JP2008264089A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide special announcement for a player as long as the play is controlled in a special game state advantageous to the player so that the player does not feel discontented. <P>SOLUTION: Challenge bonus game states 1-4 are terminated when the total number of put-out tokens exceeds 135, 238, 238 and 15, respectively; or when a single bonus is won by an internal lottery. When the challenge bonus 1-3 is won, challenge bonus presentation data are written in a RAM, and challenge bonus starting presentation is executed by using the written data when the next game round is started with the total number of put-out tokens reaching at least 15. If a single bonus is won in the internal lottery executed when the next game round is started with the total number of put-out tokens reaching at least 15, the challenge bonus starting presentation is not executed even if the game is still in the challenge bonus game state 1-3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly to execution of a special notification indicating that the game state is controlled to a special game state advantageous to a player.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. 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. . Then, a prize is generated according to the display mode derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

  When a bonus combination such as a regular bonus, a big bonus, or a challenge bonus is derived in the winning display mode, the game state is controlled to a bonus game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. By controlling the game state different from the normal game state such as this bonus, the game is sharpened and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, even with the same game bonuses, the bonuses with the same maximum game payout medals, such as Big Bonus (1) and Big Bonus (2), are prepared with multiple types of bonuses with different advantages for the player. Some have improved.

  Here, the symbol derived to the variable display device makes it difficult for the player to understand that the player has won the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2), while winning the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2). Sometimes, in the next game, the display mode of the big bonus is displayed on the liquid crystal display, and the player is informed that the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) has been won again. For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-141481 A (paragraph 0159 etc.)

  In the slot machine of Patent Document 1, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) have the same display mode of the big bonus displayed on the liquid crystal display. When you know the Big Bonus (2) win, you can't know which of them won. Therefore, until the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 165 (the smaller of the upper limit numbers of both), a predetermined presentation is performed until the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 165, and the player is expected to continue the big bonus. I was trying.

  By the way, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) in the slot machine of Patent Document 1 are ended when the total number of payout medals exceeds 165 and 345, respectively. Since the maximum number of medals to be paid out is 15, the big bonus (1) and the big bonus (2) may end before the display mode of the big bonus is displayed on the liquid crystal display. I don't get it.

  On the other hand, among bonuses generally applied in slot machines, the challenge bonus is terminated on the condition that the total number of payout medals exceeds a predetermined number, like the big bonus. However, some of the challenge bonuses can be terminated on condition that a specific role such as a single bonus or a regular bonus is won.

  In this way, with the bonus that ends when a specific combination is won in the internal lottery, if the winning notification is made after the next game won as in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, the notification is made. It can happen that the bonus has already ended. In this case, a player who knows the bonus winning for the first time by notification will feel very dissatisfied if he knows that the subsequent game is not controlled by the bonus.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of notifying a player of dissatisfaction by performing special notification as long as it is controlled to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. .

To achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention includes:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value (medal), and a variable display device (variable display device 2) that displays a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner. ) Is a slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Special display result with transition to a special gaming state (challenge bonus (1) to (4)) more advantageous for the player than the normal gaming state before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game Predetermining means for determining whether or not derivation of a winning display result including (challenge bonus (1) to (4)) and a specific display result (single bonus) different from the special display result is allowed (step S3) When,
Derivation control means (step S4) for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means;
Special game state control means (steps S208, S210, S212, S214) for controlling the game state to the special game state when the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device;
Special notification indicating that the game state is controlled when the predetermined notification timing (the total number of payout medals exceeds 15) after the start of the next game from which the special display result is derived is reached. Special notification means (step S413) for executing
The special game state control means is configured to specify that the special game state is ended as a specific end condition is satisfied when it is determined by the prior determination means that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted in the special game state. Including termination means (step S305),
When it is determined that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted before the predetermined notification timing is reached in the special gaming state, the special notification unit is configured to notify the special notification even when the predetermined notification timing is reached. Special notification prohibiting means for prohibiting execution (steps S411 (YES), 412 (YES)) is included.

  In the slot machine, when it is determined by the predetermining means that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device based on the determination, and the gaming state is changed to the special gaming state. Be controlled. However, it is not the timing at which the special display result is derived but the predetermined notification timing after the start of the next game that the special notification indicating that the state is controlled to the special gaming state is executed. The special display result is not displayed on the variable display device when the notification is executed.

  Also, even if the special display state is controlled by the derivation of the special display result, if it is determined by the predetermining means that the derivation of the specific display result is allowed, the special game state ends at that time. Here, in the special gaming state, the fact that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the predetermining means and the special gaming state ends may be before a predetermined notification timing at which the special notification is performed. possible. In such a case, since the special notification means does not execute the special notification even when the predetermined notification timing is reached, the player is notified that the special gaming state does not continue after the special notification is performed. You will never feel dissatisfied.

  In the slot machine, for example, when the variable display device is composed of a plurality of variable display units, the identification information constituting the special display result is of a different type for each variable display unit. Even if the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device by setting the pay line for determining whether or not the winning display result is derived on a non-straight line, this is difficult for the player to understand It is preferable that

  Further, the predetermined notification timing at which the special notification means performs the special notification is a timing determined by lottery or the like even if the predetermined notification timing is after the start of the next game from which the special display result is derived. It may be. Further, the timing when there is no one game for which the special notification means performs the special notification can be any timing from the start to the end of one game, and the timing between games (for example, the timing for setting the number of bets). ). Further, the special notification prohibiting unit performs control so that the processing for executing the special notification is not performed even if the aggressive control (for example, setting of a flag) is performed to prohibit the execution of the special notification. For example, when it is determined that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted before the predetermined notification timing is reached, the process may not branch to the process of performing the special notification.

The slot machine is
It may further include stop operation means (stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R) operated by the player to stop the variation display of the identification information. In this case,
The derivation control means causes the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation procedure of the stop operation means, and the special display is performed by the preliminary determination means. When it is determined that the derivation of the result is permitted, the special display result can be derived irrespective of the operation procedure of the stop operation means (FIGS. 2 and 5: “7” on the left reel 3L, "Watermelon", "JAC", middle reel 3C "watermelon", "bell", "JAC", right reel 3R "watermelon", "bell", "cherry", JAC "are arranged within 5 frames).

  In this case, since the special display result is derived regardless of the operation procedure of the stop operation means, the special display result is derived even if the player is not conscious of deriving any display result. The derivation of the special display result may be difficult for the player to understand.

In the above slot machine,
The special gaming state control means further includes special ending means (steps S309, S310, S314) for ending the special gaming state when a special ending condition different from the specific ending condition is satisfied in the special gaming state. It may be a thing. In this case,
The slot machine executes a predetermined special control (challenge bonus completion effect) that is not executed when the special gaming state is ended by the specific ending unit when the special gaming state is ended by the special ending unit. Special control execution means (step S428) may be further provided.

  Even if it is not determined that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, the special gaming state will be terminated if the special end condition is satisfied, but if it is determined that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, It will be terminated earlier than this. If it is determined that the derivation of the specific display result is not permitted and the special gaming state is continued until the special end condition is satisfied, the predetermined special control is executed at that time, so the derivation of the specific display result is permitted. It is possible to increase the player's expectation that the special gaming state will continue without being determined, and to improve the interest of the game.

  The specific end condition is an end condition that is uncertainly established when it is determined by the predetermining means that the derivation of the specific display result is allowed, but the special end condition is the specific end condition. When the special gaming state is continued without being terminated by the means, it is possible to set an end condition that is surely established. That is, the expected value of the duration of the special gaming state when the special gaming state is ended by the specific ending means is the duration of the special gaming state when the special gaming state is ended by the special ending means. Shorter than expected.

The slot machine is
An image display device (liquid crystal display 4) capable of displaying an image;
It is executed when a special effect (RT transition notice effect, challenge bonus continuation notice effect) continuously executed while being controlled to the special game state and a state where the game is not progressing after the game is continued. Image effect data storage means (ROM 123) storing in advance a plurality of types of image effect data respectively corresponding to a plurality of types of effects by displaying images on the image display device including a demonstration effect (demonstration effect).
Means for storing data in a readable and writable manner, an execution effect data area (execution effect data area 122-3) in which image effect data corresponding to the effect being executed among the plurality of types of image effect data is written; Image effect data including an image data area (frame buffer 122-4) in which display image data indicating an image to be displayed on the image display device created based on the image effect data written in the execution effect data area is written. Storage means (RAM 122);
According to the display image data written in the image data area, the execution of the effect by displaying the image on the image display device including the special effect and the demonstration effect is controlled, and the display image data written in the image data area It is good also as an effect control means (CPU121) which outputs the image signal according to and displays an image on the said image display apparatus. In this case,
The production control means includes
When the special display result is derived, the special effect data write that reads the image effect data of the special effect from the image effect data storage means and writes the read image effect data of the special effect in the execution effect data area Means (step S422);
Demo effect data writing means (step S440) for reading the image effect data of the demonstration effect from the image effect data storage means after the game is over and writing the read image effect data of the demonstration effect in the execution effect data area. ,
After the special effect data writing means writes the image effect data of the special effect in the execution effect data area until the special gaming state is ended, the demonstration effect data writing means has the execution effect data area. Demo effect prohibiting means for prohibiting the writing of the image effect data of the demo effect (steps S409, S424 (YES): step S430 is not executed during the challenge bonus).

  Here, the special effect is continuously performed while being controlled to the special game state, but since the special game state can be continued for a relatively long period of time, the data amount of the image effect data of the special effect is inevitably Increase in number. When the special display result is derived, the special effect image effect data is written in the execution effect data area, but the writing of the demo effect image effect data is prohibited until the special game state is ended. As a result, even if the state in which the game is not progressing after the game ends, the image effect data for the demonstration effect is not written, and the image effect data for the special effect with a large amount of data after the game progresses again. The overhead of reading from the effect data storage means and writing in the execution effect data area of the image effect data storage means can be eliminated.

  Note that the special effect is intermittently executed while being controlled to the special gaming state, even if it is constantly executed while being controlled to the special gaming state. Also good.

In the above slot machine,
The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display sections (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) that each display a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner and derive a plurality of pieces of identification information when the variable display is stopped. ,
The slot machine is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units, and is operated by a player to stop the variable display of the identification information in the corresponding variable display unit (stop button 12L). , 12C, 12R). In this case,
The pre-determining unit is configured so that when the identification information derived from the special variable display unit (reel 3L) of the plurality of variable display units includes identification information (cherry) of a predetermined type, The combination of the fact that the first small combination display result (cherry) to be won regardless of the identification information derived to the non-special variable display part is permitted and the identification information derived to the plurality of variable display parts Is controlled in the special gaming state that the second small role display result (watermelon, bell) to be awarded is permitted when the combination is a predetermined combination (watermelon-watermelon-watermelon, bell-bell-bell). Determined simultaneously in each game being played (step S109),
The special derivation control means includes
In the special game state, when the special stop operation means corresponding to the special variable display unit is operated at the first timing, the predetermined type identification information and the second small part display result are displayed on the special variable display unit. Means for deriving both the identification information to be configured, and when the special stop operation means is operated at a second timing different from the first timing, Special variable display unit control means including means for not deriving both identification information constituting the second small combination display result;
In the special game state, the predetermined type of identification information and the identification information constituting the second small combination display result are derived in the special variable display unit, and the variable display in the non-special variable display unit is not stopped. Non-special variable display control means for stopping the variable display on the non-special variable display so as to derive the second small part display result when the stop operation means corresponding to the non-special variable display is operated in a state (Cherry and watermelon, or cherry and bell simultaneous prize).

  Here, in the special gaming state, the first small role display result and the second small role display result can be derived simultaneously in one game, and the player can obtain the profits of both at the same time. However, in order to simultaneously derive the first small combination display result and the second small combination display result in one game in the special gaming state, the player can use the special variable display unit to display a predetermined type of identification information and The stop operation means corresponding to the special variable display section must be operated at a timing at which both pieces of identification information constituting the second small combination display result can be derived. Thereby, the technical intervention of the player in the special game state is enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the derivation control unit is configured to control the operation of the stop operation unit from the operation of the stop operation unit to the stop of the variation display of the identification information in the special variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units when being controlled in the special game state. The maximum delay time is shortened to a second maximum delay time (75 milliseconds) shorter than the first maximum delay time (190 milliseconds) in the normal gaming state, and derivation is permitted by the predetermining means. It is possible to derive an arbitrary small combination display result determined in the above.

In the above slot machine,
The special gaming state control means includes
The process is terminated when the number of game values given to the player reaches the first predetermined number (exceeding 135) without determining that the derivation of the specific display result is allowed by the prior determination means. First special game state control means (step S208) for controlling to one special game state (challenge bonus (1));
A second predetermined number (exceeding 238 cards) in which the number of game values given to the player without being determined to allow the derivation of the specific display result by the prior determination means is greater than the first predetermined number It is possible to include second special gaming state control means (step S210) for controlling to the second special gaming state (challenge bonus (2)) that is ended when the time is reached. In this case,
The slot machine is given to the player until the number of game values given to the player when the slot machine is controlled to the first special game state or the second special game state reaches the first predetermined number. Even if the number of gaming values exceeds the first predetermined number, a continuity effect execution means for executing a predetermined continuity effect (challenge bonus continuation notice effect) indicating the possibility that the special gaming state will continue ( Step S417) may further be provided.

  In this case, when the number of gaming values given to the player reaches the first predetermined number when being controlled in the first special gaming state, the first special gaming state is terminated, but the second special gaming state When the number of gaming values given to the player exceeds the first predetermined number, the second special gaming state continues until the second predetermined number is reached. Here, when the player does not know whether the game is controlled to the first special game state or the second special game state, the predetermined game continuity effect is executed, so that the given game value is given. Even if the number of games exceeds the first predetermined number, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the special gaming state will continue, and to improve the interest of the game.

Here, the special gaming state control means determines that the predetermining means does not determine that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, and the number of gaming values given to the player is greater than the first predetermined number. Control to a third special gaming state (challenge bonus (3)) that is ended by being controlled to a specific gaming state (RT) that is different from the normal gaming state and the special gaming state when the third predetermined number becomes large It may further include third special gaming state control means (steps S212 and S310),
When the slot machine is controlled to be in the second special game state or the third special game state, the number of game values given to the player becomes the second predetermined number or the third predetermined number. Further, it is possible to further include a specific possibility effect executing means (step S415) for executing a predetermined specific possibility effect (RT transition notice effect) indicating the possibility of being controlled to the specific game state.

  In this case, if controlled to the second special gaming state, when the number of gaming values given to the player reaches the second predetermined number, the second special gaming state ends and the third special gaming state is entered. If it is controlled, the third special gaming state ends when the number of gaming values given to the player reaches a third predetermined number. But if it was controlled to the 3rd special game state, the game state will be controlled to a specific game state after the end. Here, when the player does not know whether the game is controlled to the second special game state or the third special game state, a predetermined specific possibility effect is executed, so that after the special game state ends. It is possible to increase the player's expectation to be controlled to the specific game state, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Note that the second predetermined number and the third predetermined number may be the same or different as long as they are at least larger than the first predetermined number. However, the difference between the second predetermined number and the second predetermined number is preferably smaller within a certain range, and it is also preferable that the difference is the same.

Further, here, the special gaming state control means determines that the number of game values given to the player without the fact that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the prior determination means is the first predetermined number. 4th special game state control means (step S214) which controls to the 4th special game state (challenge bonus (4)) finished when it becomes the 4th predetermined number (exceeding 15 sheets) smaller than this is further included. Can also
The slot machine may be controlled to the special gaming state until the number of gaming values given to the player reaches the fourth predetermined number when the slot machine is controlled to any kind of special gaming state It is possible to further include special possibility production execution means (step S418) for executing a predetermined special possibility production (challenge bonus notice production) indicating the above. In this case,
The special notification means can execute the special notification using the timing at which the number of gaming values given to the player in the special gaming state reaches the fourth predetermined number as the predetermined notification timing (step) S411).

  In this case, if the game state is the fourth special game state even if the game state is controlled to the special game state, the special game state is terminated at this point when the number of game values given to the player reaches the fourth predetermined number. Therefore, special notification is not performed. However, when it is controlled to any kind of special gaming state including the case where it is controlled to the fourth special gaming state, until the number of gaming values given to the player reaches the fourth predetermined number. A special possibility production will be performed. This special possibility effect can increase the player's expectation of being controlled in a special game state other than the fourth special game state, and can improve the interest of the game.

  In the first special game state, the second special game state, the third special game state, and the fourth special game state, the first special display result of the variable display device is displayed as the first special display result. The display result, the second special display result, the third special display result, and the fourth special display result may be controlled. Whether the first special display result, the second special display result, the third special display result, and the fourth special display result are allowed to be derived separately by the predetermining unit may be determined.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. The front door of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking device 19 and rotating it clockwise. A variable display device 2 is provided on the upper front side of the slot machine 1. Inside the variable display device 2, a reel unit 3 including three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is provided. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated / stopped by driving the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR (see FIG. 3), respectively.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages on the variable display device 2 when the driving of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of kinds of mutually identifiable symbols such as “7”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “JAC” are provided on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Are drawn in a predetermined order.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, “watermelon”, “bell”, “JAC” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum. As for the left reel 3L, “7” is also arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less at the maximum. Only one “cherry” is arranged on the left reel 3L, and “bell” and “watermelon” are arranged above and below the cherry. For the middle and right reels 3C and 3R, only one "7" is arranged.

  In the reel unit 3, for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR (see FIG. 3) for detecting the reference position, and a reel lamp 3LP (see FIG. 3) for irradiating light from the back surface. 3). In this slot machine 1, in any game state, the game can be started only when the bet number is set to 3, and a total of 5 winning lines, 3 in the upper, middle and lower tiers and 2 in the diagonal line, are provided. Is set.

  Various display units are provided around the variable display device 2. Below the variable display device 2, a game number display unit 21, a credit display unit 22, and a payout display unit 23 are provided. The game number display unit 21 includes a game number display 51 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and displays a counter value for counting the total number of payout medals in challenge bonuses (1) to (4) described later. . Furthermore, the game number display unit 21 is also used to display a code (error code) corresponding to the type of error that has occurred when an error has occurred.

  The credit display unit 22 is constituted by a credit display 52 (see FIG. 3) using a 7-segment display, and displays the number of credits accumulated as data according to the number of inserted medals and the number of paid-out coins as will be described later. The payout display unit 23 is composed of a 7-segment display payout display 53 (see FIG. 3), and displays the number of medals to be paid out when winning is achieved.

  On the left side of the variable display device 2, a one-bet display unit 24, two-bet display units 25 and 26, and three-bet display units 27 and 28 are provided. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet and 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 indicate that the one-sheet, two-sheet and three-sheet betting lamps 54 to 58 (see FIG. 3) are turned on corresponding to the winning line, respectively. The number of bets set in is shown to the player. The 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting display sections 24 to 28 are also configured so that the 1-sheet, 2-sheet, 3-sheet betting lamps 54-58 are in a blinking state when a winning combination to be described later is made, The winning line that won the role described later is shown to the player.

  On the right side of the variable display device 2, an insertion instruction display unit 29, a start display unit 30, a weight display unit 31, a replay display unit 32, and a game over display unit 33 are provided. The insertion instruction display unit 29 indicates that a medal can be inserted by turning on the insertion instruction lamp 59 (see FIG. 3). The start display unit 30 indicates that the start lamp 60 (see FIG. 3) is turned on, so that the start can be started, that is, the operation of the start lever 11 can be accepted. The weight display unit 31 indicates that a weight to be described later is applied when the weight lamp 61 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The replay display unit 32 indicates that a replay winning that will be described later has been made when the replay lamp 62 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. The game over display unit 33 indicates that the slot machine 1 has been stopped by turning on the game over lamp 63 (see FIG. 3).

  On the upper side of the variable display device 2, a liquid crystal display 4 is provided as a production means. The liquid crystal display 4 displays images for various effects according to the gaming state, the setting state of the winning flag, the type of symbol derived to the variable display device 2, or the player's selection. Further, the liquid crystal display 4 can display various information directly or indirectly related to the game such as a game history.

  Further, on the horizontal surface of the trapezoidal portion provided below the variable display device 2, there are a medal slot 13, a single BET button 14, a MAXBET button 15, a settlement button 16, and an effect stage switching button 17. Is provided. The BET button lamps 70a and 70b (see FIG. 3), which are turned on when the number of bets can be set from the credits (maximum 50) accumulated as data, are arranged inside the single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15. Has been.

  The medal insertion slot 13 is for a player to insert a medal from here, and when insertion of a medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 44 (see FIG. 3) when the insertion instruction display unit 29 is lit, A bet number is set or credits are stored as data. The single BET button 14 and the MAX BET button 15 are buttons operated by the player when setting the number of bets (1, 3 respectively) from the credits accumulated as data. When it is detected by the sheet BET switch 45 (see FIG. 3) or the MAXBET switch 46 (see FIG. 3), the bet number from the credit is set.

  The settlement button 16 is a button for instructing to pay out credits. When an operation is detected by the settlement switch 47 (see FIG. 3), medals corresponding to the credits accumulated as data are paid out. The effect stage switching button 17 is a button for instructing to switch the effect stage (described later) of the effect to be executed and to display the game history on the liquid crystal display 4.

  A start lever 11, stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R, and a medal clogging elimination button 18 are provided on the vertical surface of the base portion. The medal clogging release button 18 is used to mechanically vibrate the slot machine 1 when a medal is clogged, so that the medal clogging is eliminated.

  The start lever 11 is operated by the player when starting the game. When the operation is detected by the start switch 41 (see FIG. 3), the reel drive motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR are started to be driven. 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R can be operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate, operation enable lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R (FIG. 3) provided therein are provided. (See) is lit, and the player is informed.

  The stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are buttons that the player operates to stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R at a desired timing, respectively, and the operations are stop switches 42L, 42C, and 42R (see FIG. 3). Is detected, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 190 milliseconds.

  The reels 3L, 3C and 3R rotate 80 times per minute and change the design of 80 x 21 (number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 milliseconds Can be pulled in. That is, the stop symbols selected by the stop control table described later are the symbols displayed when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five frames. It is a design.

  However, in challenge bonuses (1) to (4) described later, the maximum stop delay time for the left reel 3L is shortened from the usual 190 milliseconds to 75 milliseconds. The number of frames that can be drawn during the maximum stop delay time of 75 milliseconds in the challenge bonus (1) to (2) is one frame, that is, only one of the symbols displayed during the stop operation and the next symbol can be derived. . The maximum stop delay time for the middle and right reels 3C and 3R is 190 milliseconds, which is the same as the other gaming states in the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), and a maximum of four symbols can be drawn.

  On the lower front side of the slot machine 1, a medal payout port 71 and a medal storage tray 72 are provided. The medal payout port 71 discharges medals paid out by the hopper 80 (see FIG. 3) to the outside. The medal storage tray 72 is for storing paid-out medals. The front panel on the medal storage tray 72 is irradiated with light emitted from the fluorescent lamp 6 (see FIG. 3) installed therein.

  Speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R are provided as rendering means on the lower front side of the slot machine 1 and on the left and right sides of the upper front side, respectively. The speakers 7U, 7L, and 7R output a predetermined sound effect according to the progress of the game and an alarm sound at the time of abnormality, and also output various production sounds according to the game state.

  Further, on the front side of the slot machine 1, an effect by light is performed by light emission of game effect lamps 75 </ b> A to 75 </ b> M (see FIG. 3) as effect means so as to surround the variable display device 2 and the liquid crystal display 4. Game effect display sections 5A to 5M are provided. The game effect display units 5A to 5M perform effects by light in various patterns according to the progress of the game. Note that the light emission colors of the game effect display units 5A to 5M may be either single colors or multiple colors.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the slot machine 1 includes a power supply board 100, a game control board 101, an effect control board 102, a reel relay board 103, a reel lamp relay board 104, an external output board 105, and an effect relay board 106. It is divided roughly.

  The power supply board 100 transforms an external power supply voltage of AC 100V and supplies operating power to the game control board 101 and other parts of the slot machine 1. In FIG. 3, it is shown that only the game control board 101, the hopper 80, and each of the switches 91 to 94 are connected, but the power supply board 100 also supplies power to other parts. The power supply board 100 is provided in the slot machine 1 and is connected to a hopper 80 that includes a hopper motor 82 that performs a medal payout operation and a payout sensor 81 that detects a medal payout operation.

  The power supply board 100 sets a winning probability for an internal lottery to be described later, and a setting switch 91 for changing a setting value (setting 1 to setting 6) of a virtual medal payout rate calculated based on the probability. The switch 91 is also connected to a setting key switch 92 for enabling the operation, a second reset switch 93 for resetting the internal state (RAM 112), and a main switch 94 for switching the power ON / OFF. A detection signal is sent to the game control board 101. These switches 91 to 94 are provided inside the slot machine 1.

  The game control board 101 is a control board on the main side that controls the overall flow of the game in the slot machine 1, and includes a control unit 110 including a CPU 111, a RAM 112, a ROM 113, and an I / O port 114. It is installed. Further, a random number generation circuit 115, a sampling circuit 116, a power supply monitoring circuit 117, a reset circuit 118, and other circuits are mounted.

  The CPU 111 has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 113 to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and in the slot machine 1 Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly. The RAM 112 is used as a work area when the CPU 111 executes a program. The configuration of the RAM 112 will be described later. The ROM 113 stores programs executed by the CPU 111 and fixed data. The I / O port 114 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the game control board 101.

  The random number generation circuit 115 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates a value every time a pulse is generated, and the sampling circuit 116 acquires a numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 115. The random number generation circuit 115 is provided for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The CPU 111 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 116 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 115 as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function).

  The power monitoring circuit 117 monitors the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply substrate 100, and outputs a voltage drop signal to the control unit 110 when detecting a voltage drop. Although not particularly shown, the control unit 110 includes an interrupt input terminal connected to the power supply monitoring circuit 117, and an external interrupt is generated in the CPU 111 when a voltage drop signal is input to the interrupt input terminal. The CPU 111 executes a power interruption interrupt process.

  The reset circuit 118 outputs a reset signal when the voltage rises to a level at which the control unit 110 can be activated when the power is turned on to start the control unit 110, and generates a signal periodically output from the control unit 110. When the count is incremented without being cleared based on the reset counter, that is, when the control unit 110 does not operate for a certain time, a reset signal is output to the control unit 110 and the control unit 110 is restarted. .

  The CPU 111 also has a function of updating the numerical value of the specific address in the RAM 112 by timer interrupt processing and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). The CPU 111 transmits various commands to the effect control board 102 via the I / O port 114. Note that information (commands) is sent from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 only in one direction, and no information (commands) is sent from the effect control board 102 to the game control board 101.

  Connected to the game control board 101 are a single BET switch 45, a MAXBET switch 46, a start switch 41, stop switches 42L, 42C, 42R, a settlement switch 47, a first reset switch 48, and a throw-in medal sensor 44. Detection signals from the switches / sensors are input. In addition, detection signals of the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, and 3SR are input via the reel relay substrate 103. In accordance with the detection signals of these switches / sensors input via the I / O port 114 or the detection signals of various switches input via the power supply board 100 as described above, the CPU 111 on the game control board 101 Processing is in progress.

  The game control board 101 also includes a flow path switching solenoid 49, a game number display 51, a credit display 52, a payout display 53, a loading instruction lamp 59, a single betting lamp 54, two betting lamps 55, 56, Three betting lamps 57 and 58, a game over lamp 63, a start lamp 60, a replay lamp 62, BET button lamps 70a and 70b, and operation valid lamps 63L, 63C, and 63R are connected, and the CPU 111 follows the progress of the game. These operations are controlled.

  The game control board 101 is connected to reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR via a reel relay board 103. The CPU 111 controls the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, 3MR via the reel relay substrate 103 and stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to a winning flag set in the RAM 112 by an internal lottery to be described later. An effect control board 102 is further connected to the game control board 101 via an effect relay board 106.

  The effect relay board 106 is a board provided to ensure one-way information transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102. The effect relay board 106 does not check the game control board 101 and the effect control board 102 by checking this state, and an illegal signal (especially an external input to the effect control board 102 is input to the control unit 110 of the game control board 101). It is possible to check whether or not a modification has been made such that a signal is input).

  The effect control board 102 is a sub-side control board that controls the execution of effects in the slot machine 1, and is equipped with a control unit 120 including a one-chip microcomputer including a CPU 121, a RAM 122, a ROM 123, and an I / O port 124. Yes. In addition, the random number generation circuit 125 and the sampling circuit 126 are mounted, and the CPU 121 obtains the value counted by the random number generation circuit 125 by the sampling circuit 126, so that the hardware random number function similar to that of the game control board 101 is obtained. Is forming. It also has a software random number function by interrupt processing.

  The CPU 121 executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 123 to perform processing related to the execution of the effect, and controls each circuit in the effect control board 102 and each circuit connected thereto. The performance is performed based on a command received from the game control board 101 via the I / O port 124. The RAM 122 is used as a work area when the CPU 121 executes a program. The configuration of the RAM 122 will be described later. The ROM 123 stores programs executed by the CPU 121 and fixed data. The effect data stored in the ROM 123 will be described later. The I / O port 124 inputs and outputs control signals to and from each circuit connected to the effect control board 102.

  The effect control board 102 is connected with game effect lamps 75A to 75M, a liquid crystal display 4, speakers 7L, 7R, and 7U, a fluorescent lamp 6, and a weight lamp 61. A reel lamp 3LP is connected via a reel lamp relay substrate 104. The control unit 120 of the effect control board 102 performs these effects by controlling these parts. An effect stage changeover switch 67 is connected to the effect control board 102, and detection signals of these switches / sensors are input.

  The reel relay board 103 relays between the game control board 101, the external output board 105 and the reel unit 3. The reel relay substrate 103 is also connected with a full sensor 90, and its detection signal is input. The full tank sensor 90 is provided inside the slot machine 1 and detects that the medals in the overflow tank storing the medals overflowed from the hopper 80 are full.

  The reel lamp relay board 104 relays between the effect control board 102 and the reel unit 3. The external output board 105 is connected to an external device such as a hall management computer, and receives a single bonus medium signal, a challenge bonus medium signal, a reel control signal, a stop signal input from the game control board 101 via the reel relay board 103. The switch signal, medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, and winning status signal are output to the external device.

  Next, the configuration of the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 will be described. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102. As shown in FIG. The RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 is provided with at least an effect stage storage area 122-1, a game history data area 122-2, an execution effect data area 122-3, and a frame buffer 122-4.

  In the effect stage storage area 122-1, data indicating the currently selected effect stage among the effect stages of the effect by displaying the image on the liquid crystal display 4 is stored. Here, there are two types of production stages, stage 1 and stage 2. The stage 1 and the stage 2 are different in the characters appearing in the production and the types of images used for the production background. However, since the execution probabilities and execution modes of the effects are the same, there are effects of the same effect pattern for stage 1 and stage 2 respectively.

  Further, the effect stage is switched alternately between the stage 1 and the stage 2 by the operation of the effect stage switching button 17 by the player. However, in the case of the game from the operation of the start lever 11 to the derivation of the display result to the variable display device 2 and in the case where the continuous effect or the bonus effect (described later) is executed even if it is not in the game, Since the operation of the effect stage switching button 17 is invalidated, the effect stage cannot be switched.

  In the game history data area 122-2, the history of games so far in the slot machine 1 is stored. Examples of the game history stored in the game history data area 122-2 include the number of games executed, the single bonus, the number of winnings of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), and the like. Further, the player may include the number of medals acquired by the player in the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) (subtracting the number of bets set by the player from the number of medals paid out).

  In the execution effect data area 122-3, at least the effect data of the effect currently being executed is stored. In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, the following effects are performed on the liquid crystal display 4 when the gaming state is in the challenge bonuses (1) to (4). In addition to the challenge bonuses (1) to (3), there is also a challenge bonus (4). As will be described later, the challenge bonus (4) has a total payout medal of 15 or more even if the single bonus is not won. Because it ends, and in the shortest, it ends in one game, no effects other than the challenge bonus notice effect are performed.

  When the total number of payout medals reaches 15 or more in the challenge bonuses (1) to (3), a challenge bonus entry effect is performed. The challenge bonus continuation notice effect is performed until the total number of payout medals exceeds 135 after the challenge bonus entry effect is performed in the challenge bonuses (1) to (3). In the challenge bonuses (2) and (3), the RT transition notice effect is performed from when the total number of payout medals exceeds 135 before the challenge bonuses (2) and (3) are completed. Furthermore, when the challenge bonuses (1) to (3) are completed by the total number of payout medals without winning a single bonus, a challenge bonus completion effect is performed.

  Data for performing the challenge bonus entry effect, the challenge bonus continuation notice effect, the RT transition notice effect, and the challenge bonus notice effect on the liquid crystal display 4 is stored in advance in the ROM 123 as a single effect data for the challenge bonus. Yes. As described above, since there are two types of production stages 1 and 2, production data during challenge bonus is also prepared for each of production stages 1 and 2. The ROM 123 also stores effect data for demonstration effects and effect data for history display effects.

  The execution effect data area 122-3 has a capacity that can store at least any of the effect data during the challenge bonus. However, the execution effect data area 122-3 does not have enough capacity to store the effect data of the demonstration effect or the history display effect (both described later) together with the effect data during the challenge bonus. If there is not enough free space to store the effect data for the newly executed effect in the execution effect data area 122-3, the effect data for the effect that has been newly executed has been written so far. The data is overwritten.

  The frame buffer 122-4 is an area where image data of the currently executed effect is developed in accordance with the effect data written in the execution effect data area 122-3. The liquid crystal display 4 displays an image according to the image data developed in the frame buffer 122-4. The frame buffer 122-4 has two frames, and a moving image can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 by alternately switching between writing and reading image data for each frame period.

  In this way, the effect data stored in the ROM 123 is read out, written once in the execution effect data area 122-3, and then expanded into the frame buffer 122-4. This is because the speed of reading data from the RAM 122 is faster than the speed of reading from the ROM 123, so that it takes less time to read and write data as a whole.

  In the slot machine 1, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The type of winning combination is determined according to the gaming state. As the gaming state, there are a single bonus and a challenge bonus (challenge bonuses (1) to (3)) in addition to the normal gaming state and RT in which the winning probability of replay is higher than the normal gaming state. There are roughly two types of roles: special roles with game state transition, small roles with payout of medals, and replaying players who can start the next game without having to set the number of bets. 5A is a view for explaining a combination of a winning combination in the slot machine 1 and a symbol in the variable display device 2. FIG.

  The single bonus is awarded when a combination of “7-7-7” is arranged on any winning line in the normal gaming state, RT, or challenge bonus. When a single bonus is won, the game state shifts to a single bonus for the next one game. When the gaming state is a single bonus, a single bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112, and the winning probability (especially watermelon) of the small role is higher than in the normal gaming state.

  “7” for the left reel 3L is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less, but since “7” for the middle and right reels 3C, 3R is arranged one by one, the normal gaming state Or even if you win a single bonus at RT, you won't always win a single bonus. When the gaming state is the challenge bonus, the number of frames to be drawn for the left reel 3L is limited to a maximum of one frame, and therefore “7” may not be derived at all for the left reel 3L.

  The challenge bonus (1) is awarded when a combination of “7-JAC-Cherry” is arranged on any winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. The challenge bonus (2) is awarded when a combination of “7-bell-watermelon” is arranged in any winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. The challenge bonus (3) is won when a combination of “JAC-watermelon-bell” is arranged on any winning line in the normal gaming state or RT. The challenge bonus (4) is awarded when a combination of “watermelon bell-JAC” is arranged in any winning line in the normal gaming state or RT.

  When winning the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the gaming state shifts to challenge bonuses (1) to (4), respectively. The challenge bonuses (1) to (4) are distinguished by the difference in the total number of medals paid out until the end and the difference in whether or not they are controlled by RT after the end. Is the same. Since all of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) have the same game characteristics, they may be collectively referred to as “challenge bonus”.

  The challenge bonus (1) ends when the total number of payout medals exceeds 135. Challenge bonuses (2) and (3) are ended when the total number of payout medals exceeds 238. After the challenge bonus (3) has ended, only during the subsequent 100 games (but until the challenge bonus (1) to (4) is won), the RT that increases the replay winning probability than the normal gaming state RT Controlled by (Replay Time). The challenge bonus (4) ends when the total number of payout medals reaches 15 or more.

  “7”, “Watermelon”, “JAC” for the left reel 3L, “Watermelon”, “Bell”, “JAC” for the inner reel 3C, “Watermelon”, “Bell” for the right reel 3R, Since both “Cherry” and “JAC” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less, when the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) are won in the internal lottery described later, the stop button 12L , 12C, 12R regardless of the operation procedure, the challenge bonus (1) ~ (4) is won.

  A watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any winning line in any gaming state, and 11 medals are paid out. “Watermelon” for reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for all reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. If it is, the watermelon is won regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R.

  A bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any winning line in any gaming state. When winning the bell, 8 medals are paid out. Since the “bells” are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a stop button is displayed when a bell is won in an internal lottery described later in a gaming state other than the challenge bonus. Regardless of the operation procedure of 12L, 12C, 12R, it will win the bell

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “Cherry” is derived on any winning line for the left reel 3L in any gaming state, and two medals are paid out per winning line. When “cherry” is stopped at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 3L, the derivation is made on two pay lines, so that a total of four medals are paid out.

  Cherry wins as long as “cherry” is included in the three symbols derived to the left reel 3L, so other symbols derived from the left reel 3L, and the middle and right reels Depending on the symbols derived for 3C and 3R, there may be a simultaneous winning with a watermelon or a bell. In the case of winning simultaneously with cherry and watermelon or bell, there is a payout corresponding to the total number of medals to be paid out for each win. For example, 15 medals are paid out when “Cherry” stops at the upper stage of the left reel 3L, and 13 stops when it stops at the middle stage.

  The replay is awarded when a combination of “JAC-JAC-JAC” is arranged on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state, RT, and challenge bonus. When a replay is won, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started again without setting the number of bets, so 3 medals corresponding to the number of bets 3 that are not required to be set in the next game are paid out Is essentially the same. Since “JAC” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less for all of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are selected when a replay is won in a gaming state other than the challenge bonus. Regardless of the operating procedure, the replay is won.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery will be described. The internal lottery is to determine whether or not the winning of each combination described above is permitted before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start lever 11 is operated). . In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 115. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the acquired random number for internal lottery, the number of bets set by the player, and each combination determined according to the set value set by the setting switch 91 This is performed according to the number of judgment values. Winning in the internal lottery is exclusive.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values registered for each game state and set value for each combination is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery. It is judged that it was won. If the winning combination is determined, the winning flag of the combination is set in the RAM 112. The number of determination values is registered in a winning combination table by game state stored in advance in the ROM 113.

  When the gaming state is a single bonus, watermelon, bell, and cherry are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery. When the gaming state is the challenge bonus (1) to (4), the single bonus and the replay are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery. If the winning of single bonus or replay is won, the winning flag of the winning combination is set, but in the CT gaming state, regardless of the result of such internal lottery, the watermelon winning flag, the bell winning flag In addition, a cherry winning flag is also set, so that it is possible to win a small role according to the operation procedure (operation order and timing) of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R.

  When the single bonus is won in the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) are ended with the end of the game regardless of the total number of payout medals. When the challenge bonus (3) is terminated by the total number of paid-out medals, the gaming state is controlled to RT after that, but when it is terminated by winning a single bonus, the gaming state is subsequently switched to RT. There is no control.

  When the game state is normal or in RT, single bonus, challenge bonus (1), challenge bonus (2), challenge bonus (3), challenge bonus (4), watermelon, bell, cherry, replay are eligible for internal lottery It is sequentially read as a role. Here, the number of determination values for combinations other than replay does not differ between the normal gaming state and RT as long as the set values are the same. On the other hand, the number of replay judgment values is larger in RT than in the normal gaming state (the value will not differ depending on the setting value), and the replay winning probability in the normal gaming state is approximately In contrast to 1 / 7.3, the replay winning probability in RT is approximately 1 / 1.7.

  By setting the replay winning probability in this way, in the normal gaming state, the medal payout rate is smaller than 1 (that is, the number of medals to be inserted for setting the bet number is won by internal lottery. Although the number of medals to be paid out for a small role is smaller), in RT, the replay winning probability becomes higher, so that the medal payout rate becomes larger than 1 (that is, because the betting number is set) The number of medals that will be paid out for the small role won in the internal lottery is larger than the number of medals inserted in

  However, in the challenge bonus, since the watermelon winning flag, the bell winning flag, and the cherry winning flag are set for each game, the medal payout rate becomes very high. Even with a single bonus, the watermelon winning probability is set to be extremely high, so the medal payout rate is very high. That is, the medal payout rate in RT is smaller than the medal payout rate in the single bonus or the challenge bonus. The relationship of the medal payout rates according to the gaming state described here is the same when the set value is any of 1-6.

  Next, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R will be described. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R constituting the variable display device 2 rotate on condition that the start lever 11 is operated and a predetermined time has passed since the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game. Be started. When the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by the player, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are within the maximum stop delay time range of 190 milliseconds (4 frames pull-in range). In)).

  If the symbol for which the winning flag is set can be drawn on the winning line within the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds, the symbol is drawn on the winning line and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Control is performed so that the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped so that symbols of the combination for which the winning flag is not set are not aligned on the winning line. In the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, since the winning flags of a plurality of roles are not set redundantly in the gaming state other than the challenge bonus, even when a certain role is won, Either you win the role only, or you do not win any type of role.

  However, in the game in the game state of the challenge bonus, the left reel 3L is stopped within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 75 milliseconds (within the pull-in range of one frame). In the game state of the challenge bonus, the watermelon winning flag, the bell winning flag, and the cherry winning flag are always set redundantly. Cherry wins if the “Cherry” symbol stops on any of the upper, middle and lower tiers of the left reel 3L, and “Bell” and “Watermelon” are placed above and below the “Cherry” symbol, May win watermelon or bell with cherry.

  For example, the case where the left reel 3L is stopped first will be specifically described as an example. The stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the 14th “7” or the 13th “JAC” is positioned in the lower stage. If so, the 12th “watermelon” is stopped in the middle of the left reel 3L, and the 11th “cherry” is stopped in the upper. After that, when the reels 3C and 3R are stopped, the "watermelon" symbol is drawn on the middle prize line, and the cherry and watermelon are simultaneously awarded. Here, since “cherry” is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 3L, 2 × 2 + 11 = 15 medals are paid out.

  Further, if the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the 12th “watermelon” is positioned at the lower stage, the 12th “watermelon” at the lower stage of the left reel 3L, the 11th “cherry” at the middle stage, the upper stage No. 10 “bell” is stopped. After that, when the reels 3C and 3R are stopped, the watermelon pays out more medals than the bell, so the “watermelon” symbol is drawn on the lower winning line or the diagonally rising winning line. And watermelon at the same time. Here, since “cherry” is stopped at the middle of the left reel 3L, 2 + 11 = 13 medals are paid out.

  If the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the 11th “cherry” is positioned at the upper stage, the 11th “cherry” is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 3L, and the 10th “bell” is stopped at the middle stage. Is done. After that, when the reels 3C and 3R are stopped, the “bell” symbol is drawn on the middle prize line, and the cherry and bell are simultaneously awarded. Here, since “cherry” is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 3L, 2 × 2 + 8 = 12 medals are paid out.

  Unless the stop button 12L is operated at the timing from the 14th “7” to the 11th “cherry” positioned in the lower stage, the cherry and other small roles are not simultaneously won. If stop button 12L is operated at a timing other than the timing at which "14" from No. 14 to "Cherry" from No. 11 or "7" from No. 2 are positioned at the lower stage, any of the upper, middle and lower stages of left reel 3L Since the "watermelon" is stopped, when the reels 3C and 3R are subsequently stopped, the "watermelon" symbol is drawn on the winning line where "watermelon" is stopped for the left reel 3L. And 11 medals will be paid out.

  If the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the second “7” is positioned at the lower stage, the “watermelon” cannot be led to the left reel 3L, and the first “bell” stops at the middle stage. Or “Bell” of No. 20 is stopped at the upper stage. After that, when the reels 3C and 3R are stopped, the “bell” symbol is drawn on the winning line where the “bell” is stopped for the left reel 3L, the bell is won, and eight medals are paid out. .

  When the left reel 3L is not stopped first, stop control of the reels 3C and / or 3R is performed with priority given to the “watermelon” symbol having a large number of payout medals. For example, when the left reel 3L is stopped third, the symbol “watermelon” is tempered on the middle pay line. The reason for making the temper on the middle prize line is to leave the possibility of winning the most medals in the simultaneous prize with the upper "cherry".

  If the symbol located at the middle or upper stage at the timing when the left stop button 12L is operated is the “watermelon” of No. 12, the prize is given to the cherry and the watermelon at the same time, and 2 × 2 + 11 = 15 medals are paid out. If the symbol positioned in the middle or upper stage at the timing when the left stop button 12L is operated is “watermelon” other than No. 12, the watermelon is won and 11 medals are paid out.

  If “watermelon” is not positioned in the middle or upper stage at the timing when the left stop button 12L is operated, the watermelon will not be won, but the 11th “cherry” is positioned in the lower or middle stage. If the stop button 12L is operated at the timing, the “cherry” is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 3L, the cherry is won, and 2 × 2 = 4 medals are paid out.

  When the left reel 3L is stopped second, assuming that the right reel 3L is stopped first, the "watermelon" is stopped at the middle stage of the right reel 3L and the "bell" is stopped at the lower stage. It becomes a state. If the left or right stop button 12L is operated and the symbol located at the middle or top is “Watermelon” of No. 12, “Watermelon” is tempered on the middle prize line and “Cherry” is placed above the left reel 3L. Is stopped, and when the reel 3C in the middle is further stopped, a watermelon and a cherry are won simultaneously, and 2 × 2 + 11 = 15 medals are paid out. If the symbol positioned in the middle or upper row at the timing when the left stop button 12L is operated is “watermelon” other than No. 12, “watermelon” is tempered on the middle prize line, and further the reel 3C in the middle is stopped. Then, it becomes a watermelon prize and 11 medals are paid out.

  In addition, when the left stop button 12L is operated, the “watermelon” is not positioned in the middle or lower stage, but if the “bell” is positioned in the upper stage or one above (for example, the third “watermelon” is Timing), the “bell” is stopped on the upper stage of the left reel 3L. Further, when the inner reel 3C is stopped, a bell wins. If the stop button 12L is operated at the timing when the 12th “watermelon” is positioned at the lower stage, “Cherry” is also stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 3L, so that a cherry and a bell are simultaneously won. The same is true when the inner reel 3C is stopped first.

  Note that the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R described above is based on the stop operation position of the reels that have not yet stopped according to the gaming state and the setting state of the winning flag (and the symbols derived for the reels that have already stopped). A stop control table that defines the relationship between the stop position and the stop position is created in advance for unreacted reels, and when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated, the stop control table created in advance is referred to and The rotation of the reel to be stopped is to be stopped. In the stop control table, the stop position is uniquely determined with respect to the stop operation position.

  On the game control board 101 side, the internal lottery is performed as described above, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped according to the result and the operation timing of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R, and a prize is generated. It will be a thing. As a result of winning a prize, a medal is paid out or a game state is transferred as a payout. In this way, depending on the progress of the game on the game control board 101 side, an original effect is performed on the effect control board 102 side. Is called. In order to perform such an effect, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 must be able to recognize the progress of the game on the game control board 101 side. Is transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102.

  The commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include at least a winning status notification command, a winning information command, and a gaming state command. The commands transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102 include other commands, but since they are not directly related to the present invention, a detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The winning status notification command indicates the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112, and is transmitted when the start lever 11 is operated and an internal lottery is performed. The winning information command indicates the type of winning generated according to the display result of the variable display device 2 and the number of medals to be paid out with the winning. The display result is derived to the variable display device 2 and the winning determination is made. Sent when done. The gaming state command indicates a gaming state applied in the next game, and is transmitted at the end of each game.

  The CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs various effects based on the commands sent from the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 as described above. As such effects, there are various effects during the challenge bonus that are executed while the gaming state is controlled by the challenge bonuses (1) to (4). The effects during the challenge bonus include a challenge bonus notice effect, a challenge bonus entry effect, a challenge bonus continuation notice effect, an RT transition notice effect, and a challenge bonus completion effect.

  Various effects in these effects during the challenge bonus are performed by displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 4. That is, when winning in the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the effect data during the challenge bonus corresponding to the effect stage stored in the effect stage storage area 122-1 by the player's selection is read from the ROM 123 and executed effect data. It writes in area | region 122-3. Then, the image corresponding to the effect to be executed according to the progress of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) is developed in the frame buffer 122-4, and the image corresponding to the developed image data is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4. By letting you display. Various effects are performed until the end of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4).

  Further, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 performs a history display effect for displaying the game history stored in the game history data area 122-2 on the liquid crystal display 4 based on the operation of the player's effect stage switching button 17. It is. In the history display effect, not only the game history is simply displayed as information, but the CPU 121 further performs an operation for advancing the game for a predetermined period or longer (however, the reel 3L, The liquid crystal display 4 performs a predetermined demonstration effect except when the game is in progress from the start of rotation to the stop of 3C and 3R).

  As for the history display effect and the demonstration effect, the corresponding effect data is read from the ROM 123 according to the effect stage and written in the execution effect data area 122-3, and the image data corresponding to the written effect data is stored in the frame buffer 122-4. And the image corresponding to the developed image data is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4.

  As described above, the effect data during the challenge bonus and the effect data of the demonstration effect and the history display effect are stored in the ROM 123 in advance for each effect stage. Here, the effect data during the challenge bonus is used over a period of a plurality of games until the end of the challenge bonus (1) to (4), and corresponds to various effects during this period. The amount of data is larger than the production data of the display effect.

  As described above, since the effect data during the challenge bonus has a large amount of data, the game state has a challenge bonus (except for the game period from the operation of the start lever 11 to the derivation of the display result to the variable display device 2). During the control of 1) to (4), the demonstration invalid flag is set in the RAM 122, and the operation of the effect stage switching button 17 is invalidated. As a result, while the gaming state is controlled to the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the effect stage is not switched, and the effect data during the challenge bonus of the effect stage that is different on the way is re-executed. Never write to. Further, since the demonstration effect and the history display effect are invalidated, the effect data of the demonstration effect and the history display effect is not overwritten on the effect data during the challenge bonus and written in the execution effect data area 122-3.

  Next, various effects in the challenge bonus effect will be described. The challenge bonus notice effect is an effect for indicating to the player that there is a possibility of entering the challenge bonus. Even so, when the challenge bonus notice effect is executed, any one of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) is controlled. However, the challenge bonus (4) ends when the total number of payout medals reaches 15 or more, and ends at the shortest in one game even if the single bonus is not won. Therefore, when the start lever 11 is operated in each game before the total number of payout medals reaches 15 or more, the challenge bonus notice effect is performed instead of the challenge bonus entry effect.

  The challenge bonus entry effect is an effect for indicating to the player that the challenge bonus has been entered. Of course, the challenge bonus entry effect is not performed when winning the challenge bonuses (1) to (3), but the payout medal after the gaming state is controlled by the challenge bonuses (1) to (3) after winning. This is performed when the start lever 11 is operated in the first game after the total number becomes 15 or more.

  The condition that the total number of payout medals is 15 or more is the same as the end condition of the challenge bonus (4) other than the single bonus winning. The challenge bonus (4) ends when the total number of payout medals reaches 15 or more, so even if the total number of payout medals after the gaming state is controlled by the challenge bonus (4) reaches 15 or more There is no directing.

  In addition, when winning the challenge bonuses (1) to (3), the execution of the challenge bonus entry will be scheduled, but before the total number of payout medals reaches 15 or more, the single bonus is won and the challenge bonus ( When the gaming states 1) to 3) are terminated, the challenge bonus entry effect is not performed. Furthermore, when a single bonus is won in a game immediately after the number of paid-out medals reaches 15 or more, the gaming state is still a challenge bonus in the game, but the challenge bonus entry effect is not performed.

  The symbols constituting the display forms of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) are all composed of three different symbols as shown in FIG. 5 (a). Therefore, the player is not aware of this even if he / she wins the challenge bonus (1) to (4), and the player is not aware of this. It is possible that you may become aware of being controlled.

  The challenge bonus continuation notice effect is performed when the start lever 11 is operated in each game when the total number of payout medals is 15 or more and does not exceed 135 in the challenge bonuses (1) to (3). (However, when the start lever 11 is operated in the game immediately after the total number of payout medals reaches 15 or more for the first time, a challenge bonus entry effect is performed, and no challenge bonus continuation notice effect is performed).

  Of the challenge bonuses (1) to (3), the challenge bonus (1) ends when the total number of payout medals exceeds 135. The challenge bonuses (2) and (3) have a total payout medal. It does not end even if it exceeds 135 sheets. Further, if the player does not notice this when winning the challenge bonuses (1) to (3), the challenge bonuses (1) to (3) will be executed even if the challenge bonus entry effect and the challenge bonus continuation effect are executed. The player can't know which prize he won.

  The challenge bonus continuation notice effect is a challenge bonus (2) that continues without ending even after the number of payout medals exceeds 135 while the total number of payout medals is 15 or more and does not exceed 135. This is an effect for encouraging the player's expectation of being controlled in (3).

  The RT transition notice effect is performed when the start lever 11 is operated in each game when the total number of payout medals exceeds 135 in the challenge bonuses (2) and (3). Of the challenge bonuses (2) and (3), the challenge bonus (2) has a gaming state controlled after the end, while the challenge bonus (3) has a gaming state controlled after the end. The RT is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. Also, if the player did not notice this when winning the challenge bonuses (2) and (3), the challenge bonuses (2) and (3) will be executed even if the challenge bonus entry effect to the RT transition notice effect are executed. The player cannot know which of the winners has won.

  The RT transition notice effect is the challenge bonus (3) that is controlled after the total number of payout medals exceeds 135 and the challenge bonus is over after the number of payout medals exceeds 238. This is an effect for encouraging the player's expectation that the RT will be controlled to be more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state after the end.

  The challenge bonus completion effect is an effect that is executed at the end of the game when the challenge bonuses (1) to (3) are terminated by the total number of paid-out medals without winning the single bonus. When the challenge bonus is ended by winning a single bonus, the challenge bonus completion effect is not performed. In addition, when the challenge bonus (4) is terminated by the total number of paid-out medals regardless of the single bonus, the challenge bonus completion effect is not performed.

  While the gaming state is controlled by the challenge bonuses (1) to (3), the challenge bonus entry effect, the challenge bonus continuation notice effect, the RT transition notice effect, and the challenge bonus completion effect are performed as the effect during the challenge bonus. Although it is necessary, whether or not to execute the challenge bonus rush effect, the challenge bonus continuation notice effect, and the RT transition notice effect is determined according to the total number of medals paid out in the challenge bonuses (1) to (3). The RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 is also provided with an area for storing a counter for counting the total number of payout medals in the challenge bonuses (1) to (3).

  Furthermore, since it is necessary to determine the winning situation in the RAM 122 of the effect control board 102 other than the timing of receiving the winning situation notification command, the winning situation indicated by the winning situation notification command received from the game control board 101 is stored. This area is also provided. In addition, since it is necessary to determine the number of payout medals generated due to the small role winning, other than the timing at which the winning information command is received, an area for storing the winning information indicated by the winning information command received from the game control board 101 is also provided. Is provided.

  Further, since it is necessary to determine the game state other than the timing at which the game state command is received, an area for storing the game state indicated by the game state command received from the game control board 101 is also provided. For the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), it is necessary to determine whether or not the game will be ended as long as the game is concerned, so two game storage areas are provided.

  Hereinafter, a gaming operation in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment will be described. In the following description, the term “game” means, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start lever 11 until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. However, when a game is played, the number of bets before the operation of the start lever 11 is set, and medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Is also included in the “game” in a broad sense. In the following description, descriptions of processes not related to the present invention may be omitted.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a game control process performed by the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 for each game. This process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the setting switch 91. When the process of one game is started, first, an initial process including a process of clearing a predetermined area of the RAM 112 is performed (step S1).

  Next, the number of bets is set by operating one BET button 14 or MAXBET button 15 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 13, and operating the start lever 11 to substantially change the game. A BET process for instructing the start is performed (step S2). If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as in the previous game (3 in this embodiment) is automatically set by the replay game flag (the replay game flag is erased at this stage). ).

  When the number of bets is set by the BET process and the start lever 11 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winning to each combination determined according to the gaming state is allowed based on the extracted random number value A lottery process for determining whether or not to perform is performed (step S3). In the lottery process, a winning status notification command indicating the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112 is transmitted to the effect control board 102. Details of the lottery process will be described later.

  When the lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed (step S4). In the reel rotation process, the reel motor is operated on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in the previous game. 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR are driven to start rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. When predetermined conditions (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 3SL, 3SC, 3SR after the rotation speed reaches a certain speed) from the start of rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are satisfied, the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 3ML, 3MC, and 3MR is stopped according to the setting state of the winning flag, and the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped. .

  When the driving of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether any of the above-mentioned role symbols is derived and displayed on any winning line in the display mode at the time of stopping. (Step S5). If it is determined in this winning determination process that a winning combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 101 are performed. Here, a winning information command indicating a winning determination result is sent to the effect control board 102. Details of the winning determination process will be described later.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed (step S6). In the payout process, the credit is increased by the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 82 is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout slot 71. In addition, various processes not related to winning (for example, processes related to the end control of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), erasure of a winning flag that does not carry over), and the like are also performed. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 102. Details of the payout process will be described later. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  Next, the lottery process in step S3 will be described in detail. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing in detail the lottery process executed by the CPU 111 in step S3. In the lottery process, first, a random number acquisition process is performed, and by outputting a sampling command, the random number generated by the random number generation circuit 115 is extracted by the sampling circuit 116 and stored in a random number storage area for internal lottery in the RAM 112 (step S101). The random numbers for the internal lottery may be used after being processed in a predetermined procedure by software instead of using the random numbers extracted from the random number generation circuit 115 as they are.

  Next, in correspondence with the current gaming state, the lottery object combination registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state in FIG. 5B is sequentially read (step S102). Next, the number of determination values stored in the address registered in the role-specific table corresponding to the gaming state and set value read for the lottery target is acquired (step S103). Then, the acquired number of determination values is added to the internal lottery random value stored in the determination area of the RAM 112, and the result of the addition is used as a new internal lottery random value (step S104). Here, it is determined whether or not an overflow has occurred when the number of determination values is added to the value of the random number for internal lottery (step S105).

  If no overflow has occurred, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been processed among the lottery targets in the gaming state (step S106). If there is something that has not yet been processed, the process returns to step S102, and the process continues with the next lottery target registered in the winning combination table according to gaming state as the processing target. If there is nothing not to be processed, the process proceeds to step S108. If an overflow occurs, the winning flag of the lottery object combination is set in the RAM 112 (step S107). Then, the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S108, the current gaming state depends on whether the challenge bonus (1) flag, the challenge bonus (2) flag, the challenge bonus (3) flag, or the challenge bonus (4) flag is set in the RAM 112. Is determined to be in any of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) (step S108). If none of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) exists, the process proceeds to step S110 as it is.

  If it is in any of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), a watermelon winning flag, a bell winning flag, and a cherry winning flag are set in the RAM 122. Here, if a single bonus winning flag or a replay winning flag is set in step S107, a watermelon winning flag, a bell winning flag, and a cherry winning flag are set in addition to this (step S109). Then, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S <b> 110, a winning status notification command is generated according to the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 112 and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the lottery process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the winning determination process in step S5 will be described in detail. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing in detail the winning determination process executed by the CPU 111 in step S5. In the winning determination process, the winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is read in order from the beginning (step S201). Next, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination of the read combination is aligned with any of the five winning lines of the variable display device 2 (step S202).

  If the combination of symbols for the combination is complete, a winning flag for the combination is set in the RAM 112 (step S203), and the process proceeds to step S204. If the symbol combination of the combination is not complete, the process proceeds to step S204 as it is. In step S204, it is determined whether there is a combination that has not yet been determined as a winning determination among the combinations corresponding to the gaming state. If there is a winning combination that has not yet been determined for winning, the process returns to step S201, and the next winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is read out.

  If all of the combinations corresponding to the game state are targeted for winning determination, it is next determined whether or not a replay winning is made based on whether or not a replay winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S205). If a replay prize has been won, a replay game in-progress flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S206). The replay game in-progress flag is deleted when the bet number is automatically set in the next game. Then, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If no replay winning is made, it is determined whether or not the challenge bonus (1) has been won according to whether or not the winning flag of the challenge bonus (1) is set in the RAM 112 (step S207). If the challenge bonus (1) has been won, the challenge bonus (1) medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the challenge bonus (1) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S208). Then, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If the challenge bonus (1) has not been won, whether or not the challenge bonus (2) has been won is determined based on whether or not the challenge bonus (2) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S209). If the challenge bonus (2) has been won, the challenge bonus (2) medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the challenge bonus (2) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S210). Then, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If the challenge bonus (2) has not been won, whether or not the challenge bonus (3) has been won is determined based on whether or not the challenge bonus (3) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S211). If the challenge bonus (3) has been won, the challenge bonus (3) medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the challenge bonus (3) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S212). Then, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If the challenge bonus (3) has not been won, it is determined whether or not the challenge bonus (4) has been won according to whether or not the challenge bonus (4) winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S213). If the challenge bonus (4) has been won, the challenge bonus (4) medium flag is set in the RAM 112 and the challenge bonus (4) winning flag set in the RAM 112 is erased. Further, the RT counter value of the RAM 112 is initialized to 0 (step S214). Then, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If the challenge bonus (4) has not been won, it is determined whether or not a single bonus has been won according to whether or not a single bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S215). If a single bonus has been won, a single bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 112 (step S216). Then, the process proceeds to step S217. If no single bonus has been won, the process proceeds to step S217.

  In step S217, winning information indicating the type of winning combination based on the winning flag set in the RAM 112 (however, in the case of losing, the winning flag is not set) and the number of medals to be paid out with the winning. A command is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 102. Then, the winning determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, the payout process in step S6 will be described in detail. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing in detail the payout process executed by the CPU 111 in step S6. In the payout process, it is determined whether or not there is a small prize winning accompanied by paying out medals depending on whether or not a winning flag of watermelon, bell, or cherry is set in the RAM 112 (step S301). If the small role is not won, the process proceeds to step S303 as it is.

  If the small role winning is achieved, the number of medals is sequentially paid out by controlling the hopper 80. However, until the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, instead of paying out medals, the number of credits is increased (step S302). Then, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, whether or not the game state of the game is one of challenge bonuses (1) to (4) depending on whether or not the challenge bonus (1) medium flag to challenge bonus (4) medium flag is set in the RAM 112. Determine. However, when the winning flags of challenge bonus (1) to challenge bonus (4) are set in the RAM 112, the winning of the challenge bonus (1) to (4) in the game and the game of the game Since the state is not the challenge bonus (1) to (4), even if the flag in the challenge bonus (1) to the flag in the challenge bonus (4) is set, the game state is the challenge bonus (1) to (1) to (4). It is not determined that it was (4).

  If it is determined that the bonus is one of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), a single bonus winning flag is set in the RAM 122, and it is determined whether or not the single bonus is won in the game (step S304). . If a single bonus is won, the challenge bonus (1) medium flag to challenge bonus (4) medium flag set in the RAM 112 is erased, and the gaming state of the challenge bonus (1) to (4) is terminated. The counter value for counting the total number of medals paid out is cleared to 0 (step S305). Then, the process proceeds to step S321.

  If no single bonus has been won, the counter provided in the RAM 112 counts the total number of medals paid out after the challenge bonus is started (step S306). As a result of this counting, it is determined whether or not the total number of medals paid out exceeds 238 (step S307). If the total number of medals paid out exceeds 238, it is determined whether or not the challenge bonus (2) is set in the RAM 122 based on whether or not the flag set in the RAM 122 is a challenge bonus (2) (step S308).

  If it is a challenge bonus (2), the flag in the challenge bonus (2) set in the RAM 122 is erased to end the challenge bonus (2), and the counter for counting the total number of medals paid out is counted. The value is cleared to 0 (step S309). Then, the process proceeds to step S321. On the other hand, if it is not the challenge bonus (2), it means that it was the challenge bonus (3) (the challenge bonuses (1) and (4) may exceed 238 medals). Not)

  In this case, the challenge bonus (3) flag set in the RAM 122 is erased to end the challenge bonus (3), and the counter value for counting the total number of medals paid out is cleared to zero. Further, in order to control the gaming state to RT only for a maximum of 100 games (except for the game with a single bonus) from the next game, 100 is set as the initial value of the RT counter in the RAM 112 (step S310). Then, the process proceeds to step S321.

  If the total number of medals paid out does not exceed 238, it is further determined whether or not the total number of medals paid out exceeds 135 (step S311). If the total number of medals paid out exceeds 135, it is determined whether or not the challenge bonus (1) is set in the RAM 122 based on whether or not the flag set in the challenge bonus (1) is set (step S312).

  If it is a challenge bonus (1), the flag in the challenge bonus (1) set in the RAM 122 is deleted to end the challenge bonus (1), and a counter for counting the total number of medals paid out is counted. The value is cleared to 0 (step S313). Then, the process proceeds to step S321. On the other hand, if it is not the challenge bonus (1), it means that it was a challenge bonus (2) or (3) (in the challenge bonus (4), the total number of medals paid out may exceed 135. Not obtained), the process directly proceeds to step S321.

  If the total number of medals paid out does not exceed 135, it is further determined whether or not the total number of medals paid out is 15 or more (step S314). If the total number of medals paid out is 15 or more, it is determined whether or not the challenge bonus (4) has been set based on whether or not the flag set in the RAM 122 is the challenge bonus (4) (step S315).

  If it is a challenge bonus (4), the flag in the challenge bonus (4) set in the RAM 122 is deleted to end the challenge bonus (4), and the counter for counting the total number of medals paid out is counted. The value is cleared to 0 (step S316). Then, the process proceeds to step S321. On the other hand, if it is not the challenge bonus (4), it means that it was the challenge bonus (2) to 3 (3), and the process directly proceeds to step S321.

  If it is determined in step S303 that the game state of the current game is not any of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), it is further determined whether the current game has a single bonus medium flag in the RAM 112 or not. It is determined whether or not the gaming state is a single bonus (step S317). If it is a single bonus, the single bonus medium flag set in the RAM 112 is erased in order to end the single bonus only for that game (step S318). Then, the process proceeds to step S321.

  If it is not a single bonus, it is determined whether the RT counter value in the RAM 112 is 0 (step S319). If the RT counter value is not 0, the RT counter value is decremented by 1 (step S320), and the process proceeds to step S321. If the value of the RT counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S321 as it is.

  In step S321, if the single bonus winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, the bell winning flag, the cherry winning flag, and the replay winning flag are set in the RAM 112, these are deleted. The Challenge Bonus (1) Winning Flag to the Challenge Bonus (4) Winning Flag are not erased here, but have been won without being missed and have been erased in Steps S208, S210, S212 or S214. No carryover will occur. If a winning flag is set in the RAM 112 in step S203, it is deleted.

  Next, based on the value of the single bonus medium flag, challenge bonus (1) medium flag-challenge bonus (4) medium flag, and RT counter in the RAM 112, a gaming state command indicating a gaming state applied in the next game is issued. It produces | generates and transmits to the production | presentation control board 102 (step S322). Then, the payout process is terminated, and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. Here, when returning to the flowchart of FIG. 6, the process in the current one game ends.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the CPU 111 of the game control board 101 shifts the game state between the normal game state, RT, single bonus, challenge bonus (1) to challenge bonus (4), A command is transmitted to the effect control board 102 in accordance with the progress of the game. On the other hand, the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102, based on the command received from the game control board 101, challenge bonus notice effect, challenge bonus entry effect, challenge bonus continuation notice effect, RT transition notice effect, and challenge bonus completion Production processing including production is performed. Hereinafter, the process of the effect performed by the control on the effect control board 102 side will be described.

  10 and 11 are flowcharts showing processing executed by the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102. On the side of the effect control board 102, it is determined whether or not a command sent from the game control board 101 has been received (step S401). When any command is received from the game control board 101, the time measurement by the internal timer of the CPU 121 is started again from 0 (step S402).

  Next, the effect data of the demonstration effect is stored in the execution effect data area 122-3, and based on this, it is determined whether the demonstration effect is being executed (step S403). If the demonstration effect is being executed, this demonstration effect is terminated (step S404), and the process proceeds to step S407. If the demonstration effect is not being executed, the effect data of the history display effect is stored in the execution effect data area 122-3, and based on this, it is determined whether the history display effect is being executed (step S405). If the history display effect is being executed, the history display effect is terminated (step S406), and the process proceeds to step S407. If the history display effect is not being executed, the process directly proceeds to step S407. In step S407, when any command is received from the game control board 101, the type of the received command is determined.

  When the type of the received command is the winning status notification command transmitted in step S110, the winning status indicated by the received winning status notification command (that is, the setting status of the winning flag in the current game) is stored in the RAM 122 in advance. (Step S408).

  Next, since one game is started, the history display effect and the effect stage are not switched regardless of whether or not a bonus effect or a continuous effect is being executed. The demonstration invalid flag is set to “” to invalidate the operation of the effect stage switching button 17. (Step S409). When the game state is the challenge bonus (1) to (4), the state where the demonstration invalid flag is set is continued as it is, so that the situation where the demonstration effect is not performed continues even after the game starts. It is only done.

  Next, referring to the gaming state saved in step S423 of the previous game, it is determined whether or not the gaming state of the current game indicates any of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) ( Step S410). If it is indicated that the game state is different from any of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the process directly returns to step S401.

  On the other hand, if it indicates any of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), it is determined whether or not the total number of payout medals counted in step S431 (described later) has become 15 or more in the previous game. In this determination, for example, the total number of payout medals that have not been added based on the winning information of the previous game has not reached 15, and the total number of payout medals that has been added based on the winning information of the previous game is not less than 15. It can be determined depending on whether or not (step S411).

  If the total number of payout medals is 15 or more in the previous game (in the challenge bonus (4), the game ends when the total number of payout medals reaches 15 or more, and the determination result in step S410 is Since the answer is NO, the process does not proceed to step S411). With reference to the winning situation stored in step S408, it is determined whether or not the single bonus is won in this game (step S412).

  If the single bonus is not won in the current game, the challenge bonus entry effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4 using the effect data during the challenge bonus stored in the effect data area 122-3 of the RAM 122 (step S413). ). Then, the process returns to step S401. On the other hand, if the single bonus is won in the current game, the game state in the current game is the challenge bonus (1) to (3), but the game will end only for the current game. Without returning to step S401.

  If the total number of payout medals is not 15 or more in the previous game, it is determined whether the total number of payout medals has exceeded 135 by the previous game (step S414). If the total number of payout medals exceeds 135 by the previous game (in Challenge Bonus (1)), it ends when the total number of payout medals exceeds 135, and the determination result in step S410 is Since the answer is NO, the process does not proceed to step S414), and the RT transition notice effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4 using the effect data during the challenge bonus stored in the effect data area 122-3 of the RAM 122 (step S415). . Then, the process returns to step S401.

  If the total number of payout medals does not exceed 135 in the previous game, is the total number of payout medals at 15 or more (however, it does not include the case where the number of payout medals is 15 or more for the first time in the previous game)? It is determined whether or not (step S416). If the total number of payout medals is 15 or more (in the challenge bonus (4), the process ends when the total number of payout medals reaches 15 or more. (Do not proceed to S416), using the effect data during challenge bonus stored in the effect data area 122-3 of the RAM 122, the challenge bonus continuation notice effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4 (step S417). Then, the process returns to step S401.

  If the total number of payout medals is not 15 or more, a challenge bonus notice effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4 using the effect data during the challenge bonus stored in the effect data area 122-3 of the RAM 122 (step S418). ). Then, the process returns to step S401.

  If the received command type is the winning information command transmitted in step S217, the winning information indicated by the received winning information command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (step S419). Further, the game history stored in the game history data area 122-2 is updated according to the result of the current game (in particular, the winning information indicated by the winning information command received here) (step S420).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the winning information indicated by the received winning information command indicates that the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) have been won (step S421). If it indicates that a prize has been won in any of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the effect data during the challenge bonus corresponding to the effect stage stored in the effect stage storage area 122-1 is read from the ROM 122. Then, it is written in the execution effect data area 122-3 (step S422). Then, the process returns to step S401.

  If the received command type is the gaming state command transmitted in step S322, the gaming state stored in the gaming state storage area for two games in the RAM 122 is shifted (received in the previous game). The gaming state indicated by the gaming state command is evicted), and the gaming state indicated by the gaming state command received in the current game is stored (step S423).

  Next, with reference to the game state that has been shifted and stored, it is determined whether or not the game state of the current game indicates any of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) (step S424). . If it indicates that it was one of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the game state newly saved in the current game is further referred to, and the challenge bonus (1) to ( It is determined whether or not 4) ends (step S425).

  When the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) are completed only for the current game, the counter value for counting the total number of payout medals provided in the RAM 122 is cleared to 0 (step S426). Next, with reference to the winning situation saved in step S408, it is determined whether or not the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) have been terminated by winning the single bonus in the current game (step S427). If the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) are terminated by winning the single bonus, the process proceeds to step S430 as it is.

  If the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) have not been terminated by winning the single bonus, the completed challenge bonus will be the challenge bonus (1) with reference to the gaming state that has been shifted and saved. It is determined whether it was any of (3) (step S428). If the challenge bonus (4) has been terminated, the process proceeds to step S430.

  When the challenge bonus (1) to (3) is terminated, the total number of payout medals is 135 (in the case of challenge bonus (1)) or 238 (in the challenge bonus (2)) In the case of (3)), the challenge bonus completion effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 using the effect data during the challenge bonus stored in the effect data area 122-3 of the RAM 122. This is performed (step S429). Then, the process proceeds to step S430.

  In step S430, since the game state of the next game is not any of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the effect using the effect data during the challenge bonus is not performed from the next game. In this case, the demonstration invalid flag set in the RAM 122 is erased, and the operation of the effect stage switching button 17 is also validated. Then, the process returns to step S401.

  If it is determined in step S425 that the challenge bonus (1) to (4) is not finished for the current game, the game status of the current game and the next game are either challenge bonus (1) to (4). Therefore, the winning information stored in step S419 is referred to, and the total number of medals paid out from the start of challenge bonuses (1) to (4) is counted by a counter provided in RAM 122 (step S431). Then, the process returns to step S401.

  If the received command type is another command, processing corresponding to each command type is executed (step S432). Since the processing here is not related to the present invention, detailed description thereof is omitted. Thereafter, the process returns to step S401.

  If it is determined in step S401 that a command has not been received, it is determined whether a demo invalid flag is set in the RAM 122 (step S433). As described later, the demonstration invalid flag is displayed in the narrow sense game from the operation of the start lever 11 until the display result is derived to the variable display device 2, or even during the game, the bonus medium effect or the continuous effect is displayed. It is set when it is executed. If the demo invalid flag is set, the operation of the effect stage changeover switch 17 is also invalid, and the process directly returns to step S401 without performing the effect stage switching and the history display effect as well as the demo effect.

  If the demonstration invalid flag is not set, a short-term operation of the effect stage changeover switch 17 is detected, and it is determined whether or not the player is instructed to change the effect stage (step S434). When switching of the production stage is instructed, the production stage stored in the production stage storage area 122-1 is different from the current stage (for example, if the current production stage is stage 1, the stage 2) (step S435). Then, the process returns to step S401.

  If switching of the effect stage is not instructed, it is determined whether or not a long-term operation of the effect stage changeover switch 17 has been detected and execution of the history display effect has been instructed by the player (step S436). When the execution of the history display effect is instructed, the effect data of the history display effect is read from the ROM 123 and written in the execution effect data area 122-3 (step S437). Furthermore, the history display effect is started on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the effect data of the history display effect that has been written and the game history stored in the game history data area 122-2 (step S438). Then, the process returns to step S401.

  Note that starting the history display effect means that the history display effect is designated as an effect that is being executed, and thereafter, an image corresponding to the execution progress is executed by an image display routine that is started every frame period different from this flowchart. Data is developed in the frame buffer 122-4, and an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the developed image data. This is the same for other effects.

  If execution of the history display effect is not instructed in step S436, it is determined whether or not the internal timer of the CPU 121 has timed a predetermined time (step S439). If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process directly returns to step S401. If the predetermined time has elapsed, the demonstration effect effect data is read from the ROM 123 and written in the execution effect data area 122-3 (step S440). Further, the demonstration effect is started on the liquid crystal display 4 in accordance with the written demonstration effect data (step S441). Then, the process returns to step S401.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, when the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) are won in the normal gaming state or RT, regardless of the operation procedure of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R. You will always win these roles without causing any loss. When winning the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the gaming state is controlled to challenge bonuses (1) to (4), respectively.

  In all of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the maximum stop delay time of the reel 3L has been reduced from 190 milliseconds to 75 milliseconds, and the maximum number of frames to be drawn from the left reel 3L has been reduced from 4 frames to 1 frame. However, it is a gaming state in which a small role can be won regardless of the result of the internal lottery, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player. The symbol combinations of these challenge bonuses (1) to (4) are “7-JAC-Cherry”, “7-Bell-Watermelon”, “JAC-Watermelon-Bell”, and “Watermelon-Bell-JAC”, respectively. This is a combination of different types of symbols, which is difficult for a player to understand even when winning a prize.

  Of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the challenge bonuses (1) to (3) other than the challenge bonus (4) that will end immediately even if the single bonus is not selected are used. Since the entry effect is performed, even if the player misses the winning with the symbol derived to the variable display device 2, the game is controlled by the challenge bonuses (1) to (3). Can understand. However, the challenge bonus entry effect is not executed when the start lever 11 is operated in the first game after the total number of payout medals reaches 15 or more, so depending on the challenge bonus entry effect, It is not known which of bonuses (1) to (3) is controlled.

  The challenge bonuses (1) to (4) are ended when the total number of payout medals reaches a predetermined number, but are also ended when a single bonus is won in the internal lottery. Here, in the challenge bonuses (1) to (3), the single bonus may be won before the total number of payout medals reaches 15 or more. In such a case, even if the challenge bonuses (1) to (3) have been won once, the challenge bonus entry effect will not be performed. The player can no longer get profits, and the player does not feel dissatisfied.

  Furthermore, when the start lever 11 is operated in the game immediately after the total number of payout medals reaches 15 or more in the challenge bonuses (1) to (3), the single bonus is won in the internal lottery performed at this timing. Until the game ends, the gaming state is still controlled by the challenge bonuses (1) to (3). However, even in this case, the challenge bonus inrush production is not performed.

  Moreover, until the total number of payout medals reaches 15 when controlled by the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), a challenge bonus notice effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4. Challenge Bonus (4) is a gaming state in which the total number of payout medals is 15 or more and the game ends in one game at the shortest and no challenge bonus entry effect is given. In each game until the total number of medals to be paid out with the challenge bonus reaches 15, it is assumed that the challenge bonus notice effect is performed when the start lever 11 is operated.

  If the player misses which of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) is won according to the display result of the variable display device 2, a challenge bonus notice effect is performed for a relatively long period of time. It is possible to increase the player's expectation that the player is continuously controlled by the challenge bonuses (1) to (3), in which the player can continuously obtain a large profit, and to improve the interest of the game. it can. Further, since the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate based on the operation of the start lever 11, even if the player views the variable display device 2 after the challenge bonus notice effect is performed, the challenge bonus (1) It will be difficult to confirm which of the (4) won.

  Further, in each game before the total number of payout medals exceeds 135 after the challenge bonus entry effect is performed under the control of the challenge bonuses (1) to (3), the liquid crystal display is displayed when the start lever 11 is operated. At 4, the challenge bonus continuation notice effect is performed. The challenge bonus (1) ends when the total number of payout medals exceeds 135, but the challenge bonuses (2) and (3) continue until the total number of payout medals exceeds 135 until it exceeds 238. The

  If the player misses which of the challenge bonuses (1) to (3) has been won according to the display result of the variable display device 2, the player will have a greater profit by performing the challenge bonus continuation notice effect. It is possible to increase the player's expectation of being controlled by the challenge bonuses (2) and (3) that can be obtained, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, in each game, after the total number of payout medals exceeds 135 after being controlled by the challenge bonuses (2) and (3) and before the challenge bonus is terminated after the total number of payout medals exceeds 238, the start lever 11 is operated on the liquid crystal display 4 when the 11 is operated. Both challenge bonuses (2) and (3) are terminated when the total number of paid-out medals exceeds 238, but the challenge bonus (2) is controlled to the normal gaming state after the end of the challenge bonus (2). After the completion of (3), the gaming state is controlled to RT where the replay winning probability is high.

  If the player has missed which of the challenge bonuses (2) and (3) is won according to the display result of the variable display device 2, the game state after the end is changed to RT by performing the RT notice effect. It is possible to increase the player's expectation of being controlled by the controlled challenge bonus (3), and to improve the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, if the total number of payout medals exceeds 135 or 238 and the challenge bonuses (1) to (3) are terminated without winning the single bonus in the internal lottery, a liquid crystal display is displayed at the end of the game. The device 4 performs a challenge bonus completion effect. When the player is terminated by winning the single bonus, the player cannot obtain all the profits of the challenge bonuses (1) to (3). However, when the player is terminated by the total number of payout medals, the player receives the challenge bonus ( All the benefits in 1) to (3) can be obtained. In such a case, a challenge bonus completion effect will be performed, so that the player's expectation that the challenge bonuses (1) to (3) will continue to the end without increasing the single bonus can be increased, and the game's interest Can be improved.

  By the way, when the gaming state is controlled by the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the maximum stop delay time of the left reel 3L is reduced, but the watermelon winning flag, Since the bell winning flag and the cherry winning flag are set, it is possible to win any kind of small role of watermelon, bell and cherry. Here, the cherry is a single symbol that is awarded if “cherry” is derived even to the left reel 3L, but only one “cherry” arranged on the left reel 3L is above and below the cherry. , “Bell” and “Watermelon” are arranged respectively. In addition, the maximum stop delay time of the middle and right reels 3C and 3R is 190 milliseconds in the challenge bonuses (1) to (4).

  For example, when the left reel 3L is stopped first, if the symbols “cherry” and “watermelon” can be derived from the left reel 3L by the operation timing of the stop button 12L, the middle and right When the reels 3C and 3R are stopped, the “watermelon” is drawn and won, so the cherry and watermelon are simultaneously won. When the symbols “Cherry” and “Bell” can be derived on the left reel 3L, the cherry and bell are simultaneously won.

  Thus, in the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the cherry and watermelon, or the cherry and the bell can be awarded simultaneously. For this purpose, both “cherry” and “watermelon”, or “cherry” The stop button 12L must be operated at a timing at which both of the “bells” can be stopped on the left reel 3L. In particular, the operation timing of the stop button 12L is very limited in order to simultaneously win the upper cherries and watermelons with 15 payout medals. As a result, the player's technical intervention in the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) is greatly enhanced, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

  The various effects performed when the above-described gaming state is the challenge bonus (1) to (4), the effect data during the challenge bonus written in the execution effect data area when winning the challenge bonus (1) to (4). It is performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4. That is, the effect data during the challenge bonus is used over a period of a plurality of games while the gaming state is the challenge bonus (1) to (4). These effects are executed at any one of the stage 1 and stage 2 according to the player's selection, but the stage does not differ depending on the progress of the game regardless of the player's selection.

  Further, although it is not an effect indicating the current progress of the game, it is not a period during the game from the operation of the start lever 11 to the derivation of the display result of the variable display device 2, and in a predetermined period, If no game operation is performed, a demonstration effect is executed. When the player instructs execution of a history display effect by long-pressing the effect stage switching button 17, the history display effect is executed. Furthermore, the stage can be switched by operating the stage switch button 17 (except for a long press) during the period between the games.

  When performing an effect performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 4, it is first necessary to read the effect data of the effect to be executed from the ROM 123 and write it in the execution effect data area 122-3 of the RAM 122. There is a processing overhead required to read / write the effect data. The effect data during the challenge bonus for performing various effects in the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) is used over a plurality of games, so the data amount is larger than the effect data of the demonstration effect and the history display effect. The overhead required for reading / writing is larger than the demonstration effect and history display effect data.

  Here, even when the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) are being controlled, when a game operation is not performed for a predetermined period in a period between games, a demonstration effect is executed. At that time, the effect data of the demonstration effect must be read from the ROM 123 and written in the execution effect data area 122-3. In this case, since the demonstration effect production data must be overwritten on the bonus production data and the continuous production data, when any game operation is performed and the demonstration production is finished, various productions in the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) are performed. If another attempt is made, the effect data during the challenge bonus must be read again from the ROM 123 and written in the execution effect data area 122-3.

  Further, even during the control of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the effect stage is switched, and the operation of the effect stage switching button 17 is used to produce various effects in the challenge bonuses (1) to (4). If the stage can be switched, then the effect data during the challenge bonus corresponding to the new effect stage must be read from the ROM 123 and written in the execution effect data area 122-3. If this is allowed, the same process must be performed many times each time the effect stage switching button 17 is operated.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment, while the game state is controlled to the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the demonstration invalid flag can be erased even if one game ends. In addition, the operation of the effect stage switching button 17 is also invalidated. That is, since the demonstration effect production data and the history display production effect data are prohibited from being read from the ROM 123 and written into the execution production data area 122-3, the production data during the challenge bonus is used for the demonstration production and the history display production. It is not overwritten by the effect data and deleted from the execution effect data area 122-3. Since it is not erased, there is no need to read out the effect data during the challenge bonus from the ROM 123 and write it into the execution effect data area 122-3.

  For this reason, in order to execute a demonstration effect or a history display effect that is not directly related to the current game progress, a large amount of challenge bonus medium effect data is read from the ROM 123 and the execution effect data area 122 of the RAM 122 is read. The overhead of the process of writing to -3 is not duplicated. In addition, while the game state is controlled by the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the operation of the effect stage switching button 17 is also invalidated, so that the effect stage is not switched, and the effect stage. It is possible to prevent the overhead that the effect data during the challenge bonus corresponding to the same situation must be read from the ROM 123 and written to the execution effect data area 122-3 of the RAM 122 only by being different.

  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.

  In the above embodiment, after winning the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the start lever 11 in the first game after the total number of payout medals reaches 15 or more in the challenge bonuses (1) to (3). When the button is operated, the challenge bonus entry effect is performed, and the challenge bonus notice effect is performed while the total number of payout medals does not reach 15 in the challenge bonuses (1) to (4). Of course, when the challenge bonus notice effect is performed, it may be referred to as a challenge bonus (4), but the player knows that it is controlled by some kind of challenge bonus.

  Therefore, no effect may be performed while the number of payout medals has not reached 15 in the challenge bonuses (1) to (4). In this case, the player is unaware that the player has won the challenge bonus (1) to (4), and is controlled to the challenge bonus by reducing the maximum stop delay time of the reel 3L until the total number of payout medals reaches 15 or more. If it is not noticed, if it is a challenge bonus (4), the player will end without knowing anything, and if it is a challenge bonus (1) to (3), the challenge bonus will be entered as a challenge bonus. The player can know that the control is performed in (1) to (3).

  In the above embodiment, when the game state is the challenge bonus (1) to (4), when the start lever 11 is operated in each game, various effects of the effect during the challenge bonus other than the challenge bonus completion effect (challenge Bonus notice effect, challenge bonus entry effect, challenge bonus continuation notice effect, RT transition notice effect) are performed, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  Various effects other than the challenge bonus completion effect are the first or second of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R when the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate and the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R become operable. It may be performed when there is a second stop or when all of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and a display result is derived to the variable display device 2. That is, various effects other than the challenge bonus completion effect can be performed at an arbitrary timing in one game.

  Further, various effects of the effect during the challenge bonus including the challenge bonus completion effect can be performed at a timing between one game, for example, a timing at which a bet number is set. In this case, the challenge bonus entry effect can be performed at the timing when the bet number is set for the next and subsequent games that have won the challenge bonuses (1) to (4). Further, while the game state is in the challenge bonus (1) to (4) (or while in the challenge bonus (1) to (3)), the liquid crystal display 4 produces an effect by displaying an image. It may be a thing.

  In the above embodiment, after winning the challenge bonuses (1) to (3), the challenge is made on the condition that the total number of payout medals in the gaming state of the challenge bonuses (1) to (3) is 15 or more. Bonus rush production was to be performed. However, the condition for performing the challenge bonus entry effect is not limited to this, and can be performed at a predetermined timing after the next game starts after winning the challenge bonuses (1) to (3).

  For example, the challenge bonus entry effect is not executed on the condition of the total number of payout medals, but after winning the challenge bonuses (1) to (3), a predetermined number of games (one game or more, the shortest game of the challenge bonus (1)) It is also possible to execute on the condition that the number of games less than the number) is digested. In any case, even if the game state is still in the challenge bonus (1) to (3), if the single bonus is won, the challenge bonus entry effect cannot be performed.

  Further, if the timing executed in one game is after the operation of the start lever 11, a challenge bonus entry effect may be performed in the next game that won the challenge bonuses (1) to (3). Even in this case, since the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R start to rotate based on the operation of the start lever 11, even if the player views the variable display device 2 after the challenge bonus entry effect is performed, the challenge bonus ( It is difficult to confirm which of 1) to 3) is won.

  In the above embodiment, the challenge bonus entry effect is not performed when the single bonus is won by the next game in which the total number of medals paid out is 15 or more in the challenge bonuses (1) to (3). The control is realized by executing a branch instruction, but may be realized by performing an aggressive process such as setting a prohibition flag in the RAM 122, for example.

  In the above embodiment, when the challenge bonuses (1) to (3) are completed by the total number of medals paid out without winning the single bonus, the challenge bonus completion effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 4. Other control may be performed. For example, when the challenge bonuses (1) to (3) are completed based on the total number of paid-out medals without winning the single bonus, special sounds are output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U, or the game effect lamps 75A to 75A are used. 75M may be lit in a predetermined manner. Alternatively, it may be controlled to a predetermined gaming state such as an AT (Assist Time) for notifying the player of the type of the small role won in the internal lottery only for a predetermined number of games.

  In the above embodiment, when the gaming state is controlled by the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), the maximum stop delay time of the left reel 3L is reduced from 190 milliseconds to 75 milliseconds. However, the reel whose maximum stop delay time is shortened may be the inner reel 3C or the right reel 3R. However, for a winning combination with one reel such as cherry, it is necessary to determine that the winning combination is a symbol derived to the reel whose maximum stop delay time is shortened in the challenge bonuses (1) to (4). .

  In the embodiment described above, the pay lines set in the variable display device 2 are three in the horizontal direction in the upper, middle and lower tiers and two in the diagonal line, both of which are linear. However, the symbol combinations of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) are “7-JAC-Cherry”, “7-Bell-Watermelon”, “JAC-Watermelon-Bell”, “Watermelon-Bell-JAC”, respectively. By combining different types of symbols, it was difficult for players to understand the winnings.

  On the other hand, in the variable display device 2, eight pay lines may be set by selecting the upper stage or the lower stage for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Here, out of the eight pay lines, only two lines that are selected from the upper stage or the lower stage are linear, and the remaining six pay lines are bent. By deriving the symbol combinations of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4) on such a bent winning line, it may be difficult for the player to understand the winnings of the challenge bonuses (1) to (4). . The symbol combinations of challenge bonuses (1) to (4) may be used in combination with different types of symbols.

  In the above embodiment, the operation means for the player to instruct execution of the history display effect is also used as the effect stage switching button 17 for instructing to switch the effect stage, but is separate from the effect stage switching button 17. Operation means may be provided. In addition, the production stages that are switched by operating the production stage switching button 17 are not limited to the two types of stages 1 and 2, and there may be three or more types of stages. In this case, it is sufficient to prepare effect data during the challenge bonus for each type of effect stage and store it in the ROM 123 in advance.

  Further, the difference in the production stage is not limited to the type of character appearing in the production and the type of background image used in the production. Only one of the type of character appearing in the production and the type of background used in the production may be different depending on the production stage. For example, only the character appearing in the production and / or the background color used for the production may be different depending on the production stage. Moreover, the difference in effect stage can also cause a difference in the execution probability of the effect and the execution mode of the effect. For example, the execution probability of the winning notification effect may be different depending on whether stage 1 or stage 2 is selected.

  Furthermore, the images displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 may be exactly the same even if the performance stages are different. In addition to displaying images on the liquid crystal display 4, the effects in the slot machine are not only the display of images but also the sound output from the speakers 7L, 7R, 7U, the reel lamp 3LP and the game effect lamp. Many of them are performed by combining lighting of 75A to 75M. Therefore, for example, the images displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 in the stage 1 and the stage 2 are the same, but the BGM (Back Ground Music) of the effect may be different.

  In the above embodiment, only one CPU 121 is mounted on the effect control board 102, and the CPU 121 reads the effect data from the ROM 123 and stores the effect data to the execution effect data area 122-3 in the RAM 122. The writing, the development of the image data in the frame buffer 122-4, and the display on the liquid crystal display 4 of the image corresponding to the image data developed in the frame buffer 122-4 are all controlled. On the other hand, a video processor that controls display of an image on the liquid crystal display 4 may be provided separately from the CPU 121. Here, the video processor may have its own memory (VRAM) separately from the RAM 122.

  When the video processor has its own VRAM, only the frame buffer can be provided in the VRAM, or both the execution effect data area and the frame buffer can be provided in the VRAM. In the former case, the CPU 121 performs reading data from the ROM 123 to the execution effect data area 122-3 and sends a command to the video processor. The video processor transmits the effect data from the execution effect data area 122-3. And the image data can be developed in a frame buffer in the VRAM.

  In the latter case, the CPU 121 may read the effect data from the ROM 123 and pass it to the video processor, and the video processor may write the effect data passed to the execution effect data area in the VRAM. The image data may be developed in a frame buffer in the VRAM based on the effect data written in the execution effect data area in the VRAM.

  On the other hand, if the video processor does not have its own VRAM, both the CPU 121 and the video processor may write data to the RAM 122. In this case, the CPU 121 controls from the reading of the effect data to the ROM 123 to the writing to the execution effect data area 122-3 to the frame buffer 122-4 based on the effect data written in the execution effect data area 122-3. The video processor can control the development of the image data and the display of the image on the liquid crystal display 4.

  Note that the CPU 121 and the video processor control the reading of the effect data from the ROM 123 and the writing of the effect data to the execution effect data area 122-3 (or the execution effect data area in the VRAM) for each word. You don't have to. For example, the first address and the last address (or data size) of the effect data to be read from the ROM 123 are specified, and the data in the specified range is collected in the execution effect data area 122-3 (or the execution effect data area in the VRAM). Even when the data is transferred and written, the CPU 121 or the video processor controls the reading of the effect data from the ROM 123 and the writing of the effect data in the execution effect data area 122-3 (or the execution effect data area in the VRAM). Will be.

  In the above embodiment, the demonstration effect has been started because the game has not progressed for a predetermined time in a period other than during the game, but this demonstration effect effect data is the first time the execution effect data area of the RAM 122 It was supposed to be written in 122-3. On the other hand, when one game is over (for example, triggered by reception of a winning information command or a gaming state command), demonstration effect effect data may be written in the execution effect data area 122-3. However, while controlled by the challenge bonuses (1) to (4), demonstration effect data is not written even if one game is over. In this case, when it is determined that the game has not progressed for a predetermined time in a period other than during the game, the demonstration effect is executed using the effect data written in the execution effect data area 122-3 at the end of the game. What should I do?

  Further, in a period other than during the game in which the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived from the operation of the start lever 11, even after the bet number is set for the next game, the start lever 11 is not operated after that for a predetermined time. However, the demonstration effect may not be executed even if a predetermined time elapses without the start lever 11 being operated after the betting number is set. In this case, at the time of setting the bet number, a BET command is transmitted from the game control board 101 to the effect control board 102, and the CPU 121 of the effect control board 102 sets a demo invalid flag when the BET command is received, and switches the effect stage. The operation of the button 17 may be disabled.

  In the above embodiment, the gaming state is controlled to challenge bonuses (1) to (4) even during a period other than during the game from the operation of the start lever 11 to the derivation of the display result on the variable display device 2. During the period, the demonstration invalidation flag, the demonstration stage switching button 17, and the stage switching are prohibited by performing the active control of setting the demonstration stage switching button 17 to invalidate the operation. It was.

  On the other hand, switching of the production stage is prohibited by not calling a module for rewriting the production stage in the program executed during the period in which the gaming state is controlled to the challenge bonus (1) to (4). You can also Further, when the demonstration effect and history display effect production data is written by a module different from the bonus production data writing, the period during which the gaming state is controlled to the challenge bonus (1) to (4) It is also possible to prohibit the demonstration effect and the history display effect from being executed by not calling the module for writing the effect data of the demonstration effect and the history display effect in the program executed at the same time.

  In the above-described embodiment, games and games from the derivation of the display result to the variable display device 2 to the operation of the start lever 11 except for the period when the gaming state is controlled to challenge bonuses (1) to (4). During this period, it was possible to switch the stage between stage 1 and stage 2 simply by operating the stage switching button 17 for a short time. On the other hand, the stage switching procedure is not realized by a single operation in this way, but first, the stage switching screen for performing stage switching by the first stage operation is displayed on the liquid crystal display. The stage may be switched by performing the second stage operation according to the displayed stage switching screen displayed on the device 4.

  In this case, the ROM 123 further stores effect data for causing the liquid crystal display 4 to display an effect stage switching screen (a type of effect). Further, for example, assuming that three types of stage stages 1 to 3 are prepared, various stage stage data with the same configuration as stage 1 and stage 2 are stored in ROM 123. .

  When the effect stage switching button 17 is operated for a short period of time between the game from the derivation of the display result on the variable display device 2 to the operation of the start lever 11, the ROM 123 displays the effect stage switching screen. It is assumed that the effect data is read and written in the execution effect data area 122-3 of the RAM 122. By operating any of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R according to the effect stage switching screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the effect data of the effect stage switching screen written in the execution effect data area 122-3, the stage Any stage of stage 1 to stage 3 can be selected.

  Even when the stage is selected as described above, the demonstration invalid flag is set during the period in which the gaming state is controlled to the challenge bonus (1) to (4), and the operation of the stage switching button 17 is invalidated. Therefore, the effect data on the effect stage switching screen is not read from the ROM 123 and written into the execution effect data area 122-3. The effect stage switching screen is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 because the effect stage switching screen is not written in the execution effect data area 122-3, and therefore the operation of the effect stage is performed by operating the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R. It cannot be switched.

  Thus, since the reading of the effect data on the effect stage switching screen from the ROM 123 and the writing to the execution effect data area 122-3 are prohibited, the gaming state is controlled to challenge bonuses (1) to (4). In the meantime, the effect data during the challenge bonus is not overwritten by the effect data on the effect stage switching screen and deleted from the execution effect data area 122-3. Since it is not erased, there is no need to read out the effect data during the challenge bonus from the ROM 123 and write it into the execution effect data area 122-3.

  For this reason, in order to display an effect stage switching screen that is not directly related to the current game progress, the effect data during the challenge bonus with a large amount of data is read from the ROM 123, and the execution effect data area 122-3 of the RAM 122 is read. The overhead of the process of writing to the file is not duplicated. Further, if the effect stage switching screen is not displayed, it is impossible to switch the effect stage. Therefore, the effect data corresponding to the same situation is read from the ROM 123 and only written in the execution effect data area 122-3 of the RAM 122. It is possible to prevent the overhead of not becoming necessary. In addition, there is no processing overhead of saving data indicating how much of the effect during the bonus has been executed when displaying the effect stage switching screen, and returning the data after the effect stage has been switched.

  It should be noted that the modification described here can also be applied to the case where the types of effects that can be executed are set by the same two-stage operation as described above, even if there is no demarcation stage. For example, this modification is also possible when an effect type setting screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 by the first operation and an effect type that can be executed according to the effect type setting screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 is set. It is possible to apply the method shown in the example. Moreover, in the modification demonstrated here, even if it is a case where there is no difference in the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 4 according to the difference in production stage, there exists an effect of this invention.

  In the above embodiment, when some of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are already stopped, the internal winning state for each gaming state and the stop position of the stopped reel are unique. A stop control table that is determined in a specific manner is selected, and reel stop control is performed in accordance with the selected stop control table. Here, instead of the stop position of the stopped reel, the position when the stop buttons 12L, 12C, and 12R are operated to stop the reel (that is, the number of steps of the reel) may be applied. Good. Also in this case, similarly to the selection of the stop control table in the above embodiment, it is possible to obtain an effect that the control for stopping the reel does not become complicated.

  In the above embodiment, the number of determination values for the lottery target determined according to the gaming state is sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and is read as the lottery target at the time when an overflow occurs as a result of the addition. He was supposed to win the role that had been put out. On the other hand, the number of determination values may be sequentially subtracted from the internal lottery random value, and the result of the subtraction may be used as a new internal lottery random value. When the number of determination values is subtracted from the random number value for internal lottery, it can be determined whether or not an overflow has occurred in the subtraction result (here, the subtraction result becomes negative). In addition, according to the number of determination values of each combination according to the gaming state, a winning determination table that determines a determination value for determining each combination as winning is created for each game, and the acquired random number for internal lottery is set. It is good also as what performs an internal lottery by comparing with the determination value of each combination.

  In the above embodiment, in any gaming state, the game can be started only by setting 3 as the bet number. However, the number of bets that can be set to start the game can be any number in the range of 1 to 3. The number of bets that can be set for each gaming state may be different. Here, when 1 or 2 is set as the bet number in the normal gaming state or RT, the winning probability of the small part in the internal lottery is lowered and the small part is reduced as compared with the case where 3 is set as the bet number. It is possible to increase the number of medals to be paid out when winning.

  In the above embodiment, the stop control table is selected in advance based on the setting status of the winning flag, the stop position of the symbol is determined with reference to the stop control table when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped, and the stop The slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by the table system that stops the reel at the position has been described as an example. In contrast, based on the current symbol position when the stop condition is satisfied and the setting status of the winning flag, pull-in control is performed so that the symbol of the winning symbol is aligned, or the symbol of the symbol that is not winning The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that stops the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R by a control method in which the removal control is performed so as not to align.

  In the control method, when the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected, the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are within the range of the maximum stop delay time of 190 milliseconds from the symbol displayed at that time ( It is determined whether or not there is a winning symbol having a winning flag set in a range of a total of five frames including the displayed symbol and the amount drawn.

  If there is a symbol with a winning flag set (determined from the symbol of the role that is given priority for derivation in duplicate wins), select the symbol for winning the winning combination and select the winning line (already stopped) When there is a reel, the winning display mode can be derived along with the symbols on the stopped reel. Otherwise, a symbol for not winning any combination is selected and derived. That is, even when the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by this control method, it can be derived by stopping the symbols within the range of the maximum stop delay time after the operation of the stop buttons 12L, 12C, 12R is detected. The display mode corresponding to the setting status of the winning flag is derived as the display result of the variable display device 2.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display device 2 includes the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in which a plurality of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the outer periphery, and the symbols are driven by rotational driving of these reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Was variably displayed. However, a device that virtually displays a symbol on a display device such as a liquid crystal display device may be used instead of the variable display device 2 described above.

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

FIG. 3 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a control circuit of the slot machine of FIG. 1. It is a figure which shows the storage area of RAM in an effect control board. (A) is a figure which shows the symbol combination of the winning combination, (b) is a figure which shows the example of the winning combination table according to gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process which the control part in a game control board performs for every game. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process of FIG. 6 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination process of FIG. 6 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the payout process of FIG. 6 in detail. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs. It is a flowchart which shows the process which the control part in an effect control board performs.

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Claims (7)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and the display result is derived to a variable display device that displays a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner. 1 is a slot machine in which one game is completed and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived for each game, the special display result with the transition to the special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and the specific display result different from the special display result Pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow the derivation of the winning display result including
Derivation control means for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means;
Special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state when the special display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device;
Special notification means for executing a special notification indicating that the state is controlled to the special gaming state at a predetermined notification timing after the next game from which the special display result is derived is started. ,
The special game state control means is configured to specify that the special game state is ended as a specific end condition is satisfied when it is determined by the prior determination means that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted in the special game state. Including termination means,
When it is determined that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted before the predetermined notification timing is reached in the special gaming state, the special notification unit is configured to notify the special notification even when the predetermined notification timing is reached. A slot machine characterized by including special notification prohibiting means for prohibiting execution. The special gaming state control means further includes special ending means for ending the special gaming state when a special ending condition different from the specific ending condition is satisfied in the special gaming state,
The slot machine further includes special control execution means for executing predetermined special control that is not executed when the special game state is ended by the specific end means when the special game state is ended by the special end means. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising: An image display device capable of displaying an image;
The image display device includes a special effect that is continuously executed while being controlled to the special game state, and a demonstration effect that is executed when a state in which the game is not progressing after the game ends. Image effect data storage means for storing in advance a plurality of types of image effect data respectively corresponding to a plurality of types of effects by displaying images;
A means for storing data in a readable and writable manner, and an execution effect data area in which image effect data corresponding to an effect being executed among the plurality of types of image effect data is written, and written in the execution effect data area Image effect data storage means including an image data area in which display image data indicating an image to be displayed on the image display device created based on the image effect data is written;
According to the display image data written in the image data area, the execution of the effect by displaying the image on the image display device including the special effect and the demonstration effect is controlled, and the display image data written in the image data area And an effect control means for outputting a corresponding image signal and displaying the image on the image display device,
The production control means includes
When the special display result is derived, the special effect data write that reads the image effect data of the special effect from the image effect data storage means and writes the read image effect data of the special effect in the execution effect data area Means,
Demo effect data writing means for reading the image effect data of the demonstration effect from the image effect data storage means after the game is finished, and writing the read image effect data of the demonstration effect in the execution effect data area;
After the special effect data writing means writes the image effect data of the special effect in the execution effect data area until the special gaming state is ended, the demonstration effect data writing means has the execution effect data area. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising: a demonstration effect prohibiting unit that prohibits writing of the image effect data of the demonstration effect in The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display units that each display a plurality of types of identification information in a variable manner and derive a plurality of pieces of identification information when the variable display is stopped,
The slot machine further includes stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display units, and operated by the player to stop the variable display of the identification information in the corresponding variable display unit,
The pre-determining means may be arranged in a non-special variable display unit other than the special variable display unit when a predetermined type of identification information is included in the identification information derived from the special variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units. The fact that the derivation of the first small combination display result to be won regardless of the derived identification information is permitted and the combination of the identification information derived to the plurality of variable display portions is a predetermined combination, Simultaneously determining in each game controlled in the special gaming state that the derivation of the second small role display result is allowed,
The derivation control means includes
In the special game state, when the special stop operation means corresponding to the special variable display unit is operated at the first timing, the predetermined type identification information and the second small part display result are displayed on the special variable display unit. Means for deriving both the identification information to be configured, and when the special stop operation means is operated at a second timing different from the first timing, Special variable display unit control means including means for not deriving both identification information constituting the second small combination display result;
In the special game state, the predetermined type of identification information and the identification information constituting the second small combination display result are derived in the special variable display unit, and the variable display in the non-special variable display unit is not stopped. Non-special variable display control means for stopping the variable display on the non-special variable display so as to derive the second small part display result when the stop operation means corresponding to the non-special variable display is operated in a state The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine includes: The special gaming state control means includes
In the first special gaming state that is terminated when the number of game values given to the player reaches the first predetermined number without being determined to permit the derivation of the specific display result by the prior determination means. First special gaming state control means for controlling;
Ended when the number of gaming values given to the player is not determined to allow the derivation of the specific display result by the pre-determining means becomes a second predetermined number larger than the first predetermined number Second special gaming state control means for controlling to a second special gaming state to be made,
The slot machine is given to the player until the number of game values given to the player when the slot machine is controlled to the first special game state or the second special game state reaches the first predetermined number. The game further comprises a continuity effect execution means for executing a predetermined continuity effect indicating the possibility that the special gaming state will continue even if the number of gaming values exceeds the first predetermined number. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The special game state control means is a third game in which the number of game values given to the player is determined not to allow the derivation of the specific display result by the pre-decision means is larger than the first predetermined number. And a third special gaming state control means for controlling to a third special gaming state that is controlled and ended in a specific gaming state different from the normal gaming state and the special gaming state when the predetermined number is reached,
When the slot machine is controlled to be in the second special game state or the third special game state, the number of game values given to the player becomes the second predetermined number or the third predetermined number. The slot machine according to claim 5, further comprising: a specifiability effect executing means for executing a predetermined specifiability effect indicating the possibility of being controlled to the specific game state. The special gaming state control means has a fourth value in which the number of gaming values given to the player is not determined to allow the derivation of the specific display result by the pre-decision means is smaller than the first predetermined number. A fourth special gaming state control means for controlling to a fourth special gaming state that is terminated when the predetermined number is reached;
The slot machine may be controlled to the special gaming state until the number of gaming values given to the player reaches the fourth predetermined number when the slot machine is controlled to any kind of special gaming state A special possibility production execution means for executing a predetermined special possibility production showing
The special notification means executes the special notification using the timing at which the number of gaming values given to the player in the special gaming state reaches the fourth predetermined number as the predetermined notification timing. The slot machine according to claim 5 or 6.

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