JP2014121462A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine, even when a performance to be executed only when a prize is offered is cancelled, preventing a player from having distrust in the prize offer itself.SOLUTION: In a specific performance for notifying of the number of offered AT (Assist Time) games, when a performance switch 56 is operated in a first specific performance to be executed regardless whether or not a prize is offered, the game machine notifies a player of the number of AT games, and when a cancellation operation is executed, does not notify of the number of AT games. However, when the performance switch 56 is operated in a second specific performance to be executed only when the prize is offered, the game machine notifies the player of the number of AT games and, when a cancellation operation is executed, notifies of a partial number of AT games of the number of offered AT games.

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set, and a slot machine that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information based on a start operation, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball are played by a launching device. There is a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area.

  As a conventional gaming machine of this type, there is known a slot machine that can cancel an effect during execution (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-126340 A

  However, in the slot machine as described above, when the effect being executed is canceled halfway, the player may not know the effect result and may have distrust. For example, if an effect that is executed only when a privilege is granted and an effect that informs about the provision of the privilege as an effect result is canceled on the way, the effect result is shown even though the privilege should have been granted. By not being performed, the player is given an impression as if the privilege is not being granted, and as a result, the player may be distrusted with the privilege grant itself.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to distrust the player with respect to the granting of the bonus itself even when the effect performed only when the bonus is granted is canceled. It is to provide a gaming machine that does not give a feeling.

(1) A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 150),
Benefit granting means (for example, AT lottery in the slot machine 1, jackpot determination in the pachinko gaming machine 150) for granting benefits advantageous to the player (eg, the number of AT games in the slot machine 1 and time reduction control in the pachinko gaming machine 150); ,
Accepting means for accepting an operation by the player (for example, a production switch 56 in the slot machine 1, a push button 31B in the pachinko gaming machine 150);
First specific effect execution means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1 and the pachinko gaming machine 150) that executes the first specific effect (for example, the first specific effect) regardless of whether the privilege is given or not. Production control microcomputer),
Second specific effect execution means (for example, sub-control unit 91 in slot machine 1 and pachinko gaming machine 150 for effect control) that executes the second specific effect (for example, the second specific effect) only when the privilege is given. A microcomputer),
The first specific effect executing means is provided when the privilege is granted (for example, when the number of AT games is given in the slot machine 1, the second normal big hit, the third normal big hit, and the probability variation big hit in the pachinko gaming machine 150) ) When the first specific effect is being executed, an operation corresponding to the first specific effect (for example, an operation of the effect switch 56 in the slot machine 1 or a single press of the push button 31B in the pachinko gaming machine 150) ) Is received by the receiving means (Y in S220 of FIG. 18), the privilege information regarding the benefit of the privilege being granted (for example, the number of AT games granted in the slot machine 1, the pachinko gaming machine 150) (S260 in FIG. 18), and the operation is performed by the acceptor. When the end condition for ending the first specific effect is established until it is received by (for example, when a cancel operation is performed) (Y in S250 in FIG. 18, Y in S280), the privilege information is not notified. ,
The second specific effect executing means performs an operation corresponding to the second specific effect (for example, an operation of the effect switch 56 in the slot machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine 150, etc.) while the second specific effect is being executed. When the push means 31 is pressed once by the accepting means (Y in S320 of FIG. 19), the privilege information regarding the benefit of the privilege that has been granted (for example, the AT that has been granted in the slot machine 1) The number of games, the number of times the time is controlled in the pachinko gaming machine 150, is notified (S360 in FIG. 19), and the end condition for ending the second specific effect is satisfied before the operation is received by the receiving means. (For example, when a cancel operation is performed) (Y in S350 of FIG. 19, Y in S380) (For example, all or part of the number of AT games granted in the slot machine 1 or all or part of the number of time-controlled times in the pachinko gaming machine 150) can be specified. Such information is reported (S385 in FIG. 19).

  According to such a configuration, even when an end condition for ending the second specific effect is established in the second specific effect that is executed only when the privilege is provided, the privilege related to the advantage of the privilege that is provided Since information capable of specifying an advantage that is equal to or less than the advantage specified from the information is notified, the player is not distrusted with the granting of the privilege itself.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The greater the advantage of the privilege granted by the privilege grant means, the greater the advantage that the second specific effect execution means performs the second specification than when the first specific effect execution means executes the first specific effect. The rate at which the effect is executed is high (for example, as shown in FIG. 17, the second specific effect is more easily executed than the first specific effect as the number of AT games given is larger).

  According to such a configuration, in addition to reliably granting a privilege when the second specific effect is executed, the advantage of the privilege granted is greater than when the first specific effect is executed. Since possibility is high, when a 2nd specific production | presentation is performed, a player can enjoy a bigger joy.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The second specific effect executing means is configured such that when the degree of advantage of the privilege granted is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, when the number of AT games given in the slot machine 1 is 10 games or more), When the specific effect is executed and the second specific effect is being executed, an end condition for ending the second specific effect is satisfied before an operation corresponding to the second specific effect is received by the accepting unit. In some cases, information that can specify the degree of advantage of the predetermined value is provided (for example, a notification that the number of AT games assigned in the slot machine 1 is 10 games).

  According to such a configuration, when the end condition for ending the second specific effect is satisfied before the operation corresponding to the second specific effect is received by the accepting unit even though the second specific effect is executed, the first condition is satisfied. 2 Since only information that can specify the degree of advantage that is a predetermined value, which is a condition for executing the specific effect, is notified, the player performs an operation corresponding to the second specific effect when the second specific effect is being executed. Can be encouraged.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The first specific effect executing means corresponds to the first specific effect until the first end timing during the first specific effect (for example, until the start switch 7 of the next game is operated in the slot machine 1). Accepting operations,
The second specific effect executing means performs an operation corresponding to the second specific effect until the second end timing during the second specific effect (for example, until a BET operation after the game ends in the slot machine 1). Allow acceptance,
The first end timing is a timing that arrives later than the second end timing after the acceptance of the operation is permitted.

  According to such a configuration, in the first specific effect, since the operation corresponding to the specific effect is permitted rather than the second specific effect, the operation is permitted until the timing arrived later. In the first specific effect in which it is not known whether or not the privilege is given unless the operation is performed, the player can receive more opportunities for receiving the operation than the second specific effect.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
When the first specific effect is executed by the first specific effect executing means when the privilege is given, and the privilege information regarding the advantage of the privilege is not notified (for example, a cancel operation is performed) (When Y is determined at S250 in FIG. 18 and Y at S280 in FIG. 18), all given at a later predetermined timing (for example, when the number of AT games remaining in the slot machine 1 is 0). A post-notification means for informing privilege information related to the benefit of the privilege.

  According to such a configuration, since privilege information related to the benefits of all benefits not notified at a predetermined timing is notified, privilege information related to a greater advantage is notified at a predetermined timing. And can improve the fun of the game.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
When the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means, privilege grant notifying means for notifying that the privilege has been granted (for example, a process of executing a notification effect of the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1),
The timing of notification by the privilege grant notification means is a first timing within a predetermined period after the privilege is granted (for example, prior notification), after the privilege is granted, and after the predetermined period has elapsed. Bonus notification timing determination means (for example, execution timing lottery processing of the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1) for determining at any one timing of the second timing (for example, post notification),
When the privilege is given by the privilege granting unit, the privilege grant notification unit is advantageous for the privilege at the first timing when the privilege notification timing determination unit determines the first timing. The privilege information regarding the degree is notified, and when the second timing is determined, the privilege information is notified by the first specific effect executing means or the second specific effect executing means,
The privilege notification timing determining means determines that the notification timing by the privilege grant notification means is the second timing, and then grants the privilege by the privilege grant means during a specific period until the second timing is reached. The second timing is determined at a higher rate than when the privilege is given by the privilege granting means in a period other than the specific period (for example, as shown in FIG. ) Is more likely to be determined for later notification).

  According to such a configuration, not only when the privilege information regarding the advantage of the privilege is notified at the first timing within the predetermined period after the privilege is granted, but also after the predetermined period has elapsed. The benefit information may be notified at the timing of the benefit, and even if the benefit information is not notified before the predetermined period elapses after an event that the privilege may have been granted, the benefit is granted. Can maintain a sense of expectation for In addition, when a privilege is newly granted in a specific period until the second timing is reached after the timing of notification by the privilege grant notification means is determined as the second timing, in a period other than the specific period The rate at which the second timing is determined is higher than when the privilege is granted, and once the notification timing is determined as the second timing, then a new privilege is granted in the period until the second timing. Since it becomes easy to be notified at the second timing even when it is done, after the event that the privilege may be given, the privilege information regarding the advantage of the privilege is not notified until the predetermined period elapses. Can raise the expectation with respect to a privilege by alert | reporting the privilege information regarding a bigger advantage at a 2nd timing after that.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an overall structure of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the type of a missing item, the pattern combination of a missing item, and a missing item. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object part and determination value number regarding the special part and small part in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination and determination value number regarding the re-game player in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a bell combination. It is a flowchart for performing an AT role winning process. It is a figure for demonstrating a navi stock number lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating an AT game number lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating an execution time lottery table. It is a flowchart for performing a notification effect execution process. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific production | presentation lottery table. It is a flowchart for performing the process during the first specific effect. It is a flowchart for performing the process during 2nd specific production. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of a 1st specific production. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of a 2nd specific production. It is a front view which shows the whole structure of the pachinko game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of jackpot in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific effect lottery table in a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the 1st specific production in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation aspect of the 2nd specific production in a modification.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a slot machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols on each reel constituting the variable display device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1.

  The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “melon (for example, area number 21 of the left reel 2L)” and “lip a (for example, area number 20 of the left reel 2L) are respectively provided. "," Bell (for example, area number 19 for left reel 2L) "," White 7 (for example, area number 18 for left reel 2L) "," Banana (for example, area number 13 for left reel 2L) "," Strawberry (For example, area number 12 of the left reel 2L), "black 7 (for example, area number 11 of the left reel 2L)", "lip b (for example, area number 10 of the left reel 2L)", "blank (for example, Multiple types of mutually identifiable symbols such as “region number 7 on the left reel 2L” and “star 7 (for example, region number 3 on the left reel 2L)” (however, only characters are shown in FIG. 3 and the symbols are omitted) ing) In a predetermined order, it is depicted by 21, respectively.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

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

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

  A liquid crystal display 51 is provided on the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a screen arranged so as to be visible to the player, and the AT count display unit 60 is displayed on the upper left of this screen in a manner visible to the player. Yes. The AT count display section 60 displays the number of remaining AT games when the gaming state is controlled during an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) described later. More specifically, when not controlled by the AT, nothing is displayed on the AT count display unit 60 and only a simple oval frame is displayed. On the other hand, when controlled by the AT, a numeric image is displayed in a countdown format within an elliptical frame displayed on the AT count display unit 60. This number is the number of remaining AT games currently controlled (hereinafter, games controlled by the AT are referred to as “AT games”, and the number of games controlled by the AT is “AT game number”. By confirming this, the player can recognize the number of remaining AT games of the AT currently being performed. For example, if the number “30” is displayed on the AT count display unit 60, the player can recognize that the number of remaining AT games is 30 games.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout port 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) within the range. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a specified number of bets determined according to the state, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (setting of credits and bets) The payout switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the stop that is operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Switches 8L, 8C, 8R and a production switch 56 are provided so as to be operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, all games regardless of whether the gaming state is a big bonus and a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as a bonus) and the gaming state is a gaming state other than the big bonus and the regular bonus. “3” is defined in the state.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to the game. The game display unit 13 displays a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting the effect that the stand to have the state) during the replay of LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (FIG. 4) which notify by lighting that the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is valid. Each) is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later by a predetermined key operation and a reset operation for releasing a stop state described later is provided inside the front door 1b. , A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing the setting value and confirming the setting value, which will be described later, a stop state at the end of BB (big bonus), which will be described later (until the reset operation is performed) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled in a state in which the progress of the game is restricted), automatic settlement processing at the end of the BB described later (medals stored as credits are operated by the player) The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled (returning (returning) regardless) is enabled / disabled, and the medal inserted from the medal insertion section 4 A path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching the path to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided in the housing 1a is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. A medal selector (not shown) having an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 4). A reel unit composed of a reel LED 55, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a medal payout opening 9 for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

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

  The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at the time of startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state other than a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. In the mode, there are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF. It has been.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated.

  When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay line L1 (see FIG. 1) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become.

  The “winning line” is a line set in advance to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only one type of winning line L1 is defined as the winning line.

  The winning line L1 is a winning line set across symbols arranged in the middle of the left reel 2L, the middle of the middle reel 2C, and the middle of the right reel 2R, that is, the middle. The winning line is not limited to the line indicated by L1, and may include a plurality of winning lines. For example, the winning lines are the upper line of the left reel 2L, the upper part of the middle reel 2C, the upper part of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage, the upper part of the left reel 2L, and the middle reel 2C. The middle line, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the upper line of the right reel. Including a winning line L4 set across the symbols, and a winning line L5 set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the lower stage. May be.

  When the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line L1 becomes valid and the game can be started.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) on the activated pay line L1 is set to each reel 2L, 2C. When the 2R display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the activated winning line L1, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. It has become.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is stopped and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, Since symbols up to 4 frames ahead can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, symbols from the symbol to 6 frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, the symbols displayed in the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the stop switch are included. The symbols arranged within 5 frames can be displayed on the winning line L1.

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, an insertion medal sensor 31, and a door opening detection switch. 25, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals of switches are input.

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

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Detects a detection signal input from a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays connected to the game control board 40, LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the drive of the LED, used for the slot machine 1 When the power supply voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command from power on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for providing a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when no signal is input, and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 The interruption interruption process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interruption process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

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

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and is stored in the RAM 41c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 are connected to the rendering control board 90. These electrical components are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41. Based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91, the output control unit may control the output of the rendering device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and The output control of the effect device is performed by both of the output control units.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, mechanically driven A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to, an effect effect LED 52, a reel LED 55, an LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, A reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time; a switch circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90; Monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and drops the voltage. When detected, a power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, and the like are mounted. The sub CPU 91a is a command transmitted from the game control board 40. In response to this, various controls are performed to produce an effect, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

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

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

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

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is set to 1, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c. The “RAM parity” is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormality error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In the present embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore all the states of the input ports to the state before power interruption.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption processing (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on 0 becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 91c, and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is only necessary to restore the state of the input port, and it is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the case where the production is interrupted in the middle to the state before the power interruption. For example, only data indicating a gaming state such as a bonus (a big bonus or a regular bonus described later), a normal gaming state (RT1), RT0, or RT2 to 4 is backed up, and an effect corresponding to the gaming state ( If a power interruption occurs during the execution of a specific performance (such as a small role announcement) other than the BB production during the BB and the normal production in the normal gaming state), it will be executed when the power is turned off the next time the power is turned on. Instead of resuming the specific effect that has been performed, the effect corresponding to the gaming state that is backed up when the power is turned on may be executed from the beginning.

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

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time clock counter, is stored. General work consists of data that can be initialized at the end of BB, such as stop control table, stop symbol, number of medals paid out, total number of medals paid out in BB, winning flag (small role, replay) that is initialized at the end of each game , SB) and a winning flag are stored.

  Special work is data to be sent to the production control board 90, data such as various software random numbers, data that is initialized only before the setting is started, and is not cleared at the end of each game. Winning flag (big bonus, regular bonus) that is initialized at the time (when changing to the setting change mode), gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state of the next game, the number of digested games reaches the predetermined number of games This is a work in which the number of remaining games is stored when the game state is controlled to end. In the special work, an example in which the number of remaining games is stored will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games digested after being controlled in the gaming state may be stored.

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

  When the mode is changed to the setting change mode (that is, when the setting change operation is performed), the gaming state flag is updated to information related to the normal gaming state described later in principle. Thus, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT or bonus, the game state is controlled to the normal gaming state after the mode is changed to the setting change mode. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, when a transition is made to the setting change mode during the internal RT in which the bonus is won, the normal gaming state is controlled. In this way, in association with the setting change, the gaming state flag is rewritten to a value corresponding to the normal gaming state (initialization).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line L1 of the variable display device. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game status, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bets. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

[Winnings, transition of gaming state]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. Further, FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the technical matters related to the type of the missing item, the combination of symbols of the missing item, and the missing item. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 41 causes RT1 (disadvantaged gaming state), RT0 (normal gaming state), RT2 (advantageous gaming state), RT3 (prepared gaming state), It is controlled to either RT4 (RT inside) or bonus state. A game state other than the bonus state is called a general game or a general game state.

  RT1 is a gaming state that has the lowest probability of winning a re-game player, which will be described later, and the player is most likely to play the longest game. RT0 is a gaming state that has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT1. RT2 is a gaming state that can be shifted only from RT0 and has the highest probability of winning the re-gamer among the gaming states of RT0 to RT4. RT3 is a gaming state that shifts to the end of the bonus state. RT4 is a gaming state in which a transition is made when BB or RB is won in the gaming state of RT1, RT0, RT2, and a transition is made to a bonus state when winning a BB or RB. The bonus state is a gaming state in which BB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when winning a BB, and RB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when RB is won.

  In RT1, 32 games are played, and when all the 32 games are consumed, the gaming state shifts to RT0. If BB or RB is won during 32 games, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT0, when winning a promotion lip (Replay 3) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT2. Further, when winning a fall lip (Replay 4, Replay 5) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT1. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT2, the game state shifts to RT0 when a missed outcome to be described later is derived. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can control the effect state during the assist time (AT) that is a notification period in which the navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be executed.

  The AT in the present embodiment is determined to be 50 games per navigation stock when the navigation stock is given when the AT role is first won (when the AT role is won in the non-AT game) by the AT lottery described later. At the time of winning the AT role (when the AT role is won in the AT game), it is determined between 0 and 150 games. At the time of first winning AT role, counting of the number of games determined when controlled by AT at RT0 or RT2 is started, and the count is displayed as a numeric image on the AT count display unit 60.

  In RT4, when the BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  In the bonus state, the gaming state shifts to RT3 when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Here, the “predetermined end condition” means that 351 or more medals have been acquired when BB1 or BB2 described later is performed, and 216 or more medals have been acquired when BB3 is performed. Yes, when RB1 or RB2 is played, it means that the player has won five games or some winning combination five times.

  In RT3, when a missed outcome to be described later is derived, the gaming state shifts to RT0.

[Winner]
Referring to FIG. 5, three types of big bonuses 1 to 3 (hereinafter, each big bonus is also referred to as BB1 to 3) and two types of regular bonuses 1 and 2 (hereinafter referred to as special bonuses) among the winning combinations. , Regular bonuses are also referred to as RB1 and RB2).

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. BB2 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “lip b-black 7-lip b” is aligned on the winning line L1. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “star 7-star 7-star 7” is aligned on the winning line L1.

  If any of BB1 to BB3 is won, the bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, while being controlled by the big bonus, the RB is controlled to the RB for BB which has been improved to the predetermined probability of the small role. While being controlled to RB for BB, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the game is controlled so that the regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state for each game.

  The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB1 or BB2 ends on condition that 351 or more medals have been paid out. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB3 ends on condition that 216 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “Star 7-Star 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When winning in RB1 or RB2, the regular bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled by the regular bonus, the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c. The regular bonus generated due to the winning of the RB is ended on condition that five games or one of the winning combinations is won five times.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the gaming state is controlled by RT4 from the internal winning of any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 until winning. In RT4, the probability of winning the re-gamer is higher than in RT1. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, after BB1 to BB3, RB1, and RB2 are finished, the gaming state is controlled by RT3.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1, RB2 is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, There will be no winnings. The symbols (“black 7”, “white 7”, “star 7”, “lip b”) constituting BB1 to BB3 and RB1, RB2 are 5 in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. This is because they are not arranged within the frame. In the internal lottery, when any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 is won, the winning flag of the bonus is carried over until the winning bonus is won.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combinations include strawberry 1, strawberry 2, one-sheet combination 1, one-sheet combination 2, melon, bell 1, bell 2, nine-sheet combinations 1-8, and BB combination.

  Among the small roles, strawberry 1 is awarded when any combination of “strawberry-ANY-bell”, “strawberry-ANY-melon”, and “strawberry-ANY-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When strawberry 1 wins, two medals are paid out. Even if the strawberry 1 is elected, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry 1 is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  Among the small roles, Strawberry 2 has “Black 7-ANY-White 7”, “Black 7-ANY-Star 7”, “Black 7-ANY-Bell”, “Banana-ANY-White 7” on the winning line L1. A prize is awarded when any combination of “banana-ANY-star 7” and “banana-ANY-bell” is prepared. When strawberry 2 wins, two medals are paid out. Even if the strawberry 2 is won, the strawberry 2 will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbols (“black 7” and “banana”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  One of the small roles is awarded when the combination of “bell-star 7-bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. When one winning combination 1 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 1 is won, the winning combination is not made unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“star 7”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the one-piece combination 1 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  One of the small combinations is awarded when the combination of “star 7-blank-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When one winning combination 2 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 1 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“star 7”) of the left reel 2L that constitutes the single winning combination 2 is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  Among the small roles, melons are placed on the winning line L1 with "White 7-Mellon-Bell", "Bell-Mellon-Bell", "Blank-Mellon-Bell", "Lip a-Mellon-Lip a", A prize is awarded when any combination of “melon-strawberry” and “lip a-melon-blank” is prepared. When melon wins, 5 medals are paid out. Even if the melon is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“melon”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the melon is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, Bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. When Bell 1 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Bell 1 will win regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R if they are elected. The symbol of the left reel 2L ("bell"), the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("bell"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") constituting the bell 1 are 5 frames in any of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. It is because it is arranged within.

  Among the small roles, the bell 2 has “Lip a-Bell-Lip a”, “Lip a-Bell-Lip b”, “Lip b-Bell-Lip a”, “Lip b-Bell-Lip b” on the winning line L1. When a combination of any of the above is complete, a prize is awarded. When Bell 2 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Bell 2 wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R if they are elected. The symbols of the left reel 2L ("lip a" and "lip b") constituting the bell 2, the symbols of the middle reel 2C ("bell"), and the symbols of the right reel 2R ("lip a" and "lip b") are This is because the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within 5 frames.

  Next, among the small combinations, nine combinations 1 to 8 will be described. The 9 winning combinations 1 to 8 are winning combinations that may be won when the bell 1 and the bell 2 are missed as will be described later.

  Of the small roles, the nine-piece role 1 is awarded when the combination of “lip a-strawberry-melon” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 1 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning is made. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 1 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the 9th winning combination 2 becomes a winning when the combination of “lip a-strawberry-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 2 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C composing the nine-piece combination 2 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 3 becomes a winning when the combination of “lip a-blank-melon” is aligned on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 3 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 3 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 3 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the 9th winning combination 4 is won when the combination of “lip a-blank-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 4 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 4 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 4 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 5 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-strawberry-melon” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 5 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, the winning combination will not be won unless the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece winning combination 5 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 6 wins when the combination of “Lip b-strawberry-banana” is aligned on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 6 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 6 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small combinations, the 9-piece combination 7 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Blank-Melon” is aligned on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 7 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 7 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C that constitutes the nine-piece combination 7 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small combinations, the 9-piece combination 8 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Blank-Banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 8 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 8 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the BB role is a role that only wins during the BB, and “Lip a-strawberry-strawberry”, “Lip a-strawberry-blank”, “Lip a-blank-strawberry”, “Lip” Any combination of "a-blank-blank", "lip b-strawberry-strawberry", "lip b-strawberry-blank", "lip b-blank-strawberry", "lip b-blank-blank" was prepared. Sometimes wins. If the BB combination wins during BB, 9 medals are paid out. In addition, when the BB combination is won, the 9-sheet combination 1 to 8 is always selected at the same time, so if the BB combination is selected, it will not be missed regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. You can win any role. Further, the winning combination with the BB winning combination only needs to include nine winning combinations 1 to 8, and in addition to this, for example, strawberry 1, 2, melon, and other winning combinations may be included.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay combination includes replays 1 to 6. If you win any of the re-gamers, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  The replay 1 has “Lip a-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip a-Lip a-Lip b”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip b” on the winning line L1. When a combination of any of “ The design of the left reel 2L ("lip a", "lip b") constituting the replay 1; the design of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"); the design of the right reel 2R ("lip a", "lip b") Are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 1 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. Since Replay 1 is a normal replay that does not involve RT transition even when winning, and maintains the current gaming state, it will also be referred to as a normal rep below.

  Replay 2 is awarded when the combination of “bell-lip a-bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. The symbol ("bell") of the left reel 2L, the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") constituting the replay 2 are 5 frames on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Is located within. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, if Replay 2 is won, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Replay 2 is a normal replay that maintains the current gaming state without causing RT transition even when winning, and is also referred to as a normal rep in the following.

  Replay 3 is any one of “Lip a-Lip a-Melon”, “Lip a-Lip a-Banana”, “Lip b-Lip a-Melon”, “Lip b-Lip a-Banana” on the winning line L1. A winning combination will be awarded when these combinations are available. The symbols of the left reel 2L constituting the replay 3 ("lip a", "lip b"), the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), the symbol of the right reel 2R ("melon", "banana") are The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 3 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 7, after winning the replay 3 in the state of RT0, it is controlled to RT2 in which the replay winning probability is further improved as compared to RT0. For this reason, the replay 3 is also referred to as a promotion lip below.

  Also, once controlled to RT2, control to RT2 is maintained until a missed outcome is derived unless a big bonus or regular bonus is won.

  The replay 4 is awarded when any combination of “lip a-lip a-bell” and “lip b-lip a-bell” is arranged on the winning line L1. The symbols of the left reel 2L ("lip a" and "lip b") constituting the replay 4, the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") are reels 2L and 2C. 2R is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 4 can be said to be a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if the player is elected. As shown in FIG. 7, when winning a replay 4 at RT0, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the replay 4 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  Replay 5 is awarded when any combination of “Bell-Lip a-Melon” and “Bell-Lip a-Banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. The left reel 2L symbol ("bell"), the middle reel 2C symbol ("lip a"), and the right reel 2R symbol ("melon", "banana") constituting the replay 5 are reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Each is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, as a general rule, the replay 5 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 7, when winning a replay 5 at RT0, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the replay 5 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  The replay 6 is a re-playing game that is won only when the BB 2 is in the internal winning state. The replay 6 is awarded when any combination of “lip a-lip a-blank” and “lip b-lip a-blank” is arranged on the winning line L1. Even if the replay 6 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“blank”) of the right reel 2R constituting the replay 6 is not arranged within five frames in the right reel 2R.

[Missing eyes]
Next, the missed appearance will be described with reference to FIG. As described later, the symbols that make up the bell 1 and the bell 2 cannot be drawn on the winning line L1, and further, the symbols that make up the nine winning combinations 1-8 can be drawn on the winning line L1. It is a role that is derived when it is not possible. If a missed out is derived in the gaming state of RT2 and RT3, control to RT0 is activated.

  Of the missed items, missed item 1 is “Lip a-strawberry-bell”, “Lip-a-blank-bell”, “Lip-b-strawberry-bell”, “Lip-b-blank-bell” aligned with the winning line L1. Is any combination.

  Of the missed misses, missed miss 2 is “Lip a-bell-melon”, “Lip-a-bell-banana”, “Lip-b-bell-melon”, “Lip-b-bell-banana” aligned with the winning line L1. Is any combination.

  Of the missed misses, missed miss 3 is "Star 7-Strawberry-Melon", "Star 7-Strawberry-Banana", "Star 7-Blank-Melon", "Star 7-Blank-Banana" that are aligned with the winning line L1. , Melon-strawberry-melon, melon-strawberry-banana, melon-blank-melon, melon-blank-banana, banana-strawberry-melon, banana-strawberry-banana, Any combination of “banana-blank-melon” and “banana-blank-banana”.

[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, a description will be given of combinations of lottery object combinations to be read as lottery object combinations and the number of determination values in the internal lottery. In FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, “Lottery target combination name” and “Lottery target combination” corresponding to the name are indicated by the left two columns, and “Game state” is indicated from the left third column. Has been. The numerical value in the column where the lottery target role intersects with the gaming state indicates that the lottery target role is read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, and indicates the number of determination values used in the internal lottery of the lottery target role. 8 and 9, the number of determination values is, for example, the number of determination values when the setting value is 1, but the number of determination values when the setting value is 2 to 6 is also stored in the ROM 41b so as to be specified. In addition, a cross in the column where the lottery target role and the gaming state intersect indicates that the lottery target role is not read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, or is not won even if read. .

  The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination (weak strawberry A in RT0 to RT3 in FIG. 8) for which “495” is set as the number of determination values is 495/65536.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously as lottery target combinations and can be won in duplicate. In the following, by indicating “+” between winning combinations, it indicates that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values related to the special combination / small combination in the general gaming state.

  When the gaming state is any of RT0 to RT3, weak strawberries A to F, strong strawberries A to F, single-piece roles A to L, melon A to F, unquestioned bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, right bells A to D, RB1, 2 and BB1 to 3 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targeted lots for internal lottery.

  The weak strawberry A is a lottery target role for reading the strawberry 2. The weak strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads the strawberry 2 + RB1. The weak strawberry C refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + RB2. Weak strawberry D refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB1. The weak strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB2. The weak strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB3. In the present embodiment, when the weak strawberry A is won, the number of navigation stocks and the number of AT games added necessary when controlled by the AT based on the AT lottery described later are determined by lottery.

  The strong strawberry A is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2. The strong strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB1. The strong strawberry C is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB2. The strong strawberry D is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB1. The strong strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB2. The strong strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB3. In the present embodiment, when the strong strawberry A is won, the number of navigation stocks and the number of AT games added are determined by lottery based on the AT lottery described later.

  A single combination A is a lottery target combination that reads out a single combination 1. The one-piece combination B is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2. The one-piece combination C is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 1 + RB1. The single winning combination D is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 2 + RB1. The single winning combination E is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 1 + RB2. The one-piece combination F is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + RB2. The one-piece combination G is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 1 + BB1. The one-piece combination H is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + BB1. The single winning combination I is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 1 + BB2. The one-piece combination J is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + BB2. The one-piece combination K is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 1 + BB3. The one-piece combination L is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 2 + BB3.

  Melon A refers to a lottery target for reading out melons. Melon B is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB1. Melon C is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB2. Melon D is a lottery target for reading melon + BB1. Melon E is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB2. The melon F is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB3.

  The unquestionable bell is a lottery target combination that reads out the bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 combination 1-8. The left bell A is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 4. The left bell B is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 2 + 9-sheet combination 2 + 9-sheet combination 3. The left bell C is a lottery target combination that reads out the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 5 + 9 winning combination 8. The left bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 6 + 9 winning combination 7. The middle bell A is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 6. The middle bell B is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 2 + 9 winning combination 5. The middle bell C is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 3 + 9 winning combination 8. The middle bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 4 + 9 winning combination 7. The right bell A is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 7. The right bell B is a lottery target for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 3 + 9 winning combination 5. The right bell C is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 2 + 9 winning combination 8. The right bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 4 + 9 winning combination 6.

  RB1 is a lottery target combination that reads RB1. RB2 means a lottery target combination that reads RB2. BB1 is a lottery target combination that reads BB1. BB2 is a lottery target combination that reads RB2. BB3 is a lottery target combination that reads BB3.

  When the gaming state is RT4, weak strawberry A, strong strawberry A, single piece A, single piece B, melon A, unquestionable bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, and right bell A to D Are subject to internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the re-game combination in the general gaming state.

  An unquestioned lip is a lottery target combination that reads out replay 1 + replay 2. Lip A is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. Lip B is a lottery target role that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. “Lip C” means a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 2 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. “Lip D” refers to a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. Lip E refers to a lottery target for reading out Replay 1 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. “Lip F” means a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 2 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. Lip G is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + RB1. Lip H is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + RB2. Lip I refers to a lottery target combination that reads Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB1. Lip J is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB2. Lip K is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB3.

  When the gaming state is any of RT0 to RT3, unquestioned lips and lips C to K are the targets of internal lottery and are sequentially read out as the target roles of internal lottery. When the gaming state is RT4, the unanswered lips and lips A to F are the targets of the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the target combinations of the internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB1 in BB1 to BB3 will be described.
In the case of RB1 in BB1 to 3, the strong strawberry + 1 combination A + 1sheet combination B + melon A + unquestion bell and unquestion bell + BB combination are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB2 in BB1 to BB3 will be described.
When it is RB2 among BB1 to BB3, strong strawberry + 1 sheet combination A + 1 sheet combination B + melon A + unquestion bell and unquestion bell are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values in RB (RB1, 2) will be described.
When in RB (RB1, 2), strong strawberry +1 sheet A + 1 sheet B + melon A + unquestion bell, strong strawberry + unquestion bell, unquestion bell +1 sheet role A + 1 sheet B, and unquestion bell + melon A And are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. The internal lottery indicates whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the control for aligning the symbol combination that generates the winning combination to the winning line L1 is permitted. Is determined before it is derived and displayed (in practice, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

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

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

  In addition, RB1, 2 and BB1-3 can be won at the same time as a small combination or re-playing combination. For example, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB1, 2, BB1-3 is stronger strawberry A than when winning in any one of weak strawberry AF The number of determination values for each of the weak strawberries A to F and the strong strawberries A to F is set so that the value when one of the? As will be described later, since different reel control is performed when the weak strawberry A to F is won and the strong strawberry A to F is won, the player can select one of RB1, BB2, and BB1 to BB1 from the reel control content. You can predict the possibility of winning simultaneously.

  In the general gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8, the number of determination values of each of the left bells A to D is set to “830”, and any of the left bells A to D is 830 × 4/65536 = The number of determination values is set to win with a probability of 3320/65536. The number of determination values for each of the middle bells A to D is set to “1600”, and the number of determination values is set so that any one of the middle bells A to D wins with a probability of 1600 × 4/65536 = 6400/65536. Is set. The number of determination values for each of the right bells A to D is set to “1600”, and the number of determination values is set so that any of the right bells A to D wins with a probability of 1600 × 4/65536 = 6400/65536. Is set. As described above, in the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D, the number of determination values is set so as to win with a higher probability than other lottery object combinations.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-gamer in FIG. 9, the winning probability of the re-gamer is compared for each gaming state. In RT0, “83” is determined as the number of determination values when unanswered lip is read, “2200” is determined as the number of determination values when lip C to F are read, and determination when Lips G, H, and K are read “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT0 is 8900/65536. Of these, the replays 3 to F that may be promoted from RT0 to RT2 are Lips C to F, and the probability of winning one of them is 2200 × 4/65536 = 8800/65536. The replays 4 and 5 that may fall from RT0 to RT1 are included in Lips C to F, and the probability of winning one of them is 2200 × 4/65536 = 8800/65536. Thus, in RT0, the probability of being promoted to RT2 and the probability of falling to RT1 are set to be the same probability. In RT0, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT1, “6961” is determined as the number of determination values when unanswered lip is read, “500” is determined as the number of determination values when lip C to F are read, and determination is performed when lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT1 is 8978/65536. In RT1, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT2, “46755” is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and “500” is determined as the number of determination values when the lip C to F are read, and determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT2 is 48772/65536. In RT2, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT3, “8961” is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, “500” is determined as the number of determination values when the lip C to F are read, and determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT3 is 10978/65536. In RT3, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT4, “5018” is set as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and “1000” is set as the number of determination values when the lips A to F are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT4 is 11018/65536.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the probability of winning any replay is RT2, it is set to be higher than when it is RT0, RT1, RT3, and RT4. Therefore, RT2 can be said to be an advantageous state for the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that of RT0, RT1, RT3, and RT4.

  Further, the RT0 is configured to make it difficult to maintain the RT0 when it is not controlled by the AT and to allow the RT2 to control the replay 3 that is a promotion lip.

  Next, when it is RB1 among BB1 to BB3, the number of judgment values of strong strawberry +1 sheet combination A + 1 sheet combination B + melon A + unquestion bell is set to “65527”, and the number of judgment values of unquestion bell + BB combination is set to “9”. And is set to win with high probability.

  In addition, when it is RB2 in BB1 to BB3, the number of determination values of strong strawberry + 1 combination A + 1 sheet combination B + melon A + unquestion bell is set to “65535”, and the determination value number of unquestion bell is set to “1”. It is set to win with a high probability.

  In addition, when RB 1 or 2 is in progress, the number of judgment values of strong strawberry +1 sheet A + 1 sheet B + melon A + unquestion bell is “1”, the number of judgment values of strong strawberry + unquestion bell is “21845”, unquestion bell + 1 The number of determination values for the combination A + 1 and the combination B is set to “21845”, and the number of determination values for the unquestioned bell + melon A is set to “21845”, which is set to win with high probability.

  When winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combinations or combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set.

  Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. If a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role has been won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role win indicating that the general role has been won. Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no combination or combination of combinations is won, only the general combination storing work is cleared.

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

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

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

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel 2L is stopped, only the middle reel 2C is stopped, or only the right reel 2R is stopped. Depending on whether the left reel 2L and middle reel 2C are stopped, the left reel 2L and right reel 2R are stopped, or the middle reel 2C and right reel 2R are stopped, either In the situation where the reel is stopped, it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel, so the address of the stop control table to be referenced is registered for each rotating reel for each situation, Based on the start address of the table creation data, the address of the stop control table that should be referenced according to each situation is specified. Is a potential, which is from the specified address, to be able to identify the stop control table required for each situation. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas have 0 to 20 (see FIG. 3) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel. Therefore, symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is determined based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames.

  More specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated by the calculated number of steps to stop. To control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel).

  That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

  In the present embodiment, when any winning combination is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line L1, and the winning combination is not aligned on the winning line L1. A stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn in is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, the number of drawing frames in which no winning combination is set A stop control table is created and reel stop control is performed. Thus, when the stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line L1 in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The winning combination is controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

If a special role has been carried over from before the previous game and a small role (such as a strawberry) is won, or if a special role is won at the same time as a simultaneous winning role, the selected small role will be placed on the winning line L1. The number of draws is determined so that the maximum number of draws can be drawn within the range of, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the win line L1 within the range of up to 4 frames, the selected special role is placed in the win line A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled into L1 to the maximum within a range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line L1, control is performed to align and stop them. If you can not draw a winning combination on the winning line L1 with a maximum of 4 draws, you will receive a winning line L1.
If you can stop a special combination that has been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames and stop it, it will be controlled so that it will be stopped. Control to stop is performed.

  That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line L1 over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  Next, in the case where a re-playing role is won in a state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are simultaneously won, the winning re-playing role is selected as the winning line L1. Then, a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that the maximum number of frames can be drawn in the range of 4 frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the pay line L1 within a drawing range of up to four frames.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are simultaneously elected (for example, Lip A), as shown in FIG. 10, a winning combination determined according to the type of re-game players elected at the same time and the stop operation order is displayed. Control is performed so as to align and stop on the pay line L1 within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Further, in the present embodiment, the forward pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after first stopping the left reel 2L. Further, the forward clamping push means an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. The middle left push refers to an operation procedure in which the left reel 2L is secondly stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time. The reverse pinching push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 2L for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time. The reverse pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a re-game player is won.
For example, when an unquestioned lip is won, control is performed so that the replay 1 or the replay 2 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped regardless of the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the player.

  When the lip A is won, the control is performed so that the replay 3 or the replay 6 among the selected re-playing gamers is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when the operation is performed in accordance with the forward pressing operation procedure. The replay 6 is controlled so as to win a prize only when the BB 2 is internally won. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than forward pressing is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 in the winning replay combination in line with the winning line L1.

  When lip B is won, control is performed so that the replay 3 of the selected re-playing gamers is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated in accordance with an operation procedure that pushes forward. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than the forward pinch operation is used, control is performed such that the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

  When Lip C is won, control is performed so that the Replay 3 of the selected re-playing gamers is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated by the operation procedure of middle-left pressing. On the other hand, when operated by an operation procedure other than middle-left pressing, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip D is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated by the operation procedure of middle right press. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than middle right pressing is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip E is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated in accordance with the operation procedure of reverse pinching. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than reverse pinching is performed, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip F is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated in the reverse pushing operation procedure. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than reverse pressing is used, control is performed such that the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

  In addition, when a re-game player other than the above (Lip G to K) is won, the Replay 1 or the Replay 2 is won regardless of the order in which the player stops the reels as in the case of the unquestioned Lip. Control to stop in line with L1 is performed.

  As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of re-playing winning combination as an operation procedure for winning Replay 3 as a promotion lip and promoting it to RT2. For this reason, even if one of Lips A to F is won at RT0, as long as the type of the replaying player who is won cannot be specified, the promotion Lip is awarded with a probability of only 1/6 and RT2 is awarded. It can be prevented from being controlled. As a result, when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the promotion lip so that it is not controlled to RT2 as much as possible, while when controlled by the AT, the promotion lip is awarded and controlled to RT2. Can be.

  Next, when the bell role is elected among the small roles, as shown in FIG. 11, a winning combination determined according to the type of the winning bell role and the stop operation order is displayed on the winning line L1 with a maximum of 4 frames. Control is performed to align and stop within the pull-in range.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when winning the bell combination.
For example, when an unquestioned bell is won, control is performed so that the bell 1 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped regardless of the order in which the player stops the reels.

  When the left bell A is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 1 or nine winning combinations 4 of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the left bell B is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 2 or nine winning combinations 3 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the left bell C is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination aligned with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 5 or nine winning combinations 8 of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the left bell D is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of the nine winning combination 6 or the nine winning combination 7 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell A is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 1 or nine winning combinations 6 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell B is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 2 or nine winning combinations 5 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell C is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 3 or nine winning combinations 8 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell D is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of the 9th winning combination 4 or the 9th winning combination 7 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell A is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 1 or nine winning combinations 7 of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell B is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, the control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 3 or nine winning combinations 5 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell C is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, the control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is stopped on the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of 9 winning combinations 2 or 9 winning combinations 8 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell D is won, if the first stop is the right reel 2R, control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 4 or nine winning combinations 6 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  Further, when the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D are elected, the first stop is pushed in the wrong order and the bell 1 or the bell 2 is dropped, and the stop switch 8L , 8C, and 8R cannot be operated at an appropriate timing, and any of the nine winning combinations 1 to 8 is missed, and according to the type of the reel that is finally stopped, the missed outcome is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. Take control.

  More specifically, in the case where any of the 9-piece winning combinations 1 to 9 winning-pieces is missed and the final stop is the right reel 2R, the missed outcome 1 is aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop. Further, in the case where any of the 9-piece combination 1 to 9-piece combination 8 is missed and the final stop is the middle reel 2C, the control for stopping the missed outcome 2 on the winning line L1 is stopped. Do. Further, if any of the 9-piece winning combination 1 to 9-eight winning combination is missed and the final stop is the left reel 2L, the control is performed so that the missing roll 3 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. Do.

  As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of the winning bell combination as an operation procedure for winning the bell 1 or the bell 2. For this reason, even if one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D is won in RT2 or RT3, unless the type of the winning bell role can be specified, The bell 1 or the bell 2 can be prevented from winning. As a result, when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the bell 1 or the bell 2, and it is easy to derive the missed outcome, and as a result, it can be easily controlled to RT0.

[Processing by the main control unit 41]
Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game processing one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed first.

  In order to be able to advance the game, for example, the set value work is stored in the set value work with the set value in the normal range with the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality. When the game is ready to proceed, game processing is repeated in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When the processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion unit 4, and by operating the start switch 7, BET processing for instructing the start is performed. When the start switch 7 is operated, a start command is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same bet number as the previous game is automatically set by the replay game flag (the replay game flag is erased at this stage). In the BET process, every time a bet number is set, a BET command that can specify a medal used for setting the bet number is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. An internal lottery process for performing an internal lottery such as determining whether to perform or not is performed. In the internal lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag set in the RAM 41c according to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the internal lottery process, when any of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 is won, a process for controlling the RT4 (for example, setting the value of the RT4 flag as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. .

  When the internal lottery process ends, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor 32L is set on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. , 32C, 32R are driven, and rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

  When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by the player, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Stop rotating. In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, an example in which the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R will be described. Regardless of whether 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated, the rotating reel may be forcibly stopped.

  In the reel rotation process, a reel rotation command for notifying the start of reel rotation is transmitted to the effect control board 90 when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, and rotation of any of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. Each time, a reel stop command is sent to the effect control board 90 to identify the reel that has stopped, and to specify the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel. More specifically, a first reel stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 when any one of the three rotating reels stops, and then the second reel when the second reel stops. A stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 90. Subsequently, when the third reel stops, a third reel stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5 is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. . If it is determined in this winning determination process that a winning combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed.

  In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 has been won, a process for controlling to the corresponding bonus (for example, a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag) Are set).

  Further, in the winning determination process at RT0, when it is determined that the replay 3 (promotional lip) has been won, a process for controlling to RT2 (for example, setting the value of RT2 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. . In the winning determination process at RT0, if it is determined that the replay 4 or replay 5 (falling lip) has been won, a process for controlling to RT1 (for example, setting the value of RT1 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. It is.

  Further, when it is determined at RT2 and RT3 that the missed place has stopped on the winning line L1, processing for controlling to RT0 (for example, setting the value of RT0 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. .

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added by the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9.

  Also, in the payout process, when the payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets), a payout start command for notifying the start of payout of medals is sent to the effect control board 90. When the medal payout by winning and winning the credit is completed, a payout end command for notifying the end of the medal payout is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the payout process, a bonus end determination process for determining whether or not a bonus end condition corresponding to the bonus is satisfied during the bonus is performed as various processes not related to winning.

  In the bonus end determination process, when it is determined that the bonus end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to RT3 (for example, setting the value of RT3 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process during RT1, the number of games digested during RT1 is counted in an identifiable manner, it is determined whether the number of games digested has reached 32 games, and it is determined that 32 games have been reached. Then, processing for controlling to RT0 (for example, setting the value of RT0 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process, a game state command that can specify the game state of the next game (whether it is RT0 to RT4, BB, or non-BB RB, etc.) is sent to the effect control board 90. Sent.

  In the payout process, a winning flag that does not carry over (a winning combination for a small combination or replaying combination) is deleted, and a winning flag for a bonus of BB or RB stored in a special work is not deleted. As a result, the bonus winning flag is carried over to the next game until the winning bonus is won. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 90. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 performs the transition of the game state between RT0 to RT4 and the bonus state, and commands the effect control board according to the progress of the game. 90. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

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

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done.

  Further, command analysis processing for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and predetermined effect control processing is executed. By this effect control process, various game effects are performed by displaying images on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sounds from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in a predetermined ROM.

  In order to perform a game effect, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 wins each role based on various counters, various flag setting areas, a gaming state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. The area for storing the situation, the combination of the display results derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the information indicating whether or not a winning has occurred, and the game state applied in the game running on the game control board 40 side (winning The situation and gaming state are also provided in the RAM 91c twice. In the present embodiment, when melon A is won based on the internal winning command, melon winning information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and when weak strawberry A is won, The strawberry winning information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and if the strong strawberry A has been won, the strong strawberry winning information is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

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

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

  In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub control unit 91 performs an AT control process for controlling the effect state to the AT according to the game state and the like, and a game effect and a navigation effect according to the game state and the like. A game effect execution process for execution, an AT end process for ending the controlled AT, and the like are performed.

[Process when winning AT role]
The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT by executing an AT combination winning process included in the AT control process. In the AT lottery, there are a navigation stock number lottery in which the number of navigation stocks given at the time of the first AT role is determined by lottery, and an AT game number lottery in which the number of AT games to be added at the time of the AT role is determined by lottery .

  Here, the “number of navigation stocks” indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled, which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, by consuming (subtracting) one navigation stock, the game is controlled by the AT while 50 games are consumed, and the navigation effect is executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that as the determined number of navigation stocks is increased, the AT is controlled for a longer period of time, which is advantageous for the player.

  The AT winning process executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart for executing the AT combination winning process. Note that the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT combination winning process every game.

  As shown in FIG. 12, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an internal winning command has been received from the main control unit 41 (S10). When sub-control unit 91 determines that the internal winning command has not been received (NO in S10), the AT winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when determining that the internal winning command has been received (YES in S10), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT combination has been won (S20). In this embodiment, melon A, weak strawberry A, and strong strawberry A are set as AT roles, and in this process, an internal winning command indicating that the sub-control unit 91 has won any AT role is received. It is determined whether it has been received from the main control unit 41. In the following, winning an AT role is also referred to as an AT role winning.

  When determining that the internal winning command corresponding to the AT combination has not been received from the main control unit 41 (NO in S20), the sub control unit 91 ends the AT winning process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning command corresponding to the AT combination has been received from the main control unit 41 (YES in S20), the sub control unit 91 executes the AT lottery, and if the AT combination is the first time, The Navi stock number lottery process using the Navi stock number lottery table shown in FIG. 13 is executed. If the winning combination is AT, the AT game number lottery process using the AT game number lottery table shown in FIG. 14 is executed (S30). ).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 13, the navigation stock number lottery process executed by the sub-control unit 91 at the time of first winning AT role will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a navigation stock number lottery table. The navigation stock number lottery table is stored in the ROM 91b.

  The navigation stock number lottery table stores winning probability information for each navigation stock number (0, 1, 2, 3) corresponding to the winning AT role. By executing the navigation stock number lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of navigation stocks to be given based on the winning probability information stored in the navigation stock number lottery table.

  In the Navistock number lottery table, if the winning AT role is melon A, 50% information as the winning probability for 0 Navistock numbers and 30% information as the winning probability for 1 Navistock number. Information of 20% is stored as the winning probability for two navigation stock numbers, and information of 0% is stored as the winning probability for three navigation stock numbers.

  Also, in the Navistock number lottery table, if the winning AT role is weak strawberry A, 0% information as the winning probability for 0 Navistock numbers is 60% as the winning probability for 1 Navistock number. The information of 30% is stored as the winning probability for the two navigation stock numbers, and the information of 10% is stored as the winning probability for the three navigation stock numbers.

  In the Navistock number lottery table, if the winning AT role is strong strawberry A, 0% information as a winning probability for 0 Navistock numbers is 0% as a winning probability for 1 Navistock number. Is stored as 70% information as the winning probability for the two navigation stock numbers and 30% information as the winning probability for the three navigation stock numbers.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning probability is low in the order of melon A, weak strawberry A, and strong strawberry A, making it difficult to win. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, the winning probabilities are assigned so that the number of navigation stocks is assigned in the order of melon A, weak strawberry A, and strong strawberry A. The player can enjoy the joy of winning. The distribution of the winning probabilities in the navigation stock number lottery table is not limited to the values shown in FIG. 13 and may be other values. Furthermore, the AT winning combination is not limited to melon A, weak strawberry A, and strong strawberry A, and AT lottery may be performed when other winning combinations are won.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the AT game number lottery process executed by the sub control unit 91 at the time of winning the AT role will be described. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the AT game number lottery table. The AT game number lottery table is stored in the ROM 91b.

  The AT game number lottery stores information on winning probabilities for each AT game number (0 games, 10 games, 30 games, 50 games, 100 games, 150 games) corresponding to the winning AT role. By executing the AT game number lottery process, the sub control unit 91 determines the number of AT games to be added based on the winning probability information stored in the AT game number lottery table by lottery.

  In the AT game number lottery table, if the winning AT role is Melon A, 20% information as a winning probability for 0 games, 50% information as a winning probability for 10 games, and 25 winning probabilities for 30 games. % Information is stored as 5% winning probability for 50 games, 0% winning probability for 100 games, and 0% winning probability for 150 games.

  In the AT game number lottery table, if the winning AT role is a weak strawberry A, 10% information as a winning probability for 0 games, 50% information as a winning probability for 10 games, and 30 games won. Information of 25% as a probability, information of 10% as a winning probability for 50 games, information of 5% as a winning probability for 100 games, and information of 0% as a winning probability for 150 games are stored.

  In the AT game number lottery table, if the winning AT role is strong strawberry A, 0% information as a winning probability for 0 games, 10% information as a winning probability for 10 games, and 30 games won. Information of 50% as a probability, information of 25% as a winning probability for 50 games, information of 10% as a winning probability for 100 games, and information of 5% as a winning probability for 150 games are stored.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning probabilities are distributed so that the number of AT games to be added increases as the winning AT role is harder to win. The allocation of the winning probability in the AT game number lottery table is not limited to the values shown in FIG. 14, but may be other values.

  Note that when one or more navigation stock numbers are determined in the navigation stock number lottery, the sub-control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Based on the AT flag in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to AT, and specifies the remaining number of navigation stocks. When the AT flag indicating AT is set, it is possible to control the AT by consuming one navigation stock number.

  When the AT flag indicating that the AT is set is set and the AT role is selected, the number of AT games acquired this time is added to the number of remaining AT games in the currently controlled AT.

  For example, when an AT game number lottery is performed when the AT flag indicating that the game is AT is set, the AT flag is updated according to the result of the AT game number lottery. The update to the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT game number lottery is, for example, that the AT number corresponding to the result of the current AT game number lottery is changed to the remaining AT game number specified from the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c It may be rewritten to an AT flag that specifies the number of AT games added by adding the number of games, and any method can be used as long as the current AT flag can be specified according to the result of the AT game number lottery. It may be.

  In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled by the number of games corresponding to the number of navigation stocks determined by the AT lottery executed every time an AT combination is won and the number of added AT games.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 stores an acquired AT game number flag indicating the total number obtained by adding the number of AT games determined in the AT game number lottery process executed in the AT currently controlled in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies the number of AT games to be notified by referring to the acquired AT game number flag stored in the RAM 91c when notifying the number of AT games given in the notification effect described later.

  Returning to FIG. 12, after the AT lottery process is executed in S30, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the number of AT games is given by the AT winning combination and winning (S40). If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT role is the first win, or that the AT role is won and the number of AT games is not given (NO in S40), the AT role winning process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of AT games has been awarded as a result of winning an AT role (YES in S40), the sub-control unit 91 executes an execution time lottery process using the execution time lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (S50). .

  Here, an execution time lottery process that is executed when the sub control unit 91 is given the AT role and the number of AT games is awarded when winning is described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the execution time lottery table. The execution time lottery table is stored in the ROM 91b.

  In the execution time lottery table, information on the winning probability corresponding to the execution time of the notification effect is stored. The sub-control unit 91 executes the execution time lottery process, so that the execution time of the notification effect is set to the previous notification or the subsequent notification based on the winning probability information stored in the execution time lottery table. Is determined by lottery.

  Here, the notification effect refers to an effect of notifying the player whether or not the number of AT games has been granted by the AT lottery performed at the time of winning the AT role, and the number of AT games assigned. As notification performance execution time, pre-notification and post-notification are provided. When it is determined to be notified in advance, a notification effect is executed in the game in which the AT role is won. When the post notification is determined, the notification effect is executed in the game in which the number of remaining AT games of the controlled AT becomes ten. Note that the notification effect when the post notification is determined is also referred to as a specific effect, and includes a first specific effect and a second specific effect as described later. As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 to be described later, the specific effect in the present embodiment is whether or not the number of AT games is given by the roulette effect using the roulette image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Or the number of AT games assigned to the player.

  FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining the execution time lottery table A referred to by the sub-control unit 91 when the post-notification flag is not set. The post notification flag is a flag stored in the RAM 91c by the sub-control unit 91 when it is determined that the notification effect is to be executed by the post notification by the execution time lottery process.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (a), in the execution time lottery table A, the winning probabilities are assigned when the number of remaining AT games is 10 games or less and when the number of remaining AT games is higher than 10 games. . The case where the number of remaining AT games is 10 games or less corresponds to the case where the number of remaining AT games of the controlled AT is 10 games or less when the AT role is won. Also, the case where the number of remaining AT games is higher than 10 games corresponds to the case where the number of remaining AT games in the controlled AT is higher than 10 games when the AT role is won in the AT game. .

  In the execution time lottery table A, if the number of remaining AT games is 10 or less, regardless of the number of AT games assigned, 100% information as the winning probability for the prior notification is 0 as the winning probability for the subsequent notification. % Information is stored.

  Further, in the execution time lottery table A, if the number of remaining AT games is higher than 10 games, the winning probability for the previous notification is 90% when the number of assigned AT games is 10 games or 30 games. Information of 10% is stored as the winning probability for the subsequent notification. Further, when the number of assigned AT games is 50 games or 100 games, 80% information is stored as the winning probability for the previous notification, and 20% information is stored as the winning probability for the subsequent notification. Further, when the number of assigned AT games is 150 games, 70% information is stored as the winning probability for the previous notification, and 30% information is stored as the winning probability for the subsequent notification.

  Next, FIG. 15B is a diagram for explaining the execution time lottery table B referred to by the sub-control unit 91 when the post notification flag is set. In the execution time lottery table B, similarly to the execution time lottery table A, the winning probabilities are assigned when the number of remaining AT games is 10 or less and when the number of remaining AT games is higher than 10 games.

  In the execution time lottery table B, if the number of remaining AT games is 10 or less, regardless of the number of AT games given, 100% information as the winning probability for the prior notification is 0 as the winning probability for the subsequent notification. % Information is stored.

  Further, in the execution time lottery table B, when the number of assigned AT games is 10 or 30 games, 30% information is given as the winning probability for the previous notification, and 70% information is given as the winning probability for the subsequent notification. Stored. Further, when the number of assigned AT games is 50 games or 100 games, 20% information is stored as the winning probability for the previous notification, and 80% information is stored as the winning probability for the subsequent notification. Further, when the number of assigned AT games is 150 games, 10% information is stored as the winning probability for the previous notification, and 90% information is stored as the winning probability for the subsequent notification.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the notification of execution of the notification effect for notifying the player whether or not the number of AT games has been given by the AT lottery is executed in the game when the AT role is won. In addition to the above, there may be a post-notification that is executed even in a game in which the number of remaining AT games after the elapse of a predetermined period becomes 10 games. Therefore, even if the notification effect is not executed when winning the AT role, the notification effect may be executed even in a game where the number of AT games is 10 games. It is possible to maintain the player's expectation for what is given.

  In addition, when the execution time lottery table A with the post notification flag set is used, the execution time of the notification effect is later when the execution time lottery table B with the post notification flag set is used. The rate determined for notification is high. For this reason, if a new AT role is selected and the number of AT games is awarded in a specific period until the post-notification timing is reached after the execution time of the notification effect is determined to be post-notification, other than the specific period Compared to the case where the AT role is won and the number of AT games is given during the period, the rate at which the notification effect execution time is determined to be post notification is higher. Once the notification effect execution time is determined to be post-notification, the notification effect execution time is determined to be post-notification even when the number of AT games is newly given during the period until the post-notification timing. It becomes easy to be done. Therefore, when the notification effect is not executed at the timing of the previous notification, a notification that a larger number of AT games will be given at a later notification timing is given, and the player's expectation for the AT game grant is increased. Can do.

  The distribution of the winning probabilities in the execution time lottery table A and the execution time lottery table B is not limited to the values shown in FIG. 15 and may be other values.

  Returning to FIG. 12, after executing the execution time lottery process in S50, the sub-control unit 91 sets a notification flag corresponding to the execution time of the notification effect determined by the execution time lottery process in the RAM 91c (S60). More specifically, when the notification effect execution time is determined to be prior notification, the sub-control unit 91 sets a prior notification flag in the RAM 91c. Further, when the execution time of the notification effect is determined to be post notification, the sub-control unit 91 sets a post notification flag in the RAM 91c. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the AT role winning process.

[Notification effect execution processing]
The sub-control unit 91 executes the notification effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, thereby determining whether or not the number of AT games is given by the AT lottery performed when the AT role is won, and the assigned AT. Inform the player of the number of games. The sub-control unit 91 executes the notification effect execution process at the start of the game every game in parallel with the AT winning process shown in FIG.

  The notification effect execution process executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for executing the notification effect execution process.

  As shown in FIG. 16, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a start command is received from the main control unit (S110). When sub-control unit 91 determines that a start command has not been received (NO in S110), it ends the notification effect execution process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the start command has been received (YES in S110), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the notification flag is set (S120). When sub controller 91 determines that the notification flag is not set (NO in S120), it ends the notification effect execution process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the notification flag is set (YES in S120), sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the post notification flag is set (S130). When it is determined that the post notification flag is not set (NO in S130), the sub control unit 91 determines that the previous notification flag is set and notifies the result of the AT lottery (S140). That is, whether the number of AT games has been granted and the number of assigned AT games are informed. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 clears the previous notification flag (S150), and ends the notification effect execution process.

  In addition, as a notification effect when the number of AT games is given, for example, a battle effect between characters is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and a message “AT30 game added!” Is displayed together with an image where a teammate character wins! An image is displayed, and a numeric image with the number of AT games added is displayed on the AT count display unit 60. As a notification effect at the time of the first AT role, for example, a battle effect between characters is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and a message image of “AT start !!” is displayed together with an image where a teammate character wins. Then, a number image corresponding to the number of remaining AT games is displayed on the AT count display unit 60. On the other hand, as a notification effect when the navigation stock is not given, a battle effect between characters is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and a message image of “Sorry !!” is displayed together with an image in which the ally character is defeated. The

  On the other hand, when determining in step S130 that the post-notification flag is set (YES in S130), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the number of remaining AT games of the AT being controlled is 10 games. (S160). When sub-control unit 91 determines that the number of remaining AT games is not 10 (NO in S160), it ends the notification effect execution process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the number of remaining AT games is 10 (YES in S160), the sub-control unit 91 executes a specific effect lottery process using the specific effect lottery table shown in FIG. 17 (S165).

  Here, the specific effect lottery process executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the specific effect lottery table. The specific effect lottery table is stored in the ROM 91b.

  The specific effect lottery table stores information on winning probabilities corresponding to the first specific effect and the second specific effect among the specific effects. Whether the sub-control unit 91 executes the specific effect lottery process, thereby executing the first specific effect or the second specific effect based on the winning probability information stored in the specific effect lottery table. Is determined by lottery.

  Here, the specific effect is a notification effect performed by post-notification, and in the present embodiment, two types of effects, a first specific effect and a second specific effect, are provided. The first specific effect is an effect that may be executed regardless of whether or not the AT game number is given by the AT lottery executed in the AT under control, and whether or not the AT game number is given. It is a production that suggests. The second specific effect is an effect that may be executed only when the number of AT games is given by the AT lottery executed in the AT under control, and it is definite that the number of AT games is given. It is an effect to notify.

  In the specific effect lottery table, if the total number of assigned AT games is 0, 100% information is stored as the winning probability for the first specific effect, and 0% information is stored as the winning probability for the second specific effect. Has been. If the total number of AT games given is 10 to 150, 70% information is stored as the winning probability for the first specific effect, and 30% information is stored as the winning probability for the second specific effect. . If the total number of AT games given is 150 to 300 games, 50% information is stored as the winning probability for the first specific effect, and 50% information is stored as the winning probability for the second specific effect. . If the total number of AT games given is 301 games or more, 30% information is stored as the winning probability for the first specific effect, and 70% information is stored as the winning probability for the second specific effect.

  As described above, in the first specific effect, there is a possibility that the AT game number is executed even when the AT game number is not provided, but in the second specific effect, the AT game number is provided. It will be executed only when it is done. In other words, the second specific effect is executed on the condition that the number of AT games of 10 games or more, which is the minimum number of AT games to be given, is given.

  In addition, in this way, the greater the number of assigned AT games, the higher the ratio of executing the second specific effect than the first specific effect. Thereby, in addition to the number of AT games being surely given when the second specific effect is executed, there is a high possibility that the number of AT games given is higher than when the first specific effect is executed. Therefore, when the second specific effect is executed, the player can enjoy greater joy.

  Note that the distribution of the winning probabilities in the specific effect lottery table is not limited to the values shown in FIG. 17 and may be other values.

  Returning to FIG. 16, after executing the specific effect lottery process in S165, the sub-control unit 91 sets a specific effect flag corresponding to the type of the specific effect determined by the specific effect lottery process in the RAM 91c (S170). More specifically, when the type of the specific effect is determined to be the first specific effect, the sub control unit 91 sets the first specific effect flag in the RAM 91c. When the type of the specific effect is determined to be the second specific effect, the sub control unit 91 sets the second specific effect flag in the RAM 91c.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the first specific effect flag is set (S175). When it is determined that the first specific effect flag is set (YES in S175), sub control unit 91 executes the first specific effect (S180). On the other hand, when determining that the first specific effect flag is not set (NO in S175), the sub control unit 91 determines that the second specific effect flag is set, and executes the second specific effect. (S190). After the process of S180 or S190, the sub control unit 91 clears the specific effect flag and the post notification flag (S195), and ends the notification effect execution process.

[Processing during the first specific production]
The sub-control unit 91 executes a predetermined effect performed during the first specific effect by executing the process during the first specific effect included in the game effect execution process. The process during the first specific effect is a process that is executed while the first specific effect is being performed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, a roulette effect as shown in FIG. 20 is executed as the first specific effect. In this roulette effect, an effect is performed in which frames of four types of options attached to the roulette image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 are turned on one by one in order for a predetermined time. Information indicating the result of the AT lottery is displayed in the frame of the four types of options. As described above, since the first specific effect may be executed regardless of whether or not it is determined that the number of AT games is given by the AT lottery, among the four types of options by the roulette effect Includes a character image of “sorry” indicating that no AT game number is provided, in addition to a character image of the number of AT games indicating that the AT game number is provided. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the roulette effect, the number of AT games displayed on the AT count display unit 60 is updated according to the information displayed in the frame that is finally lit, and the result of the AT lottery is displayed. Informed.

  Further, in the first specific effect, an operation request effect that prompts the player to operate the effect switch 56 is executed before the start of the roulette effect. Then, when the effect switch 56 is operated by the player in the operation request effect, the roulette effect is started. On the other hand, the start switch 7 is operated without operating the effect switch 56 in the operation request effect, or the roulette. When the start switch 7 is operated before the result of the effect is obtained, the first specific effect is canceled and the process ends.

  With reference to FIG. 18, the process during the first specific effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for executing the first specific rendering process.

  As shown in FIG. 18, first, the sub-control unit 91 executes an operation request effect in a game in which the number of remaining AT games of the AT being controlled is 10 (S210). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not there is an operation of the effect switch 56 by the player during the execution of the operation request effect (S220). When it is determined that the player has operated the effect switch 56 during execution of the operation request effect (YES in S220), the sub control unit 91 starts the roulette effect for the first specific effect (S230). In this process, the sub-control unit 91 starts a roulette effect in which the four types of frames attached to the roulette image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 are turned on one by one in order until a predetermined time elapses. To do.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the timing for notifying the result of the AT lottery is reached because a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the roulette effect (S240). When determining that the result notification timing has not come (NO in S240), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the player has operated the start switch 7 based on the start command received from the main control unit 41 ( S250). That is, the sub-control unit 91 has started the roulette effect after the operation of the effect switch 56, and has the player canceled the first specific effect before the result of the AT lottery is notified? Determine whether or not.

  When it is determined that the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in step S250), the sub-control unit 91 determines again whether the result notification timing has come (S240). On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 7 has been operated (YES in S250), the sub control unit 91 ends the first specific effect (S290) and ends the first specific effect process.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines in the process of S240 that the result notification timing has come (YES in S240), it notifies the result of the AT lottery (S260). In this process, the sub-control unit 91 ends the roulette effect that is sequentially turned on, finally turns on the frame on which information based on the result of the AT lottery is displayed, and is displayed on the AT count display unit 60. The AT lottery result is notified by updating the number of AT games. More specifically, when the number of AT games is assigned, the sub-control unit 91 stops the lighting of the roulette effect based on the assigned number of AT games and displays the AT game displayed on the AT count display unit 60. Update the number. On the other hand, when the number of AT games is not given, the sub-control unit 91 stops turning on the roulette effect at the frame in which the character image of “sorry” is displayed and the AT game displayed on the AT count display unit 60. The number is not updated.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the player has operated the start switch 7 based on the start command received from the main control unit 41 (S270). When sub controller 91 determines that start switch 7 is not operated (NO in step S270), it waits until start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 7 has been operated (YES in S270), the sub control unit 91 ends the first specific effect (S290) and ends the first specific effect process.

  On the other hand, in the process of S220, when it is determined that the effect switch 56 has not been operated (NO in S220), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the player has operated the start switch 7 (S280). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the player has canceled the first specific effect before the effect switch 56 is operated.

  When it is determined that the start switch 7 has not been operated (NO in S280), the sub-control unit 91 determines again whether or not the effect switch 56 has been operated (S220). On the other hand, when it is determined that the start switch 7 has been operated (YES in S280), the sub control unit 91 ends the first specific effect without notifying the result of the AT lottery (S290), and the first specific effect is being performed. End the process.

  In addition, the process of S250 may not be performed. That is, the cancel operation may not be performed after the effect switch 56 is operated (after it is determined as Y in S220).

  Furthermore, the process of S270 may not be executed. That is, when the result is notified after the effect switch 56 is operated, the first specific effect may be terminated as it is.

[Processing during second specific effect]
The sub-control unit 91 executes a predetermined effect performed during the second specific effect by executing a process during the second specific effect included in the game effect execution process. The process during the second specific effect is a process executed while the second specific effect is being performed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, a roulette effect as shown in FIG. 21 is executed as the second specific effect. In this roulette effect, similar to the first specific effect, an effect is performed in which frames of four types of options attached to the roulette image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 are turned on one by one in order for a predetermined time. The Information indicating the result of the AT lottery is displayed in the frame of the four types of options. As described above, since the second specific effect may be executed only when it is determined that the number of AT games will be given by the AT lottery, the four types of options by the roulette effect include the AT game. Only character images of the number of AT games indicating that the number is given are included. Similarly to the first specific effect, the number of AT games displayed on the AT count display unit 60 according to the information displayed in the frame that is finally lit when the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the roulette effect. The result of AT lottery is notified by updating.

  Further, in the second specific effect, an operation request effect that prompts the player to operate the effect switch 56 is executed before the start of the roulette effect. When the effect switch 56 is operated by the player in the operation request effect, the roulette effect is started. On the other hand, in the operation request effect, the effect switch 56 is not operated and a BET operation is performed or the roulette effect is performed. If a BET operation is performed before the result is obtained, the first specific effect is canceled and the process ends.

  With reference to FIG. 19, the second specific effect in-process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart for executing the second specific rendering process.

  As shown in FIG. 19, first, the sub-control unit 91 executes an operation request effect in a game in which the number of remaining AT games of the AT being controlled is 10 (S310). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not there is an operation of the effect switch 56 by the player during the execution of the operation request effect (S320). When it is determined that the player has operated the effect switch 56 during execution of the operation request effect (YES in S320), the sub control unit 91 starts the roulette effect for the second specific effect (S330). In this process, the sub-control unit 91 starts a roulette effect in which the four types of frames attached to the roulette image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 are turned on one by one in order until a predetermined time elapses. To do.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the timing for notifying the result of the AT lottery is reached because a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the roulette effect (S340). When it is determined that the result notification timing is not reached (NO in S340), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not there is a BET operation based on the BET command received from the main control unit 41 (S350). That is, the sub-control unit 91 has started the roulette effect after the operation of the effect switch 56, and has the player canceled the second specific effect before the result of the AT lottery is notified? Determine whether or not.

  When determining that there is no BET operation (NO in step S350), the sub-control unit 91 determines again whether the result notification timing has come (S340). On the other hand, when determining that there has been a BET operation (YES in S350), the sub-control unit 91 notifies a partial result of the AT lottery result and ends the second specific effect (S385). In this process, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the result of the AT lottery by adding a part of the number of AT games among the number of assigned AT games to the number of AT games displayed on the AT count display unit 60. Then, the second specific effect ends.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in the process of S340 that the result notification timing has come (YES in S340), it notifies the result of the AT lottery (S360). In this process, the sub-control unit 91 ends the roulette effect that is sequentially turned on, finally turns on the frame on which information based on the result of the AT lottery is displayed, and is displayed on the AT count display unit 60. The AT lottery result is notified by updating the number of AT games. More specifically, the sub-control unit 91 stops the lighting of the roulette effect based on the assigned number of AT games, and updates the number of AT games displayed on the AT count display unit 60.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not there is a BET operation by the player based on the BET command received from the main control unit 41 (S370). When sub controller 91 determines that there is no BET operation (NO in step S370), it stands by until there is a BET operation. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a BET operation (YES in S370), the sub control unit 91 ends the second specific effect (S375) and ends the second specific effect process.

  On the other hand, in the process of S320, when it is determined that the effect switch 56 has not been operated (NO in S320), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not there has been a BET operation by the player (S380). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the player has canceled the second specific effect before the operation of the effect switch 56.

  When it is determined that there is no BET operation (NO in S380), the sub control unit 91 determines again whether or not the effect switch 56 has been operated (S320). On the other hand, when determining that there has been a BET operation (YES in S380), the sub-control unit 91 notifies the partial result of the AT lottery and ends the second specific effect (S385).

  Since the cancel operation of the second specific effect is a BET operation after the end of the game, if a replay is won, the BET operation is automatically performed after the end of the game regardless of the player's intention. Therefore, in the game at the time of the replay winning, the specific effect may not be executed, or in the game at the time of the replay winning, the third stop of the reel in the game in which the specific effect is executed is a cancel operation. It may be switched.

  Note that the process of S350 may not be executed. That is, the cancel operation may not be performed after the effect switch 56 is operated (after it is determined as Y in S320).

  Furthermore, the process of S370 may not be executed. That is, when the result is notified after the effect switch 56 is operated, the second specific effect may be terminated as it is.

[Direction aspect of the first specific effect]
Next, a specific effect mode of the first specific effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the effect aspect of the first specific effect.

  When the first specific effect is executed by the sub-control unit 91 in a game in which the number of remaining AT games under control is ten, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. A roulette image is displayed. In the roulette image, four types of options frames are displayed. In the frame of the four types of options, a character image of “sorry”, a character image of “+10”, a character image of “+30”, and a character image of “+100” are displayed as information indicating the result of the AT lottery. The When the number of AT games is given, the number of games equal to or less than the number of assigned AT games is included in the four types of options.

  The character image of “sorry” indicates that the AT game number was not given by the AT lottery. The character image of “+10” indicates that the number of AT games of 10 games is given by the AT lottery. The character image of “+30” indicates that the number of AT games of 30 games is given by the AT lottery. The character image of “+100” indicates that the number of AT games of 100 games is given by the AT lottery. As described above, in the first specific effect, an effect is provided in which it is determined whether or not it is determined that the number of AT games will be given by AT lottery, and if it is determined, how many AT games can be executed. .

  In addition, an image of a chance button as an operation request effect is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 so as to overlap each part of a frame of four types of options. With this operation request effect, the player is prompted to operate the effect switch 56. At the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, an AT count display unit 60 is displayed. In the display, a character image of “10 remaining games” is displayed as the number of remaining AT games of the AT being controlled. Yes. This notifies the player of the current number of remaining AT games.

  First, the effect mode of the first specific effect when the player operates the effect switch 56 for the operation request effect will be described.

  When the player operates the effect switch 56 in response to the operation request effect, a roulette effect is started as shown in FIG. 20B, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, one of the four types of options frames is selected. Eventually lights up. In the example shown in FIG. 20B, the frame displaying the character image “+30” is lit. As described above, since the result of the AT lottery is notified by the player operating the effect switch 56 in response to the operation request effect, the player has been given the number of AT games of 30 games by the AT lottery. Can be recognized.

  And as shown in FIG.20 (c), when a player operates the start switch 7 and starts the next game, a 1st specific production will be complete | finished. At this time, the updated AT game number is displayed on the AT count display section 60 on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 in the next game. In the example shown in FIG. 20C, since the next game is started after the number of AT games is added by +30, a character image of “39 remaining games” is displayed on the AT count display portion 60. Note that the number of AT games in the AT count display unit 60 may be automatically updated after the result is notified without the player operating the start switch 7.

  Next, an effect mode of the first specific effect when the player operates the start switch 7 of the next game and cancels the first specific effect without operating the effect switch 56 for the operation request effect will be described. To do.

  When the player operates the start switch 7 of the next game without operating the effect switch 56 for the operation request effect, the next game is started without starting the roulette effect as shown in FIG. Starts and the first specific effect ends. In this case, since the first specific effect is canceled, the result of the AT lottery is not notified. Therefore, the number of AT games that are not updated even if the number of AT games is given is displayed on the AT count display section 60 on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 in the next game. In the example shown in FIG. 20D, since the next game is started without updating the number of AT games, a character image of “9 remaining games” is displayed on the AT count display unit 60.

  Note that when the number of AT games is given by the AT lottery, the number of AT games given by the first specific effect is not notified when the first specific effect is canceled. There will be an AT game number. In this case, the number of unreported AT games is notified in a game in which the number of remaining AT games of the controlled AT is 0.

  In the present embodiment, the number of assigned AT games may not be included in the roulette effect options. For this reason, even if the effect switch 56 is operated to notify the number of AT games, the notification becomes a part of the number of assigned AT games, and there is an unreported number of AT games. For example, when 100 games are notified by the first specific effect when the total number of AT games given by the AT lottery is 150 games, the remaining 50 games are the number of unnotified AT games. . Therefore, in this case, the number of AT games that have not been reported is notified in the game in which the number of remaining AT games of the controlled AT is 0.

  In addition, when the player operates the effect switch 56 in response to the operation request effect and the roulette effect is started, and the start switch 7 of the next game is operated before a predetermined time elapses, FIG. ), The first specific effect is canceled as shown in FIG. 20 (d).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the effect switch 56 is operated in the first specific effect that is executed regardless of whether or not the AT game number is given, the result or grant of the AT game number is given. All or part of the number of played AT games is notified. On the other hand, when the cancel operation is performed in the first specific effect, even if the number of AT games is given, the result of the AT lottery is not notified and the first specific effect ends. As a result, when the first specific effect is executed, it is not known whether the number of AT games has been given by the AT lottery, and if the cancel operation is performed, the result of the AT lottery is not notified. The person can be encouraged to actively operate the effect switch 56.

  In addition, even when the cancel operation is performed in the first specific effect as described above, the number of unreported AT games is notified in the game in which the number of remaining AT games of the controlled AT is 0. Therefore, it may be notified at a time that a larger number of AT games is given in a game in which the number of AT games is 0, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Direction aspect of the second specific effect]
Next, a specific effect mode of the second specific effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a production mode of the second specific production.

  When the second specific effect is executed by the sub-control unit 91 in a game in which the number of remaining AT games under control is ten, as shown in FIG. 21 (a), the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. A roulette image is displayed. In the roulette image, four types of options frames are displayed. In the frame of the four types of options, a character image “+10”, a character image “+30”, a character image “+50”, and a character image “+100” are displayed as information indicating the result of the AT lottery. The Note that the number of games equal to or less than the number of assigned AT games is included in the four types of options.

  The character image of “+10” indicates that the number of AT games of 10 games is given by the AT lottery. The character image of “+30” indicates that the number of AT games of 30 games is given by the AT lottery. The character image “+50” indicates that the number of AT games of 50 games is given by the AT lottery. The character image of “+100” indicates that the number of AT games of 100 games is given by the AT lottery. As described above, since the second specific effect is executed only when it is determined that the number of AT games is given by the AT lottery, the character image of “sorry” is different from the first specific effect shown in FIG. Not included in the options.

  In addition, an image of a chance button as an operation request effect is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 so as to overlap each part of a frame of four types of options. With this operation request effect, the player is prompted to operate the effect switch 56. At the upper left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, an AT count display unit 60 is displayed. In the display, a character image of “10 remaining games” is displayed as the number of remaining AT games of the AT being controlled. Yes. This notifies the player of the current number of remaining AT games.

  First, the effect mode of the second specific effect when the player operates the effect switch 56 for the operation request effect will be described.

  When the player operates the effect switch 56 in response to the operation request effect, the roulette effect is started as shown in FIG. 21B, and when a predetermined time elapses, one of the four types of options frames is selected. Eventually lights up. In the example shown in FIG. 21B, the frame displaying the character image “+30” is lit. As described above, since the result of the AT lottery is notified by the player operating the effect switch 56 in response to the operation request effect, the player has been given the number of AT games of 30 games by the AT lottery. Can be recognized.

  And as shown in FIG.21 (c), if a player performs BET operation after the game completion | finish, a 2nd specific production will be complete | finished. At this time, the updated AT game number is displayed on the AT count display section 60 on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In the example shown in FIG. 21C, since the number of AT games is added by +30, a character image of “40 remaining games” is displayed on the AT count display unit 60. Note that the number of AT games in the AT count display unit 60 may be automatically updated after the result is notified without the player performing a BET operation.

  Next, an effect mode of the second specific effect when the player performs a BET operation after the game without operating the effect switch 56 and cancels the second specific effect with respect to the operation request effect will be described.

  If the player performs a BET operation after the game without operating the effect switch 56 for the operation request effect, the roulette effect is not started as shown in FIG. finish. In this case, the second specific effect is canceled, but a part of the number of AT games assigned is notified as a result of the AT lottery. Therefore, the updated AT game number is displayed on the AT count display unit 60 on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In the example shown in FIG. 21 (d), only 10 games out of the number of assigned AT games are notified, and the number of AT games for 10 games is updated, and the AT count display unit 60 displays “20 remaining games”. Is displayed. Thus, for example, even if the number of AT games of 50 games is given by AT lottery, only 10 games that are a part of them are notified.

  When the second specific effect is canceled, depending on the second specific effect, only a part of the number of assigned AT games is notified, so there are unreported AT game numbers. In this case, the number of unreported AT games is notified in a game in which the number of remaining AT games of the controlled AT is 0.

  In the present embodiment, the number of assigned AT games may not be included in the roulette effect options. For this reason, even if the effect switch 56 is operated to notify the number of AT games, the notification becomes a part of the number of assigned AT games, and there is an unreported number of AT games. For example, when 100 games are notified by the second specific effect when the total number of AT games given by the AT lottery is 150 games, the remaining 50 games will be the number of unreported AT games. . Therefore, in this case, the number of AT games that have not been reported is notified in the game in which the number of remaining AT games of the controlled AT is 0.

  In addition, when the player operates the effect switch 56 in response to the operation request effect and the roulette effect is started, and a BET operation is performed after the game ends before the predetermined time elapses, FIG. Without such notification, the second specific effect is canceled as shown in FIG. 21 (d).

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the effect switch 56 is operated in the second specific effect that is executed only when the number of AT games is given, the result of giving the number of AT games or the assigned AT All or part of the number of games is notified. On the other hand, even when a cancel operation is performed in the second specific effect, the AT count display unit 60 notifies information that can specify the number of AT games that is equal to or less than the number of assigned AT games. Thereby, when canceled with the second specific effect that is executed only when the number of AT games is given, the effect ends without any notification of the AT lottery result as in the first specific effect Unlike the AT lottery, a part of the result of the AT lottery is notified and the production is ended. Therefore, the player is not distrusted with the number of AT games.

  As described above, when the cancel operation for ending the second specific effect is performed until the operation of the effect switch 56 is performed even though the second specific effect is executed, the second specific effect is executed. Therefore, the player can be prompted to operate the effect switch 56 when the second specific effect is being executed.

  The first specific effect and the second specific effect are both performed at the start of a game in which the number of remaining AT games of the controlled AT becomes ten, but the end of the first specific effect is the start switch of the next game. 7 is performed when the BET operation after the end of the game is performed. In this way, in the first specific effect, the effect switch 56 can be operated until the timing at which it reaches later after the operation request effect is started than in the second specific effect. Otherwise, in the first specific effect in which it is not known whether or not the number of AT games is given, it is possible to increase the opportunity for the player to operate the effect switch 56 as compared to the second specific effect.

[AT management processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT management process included in the AT control process when it is RT0 or RT2, thereby controlling the AT based on the AT flag that is set according to the result of the lottery for the number of navigation stocks. to manage.

  More specifically, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT to be AT when it is specified from the AT flag when the 32 games are digested in RT1. At this time, at the same time as the gaming state shifts from RT1 to RT0, one navigation stock is consumed and the AT is controlled. Note that when the RT2 is controlled to RT2 by winning a replay 3 (promotional lip) at RT0 in the AT, the control to the AT is continued also in the RT2.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 controls to non-AT when it is controlled to RT1 by winning Replay 4 and Replay 5 (falling lip) at RT0 during AT. It should be noted that the navigation stock possessed when moving to RT1 is carried over to RT0 after the 32 games in RT1 are digested.

  Further, when a missed point is derived at RT2 during AT, the sub-control unit 91 continues to control the AT at RT0.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 counts the number of games that have been consumed when the navigation stock is consumed at RT0 and RT2 and is controlled to AT by performing AT management processing. In this embodiment, it is controlled by AT for 50 games by consuming 1 navigation stock. In addition, when the AT control is added and won during the AT, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT by the number of games added by the AT lottery to 50 games that are one set of ATs. If the sub-control unit 91 determines that all the games of the AT being controlled have been consumed, if the navigation stock remains, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT for an additional 50 games by consuming one navigation stock again. . On the other hand, if it is determined that all games of the controlled AT are consumed, the sub-control unit 91 controls to non-AT if no navigation stock remains.

  When controlled to non-AT, the navigation effect is not executed. Thereby, in RT0, it becomes difficult for the replay 3 (promotional lip) to be won, and the replay 4 and the replay 5 (falling lip) are likely to occur. Moreover, in RT2, it is easy to derive a missed appearance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game at RT0 or RT2 from being continued as much as possible.

[Navigation effect execution processing]
The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, thereby controlling the navigation target according to the game state based on a command from the main control unit 41 when controlled by the AT. The navigation effect corresponding to the winning combination is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation effect is executed only in the gaming state of RT0 and RT2. For example, the navigation target combinations in RT0 are Lips A to F, left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game is shifted to RT2 by winning the replay 3 (promotional lip). If the navigation effect is being executed at that time, the navigation effect is continued in RT2. Note that the navigation target combinations in RT2 are left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D.

  As a navigation effect when one of Lips A to F is won, the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is notified according to the winning situation. For example, as a navigation effect when winning Lip A, a navigation effect corresponding to “forward press” is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. This makes it easier for the player to win the replay 3 (promotional lip) and shift to RT2, and to prevent the replay 4 and replay 5 (falling lip) from winning and moving to RT1. it can.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D, the first stop of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed according to the winning situation. Informed. For example, as a navigation effect when winning the left bell A, a navigation effect corresponding to “left” is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. This makes it easier for the player to win the bell 1 or the bell 2 and obtain a medal, and in the state of RT2, avoids the fact that the missed out lead is derived and prevents the transition to RT0. Can do.

  As described above, the navigation effect in the present embodiment is notified of a message reminding an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted above, What kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment described above is replaced with a pachinko gaming machine 150.

[overall structure]
First, an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 150 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 22 is a front view showing an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 150 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 150 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 200 (in the example shown in FIG. 22, on the right side of the game area).

  The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like, and are special examples that are examples of variable display (also referred to as variable display) games. In the symbol game, a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, is displayed variably (variable display).

  For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B vary a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. indicate.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. As a plurality of types of special symbols, symbol numbers corresponding to the respective symbols are attached. As an example, numbers indicating “0” to “9” are assigned symbol numbers of “0” to “9”. The symbol indicating “−” only needs to be given the symbol number “10”. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. Good.

  An image display device 500 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 200. The image display device 500 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  In the display area of the image display device 500, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B display the variable display of the first special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. The variation display of the decorative design is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 500. In response to the start of one of the change of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the change of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 500, The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the decorative symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of the image display device 500, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special symbol using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the symbol game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite decorative symbol resulting in a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”).

  In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) to end the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol to the display of the final decorative symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the decorative symbol becomes “0”. The symbol may be stopped and displayed, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitely displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals) may be used as the decorative symbols that are displayed in a variable manner in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. And English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images.

  A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as combinations of jackpot symbols and combinations that are lost can be configured (for example, seven or nine). .

  After the decorative display of the decorative symbols is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbols that are the variable display results are derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 500, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special symbol hold memory number) corresponding to the special symbol game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special symbol game is performed by using the first start winning opening 61 formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening 62 formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Occurs on the basis of a start winning by passing (entering). That is, a start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special symbol game or a variable symbol display is established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 150 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, when a first start winning that a game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening 61 occurs, the start condition of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A (first start) If the first start condition for starting the special symbol game using the first special symbol based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when the (condition) is satisfied, the first special symbol hold storage number is 1 is added (incremented), and execution of the special symbol game using the first special symbol is suspended.

  In addition, when a second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 62 occurs, a special symbol game start condition using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start) If the second start condition for starting the special symbol game using the second special symbol based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the condition (condition) is satisfied, the second special symbol hold storage number is 1 is added (incremented), and execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol is suspended.

  On the other hand, when the execution of the special symbol game using the first special symbol is started, the first special symbol holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special symbol game using the second special symbol is executed. Is started, the second special symbol reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (decrement).

  The variable display pending memory number obtained by adding the first special symbol reserved memory number and the second special symbol reserved memory number is also referred to as a total reserved memory number. When simply referring to the “special symbol reserved memory number”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special symbol reserved memory number, the second special symbol reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number. It may also refer to a concept that includes the first special symbol reserved memory number and the second special symbol reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number. In the start winning memory display area 5H, the total reserved memory number of the first special symbol reserved memory number and the second special symbol reserved memory number is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  In the example shown in FIG. 22, the first hold for displaying the special symbol hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning memory display area 5H. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special symbol hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special symbol hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special symbol hold memory number and the second special symbol hold memory number, for example. LED).

  In the image display device 500, a notice effect, a background effect, a special symbol game number notification effect, and the like are performed during a time-saving control period to be described later, and a background image and a character image are displayed.

  Below the image display device 500, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first start winning opening 61 as a start area (first start area) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type hand having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an enlarged open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid (not shown) that is used for a normal electric play. The object (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and the second start winning opening 62 is formed in the start area (second start area).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning hole 62. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening 62 by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

  In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning port 62 even in the normal open state, the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. May be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port 62 by, for example, closing the second starting winning port 62 in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening 62 as the second start area is in an advantageous state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a disadvantageous state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). It only needs to change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 61 formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by a first start opening switch (not shown). A game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 62 formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by a second start opening switch (not shown).

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch, and the first special symbol reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special symbol reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4 ]) If the following, the second starting condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch are: The number may be the same or different.

  A special variable winning ball device 750 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 750 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid for a large winning opening door (not shown). The special variable winning ball apparatus 750 is a large area as a specific area that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form a winning opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 750, when the solenoid for the grand prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball can pass (enter) the big winning opening. To lose. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 750, when the solenoid for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the grand prize winning opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it easier to do. In this way, the special prize opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided. A game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by a count switch (not shown).

  Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 750, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 61 and the second starting winning opening 62, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter). Therefore, when the special prize winning ball device 750 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 750, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 205 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 200 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 22). As an example, the normal symbol display 205 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol (also referred to as “normal symbol” or “normal symbol”) is displayed so as to be variable (variable display). Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a normal symbol game (also referred to as a “normal symbol game”).

  The normal symbol display 205 variably displays a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Note that the normal symbol display 205 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, the symbol indicating “−”, etc. as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately illuminating decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed or lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing.

  Above the normal symbol display 205, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal symbol hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal symbol hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 410.

  At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 108L and 108R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 300, and a game effect lamp 900 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 300, a hitting operation handle 600 (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle 600 adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle 600 only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of the shooting motor provided in the hitting ball shooting device.

  A stick controller 31 </ b> A that can be operated by a player is attached to the lower part of the gaming machine frame 300. Above the stick controller 31A, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined operation by a pressing operation. The player can watch an effect corresponding to the specific effect by pressing the push button 31B once for an operation request effect performed in the specific effect described later. Further, the player can cancel the specific effect by long-pressing the push button 31B in the specific effect.

[Progress of game]
Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 150 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 150, the normal symbol for executing the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 205 by detecting the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 410 provided in the game area by a gate switch (not shown). The start condition is met. Thereafter, for example, when the previous normal symbol game ends, the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display is established, and based on this, the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display unit 205.

  In this normal symbol game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time has elapsed, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per normal symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary symbol losing”. Become.

  Corresponding to the fact that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the enlargement / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B becomes the tilt position. When the predetermined time elapses, normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  The first start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 61 formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by a first start opening switch (not shown). Thereafter, for example, the first start condition is established by the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state, and based on this, the special symbol game is started by the first special symbol display device 4A.

  Further, the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 62 formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by a second start opening switch (not shown). Thereafter, for example, the second start condition is established by the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state, and based on this, the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started after the special symbol variation display is started, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, a “big hit” as a specific display result is obtained. If a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”. After the fluctuation display result in the special symbol game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 150 in the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is used. Has lost pattern. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game and the “big hit” as the specific display result is reached, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 750 is set to a predetermined upper limit time. The big prize opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 7) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 750 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  The special prize opening door which opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 200 and then closes the special prize opening, thereby enabling a special variable winning ball apparatus. 750 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the open cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 500, a special symbol using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is used. In synchronization with the game or the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which can be identified, is performed.

  A big hit occurs when the decorative symbols to be displayed in a variable manner in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped and displayed with a combination of big hit symbols matching the same symbol type. Furthermore, when the jackpot symbol is a predetermined type of jackpot symbol (a symbol with a special display mode) among a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, the probability that the jackpot will occur fluctuates higher than in the normal state. A probability variation jackpot that becomes a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state) occurs.

  For example, the decorative symbols to be variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are any combination such as “1”, “1”, “1”, or “3”, “3”, “3”. A big hit occurs when three of the symbols come together. In the present embodiment, the types of jackpots are roughly classified into normal jackpots that are not controlled in the probability variation state and probability variation jackpots that are controlled in the probability variation state. Usually, the big hit is generated when the decorative symbols become a set of any three symbols except “7”. The probable big hit is generated when the decorative symbol becomes a set of three of any symbols including “7”.

  Here, the normal state is a state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 150 (for example, when the system is reset, the initialization is performed after the power is turned on. The same control as in the state in which the process is executed is performed.

  When a normal big hit or a probable big hit is generated, a round is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 750 is changed to a first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player. Then, after the number of rounds has reached a predetermined upper limit (for example, “15”, etc.) (after the end of the big hit gaming state), the time is reduced until a special symbol game is executed a predetermined number of times according to the type of the big hit. Controlled. Then, after a special symbol game for a predetermined number of times has been performed since the end of the big hit gaming state, the game is controlled to the non-time-saving state and shifted to the normal state. A period during which a special symbol game for a predetermined number of times after the end of the big hit gaming state is referred to as a short-time control period.

  During the time-saving control period, the number of special symbol games is counted from the end of the jackpot, and when the count reaches a predetermined number according to the type of jackpot, it is controlled from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state and transitions to the normal state Is done.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a special symbol game number notification effect for notifying on the screen of the image display device 500 of the number of remaining special symbol games in the short time control period is based on the count of special symbol games in the short time control period. Executed. In the present embodiment, for example, numbers are displayed on the screen of image display device 500 in a countdown format.

  In the time reduction control period, the time display control is performed, so that the variation display time (special symbol variation time) of the special symbol in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state.

  More specifically, when the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 205 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) is shorter than that in the normal state, or each time the normal symbol is displayed. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol in the game is “per normal symbol” is improved as compared with that in the normal state, the fluctuation display result is “per normal symbol”. The game ball passes through the second start winning opening 62 (entrance control, such as control for making the tilt control time for performing tilt control of the movable blade piece longer than that in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state) ) To increase the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied, and control that is advantageous to the player is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 62 in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening 62 is in the expanded open state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special symbol game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  Further, when the probability change big hit occurs, the time change control period and the probability change state are controlled in the time reduction control period after the end of the big hit gaming state. Then, with the end of the short-time control period, the state is controlled to the non-probable change state, and the state is shifted to the normal state.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when either a big hit or a probable change big hit occurs, it is controlled in the short-time state in the short-time control period after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the big hit is a probable big hit In addition to the control to the short-time state, the control is also performed to the probability change state.

[Control Overview]
Here, an outline of the control of the pachinko gaming machine 150 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 150 controls a game control microcomputer, an image display device 500, and the like for controlling the gaming state by determining whether to make a big hit, whether to make a promising big hit or a normal big hit. And a production control microcomputer.

  Each time the game control microcomputer starts the special symbol game, it reads the stored memory information to determine the result of the special symbol game this time, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Display control. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer notifies the effect control microcomputer of the result of this special symbol game. Notification to the effect control microcomputer is realized by transmitting a display control command. The game control microcomputer transmits a display control command for instructing the decorative design variation start timing and variation time, the decorative design display result, and the like to the effect control microcomputer. The effect control microcomputer controls the display of the image display device 500 based on the display control command, and fluctuates and stops the decorative design so that the display result corresponding to the predetermined result of the game control microcomputer is derived and displayed. Let

  More specifically, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination random number for determining whether or not to generate a big hit as the hold storage information and whether or not the big hit is normally the big hit The probability variation determination random number for determining whether or not to win is extracted at least by the game control microcomputer.

  Then, when starting the special symbol game based on the reserved memory information, a random number extracted as the reserved memory information is taken out, and based on a determination table stored in advance in a storage unit such as a ROM of the game control microcomputer, It is determined whether or not it is a big hit, and further whether or not it is a probability variation big hit. That is, whether or not to generate a jackpot by determining whether or not the random number extracted as the stored storage information matches the winning value stored in the determination table, and further whether or not to generate a probable variation jackpot Is decided.

  At this time, if the gaming state at the start of the special symbol game is the normal state, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the normal-time big hit determination table, and further, the probable big hit based on the normal-time positive change big hit determination table. It is determined whether or not. In addition, when the game state at the start of the special symbol game is a probabilistic change state, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the jackpot determination table for probability change, and further whether the probability change big hit is based on the probability change jackpot determination table for probability change It is determined whether or not.

  Here, the winning jackpot determination table for probability change used in the probability changing state stores more winning values for winning the jackpot than the normal jackpot determination table for normal use. As a result, the big hit is more likely to occur in the probability variation state than in the normal state.

  In addition, during the short-time control period, the game control microcomputer transmits a special symbol game start command for notifying that the special symbol game has started every game to the effect control microcomputer. Upon receiving this command, the effect control microcomputer counts the number of executions of the special symbol game during the short-time control period. The effect control microcomputer executes a special symbol game number notification effect every time the special symbol game ends, and uses the numerical value for the number of remaining special symbol games on the screen of the image display device 500. Inform.

[Type of jackpot]
Here, the types of jackpots controlled by the game control microcomputer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the types of jackpots in the pachinko gaming machine 150.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the big hits controlled in the present embodiment include a first normal big hit, a second normal big hit, a third normal big hit, and a probability variation big hit.

  The first normal jackpot is established when the first special symbol is “1”, and the decorative symbols are a set of three symbols excluding “7”. The big hit probability after the hit is a low probability (that is, the normal state), and the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol game after the big hit is the normal control.

  The second normal jackpot is established when the first special symbol is “3”, and the decorative symbols are a set of three symbols excluding “7”. The big hit probability after winning is a low probability (that is, the normal state), and the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol game after the big hit is short-time control. Further, the number of special symbol games that are time-controlled (number of time reductions) is 50.

  The third normal jackpot is established when the first special symbol is “5”, and the decorative symbols are a set of three symbols excluding “7”. The big hit probability after winning is a low probability (that is, the normal state), and the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol game after the big hit is short-time control. Furthermore, the number of time reductions is 100 times.

  The probable big hit is established when the first special symbol is “7”, and the decorative symbol is a set of three symbols including “7”. The big hit probability after hit is a high probability (that is, the probability variation state), and the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol game after the big hit is a short time control. Further, the time reduction control is performed until the next big hit occurs.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the player cannot identify which of the first normal big hit, the second normal big hit, and the third normal big hit has occurred, depending on the decorative design. . The presence / absence of time reduction control and the number of time reductions differ depending on the type of normal big hit that has occurred.

  Also, the production control microcomputer has a predetermined number of rounds (for example, the remaining number of rounds is 5) during any one of the first normal big hit, the second normal big hit, and the third normal big hit game. ), A specific effect is provided for notifying the player of whether or not to perform the time reduction control after the big hit, and the number of time reductions in the case of the time reduction control.

[Specific production lottery processing]
Here, the specific effect lottery process executed by the effect control microcomputer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the specific effect lottery table.

  The specific effect lottery table stores information on winning probabilities corresponding to the first specific effect and the second specific effect among the specific effects. The effect control microcomputer executes the specific effect lottery process when the big hit occurs, thereby executing the first specific effect based on the winning probability information stored in the specific effect lottery table, or 2. It is determined by lottery whether to execute a specific effect.

  Here, the first specific effect is an effect that may be executed regardless of whether or not the time reduction control is performed after the jackpot is ended, and is an effect that suggests whether or not the time reduction control is performed. In addition, the second specific effect is an effect that may be executed only when it is determined that the time reduction control is performed, and is an effect that definitely notifies that the time reduction control is performed.

  In the specific effect lottery table, when the first normal jackpot occurs, 100% information is stored as the winning probability for the first specific effect, and 0% information is stored as the winning probability for the second specific effect. Further, when the second normal jackpot occurs, 70% information is stored as the winning probability for the first specific effect, and 30% information is stored as the winning probability for the second specific effect. Further, when the third normal jackpot occurs, 30% information is stored as the winning probability for the first specific effect, and 70% information is stored as the winning probability for the second specific effect. In addition, when a probable big hit with a combination of three symbols other than “7” occurs, 10% information is stored as the winning probability for the first specific effect, and 90% information is stored as the winning probability for the second specific effect. Has been. When a probability variation jackpot with three decorative symbols of “7” occurs, the player recognizes that it is not a regular jackpot but a probability variation jackpot, so the bonus effect lottery is not performed.

  As described above, in the first specific performance, even when the first normal big hit that is not time-controlled after the big hit ends, any of the first normal big hit, the second normal big hit, which is time-controlled after the big hit ends, and the probability variable big hit However, in the second specific performance, when any one of the first normal big hit, the second normal big hit, and the probability variation big hit, which are time-controlled after the big hit ends, occurs. Only to be executed.

  Further, comparing the first normal jackpot and the second normal jackpot in this manner, the ratio of the second specific performance being executed is higher than the first specific performance as the number of time reductions increases. Thereby, in addition to the time-saving control being surely performed when the second specific effect is executed, there is a high possibility that the second normal big hit having a greater number of time-savings than when the first specific effect is executed is generated. When the second specific effect is executed, the player can enjoy greater joy.

  Note that the distribution of the winning probabilities in the specific effect lottery table is not limited to the values shown in FIG. 24 but may be other values.

[Direction aspect of the first specific effect]
Next, an effect aspect of the first specific effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine 150 will be described.

  During the big hit game, when the first specific effect is executed by the effect control microcomputer when the number of rounds reaches a predetermined number (for example, the remaining number of rounds is 5), the screen of the image display device 500 is displayed. A roulette image is displayed. In the roulette image, four types of options frames are displayed. Within the frame of the four types of options, “unfortunately” character image, “+50” character image, “+100” character image, “ A character image of “Probability change” is displayed.

  The character image of “sorry” indicates that the time is not controlled after the big hit, that is, the first normal big hit has occurred. The character image of “+50” indicates that the time is controlled after the big hit ends, and that the number of time reductions is 50, that is, the second normal big hit has occurred. The character image of “+100” indicates that the time is controlled after the end of the big hit, and that the number of time reductions is 100, that is, the third normal big hit has occurred. A character image of “probability variation” indicates that a probability variation jackpot has occurred. As described above, in the first specific effect, an effect is provided in which whether or not the time reduction control is performed after the big hit ends and the number of time reductions in the time reduction control is notified.

  In addition, an image of a chance button as an operation request effect is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 so as to overlap each part of a frame of four types of options. This operation request effect urges the player to press the push button 31B once.

  First, an effect mode of the first specific effect when the player presses the push button 31B once for the operation request effect will be described.

  When the player presses the push button 31B once in response to the operation request effect, the roulette effect is started, and when a predetermined time elapses, one of the four options frames is finally turned on. For example, if a frame displaying a character image of “+50” is lit, the player has a second normal big hit, and after the big hit game, the time is controlled, and the number of time reductions is 50 times. You can recognize that there is.

  Next, an effect mode of the first specific effect when the player cancels the first specific effect by pressing and holding the push button 31B without pressing the push button 31B once for the operation request effect will be described.

  The first specific effect is executed until the remaining number of rounds reaches 5 to 1. During this time, if the player cancels the first specific effect by pressing and holding the push button 31B without pressing the push button 31B once, the roulette effect is not started and the first specific effect ends. In this case, since the first specific effect is canceled, the presence / absence of the time reduction control and the number of time reductions are not notified after the big hit ends.

  When the first specific effect is canceled in spite of the occurrence of the second normal big hit or the third normal big hit, depending on the first specific effect, the time reduction control may be performed and the number of time reductions may be reduced. Since the notification is not made, there will be a short time for the unreported time. In this case, when the remaining number of rounds becomes 0, the number of short times for the unreported time is notified.

  Further, even when the player presses the push button 31B once and the number of time reductions is notified, if the number of time reductions is partly notified, there will be time reductions for the unreported time. Even in this case, when the remaining number of rounds becomes zero, the short time count for the unreported time is notified.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the push button 31B is pressed once in the first specific effect that is executed regardless of whether or not the time reduction control is performed after the big hit, the presence or absence of the time reduction control and the number of time reductions are performed. Is notified. On the other hand, when the cancel operation is performed in the first specific effect, the first specific effect ends without being notified even if the time-shortening control is performed. As a result, when the first specific effect is executed, it is not known which normal jackpot has occurred, and if a cancel operation is performed, the presence or absence of the time-saving control is not notified. It can be urged to actively operate the push button 31B.

  In addition, even when the cancel operation is performed in the first specific effect as described above, the number of remaining rounds is notified when the number of remaining rounds becomes 0, so the number of remaining rounds is notified. When it becomes 0 times, it may be notified at a time that more times are given, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Direction aspect of the second specific effect]
Next, an effect aspect of the second specific effect executed in the pachinko gaming machine 150 will be described.

  When the second specific effect is executed by the effect control microcomputer when the number of rounds reaches a predetermined number (for example, when the remaining number of rounds becomes 5) during the big hit game, the image display device 500 A roulette image is displayed on the screen. In the roulette image, three types of options frames are displayed. Within the frame of the three types of options, a character image of “+50”, a character image of “+100”, and a character image of “probability change” are displayed as information indicating the presence / absence of time reduction control after the big hit and the number of time reductions Is done.

  The character image of “+50” indicates that the time is controlled after the big hit ends, and that the number of time reductions is 50, that is, the second normal big hit has occurred. The character image of “+100” indicates that the time is controlled after the end of the big hit, and that the number of time reductions is 100, that is, the third normal big hit has occurred. A character image of “probability variation” indicates that a probability variation jackpot has occurred. Thus, since the second specific effect is executed only when the time control is performed after the big hit, the character image of “sorry” is not included in the options unlike the first specific effect.

  In addition, an image of a chance button as an operation request effect is displayed at the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 so as to overlap with a part of the frame of three types of options. This operation request effect urges the player to press the push button 31B once.

  First, an effect mode of the second specific effect when the player presses the push button 31B once for the operation request effect will be described.

  When the player presses the push button 31B once in response to the operation request effect, the roulette effect is started, and when a predetermined time elapses, one of the three types of options frames is finally turned on. For example, if a frame displaying a character image of “+50” is lit, the player has a second normal big hit, and after the big hit game, the time is controlled, and the number of time reductions is 50 times. You can recognize that there is.

  Next, an effect mode of the second specific effect when the player cancels the first specific effect by long pressing the push button 31B without pressing the push button 31B once for the operation request effect will be described.

  The second specific effect is executed until the remaining number of rounds is five to two. During this time, if the player cancels the second specific effect by pressing and holding the push button 31B without pressing the push button 31B once, the roulette effect is not started, but the character image “+10” is displayed large. The second specific effect ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the push button 31B is operated once in the second specific effect that is executed only when the time is controlled, that is, when the second normal big hit, the third normal big hit, and the probability variation big hit are generated. When pressed, the presence / absence of time reduction control and the total or part of the time reduction count are notified. On the other hand, even when a cancel operation is performed in the second specific effect, information that can specify the number of short times of 10 games, which is equal to or less than the number of short times controlled after the end of the second normal big hit or the third normal big hit, is notified. As a result, when canceling with the second specific effect executed only when the second normal big hit or the third normal big hit occurs, there is no notification of the presence or absence of time reduction control or the number of time reductions as in the first specific effect. Unlike the one where the production ends, the fact that the portion of the time reduction is controlled is notified and the production ends, so the player does not feel distrust about the fact that the time reduction is controlled. .

  The first specific effect and the second specific effect are both performed when the number of remaining rounds is five, but the first specific effect ends when the number of remaining rounds is one. On the other hand, the end of the second specific effect is when the remaining number of rounds is two. As described above, in the first specific effect, the push button 31B can be pressed once until the timing when it reaches later after the operation request effect is started than the second specific effect. In the first specific effect in which it is not known whether or not the short-time control is performed if the button is not pressed, the player can increase the operation opportunity of pressing the push button 31B once by the player than the second specific effect.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Specification effects]
In the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment, the first specific effect using the roulette effect as shown in FIG. 20 and the second specific effect using the roulette effect as shown in FIG. 21 are executed. However, not limited to this, the specific effect may be the following effect.

  For example, FIG. 25 is an effect mode of the first specific effect in the modification. As shown in FIG. 25A, in the first specific effect in the modification, a gauge image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 and an operation request effect is performed instead of the roulette effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), when the player repeatedly strikes the effect switch 56 in response to the operation request effect, an effect of accumulating the gauge is performed.

  If the number of AT games is given, as shown in FIG. 25C, the gauge is filled up and a character image of “success!” Is displayed. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player who has operated the effect switch 56 that the number of AT games has been granted. That is, the operation corresponding to the first specific effect in this case is when the effect switch 56 is repeatedly hit and the gauge is fully filled. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25D, the number of remaining AT games in the AT count display section 60 is added and updated by operating the start switch 7 of the next game. Thereby, the number of AT games given to the player who operated the effect switch 56 can be notified. Note that the number of AT games in the AT count display unit 60 may be automatically updated after the result is notified without the player operating the start switch 7.

  On the other hand, if the number of AT games is not given, as shown in FIG. 25 (e), the accumulated gauge disappears in the middle and a character image of “failure!” Is displayed. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player who has operated the effect switch 56 that the number of AT games has not been given. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 25 (f), even if the start switch 7 of the next game is operated, the number of AT games remaining in the AT count display section 60 is not added because the number of AT games is not given.

  Further, when the start switch 7 of the next game is operated without operating the effect switch 56 during execution of the first specific effect regardless of whether or not the number of AT games is given, FIG. 25 (f). As shown, the first specific effect ends without adding the number of remaining AT games in the AT count display section 60. Note that the first specific effect is canceled even when the start switch 7 is operated before the effect switch 56 is repeatedly hit and the gauge is fully charged.

  Even if such a first specific effect is executed, when the first specific effect is executed, it is not known whether the number of AT games has been given by the AT lottery, and if a cancel operation is performed, the AT lottery Therefore, the player can be encouraged to actively operate the effect switch 56 in the first specific effect.

  Next, FIG. 26 is an effect mode of the second specific effect in the modification. As shown in FIG. 26A, in the second specific effect in the modification, an image of a chance button as an operation request effect is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 in place of the roulette effect.

  When the effect switch 56 is operated in response to the operation request effect, a character image “+30 game” is displayed. Accordingly, it is possible to notify the player who has operated the effect switch 56 that the number of AT games has been granted. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 26C, the number of remaining AT games on the AT count display unit 60 is added and updated by performing a BET operation after the game ends. Thereby, the number of AT games given to the player who operated the effect switch 56 can be notified. Note that the number of AT games in the AT count display unit 60 may be automatically updated after the result is notified without the player performing a BET operation.

  On the other hand, if the BET operation after the end of the game is performed without operating the effect switch 56 during the execution of the second specific effect, the BET operation after the end of the game is performed as shown in FIG. As a result, the number of remaining AT games in the AT count display section 60 is added and updated.

  Even if the second specific effect is executed, the result of the AT lottery like the first specific effect is canceled when the second specific effect is executed only when the number of AT games is given. Unlike the case where the production ends without any notification, the result ends with the notification of a part of the result of the AT lottery, so the player is distrusted with the AT game number itself. There is no.

  As described above, the first specific effect shown in FIG. 25 and the second specific effect shown in FIG. 26 have been described for the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment, but are also applied to the pachinko gaming machine 150 in the second embodiment. Can do.

  Further, in the specific effect using the roulette effect shown in FIGS. 18 to 21, the roulette effect is started when the effect switch 56 is operated with respect to the operation request effect, and operates after a predetermined time has elapsed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the roulette effect may be automatically started at the time of the operation request effect, and then the result may be notified together with the end of the roulette effect when the effect switch 56 is operated. In addition, as a canceling method when the roulette effect is automatically started at the time of the operation request effect, the automatically started roulette effect is performed until the operation of the start switch 7 of the next game or the BET operation after the game ends, The roulette effect may be terminated without notifying the result in response to the operation. As another cancellation method, the automatically started roulette effect may be automatically terminated without notifying the result after a predetermined time has elapsed.

[Notification for unreported parts]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the remaining ATs that are controlling the number of unreported AT games that occurred when the first specific effect was canceled even though the number of AT games was given. The notification is made in a game in which the number of AT games is 0. Further, the number of remaining AT games of the AT that is controlling the number of unreported AT games generated when the number of assigned AT games is larger than the number of games notified in the first specific effect and the second specific effect. The notification was made in the game that became 0 games. However, the processing is not limited to such processing, and other processing may be performed.

  For example, not only a game in which the number of remaining AT games under control is 0, but a predetermined period after the end of a specific effect, such as the number of remaining AT games is 0 to 9 or after the end of AT Sometimes the number of unreported AT games may be notified. Further, it may be notified by adding to a specific effect to be performed next.

  Moreover, you may alert | report the number of unreported AT games by the following processes. For example, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggested effect based on a predetermined probability at a predetermined first timing after the end of the specific effect (for example, a game in which the number of AT games being controlled is 2 games). The suggestion effect is an effect that suggests whether or not a chance effect will be performed thereafter, and specifically, an effect in which a character image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The sub-control unit 91 executes a chance effect based on a predetermined probability at a predetermined second timing (for example, a game in which the number of AT games being controlled is one game). The chance effect refers to whether or not there is an unreported number of AT games, and if there is an unreported number of AT games, it is reported at the end of the production, and if there is no unreported number of AT games. It is an effect that does not notify. The chance effect has a higher execution probability when the suggestion effect is executed than when it is not executed. In this way, by notifying the number of unannounced AT games by the effects such as the suggestion effect and the chance effect, there is the number of unnotified AT games in the specific effect when the suggestion effect or the chance effect is performed. It is possible to expect the player to be able to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, even if there is no unreported number of AT games and the chance effect is not notified, the continuation effect (for example, the character of whether or not the next set of ATs is started after the AT of the set ends) (E.g., an effect that continues when the ally character wins in a battle effect between each other), and the AT of the next set is started with the continuous effect rather than when the chance effect is not performed It may be something that is easily rendered. According to this, even if there is no unreported number of AT games and the chance effect is not notified, the player can be expected to continue the subsequent effect, and the interest of the game can be improved. .

[Notification for specific production]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the number of assigned AT games is notified in a specific effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of assigned navigation stocks may be reported. Good. Moreover, you may alert | report the number of AT games corresponding to the number of given navigation stock. Moreover, you may alert | report the number of AT games which totaled the number of AT games corresponding to each of the provided navigation stock by the number of navigation stock. Further, a part of the number of AT games that are given may be a notification target of the specific effect, and when the second specific effect is canceled, a part of the number of AT games that are the notification target may be notified. Good. Further, a part of the total number of AT games corresponding to the given navigation stock is set as a notification target of the specific effect, and when the second specific effect is canceled, a part of the number of AT games as the notification target is further reduced. May be notified.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the specific effect is executed in the case of winning the AT role, but the present invention is not limited to this. Good.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 21 (d), when the cancel operation is performed in the second specific effect, the player is notified by updating the display of the AT count display unit 60. For example, when a cancel operation is performed, a screen such as “+10 game addition!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so that the AT count display unit 60 is notified after a part of the number of AT games is once notified. May be updated.

  Further, the specific effect is not limited to the effect modes as shown in FIGS. 21, 22, 25, and 26, and may be other effect modes. For example, the on-screen effect using the liquid crystal display 51 is used. Instead, the sound may be produced by the speakers 53 and 54.

[Operations for specific effects]
In the slot machine 1 in the first embodiment, the effect switch 56 is used for both the first specific effect and the second specific effect as operations for the operation request effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other means such as a start switch 7 or a BET operation may be used. Furthermore, the first specific effect and the second specific effect are not limited to using the same operation. For example, the first specific effect uses the effect switch 56 and the second specific effect uses the effect start switch 7. , Different operations may be used.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the first specific effect canceling operation is performed using the start switch 7 of the next game, and the second specific effect canceling operation is performed using the BET operation after the game ends. there were. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other means may be used. For example, the cancel operation of the first specific effect is the third stop of the reel in the game where the specific effect is performed, and the cancel operation of the second specific effect is the second stop of the reel in the game where the specific effect is performed It may be. Alternatively, the cancel operation of the first specific effect and the cancel operation of the second specific effect may be performed using the same operation, and the start timing of the first specific effect may be made earlier than the start timing of the second specific effect. Thereby, the operation request time in the first specific effect can be made longer than the operation request time in the second specific effect. Furthermore, the specific effect may end when the predetermined effect time is reached, and the effect time in the first specific effect may be longer than the effect time in the second specific effect.

[About benefits]
In the present embodiment, the privilege notified by the specific effect is the number of AT games in the slot machine 1 and the time reduction control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 150. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other benefits may be used. For example, in the slot machine 1, a bonus winning selection may be notified by a specific effect as a bonus winning. In this case, for example, the first specific effect is executed regardless of whether or not a bonus is won. When the operation request is operated, the presence / absence of the bonus is notified, and when the cancel operation is performed, the bonus is won. However, what is not reported can be considered. The second specific effect is executed only when the bonus is won. When the operation request is operated, the bonus winning type is also notified. When the cancel operation is performed, the bonus winning type is not notified. It is possible to notify only that a bonus is won (that is, notify a part of information).

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the privilege that directly leads to the medal acquisition, and may be any privilege as long as it is beneficial to the player, such as a character image or music. In this case, the first specific effect is executed regardless of whether or not a character image is provided. When the operation request is operated, the presence or absence of the character image is notified, and when the cancel operation is performed, the character image is displayed. What is not given even if it is given is considered. Then, the second specific effect is executed only when the character image is given. When the operation request is made, the character image type is also notified. When the cancel operation is performed, the character image type is notified. However, it is possible to notify only that a character image is provided (that is, notify a part of information).

[About AT lottery]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, a fixed number of AT games (for example, one set of 50 games) is associated with one navigation stock in advance at the time of first AT role, The number of AT games to be controlled for each given navigation stock may be determined by lottery.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the AT lottery is executed only when the melon A, the weak strawberry A, and the strong strawberry A are won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may draw lots when you win. Furthermore, AT lottery may be performed when other conditions are satisfied.

[About Navi target roles]
When the navigation target combination of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment is RT0, it is Lips A to F, left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D, and is RT2. In some cases, the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D are not limited thereto, but may be other combinations. For example, the navigation target combination may include melon and strawberry, and may notify that the melon has been won or the strawberry has been won when winning.

[Freeze production]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, freeze control for forcibly invalidating the operation of operation means such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the start switch 7 that are operated in the game progress may be performed. . For example, freeze control may be performed when BB1 or BB2 is won in the first game after the bonus ends.

[Other Modifications of the First Embodiment and Features of the Embodiment]
(1) A process of clearing (for example, “0”) the number of navigation stock when the bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stock remains may be performed. Or a process of subtracting a predetermined number, a process of adding a predetermined number, and a process of adding a predetermined number. It may be determined and the determined processing is performed. Thereby, the variation when a bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stocks remains is increased, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

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

  Further, in the first embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but a plurality of types such as medals and game balls, for example. The game value may be used together. In other words, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a prize is generated. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

  (3) In the first embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and the display results derived to the three reels are displayed. The slot machine in which a prize is generated according to the combination has been described. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  (4) The slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment derives a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be individually identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits) and a plurality of variable display areas. In a slot machine in which one game is completed when display results are derived for all of the above, and a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived in each of a plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game There may be.

[Other Modifications of the Second Embodiment and Features of the Embodiment]
(1) In the second embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has been described. However, in the pachinko gaming machine provided with one special symbol display device. There may be.

  (2) In the second embodiment, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 500, etc. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  (3) In the second embodiment, display control, sound control, and lamp control are performed as effect control means for controlling the effect control device including the image display device 500 (control of the effect of the game) based on the control signal. It is also possible to provide an effect control board (particularly an effect control CPU) capable of comprehensively controlling. The present invention is not limited to this, and a microcomputer (CPU) that performs display control, a microcomputer (CPU) that performs sound control, and a microcomputer (CPU) that performs lamp control are provided. Even if a microcomputer is provided with a display control command, a sound control command, and a lamp control command, each microcomputer individually executes each control according to the command. Good.

  (4) The second embodiment is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a prize ball, but the game balls are enclosed as follows. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives points in response to detection. More specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 150 of the above-described second embodiment pays out a game ball as a prize to the player, and uses the game ball from which the player has been paid out (may be a rental ball). Although it was a gaming machine that was launched into the area and played, it was used for gaming using the number of times that is the gaming value of the size specified by the recording information of the game recording medium such as prepaid cards and membership cards A game score is given to the player, and the player plays the game ball enclosed in the game machine using the game score given or the game score given by winning the game. It may be a gaming machine. In other words, after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area, based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner and a display result is derived. A game machine that includes a variable display device for displaying, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the game machine shifts to a specific game state that is advantageous to a player. A game ball encapsulated in the gaming machine is used to play the game area, and the game score is subtracted in response to the game ball being driven, and the game ball wins the winning area provided in the game area. Depending on the situation, a game score may be added. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  (5) The second embodiment can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of a pachinko gaming machine. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage device such as a computer device in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices via a network.

  (6) The pachinko gaming machine 150 according to the second embodiment is provided in a game area (game board 200) and a start area (first start) in which a predetermined start condition is satisfied when a game medium (game ball) enters. The winning opening 61, the second starting winning opening 62), and a variation for deriving and displaying the display result by performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols) each identifiable based on the establishment of the starting condition. The display device (image display device 500) is provided in the game area, and changes to one of a first state (open state) advantageous for the player and a second state (closed state) disadvantageous for the player. Variable winning means (special variable winning ball device 750), and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit), the variable winning a prize Means It may be a pachinko machine to be controlled in an advantageous specific gaming state (jackpot gaming state) for the player to change the state.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Switch, 56 effect switch, 60 AT count display unit, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 4A first special symbol display device, 4B second special Symbol display device, 5H start winning memory display area, 61 first start winning port, 62 second start winning port, 150 pachinko gaming machine, 500 image display device, 750 special variable winning ball device.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege advantageous to the player;
Accepting means for accepting an operation by a player;
First specific effect execution means for executing the first specific effect regardless of whether or not the privilege is given;
A second specific effect executing means for executing the second specific effect only when the privilege is given,
The first specific effect executing means is granted when an operation corresponding to the first specific effect is received by the receiving means when the first specific effect is being executed when the privilege is given. When the end condition for ending the first specific effect is satisfied before the operation is received by the receiving means, the privilege information is not notified.
The second specific effect executing means relates to an advantage of the privilege that is given when an operation corresponding to the second specific effect is accepted by the accepting means when the second specific effect is being executed. Information that can notify the privilege information and can specify an advantage that is less than or equal to the advantage specified from the privilege information when the end condition for ending the second specific effect is satisfied before the operation is received by the receiving means. A gaming machine that alerts you.

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