JP2014117539A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which can be expected to prevent that a player stops a reel in an order other than a predetermined one and to enhance the interest of the player in a game.SOLUTION: A slot machine comprises: warning control means for winning different combinations of drawing patterns to be displayed when a plurality of reel are stopped in a predetermined order and in another order, and for warning a player when the reels are stopped in the order other than the predetermined one. When the warning control means performs a control processing for performing a predetermined warning, the warning control means performs a further control processing (as will be called the "related control processing") relating to a predetermined warning. There are: a first combination, in which privileges to be given to the player are different when the reels are stopped at the predetermined order and when the reels are stopped at an order other than the predetermined order; and a second combination, in which the privileges to be given to the player are not different. Different related control operations are performed when the first combination is won and when the second combination is won.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a player inserts a game medium, rotates a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, stops, and determines a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stop.

  After rotating a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed, a slot machine that determines a game result by a combination of symbols displayed at the time of stopping the reels that have been rotated according to the result of the winning lottery Widely used as one of the machines. In this case, in order to improve game play, when the player does not stop the reels in the notified order, the reel corresponding to the stop switch that has been stopped is not stopped and a warning sound is generated. Things have been proposed. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-299768 A

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when the reel stop operation different from the notified order is the first operation, a warning sound is generated without stopping the reel, but in the case of the second operation. The reels are stopped so that no warning sound is generated. As a result, even if a different reel stop operation is mistakenly performed at the first time, since the reel does not stop, a sense of security can be given to the player, and the reel stops at the second operation. When the player desires a reel stop operation different from the notified order, it can be realized.

However, the warning operation for the fact that the reel stop operation was not performed in the notified order is performed only in the first operation and not in the second operation. There is a risk of becoming.
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to prevent the player from stopping the reels in an order other than the predetermined order when the reel stop operation is not performed in the predetermined order, and to advance the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that can be expected to increase a player's interest in a game by increasing the reliability by giving a suitable warning to the player.

  In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention is a slot machine capable of performing a game in which a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols are rotated and stopped. When a signal based on a player's reel stop operation is received after rotating a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols, a combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery for determining a winning combination from among the combinations, Reel control means for controlling the rotation of the reels rotated according to the lottery result, and when the plurality of reels are stopped in a predetermined order in the combination lottery, and stop in an order other than the predetermined order. Control for giving a predetermined warning to a player when winning a combination with a combination of symbols displayed differently when the combination is made and stopping the plurality of reels in an order other than the predetermined order Warning control means for performing the control, and when the warning control means performs a control process for giving the predetermined warning, further control processing related to the predetermined warning (hereinafter referred to as “related control processing”). And a first role that is different for the player when the plurality of reels are stopped in the predetermined order and when the reels are stopped in an order other than the predetermined order; There is a second role that does not differ for a player, and the related control process differs depending on whether the first role is won in the role lottery or when the second role is won. Can be considered.

Generally, in a slot machine, a game is played by making a predetermined bet. Specifically, placing a bet includes inserting a game medium (for example, a coin) from a game medium slot provided in the slot machine, and storing it in a storage medium of the slot machine. To use a predetermined number of game media credited in advance. The game medium is not limited to articles such as coins, medals, and chips. For example, an electromagnetically acting medium such as a magnetic card can be applied.
Here, the “combination” generally includes a “winning role” for performing a “winning game” that advances the game in an advantageous manner for the player, and a predetermined number of game media are paid out when winning a prize. And a “re-game” for “re-game” in which a game can be re-executed without throwing in game media.

  “Winning” refers to performing “winning game” in which a game progresses in an advantageous manner for a player when a winning combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the winning role stops and wins a prize. It is a possible role. Among the winning combinations, there is a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as “BB combination”), and this BB combination (sometimes referred to as “1 type BB combination”) is a BB game (one of the winning games) It may be called “1 type BB game”). This BB game can be played continuously until a predetermined winning combination with a high probability reaches a predetermined number of payouts of game media (also referred to as “end number”). It is also possible to set a plurality of BB games. For example, a plurality of BB games having different winning probabilities and setting of the number of ending games can be provided.

  In addition, a middle bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as “MB combination”) can be set as a winning combination, and this MB combination (sometimes referred to as “2 type BB combination”) is one of the winning games. It is a role to shift to MB games (sometimes referred to as “2 types of BB games”). In this MB game, a predetermined number of game media to be paid out for a game in which a winning process (sometimes referred to as “CB game”) is performed when a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped, regardless of the result of the winning lottery. This can be done continuously until (the number of finished sheets) is reached. It is possible to set a plurality of MB games, for example, it is possible to provide a plurality of MB games with different end number settings. Furthermore, a single bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as “SB combination”) can be set as a winning combination, and this SB combination is a combination that is transferred to an SB game which is one of the winning games. This SB game is a hit game in which only one game is played.

The “general combination” is a combination in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out when a general combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the general combination is won.
In addition, the “re-game” is a “re-game” that can be re-executed without throwing in game media when the re-game player is selected by lottery and the symbol corresponding to the re-game player stops and wins a prize. "(Also called" replay "). In addition, when a re-gamer wins and wins, a re-game can be performed with the same number of bets as the number of bets in the game before winning the re-gamer (the number of inserted game media), or a different bet number. You can also play again. In addition, as the specified number of game media that can be inserted in one game, an arbitrary number can be used, and a plurality of types of re-games can be set.

In the “lottery” for determining one combination, for example, it is desirable to generate a random number and determine one winning combination based on the value. Regarding the generation of random numbers, it is conceivable to use a random number generator or to generate them on software using a computer or the like.
“Reel having a plurality of symbols” includes a reel that is physically rotated and stopped by a motor or the like, and also includes a reel on an image that is displayed on a display device and is rotated and stopped on an image. It is. The “reel control means” performs stop control of the rotating reels when receiving a stop signal transmitted based on the player's stop operation. In this case, it is possible to set the rotation of all the reels to be stopped by one stop operation, or to set only the reels that have been operated to stop based on the operation corresponding to each reel. Is possible.

  In the present embodiment, in the combination lottery, the combination of symbols displayed when the reels are stopped in a predetermined order and when the reels are stopped in an order other than the predetermined order wins a combination with a predetermined combination. A predetermined warning is given when the reels are stopped in an order other than the above order. Further, when a predetermined warning is given, related control processing related to the warning is performed. Here, as the related control processing, for example, it is conceivable that an effect using a display lamp or the like is not performed, a planned effect is not performed, or a privilege given to the player is reduced. Reducing the benefits include reducing the winning probability in the role lottery, making it difficult to shift to a more advantageous gaming state, making it difficult to receive notification effects regarding reel stop operations, etc. Conceivable.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first combination that gives the player different privileges when the reels are stopped in a predetermined order and when the reels are stopped in an order other than the predetermined order, and the player There is a second role that does not differ in the bonus that is given, and different related control processes are performed when the first role is won in the role lottery and when the second role is won. Yes.
Examples of the first combination having different privileges in the order of stopping the reels include a general combination with different payout numbers of game media, and winning combinations that may or may not win, and stop the reels. The second combination whose benefits do not differ in order can be exemplified by a re-playing combination that always replays in the next game, but is not limited thereto.

  In this embodiment, a warning is given when the reels are stopped in an order other than the predetermined order, and the benefits differ between when the reels are stopped in the predetermined order and when the reels are stopped in the other order. Different related control processes are performed when the first combination is won and when the second combination whose privilege is not different is selected. By giving a warning, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the reels in an order other than the predetermined order, and further, by performing related control processing according to the winning combination, it is adapted to the progress of the game. Since a warning can be given to a player, it can be expected that the reliability of the warning is increased and the player's interest in the game is increased.

  In the slot machine according to the present invention, it is further conceivable that the predetermined warning is a predetermined warning sound.

  In the present embodiment, since the warning is issued by emitting a warning sound, the warning can be effectively given without disturbing the game operation.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, there is further provided an effect control means for performing a notification effect including information useful for displaying a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery for the number of notifications given to the player. It is conceivable that when the first combination is won in the combination lottery, the related control process is a control process for making it difficult to acquire the number of notifications.

  In the present embodiment, when the first combination is won by the combination lottery, the related control process related to the warning makes it difficult to acquire the number of notifications that can provide the notification effect. It is possible to effectively prevent the reels from being stopped in an order other than the order, change the progress of the game, and give the player a game fun.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, further, when the first combination or the second combination is won in the combination lottery, the related control process is displayed when stopped in an order other than the predetermined order. It is conceivable that an effect corresponding to the combination of symbols is not performed.

Here, “no effect corresponding to the combination of symbols displayed when stopped in an order other than the predetermined order” is displayed, for example, when stopped in an order other than the predetermined order. The fact that it has become an advantageous situation when making a transition to a game state that is advantageous for the player (for example, lighting or blinking of the display lamp) performed when receiving more payout of game media depending on the design For example, an effect for notifying the player (for example, lighting or blinking of the display lamp) is not performed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from having unnecessary expectation when the privilege is not actually granted.
In this embodiment, by not providing an effect corresponding to the combination of symbols displayed when stopped in an order other than the predetermined order, the player's display symbols and effects are improved, and the player's confidence It can be expected to raise interest in games.

  According to the above-described invention, a warning is given when the reels are stopped in an order other than the predetermined order, and the privilege is given when the reels are stopped in the predetermined order and when the reels are stopped in the other order. Different related control processes are performed when a different first combination is won and when a second combination whose privilege is not different is selected. By giving a warning, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the reels in an order other than the predetermined order, and further, by performing related control processing according to the winning combination, it is adapted to the progress of the game. Since a warning can be given to a player, it can be expected that the reliability of the warning is increased and the player's interest in the game is increased.

It is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a sub control circuit for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing functions of controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. 3 is a flowchart showing a main routine for controlling the progress of a game executed in the main control circuit 100. It is a flowchart which shows the part lottery process subroutine which shows the part lottery process and the flag-on process implemented subsequently. It is a flowchart which shows the reel fluctuation | variation and stop subroutine which perform control for rotation and a stop of a reel. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine which shows the control processing after the design of a reel stops. It is a flowchart which shows the MB game process subroutine which is a part of control process of a winning determination and flag-off process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows a winning combination determination processing subroutine which is a part of the control processing of the winning determination, flag off processing subroutine. 4 is a diagram showing a transition state of a gaming state controlled by the main control circuit 100. FIG. It is a diagram showing a transition state of the gaming state controlled by the sub-control circuit 200. 5 is a flowchart showing a gaming state setting subroutine executed by the sub-control circuit 200. 5 is a flowchart showing a normal state AT lottery subroutine executed by the sub-control circuit 200. 5 is a flowchart showing an AT right setting subroutine executed by the sub-control circuit 200. 3 is a flowchart showing a normal state determination subroutine executed by a sub control circuit 200. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for a normal state MB winning, which is executed by the sub-control circuit 200. 5 is a flowchart showing an AT effect display game subroutine executed by a sub-control circuit 200. 3 is a flowchart showing a notification image display subroutine executed by a sub control circuit 200. 4 is a flowchart showing an AT state AT lottery subroutine executed by the sub-control circuit 200. 5 is a flowchart showing an AT state promotion determination subroutine executed by a sub-control circuit 200. 4 is a flowchart showing an AT state 3 end subroutine executed by the sub-control circuit 200. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for an AT state MB winning performed by the sub-control circuit 200. 3 is a flowchart showing a warning sound generation subroutine executed by a sub-control circuit 200. 6 is a flowchart showing a penalty AT lottery subroutine executed by the sub-control circuit 200. 5 is a flowchart showing a loop lottery subroutine executed by the sub-control circuit 200. 5 is a flowchart showing a push game execution subroutine executed by a sub-control circuit 200. 5 is a flowchart showing a corrected game number notification subroutine executed by a sub-control circuit 200. It is a figure which shows the Example of reel symbol arrangement | positioning. It is a table which shows the Example of the combination of the symbol for every prescribed number. It is a table (continuation) which shows the Example of the combination of the symbol for every prescribed number. It is a table (continuation) which shows the Example of the combination of the symbol for every prescribed number. It is a table (continuation) which shows the Example of the combination of the symbol for every prescribed number. It is a table (continuation) which shows the Example of the combination of the symbol for every prescribed number. It is a table (continuation) which shows the Example of the combination of the symbol for every prescribed number. It is a table (continuation) which shows the Example of the combination of the symbol for every prescribed number. It is a figure which shows the Example of the combination lottery table of the combination which cannot be carried over to the next game. It is a figure which shows the Example (continuation) of the part lottery table of the combination which cannot be carried over to the next game. It is a figure which shows the Example (continuation) of the part lottery table of the combination which cannot be carried over to the next game. It is a figure which shows the Example of the combination lottery table of the combination which can be carried over. It is a figure which shows the Example of the AT lottery table in the normal state 1. It is a figure which shows the Example of the AT lottery table in the normal state 2. It is a figure which shows the Example of the AT lottery table in the normal state 3. It is a figure which shows the Example of the AT lottery table in AT state 1. It is a figure which shows the Example of the AT lottery table in AT state 2. It is a figure which shows the Example of the AT lottery table in AT state 3. It is a figure which shows the other Example of the AT lottery table in AT state 3. It is a figure which shows the other Example of the AT lottery table in AT state 3. It is a figure which shows the Example of a promotion lottery table. It is a figure which shows the Example of AT lottery table at the time of a penalty.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
An appearance of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. In the figure, a front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10. Three display windows 22 </ b> L, 22 </ b> C, and 22 </ b> R that are vertically long in the vertical direction are formed substantially at the center of the front panel 20.

Inside the casing of the slot machine 10, three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotatably provided. Each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R has a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a pattern is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof. On this reel tape, for example, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. The arrangement of these symbols differs for each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. The specific symbol arrangement of each reel will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.
Each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is visible through the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R described above. When the reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols of one reel can be visually recognized in one display window. For this reason, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized from all three display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.
As will be described later, each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is rotationally driven by a motor (not shown), and is drawn on the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R in each display window 22L, 22C, and 22R. The symbol moves from top to bottom.

  Five winning lines are defined in front of these three display windows 22L, 22C and 22R. These five winning lines are composed of three horizontal winning lines (center L1, upper and lower L2A, L2B) and two diagonal winning lines (diagonally downward L3A, obliquely upward L3B). . At the left end of these pay lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A, and L3B, effective line display units (bet number display means) 24a to 24e are provided. These valid line display units 24a to 24e display a winning line (hereinafter referred to as a valid line) that has become valid according to the number of gaming media (in this embodiment, medals are used) for which betting has been made. To do. In the present embodiment, only the center L1 is determined as an active line regardless of the number of betting game media (the number of bets). In addition, winning lines other than the active line (upper and lower L2A, L2B, diagonally lowering L3A, and diagonally rising right L3B) are referred to as display lines.

A substantially horizontal operation panel unit 30 is provided below the front panel 20 described above. On the left side of the operation panel 30, a 1-bet switch 32, a 2-bet switch 34, and a 3-bet switch 36 are disposed. In addition, a game medium insertion port 38 into which a game medium can be inserted is provided on the right side of the operation panel unit 30.
When a game medium is inserted from the game medium insertion port 38, a game medium counter (not shown) counts the number of game media. When a predetermined number or more of game media are inserted from the game medium insertion port 38, the specified number or more of the number of credits is stored in the RAM 110, which will be described later, and the credit number is displayed on the credit number display unit 53. It has become.
The 1-bet switch 32 is a switch for setting a game bet on only one of the credits. The 2-bet switch 34 is a switch for targeting only two of the credits for game betting. The 3-bet switch 36 is a switch for making three medals out of the number of credits a game bet.
The game medium is not limited to an article such as a coin, and for example, an electromagnetically acting medium such as a magnetic card is also applicable.

  Further, an image display device 70 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is provided above the casing of the slot machine 10. The image display device 70 is not limited to the above-described liquid crystal display panel, and any other display device can be used as long as the player can visually recognize image information and text information during the game.

A start switch (start lever) 50 is tiltably provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30, and three reel stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R are provided in the center of the front surface of the operation panel unit 30. Is provided. The reel stop switch 52L corresponds to the left reel 40L, the reel stop switch 52C corresponds to the middle reel 40C, and the reel stop switch 52R corresponds to the right reel 40R.
When the player tilts the start switch 50, the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R described above start to rotate all at once. When the rotation speeds of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R reach a constant speed, the player's operation of the reel stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R becomes effective.
When the player pushes the reel stop switch 52L, the left reel 40L stops. When the reel stop switch 52C is pushed, the middle reel 40C stops. When the reel stop switch 52R is pushed, the right reel 40R stops.
When each reel 40L, 40C or 40R is stopped, stop control is performed so that the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C or 40R stop at the positions of the three vertical frames visible in the display windows 22L, C and R described above. ing.

On the lower right side of the casing of the slot machine 10 is a sound output from a speaker (not shown) housed in the casing (corresponding to a speaker 64 shown in FIG. 4 described later) to the outside of the casing. A sound transmission hole 60 is provided. A game medium payout port 62 is provided at a central portion below the casing of the slot machine 10. When each reel 40L, 40C or 40R is stopped and the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line is a predetermined combination, that is, a combination of symbols constituting a combination, according to this combination A predetermined number of game media are paid out from the game media payout port 62, or a hit game or re-game as shown below is performed to give a predetermined privilege to the player.
As described above, the game in the slot machine 10 is such that a game result is determined by a combination of symbols of the plurality of reels 40L, 40C, or 40R stopped. This game is performed every time the player tilts the start switch 50, and a game in which the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotated and stopped can be repeatedly performed.

  Examples of the types of combinations described above include types such as winning combinations, general combinations, and re-playing combinations. The winning combination is a combination in which when a winning combination is won by lottery and when a winning combination is awarded according to the winning combination, a winning game that allows the player to advance the game advantageously can be performed. Further, the general combination is a combination of paying out a predetermined number of game media when a general combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the general combination is won. It should be noted that the general combination includes a so-called single combination in which the payout number of game media is one. In addition, when a re-gamer wins a re-game player by lottery and wins all the symbols according to the re-game player, a re-game (also referred to as replay) is performed without newly inserting a game medium. It is a role that can.

  In addition, for example, when a predetermined symbol is displayed by the reel stop operation, the RT operation state (regame selection high state) in which the probability that the regame player is won by the combination lottery means is set to a higher value than the normal game is set. It is also possible to give the player a privilege to carry out. As this predetermined symbol, not only the symbol constituting the above-mentioned role but also the symbol (so-called spilled eye) displayed when the symbol corresponding to the winning role cannot be stopped. It may be one of the symbols displayed in the case of a shift in the role lottery.

The winning combination includes a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as a BB combination). The BB role is a role that shifts to a BB game that is one of the winning games. This BB game is a game in which a predetermined role wins with a high probability until a predetermined number of payouts of game media is reached. It can be done continuously. It is also possible to set a plurality of BB games. For example, a plurality of BB games having different winning probabilities and setting of the number of ending games can be provided.
Further, as a winning combination, a middle bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as MB combination) or a single bonus (hereinafter referred to as SB combination) can be set. The MB combination (sometimes referred to as “two-type BB combination”) is a combination to be transferred to an MB game (which may be referred to as “two-type BB combination”), which is one of the winning games. Regardless of the result of the winning lottery, a game in which a winning process (sometimes referred to as a CB game) is performed when a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped until a predetermined number of game media payouts is reached. Can be done. The SB combination is a combination to shift to SB game which is one of the winning games, and this SB game is a winning game in which only one game is performed.

  As will be described later, the symbols to be displayed can be different depending on the order in which a plurality of roles are simultaneously won in the role lottery and the plurality of reels 40L, 40C, 40R are stopped, depending on the displayed symbols. The privilege to be given to the player can be made different. In addition, as a privilege to be given to the player, it is possible to give out the number of game media payouts, transition to a game state advantageous to the player, or a notification effect that informs advantageous information by a reel stop operation. It can be illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

<Description of control means>
Control means for controlling the slot machine 10 includes a main control circuit 100 and a sub-control circuit 200. Here, a block diagram of the main control circuit 100 is shown in FIG. 2, and a block diagram of the sub-control circuit 200 electrically connected thereto is shown in FIG.
The start switch 50 described above is connected to the interface circuit 102 of the main control circuit 100, and the interface circuit 102 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The reel rotation start signal issued from the start switch 50 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. The input / output bus 104 is configured to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 106. The reel rotation start signal described above constitutes one of “operation signals”.

The interface circuit 102 is also connected to reel stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R, a 1-bet switch 32, a 2-bet switch 34, and a maximum bet switch 36. Signals generated from these buttons and switches are also supplied to the interface circuit 102, converted into desired signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. A signal issued from the reel stop switch 52L, 52C or 52R described above also constitutes an operation signal.
A ROM (read only memory) 108 and a RAM (random access memory) 110 are also connected to the input / output bus 104 described above. The ROM 108 stores a control program for controlling the entire flow of the slot machine and initial data for executing the control program. The RAM 110 can temporarily store flags and variable values used in the control program described above.

A random number generator 112 for generating random numbers is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The random number generator 112 generates a random number included in a certain range of numerical values, for example, 0 to 65535 (2 to the 16th power). Note that a random number may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 106.
A motor drive circuit 114 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The motor driving circuit 114 is connected to stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R that rotationally drive each of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. Each of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R is provided inside the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, and the rotation shafts of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R are the rotation centers of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. It is attached to stepping motors 80L, 80C and 80R.

A drive control command issued from the CPU 106 is converted into a drive signal by the motor drive circuit 114, and the drive signal is supplied to the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R. The drive control command includes a rotation speed command, and performs rotation control and stop control of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R, and also performs rotation speed control.
As described above, the CPU 106 controls the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R, thereby performing the rotation control and stop control of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, and the rotation speed.

  Each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is provided with a rotation angle position sensor (not shown) for detecting the rotation angle position of each reel. The rotation angle position sensor is a reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116. It is connected to the. When a signal indicating the rotation angle position of each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is generated from the rotation angle position sensor, the signal is supplied to the reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116, converted into a predetermined signal, and then input / output bus 104. To be supplied. The CPU 106 calculates a symbol number from the supplied rotation angle position, and identifies a symbol displayed in each of the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.

Further, a connection line 118 is also connected to the interface circuit 102. The main control circuit 100 is electrically connected to a sub control circuit 200 described later by the connection line 118. A block diagram showing the sub control circuit 200 is shown in FIG.
The connection line 118 described above is connected to the interface circuit 202 of the sub-control circuit 200, and the interface circuit 202 is connected to the input / output bus 204. A signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 202 and then supplied to the input / output bus 204. The input / output bus 204 is configured to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 206.

A ROM (Read Only Memory) 208 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 210 are also connected to the input / output bus 204 described above. The ROM 208 stores a control program for controlling the lamp driving circuit 218, the display driving circuit 220, and the speaker driving circuit 222, which will be described later, and initial data for executing the control program. The ROM 208 also stores various image data to be displayed on the display device 70 and audio data to be emitted from the speaker 64.
A lamp drive circuit 218 for driving each display lamp 124 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 issues a drive command to the lamp drive circuit 218 in accordance with the control information supplied from the main control circuit 100, and lights up the display lamp 124 in response to the drive command.

In addition, a display drive circuit 220 that drives the display device 70 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 reads image data, character data, and the like stored in the ROM 208 in accordance with control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the display drive circuit 220. By doing so, various image data and character data are displayed on the display device 70 as images.
Further, a speaker drive circuit 222 for driving the speaker 64 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 reads out audio data stored in the ROM 208 in accordance with control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the speaker drive circuit 222. By doing so, a predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 64.

(Explanation of functional block diagram)
Next, a functional block diagram of control of the slot machine 10 is shown in FIG.
As a control circuit, the main control circuit 100 and the sub-control circuit 200 are electrically connected. The main control circuit 100 is electrically connected to the operating means 300, and is provided in each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. The motors 80L, 80C and 80R are electrically connected. A display device 70, a display lamp 124, and a speaker 64 are electrically connected to the sub control circuit 200.
The three reel stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R constitute a stop operation means 310, and the stop operation means 310, the start switch 50, and the bet switches 32, 34 and 36 constitute an operation means 300. The operation means 300 is not limited to a switch, and any means can be applied as long as it generates an operation signal based on an operation using the player's limbs.

<Description of Main Control Circuit 100>
The main control circuit 100 includes a combination lottery means 410, a reel control means 440, a winning process control means 450, a regame control means 460, and a regame selection high state control means 470.
The role lottery means 410 performs a lottery of a winning combination (winning combination, general winning combination, re-playing combination, etc.) by a combination lottery process. The role lottery means 410 includes, for example, a random number generator 112 (hard random number, etc.) for a role lottery, a random number extraction means 420 that extracts a random number generated by the random number generator 112, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means 420. And random number determination means 430 for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination. The control processing by the role lottery means 410 is shown in the role lottery processing subroutine (see FIG. 6).

  The reel control means 440 controls the motors 80L, 80C, 80R by receiving the reel rotation start signal transmitted from the start switch 50, rotates the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, and the reel stop switch Based on the reel stop rising signal transmitted at the start of the operation of 52L, 52C, 52R or the reel stop falling signal transmitted at the end of the operation, control related to the reel operation for stopping the reels 40L, 40C, 40R is performed. In the stop control, a symbol combination control is performed to prevent or prevent the stop symbols from being aligned according to the winning combination. The control processing by the reel control means 440 as described above is shown in the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (see FIG. 7).

When the winning process control means 450 determines that a winning combination or a general combination is won in the winning lottery process, and the winning symbol determination regarding the stopped symbol is that all the symbols corresponding to each winning combination are won, the game is played. A control is performed to carry out a winning game that is advantageous to the player and a payout of a predetermined number of game media.
When the re-game control means 460 determines that the symbols corresponding to the re-gamer have been prepared by the winning symbol determination regarding the symbols that have been re-winned in the lottery process and stopped, the next game medium is not inserted. Control for playing a game is performed. The control processing by the winning process control means 450 and the replay control means 460 is shown in a winning determination and flag off processing subroutine (see FIGS. 8 to 10) described later.

  The re-game selection high state control means 470 is an RT operation state in which, when a predetermined start requirement is satisfied, the game mode is set such that the probability that a re-game player is won by the combination lottery means is higher than a normal game. Control processing for changing to (re-game selection high state) and releasing the RT operation state (re-game selection high state) when a predetermined release requirement is satisfied after changing to the RT operation state (re-game selection high state) To do. In the RT operation state, the winning probability of the re-gamer is not limited to the case where it is higher than that of the normal game, and may be the same as that of the normal game or lower than that of the normal game.

<Description of Sub Control Circuit 200>
The sub-control circuit 200 is provided with an image control unit 510, an audio control unit 520, a lamp control unit 530, an effect control unit 540, a penalty giving unit 550, and a warning control unit 560. The image control means 510 can control the display drive circuit 220 based on the image data received from the effect control means 540 and the like to display a predetermined effect image on the display device 70. The display device 70, the display drive circuit 220, and the image control means 510 may be referred to as image display means.

  In addition, the lamp control unit 530 can control the lamp driving circuit 218 based on the lamp lighting data received from the effect control unit 540 and the like, so that the predetermined display lamp 124 is turned on. Further, the sound control unit 520 can control the speaker driving circuit 222 based on the sound data received from the effect control unit 540 and the like, and emit a predetermined sound from the speaker 64.

  The effect control means 540 transmits a control signal including effect data to the above-described image control means 510, sound control means 520, and lamp control means 530, and performs control processing for implementing a predetermined effect. This predetermined effect includes a notification effect having information useful for displaying a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the winning combination lottery by the reel stop operation. Furthermore, a control process (see FIGS. 27 and 28) for performing a push game described later and displaying the corrected number of games is also performed.

Penalty granting means 550 performs a control process for granting a penalty corresponding to the gaming state when the predetermined condition is satisfied when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Specific control processing by the penalty granting means 550 is shown in a normal state MB winning subroutine (see FIG. 17) and an AT state MB winning subroutine (see FIG. 23), which will be described later.
The warning control unit 560 performs a control process for issuing a predetermined warning when a predetermined requirement is satisfied. Specific control processing by the warning control means 560 is shown in a warning sound generation subroutine (see FIG. 24) described later.

(Description of control processing)
Hereinafter, various controls performed by the above-described control unit will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts.
FIG. 5 shows a main routine of control processing performed by the main control circuit 100. 6 to 10 show subroutines that are control processes performed in the main routine.
FIG. 6 shows a part lottery processing subroutine for performing part lottery performed by the part lottery means 410 and flag-on processing performed following the part lottery. FIG. 7 shows a flowchart showing each control process for executing a reel fluctuation and stop subroutine for controlling the rotation and stop of the reel by the reel control means 440. FIG. 8 shows a winning determination and flag-off process subroutine which is a control process after the symbol is stopped by the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine.

  FIG. 9 shows an MB gaming process subroutine that is a part of the control process of the winning determination / flag-off process subroutine, and FIG. 10 shows a winning selection process that is a part of the control process of the winning determination / flag-off process subroutine. Indicates a subroutine.

FIGS. 13 to 28 show the control processing executed by the sub-control circuit 200 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100. FIGS. 13 to 23 show the RT operation state executed inside the MB. A series of control processes relating to display of the notification image (AT) is shown, and a control process for adding a predetermined penalty when the MB combination (2 types BB combination) wins is shown.
24 to 25 show a control process for generating a warning sound according to the order of a plurality of reel stop operations and a control process related to the control process. FIG. 26 to FIG. 28 show control processing related to correcting and displaying the number of notification effects performed (number of AT games) determined in the loop lottery.
In the control process described below, the slot machine 10 is activated in advance, and variables used in the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 described above are initialized to predetermined values and are in steady operation. Shall.

<Description of main routine>
First, the control process of the main routine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this main routine, a control process when a game is performed once, in which one step from when a player inserts a game medium until a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols is rotated and stopped is performed once. Indicates.
First, it is determined whether or not the value of the parameter NRP is greater than 0 (step S10). Here, the NRP is a parameter that determines whether or not to replay, and is set so that replay is performed when it is larger than 0, and replay is not performed when it is 0 or less. Also, as shown in step S516 of FIG. 10, when a re-game player is won in the winning lottery and the symbol corresponding to the winning player stops and wins, 1 is input as the value of NRP. .

If it is determined in step S10 that the value of NRP is 0 or less (NO), it is determined that no replay is performed, and then it is determined whether or not a game medium is inserted (step S10). S12). If it is determined in this determination that a game medium has been inserted (YES), the process proceeds to step S18, and the inserted number counted by the game medium counter installed below the game medium insertion port 38 is detected as a bet number. To do. However, when the number of game media exceeding the specified number (2 or 3 in this embodiment) is inserted, the game media exceeding the specified number is stored in the RAM 110 as the credit number.
If it is determined in step S12 that no game medium is inserted (NO), it is next determined whether or not there is a credited game medium (step S14). If it is determined in this determination that there is no credited game medium (NO), the process returns to step S12 again, and the determination processes in steps S12 and S14 are repeatedly executed.

  If it is determined in step S14 that there is a credited game medium (YES), it is next determined whether or not a bet operation signal has been received (step S16). This bet operation signal is transmitted when the player operates any one of the bet switches 32, 34 and 36. If it is determined in this determination that the bet operation signal has not been received (NO), the process returns to step S12 again, and the determination processing from step S12 to step S16 is repeatedly executed. If it is determined in step S16 that a bet signal has been received (YES), the number of bets is detected from the received bet operation signal (step S18). In either case of inserting a game medium or using a credited game medium, the detected bet number is stored in the RAM 110 as a new bet number, and when using a credited game medium, A process of subtracting the number of credits of the game medium by the number of detected bets is performed (step S20). Then, the process proceeds to a role lottery process subroutine (step S24).

  If it is determined in step S10 that the value of NRP is larger than 0 (YES) and it is determined that the player is in the replaying state, 0 is input to the value of NRP to cancel the replaying state (step S22). A re-game control process is performed in which the process from S12 to step S20 is not performed, and the process proceeds to a combination lottery process subroutine (step S24). That is, when it is determined that the game is in the re-gaming state, the game can be performed without newly inserting a game medium or consuming the credited game medium. In this embodiment, the bet number in the re-game is controlled to set the same bet number (three) as the bet number in the previous game. However, the bet number in the re-game is different from the bet number in the previous game. Control to set the number of bets is also possible.

In the combination lottery processing subroutine of step S24, combination lottery is performed by the combination lottery means 410, and a flag-on process is performed to turn on a flag (see FIGS. 31A to 31C) corresponding to the winning combination. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
Subsequent to the combination lottery processing subroutine (step S24), based on the result of the combination lottery, the reel variation and stop subroutine (step S26) performs control processing relating to the movement of the reels that are stopped after the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotated. ) Is performed. This reel fluctuation / stop subroutine is performed by the reel control means 440, and details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Then, based on the result of the winning lottery and the winning symbol determination, a payout process (step S30) of paying out a predetermined number of game media corresponding to the winning game won is performed, and the process proceeds to step S32. In the payout process, it is possible to actually pay out the game media from the game media payout outlet 62, or to credit a predetermined number of game media instead of paying out.
In step S32, a gaming state information signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S32), and this subroutine is terminated. Here, the gaming state information signal transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S <b> 32 is used in each control process in the sub-control circuit 200.
One game is completed by the above control process. By repeating the control process shown in this main routine, the player can play a plurality of times.

<Description of the game state flow>
Next, an outline of the flow of the gaming state that proceeds in the control process of the main control circuit 100 will be described using the schematic diagram of FIG.
In the present embodiment, there are three game states: RT, MB non-operating state, RT operating state inside MB (2 types BB), and MB (2 types BB) operating state.
When the power is turned on, RT and MB are inactive. When the MB combination (2 types BB combination) is won in the combination lottery, the inside of the MB is entered and the RT operation state is started. In a game in the RT operation state, when an MB (2 types BB) winning symbol (character, bar, bar) is displayed by reel stop control, an MB (2 types BB) game is started. Then, when the accumulated payout number of game media in the MB (2 type BB) game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 30), the MB (2 type BB) game is ended, and the RT and MB non-operating states are entered. Here, when the MB combination (2 types BB combination) is won again by the combination lottery, the inside of the MB is entered and the RT operation state can be returned.

As will be described later, the winning probability of the MB (type 2 BB) role is relatively high at about 1 / 3.9 (16730/65536, see FIG. 32), and only when a special reel stop operation is performed. Since a winning symbol (character, bar, bar) is displayed, it is considered that the player is often staying in the gaming state inside the MB (type 2 BB). Inside the MB (type 2 BB), there is a case where the RT operation state is established, and the so-called ART game is executed by performing the notification effect (AT) by the control processing of the sub-control circuit 200.
Each control process for realizing the above-described game flow will be described below along the flow of the main subroutine.

<Role lottery processing subroutine>
Next, the role lottery processing subroutine performed in step S24 of the main routine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, it is determined whether a start switch ON signal has been received (step S40). This start switch ON signal is a signal transmitted by the operation means 300 when the player operates the start switch 50. Based on this signal, the reel control means 440 performs control for starting the rotation of the reel. Perform (see step S164 in FIG. 7).

If it is determined in this determination that the start switch ON signal has not been received (NO), the determination processing in step S40 is repeated. In other words, the player waits for the game to start until the player operates the start switch 50.
If it is determined in step S40 that the start switch ON signal has been received (YES), a game start signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S42), and the process proceeds to step S42. Here, the game start signal transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in step S41 is used in each control process in the sub control circuit 200.

  Next, in step S44, it is determined whether or not the value of the parameter NMB is greater than 0 (step S44). Here, NMB is a parameter for determining whether or not to play an MB (type 2 BB) game, and when the MB (type 2 BB) combination is won and won, 1 is input to the value of NMB. (See step S506 in FIG. 10). If it is determined in this determination that the value of NMB is greater than 0 (YES), all the general combination flags are turned on (step S46), and the process proceeds to step S70.

  Here, the general combination for which the flag is turned on is the cherry and bell combination (name column) with a circle in the “MB operation” column of the “Presence / absence of set combination” item in the combination lottery tables of FIGS. 31A to 31C. No. in the left column number. The role of 20-52 corresponds. In MB games, the prescribed number of game media is two, and the left reel stops at 75 msec (usually 190 msec) after receiving a reel stop signal based on the reel stop operation. When the left reel is first stopped, a symbol for paying out two game media is displayed.

  Next, if it is determined in step S44 that the value of NMB is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the value of parameter NRT is greater than 0 (step S48). Here, NRT is a parameter that determines whether or not the gaming state is an RT operating state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer in the role lottery varies with respect to the normal game. Note that “the winning probability of the re-gamer fluctuates” means that the winning probability of the re-gamer in the RT operating state fluctuates due to the transition of the game state, and only when it is set higher than the normal game. In other words, it means that the winning probability of the re-gamer in the RT operating state is set to be the same as the winning probability in the normal game or lower than the winning probability in the normal game. In this embodiment, a game in the RT operation state is performed inside the MB. In the RT operation state and the MB and RT non-operation states, the prescribed number of game media is 3, and all reels stop at 190 msec after receiving a reel stop signal based on the reel stop operation. Further details will be described later using the flowchart of FIG.

When it is determined in step S48 that the value of the parameter NRT is greater than 0 (YES), the RT lottery table for RT operation stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S50), and the process proceeds to step S54. The combination lottery table at the time of RT operation will be described in detail later.
When it is determined in step S48 that the value of the parameter NRT is 0 or less (NO), the MB and RT combination lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S52), and the process proceeds to step S54. The combination lottery table when MB and RT are not operated will be described in detail later.

As described above, after the lottery table corresponding to the state of the game is read out, the lottery for acquiring the random number and performing the lottery determination is performed (step S54). Specifically, the random number generated by the random number generator 112 is extracted by the random number extracting means 420, and the random number determining means 430 compares the extracted random number with the read lottery table and determines the winning.
Next, as a result of the lottery determination, it is determined whether or not the MB combination has been won (step S62). If it is determined in this determination that the MB combination has been won (YES), the MB flag is turned on (step S58). Here, the “flag” is a value (indicator) indicating a data state or a calculation state of the CPU 106. Next, 1 is input to the value of NRT to set the RT operation state (step S60), and the process proceeds to step S70.

If it is determined in step S56 that the MB combination has not been won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the re-game combination has been won (step S62). If it is determined in this determination that the re-gamer has been won by the role lottery (YES), the re-game flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S64), and the process proceeds to step S70.
If it is determined in step S62 that the re-playing combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the general combination is won (step S66). In this determination, if it is determined that the general combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the general combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S68), and the process proceeds to step S70.

If it is determined in step S66 that the winning combination has not been won (NO), the lottery determination result is determined to be out of order, and a predetermined control process at the time of out is performed, and the process proceeds to step S70. move on.
After performing a series of processing related to flag-on as described above, in step 70, the symbol number and control symbol data corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery are read from the ROM 108 and used for the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine described later. This data is stored in the RAM 110 (step S70), and the process proceeds to step S72.
In step S72, a combination lottery information signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S72), and this subroutine is terminated. The role lottery information signal transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in step S72 is used for various control processes in the sub control circuit 200.

(Explanation of role lottery table)
Here, the role lottery table in each gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. 31A to 31C and FIG. First, each item (column) described on the role lottery table will be described.
The leftmost “number” and “name” columns indicate the number and name of each role, and the “condition device” column indicates the condition device that constitutes each role. If a certain combination is composed of a plurality of condition devices, when the combination is won, the plurality of described condition devices are simultaneously selected. As a result of one lottery, it is assumed that the contents described in the “name” column, for example, Replay 1 is won.
As the condition devices, replays A to L, winnings A to T, and two types BB are set, and details of each condition device are shown in FIGS. 30A to 30G. For example, the re-game A is composed of re-games A1 to A3 (see FIG. 30A), and if it is the conditional device prize A, it is composed of the prizes A1 to A3 (see FIG. 30F), and the corresponding symbol combination is on the left side. It is shown in the column. For example, in the case of winning device A (see FIG. 30F), if the specified number is 3 (MB, RT inactive or RT activated), 8 game media are paid out at the time of winning. When the prescribed number is 2 (MB game), it indicates that two game media are paid out at the time of winning.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 31A to FIG. 31C and FIG. 32, the “PAY” column shows the payout number of game media when the specified (inserted) number of game media is three and two. Note that RP indicates that a re-game in which the next game is performed without inserting a game medium is performed. When MB or RT is not in operation, a role with a circle is set in the “Non-internal” column of the “Presence / absence of set role” column (target lottery target). It is shown in the “non-internal” column. During RT operation, a role with a circle is set in the “internal” column of the “presence / absence of set role” column, and the number of the role is indicated in the “inside” column on the right side. During the MB game, a general combination with a circle is set in the “MB action” column of the “presence / absence of set combination” column, and the flags of all general combinations are turned on regardless of the result of the combination lottery.

In the column of “display symbols corresponding to pushing order, number of payouts”, display symbols according to the order of stop operation of a plurality of reels (hereinafter referred to as “pushing order”) and the number of game media payouts at the time of winning a general combination are shown. Note that the reel symbol arrangement in this embodiment is shown in FIG.
The numerical value “1” shown after the pressing order in the “display symbols corresponding to pressing order, number of payouts” column indicates the left reel, “2” indicates the middle reel, and “3” indicates the right reel. For example, number no. In the case of Replay 1 of 1, when a reel stop operation is performed in the pressing order of left / middle / right or left / right / middle (that is, the left reel is in the first stop), a normal replay symbol is displayed. When a reel stop operation is performed in the order of middle / left / right or middle / right / left pressing (that is, the middle reel is in the first stop), a specific symbol is displayed on the two active lines (double line aligned), When a reel stop operation is performed in the order of pushing right / middle / left or right / left / middle (that is, the right reel is in the first stop), a turn symbol is displayed.

When the specific symbol is displayed, it can be impressed that the sub-control circuit 200 has been promoted to a gaming state more advantageous to the player as will be described later. Further, the scolding symbol is a symbol that encourages promotion to an advantageous gaming state. “Specific symbol single line alignment” indicates a case where a specific symbol is displayed on one effective line or one display line.
In other words, even if the same combination is won, depending on the pressing order, a symbol that the player recognizes as a normal replaying player is displayed, and a symbol that the player expects to be promoted to an advantageous gaming state, In some cases, a symbol indicating promotion to an advantageous gaming state is displayed.

For example, number no. In the case of eleven watermelons 1 (replaying gamer), when the reels are stopped in the left / middle / right or left / right / middle push order (that is, the left reel is first stopped), Is displayed, and when the reel is stopped in the order of middle / left / right or middle / right / left pressing (that is, the middle reel is in the first stop), the specific symbol is on one active line (single line alignment). When the reel is stopped in the order of pressing right / middle / left or right / left / middle (that is, the right reel is in the first stop), the beat pattern is displayed on the active line. Yes.
In other words, even if the same winning combination is won, depending on the push order, the watermelon symbol (usually the symbol that the player recognizes as one of the general characters) is displayed, and the game is promoted to an advantageous gaming state. In some cases, a symbol expected by the player and a symbol encouraging promotion to an advantageous gaming state are displayed.

No. No. In the case of 213 correct bells 1 to 8 of 21 to 28, when a reel stop operation is performed in the order of middle, left, and right, a bell symbol is displayed in the middle row, and eight game media are paid out. is there. On the other hand, when the reel stop operation is performed in the other pushing order, one game medium is not paid out or paid out.
That is, even if the same combination is won, the game media to be paid out differs depending on the order of pressing. In other words, the profit status obtained is different.

<Description of role lottery table when MB and RT are not in operation>
<< Explanation when MB and RT are not working >>
When MB and RT are not in operation, in the role lottery tables of FIGS. 31A to 31C, the role that is circled in the “non-internal” column of the “presence / absence of set role” item and the MB role of FIG. The set numbers set for each combination are described in the “Non-internal” column in the “Total set number 65536” column on the right side.
Specifically, no. Loss of 0 (loss probability: about 1/21 (3112/65536)) 1 replay 1 and NO. 19 bells (replay total winning probability: about 1 / 7.3 (8978/65536)) 20 cherry 5 and NO. Various bells 21 to 52 (general combination total winning probability: about 1 / 1.78 (36716/65536)) and MB combination (winning probability: about 1 / 3.9 (16730/65536)) are set. Unlike the RT operating state described later, No. 2-18 other re-game players are not set. The winning probability of the MB combination is about 1 / 3.9, and it can be considered that the MB and RT inactive states are shifted to the internal RT operating state at a relatively early time. On the other hand, in order to win the winning MB role, if the RT is in operation, No. It is necessary to win 20 cherries 5 and to succeed by pushing in the middle, right and left order and looking for the winning symbol. Normally, when Cherry 5 is won, there is a high possibility that the image control means 510 will perform an announcement effect that suggests that some AT lottery is won, and there is a possibility that an MB role that requires irregular pressing will win a prize. It can be said that it is low. Therefore, it is conceivable to stay in the RT operating state for a long time. In other cases, in the RT non-actuated state, winning can be achieved by winning the winning symbol in the game that won the MB role in the role lottery.

Here, the probability of winning the general role (about 1 / 1.78) is very high, but the actual payout of 8 game media is only one of the 6 push order. If the push order is not notified, the actual probability of paying out 8 game media is less than 1/10. Further, as will be described later, when a reel stop operation is performed in a pushing order other than the normal pushing order of left, middle and right, a predetermined penalty is basically applied to one game. The medium is paid out. In other words, it is possible to prevent an excessive payout due to a large number of games (a loss of 2 game media) in which three game media are inserted and one game media is paid out.
In addition, when MB and RT are not operating, the MB combination is elected alone. Therefore, in the game where the MB combination is won, regardless of the order of pressing, the MB winning combination is displayed so that the MB winning symbol is displayed by the pull-in control. You can win a prize.
<< Explanation during RT operation >>
During RT operation, in the combination lottery tables of FIGS. 31A to 31C, a combination with a circle is set in the “internal” column of the “presence / absence of set combination” item, and the number set for each combination is set. Is described in the “inside” column in the “total number of numbers 65536” column on the right side.
Specifically, as a re-game player, No. 1-6 replays 1-6, no. 7-10 cherries 1-4, no. No. 11-17 watermelon 1-7, No. 18th chance and NO. 19 bells (replay total winning probability: about 1 / 2.3 (28820/65536)). 20 cherry 5 and NO. Various bells 21 to 52 (general role total winning probability: about 1 / 1.78 (36716/65536)) are set. Compared with the above-described MB and RT non-operating states, the lost or MB combination is not set. There are 2 to 19 replays. For the general combination, the winning probability is also set to the same value as in the MB and RT inactive states.
Since there is no losing when the RT is activated, a re-playing role or a general role will always be won in the role lottery.

As in the MB and RT inactive states, the winning probability (about 1 / 1.78) of the general role is very high, but the actual payout of eight game media is in six different push orders. There is only one push order. Therefore, when the notification effect (AT) is performed and the push order for paying out 8 game media is notified, 3 game media are inserted and 8 game media are paid out ( Therefore, it can be said that the so-called ART gaming state is a very advantageous gaming state for the player. On the other hand, when the notification effect (AT) is not performed, as described above, the substantial probability of paying out eight game media is less than 1/10. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the progress of the game can be changed depending on whether or not the notification effect (AT) controlled by the sub control circuit 200 is performed.
No. 8-18 or no. When 20 AT lottery winnings are won, an AT lottery in which the number of notification effects (AT) performed (the number of AT games) can be added is performed.

  As described above, in the RT operating state in the inside, No. Only when the 20 Cherry 5s are selected, the reels are stopped in the order of middle / right / left pushing, and the MB winning symbol is displayed by the pull-in control, the MB role will be won. Therefore, it is considered that there are many cases where the game is played in the RT operating state inside.

<< Explanation during MB game >>
When an MB (2 types BB) game is executed, regardless of the result of the role lottery, in the role lottery table of FIG. 31A to FIG. No. The general combination flags 20 to 52 are turned on. In the MB game, the prescribed number of game media is two, and the left reel stops within 75 msec after receiving the reel stop signal based on the reel stop operation. When the left reel is first stopped, two game media are always paid out, but when the other reels are first stopped, there are cases where two game media are paid out and where no game media is paid out. is there.

<Explanation of reel fluctuation / stop subroutine>
Next, in the main routine of FIG. 5, when the above-described combination lottery processing subroutine (step S24) is completed, a reel fluctuation and stop subroutine (step S26) is then performed. The reel fluctuation / stop subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
First, the symbol number and control symbol data stored in step S70 of FIG. 6 are read (step S160). Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined shortest time has elapsed (step S162). If it is determined in this determination that the shortest time has not elapsed (NO), the determination processing in step S162 is repeatedly executed. That is, the rotation of the reel, which is the next process, cannot be started until the shortest time has elapsed. By this control, the number of games played in a certain time is controlled to be within a predetermined number.

If it is determined in step S162 that the shortest time has elapsed (YES), the start switch ON signal has already been received (see step S40 in FIG. 6), so that the reel rotation start signal is transmitted to the motor drive circuit. 114, the motors 80L, 80C, and 80R are started to rotate, and the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotated (step S164).
Next, it is determined whether or not the reel that has started rotating is rotating at a constant speed (step S166). If it is determined in this determination that the reel has not yet rotated at a constant speed (NO), the determination process in step S166 is repeated. That is, the reel stop control, which is the next step, cannot be performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed.

If it is determined in step S166 that the reel is rotating at a constant speed (YES), it is next determined whether a reel stop signal has been received (step S168). Here, the reel stop signal is a signal transmitted by the operation means 300 when the player pushes any one of the stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R.
If it is determined in step S168 that the reel stop signal has been received (YES), the reel control means 440 performs the symbol combination control (stop control) of the reel corresponding to the stop switch that has transmitted the reel stop signal. (Step S170).

  Here, the control processing in steps S168 and S170 will be described in more detail. When the stop switch 52L for the left reel is pushed, the reel control means 440 uses the motor 80L that rotates the left reel 40L. Stop control of step S170 is performed. Similarly, when the stop switch 52C for the middle reel is pushed, the stop control in step S170 is performed for the motor 80C that rotates the middle reel 40C, and the stop switch 52R for the right reel is pushed. In this case, the stop control in step S170 is performed for the motor 80R that rotates the right reel 40R.

  The symbol combination control (stop control) in step S170 is a maximum of 5 frames, with the first frame being the reel stop signal received based on the symbol number and control symbol data read in step S160, except for MB games. The reel is slid to the frame (190 msec), and within that range, the symbol combination control (pull-in control) for stopping a predetermined symbol on the effective line, or the symbol combination control (kick-off control) that does not stop is performed.

In the present embodiment, the condition devices described in FIGS. 30A to 30G simultaneously win a plurality as shown in FIGS. 31A to 31C, and the above symbol combination control (stop control) in the reel symbol arrangement as shown in FIG. Thus, symbols as shown in the column “Display Symbols According to Push Order” in FIGS. 31A to 31C are displayed.
Also, in the MB gaming state, in the left reel, the frame when the reel stop signal is received is set as the first frame, the reel is slid up to the second frame (75 msec), and the other reels up to the fifth frame ( The reel is slid to 190 msec), and within that range, symbol combination control (pull-in control) for stopping a predetermined symbol on the effective line, or symbol combination control (kicking-off control) that does not stop is performed. With such a control process, when the left reel is first stopped, a symbol for paying out two game media is displayed.

No. In more detail, taking 213 correct answer bell 1 of 21 as an example, when 213 correct answer bell 1 is won, winning condition BCEF of the condition equipment is won simultaneously and push order 213 (middle, left, right) To win the prize B. In this case, there are 4 combinations of winning B winning symbols (bell bell bell) in all reels (that is, within 5 frames), and the pull-in rate is 1/1 (4/4). Eight game media are paid out with the bells.
In the case of push order 123 (left / middle / right) or 132 (left / right / middle), the winning E or F is drawn, the combination of winning E and F winning symbols, 4 on the left reel (Replay A) Since there is one for the middle reel (character) and two for the right reel (seven or bar), the pull-in rate is 4/4 × 1/4 × 2/4 = 2/16 (see FIG. 31B). There is a bell symbol above these symbols, so if the timing is correct (that is, if the symbols corresponding to the middle row are aligned), the bells are apparently aligned on the upper row and the timing is not correct. In this case, it is impossible to arrange the bells in the upper stage, and there is no payout because the combination is not a combination of any combination.
In the case of the pressing order 231 (middle / right / left), 312 (right / left / middle) or 321 (right / middle / left), the winning C is drawn, and the combination of the winning C winning symbols is the pulling rate 1 / At 1, a break-up (watermelon, replay A, bell, etc.) is displayed and one game medium is paid out.
In addition, No. The same stop control is performed in the correct answer bells 22 to 52.

  As described above, after the reel symbol combination control (stop control) corresponding to the reel stop signal is performed, the stop operation signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S171). The stop operation signal transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in step S171 is used for each control process performed in the sub control circuit 200. Next, it is determined whether or not all reels have been stopped (step S172). If it is determined by this determination that all reels are not stopped (NO), the process returns to step S1168, and the control processes from step S168 to S172 are repeated until all reels stop. If it is determined in step S172 that all reels have been stopped (YES), the sub-control circuit 200 is then used for all reel stop signals (step S173), and this subroutine is terminated. The all reel stop signal transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in step S173 is used in each control process performed in the sub control circuit 200.

<Explanation of Winning Determination and Flag Off Processing Subroutine>
In the main routine of FIG. 5, when the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine (step S26) is completed, a winning determination and flag-off process subroutine (step 28) is performed. The winning determination and flag off processing subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not the game state is an MB (type 2 BB) game (step S200). If it is determined in this determination that an MB game is being played (YES), an MB game processing subroutine (step S202) is performed, and this subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the in-game processing subroutine will be described later.
If it is determined in step S200 that the state of the game is not an MB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not there is a winning combination (step S204). If it is determined that there is a winning combination (YES), a winning combination processing subroutine (step S206) is performed, and the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the winning combination processing subroutine will be described later. If it is determined in step S204 that there is no winning combination (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.
Hereinafter, a detailed description of the subroutine shown in steps S202 and S206 will be given.

<Description of the MB game processing subroutine>
Next, FIG. 9 shows a detailed description of the MB game processing subroutine (see step S202) executed when it is determined in step S200 that the MB game is being played in the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine (see FIG. 8). This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown.
First, it is determined whether or not a reel symbol stopped by the above-described reel fluctuation and stop subroutine has won a prize (step S400), and then, as a result of the winning symbol determination, it is determined whether or not any combination has won. (Step S402). If it is determined in this determination that there is no winning (NO), the flag of the general combination (all general combinations) is turned off (step S404), and the process proceeds to step S410.

If it is determined in step S402 that there is a winning (YES), the payout number is counted, the payout number data is updated, and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110 (step S406). Then, the general combination (all general combinations) flag is turned off (step S408), and the process proceeds to step S410. This data is used as an MB game end condition. When the payout number reaches the end number, the MB game is ended. In addition, as the payout number that is the end condition of the MB game, 30 can be exemplified, but is not limited thereto.
Next, it is determined whether or not the MB game end condition has been achieved (step S410). If it is determined in this determination that the MB game end condition has not been achieved (NO), this subroutine is ended as it is. If it is determined in step S410 that the MB game end condition has been achieved (YES), an MB end signal is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S414), and this subroutine ends. . The MB end signal transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in step S414 is used in the control process performed in the sub control circuit 200.

<Explanation of the processing sub-routine at the time of winning>
Next, in the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine (see FIG. 8), the detailed explanation of the winning combination processing subroutine (see step S206) executed when it is determined in step 204 that there is a winning combination is shown in the flowchart of FIG. Will be described.
First, it is determined whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the above-described reel fluctuation and stop subroutine has won a prize (step S500), and it is determined whether or not any combination has won as a result of the winning symbol determination (step S500). S502). If it is determined in this determination that a prize has been won (YES), it is next determined whether or not the MB combination has won (step S504). If it is determined in this determination that the MB combination has won (YES), 1 is input to the value of the parameter NMB (step S506), the MB flag is turned off (step S508), and the value of the parameter NRT is set to 0. Is input (step S510), and this subroutine is terminated. In other words, the RT operating state implemented inside the MB is terminated by the MB winning prize.

Here, the MB winning probability in the game when MB and RT are not operating is relatively high at about 1 / 3.9, and it can be said that the MB flag is turned on and the internal state is likely to be relatively easy. The winning combination is No. in the winning lottery. It is necessary to win 20 cherries 5 (see FIG. 31A) and succeed by pushing the winning symbols in the order of middle, right, and left. Normally, when Cherry 5 is won, the image control means 510 is likely to execute a notice effect that suggests that some AT lottery is won, and the MB role that requires irregular pushing is unlikely to win. It can be said. Therefore, it is conceivable to stay in the RT operating state for a long time.
If it is determined in step S504 that the MB combination has not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the re-game combination has won (step S512). If it is determined in this determination that the re-game player has won (YES), then 1 is input to the value of the parameter NRP (step S514), the re-game flag is turned off, and the MB flag is turned on. If so, carry-over processing is performed (step S516), and this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S512 that the re-playing role has not been won (NO), it is determined that the general role has been won, and the general role flag is turned off. Processing is performed (step S518), and this subroutine is terminated.

Returning to the determination in step S502, if it is determined that there is no winning (NO), it is next determined whether or not the MB flag is on (step S520). In this determination, if it is determined that the MB flag is turned on (YES), carry-over processing of the MB flag is performed, and if other flags (replaying game, general role) are turned on, The flag is turned off (step S522), and this subroutine is terminated.
If it is determined in step S520 that the MB flag is not turned on (NO), the flag-on flag (re-playing game, general game) is turned off (step S524), and this subroutine is executed. finish.

<Description of main routine (continued)>
As described above, the subroutine shown in steps S202 and S206 ends, and the winning determination and flag off processing subroutine shown in FIG. 8 ends. Here, returning to the main routine of FIG. 5, the winning determination and flag-off process subroutine of step S28 is terminated, the payout process of step S30 is performed (step S30), and the main routine is terminated.
As described above, the control process for playing a game in which one process from the time the symbol fluctuates until it stops is completed.

(Description of control processing performed by sub-control circuit 200)
Next, each subroutine indicating control processing performed in sub-control circuit 200 will be described based on the signal received from main control circuit 100.
<Description of the flow of games controlled by the control circuit 200>
First, the flow of the game controlled by the control circuit 200 in the game in the RT operation state inside the MB will be described using the block diagram shown in FIG. The gaming state by the sub-control circuit 200 includes a normal state and an AT state, and there are three gaming states (normal state 1 to 3 and AT state 1 to 3). In the normal states 1 to 3, the notification effect (AT) including information useful for displaying the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the reel stop operation is not performed. In the AT states 1 to 3, the notification effect (AT) is not performed. It is supposed to be implemented.

In the main control circuit 100, when the MB combination (2 type BB combination) is won in the combination lottery, the game in the RT operation state is started from the next game, and in the sub control circuit 200, the normal state 1 or the AT state 1 is started. The When the RT operation state is started for the first time after the power is turned on, or when the MB role is won while staying in any of the normal states 1 to 3, the RT operation state is ended, and the RT operation state is started again. Normal state 1 is started. On the other hand, when staying in any of the AT states 1 to 3, when the MB combination wins and the RT operation state ends and the RT operation state starts again, the AT state 1 is started.
In order to obtain a more advantageous gaming state, the player aims to be promoted from the normal state 1 to the normal state 2 and then to the normal state 3, and from the normal state 3, the AT state where the notification effect (AT) is performed. Aiming for promotion to 1 and further to the more advantageous AT state 2 and the most advantageous AT state 3.

  In the normal state 1 (parameter TUJYOJISI = 1), when the AT lottery is won by the main lottery by the main control circuit 100, the AT lottery and the promotion lottery to the normal state 2 are performed. Here, the AT lottery determines the number of AT games (notification number) for which the notification effect (AT) is performed by the lottery process (may be zero), and if the number of AT games has already been acquired, the value A control process for adding the number of AT games determined by the AT lottery is performed. When the number of AT games is acquired by AT lottery, the right to perform AT is granted. Further, the promotion lottery determines whether or not to promote to the next gaming state in the lottery process.

In the promotion lottery in the normal state 1, when it is determined that the normal state 1 is promoted to the normal state 2 (winning), the normal state 2 (parameter TUJYOJISI = 2) is started from the next game, and the main control circuit 100 When the AT lottery is won in the role lottery, the AT lottery and the promotion lottery from the normal state 2 to the normal state 3 are performed.
In the promotion lottery in the normal state 2, when it is determined that the normal state 2 is promoted to the normal state 3 (winning), the normal state 3 (parameter TUJYOJISSI = 3) is started from the next game, and the main control circuit 100 When an AT lottery is won in the role lottery, an AT lottery and a promotion lottery from the normal state 3 to the AT state 1 are performed. In addition to winning in the promotion lottery, the player can be promoted to the AT state 1 only when the number of AT games has already been acquired in the AT lottery (that is, when the player has the right to perform AT). Even if winning in the promotion lottery, if the player does not have the AT right obtained when the AT game number is acquired in the AT lottery, the game in the normal state 3 is continued.
In the present embodiment, the probability of acquiring the number of AT games by AT lottery increases in the order of normal state 1, normal state 2, and normal state 3.

Here, when the MB (2 type BB) combination with the flag turned on wins while staying in the game state of any of the normal states 1 to 3, the game shifts to the MB (2 type BB) game. At this time, the normal states 1 to 3 are also ended. When this MB game is finished, the game moves to the MB and RT inactive state, and the MB (RT 2 BB) role is won again in the MB and RT inactive state. In the gaming state controlled by the control circuit 200, the normal state 1 is started.
In other words, even if the player is in the gaming state that is close to the AT gaming state where the announcement effect of the normal state 2 or the normal state 3 is performed by winning the promotion lottery, You will be penalized for returning to normal state 1. Furthermore, a penalty of losing the right to perform AT and the number of AT games (number of notifications) that have already been acquired is incurred.

In the promotion lottery, when it is determined that the normal state 3 is promoted to the AT state 1, the AT state 1 (parameter ATJISI = 1) is started from the next game, and the main control circuit 100 makes the AT lottery by the role lottery. When winning, AT lottery and promotion lottery from AT state 1 to AT state 2 are performed. When winning the AT lottery, if a reel stop operation is performed in a predetermined pushing order, a specific symbol is displayed, so that the player can be given joy and a sense of promotion.
For example, No. in the role lottery table in FIG. 11 watermelon 1 is an AT lottery, but when winning in the normal state 1 to 3, there is no notification effect and there is a case where a warning sound is emitted as will be described later.・ There is a high possibility that the reels will be stopped in the order of middle / right push. In this case, a watermelon symbol is displayed. On the other hand, when winning in AT state 1 or 2, there is a high possibility that the reel stop operation will be performed in the order of middle / left / right or middle / right / left pressing based on the notification effect. It has come to be.

If it is determined in the promotion lottery in AT state 1 that promotion is made from AT state 1 to AT state 2 (winning), AT state 2 (parameter ATJISSI = 2) is started from the next game, and the main control circuit 100 When the AT lottery is won in the role lottery, the AT lottery and the promotion lottery from the AT state 2 to the AT state 3 are performed.
When it is determined in the promotion lottery in the AT state 2 that the AT state 2 is promoted to the AT state 3 (winning), the AT state 3 (parameter ATJISSI = 3) is started from the next game. In AT state 3, the AT lottery is performed (there is no promotion lottery), but the number of AT games to be acquired is very high compared to other game states, and the game state is very advantageous for the player. ing. When a predetermined number of games are executed in the AT state 3, the AT state 3 ends and the state shifts to the AT state 1.
Further, in AT states 1 to 3, when a game accompanied with a notification effect (AT) is repeated and the number of remaining AT games becomes zero, the normal state 1 is shifted to.

If an MB (Type 2 BB) combination with the flag turned on wins while staying in any of the AT states 1 to 3, the game moves to MB (Type 2 BB) game. States 1 to 3 are also terminated. After this MB game is over, the game moves to the MB and RT inactive state, and when the MB (RT 2 BB) combination is won again in the MB and RT inactive state, The gaming state controlled by the control circuit 200 starts from the AT state 1.
In other words, even if you win in the promotion lottery and you are in the more advantageous AT state 2 or AT state 3, if you win the MB (2 types BB) role, you will be penalized to return to AT state 1 . Further, there may be a penalty of losing a part of the number of AT games that have already been acquired (number of notifications). Details of this will be described later.

(Description of control processing for realizing the game flow shown in the schematic diagram of FIG. 12)
Next, control processing for realizing the game flow shown in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIGS.
<Description of gaming state setting subroutine>
First, the gaming state setting subroutine will be described in detail using the flowchart shown in FIG. This subroutine is executed for each game, and when the MB (2 type BB) combination is won in the combination lottery executed by the main control circuit 100, a control process for starting the normal state 1 or the AT state 1 from the next game is performed. Do.

  First, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S42 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S600). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S600 that a game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not a winning combination information signal (see step S72 in FIG. 6) has been received from the main control circuit 100. (Step S602). If it is determined in this determination that the winning combination information signal has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, it is in a standby state until a winning combination information signal is received.

  If it is determined in step S602 that the winning combination information signal has been received (YES), whether or not the MB (type 2 BB) combination has been won based on the information included in the received winning combination information signal. Judge whether or not. If it is determined in this determination that the MB (type 2 BB) combination is not won (NO), the present subroutine is terminated. If it is determined in step S604 that the MB (2 types BB) combination is won (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the parameter TUJYOJISI is 1 (step S606). Here, TUJYOJISI is a parameter that determines in which gaming state the normal state 1 to 3 is played, and a value of 1 to 3 is input to TUJYOJISI corresponding to the normal state 1 to 3.

If it is determined in step S606 that the value of the parameter TUJYOJISI is 1 (YES), control processing for starting the normal state 1 from the next game is performed (step S608), and this subroutine is terminated. In other words, when the MB (2 type BB) role is won for the first time after turning on the power, or the MB (2 type BB) role is won in the normal state 1 to 3, and then the MB (2 type BB) role is won again. In such a case (see step S754 in FIG. 17), the process shifts to the normal state 1.
If it is determined in step S606 that the value of the parameter TUJYOJISI is not 1 (NO), it is next determined whether or not the value of the parameter ATJISI is 1 (step S610). Here, ATJISSI is a parameter that determines in which gaming state of AT states 1 to 3 a game is played, and values 1 to 3 of ATJISSI are input corresponding to AT states 1 to 3.

If it is determined in step S610 that the value of the parameter ATJISI is 1 (YES), control processing for starting the AT state 1 from the next game is performed (step S612), and this subroutine is terminated. That is, when the MB (2 type BB) combination wins in the AT states 1 to 3 and then the MB (2 type BB) combination is won again (see step S950 in FIG. 23), the state shifts to the AT state 1. It is like that.
If it is determined in step S610 that the value of the parameter ATJISI is not 1 (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.

<Description of normal state AT lottery subroutine>
Next, the normal state AT lottery subroutine will be described in detail using the flowchart shown in FIG. This subroutine is executed for each game, and when the AT lottery is won in the role lottery executed by the main control circuit 100, if the AT lottery is performed and any AT game number is acquired, the number of AT games acquired. Is added to the number of AT games acquired so far.
First, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S42 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S620). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S620 that the game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the parameter TUJYOJISI is greater than 0 (step S622).

As described above, 1 to 3 are input as the value of TUJYOJISSI corresponding to the normal states 1 to 3, and the value of TUJYOJISI is 0 when none of the normal states 1 to 3. If it is determined in step S622 that the value of TUJYOJISSI is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S622 that the value of TUJYOJISSI is greater than 0 (YES), it is next determined whether or not a winning combination information signal (see step S72 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100. (Step S624). If it is determined in this determination that the winning combination information signal has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, it is in a standby state until the winning combination information signal is received.

If it is determined in step S624 that the winning combination information signal has been received (YES), it is then determined whether or not the AT lottery combination has been won based on the information included in the received winning combination information signal. (Step S626). Here, as the AT lottery role, No. shown in FIG. 7 to 10 cherries 1 to 4 (replaying role), No. 7 Nos. 11 to 17 watermelons 1 to 7 (re-playing role), No. 18th chance (re-playing role) Twenty general roles (cherry 5) can be exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other combination can be set as the AT lottery combination.
If it is determined in step S626 that the AT lottery is not won (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S626 that the AT lottery has been won (YES), the game state currently being executed (whether the normal state is 1 to 3) and the winning AT lottery are handled. The lottery table thus read is read from the ROM 208, and AT lottery processing is performed (step 628).

Also in the lottery process in the sub-control circuit 200, a random number generator (hard random number or the like), a random number extracting means for extracting a random number generated by the random number generator, and a lottery result based on the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means. A lottery means provided with a random number judging means for judging can be used. In the present embodiment, the sub-control circuit 200 generates 256 random numbers and performs the lottery process, but any other number of numbers can be used.
Further, not only lottery processing using hardware but also lottery processing using software is possible.

Next, examples of the lottery tables corresponding to the normal states 1 to 3 and the AT lottery combination are shown in FIGS. 33A to 33C. 33A shows a lottery table in the normal state 1, FIG. 33B shows a lottery table in the normal state 2, and FIG. 33C shows a lottery table in the normal state 3. In any lottery table, the winning probabilities when the winning AT lottery is cherry (No. 7-10, 20), watermelon (No. 11-17), and chance (No. 20). (Numerical value) is shown.
In lottery numbers 1 to 5 in each lottery table, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 AT game numbers shown in the A column are set, and in the lottery numbers 6 to 10, AT effects shown in the B column are set. Is set (indicating that 1 is a lottery object), the number of AT games that one AT effect has is shown in the C column (20, 40, 60, 80, 100 times, respectively). The lottery number 11 is set to lose (the number of acquired AT games is zero).

  At the time of cherry winning in the normal state 1 shown in FIG. 33A, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is about 1 / 42.7 (6/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 1.31 ( 196/256). At the time of normal state 1 watermelon winning, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is about 1 / 36.6 (7/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 1.38 (186/256). It has become. At the time of winning the chance in the normal state 1, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is 1/32 (8/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 1.45 (176/256). ing.

  In the normal state 2 cherry winning in FIG. 33B, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is about 1 / 36.6 (7/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 1.38 ( 186/256). In the normal state 2 watermelon winning, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is 1/32 (8/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 1.45 (176/256). Yes. At the time of chance chance winning in the normal state 2, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is about 1 / 28.4 (9/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 1.54 (166/256). )It has become.

  At the time of cherry winning in the normal state 3 shown in FIG. 33B, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is 1/32 (8/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 1.45 (176/256). )It has become. At the time of watermelon winning in the normal state 3, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is about 1 / 28.4 (9/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 1.54 (166/256). It has become. At the time of chance chance winning in the normal state 3, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is 1 / 25.6 (10/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 1.64 (156/256). It has become.

  As described above, the probability of acquiring AT games increases in the order of normal state 1, normal state 2, and normal state 3, and is advantageous to the player in the order of normal state 1, normal state 2, and normal state 3. It can be said that it is a game state. Also, in the same gaming state, the winning AT lottery has a higher probability of acquiring AT games in the order of cherry, watermelon, and chance, giving the player a game fun. .

  After performing the AT lottery in step S628, it is next determined whether or not the number of AT games has been acquired as a result of the AT lottery (step S630). In this determination, if it is determined that the number of AT games has been acquired (YES), the value of the counter NAT indicating the number of times of performing the notification effect (AT) (the number of AT games) is acquired by AT lottery. Control processing for adding the number of AT games is performed (step S632), and the process proceeds to step S634. If it is determined in step S630 that the number of AT games has not been acquired (NO), the process directly proceeds to step S634.

In step S634, it is determined whether or not the AT effect (see FIGS. 33A to 33C) with the lottery numbers 6 to 10 has been acquired as a result of the AT lottery (step S634). If it is determined in this determination that the AT effect has been acquired (YES), the acquired Jth AT effect and the number of AT games (J) are stored in the RAM 210 (step S636), and this subroutine is terminated. .
Here, J is an integer equal to or greater than 1. When the AT effect is acquired for the first time, J = 1, and thereafter, every time the AT effect is acquired, the value of J is incremented by one.
If it is determined in step S634 that the AT effect has not been acquired in the AT lottery (NO), the present subroutine is terminated as it is.
As described above, each time an AT game number or AT effect is acquired in an AT lottery, it is accumulated. However, when an MB (2 types BB) combination wins, the number of AT games acquired and AT The director receives a penalty of losing everything.

<Description of AT right setting subroutine>
Next, the AT right setting subroutine will be described in detail using the flowchart shown in FIG. This subroutine is executed for each game, and when the number of AT games or AT performance is acquired by AT lottery, a control process for granting the right to perform AT is performed.
First, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S42 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S660). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S660 that the game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the parameter TUJYOJISI is greater than 0 (step S662).

  If it is determined in this determination that the value of TUJYOJISI is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S662 that the value of TUJYOJISSI is greater than 0 (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of parameter ATKENRI is greater than 0 (step 664). Here, the parameter ATKENRI is a parameter indicating whether or not the AT license is the right to perform the notification effect (AT). If it does not have, its value is 0. In other words, when ATKENRI is 0, even if winning in the promotion lottery in the normal state 3, it cannot be promoted to the AT state.

If it is determined in step S664 that the value of ATKENRI is greater than 0 (YES), this subroutine is terminated as it is. That is, since the AT license has already been acquired, there is no need to perform further control processing for setting. If it is determined in step S664 that the value of ATKENRI is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not an AT game number or an AT effect has been acquired in the AT lottery (step S666). If it is determined in this determination that the number of AT games or the AT effect has been acquired in the AT lottery (YES), 1 is input as the value of the parameter ATKENRI (step S668), and this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined in step S668 that neither the number of AT games nor the AT effect has been acquired in the AT lottery (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.
That is, in the normal states 1 to 3, when the AT game number or AT effect is obtained for the first time in the AT lottery, the AT license is granted.

<Description of normal state promotion determination subroutine>
Next, the normal state promotion determination subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This subroutine is executed for each game, and when the AT lottery is won in the role lottery executed by the main control circuit 100, the promotion lottery is performed. Then, the control process for promoting to normal state 2) is performed.
First, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S42 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S700). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S700 that a game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the parameter TUJYOJISI is greater than 0 (step S702).

If it is determined in this determination that the value of TUJYOJISI is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S702 that the value of TUJYOJISSI is greater than 0 (YES), it is next determined whether or not a winning combination information signal (see step S72 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100. (Step S704). If it is determined in this determination that the winning combination information signal has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, it is in a standby state until the winning combination information signal is received.
If it is determined in step S704 that the winning combination information signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the AT lottery combination has been won based on the information included in the received winning combination information signal. (Step S706).

If it is determined in this determination that the AT lottery is not won (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S706 that the AT lottery is won (YES), the promotion lottery table corresponding to each of the normal states 1 to 3 is read from the ROM 208 and the promotion lottery process is performed (step S708). In the promotion lottery process, as in the AT lottery process, 256 random numbers are generated and the lottery process is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
Here, an example of the promotion lottery table corresponding to the normal states 1 to 3 is shown in FIG. The probability of promotion from normal state 1 to normal state 2 and the probability of promotion from normal state 2 to normal state 3 are set to 1/3, respectively, and the probability of promotion from normal state 3 to AT state 1 is 1/4. Is set to However, as will be described later, when the user does not have the AT license (ATKENRI = 0), the player cannot be promoted to the AT state 1 even if the winning lottery is won.

  Following the promotion lottery in step S708, it is determined whether or not the promotion lottery has been won (step S710). If it is determined in this determination that the winning is not made (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S710 that the promotion lottery has been won (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the parameter TUJYOJISI is 3, that is, the normal state 3 (step S712). ). If it is determined in this determination that the value of TUJYOJISI is not 3 (NO), that is, it is in the normal state 1 or 2, a control process for adding 1 to the value of the parameter TUJYOJISSI is performed (step S714). Exit. By this control process, the normal state 1 is promoted to the normal state 2 or the normal state 2 to the normal state 3.

If it is determined in step S712 that the value of the parameter TUJYOJISI is 3 (YES), that is, it is in the normal state 3, then it is determined whether or not the value of the parameter ATKENRI is greater than 0 (step S716). ). In this determination, if the value of ATKENRI is greater than 0 (YES), that is, if it is determined that the user has AT execution rights, 1 is input to the value of parameter ATJISI, and 0 is input to the value of parameter ATKENRI. (Step S718), and this subroutine is completed. By this control process, the AT state 1 is started from the next game.
If it is determined in step S716 that the value of ATKENRI is 0 or less (NO), that is, it is determined that the user does not have the right to implement AT, 3 is maintained as the value of the parameter TUJYOJISSI (step S720). Exit the subroutine. With this control process, the next game will remain in the normal state 3.

<Description of the subroutine for the normal state MB prize>
Next, the normal state MB winning subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This subroutine is executed for each game, and when a winning symbol for MB combination is displayed in the reel stop control executed by the main control circuit 100, a control process for adding a predetermined penalty in the normal state is performed.
First, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S42 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S740). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S740 that the game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the parameter TUJYOJISI is greater than 0 (step S742).

If it is determined in this determination that the value of TUJYOJISI is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S742 that the value of TUJYOJISSI is greater than 0 (YES), then it is determined whether a display symbol information signal (see step S208 in FIG. 8) has been received from the main control circuit 100. (Step S744). In this determination, if it is determined that the display symbol information signal is not received (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, it is in a standby state until a display symbol information signal is received.
If it is determined in step S744 that the display symbol information signal has been received (YES), then whether or not the MB winning symbol is displayed based on the information included in the received display symbol information signal. Judgment is made (step S746). As mentioned above, No. When winning 20 cherries 5 (see FIG. 31A) and winning in the middle, right, and left order and looking for the winning symbol, the winning symbol for the MB role is displayed.

If it is determined in step S746 that the MB winning symbol is not displayed (NO), the present subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S746 that an MB winning symbol is displayed (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the parameter ATKENRI is greater than 0 (step 748). If it is determined in this determination that the value of ATKENRI is 0 or less (NO), the process directly proceeds to step S754. In other words, if you do not have the right to implement AT, you have not acquired the number of AT games or AT effects, so there is no need to perform control processing to erase them.

If it is determined in step S748 that the value of ATKENRI is greater than 0 (YES), 0 is input to the value of ATKENRI to initialize it (step S750), and the number of AT games acquired is NAT. If 0 is input as a value and initialized, and AT effect (1) to AT effect (J) have been acquired, a control process is performed to delete AT effect (1) to AT effect (J) (step) S752). Then, 1 is input as the value of the parameter TSUJYOJISI (step S754), and this subroutine is terminated.
If the MB combination wins while staying in the normal state 1 to 3 by the control processing from step S750 to S754, the AT performance right that has been acquired is lost, and the number of AT games and AT performance that have been acquired are lost. If it is lost and returned to the RT operating state again, a penalty of starting from the lowest normal state 1 will be incurred, regardless of which normal state is staying.

  In this embodiment, when a predetermined condition (MB winning a prize) is satisfied, a penalty corresponding to the gaming state (normal state) when the predetermined condition is satisfied is given, so that the progress of the game It is possible to give a change to the game, and it is possible to give a game fun such as playing a game strategically. Therefore, the progress of the game based on the penalty is not monotonous, and it can be expected that the player's interest in the game is maintained even if the player continues the game.

  In particular, as will be described later, different penalties are given in the AT state in which the notification effect (AT) is performed and the normal state in which the notification effect (AT) is not performed. In other words, since different penalties are given depending on whether or not a notification effect with a high interest of the player is performed, it can be expected that the player's interest in the game is increased.

In this embodiment, even if the user stays in the normal state 3 immediately before being promoted to the AT state where the notification effect (AT) is performed or the normal state 2 in which the possibility of being promoted to the AT state has increased, the MB role In the case of winning a prize, when returning to the RT operation state again, the normal state 1 at the bottom is started.
In other words, it can be said that one of the penalties is to make it difficult to shift from the normal state in which the notification effect (AT) is not performed to the AT state in which the notification effect (AT) is performed. It is expected that the progress of the game will become sharper and the player's interest in games will increase.

In this embodiment, even if the winning probability in the AT lottery is the highest in the normal state 3 or the normal state 2 that is the next highest, if the MB combination wins, the RT operation is performed again. When returning to the state, it starts from the normal state 1 with the lowest winning probability in the AT lottery.
Therefore, in this embodiment, since one of the penalties makes it difficult to acquire the number of AT games (number of notifications), it is expected that the progress of the game will be sharp and the player's interest in games will be increased. it can.

  In this embodiment, one of the penalties is to reduce the number of AT games that have already been acquired (number of notifications), especially in the normal state, so that the progress of the game is sharp and the player's game is related to It can be expected to raise interest.

  In the present embodiment, since the condition for giving a penalty is that a carry-over combination such as an MB combination has won a prize, it is possible to give the player a game fun and increase the player's interest in games. Can be expected.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a specific lottery result (No. 20 Cherry 5 winning) is obtained in the combination lottery and a plurality of reels are stopped in a specific order (middle, right, left), a carry-over combination (MB) When a player wins a prize and stops a plurality of reels in an order other than a specific order, the player is given a greater privilege than when stopped in a specific order (no payout (0)) 8 game media payout).
Therefore, when the reels are stopped in a specific order, the carryover combination (MB combination) wins, and when the reels are stopped in an order other than the specific order, they are larger than when the reels are stopped in the specific order. Since the privilege may be given to the player, it is possible to give the player a game fun, and in particular, to give the player the motivation to perform the reel stop operation in an order other than a specific order.
Furthermore, when a specific lottery result (AT lottery winning combination) is obtained in the role lottery, a control process (AT lottery) for acquiring the AT game number (number of notifications) is performed. When a specific lottery result is obtained, an effect suggesting that a specific lottery result has been obtained by the effect control means or that an AT lottery is performed and the number of AT games is added may be executed.
Therefore, the player can expect to increase interest in the control process (AT lottery) for acquiring the number of AT games (number of notifications) by winning the carry-over winning combination.

In the following, the control process in the AT gaming state in which the notification effect (AT) is performed will be described.
<Description of AT effect display game subroutine>
First, the AT effect display game subroutine will be described in detail using the flowchart shown in FIG. In this subroutine, when an AT effect is obtained by an AT lottery, an AT effect (1) is released using one game for one AT effect, and instead the number of AT games corresponding to the AT effect is counted as a counter NAT. The control process added to is performed.
First, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S42 in FIG. 6) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S820). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S820 that a game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not a counter NAT indicating the number of AT games is greater than 0 (step S822).

If it is determined in this determination that the counter NAT is greater than 0 (YES), this subroutine is terminated. That is, in this embodiment, when NAT becomes 0, the AT effect that has been stocked is released and the corresponding number of AT games is added to NAT.
If it is determined in step S822 that the counter NAT is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not there is an AT effect (1) (step S824). If it is determined in this determination that the AT effect (1) does not exist (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.

If it is determined in step S824 that the AT effect (1) is present (YES), then a control process for adding the number of AT games corresponding to the AT effect (1) to the NAT value is performed (step S824). Step S826). For example, AT production (1) is No. in FIGS. If the AT effect is 7, control processing for adding 40 to the ANT as the number of AT games is performed.
Next, the display of the AT effect (1) that has been displayed is erased, and instead, a control process for displaying the number of AT games corresponding to the AT effect (1) is performed (step S828).

Then, it is determined whether or not an all-reel stop signal (see step S173 in FIG. 7) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S830). If it is determined by this determination that all reel stop signals have not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, the display of the number of AT games corresponding to the AT effect (1) is continued until all reels are stopped. If it is determined in step S830 that an all-reel stop signal has been received (YES), the AT game number image is deleted (step S832), and then the AT effect (1) data (corresponding AT A control process for erasing (including game number data) is performed (step 834).
Next, it is determined whether or not the AT effect remains even after the data of the AT effect (1) is erased (step S386). If it is determined in this determination that the AT effect does not remain (NO), the subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S836 that the AT effect remains (YES), the remaining AT effects (2) to (J) are set as new AT effects (1) to (J-1). Store (step S838) and end the subroutine.
At the same time as this subroutine, a notification image display subroutine shown in FIG. 19 is performed to generate a notification effect (AT).

  In this embodiment, every time the NAT value becomes zero (see step S822 in FIG. 18), the AT effect display game subroutine is repeated until the AT effect that has been stocked is exhausted, and the AT effect (1) is handled. A control process for adding the number of AT games to the NAT is performed. For example, when an AT effect (3) having 40 AT games, an AT effect (2) having 80 AT games, and an AT effect (1) having 20 AT games are stocked. In the first game, 20 corresponding to the AT effect (1) is added to the NAT, and when NAT = 20 is digested, 80 corresponding to the AT effect (2) is added to the NAT. When 80 is digested, 40 corresponding to AT production (3) is added to NAT. In each of the three games in which the control processing for adding the number of AT games corresponding to the AT effect to the NAT is performed, a notification effect (AT) is performed, so that in addition to the total number of AT games that each AT effect has, it is acquired. The number of notification effects (AT) is substantially increased by the number of AT effects.

  As another embodiment of the AT effect display game subroutine, the AT effect display game subroutine is repeated for each game until there is no stocked AT effect without waiting for the number of added AT games to be consumed. It is also conceivable to perform control processing for adding the number of AT games corresponding to the AT effect (1) to the NAT. In the above example, in the first game, 20 corresponding to the AT effect (1) is added to the NAT, and in the next game, 80 corresponding to the AT effect (2) is added to the NAT. In the game, 40 corresponding to the AT effect (3) is added to the NAT. Even at this time, in each of the three games in which the control process for adding the number of AT games corresponding to the AT effect to the NAT is performed, the notification effect (AT) is performed, so the total number of AT games of each AT effect is included. In addition, the number of executions of notification effects (AT) substantially increases by the number of AT effects that have been acquired.

<Description of Notification Image Display Subroutine>
Next, the notification image display subroutine will be described in detail using the flowchart shown in FIG. This subroutine is executed for each game in AT states 1 to 3, and a notification effect (AT) for notifying the pressing order (reel stop operation order) corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery executed by the main control circuit 100 is provided. The control process for performing is performed.
First, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S42 in FIG. 6) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S800). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S800 that a game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the parameter ATJISI is greater than 0 (step S802).

  If it is determined by this determination that the value of ATJISI is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S802 that the ATJISSI value is greater than 0 (YES), it is next determined whether or not a winning combination information signal (see step S72 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100. (Step S804). If it is determined in this determination that the winning combination information signal has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, it is in a standby state until the winning combination information signal is received.

If it is determined in step S804 that the winning combination information signal has been received (YES), the image data for informing the pressing order (reel stop operation order) corresponding to the winning combination is read from the ROM 208 and displayed on the display device 70. (Step S806). Next, it is determined whether or not an all-reel stop signal (see step S173 in FIG. 7) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S808). If it is determined in this determination that all reel stop signals have not been received (NO), the determination processing in step S808 is repeated. That is, the display of the notification image continues until all reels are stopped.
If it is determined in step S808 that all reels have stopped (YES), the displayed notification image is deleted (step S810). Next, a control process for subtracting 1 from the value of the counter NAT indicating the number of AT games is performed (step S812), and the process proceeds to step S814. In step S814, it is determined whether or not the value of NAT is greater than 0 (step S814). If it is determined in this determination that the value of NAT is greater than 0 (YES), this subroutine is terminated.

If it is determined in step S814 that the NAT value is 0 or less (NO), it is next determined whether or not the AT effect (J) remains (step S816). If it is determined by this determination that the AT effect (J) remains (YES), the parameter ATJISSI value 1 is maintained (step S818), and this subroutine is terminated. When the NAT effect is 0 with the AT effect (J) remaining, as shown in the above AT effect display subroutine, the AT effect (1) is digested, and the AT game number corresponding to the NAT effect is displayed. Control processing to be added as the value of.
If it is determined in step S816 that the AT effect (J) does not remain (NO), 0 is input to the parameter ATJISSI to initialize it, and 1 is input as the value of TUJYOJISI (step). (S820) This subroutine is terminated. In other words, if NAT is also 0 and there is no AT effect (J), the transition from the next game to the normal state 1 is made.

By this subroutine, it is possible to notify the pressing order corresponding to the winning combination in the winning combination lottery for each game. Since the notification effect (AT) is performed during the RT operation, so-called ART can be performed. For example, No. of the combination lottery table shown in FIG. 7-18 re-game players are AT lotteries, and if the winning lottery is promoted at the time of the AT lottery, it is possible to shift to a more advantageous AT state. In this case, if the specific symbol is displayed by notifying the pressing order in which the specific symbol is displayed in the notification effect (AT), the player is expected to be promoted and the game is interesting. Can do.
In addition, if the correct bell combination shown in FIGS. 31B and 31C is won, it is possible to receive payout of 8 game media by notifying the pressing order in which the bell symbols are displayed in the middle stage. A big privilege can be given to a player. As described above, it is possible to determine the progress of the game (whether or not the game state is advantageous for the player) by the notification effect (AT) performed by the sub-control circuit 200, and the player's game Can be expected to raise interest in

<Description of AT state AT lottery subroutine>
Next, the AT state AT lottery subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This subroutine is executed for each game, and when the AT lottery is won in the role lottery executed by the main control circuit 100, if the AT lottery is performed and any AT game number is acquired, the number of AT games acquired. Is added to the number of AT games acquired so far.
Since it is basically the same as the normal state AT lottery subroutine shown in FIG. 14, detailed description of each control process is omitted. However, an AT lottery table corresponding to the gaming state (AT state 1 to 3) read from the ROM 208 in step 868 and the winning AT lottery combination will be described with reference to FIGS.

  These lottery tables are similar to the lottery tables in the normal state (see FIGS. 33A to 33C), and in the lottery numbers 1 to 5, the numbers of AT games are 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 times shown in the A column, respectively. In the lottery numbers 6 to 10, the AT effect shown in the B column is set (1 indicates that it is a lottery object), and the number of AT games each AT effect has is the C column (20, respectively, 40, 60, 80, 100 times). The lottery number 11 is set to lose (the number of acquired AT games is zero).

  At the time of cherry winning in AT state 1 shown in FIG. 33D, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is 1 / 25.6 (10/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 1.64 (156 / 256). At the time of winning the watermelon in AT state 1, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is about 1 / 23.3 (11/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 1.75 (146/256). It has become. At the time of winning the chance in the normal state 1, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is about 1 / 21.3 (12/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 1.88 (136/256). )It has become.

  At the time of cherry winning in AT state 2 shown in FIG. 33E, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is about 1 / 19.7 (13/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 2.03 ( 126/256). At the time of winning the watermelon in AT state 2, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is about 1 / 18.3 (14/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 2.21 (116/256). It has become. At the time of chance chance winning in the normal state 2, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is about 1 / 17.1 (15/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 2.42 (106/256). )It has become.

  At the time of cherry winning in AT state 3 shown in FIG. 33F, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is 1 / 12.8 (20/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 4.57 (56 / 256). At the time of winning the watermelon in AT state 3, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is about 1 / 11.6 (22/256), and the probability of losing is about 1 / 7.11 (36/256). It has become. At the time of winning the chance in the AT state 3, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is 1 / 10.7 (24/256), and the probability of losing is about 1/166 (16/256). ing.

As described above, in the AT gaming state, the probability of acquiring the number of AT games is higher than in the normal state (see FIGS. 33A to 33C). In the AT state, the probability of acquiring the AT game number increases in the order of AT state 1, AT state 2, and AT state 3, and for the player in the order of AT state 1, AT state 2, and AT state 3. It can be said that it is an advantageous gaming state. Also, in the same AT state, the winning AT lottery has a higher probability of acquiring AT games in the order of cherry, watermelon, and chance, giving the player a game fun. .
In particular, in AT state 3, 1 / 1.28 (200/256) when winning a cherry, about 1 / 1.16 (220/256) when winning a watermelon, and about 1 / 1.07 (240/240) when winning a chance Since the number of AT games can be acquired with a high probability of 256), it can be said that this is a very advantageous gaming state for the player.

  Note that when an MB (2 types BB) combination wins in the AT state, a predetermined penalty is added, but the number of AT games (see step 872) and AT effects ( This is different from the normal state in that step S876) is not lost.

<Description of Other Examples of AT Lottery Table in AT State 3>
34A and 34B, another embodiment of the AT lottery table in the AT state 3 will be described. In the AT lottery tables of FIGS. 34A and B, as described above, the number of AT games of 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 times shown in the A column is set for the lottery numbers 1 to 5, and the lottery number is 6 10 to 10, the AT effect shown in the B column is set (1 indicates that it is a lottery object), and the AT game number of each AT effect is the C column (20, 40, 60, 80, 100 times, respectively). ). The lottery number 11 is set to lose (the number of acquired AT games is zero).

First, the AT lottery table shown in FIG. 34A will be described. In this AT lottery table, the numbers (winning probabilities) as shown in FIG. 34A are set when the specific combination 1 is won and when the specific combination 2 is won. No. The probability of losing 11 is 0, and any number of AT games can be acquired.
The specific combination 1 is No. shown in the combination lottery table of FIG. If you are a replay player of 1, 2, 4, 5 and perform a reel stop operation in a predetermined push order, specific symbols are displayed on two lines (active line and display line) (double line alignment) It will be. The specific combination 2 is No. shown in the combination lottery table of FIG. 3 and 6 to 19 re-game players, and if a reel stop operation is performed in a predetermined pushing order, a specific symbol is displayed on one active line or one display line (single line alignment) become.
In the AT lottery table shown in FIG. 34A, since the number of AT games can be always obtained, a bonus can be obtained to the player by notifying the push order in which the specific symbols are aligned in a double line or a single line in the notification effect (AT). It can give joy and playful fun.

Next, the AT lottery table shown in FIG. 34B will be described. In this AT lottery table, numbers (winning probabilities) as shown in FIG. 34B are set for the case where the specified combination 1 is won and the case where the specified combination 2 is won. No. The probability of losing 11 is ½ (128/256), and the number of AT games cannot always be obtained.
In this case, only when a certain number of AT games can be acquired (probability 1/2), the reliability of the display symbols can be improved by notifying the pressing order in which the specific symbols are double-line aligned or single-line aligned. .

In addition, when the specified role is aligned with a double line or single line, or when a push order operation that allows double line alignment or single line alignment is performed, an AT lottery may be performed to determine the number of AT games to be acquired. Good. Further, in this case, it is possible to notify the pressing order in which the specific combination is aligned with a double line or a single line with a predetermined probability (for example, probability 1/2), or not to notify at all. It is done.

<Description of AT State Promotion Judgment Subroutine>
Next, the AT state promotion determination subroutine will be described in detail using the flowchart shown in FIG. This subroutine is executed for each game, and when the AT lottery is won in the role lottery executed by the main control circuit 100, the promotion lottery is performed. Then, the control process for promoting the state to the AT state 2) is performed.
First, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S42 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S900). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S900 that the game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the parameter ATJISI is greater than 0 (step S902).

  If it is determined by this determination that the value of ATJISI is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S902 that the value of ATJISI is greater than 0 (YES), it is next determined whether or not a winning combination information signal (see step S72 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100. (Step S904). If it is determined in this determination that the winning combination information signal has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, it is in a standby state until the winning combination information signal is received. If it is determined in step S904 that the winning combination information signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the AT lottery combination has been won based on the information included in the received winning combination information signal. (Step S906).

If it is determined in this determination that the AT lottery is not won (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S906 that the AT lottery is won (YES), the promotion lottery table corresponding to each AT state 1 to 3 is read from the ROM 208 and the promotion lottery process is performed (step S908).
Here, an example of the promotion lottery table corresponding to the AT states 1 to 3 is shown in FIG. The probability of promotion from AT state 1 to AT state 2 is set to ３, and the probability of promotion from AT state 2 to AT state 3 is set to ¼.

  Following the promotion lottery in step S908, it is determined whether or not the promotion lottery has been won (step S910). If it is determined in this determination that the winning is not made (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S910 that the winning lottery has been won in the promotion lottery (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the parameter ATUJISI is 3, that is, whether or not the state is AT state 3 (step S912). ). In this determination, if it is determined that the value of ATJISI is not 3 (NO), that is, it is determined that the state is AT state 1 or 2, control processing for adding 1 to the value of parameter ATJISI is performed (step S914). Exit. By this control process, the state is promoted from the AT state 1 to the AT state 2 or from the AT state 2 to the AT state 3.

If it is determined in step S912 that the value of the parameter ATJISI is 3 (YES), that is, it is in the AT state 3, the control process of maintaining 3 as the value of ATJISSI, that is, maintaining the AT state 3 is performed. (Step S916), this subroutine is terminated.
In the present embodiment, the AT state 3 ends when a predetermined number of games (for example, 40 games) are consumed in the AT state 3 (see FIG. 22). When winning, not only can the AT state 3 be maintained, but a privilege to add the number of games to be executed in the AT state 3 can also be given.

<Description of AT State 3 End Subroutine>
Next, the AT state 3 end subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This subroutine performs a control process to end the AT state 3 and shift to the AT state 1 when 40 games are digested in the AT state 3.
First, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S42 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S920). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S920 that the game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the parameter ATJISI is 3 (step S922). If it is determined in this determination that the ATJISSI value is not 3 (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.

If it is determined in step S922 that the value of ATJISI is 3 (YES), it is next determined whether or not 40 games have been digested with ATJISI = 3 (step S924). If it is determined in this determination that ATJSISI = 3 and 40 games are not digested (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S924 that 40 games have been digested with ATJISI = 3 (YES), 1 is input as the value of the parameter ATJISI (step S926), and this subroutine is terminated.
When 40 games are digested in the AT state 3 by the control process as described above, the AT state 3 is ended and the AT state 1 is started from the next game.

<Description of subroutine for AT state MB winning>
Next, the AT state MB winning subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This subroutine is executed for each game, and when a winning symbol for the MB combination is displayed in the reel stop control executed by the main control circuit 100, a control process for adding a predetermined penalty in the AT state is performed.
First, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S42 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S940). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S940 that a game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the parameter ATJISI is greater than 0 (step S942).

If it is determined by this determination that the value of ATJISI is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S942 that the value of ATJISI is greater than 0 (YES), it is next determined whether or not a display symbol information signal (see step S208 in FIG. 8) has been received from the main control circuit 100. (Step S944). If it is determined in this determination that the display symbol information signal has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, it is in a standby state until a display symbol information signal is received.
If it is determined in step S944 that the display symbol information signal has been received (YES), whether or not the MB winning symbol is displayed based on the information included in the received display symbol information signal is determined next. Judgment is made (step S946). As mentioned above, No. When winning 20 cherries 5 (see FIG. 31A) and winning in the middle, right, and left order and looking for the winning symbol, the winning symbol for the MB role is displayed.

If it is determined in step S946 that the MB winning symbol is not displayed (NO), the present subroutine is terminated as it is.
If it is determined in step S946 that the winning symbol for the MB role is displayed (YES), then if the AT effect is acquired by the AT lottery, the acquired AT effect (1) to (1) to A control process for adding all the AT game numbers corresponding to (J) to the counter NAT is performed (step S948). Then, 1 is input to the value of the parameter ATJISI (step S950), and this subroutine is terminated.

As described above, when the MB role is won while staying in the AT states 1 to 3, and when returning to the RT operation state again, it is the lowest whether any AT state is staying. Will be penalized starting from AT state 1. Also, although the number of AT games and AT effects that have been acquired will not be lost, only the number of games that implement the AT effect display game subroutine of FIG. The number of executions of the game will be reduced, and a penalty that the number of AT games will be substantially reduced will be incurred.
In addition, the control process for adding all AT games corresponding to the acquired AT effects (1) to (J) to the counter NAT was performed when the winning symbol of the MB role was displayed. It may be performed when returning.
During the MB game, the number of bets is set to 2 and the payout is also 2 so that the game does not substantially increase medals. Therefore, it is necessary to play at least 15 games, and the penalty is that the progress of the game is slow.

  In the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition (MB winning prize) is satisfied, a penalty corresponding to the gaming state (AT state) when the predetermined condition is satisfied is given, so that the progress of the game It is possible to give a change to the game, and it is possible to give a game fun such as playing a game strategically. Therefore, the progress of the game based on the penalty is not monotonous, and it can be expected that the player's interest in the game is maintained even if the player continues the game.

  In particular, different penalties are given in the AT state where the notification effect (AT) is performed and the normal state where the notification effect (AT) is not performed. In other words, since different penalties are given depending on whether or not a notification effect with a high interest of the player is performed, it can be expected that the player's interest in the game is increased.

In the present embodiment, even if the winning probability in the AT lottery stays in the AT state 3 having the highest AT state or the next highest AT state 2, the RT operation is again performed when the MB combination wins. When returning to the state, it starts from the AT state 1 having the lowest winning probability in the AT lottery.
Therefore, in this embodiment, since one of the penalties makes it difficult to obtain the number of notifications (the number of AT games), it is expected that the progress of the game will be sharp and the player's interest in games will be increased. it can.

  In this embodiment, one of the penalties is to reduce the number of notifications already acquired (the number of AT games). Therefore, it is expected that the progress of the game will be sharp and the player's interest in the game will be increased.

  In the present embodiment, since the condition for giving a penalty is that a carry-over combination such as an MB combination has won a prize, it is possible to give the player a game fun and increase the player's interest in games. Can be expected.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a specific lottery result (No. 20 Cherry 5 winning) is obtained in the combination lottery and a plurality of reels are stopped in a specific order (middle, right, left), a carry-over combination (MB) When a player wins a prize and stops a plurality of reels in an order other than a specific order, the player is given a greater privilege than when stopped in a specific order (no payout (0)) 8 game media payout).
Therefore, when the reels are stopped in a specific order, the carryover combination (MB combination) wins, and when the reels are stopped in an order other than the specific order, they are larger than when the reels are stopped in the specific order. Since the privilege may be given to the player, it is possible to give the player a game fun, and in particular, to give the player the motivation to perform the reel stop operation in an order other than a specific order.
Furthermore, when a specific lottery result (AT lottery winning combination) is obtained in the role lottery, a control process (AT lottery) for acquiring the AT game number (number of notifications) is performed. When a specific lottery result is obtained, an effect suggesting that a specific lottery result has been obtained by the effect control means or that an AT lottery is performed and the number of AT games is added may be executed.
Therefore, the player can expect to increase interest in the control process (AT lottery) for acquiring the number of AT games (number of notifications) by winning the carry-over winning combination.

(Description of an embodiment in which a predetermined warning is given when the reels are stopped in an order other than the predetermined order)
Next, description will be given of an embodiment in which a predetermined warning is given when the reels are stopped in an order other than the predetermined order, with reference to FIGS.
<Description of warning sound generation subroutine>
First, the warning sound generation subroutine will be described in detail using the flowchart shown in FIG. This subroutine is performed in a game that does not carry out the notification effect (AT), that is, performed in the above-described normal states 1 to 3, and when a general combination or re-game combination is won in the combination lottery executed by the main control circuit 100. When the reel stop operation is not performed in the normal stop operation order, control processing such as generating a warning sound is performed.

  First, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S42 in FIG. 6) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S1000). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S1000 that a game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not a winning combination information signal (see step S72 in FIG. 6) has been received from the main control circuit 100. (Step S1002). If it is determined in this determination that the winning combination information signal has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated. In other words, it is in a standby state until it receives the winning combination information signal,

If it is determined in step S1002 that the winning combination information signal has been received (YES), then whether or not a notification effect (AT) for notifying the player of the pressing order (reel stop order) has been performed. Judgment is made (step 1004). If it is determined in this determination that the notification effect (AT) has been performed (YES), this subroutine is terminated as it is. That is, in the present embodiment, a control process for issuing a predetermined warning is performed in the game when the notification effect (AT) is not performed.
If it is determined in step S1004 that the notification effect (AT) is not performed (NO), it is next determined whether or not a general combination or re-playing combination is won (step S1006).

  More specifically, the general role referred to here is No. shown in FIGS. It means the correct bells 21 to 52, and there are cases where eight game media are paid out and one game media is paid out depending on the pushing order. In other words, the privilege given to the player is different depending on when the reels are stopped in a predetermined order and when the reels are stopped in an order other than the predetermined order. In addition, the re-game player here refers to No. 1 shown in FIG. It means 1 to 19 replaying combinations, and depending on the pressing order, the symbols to be displayed are different, but any symbol is displayed and won as a replaying combination. In other words, the privilege given to the player is not different between when the reels are stopped in a predetermined order and when the reels are stopped in an order other than the predetermined order.

  If it is determined in step S1006 that neither the general combination nor the re-playing combination is won (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S1006 that the general combination or re-playing combination is won (YES), it is next determined whether or not the pressing order (reel stop operation order) can be determined (step S1008). Here, the pressing order (reel stop operation order) is determined based on a stop operation signal (see step S171 in FIG. 7) transmitted from the main control circuit 100 for each reel stop operation of each reel. If the reel stop operation order to be determined is determined only by the first reel stop operation, the determination can be made when the first stop operation signal is received, and the reel stop operation order to be determined is the first and second reel stop operations. If it is determined by the operation, the determination can be made when the second stop operation signal is received.

If it is determined in step S1008 that the reel stop operation order cannot be determined (NO), this determination process is repeated. If it is determined in step S1008 that the reel stop operation order can be determined (YES), it is next determined whether or not the reel stop operation order is normal (step S1010). Here, the normal reel stop operation order is a case where the reel stop operation is performed in the order of pushing left, middle, and right. In the case of the correct answer bells (general roles) of 21 to 52, there is a case where the bell symbols are aligned on the upper stage and one game medium is paid out. No. In the case of 1 to 19 replaying combinations, a normal replay symbol, a watermelon symbol or the like is displayed.
That is, when the reel stop operation is performed in the normal pushing order, eight game media are not paid out, and the game state promotion in the AT state (AT state 1 to 2, or 2 to 3) is specified. No symbols are displayed.

If it is determined in step S1010 that the normal reel stop operation order is set (YES), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S1010 that the order is not the normal reel stop operation order (NO), control for generating a predetermined warning sound using the speaker drive circuit 222 and the speaker 64 (see FIG. 3) is performed next. Processing is performed (step S1012).
That is, in this embodiment, a warning can be given when the reels are stopped in an order other than the normal order, so that it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the reels in an order other than the predetermined order. it can.
Further, in the present embodiment, since the warning is issued by generating a warning sound, the warning can be effectively given without disturbing the game operation.

Next, as a related control process related to the warning, a control process for stopping the stop display effect of turning on and blinking the display lamp 124 that starts when all reels are stopped is performed (step S1014). Here, in the stop display effect, the display lamp 124 is turned on and blinking corresponding to the payout of eight game media, and the display lamp 124 is turned on and blinking to notify the player of the promotion in the above-mentioned AT effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
The display lamp may be a lamp (so-called back lamp) provided in the reel, or may be a lamp disposed around the image display device 70 and the three display windows 22L, 22C and 22R.
Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from having unnecessary expectation when the privilege is not actually granted.
In other words, as the related control processing, an effect corresponding to a combination of symbols displayed when the reels are stopped in an order other than the normal order (for example, a display lamp effect that eight game media perform corresponding to payout, By not performing the display lamp effect informing the player of the promotion in the AT effect), it can be expected that the player's display symbol and the reliability of the consecutive appearance are increased, and the player's interest in the game is increased.

Following step S1014, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is a general combination (step S1016). If it is determined in this determination that the winning combination is not a general combination (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S1016 that the winning combination is a general combination (YES), 20 is input as the value of the counter PENA as a related control process related to the warning (step S1018). Exit.
By this control process, as a related control process related to the warning, a penalty that decreases the winning probability in the AT lottery for 20 games from the next game is added. In other words, such a penalty is given only in the case of a general combination in which the benefits granted to the player are different between when the reels are stopped in a predetermined order and when the reels are stopped in an order other than the predetermined order. It has become.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the benefits differ between when the reels are stopped in the normal order and when the reels are stopped in the other order in the lottery (the number of payouts: 1 vs. 8). Different related control processes (whether or not a penalty related to AT lottery is added) are performed when a general combination is won and when a re-playing combination whose benefits are not different is selected. Thus, by performing the related control process according to the characteristics of the winning combination, it is possible to give the player a warning suitable for the progress of the game, so that it can be expected to increase the player's interest in the game.

<Description of penalty lottery subroutine at penalty>
Next, the penalty AT lottery subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. This subroutine is a penalty that is executed when a reel stop operation is performed in a push order different from the normal push order after winning the general role in a game that does not involve an alarm effect (AT). AT lottery is performed using a lottery table with low probability.
First, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S42 in FIG. 6) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S1040). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S1040 that the game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of the counter PENA is greater than 0 (step S1042). As described above, when the reel is operated in a game other than the normal push order in a game not accompanied by the notification effect (AT) and the reel is operated other than the normal pushing order, 20 is input as the value of PENA (FIG. 24). Step S1018).

  If it is determined in this determination that the value of the counter PENA is 0 or less (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S1042 that the PEN value is greater than 0 (YES), it is next determined whether or not a winning combination information signal (see step S72 in FIG. 6) is received from the main control circuit 100. (Step S1044). If it is determined in this determination that the winning combination information signal has not been received (NO), this determination process is repeated. That is, it is in a standby state until the winning combination information signal is received.

If it is determined in step S1044 that the winning combination information signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the AT lottery combination has been won based on the information included in the received winning combination information signal. (Step S1046). Note that the AT lottery role is the same as described above in No. 1 shown in FIG. 7 to 10 cherries 1 to 4 (replaying role), No. 7 Nos. 11 to 17 watermelons 1 to 7 (re-playing role), No. 18th chance (re-playing role) Twenty general roles (cherry 5) can be exemplified.
If it is determined in step S1046 that the AT lottery is not won (NO), the present subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S1046 that the AT lottery combination is won (YES), then the penalty AT lottery table is read from the ROM 208 and AT lottery processing is performed (step 1048).

Here, FIG. 36 shows an example of the AT lottery table at the time of penalty. Similar to the AT lottery tables shown in FIGS. 33A to 33C, when the winning AT lottery is cherry (No. 7 to 10, 20), watermelon (No. 11 to 17), and chance (No. The winning probability in the case of 20) is shown.
In the lottery numbers 1 to 5 in the AT lottery table, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 AT game numbers shown in the A column are set, and in the lottery numbers 6 to 10, the AT effect shown in the B column is set. The number of AT games that one AT effect has is shown in the C column (20, 40, 60, 80, 100 times). The lottery number 11 is set to lose (the number of acquired AT games is zero).

At the time of winning the cherry, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is 1/100, and the probability of losing is 9/10. At the time of winning the watermelon, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is 1/80, and the probability of losing is 7/8. At the time of winning the chance, the winning probability of each of the lottery numbers 1 to 10 is 1/80, and the probability of losing is about 5/6.
As described above, the probability of acquiring the number of AT games is set to be very low as compared with the normal AT lottery table without penalty shown in FIGS. 33A to 33C.
Although the probability of acquiring the number of AT games is set very low, the probability of winning may be set to 0, or lottery may not be performed.

After performing the AT lottery in step S1048, next, a control process for subtracting 1 from the value of the counter PENA is performed (step S1050), and the process proceeds to step S1052. By this control processing, AT lottery using an AT lottery table set with a very low probability of acquiring the number of AT games is performed until the value of PEN becomes zero.
In step S1052, it is determined whether the number of AT games has been acquired as a result of the AT lottery (step S1052). If it is determined in this determination that the number of AT games has been acquired (YES), then the number of AT games acquired in the AT lottery is added to the value of the counter NAT indicating the number of times of performing the notification effect (AT). The control process is performed (step S1054), and the process proceeds to step S1056. If it is determined in step S1052 that the number of AT games has not been acquired (NO), the process proceeds to step S1056.

In step S1056, it is determined whether or not the AT effect (see FIG. 36) of the lottery numbers 6 to 10 has been acquired as a result of the AT lottery (step S1056). If it is determined in this determination that the AT effect has been acquired (YES), the acquired Jth AT effect and the number of AT games (J) are stored in the RAM 210 (step S1058), and this subroutine is terminated. .
If it is determined in step S1056 that the AT effect has not been acquired in the AT lottery (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first combination is won by the combination lottery, the related control processing related to the warning makes it difficult to acquire the number of notifications for obtaining the notification effect. It is possible to effectively prevent the player from stopping the reels in an order other than the predetermined order, and to change the progress of the game to give the player a game fun.

<Description of Other Embodiments of Related Control Processing>
As the related control process, in the above-described embodiment, an effect corresponding to a combination of symbols displayed when the reels are stopped in a pressing order other than the normal pressing order (for example, eight game media are compatible with payout). Display lamp effect and display lamp effect indicating promotion in AT effect) are not performed, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, in addition to the display lamp effect, a sound effect such as a payout sound according to payout may not be performed.
Further, although the set counter PEN is decremented by the AT lottery combination, it may be decremented regardless of the game winning combination. Further, the promotion lottery process may not be performed during the penalty.
In addition, when the reels are stopped in the normal pushing order, and when the reels are stopped in an order other than the normal pushing order, it is possible to cope with the situation by performing the same effect. It is also possible to cope by implementing different effects according to the symbols made.

(Description of an embodiment for correcting the number of AT games to be displayed so that the number of AT games to be stocked is a multiple of a predetermined value)
Next, the number of AT games is determined by the loop lottery process, the push game is executed to determine the provisional display AT number of games, and the number of AT games to be stocked is a multiple of a predetermined value (for example, 10). A description will be given of an embodiment in which the provisional display AT game number determined in the push game is corrected and displayed with reference to FIGS. For example, when releasing the AT effect that has been stocked, it is possible to determine and notify the number of AT games by performing these control processes instead of adding a predetermined number of AT games. In addition, when an AT lottery combination is won by a combination lottery, these control processes can be performed to determine and notify the number of AT games.

<Description of loop lottery subroutine>
First, the loop lottery subroutine will be described in detail using the flowchart shown in FIG. This subroutine is executed for each game, the number of AT games is determined by repeating the lottery process at a predetermined loop rate (99% in this case), and the provisional display AT game number is determined by the push game execution subroutine. Control processing for correcting the provisional display AT game number is performed by the correction game number notification subroutine.
In FIG. 26, first, it is determined whether or not a game start signal (see step S42 in FIG. 6) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S2000). If it is determined in this determination that the game start signal has not been received (NO), this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S2000 that a game start signal has been received (YES), it is next determined whether or not the gaming state is a state in which a push game is executed (step S2002).

  Here, as a case where the push game is executed, as described above, a case where the AT effect is won by the AT lottery, the stocked AT effect is released, and the corresponding number of AT games is added can be exemplified. . Furthermore, when winning the AT lottery in the role lottery and determining the number of AT games to be added, it is possible to notify the number of AT games to be added using push games, and various other timings are applied can do.

  If it is determined in step S2002 that the gaming state is not a state in which the push game is executed (NO), the present subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S2002 that the gaming state is a state in which a push game is executed (YES), the number of AT games to be added when winning is 1, and the loop rate (winning probability) is 99%. Then, a loop lottery process is repeated to repeat the lottery process until no win is made (step S2004), and the value acquired by this loop lottery process is stored as the value of LNAT indicating the number of acquired AT games (step S2006). . Next, a push game execution subroutine is executed (step S2008), a corrected game number notification subroutine is executed (step S2010), and this subroutine is terminated.

<Explanation of push game execution subroutine>
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 27, a detailed description will be given of the push game execution subroutine, which is the control process in step S2008 of the loop lottery subroutine described above. In this subroutine, a player performs a control process for repeatedly pushing a bet switch to execute a push game for determining a provisional display AT game number. In this embodiment, when a player plays a push game in order to erase the display of one AT effect and to determine the number of AT games corresponding to the AT effect that has been stocked is released. The control process is shown. However, since the actual number of AT games acquired is already LNAT determined by the above-mentioned loop lottery, the provisional display AT game number determined by the push game is a value equal to or less than LNAT.
First, among the AT effects (1) to (J) that are stocked, the display of the AT effect (1) acquired first is deleted (step S2020), and then an image instructing that the bet switch is repeatedly hit. Is displayed (step S2022).

Then, 0 is input to the value of the counter COUNT (step S2024), and the process proceeds to step S2026. Here, COUNT is a counter representing the number of AT games acquired in the push game (provisional display AT game number), and 1 is added to the value of COUNT every time the bet switch is pressed (that is, The number of AT games increases by one).
In step S2026, based on the signal from the main control circuit 100, it is determined whether or not the first bet switch operation signal has been received (step S2026). In this determination, if it is determined that the first bet switch operation signal has not been received (NO), it is next determined whether or not the time T1 (20 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed (step S2028). ).

  If it is determined in this determination that the time T1 has not elapsed (NO), the process returns to step S2026, and the determination processing in steps S2026 and S2028 is repeated. If it is determined in step S2028 that the time T1 has elapsed (YES), the present subroutine is terminated. That is, when the time T1 (20 seconds) has elapsed without receiving the first bet switch operation signal, the push game is ended without being executed. The time T1 is not limited to 20 seconds, and any other time can be set.

  If it is determined in step S2026 that the first bet switch operation signal has been received (YES), a control process for adding 1 to the value of COUNT is performed (step S2030). It is determined whether an operation signal has been received (step S2032). If it is determined in this determination that the operation signal for the bet switch has not been received (NO), it is next determined whether or not time T2 (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed (step S2034). ).

If it is determined in this determination that the time T2 has not elapsed (NO), the process returns to step S2032, and the determination processing in steps S2032 and S2034 is repeated. If it is determined in step S2034 that the time T2 has elapsed (YES), this subroutine is terminated. In other words, if a time longer than 0.5 seconds elapses from the bet switch push operation to the next bet switch push operation, it is determined that the bet switch has been repeatedly hit and this subroutine is finished. To do. The time T2 is not limited to 0.5 seconds, and any time can be set within a range that does not give a sense of incongruity as the switch is repeatedly hit.
If it is determined in step S2032 that a bet switch operation signal has been received (YES), that is, if there is a next bet switch operation within 0.5 seconds, a control process for adding 1 to the value of COUNT is performed. Next, it is determined whether or not the value of COUNT has reached LNAT (step S2038). As described above, LNAT is the number of AT games actually acquired in the loop lottery.

If it is determined in step S2038 that the value of COUNT has not reached LNAT (NO), the process returns to step S2032, and the control process from step S2032 to step S2038 is repeated, and the player switches the vetch switch within 0.5 seconds. Each time is operated, a control process is performed in which 1 is added to the value of COUNT. If it is determined in step S2034 that a time longer than 0.5 seconds has elapsed until the next bet switch pressing operation, it is determined that repeated betting of the bet switch has ended, and this subroutine is executed. The COUNT value at the end is set as the provisional display AT game number.
If it is determined in step S2038 that the value of COUNT has reached LNAT (YES), this subroutine is immediately terminated. That is, the maximum value of the number of AT games that can be acquired by the push game is the value of LNAT that is actually acquired by the loop drawing.

<Description of Correction Game Number Notification Subroutine>
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 28, a detailed description of the corrected game number notification subroutine, which is the control process in step S2010 of the loop lottery subroutine described above, will be given. In this subroutine, it is a general rule that the AT game number COUNT obtained by the push game among the AT game number LNAT actually acquired by the loop lottery is notified and the remaining AT game number is stocked. Then, a control process for correcting the number of AT games to be displayed is performed so that the number of AT games to be stocked is a multiple of a predetermined value (10 in the present embodiment).

First, a control process for subtracting the value of the AT game number COUNT obtained by the push game from the AT game number LNAT actually obtained by the loop lottery to obtain a value of NOKORI indicating the number of AT games to be stocked is performed (step S2060). ). Next, 1 is input to the value of the counter K (step S2062), and it is determined whether or not the value obtained by subtracting the value of 10 × K from the value of NOKORI is larger than 0 (step S2064). In this determination, if it is determined that the value obtained by subtracting the value of 10 × K from the value of NOKORI is greater than 0 (YES), next, a control process for adding 1 to the value of N is performed (step S2066). Returning to step S2064, the control processing of step S2064 and step S2066 is repeated until the value obtained by subtracting the value of 10 × K from the value of NOKORI becomes 0 or less.
For example, when the value of NOKORI is 33, 10 × 1 = 10, 10 × 2 = 20, 10 × 3 = 30, 10 × 4 = 40 are subtracted in order from NOKORI to determine whether it is greater than 0. When 40 of K = 4 is subtracted, it is determined that it is 0 or less for the first time.

If it is determined in step S2064 that the value obtained by subtracting the value of 10 × K from the value of NOKORI is 0 or less (NO), the value of MIHOCHIAT indicating the number of AT games to be stocked without notification is 10 The value of x (K-1) is input (step S2068). If the above-mentioned NOKOORI value is 33, 10 × (4-1) = 30 is set as the MIHHOCHI value.
Next, as a value of HYOJINAT representing the number of AT games to be notified immediately, a value obtained by adding COUNT and NOKORI, that is, a value obtained by subtracting the value of MIHOCHIAT from the value of LNAT is input (step S2070), and then HYOJINAT The value is displayed on the display device 70 (step S2072), and this subroutine is terminated.

  Here, the control process shown in FIGS. 26 to 28 will be described again using specific numerical values. LNAT = 88 is acquired in the loop lottery process (see steps S2004 and 2006 in FIG. 26), and the push game is performed. When the player repeatedly hits the bet switch 42 times and COUNT = 42 (see steps S2032 to S2038 in FIG. 27), the value of NOKORI is 88-42 = 46 (see step S2060 in FIG. 28). . In the corrected number-of-games notification subroutine shown in FIG. 28, 10 × K (K = 1, 2,...), That is, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, is subtracted in order from the value of NOKORI, and the value is 0. It is determined whether or not it is large (see step S2064 of FIG. 28), and when 50 of K = 5 is subtracted, it becomes 0 or less for the first time, so as the value of the number of AT games MIHOCHINAT to be stocked without notification, 10 × (5-1) = 40 is stored (see step S2068 in FIG. 28). Then, 88 (COUNT + NOKORI, that is, LNAT) −10 × (5-1) = 48 is calculated as the value of HYOJINAT that is the number of AT games to be displayed (see step S2070 in FIG. 28), and 48 is notified as the number of AT games. (See step S2072 in FIG. 28).

. Further, when the number of AT games being stocked is represented by a graphic meaning that one graphic represents 10 games, for example, a problem may occur.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the number of AT games to be stocked is corrected so as to be 40, which is a multiple of 10, and the AT game number displayed this time is set to the value 42 of the AT game number COUNT acquired by the push game. Thus, 6 is added as a correction value, 48 is notified, and 40 is stocked. In other words, in the present embodiment, the correction displays a value larger than the AT game number COUNT acquired by the player hitting the bet switch repeatedly, so that the number of AT games to be stocked is a multiple of ten.
In the above description, the number of AT games to be stocked is a multiple of 10. However, the number of AT games to be stocked is not limited to this, and may be a multiple of any other number.

For example, when the notification effect (AT) corresponding to the displayed number of AT games HYOJINAT ends, it is possible to display the value of MIHOCHINAT that is the number of stocked AT games. It is possible to give the person a pleasure of being able to thoroughly enjoy the alarm production (AT) with the unexpectedness. In addition, when the specific gaming state is ended, for example, when the above-described AT gaming state 3 is ended, the value of the stocked MIHOCHINAT may be displayed.
In addition, when a plurality of AT effects are stocked and the AT effects that have been stocked are continuously released, each time a push game corresponding to each AT effect is carried out, correction is performed and the number of AT games HYOJINAT is reduced. It is also possible to display, or after performing the push game corresponding to all AT effects, the total value can be corrected and the AT game number HYOJINAT can be displayed.

<Description of Other Embodiments for Correcting Number of AT Games to Display>
As another embodiment in the case of correcting the number of AT games to be displayed, for the first time, the number of AT games MIHOCHINAT to be stocked for K when the value of NOKORI-10 × K becomes 0 or less is 10 × (K−1) ) And 10 × K, and the number of AT games HYOJINAT to be displayed immediately may be COUNT + NOKORI−10 × K instead of COUNT + NOKORI−10 × (K−1).
In the case of LNAT = 88, COUNT = 42, and NOKORI = 6, MIHOCHINAT = 50 (= 10 × 5) and HYOJINAT = 88−50 = 38. In other words, in this embodiment, the correction displays a value smaller than the COUNT acquired by the player hitting the bet switch repeatedly, so that the number of AT games to be stocked is a multiple of ten.

Furthermore, if the remaining single-digit number obtained by subtracting a multiple of 10 is 4 or less, the correction displays a value smaller than the COUNT acquired by the player repeatedly hitting the bet switch, and stocks the AT. If the number of games is made a multiple of 10 and the remaining single-digit number that has been reduced by a multiple of 10 is 5 or more, the correction is larger than the COUNT obtained by the player hitting the bet switch repeatedly. A value may be displayed so that the number of AT games to be stocked is a multiple of ten. In this case, the value to be corrected can be set to a smaller value.
For example, if the remaining one-digit number after subtracting a multiple of 10 is 3, a value obtained by subtracting 3 is displayed. If the remaining one-digit number after subtracting a multiple of 10 is 7, A value obtained by adding 3 is displayed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a part of the number of AT games (the number of non-holding notifications) among the number of AT games (the number of notifications) determined to be given to the player in the loop lottery process is given to the player. In addition, since the remaining number of AT games (the number of on-hold notifications) is stocked (reserved) without showing to the player, the player can be provided with unexpectedness and game fun.
Further, since the number of AT games to be displayed (the number of non-holding notifications) is determined so that the number of AT games to be stored (the number of holding notifications) is a multiple of a predetermined value (for example, 10), By making the number of games (the number of on-hold notifications) a good value, it is possible to display the number of AT games that have been stocked (the number of on-hold notifications) without giving the player a sense of incongruity. Therefore, smooth progress of the game can be realized, and the player can enjoy the game accompanied with the notification effect (AT).

In this embodiment, the value of HYOJINAT, which is the actual number of AT games to be stocked (the number of non-pending notifications), is determined after the COUNT that is the provisional display AT game number (the number of non-pending notifications) is determined in advance. Various aspects can be adopted as to how to determine the number of AT games to be played (the number of non-holding notifications). Furthermore, by adding or subtracting a value smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 10) to the provisional number of AT games (number of non-holding notifications) COUNT, the number of AT games to be stocked (number of times of holding notifications) MIHOCHINAT Since the value can be a multiple of a predetermined value (for example, 10), it is possible to thoroughly enjoy the game with the notification effect (AT) without giving the player a sense of incongruity.
In particular, since the number of AT games (the number of non-holding notifications) to be displayed by a game controlled by the sub-control circuit 200 such as a push game can be determined, it is possible to give the player a game fun.

  In the present embodiment, a lottery process is performed at a predetermined winning probability (for example, 99%), and a control process for adding the number of notifications at the time of winning is repeated until the player is not won. The number of games (number of notifications) LNAT is determined. Therefore, since it is not selected from the predetermined number of AT games (number of notifications), it is possible to determine a wider variety of AT games (number of notifications) and to give the player a game fun. Can do. Regardless of the value of the number of AT games (number of notifications), the number of AT games to be stocked (number of on-hold notifications) MIHOCHINAT is always a multiple of a predetermined value (for example, 10) in the control process as described above. Can be.

  In the present embodiment, the number of AT games that have already been shown (number of notifications) HYOJINAT, after performing the notification effect, the number of AT games that have been stocked (number of notifications on hold) MIHOCHINAT is shown to the player. It is possible to make progress and to increase the player's interest in the game.

(Description of other embodiments according to the present invention)
The slot machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and includes various other embodiments.

10 Slot machine 38 Game media slot 32, 34, 36 Bet switch 40L, 40C, 40R Reel 50 Start switch (operating means)
52L, 52C, 52R Reel stop switch (operation means)
70 Display device 80L, 80C, 80R Stepping motor 90 Sub switch 100 Main control circuit 106 CPU
108 ROM
110 RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 112 Random number generator 114 Motor drive circuit 124 Display lamp 200 Sub control circuit 220 Display drive circuit 300 Operation means 310 Stop operation means 410 Role lottery means 420 Random number extraction means 430 Random number judgment means 440 Reel control means 450 Prize winning process control means 460 Replay Control means 470 Replay selection high state control means 510 Image control means 520 Audio control means 530 Lamp control means 540 Production control indication means 550 Penalty grant means 560 Warning control means

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention is a slot machine capable of performing a game in which a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols are rotated and stopped. When a signal based on a player's reel stop operation is received after rotating a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols, a combination lottery means for performing a combination lottery for determining a winning combination from among the combinations, Reel control means for controlling the rotation of the reels rotated according to the lottery result, and when the plurality of reels are stopped in a predetermined order in the combination lottery, and stop in an order other than the predetermined order. Control for giving a predetermined warning to a player when winning a combination with a combination of symbols displayed differently when the combination is made and stopping the plurality of reels in an order other than the predetermined order Includes a warning control means for performing management, wherein the warning control means, when executing the control processing for providing said predetermined warning, further control processing (hereinafter "associated controls associated with the predetermined warning The first combination is different when the plurality of reels are stopped in the predetermined order and when the plurality of reels are stopped in an order other than the predetermined order. And the second role that does not differ for the player, and the related control is different depending on whether the first role is won in the role lottery and when the second role is won. It is conceivable to perform processing.

Claims (4)

A slot machine capable of performing a game of rotating and stopping a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed,
Role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine a winning role from a plurality of roles by lottery processing;
Reel control means for performing stop control of the rotated reels according to the result of the winning lottery when receiving a signal based on a player's reel stop operation after rotating a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols; ,
In the combination lottery, the combination of symbols displayed when the plurality of reels are stopped in a predetermined order and when the combination is stopped in an order other than the predetermined order is won, and the predetermined combination is selected. Warning control means for performing a control process for giving a predetermined warning to the player when the plurality of reels are stopped in an order other than the order;
With
When the warning control means performs a control process for giving the predetermined warning, further control processing related to the predetermined warning (hereinafter referred to as “related control processing”) is performed.
The first role that is given to the player is different when the plurality of reels are stopped in the predetermined order and when the reels are stopped in an order other than the predetermined order, and the privilege that is given to the player There is a second role that is not different,
A slot machine that performs different related control processing when the first combination is won in the combination lottery and when the second combination is won.   The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined warning is a predetermined warning sound. Provided with an effect control means for performing a notification effect including information useful for displaying a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the role lottery for the number of notifications given to the player,
When winning the first role in the role lottery,
3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the related control process is a control process for making it difficult to acquire the number of notifications. When winning the first combination or the second combination in the combination lottery,
4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the related control process does not perform an effect corresponding to the combination of symbols displayed when the related control process is stopped in an order other than the predetermined order. 5. The slot machine according to item.

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