JP2015029805A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which inhibits the prolongation of the preparation period until the game state is shifted and can improve the game performance during a transient phase of the game state.SOLUTION: A plurality of specific states (SBB stage 171, BB stage 172, RB stage 173) and a plurality of preparation states (SBB determination stage 162a, BB determination stage 162b, RB determination stage 162c) corresponding to each of the plurality of specific states are provided. In the BB determination stage 162b, even when a specific game winning combination which cannot be a transfer trigger to the BB stage 172 essentially is decided as a satisfiable game winning combination, a game operation mode which is needed for stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination corresponding to the specific game winning combination is informed so that the game can be shifted to the BB stage 172.

Description

The present invention relates to a slot machine that includes a plurality of reels that variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and that plays a game in which the presence or absence of a prize is determined by a combination of symbols displayed when the reels are stopped.

In general, the slot machine generally has control related to the progress of a game using a reel (for example, reel drive control, role determination (role lottery) control, control of receiving / dispensing game media such as game medals, and probability of determining a role. Main control board (main control means) that performs a game state transition control between a plurality of different game states, etc., and controls various effects for the purpose of improving the fun of the game according to the game situation A sub-control board (sub-control means) is provided, and information transmission between both boards can be performed only in one direction from the main control board to the sub-control board.

In addition, in a slot machine, generally, an effective line is set by inserting a specified number of game media, and a reel rotation start operation such as tilting a start lever is performed by a player, whereby a role determination process is started. Any game combination (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as “combination”) or lose is determined, and then a plurality of reels start rotating. When a predetermined rotation speed is reached after a plurality of reels start rotating, a reel rotation stop operation such as pressing a stop switch is validated, and the player performs the reel rotation stop operation for each reel, so that each reel Are designed to stop rotating sequentially.

Normally, the rotation stop of a plurality of reels is the timing of the reel rotation stop operation by the player,
It is controlled based on the determined combination. That is, each reel is controlled to be able to stop at an arbitrary timing within a predetermined time (usually, a time during which a maximum of four symbols can be moved) from the timing at which the reel rotation stop operation is performed. The winning combination determined by the determination process is established as much as possible (the combination of symbols constituting the combination (corresponding symbol) is stopped on the active line) and has not been determined by the winning combination determination process (winning) The combination is not established (the corresponding symbol is not stopped and displayed on the active line).

In addition, in a slot machine, generally, a re-game player (a game medium cannot be acquired even if established, but the next game can be played without the player newly inserting a game medium) or a small role ( In addition to a normal role called a role that can acquire a predetermined number of game media when established, special game conditions (for example, a predetermined small role determination probability (winning probability) is higher than normal) ) Is set as a bonus combination that is called an opportunity. Usually, only a small number of symbols in the combination of symbols that define such special combinations are arranged on each reel.

For this reason, even when a special combination is determined (winned), the player performs a reel rotation stop operation for each reel in anticipation of a timing at which the corresponding symbol can be stopped and displayed while discriminating the symbol to be rotated and displayed. If it is not possible to perform such an operation (hereinafter referred to as “pressing”), it is difficult to establish a special combination. However, if a special role has been determined but cannot be established, information indicating that the special role has been decided will be carried over to the next game, Even for players who are not good at, the opportunity to establish the determined special role is secured.

In addition, in the conventional slot machine, the determination probability (winning probability) of the replaying role (replaying role) has been changed from that in the normal gaming state (may be changed higher or lower), A gaming state called RT (replay time) was provided and a predetermined condition was satisfied (
For example, it is generally known to shift to RT when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed during a normal gaming state. The transition between a plurality of gaming states including RT is controlled by the main control board because it involves a change in the determination probability of a combination (re-game combination).

On the other hand, an effect period (game state) called AT (assist time) for notifying information that allows the player to play a game advantageously is set on the sub-control board, and a predetermined notification effect ( (Assist effect) is also performed, and RT for which such AT is set is generally referred to as ART (assist replay time). As an assist effect performed during the AT, for example, when a small role that can acquire a game medium is determined (winned), this is notified, or the determined small role is established (correspondence There is known a technique for notifying the operation order of each reel rotation stop operation (hereinafter referred to as “push order” as appropriate) required for stopping the symbols on the effective line).

In addition, there is known a conventional slot machine that sets a state in which execution of a predetermined control process related to the progress of a game is delayed for a certain time (hereinafter referred to as “freeze” as appropriate). This freeze is set on the main control board to indicate that an advantageous state has occurred for the player, thereby increasing the player's expectation that the advantageous state has occurred. It is often used for the purpose of enhancing interest. In addition, when such a freeze is set, an effect of driving the reel in a special manner (hereinafter referred to as “freeze effect at freeze” as appropriate) is generally performed.

In addition, when a special combination is established or when an AT is set, a signal indicating that is sent to a game store (
Output to an external device such as a history display device or a management computer (hall computer) installed in the hall (hereinafter, such an output signal is referred to as an “outer end signal” as appropriate) Based on this, the history of the number of special roles established and the number of AT settings is grasped and displayed to the player, and the ratio of the number of game media paid out to the number of game media inserted (race rate) is managed It is also widely used. The output of such an outer end signal is generally configured to be controlled by the main control means. However, in recent slot machines, the sub-control means takes the lead in controlling AT settings, period extension, etc. Many are configured to do so (without command from the control means).

Therefore, in recent years, the main control means estimates the control contents such as AT settings that the sub-control means lead, and the game state such as RT managed by the main control means and the AT game managed by the sub-control means. The control method using the actual pushing order by the player (for example, for the purpose of matching the state and indirectly controlling the timing of transition of the gaming state managed by the main control means, etc.) Hereinafter, a “push order use control method” will be used as appropriate. For example, in Patent Document 1 below, in a predetermined RT gaming state (RT1 state), when the secondary control means determines the AT setting, the gaming state on the secondary control means side is shifted to the AT preparation mode. When the predetermined re-playing game group (replays GR1 to 6) is selected as the winning combination by the main control means, the sub-control means has a specific pushing order (hereinafter referred to as “specific first pushing order”). A slot machine configured to notify the user is described.

The specific first push order is a push order necessary for establishing a predetermined re-gamer (promotion replay), and when the specific first push order is actually executed by the player, the promotion replay is established. When the promotion replay is established, the main control means shifts from the RT1 state to another RT gaming state (RT0 state), and the sub-control means moves from the preparation mode to a predetermined AT state (AT AT state in which the number of times is not counted (hereinafter referred to as “first AT state”)
It is supposed to be moved to. Further, in the above-described RT0 state, when another predetermined re-playing role group (replay GR11-15) is selected as the winning combination by the main control means, the sub-control means is changed to another specific pushing order (another predetermined re-playing order). The player is informed of the pressing order necessary to establish a game player (special replay) (hereinafter referred to as “specific second pressing order”), and the specific second pressing order is actually executed by the player. When the special replay is established, the main control means shifts from the RT0 state to another RT gaming state (RT2 state), and the sub-control means changes from the first AT state to another AT state (AT state in which the number of ATs is counted). (Hereinafter referred to as “second AT state”).

JP 2013-48669 A

According to the push order use control method disclosed in Patent Document 1, a specific push order is notified to the player according to the gaming state (preparation mode) that is set and managed by the sub-control means. This makes it possible for the sub-control means to indirectly control the timing of transition of the RT gaming state managed by the main control means. However, in the slot machine of the above-mentioned patent document 1, in order to shift to the first AT state after the sub-control means sets the preparation mode, a predetermined game combination (promotion replay) is selected as a winning combination by the main control means. Must be elected and approved,
Even if another game combination is selected and established as a winning combination, the gaming state cannot be changed (the same applies when changing from the first AT state to the second AT state). For this reason, after setting to a predetermined gaming state, a period until the transition to another gaming state is made because the conditions for triggering the transition are not met even though preparations for transitioning to another gaming state are complete (Preparation period) may be longer than necessary. In addition, since the game condition transition condition is fixed to one type, the contents such as effects performed when the game state is transitioned are easily uniform, and therefore the impression given to the player is weakened. There is also a possibility that the playability at the transition stage of the game will be poor.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and a slot machine capable of improving the gameability in the game state transition stage while suppressing an increase in the preparation period until the game state is shifted. The purpose is to provide.

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention has the following features. In the following description of the characteristic configuration, an example of a configuration corresponding to an embodiment described later is shown in parentheses.

The slot machine according to the present invention has a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3a, 3b, 3c) that variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and a game operation accepting means for accepting a predetermined game operation for playing a game using the reels. And multiple types of specific states (for example, S
Multiple types of specific gamers (BB stage, BB stage, RB stage)
For example, out of a predetermined number of game combinations including a specific symbol RP), a combination determination unit that performs combination determination processing for determining a possible game combination that is allowed to be established, and among the plurality of types of specific states In a predetermined preparation state (for example, SBB determination stage, BB determination stage, RB determination stage) that can be shifted to a predetermined specific state,
Necessary for stopping and displaying a predetermined combination of specific symbols corresponding to the predetermined specific gaming combination when the predetermined specific gaming combination corresponding to the predetermined specific state is determined as a possible game combination. Game operation mode notification means (for example, assist effect control means 2043) for notifying a specific game operation mode (for example, specific pressing order), wherein the game operation mode notification means is the predetermined preparation In the state, when a specific game combination different from the predetermined specific game combination among the plurality of types of specific game combinations is determined as a possible game combination, another specific design corresponding to the other specific game combination The game operation mode necessary for stopping and displaying the combination can be notified.

According to the slot machine having such a characteristic configuration, in a predetermined preparation state in which it is possible to shift to a predetermined specific state corresponding to a predetermined specific game player, a specific game player different from the predetermined specific game player is When it is determined that the game player can be established, a game operation mode necessary for stopping and displaying another specific symbol combination corresponding to the other specific game player can be notified. In addition, by informing the game operation mode, the player is encouraged to execute the game operation mode, and when the game operation mode is executed, a plurality of types of specific states are started from a predetermined preparation state. It is also possible to shift to one of the specific states. Therefore, since it is difficult to determine a predetermined specific game combination as a possible game combination when the predetermined preparation state is set, it is possible to prevent staying in the predetermined preparation state for a long time.

In addition, when a predetermined preparation state is set, for example, depending on conditions such as when (in what game) a plurality of types of specific game actors are determined as possible game players in what order Therefore, it is possible to change the selection of the specific symbol combination that permits the stop display, that is, to change the timing of the transition from the ready state to the specific state in various ways, so that it is possible to improve the gameability in the transition stage of the gaming state It becomes possible.

In the slot machine according to the present invention, in the predetermined preparation state, a specific symbol combination stop display permitting means (for example, a specific outcome) that determines whether or not to allow another specific symbol combination to be stopped and displayed is determined. Stop display permission means 116), and the game operation mode notifying means establishes the other specific game actor on the condition that the stop display permission means permits the stop display of the other specific symbol combination. It is possible to execute notification of a game operation mode necessary for stopping and displaying the other specific symbol combination when determined as a possible game player.

According to the slot machine of this aspect, depending on whether or not the specific symbol combination stop display permission unit permits the other specific symbol combination to be stopped and displayed, the game operation mode notification unit notifies the game operation mode. It becomes possible to control the execution time and the like.

Further, in the slot machine according to the present invention, the predetermined preparation state when the predetermined specific state is a specific state that is more advantageous for the player than another specific state corresponding to the other specific game player. When the game operation mode notification means executes the notification of the game operation mode necessary for stopping and displaying the other specific symbol combination, and the required game operation mode is actually executed, Have you performed a pseudo-effect that makes it appear as if it has shifted to another specific state while shifting to the predetermined specific state, and has been promoted from the another specific state to the predetermined specific state at a predetermined time? It can be configured to execute a promotion effect (for example, a pseudo promotion effect) shown in FIG.

According to the slot machine of this aspect, even when another specific game combination corresponding to another specific state that is disadvantageous compared to a predetermined specific state for the player is determined as a possible game combination,
It becomes possible to shift from a predetermined preparation state to a predetermined specific state when a game operation mode necessary for stopping and displaying another specific symbol combination corresponding to another specific game player is executed. . In addition, for a player, even if the player moves from a predetermined preparation state to another specific state,
After that, there is a possibility of being promoted to a more advantageous predetermined specific state, so even if it is apparently or actually shifted to another specific state, it may be promoted to a more advantageous predetermined specific state. It is possible to play a game with the expectation that it will not be done.

Further, in the slot machine according to the present invention, in the predetermined preparation state when another specific state corresponding to the other specific gamer is a specific state more advantageous for the player than the predetermined specific state. , A preparation state promotion determination means (for example, main state) for determining whether or not to transfer the predetermined preparation state to another preparation state that can be transferred to another specific state corresponding to the other specific game player Side stage setting means 113).

According to the slot machine of this aspect, even when another specific game combination corresponding to another specific state that is more advantageous for the player than the predetermined specific state is determined as a possible game combination, the predetermined preparation is performed. When it is decided to shift from the state to another preparation state, the game operation mode necessary for stopping and displaying another specific symbol combination is notified, and triggered by that game operation mode being executed, It is possible to shift from a predetermined preparation state to another specific state indirectly (via another preparation state).

According to the slot machine of the present invention, since the above-described feature configuration is provided, it is possible to prevent a prolongation of the preparation period (the period of the preparation state) until the game state is changed, and at the time of changing the game state It becomes possible to improve the playability.

It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing an overall configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a figure showing the symbol arrangement of the reel of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows notionally the function of the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the relationship of RT game state set in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the kind of game combination set in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the kind of other game combination set in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the kind of other game combination set in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the combination lottery table of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the stop display type in the pushing order replay of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the stop display type in the push order bell of this embodiment. It shows the relationship of each sub bonus stage managed by the main control means of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the relationship of each sub bonus stage managed by the sub control means of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows each lottery table in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows each other lottery table in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the data for privilege content determination in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the timer interruption process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the game control process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sub bonus control process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the reel rotation drive control processing of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the winning determination / game completion | finish control processing of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the RB stage effect control process of this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the sub button automatic operation control processing of this embodiment.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
First, the overall configuration of the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. In the following explanation, “combination determination processing” means a plurality of predetermined combination determination results (one or a plurality of game combinations or loses (except when no loser is set))
To randomly select one or more role determination results from
It means a selection act such as a lottery executed using an electronic device or the like.

Further, in the following description, “establishment” when described as “game combination is established”, “game combination is established”, etc. means the game combination corresponding to the combination determination result selected by the combination determination means described later. (
The combination of symbols (corresponding symbols) that constitutes a gaming role with a payout of game medals (whether it is a winning role such as a small role) or a gaming role with no payout (replaying role or MB role) is described later. Active line (
This is used as a concept indicating that the display is stopped on the effective line 29a). However, regarding the timing of establishment, for example, when the reel stop operation is performed at a timing at which the corresponding symbol of the game player can be stopped and displayed on the active line, or the corresponding symbol of the game player stops on the active line It is possible to set an appropriate timing such as a point in time when the slot machine recognizes that the corresponding symbol of the game player is stopped and displayed on the active line, or a point when the identified result is stored in the storage area. .

Further, in the following description, “bet” means that a game medium required for playing a game is used for a game (game using a reel) (provided to a slot machine or the like for playing a game). Means that. As an operation (bet operation) for providing the game medium for a game, an operation in which the player inserts the game medium into the slot machine or the like, or a game medium stored (credited) in the slot machine or the like Among them, an operation such as a player pressing down a preset button or the like to use a predetermined number of game media for a game is included.

Further, in the following description, a player operates a predetermined number of game medals necessary for playing a game out of the operation of inserting game medals into a medal insertion slot 21 described later, and credited (stored) game medals. The pressing operation of the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 for use in the above is generally referred to as a betting operation. In addition, the betting operation, the pressing operation of the stored medal settlement switch 24 described later, the tilting operation of the start lever 25, the pressing operations of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c, and the pressing operation of the reject switch 27 are collectively referred to by the player. This is called a game operation. In general, “injection” in a slot machine is used to mean that a game medal is “inserted into the slot machine”, and a case where the game medal is used to mean “used for gaming”. There is. In the following explanation, basically, the word “injection” is used in the former meaning, and “bet” is used in the latter meaning.
Will be used.

<Appearance of slot machine>
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a front door 2 attached to the front surface of the main body casing so as to be openable and closable. The upper panel assembly 10, the middle panel assembly 20, the lower panel assembly 30, and the tray assembly 40 are attached.

In the central portion of the upper panel assembly 10, there is an image display device 11 (
The display screen 11a (see FIG. 2) is arranged so as to face the front,
Effect lamp 12, second effect lamps 13a and 13b, and third effect lamps 14a and 14b are arranged. A pair of upper speakers 15a and 15b are provided at the lower left and right of the display screen 11a.
Is arranged.

A display window W facing the surfaces of the three reels 3a, 3b, 3c arranged side by side in the main body housing is provided at the center of the middle panel assembly 20, and below the display window W is provided. Is a medal slot 21 for inserting game medals, a 1-BET switch 22 for betting one game medal within the credited range, and a maximum bet allowable number (for example, three) of game medals once. MAX-BET switch 23 for betting on the game, a stored medal settlement switch 24 for paying out a credited game medal, a start lever 25 operated when starting to rotate all the reels 3a, 3b, 3c, and each reel 3a , 3b, 3c, three stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c for individually stopping the rotation (the stop switch 26a on the left side in FIG. Corresponding to the center of the stop switch 26b is reel 3b
The right stop switch 26c corresponds to the reel 3c), and a reject switch 27 is provided for returning the game medal inserted and retained from the medal slot 21. Further, a sub-button 54 configured to be operated (repeated) or automatically continuously driven by a player when performing a repeated-hit game effect, which will be described later, is also provided.

The inside of the medal insertion slot 21 is used when an inserted game medal is accepted effectively, and when the inserted game medal is not accepted, and when the inserted game medal is not accepted. The branch is branched to a return passage through which the game medal passes (which leads to a game medal payout port 41 described later), and a blocker 48 (see FIG. 2) is provided at the branch portion. The blocker 48 guides the game medals inserted into the medal slot 21 to the receiving passage during a period in which the inserted game medals are effectively accepted, and inserts it into the medal slot 21 during other periods. In order to guide the game medal to the return passage, the receiving passage and the return passage are selectively configured so that one can be opened and the other can be closed. In the following description, the blocker 48 being in the ON state indicates a state where the game medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 is guided to the receiving passage (game medal acceptable state).
The OFF state indicates a state where the game medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 are guided to the return path (a state where game medals cannot be accepted).

In addition, inside the medal insertion slot 21, two insertion medal sensors 28a and 28b (see FIG. 2) for detecting game medals are provided. The inserted medal sensor 28a detects that a game medal has been inserted into the medal slot 21, and is on the upstream side of the position where the blocker 48 is installed on the passage where the inserted game medal flows down. In place. The inserted medal sensor 28b detects that the game medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 has been guided (received effectively) into the receiving passage, and is downstream of the position where the blocker 48 is installed. It is arranged at the side position. Inserted medal sensor 28
If both a and the inserted medal sensor 28b detect a game medal, it means that the game medal has been inserted into the medal slot 21, and the inserted game medal has been accepted effectively. On the other hand, the inserted medal sensor 28a detects a game medal, but the inserted medal sensor 28b.
When no game medal is detected, it means that the game medal has been inserted into the medal slot 21, but the inserted game medal has not been accepted effectively and has been returned.

The display window W is configured such that when all three reels 3a, 3b, 3c are stopped, three symbols for each reel, a total of nine symbols, are displayed so as to be visible to the player. Yes. In addition, the display window W is provided with a single winning line 29 that connects the symbol display areas of the left middle, center middle, and right middle in the display window W in a horizontal line. The winning line 29 is activated by betting a prescribed number of game medals. Hereinafter, the activated winning line 29 is appropriately referred to as an “effective line 29”.

In the slot machine 1, various display lamps configured by LED lamps or the like are arranged. In the present embodiment, the MAX-BET display lamp 46 is used as the display lamp.
a, BET number display lamp 46b, throwable display lamp 46c, game start display lamp 46d
A replay display lamp 46e, a status display lamp 46f, a number display lamp 46g, a stored number display lamp 46h, and an acquired number display lamp 46j. These display lamps are configured to be controlled by a main control board 60 (main control means 100) described later.

The MAX-BET display lamp 46a is lit up in a situation where a gaming medal can be betted, and is arranged inside the MAX-BET switch 23.
-The BET switch 23 is made to shine partially or entirely. Other display lamps are arranged on the side or lower portion of the display window W in the middle panel assembly 20.

The BET number display lamp 46b displays the number of betted game medals. The BET number display lamp 46bA is lit when the number of betted game medals is one, and is lit when the number of bet is two. 2-BET indicator lamp 46bB and MAX- that is lit when there are three
And a BET display lamp 46bC. The insertable display lamp 46c is lit in a situation where a game medal can be inserted, and the game start display lamp 46d.
Is lit in a situation where a game can be started by operating the start lever 25. The re-game display lamp 46e is turned on when a re-game combination described later is established in an arbitrary game, and a game medal is automatically bet by the automatic bet processing described later in the next game.

The status display lamp 46f is turned on when, for example, a game (AT game) in a sub bonus execution stage described later is started, and is turned off when the game is finished. The number display lamp 46g is a sub bonus execution. The set number of stages is displayed in 7 segments. The stored number display lamp 46h displays the number of stored (credited) game medals in 7 segments, and the acquired number display lamp 46j displays the number of game medals acquired when a small role described later is established. 7 segments are displayed.

A transparent lower panel cover 31 is attached to the center portion of the lower panel assembly 30, and decorative lamps 32 a and 32 b are arranged on the left and right ends thereof. A translucent lower panel base provided with a predetermined pattern and a fluorescent lamp for lower panel illumination (both not shown) are attached to the back side of the lower panel cover 31. By turning on the fluorescent lamp, the design of the lower panel base is illuminated from the rear side.

The tray assembly 40 is provided with a game medal payout opening 41 for paying out game medals and a game medal storage tray 42 for storing game medals facing the game medal payout opening 41. An ashtray 43 is provided on the left of the game medal storage tray 42. In addition, on the left and right sides of the game medal payout opening 41, the tray assembly 4
Speaker ports 45a and 45b made up of a large number of small holes are formed so as to face the front surfaces of a pair of lower speakers 44a and 44b (see FIG. 2) arranged on the back side of 0.

Further, a hopper 50 (see FIG. 2) for paying out game medals obtained when a predetermined prize mode is configured as a result of the game is provided in the main body casing.
0 is provided with a medal detector 51 (see FIG. 2) for detecting game medals. Further, the hopper 50 has a function of physically storing game medals that have been inserted and received effectively.

<Reel>
Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c is configured to rotate by driving stepping motors 35a, 35b, 35c (see FIG. 2). Each reel 3a, 3b, 3c
Is constituted by a member having translucency, and a reel tape having translucency, on which a plurality of types of symbols (see FIG. 3) are displayed, is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof. Further, back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c (see FIG. 2) are arranged on the inner surface side of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c. The area of each of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c facing the inside of W is totally illuminated from the inner surface side, or a predetermined symbol combination (for example, an effective line as a winning position) stopped and displayed on each reel 3a, 3b, 3c. 29, or a part of each of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c is illuminated so as to make a conspicuous (e.g., the corresponding symbols of game players arranged at positions different from those on the active line 29). .

<Basic operations for playing games>
In order to play a game in the slot machine 1, first, a game medal is actually inserted into the medal slot 21, or either the 1-BET switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 is operated and a prescribed number within the credit range. The betting line 29 is activated by betting the game medals. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number of game medals required to activate the winning line 29 is 3 in the non-RT gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, which will be described later, and 2 in the RT2 gaming state.
(The number of game medals earned when a small role is established differs between two bets and three bets), but the prescribed number is not limited to this, and the RT gaming state It is possible to change it appropriately, for example, to make the specified number constant irrespective of the above. Also, a plurality of pay lines may be provided, and the pay lines to be activated may be changed according to the number of game medals bet.

Next, when the player operates the start lever 25, a combination determination process described later is performed, and then the reels 3a, 3b, 3c start to rotate and are displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c. A plurality of types of symbols are moved and displayed in the display window W up and down (usually from top to bottom). When the rotation of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c reaches a predetermined speed, each stop switch 26a
, 26b, 26c are activated (the operation of the stop switch can be effectively accepted),
When the player operates the stop switch 26a, the rotation of the corresponding left reel 3a stops,
When the stop switch 26b is operated, the rotation of the corresponding middle reel 3b is stopped, and when the stop switch 26c is operated, the rotation of the corresponding right reel 3c is stopped.

Here, when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line 29a is in a predetermined winning mode (corresponding symbol of a game player who can acquire a game medal), the number corresponding to each winning mode Game medals are paid out by the hopper 50 or added as credits.

<Connection between control board and each device>
In the slot machine 1, main control (including drive control of each reel and role determination processing) relating to the progress of the game using the reels 3a, 3b, 3c is disposed on the main control board 60 shown in FIG. Performed by the control circuit, automatic operation control of the sub button 54, effect image display control by the image display device 11, sound generation control from speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b, and illumination by lamps such as the back lamps 38a, 38b and 38c Control and the like are configured to be performed by a control circuit disposed on the sub-control board 70. Information transmission between the control boards 60 and 70 can be performed only in one direction from the main control board 60 to the sub-control board 70.

The main control board 60 is provided with a main CPU 61 that performs various arithmetic processes related to games, a ROM 62 that stores a control program and the like, and a RAM 63 that is a temporary storage area. According to the control program stored in the ROM 62. As each drive circuit operates,
Control related to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 is performed.

The main CPU 61 includes a clock pulse generator 64 for generating drive pulses,
Generated by a frequency divider 65 for dividing the drive pulse generated by the clock pulse generator 64, a random number generator 66 for generating a random number used for a role determination process (role lottery), and the random number generator 66 A sampling circuit 67 for sampling a random number and performing a lottery is connected. The main CPU 61 also has a motor drive circuit 36 via an interface circuit 68.
a, so as to transmit signals to the display lamp control circuit 47, the hopper drive circuit 52 and the sub-control board 70, and to receive signals from the reel position detection circuits 37a, 37b, 37c and the payout completion signal circuit 53. It is configured.

Here, the motor drive circuit 36a is a circuit for performing rotation / stop control of the stepping motors 35a, 35b, and 35c for rotating and driving the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c, and the display lamp control circuit 47 is as described above. This is a circuit for controlling various display lamps. The reel position detection circuits 37a, 37b, and 37c determine the rotational positions of the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c based on detection signals from sensors (not shown) installed on the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c, respectively. The detection circuit 37a corresponds to the reel 3a, the detection circuit 37b corresponds to the middle reel 3b, and the detection circuit 37c corresponds to the right reel 3c. The hopper driving circuit 52 is a circuit that drives the hopper 50 to pay out game medals when a prize mode such as a small role is established, and the payout completion signal circuit 53 receives a predetermined number of signals from the hopper 50. This circuit transmits a payout completion signal to the main control board 60 when the medal detection unit 51 detects that a game medal has been paid out.

Further, the slot machine 1 is supplied with power from the power supply device 80 via the main control board 60. A power switch 81, a reset switch 82, and a setting key type switch 83 are connected to the power supply device 80, and a signal from each of these switches is transmitted to the main CPU 61 via the interface circuit 68. ing. Further, the main CPU 61 receives a setting change switch 84 via the interface circuit 68.
It is comprised so that the signal from may be received.

The power switch 81 is a switch for accepting power-on and power-off operations from the power supply device 80 to the slot machine 1, and the reset switch 82 is mounted on the main control board 60 when an error occurs in the slot machine 1. This is a switch for resetting each circuit and the like. Further, the setting key type switch 83 is operated in a state where the power from the power supply device 80 is not supplied (a power-off state) when changing a setting such as a role determination probability (game player winning probability). The setting change switch 84 changes the setting of the role determination probability or the like, for example, 6
It is a switch for changing in stages. The setting change switch 84 is operated after the setting key type switch 83 is turned ON and power is supplied from the power supply device 80 to the slot machine 1.

Further, the main CPU 61 is connected to or mounted on the switch board 90, the reel stop signal circuit 91, the start lever 25, the inserted medal sensors 28a and 28b, the 1-BET switch 22, Each signal from the MAX-BET switch 23 and the stored medal settlement switch 24 is input via the interface circuit 68.

Further, a blocker 48 is connected to the main CPU 61 via an interface circuit 68, and this blocker 48 is configured to be ON / OFF controlled. In the following description, a signal for ON / OFF control of the blocker 48 is appropriately referred to as a “blocker signal”.

Although not shown, the main CPU 61 determines that the game state is predetermined (for example, a sub-bonus execution stage described later), and the external connection terminal board or the like with respect to a data counter, a hall computer, or the like. A predetermined signal (hereinafter referred to as an “outer end signal” as appropriate) is output via the terminal, and the outer end signal can be used to manage the number of times set in a predetermined gaming state or present it to the player. It is configured.

On the other hand, the sub-control board 70 is provided with a sub-CPU 71 that performs various arithmetic processes related to effects, a ROM 72 that stores a control program and the like, and a RAM 73 that is a temporary storage area. By operating each drive circuit and the like according to a program, automatic operation control of the sub button 54 in the slot machine 1 and control related to effects are performed.

The sub CPU 71 receives various signals from the main control board 60 via the interface circuit 74, and receives the solenoid drive circuit 56, the display device control circuit 16, and the speaker control circuit 1.
7 and the lamp control circuit 18, and a signal from the sub-button operation frequency detection circuit 57 is received. Here, the solenoid drive circuit 56
This is a circuit for driving the first solenoid 55a and the second solenoid 55b installed to automatically operate the sub button 54. The sub button operation frequency detection circuit 57 is a sensor (not shown) installed on the sub button 54. This is a circuit that detects the number of times the sub button 54 has been operated based on the detection signal from (1). The display device control circuit 16 is a circuit for controlling the image display device 11 to display a predetermined effect image. The speaker control circuit 17 is a type of sound generated from speakers such as the upper speakers 15a and 15b. The lamp control circuit 18 is a circuit that controls lighting of the lamps such as the back lamps 38a, 38b, and 38c.

The first solenoid 55a is always in the advancing direction (upward in the present embodiment) by a sub button 54 (a biasing member (not shown) such as a spring) when the first solenoid 55a is in an ON state (a state where a drive voltage is applied). This is a push-type solenoid configured to release the pressure when it is pressed in the advancing direction and is in an OFF state (a state where no drive voltage is applied).
When the first solenoid 55a is continuously turned ON / OFF by PWM control or the like, the sub button 54 vibrates slightly, and if the player puts his hand on the sub button 54 at that time, the vibration will occur. Can be experienced.

On the other hand, the second solenoid 55b retracts the sub button 54 in the retracted direction (downward in this embodiment) against the urging force of the urging member when in the ON state, and releases the retraction when in the OFF state. This is a pull-type solenoid configured to do this. This second solenoid 55
When b is continuously turned ON / OFF by PWM control or the like, the sub button 54 is continuously automatically operated (automatic repeated hitting state in which retreat and advancement are repeated), and the state of the operation and generated during the operation The player can recognize the operation sound and the like.

Next, main characteristic configurations of the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIGS.

<Reel pattern arrangement>
In the present embodiment, symbols displayed on the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c are arranged as shown in FIG. 3 (“left reel”, “middle reel”, and “right reel” in FIG. 3a, reel 3b and right reel 3c, respectively). That is, "Character", "Red Seven"
, “Bar”, “Cherry A”, “Cherry B”, “Watermelon A”, “Watermelon B”, “Bell”
, "Replay A" and "Replay B" each of the reels 3a, 3b has a predetermined number of 10 types of symbols.
, 3c.

<Description of functional blocks>
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine according to the present embodiment will be described mainly from a functional viewpoint. Mainly, a betting operation for betting a game medal (for example, a game medal insertion operation to the medal insertion slot 21). , 1-BET switch 22 or MAX-BET switch 23 pressing operation), reel rotation start operation for rotating each reel 3a, 3b, 3c being stopped (for example, tilting operation of the start lever 25), a plurality of types Three reels 3a for variably displaying symbols
, 3b, 3c, each reel rotation stop operation (for example, pressing operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c), and a settlement operation (for example, storage) for paying out the stored (credit) game medals. Operation signal output means 95 for outputting a signal corresponding to each game operation performed by the player (hereinafter referred to as “game operation signal” as appropriate), such as a pressing operation of the medal settlement switch 24), and the progress of the game A main control means 100 that performs main control and a sub-control means 200 that performs predetermined presentation control according to the game situation are provided.

The main control means 100 includes a combination determining means 101, a reel control means 102, a setting changing means 1
03, RT gaming state setting means 104, bet management means 105, gaming operation acceptance means 106,
Stop display symbol determination means 107, blocker control means 108, freeze period setting means 109,
Freeze reel control means 110, display lamp control means 111, receiving game medal application control means 112, main stage setting means 113, main side lottery means 114, specific push order specifying means 115, specific appearance stop display permitting means 116, Main information storage means 119 and control command transmission means 120 are provided. Each of the above-mentioned means in the main control means 100 is
2 is a functional representation of a main CPU 61, a ROM 62, a RAM 63, hardware such as an electronic circuit arranged on the main control board 60 shown in FIG. 2, and software such as a control program stored in the ROM 62. Is.

The combination determination means 101 determines a combination for selecting at least one combination determination result from a plurality of combination determination results based on a predetermined combination determination probability when the start lever 25 is tilted. It is configured to perform processing. This combination determination process is performed by random number lottery using the random number generator 66 and the sampling circuit 67 shown in FIG.

Specifically, the sampling circuit 67 is selected from the random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66.
After acquiring (latching and reading) one random number (number) by means of which one of the plurality of combination determination results set in the combination lottery table (see FIG. 9) corresponds to which combination determination result Is determined, and the combination determination result is selected.

The reel control means 102 starts rotation of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c all at once after the combination determination result is selected by the combination determination process, and also includes stop switches 26a, 26.
When b and 26c are sequentially pressed and their respective signals are input, the corresponding reels are configured to stop rotating sequentially. The rotation stop control of each reel is performed within a range in which each reel moves up to four symbols (so-called four-frame sliding) from the timing when the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are operated (separately for MBs described later). explain).
That is, when a predetermined game combination is determined as a result of the combination determination process by the combination determination means 101, the corresponding symbol of the determined game combination is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 as much as possible. In the case of losing, stop control is performed so that the corresponding symbol of any set game player is not stopped and displayed on the active line 29.

The setting changing unit 103 is configured to change the setting such as the combination determination probability in six steps (setting value 1 to setting value 6) based on the setting change command operation received by the setting change switch 84, for example. Has been.

As shown in FIG. 5, the RT gaming state control means 104 has three RT gaming states (non-RT gaming state, inside the MB) and RT2 gaming state (in the MB), as shown in FIG. "Is abbreviated"), and the RT gaming state is set.

The non-RT gaming state is a normal RT gaming state that is the standard in the present embodiment, and the probability that a re-gamer (re-gamer 1 to 12 described later) is won (any of role determination results R1 to R5 described later) Is set to the standard value (1 / 7.2) (probability figures are approximate values; the same applies below). In this non-RT gaming state, when the condition S is satisfied, R
Transition to the T1 gaming state is made. The condition S is that a special combination (MB combination described later) is won (a combination determination result M1 described below is selected) and is not established.

In the RT1 gaming state, in the non-RT gaming state, when the above-mentioned condition S that the special role (MB role) is won (unestablished) is satisfied, a transition from the non-RT gaming state is made (so-called bonus inside) It is a gaming state that is being elected. The transition to the RT2 gaming state is triggered when the condition T is satisfied during the RT1 gaming state. The condition T is that the MB combination described later is established, that is, the corresponding symbol “character / character bar” of the MB combination (the names of the symbols are written in the order of reel 3a, reel 3b, reel 3c. The same applies hereinafter. ) Is stopped and displayed on the active line 29. Further, in this RT1 gaming state, the probability that the re-game player is won is set higher than in the non-RT gaming state.

The RT2 game state is a special game state (bonus) in which special game conditions are set. In the present embodiment, the special game condition is that an arbitrary small role (a small role 1 to 60 described later) is a result of determining the role of the game (in this embodiment, a re-game lottery (role determination) in the RT2 gaming state. Result R
(Selection of 1 to R5) or the like is not performed, but may be performed). One or a plurality of reels (for example, the reel 3c, which may be all reels) stop within a range in which one symbol moves at the maximum (one frame slip) from the operation timing of the corresponding stop switch (for example, the stop switch 26c). To be controlled. In the RT2 gaming state, the transition to the non-RT gaming state is triggered when the condition U is satisfied. The condition U is that the bonus (MB) is ended when more than 24 game medals are paid out in the game played during the RT2 game state.

The bet management means 105 is a bet operation by a player (a game medal insertion operation into the medal insertion slot 21 (in particular, an insertion operation detected by the insertion medal sensor 28b), 1-BE.
It is configured to determine whether or not the number of bets set by the pressing operation of the T switch 22 or the MAX-BET switch 23 has reached a specified number. In addition, when a re-game player is established, in the next game period, an automatic bet process (the number of game medals equal to the number of bets in the previous game is bet without reducing the number of game medals held by the player) Processing for setting the state).

The game operation accepting means 106 effectively accepts each game operation signal from the operation signal output means 95 when it is output at an appropriate time, and performs processing based on the accepted game operation signal (pre-programmed process). ) Is performed so as to derive a timing (hereinafter, referred to as “game operation processing timing” as appropriate) that is a start timing or an end timing for executing.

The stop display symbol determination means 107 determines which symbol is stopped and displayed by the reels 3a, 3b, 3c, and a game combination is established from the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line 29. It is configured to determine whether or not.

The blocker control means 108 outputs a blocker signal for controlling the blocker 48 described above, and switches the blocker 48 between an ON state (game medal acceptable state) and an OFF state (game medal unacceptable state). It is configured as follows. Blocker 48 is OFF
When the state is set, the game medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 21 is guided to the return path and returned. However, insertion of a game medal is detected by the inserted medal sensor 28a.

The freeze period setting unit 109 is triggered by a reel rotation start operation in the last (eighth) game of the RB stage to be described later, for example, a control process (for example, a process of accepting a reel rotation stop operation or a settlement operation) ) Is set so as to set a freeze period for delaying execution of a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds).

The freeze-time reel control means 110 controls the driving of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c in an operation mode different from the normal operation during the freeze period set by the freeze-period setting means 109. Predetermined symbol combinations according to the lottery results (hereinafter,
The stop window is appropriately displayed in the display window W (details will be described later).

The display lamp control means 111 includes the above-described various display lamps (MAX-BET display lamp 46a, BET number display lamp 46b, throw-in display lamp 46c, game start display lamp 46d, re-game display lamp 46e, status display lamp 46f. The display number control lamp 46g, the stored number display lamp 46h, and the acquired number display lamp 46j) are controlled via the display lamp control circuit 47, for example. In FIG. 4, only the BET number display lamp 46b and the status display lamp 46f are displayed among the display lamps described above.

The received game medal usage control means 112 is a game medal that is actually accepted among game medals inserted from the medal slot 21 (hereinafter referred to as “inserted game medals” as appropriate).
In the present embodiment, it refers to a game medal that is guided to the receiving passage and detected by the inserted medal sensor 28b. Hereinafter, it is configured to control whether “handling game medal” is treated as a game medal directly bet or credited game medal. In this embodiment, when the bet number does not reach the maximum bet allowable number (except when the game is in the re-playing state), the received game medal is treated as a game medal to be bet directly,
When the bet number reaches the maximum bet allowable number, the received game medal is handled as a credited game medal.

When the received game medal is handled as a directly placed bet game medal, the received number of received game medals is added to the bet number and displayed by the BET number display lamp 46b. On the other hand, when the received game medal is handled as a credited game medal, the received number of received game medals is added to the credit number, and the stored number display lamp 46 is displayed.
Displayed by h. If the bet number has reached the maximum allowable bet number and the credit number has reached the maximum allowable credit number, the inserted game medals are returned without being accepted.

The main stage setting means 113 is connected to the main control means 100 during the RT1 gaming state.
Each of a plurality of sub-bonus stages (normal stage 15) shown in FIG.
0, sub bonus finalization stage 160, sub bonus execution stage 170, stock time stage 180, and the like) are controlled (details will be described later).

The main side lottery means 114 is configured to perform various lotteries such as a promotion lottery and a stop lottery lottery in accordance with the progress of the game (details such as the timing and contents of each lottery) Will be described later).

The specific push order designating unit 115 designates a specific push order, which will be described later, when any of the combination determination results R1-R5, which will be described later, is selected in the later-described normal stage 150 or the sub-bonus confirmation A stage 161. (The details will be described later).

The specific appearance stop display permission means 116 is a sub-bonus confirmation B stage 162 described later.
When any of the role determination results R1 to R3 to be described later is selected, the specific symbols to be described later are set for each of the role determination results R1 to R3 based on the results of the promotion lottery to be described later. It is configured to determine whether or not the combination is permitted to be stopped and displayed in the display window W (details will be described later).

The main information storage unit 119 stores information indicating the result of winning combination selected by the winning combination determination (random number lottery) by the winning combination determining unit 101, and the RT set by the RT gaming state setting unit 104.
It is configured to store information indicating the gaming state and the like, and has predetermined storage areas for storing each information. It should be noted that the information of the role determination results R1 to R5, B1 to B8, and C1 described later relating to the selection of the small role and the replaying role stored by the main information storage unit 119 is whether or not the small role or the replaying role is established. Regardless of whether or not it is cleared (erased) after the information is stored and before the next game is started, the combination determination result M1 described later related to the selection of the special combination (MB combination described below) The information of is cleared when the special role is established, is not cleared when it is not established,
It will be carried over to the next game. In the present specification, the game state in which the MB combination is won but not established, and the MB combination (the information of the combination determination result M1) is carried over is appropriately referred to as “MB internal gaming state” or simplified. This is referred to as “inside the MB”.

The main information storage means 119 is also configured to store the winning combination information relating to the game combination determined to be established by the stop display symbol determination means 107. The stored winning combination information is cleared by the time it is transferred to the next game period. However, when the winning combination information of the special combination (MB combination) is stored, in the winning determination / game end control process described later, MB games (games under special gaming conditions set by establishment of the MB combination) Information indicating that MB can be executed is stored. This MB operating information is cleared when the MB game ends when the MB game end condition (in this embodiment, after the start of the MB game, more than the prescribed number (24) of game medals are paid out) is satisfied. It has come to be. In the present specification, a gaming state in which an MB combination is established and an MB game can be performed,
Where appropriate, “game state during MB operation” or simply “MB operation” or “MB operation”.

The control command transmission means 120 is a control command for various games (for example, a command notifying that the start lever 25 and the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c have been operated, a command indicating the result of determining the combination, and establishment of the winning combination. RT notification command
A command for notifying the game state and the setting status of each stage for the sub-bonus) is transmitted to the sub-control means 200.

On the other hand, the sub-control means 200 includes a sub-side stage setting means 201, an assistable frequency management means 202, a sub-side lottery means 203, an effect execution control means 204, a sub button drive control means 205, a solenoid applied voltage adjustment means 206, a privilege. A content determination unit 207, a sub information storage unit 209, and a control command reception unit 210 are provided. Each of the above-described units in the sub control unit 200 includes a sub CPU 71 and a ROM 7 arranged on the sub control board 70 shown in FIG.
2, a functional representation of what is constituted by hardware such as a RAM 73, an electronic circuit, and software such as a control program stored in the ROM 72.

The sub-side stage setting means 201 is managed by the sub-control means 200 during the RT1 gaming state, and a plurality of sub-bonus stages (normal stage 250) shown in FIG.
, The sub-bonus determination stage 260, the sub-bonus execution stage 270, the stock time stage 280, and the like) are controlled (details will be described later).

The assistable number of times management means 202 is configured to set and manage the number of times (the number of assistable times) in which a bell push order navigation effect described later can be performed during a subbonus execution stage described later. In the present embodiment, “50 times” assist is set when the SBB stage described later is set, “25 times” assist is set when the BB stage is set, and “8 times” is set when the RB stage is set. The initial number of possible times is set respectively. The assistable number of times set with the initial value is managed so as to decrease by one each time the bell push order navigation effect is performed during the sub bonus execution stage.

The sub-side lottery means 203 is configured to perform various types of lotteries such as a sub-bonus setting lottery, a bonus point lottery, a sub-bonus stock lottery, and a sub-button automatic operation lottery according to the progress of the game. Details of the execution timing and contents of each lottery will be described later).

The effect execution control means 204 includes the image display device 11, speakers 15a, 15b, and 44a.
44b, effect lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b, decorative lamps 32a, 32
b, configured to control various effects using the back lamps 38a, 38b, 38c. As shown in FIG. 4, the back lamp effect control means 2041, the game progress effect control means 2042, and the assist effect control means. 2043 and sub bonus effect control means 2044 are provided.

The back lamp effect control means 2041 uses the back lamps 38a, 38b, and 38c to illuminate the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c in a predetermined pattern from the inside when an arbitrary game combination is established. It is comprised so that a production may be performed.

The game progress effect control means 2042 has various effects (for example, for improving the fun of the game, for example, depending on the RT game state, the setting state of each stage for the sub bonus, the progress state of the game, etc.
(Consecutive effects, single effects, etc. described below) are executed.

The continuous effect is an effect that continues over a plurality of game periods, and mainly displays an image that becomes a series of stories over a plurality of game periods using the image display device 11, For example, it is possible to repeatedly display an image for each stage that symbolizes the contents of each stage for sub-bonus (such as an advantage for a player). In addition, when performing the continuous production, the production using the production lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b and the decoration lamps 32a, 32b, or the production using the speakers 15a, 15b, 44a, 44b is performed. Or you may.

The single-shot effect is an effect that is executed once when a specific situation occurs in the progress of the game. For example, the image display device 11 displays an image that implies the winning expectation level of the game player when the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c rotate. When performing a single production, the production lamps 12, 13a, 13b, 14a, 14b and the decoration lamp 32 are provided.
An effect using a and 32b may be performed, or an effect using speakers 15a, 15b, 44a and 44b may be combined.

The assist effect control means 2043 is a state determining result corresponding to the pressing order described later (the role determining results R1 to R5 and B1 to B8 described later) in a state where a normal stage, a sub bonus finalizing stage or a sub bonus execution stage described later is set. If any of them is selected by the combination determination process, the following specific push order notification effect, bell push for informing the appropriate reel rotation stop operation order (push order) according to the progress of the game It is configured to perform assist effects such as forward navigation effects.

The specific push order notification effect is a single effect that notifies the player of the specific push order designated by the above-mentioned specific push order designation means 115 (hereinafter referred to as “designated push order” as appropriate). As a specific aspect of the designated push order notification effect, for example, when the designated push order to be notified is “middle, right, left”, a number indicating the designated push order is displayed on the display screen 11 a of the image display device 11. "2, 3, 1"
For example, the display may be arranged side by side from the left side or display the character information of “middle, right, left”. Further, in the case of notifying the designated pressing order (for example, “right, middle, left”) and the symbol to be pressed (for example, “red seven”), the display screen 11a
There is a mode in which character information such as “Aim at Red Seven by pressing backwards!” Is displayed above.

In the state in which the sub-bonus execution stage described below is set,
This is a one-off effect for notifying the correct pressing order that is advantageous to the player when any of the combination determination results B1 to B8 (pressing order bells A to H) described later is selected by the combination determining process. As a specific mode of the bell push order navigation effect, for example, when the correct push order is “middle, left, right”, the numbers indicating the correct push order are “2, 1, 3” on the display screen 11a. For example, the display may be arranged side by side from the left side or display the character information of “middle, left, right”. In addition, when displaying the numbers indicating the correct answer pressing order, the sound of “Naka”, the sound of “hidari”, and the sound of “migi” are matched with the operation timing of each stop switch.
Outputting from the speakers 15a, 15b, etc. in this order is an example (this may be applied to a specific push order notification effect).

The sub bonus effect control means 2044 is configured to perform a fortune game effect in an RB stage described later, and to perform a repeated hit game effect in a stock time stage described later. In addition, a pseudo promotion effect is configured when pseudo promotion is performed from a pseudo RB stage described later to an actual stage (true SBB stage, true BB stage) (details of each effect will be described later).

The sub-button drive control means 205 continuously drives the first solenoid 55a and the second solenoid 55b according to the result of the sub-button automatic operation lottery at the later-described stock time stage, and automatically operates the sub-button 54. (Details of the automatic operation will be described later).

The solenoid applied voltage adjusting means 206 is configured to adjust the upper limit value of the voltage applied to these solenoids according to the driving status of the first solenoid 55a and the second solenoid 55b by the sub button drive control means 205. (Specific modes of adjustment will be described later).

The privilege content determination means 207 determines the privilege to be given to the player based on the result of each privilege point lottery by the sub-side lottery means 203 and the result of the freeze-out stop lottery by the main-side lottery means 114. It is comprised so that the content may be determined (details of privilege content will be described later).

The sub information storage unit 209 is configured to store information on the control command transmitted from the main control unit 100 and information related to the effect control, and includes predetermined storage areas for storing each information. . Further, the sub button drive control means 205 is configured to store a plurality of drive pattern data (each data of repeated hitting patterns A, B, C and vibration patterns α, β described later) when the sub button 54 is automatically operated. And a storage area for storing these drive pattern data.

The control command receiving means 210 receives each control command relating to the game transmitted from the main control means 100, and the above-mentioned AT sub game state setting means 201, assistable number of times management means 202, sub-side lottery means 203, effect execution Necessary information is transmitted to the control means 204, the sub button drive control means 205, the solenoid applied voltage adjustment means 206, the privilege content determination means 207, and the sub information storage means 209.

<Type of gamer>
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, one special combination (MB combination) and a small combination 1
A total of 73 game roles are set, including 60 small roles from ˜60 and 12 re-game characters from 1 to 12, and the reels 3b, 3c, The combination of display symbols by 3a (corresponding symbols), the number of game medals to be paid out when a game combination is established, etc. are set as shown in FIGS. The payout number shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 is a numerical value when three game medals, which are the prescribed number in the non-RT game state or the RT1 game state, are bet. For the small roles 1 to 60, a numerical value “2” of the payout number when two game medals, which are the prescribed number in the RT2 game state, are betted is added in parentheses.

When the corresponding character “Character / Character Bar” is stopped and displayed on the active line 29, the MB combination is not paid out and the RT2 gaming state (in MB) from the next game.
It becomes a game player indicating that it will be transferred to. The period set in the RT2 gaming state is
This is a period until more than 24 game medals are paid out in the RT2 gaming state.

The small roles 1 to 3 are game players set as duplicate winning combinations in the combination determination result C1 (watermelon winning) described later. The number of game medals to be paid out at the time of establishment is 3 (2) Is non-R
The numerical values in the T gaming state and the RT1 gaming state (the values when three bets are placed), and the numerical values in parentheses are the numerical values in the RT2 gaming state (the values when two bets are placed). (The same is true below.) The small combination 1 is configured such that, when established, the symbols “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” are arranged in the display areas of the upper left, upper center, and upper right in the display window W. Similarly, the small role 2 is configured such that watermelon symbols are arranged in the display areas of the left middle, middle middle, and right middle in the display window W, and the small role 3 includes the upper left in the display window W, The watermelon symbols are arranged in the middle middle and lower right display areas. Due to the way the watermelon symbols are arranged when such small roles 1 to 3 are established, the small role 1 is the “upper watermelon small role”, the small role 2 is the “middle watermelon small role”, and the small role 3 For the sake of convenience, this may be referred to as a “right-sloping watermelon small part”. Further, the small combinations 1 to 3 are collectively referred to as “watermelon small combination” as appropriate.

The small combination 4 is configured to be established when a reel rotation stop operation is performed in the correct pressing order when any of the combination determination results B1 to B8 (pressing order bells A to H) described later is selected. The number of game medals to be paid out when established is set to 9 (2). Small role 4
The symbols “bells” on the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c that are included in FIG. 3 are arranged on the reels 3a, 3b, and 3c every 5 symbols or less, as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the small role 4 is won, if the corresponding symbol “Bell Bell Bell” is in the correct pressing order, each reel rotation stop operation (press operation of the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c) is executed. Regardless of the timing (the timing at which the game operation reception means 106 is effectively received; the same applies hereinafter), each reel is controlled so as to be stopped and displayed on the active line 29 (hereinafter referred to as “
Can be referred to as “pull-in”). Like the small role 4, regardless of the execution timing of each reel rotation stop operation, the role that can draw the corresponding symbol (one of them when there are multiple sets) on the active line 29 is as follows. For convenience, it will be referred to as a “100% retractable game player”.

When the small combinations 5 to 60 are selected from any of the combination determination results B1 to B8 (push order bells A to H) to be described later, the actual push order by the player is different from the correct push order (hereinafter referred to as the correct push order). (Referred to as “illegal release order”), and the number of paid-out game medals at the time of establishment is 1 (
2) It is set to a sheet. In the following, in correspondence with the number of game medals paid out at the time of establishment, the small combination 4 is referred to as “high bell small combination”, and the small combinations 5 to 60 are appropriately referred to as “cheap bell small combination”.

More specifically, among the small combinations 5 to 60, the small combinations 5 to 20 are operated by the stop switch 26a first among the three stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c as a reel rotation stop operation in one game. However, it does not match the correct answer pressing order (hereinafter referred to as “left first pressing order incorrect answer” as appropriate), and the execution timing of each operation of the stop switches 26b, 26c is on the reels 3b, 3c. Corresponding symbols for small roles 5-20 (see Fig. 6)
It is configured so as to be established when it is the timing that can be drawn onto 9a.
On the other hand, in the small roles 21 to 36, the stop switch 26c is operated first, but it does not match the correct answer pressing order (hereinafter, referred to as “right first pressing order incorrect answer”), and the stop switch 26a. , 26b, the execution timing of the small operations 21-3 on the reels 3a, 3b
It is configured to be established when it is time to draw the corresponding 6 symbols (see FIG. 6) onto the effective line 29a.

Further, in the small roles 37 to 52, the stop switch 26b is operated first, but it does not match the correct answer pressing order (hereinafter referred to as “medium first pressing order incorrect answer” as appropriate), and the stop switch 26a. , 26c are executed at small timings 37 to 37 on the reels 3a and 3b.
52 corresponding symbols (see FIG. 7) are configured to be established when it is a timing that can be drawn onto the effective line 29a. Furthermore, the small roles 53 to 56 are arranged in the first push order (
The stop switch operated first among the three stop switches 26a to 26c) matches the correct pressing order, but the second pressing order and the third pressing order (stop switches operated second and third) are the same. It is configured to be established when the correct answer pressing order is not met.

When the re-game players 1 to 12 are established, the game medals are not paid out, but the re-game players are permitted to perform the next game without reducing the number of game medals held by the player. The corresponding symbol is configured as shown in FIG. Of these re-players, Re-player 1 is
When any of the combination determination results R1 to R3 (push order replays A to C) described later is selected, three stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c are used as reel rotation stop operations in one game.
Of these, the stop switch 26a or the stop switch 26b is first operated (hereinafter, referred to as “left / middle first” as appropriate), and is established. In addition, the re-playing combination 1 is also used when the stop switch 26c is first operated (hereinafter referred to as “right first” as appropriate) when a combination determination result R4 (push order replay D) described later is selected. When a winning combination determination result R5 (pressing order replay E) to be described later is selected, it is configured to be established regardless of the actual pressing order. When the replaying role 1 is established, since the replay symbols (the design “Replay A” or “Replay B”) are arranged on the active line 29, the replaying role 1 is appropriately referred to as “normal RP” (“RP”). Is an abbreviation for replay).

The replaying game 2 is configured to be established when the actual pressing order is the first in the left / middle when a later-described combination determination result R4 (pressing order replay D) is selected. When the game determination result R1 (push order replay A), which will be described later, is selected, the re-playing combination 3 has the actual pressing order first on the right, and at least the reel 3b displays the symbol “character” on the active line 29. It is configured to be established when it cannot be pulled up. When the replaying combination 2 is established, the symbols “bells” are arranged in the upper display areas in the display window W. Therefore, the replaying combination 2 is appropriately referred to as “upper bell RP”. On the other hand, when the re-game player 3 is established, on the right lower line connecting the display areas of the upper right, middle middle, and lower right in the display window W, or on the upper right, middle middle, upper right in the display window W Since the symbols “bells” are arranged on the small V-shaped lines connecting the display areas of the tiers, the re-game player 3 is appropriately referred to as “lower right / small V bell RP”. Further, the re-game player 2 and the re-game player 3 are collectively referred to as “bell RP” as appropriate.

The re-game players 4 to 6 are control game players that are not established in the present embodiment.
When the game determination result R2 (push order replay B), which will be described later, is selected, the re-playing combination 7 has the actual pushing order first on the right, and at least the reel 3b or the reel 3c has the symbol “red seven”. Is established when it cannot be drawn onto the effective line 29. When the game determination result R3 (push order replay C), which will be described later, is selected, the re-playing combination 8 has an actual pushing order that is first on the right, and at least the reel 3b or the reel 3c has the symbol “
This is established when the “bar” cannot be drawn into the middle middle or lower right display area.

When the re-game players 4 to 6 are established, the middle display areas in the display window W (effective line 2
9)) from left to right, symbol “Replay A”, symbol “Replay A” or “Replay B”
”And“ Cherry A ”or“ Cherry B ”are lined up, and the re-game players 4 to 6 are appropriately referred to as“ middle stage Richeliche RP ”. Similarly, when the re-game player 7 is established, the above-mentioned symbols are arranged in order from the left side in each lower display area in the display window W, so that the re-game player 7 is appropriately referred to as “lower liriche RP”. . Furthermore, when the re-gamer 8 is established, the above-mentioned symbols are arranged in order from the left side on the right-up line connecting the display areas of the lower right, middle middle, and upper right in the display window W. The combination 8 is appropriately referred to as “rising upward lyrice RP”. Further, the re-game players 4 to 8 are collectively referred to as “cherry RP” as appropriate.

When the game determination result R2 (push order replay B), which will be described later, is selected, the re-playing combination 9 has the actual pushing order first on the right, and at least the reel 3c has the symbol “Red Seven” as the active line 29 is configured to be established when it can be drawn onto the top. In the reels 3 a and 3 b, when the symbol “Red Seven” can be drawn on the effective line 29, the symbol “Red Seven” is arranged on the effective line 29. When the re-playing combination 10 is also selected as the combination determination result R2 (pressing order replay B), the actual pressing order is “right → left → middle”.
And the symbol “red seven” can be drawn onto the effective line 29 in the reels 3c and 3a, but the symbol “red seven” cannot be drawn onto the effective line 29 in the reel 3b. It is comprised so that it may be materialized. Hereinafter, the replaying role 9 and the replaying role 10 are collectively referred to as “red seven symbol RP” as appropriate.

When the game determination result R1 (push order replay A), which will be described later, is selected, the re-playing combination 11 has the actual pushing order first on the right, and the symbol “character” is valid at least on the reels 3c and 3b. It is configured to be established when it can be drawn on the line 29. If the symbol “character” can be drawn on the effective line 29 also on the reel 3 a, the symbol “character” is arranged on the effective line 29. Hereinafter, the re-game player 11 is appropriately referred to as “character symbol RP”.

When the game determination result R3 (push order replay C), which will be described later, is selected, the re-playing combination 12 has the actual pushing order right first, and at least the reel 3c displays the symbol “bar” on the display window W.
It is configured so as to be established when it can be pulled into the upper display area. In the reel 3b, the symbol “bar” can be drawn into the middle display area in the display window W, and in the reel 3a, the symbol “bar” can be drawn in the lower display area in the display window W. In the case where it is possible, the symbols “bars” are arranged on the right-up line in the display window W. Hereinafter, the re-game player 12 is appropriately referred to as a “bar symbol RP”. In addition, re-playing role 9
To 12 are collectively referred to as “specific symbol RP” as appropriate.

<Role drawing table>
In the combination determination process, a combination lottery table shown in FIG. 9 is used. Note that a plurality of role lottery tables are provided according to the above-described set values set by a game clerk or the like. The combination lottery table shown in FIG. 9 is an example corresponding to a certain set value. In this combination lottery table, 15 combination determination results of M1, R1 to R5, B1 to B8, and C1 are set, and each combination combination corresponds to each combination determination result as shown in FIG. It is attached.
For example, the MB combination is associated with the combination determination result M1 as a single winning combination, the re-playing combinations 1 to 3 and 7 to 12 are associated with the combination determination result R1, and the combination determination result B1 includes Small roles 4-6, 21, 22, 29, 30, 53-56 are associated with duplicate winning roles, and watermelon small roles (small roles 1 to 3) are associated with overlapping winning roles in the role determination result C1. It is that it is being. In the present embodiment, the winning combination determination result of “losing” (no game winning is not won) is not set (can be set).

The probabilities of selecting each combination determination result M1, R1 to R5, B1 to B8, and C1 are set for each RT gaming state as shown in FIG. That is, in the non-RT gaming state, the probability of selecting the winning combination determination results R1 to R5 is all set to “1/36”, whereas in the RT2 gaming state inside the bonus, the winning determination result The selection probabilities of R1 to R3 are all “1”
/ 9 ", and the selection probabilities of the combination determination results R4 and R5 are both set high as" 1 / 8.1 ". In addition, the probability that the winning combination determination result M1 is selected is set to “1 / 2.27” in the non-RT gaming state, but is set to “0” in the RT2 gaming state. The selection probabilities of the other combination determination results B1 to B8 and C1 are common to the non-RT gaming state and the RT1 gaming state. The selection probability of each winning decision result is set, for example, by dividing the entire numerical value range (for example, 65536 in decimal) of the random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66 into each numerical value range corresponding to each winning decision result. In this case, the width of the numerical range is adjusted.

In the present embodiment, in the combination determination process in the RT2 gaming state (in MB), the combination determination results M1, R1 to R5, B1 to B8, and C1 are not selected. However, in the RT2 gaming state combination determination process, all the small combinations 1 to 60 are in the same state as winning, and it is possible to establish any small combination according to the timing of each reel rotation stop operation. It has become.

<Results of role determination for push order>
Of the above-described combination determination results M1, R1 to R5, B1 to B8, and C1, combination determination results R1 to R1
5, B1 to B8 are set as “combination determination results corresponding to the pressing order”. Here, the combination determination result corresponding to the pressing order is a combination of a plurality of game actors to be won in duplicate, and how the stop switches 26a, 26b and 26c are played when a plurality of combined game actors have been won in duplicate. This means that the combination determination result varies depending on whether the player is operated in a specific order (pushing order) and which of the plurality of gaming combinations is preferentially established (may not be established). ing.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, five push order replays of push order replays A to E corresponding to each of the role decision results R1 to R5, and as shown in FIG. B8
Eight push order bells A to H corresponding to each of the push order bells are set. Hereinafter, FIG.
Referring to FIG. 11 and FIG. 11, a description will be given of a pattern combination mode (stop display type) that is displayed in a stopped manner on each reel 3 a, 3 b, 3 c, which changes depending on the pushing order. FIG. 10 shows symbols that are stopped and displayed in the main display area in the display window W, whereas FIG. 11 shows only symbols that are stopped on the active line 29. 10 and 11, “Replay” is “Lip”, “Character” is “Character”, “Cherry” is “Che”, and “Seven”.
"7" and "Watermelon" are written as "Sui".

Also, among the entries in the “push order” column of FIG. 10, “(middle x)” of “push order replay A”.
Means that the specific symbol (“character”) cannot be drawn onto the active line 29 at least in the middle reel (reel 3b), and “(right / middle ○)” means at least the right For the reel (reel 3 c) and the middle reel, this means that a specific symbol (“character”) can be drawn onto the effective line 29. Similarly, “(2 ×)” of “push order replay B” means that at least a specific symbol (“red seven”) is placed on the effective line 29 on the reel on which the reel rotation stop operation is performed second. It means that it is a case where it cannot be retracted, and “(first, second ○)” means that the reel rotation stop operation has been performed 2nd and 2nd respectively.
This means that at least one specific symbol (“red seven”) can be drawn onto the active line 29 in one reel. Furthermore, “(Right x)” of “Push Order Replay C”
At least in the right reel, it means that the specific symbol (“bar”) cannot be drawn on the above-mentioned right upward line, and “(right ○)” means at least in the right reel
This means that a specific symbol (“bar”) can be drawn on the line that goes up to the right.

In addition, among the descriptions in the “push order” column of FIG. 11, “(middle / right ○)” means a predetermined symbol (a middle bell and a right reel) that constitutes a corresponding symbol of a cheap bell small role ( “
This means that the symbols described in the “middle reel” and “right reel” columns in the “stop display type” column can be drawn onto the active line 29. Similarly, “(left / middle ○)” is a predetermined symbol (FIG. 1) that constitutes the corresponding symbol of the cheap bell small role at least in the left reel and the middle reel.
1 means that the symbols described in the “left reel” and “middle reel” fields in the “stop display type” field 1 can be drawn onto the effective line 29.

The stop display type corresponding to each pressing order in the pressing order replays A to E is set as shown in FIG. For example, in the push order replay A, when the stop switch 26a or the stop switch 26b is operated first, the upper row of the “push order replay A” column in FIG. 10 (the step indicated as “left / middle first”). ) Is the display window W
The display is stopped and displayed in the middle display area (on the active line 29). On the other hand, when the stop switch 26c is first operated and at least the middle reel (reel 3b) cannot draw the specific symbol “character” onto the effective line 29, the middle row of the “push order replay A” column. The symbol (corresponding symbol of the right-down bell RP) described in “the first right (middle x)” is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 in the display window W (at this time, the symbol “ "Bell" is lined up on the lower right line in the display window W). Further, when the stop switch 26c is operated first and at least the right reel (reel 3c) and the middle reel (reel 3b) can draw the specific symbol "character" on the effective line, the "push order replay A" The symbol (corresponding symbol for the RP for character symbol) described in the lower part of the column of “” (the stage indicated as “right first (right / middle ○)”) is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 in the display window W. The

In push order replay B, the stop switch 26c is operated first, and at least on the reel corresponding to the second reel rotation stop operation (reel 3a or 3b), the specific symbol “red seven” is placed on the effective line. If you cannot pull in, press “Push Order Replay B
”In the middle column (the column labeled“ Right First (2 ×) ”)
Are displayed on the active line 29 in the display window W (at this time, the symbols “Replay A”, “Replay A / B”, and “Cherry A / B” are displayed in the display window W). In the lower display area). In addition, when the stop switch 26c is operated first and the specific symbol “red seven” can be drawn onto the active line 29 at least in the right reel and the middle reel, the lower row of the “push order replay B” column ( The symbol (corresponding symbol of RP for red seven symbol) described in “right first (first / second circle)” is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 in the display window W. At this time, even on the left reel, the specific symbol “Red Seven” is applied to the active line 2
In the case of being able to pull in 9, the specific symbol “Red Seven” is stopped and displayed side by side on the active line 29 in the display window W.

Further, in the push order replay C, when the stop switch 26c is operated first, and at least in the right reel, the specific symbol “bar” cannot be pulled into the upper display area in the display window W, Middle row of “Order Replay C” column (the row labeled “Right First (Right x)”)
Are displayed on the active line 29 in the display window W (at this time, the symbols “Replay A”, “Replay A / B”, “Cherry A”).
/ B "is lined up on the right rising line in the display window W). When the stop switch 26c is first operated and at least in the right reel, the specific symbol “bar” can be pulled into the upper display area in the display window W, the “push order replay C” column is displayed. Lower row ("Right first (Right ○
The symbol (corresponding symbol of the bar symbol RP) described in “)” is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 in the display window W. At this time, when the specific symbol “bar” can be drawn into the active line 29 in the middle reel and into the lower display area in the display window W in the left reel, the specific symbol “bar” The images are stopped and displayed side by side on the right-up line in the display window W.

The stop display types corresponding to the respective pressing orders in the other pressing order replays D and E conform to the above-described pressing order bells A to C, and are clear from the description of FIG.

On the other hand, the stop display type corresponding to each pressing order in the pressing order bells A to H is set as shown in FIG. For example, in the push order bell A, when the actual push order is the correct push order of “middle → left → right”, the corresponding symbol “bell bell bell” of the higher bell small role is on the active line 29. When the stop pressing is performed and the actual pressing order is “middle → right → left” in the incorrect answer pressing order, the corresponding symbol of any of the small roles 53 to 56 of the cheap bell small roles is on the active line 29. Is stopped.

When the actual pressing order is “first left” (the pressing order in which the stop switch 26 a is first operated), the symbol “Replay A” is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 in the left reel. At this time, if the symbol “Red Seven” can be drawn on the active line 29 in the middle reel and the symbol “Red Seven” or “Character” can be drawn in in the right reel, Correspondence design of small role 5 or small role 6 is effective line 29
Stopped on the top. On the other hand, if the symbol “Red Seven” cannot be drawn on the active line 29 in the middle reel, or if the symbol “Red Seven” or “Character” cannot be drawn on the effective line 29 in the right reel, Lost symbol combinations that do not correspond to the corresponding symbol of the small role are stopped and displayed on the active line 29.

Furthermore, when the actual pressing order is “right first” (the pressing order in which the stop switch 26 c is operated first), the symbol “Replay A” or “Replay B” is on the active line 29 on the right reel. Is stopped. At this time, the symbol "Red Seven" on the left reel
Alternatively, when the “bar” can be drawn onto the effective line 29 and the symbol “red seven” can be drawn onto the effective line 29 in the middle reel, the small role 21 of the cheap bell small role 21
, 22, 29, or 30 is stopped and displayed on the active line 29. On the other hand, if the symbol “red seven” or “bar” cannot be drawn onto the effective line 29 on the left reel, or the symbol “red seven” cannot be drawn onto the effective line 29 on the middle reel, The symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line 29.

As another example, in the push order bell E, when the actual push order is the right push order of “right → left → middle”, the corresponding symbol “bell bell bell” of the higher bell small role is the effective line 29. When the actual pressing order is “right → middle → left” in the incorrect answer pressing order, the corresponding symbol of any of the small bells 57-60 of the cheap bell small role is the effective line 29 is stopped and displayed.

When the actual pressing order is “first left”, the symbol “Replay A” is displayed on the left reel.
Is stopped on the active line 29. At this time, if the symbol “Cherry B” can be drawn on the active line 29 in the middle reel and the symbol “Red Seven” or “Character” can be drawn in on the right reel, The corresponding symbol of the small combination 17 or small combination 18 is stopped and displayed on the active line 29. On the other hand, if the symbol “Cherry B” cannot be drawn on the effective line 29 in the middle reel, or if the symbol “Red Seven” or “Character” cannot be drawn on the effective line 29 in the right reel, The symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line 29.

Further, when the actual pressing order is “medium first” (the pressing order in which the stop switch 26 b is operated first), the symbol “Replay A” or “Replay B” is on the active line 29 in the middle reel. Is stopped. At this time, the symbol "Red Seven" on the left reel
Alternatively, when the “bar” can be drawn onto the effective line 29 and the symbol “red seven” can be drawn onto the effective line 29 on the right reel, the small combination 37 of the cheap bell small combination 37
, 38, 45, 46 are stopped and displayed on the active line 29. On the other hand, if the symbol “red seven” or “bar” cannot be drawn onto the effective line 29 on the left reel, or the symbol “red seven” cannot be drawn onto the effective line 29 on the right reel, The symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the active line 29.

As shown in FIG. 11, the stop display forms corresponding to the respective push orders in the other push order bells B to D and F to H are the same as those in the above push order bells A and E, so that detailed explanations will be given. Is omitted.

<Setting of each stage for sub bonus>
As briefly described above, in the present embodiment, the above-described main-side stage setting is performed by setting the start and end of each stage for the sub bonus shown in FIG. The means 113 (see FIG. 4) is configured to control. Similarly, the above-mentioned sub-side stage setting means 201 (FIG. 4) indicates the setting start and end of each stage for sub bonus shown in FIG.
Is configured to control. Of the stages shown in FIG. 12 and the stages shown in FIG. 13, those corresponding to each other are given the same names. However, the numbers in the hundreds are assigned to the stages in FIG. 12, and the numbers in the hundreds are assigned to the stages in FIG.

Hereinafter, referring to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the transition timing between the stages controlled by the main stage setting means 113 and the sub stage setting means 201, the respective means and sub controls on the main control means 100 side in each stage The contents of the control process performed by each means (see FIG. 4) on the means 200 side will be described. In the following description, reference is mainly made to FIG. 12 when the control on the main control means 100 side is described, and FIG. 13 is mainly referred to when the control on the sub control means 200 side is described. In addition, when numbers are added to the stages to be described, the numbers in the drawing to be mainly referred to are described, but each control on the main control unit 100 side and the sub control unit 200 side will be described together. In some cases, both numbers may be written together or omitted.
Note that in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the word “stage” is omitted from the names of the stages.

Controlled by the main stage setting means 113 (hereinafter abbreviated as “main side” as appropriate)
As shown in FIG. 12, the stages are roughly divided into four stages: a normal stage 150, a sub-bonus determination stage 160, a sub-bonus execution stage 170, and a stock time stage 180. In the sub-bonus determination stage 160, a sub-bonus determination A stage 161 and a sub-bonus determination B stage 162 are provided. In the sub-bonus determination B stage 162, an SBB determination stage 162a and a BB determination stage 1 are further provided.
Three stages 62b and an RB determination stage 162c are provided. The sub bonus execution stage 170 includes an SBB stage 171, a BB stage 172, and an RB.
Stage 173 and a SBB stage 171 further includes a true SBB.
Three stages of stage 171a, pseudo BB stage 171b, and pseudo RB stage 171c are provided. Further, in the BB stage 172, two stages of a true BB stage 172a and a pseudo RB stage 172b are further provided.

On the other hand, the stage controlled by the sub-side stage setting means 201 (hereinafter abbreviated as “sub-side” as appropriate) is roughly divided into the normal stage 250 as in the main side as shown in FIG.
There are four stages: a sub-bonus determination stage 260, a sub-bonus execution stage 270, and a stock time stage 280. The normal stage 250, the sub bonus execution stage 270, and the stock time stage 280 correspond to the stages of the same name on the main side, and the stages set in the sub bonus execution stage 270 are sub-stages on the main side. This corresponds to the above-described stages set during the bonus execution stage 170. Further, during the sub-bonus determination stage 260, the sub-bonus determination A1 stage 261a, the sub-bonus determination A2 stage 261b, and the sub-bonus determination B
A stage 262 is provided. The sub-bonus confirmation A1 stage 261a and the sub-bonus confirmation A2 stage 261b are specific modes managed only on the sub-control means 200 side. On the other hand, the sub-bonus confirmation B stage 262 is a stage corresponding to the sub-bonus confirmation B stage 162 on the main side. Each stage set in the sub-bonus confirmation B stage 262 is a sub-bonus confirmation B on the main side. This corresponds to the above-described stages set in the stage 162.

A normal stage 250 shown in FIG. 13 is a normal gaming state (non-AT gaming state that is not advantageous to the player) during the RT1 gaming state. This normal stage 25
At 0, the game progress effect control means 2042 provides a continuous effect (hereinafter referred to as “normal stage continuous effect” as appropriate) indicating to the player that the player is in a non-AT game state, or the specific push order by the assist effect control means 2043. Normal effects such as notification effects (effects that do not work favorably for the player) are performed, but effects that are advantageous to the player are not performed as in the bell push order navigation effect by the assist effect control means 2043. In this normal stage 250,
The sub-side lottery means 203 performs the following sub bonus setting lottery by the sub-side lottery means 203 when the above-mentioned role determination result C1 (watermelon winning) is selected in the role determining process by the role determining means 101.

《Sub-bonus setting lottery》
The sub bonus setting lottery is performed based on the sub bonus setting lottery table shown in FIG. In this sub bonus setting lottery table, four selection items of SBB winning, BB winning, RB winning and losing are set, and the probability that each selected item is selected is shown in FIG.
It is set as shown in A) (specific numerical values of probabilities can be changed as appropriate. The same applies to other lotteries described later). In this sub bonus setting lottery, if any of SBB winning, BB winning and RB winning is selected, sub bonus finalizing stage 2 from the next game
The sub-bonus confirmation A1 stage 261a in 60 is shifted to (hereinafter referred to as S).
“Sub-bonus winning” as appropriate that any one of BB winning, BB winning and RB winning is selected
Called). During the sub-bonus confirmation A1 stage 261a, an effect that informs the player that the sub-bonus has been won is displayed in a predetermined manner (for example, a character display such as “bonus confirmation!”) (Hereinafter referred to as “bonus confirmation effect” as appropriate). Is called). Further, during the sub bonus confirmation A1 stage 261a, the specific push order notification effect is performed, but the bell push order navigation effect is not performed.

Since the sub bonus setting lottery is performed by the sub control means 200, the lottery result, that is, whether the sub bonus has been won or not,
Whether the BB winning, the BB winning or the RB winning is selected, the main control means 10
0 (main stage setting means 113) cannot be grasped directly (because communication from the sub control means 200 to the main control means 100 is not possible). For this reason, the sub-control unit 200 executes an effect according to the lottery result, and the main control unit 100 is arranged so as to follow the content of the effect.
However, it is difficult to realize a reel effect using the reels 3a to 3c. In the present embodiment, by using an indirect information transmission method using a push order as described below, information that the sub-control unit 200 grasps but the main control unit 100 does not grasp (here, sub-information) The lottery result of the bonus setting lottery) can be transmitted to the main control means 100 indirectly, so that the sub-control means 200 can indirectly control the state of the main control means 100. .

《Indirect information transfer method using push order》
In the present embodiment, the combination determination results R1 to R described above by the combination determination processing by the combination determination means 101.
5 (push order replays A to E) was selected (hereinafter referred to as “RP winning” as appropriate)
At this time, the specific push order designated by the specific push order designation means 115 is used. That is,
First, in the combination determination process in the normal stage 150 shown in FIG. 12, each time an RP is won, the specific push order designating unit 115 performs two specific push orders (one is “hit and push order”, and the other is “ Designated as “Lose Push Order”. In the present embodiment, one of the “middle → left → right” push order and the “middle → right → left” push order is set as the hit push order, and the other is set as the lose push order. Whether the pressing order is associated with each of the two specific pressing orders is determined every time the RP is won. The hit-push order is a push order that triggers the transition from the normal stage 150 to the sub-bonus determination A stage 161 in the sub-bonus determination stage 160 when the pressing order is actually performed by the player. Also, the order in which you lose is
When the pushing order is actually performed by the player, it is the pushing order that is triggered by the normal stage 150.

The two specified pressing orders (the hit pressing order and the lost pressing order) are immediately notified from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200. The sub-control means 200 has a normal stage 250.
(If you have not selected a sub-bonus win in the sub-bonus setting lottery)
When two specific pressing orders are notified, the specific pressing order notification effect is notified of the losing pressing order, or none of the pressing orders is notified (whether or not the losing pressing order is notified is determined by lottery, etc. May be selected). On the other hand, when the stage shifts from the normal stage 250 to the sub-bonus confirmation A1 stage 261a (when the sub-bonus winning is selected in the sub-bonus setting lottery), the hitting order is notified by the specific pressing order notification effect. To do.

The main control means 100 determines whether or not the actual push order executed by the player corresponds to the hit push order in the game in which the specified two specific push orders are notified to the sub-control means 200. If the actual push order matches the hit push order, the sub-bonus confirmation A stage 161 in the sub-bonus confirmation stage 160 from the normal stage 150 in the next game.
(This corresponds to the assumption that the sub bonus winning is selected in the sub bonus setting lottery described above). On the other hand, when the actual pressing order does not match the hit pressing order (including the case where the actual pressing order matches the losing pressing order), the stage transition process is not performed and the normal stage 150 is maintained.

When it is determined to shift to the sub bonus finalization A1 stage 161 (when the above estimation is performed), a control command indicating this (hereinafter, this type of control command is appropriately referred to as a “stage transition command”). Is transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub control means 200, and the sub control means 200 shifts from the sub bonus confirmation A1 stage 261a to the sub bonus confirmation A2 stage 261b upon receiving this stage transition command. (If such a stage transition command is received even though the hitting order is not notified, the transition process may not be performed).

Even when the hitting order notification is not performed, it is conceivable that the player executes a pushing order that matches the hitting order. Therefore, when there is no notification of the pressing order, for example, the pressing ("
A push order rule that prohibits execution of a push order other than “left → middle → right” order) is set, and when a player violates this push order rule, a predetermined penalty (for example, the normal stage 250) is set. If a predetermined number (for example, “10”) of the game is being executed, the sub-bonus setting lottery is not performed even if the watermelon is won and the sub-bonus determination stage 260 is being set. Forcing the player to go to the regular stage 250)
If notification of the hitting order is not performed, the possibility of executing the pushing order that matches the hitting order may be reduced.

In addition, since it is determined by the sub-control means 200 whether or not to notify the hit pushing order,
Even if a push order that matches the hit push order is executed, the main control means 100 (main stage setting means 1) determines whether or not this is an event that has occurred due to the notification of the hit push order.
13) cannot be determined. For this reason, when the result of the sub bonus setting lottery is estimated based on the fact that the pressing order corresponding to the hit pressing order is executed only once, the estimation result may be incorrect. Therefore, the hit order is specified and notified multiple times (for example, three times)
In each case, the above-described stage transition processing may be performed when the hit-pressing order is executed.

The following processing is performed in the sub bonus determination A stage 161 on the main side and the sub bonus determination A2 stage 261b on the sub side. That is, when RP is won in the combination determination process in the sub-bonus determination A stage 161, the specific push order designating unit 115 is selected.
Are three specific push orders (one is “SBB confirm push order”, the other is “BB confirm push order”,
The remaining one is called “RB confirmed push order”). In the present embodiment, one of the pushing order of “middle → left → right”, the pushing order of “middle → right → left”, and the pushing order of “left → right → middle” is determined as the SBB determination push order, One is set to BB confirmed push order, and the remaining one is set to RB confirmed push order. Which push order is associated with each of the three specific push orders is determined every time RP is won. It is like that. The SBB confirmed push order is a push order that is triggered by the transition from the sub bonus confirmed A stage 161 to the SBB confirmed stage 162a in the sub bonus confirmed B stage 162 when the push order is actually performed by the player. . Similarly, the BB confirmation push order is a push order triggered by the transition from the sub bonus confirmation A stage 161 to the BB confirmation stage 162b in the sub bonus confirmation B stage 162, and the RB confirmation push order is
This is the push order that triggers the transition from the sub-bonus confirmation A stage 161 to the RB confirmation stage 162 c in the sub-bonus confirmation B stage 162.

The designated three specific push orders (SBB confirmed push order, BB confirmed push order and RB confirmed push order) are immediately notified from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200. Sub control means 20
0 is 1 corresponding to the result of the sub bonus setting lottery from the three specific push orders when the three specific push orders are notified when the sub bonus decision A2 stage 261b is being set.
One specific pressing order is selected, and the selected specific pressing order is notified by a specific pressing order notification effect. Specifically, if the result of the above-mentioned sub bonus setting lottery is SBB winning, the SBB confirmed push order is selected and notified, and if BB winning is selected, the BB confirmed push order is selected and notified.
In the case of winning, the RB confirmation push order is selected and notified.

In the game in which the main control unit 100 notifies the sub-control unit 200 of the three specific pushing orders,
It is determined whether the actual pressing order executed by the player corresponds to any specific pressing order. If the actual push order matches the SBB confirmed push order, in the next game,
A process of shifting from the sub-bonus confirmation A stage 161 to the SBB confirmation stage 162a in the sub-bonus confirmation B stage 162 is performed. Similarly, when the actual pressing order matches the BB determined pressing order, a process of shifting from the sub bonus determining A stage 161 to the BB determining stage 162b in the sub bonus determining B stage 162 is performed. If the RB confirmation push order matches, the sub bonus confirmation A stage 161 to the sub bonus confirmation B
Processing to shift to the RB determination stage 162c in the stage 162 is performed. On the other hand, if the actual pressing order does not match any of the specified three specific pressing orders, a process of shifting from the sub bonus determination A stage 161 to the normal stage 150 is performed in the next game.

When it is determined that the sub-bonus determination A stage 161 shifts to the SBB determination stage 162a, the BB determination stage 162b, the RB determination stage 162c, or the normal stage 150, a stage shift command indicating that is sent to the main control means 100. To the sub-control means 200. By receiving this stage transition command, the sub-control means 200 moves to the SBB determination stage 262a, the BB determination stage 262b, the RB determination stage 262c, or the normal stage 250 in the next game according to the content of the received stage transition command. To perform the process.

Each stage in the sub bonus final stage B (SBB final stage, BB final stage, and RB final stage) corresponds to each stage (SBB stage, BB stage, and RB stage) in the sub bonus execution stage. It has become. S
In the BB determination stage, the BB determination stage, and the RB determination stage, the following processing is performed.

That is, first, in the SBB determination stage, when the combination determination result R1 (push order replay A) is selected in the combination determination process, the specific appearance stop display permission means 116 displays the character symbol RP (re-playing combination 11). A predetermined probability (in this embodiment, a probability that a specific symbol combination of “character / character / character” (hereinafter referred to as “SBB symbol” as appropriate) is displayed on the active line 29 as one of the corresponding symbols. 1/1 but the values can be changed as appropriate). When the stop display of the SBB symbol is permitted, a control command indicating this fact (this type of control command is referred to as “display permission command” as appropriate) is immediately transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub-control unit 200. The The sub-control means 200 receives the display permission command, so that the specific pressing order (hereinafter referred to as “SB” as appropriate) required to stop and display the SBB symbol.
B pattern stop display push order ”) is designated push order notification effect (hereinafter referred to as“ SBB specific push order notification as appropriate) ”in a predetermined manner (for example, a character display of“ Aim at the character by pressing in reverse! ”). It is notified to the player by “referred to as“ production ””.

On the other hand, when the combination determination result R2 (push order replay B) is selected in the combination determination process in the SBB determination stage, the specific appearance stop display permission unit 116 performs the red seven symbol RP.
A specific symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as “BB symbol” as appropriate) of “Red Seven / Red Seven / Red Seven”, which is one of the corresponding symbols of (re-gamer 10), is stopped and displayed on the active line 29. Is allowed with a predetermined probability (in this embodiment, the probability is 1/2, but the numerical value can be changed as appropriate including the case of 1/1). When the stop display of the BB symbol is permitted, a display permission command indicating that is immediately transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200. The sub-control unit 200 receives the display permission command, so that the specific pressing order necessary for stopping and displaying the BB symbol (hereinafter, referred to as “BB symbol stop display pressing order” as appropriate) The player is notified by a specific push order notification effect (hereinafter referred to as “BB specific press order notification effect” as appropriate) by means of, for example, a character display of “Aim at Red Seven by reverse pressing!”.

In addition, when the combination determination result R3 (push order replay C) is selected in the combination determination process in the SBB determination stage, the specific appearance stop display permission means 116 responds to the bar symbol RP (re-playing combination 12). A predetermined probability (book) that a specific symbol combination of “bar / bar / bar” (hereinafter referred to as “RB symbol” as appropriate) that is one of symbols is stopped and displayed on the right-up line in the display window W. In the embodiment, the probability is 1 / 1.1, but the numerical value can be changed as appropriate including the case of 1/1. When the stop display of the RB symbol is permitted, a display permission command indicating that is immediately transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200. The sub-control unit 200 receives the display permission command, so that the specific push order necessary for stopping and displaying the RB symbol (hereinafter, referred to as “RB symbol stop display push order” as appropriate) is a predetermined mode. (For example, the character display “Let's aim at the bar by pressing backward!”)
It is notified to the player by the “specific pressing order notification effect for B”.

When the stop display of the SBB symbol is permitted, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the actual pushing order executed by the player in the game is the first right pushing sequence (the SBB symbol is stopped). Whether or not it is displayed). When the actual pushing order is the first pushing order to the right, in the next game, a process of shifting from the SBB determination stage 162a to the true SBB stage 171a in the SBB stage 171 is performed. Further, in response to this transition processing, the sub-control means 200 performs processing for transition from the SBB determination stage 262a to the true SBB stage 271a.

On the other hand, when the stop display of the BB symbol is permitted, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the actual pushing order executed by the player in the game is the first right pushing sequence (BB symbol) Whether or not is stopped). If the actual push order is the first push order to the right, in the next game, a process of shifting from the SBB determination stage 162a to the pseudo BB stage 171b in the SBB stage 171 is performed. Further, in accordance with this transition process, the sub-control means 200 performs a process for transitioning from the SBB determination stage 262a to the pseudo BB stage 271b.

Further, when the stop display of the RB symbol is permitted, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the actual push order executed by the player in the game is the first right push order (RB symbol). Whether or not is stopped). If the actual pushing order is the right first pushing order, in the next game, a process of shifting from the SBB determination stage 162a to the pseudo RB stage 171c in the SBB stage 171 is performed. Further, in accordance with this transition process, the sub-control means 200 performs a process for transitioning from the SBB determination stage 262a to the pseudo RB stage 271c.

Next, processing when the BB determination stage is set will be described. In the BB determination stage, when the combination determination result R1 (push order replay A) is selected in the combination determination process, first, the main lottery means 114 performs the promotion lottery described below.

《Promotion lottery》
The promotion lottery is performed based on the promotion lottery table shown in FIG. In this promotion lottery table, three promotion lotteries of promotion lottery α, β, and γ are set. Promotion lottery α
In the above case, that is, in the combination determination process being set in the BB determination stage, the combination determination result R1
When (Push Order Replay A) is selected, it is a lottery to decide whether or not to approve promotion from the BB confirmation stage to the SBB confirmation stage, and the probability of granting promotion is set to 1/3. . The promotion lottery β is a lottery for determining whether or not to approve promotion from the RB determination stage to the SBB determination stage when the combination determination result R1 is selected in the role determination process set in the RB determination stage, which will be described later. The probability of granting promotion is set to 1/5. Further, the promotion lottery γ permits promotion from the RB determination stage to the BB determination stage when a combination determination result R2 (push order replay B) is selected in a combination determination process set in the RB determination stage, which will be described later. It is a lottery to decide whether or not to perform, and the probability of granting promotion is set to 1/3.

When the promotion from the BB determination stage to the SBB determination stage is approved in the promotion lottery α, the main stage setting unit 113 determines that the BB determination stage 16 in the game.
2b to the SBB decision stage 162a (promotion) is performed, and SBB
A predetermined probability that the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line 29 (probability 1/1 in this embodiment)
But the values can be changed as appropriate). Since the processing content when the stop display of the SBB symbol is permitted is the same as the processing content when the stop display of the SBB symbol is permitted in the above-described SBB determination stage, the description is omitted. On the other hand, when the promotion from the BB finalized stage to the SBB finalized stage is not approved in the promotion lottery α, the main stage setting unit 113 performs a process of staying at the BB finalized stage 162b and also displays a specific exit stop display. The permission means 116 does not permit the stop display of the SBB symbol.

When the BB confirmation stage 162b is promoted to the SBB confirmation stage 162a, a control command for notifying the promotion (this type of control command is appropriately referred to as “elevation command”) is sent from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means. 200. Further, the sub-control unit 200 (sub-stage setting unit 201) receives the promotion command and performs a process of promoting the BB determination stage 262b to the SBB determination stage 262a in the game.

On the other hand, when the combination determination result R2 (push order replay B) is selected in the combination determination process in the BB determination stage, the specific appearance stop display permission unit 116 displays the BB symbol on the active line 29 in a stopped manner. Is permitted with a predetermined probability (in this embodiment, the probability is 1 / 1.1, but the numerical value can be changed as appropriate including the case of 1/1). When the stop display of the BB symbol is permitted, the display permission command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200, and the sub control unit 200 receives the display permission command, whereby the BB symbol stop display is performed. The player is notified of the pressing order by the above-mentioned specific pressing order notification effect for BB.

Further, when the combination determination result R3 (push order replay C) is selected in the combination determination process in the BB determination stage, the specific appearance stop display permission means 116 displays the above-mentioned RB symbol as a line that rises to the right in the display window W. Predetermined probability of being stopped and displayed on top (probability 1/1 in this embodiment)
. 1 but the value can be changed as appropriate including the case of 1/1. When the stop display of the RB symbol is permitted, the display permission command is sent from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200.
The sub-control unit 200 receives the display permission command, so that the R
The player is notified of the B symbol stop display pressing order by the RB specific pressing order notification effect.

When the stop display of the BB symbol is permitted, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the actual pushing order executed by the player in the game is the first right pushing sequence (BB symbol is stopped). Whether or not it is displayed). If the actual push order is the first push order to the right, in the next game, a process of shifting from the BB determination stage 162b to the true BB stage 172a in the BB stage 172 is performed. Further, the sub-control means 200 according to this transition processing.
Performs a process of shifting from the BB determination stage 262b to the true BB stage 272a.

Further, when the stop display of the RB symbol is permitted, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the actual push order executed by the player in the game is the first right push order (RB symbol). Whether or not is stopped). If the actual push order is the first push order to the right, in the next game, a process of shifting from the BB determination stage 162b to the pseudo RB stage 172b in the BB stage 172 is performed. Further, in accordance with this transition process, the sub-control unit 200 performs a process of shifting from the BB determination stage 262b to the pseudo RB stage 272b.

Next, processing when the RB determination stage is set will be described. In the RB determination stage, when the combination determination result R1 (push order replay A) is selected in the combination determination process, the main lottery means 114 performs the above-described promotion lottery β. In addition, when the combination determination result R2 (push order replay B) is selected in the combination determination process in the RB determination stage, the main-side lottery means 114 performs the above-described promotion lottery γ.

When the promotion from the RB determination stage to the SBB determination stage is approved in the promotion lottery β, the main stage setting means 113 determines that the RB determination stage 16 in the game.
A process of shifting (promoting) from 2c to the SBB determination stage 162a is performed, and the specific appearance stop display permission means 116 has a predetermined probability (in this embodiment, a probability that the SBB symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line 29). 1/1 but the values can be changed as appropriate). The processing content when the stop display of the SBB symbol is permitted is the same as the processing content when the stop display of the SBB symbol is permitted in the SBB determination stage or the BB determination stage described above, and the description thereof will be omitted. On the other hand, when the promotion from the RB determination stage to the SBB determination stage is not approved in the promotion lottery β, the main-side stage setting unit 113 performs a process of staying at the RB determination stage 162c, and also displays a specific exit stop display. The permission means 116 is SB
The stop display of the B symbol is not permitted.

When the RB confirmation stage 162c is promoted to the SBB confirmation stage 162a, a promotion command for notifying the promotion is transmitted from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200. Further, the sub-control unit 200 (sub-stage setting unit 201) receives the promotion command and performs a process of promoting the RB determination stage 262c to the SBB determination stage 262a in the game.

Further, when the promotion from the RB determination stage to the BB determination stage is approved in the promotion lottery γ, the main stage setting means 113 shifts from the RB determination stage 162c to the BB determination stage 162b (promotion) in the game. )
The specific appearance stop display permission means 116 permits the BB symbol to be stopped and displayed on the active line 29 with a predetermined probability (in this embodiment, the probability is 1/1, but the numerical value can be changed as appropriate). BB
Since the processing contents when the symbol stop display is permitted are the same as the processing details when the symbol BB symbol stop display is permitted in the above-described BB determination stage, the description thereof will be omitted. On the other hand, when promotion from the RB finalized stage to the BB finalized stage is not approved in the promotion lottery γ, the main stage setting unit 113 performs a process of staying at the RB finalized stage 162c and also displays a specific exit stop display. The permission means 116 does not permit the stop display of the BB symbol.

When the RB confirmation stage 162c is promoted to the BB confirmation stage 162b, a promotion command for notifying the promotion is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200. Further, the sub-control unit 200 (sub-stage setting unit 201) receives the promotion command and performs a process of promoting the RB determination stage 262c to the BB determination stage 262b in the game.

On the other hand, when the combination determination result R3 (push order replay C) is selected in the combination determination process in the RB determination stage, the specific appearance stop display permission unit 116 displays the RB symbol on the active line 29 in a stopped manner. Is permitted with a predetermined probability (in this embodiment, the probability is 1 / 1.1, but the numerical value can be changed as appropriate including the case of 1/1). When the stop display of the RB symbol is permitted, the display permission command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the sub control unit 200, and the sub control unit 200 receives the display permission command, whereby the RB symbol stop display is performed. The player is notified of the pressing order by the specific pressing order notification effect for the RB.

When the stop display of the RB symbol is permitted, the main control means 100 determines whether or not the actual pushing order executed by the player in the game is the first right pushing order (RB symbol is stopped). Whether or not it is displayed). If the actual push order is the first push order to the right, in the next game, a process of shifting from the RB determination stage 162c to the RB stage 173 is performed. Further, the sub-control means 200 responds to the transition process by the RB determination stage 262.
The process of shifting from c to the RB stage 273 is performed. The above is the outline of the indirect information transmission method using the push order in the present embodiment.

It should be noted that the sub bonus finalization stage A 16 in the sub bonus finalization stages 160 and 260.
1. Sub-bonus confirmation A2 stage 261b, sub-bonus confirmation B stage 162, 26
2 (SBB determination stages 162a and 262a, BB determination stages 162b and 262b, R
In the B finalization stage 162c, 262c), the sub bonus finalization A1 stage 2
Similar to 61a, the bonus finalizing effect described above is performed. Further, while the sub-bonus confirmation A1 stage 261a is configured not to perform the bell push order navigation effect, during each of the above stages, the other stages other than the sub-bonus confirmation A1 stage 261a are: When the above-mentioned push order bells A to H are selected, a bell push order navigation effect is also performed (the bell push order navigation effect may not be performed). However, the bell-push order navigation effects in the sub-bonus determination stages 160 and 260 are performed regardless of the number of assists set in each stage in the sub-bonus execution stages 170 and 270 (the number of assists possible even if executed). (Remaining number) will not change).

Next, each stage in the sub bonus execution stage will be described in the order of the RB stage, the BB stage, and the SBB stage. In the following description, regarding the RB stage 173, the BB stage 172, and the SBB stage 171 in the sub bonus execution stage 170, the processing contents mainly performed on the main control means 100 (main) side will be described, and the sub bonus execution will be described. RB stage 273, BB stage 272, and SBB stage 2 in stage 270
71 will be described mainly with respect to processing contents performed on the sub-control unit 200 (sub) side.

The RB stage 173 managed on the main side is terminated when a total of eight bell wins (the combination determination results B1 to B8 are selected eight times in total) after the transition from the RB determination stage 162c. Is configured to do. In addition, in the game at the time of the eighth bell winning,
The freezing stop lottery described below is performed by the main side lottery means 114.

《Lotted lottery for freeze》
The freeze stoppage lottery is performed based on the freeze stoppage lottery table shown in FIG. In this freezing stop-out lottery table, there are four selection items (stop-out during freezing) of character symbol, red seven symbol, cherry symbol and bell symbol, and the probability that each selection item is selected is The setting is made as shown in FIG.
The result of the freezing stop lottery is immediately obtained from the main control means 100 to the sub-control means 200.
To be notified.

Further, in the game at the time of the eighth bell winning in the RB stage 173, after the operation of the start lever 25 is effectively accepted, the normal rotation start timing of the reels 3a to 3c is set for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds). The freeze period for delaying is set by the freeze period setting means 109, and the freeze reel effect described below is performed by the freeze reel control means 110 during the freeze period.

《Reel production at freeze time》
The reel effect at the time of freezing is appropriately selected in the above-mentioned freeze period, such as changing the rotation speed of each reel 3a to 3c (for example, changing the rotation speed of each reel or rotating it at a slower speed than usual). Rotate at the time of freezing, and then the freeze stoppage selected by the above freeze stoppage lottery (for example, if “Character Symbol” is selected, the symbol combination of “Character / Character / Character”) If “Bell Symbol” is selected, the symbol combination “Bell Bell Bell” is stopped and displayed on the winning line 29 (not to stop each reel completely but to vibrate slightly) It may be stopped).

On the other hand, the RB stage 273 managed on the sub-side is configured to end when the assist effect control means 2043 executes a total of eight bell-push order navigation effects after the transition from the RB determination stage 262c. Yes. Further, the game progress effect control means 2042 is configured to perform a continuous effect (hereinafter referred to as “RB stage continuous effect” as appropriate) indicating that the RB stage is advantageous for the player. Furthermore, in each game that performs the first to seventh bell-push order navigation effects (in the case of main processing, the game at the time of the first to seventh bell wins), the bonus point lottery described below is performed by the sub-side lottery means 203. Configured to be done.

《Benefit point lottery》
The privilege point lottery is performed based on the privilege point lottery table shown in FIG. In this privilege point lottery table, three selection items (addition number of privilege points) of “+3”, “+2”, and “+1” are set, and the probability that each selection item is selected is shown in FIG. It is set as shown in D). In this embodiment, when the RB stage 273 is shifted to, the initial value of the privilege point is set to “0”, and thereafter, every time the privilege point lottery is performed,
The numerical value of the privilege point is updated by sequentially adding the addition number corresponding to the selected selection item to the initial value. For example, when the number of additions selected in each of the first to seventh privilege point lotteries is “+1”, “+3”, “+3”, “+1”, “+2”, “+1”, “+3” The bonus point after the last update is “14”.

In the RB stage 273, in the final game of the stage (game for performing the eighth bell push order navigation effect), the result of the above-mentioned freezing stop lottery performed on the main side and the sub-side are updated sequentially. Based on the value of the last privilege point, the privilege content determination means 207
However, the content of the privilege to be given to the player is determined. In this embodiment, FIG.
As shown in P6), four grant benefits, “sub-bonus confirmation”, “super-high accuracy mode”, “high-accuracy mode”, and “low-accuracy mode” are set. The relationship between the symbol selected by the stop-out lottery and the numerical value of the final privilege point is set as shown in the figure.

Specifically, when the symbol selected by the freeze stop lottery is “character symbol”, the final privilege point is any value from “7 to 21” (in this embodiment, “7”). Is the minimum value and “21” is the maximum value), the granted privilege is determined to be “sub bonus confirmed”. In addition, when the symbol selected in the freezing stop-out lottery is “Cherry Symbol”, if the final privilege point is within the range of “18-21”, the granted privilege becomes “Sub Bonus Confirmation”. If it is determined and is within the range of “15 to 17”, the granted privilege is “super high accuracy mode”.
If it is within the range of “10 to 14”, the granted privilege is determined to be “high accuracy mode”, and “
If it is within the range of “7-9”, the granted privilege is determined to be “low accuracy mode”.

The “sub-bonus confirmation” corresponds to “RB winning” in the sub-bonus setting lottery in the normal stage 250 described above, and the stock time stage 28 described later.
Immediately after the end of 0 (without passing through the normal stage 280), the right to be transferred to the sub-bonus confirmation A1 stage 261a (hereinafter referred to as “sub-bonus confirmation right” as appropriate) is set (given to the player). It is a privilege of the content. "Ultra high accuracy mode" is the RB stage 27
The mode state of the stock time stage 280 shifted from 3 (which affects the lottery probability of a sub-bonus stock lottery described later) is an ultra-high accuracy mode (the most advantageous mode for the player).
It is a privilege of the content that it is set to. Similarly, the “high accuracy mode” is a privilege that the mode state is set to the high accuracy mode (the second most advantageous mode for the player), and the mode state is the low accuracy mode (for the player). This is a privilege that is set to the most unfavorable mode.

The privilege content determination means 207 holds a plurality of privilege content determination data that define the relationship between the symbols selected in the freeze-out lottery lottery, each numerical value of the privilege points, and the privilege content. Each time the privilege point lottery is executed and the privilege point is updated, the privilege content determination data corresponding to the privilege point at that time is selected. And the content of the said privilege is determined based on the data for privilege content determination selected at the end in one RB stage 273. (P1) to (P5) in FIG.
) Shows an example of privilege content determination data. The privilege content determination data of (P1) is data selected when the numerical value of the privilege point is in the range of “0 to 7”, and (P2) to (P
In the data for determining each privilege content in 4), the value of the privilege points is “11” and “13”, respectively.
, “16”, and the privilege content determination data in (P5) is data selected when the value of the privilege point is “21” or “22” (privilege content determination). The means 207 also holds privilege content determination data corresponding to the values of other privilege points).

Further, in each privilege content determination data, the privilege content corresponding to the four symbols selected in the above-mentioned freeze stop lottery is represented by the number of black stars “★”. In particular,
The number of black stars is 5 “sub-bonus confirmation”, 4 are “super high accuracy mode”, 3 or 2 are “
The “high accuracy mode”, one or less corresponds to the “low accuracy mode” (see FIG. 16 (P6)). For example, the privilege determination data of (P2) when the privilege point is “11” is “sub-bonus confirmation” when “character symbol” is selected in the freezing stop-out lottery.
When “Red Seven Symbol” is selected, “Super High Accuracy Mode” is determined, and when “Cherry Symbol” is selected, “High Accuracy Mode” is determined and “Bell Symbol” is selected. It is stipulated that “low accuracy mode” is determined when is selected. Similarly, the reward point is "
16 ”(P4) for determining the privilege, in the freezing stop lottery,
If “Character Symbol” or “Red Seven Symbol” is selected, “Sub Bonus Confirmation”
When “Cherry design” is selected, “Super high accuracy mode” is determined, and when “Bell design” is selected, “High accuracy mode” is determined. Yes.

Also, at the RB stage 273, the sub bonus effect control means 2044 performs the following pulling game effect.

《Fukuiki Game Direction》
The fortune game effect is an effect of outputting a predetermined image mainly using the image display device 11 in accordance with the progress of the game in the RB stage 273, etc., and a fortune execution effect, a privilege point display effect, and a privilege content determination effect. Consists of. In the game in which the push order bell (any of the role determination results B1 to B8) is selected in the role determining process, the forklift performing effect is performed and the result is derived (for example, when the garapon is rotating) This is an effect that displays an image effect on the display screen 11a (a mode that can be changed as appropriate).

The privilege point display effect informs the player of the result of the privilege point lottery in relation to the above-mentioned forcible execution effect (for example, if the result of the privilege point lottery is “+3”, the character “+3” is displayed from Garapon. This is an effect of the aspect described in the vicinity of the image of the ball that has come out. Further, the content of the above-described privilege content determination data selected in accordance with the privilege point updated by the execution of the privilege point lottery is notified to the player in a predetermined manner (for example, the tabular format shown in FIG. 16). You may make it do.

The privilege content determination effect notifies the player of the privilege content determined by the privilege content determination means 207 in a predetermined manner (for example, a character display such as “sub bonus confirmed!” Or “super high accuracy mode!”). It is a production to do.

This is the end of the description of the RB stage. The pseudo RB stage 172b in the BB stage 172 managed on the main side is the BB determination stage 16
In 2b, the stop display of the RB symbol is permitted, and the RB symbol stop display push order is performed by the player, and the stage is shifted from the BB determination stage 162b. After the transition, the pseudo RB stage 172b is terminated when a total of eight bell wins are generated, and the next game is transitioned to the true BB stage 172a (pseudo promotion).

In addition to the transition from the pseudo RB stage 172b, the true BB stage 172a permits the BB symbol stop display in the BB determination stage 162b, and the BB symbol stop display push order is performed by the player. This is a stage transferred from the confirmation stage 162b. The true BB stage 172a is terminated when a transition is made directly from the BB determination stage 162b, and then ended when a total of 25 bell wins occur, and when the transition is performed from the pseudo RB stage 172b. 17 times in total (pseudo RB stage 172
It is configured to end when a bell win of 25 times occurs when combined with 8 times in b). In either case, the next game starts from the stock time stage 18.
It is configured to be shifted to 0.

On the other hand, the pseudo RB stage 272b in the BB stage 272 managed on the sub side is BB
In the confirmation stage 262b, the RB symbol stop display push order is notified, and the player moves from the BB decision stage 262b when the player performs the RB symbol stop display push order. After the transition, the pseudo RB stage 272b ends when the assist effect control means 2043 executes the bell push order navigation effect for a total of eight times, and the next game shifts to the true BB stage 272a (pseudo promotion). It is configured as follows.

In addition to the transition from the pseudo RB stage 272b, the true BB stage 272a notifies the BB symbol stop display push order in the BB determination stage 262b, and the player has performed the BB symbol stop display push order. Is a stage shifted from the BB determination stage 262b. When the true BB stage 272a is moved directly from the BB determination stage 262b, the true BB stage 272a is finished when the bell push order navigation effect is executed 25 times in total, and then moved from the pseudo RB stage 272b. After the transition, the total of 17 times (25 times when combined with 8 times in the pseudo RB stage 172b) is executed by the bell push order navigation effect. In any case, the true BB stage 17
When 2a ends, the next game is shifted to the stock time stage 280.

Also, in the pseudo RB stage 272b, the game progress effect control means 2042 causes the RB
While the above-mentioned RB stage continuous effects performed in the stage 273 are executed, each effect in the same manner as the above-mentioned fortune execution effect and privilege point display effects also performed in the RB stage 273 (hereinafter referred to as “pseudo fork”). “Execution effect” and “pseudo privilege point effect”) are performed by the sub bonus effect control means 2044. These effects are executed to show the player as if they were set to the RB stage. The pseudo fortune execution effect and the pseudo privilege point effect are performed in each game that executes the first to seventh bell push order navigation effects in the pseudo RB stage 272b. Etc. are fictitious, in fact,
No bonus points will be drawn.

In the pseudo RB stage 272b, the sub-bonus effect control means 2044 performs a pseudo promotion effect in the final game of the stage (a game in which the bell-push order navigation effect is performed for the eighth time). This pseudo promotion effect is executed in order to make it appear to the player as if it was promoted from the RB stage to the BB stage, and has a predetermined form (for example, a character display such as “Promote to BB stage!”). Therefore, it is a content that appeals promotion to the player.

On the other hand, in the true BB stage 272a, the game progress effect control means 2042 performs a continuous effect (hereinafter referred to as “BB stage continuous effect” as appropriate) indicating that the BB stage is set to be quite advantageous for the player. It is configured as follows.

This is the end of the description of the BB stage. Next, the SBB stage will be described. The pseudo RB stage 171c in the SBB stage 171 managed on the main side permits the stop display of the RB symbols in the SBB determination stage 162a, and the player presses the push order for the RB symbol stop display. This is a stage that is shifted from the confirmation stage 162a. After the transition, the pseudo RB stage 171c is terminated when a total of eight bell wins occur, and the next game is transitioned to the true SBB stage 171a (pseudo promotion).

The pseudo BB stage 171b in the SBB stage 171 is the SBB determination stage 162a.
The BB symbol stop display is permitted, and the BB symbol stop display push order is performed by the player, and the stage is shifted from the SBB determination stage 162a. The pseudo BB stage 171b is configured to end when a total of 25 bell wins are made after the transition, and to transition (pseudo promotion) from the next game to the true SBB stage 171a.

The true SBB stage 171a is the pseudo BB stage 171b or the pseudo RB stage 17
In addition to the transition from 1c, the SBB symbol stop stage 162a permits the SBB symbol stop display, and the SBB symbol stop display push order is performed by the player.
This is a stage that is shifted from the confirmation stage 162a. The true SBB stage 171a is terminated when the transition is made directly from the SBB determination stage 162a, and then terminated when a total of 50 bell wins are generated. Then, a total of 25 times (50 times when combined with the 25 times in the pseudo BB stage 171b) is set to be terminated. Similarly, when a transition is made from the pseudo RB stage 171b, a total of 42 times (pseudo RB stage 171) after the transition.
It is configured to end when a bell win of 50 times occurs when combined with 8 times in c). In any case, when the true SBB stage 171a ends, the next game is shifted to the stock time stage 180.

On the other hand, the pseudo RB stage 271c in the SBB stage 271 managed on the sub side is S
The RB symbol stop stage 262a notifies the RB symbol stop display push order, and the stage is shifted from the SBB confirm stage 262a when the player performs the RB symbol stop display push order. After the transition, the pseudo RB stage 271c ends when the assist effect control means 2043 executes the bell push order navigation effect a total of eight times, and the next game shifts to the true SBB stage 271a (pseudo promotion). It is configured as follows. In the pseudo RB stage 271c, as in the pseudo RB stage 272b, the above-mentioned RB stage continuous effect is executed by the game progress effect control means 2042, and the above-mentioned pseudo fortune execution effect and the pseudo bonus point effect are This is performed by the sub bonus production control means 2044.

The pseudo BB stage 271b in the SBB stage 271 is the SBB determination stage 2
In 62a, the BB symbol stop display push order is notified, and the player moves from the SBB determination stage 262a when the player performs the BB symbol stop display push order. After the transition, the pseudo BB stage 271b is finished by executing the bell-push order navigation effect for a total of 25 times, and is transitioned from the next game to the true SBB stage 271a (pseudo promotion). . In the pseudo BB stage 271b, the above-mentioned BB stage continuous effect is performed by the game progress effect control means 2042.

Further, in the pseudo RB stage 271c, the pseudo-promotion effect is performed by the sub bonus effect control means 2044 in the final game of the stage (the game in which the eighth bell-push order navigation effect is performed). This pseudo promotion effect is executed in order to make it appear to the player as if it was promoted from the RB stage to the SBB stage, and has a predetermined form (for example, a character display such as “Promote to SBB stage!”). Therefore, it is a content that appeals promotion to the player. Similarly, in the pseudo BB stage 271b, a pseudo promotion effect for making it appear as if it was promoted from the BB stage to the SBB stage is performed in the final game of the stage (game in which the 25th bell push order navigation effect is performed).

The true SBB stage 271a is a pseudo BB stage 271b or pseudo RB stage 27.
In addition to the shift from 1c, the SBB symbol stop stage 262a is notified of the SBB symbol stop display push order, and the player moves from the SBB fix stage 262a when the SBB symbol stop display push order is performed by the player. It is a stage. This true SBB stage 27
In the case where 1a is transferred directly from the SBB determination stage 262a, a total of 50
When the transition is made from the pseudo BB stage 271b, the transition is completed, and a total of 25 times (25 times in total in the pseudo BB stage 271b is 25 times). ) To execute the bell-push order navigation effect.

Similarly, when a transition is made from the pseudo RB stage 271c, a total of 42 times (
It is configured to end when a bell-pressing order navigation effect of 50 times is added to 8 times in the pseudo RB stage 271c. In any case, when the true BB stage 271a ends, the next game is shifted to the stock time stage 280. In addition, in the true SBB stage 271a, SB which is very advantageous for the player
Continuous production showing that it is set to B stage (hereinafter referred to as "SBB stage continuous production" as appropriate)
Is configured to be performed by the game progress effect control means 2042.

This is the end of the description of each stage in the sub bonus execution stage. Next, the stock time stage will be described. The stock time stage 180 managed on the main side includes the SBB stage 171, the BB stage 172, and the RB in the sub bonus execution stage 170.
The stage is shifted from any one of the stages 173 after the end of each stage. The stock time stage 180 is configured to end when a total of 10 games have been performed after the transition, and to shift to the normal stage 150 from the next game.

On the other hand, the stock time stage 280 managed on the sub side is a stage that is shifted from any of the SBB stage 271, BB stage 272, and RB stage 273 in the sub bonus execution stage 270 after the end of each stage. The stock time stage 280 is set to one of the ultra-high accuracy mode, the high accuracy mode, and the low accuracy mode according to the privilege content determined in the RB stage 273 (SBB stage 271 or BB).
In the case of transition from the stage 272, the low-accuracy mode), and after the transition, the game is finished when a total of 10 games have been performed. In the stock time stage 280, the sub-bonus stock lottery described below is performed by the sub-side lottery means 203 every game.

《Sub bonus stock lottery》
The sub bonus stock lottery (hereinafter abbreviated as “stock lottery” as appropriate) is a lottery for determining whether or not to set the above-mentioned sub bonus finalization right. The sub bonus stock lottery table shown in FIG. Based on. In this sub-bonus stock lottery table, the type of the winning decision result selected by the winning decision process and the mode state of the stock time stage 280 (whether it is set to the ultra-high accuracy mode, the high accuracy mode or the low accuracy mode) Accordingly, the probability that the sub-bonus confirmation right is selected (hereinafter referred to as “per stock” as appropriate) is set as shown in FIG. For example, the role determination result is R1 ~
The probability of winning per stock in the stock lottery for any of R5 is “1/7” in the ultra-high accuracy mode, “1/10” in the high accuracy mode, and “1/15” in the low accuracy mode. Is set to

In addition, when one stock time stage 280 is selected multiple times per stock, a plurality of sub-bonus finalizing rights (for example, three if selected three times) are set according to the number of selections per stock. Is done. Further, when the sub bonus finalizing right is set in the RB stage 173, it is also added to the set number of sub bonus finalizing rights. The set sub-bonus confirmation right remains at the time when the stock time stage 280 is finished and the sub-bonus confirmation A1 stage 261a is shifted to one (the set number is decreased by one). The sub bonus finalization right is carried over to the stage after the sub bonus finalization A1 stage 261a.

In the stock time stage 280, sub-button automatic operation lottery described below is performed by the sub-side lottery means 203 in accordance with the results of each game and the stock lottery.

《Sub button automatic operation lottery》
The sub button automatic operation lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not the sub button drive control means 205 automatically operates the sub button 54, and is performed based on the sub button automatic operation lottery table shown in FIG. In this sub-button automatic operation lottery table, “sequential hitting pattern A”
, “Continuous hit pattern B”, “continuous hit pattern C”, “vibration pattern α”, “vibration pattern β”
Seven selection items “No automatic operation A” and “No automatic operation B” are set, and the probability that each selection item is selected is based on the result of the stock lottery and Depending on the case, the setting is made as shown in FIG.

For example, if the stock lottery result is per stock, the probability that “sequential pattern A” will be selected is “1 / 2.5”, and the probability that “sequential pattern B” will be selected is “1/5”. The probability of selecting “No automatic operation A” and “No automatic operation B” is set to “1/20”.
"Is set low. On the other hand, if the combination determination result is lost, the probability that “no automatic operation A” is selected is “1 / 2.5”, and the probability that “no automatic operation B” is selected is “1/5”. The probability of selecting “sequential hitting pattern A” and “sequential hitting pattern B” is “1”.
/ 20 "is set low.

For the continuous hitting patterns A, B, and C, the second solenoid 55b described above is continuously turned ON / OFF for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) by PWM control or the like, and the sub button 54 is continuously retracted and advanced. It is a pattern of repeating. The difference between each of the repeated hitting patterns A, B, and C is in the operation speed of the sub button 54 (how many times the operation is performed at a predetermined time (one operation is performed by one retreat and one advance)). . In the present embodiment, the operation speed is set so as to increase in the order of repeated hitting patterns A, B, and C (for example, repeated hitting pattern A is 30 times per second, repeated hitting pattern B is 20 times faster, The repeated hitting pattern C may be 10 times of the same operation).

The vibration patterns α and β are patterns in which the first solenoid 55a described above is continuously ON / OFF driven by PWM control or the like to cause the sub button 54 to continuously vibrate. The difference between the vibration patterns α and β is the vibration speed of the sub button 54 (how many times it vibrates in a predetermined time). In the present embodiment, the vibration pattern α is set so that the vibration speed is faster than the vibration pattern β (for example, the vibration pattern α is 20 vibrations per second, and the vibration pattern β is 10 times the same). Vibration).

In addition, each data (for example, PW)
The data for M control) is stored in the sub information storage means 209. In the sub button automatic operation lottery, when a specific drive pattern is selected from the plurality of drive patterns, the sub button drive control means 205 selects the data of the specific drive pattern, and the sub button is selected according to the drive pattern data. 54 is automatically operated. Further, the first solenoid 55a and the second solenoid 55 are automatically operated when the sub button 54 is automatically operated according to the driving state (driving state at the time of automatic operation) of the sub button 54 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds).
The upper limit value of the voltage applied to b is adjusted by the solenoid applied voltage adjusting means 206.

No automatic operation A and B means that the sub button 54 is not automatically operated. The difference between each of the automatic operations A and B is whether or not the execution of the repetitive hitting game effect described below is involved.
That is, when automatic operation-free A is selected, a continuous hit game effect described below is performed, but when automatic operation-free B is selected, a continuous hit game effect is not performed. In this embodiment,
In the sub-button automatic operation lottery, when any one of the continuous hitting patterns A, B, C, vibration patterns α, β, and no automatic operation A is selected, after all reels 3a to 3c in the game are stopped, The repeated hitting game effect is performed by the sub bonus effect control means 2044.

《Directive game production》
In the repeated hitting game effect, first, for example, character information such as “Please hit the sub button repeatedly!” Is displayed on the image display screen 11 a, and then, the player performs the continuous hitting operation of the actual sub button 54 or the sub button 54. According to the number of times of automatic operation, for example, the effect is to produce an image effect such that a balloon with air gradually increases for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) (the mode can be changed as appropriate). The type of image to be finally displayed in this continuous hitting game effect differs depending on the result of the stock lottery. For example, if the result of the stock lottery is per stock, the image of the balloon bursting and the character information such as “bonus stock + 1” will be displayed at the end, and if the result of the stock lottery is lost Finally, an image in which the balloon is deflated and character information such as “Sorry!” Are displayed (the mode can be changed as appropriate).

The automatic operation of the sub button 54 is performed at a predetermined timing after the start of the continuous hitting game effect (
For example, the game is started 2 seconds after the continuous hitting game effect is started. Further, the number of operations of the sub button 54 is the actual number of operations when the sub button 54 is operated by the player and when it is automatically operated at a low speed (in the case of the above-described continuous hitting pattern C or vibration pattern β). Is directly detected by the sub button operation frequency detection circuit 57 (see FIG. 4). On the other hand, when the sub button 54 is automatically operated at a high speed (in the case of the above-described continuous hitting pattern A, B or vibration pattern α), the number of operations is indirectly counted based on each driving pattern data. It has come to be. Specifically, from each drive pattern data, the number of operations of the sub button 54 every predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) (three times in the case of the continuous hitting pattern A that performs 30 operations per second, The motion within the predetermined time is obtained every predetermined time from the start of the automatic operation of the sub button 54 in advance. The number of times is counted (3, 6, 9,... In the case of the continuous hitting pattern A, 2, 4, in the case of the continuous hitting pattern B and the vibration pattern β.
6, ...).

In this way, the number of operations of the sub button 54 when automatically operating the sub button 54 at high speed is
The reason for indirectly counting based on each drive pattern data is as follows. That is, when the sub button 54 is automatically operated at high speed, the sub button operation number detection circuit 57 cannot follow the speed, and the actual operation number of the sub button 54 may not be detected. Even if the actual number of movements can be detected, an effect command is output every time the sub button 54 is operated, and is output when an effect process such as a continuous hitting game effect is performed based on the effect command. There is a possibility that the amount of the production command becomes enormous and the production process cannot be executed smoothly. For these reasons, when the sub button 54 is automatically operated at a high speed, an effect command is transmitted by detecting the number of operations of the sub button 54 at a predetermined timing based on each repeated hitting pattern or vibration pattern. It is configured.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the result of the stock lottery is per stock, the continuous hitting pattern A or the continuous hitting pattern B is selected with a high probability. Accordingly, when the sub-button is automatically struck at a high speed when the above-described continuous-hit game effect is executed, the player has a high expectation that the result of the stock lottery is per stock. It is possible to enjoy the continuous hitting game production. It should be noted that the period in which the repetitive hitting game effect is executed may be set as a freeze period in which the progress of the next game is delayed for a predetermined time so that a game operation such as a bet operation is not accepted effectively.

In the stock time stage 280, when no sub-bonus determination right is set at the end of the tenth game in the stage (when the number of sub-bonus settings is 0), the next stage starts from the next game. 250. On the other hand, when at least one sub bonus finalization right is set (when the number of sub bonuses set is 1 or more), the next game is shifted to the sub bonus finalizing A1 stage 261a. The processing content after the transition to the normal stage 250 or the sub bonus confirmation A1 stage 261a is the same as described above.

[Main control processing]
Hereinafter, main control processing performed in the above-described slot machine will be mainly described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to FIG. In the following, first, the main control means 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
Among the control processes performed at 0, in particular, a timer interrupt process and a game control process will be described. Next, among the various control processes performed in the sub-control means 200, in particular, the RB stage effect control process and the sub-button automatic operation control process will be described with reference to FIGS.

<Timer interrupt processing>
In this embodiment, processing such as reading of each game operation signal output in response to a game operation such as a bet operation performed by a player, detection (confirmation) of a signal level, transmission of each control command, etc.
This is performed by a timer interrupt process performed every predetermined time (for example, 1.49 milliseconds) set in advance. In this timer interrupt process, as shown in FIG. 17, the register is first saved (step T1), and then the input port read process (step T2) is performed. In this input port reading process, the signal level of each game operation signal input to the input port of the main CPU 61 is read and stored, the signal level is determined, and the like. The main control means 100
During the game control process according to the above, various control commands related to the game are transmitted to the sub-control means 200 at an appropriate timing, but the timing and the like are not described except for the main ones.

Next, timer measurement is performed (step T3). This timer measurement is to measure the elapsed time of an arbitrary timer set in the game control process described below. Next, reel rotation drive control is performed to control rotation acceleration, deceleration, constant speed maintenance, stop maintenance, etc. of each reel 3a, 3b, 3c (step T4). A predetermined outer end signal is then output (step T5). Next, each display lamp (46a ~
46j) is executed (step T6), and necessary control commands are sent to the sub-control means 200.
(Hereinafter referred to as “sub” as appropriate) (step T7). Next, a display lamp,
The port output for controlling the motor and the like is performed (step T8), the saved register is restored (step T9), the interrupt is permitted (step T10), and the interrupt is returned.

<Game control processing>
In the game control process performed by the main control means 100, as shown in FIG. 18, the stack pointer is set (step S101) and the RAM area is initialized (step S102) in this order. Each control command for transmission is transmitted to the sub (step S1).
03). Examples of the control commands for transmission before the start of the game include a command indicating the re-gaming state and the bonus gaming state, a command indicating the set RT gaming state and the sub-bonus stage, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is a re-gaming state (a state in which a re-game player (one of re-game players 1 to 12) has been established in the previous game) (step S104). If it is determined that the game is in the replaying state, an automatic bet process is executed (step S105), and then an automatic bet execution command indicating that the automatic bet process has been executed is transmitted to the sub (step S106).
), The process proceeds to step S107.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S104 that the game is not in the replaying state (when the regamer has not been established in the previous game), the process proceeds to step S107 without performing the processes in steps S105 and S106 described above. . In this step S107, it is determined whether or not there is a game medal bet (including a bet by an automatic bet process in addition to a bet by a bet operation). If a game medal has been betted, the process proceeds to step S112. If a game medal has not been betted, a setting value display start request (for example, the front door is opened and the set key switch 83 is set). Is determined to be ON (step S)
108).

Here, when there is a request to start displaying the set value, display of the set value is started (step S
109), and then waits in that state until there is a setting value display end request (for example, the setting key switch 83 is turned off and the front door is closed) (step S110), and the setting value display ends. If there is a request, the setting value display is terminated (step S111),
The process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S108 that there is no setting value display start request, the process proceeds to step S112 without performing the processes in steps S109 to S111.

In step S112, it is determined whether or not the game is in a re-gaming state. If it is determined that the game is in a re-gaming state, the process proceeds to step S123.

In step S113, the bet switch (1-BET switch 22 or MAX-BE
It is determined whether or not the T switch 23) has been operated. If the bet switch has been operated, it is determined whether or not there is a credited (stored) game medal (step S114).
) If there is a credited game medal, the number of credits (numerical value indicating the number of credited (stored) game medals) is subtracted according to the operation of the bet switch (step S11).
5) After that, a game medal insertion command indicating that a game medal is bet is transmitted to the sub (step S116), and the process proceeds to step S123.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S114 that there is no credited game medal, the process returns to step S113. If it is determined in step S113 that the bet switch has not been operated, it is determined whether or not a game medal has been inserted from the medal slot 21 (step S117). Here, if a game medal has been inserted, the number of credits is updated as described below (“update” includes the case where it is maintained in addition to the increase or decrease (the same applies hereinafter) Step S118). Then, a game medal insertion command indicating that a game medal has been inserted is transmitted to the sub (step S119), and the above step S
Proceed to 123.

On the other hand, if no game medal has been inserted from the medal slot 21 in the determination of step S117, it is determined whether or not the stored medal settlement switch 24 has been operated (step S120). Here, when the stored medal settlement switch 24 is operated, a settlement process is performed to settle the credit (reservation) and the betting game medals (step S121), and the settlement process is executed. The processing command is transmitted to the sub (step S122), and the process proceeds to step S123. On the other hand, if the stored medal settlement switch 24 has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S123.

In step S123, the bet number is updated, and then it is determined whether or not the bet number matches the specified number (step S124). Here, if it does not match the prescribed number, the process returns to step S107, and if it matches the prescribed number, it is determined whether or not the operation of the start lever 25 has been accepted (step S125). If it is determined that the operation of the start lever 25 has been accepted, the process proceeds to step S126. If it is determined that the operation of the start lever 25 has not been accepted, the process returns to step S107.

In step S126, a random number latch for selecting one random number from the random number sequence generated by the random number generator 66 is performed. Next, the latched random number (hereinafter referred to as “latch random number” as appropriate) is read (step S127), and the read latch random number and the role lottery table (FIG. 9).
Based on the reference), one combination determination result is selected (step S128). Next, information on the selected combination determination result (winning flag information) is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main information storage means 119 (step S129).

Next, a control symbol is set based on the selected combination determination result (step S130).
The control symbol refers to the reels 3a, 3b, 3c according to the order of the reel rotation stop operations (operations of the stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c) received in the reel rotation drive control process described later and the respective operation timings. It is a symbol that is allowed to be stopped (in particular, to be stopped and displayed on the effective line 29a). After the control symbol is set, a combination determination result command indicating the combination determination result selected in step S128 is transmitted to the sub (step S131). In the present embodiment, the processes from the above steps S126 to S131 are collectively referred to as a combination determining process.

《Sub bonus control processing》
After the combination determining process is executed, a sub bonus control process is performed as shown in FIG. In this sub-bonus control process, as shown in FIG. 19, it is first determined whether or not the first specific push order designation condition is satisfied (step S201). The state in which the first specific push order designation condition is satisfied is a state in which any of the combination determination results R1 to R5 is selected by the combination determination process while being set in the normal stage 150 (see FIG. 12). Say. If this condition is met,
The above-described two specific pressing orders (hit pressing order and losing pressing order) are designated, and a command indicating it is transmitted to the sub (step S202), and the process proceeds to step S203. On the other hand, if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S203 without performing the process of step S202.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the second specific pressing order designation condition is satisfied. The state in which the second specific pushing order designation condition is satisfied means that the sub bonus decision A stage 161 (FIG. 12).
This is a state in which any of the combination determination results R1 to R5 is selected by the combination determination process. When this condition is satisfied, the above three specific push orders (SBB confirmed push order, BB confirmed push order, and RB confirmed push order) are designated, and a command indicating it is transmitted to the sub ( Step S204), the process proceeds to Step S205. On the other hand, if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S205 without performing the process of step S204.

In step S205, it is determined whether the promotion lottery execution condition is satisfied. When the promotion lottery execution condition is satisfied, the combination determination result R in the combination determination process in the RB determination stage 162c when the combination determination result R1 is selected in the combination determination process in the BB determination stage 162b.
1 or any state when the combination determination result R2 is selected. If this condition is satisfied, the above-described promotion lottery is executed (step S206). Then, based on the result of the promotion lottery, it is determined whether or not the promotion is approved (step S207). When the promotion is approved, the finalized stage is promoted and the above-described promotion command is transmitted to the sub (step). S208), the process proceeds to step S209. On the other hand, if the promotion lottery execution condition is not satisfied in step S205, the process proceeds to step S209 without performing the processes in steps S206 to S208. If the promotion is not approved in step S207, the process proceeds to step S209 without performing the process in step S208.

In step S209, it is determined whether the specific symbol combination display permission condition is satisfied. The state where the specific symbol combination display permission condition is satisfied means the following three states. The first is SB
The combination determination result R1 is selected in the combination determination process in the game set in the B determination stage 161a (including a game promoted from the BB determination stage 161b or the RB determination stage 161c), and the above-mentioned SBB symbol stop display This is the state when permission is granted. 2
First, the combination determination result R2 is selected in the combination determination process in the game (including a game promoted from the RB determination stage 161c) set in the BB determination stage 161b.
And the state when the above-mentioned stop display of the BB symbol is permitted, and the third is the combination determination result R3 is selected in the combination determination process in the RB determination stage 161c, and the above-mentioned stop display of the RB symbol is permitted. The state of the case. If this condition is satisfied, the display permission command is transmitted to the sub (step S210), and the process proceeds to step S211. On the other hand, if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S211 without performing the process of step S210.

In step S211, whether or not the freeze period setting condition is satisfied is determined. The state in which the freeze period setting condition is satisfied refers to a state in which the eighth bell win is generated in the role lottery process in one RB stage 173. If this condition is satisfied, a freeze period is set (step S212). Then, the above-mentioned freeze stop lottery is executed and the result is notified to the sub (step S213). Next, the above-described freeze reel effect is executed (step S214), the sub bonus control process is terminated, and the process returns. On the other hand, when the freeze period setting condition is not satisfied, the process returns without performing steps S211 to S214.

<Reel rotation drive control processing>
After executing the sub bonus control process, the reel rotation drive control process is performed as shown in FIG. In this reel rotation drive control process, as shown in FIG. 20, the apparatus waits in that state until the wait time elapses (step S301). When the wait time elapses, a wait time indicating that the wait time has elapsed. A progress command is transmitted to the sub (step S3).
02). The wait time is required to elapse from the start of rotation of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c in the previous game period until the start of rotation of the reels 3a, 3b, 3c in the current game period. Time (for example, 4.1 seconds).

Next, a new wait time is set (step S303), and all reels 3a, 3b, 3 are set.
c is started to rotate (step S304). Next, it is determined whether standby of the right reel (reel 3c) has ended (whether rotation has actually started) (step S305). Here, when the standby of the right reel has been completed, it is determined whether or not a right reel rotation start command indicating that the right reel has started rotating has been transmitted to the sub (step S306). If not, a right reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub (step S307), and the process proceeds to step S308. On the other hand, if the waiting for the right reel has not ended in step S305, the processes in steps S306 and S307 are not performed and step S3 is performed.
If the right reel rotation start command has already been transmitted to the sub in step S306, the process proceeds to step S308 without performing the process in step S307.

In step S308, it is determined whether standby of the middle reel (reel 3b) has ended (whether rotation has actually started). Here, when the standby of the middle reel is finished, it is determined whether or not a middle reel rotation start command indicating that the middle reel has started to be rotated has been transmitted to the sub (step S309). If not, a middle reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub (step S310), and the process proceeds to step S311. On the other hand, if the standby of the middle reel has not ended in step S308, step S30 is performed.
9, the process proceeds to step S311 without performing the processes of S310. If the middle reel rotation start command has been transmitted to the sub in step S309, the process proceeds to step S3.
The process proceeds to step S311 without performing the process of 10.

In step S311, it is determined whether standby of the left reel (reel 3a) has ended (whether rotation has actually started). Here, when the standby of the left reel has been completed, it is determined whether or not a left reel rotation start command indicating that the left reel has started rotating has been transmitted to the sub (step S312). If not, a left reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub (step S313), and the process proceeds to step S314. On the other hand, if the left reel standby has not ended in step S311, step S31 is executed.
2 and S313 are not performed, and the process proceeds to step S314. If the left reel rotation start command has been transmitted to the sub in step S312, the process proceeds to step S3.
The process proceeds to step S314 without performing step 13.

In this step S314, it is determined whether standby of all reels (reels 3a, 3b, 3c) has been completed (whether rotation has actually started). Here, when the standby of all the reels is not completed, the process returns to step S305. On the other hand, when waiting for all the reels is completed, an acceleration process for accelerating all the reels that have started to rotate so as to reach a predetermined rotation speed is performed (step S315). Next, it is determined whether or not the rotation of all reels is normal (step S316).
), If it is determined that it is not normal, the process returns to step S315.

On the other hand, if it is determined to be normal, it is determined whether or not all reels are rotating at a constant speed (
Step S317) If it is determined that the motor does not rotate at a constant speed, the process returns to Step S315. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the reels are rotating at a constant speed, all the reels are in a waiting state for accepting a stop (when the stop switches 26a, 26b, and 26c are operated, the rotation can be stopped correspondingly. (Step S318), and if it is determined that it is not waiting for stop acceptance, the process returns to Step S315, and it is determined that all reels are waiting for stop acceptance. In the case, the process proceeds to step S319.

In this step S319, it is determined whether or not an operation for stopping rotation of the left reel (reel 3a) (operation of the stop switch 26a) has been accepted. Here, the stop switch 26a
Is received, the left reel rotation stop acceptance command indicating the rotation position of the left reel when the operation of the stop switch 26a is accepted and the position where the left reel stops rotating has been transmitted to the sub. (Step S320), and if not transmitted, a left reel rotation stop acceptance command is transmitted to the sub (step S321), and step S3
Proceed to 22. On the other hand, if the left reel rotation stop acceptance command has been transmitted to the sub in step S320, the process in step S321 is not performed and step S325 is performed.
Proceed to

In step S322, the left reel symbol combination rotation stop control is performed. The left reel symbol combination rotation stop control is performed by the control symbol set in the above-described combination determining process and the order in which the stop switch 26a is operated (three stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c).
), The operation timing of the stop switch 26a (operation reception timing), and the other reel (reel 3b or reel 3c) if the reel has already stopped. The drive of the left reel is controlled so as to stop and display the symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the left reel according to the symbols that are stopped and displayed.

This symbol combination rotation stop control of the left reel is performed until it is determined that the left reel has stopped rotating (step S323). If the left reel stops rotating, the left reel indicating that the left reel has stopped rotating. A rotation stop command is transmitted to the sub (step S324), and the process proceeds to step S337. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S319 that the left reel rotation stop operation (operation of the stop switch 26a) has not been accepted, the process proceeds to step S325 without performing the processes in steps S320 to S324.

In step S325, it is determined whether or not a rotation stop operation (operation of the stop switch 26b) of the middle reel (reel 3b) has been accepted. Here, the stop switch 26b
Is received, the middle reel rotation stop acceptance command indicating the rotation position of the middle reel when the operation of the stop switch 26b is accepted and the position where the middle reel stops rotating has been transmitted to the sub. (Step S326), and if not transmitted, a middle reel rotation stop acceptance command is transmitted to the sub (step S327), and step S3
Proceed to 28. On the other hand, when the intermediate reel rotation stop acceptance command has been transmitted to the sub in step S325, the process of step S327 is not performed and step S331 is performed.
Proceed to

In step S328, the central reel symbol combination rotation stop control is performed. In this middle reel symbol combination rotation stop control, the control symbol set in the above-mentioned combination determining process and the order in which the stop switch 26b is operated (three stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c).
), The operation timing of the stop switch 26b (operation reception timing), and if the other reel (reel 3a or reel 3c) has already stopped, The driving of the middle reel is controlled so as to stop and display the symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the middle reel in accordance with the symbols that are stopped and displayed.

The symbol combination rotation stop control of the middle reel is performed until it is determined that the middle reel has stopped rotating (step S329). If the middle reel has stopped rotating, the middle reel indicating that the middle reel has stopped rotating. A rotation stop command is transmitted to the sub (step S330), and the process proceeds to step S337. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S326 that the middle reel rotation stop operation (operation of the stop switch 26b) has not been accepted, the process proceeds to step S331 without performing the processes in steps S326 to S330.

In this step S331, it is determined whether or not a rotation stop operation (operation of the stop switch 26c) of the right reel (reel 3c) has been accepted. Here, the stop switch 26c
Is received, the right reel rotation stop reception command indicating the rotation position of the right reel when the operation of the stop switch 26c is received and the position where the right reel stops rotating has been transmitted to the sub. (Step S332), if not transmitted, a right reel rotation stop acceptance command is transmitted to the sub (step S333), and step S3
Proceed to 34. On the other hand, if the right reel rotation stop acceptance command has already been transmitted to the sub in step S332, the process in step S333 is not performed and step S337 is performed.
Proceed to

In step S334, the right reel symbol combination rotation stop control is performed. In this right reel symbol combination rotation stop control, the control symbol set in the above-mentioned combination determining process and the order in which the stop switch 26c is operated (three stop switches 26a, 26b, 26c).
), The operation timing of the stop switch 26c (the timing at which the operation was accepted), and the other reel (reel 3a or reel 3b) The drive of the right reel is controlled so as to stop and display the symbols that can be stopped and displayed on the right reel in accordance with the symbols that are stopped and displayed.

This right reel symbol combination rotation stop control is performed until it is determined that the right reel has stopped rotating (step S335). When the right reel stops rotating, the right reel indicating that the right reel has stopped rotating. A rotation stop command is transmitted to the sub (step S336), and the process proceeds to step S337. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S331 that the right reel rotation stop operation (operation of the stop switch 26c) has not been accepted, the process proceeds to step S337 without performing the processes in steps S332 to S336.

In step S337, the process proceeds from step S324, S330 or S336 described above, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped rotating. If it is determined that all reels have stopped rotating, the process proceeds to step S338, where rotation is stopped. If it is determined that there is not, step S3 above.
Return to 19.

In step S338, it is determined whether or not a specific push order is being specified in the game. If so, the actual push order by the player is compared with the designated push order (step S339).
). Next, the push order comparison result information (information on whether or not the actual push order matches the designated push order) is stored in a predetermined storage area (step S340), and the reel rotation drive control process is terminated. Return. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S338 that the specific pressing order is not designated, the processing returns to step S339 and 340 without performing the processing.

In the present embodiment, when a small role is won in the MB where the winning of the MB role has been carried over, a reel rotation stop control process giving priority to making a small role over the MB role is prioritized. Is to be done. Similarly, when a re-game player is won in the MB, a re-game player-priority rotation stop control process that prioritizes establishing a re-game player over the MB game is performed.

《Wind determination / Game end control processing》
After executing the reel rotation drive control process, a winning determination / game end control process is performed as shown in FIG. In the winning determination / game end control process, as shown in FIG. 21, first, a stop display symbol is confirmed (step S401). Next, if a game combination is established with the symbols displayed in a stopped state, the formation combination information (information indicating that no game combination is established) is stored in a predetermined storage area. (Step S402).

Next, the stop display symbol A command and the stop display symbol B command are transmitted to the sub (step S403). The stop display symbol A command is a rough command indicating whether the established game role is a special role, a small role, or a re-game character, and the stop display symbol B command more specifically indicates the established game role. The command shown (for example, a command that tells whether a high bell small combination has been established or a watermelon small combination has been established) can also be used. Further, the information of the symbol combination (out) that is stopped and displayed in the display window W or on the winning line 29a may be transmitted to the sub.

Next, it is determined whether or not an MB combination is established (step S404). Here, if the MB combination is established, the winning combination flag of the MB combination is turned off (step S405), and step S405 is performed.
Proceed to 407, and if it is not established, turn off the winning flag of the game combination other than the MB combination
(Step S406), the process proceeds to Step S407.

In this step S407, a game medal payout start command indicating the number of game medals to be paid out (0 if no game medals are paid out) is transmitted to the sub. Next, it is determined whether or not a game medal has been paid out (step S408). If there is a payout, the upper limit indicating the maximum number of credited (stored) game medals (number of credits) that can be credited. It is determined whether it is less than a value (for example, 50) (step S409).

If the number of credits is less than the upper limit, the number of game medals to be paid out is added to the number of credits (step S410), and the process proceeds to step S412, where the number of credits is greater than or equal to the upper limit. Pays out a game medal (step S411), and proceeds to step S412. In this step S412, it is determined whether or not the game medals have been paid out. If the payout has not been completed, the process returns to step S408. If the payout has been completed, the game medals have been paid out. A game medal payout end command indicating that has been completed is transmitted to the sub (step S413), and the process proceeds to step S414. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S407 that no game medal has been paid out, step S409 is performed.
The process proceeds to step S414 without performing the processes of .about.S413.

In this step S414, it is determined whether or not the special game (the bonus transferred due to the establishment of the MB role) has ended in the current game. If it is determined that the special game has ended in the current game, the special game is A special game end command indicating the end is transmitted to the sub (step S415), and the process proceeds to step S416. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S414 that the special game is not continuing or is not in the special game, step S41 is performed.
The process of 5 is not performed and the process proceeds to step S416.

In this step S416, the setting of the sub bonus stage is updated based on the result of each lottery performed during the game, the above-described push order comparison result information, and the like. Further, the RT gaming state is updated based on whether the RT gaming state transition condition is satisfied (step S417). Then
The winning combination information and the push order comparison result information stored in the main information storage unit 119 are cleared (step S418), and the process proceeds to step S419. In more detail, if the MB combination winning combination information is stored in the main information storage means 119, a process for starting a special game from the next game is performed and a command indicating that is sent to the sub Processing to transmit is performed.
In step S419, the sub bonus stage and RT game state update results and a game end command indicating the end of one game are transmitted to the sub, and the winning determination / game end control process is terminated and the process returns. To do.

Other control processes performed in the main control means 100 include a main control power-off process, a main control power-on process, and a main control setting change process. The main control power-off process is performed by the main control means 100 (
A process performed when the supply of power to the main control board 60) is stopped (when the power is cut off),
Register saving, stack pointer saving, interrupt status saving, etc. are performed. In addition, storage of information related to the role determination result and information related to the gaming state stored in a predetermined storage area (
Hold) and checksum setting.

The main control power-on process is a process that is performed when power supply to the main control unit 100 is started (at power-on). A temporary stack pointer is set, a checksum is calculated, checked, and the like. Processing is performed so that power recovery processing can be performed. Also, the setting key type switch 83
Is turned on, and if it is turned on, the process proceeds to the main control setting changing process described below. On the other hand, when the setting key type switch 83 is not turned on, the stack pointer is restored and the interrupt is activated, and further, information on the result of determining the combination stored in the predetermined storage area when the power is turned off, A game is played based on information about the game state.

The main control setting change process is a process executed when the setting key type switch 83 is turned on in the above-described main control power-on process, and the setting change command operation of the setting change switch 84 by the game store clerk is confirmed. In this case, the stack pointer is initialized, the interrupt is initialized, and the stored game information is cleared when the power is turned off. Further, the setting value set at the time of setting change is stored in a predetermined storage area, and a setting change command indicating that the setting change has been performed is transmitted to the sub, and the above-described game control process is performed.

<RB stage effect control processing>
Next, the RB stage effect control process executed by the sub control means 200 will be described. This RB stage effect control process is a process for controlling an effect or the like performed during the setting of the RB stage 273 (see FIG. 13). First, the assistable number of times is set to “8”, and bonus points are set. Set to “0” (step U101). Then, the above RB
A stage continuous effect is executed, and it is determined whether or not a bell is won (selection of any of the combination determination results B1 to B8) (step U103). Here, when the bell is won, the above-described bell push order navigation effect is executed (step U104), and the number of assists is decreased by “1” (step U104).
105). On the other hand, if the bell is not won, the process returns to step U102.

Next, it is determined whether or not the possible assist count is “0” (step U106). Here, when the assistable number of times is not “0” (in the case of any of “1” to “7”), the above-mentioned privilege point lottery is performed (step U107), and the privilege point is determined according to the lottery result. Is updated (the numerical value selected by lottery is added) (step U108). Next, the above-described privilege content determination data (see FIG. 16) is selected in accordance with the updated privilege point (step U109), and the above-mentioned fortune execution execution effect and privilege point display effect are executed (step U).
110), the process returns to step U102.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step U106 that the assistable number of times is “0”, the result of the above-mentioned freeze stop lottery performed on the main control means 100 (main) side,
Based on the finally selected benefit content determination data, the content of the privilege to be given to the player is determined (step U111). And the above-mentioned privilege content determination effect is executed (step U1).
12) The RB stage effect control process is terminated.

<Sub button automatic operation control processing>
Next, sub button automatic operation control processing executed by the sub control means 200 will be described. This automatic operation control process is a control process for continuously automatically operating the sub button 54 during the setting of the stock time stage 280 (see FIG. 13).
For example, it is executed every 1 millisecond). In this automatic operation control process, first, it is determined whether or not the sub button automatic operation condition is satisfied (step V101). The state in which the sub button automatic operation condition is satisfied is being set in the stock time stage 280, and it is determined that the sub button 54 is automatically operated by the sub button automatic operation lottery (the above-described repeated hitting pattern A). ~ C, any one of vibration patterns α and β is selected). Here, when the sub button automatic operation condition is satisfied, a drive pattern is set according to the result of the sub button automatic operation lottery (step V102), and the set drive pattern is the A group (vibration patterns α, β). ) Or B group (continuous hit patterns A to C) (step V103).

Here, when the set driving pattern is the A group, the automatic driving flag A for identifying whether or not the first solenoid 55a is being automatically driven is set to “1” (that the automatic driving is being performed). And a monitoring time flag A for identifying whether or not a time for monitoring the drive status of the first solenoid 55a (hereinafter referred to as “monitoring time A”) is set to “1”. "(Indicating that the monitoring time A is being set) is set (step V104).
). Then, the driving of the first solenoid 55a is started, and in order to measure a predetermined scheduled driving time (for example, 2 seconds) of the first solenoid 55a, the driving time timer is set to the scheduled driving time and the timing is started. (Step V105), the process proceeds to Step V108.

On the other hand, when the set driving pattern is the B group, the automatic driving flag B for identifying whether or not the second solenoid 55b is being automatically driven is set to “1” (that the automatic driving is being performed). And a monitoring time flag B for identifying whether or not a time for monitoring the driving status of the second solenoid 55b (hereinafter referred to as “monitoring time B”) is set to “1”. (Indicates that the monitoring time B is being set) (Step V106)
. Then, the driving of the second solenoid 55b is started, and in order to measure a predetermined scheduled driving time (for example, 3 seconds) of the second solenoid 55b, the driving time timer is set to the scheduled driving time and the timing is started. (Step V107), the process proceeds to Step V108. If the sub button automatic operation condition is not satisfied in the determination in step V101, the process proceeds to step V108 without performing the processes in steps V102 to V107.

In step V108, the setting status of the automatic driving flags A and B is determined. If the automatic driving flag A is set to “1” and the automatic driving flag B is set to “0”, the process proceeds to step V109, and whether or not the driving time timer is “0”. Determine whether. If the driving time timer is “0”, the driving of the first solenoid 55a is terminated, and the automatic driving flag A is set to “0” (indicating that automatic driving is not in progress) (step) V110), the set drive pattern is cleared (step V113), and the process proceeds to step V114.

On the other hand, when the automatic driving flag A is set to “0” and the automatic driving flag B is set to “1” in step V108, the process proceeds to step V111, and the driving time timer is set to “0”. It is determined whether or not. If the driving time timer is “0”, the driving of the second solenoid 55b is terminated, and the automatic driving flag B is set to “0” (indicating that automatic driving is not in progress) (step) V112), the set drive pattern is cleared (step V113), and the process proceeds to step V114. If the automatic driving flags A and B are both set to “0” in step V108, the process proceeds to step V114 without performing the processes in steps V109 to V113.

In Step V114, it is determined whether or not the monitoring time flag A is “1”. here,
When the monitoring time flag A is “1”, the first solenoid drive monitoring process (step V115) described below is executed, and after execution, the process proceeds to step V116. On the other hand, if the monitoring time flag A is not “1” (“0”), the process proceeds to step V116 without executing the first solenoid drive monitoring process. In Step V116, it is determined whether or not the monitoring time flag B is “1”. If the monitoring time flag B is “1”, the second solenoid drive monitoring process (step V117) described below is executed, and the one sub-button automatic operation control process is terminated. In step V116, the monitoring time flag B is not “1” (“0
”), The second solenoid drive monitoring process is not executed, and the one sub-button automatic operation control process is terminated.

<First Solenoid Drive Monitoring Process and Second Solenoid Drive Monitoring Process>
Since the first solenoid drive monitoring process and the second solenoid drive monitoring process are processes that are highly similar to each other, in the following, the term related to the first solenoid drive monitoring process is mainly used, and the second solenoid drive monitoring process is used. Both monitoring processes will be described by adding words related to the process in parentheses.

In the first (second) solenoid drive monitoring process, first, the time measurement by the monitoring time timer A (B) is started or continued (step V121). The monitoring time timer A (B) measures whether or not the monitoring time A (B) has reached a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds), and the monitoring time timer A (B) is reset (described later). If it is being measured and is not being measured, “Start” is set, and if it is being measured, “Continue” is set.

Next, it is determined whether the time measured by the monitoring time timer A (B) is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time (step V122). Here, when the measured time exceeds the predetermined time, the count value of the drive number counter A (B) for counting the number of times of driving the first solenoid 55a (second solenoid 55b) (the number of times of being automatically driven) is It is determined whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 18000) is exceeded (step V123). If the count value exceeds the predetermined number, it is determined whether or not the monitoring point A (B) is set to “0” (step V124).
If it is set to “0”, the monitoring point is set to “2”, the drive voltage flag A (B) is set to “1” (step V125), and the process proceeds to step V133.

The monitoring point A (B) is related to the length of the monitoring time A (B).
The monitoring time A (B) becomes longer as the numerical value of the monitoring point A (B) becomes larger. In addition, the drive voltage flag A (B) includes a first solenoid 55a (second solenoid 55b).
) Is automatically set when the driving voltage flag A (B) is set to “1”, the upper limit value of the applied voltage is set to a low voltage value (for example, 3V), and when set to “0”, the upper limit value of the applied voltage is set to a high voltage value (for example, 5V).

On the other hand, if the monitoring point A (B) is not set to “0” in the determination in step V124, the monitoring point is incremented by “1” (step V126), and step V1.
Proceed to 33. If the count value of the drive number counter A (B) does not exceed the predetermined number in the determination in step V123, it is determined whether or not the monitoring point A (B) is set to “0”. If it is not set to “0” (step V127), the monitoring point is decremented by “1” (step V128). And the monitoring point A (B) is “0”.
Is again determined (step V129), and if it is set to "0", the drive voltage flag A (B) is set to "0" (step V130), and step V1
Proceed to 33.

On the other hand, if the monitoring point A (B) is not set to “0” in the determination at step V129, the process proceeds to step V133 without performing the process at step V130.
If the monitoring point A (B) is set to “0” in the determination in step V127, it is determined whether or not the count value of the drive number counter A (B) is “0”. (Step V131). Here, when the count value of the drive number counter A (B) is “0”,
The monitoring time flag A (B) is set to “0” (step V132), and the process proceeds to step V133.

In step V133, the monitoring time timer A (B) is reset (timekeeping time is set to “0”), and the drive number counter A (B) is reset (count value is set to “0”), and the process returns. If the time measured by the monitoring time timer A (B) is equal to or shorter than the predetermined time in the determination in step V122, the steps V123 to V133 are performed.
Returns without performing the above process.

<Change of mode>
In the above-described embodiment, each stage in the sub bonus execution stage 170 (SBB stage 171; The BB determination stage 172 and the RB determination stage 173) are shifted to the specific bonus combination display (SBB symbol, BB symbol, RB symbol) by the specific appearance stop display permission means 116 in each stage in the sub bonus finalization B stage 162. The actual order of pressing performed by the player and the stop order of the player is required to stop and display the specific symbol combination.
It has become the case. On the other hand, when the specific appearance stop display permission means 116 permits the stop display of the specific symbol combination, regardless of the actual pressing order executed by the player,
From each stage in the sub-bonus confirmation B stage 162, the sub-bonus execution stage 17
You may comprise so that it may transfer to each corresponding stage in 0.

In the above-described embodiment, the pseudo RB stage 171c in the SBB stage 171 is
Ended by a total of 8 bell wins being elected during the pseudo RB stage 171c,
Although it is configured to move from the next game to the true SBB stage 171a (pseudo promotion),
The pseudo RB stage 171c may be shifted to the true SBB stage 171a when another condition is satisfied. For example, in the pseudo RB stage 171c, the pseudo RB stage 171c is selected on the condition that an arbitrary number of bell wins of the first to seventh times is selected or a watermelon win (composition determination result C1) is selected. To true SBB stage 171a
It is mentioned to shift to. In this case, it may be determined that the transition is made immediately by an arbitrary number of bell winnings or watermelon winnings, or a lottery is performed when these conditions are satisfied, and whether or not there is a transition or a transition timing is determined based on the lottery result. It may be. Further, such a change mode is changed from the pseudo RB stage 172b in the BB stage 172 to the true BB stage 172.
The same applies to the case of shifting to (a pseudo promotion) a.

Further, the pseudo BB stage 171b in the SBB stage 171 to the true SBB stage 17
Similar changes can also be applied to the transition to 1a. For example, in the pseudo BB stage 171b, the pseudo BB stage 171b is set to true SB on the condition that an arbitrary number of the 1st to 24th bell wins or a watermelon win is selected.
It is possible to move to the B stage 171a. In this case, as mentioned above,
You may decide to make the transition immediately by any number of bell wins or watermelon wins, or make a lottery when these conditions are met, and decide whether or not to make a transition based on the lottery results Good.

In the above embodiment, the true BB stage, pseudo BB stage, and pseudo RB stage in the SBB stage, and the true BB stage and pseudo RB stage in the BB stage are managed on the main side and the sub side, respectively. However, it may be managed only on the sub side, not on the main side. Specifically, true SBB in the SBB stage 171
The stage 171a, the pseudo BB stage 171b, the pseudo RB stage 171c, and the true BB stage 172a and the pseudo RB stage 172b in the BB stage 172 are not set (the SBB stage 171 and the BB stage 172 remain). In this case, the pseudo BB stage 271b or pseudo RB in the SBB stage 271 on the sub-side
The transition from the stage 271c to the true SBB stage 271a and the transition from the pseudo RB stage 272b in the BB stage 272 to the true BB stage 272a may be executed at an arbitrary timing based on the sub side's unique judgment.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the pseudo RB stage 271c in the SBB stage 271 or the pseudo RB stage 272b in the BB stage 272, no substantial privilege point lottery is performed (a fictitious privilege point lottery is performed). Although it is configured, it is also possible to configure to perform a substantial privilege point lottery. When a realistic privilege point lottery is performed in the pseudo RB stage 271c or the pseudo RB stage 272b, a privilege may be actually given to the player according to the total value of the privilege points acquired thereby. In that case, a privilege with the same content as the privilege determined according to the result of the privilege point lottery in the RB stage 273 may be given, or a privilege with another content may be given. For example, when using the four benefits set in the above embodiment (“sub-bonus confirmation”, “super high accuracy mode”, “high accuracy mode”, “low accuracy mode”), the following modes are considered. It is done. That is, among the above four benefits, three benefits excluding “sub bonus confirmed” are given according to the result of privilege point lottery in the pseudo RB stages 271c and 272b, while “sub bonus confirmed” is pseudo RB Stages 271c and 272
Even if the result of the privilege point lottery in b is the best (when the total value of the privilege points obtained by the privilege point lottery is the highest value), it is not applied.

In the above-described embodiment, the automatic operation of the sub button 54 is performed after the start of the continuous hitting game effect.
The operation is started when a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses. However, the automatic operation of the sub button 54 is started when the player actually operates the sub button 54. May be. In this case, if the player does not actually operate the sub button 54,
Since the automatic operation of the sub button 54 is not started, the sub button 54 is not automatically operated against the player's intention when the player does not intend to execute the continuous hitting game. (The amount of heat generated in the solenoid drive circuit or the like can be suppressed by reducing the opportunity for driving the solenoid).

Further, the automatic operation of the sub button 54 may be started when the player manually operates the sub button 54 a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times). In that case, the automatic operation of the sub button 54 may be started only on the condition that the manual operation of the sub button 54 has been performed a predetermined number of times, or the manual operation of the sub button 54 may be performed a predetermined number of times. In such a case, it may be determined whether to start the automatic operation of the sub button 54 by lottery. Further, such lottery may be performed every time the manual operation of the sub button 54 is performed a predetermined number of times.

Further, as the automatic operation pattern of the sub button 54, a specific operation pattern (which may be a continuous hitting pattern or a vibration pattern) is set to be selectable, and when the specific operation pattern is selected, a predetermined probability (for example, 90%) ), The sub button 54 may be automatically operated by the specific operation pattern. In that case, when the specific operation pattern is selected, a lottery is added to add up the total number of games that can be executed in the stock time stage, and in the additional lottery, the automatic operation of the sub button 54 by the specific operation pattern is not performed. You may make it carry out every time it continues until it becomes continuation.

For example, when the specific operation pattern is to automatically operate the sub button 54 at a low speed, a continuous lottery with a continuation probability of 90% is performed every time the sub button 54 is operated once, and the stock time is “1” is added as an additional value (hereinafter referred to as “game execution additional number”) of the number of times that the game can be executed, which is advantageous to the player such as the stage (the initial value is “0”). On the other hand, when the specific operation pattern automatically operates the sub button 54 at a high speed, the continuation probability of 90% is maintained every time an effect command is output at a predetermined timing based on the data of the specific operation pattern. Each time a lottery is performed, “1” is added as an additional number of game executions. Then, if the continuous lottery is not won, the automatic operation of the sub button 54 by the specific operation pattern is terminated, and the added number of game executions added so far is added to the number of possible game executions. In this example, the addition number of the game execution extra number is set to “1”, but the addition number can be changed as appropriate. For example, “1”, “
A plurality of numerical values such as “2”, “5”, “10”, etc. are set, and one of these numerical values is selected in the continuous lottery, and the selected numerical value is added as a game execution additional number. May be.

In the above-described embodiment, when the sub button 54 is automatically operated at a high speed, the number of operations of the sub button 54 for each predetermined time is obtained in advance from the drive pattern data, and the predetermined time for each predetermined time. The number of operations is counted. On the other hand, the time required for the sub button 54 to be operated a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times) from the driving pattern data (for example, 0.2 seconds in the case of the continuous hitting pattern A in which the operation is performed 30 times per second). 20 per second
In the case of the continuous hitting pattern B and the vibration pattern β for 0.3 times, the number of times of the movement is counted every predetermined time (6, 12, 18,.・ ・
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In the above-described embodiment, in the RB stage, the privilege point lottery is performed a plurality of times (seven times) on the sub side, but the privilege point lottery is performed only once (for example,
A predetermined number of times in the RB stage (for example, only in a game at the time of winning the bell) may be used. Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the RB stage, one freeze stop lottery is performed on the main side, but the freeze stop lottery is performed a plurality of times (for example, three times). It may be. In addition, a part of the game where the bonus point lottery is performed and the game where the freeze-out stop lottery is performed overlap (for example, the bonus point lottery is performed at the first to seventh bell wins in the RB stage). And the freeze lottery lottery may be performed in each game at the third, fifth, and eighth bell wins).

In the above-described embodiment, the freeze period is set when the reel rotation start operation (operation of the start lever 25) is accepted, but other game operations (for example, the last reel) When the rotation stop operation) is accepted, the freeze period may be set after all the reels 3a to 3c are stopped.

In addition, it is possible to appropriately change the setting of game players to be drawn in each RT gaming state, the winning probability, and the like. For example, in each of the above-described embodiments, a combination determination result is not set such that a special combination and a small combination, or a special combination and a re-playing combination are won, but such a combination determination result may be set. Good.

Moreover, each structure in embodiment mentioned above and a change aspect, and each structure described as a prior art can be combined suitably, and can be used.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 3a, 3b, 3c Reel 25 Start lever 26a, 26b, 26c Stop switch 60 Main control board 70 Sub control board 100 Main control means 101 Role determining means 102 Reel control means 109 Freeze period setting means 110 Freeze period reel control means 113 Main-side stage setting means 114 Main-side lottery means 115 Specific pushing order designation means 116 Specific-out stop display permission means 200 Sub-control means 201 Sub-side stage setting means 202 Assistable number of times management means 203 Sub-side lottery means 204 Production execution control Means 205 Sub-button drive control means 206 Solenoid applied voltage adjustment means 207 Benefit content determination means

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Multiple reels that variably display multiple types of symbols,
A game operation receiving means for receiving a predetermined game operation for playing a game using the reel;
A combination determination process for determining a feasible game combination allowed to be established from a predetermined number of game combinations including a plurality of types of specific game combinations corresponding to each of a plurality of types of specific states that are advantageous to the player. A role determining means for performing
In a predetermined preparation state that can be shifted to a predetermined specific state among the plurality of types of specific states, a predetermined specific game combination corresponding to the predetermined specific state is included among the plurality of types of specific game players. A game operation mode notifying means for notifying a game operation mode required for stopping and displaying a predetermined specific symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined specific game combination on the plurality of reels when determined as the possible game combination And a slot machine comprising:
The gaming operation mode notifying means is configured to determine, in the predetermined preparation state, a specific gaming role different from the predetermined specific gaming role among the plurality of types of specific gaming roles as the establishable gaming role. A slot machine configured to be able to notify a game operation mode necessary for stopping and displaying another specific symbol combination corresponding to the other specific game combination. A specific symbol combination stop display permission means for determining whether or not to allow the other specific symbol combination to be stopped and displayed in the predetermined preparation state;
The game operation mode notifying means determines that the other specific game player is determined to be a possible game player on the condition that the stop display permission device permits the stop display of the other specific symbol combination. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein notification of a game operation mode necessary for stopping and displaying the other specific symbol combination is executed. In the predetermined preparation state when the predetermined specific state is a specific state that is more advantageous for a player than another specific state corresponding to the other specific game player, the game operation mode notification means When the game operation mode necessary for stopping and displaying the specific symbol combination is executed and the necessary game operation mode is executed, the display is performed while actually shifting to the predetermined specific state. Performs a pseudo-production that makes it appear as if it has shifted to another specific state,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is configured to execute a promotion effect that makes it appear as if it has been promoted from the another specific state to the predetermined specific state at a predetermined time. In the predetermined preparation state in which another specific state corresponding to the other specific game player is a specific state more advantageous for the player than the predetermined specific state, the predetermined preparation state is changed to the different specific state. 4. The slot according to claim 1, further comprising: a preparation state promotion determination unit that determines whether or not to shift to another preparation state that can be shifted to a specific state of the slot. 5. Machine.

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