JP2014200565A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest regarding determination on whether or not a game state is changed.SOLUTION: A slot machine comprises combination lottery means (a game control device 50) capable of performing lottery of combinations for each execution of a variable game with variable display. The combinations include a normal combination and a special combination for generating a special game state in which the normal combination is won at a higher probability than a normal game state. The slot machine also comprises: probability variable state generating means (the game control device 50) capable of generating a probability variable state in which the special combination is won at a higher probability than the normal game state; and probability variation lottery means (the game control device 50) capable of performing lottery on whether or not the probability variable state is generated separately from the lottery of the combination lottery means (the game control device 50).

Description

  The present invention comprises a plurality of variation display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a role lottery means capable of performing a lottery for each execution of a variation game with the variation display, The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a winning combination of the winning combination is established when a stop result of the variable game becomes a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination.

In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, a plurality of variation display means (reels) capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and a role lottery means for performing an internal lottery for each execution of a variation game with the variation display, , And when the result of stopping the variable game is a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery, the winning combination of the winning combination is generally established.
In such a slot machine, a special combination that generates a special gaming state (bonus state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state and a gaming state transition role that can change the gaming state are set, and in the internal lottery Based on the winning of a predetermined winning game state winning combination, a transition from a normal gaming state in which the winning probability of a special role is a normal probability to a probability fluctuation state in which the winning probability of the special role is a high probability It has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-152285 A

  However, in the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, whether or not to shift from the normal gaming state to the probability variation state depends on whether or not the predetermined gaming state transition combination won in the internal lottery of the combination has been won. Since it is determined, there is a problem that the game state (special role winning probability state) is not interesting regarding the determination of whether or not to change.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest relating to the determination of whether or not to change the gaming state.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A plurality of variation display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols; and a role lottery means capable of performing a lottery for each execution of a variation game with the variation display,
When the stop result of the variable game is a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination, in the slot machine where the winning combination is established,
The combination includes a normal combination and a special combination for generating a special game state for winning the normal combination with a higher probability than the normal game state.
A probability variation state generating means capable of generating a probability variation state for winning the special role with a higher probability than the normal gaming state;
Probability variation lottery means capable of lottering separately from the lottery of the combination lottery means whether or not to generate the probability variation state is provided.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the lottery of whether or not to generate the probability variation state is performed separately from the lottery of the role lottery means, the lottery of whether or not to generate the probability variation state is selected. It becomes possible to execute specialized effects.
This makes it possible to focus attention on the lottery for determining whether or not the probability variation state is generated, so that it is possible to improve the interest relating to the determination of whether or not to change the gaming state.

The invention according to claim 2 is the slot machine according to claim 1,
The probability variation lottery means lottery whether to generate the probability variation state based on winning the special role in the lottery of the role lottery means,
The probability variation state generating means generates the probability variation state after the special gaming state is ended when the probability variation lottery means is won.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a lottery is performed as to whether or not the probability variation state is generated when the special role is won.
Therefore, since a lottery for whether or not to generate a probability variation state is not performed unless the special role is won in the lottery of the role, it is possible to make the player interested in whether or not to win the special role. This can improve the interest related to the lottery of the role.
Further, since the probability variation state occurs after the special gaming state ends, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the lottery result whether or not to generate the probability variation state until the special gaming state ends.

The invention according to claim 3 is the slot machine according to claim 2,
An auxiliary game execution means capable of executing a predetermined auxiliary game each time the variable game is executed;
The auxiliary game executing means includes
When the lottery by the probability fluctuation lottery means is performed, the auxiliary game is executed so as to obtain a result corresponding to the lottery result of the probability fluctuation lottery means,
When the lottery by the probability fluctuation lottery means is not performed, the auxiliary game is executed so that a result corresponding to the lottery result of the combination lottery means is obtained.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when a lottery is performed by the probability variation lottery means, the auxiliary game is executed so as to obtain a result corresponding to the lottery result of the probability variation lottery means, and the probability variation lottery When the lottery by means is not performed, the auxiliary game is executed so as to obtain a result corresponding to the lottery result of the role lottery means.
Therefore, the result of the auxiliary game can indicate the lottery result of the probability variation lottery means, and can also indicate the lottery result of the role lottery means, so that the player who wants to know the lottery result is interested in the auxiliary game. Can be increased.
In addition, since the auxiliary game is played each time the variable game is executed, the lottery result of the probability variable lottery means or the lottery result of the role lottery means can be suggested every time the variable game is executed. Can be improved.

The invention according to claim 4 is the slot machine according to claim 3,
A special role carry-over means capable of carrying on the winning of the special role until winning is established,
The auxiliary game executing means executes the auxiliary game so as to obtain a result corresponding to the lottery result of the probability variation lottery means when the special role winning means is carried over by the special role carry-over means. It is characterized by.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the special combination win is carried over, the auxiliary game is executed so as to obtain a result corresponding to the lottery result of the probability variation lottery means.
Therefore, if the lottery by the probability variation lottery is not performed, the auxiliary game is usually executed so as to obtain a result corresponding to the lottery result of the combination, but when the special combination win is carried over Even though the lottery by the random fluctuation lottery means is not performed, the auxiliary game is executed so that the result corresponding to the lottery result of the random fluctuation lottery means is obtained. Can be implied.

The invention according to claim 5 is the slot machine according to claim 3 or 4,
Provided with display means arranged in a state that is difficult for the player to see,
The auxiliary game execution means corresponds to the lottery result of the probability variation lottery means and the lottery result of the role lottery means when the auxiliary game is executed by the display means and the result of the auxiliary game is derived. The results are derived in a manner that is difficult to distinguish.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to make it difficult to notice the presence of the display means by disposing the display means for executing the auxiliary game in a state in which it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the display means. In addition, even when the presence of the display means is noticed, when the result of the auxiliary game is derived, it is difficult to distinguish between the result corresponding to the lottery result of the probability variation lottery means and the result corresponding to the lottery result of the role lottery means It is possible to make it difficult to understand what the result of the auxiliary game means.
Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of superiority only to the player who notices the presence of the display means for executing the auxiliary game and has been able to decipher what is meant by the result of the auxiliary game.
Thereby, the interest of the game is improved, and a player (for example, a beginner or an unfamiliar player) who wants to decipher what the result of the auxiliary game means can be immersed in the game.

The invention according to claim 6 is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Progress restriction state generating means capable of generating a progress restriction state for restricting the progress of the game at the end of the special game state;
A specific effect execution means capable of performing a specific effect that suggests a gaming state after the end of the special gaming state during the progress restricted state;
And a progress restriction canceling means capable of canceling the progress restricting state and ending the specific effect based on a predetermined operation input from a player.

According to the invention described in claim 6, the specific effect suggesting the game state is performed after the end of the special game state, but the progress restriction during the execution of the specific effect is performed by a predetermined operation input from the player. It becomes possible to cancel the state and end the execution of the specific effect.
Accordingly, in principle, the specific effect is executed, and when the specific effect is not desired, the process can be ended so that the player can experience the specific effect as much as possible.

The invention according to claim 7 is the slot machine according to claim 6,
Comprising an ambiguous state generating means capable of generating an ambiguous notification state that obscures whether the current gaming state is a normal gaming state or a probability variation state based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
The specific effect executing means is
When the vague notification state does not occur after the special gaming state ends, the gaming state is clearly indicated in the specific effect,
When the fuzzy notification state occurs after the special gaming state is ended, the occurrence of the fuzzy notification state is indicated in the specific effect.

  Here, the “predetermined condition” means winning a lottery to determine whether or not to generate an ambiguous notification state.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since it becomes difficult to determine the gaming state by generating the ambiguous notification state, the probability variation state occurs even when the probability variation state does not actually occur. Can raise the expectation of being.
In addition, when the ambiguous notification state occurs after the special gaming state ends, the occurrence of the ambiguous notification state is indicated in the specific performance, so that it becomes easy for the player to grasp that the ambiguous notification state has occurred.

The invention according to claim 8 is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The probability fluctuation lottery means draws whether or not the probability fluctuation state is generated at a timing different from the lottery of the role lottery means.

According to the eighth aspect of the invention, since the lottery of whether or not to generate the probability variation state is performed at a timing different from the lottery of the combination lottery means, the lottery specializing in whether or not to generate the probability variation state It becomes easy to perform the produced performance.
This makes it possible to focus attention on the lottery for determining whether or not the probability variation state is generated, so that it is possible to improve the interest relating to the determination of whether or not to change the gaming state.

The invention according to claim 9 is the slot machine according to claim 8,
Start operation means capable of starting the variable display of the plurality of symbols by the player's operation;
A stop operation means capable of stopping the variable display of the plurality of symbols by a player's operation,
The lottery of the role lottery means is performed based on the operation of the start operation means,
The probability fluctuation lottery means draws whether or not to generate the probability fluctuation state based on an operation of the stop operation means.

  According to the invention described in claim 9, since the lottery of whether or not the probability variation state is generated by the operation of the stop operation means is performed, when the lottery is won, the winning is assigned by itself. It is possible to give the player a sense of having played and improve the fun of the game.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest related to the determination of whether or not to change the gaming state.

It is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the structure inside the housing | casing of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the front frame of the slot machine of embodiment. It is the elements on larger scale which show the front frame panel part arrange | positioned at the front frame. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement aspect of a side part sub display apparatus. It is a disassembled perspective view of the upper unit which comprises a front frame. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement aspect of an upper sub display apparatus and a movable production | presentation apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the control system of the slot machine of embodiment. (A) is the arrangement | sequence diagram of the symbol currently formed in the outer peripheral surface of a reel, (b) is a figure which shows the effective line which performs a winning determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of winning of the slot machine of embodiment, the symbol combination aspect corresponding to each winning, and winning content. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing of the chance eye | rate in the slot machine of embodiment, (d)-(f) is explanatory drawing of the extreme hot. (A) is a game state transition diagram for explaining the game state controlled by the game control device, and (b) is an effect mode transition diagram for explaining the effect mode controlled by the effect control device. It is a conceptual diagram showing distribution of each winning combination according to a game state. It is a flowchart which shows the game control process by a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process by a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the internal lottery process in the game control process of a game control apparatus. (A) is a figure explaining the winning-winning determination table according to a game state, (b) is a figure explaining a bonus overlapped winning expectation degree. It is a flowchart which shows the stop symbol information setting process in the internal lottery process of a game control apparatus. It is a figure explaining the table for a stop symbol selection. It is a figure explaining an example of the probability determination game when a bonus is won but a probability lottery is not won. It is a figure explaining an example of the probability determination game at the time of winning a bonus and winning a probability lottery. It is a flowchart which shows the winning determination process in the game control process of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the game state update process in the game control process of a game control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the freeze execution process for production in the game state update process of a game control apparatus. It is a figure explaining a freeze time determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control process by an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process by an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the support menu process in the effect control process of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure explaining the menu selection (operation) screen displayed on a side sub-display device. It is a flowchart which shows the portable interlocking | linkage process in the support menu process of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure explaining the interlocking | linkage menu selection screen displayed on a side part sub display apparatus. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of operations of the slot machine (game machine) and the external server when the slot machine (game machine) of the embodiment receives the interlock start process and the interlock end process. (A) is a figure which shows the modification of the display of the access code to a side part sub-display apparatus, (b) is a figure which shows the modification of the inclined base part of the slot machine of embodiment. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a freeze production. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a freeze production. It is a figure explaining the modification of the production | presentation aspect of a freeze production. It is a flowchart which shows the game effect determination process in the effect control process of an effect control apparatus. (A) is a figure explaining the production | presentation type determination table, (b) is a single production | generation aspect determination table, (c) is a continuous production aspect determination table. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a single production. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a single production. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a single production. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a continuous production. It is a flowchart which shows the game effect control process in the effect control process of an effect control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the suggestion effect process in the game effect control process of an effect control apparatus. (A) is a figure explaining the relationship between the operation timing of an effect button, and the production aspect of a cut-in production, (b) is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of the cut-in production in which the character B appears. It is a figure explaining the modification of the continuous production (continuous production of a main display) performed in an image display device. It is a flowchart which shows the one announcement notification effect process in the suggestion effect process of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure explaining the procedure for lighting (emitting) the one-shot notification display part in the one-shot notice effect. It is a flowchart which shows the roulette effect process in the game effect control process of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure explaining a roulette effect pattern determination table. It is a figure explaining the example of a pattern of a probability change determination roulette effect. It is a figure explaining the modification of a probability variation determination production | generation part. It is a figure explaining an example of the production | generation aspect of a normal roulette effect. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a re-lottery roulette effect. It is a flowchart which shows the effect mode update process in the effect control process of an effect control apparatus. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a transition system production. It is a figure explaining an example of the production aspect of a transition system production.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, various devices are provided inside a box-shaped housing 1a whose front is open, and a hinge 2a (FIG. 2) is provided on the front of the housing 1a. The front frame 2 is provided so as to be openable and closable in a single-open manner. In the upper part of the front frame 2, an image display device (main display device) 3 for effecting display and information display according to the game, speakers 4 and 4 for effecting sound, and a frame light emitting device 7 for effecting light. (Pilot lamp 7a, upper light emitting decoration 7b, etc.) are provided. The image display device 3 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel, for example, and displays various information in addition to the effect display relating to the game. And various effect display in the image display apparatus 3 is controlled by the effect control apparatus 70 (refer FIG. 8). Further, the image display device 3 is disposed at a deeper position than the speakers 4 and 4 and the frame light emitting device 7.

  A front panel 9 is arranged in the center portion of the front frame 2 so that the rear side cannot be visually recognized, and a decorative pattern or the like is drawn, and the rear side is visible in the center portion of the front panel 9 (for example, A transparent symbol display window 9a is formed.

  Note that the front panel 9 may be configured by a display device, and the reel 6 is visible when no image is displayed on the symbol display window 9a, and an image that produces a game mainly around the symbol display window 9a. indicate. In this case, it is also possible to display an image for producing a game in the symbol display window 9a.

  Through the symbol display window 9a (window portion), the symbols that are displayed in a variable manner by the rotation of the reel 6 disposed in the housing 1a can be visually recognized. The reel 6 includes a cylindrical left reel 6a, a middle reel 6b, and a right reel 6c arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. A plurality of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of these reels 6a, 6b, and 6c according to a predetermined arrangement by winding a strip-shaped sheet 6d on which a plurality of symbols are drawn along the longitudinal direction ( FIG. 9 (a)). Each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is provided with a reel motor 64a, 64b, 64c (see FIG. 8), which is a stepping motor, and each reel 6a, 6b, 6c is independently driven for rotation. The rotation can be stopped. That is, the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c serve as an electrical drive source for driving the reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

  By rotating the reel 6 by the reel motor 64, a plurality of types of symbols visually recognized from the symbol display window 9a are varied so as to circulate from top to bottom, for example (variable display). On the other hand, in a state where the reel 6 is stopped, a predetermined number (for example, three) of consecutive symbols, that is, a total of nine symbols of 3 × 3, are displayed through the symbol display window 9a for each reel 6a, 6b, 6c. And is visible.

  In addition, a backlight 67 that irradiates light from the rear of the reel at a position on the back side of the reel 6 and behind each symbol stop position in the 3 × 3 symbol matrix visually recognized from the symbol display window 9a. (See FIG. 8). The reel 6 can transmit light, and an effect by light can be performed by changing the light irradiation mode by the backlight 67.

  A probability determining display window 9b through which various lamps constituting a probability variation determining effecting unit 400 (described later) can be visually recognized is formed at the upper part of the front panel 9, and a credit number display unit 11, a game are displayed at the lower part of the front panel 9. A game progress display window 9c in which the progress display unit 12, the payout number display unit 13, the game state display unit 18 and the bet number display unit 19 are visible is formed. Further, on the right side of the front panel 9, there is formed a liquid crystal display window 9d through which a side sub-display device 310 (described later), probability mode indicators 320 and 330 (described later) and the like can be viewed.

  On the upper left side of the front panel 9, there is provided a betting number display portion 9e on which circle numbers 1 to 3 indicating the number of bets are drawn. A bet number display lamp (not shown) is disposed behind the bet number display unit 9e, and the predetermined bet number on the bet number display unit 9e is indirectly set by causing the bet number display lamp to emit light. Make it emit light. Also, at the lower left part of the front panel 9, there is provided a single notification display portion 9f on which a letter V surrounded by a polygon is drawn. A single notification lamp (not shown) is disposed behind the single notification display section 9f, and the single notification display section 9f is caused to emit light indirectly by causing the single notification lamp to emit light. This makes it possible to notify that the special winning combination has been won internally. Further, a first touch suggestion display portion 9g on which characters of “touch” are drawn is provided below the one notification display portion 9f. An infrared switch 91 is disposed behind the first touch suggestion display portion 9g, and it is possible to detect a hand that the player has deceived in the vicinity of the first touch suggestion display portion 9g.

  A step portion protruding forward is formed below the front panel 9, and an upper surface of the step portion is an inclined base portion 14 that is inclined downward on the front side. This tilting base part 14 includes a medal insertion part 15, a max bet button 17 as a progress operation part for advancing the game, and a presentation button switch 10a for receiving an operation input from the player. There are provided an operation input unit 30 (described later) having a built-in effect button 10 and an operation input unit switch 30c for receiving an operation input from a player. In addition, the tilt base 14 is provided with a second touch suggestion display unit 32 (described later) that incorporates an infrared switch 92, and detects a hand that the player has deceived in the vicinity of the second touch suggestion display unit 32. It is possible.

  The medal insertion portion 15 is disposed on the right side (the open end side of the front frame 2) when viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1 in the inclined base portion 14. A game can be executed when a player inserts a medal into the medal insertion unit 15 and performs a betting operation. A medal insertion detection switch 51 (see FIG. 8) for detecting the passage of medals is provided in a path through which medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 15 pass. And the number of inserted medals is counted.

  The max bet button 17 is disposed on the left side of the inclined base portion 14 when viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1. The maximum bet button 17 can input from the credit to the upper limit number (for example, three) of the bet number by performing a pressing operation once. However, when the credit number is less than the upper limit number, the credit number is input as the bet number. It is like that. The effect button 10 is disposed at the center of the tilting table part 14, and in the effect display on the image display device 3, a side sub-display device 310, which will be described later, and the upper sub-display device 225 when operated by the player. The production is performed with intervention of the player's operation. The operation input unit 30 is disposed on the right side of the tilting table unit 14, and is operated by the player to select one item from the menu screen displayed on the side sub display device 310 and display a desired display. (For example, game history information) is made.

  A payout button 20, a start lever 21, a return button 22, a reel stop button 24, a keyhole 23, and the like are provided below the inclined base portion 14. The payout button 20 is a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 15, a medal (bet medal) input as a bet number by the max bet button 17, or a medal (storing) stored as a credit when a winning is established. This is used when giving a command to return the medal to the tray 27. In addition, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 15 after an automatic betting operation based on establishment of a re-game winning (replay winning), or a medal exceeding a predetermined number that can be stored as credits, a flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) It is returned to the tray 27 via 68.

  The start lever 21 is an operation lever for making a progress operation unit for advancing the game and for starting a single game. The keyhole 23 is for inserting a key when opening the front frame 2 or resetting an error (for example, hopper error) state of the slot machine 1. The return button 22 is used when a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 15 and clogged by the flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) 68 is returned to the tray 27.

  The reel stop button 24 forms a progress operation unit for advancing the game, and is provided with a left reel stop button 24a, a middle reel 6c, a left reel stop button 24a, a middle reel 6c, which are provided in one-to-one correspondence with each other. The reel stop button 24b and the right reel stop button 24c are configured to stop the rotation of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, 6c in accordance with the stop operation. These reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c are formed of, for example, a colored translucent resin member. Inside the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, there is a stop button for informing whether or not the corresponding reel 6 can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c. Each LED 66 (see FIG. 8) is provided.

  A decorative panel unit 25 that constitutes a lower region of the front frame 2 is provided below a portion where these operation buttons are provided. Furthermore, an ashtray 26, a tray 27 for storing medals, a medal payout port 28, speakers 4 and 4 for outputting sound, etc. are provided below the decorative panel unit 25 and at the bottom of the front frame 2. It has been.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a game control device 50 that controls the entire slot machine 1 is disposed in the upper part inside the housing. In addition, a reel mounting portion 29 is provided substantially in the center of the casing, and a variable display device 600 having rotatable reels 6a, 6b, and 6c is placed on the reel mounting portion 29. . The variable display device 600 of the present embodiment is located to the left of the position where it is normally arranged. This is because the space in which the side sub display device 310 (described later) is disposed on the right side of the variable display device 600 is taken into consideration. On the right side of the variation display device 600, an external signal output terminal 33 for outputting a signal from the game control device 50 to an external device is provided.

Further, on the right side of the game control device 50, a door open / close detection switch 62 for detecting the open / closed state of the front frame 2, an upper lock mechanism 34a, and a lower lock mechanism 34b are provided. Is provided with a hinge 2a as a rotation axis of the front frame 2.
In addition, opening cover members 37a and 37b that cover the holding openings respectively provided on both side walls of the housing are provided immediately below both side portions of the reel mounting portion 29, and the front frame 2 is provided in the vicinity of the opening cover member 37b. There is provided a weight support portion 38 for receiving the weight when closed.

  Further, a medal payout device (hopper) 63 is disposed at the lower part inside the housing. The medal payout device 63 accepts and stores medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 15 and guided by the flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) 68, and a predetermined symbol combination mode is formed on the effective line to establish a prize. In this case, the number of medals (payout medals) corresponding to the winning or the medal that exceeds the upper limit of the credit by the addition associated with the winning is received to the tray 27. The medal for the credit is paid out to the tray 27 by the medal payout device 63 by operating the payout button 20.

On the right side of the medal payout device 63, the medal that overflows from the medal payout device 63 is stored, or the inward medal is guided to the medal collection mechanism on the installation island where the slot machine 1 is installed. An overflow tank 69 is provided.
Further, on the left side of the medal payout device 63, the power supply device 40 that supplies power to electronic devices such as motors and lamps that are operated by the control device and the control device, and the winning probability of the slot machine 1 are displayed in any of six stages, for example. A setting device 60 for setting the crab is provided. A power switch 31 or the like is provided at a portion between the setting device 60 and the reels 6a, 6b, 6c.

FIG. 3 shows the front frame 2 with the light guide panel 223, the front panel 9, and the decorative panel unit 25 removed.
As shown in FIG. 3, the front frame 2 includes a door body unit 200, an upper unit 220 attached to the upper part of the door body unit 200, and a lower unit 240 attached to the lower part of the door body unit 200. I have.

  The door body unit 200 includes engagement hook members 210,... And engages with an upper lock mechanism 34a and a lower lock mechanism 34b disposed in the housing 1a, thereby closing the front opening of the housing 1a. It is supposed to be. Further, the door body unit 200 can be mounted with the decorative panel unit 25 above the mounting position of the lower unit 240. The decorative panel unit 25 includes a decorative panel 25a, a panel support frame 25b that supports the decorative panel 25a, and a fluorescent lamp 25c that indirectly causes the decorative panel 25a to emit light. Further, the door body unit 200 can be attached with the front panel 9 above the inclined base part 14.

  The upper unit 220 includes an upper unit main body 221, an image display device 3, an effect control device 70, a pilot lamp 7a, upper light emitting decoration portions 7b and 7b, speakers 4 and 4, speaker covers 224 and 224, , A light guide panel 223, an upper sub display device 225 (described later), a movable effect device 226 (described later), and a probability determination indicator 228 (described later).

  The upper unit main body 221 includes a ceiling wall 221a, a partition 221b that forms a bottom surface, a left wall 221c, and a right wall 221d, and the image display device 3 and the effect control device 70 are arranged on the back thereof. By being provided, it has a rectangular recessed chamber shape having a predetermined depth and opening to the front side. And the upper unit main-body part 221 has the production | presentation space part R in the said rectangular concave room.

  The light guide panel 223 is attached so as to close the front opening of the upper unit main body 221 and is arranged in front of the image display device 3. Although not shown, a light source is disposed along the upper end of the light guide panel 223, and light emitted from the light source is incident from a side portion (upper side portion) of the light guide panel 223, and the front surface of the light guide panel 223. The character portion formed on the light guide panel 223 can indirectly emit light.

  The lower unit 240 is a unit that constitutes the lowermost part of the front frame 2, and includes an ashtray 26, a tray 27 for storing medals, a medal payout port 28, speakers 4 and 4 for outputting sound, and the like. .

FIG. 4 shows a partially enlarged view of the central portion of the front frame 2. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component which is the same as that of the component demonstrated in FIG. 1, or it corresponds, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.
As shown in FIG. 4, a probability variation determination effect unit 400 for performing a probability variation determination roulette effect (described later) is provided behind the probability determination display window 9 b of the front panel 9. The probability variation determination effecting unit 400 is a low probability determination lamp 410 for informing that the low probability state is present, a probability ambiguous lamp 420 for informing the probability state in an ambiguous manner, and a probability variation state (high probability state). Probability change confirmation lamps 430 and 430 for notifying that there are, these lamps are arranged in a horizontal example.

  In addition, a credit amount display unit 11, a game progress display unit 12, and a payout amount display unit 13 are provided behind the game progress display window 9c of the front panel 9. The credit number display unit 11 displays the number of medals stored as credits without being paid out by the medal payout device 63 (see FIG. 8). The game progress display unit 12 displays a game progress state. Further, the payout number display unit 13 displays the number of payouts at the time of winning. These display parts 11, 12, and 13 are comprised by LED of 7 segments, for example, and display various information by the lighting state. Further, a gaming state display unit 18 for displaying a state such as a replay state, a wait state, and a game standby state is provided behind the game progress display window 9c, and the gaming state is displayed by lighting the lamp. . Also, a bet number display unit 19 for displaying the bet number is provided.

  The game state display unit 18 includes a replay display unit that indicates that a replay winning (replay winning) has been established and a replay game has been awarded, and until the reel 6 rotates after the player operates the start lever 21. A weight display section indicating that there is a waiting time (a state in which the reel 6 is waiting to start rotating because a certain time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game), and a standby in which the slot machine 1 can play a game It is composed of an insert medal display section that indicates a state and prompts a betting operation.

Further, behind the liquid crystal display window 9d of the front panel 9, a side sub display device 310, a high probability mode display 320, and a low probability mode display 330 are provided. The side sub-display device 310 is disposed in front of the high probability mode indicator 320 and the low probability mode indicator 330 and can move up and down. A lamp (not shown) is disposed behind the high probability mode indicator 320 and the low probability mode indicator 330, and the high probability mode indicator 320 and the low probability mode indicator 330 are emitted by causing the lamps to emit light. Can emit light indirectly.
Further, frame light emitting devices 7 (medium light emitting decorative portions 7c and 7c) that perform effects by light are provided on both sides of the front frame 2.

An operation input unit 30 is provided on the right side of the tilt base 14 and directly below the liquid crystal display window 9d. The operation input unit 30 includes selection buttons 30a,... Provided on the top, bottom, left, and right, and a determination button 30b provided in the center of each selection button 30a.
In addition, a second touch suggestion display unit 32 is provided on the left side of the tilt base 14 and immediately below the first touch suggestion display unit 9g of the front panel 9.

In addition, the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c provided below the tilt base 14 have a larger repulsive force when the middle reel stop button 24b presses the button than the left reel stop button 24a. The right reel stop button 24c is provided to have a greater repulsive force when the button is pressed than the reel stop button 24b. That is, the buttons are difficult to press in the order of left, middle, and right. Thereby, since it can be directed to operate from the button which is easy to push, so-called irregular pressing can be suppressed. Further, a button larger than the left reel stop button 24a and the middle reel stop button 24b is used for the right reel stop button 24c.
Note that the repulsive force of each reel stop button may be changed according to the gaming state. For example, in the normal gaming state, the irregular pressing as described above is suppressed, while the specific gaming state (AT state, ART state) In the CT state, etc., the repulsive force of each reel stop button is made uniform to allow irregular pressing.

FIG. 5 shows a partially enlarged view of the right side of the front panel 9.
FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a state in which the side sub-display device 310 has been moved to the upper end position, and FIG. 5B is a diagram illustrating a state in which the side sub-display device 310 has been moved to the lower end position. is there.

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the side sub display device 310 moves from the normal position to the upper end position, the characters “CHANCE” that have been hidden behind the side sub display device 310 are drawn. The first expected degree display unit 340 thus made visible.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the side sub-display device 310 moves from the normal position to the lower end position, the “super hot” that has been hidden behind the side sub-display device 310 until then. The second expectation level display unit 350 on which characters are drawn becomes visible.
As with the high probability mode display 320 and the low probability mode display 330, the first expectation level display unit 340 and the second expectation level display unit 350 are provided with a lamp (not shown) at the rear. By emitting light, the first expectation degree display unit 340 and the second expectation degree display unit 350 can be caused to emit light indirectly.

FIG. 6 shows an exploded perspective view of the upper unit 220. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component which is the same as or corresponds to the component demonstrated in FIG. 3, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.
As shown in FIG. 6, the upper unit 220 includes an upper unit main body 221, an image display device 3, an effect control device 70, a pilot lamp 7 a, upper light emitting decoration portions 7 b and 7 b, and a speaker 4. , 4, speaker covers 224, 224, light guide panel 223, upper sub display device 225 (described later), movable effect device 226 (described later), and probability determination display 228 (described later). .

The upper unit main body portion 221 includes a ceiling wall portion 221a, a partition portion 221b that forms a bottom surface, a left side wall portion 221c, and a right side wall portion 221d.
The pilot lamp 7a includes a pilot light emitting part 7a1 and a pilot lens member 7a2, and is disposed on the ceiling wall part 221a.
The upper light emitting decoration portions 7b and 7b are disposed on the front side of the left wall portion 221c and the right wall portion 221d, respectively.
The speakers 4 and 4 are respectively disposed on both sides of the ceiling wall portion 221a, and speaker covers 224 and 224 are respectively disposed on the front sides of the speakers 4 and 4.

  The light guide panel 223 is a transparent acrylic plate, and normally, it is possible to visually recognize an effect display or the like by the image display device 3 disposed behind the light guide panel 223. The light incident on the light guide panel 223 is reflected on the front side of the light guide panel 223 by the character parts formed in the left region, the right region, and the central region of the light guide panel 223, so that the character part can indirectly emit light. It is possible. The light source provided along the end face of the light guide panel 223 is a full color LED, and the character portions formed in the left region, the right region, and the central region can each emit light in full color.

  Similar to the image display device 3, the upper sub display device 225 is configured by, for example, a liquid crystal display panel, and displays various information in addition to the effect display related to the game. A shaft member 225 a that protrudes in the left-right direction is provided at the upper end of the upper sub display device 225. Although illustration is omitted, the upper sub-display device 225 can be swung back and forth by rotating the shaft member 225a by the driving force of the driving unit. Further, the upper sub-display device 225 can be slid in the left-right direction by sliding the shaft member 225a in the left-right direction by the driving force of the drive unit.

  The movable effect device 226 can be converted into a state retracted to the back side of the upper sub display device 225 and a state appearing from the lower end of the upper sub display device 225. Assist display. The movable effect device 226 is invisible to the player when retracted to the back side of the upper sub display device 225, and is visible from the player by appearing from the lower end of the upper sub display device 225. It becomes.

  The probability determination indicator 228 includes a first probability determination indicator 228a and a second probability determination indicator 228b, which are segment LEDs, and is disposed on the inner wall portion of the left side wall portion 221c. That is, the probability determination indicator 228 is disposed in the rectangular concave chamber that forms the effect space R, and is difficult for the player to visually recognize. As a result, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes the probability determination indicator 228 as display means arranged in a state that is difficult for the player to visually recognize. The probability determination indicator 228 may be provided in a place where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize it, and may be provided in the lower part of the front frame 2 (for example, the corner of the decorative panel 25a).

  FIG. 7 shows a state before and after the operation of the upper sub display device 225 and the movable effect device 226. FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating a state before the upper sub display device 225 and the movable effect device 226 are operated, and FIG. 7B is a diagram illustrating a state after the operation.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the ceiling wall portion 221a includes a storage space portion 221a1 capable of storing the upper sub-display device 225 on the inner wall portion, and a shielding portion 221a2 in front of the storage space portion 221a1. I have.
The storage space 221a1 is an area in which the upper sub display device 225 can be stored with its display screen horizontal, and the upper sub display device 225 can be slid in the left-right direction. The shielding part 221a2 extends out in front of the storage space part 221a1 like a bag.
Thereby, the upper sub display device 225 before the operation, that is, the upper sub display device 225 in the state of being stored in the storage space portion 221a1 (downward state) is blocked by the shielding portion 221a2 and cannot be seen from the front. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, when the operation of the upper sub display device 225 is started, the upper sub display device 225 converts the display screen from a horizontal state to a state perpendicular to the horizontal plane. Thus, the display screen can be viewed from the front (forward-facing state). When the operation of the movable effect device 226 is started, the movable effect device 226 appears from the lower end of the upper sub display device 225 and becomes visible.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the control system of the slot machine 1. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the component which is the same as that of the component demonstrated in FIG. 1, or it corresponds, and the overlapping description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the control system of the slot machine 1 relates to a game control device (main control device) 50 that controls the game in an integrated manner, and effects of the game under the control of the game control device 50. An effect control device (sub-control device) 70 that performs overall control and a power supply device 40 that supplies power to these control devices are provided. Each component of the control system is disposed inside the casing of the slot machine 1. In addition, the power supply device 40 is configured to supply backup power so that data stored in the RAM 50c and the RAM 70c (described later) is retained during a power failure.

  The game control device 50 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 50a, a read only memory (ROM) 50b, a random access memory (RAM) 50c, an input / output interface (hereinafter referred to as “I / F”) 50d, and a prize used for internal lottery. A random number generator 50e for generating various random values such as determination random numbers is provided.

  The CPU 50a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs various types of calculation processing, data input / output, generation of control signals, and the like as the calculation processing device of the game control device 50.

The ROM 50b stores internal lottery determination values (determination tables) and the like in addition to control programs and control data for executing various processes.
The ROM 50b stores a stop control table that is referred to when the reel 6 is stopped in each game. For example, there are a stop control table corresponding to various types of winning winnings, a stop control table corresponding to a loss, and the like. In the stop control table, the reel 6 pull-in stop control for forming the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning state (the state of the set winning flag) to the maximum on the effective line and various winnings not internally won. Stores the data for controlling the kicking stop of the reel that removes the corresponding symbol combination from the effective line (the maximum number of sliding frames of 4 frames, etc.), and the stop position depends on the operation stop order and operation timing of the reel 6 It is set in advance.

  In the RAM 50c, a random number storage area for internal lottery sampled by the CPU 50a based on the start operation, various data (for example, credit number data, bet number data, internal winning state data, and predetermined symbol combination modes are derived. A storage area for temporarily storing data relating to payout based on the data, data indicating the winning probability value of the internal lottery, and the work area of the CPU 50a.

  The I / F 50d includes a medal insertion detection switch 51, a start lever switch 52, a reel stop switch 53 (a first reel (left) stop switch 53a, a second reel (middle) stop switch) through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). 53b, third reel (right) stop switch 53c), reel position detection switch 54 (left reel position detection switch 54a, middle reel position detection switch 54b, right reel position detection switch 54c), max bet switch 57, payout button switch 58 Various signals output from the payout medal detection switch 59, the setting device 60, the reset switch 61, the door open / close detection switch 62, the radio wave detection switch 81, the medal full switch 82, and the like are supplied to the CPU 50a.

Here, the medal insertion detection switch 51 is provided in the flow path switching solenoid (medal selector) 68 and detects the passage of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 15, and based on this detection information, the medal insertion The number of sheets is counted.
The start lever switch 52 is a switch for detecting that the start lever 21 has been operated.
The first reel (left) stop switch 53a, the second reel (middle) stop switch 53b, and the third reel (right) stop switch 53c of the reel stop switch 53 are operated by the corresponding reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c. It is a switch for detecting that it has been performed.
The left reel position detection switch 54a, the middle reel position detection switch 54b, and the right reel position detection switch 54c of the reel position detection switch 54 are switches for detecting the rotation phases of the corresponding reels 6a, 6b, and 6c. .

The max bet switch 57 is a switch for detecting that the max bet button 17 has been operated.
The withdrawal button switch 58 is a switch for detecting that the withdrawal button 20 has been operated.
The payout medal detection switch 59 detects the medals paid out from the medal payout device 63, and the number of medals paid out is counted by counting the detection signals from the switches.

  The setting device 60 is for switching the setting of the slot machine 1 based on the setting change operation. By this setting device 60, for example, the winning probability (internal winning probability) of various winnings in the internal lottery for each game and the machine discount are set to any one of a plurality of settings (for example, settings 1 to 6).

The reset switch 61 is, for example, a switch for detecting that the key inserted into the keyhole 23 is rotated in the opposite direction to when the front frame 2 is opened, and resets the slot machine 1 based on this detection. is there. Note that the game control device 50 releases the error state of the slot machine 1 based on the detection signal from the reset switch 61, for example.
The door open / close detection switch 62 is a switch for detecting the open state of the front frame 2.

  The radio wave detection switch 81 is for detecting abnormal radio waves and for preventing fraud. The medal full switch 82 detects that the medals in the hopper of the medal payout device 63 are full.

  In addition, the I / F 50d sends a control signal output from the CPU 50a to an effect control device 70, a credit number display unit 11, a game progress display unit 12, a payout number display unit 13, a game via an output port and a driver (not shown). Status display unit 18, bet number display unit 19, medal payout device 63, reel motor 64 (left reel motor 64a, middle reel motor 64b, right reel motor 64c), external signal output terminal (with the slot machine 1) Is output to a terminal 33 connected to a management device provided separately, the flow path switching solenoid 68, the probability determination indicator 228, and the like. Thereby, the game control device 50 can control various components.

  The control signal output to the external signal output terminal 33 includes, for example, a signal indicating the number of bets output when the start lever 21 is operated (game medal insertion signal), and a payout output when a medal is paid out. A signal indicating the number of medals (game medal payout signal), a signal indicating that the big bonus state is being set (BB signal), a signal indicating that the regular bonus state is being set (RB signal), and that the replay time state is being set Signal (RT signal), a signal (security signal) output when the front frame 2 is opened or when the setting is changed. It should be noted that identification information (chip ID) that can identify the game control device uniquely set in the CPU may be output when an output event occurs after the power is turned on.

In the game control device 50, for example, the CPU 50 a updates the random number every predetermined cycle time (for example, +1), performs the control of sampling the random number at that time at the detection timing by the start lever switch 52, and the sampled random number is Internal lottery is performed as a random number for internal lottery.
Further, the game control device 50 refers to the corresponding stop control table based on the internal lottery result and the stop operation timing of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c, and operates the reel motors 64a, 64b, 64c. By controlling, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display window 5. Note that the random number generated by the random number generator 50e may be sampled.

Further, the game control device 50 stops the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c when a symbol constituting the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning winning combination is stopped before reaching the valid line. So-called pull-in stop control is performed to delay the timing so that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line.
In addition, when the stop operation is performed at the timing when the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning that is not won internally is formed on the active line, the timing to stop the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is delayed to The so-called kicking stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination form that can be formed in the same manner pass the effective line.
In the pull-in stop control and the kick-off stop control by the game control device 50, the time value at which the stop timing can be changed (delayed) is determined in advance, and the stop operation is normally performed (in the case of 21 frames per reel). The time value is such that it can be drawn or kicked within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, 4 frames) from the position where it was performed.

  On the other hand, the effect control device 70 includes a CPU 70a, a ROM 70b, a RAM 70c, an I / F 70d, and the like. The effect control device 70 controls the effect display in the image display device (main display) 3 based on the information related to the game supplied from the game control device 50, and the effect by the backlight 67, the frame light emitting device 7, and the speaker 4. Control. In addition, the setting of the volume when performing an effect or the like by the speaker 4 can be performed by a volume volume switch (not shown) connected to the effect control device 70.

  In addition, the effect control device 70, based on the information about the game supplied from the game control device 50, the stop button LED 66, the side sub display device 310 (first sub display), the upper sub display device 225 (second sub display). Display) and the probability variation determining effect section 400 are controlled. Furthermore, based on the input information from the effect button 10, control etc. which change an effect aspect are performed. Based on the input information from the operation input unit switch 30c, control for switching display contents of the side sub-display device 310 is performed. Based on the input information from the infrared switches 91 and 92, control is performed to turn on the one notification display portion 9f. Note that the stop button LED 66 enters a valid notification lighting state based on the reception of the stop valid command, and enters an invalid notification lighting state based on the reception of the stop command. The invalid notification lighting state may be turned off.

  Here, the information relating to the game supplied from the game control device 50 includes bet number information (for example, the number of pulses corresponding to the bet number) that is output when the start lever 21 is operated and the game is started. , Information that conveys the number of bets and the number of games), internal winning information indicating the lottery result by internal lottery, gaming state information indicating the current gaming state (normal gaming state, BB state, RB state, RT state, etc.), fluctuation The reel stop information indicating that the reel stop button 24 corresponding to the reel 6 being displayed has been operated is included.

  The I / F 70d outputs various signals input from the game control device 50 to the CPU 70a via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). In addition, the I / F 70d receives a control signal input from the CPU 70a via an output port and a driver (not shown), a frame light emitting device 7 including an LED, an LED, a back light including an LED, and the like. Output to light 67 and the like. As a result, the image display device 3 and the speaker 4 can be controlled by the effect control device 70.

  Thereby, for example, the effect control device 70 performs control to display a small role winning notice display, a special winning notification display, an effect display (thing completed in one game or over a plurality of games) on the image display device 3. Do. In addition, the effect control device 70 performs decoration by light emission from the frame light emitting device 7 provided on the front frame 2 and effects by sound from the speaker 4. Note that the communication between the game control device 50 and the effect control device 70 described above is in a form in which a control signal can be transmitted only in one direction from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 70. An illegal signal is prevented from being input to the game control device 50.

  Here, the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be briefly described. When playing a game in the slot machine 1, the player first inserts a medal from the medal insertion unit 15 or operates the max bet button 17 to input a bet number (betting input). When the betting input is performed, the active line is set, and the operation of the start lever 21 is enabled, that is, the game can be started. When the start lever 21 is operated, an internal lottery process is performed in the game control device 50 to determine whether or not the winning (role) is won and the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c start to change.

  After a predetermined time has elapsed, the reels 6a, 6b, and 6c are stopped from rotating based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c in which the stop operation is enabled, and a predetermined symbol is displayed in the symbol display window 9a. . When the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning winning is formed on the active line, the winning is established, and the medal corresponding to the winning is paid out. The game of one segment is completed as described above, and thereafter, the game is advanced by repeating this operation.

FIG. 9A shows an example of an arrangement of symbols formed on a reel seal (sheet) 6d constituting the outer peripheral surface of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c provided in the slot machine 1. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9 (a), the reel seal 6d has “black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “replay” identification. Seven possible types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. The upper and lower end portions of each reel seal 6d are portions that become seams when wound around the reel 6.

FIG. 9B shows a predetermined enabling line for a 3 × 3 symbol matrix visually recognized from the symbol display window 9a.
As shown in FIG. 9B, in this embodiment, a line (middle stage line) crossing the middle symbols of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c is an enabling line. Then, when the number of bets (the number of bets) becomes a predetermined number (for example, 3) by the insertion of medals by the player or input from credits (“betting operation”), the enabling line is activated (so-called three cards). Dedicated), it is determined whether or not a winning combination (combination) is established based on the symbol combination mode (outcome) formed on this active line.

  When winning is established, there are cases where three predetermined symbols are arranged on another line in addition to the case where three predetermined symbols are arranged on the effective line. As such a line, there is a line (upper line) crossing the upper symbols of each reel 6a, 6b, 6c. It should be noted that a line (lower line) crossing the lower symbols of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c and a front portion (visible portion) facing the symbol display window 9a of the reels 6a, 6b, 6c other than the above are crossed. It is also possible to arrange the appearance symbols on the virtual lines that are positioned. Hereinafter, an effective line (middle stage line), a line (upper stage line) that can be visually aligned when winning, and other lines (lower line etc.) are collectively referred to as a symbol alignment line.

FIG. 10 shows the types of winning combinations in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, symbol combination modes corresponding to each winning combination, and winning contents.
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a big bonus winning combination (BB winning combination) and a regular bonus winning combination (RB winning combination (CT; challenge time)) are defined as special winning combinations. In addition, as a BB winning combination, a Super Big Bosna winning combination consisting of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” (S-BB winning combination) and a Normal Big Bosna winning consisting of “White 7-White 7-White 7”. A role (N-BB winning combination) is provided. Each special winning combination winning flag (a flag set when winning an internal lottery) is treated separately. In addition, if a special winning combination is won internally, the winning flag will be carried over to the next game even if the winning of the special winning combination cannot be established in the internal winning game, and the winning of the special winning combination will be established in subsequent games Can be made.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a normal winning combination (small role), a watermelon winning combination, a cherry winning combination, a bell winning combination, a single winning combination A to C winning combination, a replay 1, 2 winning combination, a single bonus winning combination. A role (SIN-B winning combination) is defined.
When a normal winning combination (small role) is won internally, the winning of the normal winning combination (small role) can be established only in the internally winning game. For example, if the winning of the normal winning combination (for example, watermelon winning combination) cannot be established at the timing of the stop operation (so-called “missing”), the winning flag of this normal winning combination (small role) is cleared and the next game Will not carry over.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the S-BB winning combination is established, which is established when the bonus symbol combination mode of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line). Then, the S-BB state as a special gaming state occurs. The number of medals paid out when the S-BB winning combination is established is zero. In the S-BB state, for example, a game is executed using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of the small role winning is higher than in the normal gaming state or the probability variation gaming state. The process ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the S-BB state becomes 361 or more (when it exceeds 360). In the S-BB state, a JAC game (a game in which the internal winning probability of a predetermined winning combination becomes high probability when a JAC in winning is established) is repeatedly executed until the total number of medals to be paid out reaches a specified number. Alternatively, a JAC game and a game in which the internal winning probability of the normal winning combination (small combination) is high may be executed in combination.

  On the other hand, if the N-BB winning combination is established when the bonus symbol combination mode of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line), the N-BB as the special gaming state is established. The BB state occurs. The number of medals paid out when the N-BB winning combination is established is zero. In the N-BB state, the same control as in the S-BB state is performed. In the following description, when the S-BB state and the N-BB state are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as the BB state. Then, when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the N-BB state becomes 301 or more (when the number exceeds 300), the process ends. Even in the N-BB state, the JAC game may be repeatedly executed until the total number of medals to be paid out reaches the specified number, and the internal winning probability of the JAC game and the regular winning combination (small role) is high. You may make it perform combining with the game used as a probability.

  The RB prize is a prize that is established when the bonus symbol combination mode of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is formed on a symbol alignment line (effective line). When winning of the RB winning combination is established, an RB state as a special gaming state occurs. The number of medals paid out when the RB winning combination is established is zero. In the RB state, for example, a game is executed using a determination table in which the internal winning probability of the normal winning combination (small combination) is higher than that in the normal gaming state. The game ends when the total number of medals for the player exceeds 100 in the RB state.

  The watermelon prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line), and five medals are paid out. The watermelon winning combination includes a normal watermelon winning combination and a rare watermelon winning combination (rare small role). The rare watermelon winning combination includes a weak watermelon winning combination and a strong watermelon winning combination. Even if it is the same watermelon winning combination, the flags set when winning the internal lottery are distinguished and treated. There is a possibility that a weak watermelon winning combination and a strong watermelon winning combination, which are rare small roles, may be won internally by overlapping bonus winning.

  The cherry prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “cherry-ANY-ANY” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line), and one medal is paid out. Here, “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used. The cherry winning combination includes a normal cherry winning combination and a rare cherry winning combination (rare small role). The rare cherry winning combination includes a weak cherry winning combination, a strong cherry winning combination, and a middle cherry winning combination. For example, the right reel 6c when the winning of the cherry winning combination is established even if the same cherry winning combination appears. Are treated according to the type of stop symbol. Also, a flag set when winning the internal lottery is distinguished and handled. Rare small roles such as weak cherry winning, strong cherry winning, and middle cherry winning may overlap with the bonus winning.

  The Bell prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line). In the normal gaming state, ten medals are paid out, and R In the -B state, 12 medals are paid out.

  The one-piece winning A prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “Replay-Replay-Cherry” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line). The one-piece combination B prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “Replay-Bell-Bell” is formed on a symbol alignment line (effective line). The single winning combination C prize is a prize that is established when the symbol combination mode of “bell-watermelon-watermelon” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line). When each one winning combination is established, one medal is paid out. The single winning combination A winning combination, the single winning combination B winning combination, and the single winning combination C winning combination are treated as rare small winning combinations, and there is a possibility that the winning combination overlaps with the bonus winning.

  The Replay 1 winning is a winning that is established when the symbol combination aspect (Replay 1 winning) of the symbol combination aspect of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line). The Replay 2 winning is a winning that is established when the symbol combination mode of “Replay-Replay-Bell” (Replay 2 winning) is formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line). When the winning of the replay 1 winning combination is established, a replay game (replay game) that allows the game to be executed without any betting operation is awarded. On the other hand, when the winning of the replay 2 winning combination is established, a replay that can execute the game is given by the player pressing the max bet button 17. No matter what replay winning combination is won, the medal payout is zero.

  The SIN-B winning is a winning that is established when the symbol combination mode of “white 7-BAR-BAR” is formed on a symbol alignment line (effective line). When winning of the SIN-B winning combination is established, the JAC game is executed. This JAC game is different from the JAC game executed in the special gaming state, and the internal winning probability of the normal winning combination is the same probability as that in the normal gaming state. In addition, this JAC game is completed once. The number of medals paid out when the SIN-B winning combination is established is zero.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the same game, the special winning and the small winning combination can be won internally. In the case of overlapping internal winnings, the priority order of winnings derived on the active line is, for example, replay winning> small winning other than replay winning> special winning. In other words, even if the special winning flag is carried over, if the small winnings are won internally, the establishment of the small winnings is given priority, and the drawing stop control is performed so that the small winnings are achieved. . Thereby, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the re-game combination (replay winning combination) is configured so that a winning is established in preference to the special winning combination.

  When one of the above winning combinations is won internally by the internal lottery in the game control device 50, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination won can be derived on the symbol alignment line (effective line). On the other hand, if no winning combination is won internally, the winning combination is lost, and the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination is not formed on the symbol alignment line (effective line).

  11A to 11C, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the normal winning combination (pocket) is won internally (the case where the special winning combination and the small role are overlapped and won internally) So-called chances that can be derived. For example, “replay-replay-cherry” may be formed on the effective line as shown in FIG. 11A. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4B, a “bell” is formed in the middle stage of the left reel 6a, and “bells” and “watermelons” are arranged in the middle stages of the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c. There are cases where a symbol other than (a lost symbol) is formed, or “Replay-Bell-Bell” is formed on the active line as shown in FIG.

  FIGS. 11D to 11F are derived when the special winning combination is won internally in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment (including the case where the special winning combination and the small combination are won internally). Possible so-called hot spots are shown. As shown in FIG. 11D, for example, “white 7” may be formed in the upper and middle stages of the left reel 6a, and “watermelon” may be formed in the lower stage. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5E, when “black 7” is formed at the upper stage of the left reel 6a, “cherry” is formed at the middle stage, and “watermelon” is formed at the lower stage, As shown in FIG. 5F, there are cases where “watermelon” is formed in the upper stage of the left reel 6a, “BAR” in the middle stage, and “watermelon” in the lower stage. Note that “in rotation” of the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c indicates any symbol.

  FIG. 12A shows a game state transition diagram for explaining a game state controlled by the game control device 50. Note that immediately after the power is turned on, the game is started in the normal (low probability) gaming state (non-RT state) ST10.

  In the normal gaming state ST10, the winning probability of the special winning combination (bonus winning combination) is in a low probability state. The normal gaming state ST10 is a non-RT state that is not an RT state, and the winning probability of a replay winning combination (replay 1 winning combination, replay 2 winning combination) is also in a low probability state.

  When the RB winning combination or BB winning combination that is a special winning combination (bonus winning combination) is won in the normal gaming state ST10, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the game proceeds to the special gaming state ST20. When a special prize is won, a probability lottery is performed, and when the probability lottery is won, the probability state after the end of the special gaming state ST20 is a probability change gaming state ST30 in which a special winning combination (bonus winning combination) is won with high probability. Become. On the other hand, if the probability lottery is not won, the probability state after the end of the special gaming state ST20 becomes the normal gaming state ST10 in which the special winning combination (bonus winning combination) is won with a low probability.

  In the special game state ST20, a game is executed in which the winning probability of the normal winning combination (small role) is higher than that in the normal game state ST10 and the probability variation game state ST30. When the total number of medals paid out to the player exceeds a predetermined number, the special gaming state ST20 ends. Then, when the highly probable transition condition is satisfied (when the probability lottery is won), the process proceeds to a probable (high probability) gaming state (non-RT state) ST30. On the other hand, when the low probability transition condition is satisfied (when the probability lottery is not won), the process proceeds to the normal (low probability) gaming state (non-RT state) ST10.

  In the probability variation gaming state ST30, the winning probability of the special winning combination is higher than that in the normal gaming state ST10. For this reason, in the probability-changing gaming state ST30, it is possible to expect winning of a special winning combination as compared with the case of the normal gaming state ST10. The probability variation gaming state ST30 is a non-RT state that is not an RT state, and the winning probability of the replay winning combination (replay 1 winning combination, replay 2 winning combination) is in a low probability state.

When the RB winning combination or BB winning combination which is a special winning combination (bonus winning combination) is internally won in the probability changing gaming state ST30, and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the game proceeds to the special gaming state ST20.
In addition, if the SIN-B winning combination is won in the probability changing gaming state ST30 and the corresponding symbol combination mode is not derived, the process proceeds to the normal gaming state ST10.

Further, when the SIN-B winning combination is won in the normal gaming state ST10 or the probability-changing gaming state ST30 and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived and winning is established, the process proceeds to the JAC game ST40.
In the JAC game ST40, a game in which the internal winning probability of the special winning combination and the normal winning combination (small combination) is as low as the normal gaming state ST10 is executed only once. And when JAC game ST40 is complete | finished, it transfers to normal game state ST10.

  FIG. 12B shows an effect mode transition diagram for explaining the effect modes controlled by the effect control device 70.

  The special game effect mode ST110 is an effect mode that is set when the game state controlled by the game control device 50 shifts to the special game state ST20. During the period of the special game state ST20, the special game effect mode ST110 is continued. When the special gaming state ST20 ends, the effect control device 70 executes a probability change determination roulette effect (described later), and the probability change notification effect mode ST120, the high probability ambiguous effect mode ST130, and the low probability ambiguous effect mode ST140 at a predetermined rate. The process proceeds to one of the normal notification effect modes ST160.

  Here, as a case where the special game effect mode ST110 is shifted to the high probability ambiguous effect mode ST130, the lottery result of the probability lottery performed by the game control device 50 is a win, and the roulette effect performed by the effect control device 70 is performed. There is a case where it is determined in the process (see FIG. 49) that the probability ambiguous effect mode is set. In addition, as a case of transition from the special game effect mode ST110 to the low probability ambiguous effect mode ST140, the lottery result of the probability lottery performed by the game control device 50 is off and the roulette effect processing performed by the effect control device 70 is performed. There is a case where it is determined that the probability ambiguous production mode is set.

  Probability change notification effect mode ST120 is an effect mode that clearly notifies that the probability state is in the probability change state (high probability state). In the probability change notification effect mode ST120, when an ambiguity condition such as when winning a probability fuzzy lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the high probability fuzzy effect mode is established, the operation shifts to the high probability fuzzy effect mode ST130.

In the probability change notification effect mode ST120, if the SIN-B winning combination is won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is not derived, the process proceeds to the low probability ambiguous effect mode ST140.
On the other hand, in the probability variation notification effect mode ST120, when the SIN-B winning combination is won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived, the process proceeds to the normal notification effect mode ST160 that clearly notifies that the probability state is the low probability state. To do. Here, when the winning of the SIN-B winning combination is established, the transition to the normal notification effect mode ST160 is the transition to the normal gaming state ST10 by deriving the symbol combination mode corresponding to the SIN-B winning combination. This is because it becomes clear to do.

  The high-probability ambiguous performance mode ST130 is an effect mode that does not clearly notify whether the probability state is in a probabilistic state or a low-probability state. In the high-probability ambiguous effect mode ST130, the probability state is set to the probability variation state by the game control device 50, although the probability state is not clearly notified. In the high-probability ambiguous effect mode ST130, when a notification condition such as a case where a probability notification lottery for determining whether or not a probability state is clearly notified is won is established, the process proceeds to a probability change notification effect mode ST120.

Also, in the high probability ambiguous effect mode ST130, if the SIN-B winning combination is won and the corresponding symbol combination mode is not derived, the process proceeds to the low probability ambiguous effect mode ST150.
On the other hand, when the SIN-B winning combination is won in the high probability ambiguous effect mode ST130 and the corresponding symbol combination mode is derived, the process proceeds to the normal notification effect mode ST160.

  The low-probability ambiguous performance mode ST140 is an effect mode that does not clearly notify whether the probability state is in a probabilistic state or a low-probability state. In the low probability ambiguous performance mode ST140, the probability state is set to the low probability state by the game control device 50, although the probability state is not clearly notified. Note that the low-probability ambiguous effect mode ST140 and the low-probability ambiguous effect mode ST150 described above are the same effect mode, and therefore only the low-probability ambiguous effect mode ST140 will be described below.

In the low-probability ambiguous performance mode ST140, when a notification condition such as a case where a probability notification lottery for deciding whether or not to clearly notify a probability state is won or a case where a winning of a SIN-B winning combination is established is established, The process proceeds to the normal notification effect mode ST160.
Note that the high-probability ambiguous production mode and the low-probability ambiguous production mode are set so as to be difficult to distinguish visually, and it is confirmed that the player is in the probabilistic gaming state in any mode. You can play games while expecting.

FIG. 13 shows a conceptual diagram (upper row) representing the distribution of each winning combination in the normal gaming state, and a conceptual diagram (lower row) representing the distribution of each winning combination in the probability-changing gaming state. .
As shown in the upper part of FIG. 13, in the normal game state, the winning combination for winning out alone, the winning combination for winning a small role (ordinary winning combination), and the winning combination for RB Single winner RB single winner, Single winner BB winner BB single winner, Single winner RB double winner RB double winner, Single winner RB double winner, Single winner BB winner and double winner BB winner Duplicate win & BB double win, watermelon win & RB double win, watermelon & RB double win, watermelon win & BB double win, watermelon & BB double win, Replay 2 win & RB win double Replay 2 & RB double wins to win, Replay 2 & BB double wins for Replay 2 & BB wins, Cherry & RB double wins for cherry wins and RB wins, Cherry & RB double wins Cherry & BB overlapping winning duplicate win the BB winning combination, and, SIN-B winning that alone win the SIB-B winning combination is distributed at a predetermined ratio.
Here, the normal winning combination refers to a replay 1 winning combination, a replay 2 winning combination, a bell winning combination, a watermelon winning combination, a cherry winning combination, and a single winning combination. In addition, the rare small role refers to a Replay 2 winning combination, a watermelon winning combination, a cherry winning combination, and a single winning combination A to C winning combination.

As shown in the lower part of FIG. 13, in the probable gaming state, the single player & RB double win, single single & BB double win, watermelon & RB double win, watermelon & BB double win, replay 2 & RB double win, replay 2 & BB double Winning probability, Cherry & RB overlapping winning, Cherry & BB overlapping winning probability is set to be higher than in normal gaming state, winning probability of out of play, winning probability of small role (normal winning role), RB winning role alone The winning probability, the single winning probability of the BB winning combination, and the winning probability of the SIN-B winning combination are set (maintained) to be the same as in the normal gaming state.
This is special for rare small roles that were elected alone in the normal gaming state (cherry winning combination, watermelon winning combination, single piece A to C winning combination, Replay 2 winning combination which are part of the normal winning combination) This is realized by setting the winning combination to be won in duplicate. By doing so, the medal payout rate (the normal base and the positive base) in the normal gaming state and the probable gaming state can be made the same. There is an advantage that it becomes possible, and it is not excessively jealous.
Here, the game control device 50 increases the winning probability of the double winning of the special winning combination from the normal gaming state while maintaining the winning probability of the single winning of the special winning combination at the same probability as the normal gaming state in the probability variation state. It will be. Further, in the probability variation state, the winning probability of the normal winning combination (small role) is maintained at the same probability as the normal gaming state.

It is also possible to increase the winning probability of a rare small role while increasing the probability of winning a rare small role while increasing the winning probability of overlapping a rare small role and a special winning combination. However, if you want to reduce the payout rate of medals in the probable gaming state (you do not want to raise it too much), the winning probability of rare small roles with a single payout or cherry payout number less than the specified bet number (3) You can set it so that you can win with a special winning combination.
Further, a part of the existing normal winning combination (for example, a strong watermelon with five payouts) is pushed by the reel stop button 24 in a predetermined pushing order or an irregular pushing order (so-called forward pushing or scissor pushing). Is an irregular winning combination (an irregular winning combination) in which a winning is achieved only when operated in a pressing order other than the pressing order in which the first is stopped and corresponds to the pressing order in which the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c are first stopped). Even if the target for increasing the probability in the probable gaming state is selected as an irregular small role (strong watermelon) and a special winning combination, it is possible to suppress the medal payout rate from becoming too high in the probable gaming state. In addition, the expectation that duplicate special winnings may have occurred when a prize for an irregular small role is established in the probability variation state is increased compared to the normal game state, so the normal game state and the probability variation state Therefore, it is possible to change the game characteristics and to improve the interest of the game in the probability fluctuation state. Furthermore, only those players who have been able to establish a prize for the irregular small role by operating the stop operation means in an irregular order different from the predetermined order will have a greater sense of expectation for duplicate special wins than other players. Can be tasted more and can give a sense of superiority to the player.

  Next, processing by the game control device 50 will be described. The process by the game control device 50 includes a game control process (see FIG. 14) for overall control of the game, and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 15) performed every predetermined time (for example, about every 2 msec).

[Game control processing]
First, the game control process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the game control process. This game control process is executed by the CPU 50a reading and executing the control program of the game control process stored in the ROM 50b when the power of the gaming machine 50 is turned on when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on. Is started.

  In the game control process, first, a power-on process for initializing a register in the CPU 50a of the game control device 50 or initializing game data stored in the RAM 50c is executed (step S1).

Next, a bet amount is set by a bet operation (that is, a medal insertion from the medal insertion unit 15 or an input from a credit) or an automatic bet operation based on establishment of a replay 1 winning, and a bet number command is transmitted to the effect control device 70. The bet number / credit number control process to be executed is executed (step S2).
Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the payout button 20 has been operated. If it is determined that the payout button 20 has been operated, the inserted medal is refunded and the medal stored as a credit is refunded. The medal clearing process to be transmitted to is executed (step S3).

  Then, it is determined whether the bet number is an upper limit value (for example, 3 which is a specified bet number) (step S4). If the bet number has not reached the upper limit value (step S4; N), the process returns to step S2. If the number of bets has reached the upper limit (step S4; Y), it is determined whether or not the start lever 21 has been operated (step S5).

  When the start lever 21 is not operated (step S5; N), the process returns to step S2. When the start lever 21 is operated (step S5; Y), the replay flag set based on the establishment of the replay winning is cleared (step S6), and the flow path switching solenoid (selector) 68 is operated. Then, a medal insertion prohibition operation is set for converting to a insertion restriction state in which the medal cannot be inserted (step S7).

  Thereafter, an internal lottery of a winning combination corresponding to the gaming state is performed, and an internal lottery process (step S8) is performed in which a lottery result command corresponding to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control device 70. As a setting related to the freeze effect, which is an effect that is invalidated over time, a freeze effect setting process is performed for setting the execution of the freeze effect based on the internal lottery result and managing the number of games until the freeze effect is executed (step) S9).

  Next, a reel rotation start process (step S10) for executing the set freeze effect or setting the fluctuation start (rotation start) of the reel 6 is performed, and a winning / winning flag set based on the result of the internal lottery In accordance with the operation timing of the reel stop button 24, a reel rotation stop process (step S11) for performing a process related to the stop (rotation stop) of the variable display of each reel 6 is performed.

  Then, the symbol combination mode stopped and displayed on the active line based on the reel position information from the reel position detection switch 54 (specifically, the rotation phase of the reel 6 detected by the reel position detection switch 54) is displayed. It is determined whether or not the winning winning flag is determined, and it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved, and a winning determination process (step S12) for setting payout number information when the winning is achieved is performed.

  Thereafter, a payout control process (step S13) for adding credits or paying out medals by the medal payout device 63 based on the payout number information is performed, and the gaming state (normal state) shown in FIG. Then, a game state update process (step S14) is performed to control the transition of the special game state (S-BB state, N-BB state, RB state), probability change game state). Then, the flow path switching solenoid (selector) 68 is operated to convert to a insertion allowable state in which medals can be inserted, thereby canceling the medal insertion prohibiting operation (step S15), and the process returns to step S2.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 15, in the timer interrupt process, first, a register saving process (step S21) for transferring a value held in a predetermined register to the RAM 50c is performed, and inputs from various sensors and the like are fetched. That is, an input process for reading the state of each input port is executed (step S22).

  The inputs captured in this input process (step S22) are the medal insertion detection switch 51, the start lever switch 52, the reel stop switch 53 (first reel (left) stop switch 53a, second reel (middle) stop switch 53b, 3 reel (right) stop switch 53c), reel position detection switch 54 (left reel position detection switch 54a, middle reel position detection switch 54b, right reel position detection switch 54c), max bet switch 57, payout button switch 58, payout medal These are inputs from the detection switch 59, the reset switch 61, the door opening / closing detection switch 62, the radio wave detection switch 81, the medal full switch 82, the setting device 60, and the like.

  Next, as processing related to security, when an input from the medal insertion detection switch 51 is an input indicating an abnormality, a processing corresponding to this is performed, or a medal insertion error command is transmitted to the effect control device 70 The input error monitoring process (step S23) is performed. Further, as a security-related process, a radio wave error monitoring process for performing a process corresponding to detection of abnormal radio wave irradiation based on an input from the radio wave detection switch 81 or transmitting a radio wave illegal command to the effect control device 70. (Step S24) is performed to monitor the state of the front frame 2 based on the input from the door open / close detection switch 62 as a security-related process, and to control the production of the door open command or the door close command according to the opening / closing of the front frame 2. The door opening monitoring process (step S25) transmitted to the apparatus 70 is performed.

  Next, the occurrence of a power failure is monitored, and when the power failure occurs, a power shut-off process (step S26) is performed to perform processing when the power failure occurs. As processing at the time of the occurrence of a power failure, for example, after stopping the payout of medals, backing up information of the RAM 50c, storing the stack pointer, checksum, etc., the RAM access is prohibited and the power of the slot machine 1 is shut off. Wait for If a power failure has not occurred, the power cut-off process (step S26) is not performed, and the next reel operation control process (step S27) is performed.

  In the reel operation control process (step S27), output settings for rotation and stop of the reel 6 are made based on the freeze information and the reel update information set when the freeze effect is performed. Thereafter, a timer update process (step S28) for updating various timers is performed, and a branch process corresponding to the process number is performed (step S29).

  If the process number is “0” in step S29, the medal full switch monitoring process for monitoring whether the medal in the hopper of the medal payout device 63 is full based on the input from the medal full switch 82 (step S30). I do. If the processing number is “1” in step S29, the medal payout abnormality is monitored based on the input from the payout medal detection switch 59, and if there is an abnormality, a payout switch error command is transmitted to the effect control device 70. The payout medal detection switch error monitoring process (step S31) is performed.

  If the process number is “2” in step S 29, the game progress display unit 12, the bet number display unit 19, the credit number display unit 11, the payout number display unit 13, the game state display unit 18, and the probability determination display 228 LED / 7 segment control processing (step S32) for controlling the display is performed. If the processing number is “3” in step S29, external information editing processing (step S33) for editing information to be output to an external device such as a hall computer is performed.

  After performing the process according to the process number, based on the output data set in various processes, the production control device 70, the game progress display unit 12, the bet number display unit 19, the credit number display unit 11, the payout number display unit 13 The game state display unit 18, the probability determination display 228, the medal payout device 63, the left reel motor 64a, the middle reel motor 64b, the right reel motor 64c, the control signal is output to the external signal output terminal 33 and the like. An output process is performed (step S34). Then, the interrupt request is cleared (step S35), the register is restored (step S36), the interrupt is permitted (step S37), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[Internal lottery processing]
FIG. 16 shows an internal lottery process in the game control process shown in FIG. Note that, during the internal lottery process, an input of various operations such as a betting operation and a reel 6 stop operation is not accepted and is invalidated.

  In this internal lottery process, first, a winning lottery random number for determining a winning combination and a random number for probability lottery for the probability lottery are acquired from the random number generator 50e (step S41), and a winning winning according to the current gaming state is obtained. A determination table (see FIG. 17A) is set (step S42).

  Next, based on the random value acquired in step S41 and the winning winning determination table set in step S42, a winning / winning determination process (step S43) is performed for determining whether or not the internal winning has been won. Thereby, the game control apparatus 50 makes a part lottery means. In the present embodiment, it is determined by using a random value generated by the random number generator 50e, that is, a hard random number generated by hardware, whether or not the prize is won internally and whether or not the probability lottery is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it can be configured to determine whether a winning is won internally and whether a probability lottery is won based on a soft random number generated by software. Alternatively, one may be determined based on a hard random number and the other may be determined based on a soft random number.

  Then, a loss winning flag is set (step S44), and it is determined whether or not the determination result obtained in the winning winning determination process in step S43 is a winning winning (step S45). If the determination result obtained in the winning / winning determination process is not winning / winning (step S45; N), that is, if it is out of place, the process proceeds to step S51. If the determination result obtained in the winning winning determination process is a winning winning (step S45; Y), a winning winning flag corresponding to the internal winning is set instead of the lose winning flag set in step S44. (Step S46), the process proceeds to Step S47.

  In step S47, whether or not a bonus winning (in this embodiment, S-BB winning, N-BB winning, RB winning) is being carried over (a state in which bonus combinations are not aligned in the bonus winning game). Is determined (step S47).

  If the bonus winning is being carried over (step S47; Y), the process proceeds to step S51. If the bonus winning is not carried over (step S47; N), it is determined whether or not the winning winning determined in step S45 is a bonus winning (step S45).

  If the bonus is not won (step S48; N), the process proceeds to step S51. In the case of winning a bonus (step S48; Y), a probability (gaming state) lottery process (step S49) is performed to determine whether or not the bonus winning probability is high, and the lottery result of the probability lottery is bonused. It is set as a probability state after (after the end of the special gaming state) (step S50). Thereby, the game control device 50 forms a probability variation state generation means capable of generating a probability variation state that wins the special role with a higher probability than the normal gaming state, and whether or not to generate the probability variation state. Is a probability fluctuation lottery means that can be drawn separately (different timing) from the lottery of the role lottery means. In addition, the game control device 50 draws whether or not to generate a probability variation state based on winning the special role, and if the lottery is won, the probability control state is generated after the special game state is finished. It becomes that.

  Next, a lottery result command corresponding to the winning flag (losing winning flag or winning winning flag) set in step S44 or step S46 is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S51). Then, stop information setting processing (step S52) for setting stop information (stop control table) for stopping the symbol corresponding to the winning winning flag on the active line is performed.

  Next, a stop symbol information setting process (step S53) that suggests a probability state or an internal winning combination is performed according to the stop symbol displayed on the probability determination indicator 228, and the internal lottery process is terminated.

Note that the probability (game state) lottery process (step S49) is not limited to the case where it is determined that the bonus winning is determined by executing the winning winning determination process (step S43). Any timing may be used until the special gaming state is completed. For example, the random lottery process may be performed by extracting random numbers at the time of the last stop operation of the game in which the bonus winning is established (for example, the timing when the right reel stop button 24c is pressed or released). As a result, the winning / winning determination process (the lottery of the combination) is performed based on the operation of the start lever 21, and the probability lottery process is performed based on the operation of the stop operation means (reel stop button 24). It will be a lottery.
Also, when the start lever 21 is operated or stopped in any game (any one of the first game to the last game) in the special game state (when the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c are pressed or released) Timing). In this way, by performing the probability lottery process at a timing that is different from the timing of the internal lottery process and requiring the player's operation, when the player wins the probability lottery, the player is given the impression that the winning is assigned by himself. Since it can give, the interest regarding determination of the probability state after the end of the special gaming state can be improved.

FIG. 17 (a) shows the types of winning / winning determination tables according to the gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 17 (a), the winning determination table includes a normal table, a normal & B internal table, a probability changing table, a probability changing & B internal table, a BB intermediate table, and an RB. There are a middle table and a JAC game middle table. In the following description, winning the replays 1 and 2 winning combination will be referred to as replay winning, and winning a normal winning combination other than the replay 1 and 2 winning combinations will be described as small role winning.

  The normal medium table is a table used when the game is in the normal gaming state and the bonus winning is not carried over. In the normal table, the bonus winning probability, the small role winning probability, and the replay winning probability are set as the normal probability. Further, the normal table is set to win SIN-B.

  The normal & B internal table is a table used when the game is in a normal game state and the bonus winning is carried over. In the normal & B internal table, the small role winning probability is set to a normal probability, and the replay winning probability is set to a high probability that is higher than the normal probability. This makes it possible to increase the replay winning probability when the bonus winning is carried over. In addition, the normal & B internal table is set so that the bonus winning and the SIN-B winning are not won. This is to prevent other bonus winning combinations from being won during the bonus winning. The replay winning probability may be the normal probability.

  The probability changing table is a table used when the player is in a probability changing gaming state and does not carry over the bonus winning. In the probability changing table, the bonus winning probability is set to a high probability, and the small role winning probability and the replay winning probability are set to a normal probability. In the probability changing table, the SIN-B winning is set. Note that the small role winning probability and the replay winning probability may be high, or the SIN-B winning may not be performed.

  The probabilistic & B internal medium table is a table used when the probable gaming state is in effect and the bonus winning is carried over. In the probability variation & B internal middle table, the small role winning probability is set to the normal probability, and the replay winning probability is set to the high probability. This makes it possible to increase the winning probability of the replay winning when the bonus winning is carried over. Further, in the probability variation & B internal table, it is set not to win the bonus winning and the SIN-B winning. This is to prevent other bonus winning combinations from being won during the bonus winning. The replay winning probability may be the normal probability.

The BB in-game table is a table that is used when the game state shifts to the special gaming state due to the winning of the S-BB winning combination or the N-BB winning combination. In the BB middle table, the small role winning probability is set to a high probability. In the BB middle table, it is set not to win the bonus winning, the SIN-B winning, and the replay winning.
The RB in-progress table is a table that is used when the RB winning combination is established and the game state is shifted to the special game state. In the RB middle table, as in the BB middle table, the small role winning probability is set to a high probability. In the RB mid-table, it is set not to win the bonus winning, the SIN-B winning, and the replay winning.
As a result, the probability of winning a specific normal winning combination (at least one of a watermelon winning combination, a cherry winning combination, a bell winning combination, and a single winning combination A to C winning combination) is increased in the special gaming state than in the normal gaming state. It becomes possible.

  The JAC game in-game table is a table used when a transition to the JAC game is made due to the winning of the SIN-B winning combination. In the JAC game table, the bonus winning probability, the small role winning probability, and the replay winning probability are set as normal probabilities. Also, the normal table is set not to win SIN-B. Note that the JAC game mid-table may be set to win SIN-B as in the normal mid-table.

  FIG. 17B shows the order of the degree of expectation (probability) of winning in duplicate (simultaneously) with the bonus winning combination (special winning combination) in each rare small combination. This expectation is the lowest for the weak watermelon prize and the highest for the middle-tier cherry prize. In addition, the Replay 2 winning combination may be treated as a rare small combination, and in this embodiment, the Replay 2 winning combination and the bonus winning combination are internally won. For the bell winning combination, a normal small role (normal bell) and a rare small role (rare bell) may be set, and a rare bell that is a rare small role may be elected in duplicate with a bonus winning combination. .

[Stop symbol information setting process]
FIG. 18 shows a stop symbol information setting process in the internal lottery process shown in FIG. In the stop symbol information setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the game to be processed is a game won as a bonus winning combination (step S61).

  If it is a bonus winning game (step S61; Y), it is checked whether the lottery result of the probability lottery is a probable winning combination (step S62). If the winning is not a chance variation (step S63; N), a stop symbol is selected from the low probability table (see FIG. 19) (step S64), and the process proceeds to step S68. If the winning combination is a certainty (step S63; Y), a stop symbol is selected from the high probability table (see FIG. 19) (step S65), and the process proceeds to step S68.

  If it is not a bonus winning game (step S61; N), it is determined whether or not the bonus winning is being carried over (step S66). When the bonus winning is being carried over (step S66; Y), the process proceeds to step S62 and the subsequent processing is performed. If the bonus winning is not carried over (step S66; N), the table corresponding to the internal lottery result (TBL for detachment, TBL for watermelon, TBL for cherry, TBL for bell, TBL for single player, TBL for replay) , SIN-B TBL; see FIG. 19), a stop symbol is selected (step S67), and the process proceeds to step S68.

In step S68, the stop symbol selected in step S64, S65, or S67 is set as the stop symbol of the probability determination indicator 228 (step S68), and the stop symbol information setting process is terminated.
The game control device 50 has auxiliary game execution means capable of executing a predetermined auxiliary game every time the game is executed in the stop symbol information setting process, and when the probability lottery is performed, The auxiliary game is executed so as to obtain a result corresponding to the lottery result of the probability lottery. When the probability lottery is not performed, the auxiliary game is executed so as to obtain a result corresponding to the lottery result of the combination. In addition, the game control device 50 executes the auxiliary game so that a result corresponding to the lottery result of the probability lottery is obtained when the special combination win is carried over.

FIG. 19 shows the types of stop symbol selection tables used in the stop symbol information setting process (see FIG. 18) and the stop symbol modes that can be selected in each table.
The low probability table is a table used when the lottery result of the probability lottery is off (when the probability variation is not won). In the low probability table, “22”, “44”, “66”, “ 88 ”can be selected. The high probability table is a table used when the lottery result of the probability lottery is a win (when the probability variation is won). In the high probability table, “11”, “33”, “55”, “ 77 ”can be selected.

  In the low-probability table and the high-probability table, stop symbols may be set separately so that the type of bonus winning (the winning bonus winning combination) can be specified. For example, in the low probability table, either “44” or “88” is selected in the case of winning the BB winning combination, and “22” or “66” is selected in the case of winning the RB winning combination. (In the high probability table, either “33” or “77” is selected in the case of winning the BB winning combination, and “11” or “55” is selected in the case of winning the RB winning combination. Any one may be selected). In addition, the display of stop symbols that can be specified up to the type of bonus winning may be displayed only during the bonus winning game period, or may be displayed during the period when the bonus winning is carried over. . In the former case, only the player who has not missed the stop symbol specifying the bonus winning type can be suggested only for the bonus winning type, so that the interest related to the display of the probability determination indicator 228 is improved. be able to. On the other hand, in the latter case, it is possible to suggest to the player the type of bonus winning until the bonus winning combination is established, so that the player can easily recognize the type of bonus winning.

The detaching table is a table used when the internal lottery result is off, and in the detaching table, one of “H0” to “H9” can be selected as a stop symbol. The watermelon table is a table used when a watermelon winning combination is won. In the watermelon table, one of “S0” to “S9” can be selected as a stop symbol. The cherry table is a table that is used when a cherry winning combination is won. In the cherry table, any one of “C0” to “C9” can be selected as a stop symbol. The bell table is a table that is used when a winning combination of the bell is won. In the bell table, any one of “b0” to “b9” can be selected as a stop symbol. The single-sheet winning table is a table used when a single winning combination winning combination is won. In the single-sheet winning table, any one of “Y0” to “Y9” can be selected as a stop symbol. The replay table is a table used when a replay winning combination is won. In the replay table, any of “R0” to “R9” can be selected as a stop symbol. The SIN-B table is a table used when a SIN-B winning combination is won. In the SIN-B table, “Sb” can be selected as a stop symbol.
As described above, the result of the probability lottery and the result of the internal lottery are suggested by the stop symbol (number or a combination of numbers and alphabets) displayed on the probability determination display 228, and the result of the probability lottery is suggested. It is difficult to distinguish whether the result of the internal lottery is suggested.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of a probability determination game (auxiliary game) by the above-described stop symbol information setting process (see FIG. 18). The probability determination game is a game that can suggest a probability state and an internal lottery result by displaying a stop symbol on the probability determination display 228 (first probability determination display 228a, second probability determination display 228b). FIG. 20 shows an example of the probability determination game when the bonus is won but the probability lottery is not won.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the betting operation or the like is performed before the start of the game, for example, the letter “H” is lit on the first probability determination indicator 228a of the probability determination indicator 228, The number “6” is lit on the 2-probability determination display 228b. The stop symbol “H6” displayed by these two indicators is selected from the detachment table (see FIG. 19). Further, the lower right dot point of each of the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b is lit. Illumination of this dot point indicates that the symbols displayed on the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b are stopped (mainly stopped).

  Next, when the operation of the start lever 21 which is a game start operation is performed, the reels 6a, 6b and 6c start to rotate. At this time, the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b perform a moving blink display in which each segment is sequentially turned on / off in a predetermined order. The lower right dot point of the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b is turned off (or flashes) during the movement blink display. In addition, it is desirable to start moving blinking display after turning off each segment of the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b for a moment at the start of the game. This is to make it easier to grasp the variation start timing of the symbols displayed on the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b.

  Next, when a first stop operation (for example, pressing of the left reel stop button 24a) is performed, the rotation of the corresponding reel (left reel 6a) is stopped. On the other hand, in the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b, the moving blinking display is continuously performed. Also, when the second stop operation (for example, pressing of the middle reel stop button 24b) is performed, the rotation of the corresponding reel (the middle reel 6b) is stopped as in the first stop operation. In the probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b, the moving blinking display is continuously performed.

  Then, when a third stop operation (for example, pressing the right reel stop button 24c) is performed, the rotation of the corresponding reel (right reel 6a) is stopped. At this time, in the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b, the moving blinking display is finished, and the number “6” is lit on the first probability determination indicator 228a, and the second probability determination indicator 228a and 228b. The number “6” is also lit on 228b. The stop symbol “66” displayed by these two indicators is selected from the low probability table (see FIG. 19). Therefore, by displaying the stop symbol “66”, it is possible to indicate to the player that the bonus has been won but the probability lottery has not been won.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of the probability determination game when the bonus is won and the probability lottery is also won. Note that the display mode of the probability determination indicator 228 at the time of the betting operation and the start operation is the same as that in the case where the above-mentioned bonus winning is won but not winning the probability lottery (see FIG. 20). The description of the display mode of the probability determination indicator 228 during the start operation will be omitted, and the display mode of the probability determination indicator 228 during the first stop operation will be described.

  When a first stop operation (for example, pressing the left reel stop button 24a) is performed, the rotation of the corresponding reel (left reel 6a) stops. On the other hand, in the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b, the moving blinking display is finished, and the number “5” is lit on the first probability determination indicator 228a. A number “3” is lit and displayed on 228b. However, at this time, the dot points on the lower right of the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b are turned off (or flashing), and the symbols “5” and “3” are temporary. It shows that it is in a stopped state. The “53” symbol (temporary stop symbol) displayed by these two indicators is not an all-round symbol, but represents an odd symbol, suggesting that the final stop symbol is also an odd symbol. . When displaying a temporary stop symbol, only one of the symbols of the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b is temporarily stopped and the symbol variation is continuously performed on the other. Anyway. This is to make it easier to grasp that the symbol is changing and the book is not stopped.

  Next, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the first stop operation, the movement blinking display is resumed on the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b. Here, the predetermined period may be a predetermined time or a period from when the reel stop button 24 that has been subjected to the first stop operation is pressed until the player's hand is released.

  When a second stop operation (for example, pressing of the middle reel stop button 24b) is performed, the rotation of the corresponding reel (the middle reel 6b) is stopped. On the other hand, in the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b, the moving blinking display is finished, and the number “7” is lit on the first probability determination indicator 228a, and the second probability determination indicator 228a is displayed. The number “5” is lit on 228b. However, also at this time, the dot points on the lower right of the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b are turned off (or blinked), and the symbols "7" and "5" are respectively This indicates that the vehicle is temporarily stopped. The “75” symbol (temporary stop symbol) displayed by these two indicators is not an all-round symbol, but represents an odd symbol, suggesting that the final stop symbol is also an odd symbol. .

  Next, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the second stop operation, the moving blinking display is resumed on the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b. Then, when a third stop operation (for example, pressing the right reel stop button 24c) is performed, the rotation of the corresponding reel (right reel 6a) is stopped. At this time, in the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b, the moving blinking display is terminated, and the number “5” is lit on the first probability determination indicator 228a, and the second probability determination indicator 228a is displayed. A number “5” is also lit on 228b. The stop symbol “55” displayed by these two indicators is selected from the table for high accuracy (see FIG. 19). Therefore, by displaying the stop symbol “55”, it is possible to indicate to the player that the bonus has been won and the probability lottery has also been won.

  In addition, the light emission aspect of the dot point in the 1st probability determination display device 228a and the 2nd probability determination display device 228b should just be able to distinguish this stop state, a temporary stop state, or a symbol fluctuation state, and this embodiment In this way, when the symbol is stopped (actual stop), the corresponding dot point is lit on, and when the symbol is temporarily stopped or when the symbol is changing, the dot point is turned off (or blinked). Not limited to. In addition, the symbols displayed on the first probability determination indicator 228a and the second probability determination indicator 228b are temporarily stopped to suggest the final stop symbol. However, depending on the degree of expectation for the lottery result of the probability lottery. Alternatively, the final stop symbol may not be suggested.

[Winning determination process]
FIG. 22 shows a winning determination process in the game control process shown in FIG. In this winning determination process, first, reel stop information that is information indicating the stopped reel 6 and its stop position is acquired (step S71), and winning establishment determination information according to the gaming state is set (step S72). . Next, the number of effective lines (1 in this embodiment) is set (step S73), the effective line to be determined is set (step S74), and a winning symbol (a symbol combination mode corresponding to any winning combination) It is determined whether there is any (step S75).

  If there is no winning symbol (step S75; N), the process proceeds to step S79. If there is a winning symbol (step S75; Y), it is determined whether the winning symbol matches the winning winning flag (step S76). If they do not match (step S76; N), an unrecoverable error process (step S83) is performed. In the non-recoverable error process, an error notification for encouraging inspection is performed, and the reset is not performed unless a reset button operation or a reset operation such as RAM clear is performed. If they match (step S76; Y), it is determined whether or not a replay winning is achieved (step S77).

  When the replay winning is established (step S77; Y), the automatic bet replay flag is set (step S84), and it is determined whether the replay winning determined in step S77 is the replay 2 winning (step S85).

  If it is a Replay 2 win (step S85; Y), a manual bet replay flag is set instead of the automatic bet replay flag (step S86), and the process proceeds to step S87. Since the Replay 2 winning combination is a winning combination that can be won in combination with the bonus winning, it is suggested that the player may be winning a bonus by manually betting the player by the Replay 2 winning. be able to. If it is not a replay 2 win (step S85; N), that is, if it is a replay 1 win, the process skips step S86 and proceeds to step S87.

  If the replay winning is not established (step S77; N), the number of payouts corresponding to the winning symbol is added to the payout counter (step S78), and the winning determination result information is stored (step S79). Thereafter, it is determined whether all the effective lines have been determined (step S80). If not determined (step S80; N), the process returns to step S74 to determine an undecided effective line. If all the active lines have been determined (step S80; Y), it is determined whether the set payout number exceeds the maximum payout number (for example, 15) in one game (step S81).

  When the maximum payout number is not exceeded (step S81; N), the process proceeds to step S87. If the maximum payout number is exceeded (step S81; Y), the maximum payout number is set in the payout counter (step S82). Then, a game result command corresponding to the winning determination result information is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S87), and the winning determination process is terminated.

[Game state update processing]
FIG. 23 shows a game state update process in the game control process shown in FIG. In this game state update process, first, it is determined whether or not an S-BB prize (super big bonus prize) has occurred (step S91). If an S-BB winning has occurred (step S91; Y), an S-BB state transition process (step S92) for transitioning to the S-BB state (special game state) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S108.

  If no S-BB winning has occurred (step S91; N), it is determined whether an N-BB winning (normal big bonus winning) has occurred (step S93). If an N-BB winning has occurred (step S93; Y), an N-BB state transition process (step S94) for transitioning to the N-BB state (special game state) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S108.

  If no N-BB winning has occurred (step S93; N), it is determined whether an RB winning (regular bonus winning) has occurred (step S95). When an RB winning has occurred (step S95; Y), an RB state transition process (step S96) for transitioning to the RB state (special game state) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S108.

  If no RB winning has occurred (step S95; N), it is determined whether SIN-B (single bonus) has been won (step S97). If SIN-B is won (step S97; Y), it is determined whether a SIN-B winning has occurred (step S98). If a SIN-B winning has occurred (step S98; Y), JAC A JAC game state transition process (step S99) for shifting to the game state is performed, and the process proceeds to step S108. When no SIN-B winning has occurred (step S98; N), the process proceeds to step S107.

  If SIN-B is not won (step S97; N), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the JAC game (step S100). When it is time to end the JAC game (step S100; Y), the process proceeds to step S107. If it is not the end timing of the JAC game (step S100; N), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the S-BB state (step S101).

  When it is the end timing of the S-BB state (step S101; Y), the process proceeds to step S104. If it is not the end timing of the S-BB state (step S101; N), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the N-BB state (step S102).

  When it is the end timing of the N-BB state (step S102; Y), the process proceeds to step S104. If it is not the end timing of the N-BB state (step S102; N), it is determined whether it is the end timing of the RB state (step S103).

  When it is not the end timing of the RB state (step S103; N), the gaming state update process is ended. If it is the end timing of the RB state (step S103; Y), the result of the probability lottery is checked (step S104). Probability game state transition processing (step S106) for performing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S108. Further, when the winning is not a certainty win (step S105; N), a normal game state transition process (step S107) for shifting to the normal game state is performed, and the process proceeds to step S108.

  Next, a game state update command is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S108), an effect freeze execution process (step S109) is performed, and the game state update process ends.

  As described above, the game control device 50 wins the normal combination (normal winning combination) with a predetermined probability based on the winning of the specific combination (SIN-B winning combination) established in the game state update process. A specific gaming state generating means capable of generating a state (JAC game), and winning a normal role with a higher probability than a normal gaming state based on the winning of a special role (the normal role is more than the normal gaming state) Special gaming state generating means capable of generating a special gaming state (winning with high frequency), and generating a probability variation state in which a special player is elected with higher probability than the normal gaming state based on establishment of a predetermined condition. A possible probability variation state generation means is provided, and the probability variation state is terminated based on the fact that the specific combination (SIN-B winning combination) is won or won during the generation of the probability variation state.

[Direction freeze execution processing]
FIG. 24 shows the effect freeze execution process in the gaming state update process shown in FIG. The effect freeze execution process is a process of generating a freeze state (game progress standby state) in order to divide the execution time of the probability variation determination roulette effect (described later) by the probability variation determination effect unit 400.

  In this effect freeze execution process, first, it is determined whether or not the bonus (special game state) has ended (step S111). If the bonus (special game state) has not ended (step S111; N), the effect freeze execution process ends. When the bonus (special game state) is over (step S111; Y), the freeze time is determined based on the freeze time determination table (see FIG. 25) (step S112).

  Next, the determined freeze time is set (step S113), and a freeze command corresponding to the freeze time is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S114). Next, it is determined whether there is a cancel input (step S115). Here, the cancel input includes a betting operation, an operation of the start lever 21, an operation of the reel stop button 24, and the like. Note that, for example, when a betting operation is performed during the freeze state, the processing corresponding to the betting operation (setting the number of bets) is not executed, and is handled only as a cancel input in the freeze state.

If there is no cancel input (step S115; N), it is determined whether the freeze time has elapsed (step S116). If the freeze time has not elapsed (step S116; N), the process returns to step S115. If the freeze time has elapsed (step S116; Y), the effect freeze execution process is terminated. If there is a cancel input (step S115; Y), an effect cancel command is transmitted to the effect control device 70 (step S117), and the effect freeze execution process is terminated.
As described above, the game control device 50 is an operating means (start lever 21) capable of performing an operation for executing a variable game during execution of a specific effect (probability change determination roulette effect) in the effect freeze execution process. In addition, a restriction state generating means (progress restriction state generating means) capable of generating a restriction state that restricts the reception of input from the max bet button 17 or the like (progress of game) is generated, and the restriction state is being generated. Based on the presence of a predetermined operation input from the player, a progress restriction canceling means capable of canceling the restriction state and ending the specific effect.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of the freeze time determination table. As shown in FIG. 25, in the freeze time determination table, two types of 10-second freeze and 15-second freeze are set. After the end of the S-BB state, it is determined to freeze for 10 seconds at a rate of 20% and to freeze for 15 seconds at a rate of 80%. After the end of the N-BB state, it is determined to freeze for 10 seconds at a rate of 50% and to freeze for 15 seconds at a rate of 50%. After the end of the RB state, it is determined to freeze for 10 seconds at a rate of 80% and to freeze for 15 seconds at a rate of 20%.

  Next, processing by the effect control device 70 will be described. The processing by the effect control device 70 includes an effect control process (see FIG. 26) for comprehensively controlling the effect, and a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 27) performed at predetermined time intervals (for example, approximately every 2 msec).

[Production control processing]
FIG. 26 shows the effect control process. This effect control process is performed by reading the control program of the effect control process stored in the ROM 70b by the CPU 70a when the effect control device 70 is turned on when the slot machine 1 is turned on. Is started.

  In this effect control process, first, initialization of a register in the CPU 70a of the effect control device 70, initialization of game data stored in the RAM 70c, and power-on based on a power-on / recovery command from the game control device 50 are performed. A power-on process for performing a recovery notification process or the like is executed (step S201). Next, when the game has not been executed for a predetermined period of time, a customer waiting effect process for displaying a customer waiting demo image or an energy saving image in which the brightness of the display is reduced more than usual on the image display device 3 and the side sub display device 310 ( Step S202) is performed. It should be noted that the side sub-display device 310 may be provided with a display (for example, “Pachinko / pachislot is something that can be enjoyed moderately”) for suppressing excessive gaming (shooting happiness).

  Next, based on the browsing operation by the operation input unit 30, a support menu process (step S203) for displaying game result history information such as a special winning combination occurrence history on the side sub-display device 310 is performed. Next, a bet number notifying process (step S204) for notifying the bet number (sound, display, light emission) based on the bet number command transmitted every time the bet number is updated is performed. Then, a settlement notification process (step S205) for notifying that the settlement has been performed based on the settlement command (sound, display, light emission) is performed, and it is determined whether the game has been started (step S206). The start of the game is determined by receiving a lottery result command.

  If the game has not started (step S206; N), the process returns to the customer waiting effect process (step S202). When the game is started (step S206; Y), a freeze effect process (step S207) is executed to execute an effect corresponding to the freeze effect when the freeze effect is performed. Next, a game effect determination process (step S208) for performing a single effect performed only for the game or a continuous notice (continuous effect) performed continuously over a plurality of games in accordance with the winning of a special prize or a small role prize, and the gaming state. )I do. And the game production | presentation control process (step S209) which advances the production of a game according to game mode is performed.

  Next, when the game result includes payout, payout notification setting processing (step S210) for notifying (sound, display, light emission) of payout is performed based on the payout command transmitted for each payout, and the game state command is displayed. The effect mode update process (step S211) which changes effect mode based on is performed. Then, a history information storage process (step S212) for storing the game result as history information is performed, and the process returns to the customer waiting effect process (step S202).

  In addition, when a power failure occurs, a power-off process is performed to perform processing when the power failure occurs. As a process when a power failure occurs, for example, backup of information in the RAM 70c, storage of a stack pointer, checksum, and the like are performed, and then RAM access is prohibited to wait for the power to the slot machine 1 to be cut off.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 27 shows timer interrupt processing. In this timer interrupt process, first, a register saving process (step S221) is performed in which a value held in a predetermined register is transferred to the RAM 70c. And the input process (step S222) which processes the signal input into the production | presentation control apparatus 70 from the production button switch 10a, the operation input part switch 30c, and the infrared switches 91 and 92 is performed.

  Next, a display control process for controlling display on the image display device 3, the side sub-display device 310, and the upper sub-display device 225 (step S223), and a sound control process for controlling sound output from the speaker 4 (step S224). Then, a lamp / LED control process (step S225) is performed to control the frame light emitting device 7, the backlight 67, and the stop button LED 66 provided on the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, and 24c serving as stop buttons.

  Thereafter, a random number update process for updating (for example, +1) a random number such as an effect random number used when determining the content of the game effect (step S226). Then, an output process for outputting a control signal based on information set in various processes is performed (step S227), the interrupt request is cleared (step S228), the register is restored (step S229), and the interrupt is permitted. (Step S230), the timer interruption process is terminated.

[Support menu processing]
FIG. 28 shows a support menu process in the effect control process shown in FIG. In this support menu process, first, it is determined whether or not a continuous effect continuously performed over a plurality of games is being continued (step S231). When the continuous production is being continued (step S231; Y), the support menu process is terminated (input from the operation input unit 30 is not accepted). This is to prevent the interest of continuous production from deteriorating. Moreover, when the continuous production is not continuing (step S231; N), it is determined whether there is an operation of the operation input unit 30 (step S232).

  When the continuous effect is being continued (step S231; Y), the support menu process may be performed on the side sub-display device 310 while the display of the continuous effect on the image display device 3 is continued. . Also, the support menu process may be terminated when an automatic betting operation is performed due to the winning of the replay winning combination.

  If there is no operation on the operation input unit 30 (step S232; N), the support menu process is terminated. If the operation input unit 30 is operated (step S232; Y), the side sub-display device 310 is moved to the lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d (near the operation input unit 30) (step S233). Next, a menu selection (operation) screen (see FIG. 29) is displayed on the side sub display device 310 (step S234). Then, it is determined whether or not there is an explanation display operation for selecting and determining the item “game explanation (reel arrangement, role composition)” from the menu selection screen (step S235).

  Although the side sub-display device 310 is moved prior to the display of the menu selection screen, the order thereof may be reversed. Further, regardless of whether or not the operation input unit 30 is operated, a menu selection (operation) screen (see FIG. 29) is displayed on the side sub-display device 310 when the customer waiting effect process (step S202) is performed. May be. In this case, after the menu selection screen is displayed, when the operation input unit 30 is operated, the side sub-display device 310 is moved to the lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d (near the operation input unit 30). May be. Further, the side sub-display device 310 may be moved to the lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d together with the display of the menu selection screen without requiring the operation input unit 30 to be operated.

  When there is an explanation display operation (step S235; Y), each screen for explaining the game content such as the reel 6 arrangement screen and the winning combination screen is selected by the player by operating the operation input unit 30 and displayed. An explanation display process (step S236) that enables this is performed, and the process proceeds to step S243. When there is no explanation display operation (step S235; N), it is determined whether there is a history display operation for selecting and determining the item “game history display” from the menu selection screen (step S237).

  When there is a history display operation (step S237; Y), each history screen such as the game history information screen for the past three days or the detailed history information screen for the day is selected by the player by operating the operation input unit 30 and displayed. A history display process (step S238) that enables the process to be performed is performed, and the process proceeds to step S243. When a personal ID is registered by a mobile link process described later, it is possible to select and display a personal history information screen in the history display process. If there is no history display operation (step S237; N), it is determined whether there is a mobile link operation that is determined by selecting the item “mobile link (game log)” from the menu selection screen (step S239). ).

  If there is a mobile interlocking operation (step S239; Y), a mobile interlocking process (step S240) that enables the registration of a personal ID or the display of content or the like that can be seen only by the player who has registered the personal ID is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S243. If there is no portable interlocking operation (step S239; N), it is determined whether there is an effect customization operation for selecting and determining the “effect customization” item from the menu selection screen (step S241).

  When there is an effect customization operation (step S241; Y), an effect customization process (step S242) that enables customization of various game effects (BGM, background image, game content, etc.) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S243. To do. Moreover, when there is no production customization operation (step S241; N), it transfers to step S243.

  In step S243, it is determined whether or not there is an ending operation for selecting and determining the item “END” from the menu selection screen (step S243). If there is no end operation (step S243; N), the process returns to step S234. If there is an end operation (step S243; Y), a game effect screen relating to the game is displayed on the side sub-display device 310 (step S244), and the side sub-display device 310 is moved to a position before movement (for example, for liquid crystal). It is moved (returned) to the center position of the display window 9d, and the support menu process is terminated.

  As described above, the effect control device 70 can perform an operation interlocking process that can execute an operation interlocking process that changes the display content of the side sub-display device 310 corresponding to the operation of the operation input unit 30 in the support menu process. Display movement capable of moving the processing means and the side sub-display device 310 to the first position and the second position closer to the operation input unit 30 than the first position (lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d). The side sub-display device 310 is moved from the first position to the second position with the start of the operation interlocking process. Further, when the side sub-display device 310 is operated during the non-execution state of the auxiliary game (game), the operation interlocking process is started.

In FIG. 29, there is an operation of the operation input unit 30 (step S232; Y), and the side sub-display device 310 has moved to the lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d (near the operation input unit 30) (step S233). The state of when is shown.
As shown in FIG. 29, when the operation input unit 30 is operated other than when the continuous presentation is continuously performed in the image display device 3, the side sub-display device 310 displays the liquid crystal display window. It will move to the lower end position of 9d. At this time, a selection screen for selecting a support menu is displayed on the display screen of the side sub-display device 310. As a result, the side sub display device 310 can be moved to the vicinity of the operation input unit 30, so that the support menu can be easily selected while viewing the display screen of the side sub display device 310.
Note that the second expectation level display unit 350 appears when the side sub-display device 310 moves to the lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d, but the support menu is selected on the side sub-display device 310. The high-probability mode indicator 320 and the second expectation degree display unit 350 are not lit (operated) while they are on.

[Mobile interlocking processing]
FIG. 30 shows a mobile link process in the support menu process shown in FIG. In this portable link process, first, a link menu selection screen (see FIG. 31) is displayed (step S251). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a link start operation for selecting and determining the item “mobile link (game log) start” from the link menu selection screen (step S252).

  When there is an interlock start operation (step S252; Y), an interlock start process (step S253) that is executed when mobile interlocking is performed for the first time or when restarting is performed, and the process proceeds to step S258. If there is no interlock start operation (step S252; N), it is determined whether or not there is a personal log confirmation operation that is selected and determined by selecting the “personal log (history) confirmation” item from the interlocking menu selection screen ( Step S254).

  If there is a personal log confirmation operation (step S254; Y), a personal log display process (step S255) for displaying information such as missions and points acquired during mobile link is performed, and the process proceeds to step S258. If there is no personal log checking operation (step S254; N), it is determined whether there is a linked end operation that is selected and determined from the item “end mobile link (game log)” from the linked menu selection screen. (Step S256).

  If there is a link end operation (step S256; Y), a link end process (step S257) for issuing a restart password necessary for restarting the mobile link and ending the mobile link is performed, and the process proceeds to step S258. . If there is no interlocking end operation (step S256; N), it is determined whether or not there is an end operation for selecting and determining the “end” item from the interlocking menu selection screen (step S258).

  If there is no end operation (step S258; N), the process returns to step S251. If there is an end operation (step S258; Y), the mobile link process is ended.

FIG. 31 shows an example of an interlocking menu selection screen displayed on the side sub display device 310. As shown in FIG. 31, an interlocking menu selection screen is displayed on the display screen of the side sub-display device 310, and “mobile interlocking (game log) start”, “personal log (history) confirmation”, “mobile One of the items of “interlock (game log) end” and “end” is selected and determined.
For example, during the challenge of an unachieved mission, restrict the item of “End of mobile link (game log)” from being selected and decided ("Are you sure you are challenging an unachieved mission? Are you sure?" Display). Further, even if the above-described regulation is performed, the regulation can be released if the game is not performed for a predetermined time.

  FIG. 32 shows the operations of the slot machine 1 (game machine) and the external server G when the slot machine 1 (game machine) of the present embodiment receives the interlock start process (step S253) and the interlock end process (step S257). The flowchart which shows an example of is shown.

  When the slot machine 1 (game machine) accepts the interlock start process, a selection screen for allowing the player to select and determine whether to perform the mobile interlock for the first time or to resume is displayed on the side sub-display device 310. It has become. And when selection decision to perform mobile link for the first time is made, it is accepted as a link start operation. On the other hand, when the selection decision for resuming the mobile link is made, it is accepted as a link resumption operation.

  As shown in FIG. 32A, when the interlock start operation is received by the slot machine 1 (game machine), the slot machine 1 uses an access code (for example, a two-dimensional barcode) to the external server G. Is displayed on the side sub-display device 310 (step Y1). When this access code is read by the mobile terminal M and the external server G is accessed from the web, the external server G transmits necessary input request screen information to the mobile terminal M (step G1). When the essential items displayed on the input request screen are input on the portable terminal M, the external server G accepts the necessary items (step G2), creates a personal log record (step G3), and the start password. Is issued (step G4).

  The slot machine 1 displays the access code for the external server G on the side sub-display device 310, and then accepts the password input operation (step Y2). When the player inputs the start password to the slot machine 1 based on the start password transmitted from the external server G to the portable terminal M, the slot machine 1 accepts the start password (step Y3) The mobile link is started (step Y4), and the personal history (log) is updated (step Y5).

  As shown in FIG. 32 (b), when the interlock end operation is accepted by the slot machine 1 (game machine), the slot machine 1 responds to the history of games that have been played in the state of being interlocked with each other. The access code is displayed on the side sub-display device 310 (step Y11). When this access code is read by the portable terminal M and the external server G is accessed from the web, the external server G updates the personal log (history) record (step G11) and issues a resume password (step G12).

  As shown in FIG. 32C, when the interlock resumption operation is accepted by the slot machine 1 (game machine), the slot machine 1 accepts the password input operation (step Y21). When the player inputs the restart password to the slot machine 1 based on the restart password transmitted from the external server G to the mobile terminal M, the slot machine 1 accepts the input of the restart password (step Y22), the mobile phone linkage is started (step Y23), and the personal history (log) is updated (step Y24).

<Modification 1>
When an access code (for example, a two-dimensional barcode) for the external server G is displayed on the side sub display device 310, the access code can be enlarged or reduced by operating the operation input unit 30. (Refer to FIG. 33A). At this time, the effect control device 70 can enlarge and reduce the access code displayed on the side sub-display device 310 based on the operation of the operation input unit 30. Further, the slot machine 1 includes a measuring unit that measures the distance between the side sub-display device 310 and the portable terminal M, and an appropriate access code can be read according to the distance measured by the measuring unit. The size may be automatically changed and displayed on the side sub-display device 310.

  Further, the slot machine 1 moves the side sub display device 310 forward (around the surroundings) when a link start operation is received or a link end operation is received (when an access code is displayed on the side sub display device 310). It may be moved forward) with respect to the structure. At this time, the effect control device 70 can move the side sub display device 310 forward of the surrounding structure when the access code is displayed. This is because when the access code is read by the portable terminal M, the structure around the side sub-display device 310 is prevented from being focused.

<Modification 2>
Further, a placement unit 140 on which the player's hand can be placed may be provided on the front side of the operation input unit 30 (see FIG. 33B), and the placement unit 140 may be operated. You may make it extend also in front of the medal insertion part 15 arrange | positioned adjacent to the input part 30. FIG. At this time, when the operation input unit 30 is operated and when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion unit 15, a placement unit 140 on which a player can place his / her hand is provided. Thereby, operation of the operation input part 30 becomes easy and an erroneous operation can be reduced. In addition, camera shake when the mobile terminal M reads the access code displayed on the side sub-display device 310 can be reduced. Furthermore, it becomes easy to insert a medal into the medal insertion unit 15. Further, the mounting portion 140 may be provided with a pad 141 for weakening the impact.

  Next, examples of the effect mode of the freeze effect executed by the above-described freeze effect process (step S207) will be described with reference to FIGS. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can execute a step-up effect for stepping up the effect contents step by step as a freeze effect. For example, when the freeze effect time is set to 5 seconds, only the step 1 effect is set, and when the freeze effect time is set to 10 seconds, the freeze effect time is set to 15 seconds until the step 2 effect. In this case, until the step 3 effect, and when the freeze effect time is set to 60 seconds, the step 4 effect and the premier finalized effect are executed.

  As shown in FIG. 34A, a game effect image related to a game is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 before the start of the freeze effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), when the start lever 21 is operated and the game is started, a freeze effect is started, and the display screen of the image display device 3 suddenly darkens. Yes. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the upper sub display device 225 moves (converts to a forward-facing state) so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible, and the display screen is displayed. Displays a step 1 effect image relating to the step 1 effect. Then, as shown in FIG. 34D, when the display of the step 1 effect image is completed, the upper sub display device 225 returns to the original position (downward state). Thereafter, an effect display in which a flash is emitted on the display screen of the image display device 3 is performed.

When the freeze effect is ended in the step 1 effect, the darkening of the display screen of the image display device 3 ends and the game effect image related to the game is displayed as shown in FIG. ing.
On the other hand, when the freeze effect is continued, as shown in FIG. 34 (f), the upper sub display device 225 moves (in a forward-facing state) so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible again. The step 2 effect image related to the step 2 effect is displayed on the display screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (g), when the display of the step 2 effect image is completed, the upper sub display device 225 returns to the original position (downward state). Thereafter, an effect display (development suggestion effect) such that a flash is emitted on the display screen of the image display device 3 is performed.

When the freeze effect ends in the step 2 effect, as shown in FIG. 35 (b), the display screen of the image display device 3 is darkened and a game effect image related to the game is displayed. ing.
On the other hand, when the freeze effect continues, as shown in FIG. 35 (a), the upper sub display device 225 moves (becomes forward-facing) so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible again. The step 3 effect image related to the step 3 effect is displayed on the display screen. Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), in the step 3 effect, the movable effect device 226 is moved downward (converted to a forward-facing state) so as to be visible from the back side of the upper sub display device 225. Thereafter, an effect is produced in which the movable effect device 226 vibrates up and down. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), when the display of the step 3 effect image is completed, the movable effect device 226 stops the vibration and the original position (downward) on the back side of the upper sub display device 225. State), and the upper sub display device 225 also returns to the original position. Thereafter, an effect display (development suggestion effect) such that a flash is emitted on the display screen of the image display device 3 is performed.

When the freeze effect ends in the step 3 effect, as shown in FIG. 35 (e), the darkness of the display screen of the image display device 3 ends, and a game effect image related to the game is displayed. ing.
On the other hand, when the freeze effect is continued, as shown in FIG. 35 (f), the upper sub display device 225 moves (in a forward-facing state) so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible again. The step 4 effect image related to the step 4 effect is displayed on the display screen. Further, as shown in FIG. 35 (g), in the step 4 effect, as in the step 3 effect, the movable effect device 226 has moved downward so as to be visible from the back side of the upper sub display device 225. Thereafter, an effect is produced in which the movable effect device 226 vibrates (swings) up and down. Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (h), when the display of the step 4 effect image is completed, the movable effect device 226 stops the vibration and returns to the original position on the back side of the upper sub display device 225. The upper sub display device 225 also returns to the original position (downward state). Then, the darkness of the display screen of the image display device 3 is finished, and a premier finalized effect that can be executed only when progressing to the step 4 effect is displayed for a predetermined period, and the freeze effect ends.

  Although the production by the movable production device 226 is also performed in the step 3 production, it may be performed only in the step 4 production that progresses only when the winning of the special winning combination is confirmed. Further, the step-up effect is not limited to the case of progressing from the step 1 effect to the step 2 effect, the step 3 effect, and the step 4 effect. For example, from the step 1 effect to the step 3 effect, the step 2 effect to the step 4 You may make it skip a step to production. In such a case, the higher the degree of expectation for the winning of the special winning combination, the easier it is to perform the effect of skipping the step, and only when the winning of the special winning combination is confirmed, advance to the step 4 effect. Further, when the step is skipped and the process proceeds to the step 4 effect, the normal bonus confirmation effect is performed on the display screen of the image display device 3 without performing the premium confirmation effect.

FIG. 36 shows a modification of the above-described step-up effect (freeze effect). Note that only the case where the step effect progresses is illustrated, and the case where the step effect ends in the middle of progress is omitted.
As shown in FIG. 36A, when the freeze effect is started, the display screen of the image display device 3 suddenly darkens. Then, as shown in FIG. 36B, the upper sub display device 225 moves (converts to a forward-facing state) so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible, and the display screen is displayed. Displays a step 1 effect image relating to the step 1 effect. The steps so far are the same as the above-described step-up effects (freeze effects).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 36C, when the display of the step 1 effect image is completed, the upper sub-display device 225 returns to the original position (downward state), and then is visually recognized by the shielding unit 221a2. In a restricted state, it moves horizontally to the left side of the storage space 221a1. Then, an effect display in which a flash is emitted on the display screen of the image display device 3 is performed.

  Next, when the freeze effect is continued, as shown in FIG. 36D, the upper sub display device 225 is placed in the storage space 221a1 so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visible. It rotates around the shaft member 225a at the left position. That is, the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visible at the front left side of the image display device 3 at this time. And the step 2 effect image regarding a step 2 effect is displayed on the said display screen. Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (e), when the display of the step 2 effect image is completed, the upper sub-display device 225 returns to the original position, and then the viewing is restricted by the shielding portion 221a2. Thus, it moves horizontally to the right side of the storage space 221a1. Then, an effect display in which a flash is emitted on the display screen of the image display device 3 is performed.

  Next, when the freeze effect is continued, as shown in FIG. 36 (f), the upper sub display device 225 is placed in the storage space 221 a 1 so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visible. It rotates around the shaft member 225a at the right position. That is, the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visible at the right front of the image display device 3 at this time. Then, the step 3 effect image related to the step 3 effect is displayed on the display screen. Further, in the step 3 effect, after the movable effect device 226 moves downward so as to be visible from the back side of the upper sub display device 225, the effect that the movable effect device 226 vibrates (swings) up and down is made. . Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (g), when the display of the step 3 effect image is completed, the upper sub-display device 225 returns to the original position, and then the viewing is restricted by the shielding portion 221a2. Thus, it moves horizontally to the center of the storage space 221a1. Then, an effect display in which a flash is emitted on the display screen of the image display device 3 is performed.

  Next, when the freeze effect is continued, as shown in FIG. 36 (h), the upper sub display device 225 is placed in the storage space 221 a 1 so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visible. It rotates around the shaft member 225a at the center position. That is, the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visually recognized at the center front of the image display device 3 at this time. The step 4 effect image related to the step 4 effect is displayed on the display screen. Further, in the step 4 effect, similar to the step 3 effect, after the movable effect device 226 moves downward so as to be visible from the back side of the upper sub display device 225, there is an effect that the movable effect device 226 vibrates up and down. Made.

It should be noted that a plurality of appearance patterns of the upper sub display device 225 may be set, and the appearance patterns may be changed according to the degree of expectation for winning the special winning combination. For example, in the step 2 effect, when the degree of expectation is low, the upper sub display device 225 is caused to appear so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visually recognized in front of the left side of the image display device 3. On the other hand, when the degree of expectation is high, the upper sub display device 225 is caused to appear so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 is visually recognized in front of the right side of the image display device 3.
In addition, the upper sub-display device 225 is once returned to the original position every time the step effect is finished. However, the display screen of the upper sub-display device 225 remains in a visible state. Each time the step effect progresses, the upper sub-display device 225 may be slid in the left-right direction to display the step-up effect image.
Further, during the freeze effect, an effect may be performed by rotating the reel 6, or a step-up effect image may be displayed on the display screen of the side sub display device 310.

[Game production decision processing]
FIG. 37 shows a game effect determination process in the effect control process shown in FIG. In this game effect determination process, first, it is determined whether a bonus is in effect (in a special gaming state) (step S261). If the bonus is being performed (step S261; Y), the bonus effect determination process (step S262) for determining the effect corresponding to the bonus is performed, and the game effect determination process is terminated. If it is not during the bonus (step S261; N), it is determined whether there is a bonus confirmation freeze (step S263).

  If there is a bonus confirmed freeze (step S263; Y), the execution of the premier confirmed effect after the end of the bonus confirmed freeze effect is set (step S264), and the game effect determining process is terminated. If there is no bonus confirmation freeze (step S263; N), it is determined whether continuous production is being performed (step S265).

  When the continuous production is being performed (step S265; Y), it is determined whether or not the last final game among the games in which the continuous production is performed (step S266). If it is a continuing final game (step S266; Y), the execution of the final effect is set according to whether or not a bonus is won (step S267), and the game effect determination process ends. If it is not the last game to be continued (step S266; N), the execution of the effect of the next step after the set continuous effect is set (step S268), and the game effect determining process is terminated.

  Further, when the continuous production is not being performed (step S265; N), the bonus winning winning flag is carried over, that is, a game subsequent to the internal winning game for the special winning combination and the special winning combination is not established. It is determined whether it is in the middle (step S269).

  If the bonus winning winning flag is not carried over (step S269; N), the effect type determination table (see FIG. 38A) corresponding to the lottery result command is set (step S270). Then, the effect type corresponding to the lottery result is determined from the effect type determination table (step S271). Then, an effect mode corresponding to the effect type and the lottery result is determined (step S272), execution of the effect according to the determined effect type and effect mode is set (step S273), and the game effect determination process is terminated.

  If the bonus winning winning flag is being carried over (step S269; Y), execution of the bonus finalization effect is set (step S274), and it is determined whether or not the result of the current internal lottery is a loss winning (step S274). S275).

  If the result of the current internal lottery is a losing win (step S275; Y), a bonus type announcement effect that informs the type of winning winning flag carried over (the type of special winning combination that can be established) is determined as a bonus finalizing effect. Is added (step S276), and the game effect determination process is terminated. If the winning combination is not lost (step S275; N), a process (step S277) of adding the winning small role notification effect for notifying the type of the small winning combination winning this time to the bonus confirmed effect is performed (step S277). Exit. In the winning small role notification effect, the type of the small role may not be notified, and only the fact that the small role has been won may be notified.

  FIG. 38A shows an example of the effect type determination table. The types of effects (suggested effects) are one-shot effects completed in one game, three continuous effects performed over three games, four continuous effects performed over four games, and five games performed. 5 consecutive performances, a one-shot announcement effect informing at the start of the game that a special winning combination has been won, and a single notification in which all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c have stopped winning the special winning combination There is a post production.

As shown in FIG. 38 (a), in a normal gaming state, when winning a winning, winning a normal winning combination, or winning a SIN-B winning combination, only a single effect is performed. Yes.
In a normal gaming state, when a rare combination (rare small combination) is won, a single production is 20%, a 3 continuous production is 45%, and a 4 continuous production is 35%.
Also, in the normal gaming state, when the RB winning combination and the small role (rare small role) are won repeatedly, the single effect is 10%, the 3 continuous effect is 20%, the 4 continuous effect is 50%, and the 5 continuous effect is It is performed at a rate of 20%.
In the normal gaming state, when a BB winning combination and a small combination (rare small combination) are won, the single production is 5%, the 3 continuous production is 10%, the 4 continuous production is 35%, and the 5 continuous production is 40%, the pre-launch notification effect is 5%, and the post-launch notification effect is 5%.
In addition, in the normal gaming state, when a bonus (RB, S-BB, N-BB) winning combination is elected, the notification effect before the first shot is 50% and the notification effect after the first shot is 50%. It is like that.
It is assumed that the one-shot announcement effect and the one-shot announcement effect are performed together with a main display effect 1 (described later) which is a one-shot effect. That is, the one-shot announcement effect and the one-shot announcement effect are not performed in a single-shot effect other than the main display effect 1.

In the probable gaming state, when winning a win, winning a normal winning combination, or winning a SIN-B winning combination, only a single effect is performed as in the normal gaming state.
In addition, when a rare role (rare small role) is won in the probable gaming state, a single effect is performed at a rate of 50%, and a continuous effect is performed at a rate of 50%.
Also, when the bonus winning combination and small role (rare small role) are won in the probabilistic gaming state, 3 consecutive productions are 20%, 4 consecutive productions are 20%, 5 consecutive productions are 20%, and one shot before. The notification effect is performed at a rate of 20%, and the post-announcement notification effect is performed at a rate of 20%.
In addition, when winning a bonus (RB, S-BB, N-BB) winning combination in the probabilistic gaming state, the pre-launch notification effect is 50% and the post-launch notification effect is the same as in the normal gaming state. Is performed at a rate of 50%.

FIG. 38 (b) shows an example of a one-shot effect mode determination table. For the effect mode of the single effect, the main display effects 1 and 2 performed only by the image display device 3, the main & first sub composite effects 1 and 2 performed by the image display device 3 and the side sub display device 310, and the image There are a main & light guide plate effect performed by the display device 3 and the light guide panel 223, and a main & second sub composite effect performed by the image display device 3 and the upper sub display device 225.
In the single production, the degree of expectation for winning the special winning combination is set for each production mode. Specifically, main display effect 1 → main display effect 2 → main & first sub composite effect 1 → main & first sub composite effect 2 → main & light guide plate effect → main & second sub composite effect Settings are set to increase expectations.

  The main display effect 1 and the main & first sub composite effect 1 are performed regardless of whether or not the effect button 10 is operated. On the other hand, in the main display effect 2, the main & first sub composite effect 2, the main & light guide plate effect, and the main & second sub composite effect, the effect mode is changed by the operation of the effect button 10.

As shown in FIG. 38 (b), when winning is selected, the main display effect 1 is 95% and the main & first sub composite effect 1 is 5%. .
Also, when winning the normal winning combination, the main display effect 1 is 60%, the main display effect 2 is 30%, the main & first sub composite effect 1 is 5%, and the main & first sub composite effect 2 is This is done at a rate of 5%.
Further, when the SIN-B winning combination is won, only the main display effect 1 is performed.
Also, when the rare role (rare small role) is elected alone, the main display effect 1 is 20%, the main display effect 2 is 25%, the main & first sub composite effect 1 is 20%, the main & first The sub composite effect 2 is performed at a rate of 25%, the main & light guide plate effect at 5%, and the main & second sub composite effect at a rate of 5%.
In addition, when the bonus winning combination and the small combination (rare small combination) are won, the main display effect 1 is 5%, the main display effect 2 is 15%, and the main & first sub combined effect 1 is 20%. The main & first sub combined effect 2 is 20%, the main & light guide plate effect is 20%, and the main & second sub combined effect 20%.

  In addition, when a rare role (rare small role) is elected alone, and when a bonus winning role and a small role (rare small role) are doubled, distribution of the production mode according to the type of the rare small role The rate may be changed. In such a case, a role with a higher expectation degree of duplicate winning (see FIG. 17B) is set to have a higher probability of being assigned to a higher-expected stage.

FIG. 38 (c) shows an example of a continuous performance mode determination table. Unlike the single effect, there is no effect performed only by the image display device 3 in the effect mode of the continuous effect, and the main & first sub composite continuous effects 1, 2 performed by the image display device 3 and the side sub display device 310. The main & light guide plate composite continuous effects 1 and 2 performed by the image display device 3 and the light guide panel 223, and the main & first and second sub operations performed by the image display device 3, the side sub display device 310 and the upper sub display device 225. There is composite continuous production.
In the case of the continuous production, the degree of expectation for winning the special winning combination is set for each production mode as in the case of the single production. Specifically, main & first sub composite continuous production 1 → main & first sub composite continuous production 2 → main & light guide plate composite continuous production 1 → main & light guide plate composite continuous production 2 → main & first and second sub Settings are made so that the degree of expectation increases in the order of composite continuous performance.

  The main & first sub composite continuous production 1, the main & light guide plate composite continuous production 1, and the main & first and second sub composite continuous production are performed regardless of whether or not the production button 10 is operated. Yes. On the other hand, in the main & first sub composite continuous effect 2 and the main & light guide plate composite continuous effect 2, the effect mode is changed by the operation of the effect button 10.

As shown in FIG. 38 (c), when the rare role is won, the main & first sub composite continuous effect 1 is 40%, the main & first sub composite continuous effect 2 is 30%, the main & guide The optical plate composite continuous effect 1 is performed at a rate of 20%, and the main & light guide plate composite continuous effect 2 is performed at a rate of 10%.
Also, when the bonus winning combination and the small combination are won, the main & first sub composite continuous effect 1 is 10%, the main & first sub composite continuous effect 2 is 20%, and the main & light guide plate composite continuous effect 1 Is 30%, the main & light guide plate composite continuous effect 2 is 30%, and the main & first and second sub composite continuous effects are 10%.

FIG. 39 (a1) shows an example of an aspect of main display effect 1 (no V touch suggestion). Here, the V touch suggestion means an effect display that prompts the user to touch the vicinity of the first touch suggestion display unit 9g and the second touch suggestion display unit 32.
As shown in FIG. 39 (a1), the main display effect 1 (without V touch suggestion) is, for example, a “small role (normal winning combination)” icon and a “rare” on the display screen of the image display device 3. By displaying the “role (rare small role)” icon and the “V (special winning role)?” Icon, a notice (suggestion) is made that one of the winning combinations indicated by each icon may be won. It is directing. It should be noted that the number and type of icons can be varied according to the game lottery result.

FIG. 39 (a2) shows an example of an aspect of main display effect 1 (with V touch suggestion).
As shown in FIG. 39 (a2), the main display effect 1 (with a V touch suggestion) displays, for example, an “out” icon in the left area of the display screen of the image display device 3 and the right area. By displaying the “small role (ordinary winning combination)” icon on the screen, it is an effect that notifies (suggests) that one of the roles indicated by each icon may be won. In addition, by displaying the “V touch!” Icon in the center area of the display screen of the image display device 3, an effect of encouraging the user to place a hand in the vicinity of the first touch suggestion display portion 9 g and the second touch suggestion display portion 32. It has become.
Note that the “V Touch!” Icon can be displayed not only when a special winning combination is set for a single winning combination, but also when the winning combination is selected. If the “V touch!” Icon is displayed, even if the user touches the vicinity of the first touch suggestion display portion 9g and the second touch suggestion display portion 32, the one notification display portion 9f does not light up. It has become.

39 (b1) and 39 (b2) show examples of effects of main display effect 2.
As shown in FIG. 39 (b1), when the main display effect 2 is performed, an image imitating the effect button 10 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3, and the operation of pressing the effect button 10 is performed. (For example, “Press the button! The image will change depending on the operation timing!”). Thereby, the effect control device 70 and the image display device 3 constitute a suggestion effect execution means capable of executing a suggestion effect that suggests that the effect aspect of the game effect differs according to the operation timing of the effect button 10.
When the effect button 10 is pressed, the cut-in image is interrupted to the image that has been displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. 39 (b2). Is displayed. There are three types of cut-in images (Lv1 to Lv3), and the main display effect 2 can display cut-in images Lv1 or 2. This “Lv (level)” represents the degree of expectation for winning the special winning combination, and is set so that the degree of expectation increases corresponding to the level. Further, in the main display effect 2, any of the characters A to C that are not related to the high degree of expectation appears in the cut-in image according to the operation timing of the effect button 10. Further, in the main display effect 2, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation also by the color and pattern of the frame of the cut-in image. As a result, a plurality of types of game effects (cut-in effects) are set, and the degree of expectation for the occurrence of a special game state is set for each of these effects.

40 (a1) and 40 (a2) show examples of effects of the main & first sub composite effect 1.
As shown in FIG. 40 (a1), the main & first sub-combination effect 1 includes, for example, an “exclusion” icon and a “small role (normal winning combination)” icon on the display screen of the image display device 3. By displaying the “rare role (rare small role)” icon, it is an effect to notify (suggest) that one of the roles indicated by each icon may be won. It should be noted that the number and type of icons can be varied according to the game lottery result.
As shown in FIG. 40 (a2), when the main & first sub composite effect 1 is started, a notice effect image related to the notice effect displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 is displayed on the side. Displayed on the display screen of the sub display device 310. Further, the side sub-display device 310 moves to the upper end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d, and the first expectation degree display unit 340 that is in a visible state at this time is turned on. The first expectation level display unit 340 is preferably lit before it becomes visible, but may be lit after it becomes visible.
Here, the effect control device 70 is an effect executing means capable of executing an effect of the game on the image display device 3 and an effect image capable of displaying the effect image of the game on the side sub-display device 310. It constitutes display control means, and when the game is executed, the side sub-display device 310 is arranged at the upper end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d closer to the image display device 3 than the second position (lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d). It will be.

40 (b1) and (b2) show examples of effects of the main & first sub composite effect 2.
As shown in FIG. 40 (b1), when the main & first sub composite effect 2 is performed, an image imitating the effect button 10 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3, and the effect button 10 is displayed. Is displayed (for example, “Press the button! The image will change depending on the operation timing!”). The image imitating the effect button 10 includes two images, large and small. The size of the image imitating the effect button 10 displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 suggests the degree of expectation for winning the special winning combination. It is possible to do.
Then, when the presentation button 10 is pressed, the cut-in image is interrupted to the image displayed so far on the display screen of the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. 40 (b2). Is displayed. In the main & first sub combined effect 2, the cut-in image Lv2 or 3 can be displayed. Further, in the main & first sub combined effect 2, as in the case of the main display effect 2, any of the characters A to C that are not related to the high expectation level is changed into a cut-in image according to the operation timing of the effect button 10. It has come to appear. Furthermore, the degree of expectation can be suggested by the color and pattern of the frame of the cut-in image.
Further, as shown in FIG. 40 (b3), when the main & first sub composite effect 2 is performed and the effect button 10 is pressed, the cut displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 is performed. A notice effect image related to the in-image is displayed on the display screen of the side sub-display device 310. Further, the side sub display device 310 moves to the upper end position or the lower end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d, and the first expectation degree display part 340 or the second expectation degree display part 350 that is in a visible state at this time is turned on. It becomes a state. It is desirable that the first expectation degree display unit 340 and the second expectation degree display unit 350 are lit before entering the visually recognizable state, but may be lit after entering the visible state.

41 (a1) and 41 (a2) show examples of effects of main & light guide plate effects.
As shown in FIG. 41 (a1), when the main & light guide plate effect is performed, an image imitating the effect button 10 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3, and the operation of pressing the effect button 10 is performed. (For example, “Press the button! The image will change depending on the operation timing!”). The image imitating the effect button 10 includes two images, large and small. The size of the image imitating the effect button 10 displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 suggests the degree of expectation for winning the special winning combination. It is possible to do.
When the effect button 10 is pressed, the cut-in image is inserted so as to interrupt the image displayed so far on the display screen of the image display device 3 as shown in FIG. 41 (a2). Is displayed. In the main & light guide plate effect, the cut-in image Lv2 or 3 can be displayed. In the main & light guide plate effect, as in the main display effect 2 and the main & first sub composite effect 2, any of the characters A to C not related to the high expectation level is used as the operation timing of the effect button 10. Accordingly, it appears in cut-in images. Furthermore, the degree of expectation can be suggested by the color and pattern of the frame of the cut-in image.
In addition, by irradiating light on the left side area and the right side area of the light guide panel 223, the characters “GAYAGAYA” are emitted and displayed in the area. In the main & light guide plate effect, the degree of expectation can be suggested by the light emission color of characters displayed on the light guide panel 223. Note that the left and right regions of the light guide panel 223 do not block the cut-in image displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3.

41 (b1) and (b2) show examples of effects of the main & second sub composite effect.
As shown in FIG. 41 (b1), when the main & second sub combined effect is performed, an image imitating the effect button 10 is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3, and the effect button 10 A display prompting the pressing operation (for example, “Press the button! The image will change depending on the operation timing!”) Is displayed. The image imitating the effect button 10 includes two images, large and small. The size of the image imitating the effect button 10 displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 suggests the degree of expectation for winning the special winning combination. It is possible to do.
Then, when the presentation button 10 is pressed, the upper sub display device 225 is moved (forward-facing) so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible as shown in FIG. 41 (b2). Part of the display screen of the image display device 3 is blocked. Then, the cut-in image is displayed on the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 so as to interrupt the image that has been displayed so far on the display screen of the image display device 3. In the main & second sub combined effect, only the cut-in image Lv3 can be displayed. Also, in the main & second sub combined effect, any of the characters A to C that are not related to high expectation like the main display effect 2, the main & first sub combined effect 2, and the main & light guide plate effect. Appears in the cut-in image in accordance with the operation timing of the effect button 10.

FIG. 42 (a) shows an example of an effect mode of continuous effects on the image display device 3 (main display).
As shown in FIG. 42 (a), in the case of three continuous effects, the first scene is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 when the first game (first game) is being executed, The second scene is displayed when the second game (second game) is being executed, and the final scene is displayed when the third game (third game) is being executed. In the case of four consecutive effects, the first scene is displayed when the first game (first game) is being executed, and the second scene is displayed when the second game (second game) is being executed. Is displayed, the third scene is displayed when the third game (third game) is being executed, and the final scene is displayed when the fourth game (fourth game) is being executed. In the case of five continuous effects, the first scene is displayed when the first game (first game) is executed, and the second scene is displayed when the second game (second game) is executed. Is displayed, the third scene is displayed when the third game (third game) is being executed, the fourth scene is displayed when the fourth game (fourth game) is being executed, The final scene is displayed when the fifth game (fifth game) is being executed.
In the case of the main & first sub-composite continuous effect 2 and the main & light guide plate composite continuous effect 2 having operation effects, when the effect button 10 is pressed in the final scene, the display screen of the image display device 3 is cut. In-image is displayed.

FIG. 42 (b) shows an example of an effect mode of continuous effects on the side sub-display device 310 (first sub-display).
As shown in FIG. 42 (b), in the case of three consecutive effects, “Count 1” is displayed on the display screen of the side sub-display device 310 when the first game is being executed, “Count 2” is displayed when the game is being executed, and “Count 3” is displayed when the third game is being executed. In the case of four consecutive effects, “Count 1” is displayed in the first game, “Count 2” is displayed in the second game, “Count 3” is displayed in the third game, and “Count 3” is displayed in the fourth game. “Count 4” is displayed. In the case of five consecutive effects, “Count 1” is displayed in the first game, “Count 2” is displayed in the second game, “Count 3” is displayed in the third game, and “Count 3” is displayed in the fourth game. “Count 4” is displayed, and “Count 5” is displayed in the fifth game.

FIG. 42 (c) shows an example of a production aspect of continuous effects on the light guide panel 223 (light guide plate).
As shown in FIG. 42 (c), in the case of three continuous effects, when the left area of the light guide panel 223 is caused to emit light when the first game is being executed and the second game is being executed. The right area is caused to emit light, and the left area and the right area are caused to emit light when the third game is executed. Also, in the case of 4 consecutive effects, the left area is emitted in the first game, the right area is emitted in the second game, the left area and the right area are emitted in the third game, and the left area and the right area are also emitted in the fourth game. Illuminate the area. In the case of five continuous effects, the left area is emitted in the first game, the right area is emitted in the second game, the left area and the right area are emitted in the third game, and the left area and the right area are also emitted in the fourth game. The area is illuminated, and the entire area is illuminated in the fifth game.

FIG. 42 (d) shows an example of an effect mode of continuous production on the upper sub display device 225 (second sub display).
As shown in FIG. 42 (d), in the case of the three continuous effects, the first game and the second game do not perform the effects by the upper sub display device 225, but perform the cut-in operation effects in the third game. The cut-in operation effect is an image display after a part of the display screen of the image display device 3 is blocked by moving the upper sub display device 225 so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible. This is an effect of displaying the cut-in image on the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 so as to interrupt the image that has been displayed on the display screen of the device 3 until then.
In the case of four continuous effects, the first sub-game 225 does not produce an effect by the upper sub-display device 225, and the fourth game produces a cut-in operation effect. Further, in the case of five continuous effects, the first sub-game 4 does not perform effects by the upper sub display device 225, and the fifth game performs SP cut-in operation effects. The SP cut-in operation effect means that, in addition to the normal cut-in operation effect, the movable effect device 226 is moved downward so as to be visible from the back side of the upper sub display device 225, and then the movable effect device 226 is moved. It is an effect that vibrates up and down.

42A to 42D show a single continuous effect mode for the image display device 3, the side sub-display device 310, the light guide panel 223, and the upper sub-display device 225. For example, when the main & first sub composite continuous effect (three continuous effects) is performed, three continuous effects by the image display device 3 in FIG. 42A and the side sub-display device 310 in FIG. Are performed in parallel (simultaneously or at different times).
When the main & light guide plate composite continuous effect (three continuous effects) is performed, the three continuous effects by the image display device 3 in FIG. 42A and the three continuous effects by the light guide panel 223 in FIG. The production is performed in parallel.
Further, when the main & first / second sub composite continuous effect (three continuous effects) is performed, the three continuous effects by the image display device 3 in FIG. 42A and the side sub-display in FIG. The three continuous effects by the device 310 and the three continuous effects by the upper sub display device 225 in FIG. 42 (d) are performed in parallel.

[Game effect control processing]
FIG. 43 shows a game effect control process in the effect control process shown in FIG. In this game effect control process, it is first determined whether a bonus is in effect (in a special gaming state) (step S281). When the bonus is being performed (step S281; Y), after performing the bonus effect processing (step S282), the roulette effect processing (step S283) by the probability variation determining effect unit 400 is performed, and the game effect control process is ended. If it is not during the bonus (step S281; N), it is determined whether or not a premier finalized effect is set (step S284).

  If there is a setting for a premier finalized effect (step S284; Y), a premier finalized effect process (step S285) is performed, and the game effect control process ends. If there is no setting for the premiere finalized effect (step S284; N), it is determined whether there is a setting for the suggested effect (step S286).

  When the suggestion effect is set (step S286; Y), the suggestion effect process (step S287) is performed, and the game effect control process is ended. When there is no suggestion effect setting (step S286; N), it is determined whether there is a continuous effect setting (step S288).

  If there is a setting for continuous production (step S288; Y), continuous production processing (step S289) is performed, and the game production control processing is terminated. If there is no setting for continuous production (step S288; N), it is determined whether there is a setting for finalization (step S290).

  If there is a finalized effect setting (step S290; Y), a bonus finalized effect process (step S291) is performed, and the game effect control process ends. Further, when there is no setting for the definite effect (step S290; N), the game effect control process ends.

[Suggested production process]
FIG. 44 shows a suggestion effect process in the game effect control process shown in FIG. In this suggestion effect process, first, the determined suggestion effect mode is checked (step S301), and it is determined whether there is an operation effect due to the operation of the effect button 10 (step S302).

  When there is an operation effect (step S302; Y), it is determined whether it is the operation effective timing of the effect button 10 (step S303). When it is the operation valid timing (step S303; Y), an operation suggestion image is determined according to the suggestive effect mode and displayed on the image display device 3 (step S304). If it is not the operation valid timing (step S303; N), the process skips step S304 and proceeds to step S305.

  In step S305, it is determined whether the operation of the effect button 10 is valid (step S305). When the operation is not valid (step S305; N), the process proceeds to step S313. If it is during the operation valid period (step S305; Y), it is determined whether there is an operation of the effect button 10 (step S306).

When there is no operation of the production button 10 (step S306; N), it transfers to step S313. If there is an operation on the effect button 10 (step S306; Y), a cut-in effect mode corresponding to the operation timing and the lottery result is determined (step S307).
Thereby, the production control device 70 forms a game production execution means capable of executing a predetermined game production based on the operation of the production button 10 during the execution of the game, and produces the production according to the operation timing of the production button 10. An effect mode changing means capable of varying the effect mode of the game effect executed by the control device 70 is provided.

  Next, it is determined whether there is an effect by the light guide panel (light guide plate) 223 (step S308). When there is no effect by the light guide panel 223 (step S308; N), the process proceeds to step S310. When there is an effect by the light guide panel 223 (step S308; Y), the light guide plate effect mode corresponding to the lottery result is determined (step S309).

  Next, it is determined whether there is a sub display effect by the side sub display device 310 or the upper sub display device 225 (step S310). If there is no sub display effect (step S310; N), the process proceeds to step S312. If there is a sub-display effect (step S310; Y), the display operation mode according to the lottery result is determined (step S311), and the suggested effect is executed in the mode determined in steps S307, S309, and S311. (Step S312).

  Next, it is determined whether the operation valid period of the effect button 10 has ended (step S313). When the operation valid period has not expired (step S313; N), the process proceeds to step S315. If the operation valid period has ended (step S313; Y), the display of the operation suggestion image is deleted (step S314). Then, it is determined whether or not the game is over (step S315). If the game has not ended (step S315; N), the process returns to step S301. If the game is over (step S315; Y), the suggestion effect process is finished.

  Moreover, when there is no operation effect in step S302 (step S302; N), it is determined whether it is an effect start timing (step S316). When it is not the production start timing (step S316; N), the process proceeds to step S323. If it is the production start timing (step S316; Y), it is determined whether there is one notification setting (step S317).

  If there is one notification setting (step S317; Y), a notice effect mode including a touch suggestion image is determined (step S318), and the process proceeds to step S320. If there is no one notification setting (step S317; N), a notice effect mode is determined according to the lottery result (step S319), and the process proceeds to step S320.

  In step S320, it is determined whether there is a sub display effect by the side sub display device 310 or the upper sub display device 225 (step S320). If there is no sub-display effect (step S320; N), the process proceeds to step S322. If there is a sub-display effect (step S320; Y), the display operation mode according to the lottery result is determined (step S321), and the suggested effect is executed in the mode determined in steps S318, S319, and S321. (Step S322).

  Next, it is determined whether it is a production update timing (step S323). When it is not the production update timing (step S323; N), the process proceeds to step S325. Moreover, when it is production | presentation update timing (step S323; Y), the production | presentation aspect of the suggestion presentation in process is updated (step S324).

  Next, it is determined whether there is one notification setting (step S325). If there is no one notification setting (step S325; N), the process proceeds to step S315. If there is one notification setting (step S325; Y), one notification effect processing (step S326) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S315.

FIG. 45 (a) shows the relationship between the operation timing of the effect button 10 and the effect mode of the cut-in effect.
As shown in FIG. 45A, when the game is started by operating the start lever 21, for example, an operation suggestion image display that prompts the user to press the effect button 10 is displayed on the image display device 3 (FIG. 39B1). )reference). Then, before the reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c are all stopped, that is, before the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are all stopped, the depressing operation of the effect button 10 is not performed, and all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are operated. When it stops, the cut-in effect is not performed.

On the other hand, when the effect button 10 is pressed during a period (T1) in which all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are rotating, a cut-in effect in which the character A appears is performed. In addition, when the effect button 10 is pressed during the period (T2) in which one reel 6 is stopped by the first stop operation and the remaining two reels 6 are rotating, a cut-in effect in which the character B appears. To be done. In addition, when the first button 6 is stopped by the second stop operation and the effect button 10 is pressed during the period (T3) in which the remaining one reel 6 is rotating, a cut-in effect in which the character C appears is displayed. To be done. Although the characters appearing in the cut-in effect differ depending on the timing of the pressing operation of the effect button 10, the expectation (for example, the expectation for winning the special winning combination) does not change depending on the character.
Thereby, the effect control device 70 changes the effect mode of the game effect according to the progress state of the game when the effect button 10 is operated.

  It should be noted that the operation of the effect button 10 is also valid during the period (T4) after all the reels 6a, 6b, 6c are stopped. You may make it perform the cut-in production which suggests a result definitely.

FIG. 45 (b) shows an example of an effect mode of cut-in effect in which character B appears.
As shown in FIG. 45B, when the left reel 6a is stopped by the first stop operation and the middle reel 6b and the right reel 6c are rotating (T2), the depressing operation of the effect button 10 is performed. In such a case, a cut-in effect in which the character B appears in the image display device 3 is performed. When there is a sub display effect (in the case of the main & first sub composite effect 2), for example, the side sub display device 310 is moved to the upper end position of the liquid crystal display window 9d, and the side sub display device is moved. A notice effect is displayed on the display screen 310. Further, the first expectation degree display unit 340 that appears when the side sub-display device 310 is moved upward is turned on.
In the cut-in effect, the effect mode of the cut-in effect may be changed according to the stop appearance (stop mode) of the reel 6 that has already stopped. For example, if a special hit (reach) indicating that the winning of the special winning role has been confirmed has been derived, a final cut-in effect that clearly indicates the winning will be performed, or the winning of the rare role will be confirmed When an opportunity to indicate this is derived, a cut-in effect with higher expectation than usual is performed.
As a result, a plurality of types of game effects (cut-in effects) are set, and the degree of expectation for the occurrence of a special game state is set for each of these effects. In addition, the effect control device 70 changes the effect mode of the game effect (cut-in effect) according to the stop appearance of the reel that is stopped when the effect button 10 is operated.

FIG. 46A shows a modified example of a continuous effect (continuous effect of the main display) performed in the image display device 3. In the continuous production of the modification, the story development changes according to the operation of the production button 10.
As shown in FIG. 46 (a), for example, in the case where five continuous effects are performed, the subsequent scene is changed when the effect button 10 is pressed during the story branchable period. Specifically, when there is no operation of pressing the effect button 10 during the story branching possible period, the five continuous effects are the first scene, the second scene A, the third scene A, the fourth scene A, and the final scene and the story. It will be developed. On the other hand, when the presentation button 10 is pressed during the story branching possible period of the first game in which the first scene is displayed on the image display device 3, the second scene B, the third scene B, and the fourth scene B are thereafter performed. And the final scene and story will develop. Further, when the presentation button 10 is pressed during the story branching possible period of the second game in which the second scene A is displayed on the image display device 3, the third scene C, the fourth scene C, and the final The scene and story will develop. Note that the final scene may be changed according to the story development.
Thereby, the production control device 70 and the image display device 3 constitute continuous production execution means capable of executing a continuous production that performs a predetermined production continuously over a plurality of games. Based on the operation of the effect button 10 during the execution of the effect, a continuous effect mode changing means capable of changing the effect mode of the continuous effect is made. In addition, the effect control device 70 changes the effect mode to be changed according to the number of games since the start of the continuous effect.

46 (b1) to 46 (b5), the effect of the continuous effect (5 continuous effects) when the effect button 10 is pressed during the story branchable period of the second game where the second scene A is displayed. An example of an embodiment is shown.
As shown in FIG. 46 (b1), during the story branching possible period of the first game in which the initial scene is displayed on the image display device 3, a display prompting the user to press the effect button 10 (for example, “Story when operated Will change! ”). In addition, you may add the display which can grasp | ascertain the change time of a story.

Next, as shown in FIG. 46 (b2), when there is no depressing operation of the effect button 10 in the first scene, the second scene A is displayed on the image display device 3 in the second game. The display for prompting the pressing operation of the effect button 10 is also performed during the story branchable period of the second game in which the second scene A is displayed.
Thereby, the production control device 70 and the image display device 3 constitute an operation suggestion production execution means capable of executing an operation suggestion production that prompts the operation of the production button 10 during the execution of the game. The execution mode of the continuous production can be changed from the start of the execution of the continuous production until the predetermined number of times (second time) of the game is executed, and the production control device 70 and the image display device 3 perform the production mode of the continuous production. The operation suggesting effect can be executed continuously over a period that can be changed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 46 (b3), when the presentation button 10 is pressed in the second scene A, the third scene C is displayed on the image display device 3 in the third game. Become. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (b4), the fourth scene C is displayed on the image display device 3 in the fourth game. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (b5), the final scene is displayed on the image display device 3 in the fifth game.

[One-shot announcement processing]
FIG. 47 shows a single notification effect process in the suggestion effect process shown in FIG. In this one-shot notification effect process, first, it is determined whether or not a one-shot notification is set (step S331). When the one-shot notification is set (step S331; Y), the start timing of the one-shot notification period (timing at which the reels 6a, 6b, 6c start to change and reach a certain rotation speed, etc.) Is determined (step S332).

  When it is the start timing of the one-shot notification period (step S332; Y), the detection states of the infrared switches 91 and 92 at this time are stored (step S333). If it is not the start timing of the one-shot pre-announcement period (step S332; N), the process skips step S333 and proceeds to step S334.

  In step S334, during the one-shot notification period (from the timing at which the reels 6a, 6b, 6c start to fluctuate and reach a certain rotational speed until the first stop operation is performed or until a predetermined time elapses). It is determined whether it exists (step S334). When it is not during the period of the first announcement (step S334; N), the process proceeds to step S341. Further, when it is during the period of one-shot notification (step S334; Y), the detection state of the infrared switches 91 and 92 at this time is acquired and compared with the detection state stored in step S333 (step S335). Then, it is determined whether the detection state is different between the start timing of the one-shot notification period and the one-shot notification period (step S336).

  If the detection states are not different (step S336; N), the process proceeds to step S341. If the detection states are different (step S336; Y), it is checked whether the detection states of the two infrared switches 91 and 92 match (step S337). If the detection states do not match (step S338; N). Moves to step S341. If the detection states match (step S338; Y), the lighting of the one notification display unit 9f is set (step S339), and the one notification setting is cleared (step S340).

  In step S341, it is determined whether the one-shot pre-announcement period has ended (step S341). When the one-shot notification period has ended (step S341; Y), the one-shot notification setting content (one-shot notification) is changed to one-shot notification (step S342), and one-shot notification effect processing is performed. finish. Further, when the one-shot pre-announcement period has not ended (step S341; N), the one-shot notification effect process is ended.

  Further, if the setting for the one-shot notification is not made in step S331 (step S331; N), that is, if the setting for the one-shot notification is made, whether the third stop operation has been released (reel stop) It is determined whether or not the button 24a, 24b, 24c that has been subjected to the last stop operation is released (step S343).

  If the third stop operation has not been released (step S343; N), the one notification effect process is terminated. If the third stop operation is canceled (step S343; Y), the lighting of the one notification display unit 9f is set (step S344), and the one notification setting is cleared (step S345). The notification effect process ends.

FIG. 48 shows a procedure for lighting (emitting) the one-shot notification display unit 9f in the one-shot notification effect.
As shown in FIG. 48 (a1), when the player does not reach the detection range (area) of the infrared switches 91 and 92 at the start timing of the one-shot pre-announcement period, the infrared switches 91 and 92 This state is stored as an undetected state.
As shown in FIG. 48 (a2), when the player puts his / her hand in the detection range of the infrared switches 91 and 92 during the one-shot notification period, the infrared switches 91 and 92 are in the detection state, Since the start timing and detection state of the one-shot pre-announcement period are different and the detection states of the two infrared switches 91 and 92 coincide with each other at this time, the one-shot notification display portion 9f is turned on. Note that the one notification display portion 9f may be turned on when at least one of the two infrared switches 91 and 92 is changed to the detection state. Two infrared switches 91 and 92 may be provided. Further, a notification sound may be output from the speaker 4 when the one notification display portion 9f is lit.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 48 (b1), when the player is placing a hand in the detection range of the infrared switches 91 and 92 at the start timing of the one-shot notification period, the infrared switches 91 and 92 The state is stored as a detection state.
Then, as shown in FIG. 48 (b2), when the player releases his / her hand from the detection range of the infrared switches 91 and 92 during the one-shot notification period, the infrared switches 91 and 92 are in an undetected state. Since the start timing and detection state of the one-shot pre-announcement period are different and the detection states (undetected states) of the two infrared switches 91 and 92 coincide with each other, the one-shot notification display portion 9f is turned on. Become. Note that the one notification display portion 9f may be turned on when at least one of the two infrared switches 91 and 92 changes to an undetected state. Two infrared switches 91 and 92 may be provided. Further, a notification sound may be output from the speaker 4 when the one notification display portion 9f is lit.

[Roulette effect processing]
FIG. 49 shows the roulette effect process in the game effect control process shown in FIG. In this roulette effect process, it is first determined whether or not the bonus (special game state) has ended (step S351). If the bonus (special game state) has not ended (step S351; N), the roulette effect process ends. When the bonus (special game state) is over (step S351; Y), it is determined by lottery whether or not the probability ambiguous effect mode is set (step S352), and the effect mode corresponding to the determination result is set (step S352). Step S353).

  Next, a roulette effect pattern corresponding to the effect mode is determined from the pattern table (see FIG. 50) (step S354). Next, it is determined whether a freeze command has been received (step S355). If the freeze command has not been received (step S355), the process of step S355 is performed until the freeze command is received. If a freeze command is received (step S355; Y), it is determined whether the freeze time is 10 seconds (step S356).

  When the freeze time is 10 seconds (step S356; Y), the normal roulette effect is set (step S357). If the freeze time is not 10 seconds (step S356; N), a re-lottery roulette effect that makes it appear as if the re-lottery has been performed after the normal roulette effect is performed is set (step S358). Next, it is determined whether a cancel command has been received (step S359).

  If the cancel command has not been received (step S359; N), a roulette effect execution process (step S360) is performed to determine whether the roulette effect has ended (step S361). If the roulette effect has not ended (step S361; N), the process returns to step S359. When the roulette effect is finished (step S361; Y), the roulette effect process is finished.

  When a cancel command is received in step S359 (step S359; Y), the result of the roulette effect and the game state (probability state) to be transferred are displayed (notified) on the image display device (main display) 3. (Step S362), the roulette effect process ends. As described above, the effect control device 70 and the probability variation determining effect unit 400 can perform a specific effect that suggests the game state after the end of the special game state based on the end of the special game state in the roulette effect process. The specific production execution means.

  FIG. 50 shows a roulette effect pattern determination table. As shown in FIG. 50, the roulette effect patterns (patterns 1 to 5) correspond to the effect modes (normal notification effect mode, probability ambiguous effect mode, probability change notification effect mode) when the roulette effect is performed. The decision probabilities are set differently.

Next, a pattern example of the probability variation determination roulette effect by the probability variation determination effect unit 400 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 51A shows an example of the configuration of the probability variation determining effect unit 400. As shown in FIG. 51 (a), the probability variation determination effecting unit 400 does not clearly notify the probability state with the low probability determination lamps 410,... For notifying that the probability state is a low probability state. Probability vague lamps 420 and 420 indicating that the probability state is a high probability state, and probability variation confirmation lamps 430 and 430 for informing that the probability state is a high probability state. There are eight low-accuracy confirmation lamps 410,... Arranged in a horizontal row. There are two probability ambiguity lamps 420, 420, which are provided on the right side of the low probability determination lamps 410,. There are two probability variation confirmation lamps 430 and 430, which are provided on the right side of the probability ambiguous lamps 420 and 420, respectively.
Thereby, the effect control device 70 and the probability variation determining effect part 400 clearly indicate the game state in the specific effect when the probability ambiguous effect mode does not occur after the end of the special game state, while the probability after the end of the special game state. When the ambiguous effect mode occurs, the occurrence of the probability ambiguous effect mode in the specific effect is indicated.

  In FIG. 51 (b), the effect pattern 1 is shown. As shown in FIG. 51 (b), in the production pattern 1, each lamp blinks at regular intervals in order from the low-accuracy confirmation lamp 410 provided at the left end, so that the constant speed is obtained from the left side to the right side. It is a production pattern that blinks and moves. In addition, after the probability change confirmation lamp 430 provided at the right end blinks, it returns to the low probability confirmation lamp 410 provided at the left end and blinks, and the effect pattern is such that it blinks again from the left to the right. . Hereinafter, the same applies to the production patterns 2 to 5.

  In FIG. 51 (c), the effect pattern 2 is shown. As shown in FIG. 51 (c), in the production pattern 2, the low-certainty confirmation lamps 410,... Blink at intervals shorter than those in the production pattern 1 in order from the low-certainty confirmation lamp 410 provided at the left end. As a result, the low-accuracy confirmation lamps 410,... Further, the probability fuzzy lamps 420 and 420 and the probability change confirmation lamps 430 and 430 are sequentially blinked at intervals longer than those in the production pattern 1, so that the probability fuzzy lamps 420 and 420 and the probability change confirmation lamps 430 and 430 are slow. It is a production pattern that blinks and moves.

  In FIG. 51 (d), the effect pattern 3 is shown. In effect pattern 3, contrary to effect pattern 2, effect pattern in which low-accuracy confirmation lamps 410,... It has become.

  In FIG. 51 (e), the effect pattern 4 is shown. In effect pattern 4, according to the blinking movement method described above, the low probability determination lamps 410,... Blink at high speed, the probability fuzzy lamps 420, 420 blink at medium speed, and the probability change confirmation lamps 430, 430 blink at low speed. It is a production pattern that moves.

  In FIG. 51 (f), the effect pattern 5 is shown. In the production pattern 5, the low probability determination lamps 410,... Blink at a low speed, the probability fuzzy lamps 420, 420 blink at a medium speed, and the probability variation confirmation lamps 430, 430 blink at a high speed. It has become.

52 shows a modified example of the arrangement of the low probability determination lamps 410,..., The probability fuzzy lamps 420, 420, and the probability variation determination lamps 430, 430 of the probability variation determination effect section 400.
FIG. 52A shows an example of attribute summary pattern arrangement. As shown in FIG. 52 (a), in the attribute grouping pattern arrangement example, at least two lamps having the same attribute are arranged in a state of being gathered together.
On the other hand, FIG. 52 (b) shows an example of an attribute mottle pattern arrangement. As shown in FIG. 52 (b), in the example of the mottled pattern arrangement, the lamps having the same attribute (for example, the probability ambiguity lamp 420 and the probability variation confirmation lamp 430) are not arranged on the left side or the right side. The arrangement includes the state.

Next, an example of the effect mode of the roulette effect will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 53 shows an example of a normal roulette effect.
As shown in FIG. 53 (a), when the roulette effect is started at the end of the special gaming state (bonus), the display screen of the image display device 3 displays that the roulette effect has been started ( For example, “Probability of entering rush! The state of the ramp stopped at the lower roulette!” Is made.

  Next, when the production pattern 1 is set as the roulette production pattern, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), the respective lamps constituting the probability change production production unit 400 are set at a constant speed from the left side to the right side. An effect (roulette effect) that blinks at is performed. Then, when 10 seconds (freeze time) have elapsed since the start of the roulette effect, a predetermined lamp is turned on in accordance with the lottery result of the probability lottery and the lottery result indicating whether or not to enter the probability ambiguous effect mode, and the probability state is changed. It will be notified.

  FIGS. 53 (c) and 53 (d) show notification modes when the probability lottery is won and the transition to the probability fuzzy effect mode is not made, that is, when the probability state is informed to be a probabilistic state. Specifically, FIG. 53 (c) shows an example of an effect mode in the case where the notification of the probability state is performed by the image display device 3 and the upper sub display device 225.

  As shown in FIG. 53 (c), when notifying that there is a probability variation state, one of the two probability variation confirmation lamps 430 and 430 is finally turned on. At this time, the upper sub-display device 225 moves so that the display screen of the upper sub-display device 225 can be visually recognized, and the display screen indicates that the display screen is in a certain change state (for example, “probability change!”). Character display). In addition, a display (for example, a character display of “probability change”) indicating that the state is in a probability change state is also displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 at a position that does not overlap with the upper sub display device 225.

On the other hand, FIG. 53 (d) shows an example of an effect mode in the case where the notification of the probability state is performed by the image display device 3 and the light guide panel 223.
As shown in FIG. 53 (d), when notifying that there is a probability variation state, as in the case of FIG. 53 (c), one of the two probability variation confirmation lamps 430, 430 is present. Eventually it will light up. At this time, by irradiating light to the central region of the light guide panel 223 disposed on the front side of the image display device 3, the characters “Shannaro” are emitted and displayed in the central region. . In addition, a display (for example, a character display of “probability change”) indicating that the state is surely changed is also displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 at a position that does not overlap the light-emitting display portion of the light guide panel 223.

FIG. 54 shows an example of the effect of the re-lottery roulette effect.
As shown in FIG. 54A, as in the case of the normal roulette effect, when the roulette effect is started, the display screen of the image display device 3 displays that the roulette effect has been started (for example, "Probably the chance to rush! The state of the ramp stopped at the lower roulette!"

  Next, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), there is an effect (roulette effect) in which each lamp constituting the probability variation determining effect unit 400 blinks from the left side to the right side based on the set effect pattern. Done. Then, when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the roulette effect, as shown in FIG. 54 (c), one of the two probability vague lamps 420, 420 is turned on. In addition, when the probability ambiguous lamp 420 is turned on, the character display of “pounding mode” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3. In the case of the normal roulette effect, the roulette effect ends here, and the mode changes to the pounding mode (probability ambiguous effect mode).

  On the other hand, in the case of the re-lottery roulette effect, as shown in FIG. 54 (d), the roulette effect is resumed and the blinking movement of each lamp is performed. At this time, the upper sub display device 225 moves so that the display screen of the upper sub display device 225 becomes visible, and the display screen indicates that the roulette effect continues (for example, “Still More!”). Character display). In addition, by irradiating light on the left side area and the right side area of the light guide panel 223, the characters “GAYAGAYA” are emitted and displayed in the area. The light emission display in the left and right regions of the light guide panel 223 does not block the display screen of the upper sub display device 225.

  Next, when 15 seconds (freeze time) have elapsed since the start of the roulette effect, a predetermined lamp is turned on according to the result of the probability lottery and the result of the lottery indicating whether or not to enter the probability ambiguous effect mode, and the probability state is changed. It will be notified.

FIG. 54 (e) shows a notification mode example in the case of winning the probability lottery and not shifting to the probability ambiguous effect mode, that is, informing that the probability state is the probability variation state. Moreover, the example of the production | presentation aspect in the case of performing notification of a probability state with the image display apparatus 3 and the light guide panel 223 is shown.
As shown in FIG. 54 (e), when notifying that there is a probability variation state, one of the two probability variation confirmation lamps 430, 430 is finally turned on. At this time, by irradiating the central area of the light guide panel 223 with light, the characters “shananro” are displayed in the central area. In addition, a display (for example, a character display of “probability change”) indicating that the state is surely changed is also displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3 at a position that does not overlap the light-emitting display portion of the light guide panel 223.

On the other hand, FIG. 54 (f) shows a notification mode example in the case of shifting to the probability fuzzy effect mode.
As shown in FIG. 54 (f), when shifting to the pounding mode (probability fuzzy effect mode), one of the two probability fuzzy lamps 420, 420 is finally turned on. Become. At this time, a character display of “Unfortunately ...” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 3.

  The roulette effect described above is performed after the special gaming state is ended, but may be performed when the special winning combination is established or during the special gaming state. In such a case, the roulette effect may be performed once or a plurality of times. In addition, the roulette effect is performed during the freeze period (game progress standby period), but this period may not be used as the freeze period.

[Direction mode update process]
FIG. 55 shows an effect mode update process in the effect control process shown in FIG. In this effect mode update process, first, it is determined whether or not a bonus winning combination (special winning combination) has been established (step S371). If a bonus winning combination is established (step S371; Y), a special game effect mode corresponding to the bonus winning combination won is set (step S372), and the process proceeds to step S383. If the winning combination for the bonus winning combination is not established (step S371; N), it is determined whether the winning for the SIN-B winning combination is established (step S373).

  When the winning of the SIN-B winning combination is established (step S373; Y), it is determined whether the normal notification effect mode is in effect (step S374). When it is in the normal notification effect mode (step S374; Y), the process proceeds to step S383. Further, when it is not in the normal notification effect mode (step S374; N), that is, when it is either the probability change notification effect mode or the probability fuzzy effect mode (high probability fuzzy effect mode, low probability fuzzy effect mode) The transition main effect for shifting the mode is set (step S375), the normal notification effect mode is set (step S376), and the process proceeds to step S383.

  Further, when the winning of the SIN-B winning combination is not established in step S373 (step S373; N), it is determined whether the SIN-B winning combination is missed although it is elected as the SIN-B winning combination (step S373; N). Step S377). If the SIN-B winning combination is not missed (step S377; N), the process proceeds to step S383. If the SIN-B winning combination has been missed (step S377; Y), it is determined whether or not the probability change notification effect mode is in effect (step S378).

  If it is in the probability change notification effect mode (step S378; Y), the transition main effect for shifting the effect mode is set (step S379), and the probability fuzzy effect mode (low probability fuzzy effect mode) is set ( Step S380) and the process proceeds to Step S383. When not in the probability change notification effect mode (step S378; N), it is determined whether the probability ambiguous effect mode is in effect (step S381).

  When it is not in the probability ambiguous effect mode (step S381; N), the process proceeds to step S383. If the probability ambiguous effect mode is in effect (step S381; Y), the normal notification effect mode is set (step S382), and the process proceeds to step S383.

  In step S383, it is determined whether it is in the probability change notification effect mode (step S383). If it is in the probability change notification effect mode (step S383; Y), it is determined whether the game is a winning game (step S384). If it is not a winning game (step S384; N), the process proceeds to step S396. If the game is a winning winning game (step S384; Y), a probabilistic ambiguous lottery process (step S385) for determining whether or not to shift to the probabilistic ambiguous effect mode is performed.

  Next, the transition gasset effect is set with a predetermined probability (step S386). Here, the transition gasset effect means an effect that makes it appear as if the effect mode is changed and does not change as a result.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability ambiguous lottery is won (step S387). When the probability ambiguous lottery is not won (step S387; N), the process proceeds to step S396. When the probability ambiguous lottery is won (step S387; Y), the transition main effect for changing the effect mode is set (step S388), and the probability ambiguous effect mode (high probability ambiguous effect mode) is set. (Step S389), the process proceeds to step S396.

  If it is determined in step S383 that the probability change notification effect mode is not in effect (step S383; N), it is determined whether the probability ambiguous effect mode is in effect (step S390). When it is not in the probability ambiguous effect mode (step S390; N), the process proceeds to step S396. When the probability ambiguous effect mode is in effect (step S390; Y), a probability notification lottery process (step S391) for determining whether or not the probability state is clearly notified is performed, and the transition gasset effect is determined with a predetermined probability. (Step S392).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability notification lottery has been won (step S393). When the probability notification lottery is not won (step S393; N), the process proceeds to step S396. When the probability notification lottery is won (step S393; Y), the transition main effect for changing the effect mode is set (step S394), and the effect mode corresponding to the current probability state is set (step S394). S395), the process proceeds to step S396.

  Next, in step S396, it is determined whether there is a transition system effect set (step S396). Here, the transition system effect includes a transition main effect that actually shifts the effect mode and a transition gash effect. If there is a transition system effect set (step S396; Y), a transition system effect execution process (step S397) is performed, and the effect mode update process ends. If there is no set of transitional effects (step S396; N), the effect mode update process ends.

  As described above, the effect control device 70 can generate a probability ambiguous effect mode that makes it ambiguous whether the current game state is a normal game state or a probability variation state in the effect mode update process. Probability ambiguous effect mode when there is an ambiguous notification state generation means and a specific combination (SIN-B winning combination) is won during the occurrence of a probability variation state and when a predetermined ambiguous condition is established during the occurrence of a probability variation state Will be generated. In addition, even when the specific combination (SIN-B winning combination) is won during the occurrence of the probability variation state, the production control device 70 does not generate the probability ambiguous production mode when the winning of the specific combination is established. It will be. In addition, when the winning combination of the specific combination (SIN-B winning combination) is established during the occurrence of the probability vague effect mode, the probability ambiguous effect mode is ended. Further, if the predetermined notification condition is satisfied during the occurrence of the probability ambiguous effect mode, the probability ambiguous effect mode is terminated.

The probability ambiguous lottery process (step S385) is performed only in the off-winning game, but for example, the probability ambiguous lottery process is also performed in a game won for a specific role other than the SIN-B winning combination. Also good. However, the winning probability of the probabilistic random lottery in the game won for the specific role is set lower than the winning probability in the game won out of win.
In addition, the probability notification lottery process (step S390) is performed regardless of the game lottery result if the probability ambiguous effect mode is in effect, but a game won or won by a specific role other than the SIN-B winning combination. The probability notification lottery process may be performed only in the game.
Further, the probability vague effect mode may be set in a plurality of stages, and the probability state may be clearly notified finally by shifting the plurality of probability ambiguous effect modes in stages.

Next, an example of the transition system effect described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
56 (a) to (c), the side sub-display device 310, the high probability mode indicator 320, and the low probability during the probability change notification effect mode, the probability ambiguous effect mode, and the normal notification effect mode. A display example of the mode display 330 is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (a), during the probability change notification mode, the side sub-display device 310 displays an effect related to the game. Further, when the high probability mode indicator 320 is lit, it is notified that the state is in a high probability state (HIGH MODE). At this time, the low-probability mode indicator 330 is turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (b), during the probability ambiguous effect mode, the side sub-display device 310 notifies the fact that the player is in the probability ambiguous effect mode, for example, by displaying characters of “pounding mode”. It is like that. At this time, the high probability mode indicator 320 and the low probability mode indicator 330 are turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 56 (c), during the normal notification effect mode, the side sub-display device 310 displays an effect related to the game in the same manner as during the probability change notification effect mode. In addition, when the low probability mode indicator 330 is turned on, it is notified that the low probability state (LOW MODE) is in effect. At this time, the high-probability mode indicator 320 is turned off.

FIGS. 56 (d1) to (d4) show an example of an effect mode when a transitional effect is performed during the probability change notification effect mode.
As shown in FIG. 56 (d1), when the transitional system effect is set during the probability change notification mode, “Masaka” is a sign of the transitional system effect at the bottom of the display screen of the side sub-display device 310. ?! "Is displayed.
Next, when the transition system effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 56 (d2) and 56 (d3), the side sub-display device 310 vibrates up and down (swings) and the game is displayed on the display screen. Is switched from the effect display related to the transitional effect display. In the transitional production, the character display of “As it is!” Or “Stop it!” Is repeated several times. The high probability mode indicator 320 remains lit when the character display “as it is!” Is displayed, and the high probability mode indicator is displayed when the character indication “stop it !!” is displayed. 320 is turned off.
When the transition main effect is set as the transitional effect, as shown in FIG. 56 (d4), the state shown in FIG. It is supposed to migrate.
On the other hand, when the transitional effect is set as the transitional effect, as shown in FIG. 56 (d1), the state shown in FIG. 56 (d2) or (d3) is changed to the certain change notification effect mode. It comes to return.

FIGS. 57 (a1) to (a4) show an example of an effect mode when a transition effect to the probability change notification effect mode is performed during the probability ambiguous effect mode.
As shown in FIG. 57 (a1), when the transitional system effect is set during the probabilistic ambiguous effect mode, “probably ?! "Is displayed.
Next, when the transition system effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 57 (a2) and (a3), the side sub-display device 310 vibrates up and down (swings), and the probability is displayed on the display screen. The display related to the fuzzy effect is switched to the transitional effect display. In the transitional production, the character display of “Ikeike!” Or “As it is!” Is repeated several times. When the text “Ikeike!” Is displayed, both the high probability mode display 320 and the low probability mode display 330 remain off, and the text “as it is!” Is displayed. In some cases, the high probability mode indicator 320 is lit.
If the transition main effect is set as the transitional effect, as shown in FIG. 57 (a4), the state shown in FIG. 57 (a2) or (a3) is changed to the probability change notification effect mode. It is supposed to migrate.
On the other hand, when the transitional effect is set as the transitional effect, as shown in FIG. 57 (a1), the probability ambiguous effect mode is changed from the state shown in FIG. It comes to return.

FIGS. 57 (b1) to (b4) show an example of an effect mode when a transition effect to the normal notification effect mode is performed during the probability ambiguous effect mode.
As shown in FIG. 57 (b1), when the transitional system effect is set during the probabilistic ambiguous effect mode, “Masaka” is a sign of the transitional system effect at the bottom of the display screen of the side sub display device 310 ?! "Is displayed.
Next, when the transition system effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. 57 (b2) and (b3), the side sub-display device 310 vibrates up and down (swings), and the probability is displayed on the display screen. The display related to the fuzzy effect is switched to the transitional effect display. In the transitional production, the character display of “As it is!” Or “Stop it!” Is repeated several times. When the character display “as it is!” Is displayed, both the high probability mode indicator 320 and the low probability mode indicator 330 remain off, and the characters “stop it!” Are displayed. Sometimes, the low probability mode indicator 330 is lit.
Then, when the transition main effect is set as the transition effect, as shown in FIG. 57 (b4), the normal notification effect mode is changed from the state shown in FIG. 57 (b2) or (b3). It is supposed to migrate.
On the other hand, when the transitional effect is set as the transitional system effect, as shown in FIG. 57 (b1), the state shown in FIG. 57 (b2) or (b3) is changed to the probabilistic ambiguous performance mode. It comes to return.

  In addition, although the transition system effect (transition main effect and transition gasset effect) described above is generally performed at the end of the game, a freeze (standby) state may be generated at the start of the game and executed at this time. However, it may be executed during the game.

  According to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, a plurality of variation display means (reels 6a, 6b, 6c) capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and each execution of a variation game accompanied by the variation display. And a lottery means (game control device 50) capable of performing a lottery of the winning combination, and when the stop result of the variable game is in a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination, a slot in which the winning combination of the winning combination is established In the machine 1, the combination includes a normal combination and a special combination for generating a special game state that wins the normal combination with a higher probability than the normal game state, and is higher than the normal game state. A probability variation state generating means (game control device 50) capable of generating a probability variation state for winning the special combination with probability, and a role lottery means (game control device 50) whether or not to generate the probability variation state. )of Selection is possible to separately lottery probability change lottery means and (game control device 50), and further comprising a.

As a result, since the lottery for determining whether or not the probability variation state is generated is performed separately from the lottery of the role lottery means (game control device 50), the lottery for determining whether or not the probability variation state is generated is specialized. It becomes possible to perform the effect.
Therefore, since it becomes possible to focus attention on the lottery of whether or not to generate the probability variation state, it is possible to improve the interest relating to the determination of whether or not to change the gaming state.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability variation lottery means (game control device 50) is based on the fact that the probability variation state is based on the fact that the special combination is won in the lottery of the role lottery means (game control device 50). If the probability variation state generation means (game control device 50) wins the lottery of the probability variation lottery means (game control device 50), the probability after the end of the special game state is determined. A fluctuating state will be generated.

As a result, if the special role is not won in the lottery, a lottery to determine whether or not the probability variation state is generated is not performed. It is possible to improve the interest related to the lottery.
Further, since the probability variation state occurs after the special gaming state ends, it is possible to maintain the expectation for the lottery result whether or not to generate the probability variation state until the special gaming state ends.

  In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the auxiliary machine executing means (game control device 50) capable of executing a predetermined auxiliary game every time the variable game is executed is provided. When the lottery by the probability variation lottery means (game control device 50) is performed, the game control device 50) has a result corresponding to the lottery result of the probability variation lottery means (game control device 50). When the auxiliary game is executed and the lottery by the probability variation lottery means (game control device 50) is not performed, the auxiliary game is executed so that the result corresponding to the lottery result of the role lottery means (game control device 50) is obtained. Will be executed.

Thus, the lottery result of the probability variation lottery means (game control device 50) can be suggested from the result of the auxiliary game, and the lottery result of the role lottery means (game control device 50) can also be suggested. It is possible to increase the interest of the player who wants to know the lottery result for the auxiliary game.
In addition, since the auxiliary game is played every time the variation game is executed, the lottery result of the probability variation lottery means (game control device 50) or the lottery means (game control device 50) lottery every time the variation game is executed. A result can be suggested now and game play can be improved.

  In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special machine carry-over means (game control device 50) capable of carrying over the winning of the special role until winning is established, and the auxiliary game executing means (game control device). 50), when the winning of the special role is carried over by the special role carry-over means (game control device 50), the result corresponds to the lottery result of the probability variation lottery means (game control device 50). The auxiliary game is executed.

  Thereby, when the lottery by the probability variation lottery (game control device 50) is not performed, the auxiliary game is normally executed so as to obtain a result corresponding to the lottery result of the combination, but the special combination is won. If it is carried over, the lottery by the probability variation lottery means (game control device 50) is not performed, but the result corresponding to the lottery result of the probability variation lottery means (game control device 50) is assisted. Since the game is executed, it can be suggested that the winning of the special role is carried over by the difference in the result of the auxiliary game.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the display device (probability determination display device 228) arranged in a state that is difficult to be visually recognized by the player is provided, and the auxiliary game execution means (game control device 50) is displayed. When the auxiliary game is executed by means (probability determination display 228) and the result of the auxiliary game is derived, the result corresponding to the lottery result of the probability variation lottery means (game control device 50) and the role lottery means (game control) The result corresponding to the lottery result of the device 50) is derived in a manner that is difficult to distinguish.

This makes it difficult for the player to notice the presence of the display means (probability determination display 228) by disposing the display means (probability determination display 228) on which the auxiliary game is executed in a state where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize the display. Can do. Further, even when the presence of the display means (probability determination display 228) is noticed, when the result of the auxiliary game is derived, the result corresponding to the lottery result of the probability variation lottery means (game control device 50) and the role lottery means By deriving the result corresponding to the lottery result of (game control device 50) in a manner that is difficult to distinguish, it is possible to make it difficult to understand what the result of the auxiliary game means.
Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of superiority only to the player who notices the presence of the display means (probability determination display 228) on which the auxiliary game is executed and has been able to decipher what is meant by the result of the auxiliary game. .
Thereby, the interest of the game is improved, and a player (for example, a beginner or an unfamiliar player) who wants to decipher what the result of the auxiliary game means can be immersed in the game.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the progress restriction state generating means (game control device 50) capable of generating a progress restriction state for restricting the progress of the game when the special game state ends, A specific effect execution means (effect control device 70, probability variation determination effect unit 400) capable of performing a specific effect suggesting a gaming state after the end of the special gaming state during the occurrence of the progress restricted state, and from the player It is provided with a progress restriction releasing means (game control device 50) capable of releasing the progress restriction state and ending the specific effect based on a predetermined operation input.

As a result, a specific effect that suggests the game state is performed after the end of the special game state, but the progress restriction state during execution of the specific effect is canceled by a predetermined operation input from the player, and Execution can be terminated.
Accordingly, in principle, the specific effect is executed, and when the specific effect is not desired, the process can be ended so that the player can experience the specific effect as much as possible.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to generate an ambiguous notification state that obscures whether the current gaming state is a normal gaming state or a probability variation state based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. The ambiguous state generating means (the effect control device 70) is provided, and the specific effect executing means (the effect control device 70, the probability variation determining effect part 400) is configured such that when the ambiguous notification state does not occur after the end of the special gaming state, While the game state is clearly indicated in the specific effect, when the fuzzy notification state occurs after the special game state is ended, the occurrence of the fuzzy notification state is indicated in the specific effect.

This makes it difficult to determine the gaming state by generating an ambiguous notification state, so that even when the probability variation state does not actually occur, the expectation that the probability variation state has occurred is expected. Can be increased.
In addition, when the ambiguous notification state occurs after the special gaming state ends, the occurrence of the ambiguous notification state is indicated in the specific performance, so that it becomes easy for the player to grasp that the ambiguous notification state has occurred.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability variation lottery means (game control device 50) determines whether or not to generate the probability variation state at a timing different from the lottery of the role lottery means (game control device 50). It will be a lottery.

Thereby, since the lottery of whether or not to generate the probability variation state is performed at a timing different from the lottery of the role lottery means (game control device 50), the effect specialized in the lottery of whether or not to generate the probability variation state It becomes easy to execute.
Therefore, since it becomes possible to focus attention on the lottery of whether or not to generate the probability variation state, it is possible to improve the interest relating to the determination of whether or not to change the gaming state.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the start operation means (start lever 21) capable of starting the variable display of the plurality of symbols by the player's operation, and the plurality of the plurality of symbols by the player's operation. Stop operation means (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c) capable of stopping the change display of symbols, and the lottery of the role lottery means (game control device 50) starts operation means (start lever 21) The probability variation lottery means (game control device 50) draws whether or not to generate the probability variation state based on the operation of the stop operation means (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c). It becomes.

  As a result, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not the probability variation state is generated by operating the stop operation means (reel stop buttons 24a, 24b, 24c). Therefore, when the lottery is won, It is possible to give the player a sense that the game has been allocated, and to improve the fun of the game.

  Note that the slot machine of the present invention can be applied to all gaming machines that use gaming balls such as pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like as gaming machines.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. 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.

  For example, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the SIN-B winning combination is won in the normal gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state, but the winning probability of the SIN-B winning combination is determined in the normal gaming state and the probability-changing gaming state. You may make it differ. For example, the winning probability of the SIN-B winning combination is made higher in the probability variation gaming state than in the normal gaming state. The reverse is also possible. In the normal gaming state, the SIN-B winning combination may not be won.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the probability variation gaming state, the SIN-B winning combination is won to shift to the normal gaming state. However, even if the SIN-B winning combination is won, the normal gaming state You may not make it move to. In such a case, after the special game state ends, the game may be shifted to the normal game state after a predetermined number of games have been performed. Further, in the probability variation gaming state, a lottery (so-called falling lottery) for determining whether or not to shift to the normal gaming state may be performed.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the SIN-B winning combination is won by winning the SIN-B winning combination in the probability-changing gaming state, but only when the winning of the SIN-B winning combination is established. You may make it transfer to a gaming state.
Further, when the SIN-B winning combination is won in the normal gaming state, or when the winning of the SIN-B winning combination is established, the game may be shifted to the probability changing gaming state. In such a case, the probability variation lottery performed when the special winning combination (bonus combination) is won may be performed or may not be performed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of RB, N-BB, and S-BB are set to high probabilities in the probability variation gaming state. Of these special winning combinations (bonus combinations) The winning probability of one or two special winning combinations may be set to a high probability, and the winning probabilities of the remaining special winning combinations may be set to be the same as the winning probability in the normal gaming state.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the non-RT state is set in the probability variation gaming state, but the RT in which the winning probability of the replay winning combination (at least one of the replay 1 and the replay 2) is higher than the normal gaming state. It is good also as a state. In such a case, when the transition to the probability variation gaming state and the RT state is made after the special gaming state is ended, the rendering mode is set to the probability variation notification rendering mode, and the transition is made to the probability variation gaming state and the non-RT state or the normal gaming state and the non-RT state. Is a probability ambiguous production mode.

  In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the probability variation lottery is performed in response to the winning of the special winning combination (bonus combination), so that the transition to the normal gaming state or the probability changing gaming state is made after the special gaming state ends. Whether to shift to the normal gaming state or to the probability changing gaming state may be determined according to the type of the special winning combination won. For example, when an S-BB winning combination is won, the game is shifted to a probable gaming state, and otherwise, the game is shifted to a normal gaming state.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, only the duplicate winning probability is set to a high probability in the probability variation gaming state, but only the winning probability of the BB single winning and the RB single winning combination is set to a high probability. May be.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the single winning combination and the double winning combination are set as the special winning combination (bonus combination), but only the single winning combination may be set or only the double winning combination may be set. You may make it set. In addition, there may be duplicate winning combinations depending on the type of special winning combination.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, for the JAC game that shifts from the probability-changing gaming state when the winning of the SIN-B winning combination is established, the winning probability of the small role (normal winning combination) is in the normal gaming state. Although the same is set, the winning probability may be set to a high probability. Further, during the JAC game, either the RB winning combination or the BB winning combination may not be won.

  In addition, the probability determination indicator 228 of this embodiment is operated only at the timing when the probability variation lottery is performed (for example, when a special winning combination is won, when a special winning combination is established, or when a special gaming state ends). May be.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the effective line is set to the middle one line, but a plurality of lines may be set.

  In addition, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the special gaming state is completed, when the transition to the probability variation gaming state is made, whether the special winning combination winning the transition to the probability variation gaming state is an independent winning combination You may make it change the aspect of the said probability change game state according to whether it is a combination.

In addition, when the game control device 50 initializes the stored contents of the RAM 50c (RAM clear) during the power-on processing S1 by the RAM clear operation performed at the time of power-on or when the setting is changed by the operation of the setting device 60 The normal game state is set, but the probability change game state may be set, or if the game state before power-on (power-off) is the probability change game state, it is taken over. You may do it.
Further, when the RAM is cleared, the normal gaming state may be set, and when the setting is changed, the gaming state before power-on (power-off) may be taken over.

1 slot machine 6 reel (variation display means)
21 Start lever (starting operation means)
24 Reel stop button (stop operation means)
50 Game control device (role lottery means, probability variation state generation means, probability variation lottery means, auxiliary game execution means, special role carryover means, progress restriction state generation means, progress restriction release means)
70 Production control device (specific production execution means, ambiguous state generation means)
228 Probability determination display (display means)
400 Probability change production section (specific production execution means)

Claims (9)

A plurality of variation display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols; and a role lottery means capable of performing a lottery for each execution of a variation game with the variation display,
When the stop result of the variable game is a symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning combination, in the slot machine where the winning combination is established,
The combination includes a normal combination and a special combination for generating a special game state for winning the normal combination with a higher probability than the normal game state.
A probability variation state generating means capable of generating a probability variation state for winning the special role with a higher probability than the normal gaming state;
A slot machine, comprising: probability variation lottery means capable of drawing whether or not the probability variation state is generated separately from the lottery of the role lottery means. The probability variation lottery means lottery whether to generate the probability variation state based on winning the special role in the lottery of the role lottery means,
2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability variation state generation unit generates the probability variation state after the special gaming state is completed when the probability variation lottery unit is selected. An auxiliary game execution means capable of executing a predetermined auxiliary game each time the variable game is executed;
The auxiliary game executing means includes
When the lottery by the probability fluctuation lottery means is performed, the auxiliary game is executed so as to obtain a result corresponding to the lottery result of the probability fluctuation lottery means,
3. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein when the lottery by the probability variation lottery means is not performed, the auxiliary game is executed so that a result corresponding to the lottery result of the combination lottery means is obtained. A special role carry-over means capable of carrying on the winning of the special role until winning is established,
The auxiliary game executing means executes the auxiliary game so as to obtain a result corresponding to the lottery result of the probability variation lottery means when the special role winning means is carried over by the special role carry-over means. The slot machine according to claim 3. Provided with display means arranged in a state that is difficult for the player to see,
The auxiliary game execution means corresponds to the lottery result of the probability variation lottery means and the lottery result of the role lottery means when the auxiliary game is executed by the display means and the result of the auxiliary game is derived. The slot machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the slot machine is derived in a manner that makes it difficult to distinguish a result to be performed. Progress restriction state generating means capable of generating a progress restriction state for restricting the progress of the game at the end of the special game state;
A specific effect execution means capable of performing a specific effect that suggests a gaming state after the end of the special gaming state during the progress restricted state;
6. A progress restriction canceling means capable of canceling the progress restricting state and ending the specific effect based on a predetermined operation input from a player. The slot machine according to one item. Comprising an ambiguous state generating means capable of generating an ambiguous notification state that obscures whether the current gaming state is a normal gaming state or a probability variation state based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
The specific effect executing means is
When the vague notification state does not occur after the special gaming state ends, the gaming state is clearly indicated in the specific effect,
The slot machine according to claim 6, wherein when the fuzzy notification state occurs after the special gaming state ends, the occurrence of the fuzzy notification state is indicated in the specific effect.   The slot according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the probability variation lottery means draws whether or not the probability variation state is generated at a timing different from the lottery of the combination lottery unit. Machine. Start operation means capable of starting the variable display of the plurality of symbols by the player's operation;
A stop operation means capable of stopping the variable display of the plurality of symbols by a player's operation,
The lottery of the role lottery means is performed based on the operation of the start operation means,
9. The slot machine according to claim 8, wherein the probability variation lottery means draws whether or not to generate the probability variation state based on an operation of the stop operation means.

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