JP6257133B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and multiple types of identification information are variably displayed when the game medium wins in a start prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area. There are pachinko machines where a predetermined number of bets are set and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, symbols) are variably displayed when a start operation is performed.

  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 rotation of the reel is started by operating the start switch in a state where the set number of bets is set and the specified number of bets is set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop switch provided for each reel. When all the reels stop rotating, a winning combination occurs when a predetermined winning combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination) is arranged on the winning line. .

  In this type of gaming machine, for example, in Patent Document 1, a high-probability A mode or a high-probability B mode in which the winning probability of AT lottery for determining whether or not to control to assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) is high. If it is, the high probability winning suggestion effect that suggests that is executed, and if the high probability A mode or the high probability B mode is present even after the execution of the high probability winning suggestion effect, the high probability of informing that effect A gaming machine that performs medium production has been proposed. According to this, the expectation to high probability A mode etc. can be raised. Further, for example, Patent Document 2 proposes canceling an effect when a BET operation or the like is performed again without immediately canceling the effect even when a medal is inserted or a BET operation is performed. According to this, it is possible to prevent the player from performing a BET operation or the like habitually and canceling the production by mistake.

JP2012-020039 (paragraph 0285) JP 2007-075133 (paragraph 0021)

  However, in the gaming machine that switches the aspect of the effect as in Patent Literature 1, when the effect of switching is executed when the aspect of the effect is switched, as shown in Patent Literature 2, the game is performed by a BET operation or the like. If the switching effect can be canceled before the start, the aspect of the effect after the switching can be confirmed before the game starts. In this case, it is possible to detect whether or not the effect of the mode expected by the player is executed without starting the game, and the interest of the game may be reduced.

  Accordingly, the present invention provides a gaming machine that prevents a player from perceiving whether or not an effect in an aspect expected by a player is executed before the start of the game and prevents a decrease in interest in the game. With the goal.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention includes:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Production stage execution means for executing any production stage from a plurality of production stages;
Effect stage switching means for switching the effect stage being executed by the effect stage execution means to a different effect stage;
Switching effect execution means for executing a switching effect executed when the effect stage switching means switches the effect stage,
The switching effect execution unit, the common switching to subsequent timing when the next game in addition to perform common switching effect regardless of the effect stage to be executed after completion of the game executing the common switching effect switching effect starts Including a common switching effect execution means for continuously executing the effect,
The effect stage executing means includes post-switching effect executing means for executing the effect stage after switching after execution of the common switching effect executed by the common switching effect executing means,
The multiple stage stages include three stage stages with different advantages ,
The switching effect execution means executes the first switching effect after executing the first suggestion effect suggesting that the common switching effect is executed, and suggests the effect stage after switching after the end of the common switching effect. The second suggestion effect is executed so that the execution period of the second suggestion effect becomes longer as the advantage of the effect stage after switching is higher .
According to such a configuration, since the mode of the effect after switching is found after the timing when the game is started, it is impossible to detect whether or not the effect of the mode expected by the player is executed before the game is started. Can be. Thereby, it can prevent that the interest to a game falls.
In the means 1, the “predetermined number of bets” means at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or a maximum bet number. You may make it become. Further, the game may be started by setting a bet amount determined according to the gaming state.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the effect switching means switches the effect stages at a ratio based on a predetermined advantage degree (for example, the winning probability of AT lottery) (for example, the effect stages A, B, and C are switched at the ratio shown in FIG. 22). Switching part).
According to such a configuration, since the stage effect after switching is found after the timing when the game is started, it is possible to confirm the degree of advantage by the stage stage after switching and stop the game before starting the game. The operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the switching effect executing means ends the switching effect based on the start operation of the next game of the game that has started execution of the switching effect (for example, Sb2 in FIG. 24). In the case of “Y”, the part that performs the process of Sb3).
According to such a configuration, it perceives because the production stage after the switching is found when I went to start operation of the game, whether or not the stage out Starring you expect the player before the start of the game is executed You can make it impossible. Thereby, it can prevent that the interest to a game falls.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the effect switching means switches the effect stage at a rate based on the degree of advantage related to the provision of a privilege (for example, AT) to the player (for example, as shown in FIG. 22). This is characterized in that the stage A, B, and C are switched at a ratio).
According to such a configuration, advantageous degree becomes possible to focus on switching between different since presentation stage about granting benefits by directing stage, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.
Note that the “privilege” includes both a privilege that is directly advantageous to the player regarding the provision of the game value and a privilege that is not directly advantageous to the player regarding the provision of the game value. Benefits that make it advantageous for players to give game value directly include, for example, AT grants, more advantageous AT grants such as increasing AT continuation rate and adding AT stock, Granting, allowing the transition to advantageous RT, and the like. In addition, benefits that do not directly benefit the player regarding the provision of game value include, for example, execution of setting suggestion effects, increase in effect types, transition to a state where premium effects are likely to appear, Examples include the display of a two-dimensional code for adding wallpaper and music for a terminal, and the addition of wallpaper and music for a mobile terminal.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the suggestion effect executing means for executing an effect suggesting that the switch effect is executed before the switch effect executing means executes the switch effect is provided. (For example, the part performing the process of Se6 in FIG. 21).
According to such a configuration, since it is suggested that the switching effect is executed, it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation that the effect stage is switched.

(Means 6) In any one of the means 1 to 5, a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
The common switching effect executing means starts executing the common switching effect when the display result is derived to the variable display device (for example, the portion that performs the processing of Sg4 when “Y” is Sg3 in FIG. 23). And
According to such a configuration, since the switching effect is started after the display result is derived, the derivation operation is not distracted during the switching effect, and the switching effect can be noted.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the gaming machine has an advantage during a predetermined period (for example, the difference between the winning probability of the Navistock and the number of grants by the normal AT and the advantageous AT in the slot machine 1) It is possible to change
The effect execution means executes one of a plurality of types of effects (background effects) including a first effect (normal effect) and a second effect (advantage effect) during a predetermined period, The effect is performed such that the degree of advantage (for example, the expected value controlled by the advantageous AT in the slot machine 1) is higher when the second effect is being executed than when the first effect is being executed. (For example, an AT effect process by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1)
During the predetermined period, a period suggesting effect suggesting information that can specify the remaining period of the predetermined period (for example, the remaining number of games of the AT game in the slot machine 1 and the number of remaining games of the special symbol game in the pachinko gaming machine) A period suggesting effect executing means (for example, processing by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1) for executing (for example, an AT game number notification effect in the slot machine 1),
The effect switching means switches the effect between the first effect and the second effect based on the advantage (for example, AT state lottery processing by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1),
Prohibiting means (for example, sub-control in slot machine 1) that prohibits effect switching by effect switching means when the remaining period specified by the information suggested by the period suggesting effect is equal to or less than the specified period (for example, the remaining 5 games or less). Step 91 of AT effect processing by the unit 91, FIG. 30) is further provided.
According to such a configuration, when the remaining period of the predetermined period specified by the information suggested by the period suggesting effect is equal to or less than the specified period, the effect switching is prohibited at the end of the predetermined period. Without switching to production, it is possible for the player to satisfactorily digest the game during the predetermined period to the end. Thereby, the fall of the interest in a game can be prevented.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, the gaming machine has an advantage during a predetermined period (for example, the difference between the winning probability and the number of grants of the navigation stock by the normal AT and the advantageous AT in the slot machine 1) It is possible to change
The effect execution means executes one of a plurality of types of effects (background effects) including a first effect (normal effect) and a second effect (advantage effect) during a predetermined period, The effect is performed such that the degree of advantage (for example, the expected value controlled by the advantageous AT in the slot machine 1) is higher when the second effect is being executed than when the first effect is being executed. (For example, an AT effect process by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1)
During the predetermined period, a period suggesting effect suggesting information that can specify the remaining period of the predetermined period (for example, the remaining number of games of the AT game in the slot machine 1 and the number of remaining games of the special symbol game in the pachinko gaming machine) A period suggesting effect executing means (for example, processing by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1) for executing (for example, an AT game number notification effect in the slot machine 1),
The effect switching means switches the effect between the first effect and the second effect based on the advantage (for example, AT state lottery processing by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1),
A switching suggestion effect executing means (for example, an AT effect processing by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1) for executing a switching suggestion effect (notice effect) suggesting that the effect is switched;
When the remaining period specified by the information suggested by the period suggesting effect is equal to or less than the specified period, prohibiting means for prohibiting execution of the switching suggesting effect by the switching suggesting effect executing means (for example, AT by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1) It is characterized by further comprising step S420 of medium effect processing, FIG. 30).
According to such a configuration, when the remaining period of the predetermined period suggested by the period suggestion effect is less than or equal to the specific period, the execution of the switch suggestion effect is prohibited. There is no suggestion that the game will be replaced, and the player can fully enjoy the game during the predetermined period. Thereby, the fall of the interest in a game can be prevented.

(Means 9) In any one of the means 1 to 8, the gaming machine determines the advantage (the number of AT rights, the number of Navistock) in the game according to the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning of the AT lottery). Change
Production stage control means for controlling the production stage of the production performed by the production execution means to one of a plurality of types of production stages (Nana stage, Yumemu stage, Drum-kun stage) including the first stage and the second stage ( For example, the sub-control unit 91)
When the stage is switched by the stage stage control means, information indicating the stage after the switching in a predetermined notification period (from stage switching to any of the first to third timings) provided after the switching ( Notification effect execution means (for example, a sub-control unit) that executes notification effects using the notification means (stage name display areas 51a to 51c, speakers 53 and 54) that are also used to execute other effects. 91)
The stage control means controls the stage so that the degree of advantage is higher when controlled by the second stage than when controlled by the first stage,
The notification effect executing means executes the notification effect in a manner that is more easily recognized by the player after being switched to the first stage by the effect stage control means (stage name display area 51a). The size of .about.51c is different, and the dream name stage and the drum kun stage are characterized by the fact that the stage name is also notified by voice from the speakers 53 and 54 (FIG. 31).
According to such a configuration, when the notification means is used for notification of information suggesting the effect stage after switching, some restriction is imposed on the execution of other effects in the notification means. Since the notification effect for notifying the information indicating the effect stage after the switching is performed only for the predetermined notification period provided after the switching, the restriction on the execution of other effects can be made as small as possible. On the other hand, after the switch to the second stage, the notification effect is executed in a manner that is easier for the player to recognize than after the switch to the first stage, so the switch of the effect stage is accurately appealed to the player. Will be able to.

It is a front view of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (main) which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game control process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of symbol combination, symbol combination, and the payout number of medals at the time of winning a prize. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of replay and a symbol combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of a transfer turn. It is a figure for demonstrating a game state and transition of RT. It is a figure for demonstrating the navigation object combination in AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several replay winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (sub) which a sub control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred in AT lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the lottery mode lottery process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the lottery table referred in lottery mode lottery. It is explanatory drawing of the production | presentation lottery table used by the stage determination process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing of the lottery table used by the stage determination lottery of the stage determination process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the common switching effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the stage fixed effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT lottery process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a timing chart which shows the timing of execution start and execution end of a common switching effect and a stage finalization effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a common switching effect and a stage decision effect. It is a timing chart of an example regarding the production | presentation in AT. It is a flowchart for performing AT state lottery processing. It is a flowchart for performing an AT effect process. It is a figure showing the example of execution of change of production stage. It is a figure showing the example of execution of change of production stage. It is a figure showing the example of execution of change of production stage.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is rotatable to a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is pivotally supported by the front door 1b.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter referred to as reel 2L, reel 2C, reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. 2R) are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Arranged to be visible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “plum”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

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

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

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) out of a prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medal used for setting the number of medals and the bet is set (to return the medals used for setting the credit and the number of bets), start that is operated when starting the game Switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of each of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, production switch 5 for use in production There are provided operable by the player.

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

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) The start of reel rotation is delayed because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting a a is that during the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. It has been.

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel 1d on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A check switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement at the end of BB, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later with reference to FIG. 2) provided inside the housing 1a. And a medal having a insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

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

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

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

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set separately from the winning line LN in order to make it easier to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the particular winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower stage, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) predetermined on the winning line LN is a display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols.

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

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any one 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 is used. 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. Can be displayed on the winning line LN.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. In addition, a command transmission line from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, which will be described later, and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 are connected via a single cable and connector. Are connected to each other, and all the connectors that connect these cables and the respective boards are connected to each other so that the respective parts on the side of the effect control board 90 can operate and receive commands from the main control part 41. Become. For this reason, unless the command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 is connected to the effect control board 90, power is not supplied to the effect control board 90, and only the effect control board 90 side operates. There is no end to it.

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

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

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a random number generation circuit 42, a sampling circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, a power interruption detection circuit 48, and a reset circuit 49. Is installed.

  The main control unit 41 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer and includes a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 executes a control program stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, and the sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number, and in the present embodiment, 0 to 65535 is defined as the range. The main CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random value (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are processed by software instead of using the random numbers extracted by the hardware random number function as they are. The main CPU 41a also has a function of updating the value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main) and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a software random number function). .

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  The CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 executes processing for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 by executing the program read from the ROM.

  As described above, in the main control unit 41, the CPU 41a executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 41b, so that the main control unit 41 (or CPU 41a) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 41a executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41c included in the main control unit 41 provides a work area for game control and is used as a work RAM. The RAM 41c is also used as a backup RAM. Even when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, for example, when power is cut off, data used in control related to internal lottery described later, data used in control related to medal payout In addition, data used for control related to rotation and stop of the reel, data used for control related to command input / output, and the like are stored.

  The ROM 41a included in the main control unit 41 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 41b stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 41a to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 41b stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 41a to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41c included in the main control unit 41 is provided with a game control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 and the like. For example, a DRAM is used as the RAM 41c, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 41a has a built-in refresh register for performing this refresh operation. For example, the refresh register consists of 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented every time the CPU 41a fetches an instruction from the ROM 41b. Accordingly, the stored value in the refresh register is updated every execution time of one instruction in the CPU 41a.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 receives the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the input port. Then, the main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from these input ports.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main) described later is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process ends, a new interrupt occurs at that point. It will be.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

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

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED55 are illustrated as an effect device, an effect device is not restricted to these, For example, it drives mechanically. A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a, and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 The switch detection circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power supply voltage supplied to the timepiece device 97 and the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power drop detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, etc. , And the sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing effects, and directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. To control automatically or indirectly.

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time.

  The RAM 91c included in the sub control unit 91 provides a work area for various effects control such as liquid crystal display, lamp display, and sound output, and is used as a work RAM. The RAM 91c is also used as a backup RAM. Even when the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, for example, when power is cut off, data used in the control related to AT described later, data used in the control related to image display, etc. Stored.

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

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

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (usually inside, BB (RB)), and is determined according to the gaming state. The game can be started on condition that the specified number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a prescribed number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line LN that is activated (hereinafter, the activated winning line LN is simply referred to as the winning line LN). A winning combination will be awarded when a combination of symbols called “comb” is complete. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM.

  Among the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the replaying role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game, but the special flag winning flag is It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, and the RT described later are specified. The determination is made according to the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the value of the RT flag, the number of bets, and the set value.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, a current gaming state flag value, an RT flag value, and the number of determination values determined corresponding to the set value are stored in a random number for internal lottery (a lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or combination of winning combinations is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

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

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

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all the reels are rotating, only the reel 2L is stopped, only the reel 2C is stopped, only the reel 2R is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the reel 2C is stopped, left, the reel 2R is stopped, the middle, or the reel 2R is stopped. Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of And to be able to identify the stop control table necessary depending on. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

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

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

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

  If a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the elected small role will be placed in the winning line LN within 4 frames. The number of sliding symbols is set so as to be pulled in as much as possible, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line LN within the range of up to 4 frames, the winning special role is set to 4 in the winning line LN. A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible within the range of frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the winning line LN within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If it is not possible to withdraw a small role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames to the line LN, if the special role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames can be aligned and stopped on the winning line LN, Control is performed to align and stop this, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped within the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small role with the winning line LN over the special role, and the special role can be won only when the small role cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be drawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn and the small combination is not aligned with the winning line LN at the same time as the special combination.

  In this embodiment, when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are won simultaneously, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the winning combination is prioritized over the winning special role, the special role is controlled to align with the winning line LN only when the winning combination cannot be drawn. When the two are simultaneously elected, the control for aligning the special role with the winning line LN has priority over the small role, and the control for aligning the small role with the winning line LN may be performed only when the special role cannot be drawn. .

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the winning line LN will be displayed when the stop operation is performed. In addition, a control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped within a drawing range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols for each of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, that is, at intervals of 4 frames or less. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games with the winning line LN has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not aligned with the winning line LN at the same time as the re-playing combination.

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

  In the present embodiment, the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, but the rotation of the reel is started. Then, when a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. Anyway. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, for example, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

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

  When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs the startup process (main) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  First, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sa1), the values of the I register and IY register are initialized. By the initialization of the I register and the IY register, the address of the interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and the reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 41c is set in the IY register. (Sa2). These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, after permitting access to the RAM 41c (Sa3), it is determined whether or not the backup flag for the internal lottery control module is set in the external memory (backup RAM) (Sa4). In this embodiment, a backup flag is set for backup data when a power failure occurs.

  If the backup flag is set, the backup flag is cleared (Sa5). After clearing the backup flag, the exclusive OR of the backup data is obtained to calculate the checksum, and it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum matches the checksum being backed up (Sa6). The checksum that is backed up is calculated and set for the backup data when the power is cut off. The checksum is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the backup RAM. For this reason, if the value obtained by calculating the exclusive OR based on the backup data stored in all areas in the backup RAM is 0, the checksum is 0 and stored in all areas in the backup RAM. If the value obtained by calculating the exclusive OR based on the backup data is 1, the checksum is 1.

  If it is determined in Sa6 that the checksums do not match, or if it is determined in Sa4 that the backup flag is not set, initialization processing for initializing all storage areas of the RAM 41c and the backup RAM (Sa14), it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa15). If the setting key switch 37 is on, a setting changing command indicating that the setting is being changed is generated, and the generated setting changing command is stored in the command buffer (Sa12). It should be noted that the setting changing command is immediately transmitted by executing the same process as the command transmission process of step Sk16 in the timer interrupt process described later after the process of step Sa17. Next, the main control unit 41 described in FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 permits the interruption of the timer interruption process (main) executed at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa18), and the winning probability of the winning combination The process changes to a setting change process for changing the setting, that is, a setting change state. When the setting change process is completed, the game control process shown in FIG. 6 is performed.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in step Sa15, an error code indicating a RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa16), an error command indicating a RAM abnormality is generated, and the generated error command is stored in a command buffer ( Sa17). The error command is transmitted immediately after the process of step Sa17 by executing the same process as the command transmission process of step Sk16 in the timer interrupt process described later. Next, the main control unit 41 described in FIG. 7 to FIG. 8 permits the interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa18), and error processing, that is, RAM Move to abnormal error state. Then, for example, when the RAM abnormality error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game store clerk, the game control process shown in FIG. 6 is performed.

  If it is determined in Sa6 that the checksums match, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa7). If the setting key switch 37 is on, an initialization process for initializing all storage areas of the RAM 41c is executed (Sa11), and then the above-described processes Sa12 to Sa13 are performed to change the setting change process, that is, to the setting change state. Transition. When the setting change process is completed, the game control process shown in FIG. 6 is performed.

  If it is determined in step Sa7 that the setting key switch 37 is OFF, each register is returned to the state before power interruption, that is, the state stored in the stack (Sa8). Then, a return command is generated, the generated command is stored in the command buffer (Sa9), and a timer interrupt executed by the main control unit 41 described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 8 at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). The interruption of the process (main) is permitted (Sa10), and the process returns to the process that was last executed before the power interruption. The return command is stored in a command transmission buffer assigned to a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and is the same as the command transmission process in step Sk16 in the timer interrupt process described later after steps Sa31 to Sa37. Sent immediately after processing is executed. If any one of the game control processes shown in FIG. 6 is performed before the power interruption, the game process Sd1 to Sd7 is performed based on the value of the program counter (PC) returned in Sa8. Of these processes, the process returns to the process performed before the power interruption. Also, for example, if any of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIGS. 7 to 8 is performed before power interruption, based on the value of the program counter (PC) restored in Sa8, Of the processes of the timer interrupt process Sk1 to Sk26, the process returns to the process performed before power interruption.

  The error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state.

  The setting changing command is a command indicating that the setting is being changed. Since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized in accordance with the transition to the setting change state, the fact that the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized by a setting changing command indicating that the setting is being changed. It can be specified.

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

  In addition, in the startup process (main), in addition to the above-mentioned commands, a throw-in number command, a bonus type command, a gaming state command, an RT information 1 command, a return internal winning command are generated, and the generated command is stored in the command buffer. Stored. The command stored in the command buffer is stored in a command transmission buffer assigned to a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. After steps Sa31 to Sa37, the command in step Sk16 in the timer interrupt processing described later is performed. The transmission is immediately performed by executing processing similar to the transmission processing.

  The inserted number command is a command for designating the number of inserted medals.

  The bonus type command is a command for designating whether or not BB is being executed and which of BB1 to BB4 is being executed.

  The game state command is a command for designating a game state being executed (in BB, in RB, in re-game, or in setting change).

  The RT information 1 command is a command for designating whether or not it is in the RT state and the type of RT state (RT0 to RT4 shown in FIG. 12).

  The return winning number command is a command for designating an internal winning result (a flag number of an internal winning flag) when a power interruption occurs.

  In the present embodiment, as the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91, the above-described error command, setting change command, return command, inserted number command, bonus type command, gaming state command, RT In addition to the information 1 command and return internal winning command, there are a winning number command, an internal winning command, a winning number command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, and an RT information 2 command.

  The winning number command is a command for designating an internal winning result (flag number of the internal winning flag).

  The internal winning command indicates whether or not the BB has won internally, the type of the BB that has been internally won (BB1 to BB shown in FIG. 12), and whether or not the main control unit 41 executes the effect (for example, freeze effect). The command to specify.

  The winning number command is a command for designating the type of winning combination that won a prize.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. It is. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The RT information 2 command is a command for designating whether or not it is in the RT state, the type of RT state (RT0 to RT4 shown in FIG. 12), and whether or not BB internal winning is being performed.

  Unlike the error command, setting change command, return command, inserted number command, bonus type command, gaming state command, RT information 1 command, return internal winning command, winning number command, internal winning command, winning number command The reel rotation start command, the reel stop command, and the RT information 2 command are temporarily stored in a command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the timer allocation shown in FIGS. Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the process (main).

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the control content of the game control process executed by the main control unit 41.

  In the game control process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a reel rotation process (Sd3), a winning determination process (Sd4), a payout process (Sd5), a game end process (Sd6), an input / output process ( When the input / output process (Sd7) is completed, the process returns to the BET process (Sd1) again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd1, a process is performed in which a bet number is delayed in a settable state, a specified number of bets are set according to the gaming state, and the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated. .

  The internal lottery process in step Sd2 is a process executed by the main control unit 41 according to the internal lottery module. In the internal lottery process in the step of Sd2, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is allowed based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sd1. Process. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  The reel rotation process in step Sd3 is a process executed by the main control unit 41 according to the reel rotation control module. In the reel rotation process in the step of Sd3, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the operation of the corresponding reel 2L, 2C, 2R in response to the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R detected by the player are detected. A process for stopping the rotation is executed. A reel rotation command indicating that the reels 2L, 2C and 2R have started rotating, a reel stop command indicating the type of reel to be stopped, and a symbol to be stopped for the reel are generated in the reel rotation processing and stored in the command buffer. . Each command stored in the command buffer is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the command transmission process (Sk16) executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. Thereafter, the reel (2L, 2C, or 2R) corresponding to the operated stop button is delayed until the rotation stops.

  In the winning determination process in step Sd4, when it is determined in step Sd4 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has been stopped, a winning is determined according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. A process of determining whether or not it has occurred is executed.

  The payout process in step Sd5 is a process executed by the main control unit 41 according to the payout control module. In the payout process in step Sd5, when it is determined that a prize is generated in step Sd4, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts according to the win.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed.

  The input / output process in step Sd7 is a process executed by the main control unit 41 according to the input / output control module. In the input / output process in step Sd7, the input state of the input port is monitored, the presence / absence of input of various switches is detected, and the detection result is set in the input buffer. In this embodiment, for example, in the switch input determination process of Sk21 and the stop switch process of Sk23 executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. 7 to 8 described later, the input set in Sd7 Check the status of the buffer to see if each switch is on. In the input / output process in step Sd7, a process of outputting output signals to various solenoids and LEDs is performed based on the state of the output buffer. In this embodiment, for example, various output values such as LEDs are set in the output buffer in the LED dynamic display process of Sk12 executed in the timer interrupt process (main) shown in FIGS. The

  7 to 8 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting and executing the activation process and the game control process at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). Note that other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

  In the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sk1).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sk2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sk2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sk3). If the power interruption flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sk4 and the power interruption flag is set In this case, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (main). In the power interruption process (main), the backup flag used in the determination of Sa4 in the startup process (main) shown in FIG. 5 is set after the backup data is created, or used in the determination of Sa6 in the startup process (main) shown in FIG. The checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

  In step Sk4, port input processing for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port is performed.

  Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Sk5). In this embodiment, the timer interrupt 1 is a branch process during a timer interrupt that controls the motor to control the start of the reel. Specifically, the processes from Sk9 to Sk11, such as a reel start process described later. Is done. Timer interrupt 2 is branch processing during timer interrupt that performs LED display control, time counter update, door open / close status monitoring, control signal output control, command and external output signal update, etc. Specifically, the processes of Sk12 to Sk17 such as the LED dynamic display process described later are performed. The timer interrupt 3 is a branching process during timer interrupt that detects the origin passage of the reel, monitors the switch input, and reads out the random number value. Processing of Sk20 to Sk22 such as time processing is performed. The timer interrupt 4 is a branching process during a timer interrupt that detects the input of a stop switch and performs reel stop control. Specifically, the processes of Sk23 to Sk25, such as a stop switch process described later. Is done. In the step of Sk5, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  Next, the branch counter value is referenced to determine whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 (Sk6). If it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt In the case of 1 or timer interrupt 2, it is checked whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or whether they are rotating at a constant speed, and whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or are rotating at a constant speed. For example, the motor phase signal output process for outputting the phase signal data changed in the motor step process of Sk10 described later and the phase signal data changed in the final stop process of Sk24 described later is executed (Sk7).

  Next, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether or not it is 1, that is, timer interrupt 2 (Sk8). If it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel starting process (Sk9) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step process (Sk10) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, motor phase signal standby processing (Sk11) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation after a predetermined time has been sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk25.

  In the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Sk8, LED dynamic display processing (Sk12) for dynamically lighting various indicators, and output processing of control signals and the like for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port (Sk13), a time counter update process (Sk14) for updating various time counters, a door monitoring process (Sk15) for monitoring the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, a door command transmission request, etc., set in the command buffer A command transmission process (Sk16) for transmitting various commands such as a setting change command, a return command, and an error command to the sub-control unit 91 and an external output signal update process (Sk17) for updating the external output signal are sequentially executed, and then Sk25. Go to step.

  If it is timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 in the step of Sk6, it is further determined by referring to the counter value for branching whether it is 3, that is, timer interrupt 4 (Sk18). If it is not interrupt 4, that is, if it is timer interrupt 3, the passing of the origin of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R (pass of the reel reference position) is checked, and the occurrence of a reel rotation error is detected and stopped. Check if the preparation is complete (whether the stop preparation completion code is set). If the stop preparation is complete and the motor is rotating at a constant speed, operate the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. Whether or not there is a change in the detection state of the origin passing process (Sk20) to be validated and the switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) After sequentially executing a switch input determination process (Sk21) for performing a determination, a transmission request for an operation detection command, and the like, and a random number reading process (Sk22) for reading numerical data from the random value register R1D and storing it in a random value storage work, Sk26 Go to the step. Note that the time until the operation of the stop switch is validated in the process at the time of passing through the origin is set after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start switch was operated.

  If the timer interrupt is 4 in the step of Sk18, the stop stored in the work on the stop reel is stored when the stop operation position is stored in the work on the stop reel in accordance with the detection of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The stop position is determined from the operation position, the stop switch process (Sk23) for calculating the number of steps after which the stop should be performed, and the number of steps until the stop calculated in the stop switch process is counted. A stop process (Sk24) for starting braking by two-phase excitation and a final stop process (Sk25) for three-phase excitation after a certain time from the start of braking in the stop process are sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk26.

  In the step of Sk26, the register saved in the stack area in Sk1 is restored, and the processing before the interruption is returned.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the winning line LN, a winning is achieved. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bet number. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing.

  The big bonus may be indicated as BB and the regular bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 41c to win the internal lottery and allow winning of the winning combination.

  9 to 11 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41 and the transition of RT.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the slot machine according to the present embodiment is controlled as a gaming state in one of the normal gaming state, the inside 1, the inside 2, RB, and BB (RB). In addition, RT is a replay time in which the probability of a replay is increased. In a normal gaming state (hereinafter, the normal gaming state is referred to as normal), any type of RT (replay) from RT0 to RT4 is used. Time).

  Among the winning combinations, the special combination includes 6 types of bonuses such as big bonuses 1 to 4 and regular bonuses 1 and 2.

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB2 is awarded when the combination of “network 7-network 7-network 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB4 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. BB4 is awarded when the combination of “black 7-white 7-net 7” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB4, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled by the game every time during the BB regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as BBRB).

  The big bonus generated due to the winning of any one of BB1 to BB4 is terminated on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 wins when the winning line LN has a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7”. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  When winning one of RB1 and RB2, a transition is made to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB).

  The regular bonus generated due to the winning of either RB1 or RB2 ends on the condition that any winning combination has won 6 times or 12 games have been consumed.

  As shown in FIG. 12, from the internal winning one of BB1, BB3, and RB2 until winning, it is controlled to 1 inside / RT0, and after winning the internal winning one of BB2, BB4, RB1 Until this is done, the internal control is controlled to 2 · RT0. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, after the big bonus or regular bonus (collectively referred to as a bonus) is completed, the control is performed to normal RT4.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB4, RB1, or RB2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to enable winning of these roles, these I won't win a role The symbols composing BB1 to BB4, RB1, and RB2 ("black 7", "white 7", and "net 7") are not arranged within 5 frames on each of the reel 2L, reel 2C, and reel 2R. Because.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, there are middle bells, lower right bells, upper bells 1-8, middle watermelons, right lower watermelons, upper watermelons, lower cherries, middle cherries, one role, right-up bells, right-up bevels, Includes a rising rivet.

  For example, the middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bells are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reel 2L, the reel 2C, and the reel 2R. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a middle bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Below, right-down bell, upper bell 1-8, middle watermelon, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, lower cherry, middle cherry, single role, right-up bell, right-up bevel, right-up bevel are also shown in FIG. When a combination of the symbols shown is complete, a prize is awarded and the number of medals shown in FIG. 9 is paid out. As shown in FIG. 3, the right-down bell, the right-up bell, the right-up bevel, and the right-up bevel are arranged within 5 frames, so that a prize is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. Can be made, but the upper bell 1-8, middle watermelon, right-down watermelon, upper watermelon, lower cherry, middle cherry, 1 piece role, because there are places where the configuration symbol is not arranged within 5 frames, If a stop switch corresponding to a reel whose symbol is not arranged within 5 frames is not operated at an appropriate timing, no prize is won.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, lower stage replay, fall replay, promotion replays 1 and 2, special replay, and SP (special) replay.

  For example, the normal replay is performed when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Become. Replays and plums are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made.

  Hereinafter, the lower replay, the fall replay, the promoted replays 1 and 2, the special replay, and the SP (special) replay are similarly awarded when the combinations of symbols shown in FIG. Also, as shown in FIG. 3, each of these replays is arranged within 5 frames, so that if it is elected, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. It can be said.

  As shown in FIG. 12, after winning the fall replay in normal / RT0, it is controlled to RT1.

  In addition, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in normal / RT1, it is controlled to normal / RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set not to win independently in the internal lottery in normal / RT2, normal / RT3, and normal / RT4. Further, when the special combination and the promotion replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in the normal / RT2, the normal / RT3, and the normal / RT4, it is controlled to the internal 1 / RT0 or the internal 2 / RT0 at that time. For this reason, no promotion replay is won in normal / RT2, normal / RT3, or normal / RT4. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from normal / RT2, normal / RT3, normal / RT4 to normal / RT0, and only when it is normal / RT1 is promoted replay, and only from normal / RT1 is normal / RT0. It is comprised so that it may be controlled.

  In addition, after winning the special replay in normal / RT1 and normal / RT3, it is controlled to normal / RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set so as not to be won independently in the internal lottery in the normal / RT1 and normal / RT4. Further, when the special combination and special replay are won at the same time in the internal / RT1 or normal / RT4 internal lottery, the internal 1 / RT0 or the internal 2 / RT0 is controlled at that time. Therefore, the special replay is not won in normal / RT1 and normal / RT4. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from normal / RT1, normal / RT4 to normal / RT2, and a special replay is awarded only in normal / RT0, normal / RT3, and from normal / RT0 / normal / RT3. Only normal and RT2 are controlled. When the special replay is won in the normal / RT2, the normal / RT2 is maintained.

  As shown in FIG. 12, after winning the SP replay in normal / RT2, control is performed in normal / RT3. As will be described later, the SP replay is set not to win independently in the internal lottery in the normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4. Further, when the special combination and SP replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in the normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4, the internal one / RT0 or the internal two / RT0 is controlled at that time. Therefore, the SP replay is not won in the normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4. As a result, normal / RT0, normal / RT1, and normal / RT4 are not controlled to normal / RT3, and SP replay is awarded only when normal / RT2 and normal / RT3 only from normal / RT2. It is comprised so that it may be controlled. If the special replay is won in the normal / RT3, the normal / RT3 is maintained.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the transition outcome will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, the transition items are composed of 20 kinds of combinations such as “Replay-Orange-Bell”. In the present embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4, which will be described later, are elected, and the reels other than the reels that serve as winning conditions for the middle bell are set as the first stop and are elected. When the bell is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 12, after the transition points are aligned with the winning line LN in the normal / RT0, the normal / RT2, the normal / RT3, and the normal / RT4, the normal / RT1 is controlled. In addition, when the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN in the normal / RT1, the normal / RT1 is maintained.

  Next, a combination of lottery target combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the inside 1 (BB1, BB3, RB2 is elected), or the inside 2 (BB2, BB4, RB1 is elected) The winning combination and its winning probability differ depending on whether it is a BB (RB) or RB. Furthermore, if the gaming state is the normal gaming state, at least one of the re-game player and the winning probability to be subject to the internal lottery differs depending on the types of RT0 to RT4. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In the following, “+” is indicated between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  When normal / RT0, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 roll, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, Right bell 4, Weak watermelon, Strong watermelon, Weak cherry, Strong cherry, Middle cherries, 1 part, Replay GR11, Replay GR12, Replay GR13, Replay GR14, Replay GR15, Replay GR16, Replay GR21, Replay GR22, Replay GR23, Replay GR24, and Replay GR25 are internal lottery pairs The role.

  In addition, a weak watermelon is an upper stage watermelon + right-down watermelon. That is, when the upper watermelon wins, it can be recognized that it is a weak watermelon. A strong watermelon is a middle-stage watermelon + right-down watermelon. That is, when the middle stage watermelon wins, it can be recognized that it is a strong watermelon. A weak cherry is a lower cherry alone, and a strong cherry is a lower cherry plus one piece. Weak cherry can recognize that it is a weak cherry by having a combination of “BAR-Bell-ANY (any symbol type, that is, any symbol can be stopped)” in the middle. On the other hand, in the case of strong cherry, it can be recognized that the combination of “BAR-orange-ANY” or “BAR-BAR-ANY” is arranged in the middle row, so that the cherry is strong.

  The promotion replay is promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2. The bell is a middle bell + a downward-sloping bell. Left bell 1 is right falling bell 5 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8, left bell 2 is right falling bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7, and left bell 3 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3, left bell 4 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply called left bells. The middle bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 5, the middle bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 6, and the middle bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 7 and the middle bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 8. The middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply called middle bells. The right bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 5, the right bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 7, and the right bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 6 and the right bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 8. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply called right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as push order bells.

  Replay GR11 is a fall replay + promotion replay 2, replay GR12 is a fall replay + promotion replay 2 + normal replay, replay GR13 is a fall replay + promotion replay 1, and replay GR14 is a fall Replay + promotion replay 1 + normal replay, replay GR15 is fall replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, and replay GR16 is fall replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + normal replay.

  Replay GR21 is tumble replay + special replay, replay GR22 is tumble replay + special replay + normal replay, replay GR23 is tumble replay + special replay + lower replay, and replay GR24 is Tumble replay + special replay + normal replay + lower replay. Replay GR25 is tumble replay + special replay + promotion replay 1.

  When it is normal / RT1, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 sheet, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherries, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak melons, RB2 + strong melons, RB2 + weak cherries, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, 1 part, normal replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, replay GR6 are internal lottery It becomes a target role.

  Replay GR1 is normal replay + promotion replay 1, replay GR2 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, replay GR3 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + lower replay, and replay GR4. Is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + lower replay, replay GR5 is normal replay + promotion replay 2, and replay GR6 is normal replay + promotion replay 2 + lower replay.

  When normal / RT2, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 sheet, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, 1 part, normal replay, replay GR31, replay GR32, replay GR33, replay GR34, replay GR35, replay GR36 are internal lottery It becomes a target role.

  Replay GR31 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay, replay GR32 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + falling replay, and replay GR33 is special replay + SP replay + lower replay, and replay GR34. Is special replay + SP replay + lower replay + falling replay, replay GR35 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + lower replay, and replay GR36 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + lower replay + It is a fall replay.

  When normal / RT3, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle tier, BB1 + 1 double role, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle tier cherry, 1 part, replay GR31, replay GR32, replay GR33, replay GR34, replay GR35, replay GR36, SP replay are internal lottery It becomes a target role.

  When normal / RT4, BB1, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + middle cherries, BB1 + 1 roll, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promoted replay, BB1 + special replay, BB1 + SP Replay, BB2, BB2 + weak watermelon, BB2 + strong watermelon, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + middle cherries, BB2 + one piece, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + tumble replay, BB2 + promoted replay, BB2 + special replay, BB3, BB3 + weak watermelon, BB3 + strong watermelon, BB3 + weak cherry, BB3 + strong cherry, BB3 + middle cherries, BB3 + 1 sheet, BB3 + normal replay, BB3 + tumble replay, BB3 + promoted replay, BB3 + Especially replay, BB4, BB4 + middle cherries, BB4 + 1 sheets, BB4 + special replay, RB1, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak cherries, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + 1 sheets, RB2, RB2 + weak watermelon, RB2 + strong watermelon, RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + Strong cherry, RB2 + 1 role, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece combination, and normal replay are targeted for internal lottery.

  When internal center 1 · RT0, internal center 2 · RT0, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, center bell 1, center bell 2, center bell 3, center bell 4, right Bell 1, Right bell 2, Right bell 3, Right bell 4, Weak watermelon, Strong watermelon, Weak cherry, Strong cherry, Middle cherry, Single role, Normal replay, Lower replay, SP replay, Tumble replay, Promotion replay, Special Replay is the target for internal lottery.

  When it is BBRB · RT0, the weak cherry and all roles are subject to internal lottery, and when it is RB · RT0, all roles, RB bell 1, RB bell 2, and RB bell 3 are subject to internal lottery.

  All roles are all small roles other than right-up bevel, ie middle bell + right-down bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + Lower right watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle cherries + 1 piece + right rising bell + right rising rivet.

  The RB bell 1 is a right-up bell + right-up bevel, the RB bell 2 is a right-up bell + right-up bevel + right-up beryl, and the RB bell 3 is all small roles, that is, the middle stage bell. + Downward bell + Upper bell 1 + Upper bell 2 + Upper bell 3 + Upper bell 4 + Upper bell 5 + Upper bell 6 + Upper bell 7 + Upper bell 8 + Middle watermelon + Lower watermelon + Upper watermelon + Lower cherry + Middle cherry + Single role + Upright Bell + bevel up to the right + bevel up to the right.

  Also, in normal / RT0-4, etc., weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, single role, normal replay, fall replay, promotion that can be elected simultaneously with any of BB1-BB4, RB1, RB2 The replay and SP replay judgment values are read separately from the bonus in internal 1 · RT0 and internal 2 · RT0, respectively, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherries, one-piece role, normal Since it is added to Replay, Tumble Replay, Promotion Replay, and SP Replay, the winning probability of each of Strong Watermelon, Weak Cherry, Strong Cherry, Middle Cherry, Single Role, Normal Replay, Tumble Replay, Promotion Replay, and SP Replay is constant. It is secured to be.

  In this way, the internal lottery role varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, 1 or 2 inside, BB (RB), or RB, and BB (RB) In RB, the internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probability of the small role is set higher than that in the normal gaming state and inside.

  Also, when the game state is 1 or 2 in the inside, the subject of the internal lottery does not change depending on whether it is 1 in the inside or 2 in the inside. The internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probabilities of the target re-gamer are different.

  In addition, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the re-game player to be subject to the internal lottery differs depending on whether it is RT0-4, and depending on whether it is RT0-4 An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table with different re-game players and their winning probabilities.

  As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, when a plurality of types of small roles (bells) and a plurality of types of replaying players are simultaneously elected, the type of the winning small role or replaying role and the stop Control is performed so that the symbol combination of the small combination and the combination of the re-playing combination determined according to the pressing order of the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are aligned and stopped on the winning line LN within a drawing range of up to four frames. Therefore, the types of the small combination and re-playing combination to be won simultaneously will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15. FIG. 13 shows a list of small combinations and re-playing combination to be simultaneously won. FIG. 14 shows reel control when a plurality of replays are won simultaneously, and FIG. 15 shows reel control when a plurality of small roles are won simultaneously.

  As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, for example, when replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and a stop operation is performed in the order of middle left and right, the promotion replay among the replaying players who have won Control is performed so that one combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and when a stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  Similarly, when the replays GR2 to 6 are stopped in a predetermined order, the combination of the promoted replay 1 or the promoted replay 2 among the selected re-playing players is stopped in alignment with the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promoted replay 1, the promoted replay 2, and the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Thus, the reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are the targets of the internal lottery, if any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is elected, the promoted replay wins with a probability of 1/6, and the normal / RT0 Will be migrated.

  Similarly, when the replays GR11 to 16 are stopped in a predetermined order, the combination of the promoted replay 1 or the promoted replay 2 among the selected re-playing players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2, and the fall replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the reel 2L, the reel 2C, and the reel 2R. Thus, the reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the fall replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT0 where the replay GRs 11-16 are subject to internal lottery, if any of the replays GR11-16 is elected, the promoted replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and the normal / RT0 is maintained. On the other hand, the fall replay wins with a probability of 5/6 and shifts to normal RT1.

  In addition, in the replays GR21 to GR25, when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined order, the special replay combination among the selected replay players is controlled so as to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When stop operations are performed in order, control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, since the symbols constituting the special replay and the fall replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the stop switch 8L Regardless of the stop operation timing of ~ 8R, the reel control is performed so that the special replay or the fall replay always wins.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR21 to 25 is elected in the normal / RT0 in which the replays GR21 to 25 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/5 and shifts to the normal / RT2. On the other hand, the fall replay wins with a probability of 4/5 and shifts to normal RT1.

  Further, in the replay GR31 to 36, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order (left push), the control for stopping the combination of the SP replay or the normal replay among the selected replay players in the winning line LN is stopped. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, the special replay combination is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the SP replay, special replay, and normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, reel control is performed so that SP replay, special replay, or normal replay always wins.

  Therefore, in the normal / RT2 where the replay GRs 31 to 36 are the targets of the internal lottery, if any of the replay GRs 31 to 36 is won, the SP replay is won with a probability of 1/6 and the process proceeds to the normal / RT3. On the other hand, the normal replay or special replay is won with a probability of 5/6 and the normal / RT2 is maintained. In addition, when SP replay is won as will be described later, one or more navigation stocks for obtaining the right to play a game at the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT), which is a notification period, are always given.・ In RT2, if one of the replays GR31 to 36 is elected, the SP replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and one or more navigation stocks are given, and it is easy to win the SP replay. It is possible to shift to normal RT3 which is highly likely to be given.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes AT lottery processing to perform AT lottery to determine whether or not the AT can be controlled (see FIG. 25). In the AT lottery process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied based on the winning number command from the main control unit 41, and the AT lottery is executed when the predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied. When an AT lottery is won and a navigation stock is awarded, a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times) per navigation stock are played at the AT. When there are a plurality of navigation stocks, a game is played at the number of navigation stocks. In the AT, a navigation effect described later is executed.

  In addition, in normal / RT3 where the replay GRs 31 to 36 are the targets of the internal lottery, if one of the replays GR31 to 36 is won, the SP replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and one navigation stock described later On the other hand, the normal replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and normal RT3 is maintained, and the special replay wins with a probability of 4/6 and shifts to normal RT2.

  As shown in FIGS. 13 and 15, when the left bells 1 to 5 are elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of the right falling bells among the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle press or right press, the control is performed so that any combination of the upper bells 2 to 8 or the shift outcome is aligned with the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the right-down bell is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the left bells 1 to 4 are elected, a stop operation is performed by pushing left. In this case, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the right lowering bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the left bells 1 to 4 are elected because there are places that are arranged, if the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right, it becomes the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  In addition, when the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the combination of the middle bells among the selected small roles is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped, and left or right pressed. When the stop operation is performed at, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bells 1 to 8 or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the middle bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by middle push Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, an appropriate range that will be drawn in the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 will be used. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If right bells 1 to 4 are elected and stop operation is performed by pressing right, control is performed to stop the combination of middle bells in the selected small role in line with winning line LN, and stop by pressing left or middle. When an operation is performed, control is performed to stop any combination of the upper bells 1 to 8 or the transition outcome in line with the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing right However, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Therefore, even if the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, an appropriate drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 is appropriate. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. While the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but 3/4 In some cases, the upper bells are not aligned and the transition outcomes are aligned.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, it is impossible to intentionally select a specific operation mode unless the type is known. Although a medal can be surely obtained by winning a prize, the upper bell can be won only by 1/4 at a ratio of 2/3, and a medal cannot be surely obtained.

  When RB bell 1 (Right-up bell + Right-up Rivebe) is elected and a stop operation is performed by left-pressing, control is performed so that the combination of right-up bells among the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If a stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed to align the combination of rising right ribs on the winning line LN and stop.

  If RB Bell 2 (Rising Right Bell + Right Rising Bevel + Right Rising Berri) is won and stopped by pressing the middle, the combination of the right rising bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed by pressing the button to the left, the control is performed to stop the right-up bevel combination in alignment with the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed by pressing the button to the right, Control is performed to stop the combination in line with the winning line LN.

  RB bell 3 (middle bell + lower right bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + lower watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle cherry +1 sheet role + right-up bell + right-up bevel + right-up bevel), and if the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of right-up bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed to stop the right-beveled bevel combination aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the right-up bell, the right-up bevel, and the right-up bevel are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the RB bells 1 to 4 are won, Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, any combination of right-up bell, right-up ribebe and right-up bevel will be aligned on the winning line LN and 10 medals will be paid out, but at a rate of 1/3 Only "bell-bell-bell" combinations will be aligned to the right.

  Although not particularly shown, when a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is won, a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels and the operation timing. To be controlled.

  Also, all roles (middle bell + lower right bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + right lower watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle (Cherry + 1 hand + right-up bell + right-up rivebe) is selected, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is controlled to rise to the right regardless of the reel stop order and operation timing. The

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, it is controlled to one of the normal gaming state, 1 inside, 2 inside, RB, BB (RB), and in the normal gaming state, any of RT0-4 It is controlled.

  Normal / RT0 is normal / RT1 when the promoted replay wins (when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is elected and is stopped in the order in which the promoted replay wins), normal / RT1, normal / RT2 Shifts when the game is completed due to the consumption of the specified number of games. Regardless of the number of games after the transition to normal / RT0, the normal / RT0 shifts to the normal / RT1 by winning the fall replay or stopping the transition, or to the normal / RT2 by winning the special replay It ends when the special role is elected and moves to the inside 1 or 2 inside.

  Normal / RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at normal / RT0, normal / RT2, normal / RT3, normal / RT4, or when a fall replay wins at normal / RT0. The normal RT1 is such that the RT remaining game count is subtracted for each game, and the RT remaining game count becomes 0 after digesting the specified game count (1000G in the present embodiment). The process ends when the transition is made to normal / RT0 or the special role is won and the transition is made to internal 1 or internal 2.

  Normal / RT2 shifts when a special replay wins in normal / RT0 or normal / RT3. In normal / RT2, the number of remaining RT games is subtracted for each game, and when the prescribed number of games (30G in the present embodiment) is consumed, the number of remaining RT games becomes zero. Transition to normal / RT0, SP replay wins and transition to normal / RT3, transitional event stops and transition to normal / RT1, or special role is won and internal 1 or internal 2 It ends by moving to.

  Normal / RT3 shifts when SP replay wins in normal / RT2. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to normal / RT3, whether or not the normal / RT3 shifts to the normal / RT2 with the special replay winning, or the transition outcome stops and shifts to the normal / RT1 When the special role is elected and moves to the inside 1 or the inside 2, it ends.

  Normal / RT4 shifts to the end of BB (RB) and RB. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to the normal / RT4, the normal / RT4 stops the transition and moves to the RT1, or the special role is elected and moves to the internal 1 or the internal 2 To finish.

  The inside 1 shifts when BB1, BB3, RB2 among the special roles are won in the normal gaming state. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside, the inside 1 finishes when the special role that triggered the transition to the inside 1 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB. .

  The inside 2 shifts when BB2, BB4, RB1 among special roles are won in the normal gaming state. Then, inside 2 ends regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside, when the special combination that triggered the transition to the inside 2 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB. .

  RB shifts when RB1 or RB2 wins in 1 and 2 inside. And RB is complete | finished by digesting 12 games or winning 6 times.

  BB (RB) shifts when BB wins inside. Then, BB (RB) ends when the total number of medals paid out to BB (RB) exceeds the prescribed number, regardless of the number of games since the transition to BB (RB).

  Also, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 4, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT control processing to identify that the AT is being executed from the AT flag. If there is, the navigation effect is executed when the winning combination corresponding to the game state is won.

  Here, the gaming state and the RT transition status of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 12, when RB or BB (RB) ends, the routine shifts to normal RT4.

  In normal / RT4, when the transition is stopped, the transition is made to RT1, and when the special role is elected, the transition is made to internal 1 or internal 2 according to the type of the special role won.

  In normal / RT4, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome will stop. Therefore, any of the left bell 1-4, the middle bell 1-4, the right bell 1-4 can be won and the small role can be won in the normal RT 4 which has been shifted to after the end of RB or BB (RB) If not, the process moves to normal RT1.

  Normally, in RT1, the special role is not won, the promotion replay is not won, the specified number of games (1000G) is consumed, or the promotion replay wins, and the normal role is transferred to RT0, and the special role is won Depending on the type of the special role that has been won, the game moves to the inside 1 or 2 inside.

  Usually ・ Replay GR1-6 wins in RT1, and the promotion replay wins when the stop order is correct. Therefore, in normal ・ RT1, replay GR1-6 wins and corrects in the order of stop. It will shift to RT0.

  In normal / RT0, if the fall replay wins, or if the transition is stopped, it moves to normal / RT1, and if the special replay wins, it moves to normal / RT2, and the special role is won. Depending on the type of the special role, it shifts to 1 inside or 2 inside.

  Usually, the replays GR11 to 16 are won at RT0, the promotion replay wins when the stopping order is correct, and the fall replay wins when the answer is incorrect. In addition, when the replays GR21 to 25 are elected in normal / RT0 and the stop order is correct, the special replay is won, and if the answer is incorrect, the fall replay is won. In addition, in the case of normal / RT0, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. Therefore, in normal / RT0, the replay GRs 21 to 25 are elected and the stop order is correct, so that the transition is made to normal / RT2 and the replay GRs 11 to 16 are elected and the stop order is incorrect or the left bell 1 -4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4 are elected, and if it is not possible to win a small role, it will shift to normal · RT1.

  Normally, in RT2, the special role is not won, SP replay is not won, and the regular game number (30G) is used to move to normal RT0, and SP replay is won to move to normal RT3, When the special role is elected, it shifts to 1 inside or 2 inside depending on the kind of the special role won.

  In normal / RT2, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are won, and the SP replay wins when the stop order is correct. Further, in the normal / RT2, when any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in normal / RT2, the replays GR31 to 36 are elected, and when the stopping order is correct, the routine proceeds to normal / RT3. Will be transferred to normal / RT1 if the winning combination is not successful.

  In normal / RT3, when the special replay wins, it moves to RT2, and when the transition roll stops, it moves to normal / RT1, and the special role is elected. Transition to Medium 1 or Internal 2

  In normal / RT3, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are elected, the SP replay or the normal replay is won when the stop order is correct, and the special replay is won if the answer is incorrect. Further, in the normal / RT3, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome is stopped. For this reason, in normal / RT3, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are elected, and the stop order becomes incorrect, so the routine proceeds to normal / RT2, and the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4 If either of them wins and the small combination cannot be won, the routine will shift to RT1.

  In the inside 1 and 2, the special role that triggers the transition to the inside wins a transition to RB or BB (RB).

  As described above, the gaming state and the transition state of the RT are set, but the navigation effect executed in the AT control process is executed when the winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is won. As the navigation target combination, replays GR 1 to 6, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, and right bell 1 to 4 are set for normal / RT1. Further, when normal / RT0, replay GR11-16, replay GR21-25, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 are set. In normal / RT2, replay GRs 31 to 36, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4 are set. Moreover, in normal and RT4, the left bell 1-4, the middle bell 1-4, and the right bell 1-4 are set. As a navigation effect when winning the replays GR1 to GR36, the push order of the stop switch for winning the promotion replay, special replay, or SP replay according to the winning situation is the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 or the speaker. This is notified by the output of the navigation voice from 53. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, the order of pressing the stop switch for winning the bell according to the winning situation is the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed by display of a navigation image from the speaker and output of navigation sound from the speaker 53. Then, by depressing the stop switch in accordance with the navigation image or the navigation sound, it is possible to win the promoted replay winning, the special replay winning, the SP replay winning, the bell winning which are intentionally won, and to avoid the falling replay winning. Hereinafter, the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, which are navigation target roles at RT 0 to 4, are referred to as “push order bells”, and the navigation target role at RT 0 to 2 among the replays GR 1 to 36. The replay GR that has become may be referred to as “push order replay”.

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

  When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95, the sub control unit 91 performs the startup process (sub) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  First, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sn1), access to the RAM 91c and the external memory (backup RAM) is permitted (Sn2). Next, it is determined whether or not the return command generated in Sa9 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 5 is received from the main control unit 41 (Sn3). If the return command has not been received, it is determined whether or not the setting changing command generated in Sa12 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 5 has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sn4). When a setting changing command is received, a setting changing command reception flag indicating that the setting changing command has been received is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sn5).

  After the setting change command reception flag is set, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is set in the RAM 91c (Sn6). If it is determined that the backup flag is set, the backup flag is cleared (Sn7). After clearing the backup flag, an exclusive OR of the backup data in the area stored in the backup RAM is obtained and a checksum is calculated (Sn8). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum matches the backed-up checksum (Sn9). If the checksums match, it is determined whether the setting change command reception flag is set (Sn10).

  If it is determined that the command for changing the setting has not been received, it is determined whether or not the error command generated in Sa13 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 5 has been received from the main control unit 41 ( Sn13). If it is determined that an error command has been received, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn14), and error processing is performed (Sn15). In the error process, an error notification is made. For example, when the error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game clerk, the error notification is terminated and the original state is restored. If it is determined in Sn13 that no error command has been received, that is, if a setting change command, a return command, and an error command have not been received, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn12). After the process of Sn12 is completed, the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 17 is performed according to the timer interrupt.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the CPU 91c at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sp3). If the power interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the backup flag used in the determination of Sn6 in the startup process (sub) shown in FIG. 16 is set after the backup data is created, or used in the determination of Sn9 in the startup process (sub) shown in FIG. The checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  In the step of Sp5, a lottery mode lottery process for determining a lottery mode for performing AT lottery is executed (Sp5). As will be described in detail later, the lottery mode has three types of a normal mode, a high probability mode A, and a lottery mode B. In the lottery mode lottery process, one of these is determined.

  In the step Sp6, an effect stage determination process for determining the effect stage of the next game to be executed as part of the effect is executed (Sp6). As will be described in detail later, there are three types of production stages: production stage A, production stage B, and production stage C. The production stage A, the production stage B, and the production stage C, for example, have different background images displayed from the liquid crystal display 51, and the characters that appear also have motifs (countryside or urban, modern or future) indicated by the background image. Or characters that match the past).

  In the step of Sp7, when it is determined to switch the effect stage, a common switching effect execution process for executing the common switching effect that is executed when the effect stage is switched is executed (Sp7). In the common switching effect, regardless of whether the effect stage after the switching is the effect stage A, the effect stage B, or the effect stage C, a common effect (that is, an effect in the same mode) is executed. In this embodiment, only the common switching effect is executed when the effect stage is switched, but it is also possible to provide a switching effect other than the common switching effect and execute either one.

  In the step of Sp8, when it is determined to switch the effect stage, a stage finalized effect execution process is performed to indicate whether the effect stage after the switching is the effect stage A, the effect stage B, or the effect stage C (Sp8). ).

  In step Sp9, an AT lottery process for determining whether or not to control to AT is executed (Sp9).

  In the step of Sp10, when it is determined to control to AT in the AT lottery process, AT control processing for controlling to AT is executed (Sp10).

  In addition, in the timer interruption process (sub), processes related to the progress of the game such as execution of various effects and notification at the time of an error are executed.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example of a table referred to in the AT lottery.

  The AT lottery condition is satisfied when a cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) that is a lottery subject for internal lottery or an SP replay that is a lottery subject for internal lottery is won at RT0 to RT4. .

  Normal / RT0 to 4 and when the lottery mode is the normal mode (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) or when the SP replay is won and the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the normal shown in FIG. AT lottery is performed with reference to the mode table. The sub-control unit 91 specifies, for example, normal / RT0 to 4 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41, for example, and cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) based on the winning number command or Specify that you won the SP replay. In addition, the sub control unit 91 specifies that the lottery mode is the normal mode based on the value of the lottery mode flag set in the RAM 91c.

  When the normal mode table shown in FIG. 18A is referenced, if the winning combination is a weak cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 95%, and the number of navigation stocks is 1 at a rate of 5%. As shown, the AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 0.05 (= 0 × 95) from the sum of the Navi stock number × winning rate. % + 1 × 5%).

  When the normal mode table shown in FIG. 18A is referenced, if the winning combination is a strong cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 70%, and the number of navigation stocks is 1 at a rate of 20%. The AT lottery will be performed so that the number of Navistock is determined to be 2 at a rate of 8%, and the number of Navistock will be determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%. Is expected to be 0.42 (= 0x70% + 1x20% + 2x8% + 3x2%) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks x winning rate .

  When the normal mode table shown in FIG. 18 (a) is referred to, if the winning combination is a middle cherry or SP replay, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at 70%, and the navigation stock at a rate of 20%. As the number is determined to be 2 and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 10%, the AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is It is configured to be 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%) from the sum of the stock number × winning rate.

  Normally, when RT0 to RT4 and the lottery mode is the high probability A mode, when the cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) or SP replay is won and the AT lottery condition is satisfied, FIG. 18 (b) The AT lottery is performed with reference to the high probability A mode table shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 specifies, for example, normal / RT0 to 4 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41, for example, and cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) based on the winning number command or Specify that you won the SP replay. Further, the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the lottery mode is the high probability A mode based on the value of the lottery mode flag set in the RAM 91c.

  When the table for high probability A mode shown in FIG. 18B is referenced, if the winning combination is a weak cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0% at a rate of 70%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 1, the number of navigation stock is determined to be 2 at a rate of 8%, and the number of navigation stock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%. The expected number of Navi stocks that can be expected to be configured is 0.42 (= 0x70% + 1x20% + 2x8% + 3x2%) from the sum of the number of Navistock x winning rate ing.

  When the table for high probability A mode shown in FIG. 18B is referenced, if the winning combination is a strong cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 70%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 2 and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 10%. The AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is It is configured to be 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%) from the sum of the number × winning rate.

  When the table for high probability A mode shown in FIG. 18 (b) is referenced, if the winning combination is a middle cherry or SP replay, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 80%, and at a rate of 20%. The AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is calculated as 2.2 from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate. (= 2 × 80% + 3 × 20%).

  Normally, when RT0 to RT4 and the lottery mode is the high probability B mode, when the cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) or SP replay is won and the AT lottery condition is satisfied, FIG. 18 (c) The AT lottery is performed with reference to the high probability B mode table shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 specifies, for example, normal / RT0 to 4 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41, for example, and cherry (weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry) based on the winning number command or Specify that you won the SP replay. Further, the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the lottery mode is the high probability B mode based on the value of the lottery mode flag set in the RAM 91c.

  When the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. 18C is referred, if the winning combination is a weak cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 70%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 2 and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 10%. The AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is It is configured to be 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%) from the sum of the number × winning rate.

  When the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. 18C is referenced, if the winning combination is a strong cherry, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 80%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. Is determined to be 3, and the number of expected navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 2.2 (= 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × the winning rate. × 80% + 3 × 20%).

  When the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. 18 (c) is referred to, RT0, 1, and 4 are used, and if the winning combination is a middle-stage cherry or SP replay, the number of navigation stocks is 3 at a rate of 100%. As determined, the AT lottery is performed, and the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 3 (= 3 × 100%) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate It is comprised so that it may become.

  When the table for high probability B mode shown in FIG. 18 (c) is referred to, if the winning combination is SP replay, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 70% and 20%. The number of navigation stock is determined to be 2 at the rate of 10% and the number of navigation stock is determined to be 3 at the rate of 10%. The number of stocks is configured to be 1.4 (= 0 × 70% + 1 × 20% + 2 × 8% + 3 × 2%) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate.

  As described above, when the normal / RT0 to RT4 and the lottery mode is the high probability A mode, it is possible to expect a larger number of navigation stocks than the normal mode. Furthermore, when the lottery mode is the high probability B mode, it is possible to expect a larger number of navigation stocks than the normal mode and the high probability A mode.

  Next, the lottery mode lottery process executed in Sp5 of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19, first, the sub-control unit 91, based on the winning number command from the main control unit 41, determines a predetermined lottery condition (in the present embodiment, normal / lottery of internal lottery described above in RT0-4). It is determined whether or not a watermelon as a target combination (weak watermelon, strong watermelon) is won or at the end of AT (Sc1).

  If the lottery conditions are not satisfied, the process is terminated. If the lottery condition is satisfied, the lottery mode lottery is executed (Sc2). In the lottery mode lottery, the lottery mode is selected from the normal mode, the high probability mode A, and the high probability mode B.

  When the lottery mode lottery ends, a lottery mode flag corresponding to the determined lottery mode is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sc3). The sub-control unit 91 specifies the lottery mode based on the lottery mode flag, and determines a lottery table (see FIG. 18) to be referred to in the AT lottery based on the specified lottery mode.

  Next, a lottery table used in the lottery mode lottery will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the lottery mode indicates the winning probability of the number of navigation stocks applied to the AT lottery as described above. The higher probability A mode than the normal mode and the higher probability B mode than the high probability mode A can be expected to acquire a larger number of navigation stocks.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the lottery mode lottery condition is established by winning the weak watermelon in normal / RT0 to RT4, the lottery mode lottery is performed with reference to the table corresponding to the weak watermelon. For example, the sub-control unit 91 specifies normal RT0 to RT4 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41, and specifies weak watermelon winning based on the winning number command.

  When a table corresponding to a weak watermelon is referenced, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 50%, the high probability A mode is determined at a rate of 40%, and the high probability B mode is determined at a rate of 10%. In addition, a lottery mode lottery is performed.

  Usually, when a lottery mode lottery condition is established by winning a strong watermelon in RT0 to RT4, a lottery mode lottery is performed with reference to a table corresponding to the strong watermelon. For example, the sub-control unit 91 specifies normal RT0 to RT4 based on the game state command from the main control unit 41, and specifies strong watermelon winning based on the winning number command.

  When the table corresponding to the strong watermelon is referred to, the lottery mode lottery is performed so that the high probability A mode is determined at a rate of 50% and the high probability B mode is determined at a rate of 50%.

  When the lottery mode lottery condition is satisfied by the end of the AT, the lottery mode lottery is performed with reference to the table corresponding to the AT end. The sub-control unit 91 specifies the AT end based on the AT flag and the number of remaining games, for example.

  When the table corresponding to the end of AT is referred to, the lottery mode lottery is performed so that the high probability A mode is determined at a rate of 80% and the high probability B mode is determined at a rate of 20%.

  When the high probability modes A and B are controlled, the mode drop lottery is performed at the time of winning the normal / replay of normal / RT0, 1, 2, 4 and the high probability mode A is selected. If it is 4, it will shift to the normal mode with a probability of about 1/9 at the time of normal replay winning, and if it is normal / RT2, it will shift to the normal mode with a probability of about 1/60 at the time of normal replay winning. Probability mode B. If normal / RT0, 1, 4 is entered, it will shift to high probability mode A with a probability of about 1/3 of the normal replay winning, and if normal / RT2, about the normal replay winning Transition to high probability mode A with a probability of 1/20.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21, the effect stage determination process executed in Sp6 of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 17 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 21, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a reel rotation start command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Se1). That is, it is determined whether or not the game is started. If the reel rotation start command has not been received, the process ends. When the reel rotation start command is received, a stage determination lottery for determining the type of stage for the next game is executed (Se2). Next, an effect stage being executed is identified based on the effect stage flag (flag indicating the type of effect stage) set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the effect stage determined in the effect stage determination lottery (that is, in the next game) It is determined whether or not the effect stage is switched by determining whether or not the effect stage is the same as the current effect stage (Se3). If the effect stage is not switched (that is, if the effect stage determined in the effect stage determination lottery is the same as the current effect stage), the process ends. When the stage is switched (that is, when the stage determined by the stage determination lottery is not the same as the current stage), the stage stage flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c is cleared, and the stage after switching is performed. The production stage flag is updated by setting the production stage flag according to the stage (Se4).

  That is, if the stage after switching is stage A, the stage stage flag corresponding to stage A is set. If the stage after switching is stage B, the stage corresponding to stage B is produced. If the stage flag is set and the stage stage after switching is stage stage C, the stage stage flag is updated by setting stage stage flag corresponding to stage C. Note that the effect stage indicated by the updated effect stage flag is switched after the process of Sb3 in FIG.

  After setting the effect stage flag, a common switching effect execution flag indicating that the common switching effect (the process of Sg4 in FIG. 23) is executed is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Se5). Next, a switching suggestion effect that suggests executing the switching effect is executed (Se6). The switching suggestion effect is executed, for example, by displaying an image (character, background, etc.) related to the switching effect from the liquid crystal display 51.

  By executing the switching suggestion effect in this way, it is possible to enhance the expectation that the effect stage will be switched.

  Next, the lottery table used in the stage determination lottery at Se2 in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the lottery table used in the stage determination lottery, when the lottery state of AT lottery (winning probability of AT lottery (Navistock)) is in the normal mode, the stage A is 70% and the stage B is 20 %, The number of determination values is assigned so that the stage C is selected at a rate of 10%.

  In addition, when the AT lottery state (the winning probability of the AT lottery (Navistock)) is in the high probability A mode, the stage A is selected at a rate of 20%, the stage B is 70%, and the stage C is 10%. As described above, the number of determination values is assigned.

  Further, when the lottery state of AT lottery (the winning probability of AT lottery (Navistock)) is in the high probability B mode, the stage A is selected at a rate of 20%, the stage B is 10%, and the stage C is 70%. As described above, the number of determination values is assigned.

  As described above, the probability of the normal mode is high at the production stage A, the probability of the high probability A mode is high at the production stage B, and the probability of the high probability B mode is high at the production stage C. Therefore, the expectation to win the AT lottery increases at the stage B or stage C. Thereby, it becomes possible to pay attention to the switching of the production stage, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, the common switching effect execution process executed in Sp7 of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the common switching effect execution flag is set in Se5 of FIG. 21 (Sg1). If the common switching effect execution flag is not set, the process ends. When the common switching effect execution flag is set, it is determined whether a reel stop command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sg2). If the reel stop command has not been received, the process ends. When the reel stop command is received, it is determined whether or not it is the third stop (that is, the third stop reel) (Sg3). If it is not the third stop (that is, if it is the reel that stops first or second), the process ends. In the case of the third stop, a common switching effect is executed (Sg4). As for the common switching effect, for example, a predetermined character appears from the liquid crystal display 51, and a common effect of the same mode is performed regardless of the stage after switching. For this reason, even if the common switching effect is executed, it is impossible to know the effect stage after switching. Next, the common switching effect execution flag is cleared (Sg5), and a stage determined effect execution flag indicating that the stage determined effect indicating the effect stage after the switching (the process of Sb3 in FIG. 24) is executed is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Then, the process ends (Sg6).

  In this embodiment, an example is described in which only the common switching effect is executed as the switching effect that is executed when the effect stage is switched. However, any switching effect other than the common switching effect is provided. The present invention can also be applied to an example of selecting whether to execute. The present invention can also be applied to an example of determining whether or not to execute a switching effect.

  As described above, since the common switching effect is started when the third stop is performed and the symbol is stopped, it is not possible to concentrate on the common switching effect because of the operation of the stop switch during the common switching effect. This can be prevented and attention can be paid to the common switching effect.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the stage determination effect execution process executed in Sp8 of the timer interruption process (sub) in FIG. 17 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 24, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the stage determination effect execution flag is set in Sg6 of FIG. 23 (Sb1). If the stage determined effect execution flag is not set, the process is terminated. If the stage confirmed effect execution flag is set, it is determined whether or not a reel rotation start command has been received (Sb2). That is, it is determined whether or not the medal is bet and the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. If the reel rotation start command has not been received, the process ends. When the reel rotation start command is received, the execution of the common switching effect started at Sg4 in FIG. 23 is terminated (Sb3). That is, the common switching effect is continuously executed until the game starts. After finishing the common switching effect, the type of the effect stage after switching is specified from the effect stage flag set in Se4 of FIG. 21, and the stage finalized effect indicating the effect stage after the switching is executed (Sb4). In the stage finalizing effect, for example, an image or a character indicating the type of the effected stage after switching is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51, or sound indicating the type of the effected stage after switching is output from the speakers 53, 54. Done. Further, the type of the stage to be switched is specified based on the stage stage flag set at Se4 in FIG. 21, and the stage stage being shifted is changed to the stage stage indicated by the stage stage flag (Sb5). Next, the stage determination effect execution flag is cleared and the process is terminated (Sb6).

  The stage finalization effect ends at an appropriate timing, such as when the predetermined time elapses, when the stop switch is pressed, or when the game that executed the stage determination effect ends. You may let me.

  As described above, the common switching effect is continued until the game is started, and when the game is started, the common switching effect is ended and the effect stage is switched, so that the player expects before the game starts. It can be made impossible to detect whether or not to move to the stage. Thereby, it can prevent that the interest to a game falls.

  Also, if the common switching effect is configured to be cancelable by a BET operation or medal insertion as before, the common switching effect is canceled before starting the game, and the effect stage after the switching is confirmed, which is disadvantageous with respect to the AT lottery. (That is, transition from the high probability B mode to the high probability A mode or the normal mode, or the transition from the high probability B mode or the high probability A mode to the normal mode). If you do, you can stop the game and avoid any extra losses. This reduces the operating rate of the slot machine 1. However, in this embodiment, since the common switching effect ends when the game is started and the common switching effect cannot be canceled before the game starts, it is impossible to check the effect stage after switching before the game starts. become. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game from being canceled by guessing or confirming whether the AT lottery is disadvantageous or not before starting the game. Thereby, the operation rate of the slot machine 1 can be improved.

  Next, the AT lottery process executed in Sp9 of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 25, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an AT lottery condition that is a condition for executing the AT lottery is satisfied (Sf1). Note that the AT lottery conditions are set such that cherries (weak cherries, strong cherries, middle cherries) are selected and SP replays are selected. If the AT lottery condition is not satisfied, the process is terminated. When the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the lottery mode is specified based on the lottery mode flag set in Sc3 of FIG. 19, and the lottery table (see FIG. 18) to be referred to in the AT lottery is selected based on the specified lottery mode. (Sf2). Then, the AT lottery is executed with reference to the selected lottery table (Sf3). Next, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won (Sf4). If the AT lottery is not won, the process ends. When the AT lottery is won, an AT flag indicating that the AT is controlled is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sf5).

  In the AT control process executed in Sp10 of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 17, when the AT flag is set, the navigation stock is consumed one by one and controlled to the AT. When one navigation stock is consumed, AT of a predetermined number of games is executed. The AT continues to run until the navigation stock is exhausted. In the AT, the navigation effect described above is executed. It is advantageous because the player can move to advantageous RT or win a bell by operating the stop switch according to the navigation effect.

  Next, the timing for executing each effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 26, first, when the start switch 7 is pressed after a bet or insertion of a medal (that is, when the reel starts to rotate), a switching suggestion effect is executed (processing of Se6 in FIG. 21). Then, when each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is pressed to stop all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, switching is suggested when the third stop is performed (when the third pressed stop switch is released). The production ends and the common switching production starts (the process of Sg4 in FIG. 23). Next, when the start switch 7 is pressed after a bet or insertion of a medal (that is, when the reel starts to rotate), the common switching effect is finished (the process of Sb3 in FIG. 24), and the stage finalizing effect is executed (Sb4 in FIG. 24). Processing). The stage finalization effect ends with execution of a predetermined time, for example.

  As described above, the common switching effect is continued until the game is started, and when the game is started, the common switching effect is ended and the effect stage is switched, so that the player expects before the game starts. It can be made impossible to detect whether or not to move to the stage. Thereby, it can prevent that the interest to a game falls.

  Also, if the common switching effect is configured to be cancelable by a BET operation or medal insertion as before, the common switching effect is canceled before starting the game, and the effect stage after the switching is confirmed, which is disadvantageous with respect to the AT lottery. (That is, transition from the high probability B mode to the high probability A mode or the normal mode, or the transition from the high probability B mode or the high probability A mode to the normal mode). If you do, you can stop the game and avoid any extra losses. This reduces the operating rate of the slot machine 1. However, in this embodiment, since the common switching effect ends when the game is started and the common switching effect cannot be canceled before the game starts, it is impossible to check the effect stage after switching before the game starts. become. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game from being canceled by guessing or confirming whether the AT lottery is disadvantageous or not before starting the game. Thereby, the operation rate of the slot machine 1 can be improved.

  Further, the probability of the normal mode is high at the stage A, the high probability A mode is high at the stage B, and the high probability B mode is high at the stage C. Therefore, the expectation to win the AT lottery increases at the stage B or stage C. Thereby, it becomes possible to pay attention to the switching of the production stage, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, by executing the switching suggestion effect, it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation that the effect stage is switched.

  In addition, since the common switching effect is started when the third stop is performed and the symbol is stopped, it is possible to prevent the user from being focused on the common switching effect due to the operation of the stop switch during the common switching effect. It is possible to focus on the common switching effect.

  Next, specific examples of each effect will be described with reference to FIG. In the example of FIG. 27, an effect stage A indicating “old”, an effect stage B indicating “future”, and an effect stage C indicating “modern” are set, and an example of switching from effect stage A to effect stage B is given. I will explain.

  In FIG. 27 (1), for example, the user is staying at the stage A showing "old". When the start switch 7 is pressed after a bet or insertion of a medal (that is, when the reel starts to rotate), a switching suggestion effect is executed (processing of Se6 in FIG. 21). As a switching suggestion effect, an suggestion effect image 200 indicating one “peach” is displayed in the upper right corner of the liquid crystal display 51. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are pressed to stop all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when the third stop is performed (when the third pressed stop switch is released), FIG. Transition to the state of (2).

  In FIG. 27 (2), the stay of the stage stage A ends, and the switching suggestion stage ends and the common switching stage is performed (the process of Sg4 in FIG. 23). As a common switching effect, a switching effect image 201 showing how a plurality of “peaches” fall from the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. When the game is started by pressing the start switch 7 after inserting a medal BET or medal (that is, when the reel starts to rotate), the state shifts to the state shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 27 (3), the common switching effect ends (the process of Sb3 in FIG. 24), and the stage determination effect is executed by moving to the effect stage B indicating “future” (the process of Sb4 in FIG. 24). As a stage determination effect, a stage determination image 202 indicating that the effect stage after switching is the effect stage B is displayed in the upper right corner of the liquid crystal display 51 by the characters “future stage!”. The stage fixed image 202 is deleted when displayed for a predetermined time.

  As described above, the common switching effect is continued until the game is started, and when the game is started, the common switching effect is ended and the effect stage is switched, so that the player expects before the game starts. It can be made impossible to detect whether or not to move to the stage. Thereby, it can prevent that the interest to a game falls.

  Also, if the common switching effect is configured to be cancelable by a BET operation or medal insertion as before, the common switching effect is canceled before starting the game, and the effect stage after the switching is confirmed, which is disadvantageous with respect to the AT lottery. (That is, transition from the high probability B mode to the high probability A mode or the normal mode, or the transition from the high probability B mode or the high probability A mode to the normal mode). If you do, you can stop the game and avoid any extra losses. This reduces the operating rate of the slot machine 1. However, in this embodiment, since the common switching effect ends when the game is started and the common switching effect cannot be canceled before the game starts, it is impossible to check the effect stage after switching before the game starts. become. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the game from being canceled by guessing or confirming whether the AT lottery is disadvantageous or not before starting the game. Thereby, the operation rate of the slot machine 1 can be improved.

  Further, the probability of the normal mode is high at the stage A, the high probability A mode is high at the stage B, and the high probability B mode is high at the stage C. Therefore, the expectation to win the AT lottery increases at the stage B or stage C. Thereby, it becomes possible to pay attention to the change of the production stage, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, by executing the switching suggestion effect, it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation that the effect stage is switched.

  In addition, since the common switching effect is started when the third stop is performed and the symbol is stopped, it is possible to prevent the user from being focused on the common switching effect due to the operation of the stop switch during the common switching effect. It is possible to focus on the common switching effect.

  The main processing of the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has been described above. Next, an example regarding the effect during AT in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is an example timing chart relating to the effects during the AT.

  28, the sub-control unit 91 executes an AT state lottery process and an AT effect process included in the AT control process. Therefore, first, the AT state lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. 29, and the AT effect process will be described with reference to FIG.

[AT state lottery processing]
The sub-control unit 91 determines an AT state to be controlled by lottery by executing an AT state lottery process included in the AT control process. Here, the “AT state” is an AT state controlled by the sub-control unit 91. In the present embodiment, a normal AT and an advantageous AT having a higher advantage than the normal AT are provided. .

  The AT state lottery process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart for executing the AT state lottery process.

  As shown in FIG. 29, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not navigation stock is given in the navigation stock number lottery when the AT combination is won (step S210). When sub-control unit 91 determines that the winning combination is given to the AT combination (YES in step S210), it determines the AT state by lottery based on the AT state lottery table of FIG. 17 (step S220). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines the AT state by lottery when controlling the AT for the first time (at the time of first AT hit) or when adding the navigation stock during the AT.

  On the other hand, when determining that the AT role is won and the navigation stock is not given (NO in step S210), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether a reel rotation command is received from the main control unit 41 during the AT. (Step S215). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not reel rotation has started within one game in the AT. When it is determined that the reel rotation command has not been received (NO in step S215), the sub control unit 91 ends the AT state lottery process. On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that a reel rotation command has been received (YES in step S215), the process proceeds to step S220.

  Here, the AT state lottery table referred to in the AT state lottery process executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the AT state lottery table. The AT state lottery table is stored in the RAM 91c.

  In the AT state lottery table, information on the winning probability is stored for each current gaming state corresponding to the AT state (normal AT, advantageous AT).

  More specifically, if the gaming state at the time of executing the AT state lottery process is the initial AT hit or during the normal AT, the probability that the AT state is determined to be the normal AT is set to 90%, and the advantageous AT Is set to 10%. In other words, if the gaming state at the time of executing the AT state lottery process is at the time of first AT hit, the first AT is controlled to the normal AT with a high probability of 90%. Further, if the gaming state at the time of executing the AT state lottery process is in the normal AT, the normal AT is maintained with a high probability of 90%. On the other hand, if the gaming state at the time of executing the AT state lottery process is at the time of first AT hit, the first AT is controlled to the advantageous AT with a low probability of 10%. In addition, if the gaming state at the time of executing the AT state lottery process is a normal AT, it will be promoted to an advantageous AT with a low probability of 10%.

  Further, if the gaming state at the time of executing the AT state lottery process is in the advantageous AT, the probability that the AT state is determined to be the normal AT is set to 10%, and the probability that the AT state is determined to be the advantageous AT is set to 90%. Is set. In other words, if the gaming state at the time of executing the AT state lottery process is in the advantageous AT, the advantageous AT can be maintained as it is with a high probability of 90%, but falls to the normal AT with a low probability of 10%. It will be.

  In the present embodiment, the background effect in the liquid crystal display 51 can be made different between the normal AT and the advantageous AT. The “background effect” is an effect based on the background image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 during the AT. In the present embodiment, the effect is performed during the normal effect and the advantageous AT performed during the normal AT. There is an advantageous production.

  In the normal effect performed during the normal AT, the daytime background image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and in the advantageous effect performed during the advantageous AT, the background image of the evening is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. . Here, the advantageous AT is a state in which the winning probability of granting Navistock is higher than that of the normal AT, and the number of Navistock grants is larger when granted, so the advantageous AT is in a state of higher advantage than the normal AT. It can be said. Therefore, the advantageous performance performed during the advantageous AT has a higher expectation value for the fact that the winning probability of granting the navigation stock is higher than the normal performance performed during the normal AT, and that the number of granting of the navigation stock in the case of being awarded is larger. It can be said that it is a high production. That is, the advantageous effect is an effect having a higher degree of advantage than the normal effect.

  In this embodiment, since the AT state and the background effect have a one-to-one correspondence (the normal AT and the normal background correspond, the advantageous AT and the normal background correspond), for example, the AT state lottery When the AT state is promoted from the normal AT to the advantageous AT, the background effect is switched from the normal effect to the advantageous effect. On the contrary, when the AT state falls from the advantageous AT to the normal AT due to the AT state lottery, the background effect is also advantageous. Switching from production to normal production. Therefore, by confirming the background effect performed by the liquid crystal display 51, the player can recognize that the AT state has been switched by the AT state lottery.

  Returning to FIG. 29, after the AT state is determined by lottery in step S220, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT state is determined to be advantageous AT by the AT state lottery (S225). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the advantageous AT is determined (YES in step S225), the sub-control unit 91 sets an advantageous AT flag indicating that the AT to be controlled is the advantageous AT in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (step S230). By setting this advantageous AT flag, the sub-control unit 91 controls the advantageous AT. On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that it is not determined to be an advantageous AT (NO in step S225), it sets a normal AT flag indicating that the AT to be controlled is a normal AT in a predetermined area of RAM 91c (step S225). S235). By setting the normal AT flag, the sub-control unit 91 controls to the normal AT.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the current gaming state is AT and the AT state has changed due to the AT state lottery (step S240). In other words, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the current gaming state has been promoted to the advantageous AT by the AT state lottery if the normal AT is in the normal AT, or if the current gaming state is in the advantageous AT, the normal AT by the AT state lottery It is determined whether or not it has fallen.

  When sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT state has changed during AT (YES in step S240), it sets a notice flag indicating that a notice effect is to be executed in a predetermined area of RAM 91c (step S245).

  Here, the “notice effect” is an effect of notifying the player in advance of switching the background effect before switching the background effect when the AT effect is changed during the AT. More specifically, for example, when the background effect is switched from the normal effect to the advantageous effect due to the promotion of the AT state from the normal AT to the advantageous AT, a character appears on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 and “evening” A message image such as “It will change to!” Is displayed. In addition, for example, when the background effect is switched from the advantageous effect to the normal effect due to the AT state falling from the advantageous AT to the normal AT, a character appears on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 and “changes in the daytime! ! "Is displayed. Thus, by confirming the notice effect, the player can recognize that the AT state will change soon.

  After setting the notice flag, the sub-control unit 91 changes the background flag indicating the type of background effect and sets it in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (step S250). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the AT state lottery process.

  On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT state has not been changed during the AT (NO in step S240), AT state lottery processing is terminated.

[Direction processing during AT]
The sub-control unit 91 executes the notice effect, the background effect, and the navigation stock suggestion effect during the AT by executing the effect process during the AT included in the game effect execution process. Note that the sub-control unit 91 executes an AT effect process at the start of each game.

  The during-AT effect process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart for executing the AT effect processing.

  As shown in FIG. 30, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the current gaming state is AT (step S410). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the current gaming state is not in AT (NO in step S410), the sub-control unit 91 ends the AT effect process.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the current gaming state is AT (YES in step S410), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the navigation stock suggesting effect is being executed (step S415). When sub-control unit 91 determines that the navigation stock suggestion effect is being executed (YES in step S415), it ends the AT effect process.

  On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that the navigation stock suggestion effect is not being executed (NO in step S415), the remaining 5 AT game numbers reported in the AT game number notification effect performed in AT notification device 60 remain. It is determined whether or not the game is below (step S420). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the remaining 5 games or less have reached the upper limit of 50 games based on the number of AT games counted in the AT management process. When the sub control unit 91 determines that the number of AT games notified by the AT notification device 60 is five or less (YES in step S420), the sub-control unit 91 ends the effect processing during AT.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the remaining number of AT games notified by the AT notification device 60 is not less than 5 games (NO in step S420), the sub-control unit 91 has received the first reel stop command from the main control unit 41. It is determined whether or not (step S425). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the first reel has stopped in one game during the AT. When determining that the first reel stop command has not been received (NO in step S425), the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the process of step S440.

  On the other hand, when determining that the first reel stop command has been received (YES in step S425), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a notice flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (step S430). When sub-control unit 91 determines that the notice flag is not set (NO in step S430), the process proceeds to step S440.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the notice flag is set (YES in step S430), the sub control unit 91 executes the notice effect and resets the set notice flag (step S435). Thus, when the first reel is stopped in the AT game, it is possible to notify the player that the background effect is switched by the notice effect. Note that the notice effect executed at this time is continuously performed until the background effect is subsequently switched.

  Next, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a BET command is received from the main control unit 41 (step S440). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the number of bets is set by the player in one game in the AT. When it is determined that the BET command has not been received (NO in step S440), sub control unit 91 ends the effect processing during AT.

  On the other hand, when determining that the BET command has been received (YES in step S440), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the notice effect is being executed (step S445). When sub control unit 91 determines that the notice effect is not being executed (NO in step S445), the AT effect process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when determining that the notice effect is being executed (YES in step S445), sub control unit 91 ends the notice effect and switches the background effect based on the background flag (step S445). As described above, the background effect performed during the AT is switched from the normal effect to the advantageous effect, or from the advantageous effect to the normal effect when the notice effect is executed.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the navigation stock suggestion effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (step S455). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the navigation stock suggestion effect flag is not set (NO in step S455), the sub-control unit 91 ends the effect processing during AT. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the navigation stock suggestion effect flag is set (YES in step S455), the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation stock suggestion effect based on the set navigation stock suggestion effect flag and performs navigation stock. The suggestion effect flag is reset (step S460). Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 ends the effect processing during AT.

  Here, for example, when the background effect is switched from the normal effect to the advantageous effect at the end of the AT when the remaining number of games of the AT is 5 games or less, the AT currently being performed by the player is advantageous from the normal AT. There is a risk that the user will be dissatisfied with the fact that the AT is immediately terminated despite the fact that the AT has changed to an AT state that is more advantageous than before. On the other hand, if the background effect is switched from the advantageous effect to the normal effect at the end of the AT when the remaining number of AT games is 5 games or less, the AT currently being performed by the player is changed from the advantageous AT to the normal AT. There is a risk that the user will be dissatisfied with the fact that the AT state has been changed to a more unfavorable AT state despite the fact that the AT will soon end.

  However, in the present embodiment, when it is determined in the process of step S420 that the number of AT games notified by the AT game number notification effect is less than five games, the subsequent notice effect of step S435 and the background of step S450 There is no switching of production. That is, in step S240 of the AT state lottery process of FIG. 16, it is determined that the AT state has changed, the notice flag is set and the background flag is changed and set, but the number of AT games is 5 games or less. In some cases, the notice effect is not executed and the background effect is not switched.

  As described above, when the number of AT remaining games specified by the information suggested by the AT game number notification effect is 5 games or less, the execution of the notice effect is prohibited. There is no suggestion that the player will be switched to the game, and the player can fully enjoy the game in the AT to the end.

  Also, when the number of AT remaining games specified by the information suggested by the AT game number notification effect is 5 games or less, switching of the background effect is prohibited. There is no change, and it is possible for the player to satisfactorily digest the game in the AT to the end.

  In the present embodiment, the background effect is switched in subsequent step S450 when the notice effect is being executed in the process of step S445.

  As a result, when the number of AT remaining games is 5 or less, the execution of the notice effect is prohibited, so that the switching of the background effect can also be prohibited.

  In the present embodiment, if it is determined in step S415 that the navigation stock suggestion effect is being executed, the notice effect in step S435 and the background effect in step S450 are not switched at all. It has become. That is, it is determined that the AT state has changed in step S240 of the AT state lottery process in FIG. 16, and the notice flag is set and the navigation flag suggesting effect is being executed even though the background flag is changed and set. Sometimes, the notice effect is not executed and the background effect is not switched. Then, when the current AT with the remaining 5 games or less ends and the next set of ATs based on the navigation stock suggested by the navigation stock suggestion effect is started, the navigation is performed in step S415 of the AT effect process. Since it is determined that the stock suggestion effect is not being executed, the notice effect is executed in the subsequent step S435, and the background effect is switched in step S450.

  In this way, the notice effect is executed in the AT that is additionally controlled based on the navigation stock suggested by the navigation stock suggestion effect, not the AT that has little remaining game, and the notice is given when the number of remaining games of the AT is small. Compared with the case where the effect is executed, the player can cause the player to execute the game in the AT with the background effect after switching with a new feeling. Furthermore, since the notice effect is executed when the AT is additionally controlled, the notice effect is executed when the number of remaining games of the AT is small, the background effect is switched, and the notice is again given at the AT added immediately thereafter. The processing can be simplified as compared with the case where the effect is executed and the background effect is switched.

  In addition, since the background effect is switched in the AT that is additionally controlled based on the navigation stock suggested by the navigation stock suggestion effect, rather than the AT with less remaining game performance, the background effect is switched off when the number of AT remaining games is small. Compared with the case of changing, it is possible to cause the player to execute a game in the AT in the background effect after switching with a new feeling. In addition, since the background effect is also switched when the AT is additionally controlled, the background effect is switched when the number of remaining games of the AT is small, and the state suggestion effect is switched again in a predetermined period added immediately thereafter. In comparison, the processing can be simplified.

  Furthermore, in the AT game number notification effect, when the number of AT games under control is less than 5 games, the message lamp labeled “AT rush” is switched from lighting to flashing, so that the player can see the remaining AT. While making it possible to specify the number of games, it is also possible to specify that the number of remaining games is 5 or less. In this embodiment, after the AT game number notification effect is changed in this manner, the notice effect is not executed and the background effect is not switched. It can be digested satisfactorily.

[Example of production during AT]
Next, an example regarding the effect during AT in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the timing chart of FIG. 28, a line indicating the counting timing of the number of AT games, a line indicating the timing at which the AT state changes due to the AT state lottery, a line indicating the manner in which the AT state changes, and a line indicating the switching timing of the background effect , And a line indicating the execution timing of the notice effect.

  First, when the AT state is non-AT, the counting of the number of AT games has not started and no background effect is performed. Thereafter, when the navigation stock is consumed by 1 and controlled by the AT, the number of AT games is counted down from the remaining 50 games (n = 50). In this example, when the AT is initially controlled, the normal AT is controlled, and the background effect is the normal effect.

  After that, when it is determined that the AT state is changed by the AT state lottery when the AT game reel rotation with the remaining 11 AT games is counted, the AT state changes from the normal AT to the advantageous AT. A notice effect is executed when the first reel is stopped. This notice effect is executed until the first reel is stopped in the next AT game in which the remaining number of AT games is 10 games, and then the background effect is switched from the normal effect to the advantageous effect. Thereby, the player can recognize that the AT state has changed from the normal AT to the advantageous AT.

  Thereafter, if it is determined that the AT state is changed again by the AT state lottery when the AT game reel rotation with the remaining AT game count is 7 games, the AT state is changed from the advantageous AT to the normal AT. A notice effect is executed when the first reel is stopped. This notice effect is executed until the first reel stops in the next AT game in which the remaining number of AT games is six games, and then the background effect is switched from the advantageous effect to the normal effect. Thereby, the player can recognize that the AT state has changed from the advantageous AT to the normal AT.

  Thereafter, if it is determined that the AT state is changed again by the AT state lottery when the AT game reel rotation is performed with the remaining four AT games, the AT state is changed from the normal AT to the advantageous AT. At this time, the notice effect is originally executed and the background effect is switched. However, the timing at which the notice effect and the background effect are switched is a period in which the AT being controlled is five games or less. . Therefore, the execution of the notice effect and the switching of the background effect are not executed until all the games in the AT under control are completed.

  As described above, when the number of AT remaining games specified by the information suggested by the AT game number notification effect is 5 games or less, the execution of the notice effect is prohibited. There is no suggestion that the player will be switched to the game, and the player can fully enjoy the game in the AT to the end.

  Further, when the number of remaining AT games specified by the information suggested by the AT game number notification effect is 5 games or less, a notice effect that suggests that the normal effect is switched to the advantageous effect with a high degree of advantage. Since execution is prohibited, there is no suggestion that the background effect is switched to a highly advantageous background effect at the end of the AT, and the player can fully enjoy the game in the AT to the end.

  Also, when the number of AT remaining games specified by the information suggested by the AT game number notification effect is 5 games or less, switching of the background effect is prohibited. There is no change, and it is possible for the player to satisfactorily digest the game in the AT to the end.

  In addition, when the number of remaining AT games specified by the information suggested by the AT game number notification effect is 5 games or less, switching from the normal effect to the advantageous effect with a high degree of advantage is prohibited. The effect is not switched to the effect with a high degree of advantage, and the player can fully enjoy the game in the AT to the end.

  When the number of AT games is 0 and the remaining navigation stock is consumed to control the next set of ATs, the notice effect and background effect that were prohibited from being executed are switched. The

  In this way, since the notice effect is executed in the AT that is additionally controlled rather than the AT with less remaining game being executed, the player is compared with the case where the notice effect is executed when the number of AT remaining games is small. A game in the AT with the background effect after switching can be executed in a new mood. Furthermore, since the notice effect is executed when the AT is additionally controlled, the notice effect is executed when the number of remaining games of the AT is small, the background effect is switched, and the notice is again given at the AT added immediately thereafter. The processing can be simplified as compared with the case where the effect is executed and the background effect is switched.

  In addition, since the background effect is switched in the AT that is additionally controlled, rather than the AT that is performing less games, the player feels new compared to the case where the background effect is switched when the number of AT remaining games is small. It is possible to execute an AT game in the background effect after switching. In addition, since the background effect is also switched when the AT is additionally controlled, the background effect is switched when the number of remaining games of the AT is small, and the state suggestion effect is switched again in a predetermined period added immediately thereafter. In comparison, the processing can be simplified.

  In the timing chart shown in FIG. 28, when the AT state lottery is won at the normal AT, the gaming state immediately changes from the normal AT to the advantageous AT and the notice effect is executed. Switch from production to advantageous production. That is, after the gaming state is actually switched to the advantageous AT, the background effect is switched to the one corresponding to the advantageous AT with a delay. However, instead of this, the background effect may be switched to the advantageous effect corresponding to the advantageous AT at the timing when the gaming state is switched to the advantageous AT. For example, if the AT state lottery is won, a notice effect may be executed before the gaming state is switched to the advantageous AT, and then the background effect may be switched to the advantageous effect and the gaming state may be switched to the advantageous AT.

  Similarly, in the timing chart shown in FIG. 28, when the AT state lottery is won at the advantageous AT, the gaming state immediately changes from the advantageous AT to the normal AT and the notice effect is executed. After the notice effect is executed, the background effect is displayed. Switch from advantageous production to normal production. That is, after the gaming state is actually switched to the normal AT, the background effect is switched to the one corresponding to the normal AT with a delay. However, instead of this, the background effect may be switched to the normal effect corresponding to the normal AT at the timing when the gaming state is switched to the normal AT. For example, if an AT state lottery is won, a notice effect may be executed before switching the game state to the normal AT, and then the background effect may be switched to the normal effect and the game state may be switched to the normal AT.

  For example, in FIG. 28, when the number of AT games is 11 games remaining, the AT state lottery is won and the notice effect is performed for one game (while the AT state is not changed from the normal AT to the advantageous AT yet). ) When the number of AT games is 10 games, the normal background may be switched to the advantageous background and the AT state may be changed from the normal AT to the advantageous AT. Then, after that, when the number of AT games becomes 7 games, the AT state may be maintained as the advantageous AT until the AT state lottery is won and the notice effect is performed for one game. According to this, there is no time lag between the change of the AT state and the switching of the background effect, and the “advantage” of the internal AT state and the apparent “advantage” of the background effect are completely in a one-to-one correspondence. be able to.

  Next, an example of performing stage stage switching will be described. Detailed description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted.

  First, in the effect control process executed in the timer interruption process (sub), the sub control unit 91 performs a game effect execution process for executing a game effect or a winning notification of the AT target role according to the game state or the like. . As a game effect according to the game state, a bonus effect is performed during the bonus.

  The AT target combination winning notification is performed in a game in which the AT target combination is won (determined by a game state command and a winning number command). In order to perform this, it is necessary to have AT rights. That is, as described below, when the number of AT rights games to be granted is one or more, the sub-control unit 91 consumes only one game of AT rights (regardless of whether or not the AT target role is won). The liquid crystal display 51 performs the winning notification of the AT target combination. The AT control is also performed by the sub-control unit 91 in a game in a big bonus or regular bonus game state based on a command sent from the main control unit 41.

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives the winning number command in the game being bonused, when the predetermined winning combination is won in the game, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to add the number of AT games, and performs the adding. If determined, the number of AT games to be added is determined (these determinations are called AT lottery). The number of AT games determined in each game until the end of one bonus is accumulated, and the higher the accumulated number of AT games, the higher the advantage.

  The effect during the bonus is performed by displaying an effect image corresponding to the effect stage on the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting a predetermined sound from the speakers 53 and 54. As the effect stages, the Nana stage and the dream dream stage are performed. There are three types of drum-kun stages. The stage of the bonus medium stage at the start of the bonus is the Nana stage. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a winning number command, it indicates a predetermined winning combination (winning combination for executing AT lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games) Chance notification is performed as a bonus production.

  The chance notification is performed until the first stop operation is performed regardless of the time required from the operation of the start switch 7 to the operation (first stop operation) of the first one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In other words, when a message corresponding to the effect stage is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the chance notification, the chance notification message is deleted when the first stop operation is performed.

  Next, the control of the effect stage of the bonus effect will be described. As described above, there are three types of production stages, the Nana stage, the Yumemu stage, and the Drum kun stage. The Nana stage is controlled at the start of the bonus. In each bonus game, whether the stage is switched between the AT lottery and the end of the game, depending on the number of AT games accumulated up to that game and the current stage. No, and determine the type of stage after switching.

  If the current stage is the Nana stage and the number of AT games has not reached 30 games, the stage cannot be switched with a probability of 99%, and the dream stage is switched with a probability of 1%. When the number of AT games has reached 30 games but has not reached 100 games, the production stage cannot be switched with a probability of 80%, but can be switched to the dream stage with a probability of 20%. When the number of AT games has reached 100 games, the production stage cannot be switched with a probability of 20%, but can be switched to the dream stage with a probability of 80%.

  If the current stage is a dream stage, if the number of AT games has not reached 30 games, the stage is switched to the Nana stage with a probability of 20%, and the stage cannot be switched with a probability of 79%. There is a 1% chance of switching to the drum stage. If the number of AT games has reached 30 games but has not reached 100 games, the stage will be switched to the Nana stage with a probability of 1%, the stage will not be switched with a probability of 90%, and the probability of 9% You can switch to the drum-kun stage. When the number of AT games has reached 100 games, the production stage cannot be switched with a probability of 80%, but can be switched to the drum-kun stage with a probability of 20%.

  When the current stage is the drum kun stage, the stage is not switched regardless of the number of AT games. Because the stage is switched under these conditions, the expected number of AT games that are accumulated when you are at the dream stage is higher than when you are at the Nana stage, and when you are at the dream stage The expected value of the number of AT games accumulated when the player is on the Drum-kun stage is higher. There may be cases where the number of accumulated AT games is higher when in the Nana stage than when in the dream stage, but if the expected value of the accumulated number of AT games is stochastically obtained This dream value is higher in the dream stage than in the Nana stage, so it can be said that the dream stage has a higher advantage than the Nana stage. Similarly, it can be said that the drum-kun stage is a stage where the advantage is higher than the dream stage.

  When the stage switching is determined as described above, the liquid crystal display at the timing when the start switch 7 is operated for the next game (that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command). The image displayed on 51 is switched to that of the new stage, but when the stage is switched, the name of the stage after switching is displayed until the timing determined according to the type of stage. In particular, when the stage is switched to the drum-kun stage, the name of the effect stage is also output from the speakers 53 and 54 (at this time, the output of other sounds is stopped or the level is lowered). Hereinafter, such switching of the production stage will be described along a specific example.

  FIGS. 31 to 33 are diagrams showing an example of execution stage switching in the slot machine of the embodiment. FIG. 31 shows the flow of transition of the stage, and FIG. 17 shows the notification of the stage name. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the end timing of notification of the stage name for each type of effect stage.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (a), the effect stage when the effect during the bonus is started is the Nana stage, but when the Nana stage is started, the effect image of the Nana stage is displayed above the liquid crystal display 51. On the front side, an image of the stage name display area 51a indicating the stage name “Nana Stage” is displayed. There is no audio output of the stage name from the speakers 53 and 54. At the first timing after a certain period of time has elapsed after the image of the stage name display area 51a is displayed, the stage name display area 51a is erased as shown in FIG. Only the stage effect image is displayed.

  When it is determined to switch to the dream dream stage in the state where the bonus medium performance is performed at the Nana stage as shown in FIG. 31B, when the start switch 7 is operated for the next game, As shown in FIG. 31 (c), the stage is switched to the dream dream stage, and the stage name display area 51b indicating the stage name "dream dream stage" is displayed on the front side of the effect image of the Nana stage at the upper part of the liquid crystal display 51. An image is displayed.

  The stage name display area 51b is larger than the stage name display area 51a in the nana stage. At this time, the stage name is also output from the speakers 53 and 54, so that it is recognized by the player rather than the nana stage. It becomes easy to be done. When the second timing after a certain period, which is a period later than the first timing, after the image of the stage name display area 51b is displayed, the stage name display area 51b is displayed as shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display 51 is in a state where only the effect image of the Nana stage is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When it is decided to switch to the Nana stage in the state where the bonus during the dream dream stage as shown in FIG. 31D is performed, when the start switch 7 is operated for the next game, It returns to the state shown to Fig.31 (a), it switches to a Nana stage, and the image of the stage name display area 51a which shows the stage name "Nana stage" on the front side of the production image of a Nana stage in the upper part of the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed. There is no audio output of the stage name from the speakers 53 and 54.

  When it is decided to switch to the drum-kun stage in a state where the bonus mid-stage effect is being performed in the dream dream stage as shown in FIG. 31D, when the start switch 7 is operated for the next game. As shown in FIG. 31 (e), the stage is switched to the drum-kun stage, and a stage name display area 51c indicating the stage name "Drum-kun stage" on the front side of the effect image of the Nana stage at the upper part of the liquid crystal display 51. Is displayed.

  The size of the stage name display area 51c is larger than the stage name display area 51a in the dream dream stage. At this time, the stage name is output from the speakers 53 and 54 at a louder volume than in the dream dream stage. The At the second timing after a certain period, which is a period later than the first timing, after the image of the stage name display area 51c is displayed, the display of the stage name display area 51bc is erased as shown in FIG. Then, only the effect image of the drum-kun stage is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In addition, when the Nana stage is newly started (by starting the production during bonus or switching from the dream dream stage), if a predetermined winning combination (that is, a target part of the AT lottery) is won in the game, FIG. As shown in a), an image of the stage name display area 51a indicating the stage name “Nana Stage” is displayed on the front side of the effect image of the Nana stage at the top of the liquid crystal display 51, and at the same time, “chance”. The chance notification for displaying the image of the message 51d is also started.

  When the player performs the first stop operation in a state where both the image of the stage name display area 51a and the image of the chance notification message 51d are still displayed (that is, the state before reaching the first timing). As shown in FIG. 32B, the chance notification message 51d is deleted while the image in the stage name display area 51a is still displayed. The image in the stage name display area 51a is subsequently erased at the timing when the first timing is reached.

  FIG. 33 shows the end timing of notification of the stage name for each type of effect stage on the same time axis. In the Nana stage, as shown in FIG. 33A, the image of the stage name display area 51a is displayed from the timing when the effect stage is switched to the first timing. In the dream stage, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), an image of the stage name display area 51b is displayed from the timing when the effect stage is switched to the second timing. In the drum-kun stage, as shown in FIG. 33C, images of the stage name display area 51c are displayed from the timing when the effect stage is switched to the third timing.

  That is, since the stage name display area 51b in the dream dream stage is displayed in a period longer than the period in which the stage name display area 51a in the Nana stage is displayed, it is possible to enter the dream dream stage more than after switching to the Nana stage. The stage name after switching will be displayed in such a manner that the player is more easily recognized after switching. In addition, since the stage name display area 51c in the drum-kun stage is displayed in a period longer than the period in which the stage name display area 51b in the dream dream stage is displayed, the drum-kun stage is more than after switching to the dream-dream stage. The stage name after switching is displayed in a manner that the player can easily recognize after switching to.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, there are three types of stage for the bonus medium stage, the Nana stage, the dream stage, and the drum-kun stage. Medium production will be executed. At each bonus game, an AT lottery is performed, but since the decision to switch the production stage is made according to the number of accumulated AT games, it is better to be in the dream stage than in the Nana stage. The expected value of the number of AT games stored is higher, and the expected value of the number of AT games stored in the drum-kun stage is higher than that in the dream stage.

  When the stage is switched, the images of the stage name display areas 51a to 51c are displayed on the upper part of the liquid crystal display 51 for a certain period (up to any one of the first to third timings) after the switching. The stage name after switching is shown. The liquid crystal display 51 displays the bonus effect image using the entire area including the upper portion. Therefore, when the stage name display regions 51a to 51c are displayed, the bonus note effect image is displayed. However, since the display of the images in the stage name display areas 51a to 51c is limited to a certain period, the restriction on the execution of the bonus medium effect can be made as small as possible.

  On the other hand, after switching to the dream stage, the player was more easily aware of the stage name than after switching to the Nana stage, and after switching to the drum-kun stage, it was switched to the dream stage. The stage name is informed more easily by the player than later. For this reason, it becomes possible to accurately appeal the player to the switching of the production stage according to the expected value of the number of AT games accumulated.

  Further, since the images in the stage name display areas 51a to 51c are displayed on the front side of the bonus effect image, the display is given priority. When the stage name is output as audio from the speakers 53 and 54 at the dream stage and the drum stage, the output of other audio is stopped or the level is lowered. For this reason, the stage name can be surely recognized by the player, so that the stage can be more accurately appealed to the player.

  In addition, the stage name display area 51b in the dream dream stage is larger than the stage name display area 51a in the Nana stage, and the stage name display area 51c in the drum-kun stage is larger than the stage name display area 51b. The size is larger. The display period of the stage name display area 51b in the dream dream stage is longer than the display period of the stage name display area 51a in the Nana stage, and the period of the stage name display area 51c in the drum-kun stage than the period of the stage name display area 51b. Is longer. In other words, the stage with the higher expected value of the number of AT games accumulated has a larger display size and longer display period, so it is strongly appealing to switch to the stage that is advantageous to the player. Will be able to.

  The stage switching timing is the timing when the start switch 7 is operated. When a predetermined winning combination (that is, an AT lottery target) is won, the chance notification message 51d is also displayed on the liquid crystal display. 51 may be displayed. The chance notification message 51d is displayed and deleted at the timing when the first stop operation is performed, but the images in the stage name display areas 51a to 51c are not displayed and deleted at the timing when the first stop operation is performed. The display is continued until 3 timings are reached. For this reason, even if the player performs a game operation, the stage name after switching can be sufficiently shown to the player, so that the stage switching can be more accurately appealed to the player.

  Furthermore, even if the number of accumulated AT games is switched to a small Nana stage, there is no audio output of the stage name from the speakers 53 and 54, but when switching to the Dreamy stage or Drum-kun stage. The stage name is also output as audio from the speakers 53 and 54. Moreover, if the accumulated number of AT games is switched to a drum-kun stage where the expected value is larger, the stage name is output in a louder volume than when switching to the dream dream stage. For this reason, it becomes possible to strongly appeal the switch to the production stage advantageous to the player.

  As described above, in the above embodiment, the slot machine has been described as an example. For example, the configuration described in the above embodiment is applied to a pachinko gaming machine using a game ball, and the claimed invention is applied. Can be realized.

  When the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine, in a pachinko gaming machine that switches and executes a plurality of performance stages, it can be implemented by ending the common switching effect after the timing when the game ball is won at the start winning opening. is there. The timing for ending the common switching effect includes, for example, the timing of the change of the symbol, the stop of the symbol, and the reach state in addition to the timing of winning the game ball at the start winning opening.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that sets wager numbers using medals and credits has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game used in a pachinko gaming machine. Claim invention by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that uses a ball to set the number of bets or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets Can be realized. When game balls are used as game media, for example, when one medal corresponds to five game balls, and 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, but a plurality of types of gaming machines such as medals and gaming balls, for example. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. A gaming machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the gaming machine of the present invention.

(1) As described above, in the present embodiment, the common switching effect is executed regardless of the effect stage after the end of the switching effect, and continues until the timing after the next game of the game that has executed the common switching effect starts. (For example, the portion that performs the process of Sb3 when “Y” in Sb2 in FIG. 24), and after the execution of the common switching effect, changes to the effect stage after switching (for example, after the process of Sb3 in FIG. 24) The part that performs the process of Sb5).
Therefore, since the effect stage after the switching is found after the timing at which the game is started, it is possible to prevent whether or not the effect stage is changed to the effect stage expected by the player before the game is started.

  In the above embodiment, the common switching effect is ended at the start of the game (when the start switch is operated, when the reel starts rotating). However, for example, when the stop switch is operated, the game ends. When this is done, the configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to a gaming machine that ends the common switching effect at a timing different from that in the above embodiment, such as when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the game.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the stage is switched at a rate based on the lottery mode of AT lottery (a winning probability of AT lottery), that is, an example in which the stage is selected at a rate based on the degree of advantage. For example, when a lottery is won for each stage without being associated with the degree of advantage, or when the number of games reaches a predetermined number of times, the stage is not associated with the degree of advantage as in the above embodiment. The configuration described in the above embodiment can be applied to the gaming machine to be switched.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which only the common switching effect is executed as the switching effect has been described. For example, a plurality of switching effects are provided, and some of these are set as the common switching effect, and any of them is executed. It is possible to apply the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine that executes a switching effect other than the common switching effect in a manner different from the above embodiment, such as selecting whether to do by lottery.

  Moreover, although the example which performs a stage decision effect was given in the said embodiment, the structure shown in said embodiment is applicable to the gaming machine which does not perform a stage decision effect.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which gave one type of common switching effects was given, for example, a plurality of common switching effects are provided, and any one of these is selected, and the selected common switching effects are selected. It is possible to apply the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine that executes a common switching effect in a manner different from the above embodiment, such as

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which comprises an effect stage from the effect stage A, the effect stage B, and the effect stage C was given, the game machine which set the effect stage of the kind (number) different from said embodiment was set. The configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the common switching effect is executed only when the type of the effect stage is changed has been described. For example, the common switching effect is also executed when the effect stage is switched to the same type. Regardless of the aspect of the effect after switching, the configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to the gaming machine that executes the common switching effect.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which switches an effect stage was given as an example which the aspect of an effect switches, for example, the mission image to which a privilege will be provided if the character image which appears or a player achieves is given. It is possible to apply the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine that switches effects in a mode different from the above embodiment, such as a change.

  Moreover, although the example which performs common switching production | presentation, stage decision production | presentation, switching suggestion production | presentation, and production | presentation by the liquid crystal display 51 was given in the said embodiment, it is not restricted to this embodiment, For example, speaker 53,54, Effect effect LED 52, a back lamp (for example, reel LED 55) disposed on the back side (inside) of the reel, and a transmissive liquid crystal display disposed on the front side of the reel (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen) A lamp or LED (for example, effect effect LED 52) attached to the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, ventilation from the periphery of the stop switch, change in temperature of the stop switch, etc. The invention according to claim 1 is realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the slot machine that performs the first effect and the second effect. Rukoto is possible. Further, the common switching effect and the stage finalizing effect may be performed by using a part of an apparatus having other functions (for example, when the effect is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 illuminates the reel from the back side). May be provided with a device that performs only production. Moreover, although the example which performs a common switching production | presentation and a stage decision production | presentation only by the screen display was given in the said embodiment, it is not restricted to this embodiment, A common switching production | presentation and a stage decision production | presentation are combined. The configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to a gaming machine that performs the above.

(2) Further, in the present embodiment, the production stages are switched at a ratio based on a predetermined advantage (for example, the winning probability of AT lottery) (for example, the production stages A, B, and C are switched at the ratio shown in FIG. 22). portion).
Therefore, since the stage stage after switching is found after the timing when the game is started, it is not possible to confirm the degree of advantage by the stage stage after switching and to stop the game before starting the game. The rate can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, the winning probability of AT lottery is given as an example of the degree of advantage. For example, in the slot machine, the transition probability to AT or advantageous RT, the continuation rate of AT or advantageous RT, the AT stock, etc. The number of games and the number of games (addition), the number of games until the transition to AT and advantageous RT, the probability of transition to AT and advantageous RT, the winning probability of jackpot, the number of rounds during jackpot, identification display The above-described embodiment shows a gaming machine in which the degree of advantage different from the above-described embodiment, such as the number of times the variable display time is shortened, the continuation rate of the probability variation state, and the number of variable display times until the transition to the probability variation state is set. It is possible to apply a configuration. Further, as the degree of advantage, the execution ratio of the setting suggestion effect, the number of effect types, the probability of transition to a state in which a premium effect is likely to appear, the wallpaper or music application probability of the mobile terminal, and the like can be given.

  In the above-described embodiment, the stage selection ratio is set so that the stage A, stage B, and stage C can be selected at each of the AT lottery winning probabilities (lottery modes) (that is, the stage stage C). However, for example, the stage selection ratio is set so that the stage has a one-to-one correspondence with the stage lottery winning probability (ie, the stage lottery is not determined from the stage stage type). The winning probability of the AT lottery is determined from the type of the stage, or a part of the stage corresponds to a plurality of winning probabilities and the remaining stage corresponds to the winning probability of the AT lottery on a one-to-one basis. In the above embodiment, a game machine that selects an effect stage at a different ratio from the above embodiment, such as setting the selection ratio of the effect stage in And it is possible to apply the configuration. In addition, when making the production stage correspond to the winning probabilities of a plurality of AT lottery, it may be made to correspond to a part (in this case, at least two) winning probabilities instead of all winning probabilities.

(3) Further, in the present embodiment, the switching effect is ended based on the start operation of the next game of the game for which the execution of the switching effect is started (for example, “Y” in Sb2 in FIG. 24). In the case where the processing of Sb3 is performed).
Accordingly, since the effect stage after the switching is determined when the game start operation is performed, it is possible to prevent whether or not the effect stage is changed to the effect stage expected by the player before the game is started. Thereby, it can prevent that the interest to a game falls.

(4) In the present embodiment, the production stages are switched at a rate based on the degree of advantage related to the provision of a privilege (for example, AT) to the player (eg, production stages A, B, C at the rate shown in FIG. 22). Part to switch).
Therefore, since the advantage regarding the provision of the privilege varies depending on the stage, it becomes possible to pay attention to the switching of the stage, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the AT lottery mode (that is, the winning probability) is changed by taking the AT as an example as a privilege has been described. However, the privilege is advantageous with respect to the provision of game value directly to the player. And a privilege that is not advantageous to the player in terms of providing game value directly. As a benefit that is advantageous to the player in terms of providing game value directly, for example, in slot machines, bonuses such as BB and RB, transition to AT (assist time) and advantageous RT (replay time), In pachinko machines, the rate of continuation of AT and advantageous RT increases, the number of AT stock increases, the number of games until the transition to AT and advantageous RT is shortened, and the probability of transition to AT and advantageous RT increases. Includes winning, number of rounds during jackpot, number of times when variable display time of identification display is shortened, continuation rate of probability variation state, number of variable display times until transition to probability variation state, and the like. In addition, as benefits that are not directly advantageous to the player regarding the provision of game value, for example, execution of setting suggestion effects, increase in effect types, transition to a state where premium effects are likely to appear, portable terminals for players 2D code display for adding wallpaper and music, and wallpaper and music for mobile terminals. And it is possible to implement | achieve this invention by applying the structure shown in said embodiment to the game machine which provides the privilege different from said embodiment.

(5) In the present embodiment, a switching suggestion effect is executed (for example, a portion for performing the process of Se6 in FIG. 21).
Therefore, since it is suggested that the switching effect is executed, it is possible to enhance the expectation that the effect stage is switched.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the switching suggestion effect is always executed before the execution of the common switching effect is given. However, for example, the switching suggestion effect is switched only when the lottery is won, and the switching is performed under conditions different from the above embodiment It is possible to apply the configuration shown in the above embodiment to the gaming machine that executes the suggestion effect.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which the switching suggestion effect is executed when the star switch is operated has been described. However, for example, when the medal bet or the stop switch is operated, the switching suggestion effect is performed at a timing different from the above embodiment. The configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to a gaming machine that executes the above.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example which suggests that a common switching effect is performed in the next game of a switching suggestion effect was given, for example, after performing a game of multiple times, a common switching effect is performed. It is possible to apply the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a gaming machine that executes a switching suggestion effect in a different manner from the above embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which only one game of the switching suggestion effect is executed has been described. However, for example, the switching suggestion effect is performed with a different number of games from the above embodiment, for example, it is executed over a plurality of games (so-called prelude effect). The configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to a gaming machine that executes an effect.

(6) In the present embodiment, the common switching effect is started when the display result is derived to the variable display device (for example, the part of performing Sg4 processing in the case of “Y” in Sg3 in FIG. 23). ).
Therefore, since the switching effect is started after the display result is derived, the user is not distracted by the operation of the stop switch at the time of the switching effect, and the switching effect can be noted.

  In the above embodiment, the common switching effect is started at the third stop. However, the common switching effect is started at a timing different from the above embodiment, for example, at the first stop or the second stop. It is possible to apply the structure shown in the above embodiment to the gaming machine.

(7) Further, in the present embodiment, when the remaining period specified by the information suggested by the period suggesting effect is equal to or less than the specified period (for example, the remaining 5 games or less), the effect switching means prohibits the effect switching. (For example, step S420 of the effect processing during AT by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1, FIG. 30).
Therefore, when the remaining period of the predetermined period specified by the information suggested by the period suggestion effect is equal to or less than the specific period, the change of the effect is prohibited, so that it is possible to switch to an effect having a different degree of advantage at the end of the predetermined period. In addition, the player can be satisfied with the game during the predetermined period until the end. Thereby, the fall of the interest in a game can be prevented.

(8) Further, in the present embodiment, when the remaining period specified by the information suggested by the period suggesting effect is equal to or less than the specified period, execution of the switching suggesting effect (notice effect) by the switching suggesting effect executing means is prohibited. (For example, step S420 of the effect processing during AT by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1, FIG. 30).
According to such a configuration, when the remaining period of the predetermined period suggested by the period suggestion effect is less than or equal to the specific period, the execution of the switch suggestion effect is prohibited. There is no suggestion that the game will be replaced, and the player can fully enjoy the game during the predetermined period. Thereby, the fall of the interest in a game can be prevented.

(9) Also, in the present embodiment, the stage is controlled so that the degree of advantage is higher when controlled by the second stage than when controlled by the first stage, and the second stage After switching to the first stage, the notification effect is executed in such a manner that it is easier for the player to recognize than after switching to the first stage (the stage name display areas 51a to 51c are different in size, the dream dream stage and the drum kun) The stage is characterized in that the stage name is also notified by sound from speakers 53 and 54 (FIG. 31).
According to such a configuration, when the notification means is used for notification of information suggesting the effect stage after switching, some restriction is imposed on the execution of other effects in the notification means. Since the notification effect for notifying the information indicating the effect stage after the switching is performed only for the predetermined notification period provided after the switching, the restriction on the execution of other effects can be made as small as possible. On the other hand, after the switch to the second stage, the notification effect is executed in a manner that is easier for the player to recognize than after the switch to the first stage, so the switch of the effect stage is accurately appealed to the player. Will be able to.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main controller 41a CPU
41b ROM
41c RAM
91 Sub-control unit 91a CPU
91b ROM
91c RAM

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Production stage execution means for executing any production stage from a plurality of production stages;
Effect stage switching means for switching the effect stage being executed by the effect stage execution means to a different effect stage;
Switching effect execution means for executing a switching effect executed when the effect stage switching means switches the effect stage,
The switching effect execution unit, the common switching to subsequent timing when the next game in addition to perform common switching effect regardless of the effect stage to be executed after completion of the game executing the common switching effect switching effect starts Including a common switching effect execution means for continuously executing the effect,
The effect stage executing means includes post-switching effect executing means for executing the effect stage after switching after execution of the common switching effect executed by the common switching effect executing means,
The multiple stage stages include three stage stages with different advantages ,
The switching effect execution means executes the first switching effect after executing the first suggestion effect suggesting that the common switching effect is executed, and suggests the effect stage after switching after the end of the common switching effect. A gaming machine that executes the second suggestion effect so that the execution period of the second suggestion effect becomes longer as the advantage of the effect stage after switching is higher .

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