JP2014223383A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing a player's feeling of unfairness.SOLUTION: When a start lever 41 provided in a slot machine 10 is operated, a lottery of winning combinations is performed inside and reels 32L, 32M, 32R visible through display windows 26L, 26M, 26R start rotating. When stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the stop switches 42 to 44 are stopped. When a release lottery is won, a value of a waiting game number counter is set to 0 and the number of subtraction games corresponding to a degree of attainment is set. In a waiting game number setting process after completion of ATB based on release lottery winning, the number of subtraction games is subtracted from a value determined by waiting game number lottery processing, and the number of waiting games is reduced.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when the player inserts a medal, an effective line is set, and then the player operates the start lever to play a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) role or small role in the slot machine. In addition, a lottery such as a re-game is performed and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts to rotate, each reel is sequentially stopped to finish one game. When all reels stop rotating, the winning combination will be awarded if the combination of the winning combination on the active line is stopped, and the player will receive a medal reward or a game state transition privilege. Is done.

  Some of these slot machines are provided with a special privilege such that a BB prize can be established when a predetermined number of games are played. In addition, when winning a so-called release lottery such as winning a specific combination and winning a predetermined lottery, a special privilege may be given even before a predetermined number of games have been played ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-180943 A

  In this way, in a configuration including digesting a preset number of games and winning a release lottery as a condition for granting a special privilege, the player may have an unfair feeling Can be considered. For example, the number of games set in advance is 1280, and a player who has won the release lottery in the 100th game can receive a special privilege after the number of games for 1180 has been shortened. This is because the number of played games is 1280, and the player who has won the release lottery in the 1279th game can only shorten the number of games for one time when receiving a special privilege.

  The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but also applies to other gaming machines that circulate and display a plurality of types of patterns and terminate the cyclic display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means. It is a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a player from feeling unfair.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a circulation display unit that circulates and displays a plurality of types of patterns, a start operation unit that is operated to start the cyclic display of the patterns, a lottery unit that performs a lottery of a combination, and the patterns Based on the stop operation means operated to stop the circulation display of the winning combination and the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination winning the lottery of the winning combination formed a predetermined combination at the effective position and stopped, In a gaming machine having a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player, a first condition setting means for setting the number of games of a specific game as a first condition, and a second condition different from the first condition are set. Two condition setting means, special privilege granting means for granting a special privilege to a player based on the establishment of the first condition or the second condition, and the second condition when the second condition is established. Based on establishment Number of times that the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition after the special privilege is granted is decreased from the number of games set by the first condition setting means based on the specific number of times stored in the specific number of times storage means The first condition setting means sets the number of games of the specific game by lottery before the number reduction means decreases the number of games, the number reduction means, When the specific number stored in the specific number storage means is larger than the number of games set by the first condition setting means, the first condition setting means sets from the specific number stored in the specific number storage means. The subtraction value obtained by subtracting the number of games played is stored in the specific number storage means as a new specific number, and the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition is set to 0. When the specific number stored in the specific number storage means is smaller than the number of games set by the condition setting means, the first condition setting means sets the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition. The specific number stored in the specific number storage means is subtracted from the number of games played, and the specific number stored in the specific number storage means is changed to zero.

  It is possible to suppress the player from feeling unfair.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal game states. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning aspect established. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the stop control of a reel. The flowchart which shows RT state process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 1st RT states. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning aspect established. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd RT states. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning aspect established. The figure which shows an example of the 3rd RT state lottery table. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning aspect established. The figure which shows an example of the 4th RT state lottery table. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning aspect established. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 5th RT states. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning aspect established. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. The flowchart which shows BB state process. The flowchart which shows a state command process. The flowchart which shows waiting game number setting processing. The flowchart which shows lottery result command processing. The flowchart which shows a notification lottery process. The figure which shows a subtraction game number table. The flowchart which shows a winning result command process. The flowchart which shows the process during alerting | reporting. The flowchart which shows a stop command command process. The flowchart which shows the process in alerting | reporting in 2nd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail based on the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 is formed in a box shape having an open front as a whole, and is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front, and the front door 12 has a bearing portion 14a at a position corresponding to each support shaft 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. The front door 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the front door 12 so as to be movable. Further, the front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 that is integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. The game panel 25 is formed with three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are disposed on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. . For example, the stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is determined by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. In the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the reel index sensor detects that the reel has made one rotation, a detection signal is output to the main controller 101 described later each time the reel is detected. Therefore, main controller 101 determines the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch the symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps the symbols visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, or displays the display window. It is possible to perform control to stop a predetermined symbol at a position where it can be visually recognized from 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. These numbers are symbols that are visible to the main controller 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Is a number for recognizing and not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As a symbol, a “red bell” symbol (for example, the 20th of the left reel 32L), a “replay” symbol (for example, the 19th of the left reel 32L), a “watermelon” symbol (for example, the 18th of the left reel 32L), “Red 7” symbol (eg, 17th on left reel 32L), “Cherry” symbol (eg, 16th on left reel 32L), “Youth” symbol (eg, 14th on left reel 32L), “White 7” Design (eg, 10th of left reel 32L), “BAR” design (eg, 8th of left reel 32L), “White bell” design (eg, 6th of left reel 32L), “Blue 7” design (eg, , The third of the left reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

  Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R is formed so that there are three symbols from which the entire symbol can be visually recognized out of the twenty-one symbols attached to the corresponding reel. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  In the slot machine 10, a total of four combination lines are set so as to connect positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are visible. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the first line L1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, and the middle reel 32M. The second line L2 connecting the lower symbol of the middle reel and the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the third line L3 connecting the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, and the left reel A fourth line L4 connecting the lower symbol of 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R is set. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out is given or the gaming state is shifted as winning establishment. Benefits are granted.

  FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols for winning and a privilege to be given when winning.

  Small prizes for which medals are paid out include a cherry prize, a first watermelon prize, a second watermelon prize, a bell prize, and a first special bell prize to a twelfth special bell prize. When the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops on the active line, one medal is paid out as a cherry winning. That is, in the case of a cherry winning, any symbol that stops on the active line for the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R may be any symbol. In other words, if the combination of the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the arbitrary symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stops on the active line, it can be said that the cherry prize is established. Here, since the middle stage of the middle reel 32M is a position where four active lines overlap, when the “cherry” symbol stops on the middle stage of the middle reel 32M, a cherry win is awarded on all four active lines. As a result, 4 (= 1 × 4) medals are paid out. When the “watermelon” symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the active line, five medals are paid out as the first watermelon winning. When the “blue 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R stop on the active line, one medal is paid out as the second watermelon winning. That is, in the case of the second watermelon winning, any symbol that stops on the active line for the left reel 32L may be any symbol. When the “red bell” symbol or “white bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, nine medals are paid out as a bell winning. In addition, the “red bell” symbol or “white bell” symbol of two reels out of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stops on the effective line, and the “replay” symbol of the remaining one reel stops on the effective line. In this case, nine medals are paid out as a special bell prize. For example, when the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “red bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “red bell” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, the first special bell prize is awarded. As a result, nine medals are paid out.

  State transition winnings in which only the game state transition is performed include a first BB winning and a second BB winning.

  When the “blue 7” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stops on the active line, the first BB win is made, and the “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “white 7” symbol of the right reel 32R. When the symbol stops on the active line, the second BB win is awarded. When these BB winnings are established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

  As a prize to which a re-game privilege that allows the next game to be played without inserting a medal is given, there are a first re-game prize to a twelfth re-game prize. When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stop on the active line, or the “replay” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “youth” symbol on the middle reel 32M When the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R stops on the active line, the first replay prize is awarded. When the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a second replay prize is awarded. When the “replay” symbol on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R and the “youth” symbol on the middle reel 32M are stopped on the active line, a third replay prize is awarded. When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L, the “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a fourth re-game win is awarded. When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L, the “youth” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a fifth replay prize is awarded. When the “replay” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the effective line, or the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are on the effective line. If it stops, it becomes the 6th re-game prize. When the “red 7” symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “youth” symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a seventh replay prize is awarded. When the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “BAR” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, an eighth replay prize is awarded. When the “red 7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, it becomes the ninth re-game prize. When the “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, the tenth regame prize is awarded. When the “red bell” symbol on the left reel 32L, the “young” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, the eleventh regame prize is awarded. When the “white bell” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “young” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, the twelfth replay prize is awarded.

  In addition, when any of the first regame prize, the tenth regame prize, the eleventh regame prize, and the twelfth regame prize is established, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state, and the second regame prize is achieved. Is established, the gaming state is shifted to the second RT state, the third re-game winning is established, the gaming state is shifted to the third RT state, and the fourth re-gaming winning is achieved. When the gaming state shifts to the fourth RT state and the fifth re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the fifth RT state. In addition, although it is different from winning a prize, “Replay” symbol, “Red Bell” symbol, “Watermelon” symbol from the left on the active line, “Replay” symbol, “White Bell” symbol, “Watermelon” When the symbol stops, when the “Replay” symbol, “Youth” symbol, “Red Bell” symbol stops, and when the “Replay” symbol, “Youth” symbol, “White Bell” symbol stops The gaming state shifts to the first RT state. Hereinafter, a combination of symbols in which the gaming state shifts to the first RT state is referred to as a transition outcome.

  Hereinafter, a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning prize is also referred to as a winning symbol combination. For example, the combination of the third special bell symbol is a combination of symbols for the third special bell winning, that is, a combination of a “replay” symbol, a “white bell” symbol, and a “red bell” symbol. The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the winnings are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the third special bell symbol is a “replay” symbol for the left reel 32L, a “white bell” symbol for the middle reel 32M, and a “red bell” symbol for the right reel 32R.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated while a predetermined number of medals are inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. Each of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disposed immediately below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of symbols based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting game media. If attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 45 is directly inserted by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by a selector 46 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 46a. When the medal path switching solenoid 46a is not excited, the medal is guided to the discharge path 48, and when the medal path switching solenoid 46a is excited, the medal is switched. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 that stores medals and a payout device 53 that pays out medals to a player. The payout device 53 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48 and to pay out the medal to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, a reserve tank 54 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 51 to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the reserve tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 52 a is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 54.

  A button-like return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically operated so that the medal jammed in the selector 46 becomes a medal. It is returned from the discharge port 49.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, there is provided a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as game media at a time. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. It should be noted that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, whereas each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. In other words, it can be said to constitute indirect input means for indirectly inputting game media.

  A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. In other words, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the stored and stored condition, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 49 as an actual medal. In this case, if paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the checkout switch 59 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored game media.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals credited, and a remaining payout number that displays the number of remaining medals to be paid out before the BB state ends. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided. Although these display parts 60-62 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  The upper part of the front door 12 has an upper lamp 63 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that produce various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state. Speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 65. A display control device 81 for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65.

  A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 accommodates a power supply device 91 therein, and includes a power switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, the hall manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turning it ON. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when the error state is reset but also when the winning probability of the slot machine 10 is changed.

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that manages and manages games is attached to the housing 11.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 102 which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation) and a start detection sensor that detects an operation of the start lever 41 are provided. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a that individually detect the operation of each of the stop switches 42 to 44, a inserted medal detection sensor 45a that detects a medal inserted from the medal slot 45, and a medal paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a-58a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion switch 56-58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72 Sensor 72a, setting key insertion hole 7 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that the setting key is inserted and turned ON are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the CPU 102 via the input / output port 104. It has become.

  A power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 includes a power supply unit 91 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91 b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power-off state and generates a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also when the power switch 71 powers off. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply has been shut off when this drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104. The CPU 102 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81.

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a sufficient time for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 101 is secured.

  On the output side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), a medal path switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, a credit A display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, an external concentration terminal board 121 that can transmit information to a hall management device (not shown), and the like are connected via an input / output port 104. Yes.

  The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and includes a substrate on which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving a signal from the main controller 101, the display controller 81 independently controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base for executing auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 which is a main base for overall management of games. Various display units 60 to 62 may be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

  The CPU 102 described above includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for assuring, as is well known, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 29 is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 106 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the power to the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 106 has a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of a combination, and stop information used when stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In addition to the stop information storage area 106b for storing the game information, the status information storage area 106c for storing the game status such as the BB status, etc., a backup area is provided.

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shutdown by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before power-off based on the backup area information. . Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by a power failure process (see FIG. 10), and restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

  Further, a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power is shut off, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 can be broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. NMI interrupt processing that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, a process related to the progress of the game, that is, a timer interrupt process and a normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process periodically executed by the main control apparatus 101. A timer interrupt is generated every 1.49 msec by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101, for example.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, an outline of the power failure process will be described.

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main controller 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets a power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in RAM 106.

  In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed. If the transmission is not completed, the present process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. If the command transmission has been completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is stored in the backup area of the RAM 106. Thereafter, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal when the power failure is eliminated is stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state is recovered, so that writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the main processing is performed.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

  That is, in step S104, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor that is a respective rotating drum driving motor is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether the read result is normal. A sensor monitoring process for monitoring the above is performed. In step S108, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process for outputting the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 121 is performed.

  In step S110, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a lottery result command to be described later to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 is returned to the corresponding register in the CPU 102, respectively. Thereafter, in step S115, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control related to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start process, the process waits until the display control device 81 and the like finish initialization. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S213 is performed.

  As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random value used in the previous game) is cleared. Thereafter, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not any of the first re-game win to the twelfth re-game win is established in the previous game. If any of the re-game winnings has been established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, if any re-game winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If none of the re-game winnings have been established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed to confirm whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result performed in the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interruption process, If an abnormality has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. If the settlement switch 59 has been operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal I do. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process If either one is performed, a medal insertion process for changing the number of bets or the like is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. If neither medal insertion nor operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

  After completion of the start waiting process, it is determined in step S205 whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a specified number (3 in the present embodiment). If the bet number has not reached the specified number, step S204 is performed. Returning to the start waiting process, the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed. If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. When the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed among the processes.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are betted. Means that a command has occurred. In such a case, an effective line setting process for setting all the combination lines of the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 described above at step S207 as effective lines is performed, and the medal path switching solenoid 46a is turned off at step S208. Switch to the excited state and prohibit bet acceptance. Thereafter, the lottery process in step S209, the reel control process in step S210, the medal payout process in step S211, the RT state process in step S212, and the BB state process in step S213 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

  Next, the lottery process in step S209 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 106. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After acquiring the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is selected is selected. The slot machine 10 is roughly divided into seven game states, ie, a normal game state, a first RT state, a second RT state, a third RT state, a fourth RT state, a fifth RT state, and a BB state. In step S302, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c, and a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. For example, when the setting flag is not set in the state information storage area 106c, it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the normal gaming state lottery table is selected. Further, in this slot machine 10, a six-stage winning probability from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” is prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation is performed. Thus, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In step S302, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected when the setting state is “setting 1”, and the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected when it is “setting 6”.

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a normal gaming state lottery table selected in the “setting 3” normal gaming state. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination and a point value PV is set.

  After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined is set in subsequent step S304. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the first determination value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and a point value PV corresponding to 1 that is the current index value IV is added to the random value to obtain a new value. The determination value is DV.

  Thereafter, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If it exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 6, in step S306, a winning flag indicating that the cherry and the second watermelon are won is set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

  By the way, a winning flag indicating that the set winning flag has won the first BB (hereinafter referred to as “first BB winning flag”) or a winning flag indicating that the second BB has been won (hereinafter referred to as “second BB winning flag”). Otherwise, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is reset after the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag, these winning flags are reset as one of the conditions that the corresponding BB winning is established. In other words, the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 3 to 20, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and the current index value IV is If it is 1 or 2, the corresponding winning flag is not set. In other words, in a game in which the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is carried over, if the winning combination other than the first BB and the second BB is won, the corresponding winning flag is set, while the first BB or the second BB is won. In that case, the corresponding winning flag is not set.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S305, whether or not a winning combination is made is determined based on the determination value DV. Incidentally, in the case of determining whether or not a winning combination is made using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the probability of winning when IV = 1 is about 1/16400, and the probability of winning when IV = 2 is about 2050. The probability of winning when 1 / IV, IV = 3 is about 1 / 6.4, the probability of winning when IV = 4 is about 1/262, the probability of winning when IV = 5 Is about 1/256, the probability of winning when IV = 6 is about 1/16400, and the probability of winning when IV = 7 is about 1/65500. The probability of winning when IV = 8 to 11 is about 11.9, respectively, and the probability of winning when IV = 12 to 19 is about 1/3 of each. The probability of winning when IV = 20 is about 1/30. Also, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.80.

  After the winning flag is set in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning combination determination has ended. In such a case, a lottery result command is set in step S309. Here, the lottery result command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the combination determination. However, in the normal process, various commands such as the lottery result command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed in the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

  In step S310, stop information setting processing for setting stop information for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery processing is terminated.

  Next, the reel control process of step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in step S401.

  In the rotation start process, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel started to rotate in the previous game. Wait until When the wait time has elapsed, a wait time for the next game is reset, and a motor control initialization process for setting rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing such processing, stepping motor acceleration processing is started in stepping motor control processing S106 of timer interruption processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. For this reason, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not immediately start rotating. Thereafter, the process waits until the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R rotate at a constant rotation speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and the rotation start process ends. In addition, when the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R becomes a constant speed, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting up lamps (not shown) of the stop switches 42 to 44. Is notified to a player or the like.

  Following the rotation start process, in step S402, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any one of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S403 to determine whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If no stop command has been issued, the process returns to step S402 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If a stop command is generated, a stop command command is set in step S404. Here, the stop command command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp which stop switch is operated to generate the stop command. When the stop command command is set, stop control processing shown in steps S405 to S411 is performed to stop the rotating reel.

  In step S405, the symbol number of the symbol that has reached the base point position (lower in this embodiment) at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the subsequent step S406, the number of reels to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. Therefore, in step S406, based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b, one of 0 to 4 is calculated as the number of slips. Thereafter, in step S407, the calculated number of threads is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined. In step S408, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S409. Do. Thereafter, in step S410, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, stop information second setting processing is performed in step S411, and the process returns to step S402.

  Here, the stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning flag and the stop appearance of the stopped reel. In the slot machine 10, for example, when the winning combination is made when IV = 8 to 19, that is, when the bell and two special bells are won (see FIG. 13), the stop switch 42 that has issued a stop command is issued. The stop information second setting process is performed so as to change the winning mode established by the operation order of .about.44.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the winning flag set when IV = 8 to 19, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 and the winning mode established. For example, when the winning flag “12” corresponding to IV = 12 is set, stop information is set so that the first special bell winning is established when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, and the middle stop is set. Stop information is set so that a bell winning is established when the switch 43 is operated first, and stop information is set so that a ninth special bell winning is established when the right stop switch 44 is operated for the first time. However, even if stop information is set in this way, a corresponding winning may not be established depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  The symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described. In the slot machine 10, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. In the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, the upper and lower stages are stopped. An effective line is set in the middle reel 32M. For this reason, regarding the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, if the interval between similar symbols is 6 symbols or less, the winning symbol is displayed when the winning symbol is obtained regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 and 44. The middle reel 32M can be stopped on the active line, and if the same symbols are arranged with an interval of 4 symbols or less, the winning symbol is displayed when the winning symbol is obtained regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 43. Can be stopped on the active line. On the left reel 32L, a “replay” symbol, a “cherry” symbol, and a “watermelon” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is six symbols or less. On the middle reel 32M, a “replay” symbol is arranged. And “Youth” symbols are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is 4 symbols or less. On the right reel 32R, the interval between the “replay” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol is 6 symbols or less. It is arranged to become. For this reason, when each of the above symbols becomes a winning symbol, the winning symbol can be stopped on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. On the other hand, with respect to other symbols such as “red bell” symbol and “white bell” symbol, sections are arranged so as to be separated by more than the above interval. It is necessary for the player to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol.

  A case will be described as an example where winning is made when IV = 12, and the operation is performed in the order of left stop switch 42 → middle stop switch 43 → right stop switch 44. In such a case, stop control of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed to establish the first special bell winning.

  On the left reel 32L, a “replay” symbol, which is a first special bell symbol, is arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is six symbols or less. For this reason, when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, the “replay” symbol stops at the upper stage or the lower stage regardless of the operation timing. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the 12th “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. 16A, the 12th “replay”. The symbol stops at the bottom. As a result, there remains room for the first special bell winning in the third line L3 and the fourth line L4.

  On the middle reel 32M, “red bell” symbols, which are first special bell symbols, are arranged at positions No. 2, No. 5, No. 10, and No. 20. In the sections No. 20 to No. 10, the “red bell” symbols are arranged so that the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 4 or less. In the No. 10 to No. 20 interval, the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 9 symbols. It has become. For this reason, the “red bell” symbol may or may not stop on the active line depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43. Specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when any one of the “red 7” symbol of No. 16 and the “red bell” symbol of No. 10 has reached the middle stage, FIG. As shown, the “red bell” symbol, which is the first special bell symbol, stops in the middle. As a result, there remains room for the first special bell winning in the third line L3 and the fourth line L4. On the other hand, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when any of the 11th “watermelon” design to the 15th “white bell” design reaches the middle stage, the middle reel 32M is slid by 4 designs. Even if it stops after making it stop, the "red bell" design which is the 1st special bell design cannot be stopped in the middle. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated at such timing, as shown in FIG. 16 (c), the 15th “white bell” symbol stops at the middle stage. When the “red bell” symbol cannot be stopped in the middle, the “white bell” symbol is stopped in the middle, so that in the situation where the winning combination is not notified, the third special bell winning or the fourth special bell winning It is possible to make the player expect that it will be established.

  On the right reel 32R, “red bell” symbols as first special bell symbols are arranged at positions 9 and 16. In the 9th to 16th sections, the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 6 symbols, while in the 16th to 9th segments, the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 13 symbols. For this reason, the “red bell” symbol may or may not stop on the active line depending on the operation timing of the right stop switch 44. Specifically, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when any of the “blue 7” symbol of No. 3 to the “red bell” symbol of No. 16 reaches the lower stage, the symbol is the first special bell symbol. The “red bell” symbol stops at the top or bottom. As a result, the first special bell winning is established in the third line L3 or the fourth line L4. For example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when the 16th “red bell” symbol reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. 16 (d), the first special bell is displayed on the fourth line L4. Winning is established. On the other hand, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when any of the “red 7” symbol of No. 17 to the “white bell” symbol of No. 2 reaches the lower stage, the right reel 32R is provided for 4 symbols. Even if it is stopped after being slid, the “red bell” symbol which is the first special bell symbol cannot be stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage. When the right stop switch 44 is operated at such timing, the “watermelon” symbol stops at the upper stage or the lower stage. For example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when the second “white bell” symbol arrives at the lower stage, as shown in FIG. The “Replay”, “White Bell”, and “Watermelon” symbols stop. That is, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a timing at which the first special bell winning cannot be established, the transition point (see FIG. 8) stops on the active line.

  Next, an example will be described in which winning is performed when IV = 8 and the left stop switch 42, the middle stop switch 43, and the right stop switch 44 are operated in this order. In such a case, stop control of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in order to establish a bell winning.

  On the left reel 32L, a “red bell” symbol, which is a bell symbol, is arranged at positions 13 and 20, and a “white bell” symbol, which is a bell symbol, is arranged at a sixth position. In this case, the interval between the 6th “white bell” symbol and the 13th “red bell” symbol is 6 symbols, and the interval between the 13th “red bell” symbol and the 20th “red bell” symbol is 6 symbols. The interval between the 20th “red bell” symbol and the 6th “white bell” symbol is 6 symbols. That is, the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol are arranged on the left reel 32L such that the interval between the bell symbols is 6 symbols or less. For this reason, when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” stops at the upper stage or the lower stage regardless of the operation timing.

  On the middle reel 32M, the “red bell” symbol, which is a bell symbol, is arranged at positions 20, 2, 5, 10 and the “white bell” symbol, which is a bell symbol, is arranged at the number 15 position. ing. In this case, the interval between the “red bell” symbols in the sections 20 to 10 is 4 or less, and the interval between the “red bell” symbol of 10 and the “white bell” symbol of 4 is 4 symbols. The interval between the 15th “white bell” symbol and the 20th “red bell” symbol is 4 symbols. That is, the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol are arranged on the middle reel 32M so that the interval between the bell symbols is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated for the second time, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” stops in the middle stage regardless of the operation timing.

  On the right reel 32R, a “red bell” symbol as a bell symbol is arranged at positions 9 and 16, and a “white bell” symbol as a bell symbol is arranged at a second position. In this case, the interval between the 2nd “white bell” symbol and the 9th “red bell” symbol is 6 symbols, and the interval between the 9th “red bell” symbol and the 16th “red bell” symbol is 6 symbols. The interval between the 16th “red bell” design and the 2nd “white bell” design is 6 designs. That is, on the right reel 32R, the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the bell symbols is 6 symbols or less. For this reason, when the right stop switch 44 is operated last, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” stops at the upper stage or the lower stage regardless of the operation timing. As a result, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, and a bell winning is established.

  In the case of winning when IV = 8-19, stop information is set so that a bell winning is established for two operation orders among the six operation orders of the stop switches 42-44, Stop information is set so that a special bell winning is established for the operation sequence. As described above, when the stop information is set so that the bell winning is achieved, the bell winning is achieved regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. On the other hand, when the stop information is set so that the special bell winning is established, the special bell winning is established or not established depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. When stop information is set so that the fifth special bell to the twelfth special bell winning are established, that is, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first, the corresponding special bell winning is performed. If the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a timing that can be established, the special bell winning is established, and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a timing at which the corresponding special bell winning cannot be established. For example, the special bell winning will not be established, and the transition will not stop on the active line. In other words, the transition is stopped on the active line only when the left stop switch 42 is first operated and the special bell winning corresponding to the set stop information cannot be established.

  In addition, when the “replay” symbol is stopped on the left reel 32L, the player aims at the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol when the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped. It is assumed that the right stop switch 44 is operated. In such a case, in a situation where the winning combination is not notified, the special bell winning is established with a probability of 1/4, and the transition outcome is stopped on the active line with a probability of 3/4. By the way, in the case of winning when IV = 7, a bell winning is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing.

  Returning to the description of the reel control process, if it is determined in step S410 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S412. The payout determination process is a process of setting the payout number of medals as one of the conditions that the combination of winning symbols is arranged on the active line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. Determine. If a winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination is associated with the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag, the winning winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not correspond to the winning flag, an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed while the slot machine 10 is set in an error state. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is completed, a winning result command is set in step S413 to cause the display control device 81 to recognize the winning combination in the current game, and the reel control process is ended.

  Next, the outline of the medal payout process in step S211 will be described.

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the payout number set in the payout information storage area is zero. If the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a small winning combination has not been established. In such a case, based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not any of the first regame winning to the twelfth regame winning is achieved. If no re-game winnings have been established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is. Then, the medal payout process is terminated. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals are paid out, and the medal payout process is terminated. Specifically, regarding the payout of medals, when the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the payout number is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after the addition is added. It is displayed on the credit display unit 60. In addition, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the payout number, the medal payout rotating plate is driven and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 51. It pays out to the medal tray 50 through the exit 49. In the medal payout process, a process of changing the payout number displayed on the payout number display unit 62 in accordance with the medal payout is also performed. When the current gaming state is the BB state, the payout number is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout number counter, which will be described later, and the remaining payout number displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted. .

  Next, the RT state process of step S212 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not the transition outcome has stopped on the active line. If the transition is stopped, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. If the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S503, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S502 that the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, it means that any of the first RT setting flag to the fifth RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. In such a case, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S504, and the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S503. finish.

  If the first RT setting flag is set in step S503, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the first RT state based on the first RT setting flag being set in the state information storage area 106c, and the first RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 18 is a first RT state lottery table selected in the first RT state of “setting 3”. In the first RT state lottery table, 26 index values IV are set. The same winning combination and point value PV as in the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 13) are set for IV = 1 to 19, and the first replay or the winning combination is set for IV = 20 to 26. A plurality of replays including the first replay are set, and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning / failing determination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 19 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the probability of winning in the case of IV = 20 Is about 16.9, and the probability of winning when IV = 21 to 26 is about 54.6. Also, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.80.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 13, in the normal game state, if the winning is made when IV = 20, the sixth regame is won. The winning probability for IV = 20 is about 7.30. In the 1st RT state, if it is elected when IV = 20, it will be elected for the first replay, and if elected when IV = 21, it will be elected for the first replay and the second replay, If it is won when IV = 22, it will be won for the first replay, the second regame, and the 10th regame. If it is won when IV = 23, it will be the first regame, When the game and the 11th regame are won, and when the win is IV = 24, the 1st replay, the 2nd replay and the 12th replay are won, and when the IV = 25, the win is won. If the first regame, the second regame, the tenth regame, and the eleventh regame are won, and if it is won when IV = 26, the first regame, the second regame, the tenth regame Wins the game and the 12th replay. The probability of winning in any of IV = 20 to 26 is about 7.30. In other words, when the gaming state transitions to the first RT state, a winning mode in which a bonus for replaying is given for each role type of small role, replaying, and BB with the same probability as the normal gaming state. Changes to something different from the normal gaming state. More specifically, in the normal gaming state, only the sixth re-game winning that does not shift the gaming state is established, and in the first RT state, the second re-game winning that shifts to the second RT state and the first that shifts to the normal gaming state. A re-game prize, a tenth re-game prize, an eleventh re-game prize, and a twelfth re-game prize are established.

  In addition, in the stop information second setting process S411 under the first RT state, in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 21 to 26 in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 8 to 19 described above, Stop information is set in order to change the winning mode established by the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that have generated the stop command.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between a winning flag that is set when winning is made when IV = 20 to 26 under the first RT state, and an operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 and a winning mode that is established. FIG. On the left reel 32L, the “replay” symbol and the “cherry” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 6 symbols or less, and the “replay” symbol and the “youth” symbol are arranged on the middle reel 32M. Are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is 4 symbols or less, and the right reel 32R has the “replay” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol so that the interval between the same symbols is 6 symbols or less. Has been placed. For this reason, when stop information is set to establish the first regame prize, the “cherry” symbol and “replay” symbol that will establish the first regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. , “Replay” symbols or “Replay” symbols, “Youth” symbols, and “Watermelon” symbols on the active line. Similarly, when stop information is set to establish the second regame prize, the “replay” symbol and “replay” symbol that establish the second regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. , “Watermelon” symbol combination stops on the active line. The tenth regame prize, the eleventh regame prize, and the twelfth regame prize are established only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a predetermined timing. The winning flag “22” to the winning flag “27” are associated with the second regame only in one of the six operation orders, and other operation orders are other than the second regame. Are associated with each other. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, when any of the winning flag “22” to the winning flag “27” is set, the second replay has a probability of 1/6. A win is established, and a re-game win other than the second re-game is established with a probability of 5/6.

  Returning to the description of the RT state process, if it is determined in step S501 that the transition point is not stopped on the active line, the process proceeds to step S505, and based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. Then, it is determined whether or not any of the first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize is established. If any of the re-game winnings is established, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S506, and this process ends. As a result, when any one of the first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize is established, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

  If none of the first regame prize, the tenth regame prize, the eleventh regame prize, or the twelfth regame prize is established, the process proceeds to step S507, and the prize set in the previous payout determination process is established. Based on the winning combination, it is determined whether or not the second re-game winning is established. If the second re-game winning is established, the second RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S508, and this process ends.

  If the second RT setting flag is set in step S508, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the second RT state based on the setting of the second RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the second RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 20 is a second RT state lottery table selected in the second RT state of “setting 3”. In the second RT state lottery table, 25 index values IV are set. In IV = 1-19, the same winning combination and point value PV as the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 13) are set. In IV = 20-25, as the winning combination, A plurality of re-games including the third re-game are set and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning / failing determination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1-19 is equal to the winning probability in the normal gaming state, and in the case of IV = 20-25 The probabilities are each about 24.0. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.30. That is, when transitioning to the second RT state, the probability of losing is lower than in the normal gaming state, which is advantageous to the player. Then, in the second RT state, a third re-game prize that shifts to the third RT state, a first re-game prize that shifts to the normal game state, a tenth re-game prize, an eleventh re-game prize, and a twelfth re-game prize Is established.

  In the stop information second setting process S411 under the second RT state, in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 8 to 19 described above, the stop command is also given when the winning is made when IV = 20 to 25 Stop information is set so as to change the winning mode which is established according to the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 that have generated the.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between a winning flag that is set when winning is achieved when IV = 20 to 25 under the second RT state, and an operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 and a winning mode that is established. FIG. On the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, “replay” symbols are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is 6 symbols or less, and on the middle reel 32M, the “youth” symbols are spaced between the same symbols. Are arranged so as to be 4 patterns or less. For this reason, when stop information is set to establish the third regame prize, the “replay” symbol and “youth” symbol that establish the third regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. , “Replay” symbol combination stops on the active line. The first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize are as described above. In the winning flag “28” to the winning flag “33”, the third replay is associated with only one operation order out of the six operation orders, and other operation orders are other than the third regame. Are associated with each other. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, if any of the winning flag “28” to the winning flag “33” is set, the third replay has a probability of 1/6. A win is established, and a re-game win other than the third re-game is established with a probability of 5/6.

  Returning to the description of the RT state process, if the second re-game winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S509, and the third re-game winning is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. Determine whether or not. If the third re-game winning is established, the third RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S510, and this process ends.

  If the third RT setting flag is set in step S510, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the third RT state based on the setting of the third RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the third RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 22 is a third RT state lottery table selected in the third RT state of “setting 3”. Twenty-five index values IV are set in the third RT state lottery table. In IV = 1-19, the same winning combination and point value PV as the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 13) are set, and in IV = 20-25, the first re-game is selected as the winning combination. A plurality of re-games including the fourth re-game are set and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning / failing determination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1-19 is equal to the winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the winning in IV = 20-25. Each probability is about 8.80. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/423. That is, when transitioning to the third RT state, the probability of losing is lower than in the normal gaming state, which is advantageous to the player. And in the 3rd RT state, the 4th re-game prize which shifts to the 4th RT state, the 1st re-game prize which shifts to the normal gaming state, the 10th re-game prize, the 11th re-game prize and the 12th re-game prize Is established.

  In the stop information second setting process S411 under the third RT state, in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 8 to 19 described above, the stop command is also given when the winning is made when IV = 20 to 25 Stop information is set so as to change the winning mode which is established according to the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 that have generated the.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between a winning flag that is set when winning is made when IV = 20 to 25 under the third RT state, and an operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 and a winning mode that is established. FIG. The “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R are arranged such that the interval between the same symbols is 6 symbols or less, and the “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M is the same symbol. It arrange | positions so that the space | intervals may become 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when stop information is set to establish the fourth regame prize, the “cherry” symbol and the “replay” symbol that will establish the fourth regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. , “Watermelon” symbol combination stops on the active line. The first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize are as described above. In the winning flag “34” to the winning flag “39”, the fourth regame is associated with only one operation order out of the six operation orders, and the other operation orders are other than the fourth regame. Are associated with each other. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, if any of the winning flag “34” to the winning flag “39” is set, the fourth replay has a probability of 1/6. A win is established, and a re-game win other than the fourth re-game is established with a probability of 5/6.

  Returning to the description of the RT state process, if the third regame prize is not established, the process proceeds to step S511, and the fourth regame prize is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. Determine whether or not. If the fourth regame winning is established, the fourth RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S512, and this process is terminated.

  If the fourth RT setting flag is set in step S512, the gaming state shifts to the fourth RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the fourth RT state based on the setting of the fourth RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the fourth RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 24 is a fourth RT state lottery table selected in the fourth RT state of “setting 3”. In the fourth RT state lottery table, 25 index values IV are set. In IV = 1-19, the same winning combination and point value PV as the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 13) are set. In IV = 20-25, as the winning combination, A plurality of re-games including the fifth re-game are set and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning / failing determination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1-19 is equal to the winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the winning in IV = 20-25. Each probability is about 8.80. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/423. That is, when transitioning to the fourth RT state, the probability of losing is lower than in the normal gaming state, which is advantageous to the player. In the fourth RT state, a fifth regame prize that shifts to the fifth RT state, a first regame prize that transitions to the normal game state, a tenth regame prize, an eleventh regame prize, and a twelfth regame prize Is established.

  In the stop information second setting process S411 under the fourth RT state, in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 8 to 19 described above, the stop command is also issued when the winning is made when IV = 20 to 25 Stop information is set so as to change the winning mode which is established according to the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 that have generated the.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a winning flag that is set when winning is made when IV = 20 to 25 under the fourth RT state, and a winning mode that is established. The “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R are arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 6 symbols or less, and the “youth” symbol on the middle reel 32M is the symbol of the same type. It arrange | positions so that the space | intervals may become 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when stop information is set to establish the fifth regame prize, the “cherry” symbol and the “youth” symbol that establish the fifth regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. , “Watermelon” symbol combination stops on the active line. The first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize are as described above. In the winning flag “40” to the winning flag “45”, the fifth regame is associated with only one operation order out of the six operation orders, and the other operation orders are other than the fifth regame. Are associated with each other. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, if any of the winning flag “40” to the winning flag “45” is set, the fifth replay has a probability of 1/6. A win is established, and a re-game win other than the fifth re-game is established with a probability of 5/6.

  Returning to the description of the RT state process, if the fourth regame winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S513, and the fifth regame winning is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. Determine whether or not. If the fifth regame prize has not been established, the present process is terminated. If the fifth regame prize has been established, the fifth RT setting flag is set in the status information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S514. Set and finish this process.

  If the fifth RT setting flag is set in step S514, the gaming state shifts to the fifth RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the fifth RT state based on the setting of the fifth RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the fifth RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 26 is a fifth RT state lottery table selected in the fifth RT state of “setting 3”. In the fifth RT state lottery table, 29 index values IV are set. The same winning combination and point value PV as the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 13) are set for IV = 1 to 19, and the sixth regame or the winning combination is set for IV = 20 to 29. A plurality of re-games including the sixth re-game are set and a point value PV is set. Then, when the winning / failing determination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 19 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state, and the probability of winning in the case of IV = 20 Is about 1.40 / 40, the probability of winning when IV = 21 is about 1 / 51.8, the probability of winning when IV = 22 is about 1/655, when IV = 23 The probability of winning is about 1/650, and the probability of winning when IV = 24 to 29 is about 16.4. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/417. That is, when transitioning to the fifth RT state, the probability of losing is lower than in the normal gaming state, which is advantageous to the player. Then, in the fifth RT state, the sixth re-game prize, the seventh re-game prize, the eighth re-game prize, the ninth re-game prize, and the first re-game prize, which are shifted to the normal gaming state, are not changed. A 10 regame prize, an eleventh regame prize, and a twelfth regame prize are established.

  In the stop information second setting process S411 under the fifth RT state, in addition to the case where the winning combination is obtained when IV = 21 to 29 in addition to the case where the winning combination is obtained when IV = 8 to 19 described above, the stop command is issued. Stop information is set so as to change the winning mode which is established according to the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 that have generated the.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between a winning flag that is set when winning is made when IV = 20 to 29 under the fifth RT state, and a winning mode that is established. A “replay” symbol is arranged on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R so that the interval between the same symbols is 6 symbols or less, and on the middle reel 32M, the interval between the same symbols is 4 symbols or less. In this way, a “replay” symbol is arranged. For this reason, when stop information is set to establish the sixth regame prize, the “replay” symbol and the “replay” symbol that establish the sixth regame prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. , “Replay” symbol combination stops on the active line. Further, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are arranged so that a section where the “red 7” symbols are separated from the symbol intervals is formed. For this reason, each of the combinations of the “Red 7” symbol, “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, the seventh regame award, the eighth regame award, and the ninth regame award, which will be the sixth regame award, It is established only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a predetermined timing. The first re-game prize, the tenth re-game prize, the eleventh re-game prize, and the twelfth re-game prize are as described above. In the winning flag “50” to the winning flag “55”, the sixth regame is associated with only one operation order out of the six operation orders, and the other operation orders are other than the sixth regame. Are associated with each other. Therefore, in a game in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, if any of the winning flag “40” to the winning flag “45” is set, the sixth replay has a probability of 1/6. A win is established, and a re-game win other than the sixth re-game is established with a probability of 5/6.

  Here, the transition of the gaming state relating to the normal gaming state and each RT state will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state by stopping the transition outcome on the active line. In the transition event, stop information is set to establish one of the first special bell prize to the fourth special bell prize, and when the corresponding special bell prize cannot be established, it stops on the active line. . In other words, the transition outcome is won when IV = 12 to 19, and when the left stop switch 42 is operated first and the special bell winning is not established, it stops on the active line. The probability of winning in any of IV = 12-19 is about 1.90. Further, when the player operates the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 aiming at one of the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol in a situation where the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified. The first special bell prize to the fourth special bell prize are established with a probability of 1/4, and the transitional outcome stops on the active line with a probability of 3/4. Therefore, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the state is shifted to the first RT state with a probability of about 1/20. In the normal gaming state, whether or not the winning combination is determined for the second replay, the third replay, the fourth regame, and the fifth regame is not performed. No event that causes transition to the state or the fifth RT state occurs.

  When the gaming state is the first RT state, when the second re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state, and the first re-game winning, the tenth re-game winning, the eleventh re-game winning, the twelfth The game state shifts to the normal game state when a re-game win (hereinafter, these four re-game wins are collectively referred to as a “falling re-game win”) is established. As described above, in the case of winning when IV = 21 to 26, stop information is set to establish the second re-game winning in one of the six operation sequences, Stop information is set in order to establish a fall replay prize in the operation sequence. The probability of winning in any of IV = 21 to 26 is about 1/10. In addition, when winning is achieved when IV = 20, a fall replay prize is established regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44. The probability of winning when IV = 20 is about 16.9. Therefore, when the gaming state is the first RT state and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the state shifts to the second RT state with a probability of about 1/5, and about 8.48 minutes. It shifts to the normal gaming state with a probability of 1. That is, in the first RT state, the probability of shifting to the normal gaming state is higher than the probability of shifting to the second RT state. In addition, in the first RT state, whether or not the winning combination is determined for the third replay, the fourth regame, and the fifth regame is not performed, so the first RT state to the second RT state, the third RT state, the fourth RT state, and the fifth RT state There is no event that goes to.

  When the gaming state is the second RT state, the gaming state is shifted to the third RT state when the third re-game winning is established, and the transition point is stopped on the active line, the transition is made to the first RT state, and falls. When the re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. As described above, when winning is made when IV = 20 to 25, stop information is set to establish the third replay prize in one of the six operation sequences, and the other Stop information is set in order to establish a fall replay prize in the operation sequence. The probability of winning in any of IV = 20-25 is about 4.00. In addition, the probability that the transition point stops on the active line is about 5.20. Therefore, when the gaming state is the second RT state and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the state is shifted to the third RT state with a probability of about 1 / 4.0 and about 5.20 minutes. It shifts to the first RT state with a probability of 1 and shifts to the normal gaming state with a probability of about 4.80. That is, in the second RT state, the probability of shifting to the first RT state or the normal gaming state is higher than the probability of shifting to the third RT state. Note that in the second RT state, whether or not the winning combination is determined for the fourth re-game and the fifth re-game is not performed, and therefore an event that shifts from the second RT state to the fourth RT state or the fifth RT state does not occur.

  When the gaming state is the 3rd RT state, the gaming state is shifted to the 4th RT state when the 4th re-game winning is established, and the transition is stopped on the active line, the transition is made to the 1st RT state, and falls. When the re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. As described above, when winning is made when IV = 20 to 25, stop information is set in order to establish the fourth replay prize in one of the six operation orders, Stop information is set in order to establish a fall replay prize in the operation sequence. The probability of winning in any of IV = 20-25 is about 1/47. In addition, the probability that the transition point stops on the active line is about 5.20. Therefore, when the gaming state is the third RT state and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the state shifts to the fourth RT state with a probability of about 8.82 and takes about 5.20 minutes. It shifts to the first RT state with a probability of 1 and shifts to the normal gaming state with a probability of about 1.77. That is, in the third RT state, the probability of shifting to the first RT state or the normal gaming state is higher than the probability of shifting to the fourth RT state. Note that in the third RT state, whether or not the winning combination is determined with respect to the fifth replay is not performed, and therefore, an event that shifts from the third RT state to the fifth RT state does not occur.

  When the gaming state is the fourth RT state, the gaming state is shifted to the fifth RT state when the fifth re-game winning is established, and the transition point is stopped on the active line, the transition is made to the first RT state, and falls. When the re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. As described above, when winning is made when IV = 20 to 25, stop information is set to establish the fifth regame prize in one of the six operation sequences, and the other Stop information is set in order to establish a fall replay prize in the operation sequence. The probability of winning in any of IV = 20-25 is about 1/47. In addition, the probability that the transition point stops on the active line is about 5.20. Therefore, when the gaming state is the fourth RT state and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the state shifts to the fifth RT state with a probability of about 8.82 and takes about 5.20 minutes. It shifts to the first RT state with a probability of 1 and shifts to the normal gaming state with a probability of about 1.77. That is, in the fourth RT state, the probability of shifting to the first RT state or the normal gaming state is higher than the probability of shifting to the fifth RT state.

  When the gaming state is the fifth RT state, the transition is stopped on the active line to shift to the first RT state, and the falling re-game winning is established to shift the gaming state to the normal gaming state. As described above, in the case of winning in the case of IV = 24 to 29, stop information is set to establish the sixth regame prize in one of the six operation sequences, and the other Stop information is set in order to establish a fall replay prize in the operation sequence. The probability of winning in any of IV = 24 to 29 is about 1.73. In addition, the probability that the transition point stops on the active line is about 5.20. Therefore, when the gaming state is the fifth RT state and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the state shifts to the first RT state with a probability of about 5.20 and takes about 3.28 minutes. It shifts to the normal gaming state with a probability of 1.

  As described above, in order to shift the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state, it is necessary to pass through the four RT states of the first RT state to the fourth RT state. In addition, when a fall re-game winning is established in the second RT state to the fourth RT state, it shifts to the normal gaming state instead of shifting to the previous RT state (that is, the RT state in which the previous one stayed). When the transition point stops on the active line, the transition to the first RT state is performed instead of transition to the previous RT state (that is, the RT state in which the previous stay was present). For this reason, when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, it is difficult to shift to the fifth RT state. Incidentally, the probability of shifting from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state in a situation where the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified is about 1 / 50,000.

  Next, the BB state process of step S213 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, the BB determination process shown in steps S602 to S605 is performed.

  In the BB determination process, it is determined in step S602 whether the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set. If any of the BB winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S603 to determine whether the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. judge. If any BB winning is established, the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S604. At this time, the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared. In step S605, 442 is set in the remaining payout counter for counting the remaining number of medals that can be paid out in the BB state provided in the status information storage area 106c, and 442 is displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61. Process. By performing the processing of step S604 and step S605, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the BB state based on the BB setting flag being set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the BB state is selected.

  If the gaming state has shifted to the BB state, an affirmative determination is made in step S601, and an end determination process is performed in step S606. In the end determination process, for example, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining payout counter is 0. When the value is 0, the BB setting flag is cleared and the game state is changed to the normal game state.

  When no BB winning flag is set (when step S602 is NO), when any BB winning is not established (when step S603 is NO), the remaining payout counter is set at step S605. In the case where 442 is set and the case where the end determination process is performed in step S606, the process proceeds to step S607, and a status command is set. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the gaming state at the time of the end of the game (that is, the gaming state of the next game). In step S607, the state information storage area A status command corresponding to the setting flag set in 106c is set.

  After setting the status command, in step S608 to step S614, signal output processing for outputting a jackpot signal indicating that a jackpot has occurred in the hall management device or the like is performed. Specifically, first, in step S608, it is determined whether or not a jackpot signal is output from the external concentrated terminal board 121 to the hall management device or the like. If the jackpot signal is not output, the process proceeds to step S609 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, it is further determined in step S610 whether or not the current gaming state is the fifth RT state. If the current gaming state is neither the BB state nor the fifth RT state, the present process is terminated, and if the current gaming state is the BB state or the fifth RT state, the external concentration terminal is set in step S611. An output start process for starting output of the jackpot signal from the plate 121 is performed, and this process is terminated.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, the jackpot signal is output when the gaming state shifts to the BB state and when the gaming state shifts to the fifth RT state. For this reason, in a game arcade or the like in which a slot machine 10 and a jackpot counter that displays the number of jackpots of the slot machine 10 are connected and installed, in addition to the transition to the BB state, Can also be displayed on the jackpot counter. The jackpot signal when the state shifts to the BB state and the jackpot signal when the state shifts to the fifth RT state may be output from different output portions of the external concentrated terminal board 121. In such a configuration, in the jackpot counter, the number of times of shifting to the BB state and the number of times of shifting to the fifth RT state can be displayed separately.

  If it is determined in step S608 that a jackpot signal is being output, the process proceeds to step S612 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, it is further determined in step S613 whether or not the current gaming state is the fifth RT state. If the current gaming state is the BB state or the fifth RT state, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is neither the BB state nor the RT state, it means that the BB state or the fifth RT state has ended. To end this process.

  In the slot machine 10, the display control device 81 does not notify the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, so that the gaming state can easily shift from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state, The state may become difficult to shift from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state. That is, in this slot machine 10, the transition probability of transition from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state changes depending on whether or not the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified. Accordingly, various processes performed by the display control device 81 will be described below with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  The status command process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not a status command has been received from the main control apparatus 101. If not received, this processing is terminated. If the state command is received, the process proceeds to step S702, and the gaming state indicated by the state command is stored in the RAM of the display control device 81. In step S703, it is determined whether or not the current game is a game in which the BB state has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a state command indicating that the previous game is in the BB state is received and a state command indicating that the current game is in the normal gaming state is received. If the current game is a game in which the BB state has ended, a standby game number setting process is performed in step S704, and this process ends.

  In the waiting game number setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 31, first, a stay mode determination process is performed in step S751. In the slot machine 10, in addition to the gaming state managed by the main control device 101 such as the normal gaming state, the stay mode managed by the display control device 81 is the first stay mode, the second stay mode, and the third stay. Mode. In the stay mode determination process, the current stay mode is referred to and the future stay mode, that is, the stay mode after the next game is determined. For example, in the case of “Setting 3”, when the current stay mode is the first stay mode, the future stay mode is determined as the first stay mode at a rate of about 74.2%, and about 14.1% The future stay mode is determined as the second stay mode at a rate, and the future stay mode is determined as the third stay mode at a rate of about 11.7%. When the current stay mode is the second stay mode, the future stay mode is determined as the second stay mode at a rate of about 20.3%, and the future stay mode is set at the rate of about 79.7%. 3 stay mode is determined. When the current stay mode is the third stay mode, the future stay mode is determined as the first stay mode at a rate of about 47.3%, and the future stay mode is set at the rate of about 52.7%. 3 stay mode is determined.

  In step S752, a waiting game number lottery process is performed. The ROM of the display control device 81 stores a standby game number table prepared for each of the first stay mode to the third stay mode. In the standby game number lottery process, the standby game number table corresponding to the stay mode determined in the stay mode determination process is referred to, and the standby game number corresponding to the random number acquired by the display control device 81 is acquired.

  In the first stay mode of “setting 3”, any of the waiting games is acquired at a rate of about 16.75%, and any of 1 to 128 is acquired at a rate of about 2.43%, and any of the 129 to 256 is set as the number of waiting games. Or any of 257 to 384 as the number of waiting games at a rate of about 13.42%, and any of 385 to 512 as the number of waiting games at a rate of about 1.22%. Acquire any of 513 to 640 as the number of waiting games at a rate of 1.22%, acquire any of 641 to 768 as the number of waiting games at a rate of about 13.42%, and a rate of about 1.22% Then, any one of 769 to 896 is acquired as the number of standby games, and any one of 897 to 1024 is acquired as the number of standby games at a rate of about 19.53%, and 1025 as the number of standby games at a rate of about 6.10%. ~ 11 To get one of the two, to get one of 1153 to 1280 as a stand-number of games at a rate of about 24.69%.

  In the second stay mode of “Setting 3”, any of the waiting games is acquired at a rate of about 15.64% and 1 to 128, and any of the waiting games is about 129 to 256 at a rate of about 18.29%. Or any of 257 to 384 as a waiting game number at a rate of about 0.30%, and any of 385 to 512 as a waiting game number at a rate of about 0.30%. Obtain any of 513-640 as the number of waiting games at a rate of 14.03%, obtain any of 641-768 as the number of waiting games at a rate of about 0.30%, and a rate of about 0.30% Then, any one of 769 to 896 is acquired as the number of standby games, any one of 897 to 1024 is acquired as the number of standby games at a rate of about 12.50%, and 1025 is stored as the number of standby games at a rate of about 12.20%. ~ 1 Get the 52 either, to get one of 1153 to 1280 as a stand-number of games at a rate of about 26.14%.

  In the third stay mode of “setting 3”, one of 1 to 128 is acquired as the number of waiting games at a rate of 100%.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, the value of the number of standby games acquired is changed depending on which of the first stay mode to the third stay mode is stayed.

  When the waiting game number lottery process is performed, the value of the acquired waiting game number is set in the waiting game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S753, and the display control is performed in step S754. It is set in the set game number storage area provided in the RAM of the device 81. Then, the specific privilege provision process shown to step S755-step S765 is performed, and a standby game number setting process is complete | finished. Note that the specific privilege grant process will be described later in order to facilitate understanding.

  Returning to the description of the state command process, if it is determined in step S703 that the current game is not a game in which the BB state has ended, the process proceeds to step S705, and it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is set, the state command process is terminated after the penalty game number subtraction process shown in steps S706 to S708. On the other hand, if the penalty flag is not set, the state command process ends after performing the waiting game number subtraction process shown in steps S709 to S712. The penalty game number subtraction process will be described later, and the standby game number subtraction process will be described.

  In the standby game number subtraction process, it is determined in step S709 whether or not the value of the standby game number counter is zero. If the value of the standby game number counter is 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the standby game number counter is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of the standby game number counter in step S710. In a succeeding step S711, it is determined whether or not the value of the waiting game number counter after the subtraction is zero. If the value of the standby game number counter is not 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the value of the standby game number counter is 0, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified in step S712. The notification flag is set, and this processing is terminated.

  As described above, when the BB state ends, the display control device 81 performs the standby game number lottery process and sets any value from 1 to 1280 as the number of standby games. If the penalty flag is not set, the waiting game number is decremented by 1 every time a status command is received (that is, every time one game is finished), and the waiting game number becomes 0. Set the notification flag.

  Next, the lottery result command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S801, it is determined whether or not a lottery result command has been received from the main control apparatus 101. If not received, the process is terminated. If a lottery result command has been received, the process proceeds to step S802, where it is determined whether or not any combination has been won. If no winning combination has been won, the process is terminated. If any winning combination has been won, it is determined in step S803 whether a penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S804, and it is determined whether or not the notification flag is set.

  If the notification flag is set, it is determined in step S805 and step S806 whether the bell or the fall replay is won. If the bell or the fall replay is won, the process proceeds to step S807 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. If the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, that is, any of the first RT state to the fifth RT state, the process proceeds to step S808, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is driven to notify the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44. Control is started and this process is terminated. At this time, if it is determined that the bell is won in step S805, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the bell winning is notified, and the fall replay is won in step S806. If it is determined that the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish either the second regame prize or the sixth regame prize is notified. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the present process is terminated as it is without notifying the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44. This is due to the following reason. That is, in order to shift from the normal gaming state to the first RT state, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 so that the transition point stops on the active line. Since the transition outcome is to stop on the active line when the special bell winning cannot be achieved, when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing the bell winning is informed, This is because it is not possible to shift from the gaming state to the first RT state.

  If it is determined in step S804 that the notification flag is not set, or if it is determined in step S806 that the fall replay has not been won, the process proceeds to step S809, and whether or not a specific combination is won. Determine. Specifically, it is determined whether or not one of the cherry, the first watermelon, the second watermelon, the seventh regame, and the ninth regame is won. If the specific combination is not won, the process is terminated as it is. If the specific combination is won, the notification lottery process is performed in step S810 and the process is terminated.

  In the notification lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 33, it is determined in step S901 whether or not the current gaming state is the fifth RT state. If the current gaming state is not the fifth RT state, a notification lottery is performed in step S902. Briefly explaining the notice lottery, in a gaming state other than the fifth RT state, if any of the cherry, the first watermelon, and the second watermelon is won, an affirmative determination is made in step S809 of the lottery result command processing, A notice lottery is performed. In the notification lottery, a determination is made based on the winning combination and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. By the way, in this slot machine 10, if each of the roles of cherry, first watermelon, and second watermelon is won for both cherry and second watermelon, it is always determined that it is a winner, and if only the cherry is won, When it is determined that the winner is won with a probability of about 15.0 and only the first watermelon is won, the winner is determined with a probability of about 1 / 60.0 and only the second watermelon is won. In this case, the winning is determined with a probability of approximately 1 / 7.50. In step S903, it is determined whether or not the notification lottery has been won. If the lottery has not been won, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the notice lottery is won, the specific privilege setting process shown in steps S904 to S909 is performed.

  In the specific privilege setting process, in step S904, the number of games from the game in which the number of standby games is set to the previous game (hereinafter referred to as “digestion game number”) is grasped. Specifically, the number of digest games is determined by subtracting the value of the standby game number counter from the value stored in the set game number storage area. The number of digest games is not stored by changing the value stored in the set game number storage area, but is stored in the digest game number storage area provided in the RAM of the display control device 81. In subsequent step S905, the number of digested games is divided by the number of set games, and the achievement level with respect to the number of set games is calculated. In step S906, the number of subtraction games is acquired. The ROM of the display control device 81 stores a subtraction game number table that defines the correspondence between achievement levels and subtraction game numbers.

  FIG. 34 shows a subtraction game number table. In the subtraction game number table, the number of subtraction games is set for each achievement degree of 0 to 100%. Specifically, 50 is set as the number of subtraction games for the achievement degree of 0 to 10%, 300 is set as the number of subtraction games for the achievement degree of 11 to 20%, and 21 to 30 500 is set as the number of subtraction games for% achievement, 700 is set as the number of subtraction games for 31 to 60% achievement, and subtraction is performed for 61 to 90% achievement 1000 is set as the number of games, and 1280 is set as the number of subtraction games with respect to the achievement degree of 91 to 100%. That is, in the subtraction game number table, the first section of 0 to 10%, the second section of 11 to 20%, the third section of 21 to 30%, the fourth section of 31 to 60%, 61 Six sections, a fifth section of ˜90% and a sixth section of 91-100%, are set, and a larger subtraction game number is set in a section that approaches 100% achievement.

  In step S906, the subtraction game number table is referred to, and the subtraction game number corresponding to the achievement degree calculated in step S905 is acquired. In the subsequent step S907, the acquired value is set in the subtraction game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81. In step S908, the value of the standby game number counter is set to zero. Thereafter, a notification flag is set in step S909, and the specific privilege setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S901 that the current gaming state is the fifth RT state, 1 is added to the value of the accumulation counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S910, and the notification lottery process is terminated. To do.

  Next, winning result command processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1001, it is determined whether or not a winning result command has been received from the main control apparatus 101. If not received, the present process is terminated. If a winning result command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1002 to determine whether or not a fifth regame winning has been established. If the fifth regame winning is established, it is determined in step S1003 whether or not a notification flag is set. If the notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1005 after setting the notification flag in step S1004. If the notification flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1005. In step S1005, based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81, a notification frequency lottery process for determining the notification frequency for notifying the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is performed. In step S <b> 1006, the notification count determined in the notification count lottery process is set in a notification count counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81. Thereafter, this process is terminated. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, any one of 16, 33, 50, and 75 is set in the notification number counter by performing the notification number lottery process.

  If it is determined in step S1002 that the fifth regame prize has not been established, the process proceeds to step S1007, and it is determined whether or not a notification flag is set. If the notification flag is not set, the present process is terminated as it is. If the notification flag is set, it is determined in step S1008 whether or not a fall replay prize has been established, and step S1009. It is determined whether or not the transition outcome has stopped on the active line. The case where the falling re-game winning is established and the case where the transition outcome is stopped on the active line means that the gaming state has shifted to the normal gaming state or the first RT state. In such a case, the notification flag is cleared in step S1010, the waiting game number setting process described above is performed in step S1011, and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the falling replay winning is not established in the situation where the notification flag is set and the transition outcome does not stop on the active line, this processing is performed after performing the notification processing in step S1012. Exit.

  In the notification process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 36, it is determined in step S1101 whether or not the value of the notification number counter is not zero. If the value of the notification number counter is 0, the process is terminated as it is, and if it is not 0, it is determined in step S1102 whether or not a small winning prize has been established. If the small role winning is not established, this process is terminated as it is, and if the small role winning is achieved, the nine small portion winning, that is, the bell winning, in which nine medals are paid out in step S1103. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not any of the first special bell prize to the twelfth special bell prize is established. If the 9 small winning combination has not been established, the present process is terminated. If the 9 small winning combination has been established, 1 is subtracted from the value of the notification number counter in step S1104. Thereafter, in step S1105, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification number counter is zero. If the value of the notification number counter is not 0, the process is terminated as it is. If it is 0, it is determined whether or not the value of the accumulation counter is 0 in step S1106. If the value of the accumulation counter is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of the accumulation counter in step S1107, and the above-described notification frequency lottery process is performed in step S1108. Thereafter, the value determined in the notification number lottery process in step S1109 is set in the notification number counter, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1106 that the value of the accumulation counter is 0, the standby game number setting process described above is performed in step S1110, and this process ends.

  Next, the stop command command process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S1201, it is determined whether or not a stop command command has been received. If not received, the process is terminated. If a stop command command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1202 to determine whether or not a notification flag is set. If the notification flag is set, the process is terminated as it is. If the notification flag is not set, the penalty determination process shown in steps S1203 to S1207 is performed.

  In the penalty determination process, whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command in step S1203, that is, whether or not the stop command is generated while all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating. judge. If it is not the first stop command, this processing is terminated as it is, and if it is the first stop command, it is determined in step S1204 whether or not the left stop switch 42 has been operated as the first stop command. When the left stop switch 42 is operated and the first stop command is generated, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated and the first stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S1205, and it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, the penalty flag is set in step S1206. After that, or when the penalty flag is already set, 2 is added to the value of the penalty game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S1207, and this process is terminated.

  Thus, in this slot machine 10, when the left stop switch 42 is not operated first in a situation where the notification flag is not set, the penalty flag is set and 2 is added to the value of the penalty game number counter. It has become so.

  When the penalty flag is set, in the state command process (see FIG. 30), an affirmative determination is made in step S705, and the penalty game number subtraction process shown in steps S706 to S708 is performed instead of the standby game number subtraction process. In the penalty game number subtraction process, 1 is subtracted from the value of the penalty game number counter in step S706, and it is determined whether or not the value of the penalty game number counter is 0 in step S707. If the value of the penalty game number counter is not 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the value is 0, the process is terminated after clearing the penalty flag in step S708. In the lottery result command process (see FIG. 32), if the penalty flag is set, an affirmative determination is made in step S803, and the lottery result command process is terminated. That is, when the penalty flag is set, the notification lottery process is not performed even if the specific combination is won.

  As described above, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is first operated in a situation where the notification flag is not set, the value of the waiting game number counter is not subtracted after the game ends. Further, in the next game, even if a specific combination is won, notifying lottery processing is not performed, and the value of the waiting game number counter is not subtracted. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is first operated in a situation where the notification flag is not set, a disadvantageous situation occurs for the player.

  Next, a specific privilege provision process is demonstrated based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S755, it is determined whether or not the value of the subtraction game number counter is 0. If the value of the subtraction game number counter is 0, the present process ends. If the value of the subtraction game number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S756, and it is determined whether or not the value of the standby game number counter is greater than or equal to the value of the subtraction game number counter. If the value of the waiting game number counter is equal to or greater than the value of the subtraction game number counter, the value of the subtraction game number counter is subtracted from the value of the waiting game number counter in step S757, and the subtraction game number counter is determined in step S758. The value of is assumed to be 0. Thereafter, in step S759, it is determined whether or not the value of the standby game number counter has become zero. If the value of the standby game number counter is not 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the value of the standby game number counter is 0, a notification flag is set in step S760. In step S761, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the fifth RT state. If not, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the current gaming state is the fifth RT state, the notification number lottery process described above is performed in step S762, and the value determined in the notification number lottery process is set in the notification number counter in step S763. This process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S756 that the value of the waiting game number counter is smaller than the value of the subtraction game number counter, the value of the waiting game number counter is subtracted from the value of the subtraction game number counter in step S764, and step S765 is performed. The waiting game number counter is set to 0. Thereafter, the processing in steps S760 to S763 described above is performed, and this processing ends.

  Here, the flow of the game of the slot machine 10 will be described. In the present slot machine 10, the first BB winning probability is very low, about 1/16400 and the second BB winning probability is about 1/25050. Therefore, in order to facilitate understanding, the flow of the game after the end of the BB state will be described.

  When the BB state ends, main controller 101 shifts the gaming state from the BB state to the normal gaming state. At this time, the display control device 81 performs a standby game number lottery process, and sets any value of 1 to 1280 in the standby game number counter. The notification flag that notifies the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is set when the number of waiting games becomes zero. That is, when the number of standby games is not 0, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified.

  When the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the transition probability from one gaming state to another gaming state is as described above. That is, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the state shifts to the first RT state with a probability of about 1/20. When the gaming state is the first RT state, the state shifts to the second RT state with a probability of about 1/5, and shifts to the normal gaming state with a probability of about 1 / 8.48. When the gaming state is the second RT state, the state is shifted to the third RT state with a probability of about 1 / 4.0, and the state is shifted to the first RT state with a probability of about 1/20. Transition to the normal gaming state with a probability of 1 /. When the gaming state is the third RT state, the state transitions to the fourth RT state with a probability of about 8.82, the state transitions to the first RT state with a probability of about 1/20, and about 1.77. Transition to the normal gaming state with a probability of 1 /. When the gaming state is the fourth RT state, the state is shifted to the fifth RT state with a probability of about 8.82, the state is shifted to the first RT state with a probability of about 1/20, and about 1.77. Transition to the normal gaming state with a probability of 1 /. As a result, when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the probability of transition from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state is about 1 / 50,000, that is, until the transition from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state. The expected value of the required number of games is about 50,000 times, and it is very difficult to shift to the fifth RT state.

  For this reason, the player needs to play the game every time so that the number of waiting games becomes zero. The number of waiting games is decremented by 1 when a game is played by first operating the left stop switch 42 in a situation where the penalty flag is not set. In addition, when the specified role is won and the notification lottery is won in the situation where the penalty flag is not set (hereinafter, the event is referred to as “release lottery”), the number of waiting games is set to zero. . The penalty flag is set when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is first operated in a situation where the notification flag is not set. That is, in order to set the number of waiting games to 0, it is necessary to first operate the left stop switch 42 in each game.

  When the number of waiting games becomes 0, the display control device 81 sets a notification flag. When the bell or the fall replay is won in the first RT state to the fourth RT state, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified. The player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation order, so that the player wins the bell or the second regame prize to the fifth regame prize (without operating the stop switches 42 to 44 for the design. Hereinafter, it is also referred to as “promotion replay prize”. In addition, by establishing a bell prize or a promotion re-game prize, it is possible to avoid a fall re-game prize being established or a stoppage of a transition on the active line, and the game state is changed to the 5th RT state relatively quickly. It is possible to migrate.

  When the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified, the transition probability from one gaming state to another gaming state is as follows. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the state shifts to the first RT state with a probability of about 1/20. That is, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the expected value of the number of games required to shift to the first RT state is about 5.20 times. When the gaming state is the first RT state, the state is shifted to the second RT state with a probability of about 9.10. In other words, when the gaming state is the first RT state, the expected value of the number of games required to shift to the second RT state is about 9.10 times. When the gaming state is the second RT state, the state shifts to the third RT state with a probability of about 4.00. In other words, when the gaming state is the second RT state, the expected value of the number of games required to shift to the third RT state is about 4.00 times. When the gaming state is the third RT state, the state shifts to the fourth RT state with a probability of about 1.47. In other words, when the gaming state is the third RT state, the expected value of the number of games required to shift to the fourth RT state is about 1.47. When the gaming state is the fourth RT state, the state shifts to the fifth RT state with a probability of about 1.47. In other words, when the gaming state is the fourth RT state, the expected value of the number of games required to shift to the fifth RT state is about 1.47. As a result, when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified, the probability of shifting from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state is about 21.2, that is, shifting from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state. The expected value of the number of games required until this is about 21.2 games, and it is very easy to shift to the fifth RT state. Incidentally, when the game state when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified is the first RT state, the expected value of the number of games required to shift to the fifth RT state is about 16. In the case where the game state when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified is the second RT state when the game becomes 0 game, the expected value of the number of games required to shift to the fifth RT state is about When the game state when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is informed is the third RT state, the expected number of games required to shift to the fifth RT state Is about 2.94 games, and the game state when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is informed is the fourth RT state, the state shifts to the fifth RT state. The number of games of the expected value required for until about 1.47 game.

  When the gaming state shifts to the fifth RT state, the display control device 81 performs a notification number lottery process and sets any value of 16, 33, 50, 75 to the notification number counter. Then, when the bell winning or special bell winning is established, the value of the notification number counter is decremented by 1, and when the value of the notification number counter becomes 0, the notification flag is cleared. That is, in the fifth RT state, when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 for establishing the bell winning is notified for the number of notifications, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified.

  The expected value of medal payout per game in the fifth RT state is about 4.80 when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the notified operation order. Since it is necessary to bet three medals in order to play one game, it can be expected that the number of medals increases by about 1.80 per game in the fifth RT state. By the way, in the normal gaming state, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, so when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, the expected value of paying out medals per game is about 1.44. That is, in the case of shifting to the fifth RT state, if the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified, it becomes more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. In each lottery table, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is first operated, the point value PV of the index value IV = 12 to 19 at which the bell winning is established, the left stop switch 42 is operated first. In this case, it is set higher than the point value PV of the index value IV = 8 to 11 at which the bell winning is established (see, for example, FIG. 13). For this reason, when the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42 are first operated in the normal gaming state, the expected value of paying out medals per game is about 2.02. However, when the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42 are operated first, the display control device 81 sets a penalty flag, so that the number of waiting games does not become zero even if a repeated game is played. In addition, when the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42 are first operated, the main control device 101 performs stop control of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so as not to stop on the transition line. Do. Therefore, when the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42 are operated first, the expected value for paying out medals per game is increased, but it is disadvantageous for the player as a result.

  By the way, if 16 times is set as the number of notifications, an increase of about 100 medals can be expected until the notification flag is cleared, and if 33 times is set as the number of notifications, the notification flag is set. An increase of about 200 medals can be expected before being cleared, and if 50 is set as the number of notifications, an increase of about 300 medals can be expected before the notification flag is cleared. As a result, an increase of about 450 medals can be expected before the notification flag is cleared. Hereinafter, a game from when any one of 16, 33, 50, 75 is set to the notification number counter until the value of the notification number counter becomes 0 is referred to as an assist time bonus (ATB).

  The display control device 81 determines whether or not the value of the accumulation counter is 0 when the value of the notification counter is 0 in the fifth RT state, that is, when the ATB is terminated. When the value of the accumulation counter is not 0, a notification frequency lottery process is performed, and any one of 16, 33, 50, and 75 is set in the notification frequency counter again. That is, ATB is started again. The value of the accumulation counter is incremented by 1 when a specific combination is won in the fifth RT state. From this point of view, it can be said that the fifth RT state is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  When the value of the accumulation counter is 0, the display control device 81 performs a standby game number lottery process, and sets any value from 1 to 1280 in the standby game number counter. As a result, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified again until the number of waiting games becomes zero. The expected value of medal payout per game in the fifth RT state is about 3.07 when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified. Since it is necessary to bet three medals to play one game, it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 0.07 per game in the fifth RT state. Therefore, even in a situation where the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, the fifth RT state is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. However, in such a situation, the transition outcome stops on the active line with a probability of about 1/20 and transitions to the first RT state, and the fall replay prize is established with a probability of about 3.28. Then, the normal gaming state is entered. For this reason, if the transition outcome stops on the active line or the falling re-game winning is established before the number of waiting games becomes 0, the situation advantageous to the player is ended.

  In addition to the game flow as described above, in the present slot machine 10, the number of subtracted games corresponding to the achievement level is set when the release lottery is won. In the standby game number setting process after the ATB based on winning the release lottery, the number of subtracted games is subtracted from the value determined in the standby game number lottery process, and the number of standby games is reduced.

  The flow of the game when winning the release lottery will be specifically described.

  First, a case where the number of set games is 600 and the cancellation lottery is won in the 61st game will be described.

  If the winning lottery is won in the 61st game, the value of the waiting game number counter is set to 0, and the achievement level is 10%, so 50 is set to the subtraction game number counter. If the game is not won for the release lottery, the value of the standby game number counter is decremented by 1 in the state command process to 539. Therefore, winning the release lottery and setting the value of the waiting game number counter to 0 is substantially equal to the number of waiting games subtracted by 539. When the ATB based on the release lottery is completed and 100 is acquired as the number of standby games (number of set games) in the standby game number lottery process, the value of the standby game number counter is subtracted in the specific privilege granting process. Since the value of the subtraction game number counter at this time is 50, the value of the standby game number counter is larger than the value of the subtraction game number counter. Therefore, the value of the waiting game number counter is set to 50 (= 100-50), and the value of the subtraction game number counter is set to 0. As a result, the notification flag that is set to start the second ATB is set in the 50th game after the end of ATB even though the number of standby games is determined to be 100 in the waiting game number lottery process. It becomes.

  In the example described above, the winning lottery is won at the time of achievement of 10%, so that ATB is given once and the number of waiting games is substantially subtracted 589.

  Next, a case where the number of set games is 600 and the cancellation lottery is won in the 301st game will be described.

  If the winning lottery is won in the 301st game, the value of the waiting game number counter is set to 0, and since the achievement level is 50%, 700 is set to the subtraction game number counter. If the game has not won the release lottery, the value of the standby game number counter is decremented by 1 in the status command process to become 299. Therefore, winning the release lottery and setting the value of the waiting game number counter to 0 is substantially equal to 299 subtraction of the waiting game number. When the ATB based on the release lottery is completed and 100 is acquired as the number of standby games (number of set games) in the standby game number lottery process, the value of the standby game number counter is subtracted in the specific privilege granting process. Since the value of the subtraction game number counter at this time is 700, the value of the subtraction game number counter is larger than the value of the standby game number counter. Accordingly, the value of the subtraction game number counter is set to 600 (= 700-100), and the value of the standby game number counter is set to 0. As a result, the second ATB is started. When the second ATB is completed and 550 is acquired as the number of standby games (set number of games) in the standby game number lottery process, the number of subtracted games remains, so the number of standby games counter in the specific privilege grant process The value of is subtracted. Since the value of the subtraction game number counter at this time is 600, the value of the subtraction game number counter is larger than the value of the standby game number counter. Accordingly, the value of the subtraction game number counter is set to 50 (= 600−550), and the value of the standby game number counter is set to 0. As a result, the third ATB is started. When the third ATB ends and 120 is acquired as the number of standby games (number of set games) in the standby game number lottery process, the number of subtracted games remains, so the number of standby games counter in the specific privilege grant process The value of is subtracted. Since the value of the subtraction game number counter at this time is 50, the value of the standby game number counter is larger than the value of the subtraction game number counter. Therefore, the value of the waiting game number counter is set to 70 (= 120-50), and the value of the subtraction game number counter is set to 0. As a result, the notification flag that is set to start the fourth ATB is set in the 70th game after the end of the ATB even though the number of standby games is determined to be 120 in the standby game number lottery process. It becomes.

  In the above-described example, the number of waiting games is substantially subtracted 999 by winning the release lottery at the time of achievement of 50%. In addition to one ATB grant based on the cancellation lottery win, two ATB grants are given.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  When winning the release lottery, the value of the waiting game number counter is set to 0, the number of subtraction games corresponding to the achievement level is set, and the number of waiting games after the ATB based on winning the release lottery is set In the process, the number of subtracted games is subtracted from the value determined in the waiting game number lottery process to reduce the number of standby games. Thus, it becomes possible to suppress a player from feeling unfair by adopting a configuration in which a privilege is given after the end of ATB based on the achievement level when winning the release lottery. In addition, by providing a privilege to reduce the number of waiting games after the end of the ATB based on winning the release lottery, if the release lottery is won, after the ATB ends based on the release lottery It is possible to expect the ATB to be given again with a small number of games. As a result, it is possible to suitably improve the game entertainment.

  A subtraction game number table that defines a correspondence relationship between the achievement level and the number of subtraction games is stored in advance, and the subtraction game number table is divided into six sections with a degree of achievement of 0 to 100%. It was set as the structure where the number of subtraction games is set large as the section which approaches% achievement level. With this configuration, it is possible to suitably suppress the player from feeling unfair. For example, a player who wins the release lottery in a situation where the achievement level is low, such as 5%, plays a game with satisfaction with the ATB being granted after the number of waiting games is subtracted by 95% it is conceivable that. On the other hand, a player who wins the release lottery with a high achievement level of 95% or the like plays a game while feeling unfair to the fact that the ATB is granted while the number of waiting games is only subtracted by 5%. It is thought to do. Therefore, by setting the subtraction game number table so that a larger subtraction game number is set for the section that approaches 100% achievement level, if the release lottery is won in a situation where the achievement level is high, It is possible to play a game while thinking about the game after the ATB is granted, and it is possible to suitably suppress the player from feeling unfair.

  The configuration is such that the number of set games is set by performing the waiting game number lottery process, and the three stay modes of the first stay mode to the third stay mode with different selection rates of the set game number are provided. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the number of set games every time an ATB is given. As a result, it is possible to cause the player to play a game while expecting that the number of set games is small, and it is possible to improve the gaming interest. In addition, as a condition for granting ATB, the number of games that are not based on the result of lottery is determined by first operating the left stop switch 42 in a situation where the penalty flag is not set, that is, the number of games not based on the lottery result of the combination In the configuration provided as a condition, there is a possibility that the player may play a game after grasping the maximum value of the set number of games (1280 in the present embodiment). And when a cancellation | release lottery is won in the condition close | similar to the maximum value of the number of setting games, possibility that a player will have unfair feeling becomes high. However, in the present configuration in which a larger number of subtraction games is set in a section with a higher achievement level, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling unfair.

  In the specific privilege setting process, the number of subtracted games corresponding to the achievement level is set instead of setting the number of subtracted games corresponding to the number of digested games. In this configuration in which the number of set games is set by performing the waiting game number lottery process, even if the number of games won in the release lottery is equal, the achievement level can be varied depending on the number of set games. The number of subtraction games to be played can be varied. Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect that a large number of subtraction games will be set even when the lottery is won in a situation where the number of games such as the 100th game is small, and it is preferable to improve the game entertainment Can be achieved.

  In the waiting game number setting process, the value of the waiting game number counter is subtracted until the value of the subtracting game number counter becomes zero. For example, when the value of the subtraction game number counter is larger than the value of the standby game number counter, both the subtraction game number counter and the standby game number counter may be set to 0. However, in such a configuration, the number of games corresponding to the value obtained by subtracting the value of the waiting game number counter from the value of the subtraction game number counter cannot be given as a privilege, and the player may have an unfair feeling. Conceivable. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the value of the standby game number counter is subtracted until the value of the subtraction game number counter becomes 0, all the subtraction game numbers defined in the subtraction game number table can be given as benefits. In addition, when winning the release lottery, in addition to the ATB grant based on the release lottery win, ATB is given multiple times thereafter as a result of the value of the standby game number counter being subtracted to 0 in the specific privilege grant process. This makes it possible to improve the game entertainment.

  As a condition for granting ATB, the specific combination is won in a situation where the penalty flag is not set, and the notification lottery is won. In such a configuration with conditions including winning a specific combination, when an ATB is awarded after a winning corresponding to the specific combination is established, it is not because the player has digested the set number of games but the lottery There is a possibility of thinking that it was because of winning. And when a cancellation | release lottery is won in the condition close | similar to the maximum value of the number of setting games, possibility that a player will have unfair feeling becomes high. However, in the present configuration in which a larger number of subtraction games is set in a section with a higher achievement level, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling unfair. In addition, as a condition for winning the cancellation lottery, in addition to winning the specified role, in addition to winning the notification lottery, ATB is awarded after winning corresponding to the specified role is established , It is possible to play the game while expecting that the number of waiting games is subtracted, that is, the previous ATB is not based on the set number of games, but really based on the winning lottery, improving the game entertainment Can be achieved.

  When shifting from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state, the first RT state to the fourth RT state are used. The transition from the normal gaming state to the first RT state is performed when the transition point stops on the active line, and the transition from the first RT state to the fourth RT state to the fifth RT state side is promoted again. The configuration is performed when a game prize is established. The transition is won when IV = 12 to 19, and stops on the active line when the left stop switch 42 is first operated and the corresponding special bell winning cannot be established. The promotion re-game winning is established when the win is made at the index value IV including the promotion re-game and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the operation order corresponding to the set winning flag. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to perform a plurality of specific operations during the period from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state, and it is possible to actively participate in the game.

  The display control device 81 is configured to set a notification flag when the number of standby games becomes zero. And if the notification flag is set and the bell or the falling replay is won, if the gaming state at that time is the first RT state to the fourth RT state, the bell winning or the promotion replay winning The operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can be established is notified. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the probability of shifting to the fifth RT state before the number of standby games reaches zero. As a result, it is possible to suppress the transition to the fifth RT state from becoming monotonous. Further, by adopting a configuration that shifts from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state via the first RT state to the fourth RT state, the number of games required from the time when the number of standby games becomes zero until the transition to the fifth RT state is reached. The expected value can be shortened, and the game can be prevented from being delayed.

  Here, a specific example will be described.

  For example, consider a configuration in which the normal gaming state directly shifts to the fifth RT state. In such a case, for example, the winning probability of the combination that triggers the transition to the fifth RT state is 1/360, and a winning that triggers the transition is established regardless of the operation timing and operation sequence of the stop switch, or a predetermined stopout Is stopped, the probability of transition from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state is 1/360, and the expected number of games required to transition from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state is 360 games. That is, in such a configuration, although randomness occurs depending on the lottery result of the combination, the transition probability from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state becomes constant, and the transition to the fifth RT state becomes monotonous. .

  In order to eliminate the above-mentioned concerns, for example, the winning probability of the role that becomes the transition trigger of the fifth RT state is set to 1/60, and one stop switch operation order is made out of the six stop switch operation orders. In such a case, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a winning as an opportunity for transition is established or a predetermined stoppage is stopped. In such a configuration, the probability of transition to the fifth RT state is 1/360 in a situation where the operation order of the stop switch is not notified, and the probability of transition to the fifth RT state is the same as the above-described example. In addition, in the situation where the operation sequence of the stop switch is notified, the transition probability to the fifth RT state is 1/60. For this reason, it becomes possible to change the transition probability from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state depending on whether or not to notify the operation sequence of the stop switch, and suppress the monotonous transition to the fifth RT state. It becomes possible. However, in such a configuration, even if the situation is such that the operation order of the stop switch is notified, the transition to the fifth RT state is not made unless a role that triggers the transition to the fifth RT state is won. Since the winning probability of the winning combination is 1/60, even if the stop switch operation order is notified, 60 games are expected as the expected number of games required to enter the fifth RT state. is necessary. This may be because the game until the transition to the fifth RT state is delayed. Furthermore, the above-mentioned concern becomes more conspicuous in a configuration in which the fact that the operation order of the stop switch is notified by a production or the like is used.

  Next, consider a configuration for shifting from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state via the first RT state. In such a case, for example, when the winning probability of the role that triggers the transition to the first RT state is set to 1/10, and one stop switch operation order is made out of the six stop switch operation orders, the transition trigger It is set as the structure by which the winning which becomes becomes or a predetermined | prescribed stop appearance stops. Then, the winning probability of the combination that triggers the transition to the fifth RT state is set to 1/10, and the transition trigger occurs when one of the six stop switch operating sequences is performed. The winning is established or the predetermined stoppage is stopped. In such a configuration, the transition probability to the fifth RT state is 1/360 in a situation where the operation sequence of the stop switch is not notified. That is, in the situation where the operation order of the stop switch is not notified, the transition probability to the fifth RT state is the same as in each example described above. However, in the situation where the operation order of the stop switch is notified, the transition probability to the fifth RT state is 1/20. That is, the expected value of the number of games required to shift to the fifth RT state when the stop switch operation order is notified can be shortened to 20 games, and the game until the transition to the fifth RT state is performed. It becomes possible to avoid extending the length. Furthermore, in such a configuration, the expected value of the number of games required to shift to the fifth RT state changes depending on the gaming state when the stop switch operation order is notified. If the gaming state when the stop switch operation order is notified is the normal gaming state, the expected number of games required to enter the fifth RT state is 20 games, while the stop switch operation order is This is because the expected value of the number of games required to shift to the fifth RT state is 10 games if the gaming state at the time of the notification state is the first RT state.

  In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the transition from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state is made via another gaming state, the expectation of the number of games required until the transition to the fifth RT state after the number of standby games becomes zero The value can be shortened, and the game can be prevented from being delayed. Further, in the present slot machine 10, since four gaming states of the first RT state to the fourth RT state are provided as the gaming state through which the transition to the fifth RT state is made, before the number of waiting games becomes zero. Thus, it is possible to greatly change the probability of shifting to the fifth RT state.

  In the first RT state to the fourth RT state, when a fall re-game winning is established, the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified as compared with the configuration in which the game state on the normal game state side is not shifted when transitioning to any of the first RT state to the fourth RT state. Thus, it is difficult for the gaming state to shift to the fifth RT state. As a result, it is possible to set a high probability of winning the promoted replay, and it is possible to greatly change the probability of shifting to the fifth RT state before and after the number of waiting games reaches zero. Become. Further, it is possible to cause the player to play a game while guessing the current game state, and it is possible to actively participate in the game.

  In the lottery table for the first RT state to the lottery table for the fourth RT state, a winning combination is set so that both of the promoted replay and the fall replay are won, and the stop switch is set in one of the six operation sequences. A promotion regame prize is established when 42 to 44 are operated, and a fall regame prize is established when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in another operation order. Thus, by adopting a configuration in which a promotion re-game prize is established or a fall re-game prize is established according to the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 in one game round, the player is promoted instead of the fall re-game prize. It is possible to carefully operate the stop switches 42 to 44 so that a replay prize is established. Therefore, it becomes possible to make the player actively participate in the game.

  If both the promotion re-play and the fall re-game are won, the promotion re-game prize is established in one of the six operation orders, and the fall re-game prize is established in the other five operation orders. It was set as the structure to do. As described above, it is difficult to shift to the fifth RT state in a situation where the number of standby games is not 0 by adopting a configuration in which the probability of the fall regame winning is established higher than the probability of the promotion regame winning being established. It becomes possible to change the probability of shifting to the fifth RT state before and after the number of standby games reaches zero.

  The winning probability for promotion replay in the normal gaming state is 0, the winning probability for promotion replay in the first RT state is about 9.10, and the winning probability for promotion replay in the second RT state is about 4.00 minutes. The winning probability of promotion replay in the third RT state is about 1.47, and the winning probability of promotion replay in the fourth RT state is about 1.47. In this way, the number of games required until the transition to the fifth RT state is reached after the number of standby games becomes 0 by adopting a configuration in which the winning probability of the promoted replay increases as the game state shifts to the fifth RT state side. Can be reduced.

  When the promotion regame is won, if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of operations that can establish the promotion replay prize, the promotion regame prize is given regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. It was set as the structure which is materialized. With this configuration, when the number of waiting games becomes 0, the gaming state can be shifted to the fifth RT state by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation order. Therefore, it becomes possible to avoid a difference in the probability of transition to the fifth RT state due to the superiority or inferiority of the skill of operating the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbols. For example, even a beginner of a game actively A game can be performed.

  In a case where a re-game privilege is granted, a sixth re-game prize that does not shift the game state is established in the normal game state, and a promoted re-game prize or a fall re-game prize is established in the first to fourth RT states. did. In addition, in the first RT state to the fourth RT state, the combination of symbols used for the promotion re-game winning is different. In this way, when a replay privilege is granted, the winning mode changes depending on the gaming state at that time, so that it is possible to suggest which gaming state was established when the replay winning was established. It becomes. Further, it is possible to cause the player to play a game while guessing which game state is the current game state, and the player can be actively involved in the game.

  When the transition outcome stops on the active line, the gaming state is shifted to the first RT state regardless of the gaming state at that time. In such a configuration, for example, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the transition to the first RT state approaches the fifth RT state, and the gaming state transition is advantageous to the player. For example, when the gaming state is the fourth RT state, the transition to the first RT state causes the fifth RT state to move away, resulting in a transition of the gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player. In other words, when the transition outcome stops on the active line, there are cases where it is advantageous to the player and disadvantageous depending on the gaming state at that time. As a result, it is possible to cause the player to play the game while guessing the current gaming state, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game. Further, in a situation where the number of standby games is not 0, it is possible to make it difficult for the gaming state to shift to the fifth RT state. As a result, it is possible to set a high probability of winning the promoted replay, and it is possible to greatly change the probability of shifting to the fifth RT state before and after the number of waiting games reaches zero. Become.

  When a fall re-game winning is established, the game state is shifted to the normal game state regardless of the game state at any one of the first RT state to the fifth RT state. With this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the gaming state to shift to the fifth RT state in a situation where the number of standby games is not zero. As a result, it is possible to set a high probability of winning the promoted replay, and it is possible to greatly change the probability of shifting to the fifth RT state before and after the number of waiting games reaches zero. Become.

  When the promotion re-game winning is established, the RT state is shifted from the first RT state to the fifth RT state by one step, such as the second RT state. With this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the gaming state to shift to the fifth RT state in a situation where the number of standby games is not zero. As a result, it is possible to set a high probability of winning the promoted replay, and it is possible to greatly change the probability of shifting to the fifth RT state before and after the number of waiting games reaches zero. Become.

  In the above embodiment, the subtraction game number table is stored in advance in the ROM of the display control device 81, and the subtraction game number table is set with reference to the subtraction game number table. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that does not. Therefore, in the following, such a configuration will be described as a second embodiment. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the above embodiment, only differences will be described.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the notification lottery process in the present embodiment.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the fifth RT state. If the current gaming state is not the fifth RT state, a notification lottery is performed in step S1302. In step S1303, it is determined whether or not the notification lottery has been won. If the lottery has not been won, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the notification lottery is won, the specific privilege setting process shown in steps S1304 to S1307 is performed.

  In the specific privilege setting process, the number of digest games is grasped in step S1304. Specifically, the number of digest games is determined by subtracting the value of the standby game number counter from the value stored in the set game number storage area. In the following step S1305, the grasped digest game number is set in the subtraction game number counter. In step S1306, the value of the standby game number counter is set to zero. Thereafter, a notification flag is set in step S1307, and the specific privilege setting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1301 that the current gaming state is the fifth RT state, 1 is added to the value of the accumulation counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S1308, and the notification lottery process is terminated. To do.

  In the case of such a configuration, in addition to the effects described in the above embodiment, the following excellent effects are achieved.

  Since it is not necessary to store the waiting game number table in advance, the amount of data stored in the ROM of the display control device 81 can be reduced. In addition, since the number of digested games when winning the release lottery is set as the number of subtracted games, it is not necessary to calculate the achievement level, and the processing configuration can be simplified. Furthermore, since the number of subtraction games set when winning the release lottery increases as the number of digest games increases, even if a large value such as 1280 is set as the number of set games, the player However, it is possible to suppress the decline in the game motivation. For example, if the winning lottery is won in the 1280th game, it is determined that at least two ATBs will be awarded.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (1) In each of the above-described embodiments, as a condition for providing ATB, a configuration is provided in which the left stop switch 42 is first operated to play a game corresponding to the set number of games in a situation where the penalty flag is not set. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and any conditions that can be satisfied when a specific game is performed a predetermined number of times may be used.

  For example, an ATB is given when a set number of games are played regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  For example, an ATB is given when a predetermined winning such as a bell winning is made for a set number of times (for example, 100 times).

  For example, an ATB is given when a predetermined combination such as a bell is won a set number of times (for example, 100 times).

  (2) In each of the above-described embodiments, the ATB is given as a condition that the specific role is won and the notification lottery is won in a situation where the penalty flag is not set, but other conditions are provided. It is good also as a structure.

  For example, the ATB is given when a specific combination is won.

  For example, the ATB is given when the specific winning combination is established.

  For example, the ATB is given when a predetermined winning such as a bell winning is continuously made a predetermined number of times (for example, twice).

  For example, when a predetermined combination such as a bell is continuously won a predetermined number of times (for example, twice), an ATB is given.

  (3) In each of the above embodiments, when the release lottery is won, the privilege to subtract the value of the standby game number counter is given based on the value of the subtraction game number counter. However, this configuration is changed.

  For example, when the winning lottery is won, the value of the waiting game number counter is subtracted based on the value of the subtraction game number counter, and the value of the set game number storage area is set to the value of the waiting game number counter after the subtraction. Change the configuration. That is, the set game number itself is changed.

  For example, when winning the release lottery, the number of waiting games is reduced at a rate equal to the achievement level when winning the release lottery. Specifically, when the achievement level when winning the release lottery is 10%, in the standby game number setting process, the value of the standby game number counter is changed to a value of 9/10 at that time.

  For example, when the ATB is given based on the fact that the number of waiting games is 0 instead of winning the release lottery, the first stay mode is determined in the stay mode determination process after the end of the ATB, and the release lottery is selected. When granting ATB based on winning, in the stay mode determination process after the end of ATB, if the achievement level is 49% or less, it is determined as the second stay mode, and if the achievement level is 50% or more The third stay mode is determined.

  For example, when the winning lottery is won, the expected value of the number of notifications in the ATB is increased according to the achievement level. Specifically, when the degree of achievement is 0 to 25%, the probability of selecting 16 notifications is 50%, the probability of selecting 33 times is 25%, and the probability of selecting 50 times is 20%. Notification lottery is performed using a notification lottery table with 5% and a probability of 75% being selected. When the achievement level is 26 to 50%, the probability of selecting 16 notifications is 25%, the probability of selecting 33 times is 50%, the probability of selecting 50 times is 20%, and 75 times. A notification lottery is performed using a notification lottery table with a probability of selection of 5%. When the achievement level is 51 to 75%, the probability of selecting 16 times as the number of notifications is 10%, the probability of selecting 33 times is 25%, the probability of selecting 50 times is 50%, and 75 times A notification lottery is performed using a notification lottery table with a probability of selection of 15%. When the achievement level is 76 to 100%, the probability of selecting 16 notifications is 1%, the probability of selecting 33 times is 5%, the probability of selecting 50 times is 24%, and 75 times. A notification lottery is performed using a notification lottery table with a probability of selection of 70%.

  For example, when the winning lottery is won, the number of ATB grants is increased according to the achievement level. Specifically, when the achievement level is 0 to 25%, 1 is added to the value of the accumulation counter. When the achievement level is 26 to 50%, 2 is added to the value of the accumulation counter. If it is 51 to 75%, 3 is added to the value of the accumulation counter, and if the achievement is 76 to 100%, 4 is added to the value of the accumulation counter.

  (4) In each of the above embodiments, when the value of the subtraction game number counter is larger than the value of the standby game number counter, the value obtained by subtracting the value of the standby game number counter from the value of the subtraction game number counter is the next number of standby games. Although the configuration is carried over to the setting process, it may be configured not to carry over. That is, when the value of the subtraction game number counter is larger than the value of the standby game number counter, the values of both the subtraction game number counter and the standby game number counter may be set to zero.

  However, in such a configuration, it is not possible to grant the number of games corresponding to the value obtained by subtracting the value of the waiting game number counter from the value of the subtracted game number counter as a privilege. Other benefits include, for example, setting the next stay mode as the third stay mode, increasing the number of notifications, and the like.

  (5) In each of the above embodiments, the value of the subtracted game number counter is subtracted from the value of the standby game number counter. This is stored in the set game number storage area in step S753 of the standby game number setting process. This is because a value equal to the value to be set is set, and the value of the waiting game number counter is decremented by 1 every time one game is played, and the notification flag is set when the value of the waiting game number counter becomes 0. . In the configuration in which the value of the standby game number counter is incremented by one each time one game is played and the notification flag is set when the value of the standby game number counter becomes equal to the value of the set game number storage area, If the configuration is such that the standby game number counter is set to 0 in step S753 of the setting process and the value of the subtracted game number counter is added to the value of the standby game number counter in the specific privilege granting process, the same as in the above embodiments. It is clear that there is an effect.

  (6) In the first embodiment, the subtraction game number table in which the achievement degree of 0 to 100% is divided into six sections is used, but the number to be divided is arbitrary.

  (7) In the first embodiment, the subtraction game number table that defines the correspondence relationship between the achievement level and the number of subtraction games is stored. However, the number of remaining games when the release lottery is won (that is, It goes without saying that a subtraction game number table that defines the correspondence between the number of waiting game number counters) and the number of subtraction games may be stored.

  (8) In each of the above embodiments, when the release lottery is won, the number of waiting games is set to 0, and the number of subtracted games is subtracted from the number of waiting games after ATB is granted, but this configuration is changed. .

  For example, in the flowchart of FIG. 33, if it is determined that the winning is made in step S903, 1280 is set to the subtraction game number counter regardless of the achievement level. Thereafter, the value of the subtraction game number counter is changed to a value obtained by subtracting the value of the waiting game number counter from the value of the subtraction game number counter. Then, the number of standby games is set to 0 and a notification flag is set, and this process is terminated.

  In such a configuration, for example, when the set number of games is 1280 and the winning lottery is won in the 101st game, the value of the subtraction game number counter is changed from 1280 to 100 (= 1280-1180), and based on the canceling lottery winning. 100 is subtracted from the number of waiting games after ATB is granted. Also, for example, when the number of set games is 1280 and the winning lottery is won in the 1001st game, the value of the subtracted game number counter is changed from 1280 to 1000 (= 1280-280), and after the ATB is granted based on the releasing lottery winning 1000 is subtracted from the number of waiting games. Therefore, as in the above-described embodiments, a larger value is subtracted from the number of waiting games as the achievement degree when winning the release lottery approaches 100%. Further, in this configuration, 1280 is subtracted from the number of waiting games regardless of the achievement level when winning the release lottery. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling unfair. It should be noted that the initial value set in the subtraction game number counter when it is determined that the game is won in step S903 is desirably a value equal to or greater than the maximum value of the set game number. This is because the number of waiting games can be reduced after ATB is granted.

  (9) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the release lottery is won, the number of standby games is always set to 0. However, this configuration is changed.

  For example, in the flowchart of FIG. 33, if it is determined that the winning is made in step S903, 1000 is set in the subtraction game number counter regardless of the achievement level. Thereafter, the processes in steps S756 to S760 in the standby game number setting process are performed, and this process is terminated.

  In such a configuration, for example, when the number of set games is 1280 and the winning lottery is won at the 101st game, the value of the waiting game number counter is 1180 and the value of the subtraction game number counter is 1000. Therefore, the value of the waiting game number counter is changed to 180 (= 1180-1000), and the value of the subtraction game number counter is set to 0. As a result, when the release lottery is won in such a situation, the number of games until the ATB is granted although the ATB is not given can be shortened. For example, when the number of set games is 1280 and the lottery is won in the 1001th game, the value of the waiting game number counter is 280 and the value of the subtraction game number counter is 1000. Accordingly, the value of the subtraction game number counter is changed to 720 (= 1000-280), and the value of the standby game number counter is set to 0. As a result, when the release lottery is won in such a situation, an ATB is awarded and the number of waiting games after the ATB is awarded can be reduced by 720 games. Further, in this configuration, 1000 is subtracted from the number of waiting games regardless of the achievement level when winning the release lottery. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling unfair.

  (10) In each of the above-described embodiments, a notification flag is set when a winning lottery is won, and when the gaming state shifts to the fifth RT state, a notification number lottery process is performed to start ATB, that is, a releasing lottery. In the configuration in which a predetermined number of games must be played after ATB is won and ATB is started, in the configuration in which BB or the like is given instead of ATB, a privilege is given in the next game won in the release lottery It is good also as a structure.

  (11) In each of the above-described embodiments, the standby game number setting process is performed after the notification flag is cleared, that is, the set game number that is the first condition is determined after the provision of special benefits such as ATB. However, it is good also as a structure which determines the 1st condition for granting the next special privilege before finishing the provision of a special privilege, after completing the provision of a special privilege, after setting a notification flag.

  (12) In each of the above-described embodiments, when transitioning from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state, the four gaming states of the first RT state to the fourth RT state are used, but at least one gaming state is used. If present, the number is arbitrary. At this time, if the gaming state to be relayed is reduced, the number of games required from the setting of the notification flag to the transition to the fifth RT state increases, and if the gaming state to be relayed is increased, the notification flag is set. The number of games required to shift to the fifth RT state after being set is reduced.

  (13) In each of the above embodiments, the notification flag is set when the number of waiting games becomes 0, and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports the operation order of the stop switches 42-44 with the predetermined probability of the condition which is not set.

  (14) In each of the above-described embodiments, the number of games until the notification flag is set by performing the waiting game number lottery process in the game in which the BB state has ended is determined. In addition to this, the BB state The accumulation counter value may be added when a predetermined winning is achieved or when a combination of predetermined symbols stops on the active line.

  (15) In each of the above embodiments, the transition to the first RT state is made when the transition outcome stops on the active line, but the transition to the first RT state may be made when a bell winning is achieved. Needless to say. However, in such a configuration, in the situation where the notification flag is set, the special bell winning that can be established and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the special bell winning. Need to be notified. That is, in such a configuration, the player not only operates the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation order, but also needs to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at a predetermined symbol. It goes without saying that it may be configured to shift to the first RT state when another winning such as a re-game winning is established.

  (16) In each of the embodiments described above, the bell winning or the promotion replay winning is established when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the notified operation order. However, the operation order is not notified but stopped. An operation timing of the switches 42 to 44 may be notified, and a bell winning or a promotion regame winning may be established when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the operating timing.

  (17) In the above-described embodiments, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order, a promotion regame winning is established, and when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in another operation order A configuration in which a fall re-game prize is established, that is, a configuration in which both a promotion re-game prize and a fall re-game prize can be established in the same game round, but instead of or in addition to this, the fall re-game prize is achieved in one game round. Only one of the game prize or the promotion re-game prize may be established. In addition, when it is set as the structure where one of the fall fall game prize or the promotion regame prize can be established in one game round, the game state is changed when the stop switches 42 to 44 are not operated in a predetermined operation sequence. It is desirable to establish a replay prize that does not shift.

  (18) In each of the above embodiments, a configuration in which a plurality of re-games are won in one game round or a bell and a special bell are won, that is, a configuration in which a plurality of roles are won in one game round. However, it may be configured that only one combination is won in one game round. In such a configuration, if the winning state is established, the game state is shifted to the gaming state on the fifth RT state side. If the winning state is not established, the transition is made to the normal gaming state. Expected to have an effect.

  (19) In each of the above embodiments, in each gaming state from the first RT state to the fourth RT state, the gaming state on the fifth RT state side is configured to have a higher probability of winning the promoted regame. It is good also as a structure with equal winning probability of a game.

  (20) In each of the above-described embodiments, when a fall re-game winning is established, the configuration shifts to the normal gaming state regardless of the gaming state at that time, but the configuration shifts to the RT state on the normal gaming state side. Also good. For example, when a fall re-game winning is established under the fourth RT state, it may be configured to shift from the first RT state to the third RT state instead of the normal gaming state. That is, when a fall re-game winning is established, the game state may be shifted to a gaming state in which an expected value of the number of games required to shift to the fifth RT state is larger than that in the gaming state at that time.

  (21) In each of the above-described embodiments, when the promoted re-game winning is established, the RT state is shifted from the first RT state to the fifth RT state by one step, such as the second RT state. It is good also as a structure which transfers to the side two steps or more. In other words, when the promoted re-game winning is established, the game state may be shifted to a gaming state in which an expected value of the number of games required to shift to the fifth RT state is smaller than that in the gaming state at that time.

  (22) In each of the above embodiments, in the first RT state to the fourth RT state, the transition probability to the normal gaming state or the transition probability to the first RT state is more than the transition probability to the RT state on the fifth RT state side. Although it is a high configuration, it is not limited to such a configuration, and the transition probability to the RT state on the fifth RT state side is higher than the transition probability to the normal gaming state or the transition probability to the first RT state. Alternatively, the transition probability to the RT state on the fifth RT state side, the transition probability to the normal gaming state, and the transition probability to the first RT state may all be equal. Further, the transition probability to the RT state on the fifth RT state side is higher than the transition probability to the normal gaming state and the transition probability to the first RT state, while the transition probability to the RT state on the fifth RT state side is the normal gaming state or It is good also as a structure lower than the transition probability to a 1st RT state.

  (23) In each of the above embodiments, the auxiliary display unit 65 notifies the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not limited. Any configuration that suggests For example, it is good also as a structure which outputs an audio | voice from the speaker 64 and alert | reports an operation sequence, or suggests an operation sequence by lighting and displaying the lamp | ramp of the stop switch operated next by the light emission color etc. which are different from other stop switches. It is good also as a structure.

  (24) In each of the above embodiments, in the first RT state to the fourth RT state, the promotion regame winning mode is different for each gaming state, but it goes without saying that it may be the same.

  (25) In each of the above embodiments, a promotion re-game prize is assigned as an opportunity for transition to the fifth RT state, and a fall re-game prize is assigned as an opportunity for transition to the normal game state. Instead of assigning each of the above-mentioned transition opportunities to a prize that gives the same privilege of replaying, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which each of the above-mentioned transition opportunities is assigned to a prize that gives a different privilege. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a promoted re-game prize is assigned as a trigger for the transition to the fifth RT state and a watermelon prize is assigned as a trigger for the transition to the normal gaming state. In addition, when assigning each transition opportunity to the winnings that give different privileges as described above, when the winning that will shift to the normal gaming state is established, the transition to the gaming state on the fifth RT state side is made. It is desirable that a medal payout is performed more than when a winning is achieved. This is because it can be alleviated by increasing the number of medals owned by the player to reduce the willingness to play because the fifth RT state is far away.

  (26) In each of the above embodiments, the transition to the fifth RT state is performed only from the fourth RT state. However, in addition to this, a configuration in which the normal gaming state may directly transition to the fifth RT state may be employed. There may be a configuration in which the first RT state to the third RT state may directly shift to the fifth RT state. Even in the case of these configurations, if the probability of transitioning directly to the fifth RT state is lower than the probability of transitioning to the fifth RT state via other gaming states, the same as in the above embodiments It is clear that there is an effect.

  (27) In each of the above embodiments, in the first RT state to the fifth RT state, the player's degree of advantage is changed by providing a difference in the winning probability of various replays. It is good also as a structure which provides a difference in the winning probability of other roles, etc., and changes a player's advantageous degree.

  (28) In the above embodiments, the combination of symbols for which winning a prize is established is an example, and is not limited to the combination of these symbols. In addition, the number of symbol combinations for winning a prize is also arbitrary.

  (29) In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine having the BB state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and may be a slot machine that does not have the BB state, or may be an RB state or an SB state. It may be a slot machine having other gaming states such as a state.

  (30) In each of the above embodiments, it is determined whether or not a start command is issued after three medals are betted. However, a start command is also issued after one or two bets are placed. Needless to say, it may be configured to determine whether or not the error has occurred.

  (31) In each of the above-described embodiments, as a privilege to be given, a configuration including a privilege to pay out medals in addition to a privilege to shift the gaming state and a privilege to replay, is limited to this configuration. Any configuration may be used as long as it gives a player some kind of privilege. For example, a configuration in which a prize other than a medal is paid out instead of a medal to pay out a medal may be used. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (32) In each of the above embodiments, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having four lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, five reels are arranged in parallel. Or a slot machine having seven effective lines.

  (33) In each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been described. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Gaming machines Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, BB state processing S213, etc.)
First condition setting means (a waiting game number setting function S753 of the display control device 81) for setting the number of games of a specific game (a game in which the left stop switch 42 is first operated in a situation where the penalty flag is not set) as a first condition And a set game number storage function S754),
Second condition setting means for setting a second condition (to win the release lottery) different from the first condition (specific winning / no-win determination function S809 and notification lottery processing function S810 of the display control device 81);
Based on the establishment of the first condition or the second condition, special privilege granting means for granting a special privilege (ATB) to the player (notification frequency lottery processing function S762 of the display control device 81, etc.);
Specific number storage means (subtraction game number counter) for storing a specific number of times (the number of subtraction games) when the second condition is satisfied;
When the second condition is satisfied, the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition after granting the special privilege based on the satisfaction of the second condition is reduced from the number of games set by the first condition setting means. And a means for reducing the number of times (specific privilege provision processing function of the display control device 81),
When the specific number stored in the specific number storage unit is greater than the number of games set by the first condition setting unit, the number reduction unit determines the first number from the specific number stored in the specific number storage unit. The subtraction value obtained by subtracting the number of games set by the one condition setting unit is stored in the specific number storage unit as a new specific number, and the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition is set to zero. When the specific number stored in the specific number storage means is smaller than the number of games set by the condition setting means, the first condition setting means sets the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition. The number of games is changed to a value obtained by subtracting the specific number stored in the specific number of times storage means, and the specific number of times stored in the specific number of times storage means is changed to 0. Game machine to be.

  According to the gaming machine, when the second condition is satisfied, the specific number of times is stored, and the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition after the special privilege is granted based on the second condition is set as the first condition setting. This is less than the number of games set by the means. Further, when the specific number stored in the specific number storage means is larger than the number of games set by the first condition setting means, the first condition setting means sets from the specific number stored in the specific number storage means. The subtraction value obtained by subtracting the number of games played is stored in the specific number storage means as a new specific number, and the number of games of the specific game satisfying the first condition is set to zero. When the specific number stored in the specific number storage means is smaller than the number of games set by the first condition setting means, the first condition setting means sets the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition. The value is changed to a value obtained by subtracting the specific number stored in the specific number storage means from the number of games played, and the specific number stored in the specific number storage means is changed to zero. By adopting such a configuration, when the second condition is established, in addition to the provision of a special privilege based on the establishment of the second condition, the result of changing the number of times of the specific game satisfying the first condition to 0 As a result, it is possible to cause a possibility that the special privilege is subsequently given a plurality of times.

  As a result, when the second condition is satisfied, it is possible to expect that the special privilege is granted again with a small number of specific games after the special privilege based on the second condition is established, It is possible to suppress the player from feeling unfair.

  1. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, when the second condition is satisfied, the number of subtraction games of the display control device 81 in the first value setting unit (another example (8)) that stores the first value (1280) in the specific number of times storage unit Setting process function), and the first value setting means stores the first value, the specific number of times stored in the specific number of times storage means changes the specific condition from the first value to the first condition. Second value setting means for changing to the second value obtained by subtracting the remaining number of games (subtracting game number change processing function of the display control device 81 in another example (8)), the first value setting means, A gaming machine that stores the same value regardless of the number of remaining games of the specific game.

  According to this gaming machine, when the second condition is satisfied, the specific number storage means stores the same first value regardless of the remaining number of games of the specific game, and the first condition is satisfied from the first value. The value is changed to a second value obtained by subtracting the number of remaining games of the specific game. In such a configuration, the same value is subtracted from the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition regardless of the remaining number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition when the second condition is satisfied. It is possible to suppress the player from feeling unfair. In addition, when the second condition is established in a situation where the number of remaining games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition is small, the special game that satisfies the first condition after the special privilege based on the establishment of the second condition is granted. If the number of games can be expected to be subtracted, and the second condition is met in a situation where the number of remaining games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition is large, a special privilege based on the second condition is granted It can be expected that the number of games of a specific game that will satisfy the first condition later is reduced. Therefore, it is possible to suitably improve the game entertainment.

  2. gaming machine In the gaming machine 2, the first value is equal to or greater than a maximum value of the number of games of the specific game that can be set by the first condition setting means.

  According to this gaming machine, the first value is equal to or greater than the maximum value of the number of games of a specific game that can be set by the first condition setting means. It is possible to subtract the second value from the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition after granting the special privilege.

  Gaming machine4. The gaming machine 1 includes number grasping means (digested game number grasping function S904 of the display control device 81) for grasping the number of games in which the specific game is performed when the second condition is satisfied, and stores the specific number of times. The means stores a larger value as the specific number of times as the number of games in which the specific game has been performed is larger when the second condition is satisfied.

  According to this gaming machine, when the second condition is satisfied, a larger value is stored as the specific number of times as the number of times that the specific game has been performed increases. By adopting such a configuration, a special privilege is granted based on the fact that the second condition is established, and the subsequent first condition is established based on the number of games of the specific game performed to establish the first condition. It becomes possible to reduce the number of games of a specific game, and to suppress the player from feeling unfair.

  Gaming machine5. In the gaming machine 1, when the second condition is satisfied, number grasping means (digested game number grasping function S904 of the display control device 81) for grasping the number of times the specific game has been performed, and the specific game A plurality of sections are set between a situation where the first condition is met and a situation in which the first condition is satisfied, and a specification that defines a correspondence between each section and a value stored in the specific number of times storage unit Specific number information storage means (ROM of the display control device 81) for storing the number information (subtraction game number table), and when the second condition is satisfied, the grasp result of the number grasp means, the specific number information, Specific number determination means (subtraction game number acquisition processing function S906 of the display control device 81) for determining a value stored by the specific number storage means based on the specific number information, Gaming machine, characterized in that the value stored is a large structure to the specific number storage means as the number of games that technique has been performed many sections.

  According to this gaming machine, when the second condition is satisfied, a larger value is stored as the specific number of times in a section where the number of games in which the specific game has been performed is larger. By adopting such a configuration, the first condition after the special privilege is granted based on the number of games of the specific game performed to establish the first condition while giving the special privilege based on the establishment of the second condition. It becomes possible to reduce the number of games of the specific game to be established, and to suppress the player from feeling unfair.

  Gaming machine6. In the gaming machine 1, when the second condition is satisfied, the number grasping means (digested game number grasping function S904 of the display control device 81) for grasping the number of games in which the specific game has been performed, and the number grasping means Based on the grasp result, the achievement degree grasping means (the achievement degree calculation function S905 of the display control device 81) for grasping the achievement degree of the first condition, and when the second condition is satisfied, the higher the achievement degree, A gaming machine comprising: a specific number of times determination means (subtraction game number acquisition processing function S906 of the display control device 81) for determining a large value as a value stored in the specific number of times storage means.

  According to this gaming machine, when the second condition is satisfied, a larger value is stored as the specific number of times as the achievement degree of the first condition is higher. By adopting such a configuration, the first condition after the special privilege is granted based on the number of games of the specific game performed to establish the first condition while giving the special privilege based on the establishment of the second condition. It becomes possible to reduce the number of games of the specific game to be established, and to suppress the player from feeling unfair.

  Gaming machine7. In the gaming machine 1, when the second condition is satisfied, the number grasping means (digested game number grasping function S904 of the display control device 81) for grasping the number of games in which the specific game has been performed, and the number grasping means Based on the grasp result, the achievement degree grasping means (achievement degree calculation function S905 of the display control device 81) for grasping the achievement degree of the first condition, and a plurality of achievement ranges that can be grasped by the achievement degree grasping means. Specific number-of-times information storage means (display control) that stores specific number-of-times information (subtraction game number table) that defines the correspondence between each of the sections and the value stored in the specific number of times storage means. A ROM that determines the value stored in the specific number storage means based on the grasp result of the achievement degree grasping means and the specific number of times information when the second condition is satisfied. Number determination means (subtraction game number acquisition processing function S906 of the display control device 81), and the specific number of times information is configured such that the value stored in the specific number of times storage means increases as the achievement level increases. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to this gaming machine, when the second condition is satisfied, a larger value is stored as the specific number of times in a section where the achievement degree of the first condition is higher. By adopting such a configuration, the first condition after the special privilege is granted based on the number of games of the specific game performed to establish the first condition while giving the special privilege based on the establishment of the second condition. It becomes possible to reduce the number of specific games to be established, and to suppress the player from feeling unfair.

  Gaming machine8. In the gaming machine 6 or the gaming machine 7, game number information storage means (ROM of the display control device 81) for storing game number information (standby game number table) in which a plurality of number of games that can be set by the first condition setting means is stored. ), And the first condition setting means sets the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition based on the number-of-games information.

  According to this gaming machine, game number information in which a plurality of game times that can be set by the first condition setting means is stored, and the number of games of a specific game that satisfies the first condition based on the game number information. Is set. With this configuration, it is possible to change the number of games of a specific game that satisfies the first condition every time a special privilege is given. As a result, it is possible to cause the player to play a game while expecting that the number of games of the specific game satisfying the first condition is small, and it is possible to improve the game interest. In addition, by applying the present configuration to the configuration of the gaming machine 6 or the gaming machine 7 described above, the specific condition set as the first condition can be obtained even when the number of games of the specific game when the second condition is satisfied is equal. The degree of achievement can be varied depending on the number of games played, and as a result, the value stored in the specific number storage means can be varied. Therefore, even if the second condition is satisfied in a situation where the number of games of the specific game is small, it can be expected that the number of times of the specific game that satisfies the first condition after granting the special privilege is greatly reduced. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to aim at the improvement of amusement entertainment suitably.

  8. gaming machine A gaming machine according to any one of the gaming machines 6 to 8, wherein the specific game is a game that is not based on the lottery result of the combination.

  In a configuration in which the specific game is a game that is not based on the lottery result of the role, the player may play the game after grasping the maximum number of the specific game that satisfies the first condition, and the number of games of the specific game However, when the second condition is satisfied in a situation where the number of times is close to the maximum number, the player is more likely to have an unfair feeling. However, in the configuration in which the number of specific games that satisfy the first condition after granting the special privilege is reduced based on the number of games of the specific game, it is possible to suppress the player from feeling unfair.

  Gaming machine 10. In the gaming machine 9, the second condition setting means sets a condition including that the lottery result of the combination is a specific combination winning as the second condition.

  In the configuration in which the second condition is a condition including winning the specific combination, when the special privilege is granted after the picture corresponding to the specific combination is stopped at the effective position, the player is not the first condition but the second There is a possibility that the condition is satisfied and the special privilege is granted. And when the 2nd condition is satisfied in the situation where the number of games of a specific game is near the maximum number of times, possibility that a player will have an unfair feeling becomes high. However, in a configuration in which the number of times of playing a specific game that satisfies the first condition after granting a special privilege is reduced based on the number of times of playing a specific game, the player can be prevented from feeling unfair. .

Gaming machine 11. Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, BB state processing S213, etc.)
First condition setting means (a waiting game number setting function S753 of the display control device 81) for setting the number of games of a specific game (a game in which the left stop switch 42 is first operated in a situation where the penalty flag is not set) as a first condition And a set game number storage function S754),
Second condition setting means for setting a second condition (to win the release lottery) different from the first condition (specific winning / no-win determination function S809 and notification lottery processing function S810 of the display control device 81);
Based on the establishment of the first condition, special privilege granting means (such as a notification number lottery processing function S762 of the display control device 81) for granting a special privilege (ATB) to the player;
Specific number storage means (subtraction game number counter) for storing a specific number of times (the number of subtraction games) when the second condition is satisfied;
When the second condition is satisfied, the number reduction means for reducing the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition from the number of games set by the first condition setting means (specific privilege grant of the display control device 81) Processing function)
When the specific number stored in the specific number storage unit is greater than the number of games set by the first condition setting unit, the number reduction unit determines the first number from the specific number stored in the specific number storage unit. The subtraction value obtained by subtracting the number of games set by the one condition setting unit is stored in the specific number storage unit as a new specific number, and the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition is set to zero. When the specific number stored in the specific number storage means is smaller than the number of games set by the condition setting means, the first condition setting means sets the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition. The number of games is changed to a value obtained by subtracting the specific number stored in the specific number of times storage means, and the specific number of times stored in the specific number of times storage means is changed to 0. Game machine to be.

  According to this gaming machine, when the second condition is satisfied, the specific number of times is stored, and the game number of the specific game that satisfies the first condition based on the specific number of times is set by the first condition setting means. Less than the number of times. Further, when the specific number stored in the specific number storage means is larger than the number of games set by the first condition setting means, the first condition setting means sets from the specific number stored in the specific number storage means. The subtraction value obtained by subtracting the number of games played is stored in the specific number storage means as a new specific number, and the number of games of the specific game satisfying the first condition is set to zero. When the specific number stored in the specific number storage means is smaller than the number of games set by the first condition setting means, the first condition setting means sets the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition. The value is changed to a value obtained by subtracting the specific number stored in the specific number storage means from the number of games played, and the specific number stored in the specific number storage means is changed to zero. By adopting such a configuration, when the second condition is established, there is a possibility that the special privilege is subsequently given a plurality of times as a result of changing the number of specific games satisfying the first condition to 0. It becomes possible to make it.

  As a result, when the second condition is satisfied, it is possible to expect a special privilege to be given with a small number of specific games, and it is possible to suppress the player from feeling unfair It becomes.

  Note that any one of the gaming machine 2 to the gaming machine 10 may be applied to this configuration, and in such a case, a synergistic effect can be expected.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 32 ... Reel, 41 ... Start lever, 42-44 ... Stop switch, 56 ... 1st credit insertion switch, 57 ... 2nd credit insertion switch, 58 ... 3rd credit insertion switch, 63 ... Top lamp, 64 ... Speaker, 65 ... Auxiliary display unit, 81 ... Display control device, 101 ... Main control device, 102 ... CPU.

Claims (1)

Circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means for lottery drawing,
Stop operation means operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
A game provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player as a winning combination based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective position formed a predetermined combination and stopped In the machine
First condition setting means for setting the number of games of a specific game as a first condition;
Second condition setting means for setting a second condition different from the first condition;
Special privilege granting means for granting a special privilege to a player based on the establishment of the first condition or the second condition;
When the second condition is satisfied, the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition after the special privilege is granted based on the second condition is determined based on the specific number stored in the specific number storage means. , A number of times reduction means for reducing the number of games set by the first condition setting means,
The first condition setting means sets the number of games of the specific game by lottery before the number reduction means decreases the number of games,
When the specific number stored in the specific number storage unit is greater than the number of games set by the first condition setting unit, the number reduction unit determines the first number from the specific number stored in the specific number storage unit. The subtraction value obtained by subtracting the number of games set by the one condition setting unit is stored in the specific number storage unit as a new specific number, and the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition is set to zero. When the specific number stored in the specific number storage means is smaller than the number of games set by the condition setting means, the first condition setting means sets the number of games of the specific game that satisfies the first condition. The number of games is changed to a value obtained by subtracting the specific number stored in the specific number of times storage means, and the specific number of times stored in the specific number of times storage means is changed to 0. Game machine to be.

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