JP2015042322A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine for executing a game of an information mode, capable of progressing a game while providing a sense of expectation as to whether the game of the information mode is executed to a game player, in the middle of playing in one game or while playing in a plurality of games.SOLUTION: A slot machine 10 for executing the game of the information mode for reporting a content advantageous for the player includes: specific symbol discrimination means 64 which discriminates whether a symbol combination upon stoppage of reels 31 is a specific symbol combination; execution condition discrimination means 65 which discriminates whether a preset execution condition for the game of the information mode is satisfied, on the basis of a determination frequency of the specific symbol combination by the specific symbol discrimination means 64 during playing; and information mode game execution means 66 which executes the game of the information mode when the execution condition discrimination means 65 determines that the execution condition is satisfied .

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that executes a game in a notification mode for notifying contents that are advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a slot machine that executes a notification-type game for notifying contents advantageous to a player under a certain condition in a game during a normal game or after the end of a special game. Here, whether or not to execute the game in the notification mode has been determined by lottery inside the slot machine.

  In addition, as a game in the notification mode, for example, when a specific small role is won in the lottery in the slot machine, at the start of the game, the winning of the specific small role is determined by a lamp, a speaker, a liquid crystal display device, etc. A device that notifies a player of winning of a specific small role by an output from an effect output device is known.

  When a player is informed of the winning of a specific small role, the player stops the reel so that the combination of symbols of the specific small role stops on the active line, that is, the winning specific small role wins. The stop switch can be operated. Therefore, the winning rate at the time of winning the specific small combination is higher than the case where the notification is not made. Therefore, it is possible to play a game without reducing the number of medals owned or while increasing the number of medals owned.

However, in the above-described conventional technique, whether or not to execute the notification mode game is determined solely by lottery. And when performing the game of an alerting | reporting mode, the effect was notified to the player by the above-mentioned production output device.
For this reason, the player has only expected to be notified that the game in the notification mode is to be executed.

In addition, it is determined by lottery whether the game in the notification mode is performed for a predetermined number of times set in advance or whether the game in the notification mode is further continued. And when continuing the game of an alerting | reporting mode, the fact was notified to the player.
Therefore, even in the continuation of the notification mode game, the player has only expected to be notified that the notification mode game will be continued.

  For this reason, the player has a sense of expectation whether or not a notification-type game is executed or continued during a game in one game or during a game between a plurality of games. I was unable to proceed with the game.

  Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is that in a slot machine that executes a notification-type game, whether a notification-type game is executed during a game in one game or during a game between a plurality of games. It is to be able to proceed with the game while giving the player the expectation of whether or not to continue.

The present invention solves the above-described problems by the following means.
The present invention is a slot machine that executes a game in a notification mode for notifying content that is advantageous to a player, and that determines whether or not the symbol combination at the time of reel stop is a specific symbol combination A game in a notification mode set in advance based on the number of times determined as a combination of a specific symbol by the specific symbol determination unit during a game, a predetermined number of games or a game for a predetermined period during the game An execution condition determination unit that determines whether or not the execution condition is satisfied, and a notification mode game execution unit that executes a notification mode game when the execution condition determination unit determines that the execution condition is satisfied. It is characterized by.

According to the present invention, a player progresses a game while expecting whether or not a notification-type game is executed during a game in one game or during a game between a plurality of games. I can go.
For example, in the case where it is set so that a game in a notification mode is executed when a specific symbol combination appears continuously a predetermined number of times, a specific symbol combination appears continuously, and one more game When the predetermined number of times is reached, the player can start the next game with expectation.
In addition, when a combination of specific symbols appears even once, when the game of the notification mode is set to be executed, one reel is rotating and the other reels are stopped In addition, when the last reel being rotated stops at a specific position, the player can stop the last reel with expectation when a combination of specific symbols is obtained.
Furthermore, the player can expect an increase in the number of acquired medals by watching the notified content and performing an operation according to the notified content during the notification mode game.

1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a first embodiment of a slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. It is a top view which shows 21 symbol arrangement | sequences of the outer peripheral surface of each reel in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the combination and symbol combination of the reel corresponding to the combination in 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of each combination in the 1st lottery table and 2nd lottery table of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows each inclination value of the game of a alerting | reporting mode and the game of a non-notifying mode when the 1st lottery table in a normal game is used. In a normal game, it is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process until a replay wins three games continuously and the game of an alerting | reporting mode is performed. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process until a replay wins and the game of an alerting | reporting mode is performed in the game of an alerting | reporting mode, or the normal game after completion | finish of a BB game. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing until a replay is won and a notification mode game is executed in a normal game after the end of the notification mode game or the BB game, and is a flowchart following FIG. 7. In 1st Embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the game of an alerting | reporting aspect. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process when performing the game of an alerting | reporting aspect during a BB game. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing when a notification mode game is executed during a BB game, and is a flowchart following FIG. 10. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the slot machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process when discriminating whether the game of an alerting | reporting aspect is continued during the game of an alerting | reporting aspect. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process when discriminate | determining whether the game of an alerting | reporting aspect is continued during the game of an alerting | reporting aspect, and is a flowchart following FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the slot machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a top view which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel in 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the three reel stop control patterns in 3rd Embodiment. In 3rd Embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the game of an alerting | reporting aspect. In 3rd Embodiment, it is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process in the game of an alerting | reporting aspect, and is a flowchart following FIG.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a first embodiment of a slot machine according to the present invention.
The game control means 60 of the slot machine 10 is a means for comprehensively controlling the entire slot machine 10 including the progress and effects of the game of the slot machine 10. The game control means 60 includes a CPU that performs calculations, a ROM that stores programs necessary for the progress of the game, data for production, and the like, and data that is captured when the CPU performs various controls. RAM and the like that are temporarily stored.

A motor 32 is electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60.
The motor 32 is for rotating the reel 31, is connected to the center of rotation of the reel 31, and is controlled by the game control means 60.

The reel 31 has a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols (such as symbols constituting a winning combination) are printed is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof. One reel 31 is provided with, for example, 21 symbols at equal intervals.
In the present embodiment, three reels 31 are provided in parallel. Each reel 31 is arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from a display window (not shown) provided on the front panel of the slot machine 10. Therefore, nine symbols are arranged so that a total of nine symbols can be seen from the display window of the slot machine 10.
When the reel 31 is rotated by the motor 32, the symbols on the reel 31 are moved and displayed in the vertical direction in the display window at a predetermined speed.

Further, a start switch 41 and a stop switch 42 that are operated by the player during the game are electrically connected to the input side (left side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60.
The start switch 41 is a switch operated when the player starts the rotation of the reel 31.
Three stop switches 42 are provided independently for each reel 31 and are operated when a player stops the rotation of each reel 31.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing 21 symbol arrays on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 31 in the present embodiment. In FIG. 2, unlike the actual design, the design is represented by characters. For example, “red 7” means a design of “7” colored red.
The symbols displayed on the reel 31 are composed of seven types of “red 7”, “blue 7”, “BAR”, “bell”, “cherry”, “watermelon”, and “plum”. Various combinations corresponding to the combination of symbols on the reel 31 are determined in advance.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a combination and a combination of symbols of the reel 31 corresponding to the combination in the present embodiment. The combination in the normal game is composed of BB (big bonus) and RB (regular bonus) which are special roles, three kinds of specific small roles A, B and C, general small roles 1 and 2, and replay. Yes. When all the reels 31 are stopped, when the combination of symbols stopped on the active line matches the combination of symbols of a predetermined role, a winning combination of that symbol is won, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each symbol. It is.

  Here, although not shown, the effective line is displayed in a portion including the display window of the front panel, and for example, five lines are set. When there are five effective lines, the effective lines are composed of three horizontal upper, middle, and lower lines and two diagonally downward and leftward diagonal directions.

The three symbols that are continuous from top to bottom of the reel 31 that can be seen from each display window are located on three effective lines in the upper, middle, and lower stages in the horizontal direction.
Also, this valid line is validated according to the number of inserted medals. If one medal is inserted, one effective line in the middle in the horizontal direction is activated. If it is two, three effective lines in the horizontal direction are activated. If three, all five effective lines are activated. The

  Among the above-mentioned roles, BB and RB are roles for shifting from a normal game to a BB game and an RB game (games that are advantageous to the player), which are special games, respectively. For example, when all of the reels 31 are stopped and the combination of symbols on the active line is “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7”, a BB win is won and a predetermined number of medals are paid out. , Transition to the BB game. The same applies when the combination of three “Blue 7” or “BAR” symbols stops on the active line.

  The BB game has a first mode game and a second mode game. When the normal game shifts to the BB game, the BB game first shifts to the first mode game. In the first aspect game, only a small combination and a lottery of a transition combination for shifting to the second aspect game are performed. When the transition combination wins in the first mode game (when the combination of symbols “Plum”-“Plum”-“Plum” stops on the active line), a predetermined number of medals are paid out and Transition from the first mode game to the second mode game (bonus game).

  The second mode game is a game in which a predetermined combination wins with a high probability (a combination of symbols of “Plum”-“Plum”-“Plum” stops on the active line) only for the specified number of wins or the specified number of games. Is what you do. When the predetermined combination wins, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In this second mode game, when the specified number of wins or the specified number of games is reached, the game is returned to the first mode game again. Then, until the number of games of the first mode game reaches the specified number of times, or until the number of times of transition from the first mode game to the second mode game reaches the specified number of times, the first mode game and the second mode game are repeat. When the number of transitions from the first mode game to the second mode game is the specified number of times, the BB game is ended by the end of the second mode game.

In addition, when the combination of symbols of “red 7”-“red 7”-“BAR” or “blue 7”-“blue 7”-“BAR” is stopped on the active line, an RB is won, and a predetermined number The number of medals is paid out and the RB game is entered.
In the RB game, one set of the second mode games (bonus games) in the BB game described above, that is, a game in which a predetermined role is won with a high probability is performed for the specified number of winnings or the specified number of games.

In addition, although description is abbreviate | omitted in this embodiment, you may provide SB (single bonus) as another special role. When the SB wins, the game shifts from the normal game to the SB game. In the SB game, a game in which the predetermined role in the second mode game of the BB game or the RB game is won with a high probability is performed only for one game.
After each special game is over, the game returns to the normal game.

  A small combination (a specific small combination and a general small combination) is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. When the symbol combination of “red 7”, “blue 7” or “BAR”-“bell”-“bell” stops on the active line, a specific small role is won and a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, “Red 7”, “Blue 7” and “BAR” which are the symbols constituting the specific small role of the left reel 31 are arranged in No. 2, No. 9 and No. 16, respectively. Has been. That is, each of these symbols is arranged at seven symbol intervals. In this way, if it is informed which specific small role is won, the stop switch 42 can be operated so that the specific small role wins, and which specific small role is won. If you do not know whether you are doing, it is to ensure that the selected small role does not necessarily win. Details thereof will be described below.

  In the slot machine 10, stop control of the reel 31 is performed. This is because, when a winning combination is won in the slot machine 10 inside the slot machine 10, when the symbol related to the winning combination does not stop on the active line at the position where the stop switch 42 is detected, the reel 31 is stopped. By controlling the movement, the winning symbol of the winning combination is increased by actively stopping the symbol related to the combination on the active line.

  The stop control of the reel 31 is normally set to 190 ms or less (within 5 symbols counting from the position where the stop switch 42 is detected). Therefore, if the stop switch 42 is turned on when any of the symbols up to 5 symbols before the symbol related to the winning combination is positioned on the specific effective line, the symbol related to the winning combination is displayed on the specific effective line. Pull-in is controlled.

  For example, in the case where the specified small role A, which is a combination of “red 7”-“bell”-“bell”, is won, the second reel “red 7” to the sixth “plum” on the left reel 31 If the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when is positioned on the specific effective line, the second “red 7” stops on the specific effective line. On the other hand, when the stop switch 42 is turned on at any other position, no prize is won even if the specific small combination A is won.

  In the present embodiment, a notification-type game (to be described later) for notifying a player of the winning of a specific small role under a certain condition is executed. Therefore, in a notification-type game, the player wins with a high probability. It is possible to operate so that the symbol related to the specified small combination stops on the active line.

  However, when the winning of the specific small combination is not notified, the player can win the specific small combination only in 1/3 of the game in the notification mode. For example, the player predicts that the specific small role B related to “Blue 7” is elected, and sets the stop switch 42 of the left reel 31 so that the symbol “Blue 7” stops on the specific effective line. In the case of the stop operation, if the specific small combination B is actually won, the symbol “blue 7” related to the specific small combination B stops on the specific active line. At this time, the condition is that the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the symbols from the 9th to the 13th of the left reel 31 are located on the specific effective line.

  However, when the player's prediction is wrong and the specific small role A or C whose symbol of the left reel 31 is “red 7” or “BAR” is elected, the position where the player turns on the stop switch 42 From the second, “red 7” of No. 2 on the left reel 31 and “BAR” of No. 16 cannot be drawn on the specific effective line. In other words, in order for the second “red 7” to stop on the specific effective line, as described above, the stop switch 42 must be turned on at the moment when the symbols 2 to 6 are positioned on the specific effective line. Because it must. Similarly, in order for No. 16 “BAR” to stop on the specific effective line, the stop switch 42 must be turned on at the moment when the symbols from No. 16 to No. 20 are located on the specific effective line. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the middle reel 31 and the right reel 31, all the symbols of “bell” are arranged at intervals within 5 symbols. Therefore, when one of the specific small roles is elected, for the middle reel 31 and the right reel 31, the “bell” symbol can be drawn onto the active line and controlled regardless of the position at which the stop switch 42 is turned on. it can. Therefore, the “bell” that is the symbol of the middle reel 31 and the right reel 31 of the specific small role has a pull-in probability of 100%.

  Further, when the combination of symbols “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“watermelon” stops on the effective line, or when “cherry” of the left reel 31 stops on the effective line, each of the general small roles 1 Alternatively, two prizes are awarded and a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  Furthermore, the replay is a replaying role in which the number of medals inserted in the game is automatically inserted and the replaying can be performed. During a normal game, if the combination of "Plum"-"Plum"-"Plum" symbols stops on the active line, a replay will be awarded, and the number of medals inserted in that game will be automatically inserted and replayed. be able to.

The following peripheral devices for outputting effects during the game are electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60.
The back lamp 33 is fixedly disposed on the inner peripheral side of each reel 31 and illuminates a symbol located on the effective line from behind. The back lamp 33 outputs an effect of emitting light in a specific pattern in addition to making the design easy to see.

The speaker 34 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied in order to perform various effects during the game.
The image display device 35 performs an effect of displaying various effect images, predetermined information, and the like during the game, and includes a liquid crystal image display device, a dot display, and the like.

  The specific small combination winning display section 36 is for notifying a player of certain specific small combinations A to C under certain conditions. In the present embodiment, the specific small role winning display unit 36 includes three “7 (red)”, “7 (blue)”, and “BAR” that are individually illuminated by a lamp (not shown). Each display part is provided. When notifying one of the specific small roles A to C to the player, for example, the specific small role A (a combination of symbols “Red 7”-“Bell”-“Bell”) is won. In some cases, “7 (red)” is illuminated by the lamp.

Next, the game control means 60 will be described in more detail.
As shown in FIG. 1, the game control means 60 includes the following means. The following means in the present embodiment are examples, and the game control means 60 is not limited to the means shown in the present embodiment.

(Role lottery means)
The role lottery means 61 performs lottery of a role (special role, small role, replay, etc.). The role lottery means 61 is based on, for example, a random number generator for hard lottery (hard random number, etc.), a random number extractor for extracting a random number generated by the random number generator, and a random value extracted by the random number extractor. Determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won and a winning combination.

  The random number generation means of the role lottery means 61 generates random numbers in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation). The random number extracting means extracts the random number generated by the random number generating means at a predetermined time, in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is turned on by the player. The judging means collates the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means with a lottery table 62, which will be described later, to determine the combination corresponding to the area to which the random number value belongs. For example, when the extracted random number value belongs to the special combination winning area, it is determined that the special combination is won, and when it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined to be non-winning.

(Lottery table)
The lottery table 62 defines the winning probabilities for each combination. Both the lottery tables 62 shown in FIG. 1 are used during normal games. The first lottery table 62a is used in a game that has not won the special role (BB or RB) in the normal game, and the second lottery table 62b is won in the special role in the normal game. It is used in the game that is.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the winning probabilities of the respective combinations in the first lottery table 62a and the second lottery table 62b of the present embodiment.
In FIG. 4, as described above, the combination includes BB and RB which are special combinations, specific small combinations A to C, small combinations 1 to 2 and replays, and the winning probabilities are respectively determined. . In addition, although the winning probability of a combination is usually determined for each number of inserted medals (1 to 3) and for each set value of the payout rate, it is omitted in this embodiment.

In the first lottery table 62a and the second lottery table 62b, the winning probabilities of the special combination and various small combinations are set to be equal, and only the replay winning probabilities are different. The winning probability of replay is set to 1 / 7.3 (about 13.7%) in the first lottery table 62a, whereas it is 1 / 1.6 (62.5) in the second lottery table 62b. %), Which is significantly higher than the winning probability of replay in the first lottery table 62a.
Therefore, in the normal game winning BB, the second lottery table 62b is used, and the replay is frequently won.

  Although not shown, the lottery table 62 is provided with a special game lottery table in addition to the first lottery table 62a and the second lottery table 62b. For example, the lottery table for the BB game is provided with a first mode game lottery table and a second mode game lottery table. The first aspect game lottery table is determined so that each of the various small combinations and transitional combinations has a predetermined winning probability. Further, the second aspect game lottery table is determined so that the predetermined combination has a high winning probability.

  Each lottery table 62 has a lottery area in a predetermined range, and the lottery area is divided into a winning area and a non-winning area for each combination. For example, in the first lottery table 62a and the second lottery table 62b, the winning area of each combination in the lottery area is set to a predetermined ratio so as to have the winning probability shown in FIG.

Note that the second lottery table 62b is used in a game in which a special role in a normal game is won, but the special role lottery is continued even in a game in which a special role is won. .
In the case of the present embodiment, when a special combination won first is won before winning a special combination, both special combinations may be carried over. And even when one special combination wins, the winning of the other special combination may be carried over, and after the special game is over, the game may be shifted to the normal game while the special combination is selected. .
In addition, during the normal game after winning the special role, the special role lottery may not be performed.

Returning to FIG.
(Reel stop control means)
The reel stop control means 63 determines the stop position of the reel 31 based on the game state (normal game state, special game state, etc.), the lottery result of the combination lottery means 61, the timing when the stop switch 42 is turned on, and the like. At the same time, the reel 31 is controlled to stop at the determined position.

The reel stop control means 63 determines the stop position of the reel 31 with reference to a stop position determination table (not shown). When the stop position of the reel 31 is determined, the motor 32 is driven and controlled, and the reel 31 is controlled to stop at the determined position.
The stop position determination table defines the stop position of the reel 31 based on the gaming state, the lottery result of the combination lottery means 61, and the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated.

  Note that the reel stop control means 63 may determine the stop position of the reel 31 without using the stop position determination table. For example, when the stop switch 42 is operated, a stop possible position is searched with reference to a lottery result of the hand lottery means 61 and the like, and an appropriate stop position is determined within the range of the stop possible position It is also possible to perform control.

When the reel stop control means 63 wins any combination by the combination lottery means 61, the combination of symbols of the combination is stopped on the effective line as much as possible within the range of the stoptable position of the reel 31. The reel 31 is controlled to stop.
Further, when no combination is won by the combination lottery means 61, the reel 31 is controlled to stop so that the combination of symbols of any combination does not stop on the active line.

Note that the combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped includes a loss eye, a chance eye, and a reach eye.
Here, the “losing eye” is a combination of symbols that means that the special role is not won, that is, a combination of symbols that do not have the possibility of winning the special role (the winning expectation is 0). .

The “chance” does not necessarily mean that a special role is won, but it is a combination of symbols that means that a special role can be won.
Furthermore, the “reach eyes” means a combination of symbols meaning that a special role is won, that is, a special role winning decision.

In a game that has not been won as a special role in a normal game, the reel stop control means 63 controls the reel 31 to stop appearing without causing a lose eye or chance eye.
On the other hand, in a game in which a special combination in a normal game is won, the reel stop control unit 63 controls the reel 31 to stop so that chance chances and reach eyes appear.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the BB is won and before the BB win is notified by the notice control means 67 (described later), the reel stop control means 63 prevents the reel 31 from appearing in reach. Control stop. This makes it difficult for the player to determine whether or not the BB is won before the BB is announced even when the BB is won.

(Specific symbol discrimination means)
The specific symbol discriminating means 64 discriminates whether or not the symbol combination when the reel 31 is stopped is a specific symbol combination. In the present embodiment, in order to determine whether or not the game execution condition of the notification mode is satisfied, the specific symbol determination unit 64 determines whether or not the combination is a specific symbol. The specific symbol discriminating means 64 discriminates the symbol on the effective line by detecting, for example, an angle when the motor 32 is stopped or the number of steps.

First, the specific symbol discriminating means 64 in the present embodiment discriminates whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is a combination of symbols for replay when the reel 31 is stopped during the normal game.
Second, the specific symbol discriminating means 64 determines whether or not the combination of symbols “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” stops on the active line during the first mode game of the BB game. Is determined.

(Execution condition discrimination means)
The execution condition discriminating means 65 is a notification mode set in advance based on the number of times that the specific symbol discriminating means 64 discriminates a specific symbol combination during a game, during a predetermined number of games or during a predetermined period of time. It is determined whether or not the game execution condition is satisfied.

Here, “in game” means not limited to a game state, such as during a normal game or during a special game, but means during an arbitrary game.
Further, “between a predetermined number of times” means a predetermined number of times of 1 or 2 or more.
Furthermore, the “predetermined period” means a period in a predetermined gaming state, such as during a normal game or a special game (in the first mode of the BB game). Furthermore, it means a predetermined period (including time) after the start or end of the special game.

  Furthermore, a “specific symbol combination” means, for example, a combination of symbols of a specific combination (such as a specific small role or replay), or a pattern with no payout when the same symbol is aligned on any active line. Or a combination of symbols not corresponding to any combination of symbols. “A combination of symbols that does not correspond to any combination of symbols” means, for example, a combination of symbols that appears when the stop switch 42 is operated so as to prevent winning of the specified role when a specific role is won. is there.

  In addition, “preset based on the number of times” means, for example, when it is set as one time, when it is set as one or two or more times in a predetermined number of games, or set as a predetermined number of consecutive times When it is done.

  In the present embodiment, firstly, the execution condition determining means 65 is a symbol on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped by the specific symbol determining means 64 when the replay wins three games continuously during the normal game. When the game determined that the combination is a combination of replay symbols continues for three games, it is determined that the game execution condition in the notification mode is satisfied.

  Secondly, in the four normal games immediately after the end of the game in the notification mode or immediately after the end of the BB game, it is determined that the execution condition is satisfied when a replay is won even in one game. Furthermore, in the above-described four regular games, when the replay is won four times in succession, it is determined that the game execution condition in the special notification mode is satisfied.

  Third, when the combination of symbols “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” stops on the active line during the first mode game of the BB game, it is determined that the execution condition is satisfied. That is, the combination of symbols “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” is set to a combination of symbols for executing the notification mode game during the BB game.

  Here, the combination of symbols “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” is one of the combinations of symbols of BB, but during the first mode of the BB game, the player's stop switch By the operation of 42, the reel 31 is controlled to be stopped by the reel stop control means 63 so that "red 7"-"red 7"-"red 7" can be stopped on the effective line.

  Even when the combination of symbols for executing the notification mode game is stopped on the active line during the first mode game of the BB game, there is no further BB winning, and no medals are paid out. It is determined that the game execution condition of the notification mode is satisfied. Note that the combination of symbols for executing the notification mode game does not need to appear a plurality of times, and if it appears once, the execution condition of the notification mode game is satisfied.

(Notification mode game execution means)
The notification mode game execution means 66 executes a notification mode game when the execution condition determination means 65 determines that the execution condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the notification mode game execution means 66 executes a game for notifying the contents related to the winning when the winning combination lottery means 61 wins a specific small role. That is, the specific small combination winning display unit 36 notifies which specific small combination has been won.

  Here, the combination of the symbols of the three types of specific small roles is a combination of symbols “red 7”, “blue 7” or “BAR”-“bell”-“bell” as described above, and the left reel 31 The symbols of the middle reel 31 and the right reel 31 are “bells” regardless of which specific small combination. Therefore, if only the symbol of the left reel 31 is notified to the player, the player can know which specific small role has been won.

For this reason, for example, when a specific small combination A consisting of a combination of “red 7”-“bell”-“bell” is won, the symbol portion “7 (red)” of the specific small combination winning display section 36 Turn on the lamp so that is illuminated.
Similarly, when a specific small role B composed of a combination of “blue 7”-“bell”-“bell” is won, the symbol portion “7 (blue)” of the specific small role winning display portion 36 is illuminated. Turn on the lamp as you do.

  Further, similarly, when a specific small role C consisting of a combination of “BAR”-“Bell”-“Bell” is won, the symbol portion of “BAR” of the specific small role winning display section 36 is illuminated. Turn on the lamp.

Further, the notification mode game execution means 66 controls to notify immediately after the start switch 41 is turned on when a specific small role is won during the notification mode game. This is due to the following reason.
When a specific small role is won, the winning is effective only in the game, and the winning is set so that it cannot be carried over to the next game. In other words, if a particular small role is not won in a game won for a specific small role, the right of winning in the winning will also be lost. For this reason, when a specific small combination is won, a notification is given before the stop switch 42 is turned on so that the player can win the specific small combination.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the notification mode game executing means 66 executes a notification mode game for 50 games in principle. However, if the replay is won four times in four regular games immediately after the end of the game in the notification mode or immediately after the end of the BB game, the game moves to the next BB game until the next BB wins. Until it is done, the game in the notification mode continues to be executed regardless of the number of times.

  For this reason, the notification mode game execution means 66 has means for counting the number of games in the notification mode game. Then, when it is determined that the number of games in the notification mode game has reached 50 games, control is performed so as to end the notification mode game.

Further, in this embodiment, when it is determined that the notification mode game execution means 66 satisfies the execution condition of the notification mode game during the BB game, the notification mode game execution means 66 notifies the first mode game after the next game of the BB game. To play games.
In this way, a difference of three times in the winning rate of the specific small combination is added between the notification mode game and the non-notification mode game. Therefore, the game content can be widened by providing different modes of games.

  Even when it is determined by the execution condition determining means 65 that the execution condition is satisfied, if the BB is won by the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 61 before that, winning of the BB is given priority. . That is, for example, even if the replay has been won three times during the normal game, if the BB is won before that, the normal game is maintained without executing the game in the notification mode, Wait for BB winning.

(Notification control means)
Whether the notification control means 67 executes the game in the notification mode by the notification mode game execution means 66 or wins the BB in the role lottery means 61 when the replay is won for three consecutive games during the normal game. It controls to announce. As a notification method, for example, using the image display device 35, it is displayed whether the game in the notification mode is executed or whether the BB is won.

  As described above, when the BB is won and before winning the BB, the lottery of the winning combination is performed using the second lottery table 62b. Therefore, the replay winning probability is high, and there may be a case where the replay wins in three consecutive games. For this reason, whether the replay wins three games in a row without winning the BB and the game in the notification mode is executed, or whether the winning probability of the replay has increased because of winning the BB, Notify the player.

(Special game execution means)
The special game executing means 68 wins the special role (BB or RB) by the winning lottery means 61, and the special game (BB game or RB game) is provided on condition that the combination of symbols of the special role is stopped on the active line. Is to execute.
The special game execution means 68 controls to perform various effects at the time of transition to the special game in order to notify the player that the transition to the special game is made.

During the special game, the special game execution means 68 controls the progress of the game during the special game. For example, in the BB game, the number of wins for a predetermined role in the second mode game, the means for counting the number of games in the first mode game and the second mode game, the number of transitions from the first mode game to the second mode game Means for counting are provided.
In the RB game, a means for counting the number of winnings and the number of games for a predetermined role is provided.

  Further, the special game executing means 68 includes various means such as means for determining whether or not the special game end condition is satisfied, and means for controlling the special game to be ended when it is determined that the special game end condition is satisfied. Means.

Next, an outline of the game in the slot machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described.
First, in a normal game, a player inserts a medal from a medal insertion slot (not shown) or operates a bet switch (not shown) for inserting a stored medal to set an effective line. It is activated and the start switch 41 is turned on. Thereby, all the reels 31 are started. Then, the player presses each stop switch 42 to stop the rotation of each reel 31. When all the reels 31 are stopped, if the symbol combination of the reels 31 on the active line matches one of the predetermined symbol combinations, the winning combination is awarded and the medal is awarded according to the winning combination. Payout etc. are performed.

  In addition, when three replays are won continuously during a normal game, 50 notification games are executed on condition that BB is not won. The same applies when one game is replayed in four normal games immediately after the end of the notification mode game or immediately after the end of the BB game. Furthermore, in the above-mentioned four regular games, when the replay is won four times in succession, the game in the notification mode is executed during the regular game until the transition to the next BB game. .

Furthermore, the first first mode game of the BB game is a non-notification mode game. During this first mode game, a combination of symbols “red 7”-“red 7”-“red 7” ( When the combination of symbols in the notification mode game execution) is stopped on the active line, the first mode game of the BB game thereafter is a notification mode game.
During game in the notification mode, when a specific small role is won, the specific small role winning display unit 36 notifies the player of the winning of the specific small role. Therefore, the player can know the selected specific small combination by looking at the content displayed by the specific small combination winning display unit 36. Thereby, it is possible to play the game while easily winning the selected small combination.

  In addition, when winning a BB during a notification mode game, the notification mode game ends at that time. In addition, when an RB is won during a game in the notification mode, the game in the notification mode is interrupted and the game is shifted to the RB game. Then, when the RB game is finished, the game in the notification mode is continued again.

Subsequently, the increase / decrease rate of medals in the notification mode game and the non-notification mode game will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the slope values of the notification mode game and the non-notification mode game when the first lottery table 62a in the normal game is used.

  In FIG. 5, when the horizontal axis represents the number of games and the vertical axis represents the difference between the number of paid-out medals and the number of inserted medals (difference number = paid-out number−number of inserted), A slope value indicates the rate of change. This inclination value is a value when the number of inserted medals is 3, and includes a winning probability of replay. Also, in the game in the notification mode, when the winning rate of the selected small combination is 100%, that is, the player can confirm the selected specific small combination by operating the stop switch 42 when the specific small combination is won. The case where a prize is won is shown.

  In a game in a non-notification mode, even when a specific small combination is won, the player is not notified of the winning of the specific small combination. Therefore, in this case, since the player cannot know the winning of the specific small role, the selected specific small role does not always win. Therefore, in the normal game in the non-notification mode, medals decrease at a constant rate.

  On the other hand, in the normal game of the notification mode, when any of the specific small roles A to C is won by the winning lottery means 61, the winning is notified to the player. Therefore, the player can operate the stop switch 42 so that the selected small combination won.

Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the probability that any of the specific small roles A to C wins is 1/3 (3 × 1/9). In this case, for example, when three medals are inserted and a game is played, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning the specific small roles A to C is 10, 1 based on the specific small role in the game in the notification mode. The rate of increase / decrease in games is
10 (the number of payouts) × 1/3 (the winning probability of a specific small role) × 1/1 (winning rate) −3 (the number of inserted) = approx. +0.33
And becomes a positive value. That is, as the number of games increases, the number of medals acquired also increases.

  Therefore, the player can increase the number of medals possessed with the number of games in the notification mode of the game if the specified small role is surely won. In addition, the increase / decrease rate can be set to a predetermined value by variously setting the winning probability of a specific small combination and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning a prize. For example, if the rate of increase / decrease is set to a value close to 0, it is possible to play a game without reducing the number of medals owned during the game in the notification mode.

Next, based on a flowchart, the flow of the game in this embodiment is demonstrated.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing until a replay is won in three consecutive games and a notification-type game is executed in a normal game.
First, when a normal game is started in step S1, a value n indicating the number of consecutive replay wins is initialized (n = 0) in the next step S2.

  In step S3, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the start switch 41 is turned on. When a player inserts a medal, the valid line is activated, and when the start switch 41 is turned on, each reel 31 is started. As a result, it is detected that the start switch 41 is on, and the process proceeds to the next step S4. In step S 4, a lottery of the combination by the combination lottery means 61 is performed.

  Next, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the stop switch 42 is turned on by an output signal from the stop switch 42. When ON is detected, the reel stop control unit 63 determines the stop position of the reel 31 from the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery unit 61 and the timing when the stop switch 42 is turned on, and the determined position The reel 31 is controlled to stop.

  In step S5, the game control means 60 continues to determine whether or not all the reels 31 are stopped. And when it determines with having stopped, it progresses to step S6. In step S6, the specific symbol discriminating means 64 discriminates whether or not the replay has won, that is, whether or not the combination of the replay symbols has stopped on the active line. When it is determined that the replay has been won, the process proceeds to step S8. When it is determined that the replay has not been won, the process proceeds to step S7.

In step S7, the execution condition determination unit 65 initializes the value of n. Then, the process returns to step S3.
On the other hand, in step S8, the execution condition determination unit 65 adds 1 to the value of n (n = n + 1). Then, in the next step S9, the execution condition determination means 65 determines whether or not the value of n is 3, that is, whether or not the number of consecutive replay winnings has become three. When it is determined that the value of n is not 3, the process returns to step S3. When it is determined that the value of n is 3, the process proceeds to step S10.

In step S10, the notification control means 67 performs control so as to notify the player whether the BB is won or whether the game in the notification mode is executed. Then, proceeding to step S11, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the BB winning is notified, and when it is determined that the BB winning is notified, the process returns to step S3. That is, in this case, the normal game is maintained in order to wait for the BB winning in the game after the next game without executing the game in the notification mode.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S11 that the BB winning is not announced, the process proceeds to step S12, and the notification mode game executing means 66 executes the notification mode game.

FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are flowcharts showing a flow of processing until a replay is won and a notification mode game is executed in a notification mode game or a normal game after the end of a BB game. FIG. 8 is a flowchart following FIG.
First, in step S21, when the game in the notification mode or the BB game ends, the process proceeds to step S22, and the normal game is started.

In the next step S23, a value G indicating the number of games in the notification mode game or four normal games immediately after the end of the BB game and a value n indicating the number of replay wins in the number of games are initialized ( G = 0, n = 0).
In the next step S24, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether the start switch 41 is turned on. When a player inserts a medal, the valid line is activated, and when the start switch 41 is turned on, each reel 31 is started. Thereby, it is detected that the start switch 41 is turned on, the process proceeds to the next step S25, and the execution condition determining means 65 adds 1 to the value of G (G = G + 1). In the next step S26, the part lottery means 61 performs a part lottery.

  Next, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the stop switch 42 is turned on by an output signal from the stop switch 42. When ON is detected, the reel stop control unit 63 determines the stop position of the reel 31 from the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery unit 61 and the timing when the stop switch 42 is turned on, and the determined position The reel 31 is controlled to stop.

In step S27, the game control means 60 continues to determine whether or not all the reels 31 are stopped. If it is determined that the operation has stopped, the process proceeds to step S28. In step S28, the specific symbol discriminating means 64 discriminates whether or not the replay has won, that is, whether or not the combination of the replay symbols has stopped on the active line. When it is determined that the replay has been won, the process proceeds to step S29. When it is determined that the replay has not been won, the process proceeds to step S30 in FIG.
In step S29, the execution condition determination means 65 adds 1 to the value of n (n = n + 1), and proceeds to step S30.

  In step S30, the execution condition determination means 65 determines whether or not the value of G is 4, that is, whether or not the number of games in the notification mode or the normal game after the end of the BB game has reached four. Determine. If it is determined that the value of G is not 4, the process returns to step S24. If it is determined that the value of 4 is 4, the process proceeds to step S31.

  In step S31, the execution condition determination unit 65 determines whether or not the value of n is zero. When the value of n is 0, that is, when no replay is won once during the four normal games, the process proceeds to step S32 and the normal game is continued.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S31 that the value of n is not 0, the process proceeds to step S33. In step S33, it is determined whether or not the value of n is 4. When the value of n is 4, that is, when the replay is won four times in succession in the game in the notification mode or the four normal games after the end of the BB game, the process proceeds to step S35. In step S35, the notification mode game executing means 66 executes the notification mode game until the next transition to the BB game.

  Further, when the value of n is not 4 in step S33, that is, when the replay is won 1-3 times in the game of the notification mode or the four normal games after the end of the BB game, the process proceeds to step S34. In step S34, the notification mode game executing means 66 executes 50 notification mode games.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the game in the notification mode. In addition, in FIG. 9, the example when 50 games of the game of an alerting | reporting aspect are performed is shown.
First, when the notification mode game is started in step S41, the process proceeds to step S42, and the notification mode game execution means 66 initializes the value of G indicating the number of games in the notification mode (G = 0).

In the next step S43, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the start switch 41 is turned on. When a player inserts a medal, the valid line is activated, and when the start switch 41 is turned on, each reel 31 is started.
Thereby, the ON of the start switch 41 is detected, and the process proceeds to the next step S44. In step S44, the notification mode game executing means 66 adds 1 to the value of G (G = G + 1). In the next step S45, the part lottery means 61 performs a part lottery.

In the next step S46, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the specific small combination is won in the combination lottery in step S45. When it is determined that the specific small role has been won, the process proceeds to step S47, and the notification mode game executing means 66 notifies the specific small role of winning. In the present embodiment, as described above, the lamp is turned on so that the symbol portion of “7 (red)”, “7 (blue)”, or “BAR” of the specific small role winning display unit 36 is illuminated. . Then, the process proceeds to step S48.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S46 that the specific small combination is not won, the process of step S47 is skipped and the process proceeds to step S48.

  The game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the stop switch 42 is turned on by an output signal from the stop switch 42. When ON is detected, the reel stop control unit 63 determines the stop position of the reel 31 from the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery unit 61 and the timing when the stop switch 42 is turned on, and the determined position The reel 31 is controlled to stop.

  In step S48, the game control means 60 continues to determine whether or not all the reels 31 are stopped. If it is determined that the operation has stopped, the process proceeds to step S49. In step S49, the notification mode game executing means 66 determines whether or not the value of G has reached 50. If it is determined that the value of G has not reached 50, the notification mode game execution means 66 returns to step S43 to notify the notification mode. Continue playing. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S49 that the value of G has reached 50, the process proceeds to step S50 to end the game in the notification mode.

FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing when a notification-type game is executed during a BB game. FIG. 11 is a flowchart following FIG.
First, when the BB game is started in step S61 of FIG. 10, the process proceeds to step S62, and the special game executing means 68 starts the first mode game of the BB game.

  In step S63, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether the start switch 41 is turned on. When a player inserts a medal, the valid line is activated, and when the start switch 41 is turned on, each reel 31 is started. Thereby, the ON of the start switch 41 is detected, and the process proceeds to the next step S64. In step S64, the combination lottery means 61 performs a combination lottery.

  In the next step S65, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the specific small combination is won in the combination lottery in step S64. When it is determined that the specific small role is won, the process proceeds to step S66, and the game control means 60 determines whether or not the first mode game is a notification mode game. If it is determined that the game is in the notification mode, the process proceeds to step S67.

In step S67, the notification mode game execution means 66 notifies the winning of the specific small role. Then, the process proceeds to step S68.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S65 that the specific small role is not won, or when it is determined in step S66 that the game is not in the notification mode, the process proceeds to step S68.

  The game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the stop switch 42 is turned on by an output signal from the stop switch 42. When ON is detected, the reel stop control unit 63 determines the stop position of the reel 31 from the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery unit 61 and the timing when the stop switch 42 is turned on, and the determined position The reel 31 is controlled to stop.

  In step S68, the game control means 60 continues to determine whether or not all the reels 31 are stopped. If it is determined that the operation has stopped, the process proceeds to step S69 in FIG. In step S69, it is determined whether or not the winning combination for shifting to the second mode game has been won, that is, whether or not the combination of symbols “Plum”-“Plum”-“Plum” has stopped on the active line. Is done. When it is determined that the winning combination has won, the process proceeds to step S70, and the special game executing means 68 starts the second mode game.

  In step S71, the special game executing means 68 determines whether or not the second mode game end condition is satisfied, that is, whether or not the number of games in the second mode game has reached the specified number of times, or a predetermined combination (“ It is determined whether or not the number of winnings in the “Plum”-“Plum”-“Plum” symbol combination has reached the specified number. And when it determines with satisfy | filling the completion | finish conditions of a 2nd aspect game, it progresses to step S72.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S69 that the winning combination has not been won, the process proceeds to step S73, where the execution condition determining means 65 is “red 7”-“red 7”, which is a combination of symbols in the notification mode game execution. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination "-" Red 7 "has stopped on the active line. When it is determined that the combination of symbols for executing the notification mode game has been stopped on the active line, the execution condition determining means 65 determines that the execution condition for the notification mode game is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S74. In the first mode game thereafter, the notification mode game is executed.

That is, during the first mode game, if the combination of symbols in the notification mode game execution stops even once in the active line, it is determined that the execution condition of the notification mode game is satisfied. Therefore, in the first mode game thereafter, the process proceeds from step S66 to step S67. After the determination in step S74, the process proceeds to step S72.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S73 that the combination of symbols for executing the notification mode game is not stopped on the active line, the process proceeds to step S72.

  In step S72, the special game executing means 68 determines whether or not the BB game end condition is satisfied. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of games in the first mode game has reached the specified number, or whether or not the number of times of transition to the second mode game has reached the specified number. When it is determined that the BB game end condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S62 to start the first aspect game. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S72 that the BB game end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S75, and the special game executing means 68 controls to end the BB game and shift to the normal game.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an outline of the slot machine 10A of the second embodiment. In FIG. 12, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 (first embodiment) are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. In addition, as means corresponding to the first embodiment and having similar functions, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment followed by “A” are used.

The game control means 60A of the second embodiment differs from the game control means 60 of the first embodiment in the execution condition determination means 65A, the continuation condition determination means 69, and the notification mode game continuation means 70. Others are the same as in the first embodiment.
The execution condition determination unit 65A corresponds to the execution condition determination unit 65 of the first embodiment. The execution condition determination unit 65A differs from the execution condition determination unit 65 in that it does not determine whether or not the execution condition is satisfied in the four normal games immediately after the end of the game in the notification mode or immediately after the end of the BB game. . Otherwise, the execution condition determination unit 65A performs the same determination as the execution condition determination unit 65.

(Continuation condition determination means)
The continuation condition determination means 69 is specified by the specific symbol determination means 64 during a game in the notification mode by the notification mode game execution means 66, during a game for a predetermined number of times in the notification mode, or during a game for a predetermined period in the notification mode. It is determined whether or not a continuation condition of a game in a preset notification mode is satisfied based on the number of times determined to be a combination of symbols.

Here, “during a game in the notification mode” means that the game is not limited to a game state, such as during a normal game or during a special game, but during a game in any notification mode.
Further, “between a predetermined number of times” means a predetermined number of times of 1 or 2 or more.
Furthermore, the “predetermined period” means a period in a predetermined gaming state, such as during a normal game or a special game (in the first mode of the BB game). Furthermore, it means a predetermined period (including time) after the start or end of the special game.

  Furthermore, the “specific symbol combination” means, for example, a combination of symbols of a specific combination (specific small role, replay, etc.), a case where the same symbol is aligned on any one of the active lines and there is no payout. A combination or a combination of symbols that does not correspond to any combination of symbols. “A combination of symbols that does not correspond to any combination of symbols” means, for example, a combination of symbols that appears when the stop switch 42 is operated so as to prevent winning of the specified role when a specific role is won. is there.

  In addition, “preset based on the number of times” means, for example, when it is set as one time, when it is set as one or two or more times in a predetermined number of games, or set as a predetermined number of consecutive times When it is done.

  In the present embodiment, the continuation condition determination unit 69 determines whether or not the continuation condition of the notification mode game is satisfied among the remaining four games of the notification mode game. Furthermore, when the replay is won even once during the four games, it is determined that the continuation condition of the game in the notification mode is satisfied.

(Notification mode game continuation means)
When it is determined that the continuation condition is satisfied by the continuation condition determination unit 69, the notification mode game continuation unit 70 continues the notification mode game by the notification mode game execution unit 66, and when it is determined that the continuation condition is not satisfied. Is to end the notification mode game by the notification mode game execution means 66.

  In this embodiment, when a game of 50 games in the first game is executed, when a replay is won even once during the remaining 4 games or later, that is, the games between the 47th and 50th games. The game in the notification mode of 50 games is continued. Therefore, when no replay is won during the game from the 47th game to the 50th game, the game in the notification mode ends at the 50th game.

FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing when determining whether or not to continue the notification mode game during the notification mode game. FIG. 14 is a flowchart following FIG.
Steps S81 to S88 in FIG. 13 are the same as steps S41 to S48 in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S88 that all the reels 31 have stopped, the process proceeds to step S89 in FIG. In step S89, the continuation condition determination means 69 determines whether or not the value of G is 47 or more, that is, whether or not the number of games in the notification mode has reached 47 or more (within the remaining 4 games). The When it is determined that the value of G is 47 or more, the process proceeds to step S90, and when it is determined that the value of G is not 47 or more, the process proceeds to step S92.

In step S90, the specific symbol discriminating means 64 discriminates whether or not the replay has won, that is, whether or not the combination of the replay symbols has stopped on the active line. When it is determined that the replay has been won, the process proceeds to step S91. When it is determined that no replay has been won, the process proceeds to step S92.
In step S91, the continuation condition determination unit 69 determines that the continuation condition of the notification mode game is satisfied, and the notification mode game continuation unit 70 determines to continue the notification mode game.

In step S92, it is determined whether or not the value of G has reached 50. If it is determined that the value of G has not reached 50, the process returns to step S83 to continue the notification mode game. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S92 that the value of G has reached 50, the process proceeds to step S93. In step S93, it is determined whether or not to continue the game in the notification mode. When it is determined that the notification mode game is to be continued, the process returns to step S82, the value of G is initialized again (G = 0), and the notification mode game is continued. As a result, 50 more games in the notification mode are executed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S93 that the notification mode game is not continued, the process proceeds to step S94 to end the notification mode game.

(Third embodiment)
FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing an outline of the slot machine 10B of the third embodiment. In FIG. 15, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 (first embodiment) are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. In addition, as means corresponding to the first embodiment and having similar functions, the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment followed by “B” are used.

In the third embodiment, the combination of symbols of the specific small role is one type of “bell”-“bell”-“bell”, and three types are not provided as in the first embodiment.
Therefore, in the lottery table 62B, both the first lottery table 62a and the second lottery table 62b are determined so that one specific small role has a winning probability of 1/3.

  Even when the specific small combination is won by the combination lottery means 61, the specific small combination wins only when the predetermined stop switch 42 is operated in the predetermined operation order. When the stop switch 42 is operated in the other operation order, even if the specific small combination is won, the specific small combination is not won.

  In the third embodiment, the symbol arrangement of each reel 31 is different from that in the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a plan view showing a symbol arrangement of each reel 31 in the third embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. In the third embodiment, only the symbol arrangement of “bell” is shown, and a predetermined symbol is also displayed in a blank part in the drawing, but the description is omitted here.

In FIG. 16, “bells” are arranged on each reel 31 at intervals of 4 symbols or 5 symbols, respectively.
Here, the range of the stoppable position of each reel 31 is assumed to be within 5 symbols from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated, as in the first embodiment. Therefore, if the “bell” symbol is arranged as shown in FIG. 16, the reel stop control means 63 can always stop the “bell” symbol on the desired effective line.

Furthermore, in the third embodiment, reel stop control pattern selection means 71 is provided.
The reel stop control pattern selection means 71 is for selecting a reel stop control pattern when a specific small combination is won in the game in the notification mode. As a selection method, a method of using a random number by the same method as the lottery of the combination by the combination lottery means 61 can be mentioned.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing three reel stop control patterns in the present embodiment. Each reel stop control pattern is determined so that a different reel stop control table is selected according to the operation order of the stop switch 42.
In FIG. 17, patterns 1 to 3 are provided in the reel stop control pattern. Each reel stop control pattern differs in the reel stop control table selected depending on whether the first (first) stop switch 42 is left, middle or right.

Similar to the stop position determination table described in the first embodiment, the reel stop control table determines the stop position of the reel 31 based on the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. It has a table that can be stopped and a table that cannot be stopped.
The stoppage possible table is such that the symbol “bell” of each reel 31 stops on the effective line, and the combination of symbols “bell”-“bell”-“bell” stops on any effective line. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined.
On the other hand, the stop impossible table defines the stop position of the reel 31 so that the combination of symbols of “bell”-“bell”-“bell” does not stop on any valid line.

  The stop impossible table may be one in which the stop position is determined so that the “bell” symbol does not stop on the effective line for all the reels 31, but the “bell” symbol only for the third reel 31. However, the stop position may be determined so as not to stop on the effective line. For example, for the first and second reels 31, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the reel 31 is stopped at a stoppable position where the minimum movement is possible when the stop switch 42 is detected to be on. If only the last third reel 31 is stopped at a stoppable position where the third reel 31 can be moved to the minimum, the symbol “bell”-“bell”-“bell” is placed on any effective line. Only when the combination stops, the stop position may be determined so that the “bell” symbol does not stop at that position.

  Note that the reel 31 may be controlled to stop without using the reel stop control table, as described in the first embodiment. For example, when the stop switch 42 is operated, it is possible to search for a stoppable position and perform stop control to determine an appropriate stop position within the range of the stoppable position.

  In this way, when the stoptable table is used and the reel 31 is controlled to stop, the symbol combination of “bell”-“bell”-“bell” always stops on the effective line, but the stop impossible table is used. When the reel 31 is controlled to stop, the symbol combination of “bell”-“bell”-“bell” does not stop on the effective line.

  For example, when the pattern 1 is selected and the stop switch 42 corresponding to the left reel 31 is first turned on, the combination of symbols “bell”-“bell”-“bell” stops on the active line. However, when the stop switch 42 corresponding to the middle or right reel 31 is first turned on, the symbol combination "bell"-"bell"-"bell" does not stop on the active line.

  Similarly, when the pattern 2 is selected and the stop switch 42 corresponding to the middle reel 31 is first turned on, the combination of symbols “bell”-“bell”-“bell” is on the effective line. When the stop switch 42 corresponding to the left or right reel 31 is first turned on, the symbol combination “bell”-“bell”-“bell” does not stop on the active line.

  Similarly, when the pattern 3 is selected and the stop switch 42 corresponding to the right reel 31 is first turned on, the combination of symbols “bell”-“bell”-“bell” is on the effective line. However, when the stop switch 42 corresponding to the left or middle reel 31 is first turned on, the symbol combination “bell”-“bell”-“bell” does not stop on the active line.

Then, when a reel stop control pattern is selected by the reel stop control pattern selection means 71 when a specific small role is won during the notification mode game, the notification mode game execution means 66B selects the selected reel stop control pattern. The content regarding the operation order of the stop switch 42 corresponding to is notified.
The specific small role winning display unit 36B in the third embodiment is a display of each of the display portions of “7 (red)”, “7 (blue)”, and “BAR” of the specific small role winning display unit 36 of the first embodiment. Instead, it has “left”, “middle”, and “right” display portions.

For example, when the pattern 1 is selected, the “left” display portion of the specific small role winning display portion 36B is illuminated by the lamp. This indicates that if the stop switch 42 corresponding to the left reel 31 is first turned on, the symbol of the “bell” constituting the specific small combination stops on the active line and the specific small combination can be won. It is.
In addition, you may display the content which alert | reports the operation order of the stop switch 42 indirectly, such as suggesting the operation order of the stop switch 42. FIG.

  If any of the “left”, “middle” or “right” is displayed by the specific small role winning display section 36B when the specific small role is won, the player can win the specific small role by this display. Can know. Further, if the stop switch 42 to be turned on first is determined according to the displayed contents, in other words, if the stop switch 42 is turned on in the order instructed by the slot machine 10, the specific small role can be reliably won. it can.

In the third embodiment, the operation order detection means 72 is provided.
The operation order detection means 72 detects the operation order of the stop switch 42, and in this embodiment, detects the stop switch 42 that is turned on first. As described above, the stop switch 42 is provided for each reel 31, but the stop switch 42 that is turned on first corresponds to which reel 31 among the left, middle, and right reels 31. 42 is detected. Each stop switch 42 is configured to transmit an identification signal to the operation order detecting means 72 when it is turned on.

  The reel stop control means 63 </ b> B is the first stop detected by the reel stop control pattern selected by the reel stop control pattern selection means 71 and the operation order detection means 72 when the specific small role is won during the notification mode game. Based on the stop switch 42, as shown in FIG. 17, the reel stop control table to be used is determined to be a stoptable table or a stoptable table. Then, each reel 31 is controlled to stop based on the determined reel stop control table.

FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing in the game in the notification mode in the third embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart following FIG. 18 and 19 show an example in which 50 games of the notification mode are executed.
First, when a notification mode game is started in step S101, the process proceeds to step S102, and a value of G indicating the number of games in the notification mode is initialized (G = 0).

  In the next step S103, the game control means 60B continues to detect whether the start switch 41 is turned on. When a player inserts a medal, the valid line is activated, and when the start switch 41 is turned on, each reel 31 is started. Thereby, it is detected that the start switch 41 is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next step S104. In step S104, the notification mode game executing means 66B adds 1 to the value of G (G = G + 1). In the next step S105, the part lottery means 61 performs a part lottery.

  In the next step S106, the game control means 60B determines whether or not the specific small combination is won in the combination lottery in step S105. When it is determined that the specific small combination has been won, the process proceeds to step S107, and when it is determined that the specific small combination has not been won, the process proceeds to “G” in the figure.

  After proceeding to “G” in the drawing, although not shown, when a role other than the specific small role is won, the reel stop control means 63B determines the winning role based on the operation timing of the stop switch 42. The reel 31 is controlled to stop so that the combination of symbols is stopped on the effective line as much as possible. When no winning combination is won, the reel stop control means 63B causes the reel 31 to stop the combination of symbols of any winning combination from being stopped at the active line based on the operation timing of the stop switch 42. Stop control.

  In step S107, the reel stop control pattern selection means 71 selects any one of patterns 1 to 3 among the reel stop control patterns by lottery. In the next step S108, the notification mode game execution means 66B notifies the operation order of the stop switch 42 corresponding to the selected reel stop control pattern. For example, when the reel stop control pattern of pattern 1 is selected, the “left” symbol portion of the specific small winning combination display portion 36B is illuminated.

  Next, proceeding to step S109, the game control means 60B continues to detect whether or not the first (first) stop switch 42 is turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S110 in FIG. In step S110, the operation order detecting means 72 detects which of the left, middle or right stop switch 42 is turned on. Then, the process proceeds to step S111.

  In step S111, the reel stop control means 63B is based on the reel stop control pattern selected by the reel stop control pattern selection means 71 in step S107 and the first stop switch 42 detected by the operation order detection means 72 in step S110. Thus, the reel stop control table to be used is determined to be a stoptable table or a stoptable table. In the next step S112, the first reel 31 corresponding to the first stop switch 42 is controlled to stop based on the determined reel stop control table.

Next, proceeding to step S113, the game control means 60B continues to detect whether or not the second (second) stop switch 42 is turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S114.
In step S114, the reel stop control means 63B controls to stop the second reel 31 corresponding to the second stop switch 42 based on the reel stop control table determined in step S111.

Next, proceeding to step S115, the game control means 60B continues to detect whether or not the third (last) stop switch 42 has been turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S116.
In step S116, the reel stop control means 63B controls to stop the third reel 31 corresponding to the third stop switch 42 based on the reel stop control table determined in step S111.

  Next, proceeding to step S117, the notification mode game executing means 66B determines whether or not the value of G has reached 50, and when it is determined that the value of G has not reached 50, the process returns to step S103. The game in the notification mode is continued. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S117 that the value of G has reached 50, the process proceeds to step S118 to end the game in the notification mode.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications such as the following are possible.
(1) In the first embodiment, the game in the notification mode is executed when the replay is won three times in succession. However, it is possible to arbitrarily determine whether the game in the notification mode is executed depending on how many symbol combinations appear. For example, when a combination of specific symbols appears even once during a normal game, a game in a notification mode may be executed.

Here, as a combination of specific symbols, for example, a combination of symbols of a small role with a low winning probability, and depending on the symbol arrangement of the reel 31, the small character may not necessarily win when the small character is won. A combination of symbols is mentioned.
In addition, the combination of symbols that do not correspond to any combination of symbols and are difficult to appear in the stop control of the reel 31, for example, when the small role is won, the stop switch 42 is accurately set so as to prevent winning of the small role. Examples include combinations of symbols that appear only when they are operated and the winning combination does not win.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the number of games in the notification mode is 50 in principle. However, the number of games is not limited to this, and a plurality of types may be provided. For example, 10 games and 50 games may be provided as the number of games in the notification mode game, and the number of games may be determined by lottery or the like when the notification mode game is executed. Further, the selection probabilities of 10 games and 50 games may be the same, and either one may be set to a high probability.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the game in the notification mode is executed when a specific symbol combination appears in a predetermined number of games. However, for example, when a specific symbol combination appears in a game within a predetermined period (time), the game in the notification mode may be executed. For example, when the replay is won even once within 20 seconds after the end of the BB game, the game in the notification mode may be executed.

  (4) In the second embodiment, the execution condition discriminating means 65A is provided, and the notification mode game is executed when the execution condition discriminating means 65A determines that the execution condition is satisfied. When the continuation condition determination unit 69 and the notification mode game continuation unit 70 determine that the continuation condition is satisfied, the notification mode game is continued. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, during a special game or a normal game, a game in a notification mode is executed by random drawing using random numbers, or in a normal game after the end of a special game A game may be executed.

  That is, as in the second embodiment, it is determined whether or not the continuation condition of the game in the notification mode set in advance is satisfied based on the number of times that the specific symbol determination unit 64 determines that the combination is a specific symbol. When the notification mode game is continued when the continuation condition is satisfied, the execution (start) condition of the notification mode game may be any.

  (5) Further, in the first embodiment and the third embodiment, the condition for executing the game in the notification mode set in advance based on the number of times that the specific symbol determining unit 64 determines that the combination is a specific symbol is used. Whether or not it is determined by the execution condition determination means 65 and when it is determined that the execution condition is satisfied, the game in the notification mode is executed. The notification mode game is executed until 50 games are reached or until the next BB game transition. However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as it is determined whether or not to continue the game in the notification mode by lottery using random numbers, or unless a specific condition (for example, winning or winning a special role) is satisfied. The game may be continued.

  That is, as in the first embodiment and the third embodiment, whether the game execution condition of the notification mode set in advance based on the number of times the specific symbol determining unit 64 determines that the combination is a specific symbol is satisfied. If it is determined whether or not the execution condition is satisfied and the game in the notification mode is executed, the continuation condition of the game in the notification mode may be any.

<Appendix>
Problems to be solved by the invention (original invention) according to the initial claims of the present application, means for solving the problems related to the original invention, and effects of the original invention are as follows.
(A) Problems to be Solved by the Initial Invention In the above-described conventional technology, whether or not to execute the game in the notification mode is determined solely by lottery. And when performing the game of an alerting | reporting mode, the effect was notified to the player by the above-mentioned production output device.
For this reason, the player has only expected to be notified that the game in the notification mode is to be executed.

In addition, it is determined by lottery whether the game in the notification mode is performed for a predetermined number of times set in advance or whether the game in the notification mode is further continued. And when continuing the game of an alerting | reporting mode, the fact was notified to the player.
Therefore, even in the continuation of the notification mode game, the player has only expected to be notified that the notification mode game will be continued.

  For this reason, the player has a sense of expectation whether or not a notification-type game is executed or continued during a game in one game or during a game between a plurality of games. I was unable to proceed with the game.

  Accordingly, the problem to be solved by the original invention is that in the slot machine that executes the game in the notification mode, whether the game in the notification mode is executed during a game in one game or during a game between a plurality of games. It is to be able to proceed with the game while giving the player the expectation of whether or not to continue.

(B) Means for Solving the Problems Related to the Initial Invention (Note that the corresponding embodiment is described in parentheses)
The original invention solves the above-mentioned initial problem by the following means.
A first solving means is a slot machine for executing a game in a notification mode for notifying contents advantageous to a player, and whether or not the combination of symbols at the time of reel stop is a specific symbol combination. A specific symbol discrimination means for discriminating and a notification set in advance based on the number of times that the specific symbol discrimination means discriminates a specific symbol combination during a game, during a predetermined number of games or during a predetermined period of time. An execution condition determining means for determining whether or not an execution condition of the game of the mode is satisfied, and a notification mode game executing means for executing the game of the notification mode when the execution condition determining means determines that the execution condition is satisfied It is characterized by providing.

  In the first solving means, the specific symbol determining means determines whether or not the symbol combination when the reels are stopped is a specific symbol combination. The execution condition determination means is a notification mode set in advance based on the number of times that the specific symbol determination means determines that the combination is a specific symbol during a game, during a predetermined number of games, or during a predetermined period of time. It is determined whether or not the game execution condition is satisfied.

The game execution condition of the notification mode is, for example, during a game under an arbitrary or predetermined condition such as a normal game or a special game, during a game for a predetermined number of times or during a game for a predetermined period, When the number of times determined to be a combination of specific symbols by the means is a predetermined number of 1 or 2 (when it is determined that the combination of specific symbols by the specific symbol determination means continuously in multiple games, etc.) ).
Then, the execution condition determination means determines whether or not the execution condition of the notification mode game is satisfied.

  As described above, whether or not the game in the notification mode is to be executed is determined by the combination of the symbols appearing during the game under an arbitrary or fixed condition, the number of times, and the like. Therefore, the player can proceed with the game with a sense of expectation whether or not the notification-type game is executed during the game in one game or during the game between a plurality of games. .

  For example, in the case where it is set so that a game in a notification mode is executed when a specific symbol combination appears continuously a predetermined number of times, a specific symbol combination appears continuously, and one more game When the predetermined number of times is reached, the player can start the next game with expectation.

  In addition, when a combination of specific symbols appears even once, when the game of the notification mode is set to be executed, one reel is rotating and the other reels are stopped When the last reel being rotated stops at a specific position, the player can stop the last reel with expectation when a combination of specific symbols is reached.

  The notification mode game execution means executes the notification mode game when the execution condition determination means determines that the execution condition is satisfied. In the game in the notification mode, the contents that are advantageous to the player are notified. Therefore, the player can expect an increase in the number of acquired medals by looking at the notified content and performing an operation according to the notified content.

  The second solution means comprises the role lottery means for performing the lottery of the combination in the first solution means, and the notification mode game execution means relates to the winning when the specific small role is won by the role lottery means. A game for informing the contents is executed.

In the second solving means, the notification mode game executing means executes a notification mode game for notifying the contents related to the winning when the specific small role is won.
Therefore, in the game in the notification mode, the player can perform an operation so that the selected specific small combination wins, so that the winning rate of the selected specific small combination increases. Therefore, the player can obtain more medals than in the game in which the winning of the specific small role is not notified.

  In the first solution means, the third solution means is a combination lottery means for performing a lottery of a combination, a stop switch operated by a player to stop the rotation of each reel, and a lottery result of the combination lottery means. The reel is controlled to stop based on the combination, and when the specified small combination is won by the combination lottery means, when the stop switch is operated in a specific operation order, the specific small combination is within the range where the reel can be stopped. Reel stop control that stops the combination of symbols in the effective line and performs stop control that does not stop the combination of symbols in the specific small role on the effective line when the stop switch is operated in an operation order other than the specific operation order. And the notification mode game executing means displays the specific small combination by the reel stop control means when the specific small combination is won by the combination lottery means. The game is executed to notify the contents related to the winning of the specific small role so that the player can know the operation order of the stop switch for performing stop control to stop the combination of .

  In the third solution means, when the notification mode game is executed by the notification mode game execution means, stop control is performed to stop the combination of symbols of the specific small role at the effective line when the specific small role is won. In order for the player to know the operation order of the stop switch for this purpose, the contents regarding the winning of the specific small role are notified.

  If a stop switch is operated in the notified order when a specific small role is elected, the combination of symbols of the specific small role is stopped on the effective line within the range of the position where the reel can be stopped by the reel stop control means. Stop control is performed. On the other hand, when the stop switch is operated in an order other than the notified order, the reel stop control means performs stop control that does not stop the combination of symbols of the specific small role on the effective line.

Therefore, in the game in the notification mode, if the stop switch is operated in accordance with the notified operation order, the selected specific small combination can be won. On the other hand, in a game that is not a notification mode (hereinafter referred to as a non-notification mode game), even if a specific small combination is won, the operation order for winning the specific small combination is not notified. Will not always win.
Thereby, in the game in the notification mode, the player can perform an operation so that the selected specific small combination wins, so that the winning rate of the selected specific small combination increases. Therefore, the player can obtain more medals than in the non-notifying game.

  The fourth solving means is the first to third solving means, wherein the specific symbol determining means determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line is a combination of symbols of specific roles, and the execution The condition discriminating unit discriminates that the execution condition is satisfied when the specific symbol discriminating unit discriminates that the combination of the symbol of the specific role is repeated a predetermined number of times.

In the fourth solution means, the specific symbol determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is a combination of symbols of specific roles. Then, when it is determined by the specific symbol determining means that the combination of the specific role is consecutive for a predetermined number of times, the execution condition determining means determines that the execution condition is satisfied.
Accordingly, it is determined whether or not the execution condition of the notification mode game is satisfied over a plurality of games. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation that a notification-type game is executed among a plurality of games.

  The fifth solving means is a game in which, in the fourth solving means, a winning lottery means for drawing a winning combination and a winning probability of the winning combination in the winning lottery means are determined, and the game is not won for a special winning combination. A lottery table having a first lottery table to be used and a second lottery table used in a game winning a special role and having a winning probability of a specific role set higher than the first lottery table; and the execution condition When it is determined by the determination means that the execution condition is satisfied, control is performed so that a notification mode game is executed by the notification mode game execution means or a special combination is won by the combination lottery means. And a notification control means.

In the fifth solution, in a game in which a special combination is not won, a combination of lots is performed by the first lottery table. Further, in a game where a special combination is won, a combination lottery is performed by the second lottery table. When a winning combination is performed according to the second drawing table, the winning probability of the specific winning combination is increased.
Therefore, when a combination of symbols of a specific combination appears for a predetermined number of times, it means that a game in a notification mode is executed or a special combination is won.

  Then, when it is determined that the combination of symbols of the specific combination is repeated a predetermined number of times, it is determined that the execution condition is satisfied by the execution condition determination means. In this case, the notification control means notifies whether the game in the notification mode is executed or whether a special role is won.

  Therefore, when a combination of symbols of a specific combination appears in succession, the player can expect to play a game in a notification mode or win a special combination. Furthermore, when a combination of symbols of a specific role appears for a predetermined number of times, the execution of the game in the notification mode or the winning of the special role is confirmed, and the player knows which is the notification control means be able to.

  The sixth solving means is the first to fifth solving means, wherein the specific symbol determining means determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is a combination of symbols of specific roles, and the execution The condition determining means is the predetermined number of times that the specific symbol determining means determines that the combination of symbols of the specific role is a predetermined number of times in the normal game immediately after the notification mode game is completed by the notification mode game executing means. When it is above, it is determined that the execution condition is satisfied.

  In the sixth solution means, the specific symbol determination means determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is a combination of symbols having a specific role. When the number of times that the specific symbol determining unit determines that the combination of the specific role symbols is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of times in the predetermined number of normal games immediately after the notification mode game is ended, the execution condition determining unit It is determined that the execution condition is satisfied.

  Therefore, even if the game in the notification mode has been completed, the player may execute the notification mode game again when a combination of symbols of the specific role appears in the predetermined number of games immediately after that. Can be expected.

  The seventh solution means is a special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player in the first to sixth solution means on condition that the combination of symbols of special roles is stopped on the active line. The execution condition determining means includes a predetermined number of times that the specific symbol determining means determines that the combination is a combination of symbols of a specific role in a predetermined number of games immediately after the special game is completed by the special game executing means. When the number is equal to or greater than the number of times, it is determined that the execution condition is satisfied.

In the seventh solving means, the specific symbol determining means determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is a combination of symbols having a specific role. In the predetermined number of games immediately after the end of the special game, when the number of times that the specific symbol determination unit determines that the combination of the specific role symbols is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the execution condition determination unit sets the execution condition. It is determined that it satisfies.
Therefore, the player can expect that the game in the notification mode is executed when a combination of symbols of a specific role appears in a predetermined number of games immediately after the special game is finished.

  The eighth solution means is a special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player in the first to seventh solution means on condition that the combination of symbols of special roles is stopped on the active line. The execution condition determining means includes a notification mode game preset based on the number of times that the specific symbol determining means determines that the combination is a specific symbol during the special game by the special game executing means. It is characterized by determining whether or not the execution condition is satisfied.

In the eighth solving means, when the special game is executed by the special game executing means, the notification mode preset based on the number of times that the specific symbol determining means determines that the combination is a specific symbol is used. It is determined whether or not a game execution condition is satisfied.
Therefore, even during a special game, the player can play a game while expecting whether or not a notification-type game will be performed. When a notification game is executed during a special game, more medals can be expected to be acquired in the special game.

  A ninth solution means that in the eighth solution means, the combination of symbols at the time of stopping the reel is provided in advance with a combination of symbols for executing the notification mode game for executing the game of the notification mode, The execution condition determining means determines that the execution condition is satisfied when the specific symbol determining means determines that the combination of the notification mode game execution is performed during the special game by the special game executing means. Features.

In the ninth solving means, a combination of symbols for executing the notification mode game is provided in advance so that the notification mode game is executed during the special game. When this symbol combination appears, it is determined that the game execution condition of the notification mode is satisfied.
Therefore, the player can play a special game while expecting whether or not a combination of symbols for executing the notification mode game will appear.

  A tenth solving means is the first to ninth solving means, wherein a game in the notice mode by the notice mode game executing means, a game for a predetermined number of times in the notice mode, or a game for a predetermined period in the notice mode A continuation condition determining means for determining whether or not a continuation condition for a game in a preset notification mode is satisfied based on the number of times the specific symbol determining means determines that the combination is a specific symbol, and the continuation When the condition determining means determines that the continuation condition is satisfied, the notification mode game executing means continues the notification mode game, and when it is determined that the continuation condition is not satisfied, the notification mode game executing means notifies And a notification mode game continuation means for ending the mode game.

  In the tenth solution means, during the execution of the notification mode game, the specific symbol determining means determines whether or not the symbol combination at the time of the reel stop is a specific symbol combination. The continuation condition discriminating means discriminates that the combination of specific symbols by the specific symbol discriminating means during the game in the notification mode, during the game for a predetermined number of times in the notification mode, or during the game for a predetermined period in the notification mode. Based on the number of times played, it is determined whether or not a continuation condition for a game in a preset notification mode is satisfied.

  The game continuation condition of the notification mode is, for example, a specific symbol by a specific symbol discrimination means during a game under any or predetermined condition of the notification mode, during a game for a predetermined number of times or during a game for a predetermined period. When the number of times determined to be a combination of is a predetermined number of one or more (such as when it is determined that the combination of specific symbols by a specific symbol determining means continuously in a plurality of games, etc.) It is set in advance.

  Then, the continuation condition determining means determines whether or not the continuation condition of the notification mode game is satisfied. In addition, when the continuation condition determination unit determines that the continuation condition is satisfied, the notification mode game continuation unit continues to execute the notification mode game. On the other hand, when it is determined by the continuation condition determination means that the continuation condition is not satisfied, the game in the notification mode is ended.

  As described above, whether or not the notification mode game is continued is determined by the combination of symbols appearing during the notification mode game under arbitrary or fixed conditions, the number of times, and the like. Therefore, the player is notified while expecting whether the game in the notification mode is continued during the game in one game or during the game between a plurality of games. The game of an aspect can be advanced.

  For example, in a case where the game in the notification mode is set to continue when a specific symbol combination appears continuously a predetermined number of times, the specific symbol combination appears continuously, and one more game When the predetermined number of times is reached, the player can start the next game with expectation.

  Also, if a specific combination of symbols appears even once, when the game of notification mode is set to continue, one reel is rotating and the other reels are stopped When the last reel being rotated stops at a specific position, the player can stop the last reel with expectation when a combination of specific symbols is reached.

  The eleventh solving means is the tenth solving means, wherein the specific symbol determining means determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line is a combination of symbols of a specific role, and the continuation condition determining means When the predetermined number of games immediately before the notification mode game is ended by the notification mode game execution means is determined to be a predetermined combination or more by the specific symbol determination means. And determining that the continuation condition is satisfied.

In the eleventh solving means, the specific symbol determining means determines whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is a combination of symbols having a specific role. Then, in the predetermined number of games immediately before the game in the notification mode is ended, when the number of times that the specific symbol determination unit determines that the combination of the specific role symbols is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the continuation condition determination unit continues. It is determined that the condition is satisfied.
Therefore, a player plays a game with the expectation that a combination of symbols of a specific role will appear in a predetermined number of games immediately before the game in the notification mode ends and the game in the notification mode will continue. Can do.

(C) Effects of the Initial Invention According to the initial invention (first solution), the game is executed in the notification mode during a game in one game or during a game between a plurality of games. The game can be progressed with the expectation of whether or not.

  For example, in the case where it is set so that a game in a notification mode is executed when a specific symbol combination appears continuously a predetermined number of times, a specific symbol combination appears continuously, and one more game When the predetermined number of times is reached, the player can start the next game with expectation.

  In addition, when a combination of specific symbols appears even once, when the game of the notification mode is set to be executed, one reel is rotating and the other reels are stopped In addition, when the last reel being rotated stops at a specific position, the player can stop the last reel with expectation when a combination of specific symbols is obtained.

  Furthermore, the player can expect an increase in the number of acquired medals by watching the notified content and performing an operation according to the notified content during the notification mode game.

  According to the second solving means, in the game in the notification mode, the player can perform an operation so that the selected specific small combination wins, so that the winning rate of the selected specific small combination increases. Therefore, the player can obtain more medals than in the game in which the winning of the specific small role is not notified.

According to the third solution, in the game in the notification mode, the selected specific combination can be won by operating the stop switch in accordance with the notified operation order.
Thereby, in the game in the notification mode, the player can perform an operation so that the selected specific small combination wins, so that the winning rate of the selected specific small combination increases. Therefore, the player can obtain more medals than in the non-notifying game.

  According to the fourth solution means, it is determined whether or not the execution condition of the game in the notification mode is satisfied over a plurality of games. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation that a notification-type game is executed among a plurality of games.

  According to the fifth solving means, when the combination of symbols of the specific combination appears continuously, the player can expect to execute the game in the notification mode or win the special combination. Furthermore, when a combination of symbols of a specific role appears for a predetermined number of times, the execution of the game in the notification mode or the winning of the special role is confirmed, and the player knows which is the notification control means be able to.

  According to the sixth solving means, even if the game in the notification mode has ended, the player again notifies the notification mode when a combination of symbols of a specific role appears in a predetermined number of games immediately after that. Can be expected to be executed.

  According to the seventh solution, the player expects that the game in the notification mode is executed when a combination of symbols of the specific role appears in a predetermined number of games immediately after the special game is finished. Can do.

  According to the eighth solving means, even during a special game, the player can play a game while expecting whether or not a notification-type game will be performed. When a notification game is executed during a special game, more medals can be expected to be acquired in the special game.

  According to the ninth solving means, the player can play a special game while expecting whether or not a combination of symbols for executing the notification mode game will appear.

  According to the tenth solution, whether or not the game in the notification mode is continued during a game in a single game or a game between a plurality of games during the notification mode of the game. The game in the notification mode can be progressed while having a sense of expectation.

  For example, in a case where the game in the notification mode is set to continue when a specific symbol combination appears continuously a predetermined number of times, the specific symbol combination appears continuously, and one more game When the predetermined number of times is reached, the player can start the next game with expectation.

  Also, if a specific combination of symbols appears even once, when the game of notification mode is set to continue, one reel is rotating and the other reels are stopped In addition, when the last reel being rotated stops at a specific position, the player can stop the last reel with expectation when a combination of specific symbols is obtained.

  According to the eleventh solution, the player expects that the combination of symbols of the specific role will appear in the predetermined number of games immediately before the game in the notification mode ends and the game in the notification mode will continue. You can play games while holding.

10, 10A, 10B Slot machine 31 Reel 32 Motor 33 Back lamp 34 Speaker 35 Image display device 36, 36B Specific small role winning display section 41 Start switch 42 Stop switch 60, 60A, 60B Game control means 61 Role lottery means 62, 62B Lottery table 62a First lottery table 62b Second lottery table 63, 63B Reel stop control means 64 Specific symbol discrimination means 65, 65A Execution condition discrimination means 66, 66B Notification game mode execution means 67 Notification control means 68 Special game execution means 69 Continuation Condition determining means 70 Notification mode game continuation means 71 Reel stop control pattern selection means 72 Operation order detection means

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A slot machine that executes a game in a notification mode for notifying contents advantageous to a player,
Specific symbol discrimination means for discriminating whether or not the symbol combination at the time of stopping of the reel is a particular symbol combination;
During the game, during the game for a predetermined number of times or during the game for a predetermined period, the execution condition of the game in the notification mode set in advance based on the number of times determined to be a specific symbol combination by the specific symbol discrimination means Execution condition determining means for determining whether or not,
A slot machine comprising: notification mode game execution means for executing a notification mode game when the execution condition determination unit determines that the execution condition is satisfied.

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