JP6742088B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a predetermined game.

As a gaming machine, it is provided with a variable display section capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and a slot in which a prize can be generated according to a display result derived after the variable display section variably displays and stops. I have a machine. Further, as a gaming machine, a launching device launches a game ball into the game area, and the game ball wins at the starting opening to display multiple types of identification information that can be identified, and the display result of the variable display is displayed. There is a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player when a specific display result is obtained.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been a gaming machine that allows a player to select one character from a plurality of characters and variably displays identification information that the character selected by the player has embodied (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5300065

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the identification information embodied by the character selected by the player can be variably displayed to execute an effect in accordance with the player's preference. There is no relation between the rendered mode and the player's advantage, and it has not been possible to improve the interest of the game.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game depending on the relation between the performance mode selected by the player and the advantage of the player. Is to provide.

(1) The display result is derived by providing a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which is identifiable, and variably displaying the variable display unit, and then stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. And, a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result ,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege,
An operation procedure corresponding to the specific result among the operation procedures of the derivation operation means that is operated to derive the display result when the determination result of the pre-determination unit that determines the display result that permits derivation is the specific result. Image display means for displaying an effect image for informing
The image display means, when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes the specific result, when the player selects the effect mode as the first selection, the effect is performed in one of the first mode and the common mode. An image is displayed, and when the player selects the effect mode as the second selection, the effect image is displayed in either the second mode or the common mode,
The privilege relates to notification of an operation procedure corresponding to the specific result when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the specific result,
Wherein when the effect image is displayed in any of the first aspect and the second aspect, the common than when the presentation image is displayed in a manner, a high advantage of about granting of the privilege.
The gaming machine may be configured as follows.
A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game (for example, a slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine described in a modification),
A privilege giving means (for example, a process of executing a CZ lottery or an AT lottery by the main control unit 41) for giving a privilege (for example, a CZ game, a navigation stock),
When the specific condition is satisfied (for example, when the left middle right bell is elected, when YES in S11 shown in FIG. 14), the specific effect means (for example, the sub control unit 91) that executes the specific effect (for example, the navigation effect). Processing for executing a navigation effect),
The specific rendering means,
Selection mode production means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that executes the specific production in the production mode selected by the player (for example, the production mode (selection mode) in the character selected from the character A and the character B). Processing for executing the navigation effect in the selection mode by S14) shown in FIG.
A common mode effecting means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) that executes the specific effect in a common effect mode (for example, an effect mode with only characters (common mode)) regardless of whether or not the player selects the effect mode. Processing for executing a navigation effect in a common mode by S14) shown in FIG.
The advantage regarding grant of the privilege is different when the specific effect is executed in the selected effect mode and when the specific effect is executed in the common effect mode (for example, the effect mode of FIG. 15). As shown in the lottery table, the selection mode is determined with a higher probability than the common mode when the CZ win or the AT win).

According to such a configuration, the specific effect is executed in the common effect mode regardless of whether the player selects the effect mode or the effect mode is selected by the player. Since the degree of advantage with respect to the award is different depending on whether or not the privilege is given, the player's attention can be paid to the effect mode of the specific effect. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved by the relationship between the effect mode selected by the player and the advantage of the player.

The "profitability regarding the award of a privilege" may be high in the probability of award of the privilege, or may be high in the advantage of the privilege itself.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
When the specific effect is executed in the selected effect mode, the advantage regarding the grant of the privilege is higher than when the specific effect is executed in the common effect mode (for example, the effect mode of FIG. 15). As shown in the lottery table, the selection mode is determined with a higher probability than the common mode when the CZ win or the AT win).

According to such a configuration, when the specific effect is executed in the effect mode selected by the player, it is possible to make the player expect more about the grant of the privilege than when the specific effect is executed in the common effect mode. It is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The common effect mode is not included in the effect mode options selected by the player (for example, the selection mode is selected from the character A and the character B, whereas the common mode is not selected by the character). Not letters).

According to such a configuration, it is easy for the player to recognize which of the effect mode selected by the player and the common effect mode the specific effect is executed.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
Further, a suggestion effecting means (for example, a process of executing a curse effect by the sub-control unit 91) for performing a suggestive effect (for example, a curse effect) that suggests the grant of the privilege,
The specific effect is executed in the selected effect mode with a higher probability during the suggestive effect than during the suggestive effect (for example, as shown in the effect mode lottery table of FIG. 15, during the inspiring effect). Is determined to be a selection mode with a higher probability than during non-inspired production).

According to such a configuration, since the specific effect is executed in the effect mode selected by the player during the suggestive effect with a higher probability than in the time when the suggestive effect is not in effect, the bonus is given to the player by the suggestive effect. In addition to being expected, the privilege can be expected to be given also by the specific effect in the effect mode selected by the player.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The suggestive effect is executed when the grant of the privilege is determined (for example, a fanatical effect performed at the time of winning) and when the grant of the privilege is not determined. False suggestion production (for example, fake play production performed at the time of non-win) is included,
The specific effect is executed in the selected effect mode with a higher probability than the common effect mode during the true suggestion effect (for example, in the selection mode with a higher probability than the common mode during the earnest effect). On the other hand, the specific effect is executed in the common effect mode with a higher probability than the selected effect mode during the false suggestion effect (for example, during the false-inspiring effect, selection is performed). The common mode is determined with a higher probability than the mode).

According to such a configuration, the specific effect is executed in the effect mode selected by the player with a higher probability than the common effect mode during the true suggestion effect, while the game is performed during the false suggestion effect. Since the specific effect is executed in a common effect mode with a higher probability than the effect mode selected by the player, the suggestion effect is expected to give the player a privilege, and the specific effect is performed in the effect mode selected by the player. When is executed, it is possible to expect further award of privilege.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The gaming machine is
Each is provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable identification information, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, It is a slot machine (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to a display result,
A pre-determination means for determining a display result that permits derivation (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41);
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result,
Further, there is further provided a derivation control unit (for example, a process of executing reel control by the main control unit 41) that performs control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the pre-determination unit and the operation of the derivation operation unit,
The selection mode effecting means and the common mode effecting means provide an effect of notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a specific result (for example, left middle right bell winning). It is executed as the specific effect (for example, the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode or the common mode when the left middle right bell is won),
The privilege granting unit determines whether or not to grant the privilege when the determination result of the pre-determining unit is a determination result other than the specific result (for example, as shown in FIG. 12, a CZ lottery and AT lottery takes place at the time of winning the cherry or watermelon other than when winning the left middle right bell).

According to such a configuration, when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a determination result other than the specific result, it is determined whether or not the privilege is given, and thereafter, when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific result. An effect for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is executed as the specific effect. Therefore, after the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a determination result other than the specific result, the player's attention is focused on the performance mode of the specific effect executed in the game in which the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific result. , The interest of the game can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
A predetermined event (for example, an event that occurs in a scene where a player (customer) is present, for example, occurrence of an error, elimination of an error, opening of the front door 1b, settlement, at the start of a game, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated. A predetermined time has elapsed), a notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54) for notifying that the predetermined event has occurred,
An effect execution means (for example, a sub-control unit 91) that selects and executes one of a plurality of effects (for example, an effect using the character A, an effect using the character B, etc.),
The notification means changes the mode of the notification depending on whether the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect or the second effect (for example, the predetermined event occurs as shown in FIG. 17). In the case where the previously executed effect is the effect using the character A, the notification mode is the mode using the character A, and is executed before the predetermined event occurs, for example, as shown in FIG. If the effect is an effect using the character B, the notification mode is the mode using the character B).

According to such a configuration, since the notification mode varies depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game even when the predetermined event is notified.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above,
Characters appearing in the first effect and the second effect are different (for example, the character appearing in the first effect is the character A, and the character appearing in the second effect is the character B), and the appearance. The character performing the notification changes the mode of the notification.

According to such a configuration, since the character is notified before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to reduce the feeling that the game is interrupted.

(9) In the gaming machine of (7) above,
Although the characters appearing in the first effect and the second effect are the same (for example, the character appearing in the first effect is the character A and the character appearing in the second effect is the character A). , The notification mode is different (for example, the character A appearing in the first effect is smiling, the character A appearing in the second effect is angry) (for example, the character A appearing in the first effect is an adult). The character A, which is a character and appears in the second effect, is a character when a child).

According to such a configuration, the characters are the same, but the notification mode of the character differs depending on the effect, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(10) In the gaming machine according to any one of (7) to (9) above,
A specific event (for example, an event that occurs when a player (customer) is not present), such as an event that is difficult or unlikely to occur when the player is playing, such as initialization or setting change, , Power-on), second notification means (for example, liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54) for notifying that the specific event has occurred,
The notification means selects any one of a plurality of notification modes (for example, a notification mode using the character A and a notification mode using the character B) when the predetermined event occurs, and the predetermined mode is selected. Informing that an event has occurred,
The second notification means notifies that the specific event has occurred in one notification mode (for example, a notification mode using characters) when the specific event has occurred.

According to such a configuration, since the notification that the predetermined event has occurred is selected from a plurality of notification modes, the interest can be improved. Further, since the specific event is notified in one notification mode, it is possible to prevent the capacity from being increased too much.

(11) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10) above,
A predetermined event (for example, an event that occurs in a scene where a player (customer) is present, for example, occurrence of an error, elimination of an error, opening of the front door 1b, settlement, at the start of a game, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated. A predetermined time has elapsed), first notification means (for example, the sub-control unit 91, the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54) for notifying that the predetermined event has occurred,
A specific event (for example, an event that occurs when a player (customer) is not present), such as an event that is difficult or unlikely to occur when the player is playing, such as initialization or setting change, , Power-on), second notification means (for example, sub-control unit 91, liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54) for notifying that the specific event has occurred,
The first notification means is one of a plurality of notification modes (for example, an effect using the character A, an effect using the character B as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18) when the predetermined event occurs. To notify that the predetermined event has occurred,
The second notification means notifies that the specific event has occurred in one notification mode (for example, a character notification mode as shown in FIG. 19) when the specific event has occurred.

According to such a configuration, since the notification that the predetermined event has occurred is selected from a plurality of notification modes, the interest can be improved. Further, since the specific event is notified in one notification mode, it is possible to prevent the capacity from being increased too much.

(12) In the gaming machine of (11) above,
The specific event is an event that is less likely to occur or does not occur when the player is playing the game, than the predetermined event.

According to such a configuration, since the specific event is an event not involving the player, it is possible to reduce the capacity by not providing a plurality of notification modes.

(13) In the gaming machine of (11) or (12) above,
The specific event is an initialization event that initializes the storage area of the storage unit (for example, the storage area of the RAM 41c).

According to such a configuration, since the notification of the specific event is one type of mode, it is possible to eliminate the need to leave the data used for selecting the mode in the storage area.

(14) In the gaming machine according to any one of (11) to (13) above,
Effect execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91, the liquid crystal display 51, or the like) that selects and executes one of a plurality of effects (for example, an effect using the character A, an effect using the character B, and the like). Further comprising speakers 53, 54),
The first notification means changes the mode of the notification depending on whether the effect executed before the predetermined event occurs is the first effect or the second effect.

With such a configuration, since the notification mode varies depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 8 shows an internal structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram showing a configuration of a slot machine. It is a figure for explaining the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matters related to the winning combination. It is a figure for explaining the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matters related to the winning combination. It is a figure for explaining the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matters related to the winning combination. It is a figure for explaining a special result. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. It is a figure for explaining a lottery target combination, a determination value number, and reel control. It is a figure for explaining a lottery target combination, a determination value number, and reel control. It is a figure for explaining a CZ lottery table and an AT lottery table. It is a figure for explaining a CZ agitation production lottery table and an AT agitation production lottery table. It is the flowchart in order to explain the production mode decision processing which the sub control section executes. It is the figure in order to explain the production mode lottery table. It is the flowchart in order to explain the information production processing which the sub control section executes. It is the outline figure which shows the production example which reports the specified event. It is the outline figure which shows the production example which reports the specified event. It is the outline figure which shows the production example which reports the specific event.

[Structure of slot machine 1]
An example of a mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is composed of a housing 1a having a front opening, and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a.

Inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right (Reels) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, 2R are seen through the transparent window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged to be visible.

As shown in FIG. 3, "white 7a" (for example, the symbol of the area number 16 of the left reel 2L) and "white 7b" (for example, the area of the left reel 2L) are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. No. 19 pattern), "White 7c" (for example, the pattern of the region number 3 of the left reel 2L), "Watermelon a" (for example, the pattern of the region number 15 of the left reel 2L), "Watermelon b" (for example, the left Area 2 number 1 reel symbol), "cherry" (for example, the left reel 2L area number 2 symbol), "bell a" (for example, the left reel 2L area number 21 symbol), "bell b" ( For example, the pattern of the region number 18 of the left reel 2L), "lip a" (for example, the pattern of the region number 20 of the left reel 2L), "lip b" (for example, the pattern of the region number 8 of the left reel 2L), etc. A plurality of types of distinguishable patterns are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 each. Although "white 7a" to "white 7c" are symbols of different types, they are collectively referred to as "white 7" because they have similar outlines. "Watermelon a" and "watermelon b" are different types of symbols, but since they have similar outlines, they are also collectively referred to as watermelons. The "bell a" and the "bell b" are symbols of different types, but since they have similar outlines, they are collectively referred to as a bell. The “lip a” and the “lip b” are symbols of different types, but since the outlines are similar to each other, these are collectively referred to as a lip.

The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in upper, middle, lower three stages in the transparent window 3 provided substantially in the center of the reel panel of the front door 1b.

The reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4) provided correspondingly, so that the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously displayed on the see-through window 3. Is displayed while being changed, and the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, so that three continuous symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, there are reel sensors 33L, 33C and 33R for detecting the reference positions for the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and a reel LED 55 for irradiating the reels 2L, 2C and 2R from the rear side. Is provided. The reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and each symbol can be independently illuminated.

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

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b is provided with a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a gaming value owned by the player). It is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any gaming state in the present embodiment) of the bet number of the prescribed number determined in accordance with the gaming state within that range. MAXBET switch 6, settlement switch 10 operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet number are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and bet number are returned), the game The start switch 7 operated when starting the game, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the production switch 56 used for the production by the player. Each is operably provided.

In the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that first stops is called the first stop reel, and the stop is called the first stop. Similarly, the second stop reel is called the second stop reel, the stop is called the second stop, the third stop reel is called the third stop reel, and the stop is called the third stop or the final stop. To call. Stopping the left reel 2L for the first time is called a left first stop, stopping the left reel 2L for a second time is called a left second stop, and stopping the left reel 2L for a third time is called a left third stop. Stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time is called a middle first stop, stopping the middle reel 2C for a second time is called a middle second stop, and stopping the middle reel 2C for a third time is called a middle third stop. The first stop of the right reel 2R is called the first right stop, the second stop of the right reel 2R is called the second right stop, and the third stop of the right reel 2R is called the third right stop.

In the present embodiment, the procedure for the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (also referred to as the operating procedure, the pressing order, the stopping operation order) is forward pressing, forward sandwiching pressing, middle left pressing, middle right pressing. , Reverse pinch push, and reverse push. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped. The forward sandwiching pressing refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. The middle-left pushing means a pushing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle-right pushing means a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. Reverse pinch pressing refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is second stopped. The reverse pressing means a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped.

A game display unit 13 is provided on the front door 1b. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming display unit 13 displays a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out by the occurrence of a prize, and the content thereof when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, 1BETLED14 that informs that the number of bets is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the number of bets is set to 2 by lighting, and the number of bets is set to 3 3BET LED 16 for notifying that it is being turned on, insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and start valid LED 18 for notifying that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is effective , A wait LED 19 that lights up to indicate that it is in a wait state (waiting for the start of reel rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game), and a light indicating that a replay game is in progress. A replaying LED 20 is provided to notify. The replay game is a game started after the bet number is automatically set.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying by lighting that the bet number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (Fig. 5) which inform by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are effective. 4) are provided respectively.

A liquid crystal display 51 is mounted above the front door 1b. On the liquid crystal display 51, an effect image according to the progress of the game is displayed, and various information related to the game such as an operation procedure by the navigation effect and the type of error that has occurred is displayed. The navigation effect is an effect in which the player is informed of the operation procedure (pushing order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning, and the right to be controlled by the AT (Assist Time). It is performed on condition that Navistock which is The navigation stock number indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and the more the navigation stock number is held, the more the AT is controlled by the AT for a long period. In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (50 games in the present embodiment) every time one navigation stock is consumed. Further, the payout rate of medals per game during AT is 1 or more. Therefore, AT can be said to be in a more advantageous state for the player than non-AT. In addition, it can be said that the navigation stock, which is the right to AT control, is an advantageous privilege for the player. The navigation stock is given when the player wins the AT lottery performed by the main control unit 41.

Inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stopped state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a key operation, a set value A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while changing or confirming the set value, and a stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). Stop switch 36a for selecting valid/invalid, automatic settlement for selecting valid/invalid of an automatic settlement function that automatically settles (returns) medals stored as credits without the player's operation. In order to selectively switch the flow path of the medals thrown from the switch 36b and the medal throwing unit 4 to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) provided inside the casing 1a or the medal payout opening 9 side. Flow path switching solenoid 30, a medal selector 29 having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals that have been inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side, and a door opening detection switch 25 for detecting the open state of the front door 1b. (See FIG. 4) are provided.

The inserted medal sensor 31 is provided with a plurality of (for example, three) sensors capable of detecting medals so that the inserted medals can detect the inserted medals in a predetermined order (from the upstream sensor). Is configured. The main control unit 41 determines that the detection results of the plurality of sensors are the detection results when the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are detected in a predetermined order (also referred to as an appropriate detection result). It is determined that the inserted medal sensor 31 detects the inserted medal or the passage of the inserted medal.

Further, inside the front door 1b, there is provided a stop switch 36a for selecting enable/disable of the stop function for controlling the stop state when the AT is finished.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the casing 1a, an external output board 1000 for outputting a predetermined signal to an external device such as a reel unit 2 or a data display provided outside the slot machine 1. (See FIG. 4), a hopper tank 34a that stores medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, a hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4) for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9, and a hopper. A hopper unit 34 including a payout sensor 34c (see FIG. 4) that detects medals paid out by driving the motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reels 2L, 2C and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C and 32R (see FIG. 4), and reel sensors 33L, 33C and 33R (reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, respectively) that can detect the reel reference positions. 4) is provided.

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) which is provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals and is composed of a pair of conductive members which are separated from each other on the left and right.

As shown in FIG. 4, on the front surface of the power supply box 100, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a winning probability (payout rate, payout rate) of internal lottery in the setting change state are set. A setting switch 38 that functions as a switch for changing the value and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on/off are provided.

The stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the setting key switch 37, the setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 inside the casing 1a cannot be operated unless the front door 1b is opened by key operation. Therefore, those switches inside the housing 1a can be operated only by the clerk in the game hall, and cannot be operated by the player.

When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or credits are used to set the number of bets. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When the specified number of bets set according to the gaming state is set, the pay line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are set as the specified number of bets, and when the specified number of bets is set, the pay line LN is activated. It should be noted that when the maximum number of medals has been inserted among the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the symbol combination displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a symbol combination such as a small winning combination or a re-gaming combination. In the present embodiment, these winning combinations are also referred to as “winning combinations” and “winning combinations”, and the combination of the symbols that make up one of the winning combinations is stopped on the winning line. Also called as. For example, when a symbol combination that constitutes a re-play combination is derived on the pay line, a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the bet number by using medals operates. It is also called that a re-game winning (replay winning) occurs that the symbol combination that constitutes the re-gaming combination is derived on the pay line.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN is set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the middle. Is defined as. Although only one pay line is applied in the present embodiment, a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

In the present embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line, in addition to the winning line LN, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 (see FIG. 1) are set. There is. The ineffective lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined to be won by the combination of symbols arranged in these ineffective lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning is aligned on the winning line LN, a combination of symbols that is won when the winning line LN is aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 (for example, bell a-bell a -By providing the configuration in which the bells a) are aligned, it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols forming a specific winning is aligned in the winning line LN.

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

It should be noted that although the configuration using three reels is illustrated in the present embodiment, the configuration using only one reel, the configuration using two reels, and the configuration using four or more reels are also possible. Of course, in the configuration using two or more reels, the winning determination may be made based on the combination of the display results derived to all the two or more reels. In the present embodiment, the variable display device is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90 causes the game state. The effect according to is controlled, the power supply board 101 generates drive power for the electric components that form the slot machine 1, and supplies the drive power to each unit.

In the example of FIG. 4, while controlling the progress of the game, a game control board 40 that outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game, a performance control board 90 that controls a predetermined performance in accordance with the command, a drive power supply for electric components. There are provided a power supply substrate 101 for generating a signal, an external output substrate 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside, and the like.

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

On the game control board 40, the circuit configuration of the main control section 41 and the like (illustrated in the game control board 40 of FIG. 4) is mounted. The main control unit 41 performs processing relating to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The main controller 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, an I/O port 41d, and the like.

The effect control board 90 is connected to the effect switch 56 and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). On the effect control board 90, a circuit configuration such as the sub control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4) is mounted. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, an I/O port 91d, and the like.

A hopper motor 34b, various operating means and detecting means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals (ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the bet number and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery. The set value is made up of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate and the payout rate becomes lower as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, in terms of the payout rate, the advantage is highest for the player when 6 is set as the set value, and the advantage is gradually decreased as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Become.

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

It should be noted that the condition may be set to “power ON”+“setting key ON”+“front door open detection” to shift to the setting change state. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting changes when the front door 1b is not opened. Furthermore, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open/closed state of the front door 1b until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key is turned off after the set value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may do so. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with the bet number not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the set value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the set value display 24, and the set value is confirmed, whereby the set value is confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot proceed, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off to end the setting confirmation state and return to the state where the game can proceed.

It should be noted that it is possible to shift to the setting confirmation state on condition that “setting key ON”+“front door open detection”. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. Further, after the setting confirmation state is once entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open/closed state of the front door 1b until the ending condition (setting key OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Good. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[command]
The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 instructs the sub control unit 91 to perform a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a prize determination command, a payout start command, and a payout. Multiple commands including end command, status command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command, navigation command, AT winning command, and CZ winning command To send.

These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the contents of the command. The sub control unit 91 determines the type of command based on the type data.

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

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

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the operation of the start switch 7 and the result of the internal lottery by receiving the internal winning command.

The freeze command is a command that can specify whether or not freeze is executed. The freeze command is sent when the freeze is executed. Freezing is control for delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined time.

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

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

The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, the presence/absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals paid out at the time of winning. The winning determination command is transmitted after all reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

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

The state command is a command such as RT (Replay Time), AT, or CZ that can specify the game state. The status command is sent at the end of the game.

The standby command is a command indicating transition to the standby state. The waiting command is to finish paying out medals by adjusting credits (including medals used for setting the bet number) when the bet number is not set and the game goes to the standby state after a certain period of time after the end of one game. However, it is transmitted after the withdrawal end command is transmitted.

The stop command is a command indicating occurrence or cancellation of the stop condition. When the stop state is controlled, a stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, and when the stop state is released by a reset operation, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted. To be done.

The error command is a command indicating the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and the error condition is controlled, an error command indicating the occurrence of the error condition and its type is sent, and when the reset operation is performed and the error condition is released, the error command indicating the release of the error condition Will be sent.

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

The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. A setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted at the time of shifting to the setting change state, and at the end of the setting change state, a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the set value after the setting change is transmitted. The sub control unit 91 initializes the control state of the main control unit 41 with the transition to the setting change state. Therefore, the sub control unit 91 confirms that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the setting start. It can be specified.

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

The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, ON (open state)/OFF (closed state). As for the door command, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (ON to OFF) at the time of power-on, at the end of one game (before the start of setting the bet number of the next game after the end of the game). , OFF to ON).

The operation detection command is a switch in which the detection state (ON/OFF) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) has changed, and whether the detection state has changed from OFF to ON It is a command indicating whether it has changed from OFF to OFF and the detection state (ON/OFF) of another switch. The operation detection command is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches changes.

The navigation command is a command that can specify the operation procedure. The navigation command may be transmitted during the AT when a winning combination to be described later is won.

The AT winning command is a command that can specify the result of the AT lottery. The AT lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to give a navigation stock that is a right for AT control, and is performed by the main control unit 41. When winning in the AT lottery, navigation stock is given as a right to AT control. Winning in the AT lottery is also called AT winning, and not winning is called non-AT winning. The AT winning command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed. By receiving the AT winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the execution of the AT lottery and the result of the AT lottery (results of AT winning and non-AT winning).

The CZ winning command is a command that can specify the result of the CZ lottery. The CZ (Chance Zone) is a state in which the probability of winning the AT in the AT lottery is higher than that in the non-CZ, and is a state advantageous to the player. The CZ lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to grant a CZ game that is a right for CZ control, and is performed by the main control unit 41. When winning in the CZ lottery, the CZ game is given as a right to the CZ control. Winning in the CZ lottery is also called CZ winning, and not winning is called non-CZ winning. The CZ winning command is transmitted when the CZ lottery is performed. By receiving the CZ winning command, the sub control unit 91 can specify the execution of the CZ lottery and the result of the CZ lottery (the result of the CZ winning or the non-CZ winning).

[Control by Sub Control Unit 91 when Command is Received]
The effect control executed by the sub control unit 91 based on the command will be described. The sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process when receiving a command from the main control unit 41. 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 receiving buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands, and can store a plurality of commands.

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 at the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like based on the control content registered in the control pattern table. Output control of the various production devices.

In the control pattern table, for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns, a display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, a lighting mode of the effect effect LEDs 52, an output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, a lighting mode of the reel LEDs, and the like, The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub control unit 91 receives a command, the sub control unit 91 selects the control patterns corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among them, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the effect device is performed based on the control pattern. As a result, an effect according to the effect pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

For example, the sub-control unit 91 executes a stir production that suggests at least the giving of the navigation stock and expects the giving of the navigation stock, based on the result of the AT lottery that can be specified from the AT winning command received from the main control unit 41. .. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation effect in the game selected as the navigation target combination based on the navigation command received from the main control unit 41.

[Winning prize, special result]
5 to 7 are diagrams for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a special result that is stopped on the activated line only when a predetermined small winning combination is missed. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the game state controlled by the main control unit 41.

First, with reference to FIG. 9A, the transition of the game state controlled by the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses while being controlled to any one of RT0 (preparatory game state), RT1 (normal game state), RT2 (halfway game state), and RT3 (advantageous game state).

RT0 is a game state in which transition control is performed after the setting change state, and the game state transitions to RT1 by deriving a special result.

RT1 is a gaming state that can be shifted from RT0, and is usually a gaming state in which the player may spend the most time. At RT1, the game state shifts to RT2 by winning the promotion lip (lip 5) described later.

RT2 is a gaming state that can be transferred from RT1, and is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is higher than in RT1. At RT2, the game state shifts to RT3 by winning the rep 6 (7 rep) described later. In this way, RT2 is also in the game state in the middle of transiting from RT1 to RT3 to shift the game state. At RT2, the game state shifts to RT1 by deriving a special result or winning a falling lip (lip 4) described later.

RT3 is a gaming state that can be transferred from RT2, and is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is higher than in RT1 and RT2. Therefore, the RT3 is a gaming state advantageous for the player in that the player can play the game without consuming the most medals. At RT3, the game state shifts to RT1 by deriving a special outcome or winning a falling lip (lip 4).

The added navigation stock is consumed when the process moves to RT3. Specifically, since the AT lottery is performed in any game state, the navigation stock can be given. If the player owns the navigation stock at RT0, the navigation stock is not consumed and thus is not controlled by the AT, and the navigation effect for changing the game state (also referred to as preparation navigation effect) is not executed. Therefore, at RT0, there is a high possibility that a win will be missed at the time of winning the left-middle-right bell described later, and the game state shifts to RT1 by deriving a special result.

When the navigation stock is owned by RT1, the AT is not controlled because the navigation stock is not consumed, but the preparation navigation effect for transitioning the game state to RT2 is executed. Therefore, at RT1, the promotion lip can be won at the time of winning the promotion lip, which will be described later, and the gaming state shifts to RT2.

If the navigation stock is owned by RT2, the navigation stock is not consumed and thus is not controlled by the AT, but the preparatory navigation effect for shifting the game state to RT3 is executed. Therefore, at RT2, 7 rep can be won at the time of rush lip winning described later, and the game state shifts to RT3.

When owning Navistock at RT3, one Navistock is consumed and controlled by the AT for 50 games. The state controlled by the AT in RT3 is also referred to as ART. When controlled by ART, the game can be continued in RT3, which is the most advantageous game state, and the payout rate of medals per game becomes 1 or more. Therefore, ART is the most advantageous state for the player.

The re-gaming combination of the winning combinations includes the re-gaming combination of Lips 1 to 7 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.

In the description of the symbol combination in the present embodiment, "/" indicates "or", "-" indicates "division of adjacent reels", and left indicates "symbol of left reel 2L", The middle shows the "design of the middle reel 2C", and the right shows the "design of the right reel 2R".

As shown in FIG. 9A, after winning the lip 5 at RT1, the player is controlled to RT2 which is more advantageous to the player than RT1. Therefore, the lip 5 is also called a promotion lip. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9B, when a prize is won in the promotion lip, a symbol combination of “rip-lip-bell” is derived on the pay line LN.

As shown in FIG. 9A, after winning the lip 4 at RT2, it is controlled by RT1. Therefore, the lip 4 is also referred to as a fall lip.

As shown in FIG. 9A, after winning the lip 6 at RT2, the game is controlled by RT3. Further, as shown in FIG. 9(c), when winning on the lip 6, a symbol combination of "white 7-white 7-white 7" is derived on the winning line LN. Therefore, the lip 6 is also referred to as the 7 lip.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small winning combination of the winning combinations will be described. The small roles include bells 1 and 2, push order bells 1 to 8, cherries 1 to 3, watermelons 1 to 4, and 1 and 2 sheets.

Bell 1 is also called the middle tier bell because it wins when the combination of "bell-bell-bell" stops on the activated line.

Bell 2 is also referred to as a lower right bell, because when the winning symbol stops on the activated line, the winning combination is achieved by stopping the "bell-bell-bell" combination on the ineffective line LM3.

The symbols forming the bell 1 and the bell 2 are arranged within 5 frames on each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when the bell 1 or the bell 2 is won in the internal lottery, in principle, the winning bell 1 or the bell 2 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. ..

Similarly for other winning combinations, when the combination of the symbols shown in FIG. 7 is stopped on the activated line, the corresponding winning combination is generated. At this time, the symbols included in the name described in the remarks column on the pay line LN or the invalid line LM are stopped, so that the symbol is also referred to as described in the remarks column. Also, when a prize is generated, medals are paid out for the number of coins described in the general game column.

Next, the special result will be described with reference to FIG. A special result is won in a game in which the push order bells 1 to 8 among the small roles have been won (any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4). When it is not possible to generate any of the winning combinations (when the winning is lost), it is a symbol combination of a specific loss that stops on the activated line.

Special results include right bell spilled eyes, middle bell spilled eyes, and left bell spilled eyes. The right bell spill is stopped when the winning target in the internal lottery is one of the right bells 1 to 4 and the winning cannot be generated. The middle bell spill is stopped when the winning target in the internal lottery is any of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the winning cannot be generated. The left bell spill is stopped when the winning target in the internal lottery is one of the left bells 1 to 4 and the winning cannot be generated.

As shown in FIG. 9, at RT0, RT2, and RT3, after the special result is stopped without any winning, the control is controlled to RT1.

[Winning target, number of judgment values, reel control]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the lottery target combination read in the internal lottery, the number of determination values of the lottery target combination, and the reel control in the game winning the lottery target combination will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning combination and the winning probability of the internal lottery are different depending on whether the game state is RT0 to RT3. In FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the vertical columns show the types of lottery target combinations that can be read in the internal lottery, and the horizontal columns show combinations of winning combinations for each lottery target combination and the gaming states that are selected by lottery. It also shows the contents of reel control.

The lottery target is provided with a combination in which only one winning combination is internally selected and a combination in which a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously selected. The internal lottery corresponding to the lottery target winning combination is shown in the column of the winning combination.

For example, in the internal lottery, when the common bell of the lottery targets is read out, the winning/winning lottery is performed for the winning prize Bell 2 corresponding to the common bell, and when the left bell 1 is read out, Win/win lottery is performed for all of Bell 2, the push order bell 1, and the push order bell 4, which are combinations of winning combinations corresponding to the bell 1. Similarly, left bell 2 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, middle bell cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak 1 piece, strong 1 piece, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, normal lip, rise When the transfer Lips 1 to 3, the maintenance transfer Lips 1 to 3, the rush Lips 1 to 3, and the chance Lips 1 to 3 are read in the internal lottery, the combination column of the winning combination corresponding to the read out lottery target combination is displayed. The winning combination or combination of winning combinations shown is drawn by lot.

A circle mark in the gaming state column corresponding to the lottery target winning combination indicates that the lottery target winning combination is read in the internal lottery when the gaming state is in effect, and a blank mark indicates the internal lottery when the gaming state is in effect. This indicates that the lottery target combination is not read.

The numbers below the circles indicate the number of judgment values. An internal lottery is performed using the number of judgment values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in association with the random number for the internal lottery (integer of 0 to 65535). Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination for which “256” is set as the determination value is 256/65536. In the internal lottery, if none of the lottery targets is won, it will be lost.

When the gaming state is RT0, common bell, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak 1 piece, strong 1 piece, weak watermelon, strong The watermelon and the normal lip are sequentially read as the target combination of the internal lottery. Similarly, when the gaming state is RT1 to RT3, the lottery target combination corresponding to the game state is sequentially read as the target combination of the internal lottery. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as left bells, the middle bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as middle bells, and the right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the center bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are collectively referred to as a left center right bell or a push order bell. The middle-tier cherry, weak cherry, and strong cherry are collectively referred to as cherry. A weak piece and a strong piece are collectively called a single role. Weak watermelons and strong watermelons are collectively called watermelons. Further, the ascending rips 1 to 3, the sustaining rips 1 to 3, the rush lips 1 to 3, and the chance lips 1 to 3 are collectively referred to as pushing order lips.

Common bell, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4, middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak 1 piece, strong 1 piece, weak in any gaming state of RT0 to RT3 Watermelons and strong watermelons are defined as lottery target combinations, and a common determination value number is defined regardless of the gaming state. That is, the winning probability of winning a small winning combination in the internal lottery is constant regardless of the gaming state. The winning probability of winning the small winning combination in the internal lottery may be set to be different depending on the set value that is set.

Next, the number of determination values of the normal lip, the ascending lip 1 to 3, the maintenance lip lip 1 to 3, the rush lip 1 to 3, and the chance lip 1 to 3 are compared for each gaming state. The number of determination values is set so that the probability of winning one of the re-game combinations is highest in RT3, followed by RT2 and RT1 in that order, and RT0 is lowest.

Here, the results of summing the determination value numbers of the respective re-play combinations read at RT1 to RT3 are compared.

When RT1 and RT2 are compared in the total number of judgment values, RT2 is larger than RT1, and the re-game combination is won with a high probability. This is, as shown in FIG. 9, RT2 is also a game state in the middle of transiting from RT1 to RT3 for the transition of the game state, and for the player whose game state has transitioned from RT1 to RT2, , To prevent the medals from being consumed as much as possible during the period of RT2 until the game state shifts to RT3.

The total judgment value number of RT3 is larger than the total judgment value number of RT1 and RT2, and the re-game combination is won with the highest probability. As a result, the RT3 becomes the most advantageous game state for the player in that the player can play the game while minimizing the consumption of medals. Therefore, the superiority of RT3 over RT1 and RT2 can be secured.

The transition from RT1 to RT3 during non-AT is not easy. Therefore, in RT2, which passes through when migrating from RT1 to RT3, the total number of judgment values of the re-play combination is set higher than that of RT1 so as not to consume the medal as much as possible, thereby reducing the burden on the player. , Does not reduce the interest of the game.

It is possible to shift from RT2 to RT3 only when an inrush lip which is won only at RT2 is won and seven Lips are won.

Next, the contents of the reel control described in the right column of FIGS. 10 and 11 will be described. The winning combination defined according to the type of winning lottery winning combination (winning winning combination) and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped on the activated line within a pull-in range of up to 4 frames. Reel control is performed.

When any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is elected, the reel that is first stopped (the first stopped reel) is the left reel. Depending on whether the reel is 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, reel control for aligning and stopping Bell 1 or Bell 2 on the pay line LN within a maximum pull-in range of 4 frames is performed.

For example, when the left bell is elected, reel control is performed to stop by aligning the symbol combination of the bell 2 with the pay line LN when the left first stop is performed, and within the pull-in range when the stop operation is performed other than the left first stop. The reel control for aligning and stopping the symbol combination of the push order bell on the pay line LN is performed. Furthermore, when it is not possible to align and stop the symbol combination of the push order bell on the pay line LN, the symbol combination of special winning is derived. The left first stop when one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the left first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

When the middle bell is elected, the reel control is performed to stop by aligning the symbol combination of the bell 1 with the pay line LN when the middle first stop is performed, and is pushed within the pull-in range when the stop operation is performed other than the middle first stop. Reel control is performed in which the symbol combination of the forward bell is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. Furthermore, when it is not possible to align and stop the symbol combination of the push order bell on the pay line LN, the symbol combination of special winning is derived. The middle first stop when the middle bells 1 to 4 are won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the middle first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

When the right bell is won, reel control is performed to stop the right 1st stop by aligning the symbol combination of the bell 1 with the pay line LN, and when the stop operation is other than the right 1st stop, push within the pull-in range. Reel control is performed in which the symbol combination of the forward bell is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. Furthermore, when it is not possible to align and stop the symbol combination of the push order bell on the pay line LN, the symbol combination of special winning is derived. The right first stop when the player wins one of the right bells 1 to 4 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the right first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in order to ensure that Bell 1 or 2 is won depending on whether the left bell, the middle bell, or the right bell among the left middle right bells is won. By changing the first stop reel, it is possible to change the operation procedure for winning the prize and the operation procedure for avoiding the derivation of the special result.

In the game in which the middle-tier cherry is won, reel control is performed so that the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped only on the activated line at the time of winning. On the other hand, in the game in which the weak cherry or the strong cherry is won, the reel control is performed so that the cherry of the left reel 2L is stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage at the time of winning. As a result, when the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped in the middle tier and a cherry prize is won, it is possible to inform the player that the player has won the middle tier cherry, and the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped in the upper tier or the lower tier. When a cherry prize is generated, it is possible to inform the player that the weak cherry or the strong cherry has been won instead of the middle cherry.

Only in the game in which the strong cherry is won, the "cherry-cherry-cherry" is stopped by stopping the cherry of each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R on the invalid line where the cherry of the left reel 2L is stopped. Reel control can be performed. As a result, when the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage and the "cherry-cherry-cherry" is stopped on the invalid line where the cherry is stopped, the strong cherry is won instead of the weak cherry. The player can be notified of the fact.

In the game in which one piece is won, stop a predetermined weak chance (for example, “white 7b-watermelon b-cherry” on the activated line) that is different from the special outcome in the combination of the outliers. Reel control is performed. In the game in which one of the strong symbols is won, a predetermined strong chance eye (for example, “white 7b-watermelon b-watermelon b” on the activated line) that is different from the special outcome or the weak chance eye in the combination of the outliers , Etc.) is performed to perform reel control. Reel control is performed so that the chance can be stopped not only when one weak or strong one is dropped but also when middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon etc. are dropped. Be seen.

When one of the one-piece hand, cherry, and watermelon is won, the CZ lottery and the AT lottery are executed. Therefore, when the chance opportunity is derived, the player can be informed that the CZ lottery and the AT lottery have been executed by winning one of the one-piece role, cherry, and watermelon, and the interest of the game is improved. Can be made.

In a game in which a weak watermelon is won, the watermelon 3 or 4 can be drawn to the effective line by giving priority to the watermelon 3 or 4 over the watermelon 1 within the pullable range, the weak watermelon eyes can be stopped, and both the watermelon 3 and the watermelon 4 can be drawn. If it is not possible, the watermelon 1 cannot be pulled in either, so reel control for stopping the weak chance or the strong chance is performed.

In a game in which a strong watermelon is won, it is possible to pull in the watermelon 1 or 2 to the effective line with priority over the watermelon 3 and the watermelon 4 in the pullable range, stop the strong watermelon eyes, and pull in the watermelon 1 or 2. If it is not possible, the watermelons 3 and 4 are pulled in. If neither the watermelon 3 nor the watermelon 4 can be pulled in, reel control is performed to stop the weak chance or the strong chance.

In the game in which the regular rip is won, reel control is performed to pull the symbol combination of the rip 1 into the activated line and stop the rip in the middle stage regardless of the operation procedure.

If one of the promotion lips 1 to 3 is elected, the promotion rep is selected according to whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R. Reel control for winning a certain lip 5 is performed.

For example, when the ascending lip 1 is won, reel control is performed to stop the left 5th stop by aligning the symbol combination of the lip 5 with the pay line LN. The reel control for aligning and stopping the symbol combination of 1 on the pay line LN is performed. The left first stop when the uplifting lip 1 is won is also called a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the left first stop is also called an incorrect answer procedure.

When the ascending rip 2 is won, reel control is performed to stop by aligning the symbol combination of the rip 5 with the pay line LN when the first stop is performed in the middle, and when the stop operation is performed other than the first stop in the middle, The reel control for aligning and stopping the symbol combination on the pay line LN is performed. In addition, the middle first stop when winning the ascending lip 2 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the middle first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

When the ascending rip 3 is won, reel control is performed to stop by aligning the symbol combination of the rip 5 with the pay line LN when the right first stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the right first stop, the rip 1 The reel control for aligning and stopping the symbol combination on the pay line LN is performed. The right first stop when the uplifting lip 3 is won is also called a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the right first stop is also called an incorrect answer procedure.

When any one of the maintenance transfer replies 1 to 3 is elected, the normal replies are performed depending on whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R. Reel control for winning a certain lip 1 or reel 5 for falling a lip 5 is performed.

For example, when the maintenance roll lip 1 is won, reel control is performed to stop the left 1st stop by aligning the symbol combination of the lip 1 with the pay line LN, and when the stop operation is performed other than the left 1st stop, The reel control for aligning and stopping the symbol combination of 4 on the pay line LN is performed. The left first stop when the maintenance roll lip 1 is won is also called a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the left first stop is also called an incorrect answer procedure.

When the maintenance transfer lip 2 is won, the reel control for aligning the symbol combination of the lip 1 with the pay line LN and stopping when the first stop in the middle is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the first stop in the middle, the reel 4 The reel control for aligning and stopping the symbol combination on the pay line LN is performed. The medium first stop when the maintenance transfer lip 2 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the middle first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

If the maintenance roll Lip 3 is won, reel control is performed to stop the right 1st stop by aligning the symbol combination of the Lip 1 with the pay line LN, and when the stop operation is performed other than the right 1st stop, the reel 4 The reel control for aligning and stopping the symbol combination on the pay line LN is performed. In addition, the right first stop when the maintenance roll lip 3 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the right first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

When any one of the inrush replies 1 to 3 is won, the number of replies is 7 lips depending on whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R. Reel control for winning the rep 6 or reel 1 for winning the normal rep 1 is performed.

For example, when the inrush lip 1 is won, reel control for aligning the symbol combination of the lip 6 with the pay line LN is performed when the left first stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the left first stop, the lip 1 is stopped. The reel control for aligning and stopping the symbol combination on the pay line LN is performed. The left first stop when the inrush lip 1 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the left first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

When the rush lip 2 is won, the reel control for aligning the symbol combination of the lip 6 to the pay line LN when the first stop is performed is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the first stop, the symbol of the lip 1 Reel control is performed in which the combination is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. The middle first stop when the inrush lip 2 is won is also called a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the middle first stop is also called an incorrect answer procedure.

When the rush Lip 3 is won, reel control is performed to stop the right 6th stop by aligning the symbol combination of the Lip 6 with the pay line LN, and when the stop operation is performed other than the right 1st stop, the symbol of Lip 1 Reel control is performed in which the combination is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. The right first stop when the inrush lip 3 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the right first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

If the chance lip 1 is won, the reel control to align the symbol combination of the lip 7 to the pay line LN and stop when the left first stop is performed, and the symbol of the lip 1 when the stop operation is performed other than the left first stop Reel control is performed in which the combination is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. The left first stop when the chance lip 1 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the left first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

If chance lip 2 is won, reel control to align the symbol combination of lip 7 to the pay line LN and stop when the first stop in the middle is performed, and the symbol of lip 1 when the stop operation is performed other than the first stop in the middle Reel control is performed in which the combination is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. The middle first stop when the chance lip 2 is won is also called a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedures other than the middle first stop are also called an incorrect answer procedure.

If the chance lip 3 is won, the reel control to align the symbol combination of the lip 7 to the pay line LN and stop when the right first stop is performed, and the symbol of lip 1 when the stop operation is performed other than the right first stop Reel control is performed in which the combination is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. The right first stop when the chance lip 3 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the right first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

When the stop switch is operated in the correct answer procedure in the game in which one of the chance rep 1 to 3 is won, rep 7 is won and 7 symbols are arranged on the invalid line LM4. When one of the chance replies 1 to 3 is won, the CZ lottery and the AT lottery are executed. Therefore, when 7 symbols are gathered on the ineffective line LM4, it is possible to suggest to the player that one of Chance Reps 1 to 3 has been won and the CZ lottery and the AT lottery have been executed, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Can be improved.

In this way, the main control unit 41 performs internal lottery on a lottery target combination corresponding to the game state, performs reel control according to the lottery result and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and according to the display result. Performs medal payout and game state transition.

Each of the left-middle-right bell, the ascending lips 1 to 3, the sustaining lips 1 to 3, the rush lips 1 to 3, and the chance lips 1 to 3 are navigation stocks even during AT or non-AT. When the player wins during the period in which is given, the correct procedure is notified by the navigation effect. For example, when the ascending lip 2 is won at RT1, a navigation effect is displayed in which an image of “213” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so as to prompt the middle first stop. When the rush lip 3 is won at RT2, a navigation effect is displayed in which an image of "231" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so as to prompt the first right stop. Therefore, the left-middle-right bell, the ascending rips 1 to 3, the sustaining lips 1 to 3, and the plunging lips 1 to 3 are collectively referred to as a navigation target combination.

[CZ lottery]
FIG. 12A is a diagram showing a CZ lottery table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the CZ game that is the right to the CZ control by executing the CZ lottery based on the CZ lottery table. The CZ lottery is executed in a game after the game in which the lottery condition is satisfied when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 12A, in the CZ lottery, any one of 0 game, 10 game, 20 game, and 30 game is awarded.

The CZ lottery is executed when one of the winning of the cherry, the winning of the watermelon, the winning of the chance rip, and the winning of the one-piece winning combination is established. In the CZ lottery, whether or not to give the CZ game (that is, whether or not to win the CZ) and the number of CZ games to be given are determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. It

In addition, in the present embodiment, an example in which the lottery as to whether or not to give the CZ game and the lottery for determining the number of CZ games to be given are performed in one lottery will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, in the CZ lottery, first, a lottery is performed as to whether or not a CZ game is given, and then a lottery is performed to decide the number of CZ games to be given when it is decided to give the number of CZ games. It may be configured by a lottery. In addition, for each of the cherry, watermelon, and single-card combination, the combination with the name “strong” has a higher winning probability than the combination with the name “weak”, and the CZ game to be awarded. There may be many. The conditions for executing the CZ lottery are not limited to the above example, and other conditions may be set.

[AT lottery]
FIG. 12B is a diagram showing an AT lottery table during non-CZ, and FIG. 12C is a diagram showing an AT lottery table during CZ. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to give the navigation stock that is the right to AT control by executing the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table set according to whether or not the vehicle is in CZ. .. The AT lottery is executed in the games after the game in which the predetermined lottery conditions shown in FIGS. 12(b) and 12(c) are satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 12B, the AT lottery in the non-CZ is executed when any of the cherry winning, the watermelon winning, the chance lip winning, and the single-card winning combination is established. Further, as shown in FIG. 12C, the AT lottery during the CZ is either a cherry winning, a watermelon winning, a chance lip winning, a one-player winning, another winning, or an internal lottery. Sometimes executed.

In the AT lottery, based on the winning probability shown in FIGS. 12(b) and 12(c), whether or not to give the navigation stock (that is, whether or not to win the AT), and the navigation stock in the case of giving it The number is determined.

The navigation stock is more likely to be provided during the CZ than during the non-CZ, and the number of navigation stocks provided is greater. For example, when the cherry is won in the non-CZ, the navigation stock is given with a probability of 10%, but when the cherry is won in the CZ, the navigation stock is given with a probability of 30%. Further, when cherry is won in the non-CZ, only one navistock is awarded even if the AT is won, but when cherry is won in the CZ, two navistock may be awarded when the AT is won. Further, since there are more lottery conditions in the CZ than in the non-CZ, the AT lottery opportunities are increased during the CZ than in the non-CZ. Also in this respect, the CZ is more advantageous than the non-CZ.

In this way, when the CZ is controlled, the expected AT winning value is higher than when the CZ is not controlled, and more navigation stocks may be given. As a result, when controlled by CZ, it is possible to make the player expect the addition of the navigation stock, so that the interest of the game can be improved. That is, it can be said that CZ is in a more advantageous state for the player than non-CZ.

In addition, in the present embodiment, an example in which the lottery for whether or not to give the navigation stock and the lottery for determining the number of the navigation stock to be given are performed in one lottery will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, in the AT lottery, first, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give a navistock, and then a lottery is performed to determine the number of navistock to be given when it is decided to give the number of navistock. It may be configured by a lottery. Also, for each of the cherry, watermelon, and single-card combination, the combination with the name "strong" has a higher winning probability than the combination with the name "weak", and the navigation stock to be awarded. There may be many. Further, the conditions for executing the AT lottery are not limited to the above examples, and other conditions may be set. For example, the AT lottery may be executed every time a predetermined game is exhausted (for example, every 100 games exhausted), or when the AT lottery is not executed for a predetermined game (for example, 100 games). It may be executed. The above-mentioned predetermined game may be a digestive game limited to games in non-CZ, a digestive game limited to games in CZ, or in both non-CZ and CZ games. It may be a digestive game.

[CZ-inspired production lottery]
FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a CZ twist effect lottery table. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type (effect type) of the CZ twisting effect by executing the CZ twisting effect lottery based on the CZ twisting effect lottery table set according to whether or not the CZ lottery is performed in the CZ lottery. To do. The CZ twist effect lottery is executed in the game after the game in which the CZ lottery is executed.

The CZ twisting effect is provided with three effect types a1 to a3. In the CZ twisting effect, a precursor effect (chance effect) that suggests a CZ winning over a plurality of games and expects to be awarded with a CZ game, and a CZ winning that suggests a CZ winning over a plurality of games subsequent to the precursor effect and a final game The continuous effect (roulette effect) that definitely informs whether or not the CZ is won is included.

In the precursor effect in the CZ twisting effect, for example, the character image of “chance” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 51 while the background image of the liquid crystal display device 51 maintains a normal image (for example, a background image in the morning).

In the continuous production in the CZ twisting production, an image in which the character image of "X" indicating non-CZ winning and the character image of "O" indicating CZ winning are rotated by the roulette are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the rotation of the roulette is rotated. If the character image pointed at the time of stopping is "x", the non-CZ winning is definitely notified, while if the character image pointed is "○", the CZ winning is definitely notified. It

As shown in FIG. 13A, the CZ twisting effects a1 to a3 are different from each other in the number of games of the aura effect and the continuous effect. For example, when a1 is determined, the indication effect of 5 games is executed and then the consecutive effect of 3 games is executed. When it is determined to be a2, the precursor effect of 10 games is executed and then the continuous effect of 5 games is executed. When it is determined to be a3, the predictive effect of 15 games is executed and then the continuous effect of 7 games is executed.

As shown in FIG. 13A, in the CZ-inspired effect lottery, one of the effect types is determined with a different winning probability depending on whether or not the CZ is won. Specifically, the type of effect is determined so that the number of precursor effects and continuous effects in the CZ winning is larger than in the non-CZ winning. In this way, since the effect type is selected such that the number of games of the CZ twisting effect is different depending on whether or not the CZ winning is selected, it is possible to change the CZ twisting effect. Further, the more the number of games in which the CZ twisting effect is executed, the higher the probability of winning the CZ. Therefore, it is possible to make the player play while paying attention to the number of games in which the CZ twisting effect is executed, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game. Can be made.

The CZ twisting effect is not limited to the effect content shown in FIG. 13A, but may be other effect content. In addition, the CZ twisting effect at the time of winning the CZ is also referred to as a fanning effect, and the CZ twisting effect at the time of non-CZ winning is also referred to as a false fanning effect.

[AT fan production lottery]
FIG. 13B is a diagram showing an AT-inspired effect lottery table. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of AT fanning effect (effect type) by executing the AT fanning effect lottery based on the AT fanning effect lottery table set according to whether or not the AT is won in the AT lottery. To do. The AT incitement effect lottery is executed in the game after the game in which the AT lottery is executed.

The AT-inspired effect is provided with three effect types b1 to b3. For the AT instigation production, a sign production (training production) that suggests AT winning over multiple games and expects to be given navigation stock, and suggests AT winning over multiple games following the precursor production and finishes the final game. The continuous effect (battle effect) that definitely informs whether or not the AT is won is included.

In the precursor effect in the AT insulting effect, for example, an effect image in which the teammate character and the enemy character battle each other is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when an image in which the enemy character wins is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, non-AT winning is definitely notified, while when an image in which the teammate character wins is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, AT winning is fixed. Be informed.

As shown in FIG. 13B, each of the AT-inspired effects b1 to b3 has a different number of games for the indication effect and the continuous effect. For example, when b1 is determined, the predictive effect of 20 games is executed, and then the continuous effect of 3 games is executed. When it is determined to be b2, the predictive effect of 25 games is executed and then the continuous effect of 5 games is executed. When it is determined to be b3, the precursor effect of 30 games is executed, and then the continuous effect of 7 games is executed.

As shown in FIG. 13B, in the AT-inspired effect lottery, one of the effect types is determined with a different winning probability depending on whether or not the AT is won. Specifically, the production type is determined such that the number of games of the precursory production and the continuous production is larger when the AT is elected than when the non-AT is elected. In this way, since the effect type is selected such that the number of games in the AT instigation effect differs depending on whether or not the AT is won, it is possible to change the AT instigation effect. Furthermore, since the probability of winning the AT increases as the number of games in which the AT agitation effect is executed increases, it is possible to allow the player to play while paying attention to the number of games in which the AT agitation effect is executed, thereby improving the enjoyment of the game. Can be made.

It should be noted that the AT agitation effect is not limited to the effect contents shown in FIG. 13B, and may be other effect contents. In addition, the AT fanned effect at the time of winning the AT is also referred to as a fanned effect, and the AT fanned effect when the non-AT is won is also referred to as a false fanned effect.

[Selection of production mode]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player can carry out the game by taking over the previous game history (for example, the number of ATs, the number of payouts, etc.) by using a mobile terminal such as his own smartphone. is there. For example, a player plays a game by inputting a password that can be issued after membership registration using a mobile terminal on the menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 of the slot machine 1. Then, when the player reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 with the mobile terminal after the game is finished, the game history is stored on the management server through internet communication by the mobile terminal. When playing a game next time, if the player inputs the password issued via the portable terminal again on the slot machine 1, the player can carry out the game by taking over the previously stored game history.

Furthermore, by using a mobile terminal, it is possible to change the presentation mode performed during the game. For example, the player can select one character from two types of characters such as the character A and the character B by Internet communication using a mobile terminal. Then, if the player inputs the password issued after selecting the character on the menu screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 of the slot machine 1, the effect performed during the game is changed to the effect using the selected character. It becomes possible to do.

[Direction mode of navi production]
As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to change the effect mode that is performed during the game using the mobile terminal, but the effect mode of the navigation effect uses the character selected by the player. There are cases in which there are different effect modes and cases in which there are common effect modes regardless of whether or not a character is selected by the player. Hereinafter, the effect mode selected by the player is also referred to as a selection mode, and the common effect mode regardless of whether or not the player selects the effect mode is also referred to as a common mode.

For example, when the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode, the operating procedure is notified using the character selected by the player. Specifically, when the character A is selected, an image of the character A is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in addition to the character image indicating the operation procedure, and a sound such as "Middle!" Is output from the speakers 53 and 54. When the character B is selected, the image of the character B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in addition to the character image showing the operation procedure, and a sound such as “Mr. , 54. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is executed in the common mode, only the character image indicating the operation procedure is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 without displaying the image of the character, and a sound such as "peen" is output as a sound effect to the speaker 53, It is output from 54.

Further, in the present embodiment, the navigation effect can be executed in either the selection mode or the common mode only when the left middle right bell is won among the navigation target combinations. Then, when any of the ascending Lips 1 to 3, the Maintenance Lips 1 to 3, and the Inrush Lips 1 to 3, which are the roles other than the left, middle and right bells, are won among the navigation target winning combinations, the navigation effect is produced in a common mode. Can be performed.

It should be noted that the selection mode such as the character A or the character B selected by the player may be used in an effect other than the navigation effect. The effect using the character A is also referred to as a first effect, and the effect using the character B is also referred to as a second effect.

[Determination of production mode]
Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the determination of the effect mode will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the effect mode determination process executed by the sub control unit 91.

As shown in FIG. 14, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a navigation command is received from the main control unit 41 (S10). When the navigation command is not received (NO in S10), the sub control unit 91 ends this routine.

On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 receives the navigation command (YES in S10), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the player has won the left middle right bell (S11). When the sub-control unit 91 does not win the left center right bell (NO in S11), that is, when the player wins a navigation target combination other than the left center right bell (for example, rush lip or chance lip), the navigation effect The mode is set to the common mode (S12), and this routine is ended.

On the other hand, when the left middle right bell is won (YES in S11), the sub control unit 91 executes the effect mode lottery (S13).

Here, FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the effect mode lottery table. The sub-control unit 91 determines the mode of the navigation effect to be either the common mode or the selection mode by executing the effect mode lottery based on the effect mode lottery table.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the effect mode lottery, it is determined whether or not the fan-out effect (CZ fan-in effect, AT fan-out effect) is being performed, and whether or not the fan-out effect (winning effect) at the time of winning is in progress. With different probabilities, either the common mode or the selected mode is determined.

Specifically, when neither the CZ twisting effect nor the AT twisting effect is executed, the common mode is determined with a probability of 95%, and the selection mode is determined with a probability of 5%. In addition, during the CZ twisting effect during non-CZ winning or during the AT twisting effect during non-AT winning, the common mode is determined with a probability of 60%, and the selection mode is determined with a probability of 40%. Further, during the CZ twisting effect at the time of winning the CZ or during the AT twisting effect at the time of winning the AT, the common mode is determined with a probability of 5%, and the selection mode is determined with a probability of 95%.

As described above, regardless of whether or not the player wins, the selection mode is determined with a probability of 40% or more during the fanned effect, whereas the selection mode is determined with a probability of 5% during the non-fanned effect. That is, the selection mode is determined with a higher probability during the fanned effect than during the non-fanned effect.

In addition, during the stir-up production at the time of winning, the selection mode is determined with a probability of 95%, whereas the common mode is determined only with a probability of 5%. That is, during the serious effect, the selection mode is determined with a higher probability than the common mode. On the other hand, during non-winning stirrer production, the selection mode is determined with a probability of 95%, whereas the common mode is determined with a probability of 5%. That is, during the fake twisting effect, the common mode is determined with a higher probability than the selection mode.

In addition, the selection mode is determined with a probability of 95% during the fanning effect at the time of winning, whereas the selection mode is determined only with a probability of 40% during the fanning effect at the time of non-winning. That is, the selection mode is determined with a higher probability during the directing production than during the false producing performance.

Returning to FIG. 14, the sub control unit 91 sets the mode of the navigation effect to the effect mode determined by the effect mode lottery in S13 (S14), and ends this routine.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the selection mode is determined at the time of CZ winning or AT winning with a higher probability than at the time of non-CZ winning or non-AT winning. Therefore, depending on whether the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode or the navigation effect is executed in the common mode, the presence or absence of CZ winning or AT winning is different, and the player's attention is paid to the effect mode of the navigation effect. You can collect. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved by the relationship between the effect mode selected by the player and the advantage of the player.

At the time of CZ winning or AT winning, the selection mode is determined with a higher probability than at the time of non-CZ winning or non-AT winning. Therefore, when the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode, the player can be expected to win the CZ or the AT prize more than when the navigation effect is executed in the common mode, and the enjoyment of the game can be improved. ..

The selection mode is selected from the characters A and B, but the common mode is not an effect using the character and is not included in the options. As a result, it is easy for the player to recognize which of the selection mode and the common mode the navigation effect has been executed.

The selection mode is determined with a higher probability during the fanned effect than during the unfanned effect. For this reason, it is possible to expect the player to win CZ or AT by the agitation effect and also expect CZ or AT to win the navigation effect in the selection mode.

The navigation effect is executed in the selection mode with a higher probability than in the common mode during the fanatic effect, while the navigation effect is executed in the common mode with a higher probability than in the selection mode during the false fan effect. Therefore, the player can expect the player to win the CZ or the AT by the agitation effect, and further expect the CZ or the AT to win when the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode.

CZ lottery or AT lottery is executed when you win any of the roles other than left center right bell, such as cherry, watermelon, chance lip, and one piece role, and when you win left center right bell, then navi production Is executed. Then, when the left middle right bell is won, the navigation effect is executed in either a selection mode or a common mode depending on whether or not there is a CZ win or an AT win. Thereby, for example, the player expects that the CZ lottery or the AT lottery is executed when the chance is derived, and further, when the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode thereafter, the CZ winning is performed. You can expect to win AT or AT. In this way, after the player wins any one of the cherry, watermelon, chance lip, and single-card combination, the player's attention is focused on the mode of the navigation effect that is executed when the player wins the left middle right bell. Can be improved.

When the player wins the left-center-right bell, the navigation effect can be executed in the selected mode, and when the player wins a navigation target combination other than the left-center-right bell, the navigation mode is used in the common mode regardless of whether the player selects the effect mode. The performance is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the winning combination depending on the effect mode of the executed navigation effect. For example, in the case of the present embodiment, when the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode, it is possible to let the player recognize that the left middle right bell has been won. Thus, the player can easily recognize the winning combination depending on the mode of the navigation effect, and the interest of the game can be improved by the relationship between the selecting mode and the winning combination.

Common among the navigation target roles other than left center right bell and left center right bell (for example, rush lip and chance lip) when selecting a navigation target role other than left center right bell that has a low probability of winning The navigation effect is executed in this manner. For this reason, it is not necessary to provide an effect mode option for a navigation target combination having a winning probability lower than that of the left middle right bell, so that the storage capacity in the RAM 91c can be reduced.

[Notification effect processing]
Next, the notification effect process in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, when a specific event has occurred, sub control unit 91 executes an effect that notifies that the specific event has occurred. Further, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined event has occurred, sub control unit 91 executes an effect that notifies that the predetermined event has occurred.

The specific event is an event that occurs when the player (customer) is not present. In addition, the specific event is an event that does not easily occur or does not occur when the player is playing the game. For example, the specific event may be initialization of the storage area of the RAM 41c, setting change, power-on, or the like. In addition, the effect of notifying a specific event is an effect of notifying an event that occurs in a scene where the player (customer) is not present. Further, the effect of notifying a specific event is an effect of notifying an event that is unlikely to occur or does not occur when the player is playing the game. For example, the effect of notifying a specific event is an effect of notifying that the storage area of the RAM 41c is being initialized, an effect of notifying that the setting is being changed, an effect of notifying that the power is being turned on, and the like. May be

Further, the predetermined event is an event that occurs when the player (customer) is present. For example, the predetermined event is the occurrence of an error, the elimination of the error, the opening of the front door 1b, the settlement, the start of a game, or the passage of a certain time after the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate. May be. In addition, the effect of notifying a predetermined event is an effect of notifying an event that occurs in the scene where the player (customer) is present. For example, the effect of notifying a predetermined event is an effect of notifying that an error has occurred, an effect of notifying that the error has been resolved, an effect of notifying that the front door 1b is open, or a settlement process in progress. It may be an effect of notifying that it is, an effect of notifying the start of the game, an effect of notifying that a certain time has passed since the reels 2L, 2C, 2R were rotated. The effect for notifying the start of the game may be an effect for outputting a voice such as "Welcome" from the speakers 53 and 54 when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion unit 4. Further, the effect of notifying that a predetermined time has passed since the reels 2L, 2C, 2R have rotated may be an effect of promoting the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the notification effect process executed by the sub control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 determines whether a specific event has occurred based on various commands transmitted from the main control unit 41 (Sp1).

When the specific event has occurred (YES in Sp1), the sub control unit 91 executes an effect (specific event notification effect) that notifies that the specific event has occurred. After that, the sub control unit 91 ends the notification effect process.

When the specific event has not occurred (NO in Sp1), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the predetermined event has occurred (Sp3). If the predetermined event has not occurred (NO in Sp3), the sub control unit 91 ends the notification effect process.

When the predetermined event occurs (YES in Sp3), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the character A is set (Sp4). When the character A is set (YES in Sp4), the sub control unit 91 executes the notification effect of the predetermined event using the character A (predetermined event notification effect). After that, the sub control unit 91 ends the notification effect process. On the other hand, when the character A is not set (NO in Sp4), the sub control unit 91 executes the notification effect of the predetermined event using the character B (predetermined event notification effect). After that, the sub control unit 91 ends the notification effect process.

Next, the predetermined event notification effect will be described. 17 and 18 are schematic diagrams showing an example of an effect for notifying a predetermined event in the present embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 17, the character A is set as the effect character, and the effect using the character A (CAa) is executed (FIG. 17A). At this time, when a "selector error" occurs as the predetermined event, a predetermined event notification effect using the character A (CAb) is executed as shown in FIG. 17(B). Specifically, in the predetermined event notification effect using the character A (CAb), the content "selector error occurrence" of the predetermined event that occurred is notified by the balloon image of the character A (CAb). In addition, the speaker 53, 54 outputs a voice of "Call a clerk ~" by the voice of the character A to notify that a predetermined event has occurred.

In the example shown in FIG. 18, the character B is set as the effect character, and the effect using the character B (CBa) is executed (FIG. 18A). At this time, when a “selector error” occurs as the predetermined event, a predetermined event notification effect using the character B (CBb) is executed as shown in FIG. 18(B). Specifically, in the predetermined event notification effect using the character B (CBb), a balloon image of the character B (CBb) is used to notify the content “selector error occurrence” of the predetermined event that has occurred. Further, the voice of the character B is output from the speakers 53 and 54 as a voice of "Salesclerk" to notify that a predetermined event has occurred.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the effect of notifying the predetermined event (predetermined event notification effect) differs depending on the effect that is executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event. For example, when the effect (for example, navigation effect) executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is “effect using the character A”, the effect for notifying the predetermined event is “predetermined event notification using the character A”. Production”. Further, for example, when the effect (for example, the navigation effect) that is executed before the predetermined event occurs is the “effect using the character B”, the effect that notifies the predetermined event is “the predetermined effect using the character B. Event notification production”.

Thus, according to the present embodiment, the predetermined event is an event that occurs when the player (customer) is present. Further, according to the present embodiment, the manner in which the predetermined event is informed differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, so that the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced. Further, since the notification effect of the predetermined event is executed by using the same character as the character used in the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to reduce the feeling that the game is interrupted even if the predetermined event effect is executed. ..

Next, the specific event notification effect will be described. FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing an example of an effect for notifying a specific event in the present embodiment. In the example shown in FIG. 19, a setting change occurs as a specific event, and an effect of notifying that the setting is being changed is executed. Specifically, in the specific event notification effect, the content “setting is being changed” of the specific event that has occurred is notified by characters. Further, the speaker 53, 54 outputs an electronic sound "pyrrolilo pyrrillo" to notify that a specific event has occurred.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the case of notifying a specific event that occurs when the player (customer) is not present, or a specific event that is difficult or does not occur when the player is playing Unlike the predetermined event notification effect, notification is made in one type of notification mode. As a result, since it is not necessary to prepare a plurality of notification modes in the specific event notification effect, it is possible to prevent the storage capacity of the data used for the effect from increasing too much.

Further, for example, when the specific event is initialization of the storage area of the RAM 41c, in the present embodiment, since the notification of the specific event is one type of mode, the data used for selecting the mode is left in the storage area. No need to leave. For example, if a notification mode is selected from a plurality of notification modes even when a specific event is notified, it is necessary to leave some data in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

Note that, for example, when the specific event is the setting change, the electronic sound (for example, “pyrrolo pyrrillo”) may be continuously output for a fixed time (for example, 30 seconds) after the setting change is completed. Further, when the specific event is a setting change, the effect LED 52 may be kept lit, for example, red for a certain period of time (for example, 30 seconds) after the setting change is completed. As a result, even if the setting change is completed, it is possible to notify that the setting change has been made for a certain period of time after the setting change is completed. When the setting change is completed, the effect displayed by the liquid crystal display 51 may be immediately returned to the normal effect.

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

[Regarding production mode]
In the present embodiment, the production mode performed during the game can be selected using a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, but the production mode selection method is not limited to this. For example, by operating the production switch 56 and the switches such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R without using a mobile terminal, the character selection screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed, and the player changes the character. It may be selectable.

Further, the player may be allowed to select a character when a specific winning combination such as cherry is won. For example, it may be possible to operate the effect switch 56 when the cherry is won, and to move to the character selection screen by operating the effect switch 56.

Further, the selection of the character is not limited to that which the player can freely select, and may be determined by a lottery. For example, the character selection lottery may be performed when the cherry is won, and the character determined by the lottery may be the effect mode of the navigation effect as the selection mode.

Further, the presentation mode of the navigation effect is not limited to the type of character, and may be equipment or appearance of the same character. For example, the player may customize the equipment and appearance of the same character, and the character customized by the player may be the production mode of the navigation effect as the selection mode.

In addition, the characters that can be selected by the player may change according to the result of the game history, the number of choices for the character may increase, and the degree of freedom for customizing the character may change.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the description has been made regarding that the presentation mode of the navigation effect is set to either the common mode or the selection mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a presentation mode of other productions such as a stirrup production, a winning combination such as a small win, or a winning suggestion production that suggests winning such as cherry may be set to either the common mode or the selection mode. Also in this case, the effect mode may be determined by the effect mode lottery shown in FIG.

[Determination of the mode of navi production]
In the present embodiment, at the time of CZ winning or AT winning, the navigation effect is executed in a selection mode with a higher probability than at the time of non-CZ winning or non-AT winning, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during non-CZ winning or non-AT winning, the navigation effect may be executed in a selection mode with a higher probability than when CZ winning or AT winning.

Further, the probabilities in the effect mode lottery table shown in FIG. 15 are examples, and other probabilities may be set. For example, the selection mode may be determined with a probability of 100% during the fanned effect, and the common mode may be determined with a probability of 100% during the non-fanned effect. In addition, the selection mode may be determined with a probability of 100% when the CZ is elected or the AT is elected, and the common mode may be determined with a probability of 100% when the non-CZ is elected or the non-AT is elected.

Further, in the effect mode lottery shown in FIG. 15, either the common mode or the selection mode is determined depending on whether or not there is a CZ win or an AT win, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, either the common mode or the selection mode may be determined according to the number of CZ games given when the CZ is won and the number of navigation stocks given when the AT is won. Specifically, the selection mode may be determined as the number of CZ games given in the CZ lottery increases, or the selection mode may be decided as the number of navigation stocks given in the AT lottery increases. That is, the probability of granting the privilege may be different when the navigation effect is executed in the selection mode and when the navigation effect is executed in the common mode, or the advantage of the privilege itself to be granted may be different. Good.

[Regarding the role in which the presentation mode changes]
In the present embodiment, the effect mode lottery is executed when the left middle right bell is won, and the navigation effect is executed in the effect mode determined by the effect mode lottery, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect mode lottery may be executed when a winning combination other than the left middle right bell is won, such as the pressing order lip, and the navigation effect may be executed in the effect mode determined by the effect mode lottery.

Further, in the present embodiment, the effect mode is changed according to the result of the effect mode lottery executed when the left middle right bell is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the left center right bell is won, the navigation effect is executed in a selection mode with a probability of 100%, and when the winning combination other than the left center right bell is won, the navigation effect is executed in a common mode with a probability of 100%. May be.

[About benefits]
In the present embodiment, as the privilege, the navigation stock that can be controlled by the AT and the CZ game that can be controlled by the CZ are illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an AT game that can be controlled by the AT may be applied. .. That is, when an AT is won in the AT lottery, an AT game may be given, and the AT may be controlled over the number of games corresponding to the number of the given AT games.

The benefits are not limited to the navigation stock, the AT game, and the CZ game as described above, and other benefits such as a BB win that is the right to control the BB or an RB win that is the right to control the RB. May be applied. Further, the privilege is not limited to one that directly affects the payout rate of medals, and may be any privilege that improves the degree of advantage for the player.

[Inclination]
In the present embodiment, the AT-inspired effect and the CZ-inspired effect have a two-stage configuration including a precursor effect and a continuous effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the AT-inspired effect and the CZ-inspired effect may have a one-step configuration with only continuous effects, or may have a three-step or more configuration in which other effects are added.

[About notification production]
In the above-described example, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the character A, the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character A. There is. Further, for example, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the second effect using the character B, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character B. .. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the characters that appear in the first effect and the second effect are the same, but the notification mode may be different. For example, the characters appearing in the first effect and the second effect are both character A, but the character A appearing in the first effect is smiling and the character A appearing in the second effect is angry. To Then, in the case of the first effect using the laughing character A as the effect being executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event, the laughing character A is used as a mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event. It is assumed to be the same as before. Further, in the case of the second effect using the angry character A as the effect that was executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event, the angry character A is used as a mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event. It is assumed to be the same as before. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest even when the predetermined event is notified.

In the above-described example, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the character A, the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character A. There is. Further, for example, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the second effect using the character B, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character B. .. However, it is not limited to this. For example, although the characters that appear in the first effect and the second effect are the same, the notification mode may be different. For example, the characters appearing in the first effect and the second effect are both character A, but the character A appearing in the first effect is an adult character, and the character A appearing in the second effect is a child character. And Then, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the adult character A, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the adult character A. And Further, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the second effect using the child character A, the aspect of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the aspect using the child character A. And Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest even when the predetermined event is notified.

In the example described above, the first effect using the character A and the second effect using the character B are used as the effects that are executed before the predetermined event occurs, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, three or more types of effects may be used as the effects that were executed before the predetermined event occurred. For example, a first effect using the character A, a second effect using the character B, and a third effect using the character C may be used. Also in this case, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the character A, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character A. To do. Further, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the second effect using the character B, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character B. Further, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the third effect using the character C, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character C. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest even when the predetermined event is notified. It should be noted that even when four or more types of effects are used as effects that were executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event, the same effect can be performed.

In the example described above, the character used in the effect executed before the predetermined event occurs is determined by lottery based on the character lottery table, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the character used in the effect executed before the predetermined event occurs may be selected by the user's selection. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest even when the predetermined event is notified.

In the above-mentioned example, the character used in the effect executed before the predetermined event occurs is determined by the lottery based on the character lottery table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning combination (small role announcement effect or bonus). It may be selected in accordance with (notification effect, etc.). For example, the mode in which the occurrence of the predetermined event is notified may be a mode in which a character appearing in the small role announcement effect is used. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest even when the predetermined event is notified.

In the example described above, the character used in the effect executed before the predetermined event occurs is determined by the lottery based on the character lottery table, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect (conversation effect, continuous effect, etc.). May be selected according to For example, the mode in which the occurrence of the predetermined event is notified may be a mode using a character appearing in the conversation effect. Further, for example, the mode in which the occurrence of the predetermined event is notified may be a mode using a character appearing in the continuous production. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest even when the predetermined event is notified.

In the above-described example, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the first effect using the character A, the mode for notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character A. There is. Further, for example, in the case where the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is the second effect using the character B, the mode of notifying the occurrence of the predetermined event is the mode using the character B. .. However, not limited to this, the effect executed before the occurrence of the predetermined event is not the effect using the character A or the character B, but the effect related to the character A or the character B. It may be a production. For example, the performance related to the character A may be a stage related to the character A such as the room of the character A or a background performance. Similarly, the performance related to the character B may be a stage related to the character B, such as the room of the character B, or a background performance. Even with such a configuration, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest even when the predetermined event is notified.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a predetermined event (for example, an event that occurs in a scene where a player (customer) is present. For example, occurrence of an error, elimination of an error, opening of front door 1b, settlement, game start , When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R have rotated for a certain period of time), a notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54) for notifying that the predetermined event has occurred. And an effect execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) that selects and executes one of a plurality of effects (for example, an effect using the character A, an effect using the character B, etc.). The notifying means changes the notification mode depending on whether the effect executed before the predetermined event occurs is the first effect or the second effect (for example, the effect that was executed before the predetermined event occurred. In the case of the effect using the character A, the notification mode is the mode using the character A. Further, for example, the effect executed before the predetermined event occurs is the effect using the character B. In this case, the notification mode is a mode using the character B).

Thereby, since the notification mode differs depending on the effect before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to improve the interest even when the predetermined event is notified.

In the present embodiment, the characters that appear in the first effect and the second effect are different (for example, the character that appears in the first effect is character A, and the character that appears in the second effect is character B). The appearance of the notification may be changed by the notification by the appearing character.

As a result, since the character is notified before the occurrence of the predetermined event, it is possible to reduce the feeling that the game is interrupted.

Further, in the modified example of the present embodiment, the character that appears in the first effect and the second effect (for example, the character that appears in the first effect is the character A, and the character that appears in the second effect is the character A). Is the same, but the notification mode is different (for example, the character A appearing in the first effect is smiling and the character A appearing in the second effect is angry. Also, for example, the first effect is performed. The character A appearing in 1 is an adult character, and the character A appearing in the second effect is a child character.).

As a result, although the characters are the same, since the notification mode of the character differs depending on the effect, the interest can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, a specific event (for example, an event that occurs when a player (customer) is not present. For example, an event that is difficult or unlikely to occur when the player is playing a game. Of the specified event, the second notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display 51, the speakers 53, 54) for notifying that the specific event has occurred is provided. When a predetermined event occurs, one of the notification modes is selected from a plurality of notification modes (for example, a notification mode using character A and a notification mode using character B) to indicate that the predetermined event has occurred. The second notifying means may notify the fact that the specific event has occurred in one notification mode (for example, a notification mode using characters) when the specific event has occurred.

As a result, since the notification that the predetermined event has occurred is selected from a plurality of notification modes, the interest can be improved. Further, since the specific event is notified in one notification mode, it is possible to prevent the capacity from being increased too much.

[About production and notification]
In the present embodiment, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to give an effect or notification is given. However, for example, the speakers 53 and 54 and the back lamp (on the inside of the back side) of the reel (in the above-described embodiment). Reel LED 55), a transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (a liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, vibration of the stop switch, stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above embodiment, such as blowing air from the surroundings or changing the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the present embodiment, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. The AT control executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of AT lottery. In the AT lottery, it is determined whether the AT lottery is won or not won, whether the AT game number is stocked, It may include determination of the number of AT games, lottery for adding the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as the control relating to the AT, there is a control of the high probability state of the AT lottery, but in the control of the high probability state of the AT lottery, the control that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes a high probability, depending on the result of the internal lottery Control that shortens the period until controlled by the AT, control that gives priority to the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the number of games may be included. Further, as the control related to the AT, it is possible to control to the AT when the specified number of games are exhausted. However, when the specified number of games are exhausted and when the ceiling game number is reached, the lottery is performed. It may include the time when the number of games determined in step 1 is reached. Further, as the control related to the AT, there is a control for setting a precursory period, but the control for setting the precursory period includes a control for executing an effect of, for example, a game of 0 to 32 during the precursory period before the start of the AT. It may be one.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 mainly controls the AT. For example, when the AT is selected in the AT lottery, the main control unit 41 gives a navigation stock and consumes one navigation stock to control the AT. When the push order bell or the push order lip is won during the AT, , Sends a navigation command to the sub control unit 91. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the Navis command, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the liquid crystal display device 51 of the operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. In this way, the navigation effect is executed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 under the control of the sub control unit 91. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the push order bell or the push order lip is won during the AT, the main control unit 41 informs a display unit such as the game display unit 13 of an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. May be. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in synchronization with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

In addition, when the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the processing of the main control unit 41 is executed by a control unit which is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and which is a subordinate of the main control unit 41. .. For example, the reel stop control may be executed by a controller provided on a board other than the game control board, and the main controller 41 may transfer an operation signal of the stop switch to the controller. As described above, by causing the lower-level control unit to perform the control of the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity shortage of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c and the shortage of the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a when the control related to the AT is performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the above-mentioned control related to the AT, but the sub-control unit 91 may execute it. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, AT lottery processing or additional lottery processing based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes processing for controlling to AT or navigation effect according to the result. You may make it process.

[About application to pachinko machines]
Although the slot machine is illustrated in the present embodiment, the techniques of the present embodiment and the modified examples can be applied to a general pachinko gaming machine having a known configuration. In a pachinko gaming machine, a big hit lottery is carried out when a game ball passes through a starting winning opening, and a decorative pattern is variably displayed according to the result of the big hit lottery. Then, if the predetermined symbol alignment (for example, 777) occurs when the variation of each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbols is stopped, it is a jackpot advantageous to the player. In addition to the regular big hits, the big hits are controlled in the probability variation jackpot that the probability of becoming a big hit in the jackpot lottery is high, and the variation in decorative design is shortened more than usual There are short-term big hits.

Furthermore, in the pachinko game machine, look-ahead production that suggests that big hits such as normal big hits, probability variation big hits, and short-time big hits will occur before the fluctuation of the decorative design stops, and that big hits will occur. Reach production, etc. that suggests using fluctuations is performed.

In the pachinko gaming machine as described above, the effect mode in the look-ahead effect or the reach effect may be determined by the effect mode lottery shown in FIG. At this time, the presence or absence of the big hit may be different when the prefetch effect or the reach effect is executed in the selection mode and when the prefetch effect or the reach effect is executed in the common mode. Further, when the prefetch effect or the reach effect is executed in the selection mode, the probability of a big hit may be higher than when the prefetch effect or the reach effect is executed in the common mode. Moreover, common modes and selection modes with different probabilities depending on whether or not effects other than the prefetch effect and the reach effect, for example, the variable effect that is performed while the decorative pattern is changing and suggests that a big hit occurs are being executed. May be determined. For example, during the change effect, the look-ahead effect and the reach effect may be executed in a selection mode with a higher probability than when the change effect is not being performed. Further, the variation effect may include a true relevant variation effect when the big hit is determined and a false relevant variation effect when the big hit is not determined. Then, while the look-ahead effect or the reach effect is executed in the selection mode with a higher probability than the common mode during the true fluctuating effect, the common mode has a higher probability than the selection mode during the false concerned fluctuating effect. The prefetch effect and the reach effect may be executed. The look-ahead effect, the reach effect, and the variation effect may be appropriately rearranged, or other effects may be applied.

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

Further, in the present embodiment, although the slot machine that sets the bet number using medals and credits is used, the present invention is not limited to this, and the slot machine that sets the bet number using a game ball, It may be a full credit type slot machine in which the bet amount is set using only credits. When using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when the bet number is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. It is equivalent to setting the bet number using.

Further, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types such as medals and game balls. It may be one that can be used together with the gaming value. That is, it is possible to set the bet number and play the game by using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and to generate a plurality of types of games such as medals and gaming balls when a prize is generated. Any value may be paid out.

Further, in the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, 2R is provided, and one game ends when all reels stop, and a combination of display results derived to three reels is obtained. The slot machine in which a prize is generated accordingly has been described. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display regions capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and using a game value for one game The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and one game is ended by deriving the display result to all of the plurality of variable display areas. The slot machine in which the winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, one game is completed by deriving a display result on a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived on the variable display device. The slot machine that can be generated is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, one having only one reel, and a slot machine having a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. May be Further, in the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are reels that rotate in the vertical direction, but the reels 2L, 2C, 2R may be reels that rotate in any direction such as the horizontal direction or the diagonal direction. ..

Further, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes a display result to be derived in each of a plurality of variable display areas (perspective windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified. It is possible to start the game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game by using the gaming value (medals, credits) with a variable display device capable of A slot machine in which one game is ended by deriving a display result in a game, and a prize can be generated in accordance with a combination of display results derived in each of a plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game. Good.

Further, as the present embodiment, the slot machine which pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is handed to the player according to the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and the base only or the base and the drum are called gaming machines.

It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reels, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control section, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control section.

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Each is provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identifiable information, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, It is a slot machine that can generate prizes according to the display result ,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege,
An operation procedure corresponding to the specific result among the operation procedures of the derivation operation means that is operated to derive the display result when the determination result of the pre-determination unit that determines the display result that permits derivation is the specific result. Image display means for displaying an effect image for informing
The image display means, when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes the specific result, when the player selects the effect mode as the first selection, the effect is performed in one of the first mode and the common mode. An image is displayed, and when the player selects the effect mode as the second selection, the effect image is displayed in either the second mode or the common mode,
The privilege relates to notification of an operation procedure corresponding to the specific result when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the specific result,
Wherein when the effect image is displayed in any of the first aspect and the second aspect, the common than when the presentation image is displayed in a manner, a high advantage of about granting of the privilege, the slot machine ..

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