JP2012130568A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of changing a sense of expectancy with respect to a privilege imparting, even when performed presentations are identical to each other.SOLUTION: The slot machine, which imparts a privilege by mission accomplishment, can perform mutual control among a plurality of states with different mission accomplishment ratios through operation procedures. Operation procedures for performing control to the state with the high mission accomplishment ratio is notified when control to the state with the low mission accomplishment ratio is performed during the execution of the mission.

Description

  The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, the game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state, thereby completing one game. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a display result of the variable display device.

  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. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

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

  In order for winning of each combination to occur, generally, it is a condition that a winning is made by an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). In addition, the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery is aligned with the effective line, and the combination of symbols configuring the winning combination not selected in the internal lottery is not aligned with the effective line. Reel control is performed.

  In such a slot machine, in which a privilege is given by executing a question effect that presents a problem to a player and giving a correct answer, a difficulty level is changed depending on the type of question effect (for example, Patent Document 1) See).

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  However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, whether or not a privilege is given depends on the type of question effect. For this reason, after the question effect is executed, although the expectation according to the type of the question effect is provided, the sense of expectation for the provision of the privilege cannot be changed. As a result, it was not possible to improve the fun.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a slot machine that can change the expectation for a privilege being granted even if the presented performance is the same. It is to be.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state, thereby completing one game. A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a winning can be generated according to a display result of the variable display device,
Prior determination means (internal lottery processing) for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation operation accepting means (stop switches 8L to 8R) for accepting an operation for deriving a display result from the variable display device;
Derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation received by the derivation operation reception means;
Privilege granting means (SM10 in FIG. 26) for granting privileges (navigator stock, points, etc.);
An achievement condition presenting means (SM04 in FIG. 26) for presenting an achievement condition for notifying that the provision of the privilege is performed by being satisfied;
Regardless of whether or not the achievement condition is presented by the achievement condition presenting means, depending on the transition condition and the operation procedure received by the derivation operation accepting means when a predetermined transition condition is established. Gaming state control means (see FIGS. 6 and 14B) for controlling the gaming state among a plurality of gaming states (RT1, RT2, high probability state, low probability state, etc.);
Informing means (SM11 in FIG. 26) for informing predetermined information (operation procedure for shifting to an advantageous state),
The plurality of gaming states include a predetermined gaming state in which a ratio satisfying the achievement condition presented by the achievement condition presenting means is a predetermined ratio, and an advantageous gaming state (for example, mission effect) higher than that in the predetermined gaming state. 1 includes RT2 with a high achievement ratio and RT1) with a low achievement ratio,
The notification means is when the achievement condition is presented by the achievement condition presentation means and controlled to the predetermined gaming state (for example, when the mission effect 1 is executed and controlled by RT1) ), When a transition condition that enables control to the advantageous gaming state is satisfied according to the operation procedure received by the derivation operation reception means (for example, when a promotion replay for shifting to RT2 is won) Information for specifying the operation procedure to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state (operation procedure for winning the promotion replay) is notified.

  According to such a configuration, the rate at which the achievement condition is satisfied can be changed depending on the gaming state being controlled when the achievement condition is presented. For this reason, even after the achievement condition is once presented, it is possible to change a sense of expectation that the achievement condition is satisfied and a privilege is given. As a result, the interest of the game when the achievement condition is presented can be improved.

  Further, even when the achievement condition is presented, and even when the game condition is controlled to a predetermined gaming state with a low rate of satisfying the achievement condition, information for specifying the operation procedure to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state is notified. Therefore, it is possible to control to an advantageous gaming state in which the player intentionally satisfies the achievement condition by operating according to the operation procedure. As a result, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the game state is controlled to the advantageous game state even when the game state is controlled to the predetermined game state.

  The period during which the achievement condition is presented may be a period during which one game is performed, or may be a series of periods during which a plurality of games are performed. One achievement condition may be defined, or a plurality of achievement conditions may be defined.

  Benefits include values (bonus, probability status lottery, Navistock, etc.), bets that directly affect the proportion of game value given to players (medal payout rate) to the game value used to set the number of bets. It does not directly affect the ratio of the game value given to the player to the game value used for setting the number, but is a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game (indication effect, final effect, premier (Refer to the “About benefits” column in the modification).

  In addition, the achievement condition may be achieved according to the determination result of the pre-decision means, or may be achieved according to the display result of the variable display device (the main control unit 41 alone). Determination / control), at least one of the determination result of the pre-determining means and the display result of the variable display device and other events (determination / control of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91). It may be achieved only based on other events (determination / control of the sub-control unit 91 alone, refer to the “About mission” column in the modification).

  Further, the game state may be controlled by a game control means for controlling the progress of the game (determination / control of the main control unit 41 alone), and the effect control means for controlling the effect according to the progress of the game. May be controlled by one (determining / controlling the sub control unit 91 alone), or controlled by at least one of the game control means and the effect control means (the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91) Determination / control).

  The gaming state control means may control the gaming state among a plurality of gaming states only by being operated by a specific operation procedure, and may be operated by a specific operation. This may be performed by deriving a specific display result derived by the variable display device.

  (2) In the slot machine of (1), the achievement condition presenting means presents the achievement condition so that the gaming state when the presentation of the achievement condition is started is the advantageous gaming state (FIG. 26). SM04).

  According to such a configuration, when the achievement condition is presented, since the ratio of satisfying the achievement condition is high, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  The achievement condition presenting means may present an achievement condition having a high satisfaction rate in the gaming state controlled when presenting the achievement condition (SM04 in FIG. 26). And the achievement condition may be presented when a gaming state with a high ratio of satisfying the achievement condition is reached.

(3) In the slot machine of the above (1) or (2), the achievement condition is established on the condition that the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific result (replay winning or losing),
The advantageous gaming state is a gaming state in which the ratio at which the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific result is higher than that in the predetermined gaming state (for example, when the replay winning probability is RT1). RT2 is set to be higher).

  According to such a configuration, the current gaming state is different between the advantageous gaming state and the predetermined gaming state because the determination result of the predetermination means that also affects the display result of the variable display device becomes the specific result. It can be made easy to recognize whether the game state is advantageous.

  In addition, you may make it alert | report the information for specifying whether the game state when achievement conditions are shown is an advantageous game state. Thereby, it can be made to recognize more clearly whether it is an advantageous game state.

(4) In the slot machine of the above (1) or (2), an advantage setting means (a process for changing the setting) for setting an advantage (setting value) by the pre-deciding means;
First mode data (RT flag) which is data used by the pre-determining unit and is not initialized even when an advantage is newly set by the advantage setting unit, and the advantage setting unit Mode data setting means for setting mode data including second mode data (game state flag indicating internal RT or BB) that is initialized when the advantage is newly set by
First mode data initialization means for initializing the first mode data when the second mode data is set;
The pre-determining means includes
When the second mode data is set, the second mode data is used to determine whether or not to allow the generation of a prize;
When the second mode data is not set, the first mode data is used to determine whether or not winning is allowed (see FIGS. 9 to 13).

  According to such a configuration, when the advantage is newly set by the advantage setting means, the data before the change is maintained for the first mode data among the first mode data and the second mode data. On the other hand, for the second mode data, since the data before the change is initialized, it is possible to carry over only the first mode data after the change of the advantage, and the change of the advantage for the second mode data. Can be initialized. When the second mode data is set, the first mode data is initialized. In this case, the predetermination means uses the second mode data to determine whether or not to allow a winning. In addition, when the advantage is newly set in the state in which the second mode data is set, the first mode data and the second mode data should be initialized after the change of the advantage. Therefore, if only the first mode data is maintained after the change of the advantage, the advantage is changed when the second mode data is set and the advantage is newly set. Thereafter, the first mode data and the second mode data can be initialized without holding data that is not used after the change, that is, data that is no longer needed.

  The mode data such as the first mode data and the second mode data set by the mode data setting means may be any data that can specify the type of mode data, and the type of mode data is assigned to each bit. The mode data type can be specified according to the value of the corresponding bit, the number is assigned to each mode data type, and the mode data type can be specified according to the set number To do.

  Further, in the case where the second mode data is set, the prior determination means determines whether to allow the generation of a prize using the second mode data. It may be used to determine whether or not to allow the generation of a prize, or to determine whether or not to allow the generation of a prize using both the second mode data and the first mode data.

  In addition, the first mode data initializing means initializing the first mode data corresponds to updating the first mode data to a predetermined default initial value.

  In addition, when a special winning (special role) occurs, special gaming state control means for controlling to a special gaming state (BB) advantageous to the player is provided, and in the special gaming state (BB), the second mode data ( A game state flag indicating BB) is set, and it is determined whether or not to allow a prize to be generated by the predetermining means using the second mode data (game state flag indicating BB). Also good.

  According to such a configuration, when the game state is controlled to the special game state, the first mode data and the second mode data are initialized only by newly setting the advantage. Even when the game store is closed without completing the game state, the work for ending the special game state can be efficiently performed in preparation for welcoming the player until the next morning opening.

  In addition, when it is determined by the pre-determining means that a special prize (special role) accompanying the transition to the special gaming state (BB) advantageous to the player is allowed, and the special prize has not occurred , Including a carry-over means for carrying over the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize (special role winning flag) after the next game, and the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize by the carry-over means (winning of the special role) In the state where the flag) is carried over, the second mode data (game state flag indicating internal RT) is set, and the pre-determined using the second mode data (game state flag indicating internal RT) It may be determined by the means whether or not the generation of a winning is permitted.

  According to such a configuration, when the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize is carried over by the carryover means, it is possible to set both the first mode data and the second mode data only by newly setting the advantage. Even if the amusement store closes with the decision to allow the generation of a special prize being carried over, it will be allowed to generate a special prize in preparation for the next morning opening. The work for ending the state in which the determination to carry over is carried over can be performed efficiently.

  Further, the mode data setting means is configured such that the first mode data (RT flag indicating RT1) in the initialized state at the end of the gaming state (BB) in which the second mode data (gaming state flag indicating BB) is set. Different first mode data (RT flag indicating RT4) may be set.

  According to such a configuration, whether the advantage is newly set in the gaming state in which the second mode data is set, or whether the advantage is newly set after the gaming state in which the second mode data is set, Different first mode data can be set according to the state. For this reason, when the store is closed in the gaming state in which the second mode data is set, the setting is changed with the gaming state in which the second mode data is set, or the gaming state in which the second mode data is set is ended. When the game store side selects whether to change the setting after the game, the game state in which the first mode data in the initialized state is set at the time of opening the store or the game in which the first mode data different from that is set is set. It becomes possible to select the state.

  The prior determination means refers to the second mode data (gaming state flag) and then refers to the first mode data (RT flag) to determine whether or not to allow winning. As a result of referring to the second mode data (gaming state flag), if it is the second mode data (internal or gaming state flag indicating BB), refer to the first mode data (RT flag). It is also possible to determine whether or not to allow a prize to be generated.

  According to such a configuration, the second mode data is referred to after referring to the first mode data, and when the second mode data is set, the second mode data is used to generate a prize. Whether to permit or not is determined, and the process of referring to the first mode data is wasted. However, the first mode data is referenced only when the second mode data is set and the second mode data is not set. With reference to the first mode data that is not used when the second mode data is set, the first mode data is used to determine whether or not the winning is permitted. Processing can be omitted.

(5) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (4) above,
Determination result information notifying means (processing for executing a navigation effect during the AT mode) for notifying determination result information corresponding to the determination result of the prior determination means over a predetermined period (50 games);
A continuation determining means (continuous lottery, determining whether to notify the determination result information continuously after the lapse of the predetermined period until the remaining period in the predetermined period reaches a specific period (5 games). FIG. 25) and
Production execution means (see FIGS. 30 and 31) that executes a specific production (continuous production) when it is determined that the continuation determination unit continues in the specific period;
On the condition that a predetermined special condition (special condition, strawberry winning) is established before the remaining period in the predetermined period reaches a specific period (5 games), a period for notifying the determination result information is set to be longer than the predetermined period. A first extension means for extending a short period (10 games);
On the condition that the special condition is satisfied before the predetermined period elapses after the remaining period in the predetermined period becomes the specific period, a period for notifying the determination result information is a period equal to or greater than the predetermined period ( 50 games, 60 games) with a second extension means to extend,
The effect execution means executes the specific effect when the second extension means extends the period equal to or longer than the predetermined period even when the continuation continuation determination means determines not to continue (FIG. 31 (c)). (See (d)).

  According to such a configuration, until the remaining period of the predetermined period becomes the specific period, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the special condition is satisfied and the period for notifying the determination result information is extended. Further, when the remaining period becomes the specific period, it can be determined whether or not the determination result information is continuously notified by the specific effect even after the predetermined period has elapsed. Furthermore, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the special condition is satisfied after the predetermined period elapses after the remaining period becomes the specific period.

  (6) In the slot machine of the above (5), when the effect execution means extends the period of the predetermined period or more by the second extension means even when it is determined not to continue by the continuation continuation determination means. Then, after the specific effect is finished, the special effect is executed (see FIG. 31E).

  According to such a configuration, since the special effect is executed in accordance with the establishment of the special condition after the specific effect is completed, the period for notifying the determination result information is extended by the establishment of the special condition without inhibiting the specific effect. Can be notified. In addition, when the special effect is executed after the specific effect is completed in this way, the period for notifying the determination result information is extended for a period longer than the predetermined period. The player can be satisfied as compared with the case where only a short period is extended although the condition is satisfied.

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination, (b) is a symbol combination and special combination of a predetermined special appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to an appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when a fall replay and other replays win simultaneously, (b) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a grape. (C) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control in the case of winning a strawberry. It is a timing chart which shows the update conditions, such as RT flag and game state flag. It is a timing chart which shows the update conditions, such as RT flag and game state flag. It is a timing chart which shows the update conditions, such as RT flag and game state flag. It is a timing chart which shows the update conditions, such as RT flag and game state flag. It is a timing chart which shows the update conditions, such as RT flag and game state flag. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the production | presentation state in RT, (b) is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a probability state. It is a flowchart for demonstrating point related processing. It is a figure for demonstrating point provision conditions. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for determining a grant point. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing difference number corresponding | compatible notification lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing notification lot corresponding to total number. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery table used for the production | presentation state lottery when a bonus is won. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery table used for a production | presentation state lottery when a specific combination is won during a bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery table used for the production | presentation state lottery when a specific combination is won during game states other than a bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for frequency | count determination. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution ratio determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for continuation determination. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a mission related process. It is a figure for demonstrating multiple types of mission effects. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for specific lottery used for privilege lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect for AT. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect for AT. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect for AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing alert | lottery lottery in a modification. It is a block diagram showing an example of a control circuit of a slot machine on which a test apparatus for performing a type test and an input / output board for inputting / outputting test information used for the test are mounted.

  Embodiments 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, and FIG. 2 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are horizontally arranged. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “melon”, “banana”, “white grape”, “black grape”, “strawberry”, “blank 1 (white star ), “Blank 2 (black star)”, “Black 7”, “White 7”, “BAR”, etc. A plurality of identifiable symbols are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 pieces each. . The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

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

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect the reference position and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated with white light from the back side. A reel LED 55 is provided. The reel LED 55 includes nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  Further, a display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. There are two types of liquid crystal displays: a non-glare type liquid crystal display with non-glare processing on the surface of the liquid crystal panel and a glare type liquid crystal display with glare processing (gloss processing). In the embodiment, a glare type liquid crystal display in which glare processing is applied to the surface of the display area 51a is used. In addition, a backlight (not shown) that irradiates the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and a concealing member that conceals the inside is further provided on the back surface. (Not shown) is provided.

  On the front side (front side in FIG. 1) of the liquid crystal display 51, an instruction (for example, touch operation) from the player to the display surface is detected, and the position (for example, the position where the touch operation is performed) is specified. Light-emitting devices 56a and 56b and light-receiving devices 57a and 57b that constitute a touch panel for the above-described purpose are installed. The light emitting devices 56a and 56b include a plurality of infrared light emitting elements (for example, LEDs). The light receiving devices 57a and 57b include a plurality of infrared light receiving elements (for example, phototransistors).

  The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed in pairs in the horizontal direction across the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed so that infrared rays radiated from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56a can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57a. Similarly, the light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed in pairs in the vertical direction across the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed so that infrared rays emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56b can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57b.

  In the present embodiment, infrared grids are formed along the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 by emitting infrared rays from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b. When a touch operation is performed on the display surface by the player, the light receiving devices 57a and 57b detect the shielding of infrared rays and output a signal for specifying the position where the detected light receiving element is arranged. To the touch panel controller 99 described later. The touch panel controller 99 can specify the position where the touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and the touch panel is formed by these. Yes.

  The light emitting devices 56 a and 56 b constituting the touch panel are installed on the left side and the lower side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51, and the light receiving devices 57 a and 57 b are installed on the right side and the upper side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The touch panel can detect a touch operation in an area surrounded by the light emitting devices 56a and 56b and the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and can specify a position where the touch operation is performed.

  Further, on the front door 1b, a medal is inserted using a medal insertion unit 4 into which a medal can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which a medal is paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). A single BET switch 5 operated when setting the number of bets for a minute, and using a credit, a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range (the normal game described later in this embodiment) MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the state, the preparation mode, and RT (Replay Time) where the winning probability of replay is high, and 2 for bonus, medal and bet stored as credits Settlement switch 10 operated when settling the medals used for setting the number (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), game Start switch 7 is operated to start the reels 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 8C, 8R, but are provided operable by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired during a big bonus, regular bonus, and RT described later, and when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying an error code indicating the contents and a payout display 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning are provided.

  Further, on the front door 1b, a 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, a 2BETLED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 bets are set. 3BET LED 16 to notify when lit, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted is lit, start valid LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (previous Waiting state LED 19 for informing that it is in the state of waiting for the start of reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the game, during replay informing that it is in the replay game described later An LED 20 is provided.

  Further, inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. In the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R that indicate that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective are turned on. (See FIG. 4).

  Further, inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value described later A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time or during confirmation of the set value, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, which will be described later, are provided in a hopper tank 34 a provided inside the housing 1 a. (See FIG. 2) The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the side or the medal payout exit 9 side, the inserted medal that is inserted from the medal insertion section 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having a sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), the reel unit 2 including the reel LED 55, the external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, the hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided. .

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

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100 is a stop for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later. Switch 36a, for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement processing (processing for returning (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later It functions as an automatic settlement switch 36b, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state and a stop state except for a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. A reset that functions as a setting switch to change the setting value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery, which will be described later DOO / setting switch 38, a power switch 39 which is operated to turn ON / OFF the power supply is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line determined according to the gaming state among the winning lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the start switch 7 is operated. Is in a valid state, that is, a state where the game can be started. When medals are inserted beyond the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the reel 2L, The middle line of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upward direction, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the design arranged in a V shape. There are four types of winning lines L3, a lower line of reel 2L, a middle part of reel 2C, a lower part of reel 2R, that is, a winning line L4 set across a reverse V-shaped pattern. In the normal gaming state, the preparation mode, the RT, the big bonus, and the regular bonus, all of the pay lines L1 to L4 are set when a predetermined number of bets are set. It becomes effective. Note that the winning line is not limited to the lines indicated by L1 to L4. For example, the line extending over the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the line extending over the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Further, it may include a line extending over the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is set on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L4. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped as a display result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is given. Will be. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, or 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L4, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds). The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, the symbols from the symbol to six frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, within 7 frames including the symbols displayed on the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101. Yes.

  On the game control board 40, the one-sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Are connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are inputted.

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

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Random number generation circuit 42 for generating a random number, sampling circuit 43 for acquiring a random number from the random number generation circuit, and switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 Circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of flow path switching solenoid 30, and various displays and LEDs connected to game control board 40 The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the power supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command is not input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 that sometimes gives a reset signal to the main CPU 41a, an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, and an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 A disconnection monitoring IC 50 for monitoring the above and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b, and performs processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 is also supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and while the backup power is being supplied, the main CPU 41a performs a refresh operation to hold the data stored in the RAM 41c. It has become so.

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

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

  Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and stored in the RAM by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

  Next, the reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, The reset signal is output to restart the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected. Note that the production relay board 80 may not be provided. That is, the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 may be directly connected without using the effect relay board 80.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the light receiving devices 57a and 57b constituting the touch panel described above, and detection signals of the connected light receiving devices 57a and 57b are input to the touch panel controller 99.

  The production control board 90 is connected to electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), production effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The electrical components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. The effect control board 90 is connected to the light emitting devices 56a and 56b constituting the touch panel described above, and the light emitting devices 56a and 56b are based on control by a touch panel controller 99 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. To be driven.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an effect driving LED 52, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, Switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from a reset circuit 95 for supplying a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and switches connected to the effect control board 90 Circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information The clock device 97, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub-control unit 91; A touch panel controller 99 for performing processing for specifying a position where a touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the devices 56b and 57b, other circuits, and the like are mounted. In response to the command transmitted from the game control board 40 and the output information from the touch panel controller 99, various controls for performing the performance are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the performance control board 90 is directly or Control indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). The sub CPU 91a acquires a command from the main control unit 41 based on an input of a strobe (INT) signal output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, and performs a command reception interrupt process for storing the command in the reception buffer. Run. In addition, the sub CPU 91a generates an interrupt at regular intervals and executes a timer interrupt process. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes a power interruption interrupt process according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

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

  In order to change the set value, when the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, it is necessary to turn it off once, and after the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the power of the slot machine 1 needs to be turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the game shifts to a state where the game can be started by setting the number of bets. It should be noted that when the power of the slot machine 1 is in an ON state, an operation for turning it OFF once, an operation for turning the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned ON, an operation of the reset / setting switch 38, An operation necessary for setting the set value, such as an operation of the start switch 7 for determining the set value, is referred to as a setting change operation. The setting change operation is not limited to such an operation, and may be any operation as long as it is an operation for setting a setting value.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, a stop phase work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  Important works include various display devices and LED display data, I / O port 41d input / output data, game time counters, RT flags to identify the type of general gaming state (RT) described later, and RT This is a work in which the number of remaining games and the like are stored.

  General work consists of data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, the total number of medals paid out in the BB, and a winning flag that is initialized at the end of each game (small role, replay ), A work in which a game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game, which will be described later, and a winning flag are stored.

  Special work, data for sending commands to the production control board 90, various software random numbers, etc., data that is initialized only before the start of setting, at the end of each game, at the time of winning and setting changes This is a work that stores a winning flag (big bonus, regular bonus) that is initialized at the time of transition to the setting change mode.

  The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored, and is set to 1 after 0 is stored in the initialization before the setting is started (before the transition to the setting change mode). The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored.

  The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied.

  The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a starts up when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON, when a RAM error occurs, or when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. When the BB ends, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both turned off and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, six initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied. At this time, five types of initializations with different regions to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON at the time of start-up, and is performed when a change to the setting change mode is performed, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. Yes, in initialization 0, all the areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the storage area of the RAM 41c except the area where the used stack area, the RT flag, and the RT remaining game number are stored are initialized. And controlled to the initial gaming state.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed when only the setting key switch 37 is ON at the time of start-up and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, the stack in use in the storage area of the RAM 41c. The area, the area in which the RT flag and the RT remaining game number are stored, and all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except the stop phase work are initialized.

  Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The saved work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, an example in which initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed at the end of the setting change mode will be described. However, the first game before the setting change mode, during the setting change mode, or after the setting change is performed. May be performed until the start is started (until the start switch 7 is operated). In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost, so the set value work is not initialized.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when a winning symbol is aligned on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bet number. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing. The big bonus may be indicated as BB, and the regular bonus provided during the big bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations, and FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to a symbol combination and a special appearance. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a preparation mode controlled after the bonus is completed by the main control unit 41, a predetermined condition is established (a special mode stop in the preparation mode or RT2 described later, or normal Predetermined end in advantageous states such as RT2, RT1 and RT2 controlled by RT1 and RT1 controlled by the completion of 32 games in the gaming state (RT2 and RT1 and RT2 controlled by promotion replay winning to be described later) Controlled to one of a normal gaming state controlled by fulfilling a condition (a fall replay winning, which will be described later), an internal medium RT controlled when a bonus is won, and a bonus controlled by a bonus winning. . RT1 and RT2 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than the preparation mode and the normal gaming state in that the winning rate of the re-gamer is extremely high as will be described later. RT1 and RT2 may be referred to as RT, an advantageous state, or the like.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main control unit 41 can control the gaming state to the preparation mode, RT1, RT2, normal gaming state, internal RT, and bonus.

  Referring to FIG. 5A, the special combination among the winning combinations includes five types of bonuses of big bonuses 1 to 5 (hereinafter, each big bonus is referred to as BB).

  BB1 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB2 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB4 is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB5 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB3, the game shifts to a bonus that is controlled every game to regular bonus 1 (hereinafter referred to as RB1). Further, when any of BB4 to BB5 is won, the game is shifted to a regular bonus 2 (hereinafter referred to as RB2) which is controlled by each game.

  While the gaming state is in the bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, during the regular bonus, a regular bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of RB is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the corresponding regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state every time the game is started.

  The bonus generated due to the winning of any one of BB1 to BB3 is terminated on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. Bonuses resulting from winning of BB4 or BB5 are terminated on condition that 73 or more medals have been paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the game state is controlled to the inside RT from when BB1 to BB5 are internally won until winning. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state.

  When the big bonus is won, after the big bonus is over, all operations of the player are invalid except for the payment of credits, and the game is controlled in a frozen state in which the game cannot be progressed for a certain period of time. In addition, when the big bonus ends when the stop function is enabled, all operations of the player are invalidated except for the payment of credits, and reset to a stop state in which the game cannot be progressed. Control is performed until the / setting switch 38 is operated. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, after the big bonus is over, the gaming state is controlled to the preparation mode. Note that the preparation mode is also referred to as RT4 because RT1 and RT2 described later have different replay winning probabilities.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB5 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, they will win these roles. There is nothing. The symbols constituting “BB1” to “BB5” (“black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”) are not arranged within 7 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but 5 in the middle reel 2C. This is because they are not arranged within the frame.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, small roles include grape 1 to grape 8, banana grape 1 to banana grape 12, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 2, one piece 1, and one piece 2.

  Among the small roles, melon is awarded when a combination of “melon-melon-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When melon wins, 3 medals are paid out. Even if the melon is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbols constituting the melon ("melon") are not arranged within 7 frames on the left reel 2L and are not arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Next, among the small roles, strawberry 1 becomes a winning when the symbol “strawberry-banana-banana” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. Among the small roles, strawberry 2 is awarded when the symbol “strawberry” is derived to one of the winning lines for reel 2 </ b> C, and a medal is paid out. In addition, when strawberry 2 wins, since it becomes a prize in all the winning lines L1-L4, four medals are paid out.

  Next, out of the small combinations, the single combination 1 becomes a winning when the symbol “blank 2-blank 2-BAR” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, points are awarded on the condition that melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 2, and one-piece combination 1 are won.

  Of the small combinations, the single combination 2 becomes a winning when the symbol “BAR-white 7-white 7” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. As will be described later, the single winning combination 2 is set to be able to win only during RB1. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when one winning combination 2 is won, points are always given and navigation stock is given.

  Next, grapes 1 to 8 will be described. Grape 1 is awarded when a combination of “black grapes—black grapes—black grapes” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Grape 2 is awarded when a combination of “black grapes—black grapes—white grapes” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The grape 3 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. Grapes 4 are awarded when a combination of “black grapes—white grapes—black grapes” is aligned on any of the winning lines. The grape 5 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 6 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 7 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 8 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the symbols constituting each of the grapes 1 to 8 are not arranged within 7 frames on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Absent. For this reason, even if one of the grapes 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to be able to win these roles, it will be won. There will be no prizes for the grapes.

  However, as will be described later, grapes 1 to 8 are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination and won simultaneously. In addition, either “black grape” or “white grape” is arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and is arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. In addition, as described above, the grapes 1 to 8 are all eight combinations that can be composed of “black grapes” and “white grapes”. For this reason, when the grapes 1 to 8 are won, in principle, any of the grapes can be won.

  Next, banana grapes 1 to 12 will be described. The banana grape 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-black grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 2 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-black grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 3 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 4 is awarded when a combination of “banana-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 5 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 6 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 7 is awarded when a combination of “banana-black grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 8 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-white grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 9 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 10 is awarded when a combination of “banana-white grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 11 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The banana grape 12 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, among the symbols constituting each of the banana grapes 1 to 12, “banana” is arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. However, each of “black grape” and “white grape” is not arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but is arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Absent. For this reason, even if one of the banana grapes 1 to 12 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R corresponding to the “black grape” and “white grape” of the selected banana grape are set. If you do not operate at the right time to win, you will not win the winning banana grapes.

  When any of the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grapes 1 to 12 wins, nine medals are paid out.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay game includes normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay 1, fall replay 2, control replay 1, and control replay 2. When you win one of the re-players, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the normal replay (“banana”) are arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made.

  The promotion replay is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the promotion replay (“banana”, “melon”) are arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay can be a prize that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is elected.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the promotion replay in RT1, RT2 is controlled. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in the preparation mode, and is set to win with a predetermined probability in the internal lottery in RT1. For this reason, no promotion replay is awarded in the preparation mode. Further, even if a player wins the promotion replay in the normal gaming state, the RT2 is not controlled. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled by RT2 from the preparation mode or the normal gaming state, and is configured to receive a promotion replay prize only when it is RT1 and to be controlled by RT2 only from the RT1 concerned.

  In addition, even in a gaming state other than RT1 (for example, a preparation mode), the promotion replay can be selected and won by a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%), and RT2 can be selected from gaming states other than RT1. You may comprise so that it may be controlled by.

  The fall replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The tumble replay 2 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. Of the symbols constituting each of the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2, the left reel 2L is arranged within 7 frames and the middle reel 2C is arranged within 5 frames, but the right reel 2R symbol (“black”). Grapes "" White grapes ") are not placed within 7 frames.

  However, as will be described later, since the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are won simultaneously, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R, one of the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 constitutes the right reel 2R. The symbol can be drawn into the winning line. For this reason, the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, as a general rule, if they are won.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the fall replay in RT1, it is controlled to the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is also referred to as RT3 because the replay winning probability is different from RT1 and RT2 described later. As will be described later, the fall replay is set not to win in the preparation mode or the internal lottery in RT2, and is set to win in the internal lottery in RT1 with a predetermined probability. For this reason, since it does not win the fall replay in the preparation mode, it is configured not to be controlled to the normal gaming state from the preparation mode or RT2, and is configured to be controlled to the normal gaming state by the fall replay winning only from RT1. Yes.

  It should be noted that even in a gaming state other than RT1 (for example, the preparation mode, RT2), the falling replay can be selected and won by a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%). Also, it may be configured to be controlled to the normal gaming state. More specifically, even in the case of RT2, it may be configured such that the falling replay can be selected and won with a predetermined probability, and the normal gaming state is controlled from RT2.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, after falling into replay win at RT1 and controlled to the normal gaming state, the game is controlled to RT1 again by digesting 32 games in the normal gaming state.

  The control replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-white 7-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The control replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-blank 2-banana” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Of the symbols constituting each of the control replay 1 and the control replay 2, the symbols of the reels 2L and 2R ("bananas") are arranged within 7 frames in each reel, but the symbols of the middle reel 2C (" White 7 ”and“ Blank 2 ”) are not arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, even if the control replay is won in the internal lottery, the control replay will not be won unless the stop switch 8C is operated at an appropriate timing. However, as will be described later, since the control replay 1 and the control replay 2 are won simultaneously with the promotion replay and the fall replay, the symbols constituting the promotion replay and the fall replay are determined regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. You can draw into the winning line. Therefore, in principle, the control replay 1 and the control replay 2 cannot be won even if they are won, but it can be said that they can win either of the replays to be won at the same time.

  Next, the special appearance will be described with reference to FIG. Special features include 16 kinds of symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B, such as “banana-melon-black grapes”. In this embodiment, the reel control for stopping at any of the special pay lines L1 to L4 in this embodiment is when the player wins any of the grapes 1 to 8 in any gaming state. This is performed when a banana grape is dropped when a banana grape is selected at the same time as the vine grape is selected. As a result, when one of the grapes 1 to 8 is won, the symbol constituting the selected grape cannot be stopped by any of the winning lines L1 to L4, and the banana If you are winning the grapes at the same time and the symbols that make up the winning banana grapes cannot be stopped by any of the winning lines L1 to L4, Can be stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after the special event stops in the preparation mode or RT2, it is controlled to RT1. RT1 is continuously controlled until a bonus is won, a promotion replay is won, or a fall replay is won. Even if the special game is stopped in the game mode other than the preparation mode or RT2, it is not controlled by RT1. Even if the special outcome is stopped at RT1, the control to RT1 is maintained.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the combination of the lottery object combination read as the lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the combination of the lottery object combinations varies depending on which game state is in effect. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 7, “+” is indicated between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  In FIG. 7, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out. Also, the numerical value shown below the circle in FIG. 7 indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination (left-pressed grape 1 in the normal gaming state in FIG. 7) for which “2775” is set as the number of determination values is 2775/65536.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + small role group, BB2 + small role group, BB3 + small role group, BB4 + small role group Role, BB5 + small role group, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, 1 piece 1, grapes, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, middle pressed grape 1, middle pressed Grape 2, right-pressed grape 1, right-pressed grape 2, normal replay, promoted replay, and fall-down replay are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targets for internal lottery.

  In addition, each role of a small role group means each of normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 single-player role 1, and single-player role 1. Further, the fall replay refers to each of the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2. Thus, for example, each role of the BB1 + small role group is BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + fall replay 1, BB1 + fall replay 2, BB1 + melon, BB1 + strawberry 1, BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 It shows that the combination of each of the winning combination 1 and BB1 + 1 winning combination 1 is read and the internal lottery is performed.

  The left-pressed grape 1 refers to grape + banana grape 2 + banana grape 9. Left-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 5 + banana grape 12. The medium pressed grape 1 means grape + banana grape 4 + banana grape 8. The medium-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 7 + banana grape 11. Right-pressed grape 1 means grape + banana grape 1 + banana grape 3. The right-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 10 + banana grape 6. The grapes in the left, middle and right pressed grapes 1 and 2 refer to grape 1 + grape 2 + grape 3 + ... + grape 8. Therefore, for example, the left-pressed grape 1 indicates that the grapes 1 to 8, the banana grape 2, and the banana grape 9 are read and an internal lottery is performed.

  When the game state is the preparation mode, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + small role group, BB2 + small role group, BB3 + small role group, BB4 + small role group , BB5 + small role group, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, 1 piece 1, grape, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, medium pressed grape 1, medium pressed grape 2, right-pressed grape 1, right-pressed grape 2, and normal replay are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT1, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + small role group, BB2 + small role group, BB3 + small role group, BB4 + small role group, BB5 + small role group, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, 1 piece 1, grape, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, medium pressed grape 1, medium pressed grape 2 , Right-pressed grape 1, right-pressed grape 2, normal replay, left-pressed lip, middle-pressed lip, and right-pressed lip are targets for internal lottery and are sequentially read out as targets for internal lottery.

  The left-pressed lip means normal replay + promotion replay + falling replay. The middle press lip means normal replay + promotion replay + falling replay + control replay 1. The right push lip means normal replay + promotion replay + falling replay + control replay 2. The fall replay in the left, middle, and right push lip means the fall replay 1 + fall fall replay 2. Thus, for example, left-pressed rep indicates that normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay 1 and fall replay 2 are read and an internal lottery is performed.

  When the gaming state is RT2, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + small role group, BB2 + small role group, BB3 + small role group, BB4 + small role group, BB5 + small role group, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, 1 piece 1, grape, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, medium pressed grape 1, medium pressed grape 2 , Right-pressed grape 1, right-pressed grape 2, and normal replay are targeted for internal lottery and are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  When the game state is RT in the inside, BB1 + small role group, BB2 + small role group, BB3 + small role group, BB4 + small role group, BB5 + small role group, Melon, Strawberry 1, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 Sheet 1, 1 Sheet 1, Grapes, Left pressed grape 1, Left pressed grape 2, Middle pressed grape 1, Middle pressed grape 2, Right pressed grape 1, Right pressed Grape 2, normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay, left push lip, middle push lip, and right push lip are targets of internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targets for internal lottery. In the internal RT, even if the BB is read at the same time as the small role group and won, the winning flag of the BB that triggered the control of the internal RT is maintained.

  When the game state is RB1, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 player role, 1 player role 1, 1 player role 2, all small roles are subject to internal lottery, and are subject to internal lottery It is sequentially read as a role. All small roles refer to grapes 1-8 + banana grapes 1-12 + melon + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1 Further, when the gaming state is RB2, all the small combinations are targeted for internal lottery and are read out as targets for internal lottery.

  Next, the internal lottery will be described. In the internal lottery, the variable display device 2 determines whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the symbol combination that generates the winning combination is allowed to perform control for aligning with any winning line. Is determined before the display result is derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 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 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

  In the present embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination such as a small combination and a replay combination, and a special combination with any of the general combination The range of judgment values to be won in combination with roles is specified, and winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and a general role and a special role are simultaneously won in one game. It can happen. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are drawn exclusively.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the combination or combination of roles that are subject to the internal lottery and the current gaming state are sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, Or it is determined that the combination of the winning combination is won.

  The number of determination values acquired in the bonus internal lottery increases as the set value increases. As a result, the larger the set value, the higher the probability of winning the special combination in the internal lottery.

  In addition, the bonus and each role of the small role group can be won at the same time, but among the small role groups, the probability of winning simultaneously with the bonus is highest for Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 role 1 and then Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 The number of determination values is set in the order of strawberry 1, melon.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-game player in FIG. 7, the re-game game winning probability is compared for each gaming state. In the normal gaming state, “7435” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “500” is the number of determination values when the promotion replay is read, and the fall replay (falling replay 1 + falling replay 2). “1000” is set as the number of determination values at the time of reading. For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, a promotion replay or a fall replay can be won and awarded. However, as shown in FIG. 6, the normal gaming state is terminated by winning a bonus or by playing the game a predetermined number of times, so that the normal gaming state is maintained without being controlled by RT by winning the promotion replay or falling replay. The

  In the preparation mode, “8935” is set as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read. As the number of determination values for normal replay in the preparation mode in the present embodiment, the total number of determination values for normal replay, promotion replay, and fall replay when in the normal gaming state is set. Therefore, in the preparation mode, the normal game state and the replay winning probability are set to be the same.

  In the preparation mode in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which promotion replay and fall replay are not read as a lottery target role and are not won, but this is not limiting, and promotion replay and fall replay is read as a lottery target role. Alternatively, it may be configured such that the player can win with a predetermined probability and win. When configured in this way, for example, in the preparation mode, when the promotion replay is won, the game may be controlled to RT2, and when the fall replay is won, the normal game state may be controlled.

  When it is RT1, “2768” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, “10000” is determined as the number of determination values when the left press lip is read, and “ “10000” is set as “10000” as the number of determination values when the right push lip is read.

  In this embodiment, “32768” is set as the total determination value number of replays in RT1, “30000” is set as the total determination value number of promotion replays in RT1, and the total determination of fall replays in RT1 “30000” is set as the number of values.

  When it is RT2, “47000” is set as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read.

From the above, the probability of winning one of the replays in each of the normal gaming state called RT1, RT2, RT3 and the preparation mode also called RT4 is as follows from the total number of determination values assigned.
Replay winning probability when in normal gaming state 8935/65536
Replay win probability when in preparation mode ... 8935/65536
Replay winning probability when RT1 ... 32768/65536
Replay winning probability when RT2 ... 47000/65536
Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning either replay is set to be high when it is RT1 and RT2, and is set to be low when in the normal gaming state and the preparation mode. Therefore, it can be said that RT1 and RT2 are advantageous to the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state or the preparation mode. Further, it is set so that the probability of winning one of the replays is higher when RT2 than RT1.

Next, in RT1, attention is paid to the winning probability of falling replay to be shifted to the normal gaming state. The probability of winning the fall replay is as follows from the total number of judgment values assigned.
Fall replay winning probability when RT1 ... 30000/65536
Fall Replay Winning Probability when RT2 ... 0/65536
Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the fall replay is set to be lower at RT2 than at RT1. That is, the probability that RT is maintained is higher in the case of RT2 than in the case of RT1, and does not fall into the normal gaming state. Further, as described above, it is set so that the probability of winning one of the replays is higher when RT2 is selected than RT1. For this reason, it can be said that it is a more advantageous state for the player when it is RT2 than when it is RT1.

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

Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.
The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table is drawn. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

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

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are 1 to 21 (see FIG. 1) from the reel reference position. 3) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 1 to 21 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 1 to 21 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

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

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. .

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn in and perform reel stop control. If none of the roles are won, stop control with a number of frames to be drawn that does not match any of the roles A table is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If the winning combination is not drawn, it will be controlled so that it can be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  When a special role has been carried over from before the previous game and a small role (such as strawberry 1, melon, grape 1, etc.) is won, the selected small role is drawn to the winning line to the maximum in a range of 4 frames. As for the stop operation position where the number of winning draws is fixed and the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames, the winning special role is maximized within the 4 lines within the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled in is prepared, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop them, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within the 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the normal small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed.

  For example, when a special combination and grapes with a payout number of more than 3 are selected, reel control is performed preferentially to increase the number of grapes by winning the special combination before winning the special combination, which is advantageous to the player. . When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  In the reel control, an example is described in which reel control is performed in which a small role is preferentially aligned on a winning line over a special role. However, not all small roles are preferentially aligned over a special role. A small role in which medals greater than or equal to the number of bets are paid out among small roles (a small role in which 3 or more medals are paid out when the bet number is 3, for example, a grape that pays out 9 medals by winning a prize, hereinafter also referred to as a normal small role) ) Is preferentially aligned, and a small combination in which medals smaller than the number of bets are paid out (if the bet number is 3, a small combination in which medals of less than 3 are paid out, for example, strawberry 1, etc. With respect to the combination of the special combination, the reel control may be performed so that the special combination is preferentially aligned on the winning line. Thereby, even if winning is made, it is possible to prevent the reel control from being preferentially aligned even for the small role that is disadvantageous for the player because the payout is less than the bet amount.

  Next, if the special role and the replaying role are won at the same time (BB1 + normal replay, etc.), such as when the replaying role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the selected replay A stop control table in which the number of drawn-in frames is determined so as to draw the game player into the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When multiple types of re-game players are won at the same time (for example, left-pressed lip), as shown in FIG. 8 (a), the type of re-game players won at the same time and the first stop operation was performed. Control to stop the re-playing combination determined according to whether the reel (first stopped reel) is the left reel, middle reel, or right reel with a maximum of four frames drawn on the winning line Is done. FIG. 8A is a diagram for explaining reel control when a fall replay and another replay are won in duplicate.

  For example, when the left push lip is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the combination of the promoted replays among the selected re-game players is aligned with any winning line and stopped. As shown in FIG. 3, symbols constituting the promotion replay are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the middle reel 2C, and the winning line Since L1 to L4 are set, if the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time when the left push lip is won, the promotion is performed regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Reel control is performed so that the replay always wins.

  Further, when the left push lip is won and the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, the combination of the falling replay 1 or the falling replay 2 among the selected re-playing players is aligned on any winning line and stopped. Take control. As shown in FIG. 3, the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are not operated within 7 frames because the symbols of the right reel 2R (“black grape” and “white grape”) are not arranged within 7 frames. I miss it by timing. However, since the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are won simultaneously, the symbols (“black grape” and “white grape”) of the right reel 2R can be stopped on the winning line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. The reel control is performed so that the falling replay always wins.

  Further, when the left push lip is won and the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays among the selected re-playing players is aligned with any winning line and stopped. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 2L and right reel 2R, are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the middle reel 2C, and the winning line Since L1 to L4 are set, the right reel 2R is normally stopped regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R when the left push lip is won and the first reel 2R is stopped. Reel control is performed so that the replay always wins.

  As described above, when winning the left push lip, the reel control is performed so that the promoted replay is awarded when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, and falls when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. The reel control is performed so that the replay is won, and the reel control is performed so that the normal replay is won when the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  Similarly, when winning the middle push lip, reel control is performed so that the normal replay is awarded when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, and the promotion replay is performed when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. The reel control is performed so as to win, and the reel control is performed so as to win a fall replay when the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  Similarly, when the right push lip is won, similarly, the reel control is performed so as to win the fall replay when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, and the normal replay is performed when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. The reel control is performed so that the promotion replay is awarded when the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the first stop reel for avoiding the fall replay winning and making the promotion replay winning depending on whether the left pressing lip is won, the middle pressing lip is winning, or the right pressing lip is winning. For example, the operation procedure (elevation procedure) for promotion from RT1 to RT2 can be made different. Further, for example, an operation for maintaining RT1 by changing the first stop reel for normal replay winning depending on whether the left push lip is won, the middle push lip is won, or the right push lip is won. The procedure can be different.

In the case where the reel control is performed as described above, the probability of winning the fall replay when the fall replay is won is 1/3. Further, as described above, the probability of winning the fall replay at RT1 or RT2 is 30000/65536 when RT1 and 0/65536 when RT2. From these, in RT1 or RT2, the probability of winning the fall replay and falling to the normal gaming state when the performance state is not the AT mode described later is as follows.
Falling probability when RT1 is 30000/65536 × (1/3) ≈ 1 / 6.5
Fall probability when RT2 is 0/65536 × (1/3) ≈0
Accordingly, in the present embodiment, when the production state is not the AT mode to be described later, RT1 wins a fall replay about once every four games.

  In RT1, when the performance state is not the AT mode described later, the probability of winning the promotion replay and being promoted to RT2 is 30000/65536 × (1/3) ≈ 1 / 6.5. About 7 games will be awarded for promotion replay.

  Next, when multiple types of small roles are selected at the same time (strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, grapes 1-8, etc.), small roles with a large number of payouts are given priority over small roles with a small number of payouts. Reel control for drawing into the line is performed.

  As a case where multiple types of small roles are simultaneously elected, grapes (grape 1 to 8), left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, middle pressed grape 1, middle pressed grape 2, right pressed grape 1, and right pressed grape 2 If one of the above is won, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the types of grapes and banana grapes that were won at the same time, and the reel that was first stopped (the first stopped reel) are on the left. Depending on whether it is a reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, control is performed to align and stop grapes on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. FIG. 8B is a diagram for explaining reel control when a grape is won.

  For example, when banana grapes are won without winning at the same time, regardless of the type of reel that has been first stopped and the stop operation timing of stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, Reel control is performed so that either one always wins. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting each of the grapes 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the middle reel 2C. Since L1 to L4 are set as the winning lines, the reel control is performed so that any of the grapes 1 to 8 always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

  Further, when the left pressed grape 1 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed to stop any one of the selected grapes 1 to 8 on the winning line.

  On the other hand, when the left-pressed grape 1 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that either the selected banana grape 2 or banana grape 9 is aligned on the winning line and stopped. To do. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the banana grape 2 are not arranged within 7 frames of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C (“black grapes”). In addition, the symbols constituting the banana grape 9 are not arranged within 7 frames for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R ("black grape", "white grape"). Therefore, when each stop switch 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either the selected banana grape 2 or banana grape 9, it can win the corresponding banana grape 2 or 9, If the stop operation is not performed at any timing, any of the special outcomes shown in FIG. 5B can be derived without winning.

  Further, when the left pressed grape 2 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that any of the selected grapes 1 to 8 is aligned with the winning line and stopped.

  On the other hand, when the left-pressed grape 2 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that either the selected banana grape 5 or banana grape 12 is aligned on the winning line and stopped. To do. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the banana grape 5 are not arranged within 7 frames of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C (“white grapes”). In addition, the symbols constituting the banana grape 12 are not arranged within 7 frames for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R ("white grape", "black grape"). Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either the selected banana grape 5 or banana grape 12, it can win the corresponding banana grape 5 or 12, If the stop operation is not performed at any timing, any of the special outcomes shown in FIG. 5B can be derived without winning.

  As described above, when the left-pressed grape 1 or the left-pressed grape 2 is won, the reel control is performed so that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is surely won when the left reel 2L is first stopped. When the first stop other than the left reel 2L is stopped, the reel control is performed so that the selected banana grapes are awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and all are picked up when the pull-in is impossible and the special outcome is derived. It is.

  In addition, when the medium pressed grape 1 or the medium pressed grape 2 is won, reel control is performed to ensure that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is awarded when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. When the other is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the selected banana grape is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all are taken out and the special outcome is derived.

  In addition, when the right-pressed grape 1 or the right-pressed grape 2 is won, the reel control is performed to ensure that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is awarded when the right reel 2R is first stopped. When the reels other than the reels 2R are stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the selected banana grapes are awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all are dropped and the special outcome is derived.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the grapes 1 to 8 are surely won according to whether the left pressed grape 1 or 2 is won, the middle pressed grape 1 or 2 is won, or the right pressed grape 1 or 2 is won. By making the first stop reels different, the operation procedure for winning a prize (operating procedure for winning) and the operation procedure for avoiding the special outcome can be made different.

  Next, the reel control when the strawberry 1 is won will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, when strawberry 1 is won by itself, when it is won simultaneously with strawberry 2, a case of winning simultaneously with strawberry 2 + 1 role 1 occurs, as shown in FIG. 8 (c). Reel control is performed.

  First, when the strawberry 1 is selected alone, reel control is performed so that “strawberry-banana-banana”, which is a symbol constituting the strawberry 1, is preferentially drawn into any of the winning lines. As shown in FIG. 3, among the symbols constituting the strawberry 1, “banana” which is a symbol of each of the middle reel 2 </ b> C and the right reel 2 </ b> R is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or 7 frames, but the left reel Since “2strawberry” symbols “strawberry” are not arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less, reel control is performed so that a winning is made according to the stop operation timing of the stop switch 8L.

  Next, when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won, reel control is performed so that “strawberry” in the left reel 2L and “strawberry” in the middle reel 2C are preferentially drawn into any of the winning lines. If the “strawberry” of the middle reel 2C cannot be drawn on the winning line, that is, if the strawberry 2 is missed, reel control for winning the strawberry 1 is performed. As a result, as long as the pull-in is possible, the “strawberry” can be stopped on the winning line with the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. For the right reel 2R, reel control is performed to draw “banana” onto the winning line, and for “strawberry”, reel control is performed so as not to be pulled at least to the winning line. That is, when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won, reel control is performed so that “strawberry” can be stopped in alignment with the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, but is not stopped in alignment with the right reel 2R. .

  When strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1 is selected, "Strawberry" on the left reel 2L, "Strawberry" on the middle reel 2C, and "Strawberry" on the right reel 2R are given priority in any of the winning lines. Pull-in reel control is performed. Accordingly, as long as the pull-in is possible, the “strawberry” can be stopped on the winning line with the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. That is, when the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 is won, reel control is performed so that the “strawberry” can be stopped in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. If the “strawberry” of the middle reel 2C cannot be drawn on the winning line, that is, if the strawberry 2 is missed, reel control for winning the strawberry 1 is performed. Furthermore, when the strawberry 1 cannot be won, reel control is performed to draw in the symbols constituting the single winning combination 1 as much as possible.

  As described above, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 have the highest probability of winning simultaneously with bonuses in the small role group, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 role 1 is the highest, then strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and strawberry 1 in that order. The number of judgment values is set so that When the strawberry 1 or strawberry 2 is won, the reel control shown in FIG. 8C is performed. For this reason, the more the symbol of “strawberry” appears on the winning line, the more expectation that the bonus is won can be improved, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game process one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed first. In order to be able to advance the game, for example, the set value work is stored in the set value work with the set value in the normal range with the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality. When the game is ready to proceed, game processing is repeated in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described. The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  The game control 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 reset / setting switch 38. When processing of one game starts, first, the number of bets is set by operating the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4 and operating the start switch 7. A BET process for instructing the substantial start of the game is performed. 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 flag during the replay game (the flag during the replay game is deleted at this stage) ). In the BET process, every time a bet number is set, a BET command that can specify the number of medals used for setting the bet number is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. An internal lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to do so. In the lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag set in the RAM 41c according to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control board 90. In the lottery process, when one of BB1 to BB5 is won, a process for controlling the internal medium RT (for example, setting the value of the internal medium RT flag as the value of the game state flag) is performed.

  When the lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor 32L is set on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. , 32C, 32R are driven, and rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stopped, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. In the reel rotation process, a reel rotation command for notifying the start of reel rotation is transmitted to the effect control board 90 when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, and rotation of any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Each time, a reel stop command capable of specifying the area number of the corresponding stop operation position of the corresponding reel is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to determine which reel has been stopped.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process for determining whether or not any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5A is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. Is done. If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed. In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that one of BB1 to BB5 has been won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, setting a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag) Is done.

  Further, in the winning determination process, when it is determined that a fall replay is won when it is RT1, a process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, RT3 (normal gaming state) is set to the value of the RT flag as described later). Etc.) is set. When it is determined that the promotion replay has been won during RT1, processing for controlling to RT2 (for example, setting the RT2 value to the RT flag value as described later) is performed. Further, when it is determined that no winning has occurred in the preparation mode or RT2, and the special outcome is stopped at any of the winning lines L1 to L4, the control is performed to RT1. Processing (for example, setting the value of RT1 to the value of the RT flag as will be described later) is performed.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9. Also, in the payout process, when the payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets), a payout start command for notifying the start of payout of medals is sent to the effect control board 90. When the medal payout by winning and winning the credit is completed, a payout end command for notifying the end of the medal payout is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  Also, in the payout process, as various processes not related to winning, a bonus end determination process for determining whether or not a bonus end condition corresponding to the bonus is satisfied during the bonus, 32 games are consumed in the normal gaming state. Thus, a normal game state end determination process is performed to determine whether or not the normal game state end condition is satisfied.

  In the bonus end determination process, when it is determined that the bonus end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to the preparation mode (for example, the value of the general game state is set as the value of the game state flag as described later, and RT RT4 (preparation mode) value is set as the flag value). Further, in the normal game state end determination process, when it is determined that the normal game state end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to RT1 (for example, setting the value of RT1 to the value of the RT flag as described later) Is done.

  In the payout process, a game state command that can specify the game state of the next game (the state specified from the game state flag, the RT flag, and the number of remaining RT games) is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the payout process, a winning flag that does not carry over (a winning flag for a small combination or replaying combination) is also deleted, and a winning flag for a bonus stored in a special work is not deleted. As a result, the bonus winning flag is carried over to the next game until the winning bonus is won. 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 90. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 shifts the game state among the preparation mode, RT1, RT2, normal game state, internal RT, and bonus. A command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 according to the progress status. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

  Here, the gaming state flag and the RT flag will be described. The RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 stores an area for storing a game state flag that can specify a game state (general game state, internal RT, bonus), and an RT flag that can specify the type of RT in the general game state. And an area in which are stored. RTs in the general gaming state include RT1, RT2, a normal gaming state, and a preparation mode. The gaming state flag is 4-bit data, 0000 indicates the general gaming state, 0001 indicates the internal RT, and 1100 indicates BB. The RT flag is 4-bit data, 0000 indicates RT1, 0001 indicates RT2, 0010 indicates RT3 (normal gaming state), and 0011 indicates RT4 (preparation mode). The RAM 41c has an RT flag storage area and an area that can store the number of remaining RT games for 1 byte, and stores the number of remaining games until the RT ends. In the case of RTs 1, 2, and 4 that do not end when the number of games is exhausted, 0 is set as the RT remaining game number. Although an example in which the number of remaining games is stored will be described, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the number of games that have been digested may be stored.

  When the value of the gaming state flag is 0000 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates the general gaming state and RT1, and when the value of the gaming state flag is 0000 and the value of the RT flag is 0001, the general gaming state When the value of the game state flag is 0000 and the value of the RT flag is 0010, it indicates that the game state flag is RT3 (normal game state), and the value of the game state flag is 0000. When the value of the RT flag is 0011, it indicates that the game is in the general gaming state and RT4 (preparation mode), and when the value of the game state flag is 0001 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates that it is an internal medium RT. When the value of the game state flag is 1100 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates that the game is BB.

  As described above, RT3 (normal game state) in the general game state shifts when the fall replay wins in RT1. At this time, as shown in FIG. 9, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the general game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0010 indicating RT3, and 32 is set as the number of remaining RT games. The In RT3 in the general gaming state, the RT remaining game number is subtracted for each game, and the RT remaining game number becomes 0 after digesting the prescribed game number (32G in this embodiment). At this point, the process is terminated when the process shifts to RT1 or the special role is won and the process shifts to the internal RT.

  The internal RT shifts when a special combination is won in the general gaming state. At this time, as shown in FIG. 10, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0001 indicating the internal RT, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT1, and the number of games remaining as RT remaining games is also 0. Updated to Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the internal-internal RT, the internal-intermediate RT ends when the special combination that triggered the transition to the internal-internal RT wins and shifts to the BB.

  BB shifts when a special combination wins in the internal RT. At this time, as shown in FIG. 10, the value of the gaming state flag is updated to 1100 indicating BB, the value of the RT flag does not change from 0000 indicating RT1, and the number of remaining RT games does not change from 0. The BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the BB exceeds the specified number, regardless of the number of games since the transition to the BB.

  The game state flag is assigned to a general work that is initialized when the setting is changed in the area of the RAM 41c, while the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are important works that are not initialized when the setting is changed in the area of the RAM 41c. Assigned.

  Therefore, when the setting is changed in the general gaming state (RT1, RT2, RT3 (normal gaming state), RT4 (preparation mode), the gaming state flag is initialized as shown in FIG. However, the value of the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are maintained as they were before the setting change, so when the setting is changed in the general gaming state, the RT of the setting before the setting change The type and the number of remaining RT games are inherited even after the setting is changed.

  In addition, when the gaming state shifts from the general gaming state to the internal RT, the RT flag value is updated to 0000 indicating RT1, and then the RT flag value indicates RT1 until the shifted BB ends. 0000 is maintained as it is.

  For this reason, when the setting is changed in the internal RT, as shown in FIG. 12, the gaming state flag is initialized and updated to 0000 indicating the general gaming state, and the value of the RT flag is maintained. Since 0000 indicating RT1 is always set, if the setting is changed in the internal RT, the state is always RT1 in the general gaming state.

  Similarly, when the setting is changed in BB, as shown in FIG. 13, the gaming state flag is initialized and updated to 0000 indicating the general gaming state, and the value of the RT flag is maintained, but always RT1 Since 0000 is set, it is always in the RT1 state of the general gaming state even when the setting is changed in BB.

  Even in the case of a slot machine that can maintain the game state before the change even if the setting is changed, an extremely advantageous game state such as a bonus is generally initialized before opening the store. For this reason, in a conventional slot machine, a specific game state that is extremely advantageous to the player is ended by changing the setting, but in order to specify whether the game state before the setting change is a specific game state, The data indicating the state is maintained, and after the setting change, when the data indicating the specific gaming state is set, the data indicating the specific gaming state is initialized at that time and the gaming state is set again. When the setting is changed in a specific gaming state, to initialize the gaming state after the change, the data initialized after the change, that is, the data that is not required after the setting change is maintained. It was necessary to keep.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the setting is changed, the data before the change is maintained for the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games, while the game state flag is the setting before the change. Since the value of is initialized and updated to a value indicating the general gaming state, only the probability of the internal lottery specified by the RT flag and the number of remaining games can be taken over even after the setting is changed. The specified internal lottery probability can be initialized by changing the setting. When a value indicating a specific gaming state (a value indicating internal RT or BB) is set as the gaming state flag, the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are initialized, and a specific game is set as the gaming state flag. When the value indicating the state is set, the lottery is performed using only the lottery table specified from the game state flag, without using the lottery table specified from the RT flag in the internal lottery. When the setting is changed in a state in which a gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state is set, after the setting is changed, the gaming state flag, the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games may be initialized. Therefore, only the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are maintained even after the setting change, and the game state flag indicating a specific gaming state is maintained If the setting is changed in a state in which the game is set, the game state flag is also set to RT without holding data that is not used after the setting change as in the past, that is, data that is no longer needed. The flag can also be initialized.

  In addition, when the setting is changed in a state in which a gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state is set, after the setting change, in addition to the gaming state flag and the RT flag, the number of remaining RT games is also initialized. Therefore, when a setting change is made in a state in which a gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state is set, regardless of the number of games since the gaming state flag is set, Since all of the same state, that is, the gaming state flag, the RT flag, and the RT remaining number of games are initialized, there is no unfairness to the player depending on the timing of the setting change. Fairness can be ensured.

  In the internal lottery process described above, the game state flag is first referred to, and only when the game state flag indicates a game state other than the specific game state, the lottery table is selected with reference to the RT flag, and the game state flag When a game state indicates a specific game state, a lottery table (such as the number of determination values corresponding to the game state in FIG. 9) used for the specific game state is selected without referring to the RT flag and a lottery is performed. ing. For this reason, after referring to the RT flag and then referring to the gaming state flag, if it is determined that the gaming state flag is a gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state, a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state flag is displayed. However, the process of referring to the RT flag is wasted, but the RT flag is set only when the gaming state flag is first referred to and the gaming state flag indicates a gaming state other than the specific gaming state as in this embodiment. By selecting the lottery table with reference, it is possible to omit the process of referring to the RT flag that does not affect the lottery table when the game state flag indicating a specific game state is set.

  In performing the internal lottery process, the game state flag is first referred to, and only when the game state flag indicates a game state other than the specific game state, the lottery table is selected with reference to the RT flag, and the game state flag When a game state indicates a specific game state, the lottery table used for the specific game state is selected without referring to the RT flag, that is, the lottery table is selected, that is, the game state flag is referenced with priority, and only when necessary. Although the configuration refers to the RT flag, the lottery table used for the internal lottery may be specified using both the value of the gaming state flag and the value of the RT flag.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a game state flag indicating a state in which an internal RT, that is, a special role is won is set as a specific game state, the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are initialized, When the game state flag indicating the middle RT is set, the lottery is performed using only the lottery table specified from the game state flag without using the lottery table specified from the RT flag in the internal lottery. In the state where the winning combination is won, only the setting is changed and the gaming state flag and the RT flag are initialized, so if the gaming store closes with the special winning combination carried over, If you want to initialize the state where the winning combination is won and also initialize the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games, you only need to change the settings. It is possible to perform the work for ending a state in which the winning has been carried over a special role as a preparation to welcome efficient.

  Further, in this embodiment, even when BB, that is, a game state flag indicating a bonus advantageous to the player is set as a specific game state, the state in which the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are initialized is maintained. When the game state flag indicating BB is set, the lottery is performed using only the lottery table specified from the game state flag without using the lottery table specified from the RT flag in the internal lottery. In BB, the game state flag and the RT flag are initialized only by changing the setting. Therefore, when the game store is closed during the BB, the BB is initialized, and the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are set. In the case of initializing, it is only necessary to change the setting. Therefore, it is efficient to end the BB in preparation for welcoming the player by the next morning. It can be carried out.

  In this embodiment, when the BB ends, that is, at the end of a specific gaming state, the RT flag at the time of initialization, that is, the RT flag indicating RT4 (preparation mode) different from the RT flag indicating RT1 is set. Thus, it is possible to set different RT flag states depending on whether the setting is changed in a specific gaming state or the setting is changed after the end of the specific gaming state. In other words, when a store is closed in a specific gaming state, the game store can select whether to change the setting while maintaining the specific gaming state or to change the setting after the specific gaming state is ended. It is possible to select whether the RT state is RT1 or RT4.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 first executes a predetermined effect initial setting process, and after performing an effect control restoration process for restoring the control state in the effect control board 90 to the state when the power supply is stopped, the effect-side random value Repeat the update process.

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done. Further, command analysis processing for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and predetermined effect control processing is executed. By this effect control process, various game effects are performed by displaying images on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sounds from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in a predetermined ROM.

  In order to perform a game effect, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 has various counters, areas for setting various flags, a game state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. The area for storing the winning status, the combination of the display results derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the information indicating whether or not a winning has occurred, and the gaming state applied in the game running on the gaming control board 40 side (The winning situation and the game state are twice) are also provided in the RAM 91c.

  Further, in the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining the display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is not possible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. For this reason, the ROM 91b stores in advance a table showing all symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. With reference to this table, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped on the stop symbol table. The symbol is registered. The sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on the registration information of the stop symbol table.

  In addition, various random values counted by a random number circuit (not shown) or the like are updated on the side of the effect control board 90, and then the contents of the saved register are restored, and then the effect control interrupt process ends.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when a specific winning situation is reached during RT, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect execution process for executing a navigation effect informing the information corresponding to the winning situation. Done. By performing the navigation effect execution process, depending on the effect state during RT, for example, when a fall replay and other replays are won at the same time (such as at the time of left-press rep win), or grapes 1-8 When a specific winning situation occurs, such as when a banana grape is simultaneously won (such as when a left-pressed grape is won), a navigation effect corresponding to the type of the winning situation is executed.

  As a navigation effect in the present embodiment, a complete navigation effect in which an advantageous operation procedure for deriving a symbol combination (for example, promoted replay / normal replay, grapes 1 to 8) advantageous to the player can be specified, In order to increase the possibility that the player operates with the advantageous operation procedure, a partial navigation effect is provided in which the operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure can be specified and the operation procedure is narrowed down.

  More specifically, for example, when winning the left push lip, the promotion reel can be awarded as a symbol combination that is advantageous by stopping the left reel for the first time. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a partial navigation effect that narrows down the choices of the operation procedure such as “Not right!” Or “Not in the middle!”.

  In addition, when the middle pressed grape 1 is won, any one of the grapes 1 to 8 can be reliably won as an advantageous symbol combination by first stopping the middle reel. A message such as “Middle!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a part of the navigation effect, narrowing down the operation procedure choices such as “Not right!” Or “Not right!”. .

  In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In addition, assist time mode (AT mode), chance zone mode (CZ mode), dangerous mode (DZ mode), and normal mode are provided as effects during RT. The production state during RT is determined by the production state lottery executed by the sub-control unit 91 when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. Further, when the control is performed at RT1 by the effect state control process executed by the sub-control unit 91, the determined effect state is controlled. Hereinafter, the effect state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14A is a diagram for explaining the transition of the effect state during RT controlled by the sub-control unit 91.

[About AT mode]
The AT mode refers to an effect state in which a complete navigation effect is always executed when a specific winning situation is reached. The AT mode is controlled over 50 games as a predetermined period, as shown in FIG. The AT mode can be repeatedly controlled every time the number of assigned navigation stocks is consumed, with the number of navigation stocks as the upper limit. As will be described later, the navigation stock is randomly determined and assigned when the AT mode is won in the production state lottery.

  When a predetermined period of time has elapsed in the AT mode, when the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more, the sub-control unit performs a lottery to determine whether to continue to the AT mode following the AT mode, that is, whether to continue or not. 91.

  When it is determined to continue according to the result of the continuous lottery, as shown in FIG. 14A, the navigation stock number is consumed by 1 and the AT mode is continuously controlled. Note that the timing for starting control to the AT mode may be when the next game is started, or after the presentation state is once controlled to the DZ mode, the game won for the fall replay is started. It may be time.

  On the other hand, when it is determined not to continue, the effect state is controlled to the DZ mode as shown in FIG. When it is determined not to continue the lottery in the continuous lottery, the resumption timing for resuming the control to the AT mode is determined, and when the resumption timing is reached, the AT mode is controlled. The restart timing is, for example, the timing that is once controlled to RT1 after being controlled once in the normal gaming state, the timing that is controlled again to RT1 after being controlled twice in the normal gaming state, the timing when the bonus is won and ended, etc. It may be one of a plurality of timings or a timing determined by lottery.

  When the predetermined period has elapsed in the AT mode and the number of navigation stocks is 0, the effect state is controlled to the DZ mode. For this reason, when it is controlled from the AT mode to the DZ mode, it becomes impossible to specify whether or not the navigation stock remains, so that a sense of expectation that the navigation stock remains and is controlled again in the AT mode. Can be sustained.

[CZ mode, DZ mode, normal mode]
The CZ mode determines whether or not to execute a navigation effect according to a predetermined execution rate when a specific winning situation is reached, and executes a partial navigation effect when it is determined to be executed. It means an effect state in which only the fact that it is one of specific winning situations when it is determined is notified. As described later, the execution ratio is determined from a plurality of types when the CZ mode is determined in the effect state lottery.

  The DZ mode refers to an effect state in which only a notification that only one of the specific winning situations has been obtained is given when the specific winning situation is reached. The normal mode refers to an effect state in which no notification is given due to the winning situation when a specific winning situation is reached.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), even if it is controlled by RT and is controlled in any one of the normal mode, DZ mode, and CZ mode, a fall replay is awarded. The game is controlled to the AT mode by the effect state control process executed by the sub-control unit 91 when 10 games are consumed as the predetermined number of times. Note that the timing for controlling the AT mode may be when the next game is started, or when the game won in the fall replay is started.

  Here, the advantageous degree of the production state will be examined. During the RT, when the effect state is controlled in any of the normal mode, the DZ mode, and the CZ mode, a partial navigation effect is executed or the navigation effect is not executed. For this reason, the fall replay winning cannot be intentionally avoided. On the other hand, when the effect state is controlled in the AT mode during RT, the complete navigation effect is always executed. For this reason, the fall replay winning can be intentionally avoided. Therefore, it can be said that the AT mode is an effect state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal mode, the DZ mode, and the CZ mode.

  Further, when the CZ mode is determined among the normal mode, the DZ mode, and the CZ mode, a partial navigation effect is executed according to the determined execution ratio. For this reason, compared with the normal mode or the DZ mode, the operation procedure for avoiding the falling replay winning is narrowed down to two choices, so that the possibility of avoiding the falling replay winning is increased accordingly. As a result, it can be said that the CZ mode is an effect state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal mode and the DZ mode.

  Even in the CZ mode, the higher the execution ratio of some navigation effects, the higher the possibility of avoiding a fall replay winning. As a result, even in the same CZ mode, it can be said that the higher the execution ratio, the higher the degree of advantage for the player.

  In addition, when controlled to RT1, when the normal mode, the DZ mode, or the CZ mode is determined, and when a promotion replay is won before the game is consumed a predetermined number of times, RT1 and In comparison, RT2 is controlled such that the winning probability of falling replay is low.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the production state is controlled to one of the normal mode, the DZ mode, and the CZ mode, and the production state is the CZ mode even when the complete navigation production is not executed. Depending on whether or not there is an execution ratio in the CZ mode and whether or not the fall replay is controlled to RT2 which does not win, it is possible to change the degree of the fall replay winning while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times.

As described above, from RT1 fall probability (RT1 fall probability: about 1 / 6.5) when in a mode other than AT mode (normal mode, DZ mode), without falling replay when RT1 The probability that 10 games can be digested is (1-1 / 6.5) ¹⁰ ≈18.8%. As a result, when the mode is other than the AT mode, the possibility that the game is digested a predetermined number of times and controlled to the AT mode depending on whether it is RT2 or not can be greatly varied, and a sharpness can be added.

  In addition, the winning probability of the fall replay in RT1 and RT2 is not limited to the probability shown in FIG. 7, and the possibility that the game is digested a predetermined number of times and controlled in the AT mode can be varied depending on whether it is RT2. Anything may be used as long as the probability is set, and the fall replay may be won with a predetermined probability in RT2.

  For example, the winning probability of the fall replay in RT1 and RT2 is such that the possibility that the game is digested a predetermined number of times and controlled to the AT mode is, for example, twice or more higher in RT2 than in RT1. May be set. When the mode is other than the AT mode, the greater the possibility that the game is digested a predetermined number of times and controlled to the AT mode depending on whether or not it is RT2, the greater the sharpness between RT1 and RT2. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  Further, the winning probability of the fall replay may be set so that the winning probability per game of the fall replay is 50% or more at RT1 and less than 50% at RT2. .

  Further, the winning probability per game of the fall replay may be set to be 50% or more at RT1, and may be set to be less than 50% at RT2. That is, in RT2, the winning probability of falling replay calculated from the winning probability of falling replay and the pull-in rate at which the falling replay is drawn onto the winning line by reel control at the time of falling replay winning is 50% or more in RT1. The winning probability of falling replay and the pull-in rate of falling replay may be set so as to be less than 50%.

  In addition, the number of games of the predetermined number of times is set so that the falling probability of falling into the normal gaming state by winning the falling replay while the game is consumed the predetermined number of times is less than 50% at RT2 and less than 50% at RT2. A winning probability of falling replay may be set.

  Also, in this embodiment, after the game has been digested a predetermined number of times in RT, the mode is controlled to AT mode, avoiding falling replays, and when not controlled by RT2, promoted replay is awarded and controlled to RT2. . Even if it is RT2 and when it is controlled to the AT mode, the predetermined period elapses and the AT mode ends and the DZ mode is controlled. RT2 with a low winning probability is maintained. For this reason, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the player is again controlled to the AT mode without winning a fall replay while the game is played a predetermined number of times.

  In the present embodiment, even when it is controlled to RT and the production state is controlled to the normal mode, as shown in FIG. The example in which the AT mode is controlled by the effect state control process executed by the sub-control unit 91 when 10 games are consumed as the predetermined number of times has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is controlled by RT and the production state is the normal mode, even when 10 games are consumed as a predetermined number of times without causing a fall replay, the AT mode is not controlled. You may comprise. In this case, it can be said that the DZ mode is a production state that is more advantageous for the player in that the DZ mode is controlled to the AT mode when 10 games are consumed as a predetermined number of times than the normal mode.

  In the performance state lottery, the higher the amount of points, the higher the degree of advantage for the player is determined in proportion to the amount of points given as the game progresses. In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, during the RT, the effect state determined by the effect state lottery is controlled, and the navigation effect described above is executed according to the effect state.

  Here, the processing executed by the sub-control unit 91 in relation to the points referred to in the effect state lottery will be described. In relation to the points, the sub-control unit 91 performs a probability state control process for controlling the probability state and a point related process for giving and managing the points and informing them.

  FIG. 14B is a diagram for explaining the transition of the probability state controlled by the sub-control unit 91. By executing the probability state control process by the sub-control unit 91, as shown in FIG. 14, the high probability state is controlled on condition that the bonus is completed or the winning is performed in a predetermined high probability state lottery. In this case, the low probability state is controlled on the condition that a predetermined low probability state lottery is won or a bonus is won. The predetermined high-probability state lottery and the predetermined low-probability state lottery are executed when, for example, one of the left-pressed grapes 1, 2, the middle-pressed grapes 1, 2, and the right-pressed grapes 1, 2 is won. A high-probability state lottery is performed by a stop operation in a pushing order (for example, an operation procedure for first stopping the left reel 2L in the case of the left-pressed grape 1) for reliably winning any of the grapes 1 to 8. It is won in the low-probability state lottery because it is not stopped in the pushing order for surely winning any of grapes 1-8.

  In addition, by executing the probability state control process by the sub-control unit 91, when the BB is won in the high probability state, it is controlled to the low probability state, and after the BB is finished, the low probability state is changed to the high probability state. To be controlled. The high probability state controlled by the end of the BB is continuously controlled until 50 games are consumed, a bonus is won, or a low probability state lottery is won.

  In the present embodiment, for example, a lottery process for determining whether or not to display the character X on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed at a rate corresponding to the type of probability state. For example, the lottery process is performed so that the character X is determined to be displayed at a higher rate in the high probability state than in the low probability state.

  Next, the point related process will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining point-related processing executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  First, in S1, it is determined whether or not a predetermined point grant condition is satisfied. FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining a point granting condition that can be satisfied when the probability state is a high probability state other than the bonus, and FIG. 16B is a point that can be satisfied during the bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating provision conditions.

  First, referring to FIG. 16 (a), when it is other than a bonus and is in a high probability state, at least one of melon, strawberry 1, and strawberry 2 is won or strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 is won. It is established on the condition. More specifically, when a prize other than the bonus is high and at least one of melon, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 is won, the winner is won by a predetermined lottery using a random number extracted from a random counter, for example. On the condition that this is done, the point granting condition is satisfied. For example, the probability of winning in the predetermined lottery is set to 25% when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, and is set to 50% when the gaming state is other than the normal gaming state. In other words, even when at least one of melon, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 is won in the high probability state, the game state other than the normal game state is more than the normal game state. The point granting condition is established at a high rate. Therefore, it can be said that the player is more advantageous when the player is in the preparation mode or RT, for example, than in the normal gaming state, in that the point granting condition is easily established.

  In addition, points that are awarded when a point granting condition is established by winning at least one of melon, strawberry 1, and strawberry 2 when not in a bonus and in a high probability state, as will be described later. May be notified according to the result of the notification lottery.

  In addition, if the player is in a high probability state other than the bonus and wins the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1, the point granting condition is always satisfied. For this reason, in the case of a high probability state other than the bonus, at least a predetermined number (for example, 1) of points to be awarded when the point granting condition is established by winning the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 as described later It will be notified that the points have been awarded.

  Next, referring to FIG. 16 (b), during the bonus, it is established on the condition that one of the small combinations wins alone or that one winning combination 2 is won. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, the bonus that can be won by the small combination alone and the bonus that can be won by the single combination 2 is only during RB1.

  When any small combination is won by itself during RB1, for example, a point granting condition is established on the condition that the winning is performed by a predetermined lottery using a random number extracted from a random counter. The probability of winning in the predetermined lottery is set to 50%, for example.

  Note that, as will be described later, points that are awarded when any of the small roles are elected alone during RB1 and the point granting condition is satisfied can be notified according to the result of a predetermined notification lottery.

  In addition, the point granting condition is always satisfied when one winning combination 2 is won during RB1. As described later, at least a predetermined number (for example, 1) of points has been given to the points awarded when the point granting condition is satisfied by winning one player 2 during RB1. Is done.

  In addition, when the point granting condition is always satisfied by winning, it is not limited to notifying that a predetermined number of points have been granted, but accurately notifying the granted points determined in S2, which will be described later. May be.

  Returning to FIG. 15, if it is not determined in S <b> 1 that the point granting condition corresponding to the state shown in FIG. 16 is satisfied, the point related processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1 that the point granting condition is satisfied, in S2, a grant point that can be given to the player is set.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a table for determining the grant points in S2. When the point granting condition is satisfied when it is not a bonus, as shown in the non-bonus column in FIG. 17, the point is determined as 1 point at a rate of 50% and 2 points at a rate of 20%. It is determined to be 3 points at a rate of 20% and 5 points at a rate of 10%.

  When the point granting condition is satisfied while the bonus is in effect, as shown in the bonus column of FIG. 17, the point is determined to be 1 point at a rate of 85%, and 2 points at a rate of 10%. It is determined to be 3 points at a rate of 4% and 5 points at a rate of 1%.

  In this way, more points are determined as the granted points at a higher rate when the point granting condition is established during the bonus than when the point granting condition is established during the bonus.

  In addition, you may comprise so that a grant point may be determined in a different ratio according to the game state when point grant conditions are satisfied. More specifically, it may be configured such that the awarded points are determined with reference to a table corresponding to the gaming state when the point granting conditions are established. Thereby, the expectation with respect to more points being awarded can be made different depending on the gaming state when the point granting condition is satisfied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that a grant point may be determined in a different ratio according to the kind of winning combination used as the opportunity that point grant conditions are satisfied. More specifically, the points to be awarded may be determined with reference to a table corresponding to the type of winning combination that triggered the point grant condition. Thereby, the expectation that more points will be awarded can be made different depending on the type of winning combination that triggers the point granting condition, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In S2 of FIG. 15, a grant point is determined with reference to the table shown in FIG. 17, and grant point information for specifying the determined grant point is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies a grant point resulting from the establishment of the current point grant condition based on the grant point information in the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which it is determined whether or not the point granting condition is satisfied in S1, and the granted point is determined in S2 when the condition is satisfied. With regard to the determination of the points and the grant points, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that whether or not the points are awarded in one lottery and the grant points are determined. For example, it may be configured to determine any of points 0 to 5 when the player is in a high probability state other than the bonus and wins a melon in the normal gaming state. In this case, when the point is determined to be 0, no point is given.

  In S3, it is determined whether or not the current point grant condition that triggered the point grant is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted. That is, when the point granting condition this time is other than the bonus shown in FIG. 16A and is in a high probability state, the condition established by winning strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 or FIG. 16B It is determined whether any of the conditions established by winning the single winning combination 2 during the bonus shown.

  In S3, when it is determined that the point granting condition is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted, the process proceeds to S8 described later in order to notify that a predetermined number of points have been granted. . In the present embodiment, for example, the point “1” is determined as the notification point.

  On the other hand, in S3, when it is not determined that the point granting condition is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted, the determination and notification of whether or not to notify that points have been granted The process proceeds to S4 in order to make a notice lottery for determining the number of points.

  In S4, a difference number notification lottery is performed. In the difference number corresponding notification lottery, according to the difference between the total number of points actually given and the total number of notified points, the granted points set in S2 are notified when the current point grant condition is established. A lottery of whether or not to accurately notify the grant points set in S2, and a lottery of how many points are to be notified if the grant points set in S2 are not accurately reported Including. In S4, the difference number is calculated from the total number of granted points (updated in S10) and the total number of notification points (updated in S9), which will be described later. Specifically, the difference number is a value obtained by subtracting the total number of notification points from the total number of granted points.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a table for performing the difference number notification lottery. In the difference number correspondence notifying lottery in the present embodiment, first, referring to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 18A, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to notify points according to the difference number.

  When the difference number is “0”, it is determined to notify at 30% of the fact that the points have been granted in accordance with the setting of the granted points at S2, and not to notify at the rate of 70%. The When the difference number is “1”, it is determined to notify that a point has been granted in S2 at the rate of 40%, and not to be notified at a rate of 60%. The

  When the difference number is “2”, it is determined to notify the fact that the points have been provided in S2 at the rate of 50% and not to be notified at the rate of 50%. The When the difference number is “3 or more”, it is determined to notify 70% of the fact that the points have been provided in accordance with the setting of the granted points in S2, and not to notify at the rate of 30%. Is done.

  As described above, the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 18A is determined not to report a higher percentage as the difference number is smaller, and is reported as a higher ratio as the difference number is larger. To be decided. Thereby, when the difference number is already large, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large by not being further notified.

  When it is decided to notify by referring to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 18A, the granted points set in S2 with reference to the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. 18B. Depending on the difference, a lottery for determining whether or not to report the given point accurately and a lottery for determining the number of points to be notified when the given point is not reported correctly are performed. If the notification is not made accurately, the notification point is determined from the points that are less advantageous for the player in the production state lottery than the awarded points, that is, the points that are less than the granted points.

  When the granted point is “1”, the point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 100% as a notification point regardless of the difference number. When the granted point is “2” and the difference number is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be point “1” at a rate of 30%, and point “2” at a rate of 70%. Determined. When the granted point is “2” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be point “1” at a rate of 20%, and point “2” at a rate of 80%. To be determined.

  When the granted point is “3” and the difference is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 10%, and the point “2” at a rate of 20%. ”And the point“ 3 ”at a rate of 70%. When the granted point is “3” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be point “2” at a rate of 10%, and point “3” at a rate of 90%. To be determined.

  When the granted point is “5” and the difference number is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be “2” at a rate of 10%, and the point “3” at a rate of 20%. ”And the point“ 5 ”at a rate of 70%. When the granted point is “5” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be “3” at a rate of 10%, and the point “5” at a rate of 90%. To be determined.

  In this way, in the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. 18B, the point to be notified is determined so that it is notified that a smaller number of points than a given point is given at a higher rate as the difference number is smaller. The point to be notified is determined so that the higher the difference number is, the higher the proportion is given, or the fact that a point closer to the given point is given. In addition, the more points are given, the higher the rate is. As a result, when the difference number is already large, or when a large number of given points are likely to cause the difference number, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large due to the notification of even fewer points.

  In the difference number corresponding notification lottery in the present embodiment, the example of determining whether or not to notify using the table of FIGS. 18A and 18B and the notification point has been described. Only whether or not to notify according to the difference number is determined using only the table of 18 (a), and when it is determined to notify, the granted point set in S2 may be accurately notified. . Moreover, you may comprise so that an alerting | reporting point may be determined according to a difference number using only the table of FIG.18 (b).

  Returning to FIG. 15, in S <b> 5, it is determined whether or not it is determined to notify that the points have been given by the difference number corresponding notification lottery in S <b> 4. When it is determined to notify, the process proceeds to S8 described later in order to notify that the point determined in S4 has been given. On the other hand, when it is not determined to notify in S5, the process proceeds to S6.

  In S6, a total number notification lottery is performed. The total number corresponding notice lottery refers to the granted points set in S2 when the present point grant condition is satisfied according to the total number of granted points (the total number of normal granted points other than the bonus, the total number of bonus granted points during the bonus). A lottery for determining whether or not to be notified, a lottery for determining whether or not to accurately notify the grant points set in S2, and how many points are to be notified when the grant points set in S2 are not accurately reported Includes lottery. If not notified accurately, the notification point is determined from the points that are less advantageous to the player than the actual awarded points in an effect state lottery to be described later, that is, points that are less than the granted points. Note that the total number of points actually assigned is specified from the total number of granted points described later.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a table for performing the total number notification lottery. In the total number corresponding notification lottery in the present embodiment, first, with reference to the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 19A, a lottery is performed as to whether or not points are notified according to the total number of points actually assigned. It is.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “0 to 1”, the granted points are set in S2. It is determined to notify that the points have been given at a rate of 80% and not to notify at a rate of 20%.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “3-5”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “2-3”, the granted points are set in S2. It is determined to notify that a point has been given at a rate of 50% and not to notify at a rate of 50%.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “4 to 5”, the granted points are set in S2. It is determined to notify that a point has been given at a rate of 10% and not to notify at a rate of 90%.

  As described above, the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 19A is determined to notify the fact that points have been granted at a higher rate as the total number of given points is smaller. The larger the number, the higher the ratio is determined not to be notified. Thereby, when only a small number of points are given, the player can be relieved to recognize that a small number of points are given by notifying at a high rate. On the other hand, by not being notified at a high rate when a large number of points are given, it is possible to increase the possibility that more points are actually given than the points recognized by the player from the notification points. , Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  If it is decided to notify by referring to the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 19A, further refer to the total number correspondence table B in FIG. Depending on the total number of points granted, a lottery for determining whether or not to accurately report the given points and a lottery for determining the number of points to be notified when the given points are not reported correctly are performed. It is.

  When the granted point is “1”, the point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 100% as a notification point regardless of the total number of given points. When the number of points given is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 70%.

  When the number of points awarded is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 50%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 50%.

  When the number of points awarded is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 90%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 10%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 10%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 20%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 70%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 20%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 50%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 50%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 20%.

  When the number of points given is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “3” is determined at a rate of 10%, and the point “5” is determined at a rate of 90%.

  When the number of points given is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, 10% of the points are determined as “1”, 10% of the points are determined as “2”, 30% of the points are determined as “3”, 50% of the points are determined as “5” It is determined.

  When the number of points awarded is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, , 30% of the points are determined as “1”, 30% of the points are determined as “2”, 30% of the points are determined as “3”, and 10% of the points are determined as “5”. It is determined.

  As described above, the total number correspondence table B in FIG. 19 (b) is assigned so that the smaller the total number of granted points, the higher the percentage of granted points or points closer to the granted points. The point to be notified is determined so that the fact that a smaller number of points than the granted points are given at a higher rate is notified as the total number of the given points is larger. Thereby, when only a small number of points are given, it is possible to reassure the player by recognizing that a small number of points are given by accurately informing at a high rate. On the other hand, when a large number of points are given, a point that is less than the given points is notified at a high rate, so that more points are actually given than the points recognized by the player from the notification points. Can increase the possibility of being in the future, and can sustain expectations.

  In the total lot notification lottery according to the present embodiment, an example has been described in which notification is made using the tables of FIGS. 19A and 19B, and an example in which notification points are determined. It may be configured to determine only whether or not to notify in accordance with the total number using only the table of (a), and to accurately notify the granted point set in S2 when it is determined to notify. Moreover, you may comprise so that an alerting | reporting point may be determined according to the total number using only the table of FIG.19 (b).

  Moreover, although the example which performs the difference number corresponding | compatible notification lottery and the total number corresponding | compatible notification lottery was demonstrated as the notification lottery in this Embodiment, you may comprise not only this but only any one. Further, the example of performing the total number corresponding notification lottery after performing the difference number corresponding notification lottery has been described, but the difference number corresponding notification lottery may be performed after performing the total number corresponding notification lottery.

  In the notification lottery according to the present embodiment, the example of determining whether to notify and the notification point according to the difference number and the total number has been described. However, the notification lottery is not limited thereto, and the difference number and the total number are determined. Regardless, it may be configured to determine whether or not to notify and the notification point according to the grant point set in S2.

  Returning to FIG. 15, in S <b> 7, it is determined whether or not it is determined to notify that the points have been granted by the total number corresponding notification lottery of S <b> 6. When it is determined to notify, the process proceeds to S8 described later in order to notify that the point determined in S6 has been given. On the other hand, if it is not determined to notify in S7, the process proceeds to S10 without performing the process for notifying that the points have been granted.

  In S8, the notification process for performing the point provision effect which alert | reports that the point was provided is performed. In the notification process, when it is determined YES in S3, for example, information that can specify that point “1” has been granted is notified as a point grant effect (at the start or end of the game, “Acquire Point 1! To display a message such as “!”. Also, in the notification process, information that can specify that the point determined in S4 or S6 is given as a point granting effect is notified (for example, when notifying that the point “2” has been given) Then, at the start or end of the game, a process for displaying a message such as “Acquire Point 2!” Is performed.

  Note that the point granting effect is not limited to that executed in the above-described manner, and may be executed in any manner as long as the effect is executed in an aspect corresponding to the number of points given. .

  In S9, the notification point total number information for specifying the total number of notification points, which is the total number of points notified to the player by the process of S8, is updated. Note that as the point granting effect notified in S8, information for specifying the total number of notification points (for example, a message such as “total number of acquired points 5!”) May be notified.

  The notification point total number information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and is added and updated for each point every time it is notified in S8 that a point has been given. Note that the notification point total number information is reset by winning a bonus or by determining to control the effect state to the AT mode.

  In S10, the total granted point information for specifying the total number of granted points, which is the total number of points actually given by the process of S2, is updated. The granted point total number information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and is added and updated for the given points after the given points are set in S2 and a notification lottery is performed.

  The total number of granted points in the present embodiment is reset when a bonus is won and an effect state lottery is performed, or when it is determined to control the effect state to the AT mode. The information on the total number of granted points is not limited to the fact that the bonus was won and the production state lottery was performed, or the fact that the decision was made to control the production state to the AT mode. A predetermined number of points (for example, 2 points) out of the total number of granted points may be carried over even after the lottery is performed or after it is decided to control the production state to the AT mode.

  In the present embodiment, as the upper limit of the total number of granted points, “10” is set in advance except during the bonus, and “5” is set in advance during the bonus. For this reason, when the granted points set in S2 are added to the total number of granted points until the current point grant condition is satisfied, the upper limit is set as the total number of granted points when the above-described upper limit is exceeded. Accordingly, as the upper limit of the total number of notification points, “10” is set in advance except for the bonus, and “5” is set in advance during the bonus. For this reason, in S8, when the point determined by the notification lottery or the like is notified, it is notified from the relationship with the total number of notification points that if the above-described upper limit value is exceeded, the point that becomes the upper limit value is given. The

  When the total number of notification points is already the upper limit value, notification is not performed in the same manner as when no points are given. Therefore, after the granted points are set in S2, if the total number of notification points is already the upper limit value, the point-related process is terminated as it is, and the process proceeds to S3 only when the total number of notification points is less than the upper limit value. You may comprise.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the point granting condition is established, whether or not to notify is determined according to the difference number or the total number of points actually assigned, It is determined and notified according to the determination result. In addition, the notification point is determined from the point where the degree of advantage is lower for the player in the performance state lottery than the actually granted point. For this reason, the points recognized by the player from the notification points are equal to or less than the total number of points actually given. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the total number of points actually granted may be greater than the total number of points specified from the notification points, and the total number of points specified from the notification points. Therefore, it is possible to give a greater expectation to the player to be determined to be in an advantageous production state in the production state lottery.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 performs an effect state control process in accordance with the total number of points granted as described above. In the production state control process, a production state lottery process for performing the production state lottery when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation stock number lottery process for drawing the number of navigation stocks for specifying the period to be controlled in the AT mode, An execution rate lottery process for drawing the execution rate at which some navigation effects are executed in the CZ mode, and a continuous lottery process for lottering whether to continue control in the AT mode (these lotteries are referred to as (Also called various lotteries).

  In the effect state lottery process, one effect state is selected from a plurality of effect states according to the winning rate corresponding to the total number of granted points, using the table corresponding to the established lottery condition among the tables shown in FIGS. Is determined by lottery.

  The predetermined lottery condition is satisfied when a bonus is won, when a specific combination is won during the bonus, or when a specific combination is won during a gaming state other than the bonus. Hereinafter, the production state lottery will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a lottery table used for effect state lottery when a bonus is won. Note that the effect state determined in the effect state lottery using the table shown in FIG. 20 is the effect state when the winning bonus is finished and RT1 is started to shift from the preparation mode.

  FIG. 20A is a lottery table used when winning a bonus alone, bonus + melon, bonus + strawberry 1, bonus +1 sheet combination 1 or not. Note that the bonus alone shown in FIG. 20 (a) indicates that the bonus is not won simultaneously with the small role, and includes a concept including the case where the bonus is simultaneously won with the replay.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 94%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 1%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 2%, and AT is set at a rate of 3%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of awarded points is 3-5, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 92%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 1%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 2%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 5%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 6-9, the normal mode is decided at 83%, the DZ mode is decided at 2%, the CZ mode is decided at 5%, and the AT is decided at 10%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the normal mode is decided at 70%, the DZ mode is decided at 5%, the CZ mode is decided at 10%, and the AT mode is decided at 15%. Is done.

  FIG. 20B is a lottery table used when winning of bonus + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 70%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 5%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 10%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 15%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 3-5, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 55%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 10%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 15%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 20%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 6-9, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 50%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 10%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 15%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 25%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 40%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 10%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 20%, and the AT mode is set at a rate of 30%. It is determined.

  FIG. 20C is a lottery table used when winning of bonus + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 is won.

  When the total number of granted points is 0-2, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 55%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 10%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 15%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 20%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 30%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 15%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 25%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 30%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 6-9, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 10%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 20%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 30%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 40%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 20%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 30%, the AT mode is determined at a rate of 50%, and the normal mode is not determined.

  As described above, in the effect state lottery when the bonus is won, the winning rate is set so that the effect state is determined to be more advantageous for the player as the total number of granted points is larger. In addition, when the table shown in FIG. 20B is referred to as the lottery table, the stage shown in FIG. 20B is determined to be more advantageous for the player. Thus, it is more advantageous for the player when the winning rate is set and the table shown in FIG. 20C is referred to than when the table shown in FIG. The winning rate is set so as to be determined in the production state. 20B and 20C are tables that are referred to in a winning situation where strawberries can be stopped and displayed on the winning line as shown in FIG. 8C. For this reason, the more strawberries are arranged on the winning line, the more the player can have a sense of expectation that the stage is determined to be more advantageous for the player.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a lottery table used for the effect state lottery when a specific combination is won during the bonus. In the effect state lottery using the table shown in FIG. 21, it is determined to change to the effect state or AT mode, which is advantageous for the player by one rank over the effect state already determined at the time of bonus winning or the like. The As shown in FIG. 14 (a), an effect state that is advantageous by one rank corresponds to the DZ mode when the already determined effect state is the normal mode, and corresponds to the CZ mode when it is the DZ mode. The AT mode corresponds to the CZ mode. Note that the effect state determined and updated in the effect state lottery using the table shown in FIG. 21 is an effect state when RT1 is started after the bonus is ended and the mode is shifted from the preparation mode.

  FIG. 21A is a lottery table used when the strawberry 1 is won alone during the bonus.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, it is determined without change at a rate of 94%, is determined to be a stage up one rank at a rate of 3%, and is set to the AT mode at a rate of 3%.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, it is determined without change at a rate of 92%, it is determined to be a performance state one rank higher at a rate of 3%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 5%.

  When the total number of granted points is 6 to 9, it is determined without change at a rate of 83%, is determined to be a stage up one rank at a rate of 7%, and is determined to be AT mode at a rate of 10%.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, it is determined without change at a rate of 70%, it is determined at the 15% rate as a performance state one rank higher, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 15%.

  FIG. 21B is a lottery table that is used when a bonus is selected among melon, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet combination 1, and sheet combination 1 during the bonus.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, it is determined without change at a rate of 70%, is determined to be a stage higher by 15%, and is set to the AT mode at a rate of 15%.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, it is determined without change at a rate of 55%, it is determined to be a performance state one rank higher at a rate of 25%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 20%.

  When the total number of granted points is 6 to 9, it is determined without change at a rate of 50%, it is determined at a stage that is one rank higher at a rate of 25%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 25%.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, it is determined that there is no change at a rate of 40%, the performance state is determined to be one rank higher at a rate of 30%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 30%.

  FIG. 21 (c) is a lottery table used when one winning combination 2 is won during the bonus. Regardless of the total number of granted points, the AT mode is determined at a rate of 100%.

  As described above, in the production state lottery when a specific winning combination is won during the bonus (except for the case of two single-component combinations), the production state is determined to be more advantageous for the player as the total number of granted points increases. The winning rate is set for. In addition, when the table shown in FIG. 21 (b) is referred to as the lottery table, it is determined that the stage is more advantageous for the player than when the table shown in FIG. 21 (b) is referred to. Thus, it is more advantageous for the player when the winning rate is set and the table shown in FIG. 21 (c) is referenced than when the table shown in FIG. 21 (b) is referenced. The winning rate is set so as to be determined in the production state. Moreover, in this Embodiment, it draws | lots so that it may not rank down to the production state more disadvantageous than the production state already determined. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may cause anxiety that a lottery disadvantageous to the player may be performed during the bonus.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a lottery table used for a production state lottery when a specific combination is won during a gaming state other than a bonus. In the effect state lottery using the table shown in FIG. 22, it is determined to change to the effect state or AT mode which is advantageous for the player by one rank over the already determined effect state. Also, the effect state determined and updated in the effect state lottery using the table shown in FIG. 22 is the effect state when RT1 is newly started. That is, when RT, the RT is finished and once controlled to the normal gaming state, and then the RT1 is newly started. When the gaming state is other than RT, the gaming state is This refers to the effect state when RT1 is newly started after the end.

  In addition, when it is during RT, you may make it control immediately to the production state determined in the production state lottery using the table shown in FIG. Immediate control is not limited as long as it is controlled without being controlled by RT1. For example, it may be controlled from the determined game or may be controlled from the next game. Alternatively, it may be controlled when the number of games won is exhausted and the number of games won is exhausted. Thereby, the lottery result that increases the degree of advantage for the player due to the effect state lottery can be immediately reflected, and the degree of advantage for the player can be further increased.

  FIG. 22A is a lottery table used when melon and strawberry 1 are won alone. Note that the winning rate corresponding to the number of granted points is the same as in FIG.

  FIG. 22B is a lottery table used when winning a combination of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and 1 combination 1. Note that the winning rate corresponding to the number of granted points is the same as in FIG.

  FIG. 22C is a lottery table used when winning a combination of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1. When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, it is determined without change at a rate of 55%, it is determined at the stage of a rank one rank at a rate of 25%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 20%.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, it is determined without change at a rate of 30%, it is determined at a stage that is one rank higher at a rate of 40%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 30%.

  When the total number of granted points is 6 to 9, it is determined without change at a rate of 10%, it is determined to be a performance state one rank higher at a rate of 50%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 40%.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the performance state is determined to be one rank higher at a rate of 50%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 50%.

  As described above, in the production state lottery when a specific winning combination is won during a game state other than the bonus, the winning rate is set so that the greater the total number of granted points, the more advantageous the production state is determined for the player. ing. In addition, when the table shown in FIG. 22B is referred to as the lottery table, it is determined that the stage is more advantageous for the player than when the table shown in FIG. Thus, it is more advantageous for the player when the winning rate is set and the table shown in FIG. 22B is referred to than when the table shown in FIG. 22B is referred to. The winning rate is set so as to be determined in the production state. Moreover, in this Embodiment, it draws | lots so that it may not rank down to the production state more disadvantageous than the production state already determined. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may give an uneasy feeling that a lottery disadvantageous to the player may be performed during a gaming state other than the bonus.

  In the effect state lottery explained with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22, when the game is digested a predetermined number of times without winning a fall replay when the AT mode is determined or when the effect state in the RT is other than the AT mode. The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation stock number lottery process for lottering the number of navigation stocks for specifying the period during which the AT mode is controlled.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a table for determining the number of times for determining the number of navigation stocks when the AT mode is determined. The number of navigation stocks is also determined so that the degree of advantage for the player differs according to the total number of granted points.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, the navigation stock number is determined to be “1” at a rate of 90%, “3” at a rate of 5%, and “5” at a rate of 2%. Then, it is determined as “10” at a rate of 2%, and is determined as “20” at a rate of 1%.

  When the total number of granted points is 3-5, the number of navigation stock is determined to be “1” at a rate of 60%, “3” at a rate of 20%, and “5” at a rate of 15%. 3% is determined to be “10”, and 2% is determined to be “20”.

  When the total number of granted points is 6-9, the number of navigation stock is determined to be “1” at a rate of 42%, “3” at a rate of 30%, and “5” at a rate of 20%. It is determined to be “10” at a rate of 5% and “20” at a rate of 3%.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the number of navigation stock is determined to be “3” at a rate of 40%, “5” at a rate of 30%, and “10” at a rate of 15%, It is determined to be “20” at a rate of 15%, and not determined to “1”.

  As described above, in the navigation stock number lottery, the winning rate is set so that the greater the total number of granted points, the more advantageous the number of times for the player (the larger number of times) is determined. Further, when the total number of granted points is 10, the number of navigation stock is always determined to be “3” or more.

  In addition, when it is already determined to control to AT mode or when it is controlled to AT mode, and when it is further determined to AT mode in the production state lottery, the navigation stock number lottery is caused due to the determination. Then, the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the lottery result is added to the number of navigation stocks already determined in AT mode, that is, the number of navigation stocks is added.

  In the effect state lottery described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 22, when the CZ mode is determined, the sub-control unit 91 executes an execution rate lottery process for drawing the execution rate at which the partial navigation effect is executed. Is done.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining an execution rate determination table for determining an execution rate for executing a partial navigation effect when the CZ mode is determined. The execution ratio is also determined so that the degree of advantage for the player differs according to the total number of granted points.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, “execution rate: 10%” is determined at a rate of 10%, “execution rate: 50%” is determined at a rate of 20%, and “execution rate is set at a rate of 30%. The ratio is determined to be “80%”, and the ratio of 40% is determined to be “execution ratio: 100%”.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, the execution rate is determined to be “execution rate: 10%” at a rate of 5%, “execution rate: 50%” at a rate of 15%, and 20% The ratio is determined to be “execution ratio: 80%”, and the ratio of 60% is determined to be “execution ratio: 100%”.

  When the total number of granted points is 6 to 9, the execution rate is determined to be “execution rate: 10%” at a rate of 5%, and “execution rate: 50%” is determined at a rate of 5%. The ratio is determined as “execution ratio: 80%”, and the ratio is determined as “execution ratio: 100%” at a ratio of 80%.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the execution rate is determined as “execution rate: 100%” at a rate of 100%.

  As described above, in the execution ratio lottery, the winning ratio is set so that the execution ratio is determined to be more advantageous for the player as the total number of granted points increases. When the total number of granted points is 10, the execution rate is determined as “100%”.

  In addition, when 45 games have been consumed in the AT mode and the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to continue to control the AT mode by consuming 1 navigation stock. The continuous lottery process is executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining a continuation determination table for determining whether or not to continue the AT mode in the continuous lottery. Also in the continuous lottery, the degree of advantage for the player is determined according to the total number of granted points.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, “continuation success” is determined at a rate of 60%, and “continuation failure” is determined at a rate of 40%. When the “continuation success” is determined, the AT mode is continued. When the “continuation failure” is determined, the AT mode is terminated and the control is changed to the DZ mode, and then the predetermined mode is reached without falling from the RT to the normal gaming state. The AT mode is resumed when the game is completed several times or when the timing for resuming the AT mode is reached.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, “continuation success” is determined at a rate of 75%, and “continuation failure” is determined at a rate of 25%.

  When the total number of granted points is 6 to 9, “continuation success” is determined at a rate of 90%, and “continuation failure” is determined at a rate of 10%. When the total number of granted points is 10, “continuation success” is determined at a rate of 100%, and “continuation failure” does not occur.

  As described above, in the continuous lottery, the winning rate is set so that the greater the total number of granted points, the more “continuous success” is determined. Further, when the total number of granted points is 10, “continuation success” is determined at a rate of 100%, and “continuation failure” does not occur.

  Further, when a special condition is established during the AT mode, the sub-control unit 91 executes an extra lottery process for lottery whether or not to add (add) a predetermined number of games to the number of games controlled in the AT mode. . The special condition may be a predetermined condition, and is established by winning a lottery role including strawberry 1, such as strawberry 1 + strawberry 2. Further, in the extra lottery process, the number of games to be added is determined according to different ratios depending on the number of remaining games in the AT mode when the special condition is satisfied and whether or not the continuous lottery is determined to be successful. .

  For example, in the extra lottery process when the special condition is satisfied when the number of remaining games in the AT mode is 6 or more, it is determined that the extra game is added with a probability of 50%, and 10 games are added. In addition, when the special condition is satisfied when the number of remaining games in the AT mode is 5 games or less, and the addition lottery process when it is determined that the continuous lottery is succeeded, the extra lottery processing is performed with a probability of 50%. As a result, 10 games are added to the number of games in the next AT mode that has been determined to continue. As a result, the number of games in the next AT mode becomes 60 games.

  On the other hand, when the special condition is met when the number of remaining games in the AT mode is 5 games or less, and the addition lottery process when the continuous lottery is determined to be continued failure, it is assumed that the addition is performed with a probability of 10%. Once determined, the game is controlled to the AT mode for 50 games without consuming the navigation stock.

  As described above, when the number of remaining games in the AT mode is 5 games or less and it is determined that the continuation has failed, when the special condition is satisfied, the game is controlled to the AT mode by consuming 1 navistock. The game is controlled to the AT mode over the same number of games as the number of games, so that the player can have a sense of expectation. When the number of games remaining in the AT mode is 5 games or less and the continuation failure is determined, the number of games controlled to the AT mode when the special condition is satisfied consumes 1 Navistock. It may be more than the number of games controlled in the AT mode, and may be 60 games, for example.

  Even in such a configuration, the expected value of the number of games added when the special condition is satisfied is the same as the number of games, that is, 5 regardless of the timing when the special condition is satisfied and the result of the continuous lottery. Since it is set so as to be a game, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the joyfulness is increased too much due to the timing when the special condition is established, and the fairness can be ensured.

  Next, the mission effect will be described. The sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment executes a mission effect by performing mission-related processing. The mission effect indicates the mission content to be achieved on the liquid crystal display 51 according to the progress of the game, and informs that a privilege is granted when the mission content is achieved according to the progress of the game. A series of productions. As the mission effects, there are provided a plurality of types of mission effects that differ in the mission contents to be presented and the number of games to be executed. As a privilege, it means that the aforementioned navigation stock or points are given.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining mission-related processing included in the effect control processing executed by the sub-control unit 91. The mission related processing is executed when the game is started when the production state is not in the AT mode and is controlled by RT1 or RT2.

  First, in SM01, it is determined whether a mission effect is currently being executed. When it is determined that the mission effect is not being executed, a mission effect lottery is performed in SM02 to determine whether or not to execute the mission effect. The mission effect lottery is set to win according to a predetermined ratio (for example, 5%).

  In SM03, it is determined whether or not the mission effect lottery is won. When the mission effect lottery is not won, the mission-related processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when winning in the mission effect lottery, the mission effect determination for determining the mission effect to be executed in SM04 is performed.

  In the mission effect determination, a lottery is selected from among mission effects that have a high achievement ratio of achieving the mission in the current gaming state or probability state among a plurality of types of mission effects determined in advance.

  Here, the types of mission effects will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining a plurality of types of mission effects. In the present embodiment, mission effects 1 to 3 are determined as the types of mission effects.

  The mission effect 1 is a mission effect that displays a message such as “Get 10 replays within 15 games!” As the mission content. The mission effect 2 is a mission effect that displays a message such as “Make 4 shifts within 10 games!” As the mission content. The mission effect 3 is a mission effect that displays a message such as “Get out the character X within 5 games!” As the mission content.

  Next, a gaming state or a probability state with a high achievement ratio for each type of mission effect will be described. First, as described with reference to FIG. 7, the replay winning probability is set higher for RT2 than for RT1. For this reason, it can be said that the gaming state in which the achievement ratio of mission effect 1 related to the appearance of replay is high is RT2.

  Further, the probability of losing in the internal lottery is set higher for RT1 than for RT2. This is because the replay winning probability is set lower in RT1 than in RT2, as described in FIG. For this reason, it can be said that the gaming state in which the achievement ratio of the mission effect 2 related to the deviation is high is RT1.

  Further, as described with reference to FIG. 14B, the appearance probability of the character X is set higher when the probability state is a high probability state than when the probability state is a low probability state. For this reason, it can be said that the probability state in which the achievement ratio of the mission effect 3 related to the appearance of the character X is high is a high probability state.

  In SM04 in FIG. 26, when the probability state is a low probability state and the gaming state is RT2, the mission effect 1 is determined to achieve a higher achievement ratio in RT2, and when the gaming state is RT1, the achievement ratio is achieved in RT1. Is determined to be mission effect 2 that increases.

  On the other hand, when the probability state is a high probability state, it is determined by lottery from two mission effects with a high achievement ratio. Specifically, when the probability state is the high probability state and the gaming state is RT2, one of the mission effects 1 and 3 is determined by lottery. Further, when the probability state is the low probability state and the gaming state is RT1, one of the mission effects 2 and 3 is determined by lottery. The mission effect determined in SM04 is executed from the game in which the determination is made.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in SM01 that the mission effect has already been executed, in SM05, the current gaming state is a gaming state or a probability state with a high achievement rate for the currently executed mission effect (hereinafter collectively referred to as advantageous). It is determined whether it is also a state. For example, when the mission effect 1 is being executed, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is RT2.

  In SM05, when it is determined that the vehicle is in an advantageous state, since the state where the achievement ratio is high is maintained, the process proceeds to SM08. On the other hand, when it is determined in SM05 that the vehicle is not in an advantageous state, whether or not it is a winning situation that triggers a transition to the advantageous state in SM06, that is, whether or not it is an opportunity to control again to a state where the achievement ratio is high. Determined.

  For example, when the mission effect 1 is being controlled and the RT1 is controlled, it is determined whether or not the transition to RT2, that is, the promotion replay is won. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the opportunity to shift to RT1 is selected as one of left-pressed grapes 1 and 2, middle-pressed grapes 1 and 2, and right-pressed grapes 1 and 2 that can derive special outcomes. That means. In addition, as shown in FIG. 14B, the opportunity to shift to the high probability state means winning either left-pressed grapes 1 and 2, middle-pressed grapes 1 and 2, or right-pressed grapes 1 and 2. .

  When it is determined in SM06 that the winning situation is not a trigger for shifting to the advantageous state, the process proceeds to SM08. On the other hand, when it is determined in SM06 that the winning situation is an opportunity to shift to the advantageous state, that is, when it is an opportunity to control again to a state where the achievement ratio becomes a high probability, in order to shift to the advantageous state in SM07 The operation procedure is notified.

  For example, when the advantageous state is RT1, an operation procedure for dropping grapes and banana grapes and deriving a special outcome is notified, and when the advantageous state is RT2, an operation procedure for winning a promotion replay is notified. When the advantageous state is a high probability state, an operation procedure for reliably winning any of the grapes 1 to 8 is notified. As a result, even when the corresponding advantageous state is ended during the mission effect and the achievement ratio is reduced, the operation procedure for shifting to the advantageous state again is notified in SM07, and the operation according to the notification By performing the stop operation in the procedure, it is possible to shift to the advantageous state again and improve the achievement ratio of the mission effect being executed.

  In the mission-related processing, when the mission effect 2 or 3 is being executed and controlled by RT1, either the left push lip, middle push lip or right push lip including the fall replay is won. Sometimes, an operation procedure for winning a normal replay for maintaining the RT1 is notified. In addition, when the mission effect 1 is being executed and controlled by RT1, if a left-pressed lip, a middle-pressed lip, or a right-pressed lip including a fall replay is selected, a promotion replay is performed in SM07. An operation procedure for winning a prize is notified. As a result, it is possible to prevent the normal gaming state from being controlled when the mission effect is being executed.

  In the mission-related effect process, when the mission effect is being executed and controlled to the advantageous state (when determined to be YES in SM05), the advantageous state is shifted to another state. When the transition opportunity is established, an operation procedure for maintaining the advantageous state may be notified with a predetermined probability (for example, 20%). Thereby, the achievement ratio of the mission effect can be further improved.

  Further, during the execution of the mission effect, even if the advantageous state is ended, if there is a chance that the advantageous state can be changed again, an operation procedure for changing to the advantageous state is notified. If such a navigation effect is executed in parallel during the execution of such a mission effect, the player may be confused. For this reason, during the period from the start of the mission effect until the end, the execution of the navigation effect by the navigation effect execution process described above may be restricted.

  Returning to FIG. 26, in SM08, it is determined whether or not the mission effect has been completed by digesting the number of games according to the mission content or achieving the mission effect. In the mission-related processing, the number of games for which mission effects are executed, the number of replay winnings related to achievement of the mission effect being executed, the number of losing times, the appearance of character X, and the like are counted using a predetermined counter or a predetermined flag. Processing for setting is performed. Based on the counter and flag, it is determined whether or not the mission effect has ended.

  If it is determined that the process has not been completed, the mission-related process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined that the mission has been completed, it is determined whether or not the mission has been achieved. When it is determined that the mission has not been achieved, the mission related processing is terminated. When it is determined that the mission is not achieved, a mission unachieved effect (for example, displaying a message such as “sorry”) is executed.

  When it is determined that the mission has been achieved, a privilege lottery is performed for determining the privilege to be given to the player by lottery in SM10 due to the achievement of the mission. Here, the privilege lottery will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining a specific lottery table used for the privilege lottery. In the privilege lottery, a privilege to be granted is determined according to a distribution ratio determined according to the type of mission effect achieved.

  When the mission effect 1 is achieved, it is determined that the navigation stock is given with a probability of 70%, and the point is given with a probability of 30% as a privilege. When the mission effect 2 is achieved, a decision is made to give the navigation stock with a probability of 50% and the points with a probability of 50% as a privilege. When the mission effect 3 is achieved, a decision is made to give a navigation stock with a probability of 30% and a point with a probability of 70%.

  In SM10, when the navigation stock is determined as a privilege, the number of navigation stocks to be given is determined according to a predetermined ratio. For example, the number of navigation stocks to be assigned is determined in accordance with the distribution rate illustrated in the table for determining the number of times at the time of AT mode determination shown in FIG. When the navigation stock is acquired, the AT mode is controlled from the next game.

  In SM10, when a point is determined as a privilege, the number of points to be given is determined according to a predetermined ratio. For example, the number of points to be given is determined in accordance with the distribution rate for giving point determination shown in FIG.

  In addition, as long as the privilege given by accomplishing the mission is a thing valuable to the player, it is not limited to navigation stock or points, and may be, for example, a product that ranks up the production state.

  Returning to FIG. 26, in SM11, the privilege determined in SM10 is notified, and the mission-related processing ends. With respect to the privilege notification, for example, when one navigation stock is acquired, an effect of displaying a message such as “Navistock 1 acquisition!” On the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. When 1 point is acquired, an effect of displaying a message such as “Acquire Point 1!” On the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. The mission effect and privilege notification are not limited to those performed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be performed using electrical components such as the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55.

  The mission-related process has been described with respect to an instruction executed when not in the AT mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mission-related process may be executed even in the AT mode. In this case, during execution of the mission effect, the execution of the navigation effect in the AT mode may be restricted.

  In addition, for the mission effect 3, the achievement ratio can be varied depending on the probability state controlled regardless of the gaming state controlled on the main control unit 41 side. For this reason, the mission-related processing is not limited to being executed when RT1 or RT2, but may be executed when the game state is other. In this case, the mission effect 3 may be executed when it is determined to execute the mission effect when the game state is other than RT1 or RT2.

  Next, the gaming state effect will be described. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs a gaming state effect execution process, thereby displaying a gaming state effect related to the current gaming state or the rendering state as a liquid crystal display 51, a rendering effect LED 52, a speaker 53, 54, and using electrical components such as reel LED 55.

  As the game state effect, for example, in the normal game state and the preparation mode, a normal effect (for example, a message such as “Normally!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) that can specify that it is non-AT is performed. It is. In addition, the above-described normal performance is also performed when RT1, RT2 and internal RT are in the normal mode. For this reason, in the normal mode, a common gaming state effect is executed in the gaming state other than the bonus. As a result, it is difficult to specify which gaming state is controlled from the gaming state effect.

  Further, when it is RT and the effect state is the DZ mode, the effect for DZ is performed. Further, when it is RT and the effect state is the CZ mode, the effect for CZ is performed.

  A plurality of types of effects are provided as effects for CZ. When the CZ mode is determined in the effect state lottery, one effect is selected from a plurality of effects according to the execution ratio determined in the same manner. In selecting the production, for example, production A is selected at a high rate for “execution rate: 10%”, and production B is selected at a high rate for “execution rate: 50%”. For “execution rate: 80%”, production C is selected at a high rate, and for “execution rate: 100%”, production D is selected at a high rate. Thereby, the execution ratio determined from the type of effect for CZ can be predicted, and the interest of the game can be improved. For example, when the effect A is executed as the CZ effect, it can be predicted from the effect that the execution ratio may be “10%”.

  Further, when it is RT and the production state is the AT mode, the production for AT is performed. Here, an example of the effect for AT will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 29-31 is a figure for demonstrating an example of the effect for AT. Here, an example in which the AT effect is executed in a predetermined display area of the liquid crystal display 51 will be described.

  FIG. 29 illustrates an AT effect when 10 games are added by winning a strawberry when there are 6 or more games remaining in the AT mode. FIG. 29A shows an AT effect when the AT mode is started. As an AT effect, an effect is performed in which a predetermined character walks in a meadow in a predetermined display area, and the number of games remaining in the AT mode is displayed in the upper right of the predetermined display area. In the AT mode according to the present embodiment, as described later, since the continuous effect is started when the remaining number of games becomes five games, 45 games, which is the number of games subtracted from the number of games, are displayed. Is displayed. The number of games is displayed by subtraction one by one every time the game is consumed.

  FIG. 29B shows an AT effect when 15 games are consumed. In the upper right of the predetermined display area, the remaining 30 games are displayed. FIG. 29 (b) shows an example in which a special condition is established that wins a strawberry in the internal lottery of the game and becomes an additional opportunity. When the special condition is satisfied, the above-described extra lottery process is performed. Here, it is assumed that 10 games are added by the extra lottery process.

  FIG. 29 (c) shows an effect for AT when 10 games are added to the remaining number of games as a result of the extra lottery. When 10 games are added by the extra lottery, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), an action display is performed in which the character makes a V-sign, and 10 games are added to the remaining number of games, resulting in 40 games remaining. It is displayed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30 and FIG. 31, the AT effect when the remaining number of AT games is 5 and the continuous effect is executed will be described. In addition, in FIG. 30, the example when special conditions are not satisfied during continuous production execution is shown. FIG. 31 shows an example when a special condition is established during execution of a continuous effect.

  First, referring to FIG. 30, in FIG. 30A, it is displayed that there are no remaining games. That is, the number of remaining games in the AT mode is 6 games including the game.

  FIG. 30B shows a display state when the next game is started and a continuous effect is started. In this state, the number of remaining games in the AT mode is 5 games including the game.

  The continuous effect is an effect of notifying whether or not the AT mode is continued as an end of the story after performing an effect of developing a series of stories over a predetermined period (5 games). Thereby, it can be said that AT mode continues over a predetermined period, and the interest of a game can be improved. The continuous performance in the present embodiment is started by displaying a message such as “Battle start!”, And displaying an ally character with a sword and an enemy character with a spear. After performing an effect of fighting, for example, it is notified that the AT mode is continued when the teammate character wins, and the AT mode is not continued when the teammate character is defeated.

  30 (c) and 30 (d) show continuous effects that are determined when continuous lottery is determined to be continued failure and the AT mode is not continued. As shown in FIG. 30 (c), in response to an attack from the enemy character, as shown in FIG. 30 (d), a friend character collapses and a message such as “LOSE” is displayed, resulting in defeat. Informed. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that the AT mode is not continued.

  FIG. 30E shows the effect after the AT effect has ended. In FIG. 30 (e), the remaining game is not displayed as an effect example after the AT effect ends, and the effect is performed only by the character. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player that the mode is not AT mode.

  FIGS. 30 (f) and (g) show continuous effects that are determined to be successful in the continuous lottery and are performed when the AT mode continues. As shown in FIG. 30 (f), the enemy character is attacked, and as shown in FIG. 30 (g), the enemy character falls and a message such as “WIN + 1set” is displayed, It is reported that the AT mode continues. Accordingly, it is possible to clearly notify the player that the AT mode will continue. As the game continues, as shown in FIG. 30 (h), an action display is performed in which the character makes a V-sign, and the remaining 45 games are displayed.

  Next, referring to FIG. 31, in FIG. 31 (a), it is displayed that there are 0 remaining games. FIG. 31B shows a display state when the next game is started and a continuous effect is started. FIG. 31 (b) shows an example in which a special condition is established by winning a strawberry in the internal lottery of a game that is being continuously produced after the game.

  When the special condition is satisfied, the above-described extra lottery process is performed. In the extra lottery process, as described above, 10 games are added when winning when the continuous success is already determined in the continuous lottery, and 50 games are added when winning when the continuous failure is determined in the continuous lottery. Will be. In addition, due to the addition of the number of games, it is rewritten into a continuous effect performed when the AT mode continues, that is, a continuous effect in which the teammate character wins.

  Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 31 (c) and 31 (d), the enemy character is attacked, the enemy character falls down, and a message such as “WIN + 1set” is displayed, and the victory and the AT mode are continued. To be notified. Thereby, a continuous production is complete | finished.

  FIG. 31 (e) shows a display state in which the special effect is being executed in accordance with the winning of the strawberry and the special condition being satisfied during the continuous effect. When the special condition is established during the continuous production and it is determined that the special production is to be added, the special production is executed after the continuous production ends. In FIG. 31 (e), a message such as “It is an extra!” Is displayed. Note that the special performance in FIG. 31 (e) may be executed whenever the special condition is satisfied, or may be executed according to a predetermined probability when the special condition is satisfied. Even when the special condition is satisfied, it may not be executed.

  FIG. 31 (f) shows a display state when 50 games are added when the special condition is satisfied and the winning combination is won when continuous failure is determined in the continuous lottery. As shown in FIG. 31 (f), an action display in which the character makes a V-sign is performed and the remaining 45 games are displayed.

  FIG. 31 (g) shows a display state when 10 games are added as a result of adding and winning a special condition when the success is determined in the continuous lottery. As shown in FIG. 31 (g), an action display in which the character makes a V-sign is performed, and the remaining 55 games are displayed.

  In addition, the special production executed when the special condition is established and the winning is performed during the continuous production is different depending on whether the continuous lottery is determined to be continued success and when it is determined to be continued failure. May be executed. For example, when the continuous lottery is determined to be successful, a message such as “10 games is added!” Is displayed, whereas when it is determined that continuous failure is found, a message “50 games is added!” Is displayed. You may make it do.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) According to the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 26, a mission effect is executed, and when the mission effect is achieved, navigation stock and points are awarded. The achievement ratio of such a mission effect varies depending on the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41 when the mission effect is being executed and the probability state controlled by the sub-control unit 91. That is, the achievement rate of mission effect 1 is high when the gaming state is RT2, the achievement rate of mission effect 2 is high when the gaming state is RT1, and the achievement rate of mission effect 3 is the probability state. Becomes high when is in a high probability state. Even when the mission effect is being executed, the control is performed from RT2 to RT1, from RT1 to RT2, from the high probability state to the low probability state, and from the low probability state to the high probability state according to the operation procedure. . For this reason, even after the mission effect is once executed, it is possible to change the sense of expectation that the mission effect is achieved and a privilege such as navigation stock or points is given. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during execution of the mission effect.

  Further, even when the mission effect is being executed and the achievement ratio of the mission effect is controlled to a low gaming state or a probability state, as shown by SM07 in FIG. Information for specifying the operation procedure to be performed is notified. For this reason, when the player operates according to the operation procedure, it is possible to intentionally control to an advantageous state where the achievement ratio of the mission effect is high. As a result, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for being controlled to an advantageous state even when the mission achievement achievement ratio is controlled to a gaming state or a probability state.

  (2) According to the above-described embodiment, as shown by SM04 in FIG. 26, when starting a mission effect, a mission effect with a higher achievement ratio is selected according to the gaming state or probability state at that time. Executed. As a result, when the mission effect is started, since the achievement ratio of the mission effect is high, the interest of the game can be further improved.

  (3) According to the above-described embodiment, mission effects 1 and 2 are effects achieved in relation to replay and loss. This replay or loss is different in the lottery probability in the internal lottery between RT1 and RT2. For this reason, when the mission effect 1 or 2 is being executed, it can be made easier for the player to recognize whether or not the player is currently in an advantageous state based on the frequency of replay and loss.

  (4) According to the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 13, when the setting is changed, the data before the change is maintained for the RT flag and the RT remaining game number. On the other hand, for the game state flag, since the value before the setting change is initialized and updated to the value indicating the general game state, only the probability of the internal lottery specified by the RT flag and the number of remaining games are set. It is possible to take over even after the change, and the probability of the internal lottery specified by the game state flag can be initialized by changing the setting. When a value indicating a specific gaming state (a value indicating internal RT or BB) is set as the gaming state flag, the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are initialized, and a specific game is set as the gaming state flag. When the value indicating the state is set, the lottery is performed using only the lottery table specified from the game state flag, without using the lottery table specified from the RT flag in the internal lottery. When the setting is changed in a state in which a gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state is set, after the setting is changed, the gaming state flag, the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games may be initialized. Therefore, only the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are maintained even after the setting change, and the game state flag indicating a specific gaming state is maintained If the setting is changed in a state in which the game is set, the game state flag is also set to RT without holding data that is not used after the setting change as in the past, that is, data that is no longer needed. The flag can also be initialized.

  (5) According to the above-described embodiment, until the remaining number of games in the AT mode reaches five games, the number of games is increased by satisfying the special condition, as shown in FIG. 29 (c). It is possible to give a sense of expectation that the remaining number of games is displayed in addition. Further, when the number of remaining games in the AT mode becomes 5, it is possible to ask whether or not the AT mode is continued by executing the continuous effect described with reference to FIG. Furthermore, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that a special condition will be satisfied after the remaining number of games in the AT mode becomes 5 games until the 5 games are consumed, as shown in FIG. Since the special effect is executed in response to the establishment of the special condition after the continuous effect is completed, it is possible to notify that the number of games to be controlled in the AT mode is added by the establishment of the special condition without inhibiting the specific effect. it can. In addition, when the special effect is executed after the specific effect is completed in this way, the number of games to be added is 50 games which is the same as when one Navistock is consumed. Compared with a game in which only a small number of games are added even though the special condition is satisfied after 5 games, the player can be satisfied.

  (6-1) In the above-described embodiment, the production state lottery, the navigation stock number lottery, the execution ratio lottery, the continuous lottery, etc., according to the total number of granted points, the higher the number of given points, the higher the rate. The lotteries are drawn according to the winning rate determined so that the player has a higher degree of advantage. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation that more points are awarded.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the point related processing shown in FIG. 15, the point granting effect for notifying that the point has been granted in S8 is provided on the condition that the point granting condition is established and the point is granted. An informing process is performed. In this notification process, based on the processing results of S3 to S6 in FIG. 15, a point grant effect that accurately reports the grant points set in S2 of FIG. 15, or more than the grant points set in S2 of FIG. A point giving effect for informing a small number of points is executed. Further, in the point related processing shown in FIG. 15, even when the point granting condition is satisfied and the point is given, if it is decided not to be notified in the notice lottery in S4 or S6 in FIG. Is not executed, and no notification is given that points have been awarded. For this reason, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that more points than the total number of points specified from the executed point giving effect may be actually given.

  As a result, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the total number of points may be more advantageous for the player than the total number of points specified from the point giving effect. In addition, even when the total number of points specified from the point granting effect is relatively small, more points than the total number of points may be actually given, so that a sense of expectation can be maintained.

  Further, in the point related processing shown in FIG. 15, a point granting effect is performed for the grant point set in S <b> 2 of FIG. 15 on the condition that the point granting condition is satisfied and the point is granted. For this reason, the above-mentioned feeling of expectation can be raised step by step every time the point giving effect is executed. In addition, in order for the player to predict the total number of points given, it is possible to add an interest that the player himself accumulates and stores the points specified from the executed point giving effects.

  (6-2) In the difference number corresponding notification lottery in S4 of the point-related processing, the tables shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B are referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the given point accurately will be described. Is determined with a probability corresponding to the difference between the total number of notification points specified from the already performed point granting effects and the total number of granted points actually given. Further, in the difference number notification lottery, when the difference number is larger than when the difference number is small, it is determined to notify at a higher rate, and at a higher rate, points awarded or points closer to the given point are given. A notification point is determined so as to notify the user of the fact. As a result, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large and the reliability of the point specified from the point giving effect from becoming too low.

  (6-3) In the total lot notification lottery in S6 of the point-related processing, the tables shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B are referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the given point accurately are determined. It is determined with a probability corresponding to the total number of granted points actually given. Furthermore, in the total number corresponding notification lottery, when the total number of granted points is smaller than when the total number of granted points is large, it is decided to report at a high rate, and at a high rate, the points that are closer to the granted point or the given points The notification point is determined so that the fact that it has been granted is notified. On the other hand, the smaller the total number of granted points, the higher the player's attention to whether or not the points have been notified. Therefore, at a stage where the player's attention level with respect to the point giving effect is high, the player can be given a sense of expectation and a sense of security corresponding to the given points at a high rate.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, when the CZ mode is controlled during RT, a CZ effect selected from a plurality of types is executed according to a ratio corresponding to the execution ratio. For this reason, the execution ratio can be predicted from the type of effect for CZ, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  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.

[About mission production]
In the above-described embodiment, as the mission effect, the effect of inquiring whether or not the mission content is achieved while digesting a plurality of games is illustrated, but not limited to this, whether or not the mission content is achieved in one game is determined. It may be a stuttering production. Also, multiple types have been defined, and an example in which one mission effect is executed has been described. However, not limited to this, only one mission effect is determined, and when it is decided to execute a mission effect, The one mission effect may be executed.

[About benefits]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which a value that directly affects the payout rate of medals, such as navigation stock and points, as a privilege. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, execution of a suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the probability state is a high probability state, execution of a premier effect together with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special bonus in the appearance of a special character and the next generated bonus Execution of medium production, etc.), execution of set value suggestion production for suggesting the set value being set, giving points that can be exchanged for services determined at the game shop where the slot machine 1 is installed by collecting a certain number, A QR code capable of downloading a privilege video or privilege information on a predetermined website may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

[About mission contents]
In the above-described embodiment, the mission content is achieved by the determination / control of only the main control unit 41 (the mission content of mission effects 1 and 2), the determination / control of only the sub-control unit 91. An example (mission contents of mission effect 3) has been described. However, the mission content may be given by determination / control only of the sub-control unit 91. For example, it may be achieved by determination and control of both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91.

[About SM04 in FIG. 26]
In SM04 in FIG. 26 in the above-described embodiment, the mission achievement rate is increased when the mission effect is started by starting a mission effect with a high achievement rate that achieves the mission in the current gaming state or probability state. An example of doing so has been described. However, when the mission effect to be executed is determined and the achievement ratio of the mission effect is high, and the mission effect is started, the mission effect is started to increase the mission achievement rate when the mission effect is started. You may do it. Further, the mission achievement ratio may be lowered when the mission effect is started.

[About achievement ratio notification]
During the execution of the mission effect, a notification effect may be executed for notifying whether or not the currently controlled gaming state is an advantageous state with a high achievement ratio. Thereby, the level of the achievement ratio can be easily grasped based on the notification effect.

[Other variations]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the RT2 is controlled by RT1 by controlling the RT1 from the preparation mode and then the RT2 is controlled by the RT2 in the RT1 has been described. , Promotion replay winning) is established, and after RT2 is controlled, RT2 is configured to be controlled by RT1 by deriving a special outcome in RT2, and is not controlled directly from RT1 to RT1 ( For example, an internal lottery may be performed so that grapes are always won at the same time as the promotion replay in the preparation mode).

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the presentation state determined when controlled by RT1 is controlled to any one of the CZ mode, the DZ mode, and the normal mode other than the AT mode has been described. . However, when controlled to RT1, it may be configured to always control to CZ mode. Even in this case, since the execution ratio at which the partial navigation effect is executed is selected from a plurality of types, a predetermined number of games are consumed and the AT mode is entered without causing a fall replay winning after being controlled by RT1. It can change the sense of expectation of being controlled.

  (3) In DZ mode in embodiment mentioned above, the example which is the production | presentation state which alert | reports only that it becomes any of the specific winning situations was demonstrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the DZ mode, as in the CZ mode, it is determined whether or not to execute the navigation effect according to a predetermined execution ratio when a specific winning situation is reached and is determined to be executed. It is good also as a production | presentation state which alert | reports only that it will be in one of the specific winning situations, when a part navigation effect is performed when it determines that it will not perform. In this case, the CZ mode and the DZ mode may be configured to have different probabilities that an execution ratio having a high degree of advantage for the player is selected. For example, an execution ratio with a higher degree of advantage for the player may be selected with a higher probability in the CZ mode than in the DZ mode.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, when a bonus is won, the RT effect state after the bonus is ended is drawn at a rate corresponding to the winning situation at the time of winning the bonus. explained. However, the RT effect state after the bonus ends may be drawn in a proportion corresponding to the effect state and game state at the time of winning the bonus as well as the winning situation at the time of winning the bonus. For example, the AT mode may be determined at a higher rate when the effect state when winning the bonus is the AT mode than when the bonus mode is not the AT mode. Alternatively, the AT mode may be determined at a higher rate when the gaming state at the time of winning the bonus is RT than when it is not RT. In such a configuration, as the player is in an advantageous state or a game state that is advantageous to the player, the proportion of the effect state that is highly advantageous to the player after the bonus ends is higher, and the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be improved. When the effect state at the time of winning the bonus is the AT mode, the AT mode may be controlled even after the bonus ends.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given of the example in which the 100% complete navigation effect is executed when a specific winning situation is obtained when the AT mode is set. However, the execution ratio for executing the complete navigation effect in the AT mode is not limited to 100%, and is higher than the CZ mode, for example, and has a higher degree of advantage for the player than other effect states such as the CZ mode. I just need it.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, the example of controlling to RB1 when BB1 to BB3 and controlling to RB2 when BB4 or 5 has been described, but the same RB is used regardless of the type of BB. You may comprise so that it may control. For example, you may comprise so that it may control to RB1 irrespective of the kind of BB. In this case, when controlled to BB, the bonus is such that a point can be always granted, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, even when it is not in the AT mode, the game is controlled to the AT mode by digesting a predetermined number of games without falling down and replaying at RT, and 10 is exemplified as the predetermined number of games. However, the predetermined number of games is not limited to 10 and may be any number of games. In addition, the predetermined number of games is not limited to a certain number, and for example, a lottery is selected from a plurality of types of games (for example, 3, 10, 15, etc.) according to different ratios depending on the performance state being controlled. It may be. In addition, as the predetermined number of games, for example, a lottery may be drawn from a plurality of types of games (for example, 3, 10, 15, etc.) according to different ratios depending on the given points. Thereby, since a predetermined number of games until the AT mode is controlled change, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the AT mode is determined in the production state lottery or the game is controlled to the AT mode by using a predetermined number of games without winning the falling replay has been described. However, the AT mode may be controlled also when a special condition is satisfied. The special conditions are satisfied, for example, when the bonus is won again until the specific number of games (for example, 3 games) is consumed after the bonus ends, or the upper limit number of games is consumed without being controlled by the AT mode. There may be. Thereby, since it is controlled to AT mode as a privilege when special conditions are satisfied, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (9) Various lotteries such as the performance state lottery in the above-described embodiment have been described with respect to examples in which lottery is performed according to the winning rate corresponding to the total number of granted points, as shown in FIGS. However, the various types of lottery are not limited to the total number of granted points, and may be configured to be selected according to a winning rate according to, for example, a set value that is set, an effect state at the time of the lottery, a game state at the time of the lottery, and the like. Good.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the operation procedure is narrowed down to two options by notifying the procedure other than the avoidance procedure for avoiding the falling replay winning as a partial navigation effect has been described. However, the partial navigation effect is not limited to this. For example, when not only the first stop reel but also the second stop reel is involved in the avoidance procedure for avoiding the fall replay winning, the first Only the stop reel may be notified, and the choices for the second stop may be two choices. Moreover, when the push order and the stop timing are involved in the avoidance procedure for avoiding the falling replay winning, only one of them (for example, only the push order) may be notified.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, in the notice lottery in S4 and S6 of FIG. 15, the degree of advantage for the player is lower than the given points set in S2, that is, points below the given points are determined as the notice points. An example to be described. However, if the notification points determined in the notification lottery in S4 and S6 in FIG. 15 are determined from points whose total number of notification points is not equal to or greater than the total number of granted points even after notification, S2 The player may be configured such that the degree of advantage for the player is higher than the grant points set in Step 1, that is, the points more than the grant points are determined as notification points.

  FIG. 32 is an example of a table used in the notification lottery, and is a diagram for explaining a table in which more points than the given points can be determined as notification points in the difference number corresponding notification lottery.

  Also in the difference number corresponding notification lottery in this modification, the lot number determination whether or not the point is notified according to the difference number is performed with reference to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. The difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 32A is the same as the table in FIG.

  When it is decided to notify by referring to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 32A, the additional points set in S2 with reference to the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. 32B. In accordance with the difference number, a lottery for determining the notification points is performed.

  When the granted point is “1” and the difference number is “0 to 1”, the total number of reporting points after reporting the current reporting point at a rate of 100% is given as the reporting point. It is determined that the post-notification difference number is “0”, which is the difference from the total number of granted points to which the given points are added. Specifically, the notification points are (difference number−difference number after notification + giving points). In this case, if the difference number is “1”, the notification point is determined as (1−0 + 1) = point “2”. In this way, more points than the given points are notified.

  When the granted point is “1” and the difference number is “2-3”, the post-notification difference number is determined to be “0” at a rate of 15%, and “1” at a rate of 25%. ”And“ 2 ”at a rate of 60%.

  When the granted point is “1” and the difference number is “4”, the post-notification difference number is determined to be “1” at a rate of 10% and is set to “2” at a rate of 20%. It is determined to be “3” at a rate of 30% and “4” at a rate of 40%.

  Hereinafter, similarly, the post-notification difference number is determined according to the distribution rate specified from the granted point and the difference number, and the notification point is determined by calculating (difference number−post-report difference number + grant point). The

  For example, when the granted point is “3” and the difference number is “3” and “1” is determined as the difference number after notification, (3-1 + 3) = point “5” is determined as the notification point. To be determined.

  As described above, when a lottery is performed using a table in which more points than the granted points can be determined as notification points, for example, even when the difference number becomes too large, the player is more likely than the granted points. By reporting a point with a high degree of advantage as a reporting point, the difference number can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to easily improve the reliability of the total number of notification points.

  (12) In the industry where the slot machines in the above-described embodiments are distributed, inspection (type test) by a third party is required at the pre-shipment stage, and the predetermined standard is satisfied in the type test. There is a special situation that only the determined model is allowed to be shipped to the game hall. Further, in recent years, in order to prevent the shooting ability from being increased too much, it is required to be able to perform a test assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by a player. Yes.

  Therefore, in the slot machine in the above-described embodiment, in consideration of such special circumstances and needs, a test is performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. “Output means” for outputting “information that can be performed” may be further provided. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 33, the game control board, the production control board, and the input / output board will be described as an example of “output means”, and the recommended operation procedure information will be referred to as “the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. As an example of “information that can be tested on the assumption that a game is played”. FIG. 33 is a block diagram showing an example of a control circuit of a slot machine equipped with a test apparatus 1200 for performing a type test and an input / output board 1100 for inputting / outputting test information used for the test.

  The test information output from the slot machine 1 to the test apparatus 1200 includes, as shown in FIG. 33, winning status information for specifying the game start and winning status, and the rotational positions of the reel motors 32L to 32R (for example, Recommendations that are expected to be actually operated by the player in consideration of the rotational position information for specifying the step number of the predetermined position, the area number of the symbol located in the lower stage, etc., the presence or absence of navigation effects, etc. The recommended operation procedure information for specifying the operation procedure is included. Note that the test information output from the slot machine 1 to the test apparatus 1200 includes winning information for specifying that a winning has occurred and the type of the winning, payout information for specifying that a medal has been paid out, and the like. , Other information included.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 33, the test information input from the test apparatus 1200 to the slot machine 1 includes game start information for starting a game such as bet number setting and reel rotation for starting a game, reels, and the like. The game end information for ending the game such as stopping the game is included.

  The input / output board 1100 mounted on the slot machine 1 includes a connector 1101 for electrically connecting to the game control board 40, a connector 1102 for electrically connecting to the effect control board 90, and a test apparatus 1200. A connector 1103 for electrical connection is provided. The type test described above is performed by inputting / outputting various types of information in a state where the input / output board 100 and the test apparatus 1200 are connected by a connector. Hereinafter, the flow and operation of various information when the type test is performed will be specifically described.

  First, the test apparatus 1200 outputs game start information in order to start a game in the slot machine 1. The game start information is input to the game control board 40 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the main control part 41 of the game control board 40, the process for starting a game (betting number setting, lottery process, reel rotation process, etc. in the BET process) is performed.

  And the main control part 41 of the game control board 40 produces | generates and outputs winning condition information at the time of a game start. The corresponding selection status information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. As a result, the test apparatus 1200 can specify that the game has started and the winning situation.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 generates and outputs rotational position information according to the reel rotation. The rotational position information is information for specifying a step existing at a predetermined position among 168 steps of each of the reel motors 32L to 32R, for example, and is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, the current rotation position can be specified for each of the reels 2L to 2R.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 generates and outputs recommended operation procedure information according to the winning situation or the like. The recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, the recommended operation procedure can be specified.

  Based on the current rotation position of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the rotation position information, the test apparatus 1200 provides game end information for stopping each of the reels 2L to 2R in the recommended operation procedure specified from the recommended operation procedure information. Generate and output. The game end information is input to the game control board 40 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the main control part 41 of the game control board 40, each of the reels 2L to 2R is stopped according to the game end information, and a process (reel rotation process, winning determination process, payout process, etc.) for ending the game is performed. Do. Thereby, each of the reels 2L to 2R can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  As described above, information is repeatedly input / output between the slot machine 1 and the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100, and the game can be automatically repeated. As a result, the type test for the slot machine 1 can be automatically performed.

  As described above, the recommended operation procedure may be information for enabling the test to be performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. For example, the recommended operation procedure is an operation procedure for deriving a symbol combination to be actually stopped by a player by a game effect (for example, a navigation effect or the like) for notifying information related to the winning situation. When the game effect for notifying the information related to is not performed, a predetermined operation procedure (a procedure for minimizing the small part missing, so-called DDT hitting method, KKK hitting method, etc.) may be used.

  Specifically, the recommended operation procedure is, for example, a normal replay in which a symbol combination to be actually stopped when a navigation effect at the time of falling replay is executed is simultaneously selected, so that the normal replay is derived. The operation procedure for Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, when the current rotation position of each of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the rotation position information becomes the position of each of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the recommended operation procedure information, the corresponding reel The game end information for stopping the game is output. As a result, each of the reels 2L to 2R can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure, and the normal replay winning selected in the slot machine 1 can be generated.

  As a result, in the test apparatus to which the recommended operation procedure information is input, the recommended operation procedure for deriving the symbol combination to be actually stopped by the player by the game effect informing the information related to the winning situation is specified. can do. As a result, the type test can be performed based on the results of operation according to the recommended operating procedure, so the test should be performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. Can do.

  In addition, the recommended operation procedure when the game effect that informs the information related to the winning situation is not performed is a predetermined operation procedure (in the case of including a predetermined small role that is missed by the operation procedure) It is also possible to use a procedure for minimizing missing, so-called DDT method, KKK method, etc. For example, it is conceivable that a player who has not recognized whether or not a bonus has been won usually performs a stop operation so that a predetermined small role can be won as much as possible. This is because it is possible to minimize the possibility of losing the selected small part that has been won. That is, the stop operation is performed so that the predetermined small role can be won, so that, for example, when the predetermined small role is won, it is more reliable when the predetermined small role is won. Can win a prize, and if you have not won a given small role and have won another small role (for example, a small role that has not been missed), you can pull in the selected small role, This is because the possibility of being missed can be minimized. Accordingly, for example, compared with an operation procedure in which a predetermined small role cannot be won, the possibility of losing a small role is reduced by performing a stop operation in an operation procedure for winning a predetermined small role. it can.

  Note that the recommended operation procedure when the game effect for notifying the information related to the winning situation is not performed may be an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting). This is because when the game effect is not performed, it is considered that the player can proceed with the game without pressing in consideration of speeding up the game. The recommended operation procedure information in this case is information that can specify the region numbers 1 to 21 for each of the reels 2L to 2R.

  Thereby, in the test apparatus to which the recommended operation procedure information is input, even when the game effect for notifying the information related to the winning situation is not performed, the symbol combination to be actually stopped by the player The recommended operation procedure for deriving can be identified. As a result, since the type test can be performed based on the result of operation according to the recommended operation procedure, it is not during the so-called AT assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. You can also test for time.

  Note that the recommended operation procedure information that is output when a game effect that informs the information related to the winning situation is not performed is a predetermined operation procedure (a procedure for minimizing a small part missing, so-called DDT batting method, KKK batting For example, the first information for specifying a method and the like and the second information for specifying an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting) may be output. As a result, the test apparatus 1200 can perform a test when a game effect that informs information related to the winning situation is not performed using the first information or the second information as necessary. It is possible to perform a test when a game effect for notifying information related to the winning situation is not performed in a state closer to the case where the game is played by the player.

  The sub-control unit 91 outputs, for example, a first strobe signal based on the internal winning command and the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, and outputs data for specifying the region number for the left reel 2L, The second strobe signal is output, data for specifying the region number for the middle reel 2C is output, and further, the third strobe signal is output, and the data for specifying the region number for the right reel 2R. To complete the output of the recommended operating procedure information. Thus, recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. On the test apparatus 1200 side, the position where each reel should be stopped can be specified from the recommended operation procedure information, and the game end information is output in consideration of the rotation position specified from the rotation position information. Each reel can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  When the recommended operation procedure includes the reel stop order, the sub control unit 91 outputs the first strobe signal based on the internal winning command and the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, for example. Data for specifying an area number for the first reel to be stopped is output, a second strobe signal is output, data for specifying an area number for the second reel to be stopped is output, and 3 is output, and data for specifying the region number for the third reel to be stopped is output, thereby completing the output of the recommended operation procedure information. Thus, recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. On the test apparatus 1200 side, in addition to the recommended operation procedure information, the reel stop order can be specified in addition to the position where each reel should be stopped, and the rotational position specified from the rotational position information is taken into consideration. The game end information can be output and each reel can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  Note that after the type test is completed, it is conceivable that an illegal act of inputting illegal information via the connector 1103 described above is performed. In order to avoid this, for example, the connector 1103 may be provided so as to be removable from the input / output board 1100, and the connector 1103 may be configured to be removable at the shipping stage. In the shipping stage, the input / output board 1100 may be shipped without being mounted. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized acts such as inputting unauthorized information.

  (13) In the total number corresponding notification lottery in the embodiment described above, an example in which lottery is performed according to the total number of granted points updated in S10 of FIG. 15 has been described. However, the total number corresponding notification lottery may be configured to perform the lottery according to the total number of notification points updated in S9 of FIG. In the total number corresponding notification lottery in this case, the tables shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B are referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the granted point accurately are notified so far. The probability is determined according to the total number of points. Further, in the total number corresponding notification lottery in this case, it is determined to notify at a high rate when the total number of notification points is smaller than when the total number of notification points is large, and at a high rate, depending on the grant points or the grant points The notification point is determined so as to notify that a close point has been given. On the other hand, the smaller the total number of notification points, the higher the degree of attention the player has on whether or not the points have been notified. Therefore, at a stage where the player's attention level with respect to the point giving effect is high, the player can be given a sense of expectation and a sense of security corresponding to the given points at a high rate.

  (14) In the point-related processing in the above-described embodiment, even if the total number of granted points updated in S10 is an upper limit, if the total number of notification points updated in S9 is not the upper limit, S3 and subsequent steps You may comprise so that a process may be performed. Thereby, even after the total number of granted points has reached the upper limit, when the total number of notification points has not reached the upper limit, the same control as before the total number of given points has reached the upper limit is performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the point giving effect is not executed after the total number of given points reaches the upper limit. Note that when the total number of notification points reaches the upper limit, the point-related processing may not be executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent unnecessary processing from being performed.

  (15) The example in which the fall replay that is the re-gamer is set as the winning combination that triggers the termination of RT1 in the above-described embodiment has been described. However, the winning combination that triggers the termination of RT1 is not limited to the re-playing combination, but may be a predetermined small combination, a single bonus that controls the next game as a bonus by winning.

  (16) A process of clearing (for example, “0”) the number of navigation stock when the bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stock remains may be performed. May be performed, a process of subtracting a predetermined number may be performed, a process of adding and adding a predetermined number may be performed, and which process is to be performed every time the bonus is won It may be determined and the determined processing is performed. Thereby, the variation when a bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stocks remains is increased, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the number of awarded points is not subtracted has been described. However, a predetermined number is subtracted from the number of awarded points on condition that a predetermined subtraction condition (for example, winning a specific winning combination) is won. You may comprise. In this case, the number of points actually subtracted may be notified as the number of subtracted points, or the number of points larger than the number of points actually subtracted may be notified. As for whether to notify the number of points actually subtracted or the number of points greater than the number of points actually subtracted, at least one of grant points, difference numbers, grant points, report points Accordingly, it may be configured to determine with different probabilities. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of tension to the point being subtracted even after the point is awarded, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number or giving a 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 game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set using a game ball. It may be a slot machine or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in game balls, and a take-in ball that detects game balls taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls, a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls payed out by the ball payout device It is possible to set the number of bets using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out when a winning occurs.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, even if the performance state during RT is controlled from the state other than the AT mode to the AT mode, the end condition (the predetermined period has elapsed, the number of navigation stocks = 0, the continuation failure) The example in which the AT mode is ended and the DZ mode is controlled when the above is established is described. In other words, even when the navigation effect is controlled from the effect state where the navigation effect is not performed or the navigation effect is performed with a low probability to the effect state where the navigation effect is performed with a high probability, the navigation effect is performed again with a low probability. The example that can be controlled to the effect state has been described. However, if the navigation state is not performed or the navigation state is performed with a low probability, and the control state is controlled with a high probability that the navigation effect is performed, for example, a bonus winning or winning or a fall replay winning is performed. Until then, the control to the effect state where the navigation effect is performed with high probability may be continued. Even in this case, when the performance state during RT is other than AT mode, the degree to which a predetermined number of games can be digested is changed without winning a fall replay depending on whether the RT is RT1 or RT2. In addition, it is possible to improve the expectation that the production state during RT is controlled to the AT mode.

  (20) In the above-described embodiments, examples in which the grant points are used for various lotteries have been described. However, the grant points may be used for executing the navigation effect regardless of the effect state. For example, even if the presentation state is not determined in the AT mode and the presentation state during RT is a mode other than the AT mode, a complete navigation effect may be executed according to the given points. Good. Further, even when it is determined and controlled in a mode other than the AT mode or the CZ mode in the rendering state lottery, a partial navigation rendering may be executed according to the granted points. In this case, it may further be configured to determine whether to execute a complete navigation effect or a partial navigation effect according to the granted points. Thereby, the value of a point increases and the expectation with respect to giving a point can be improved.

  It should be noted that the navigation effect may be executed as many times as the number of points (the navigation effect is executed once for point 1), and when a fall replay or the like is won while the number of games corresponding to the points is consumed. A navigation effect may be executed (a navigation effect can be executed over 3 games for point 1), and a navigation effect is executed each time a fall replay is won according to a proportion corresponding to the amount of points granted. A lottery for determining whether or not to perform a navigation effect may be executed when winning (the greater the total number of granted points, the higher the probability that is used for the navigation effect lottery is determined at a higher rate).

  (21) The number of determination values corresponding to the fall replay may be made different for each set value so that the fall replay winning probability varies depending on the set value. In this case, for example, the higher the set value, the lower the replay winning probability may be set. Further, the number of determination values corresponding to the promotion replay may be varied for each set value so that the promotion replay winning probability varies depending on the set value. In this case, for example, the higher the set value, the higher the replay winning probability may be set. As a result, in the production state other than the AT mode during RT, the degree to which 10 games can be consumed without winning the fall replay and the degree to which the promotion replay is awarded and transferred to RT2 according to the set value set. Since it can be changed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 8A, the example in which the fall replay avoidance procedure is the pressing order of the stop operation has been described. Fall replay 1 (white 7-banana-banana), fall replay 2 (black 7-banana-banana), and fall replay 3 (BAR-banana-banana) are provided as replays. When each of the replays 1 to 3 is configured to be able to win simultaneously, a procedure for stopping the left symbol constituting the fall replay that is simultaneously won at a timing so as not to stop on the winning line. This is a procedure to avoid falling replays. Further, the fall replay avoidance procedure is not limited to the push order only or the stop operation timing, but may be the push order + stop operation timing.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the game is controlled to the AT mode by using 10 games as a predetermined period in a mode other than the AT mode during RT has been described. However, the predetermined period is not limited to the period for which the game is consumed for a predetermined number of times, but the period for digesting the game for the number of times determined by random lottery using a random number or the like from a plurality of types of times, and winning the fall replay The period until the number of times that can be avoided without winning a prize reaches a predetermined number, the period until the number of times that a specific winning combination (such as strawberry 1) is won without reaching a predetermined number of falling replays It may be.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, the example of falling from RT2 to RT1 by deriving a special outcome that is a missed outcome at the time of grape winning has been described, but the fall opportunity from RT2 to RT1 This is not a limitation. For example, a prize may be awarded to a specific small role (for example, melon), or a promotion replay or a normal replay prize may be generated when a fall replay prize is avoided when winning a fall replay. This makes it possible to add the fun of being controlled by RT1 instead of avoiding a specific small role winning or falling replay.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, the example of promoting from RT1 to RT2 by winning a promotion replay has been described. However, the promotion opportunity from RT1 to RT2 is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined combination of symbols that is generated only when the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is avoided and the strawberry winning is avoided may be derived. This makes it possible to add the fun of being controlled by RT2 instead of missing strawberry.

  (26) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the AT mode for one navigation stock is terminated by using 50 games as a specific period in the AT mode during RT has been described. However, the specific period is not limited to a period of game digestion for a predetermined number of times, but a period of game digestion for a number of times determined by random lottery using a random number or the like from a plurality of types of times, won for fall replay Then, a period until the number of times that the complete navigation effect is executed reaches a predetermined number, a period until the number of times that a specific winning combination (for example, strawberry 1 or the like) is won reaches a predetermined number, or the like may be used.

  (27) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling circuit, 51 liquid crystal Display, 90 stage control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM, 92 display control circuit, 141 VDP, 142 CGROM, 155 temporary storage memory, 156 frame buffer memory.

Claims (1)

By setting the number of bets for one game, the game can be started, and the display result is derived to a variable display device capable of changing the display state. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the display result of the device,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation operation accepting means for accepting an operation for deriving a display result from the variable display device;
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation received by the derivation operation reception means;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege;
An achievement condition presenting means for presenting an achievement condition for notifying that the provision of the privilege is performed by being satisfied;
Regardless of whether or not the achievement condition is presented by the achievement condition presenting means, depending on the transition condition and the operation procedure received by the derivation operation accepting means when a predetermined transition condition is established. Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state among a plurality of gaming states;
An informing means for informing predetermined information,
The plurality of gaming states include a predetermined gaming state in which a ratio of satisfying the achievement condition presented by the achievement condition presenting means is a predetermined ratio and an advantageous gaming state higher than that in the predetermined gaming state,
In the case where the achievement condition is presented by the achievement condition presenting means and when the notification means is controlled to the predetermined game state, the notifying means receives the advantageous gaming state according to the operation procedure received by the derivation operation accepting means. A slot machine characterized by notifying information for specifying an operation procedure to be controlled to the advantageous gaming state when a transition condition that enables control is established.

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