JP2016129621A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of a game during a fixed notification.SOLUTION: A slot machine for executing a fixed notification performance after a BB winning does not execute a navigation performance during a fixed notification performance based on the BB winning during a non-AT, but can execute the navigation performance during a fixed notification performance based upon the BB winning during the AT.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

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

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display section having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery. Each reel has a start lever. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

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

  As such a slot machine, for example, it is determined that a special role has been won, and during confirmation notification informing that control to an advantageous state is permitted, an advantage according to the winning situation is obtained. There were some which reported information (for example, patent documents 1 and 2).

JP 2008-148957 A JP 2013-138907 A

  However, in the conventional slot machine, the advantageous information is uniformly notified while the definite notification is being performed. For this reason, the game during the fixed notification becomes monotonous, and the interest of the advantageous information cannot be improved by notifying the advantageous information.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can improve the interest of a game being confirmed and notified.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result ,
An allowance determining means (for example, an internal lottery process) for determining whether or not to allow a transition to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, bonus, pseudo bonus, etc.);
Advantageous state transition means for transitioning to the advantageous state (for example, BB winning) when an allowance determination (for example, BB winning) is made to permit the transition to the advantageous state and the transition condition is satisfied (for example, BB winning) , Processing for controlling to bonus by winning BB)
Carry-over means for carrying over the allowance decision after the next game when the allowance decision has been made (for example, processing for carrying over the BB winning flag to the BB winning);
An effect execution means (for example, a process for transmitting a BB winning command by the main control unit 41 and a sub-control unit 91 confirms the notification effect (for example, a confirmed notification effect) based on the permission determination being made. A process for executing the notification effect), and
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
Derivation control means for deriving any one of a plurality of types of display results having different degrees of advantage for the player (for example, whether or not a winning has occurred, the number of medals paid out, etc.) according to the operation procedure of the derivation operation means (for example, Reel control processing), and
Notification period control means (for example, processing for controlling to AT) that controls the notification period (for example, AT) that enables notification of specific information that can specify an operation procedure for deriving a display result that is highly advantageous to the player. When,
When the effect executing means is executing the notification effect based on the allowance decision made during the non-notification period different from the notification period, the specific information is not notified (for example, see FIG. 16A), and during the notification period. When the effect executing means is executing the notification effect based on the allowed determination, the specific information can be notified (for example, see FIG. 16B) (for example, processing for executing the navigation effect). ).

  According to such a configuration, whether to notify the specific information during the execution of the notification effect can be made different depending on whether the allowance determination is performed during the notification period or during the non-notification period. For this reason, the interest of the game during execution of the notification effect can be improved. Further, when the allowance determination is made during the notification period, the specific information can be notified during the execution of the notification effect, so that the advantage of the notification period can be improved.

  The notification control means may be a means (main control unit 41) for executing only the process for notifying specific information (the process for transmitting the internal winning command / AT command to the sub-control unit 91). In addition, the first means (main control unit 41) for executing the process for informing the specific information and the informing means (the liquid crystal display 51 etc.) are controlled based on the process to notify the specific information. It may include a second means (sub-control unit 91). Further, the notification period may be a period controlled by the first means, or may be a period controlled by the second means.

  If the player is in an advantageous state, the rate at which winning is allowed or winning is improved (so-called big bonus / regular bonus, challenge bonus, replay time, small (Concentration of roles, etc.), a state in which the ratio controlled to a state (bonus, AT, etc.) different from the advantageous state advantageous to the player is improved (a state where the winning probability of BB is high, the probability of winning an AT) Such as a state with a high probability), which may be a state in which a privilege that is directly advantageous to the player is granted, or that is not directly advantageous to the player. For players, such as the conditions to obtain and the probability that the condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is established is high. And indirectly advantageous benefits, benefits of improving the amusement of the game (effect), or the like.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The notification control means determines whether or not the notification period is when the allowance determination is made and when the allowance determination is carried over, and specifies specific information when it is determined that it is the notification period. Notification is possible (for example, S2 and S3 in FIG. 15).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to share the processing when the permissible decision is made and when the permissible decision is carried over, and thus it is possible to prevent the storage capacity from increasing.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The effect execution means executes the notification effect until the transition condition is satisfied,
The notification control means can notify specific information until the transition condition is satisfied after determining whether or not the notification period is in effect when the allowance determination is made (see timings f to g in FIG. 16). ).

  According to such a configuration, when the allowable determination is made during the notification period, the degree of advantage until the transition condition is satisfied can be improved.

(4) In the slot machine of (3) above,
Bet number setting means (for example, MAXBET switch 6, inserted medal sensor 31) for setting a bet number for enabling the start of the variable display using game value (for example, medal, credit);
A payout means (for example, payout processing, see FIG. 5) for paying out game value according to the display result;
In order to set the number of bets during the execution period even when the derivation operation means is operated according to the operation procedure specified from the specific information notified during the execution period in which the notification effect is being executed. The game value to be used is larger than the game value paid out during the execution period (for example, the winning probability of replay is determined so that the payout rate is less than 1).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the degree of advantage during the notification effect that can notify the specific information from increasing too much.

(5) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
The state of the notification period (for example, the number of remaining AT games, the AT flag, etc.) until the display result is derived when the allowance decision is made and when the allowance decision is carried over is indicated by the display result. A take-over means (for example, S3 in FIG. 15) that takes over after being derived;
The notification control means determines whether or not it is the notification period when a display result is derived (for example, S2 in FIG. 15 is executed at the end of the game).

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined that it is the notification period when the display result is derived, the state related to the previous notification period is taken over after the display result is derived, so that the processing can be simplified. .

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a some bell winning. It is a flowchart of a bonus and AT related process. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the relationship between the confirmation alerting | reporting effect and navigation effect before and after BB winning and winning.

[Configuration of slot machine]
The form for implementing the slot machine which concerns on this invention is demonstrated below based on embodiment. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. Accordingly, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) becomes visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided, and at the lower part of the front door 1b, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out and speakers 53, 54 are provided.

  Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is performed, the settlement switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the like that are operated when stopping the rotation are provided.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that the medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after the replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in.

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

  The winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined as winning lines, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is aligned on the winning line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

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

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 91 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power supply for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

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

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like.

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

  FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. In addition, in the symbol combination column that is aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination that is easy to be recognized by the player and is a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line. Yes. In the payout number column, values (medal payout, replay grant) given at the time of winning are shown. BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the BB1 and BB2 payout number columns, bonus termination conditions to be transferred by winning are shown. Each bonus is ended by paying out more than a predetermined number of medals. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

  In addition, the gaming state column in FIG. 6 shows the gaming state to be transferred when winning. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, in the fall replay of FIG. 6, the symbol combination is “Bell-Replay-Bell”, which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value to be given is replay grant. In addition, when the symbol combination of the fall replay stops on the winning line, “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum” stops on the invalid line. When the special replay symbol combination stops on the winning line, “black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR” stops on the invalid line. "Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR" can be stopped on the invalid line only when the special replay is won, and when the special replay is not won It is a combination of symbols that is not stopped on the line.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of the transition outcome. As for the transitional outcome, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. If the top bell is missed, it will be a match for the winning line LN. When the transition outcome stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2, 3, the routine proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, RT0 to RT4 in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (refer to the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9), and the winning probability of the small role is between RT0 to RT4. Among a plurality of types of gaming states including a bonus that is improved over time, the game state is controlled to one of the corresponding gaming states from when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (shown along the arrows in FIG. 8). Refer to the winning combination or the outcome, refer to the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9).

  When either BB1 or BB2 is won, RT4 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when either BB1 or BB2 wins is carried over until winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. During RT4, a replay is won with a probability higher than during RT1 and lower than during RT0, 2, 3, etc. (see the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). Note that the replay probability in RT4 is set to a probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is the total number of medals to be paid out when winning a winning combination without losing the winning combination during RT4. The total number of medals is not exceeded and the probability that the medals will not increase is set. When a BB winning occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is ended by paying out more than the number of medals described in FIG. 5, and the process is controlled to RT3. The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 9 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read out as lottery object roles (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state. The lottery target role column indicates the name, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery for each RT type, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is indicated. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination in 360/65536 in any state of RT0 to RT3. As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is determined to be a lottery target only when controlled by RT2. Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target and it is determined to win with an extremely high probability (64000/65536). The middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, the middle bell prize can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. For this reason, the bonus is an advantageous state for the player.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations included in a lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry is the lower cherry. The weak watermelon includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

  13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a winning operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each selected lottery object, the reel control is performed so that the winning symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to the right stops on the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pressing order is left middle right, and the normal replay is derived when the pressing order is other than left middle right. Also, for example, when the left bell is elected, if the pushing order is the first left stop, the lower right bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the first left stop, the upper bell or the transition start Is derived.

  In the narrow sense, “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. Since the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and performing a credit settlement / a bet settlement is performed.

  When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the betting amount, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not a winning is allowed based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) is performed. The random number circuit updates a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated as a random value. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when BB1 is won, a BB1 winning flag is set, and when a strong cherry is won, a winning flag for the lower cherries and a winning flag for a single piece are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are determined when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be erased.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated after the reels 2L to 2R start rotating on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has passed since the reel rotation start of the previous game. And the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14).

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

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small role / replaying role) are performed. Further, when it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is erased. In the game end process, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 8, FIG. 9, etc.) is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control by the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 can specify an operation procedure (push order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN when it is determined that the AT is controlled by the AT lottery. A process for executing a navigating effect is executed.

  In the non-AT, the main control unit 41 is a specific lottery subject (in this embodiment, a single bell (bell's single winner), weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, single role) , BB1, BB2), the AT lottery process for determining whether or not to control the AT is performed. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

  In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not to control to AT, and when it is determined to control to AT, the number of AT games is determined from a plurality of types of games (such as 50 to 300). The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41.

  The ratio determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlling to AT (the average number of games to be acquired) are different depending on the type of a specific lottery target role. For example, when one of the strong watermelons, strong cherries, middle cherries, BB1, and BB2 is won, the AT lottery is performed so as to be larger than the other lottery target winning combinations.

  When the AT lottery is performed, the main control unit 41 performs a process for executing an AT winning suggestion effect at a predetermined timing, which suggests whether or not the AT winning is performed. As the AT winning suggestion effect, for example, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the start switch 7 is operated, or an effect that displays a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51, etc. There may be. Further, during the freeze effect, the reel effect may be executed such that the reels 2L to 2R are rotated in a predetermined manner to stop a specific symbol combination (for example, a set of three blacks 7).

  The predetermined timing is determined by the main control unit 41. More specifically, the main control unit 41 sets the timing at which the result notification by the AT winning suggestion effect is performed as to what game (for example, any one of 0 to 32 games) from the game won by the specific lottery target role. Is determined by random number lottery. In addition, the main control unit 41 displays a predetermined image that does not involve the control of the main control unit 41 on the liquid crystal display, for example, the type of AT winning suggestion effect (mainly classified), for example, a freeze effect that involves the control of the main control unit 41. Whether to make an effect to be displayed on the device 51 is also determined. Note that during the period from winning the BB to winning the BB, the AT winning suggestion effect is not executed even if the predetermined timing is reached. Among such AT winning suggestion effects, the AT winning suggestion effect for notifying the AT winning is executed when the bonus is completed by winning the BB, but may be executed at a predetermined timing in the bonus. . In addition, the bonus for the AT lottery for the AT lottery triggered by the BB1 and BB2 wins, and the AT lottery for the AT lottery triggered by the fact that a specific winning lottery was won while the BB win was carried over, ended Although it is sometimes executed, it may be executed at a predetermined timing in the bonus.

  When the AT is won, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag after the result notification by the AT winning suggestion effect and controls the AT. In addition, when the AT winning suggestion effect for notifying the AT winning is performed between the BB winning and the BB winning, it is executed when the bonus is ended by winning the BB. It may be executed at a predetermined timing. In addition, the BB1, BB2 winning, and the AT triggered by the winning of a specific lottery target winning over the BB winning are controlled from the game after the bonus ends. For this reason, it can be said that the main control unit 41 determines the timing for starting the AT by determining the timing for performing the result notification by the AT winning suggestion effect. For example, the main control unit 41 determines the game start time (for example, any one of 0 to 32 games) from the game won by the specific lottery target by using a random lottery or the like. In this manner, the AT winning suggestion effect may be started before the game and the result notified.

  The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches zero. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress. During the AT, the navigation effect is executed as will be described later, so that the RT 2 can be controlled. Subtraction of the number of AT games after starting AT starts, for example, from the next game in which special replay is won at RT0 (subtraction start trigger is established). The same applies to the AT started after the end of the BB. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can control to AT + RT2 over the determined number of AT games.

  During the AT, the main control unit 41 performs an extra lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games when a special lottery role (in this embodiment, special replay) is won. The extra lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

  In the extra lottery, it is determined whether or not the number of AT games is to be added, and when it is decided to add, the number of additional games to be added to the number of AT games is determined from a plurality of types of games (such as 50 to 300). The determined number of added games is added to the number of AT games stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Thereby, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled by the AT.

  When the extra lottery is performed, the main control unit 41 performs processing for executing an extra suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the extra lottery has been won at a predetermined timing. The additional suggestion effect may be any effect such as a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game over a predetermined period or an effect that displays a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, when the special replay is won, the symbol combination shown in FIG. 6 is stopped on the winning line and “black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR” is stopped on the invalid line. Is done. For this reason, when it is added by special replay winning, it can be suggested that it is added from the stop appearance.

[About various commands]
The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command that can specify the progress of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing exemplified above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on commands from the main control unit 41.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends to the sub-control unit 91 an internal winning command, an operation command for a stop switch or start switch, a gaming state command, an AT lottery command, an AT command, an AT game number command, and the like. Send multiple types of commands including.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag, the type of the internal winning flag established, and whether or not the special role is carried over, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. The

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command for BB1 winning or BB2 winning, when the game is over, the sub-control unit 91 performs a confirmation notification effect to notify that the BB winning and the control to the bonus are allowed. Run. The confirmation notification effect is an effect of displaying a message such as “Bonus confirmed!” On the liquid crystal display 51, for example. Thereby, the player can grasp that BB is won. The confirmation notification effect is executed until the BB winning is generated after the BB winning game is finished, but is not limited thereto, and is executed for a predetermined period (for example, until one game is consumed), for example. It may be a thing.

  The operation command for the stop switch or start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation. The gaming state command is transmitted when the gaming state transitions. Specifically, it is transmitted when RT shifts or is controlled by a bonus.

  The AT lottery command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, whether or not the AT lottery is won, how many AT games are won, and the AT lottery result notification timing (or AT start timing). Is a command that can specify the game number and the type of AT winning suggestion effect.

  The AT command is a command that is transmitted when the game is started, and can specify whether or not the game is an AT game. For example, even if the number of AT games is given, if the AT flag is not set and AT is not started, a command capable of specifying a non-AT is transmitted, the number of AT games is given, and the AT flag is set. When set and AT is started, a command capable of specifying AT is transmitted.

  The AT game number command is a command that can specify the number of AT games managed by the main control unit 41, and is transmitted when the game is started. For example, when the number of AT games is 0, a command that can specify 0 is transmitted, and when the number of AT games is 100, a command that can specify 100 is transmitted.

  Based on the AT lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 performs the effect contents belonging to the AT winning suggestion effect type and the AT so as to notify the result of the AT winning suggestion effect at the timing (game) determined by the main control unit 41. The start timing of the winning suggestion effect is determined. When the sub control unit 91 specifies from the AT lottery command that the AT winning suggestion type is a freeze effect, the reels at the start of the game, which is the result notification timing of the AT winning suggestion determined by the main control unit 41, An effect of displaying a predetermined image corresponding to the effect on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed, and the result of the AT lottery is notified. Further, when the sub control unit 91 specifies that the type of the AT winning suggestion effect is not the freeze effect but the effect based on the predetermined image from the AT lottery command, the sub control unit 91 notifies the result of the AT winning suggestion effect determined by the main control unit 41. An effect by a predetermined image capable of notifying the result of the AT lottery at the timing (including an effect completed in one game and a continuous effect over a plurality of games) is executed to notify the result of the AT lottery.

  As a result of the AT lottery, when the AT is not won, an effect of displaying a message such as “Sorry!” On the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. The effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 a message that can specify the number of acquired AT games, such as “Acquire!” Is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether the AT is in progress based on the AT command, and causes the liquid crystal display 51 to execute an effect based on the background image corresponding to the state. Based on the navigation effect. Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the number of AT games acquired by AT winning or extra winning by calculating not only the number of AT games but also the number of AT games at the previous reception based on the AT game number command. Identifies and executes an AT winning suggestion effect or an extra suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the sub-control unit 91 performs a predetermined notification means to perform effects such as a background image according to a state, a navigation effect, an AT winning suggestion effect, an extra suggestion effect, and the like. . However, in place of or in addition to the control of the sub-control unit 91, effects such as background images according to the state, navigation effects, AT winning suggestion effects, and extra suggestion effects are connected to the main control unit 41. The notification unit may be executed by the main control unit 41 controlling. For example, the effect based on the background image according to the state may be executed by displaying information corresponding to the state using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. Further, the navigation effect may be executed by turning on only the LEDs corresponding to the stop switch to be stopped using the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R shown in FIG. The left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L to 22R are provided inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective in normal times. It is LED which notifies that by lighting. For the AT winning suggestion effect and the additional suggestion effect, information corresponding to the lottery result is displayed using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. The number of games may be displayed.

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 again, the flow of the game will be described together. First, the game flow in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RT0-3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to stop at the first left when it is not in AT at RT0 to RT3 (a penalty is given at times other than the first left stop). For this reason, the player performs a stop operation so as to stop at the first left when not in AT. As a result, the game flow is as follows.

  After the setting change state is finished, it is controlled by RT3. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, it is not controlled by AT in RT3, and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if either of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, the transition is made depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. The outcome is derived (see FIG. 14). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the transition outcome is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed indefinitely.

  In RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the replays GR1 to GR6 and making the promotion lip winning. In addition, among the replays GR1 to GR6, the replay GR1 and 2 that will be promoted to the replay when the first stop is left, as shown in FIG. 11, one of the cases where one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won. Wins only with a probability of / 15.

  Even when controlled to RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control to RT0. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 13, there is a possibility that the replay GR 11 to 13 will be won at RT0. At this time, if the first left stop, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and RT1 Will fall.

  Furthermore, when either of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is selected at RT0, if the first stop on the left is made, a transition point is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop and falls to RT1. Resulting in. Also, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility of winning the replay GRs 21 to 23. At this time, if the first left stop, the special replay may be won and controlled by RT2 There is. However, even when controlled by RT2, if either of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is elected, the first left stop may cause a transitional outcome depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. Derived and falls to RT1. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In RT0, when any one of the replays GR11 to 13 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay can be executed. For this reason, RT0 can be maintained by normal replay winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect. In addition, in RT0, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the operation procedure for winning the right falling bell or the middle bell is specified. The navigation effect is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT0. Furthermore, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a special replay can be executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by special replay winning.

  In RT2, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the navigation for specifying the operation procedure for winning the right falling bell or the middle bell Production is performed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT2.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT2 is controlled and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games becomes zero. The number of AT games is controlled to be RT2 + AT (in this embodiment, the state controlled by AT in RT2 advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). Counting is started from the next game after the game that has become possible, that is, the game after winning one of the replays GR21 to 23 at RT0 and winning special replay. As a result, when the game for the number of AT games is substantially digested by ART, AT ends. Then, ART ends when AT ends.

  After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition outcome is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, the first left stop is performed as described above. On the other hand, when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is elected, if the first stop on the left is made, a transition point is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop and falls to RT1. End up. As a result, during RT2 after the ART is finished, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the ART is finished, so that the transition is made to the RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, control is performed to RT4 as shown in FIG. In addition, since the confirmation notification effect is executed at the end of the BB winning game, the player can grasp that BB1 or BB2 has been won. However, since the player cannot grasp the type of the winning BB, the winning BB cannot be narrowed down. In addition, when a small combination or re-playing combination is won, reel control is performed so that these winning combinations are given priority over BB, so there is a possibility that BB can be drawn on the winning line. Low. As a result, there is a high possibility that several games will be required until the BB winning is actually generated after the confirmation notification effect is executed. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, attention is paid between the execution of such a final notification effect and the occurrence of a BB winning, and different control is performed depending on whether or not the BB winning time was during AT. . This point will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart of bonus / AT-related processing for explaining processing contents related to BB winning and subtraction of the number of AT games. The bonus / AT related process is a part of the process executed by the game process by the main control unit 41 for convenience. The bonus / AT related process is a process executed when the game is over.

  First, in S1, it is determined whether or not the finished game is a game won in BB of BB1 or BB2. When it is determined that the game is a BB winning game, an internal winning command indicating the BB winning is transmitted at the time of winning, and the confirmation notification effect is executed.

  In S2, it is determined whether or not the AT flag is set (set). When the AT flag is not set, that is, when the BB is won during non-AT, the navigation effect is not executed. On the other hand, when the AT flag is set, that is, when BB is won during AT, both the AT flag and the number of AT games are maintained in S3. As a result, the navigation effect can be executed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S1 that the game is not a BB winning game, it is determined in S5 whether or not the BB winning game is being carried over. When it is determined that the BB winning is being carried over, it is determined whether or not a BB prize is won in the game ended in S6. When it is determined that BB is won, processing for starting a bonus is performed. Further, along with the bonus winning, the BB winning flag is cleared and the final notification effect is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the BB is not won, that is, when it is determined that the BB winning is still carried over and is in RT4, the process proceeds to S2. As a result, the navigation effect is not executed during the determined notification effect due to the BB winning during non-AT, while the AT game number is not subtracted during the determined notification effect due to the BB winning during AT. The navigation effect can be executed while maintaining the above. Here, the relationship between the confirmation notification effect and the navigation effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 16 is a timing chart for explaining the relationship between the confirmation notification effect and the navigation effect before and after the BB winning / winning. FIG. 16A shows an example when BB is won during non-AT, and FIG. 16B shows an example when BB is won during AT. FIGS. 16A and 16B show, from the top, the status of AT, the winning status of BB, the execution status of the confirmation notification effect, and the availability status of the navigation effect. The horizontal axis shows the flow of time.

  First, FIG. 16A will be described. Timing a indicates the timing at which BB is won during non-AT. Timing b indicates the timing at which the game won by BB is completed. At timing b, a definite notification effect is started with the BB winning. Timing c shows the timing of winning the winning BB. During the fixed notification effect between timings b and c, the navigation effect is not executed as shown in the navigation effect column. By winning the BB, the final notification effect is ended, and control for the bonus is started.

  Next, FIG. 16B will be described. The timing d indicates the timing when the AT is won and 50 is given as the number of AT games to establish a subtraction opportunity. The numbers in parentheses in the AT column indicate the number of remaining AT games. During AT, a navigation effect can be executed as shown in the navigation effect field. It should be noted that during the AT and after the subtraction start trigger is established, 1 is subtracted every time the game ends as shown in the AT column.

  Timing e indicates the timing at which BB is won during AT. Timing f shows the timing when the game won by BB is completed. At the timing f, the confirmation notification effect is started with the BB winning. As shown in FIG. 15, in principle, the number of AT games is decremented by 1 at the end of the game (S10), but is not subtracted when BB is won (S3). For this reason, as shown in the AT column, the number of AT games is not subtracted and “3” is maintained after timing f. Also, the AT flag is maintained even if BB is won (S3). For this reason, as shown in the navigation effect column, the state in which the navigation effect can be executed is maintained after timing e.

  Timing g indicates the timing of winning the winning BB. During the final notification effect between timings f and g, the navigation effect can be executed as shown in the navigation effect field. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the winning bell from being missed and the transition outcome from being stopped and falling to RT1 or the like. Note that, by winning the BB, the final notification effect is ended, and control for the bonus is started.

  Returning to FIG. 15, when it is determined in S5 that the BB winning is not carried over, it is determined in S8 whether or not a bonus is being performed. If it is determined that the bonus is not in effect, whether or not the AT flag is set in S9 and after a subtraction start trigger for starting subtraction of the number of AT games is established (after winning the special replay in RT0) Is determined. When it is determined that the AT flag is set and the subtraction start trigger is established, the number of AT games is decremented by 1 in S10. In S11, it is determined whether or not the number of AT games after subtraction is zero. If it is determined that the number of AT games is 0, the AT flag is reset in S12, and the AT ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the bonus is being performed in S8 and when it is determined that the AT flag is not set in S9, it is not necessary to subtract the number of AT games, and the number of AT games is not 0 in S11. If it is determined, it is not necessary to end the AT, so the process ends.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) According to the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, depending on whether the BB winning is made during AT or during non-AT, the confirmation notification effect is being executed based on the BB winning. The control whether or not to execute the navigation effect can be varied. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during execution of the final notification effect. Further, during the execution of the final notification effect based on the BB winning made during the AT, the navigation effect can be executed, so that the degree of advantage of the AT can be improved.

  In addition, as a result of specifying whether or not the navigation effect is executed during the execution of the determined notification effect according to the state of the AT at the time of winning the BB, it is determined whether or not the navigation effect is executed during the execution of the determined notification effect. Since it is not necessary to perform processing or the like, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience of increasing the storage capacity on the main control unit 41 side.

  (2) According to the above-described embodiment, as shown by S2 and S3 in FIG. 15, the navigation effect is displayed during the fixed notification effect both when the BB winning is performed and when the BB winning is carried over. Since processing for execution or non-execution can be made common, it is possible to prevent an increase in program amount and storage capacity.

  (3) According to the above-described embodiment, as shown by the timings f to g in FIG. 16, the confirmed notification effect based on the BB winning made during the AT is continued until the BB winning is made, so that the BB winning is made. It is also possible to perform navigation effects. For this reason, when BB is won during AT, the degree of advantage until winning a BB can be improved.

  (4) The replay winning probability during RT4 in the above-described embodiment is set so that the payout rate is less than 1 even if the winning small role can be won without being missed. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the degree of advantage during execution of the final notification effect based on the BB winning during AT from being excessively increased.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the AT is in progress at the end of the game. When the AT is in progress, the status related to AT (number of AT games, AT flag, etc.) is as follows. Take over to the game. For this reason, the process for enabling the navigation effect to be executed during the execution of the confirmation notification effect based on the BB winning in the AT can be simplified.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Notification conditions during notification production]
In the above-described embodiment, as an example of a condition that allows the navigation effect as the specific information to be executed during the confirmation notification effect as the notification effect, the BB winning that triggered the confirmation notification effect is performed during the AT. Although the example that is established has been described, not limited to this, it is also confirmed that the BB winning that is the trigger of the confirmation notification effect is not only during the AT but is AT winning and then controlled by the AT. It may be established. Specifically, in the above-described embodiment, when an AT win is won but a BB win is made before the result is notified, an example of execution when a bonus is completed after winning a BB has been described. Since it is in a state where it is confirmed that it is controlled by the AT but not in the AT, when the BB is won, the result of the fact that the AT is won is notified, and during the confirmation notification effect started by the BB winning The navigation effect may be executable. In addition, as a condition for executing the navigation effect during the confirmation notification effect, it may be established by winning the AT when starting the confirmation notification effect. Even if it is not done, it may be established also by winning an AT during the final announcement effect. Even in such a configuration, the control of whether or not to execute the navigation effect during execution of the confirmation notification effect can be varied, so that the interest of the game during execution of the confirmation notification effect can be improved.

[Advantageous state]
In the above-described embodiment, as an advantageous state, the big bonus (BB) having a higher probability than when the winning combination of a small role is in a predetermined state has been exemplified, but it is not limited to this as long as it is advantageous to the player. In addition, the regular bonus (RB), replay time (RT), concentration of small roles, and the range where at least one reel can be pulled in become narrower than usual and the game is narrower than usual. In the predetermined period (for example, 50 games), the player does not change the challenge time (CT) in which the generation of all the small roles is permitted, the winning probability of winning the winning combination, etc. is changed. It may be a pseudo bonus that is informed over the period until digestion. In addition, the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states may be a high probability, the probability of being controlled to the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. You may set the advantageous state of a different aspect from the said embodiment, such as the state added and the state where it is easy to increase the number of additional games of AT. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as the condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication line network and the probability of establishing a condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.). It may be a state where a special privilege or an interest of the game is improved. Further, the allowance determining means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the allowable determination to allow the transition to the advantageous state is performed alone has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the allowable determination may be performed together with other events. Good. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which BB1 and BB2 are each won has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and BB1 and BB2 can be won at the same time as strong watermelon, strong cherry, middle cherry, etc. There may be. Of these, the middle cherries may be won only at the same time as BB1 or BB2. This will give you a sense of expectation for winning the BB when you win or win a strong watermelon or strong cherry, and when you win or win a mid-cherry, make sure that you are winning the BB Can do. Further, the other events are not limited to winning a winning combination, but may be those included in the above-described benefits such as the number of AT games.

  In addition, BB1 and BB2 may be able to be won at the same time as other winning combinations. In addition, although two types of winning combinations, BB1 and BB2, are illustrated as possible winning combinations, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one type may be provided, or three or more types may be provided. May be.

[Notification production]
In the embodiment described above, as the execution timing of the final notification effect as the notification effect, the BB winning game end time is exemplified. However, the timing is not limited to this as long as it is a predetermined timing. When the number of games determined in advance from the game played, when the number of games determined when BB is won, when a predetermined winning situation (for example, a situation where no winning combination is won), Any timing may be used.

  Further, although the example of the definite notification effect in the above-described embodiment has been described with respect to an example of definite notification that the BB is won, the present invention is not limited to this. May also be notified.

[Notification period start timing]
The AT start timing exemplified as the notification period in the above-described embodiment is notified of the result of the AT winning suggestion effect at one timing determined from a plurality of types of timing by the main control unit 41 after winning the AT. However, this is not limited to the timing specified by the main control unit 41. For example, when an AT is won or when the next game that has been won is started, The game may be performed at any timing, such as when a predetermined number of games are consumed, a specific winning combination is won, or a random lottery is won.

[Specific information during notification production]
The navigation effect during the final notification effect in the embodiment described above notifies an operation procedure for stopping a combination of symbols that is advantageous to the player when winning a small role or replay. That is, the target role of the navigation effect is the same as during AT. However, the target role of the navigation effect during the final notification effect may be different from the target role of the navigation effect during the AT. For example, in the navigation effect during the confirmation notification effect, for example, the operation procedure may be notified when the small role is won, and the operation procedure may not be notified when the replay is won. In addition, in the navigation effect during the final notification effect, in addition to the target role of the navigation effect during the AT, when any winning combination is not won, that fact may be notified, and further winning You may make it alert | report the kind of BB. As described above, reel control is performed in preference to pulling in a small role or replay over BB, but when any winning combination is not won, reel control is performed to pull in the selected BB. BB winning winning can be assisted.

  In addition, the example in which the navigation effect can be executed during the confirmed notification effect based on the BB won during the AT has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Good. In addition, although the example in which the navigation effect cannot be executed without fail during the definite notification effect based on the BB won during the non-AT has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. May be. In this case, the probability of controlling to the state in which the navigation effect can be executed is higher during the confirmed notification effect based on the BB won during the AT than during the confirmed notification effect based on the BB won during the non-AT. I just need it.

[Displaying the number of AT games]
In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits an AT game number command to the sub-control unit 91. Therefore, the sub control unit 91 may display the number of AT games in a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display 51. In this case, when the number of AT games is maintained in S3 of FIG. 15, an AT game number command for specifying the same number of AT games as the previous time is transmitted from the main control unit 41. During execution, the sub-control unit 91 may subtract and display the AT game number by one for every game game regardless of the AT game number command. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the user from feeling uncomfortable that the number of AT games is not subtracted. When the AT is controlled after the bonus is over, the AT game number display according to the number of AT games managed by the main control unit 41 is resumed.

  In addition, in RT4 in the above-described embodiment, even if the game can be progressed so as not to miss all the selected small roles by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, the payout rate will be less than 1, so the number of medals increases. There is no fear of doing it. For this reason, the main control part 41 demonstrated the example which does not subtract the number of AT games, as shown by S3 of FIG. However, if the RT4 replay winning probability is set to the same level as RT2, and if the payout rate is 1 or more when the stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect, an unintentional increase of medals by intentionally not winning a BB There is a risk of games being played. For this reason, when the payout rate of RT4 is 1 or more, the number of AT games may be subtracted every time the game is consumed even during the final notification effect.

[About benefits]
In the embodiment described above, the number of AT games that can be controlled by the AT is exemplified as the privilege. However, for example, the right (navigation stock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) may be used as a privilege. In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, Good.

  Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the assigned game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. In addition, when the AT is controlled until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied after the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied, and when the continuous lottery for determining whether or not the AT is continued when the AT end condition is satisfied, it is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege.

  In the above-described embodiment, the number of AT games, which is a value that directly affects the payout rate of medals, is exemplified as the privilege. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, in the case where there is a high probability state in which AT winning is performed with higher probability than usual in the AT lottery, a probability suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the current state is a high probability state Execution, execution of a premier effect with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect in the next generated bonus, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect to suggest a set value that has been set , QR code (registered trademark) that can collect points that can be exchanged for services determined at the amusement shop where the slot machine 1 is installed by collecting a certain number, and download bonus videos and bonus information on a predetermined website ) May be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

[About navigation production]
In the embodiment described above, the navigation effect is not executed for all internal lottery combinations in RT2 after the end of ART, but in RT2, the navigation effect in the push order that avoids the derivation of the transition outcome at least when the bell is won. If not, navigation effects may be executed for other internal lotteries.

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

[About AT]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but as the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41, execution of an AT lottery is exemplified. The AT lottery may include winning or non-winning AT lottery, determining whether or not to stock the number of AT games, determining the number of AT games, adding the number of AT games, and the like. In addition, as a control related to the AT, there is a control in a high probability state of the AT lottery. For the control of the high probability state of AT lottery, the control that increases the probability of winning the AT lottery, the control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as control related to AT, it is possible to control to AT when a prescribed number of games have been consumed. The case where the prescribed number of games have been consumed includes the case where the ceiling game number is reached and the case where the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as control related to AT, control for setting a precursor period can be cited. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, control for producing effects of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Moreover, control which gives a penalty is mentioned as control which concerns on AT. The control for giving a penalty includes determination of penalty contents and determination or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED indicating that AT is in progress.

  In addition, as the control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of lamps and LEDs for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

  When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the process of the main control unit 41 is executed by the control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41 and subordinate to the main control unit 41. . For example, the control unit provided on the board other than the game control board executes the reel stop control, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower-level control unit to perform the control of the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c from being insufficient and the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a from being insufficient when performing the control related to the AT.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT. However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an extra lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

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

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

[Modification of slot machine]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine. In addition, the slot machine has a game area in which a game ball can be launched and a game can be played, and a betting amount can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 60 AT count display unit, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in the slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
An allowance determining means for determining whether or not to allow a transition to an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
Advantageous state transition means for transitioning to the advantageous state when a determination is made that the transition to the advantageous state is permitted and the transition condition is satisfied,
Carryover means for carrying over the allowance decision after the next game when the transition condition is not satisfied when the allowance decision is made;
Production execution means for executing a notification production based on the determination that the allowance is made;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for deriving any one of a plurality of types of display results having different degrees of advantage for the player according to the operation procedure of the derivation operation means;
A notification period control means for controlling a notification period in which specific information capable of specifying an operation procedure for deriving a display result having a high degree of advantage for a player can be notified;
When the effect execution means is executing the notification effect based on the allowance decision made during the non-notification period different from the notification period, the specific information is not notified, and the effect execution is performed based on the allowance determination made during the notification period. A slot machine comprising: a notification control means capable of notifying specific information when the means is executing a notification effect.

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