above, when the control is performed by AT and RT1, notification of the operation procedure by the main control unit 41 and production by the sub control unit 91 are executed, and as a result, maintenance to RT1 becomes possible. Subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts from when RT1 is controlled by the AT. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can control to AT + RT1 over the determined number of AT games.

[About AT lottery]
Next, AT lottery will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 14A, in the AT lottery, an AT lottery table corresponding to the situation is used. In the example of FIG. 14A, the process is terminated by puncturing in a period different from the navigation guarantee period to be described later (described as “outside the navigation guarantee period” in FIG. 14A) (the second termination condition is satisfied). In the case of RT1 after CB, AT lottery using the first table is executed. Further, in the navigation guarantee period, when it is RT1 after CB that is ended by puncturing, AT lottery using the second table is executed. In a CB game other than the CB completion game among a plurality of games controlled by the CB, an AT lottery using the third table is executed. The CB completion game is a game that satisfies the first end condition. Specifically, for example, in a situation where the number of medals to be paid out is 243 in CB, when 11 bells win, CB completes (the total number of medals paid out in CB becomes 254 or more). ) The CB ends, but the CB complete game is a game in which the 11 bells have won a prize.

  In the CB completion game, AT lottery using the fourth table is executed. In the present embodiment, the AT lottery is not executed in a situation different from any of the situations shown in FIG.

  FIGS. 14B to 14D show examples of the first table, the second table, the third table, and the fourth table, respectively. Considering the probability of winning an AT, the expected value of the number of AT games given when winning an AT, and the number of conditions for executing an AT lottery, as shown by * in FIG. The advantages are as follows: first table <second table <third table <fourth table.

[About the navigation guarantee period]
In the present embodiment, in a game controlled by CB (a game that has won a CB), a navigation guarantee period lottery for determining a navigation guarantee period is executed. The navigation guarantee period is a period during which the navigation effect is guaranteed to be executed in the game during CB and after the end of CB. The navigation guarantee period is a period during which a navigation effect for notifying the corresponding operation procedure can be executed when any one of the push order bell and SB1 to SB6 is won. The navigation guarantee period is a period during which a navigation effect can be executed without subtracting the number of assigned AT games (the number of remaining AT games).

  In the following, the navigation guarantee period is a period in which the navigation effect can be executed without subtracting the number of AT games, and may be referred to as “temporary AT”. In addition, a period during which a navigation effect can be executed while subtracting the number of AT games is sometimes referred to as “main AT”.

  FIG. 15 is a navigation guarantee period determination table used in the navigation guarantee period lottery. In the navigation guarantee period lottery of the present embodiment, the probability that the navigation guarantee period for 10 games is determined and the probability that the navigation guarantee period for 15 games is determined are 50%, respectively.

[About image production]
In the present embodiment, as an image effect, a white star effect can be executed in addition to the black star effect described in FIG. The white star effect is an effect of displaying a white star, and is an effect that suggests that the RB has been won (whether the RB is won) (not shown). FIG. 16 shows the probability of the winning combination when the black star effect is executed, and the probability of the winning combination when the white star effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 16, for example, when the black star effect is executed, the probability that the SB is won is 99%, the probability that the RB + replay is won is 1%, and the probability that the replay is won alone is 0. % Is shown. Note that RB refers to a combination of RB1 and RB2, and replay refers to a combination of Lip 1 and Lip 2.

[When CB is punctured]
Next, a timing chart when the CB is punctured will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is also a diagram for explaining a case where AT is won at RT1 after CB during the navigation guarantee period. FIG. 17A shows each timing and period, and FIG. 17B shows an effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub-control unit 91. FIG. 17C shows a display screen displayed on the display screen of the lamp device 200. On the display screen of the lamp device 200, for example, the number of times of BB control, the number of times of control of RBs, the number of times of control of CB, the state of being controlled, and the like are displayed.

  In the following, “T” means timing. For example, the timing T0 is referred to as “T0”. It is assumed that control is performed by CB at T0 in FIG. Further, until T0, the state is controlled to be non-CB (for example, RT0). In this state, as shown in FIG. 17A, a cloudy background (normal background indicating that neither CB nor AT) is displayed as the background image 516. In the example of FIG. 17 (s), it is displayed that the number of times of BB control on the day is 2, the number of times of control of RB is 1, and the number of times of control of CB is 5.

  At T0, the navigation guarantee period is determined by executing the navigation guarantee period lottery using the table of FIG. Also, as shown in FIG. 17B (A), at T0, information (character “CB start!”) That can be specified to be controlled by CB is displayed. Further, at T0, a CB signal indicating that CB is being performed is transmitted to the lamp device 200. In the example of FIG. 17, the CB signal is a signal that is continuously output from T1 to T6. When the lamp device 200 receives the CB signal, as shown in (c) of FIG. 17C, the lamp device 200 displays characters such as “in CB”, which is information that can be controlled by the CB. To do.

  Next, assume that the push order bell is won at T1. The effect screen in this case will be described with reference to FIG. In the example of FIG. 17C, medal grant information 514, a sun background as a background image 516, a character image 518 in the form of a person, and a character such as a chance (hereinafter referred to as “chance character”) 519 are displayed. Is done.

  The medal grant information 514 is information that can specify the total number of medals given during the CB. In the example of FIG. 17C, 11 pieces of medal grant information 514 are given. Further, the medal grant number data that can specify the total number of medals given during the CB is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 and the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91, and every time a medal is awarded, the medal grant number Data is updated. In addition, the case where the push order bell is won means that, as shown in FIG. 14C, two bells or eleven bells that trigger the AT lottery win. Therefore, the chance character 519 is displayed because there is a possibility of winning the AT in the AT lottery.

  The solar background is a background that suggests (informs) that it is controlled by CB or the like. The character image 518 is an image that suggests (notifies) that the CB is controlled. Further, the sun background and the character image 518 are also images for suggesting that an AT lottery that is not executed in a normal time (a state that is neither CB nor RT1 after CB) is executed.

  Assume that the push order bell is won at T2. Even in this case, the chance character 519 is displayed as shown in FIG. Next, it is assumed that the third stop is made in the game at T3. FIG. 17 (o) is a diagram showing a case where the third operation is stopped. In the example of FIG. 17 (o), 99 medals are given as the medal grant information 514.

  Assume that at T4, a lever-on operation (operation to the start switch 7) for starting the next game of the game at T3 is performed. In T4, it is assumed that SB which is a punk role (a role that punctures CB) is won. In this case, the CB ends at T4 without completing the CB. However, when an SB that is a punk role is won, as shown in FIG. 11, 11 bells are always won regardless of the order of pressing. In the present embodiment, when the SB that punctures the CB is won and 11 bells are awarded, the table of FIG. 14D is used to execute the AT lottery. As shown in FIG. 14D, an AT lottery that is more advantageous than when two bells are won is executed when the eleven bells are won.

  In addition, when 11 bells are won, a roaring effect (not shown) is performed that indicates the result of AT lottery based on the 11 bell win (indicating the possibility of winning the AT in the AT lottery). This roaring effect is executed over a predetermined number of games (including one game), for example. Further, this roaring effect may be executed with a predetermined probability or may be executed without fail. Further, this roaring effect may be executed, for example, when 11 bells win a prize in the push order bell winning in CB. The roll effect that is executed when 11 bells are won may be executed differently depending on whether the pushing order bell is won or when SB is won, or in the same manner. It may be.

  Further, this roaring effect may be executed when two bells win a prize in the pushing order bell winning in CB. Also, the roaring effect may be executed in a different manner depending on whether two bells have won or 11 bells have been won, or may be executed in the same manner.

  Further, as shown in T3 and T4, even if the punk role is won and the CB is ended, the display of the medal grant information 514, the display of the sun background as the background image, and the display of the character image 518 are all taken over. It is executed (continuously). Further, at T4 in FIG. 17, as indicated by *, the freeze is not executed and the output of the CB signal is continued. In addition to the background image, at least one of the output sound (for example, music) and the light emission mode of the light emitting means (for example, effect effect LED 52) may be taken over.

  Further, after T4, the CB is finished and controlled to RT1 (see FIG. 7). Since the navigation guarantee period is a temporary AT, it can be said that RT1 is controlled to RT1 + temporary AT.

  Assume that SB wins at T5. Here, SB is a role that falls to RT0 which is disadvantageous RT by winning in advantageous RT. When SB is won, a black star effect is always executed as shown in FIG. By executing this black star effect, it can be suggested that the bar is derived, so that it is possible to prevent the SB from winning as much as possible.

  It is assumed that at T6, the navigation guarantee period determined during T0 (period during which the temporary AT is executed) has ended. During the RT from T4 to T6, the AT lottery using the second table is executed. At T6, it is determined whether or not the AT is won in the navigation guarantee period (T0 to T6). FIG. 17 shows the time when it is determined that the AT is won at RT1 after CB during the navigation guarantee period. In T6, when the AT is won in the navigation guarantee period, the assigned AT game is notified. In the example of FIG. 17C, characters such as “AT start 100 games added” are displayed at T6. In T6, the background image is switched to a crescent moon background (a background indicating that the AT is in progress).

  At T6, as shown by *, the freeze is performed over a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). Freezing is a state in which an operation to advance a game is not accepted (or delayed). The operations for advancing the normal game are bet operations (operations on the MAXBET switch 6), lever-on operations, and reel stop operations. During the freeze, the game does not proceed even if any operation is performed by the player (for example, the bet number is not set even if the bet operation is performed, and the reel is stopped even if the start switch 7 is operated) Is maintained and the reel does not rotate).

  At T6, as indicated by *, the output of the CB signal is stopped and the AT signal indicating that the AT is in progress is output. By stopping the CB signal and receiving the AT signal, the lamp device 200 ends the display of the characters “CB” and displays the characters “AT” as shown in FIG. The CB control count is updated from the fifth to the sixth.

  In the switched AT, when a push order bell is won, a navigation effect for informing an operation procedure for winning 11 bells is executed. Therefore, when the player operates the stop switch according to the operation procedure informed of the navigation effect, the two bells falling to RT0 will not win.

  In the switched AT, when the SB is won, a black star effect that does not win the SB is executed. When the player operates the stop switch according to this black star effect, the SB falling to RT0 will not win. In this way, when controlled by the AT, an effect that enables the advantageous RT (RT1) to be maintained is executed. In addition, it can be said that RT1 is controlled by RT1 + main AT.

  Assume that the number of AT games awarded in the AT lottery during the navigation guarantee period becomes 0 at T7. The state after T7 is non-AT. Also, as shown in FIG. 17 (K), at T7, the background image is switched to a cloudy background (normal background). Further, at T7, output of the AT signal is stopped. As shown in FIG. 17C, the lamp device 200 terminates the display of the characters “AT in progress” by stopping the AT signal. After T7, although not particularly shown, two bells or SB may win a prize because the navigation effect or the black star effect is not executed. When two bells or SB wins, the advantageous RT (RT1) ends and falls to the disadvantaged RT (RT0) (see FIG. 7). Further, the main control unit 41 counts the number of digested games from when it falls to RT0. At the same time, each time the number of digested games is counted, the main control unit 41 causes the lamp device 200 to update and display the number of digested games (the number of digested games since falling to RT0). A predetermined process (for example, a process of giving an AT game when the number of digested games reaches the ceiling game) may be executed based on the number of digested games.

  By the way, CB has a period in which 11 bells can be won (expected). Specifically, the probability of winning SB in CB is about 12% (see FIG. 8). In other words, the expected value of the number of CB games from a game in which control to CB is started to a game in which CB is punctured (SB wins) is about 8 games. In addition, the probability that the pushing bell wins during CB is about 87%. During the CB, by controlling during the navigation guarantee period, in a game in which the push order bell is won, navigation for winning 11 bells is executed. Therefore, the expected value that 11 bells win during CB is about 7 games (= 8 × 0.87). In this way, the CB has a period in which 11 bells can be won multiple times (expected to win 7 times).

  In the present embodiment, even in RT1 (RT1 after the end of CB), it is a period in which 11 bells can be won (expected) for a plurality of times. For example, in RT1 after CB, the probability that a push order bell (push order bell in non-CB) wins is 18% (see FIG. 9). Therefore, in the RT1, the order bell can be won by pushing once in about 5 games. For example, when the navigation guarantee period is 10 games or more and CB is controlled to RT1, it is expected that 11 bells will win twice in RT1. Therefore, even in RT1 after CB, it is a period in which 11 bells can be won a plurality of times.

  Next, the case where AT is won during CB will be described with reference to FIG. Here, only a different part from FIG. 17 is demonstrated. As shown in FIG. 18, it is assumed that AT is won at T1 and T2 in CB. In this case, at T4 where the CB is punctured, as shown in FIG. 18 (f), information (character "AT winning!") That can specify that the AT has been won is displayed. Further, as indicated by the mark * of T4, the output of the CB signal is stopped. As shown in FIG. 18 (), by stopping the output of the CB signal, the display of the characters “CB” is terminated, and the CB control count is updated from the fifth time to the sixth time.

  AT (this AT) is started from T5 when the game next to the game punctured by CB is started. As shown in FIG. 18 (ki), characters such as “AT start! 100 games added!” Are displayed on the effect screen. At T5, an AT signal is output as indicated by *. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 18C, characters such as “AT” are displayed on the display screen of the lamp device 200.

  As described above, in the example of FIG. 18, neither the CB signal nor the AT signal is output during one game from T4 to T5. As a modification, in the example of FIG. 17, an effect of displaying the letters “AT winning!” Is executed at T6, and at the timing Tx (not shown), which is the next game when the effect is executed, “AT Characters such as “Start 100G added” may be displayed. In this case, neither the CB signal nor the AT signal may be output between T6 and Tx.

  FIG. 19 shows a case where it is determined that the AT is not won in the navigation guarantee period. At T6, control is performed during the AT lottery period (outside the navigation guarantee period). Further, at T6, the effect (the effect of FIG. 19 (ki)) that was executed at the advantageous RT (temporary AT + RT1) is taken over. In the AT lottery period (outside the navigation guarantee period), when the push order bell (push order bell in non-CB) is won, AT lottery using the first table is executed. When an AT is won in the AT lottery, an operation procedure for winning 11 bells by a navigation effect based on the AT winning is notified. As described above, when the AT lottery is won in the AT lottery, the navigation effect is executed in the game in which the push order bell that is the trigger for the AT lottery wins. A player can win 11 bells by operating according to the operation procedure, and can avoid falling to disadvantageous RT. On the other hand, when the AT lottery is not won, the navigation effect is not executed. If the push order bell, which is the trigger for executing the AT lottery, is missed (when two bells win), it falls to the disadvantaged RT. FIG. 19 shows that, at T7, two bells win and fall to disadvantageous RT. As described above, even when the AT lottery is not performed in the navigation guarantee period, when the AT lottery using the first table is performed, the AT can be controlled to recover the loser.

  At T7, as shown by *, the freeze is executed and the output of the CB signal is stopped.

  As a modification, AT lottery (that is, extra lottery) using the first table may be executed at an advantageous RT (T6 to T7) shown in FIG. When the extra lottery is won in the extra lottery, the added AT game number is added to the added AT game number within the navigation guarantee period.

[Differences in the degree of advantage when navigation is executed and when navigation is not executed]
Next, the difference in advantage during CB and AT when navigation is performed will be described. Hereinafter, “navigation” refers to both navigation by the main control unit 41 and navigation effects by the sub-control unit 91.

  Further, during the CB, when the SB is won, the navigation by the main control unit 41 is not executed, and the chance effect is executed by the sub control unit 91. On the other hand, during the CB, when the push order bell is won, navigation by the main control unit 41 is executed and a navigation effect is executed by the sub control unit 91.

  In other words, the game in which navigation is executed in the CB can be said to be a game in which the SB that punctures the CB is not won. Therefore, it can be said that the game in which navigation is executed during CB is an advantageous game for the player in that SB is not won. On the other hand, a game in which navigation is not executed in CB, that is, a game in which navigation by the main control unit 41 is not executed and a chance effect is executed by the sub-control unit 91 causes CB to be punctured. It is a game that may be won by SB. Therefore, it can be said that CB is more advantageous for the player when the navigation is executed than when the navigation is not executed.

  When AT (for example, advantageous RT + real AT), the game in which the navigation is executed is a game in which the push order bell is won, and when the stop switch is operated according to the navigation, two games that cause RT to fall You can prevent the winning of the bell. The game in which the navigation is not executed is a game won by SB, and when the stop switch is operated according to the black star effect, it is possible to prevent the winning of SB that falls RT. Therefore, it can be said that the AT has no difference in the degree of advantage as the CB when the navigation is executed and when the navigation is not executed.

[Difference in navigation timing between main control unit 41 and sub control unit 91]
Next, a difference in navigation start timing between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20A shows the timing of operation by the player. In the example of FIG. 20A, the lever-on operation by the player, the three reel rotation start processing by the main control unit 41, and the stop switch validation processing are shown. Moreover, the example of FIG. 20 explains the navigation when the push order bell is won.

  Here, a reel rotation start process for starting the rotation of the three reels when the lever is turned on, and an enabling process for enabling the operation to the stop switch will be described. First, the reel rotation start process will be described. When the player performs a lever-on operation, it is determined whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel rotation start process in the previous game. When it is determined that 4.1 seconds or more have elapsed from the reel rotation start process in the previous game when the lever is turned on, the reel rotation start process is executed when the lever is turned on. On the other hand, when it is determined that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the reel rotation start process in the previous game when the lever is operated, 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the reel rotation start process in the previous game. In addition, a reel rotation start process is executed.

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

  FIGS. 20B and 20C show the navigation timings when the push order bell is won in CB, respectively. FIG. 20B shows the navigation timing of the main control unit 41, and FIG. 20C shows the navigation timing of the sub control unit 91. FIGS. 20D and 20E show the navigation timing when the push order bell is won in the AT (for example, the AT after the end of the CB), respectively. FIG. 20D shows the navigation timing of the main control unit 41, and FIG. 20E shows the navigation timing of the sub control unit 91.

  As shown in FIGS. 20B and 20C, when the push order bell is won during CB, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 have executed reel rotation start processing (reel The navigation is executed at T22 when the rotation of () has started. Also, as shown in FIGS. 20D and 20E, when the push order bell is won during the AT, the main control unit 41 performs the reel rotation start process (reel rotation has started). ) Navigation is executed at T22, and the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation (navigation effect) at lever-on operation T21.

[Main effects achieved by this embodiment]
Next, main effects achieved by this embodiment will be described.

  (1) According to the present embodiment, as shown in T4 of FIG. 17, when an SB is won during a CB in which an AT lottery is executed and a medal payout number is large, the CB ends (punctures). When SB is won during CB, 11 bells will win regardless of the player's operating procedure. During the CB, an advantageous AT lottery is executed by winning the 11 bells (see FIG. 14D). In other words, when the CB is punctured, 11 bells for which an advantageous AT lottery is executed wins. Therefore, even when CB is punctured, the last chance can be given.

  In addition, in CB, when a push order bell that can win 2 bells or 11 bells is won, and when SB that always wins 11 bells is won, a common production (this implementation) In the form, as shown in FIG. 17, an effect of displaying the chance character 519 is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from grasping which of the push order bell and SB is won during the CB. Therefore, since the player can have a sense of tension, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) When the pushing bell is won during the CB, when the two bells are won according to the operation order (pushing order), and the AT lottery that is more advantageous than the two bells is executed. There are times when Bell wins. Therefore, since the degree of advantage can be varied depending on the player's pushing order, it is possible to enhance the technical intervention and to give a sense of tension to the pushing order.

  As a modified example, when two bells win according to the operation timing, a specific combination such that eleven bells that perform AT lottery more advantageous than the two bells wins may be provided. Good. According to such a configuration, the degree of advantage can be varied depending on the player's operation timing, so that it is possible to increase the technical intervention while providing a sense of tension with respect to the operation timing.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 14, in the CB completion game, AT lottery is executed using the fourth table. In the AT lottery using the fourth table, the advantage for the player is different when the left bell is won and when the middle bell or the right bell is won. Therefore, the player's attention can be gathered with respect to the result of the internal lottery.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 14, in a CB game other than the CB completion game, AT lottery is executed using the third table. In the AT lottery using the third table, the advantage for the player is different when the display result of the two bells is derived and when the display result of the eleven bells is derived. Therefore, a player's attention can be collected with respect to a display result.

  (5) Also, the specific combination that punctures the CB and executes the advantageous AT lottery is SB. Therefore, such a specific combination can be an SB combination that controls the SB state. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a dedicated role for performing advantageous AT lottery, which is a role for puncturing the CB. Therefore, an increase in the number of winning combinations can be prevented.

  (6) In the CB other than the CB completion game, the third table is used. As shown in FIG. 14, in the third table, the probability of winning an AT (the probability of being given 10 or more AT games) is greater when 11 bells win than when 2 bells win. Is set to be high. Therefore, the interest of the game when 11 bells win can be improved.

  (7) In the CB other than the CB completion game, the third table is used. As shown in FIG. 14, in the third table, the expected value of the number of AT games awarded when winning an AT is greater when 11 bells win than when 2 bells win. It is set to be. The expected value is the sum of “the number of AT games that can be given × the probability that the number of AT games is given”. Therefore, the interest of the game when 11 bells win can be improved.

  (8) The character image 518 (see FIGS. 17 (c) to (e)) suggesting that the CB is in progress is advantageous after the CB is completed, as shown in FIGS. Also displayed at RT. Therefore, even if CB is completed, the expectation that it is controlled by CB can be maintained. When the advantageous RT is finished, the display of the character image 518 is finished. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that there is a series of states from the start of CB to the end of advantageous RT. Therefore, for example, even if the CB ends due to puncture or the like, the player can be prevented from grasping that the CB has been punctured from the viewpoint of displaying the character image (the player is not discouraged), and the CB continues. The player can be recognized as if

  (9) Also, when 11 bells win, a roaring effect is performed that tells whether or not to win an AT in an AT lottery triggered by the winning of 11 bells. Therefore, for example, even when CB is punctured, when 11 bells are won in the CB punk game, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for AT winning by executing the roaring effect.

  (10) Further, during CB, the navigation effect is executed when the push order bell is won by being controlled during the navigation guarantee period. CB is a period in which the push order bell is expected to win multiple times (see T1 and T2 in FIG. 17). Therefore, the CB is a period in which 11 bells for which an advantageous AT lottery is executed are expected to be won multiple times. Therefore, the interest of the game in CB can be improved. Further, as described above, even in RT1 after CB, it is a period in which 11 bells are expected to be won a plurality of times. Therefore, the interest of the game in CB can be improved.

  (11) Also, even if the CB is punctured without winning an AT during the CB, AT lottery using the second table can be executed during the advantageous RT after the CB puncture within the navigation guarantee period It is. Therefore, even if the AT is not won during the CB, the AT lottery using the second table is executed in a relief manner, so that the player can be prevented from being discouraged. Further, during the advantageous RT after the CB puncture within the navigation guarantee period, the AT lottery using the first table is executed as shown in FIG. 19 even if the AT is not won. Therefore, even if the AT is not won during the advantageous RT after the CB puncture within the navigation guarantee period, the AT lottery using the first table is executed in a relief manner, so that the player is not discouraged. it can.

  (12) Also, as shown in FIG. 17, at T4 when the CB is punctured, the output of the CB signal is continued as indicated by the mark *. Thereafter, at time T6 when the advantageous RT within the navigation guarantee period ends, as shown by *, the output of the CB signal is stopped. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17C, the display of the lamp device 200 displays CB during the period from T0 to T6. Thereafter, the output of the CB signal is stopped at T6, whereby the characters in the CB are erased and the number of CB controls is updated on the display screen of the lamp device 200. Accordingly, it is possible to make the player recognize that there is a series of states from the viewpoint of external output of signals from the start of CB to the end of advantageous RT within the navigation guarantee period.

  (13) As shown in FIG. 18, when the AT is won during the CB, when the CB is punctured, an in-AT signal is output in the next game after the CB punctured. In addition, when the lamp device 200 receives the AT signal, the lamp device 200 indicates that the CB has ended (in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18 (), the characters “in CB” are deleted). Also, as shown in FIG. 18 (f), characters such as “AT winning!” Are displayed on the effect screen.

  According to such a configuration, the player knows that the CB has been punctured. However, since the AT is won in the CB, the player is notified that the AT has been won without disappointing the player. Can be recognized.

  (14) Also, as shown in FIG. 17, AT lottery can be executed during CB (between T0 and T4). Further, even when the CB is ended by winning the punk combination, the AT lottery is executed within the navigation guarantee period (T4 to T6). Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved as compared with the slot machine in which the AT lottery is not executed after the CB is ended by winning the punk combination.

  (15) Also, as shown in FIG. 17 and the like, AT lottery is executed until the navigation guarantee period ends at RT1 (advantageous RT) after CB is ended by winning the puncture combination. Therefore, when the AT is selected in the AT lottery, the temporary AT can be controlled from the temporary AT to the main AT while maintaining the RT1. Therefore, the game flow can be made smooth.

  (16) Also, as shown in FIG. 17B, the same background image display is maintained during CB and RT1 after CB puncture. In the example of FIG. 17B, the display of the sun background is maintained. Therefore, even if the CB is ended by winning the punk combination, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to grasp that the CB has ended. Therefore, it is possible to prevent as much as possible a decrease in the interest of the game due to the completion of the CB.

  (17) As shown in FIG. 14A, the third table and the fourth table used during the CB are better for the player than the first table and the second table used in the RT1 after the CB puncture. It is advantageous (see * in FIG. 14A). As a result, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation during CB (a period before shifting to a period in which the first table or the second table is used).

  (18) As shown by T0 to T6 in FIG. 17, the navigation effect can be executed within the navigation guarantee period in RT1 after CB and after CB. The AT lottery is not terminated within the navigation guarantee period during which the navigation effect can be executed (during the temporary AT). Therefore, as long as it is within the navigation guarantee period (as long as the navigation effect is being executed), it is guaranteed that the AT lottery will be executed, so that the player can have a sense of security.

  (19) As shown in FIG. 15, when controlled by CB (when CB control is started), the main control unit 41 uses the navigation guarantee period determination table shown in FIG. Execute. As described above, the main control unit 41 executes the AT lottery and also determines the navigation guarantee period during which the AT lottery is executed. Accordingly, since the main control unit 41 can link the AT lottery and the navigation guarantee period, the main control unit 41 can appropriately perform the AT lottery process and the transition process to the navigation guarantee period.

  (20) As shown in FIG. 17 and the like, when the push order bell is won in the navigation guarantee period, a navigation effect is provided to notify the operation procedure for winning the 11 bells that maintain the control to the advantageous RT (RT1). To do. Further, when any of the SBs 1 to 6 is won during the navigation guarantee period, a black star effect is urged so as not to win the winning SBs 1 to 6.

  Therefore, when the push order bell is won, the operation is performed according to the notified operation procedure, and when any of SB1 to SB6 is won, the operation according to the black star effect is performed, so that control to the advantageous RT (RT1) is maintained. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of security.

  (21) Also, as shown in FIG. 17, at T4 when the CB is punctured, as shown by *, the freeze is not executed. After that, at T6 when the advantageous RT within the navigation guarantee period ends, the freeze is executed as indicated by *. Accordingly, it is possible to make the player recognize that there is a series of states from the viewpoint of freeze execution from the start of CB to the end of advantageous RT within the navigation guarantee period.

  (22) As shown in FIGS. 17 (o) and 17 (f), the sub-control unit 91 takes over the medal grant information 514 in the CB and the RT1 after the CB puncture and displays it. Therefore, from the viewpoint of displaying the medal grant information 514, it is possible to make the player recognize that there is a series of states from the start of CB to the end of RT3.

  (23) Even if the CB is punctured as shown at T4 in FIG. 17, the freeze is not executed, and the freeze is executed when RT1 after the CB puncture is finished as shown at T6. Therefore, from the viewpoint of execution of the freeze, the player can be made to recognize that there is a series of states from the start of CB to the end of RT1.

  (24) When a bonus is won during RT1 after CB is finished (any of CB, BB, and RB is won), RT1 ends and the system shifts to the inside corresponding to the selected bonus (see FIG. 7). ). Therefore, even if CB is completed, it is possible to shift to the bonus again, so that the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, freezing is not executed even when RT1 ends by winning a bonus in the middle of RT1. Therefore, it is possible to allow the player to recognize that there is a series of states from the start of CB to the end of RT1, while preventing the game flow (rhythm) from being disrupted.

  (25) When RT1 is completed, as shown in FIG. 17 (K), an end effect is suggested that suggests that CB has ended. Here, the end production is AT start! This is an effect of displaying characters such as 100 games added. The end effect is not an effect informing that RT1 has ended, but an effect informing that CB has ended. Therefore, by executing the end effect, the player can recognize that the CB has ended, and can cause the player to recognize that there is a series of states from the start of CB to the end of RT1. it can. As a modification, the CB end effect may be an effect of displaying characters such as “CB end!”.

  The end effect is executed together with the freeze. When the freeze is executed, the game does not proceed regardless of the player's operation, so that attention can be drawn to the effect screen ((Q) screen) of the end effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize the contents of the effect of the end effect (the bonus has ended), and to let the player recognize that there is a series of states from the start of CB to the end of RT1. Can do.

  (26) By the way, in a game in which the push order bell is won, when the operation is performed in the push order corresponding to the push order bell (hereinafter, the corresponding push order) (for example, when the middle bell is won, the middle first stop operation is performed). Sometimes, 11 bells win a prize, while when operated in a pushing order different from the corresponding pushing order, the 11 bells do not win. Therefore, in the game where the push order bell is won, it can be said that there is a large difference in advantage between when the push order is notified and when the push order is not notified. It becomes very important. As shown in FIG. 13, when the push order bell is won, the corresponding push order is notified by executing navigation in both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. Thus, for example, even if the sub-control unit 91 fails and navigation cannot be performed, the main control unit 41 performs navigation. Can be recognized.

  On the other hand, in a game in which SB is won, whether or not SB wins does not depend on the order of pressing the stop switch, but only depends on the operation timing of the stop switch. Therefore, in the game in which SB is won, the difference in advantage is the same between when the push order is notified and when it is not notified. In the game where SB is won, the push order bell is won. Push order is not as important as games. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, in the game in which SB is won, the sub-control unit 91 performs navigation while the main control unit 41 does not perform navigation. Thereby, the burden of processing by navigation in the main control unit 41 can be reduced.

  In addition, in the game where SB is won, a “black star effect (see FIG. 17) that encourages the SB not to win” is executed.In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Even if RB + Replay is won, it is executed with a low probability, so even if the black star effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from grasping the winning combination (for example, SB wins) You can keep the player from doing what you do).

  By the way, in a game in which SB wins during advantageous RT (RT1), if SB wins, it falls to disadvantageous RT (RT0). On the other hand, if SB does not win, falling to disadvantageous RT can be prevented. Therefore, among players, “in a game where SB is won, there is a large difference in the degree of advantage between when the navigation (for example, the timing when SB is not won) is notified and when it is not notified. Some players feel that navigation that does not win SB should also be executed on the main side. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the game in which SB is won, an indirectly suggested effect (that is, a black star effect) is executed instead of the navigation that directly notifies that SB has won. Therefore, satisfactory game performance can be provided even for such a specific player.

  (27) For example, in a game in which SB is won during RT1, when the symbol constituting SB is operated at a timing at which the symbol can be drawn, the SB that falls to RT0 is won, but the timing is different from the timing. SB won't win when played. That is, it can be said that whether or not SB wins depends on the operation timing. Further, in a game in which a push order bell is won during RT1, 11 bells that maintain control over RT1 are awarded when operated in the corresponding push order, and 11 when operated in a push order different from the corresponding push order. Two bells that fall to RT0 are won without winning a single bell. In other words, it can be said that whether or not 11 bells are won depends on the pressing order. In this way, the operational intervention can be varied depending on the winning combination.

  (28) As shown in FIG. 16, when the black star effect is executed, the probability of SB + replay is 1%, while the result of the internal lottery is 99% that SB is won. is there. Therefore, the player's attention can be gathered with respect to the result of the internal lottery. Further, when the black star effect is executed, it is possible to make the player predict that “the possibility that the result of the internal lottery is SB is high”.

  (29) As shown in FIG. 16, when the SB is won, the black star effect is always executed. When RB + Replay is won, a black star effect is executed with a probability of 1%, and a white star effect is executed with a probability of 50%. Therefore, the player's attention can be gathered with respect to the result of the internal lottery. Further, it is possible to cause the player to predict the result of the internal lottery based on the executed performance.

  (30) As shown in FIG. 16, with respect to the performance execution ratio when RB + Replay is won, the ratio that the white star effect is executed (= 50%) is the ratio that the black star effect is executed (= 1%) Higher than. Therefore, the player's attention can be gathered with respect to the result of the internal lottery and the type of effect. Further, it is possible to cause the player to predict the result of the internal lottery based on the executed performance.

  (31) The black star effect shown in FIG. 17 (f) or the like is an effect that suggests the possibility that the SB has won (the effect that makes the SB think that it may have been won). The black star effect is an effect that prompts the player not to win the SB whose RT state falls by aiming at the black bar. By executing such a black star effect, it is possible to request the player for technical intervention (operation for dropping the symbols constituting the SB).

  (32) The advantage when the black star effect is executed is higher when the black star effect is executed at the time of winning the RB + replay than when it is executed at the time of winning the SB. This is because, when SB wins, there is a possibility that SB that falls RT may win, but in a game where RB + Replay is won, RT is not dropped, and it is controlled to RB that is advantageous to the player. Because you get. Further, when the black star effect is executed, not only the player is prompted not to win the SB but also the player can have a sense of expectation that it may be controlled by the RB. Also, as shown in FIG. 16, when the black star effect is executed, most of them are SB winning, but rarely RB + replay is winning. Therefore, when the black star effect is executed and the RB + replay is won (when controlled by RB), the player can be surprised.

  (33) For example, in a game in which the push order bell is won, navigation is performed by both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 as shown in FIG. Therefore, stable navigation can be executed. If the navigation start timing on the main side is different between CB and AT, for example, there is a possibility of causing distrust such as “the main control unit 41 is out of order”. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20, the navigation start timing on the main side is the same regardless of whether it is during CB or AT. Therefore, such a distrust is not given to the player, and the player can feel a sense of security. On the other hand, the navigation start timing on the sub side differs depending on whether it is during CB or AT. Therefore, a slot machine designer or the like can improve the degree of freedom of design related to the sub-side start timing.

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

  (34) As shown in FIG. 13, the navigation is executed when the push order bell is won, and is not executed when the SB for puncturing the CB is won. In other words, the CB does not puncture in a game in which navigation is executed. Thus, during CB, when navigation is executed, it is more advantageous for the player than when navigation is not executed. Therefore, during CB, it is possible to provide a game property that attracts the player's attention to the execution of navigation.

  (35) Thus, during CB, the player's advantage varies greatly depending on whether or not navigation is executed. Therefore, during the CB, it is possible to make the player feel nervous about whether or not navigation is executed. If the navigation start timing on the main side differs from the navigation start timing on the sub side during CB, navigation is executed when navigation is performed at the earlier navigation start timing on the main side or the sub side. The period of sustaining such a feeling of tension will be shortened. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the navigation start timing on the main side and the navigation start timing on the sub side are the same during the CB, so that the period of tension can be extended.

  (36) In the game where the push order bell is won, the display results derived by operating the stop switch based on (the main side navigation and the sub side navigation) are displayed during CB and AT. It will be the same. In this embodiment, 11 bells are awarded during CB and AT. Therefore, for the navigation for deriving the same display result during CB and during AT, the sub-control unit 91 can execute navigation at different timings during CB and during AT, thus improving the degree of freedom of design. Can be made.

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

  (37) For example, one game may be consumed quickly. Specifically, for example, it is a case where the MAXBET operation, the lever-on operation, and the first to third stop operations are all performed at short intervals (for example, when an impatient player plays a game). In such a game, in the next game, when the lever is turned on due to the wait time, the reel rotation process is not executed at the lever-on operation timing, and 4.1 seconds from the reel rotation start process in the previous game. When the time has elapsed, reel rotation processing is executed. That is, a period (hereinafter referred to as “waiting period”) from when the lever is operated to when the reel rotation process is performed is provided. If the main-side navigation and the sub-side navigation are executed at the time of lever-on operation, the specific player becomes unhandled during this waiting period (becomes free).

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the CB, the navigation start timings on both the main side and the sub side are at the start of reel rotation (T22). Therefore, in the waiting period, it is possible to give the player a feeling of tension such as whether or not navigation is executed.

  On the other hand, when controlled by the AT, for example, the sub-side performs navigation as early as possible so as not to miss the push order bell. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 20, the sub side performs navigation by lever-on operation T21. Therefore, even if the pushing order bell is won during AT, 11 bells can be won as much as possible.

  (38) The AT lottery in the CB completion game (game in which the second end condition is satisfied) is executed using the fourth table shown in FIG. The AT lottery using the fourth table is executed according to the situation of the CB completion game. In the example of FIG. 14E, the situation of the CB completion game is a situation based on the winning combination, and there is an advantage for the player when the left bell wins and when the right bell wins. The AT lottery is executed differently. Therefore, various AT lotteries can be executed in the CB completion game.

  (39) Moreover, in this embodiment, it is possible to notify the AT game given during CB in a plurality of times. Thus, since the assigned AT game can be notified in a plurality of times, the expectation can be maintained more than when the number of assigned AT games is reported once.

  (40) As shown in FIG. 14E, the AT lottery in the CB completion game is executed based on the winning combination. Specifically, the AT lottery is executed so that the advantage for the player differs between when the push order bell is won and when the cherry is won. Therefore, various AT lotteries can be executed in the CB completion game.

  (41) Also, the condition for executing AT lottery (AT lottery using the fourth table) advantageous to the player is to complete the CB (254 or more medals are paid out during the CB). It is. Therefore, when controlled by the CB, it is possible to provide a game that recommends the player to acquire 254 or more medals in the CB, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (42) Also, at the time when a winning combination (for example, push order bell) that may complete the CB is won, it is unknown whether the CB completes. This is because, for example, in a game in which 243 medals have been paid out during CB and the winning order bell is won, if 11 bells can be won, the medal payout number will reach 254. While the CB completes, the CB does not complete because the two bells win a prize when the push order bell is missed due to an erroneous operation of the player.

  Therefore, in such a state, in a game in which a winning combination that may complete the CB is won, when the 11 bells are won (that is, at the timing when it is determined that the CB has completed), the fourth table AT lottery using is performed. Therefore, the AT lottery can be appropriately executed.

  (43) In the present embodiment, the number of bets necessary for starting one game is the same during CB and during non-CB. Therefore, even if the CB is ended (for example, even if the CB is punctured), it is possible to prevent the player from grasping that the CB has ended from the bet number.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the present embodiment described above and the technical items described in the following modifications may be implemented in combination, and the technical items described in the above-described embodiment. May be implemented by replacing the technical matters described in the following modified example, or the technical items described in the following modified examples may be further combined with the replacement. .

[Push order bell in CB]
In the present embodiment, in the game in which the pressing order bell is won during the CB, as shown in FIG. 11, one of 11 bells and 2 bells is won according to the pressing order. However, when the first combination is won during CB, 11 bells win (or 11 bells can be won), and when the second combination is won during CB, 2 bells win (or 2 bells). May be allowed to win a prize). According to such a configuration, the advantage of the AT lottery can be made different according to the result of the internal lottery (the winning combination), so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[About the role of puncturing CB]
In the present embodiment, SB is exemplified as a puncture role for puncturing CB. However, the punk combination may be another combination. The puncture combination is preferably a combination having other functions. As a result, there is no need to provide a dedicated combination for puncturing the CB, so that it is possible to prevent the number of winning combinations from increasing.

  The punk combination may be, for example, RB. RB is a state in which a predetermined combination (in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the left unloading bell, the middle unloading bell, and the right unloading bell) have a higher winning probability than RT0 and RT1, and a plurality of games are controlled This is a state. The punk combination may be a replay. Replay is a role that allows the player to play the next game without using gaming values (credits, medals). The punk combination may be another small combination.

[About AT Winning Notification]
(1) When an AT win is made within the navigation guarantee period (for example, during CB), it is assumed that an AT win notification is performed at T4 and T5 in FIG. did. However, when an AT is won during the CB, an AT winning notification effect for notifying that the AT has been won may be executed when the AT is won (during the CB). This AT winning notification effect may be started, for example, with an AT winning game and ended at the end of CB (including puncture and completion). This AT winning notification effect may be, for example, an effect of displaying characters such as “AT winning confirmation (in preparation)”. This “in preparation” is a character that suggests that “the AT is controlled when the CB is terminated”. When the CB ends, the AT winning notification effect may be ended and the AT control notification effect for notifying that the AT is controlled may be executed. The AT control notification effect may be an effect of displaying characters such as “AT rush!” And the number of AT games to be controlled, for example. Thus, by performing the AT winning notification effect during CB, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during CB.

  In addition, in the case of adopting a configuration of “when AT is elected during CB, an AT winning notification effect is executed during the CB”, when AT is elected during CB, a character such as “AT winning confirmed (preparing)” An effect of displaying may be executed. In addition, during the period from when the AT is won to when the CB ends, the AT winning suggestion effect suggesting that the AT is won is continuously performed. Here, the AT winning suggestion effect is, for example, an effect of displaying a character such as “high probability of winning during AT preparation”. The AT winning suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that a further privilege (for example, addition of an AT game) different from “the number of AT games notified by the AT winning notification effect” is given. In addition, during the period from when the AT is won to when the CB ends, when the AT is won (additional winning), the number of added AT games may be notified. In addition, regarding the “period from when the AT is won to when the CB ends”, the AT winning probability may be improved as compared to during the CB when the AT is not won. In addition, regarding the “period from when the AT is won to when the CB ends”, the AT winning probability may be the same as during CB when the AT is not won. By executing such an AT winning suggestion effect, the player can have a sense of expectation for winning the AT even after the AT winning notification effect is executed.

  (2) When AT is won during CB, it is good also as a structure which performs AT winning alert | report effect after CB is complete | finished. For example, when the AT is won during the CB, the AT winning notification effect may be executed in the game in which the CB is ended (for example, when the punk combination is won). In the case of such a configuration, for example, when a puncture combination is won, a character such as “CB pinch?” Is displayed over a predetermined period. When the display of this character is completed, a character such as “Last chance! Press the production switch!” Is displayed. When an effect switch is operated by a player, an AT winning notification effect is executed.

  Further, when the AT is won during the CB, the AT winning notification effect may be executed in any one of the plurality of games (specific period) after the game in which the CB is ended (that is, the advantageous RT). . In this case, for example, the AT winning notification effect may be executed when a predetermined effect execution condition is satisfied in the specific period. The performance execution condition may be, for example, a condition that is established when a predetermined combination is won. The predetermined combination may be, for example, SB or replay. According to such a structure, the interest of the game in the specific period after CB is complete | finished can be improved. Further, even after the end of the CB, a configuration for executing an effect (in this embodiment, an effect of displaying the character image 518) that suggests being controlled by the CB may be combined.

[AT winning probability]
(1) For example, in CB, the structure which can be controlled in any of several states from which the advantageous degree of AT lottery differs each may be sufficient. For example, CB may include “first state during CB” and “second state during CB in which the degree of advantage of AT lottery is higher than that in the first state during CB”. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute an AT lottery with a different advantage for the player even during the CB, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Further, when the CB is started, it may be determined by random lottery or the like which of the first state during CB and the second state during CB is controlled.

  Moreover, you may make it perform the CB state suggestion effect which suggests the state in CB. For example, the first state suggestion effect during CB is executed when being controlled to the first state during CB, and the second state suggestion effect during CB is executed when being controlled to the second state during CB. Also good. The first state suggestion effect during CB and the second state suggestion effect during CB may have different types of effects. For example, the first state suggestion effect during CB may be an effect that a teammate character specially trains. Further, the second state suggestion effect during CB may be a battle effect for battle with an enemy character. In addition, the first state suggestion effect during CB and the second state suggestion effect during CB have the same type of effect, but the state displayed in the effect may be different. For example, the first state suggestion effect during CB and the second state suggestion effect during CB are both battle effects, and the battle effect of the first state suggestion effect during CB is a state where there are many hit points (HP) of enemy characters. On the other hand, the battle effect of the second state suggestion effect during CB is an effect of displaying a state in which the enemy character has less HP. The state where the enemy character's HP is low means that the probability that the enemy character can be defeated is high, and therefore, it can be suggested that the AT winning advantage is high in the battle effect of the second state suggestion effect during CB.

  Further, the CB state suggestion effect may be executed simultaneously with the start of the control to the CB. According to such a structure, the interest of the game at the time of the start of control to CB can be improved. Further, the CB mid state suggestion effect may be executed in the middle of the CB without being executed at the start of the control to the CB. For example, when controlled to CB, a shutter effect that closes the shutter is executed. The shutter effect may be an accessory or may be displayed electronically. When a predetermined opening condition is established during CB, a shutter opening effect is performed to open the shutter. When the shutter is opened, the CB mid state suggestion effect is being executed. According to such a structure, when control to CB is started, a feeling of tension can be given and the interest of the game in CB can be improved.

  (2) In addition, the trigger of the AT lottery at RT1 after the end of the CB has been described as the push-bell winning in FIG. However, the trigger for AT lottery at RT1 may be, for example, a prize of 11 bells. Thereby, in RT1 in a navigation guarantee period, the interest of the game when the navigation effect when the push order bell is won can be improved.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the player's advantage in the case where the 11 bells shown in the third table shown in FIG. 14D are won by pushing the order bell and when the SB is won. May be different. For example, an AT lottery that is advantageous to the player is executed when 11 bells win with the SB win as compared to when 11 bells win with the push-bell win. Also good. According to such a configuration, for example, in FIG. 17, 11 bells are won by SB winning as shown at timing T4, rather than when 11 bells win by pushing bell winning as shown at timings T1 and T2. Since the advantageous AT lottery is executed when winning, the significance of the last chance given when the CB is punctured can be enhanced.

  On the other hand, an AT lottery that is advantageous to the player is executed when 11 bells win with the push-bell winning as compared to when 11 bells win with the SB winning. Also good. According to such a configuration, when the push order bell is won, the significance of operating in the corresponding push order can be enhanced.

  (4) In the present embodiment, it has been described that eleven bells win a prize regardless of the operation procedure when the SB that punctures the CB is won during the CB. However, when the SB that punctures the CB is selected during the CB, a special display result different from the 11-bell is derived when operated in a specific operation procedure (for example, a specific operation timing). Good. This special display result is a display result in which an AT lottery that is more advantageous than when 11 bells have won is executed. According to such a configuration, when an SB that punctures a CB is elected, there are a case where an advantageous 11-bell is derived and a case where a more advantageous special display result is derived. Interest can be improved.

[Output signal]
(1) In the present embodiment, it has been described that output processing of the CB signal and the AT signal is continued. However, for example, when the lamp device 200 displays CB (for example, T0 in FIG. 17), it outputs a CB start signal for one clock and ends the display in CB (for example, T6 in FIG. 17). ), A CB end signal for one clock may be output. That is, for example, the signal output state may be changed at T6 without changing the signal output state at T4 in FIG. An AT start signal is output when starting AT, and an AT end signal is output when ending AT.

  (2) In the example of FIG. 19, it has been described that the effect of displaying the character image 518 and the like is taken over at timing T6 and thereafter, and the effect is switched at timing T7. However, the effects may be switched at timing T6. In this case, the freeze execution, the CB signal stop processing, the deletion of the character “CB” in the screen of the lamp device, and the update of the CB control count may be executed at timing T6.

  (3) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the number of times of control to the CB is updated at timing T6 in FIG. However, the timing for updating the number of times of control to the CB may be configured such that the timing when the CB wins (timing when the CB is started) T0. In the case of such a configuration, the number of times of control to the CB is displayed in a normal mode (a mode in which the CB is lit continuously without blinking) until winning a CB. Thereafter, at the timing T0 when the CB wins, the number of times the control is performed on the CB is updated from 5 to 6 times, and the 6 characters are displayed in a predetermined manner (for example, blinking manner). Thereafter, at the timing T6, the display in the predetermined mode is terminated, and the display in the normal mode is executed (the display with blinking is stopped). According to such a configuration, the player can clearly recognize the timing at which the control to the CB is started, and the game is a series of states from the start of the CB to the end of the advantageous RT. Can be recognized.

[About black star production]
As shown in FIG. 16, the black star effect has been described as being executed even in a role different from the SB winning. This different role has been described as being RB + replay. This RB + replay is a combination from which the replay is derived regardless of the operation procedure (hereinafter referred to as “operation procedure unnecessary combination”). However, the different combination may be another combination. For example, the different winning combination may be a winning combination when operated according to a predetermined operating procedure. In addition, it is preferable that the different combination is an advantageous combination for the player when winning.

  For example, a different combination may be an AT lottery target combination in which an AT lottery (at least one of an AT initial lottery and an additional lottery) is executed by winning. Moreover, it is preferable that the symbols constituting the AT lottery target combination are symbols positioned within 4 frames from the symbol (black bar) suggested to be derived by the black star effect. According to such a configuration, when the black star effect is executed, the player operates to derive a black bar, and when the AT lottery target role is won by the operation, the AT lottery is performed. The symbols that make up the target combination can be derived. As a result, since the AT lottery target role can be won (derived), the player is notified that the AT lottery target role has been won, that is, the AT lottery is executed in response to the winning of the AT lottery target role. Can be recognized.

  Further, for example, different winning combinations may be executed when a predetermined winning combination is won when a bonus winning combination (including both a bonus winning game and a bonus winning carryover) is won. . Here, the predetermined winning combination may be a winning combination (for example, replay) regardless of the operation procedure. According to such a configuration, when the black star effect is executed and the replay wins, it can be indirectly suggested to the player that the bonus is won.

  Further, the black star effect may be executed when an event advantageous to the player occurs. The advantageous event may be, for example, winning for the first time at the AT or adding on the AT. According to such a configuration, when the black star effect is executed, the player can have a sense of expectation that an advantageous event has occurred.

[When to start navigating]
(1) The navigation start timing of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 has been described as being as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (first modification) and FIG. 22 (second modification), the navigation start timings of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 may be other timings.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 21, during the CB, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 perform navigation by lever-on operation T21. On the other hand, if it is during AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation by lever-on operation T21. If the CB is in progress, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the reel rotation start T22. According to such a configuration, navigation can be executed at an earlier timing during CB than in the example of FIG. On the other hand, during the AT, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation at an early timing, and the sub-control unit 91 can execute navigation at a later timing. In the example of FIG. 21, the navigation start timing of the sub control unit 91 may be any timing as long as the timing is after the lever-on operation T21.

  In the example shown in FIG. 22, during the CB, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute navigation at T23 when the operation to the stop switch becomes valid. On the other hand, if it is during the AT, the main control unit 41 executes navigation at T23 when the operation to the stop switch becomes valid. On the other hand, if it is during CB, the sub-control unit 91 performs navigation by lever-on operation T21. According to such a configuration, navigation can be executed at a later timing during CB than in the example of FIG. Therefore, in the CB in which it is important for the player that the navigation is executed, it is possible to maintain a tension feeling whether the navigation is executed or not until the effective T23 of the stop switch. Further, during AT, the sub-control unit 91 performs navigation by lever-on operation T21, so that it is possible to prevent the push order bell from being missed as much as possible.

  (2) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, CB and AT are exemplified as the first situation and the second situation in which the sub navigation start timing is different. However, the first situation and the second situation may be other situations. For example, the first situation may be a predetermined RT state, and the second situation may be a specific RT state.

[Digestion game count processing]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the trigger for starting the number of digest games by the main control unit 41 falls to RT0. However, the trigger for counting the number of digested games may be not when the number of AT games falls to RT0, but when the number of AT games becomes zero. In this case, the lamp device 200 updates and displays the number of digested games from when the number of AT games becomes zero. Since the main control unit 41 manages the number of AT games and the like, the main control unit 41 can start counting the number of digested games when the number of AT games becomes zero. Become. According to such a configuration, a predetermined process (for example, the number of digested games has reached the ceiling game) based on the number of digested games from when the non-AT control is performed (when the number of AT games becomes zero). Sometimes a process of giving an AT game) can be executed. Further, the main control unit 41 stops outputting the AT signal when the number of AT games becomes zero.

[About the number of winnings for 11 bells]
(1) In the present embodiment, the CB has been described as having a period in which eleven bells can be won (expected) for multiple times. However, for CB, 11 bells may always win multiple times. For example, the condition for the CB to puncture may be “a condition that is established when SB wins after 11 bells have won N times (N is an integer equal to or greater than 1) in CB”. At the same time, until the CB is punctured, when the pushing order bell is won, a navigation for winning 11 bells is executed. According to such a configuration, 11 bells are always won N + 1 times during the CB. Note that “one time” is based on the fact that eleven bells win regardless of the operation procedure in a game in which SB is won during CB. According to such a configuration, eleven bells can always be won a plurality of times during CB. Therefore, the interest of the game in CB can be improved.

  (2) Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (C), it has been described that the AT lottery condition at RT1 after the CB puncture within the navigation guarantee period is winning of the push order bell. However, the AT lottery condition may be a prize of 11 bells. According to such a configuration, attention can be focused on the display result in RT1. Moreover, in this embodiment, in RT1 after CB, it demonstrated that it was a period in which it is expected that 11 bells will be awarded several times, multiple times.

  Moreover, in RT1 after CB, it is always good also as a period which wins 11 bells several times. As a technique for doing this, for example, the end condition of the navigation guarantee period may be a condition based on the number of winnings of 11 bells. For example, in the process of determining the navigation guarantee period, the “navi guarantee period termination condition” is “of 11 bells winning twice at RT1” and “11 bells winning 3 times at RT1” It may be determined from any of the above. According to such a configuration, since the 11 bells can always be won a plurality of times in the RT1 after the CB, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the RT1.

[About CB]
(1) In the example of FIG. 17, the case where the CB is punctured (see T1) has been mainly described. However, the control described in FIG. 17 may be applied when the CB completes. For example, if the CB finishes at T4, and if it is within the navigation guarantee period, AT lottery is executed. When AT is won within the navigation guarantee period, control after T4 in FIG. If not, control after T4 in FIG. 19 may be performed.

  (2) In this embodiment, in the advantageous RT (RT1) after CB, the predetermined period during which the AT lottery is executed may be a fixed value (for example, 10 games). The navigation guarantee period may be a fixed number of games (for example, 10 games) without being determined by lottery. In addition, 0 game may be determined as the navigation guarantee period in the lottery.

  (3) In the present embodiment, when a punk combination (any one of SB1 to SB6) is won during CB, the punk combination is described as a combination that may be derived (winning). However, even when the winning combination is won, the winning combination may never be derived regardless of the player's operating procedure. According to such a configuration, even if a puncture combination is won during CB, the puncture is not derived, so that it is possible to prevent the player from knowing that the CB has ended due to a puncture combination. In addition, as a condition for CB to puncture, “winning of punk role” is exemplified. However, as a condition for the CB to puncture, a “winning role for punk” may be used. In this case, the SB wins during the CB.

  (4) In this embodiment, as indicated by the asterisk in FIG. 14A, the advantage is described as first table <second table <third table <fourth table. However, the order of the advantages of each table is not limited to this. For example, an AT lottery that is more advantageous for the player may be executed in RT1 (first table and second table) after CB puncture than in CB (third table and fourth table). . According to such a configuration, the player can have a sense of expectation that the CB wants to be punctured, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, an AT lottery that is more advantageous to the player than the CB completion game (fourth table) may be executed by a game in the CB other than the CB completion game (third table). According to such a configuration, it is advantageous in CBs other than the CB completion game, and therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of games in CB.

  (5) As described with reference to FIG. 17, it has been described that the effect of displaying the character image 518 executed in the CB is also executed in the RT1 after the CB. The effect of displaying the character image 518 may be terminated during the RT1. In this case, when the effect of displaying the character image 518 is ended, a CB end signal is output. When the lamp device 200 receives the CB end signal, the lamp device 200 may display the screen of FIG.

[About Freeze]
(1) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, it has been described that the freeze is executed when RT1 (advantageous RT) is completed. During the freeze (or as a freeze), an automatic settlement process may be executed. Here, in the automatic settlement process, the main control unit 41 settles medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets (returns medals used for setting credits and the number of bets). ) Processing. When the automatic checkout process ends, the freeze is also released. Thus, when RT1 ends, the automatic settlement process is executed, so that the player can recognize that CB and RT1 are in a series of states.

  (2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that freezing is performed for a predetermined time (10 seconds) when RT1 is finished. When RT1 ends, the freeze state may be controlled to the stop state. The stop state is a state in which the game cannot be progressed and can be canceled when an operation that can be performed only by a store clerk (for example, an operation to the reset switch 23 with the front door 1b opened) is executed. It is a state. As described above, when RT1 is completed, the player can be made to recognize that CB and RT1 are in a series of states by being controlled to the stop state.

  (3) Moreover, in RT1, you may make it perform the production which inherited a part of production aspect of the character production (production which displays the character image 518) currently performed during CB. In addition, CB is exemplified as an advantageous state for recognizing the advantageous RT and a series of states depending on whether or not the freeze process is executed. However, the advantageous state may be other bonuses such as BB or RB.

[About benefits]
In the above-described example, the AT winning and the provision of the number of AT games are exemplified as the benefits. The privilege may be a value that directly affects the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as Navistock (for example, 1 Navistock = 50 AT game), BB winning, etc. Further, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, when an AT lottery has a high probability state in which AT is won with a higher probability than usual, execution of a probability suggestion effect to suggest whether or not the current state is a high probability state , Execution of a premier effect together with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect during the next bonus, etc.), set value (advantage for player (for example, medal payout) Execution of a setting value suggesting effect for suggesting a value), giving a point that can be exchanged for a service determined at a game shop where the slot machine 1 is installed by collecting a certain number, a privilege video and privilege information A two-dimensional code that can be downloaded from a predetermined website may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

[Advantageous state]
In the above-described example, CB or AT is illustrated as an advantageous state, but another state may be used. The advantageous state may be, for example, a state in which a privilege is more easily given than usual, or a state in which the probability that a privilege is given is higher than usual.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. However, the sub control unit 91 may execute at least a part of the control related to the AT.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
With regard to the setting change state, it is also possible to shift to the setting change state on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In addition, regarding the setting confirmation state, “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection” may be used as a condition to shift to the setting confirmation state. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

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

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

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow winning
A means for controlling the progress of the game, a game control means capable of informing information according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
A means for controlling an effect, comprising an effect control means capable of notifying information according to a determination result of the prior determination means,
Regardless of whether the game control means is in the first situation or the second situation, it can be notified at the same timing in the unit game,
The effect control means is a slot machine capable of informing at different timings in a unit game between the first situation and the second situation.

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