JP2015164638A - slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of effectively continuing a sense of expectation toward remainder of a residual value of an advantageous state.SOLUTION: The number of remaining games is reported during an advantageous RT (RT(1) (2)). However, the number of remaining games does not always agree with an actual number of remaining games of the advantageous RT, and the number of remaining games smaller than an actual number of remaining games of the advantageous RT can be reported. In a state in that the number of reported, remaining games is smaller than an actual number of remaining games, an additional performance for adding the number of reported, remaining games is executed, and the additional performance allows the number of reported, remaining games to be added within a range of an actual number of remaining games. In this case, execution of the additional performance is made more difficult when the number of reported, remaining games exceeds a predetermined value than when the number of reported, remaining games is equal to or less than the predetermined value.

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. The reels start to rotate when the start operation is performed with the set number of bets set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination occurs when a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is arranged on the winning line. To do. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  These winning combinations include special roles with a transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, small roles with the addition of gaming values such as medals, and replays that can be played without using gaming values. There is a re-playing role accompanied by a game. In general, these winning combinations can be won on the condition that an internal lottery performed simultaneously with the start operation is won.

  In addition, the number of limiters that can be elected for a special role with a probability higher than the normal probability is specified, and in a gaming machine that continues the high probability of a special role until the limit number is reached, the current limiter number is not exceeded. One that selects any one of a plurality of notification counts and performs a notification effect corresponding to the selected notification count has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-252483 A

  By notifying the number of times advantageous to the player less than the actual number of times as in Patent Document 1, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the number of times advantageous to the number of times informed remains. However, since the number of notifications is selected with a uniform probability regardless of the actual remaining number of times, it gives a monotonous impression to the player and cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of effectively maintaining a sense of expectation that a residual value of an advantageous state remains. And

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Advantageous state transition means for transitioning to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when a predetermined transition condition is established;
Residual value storage means for storing a residual value relating to the remaining period of the advantageous state;
Advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state by digesting the residual value stored in the residual value storage means in the advantageous state;
A residual value suggesting means for suggesting a residual value of the advantageous state in the advantageous state;
When the remaining value stored in the remaining value storing means exceeds the remaining value suggested by the remaining value suggesting means in the period until the advantageous state is ended by the advantageous state ending means, the remaining value An extra effect means for performing an extra effect of adding the residual value suggested by the residual value suggesting means within the range of the residual value stored in the storage means;
With
When the residual value suggested by the residual value suggesting means exceeds a predetermined threshold, the additional effect means is more than when the residual value suggested by the residual value suggesting means is equal to or less than the predetermined threshold. Is also characterized by a low percentage of performing the above-mentioned production.

The slot machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Advantageous state transition means for transitioning to an advantageous state (advantageous RT) advantageous to the player when a predetermined transition condition (end of BB (RB)) is established;
Residual value storage means (RT remaining game number) for storing a residual value relating to the remaining period of the advantageous state (advantageous RT);
Remaining value setting means for setting a predetermined value (100G) in the remaining value storage means (number of remaining RT games) when shifting to the advantageous state (advantageous RT);
Advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state (advantageous RT) by digesting the remaining value stored in the remaining value storage means (number of remaining RT games) in the advantageous state (advantageous RT);
When a predetermined resetting condition (winning of replay (2)) is established in the advantageous state (advantageous RT), a predetermined value (100G) corresponding to the resetting condition equal to or greater than the predetermined value is stored in the remaining value. A remaining value resetting means for resetting the means (number of remaining RT games);
A residual value suggesting means for suggesting a residual value of the advantageous state in the advantageous state (advantageous RT);
After the reset condition (winning of replay (2)) is established in the advantageous state (advantageous RT), the remaining value suggesting means suggests the period until the advantageous state is ended by the advantageous state ending means. The residual value suggested by the residual value suggesting means within the range of the residual value reset by the establishment of the resetting condition both when the residual value is equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold and below the predetermined threshold An extra production means for performing an extra production to add a value;
With
The additional effect producing means is suggested by the remaining value suggesting means when the remaining value (number of remaining notification games) suggested by the remaining value suggesting means exceeds a predetermined threshold (25, 50). The ratio of performing the extra effect is lower than when the remaining value (the number of remaining games to be notified) is equal to or less than the predetermined threshold (25, 50).
According to this feature, when the reset condition is satisfied in the advantageous state and the remaining number of games in the remaining value storage means, that is, the number of remaining games until the advantageous state ends, an additional effect is performed thereafter. Thus, it is possible to add the remaining number of games suggested by the residual value suggesting means by the extra effect within the range of the number of games that can be reset by the establishment of the resetting condition. In this case, when the number of remaining games suggested by the remaining value suggestion means exceeds a predetermined threshold, an additional effect is produced as compared with the case where the remaining number of games suggested by the remaining value suggestion means is equal to or less than the predetermined threshold. However, when there is a large number of remaining games suggested by the residual value suggestion means, no additional effects are performed and the remaining number of games suggested by the residual value suggestion means is not added. Since there is a possibility that the remaining number of games in the advantageous state is reset, it is possible to effectively maintain a sense of expectation to continue beyond the number of remaining games in which the advantageous state is suggested.
In addition, regardless of the number of remaining advantageous games, when the resetting condition is satisfied, the number of games corresponding to the resetting condition is reset as the remaining number of games. When the reset condition is satisfied when the remaining number of games in the advantageous state is smaller than when the set condition is satisfied, the player stays in the advantageous state for a larger number of games, and the latter is advantageous for the player. . For this reason, if an extra effect is executed at a time when the number of remaining games suggested by the remaining value suggestion means is large, an extra effect is executed at a time when the number of remaining games suggested by the remaining game number suggestion means is small There is a risk of giving the impression that the resetting condition has been established when there are more remaining games, that is, the player has lost the game. When the number of remaining games suggested by the means exceeds a predetermined threshold, the remaining value is less likely to be added than when the remaining number of games suggested by the residual value suggesting means is equal to or less than the predetermined threshold. The number of remaining games suggested by the suggestion means can be reduced, so that the opportunity for the extra production, that is, the impression that the player has lost due to the extra production can be reduced. That.
It should be noted that there may be only one reset condition for setting the number of games in the remaining game number storage means by the game number resetting means, or a plurality of reset conditions may be provided.
Further, the number of games corresponding to the reset condition reset when the reset condition is satisfied may be one type, or one of a plurality of types may be selected. When a plurality of conditions are provided, a different number of games may be reset according to the reset conditions.
Further, the reset condition may be established based on the display result of the variable display device, or prior determination for determining whether or not a winning is allowed before the display result is derived to the variable display device. It may be established based on the determination result of the prior determination means, or may be established independently regardless of the display result of the variable display device or the determination result of the prior determination means.

The slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1,
The additional effect producing means includes the number of remaining games suggested by the remaining value number suggesting means (the number of remaining games for notification) and the actual number of remaining games (actual remaining number) stored in the remaining value storage means. When the difference between the number of games exceeds a predetermined value (20, 40), the remaining number of games suggested by the remaining value suggesting means (the number of remaining games for notification) is stored in the remaining value storage means. The ratio of performing the extra effect is higher than the difference between the actual remaining number of games in the advantageous state (actual number of remaining games) and the predetermined value (20, 40) or less.
According to this feature, the difference between the remaining number of games suggested by the remaining value suggesting means and the actual remaining number of games in the advantageous state stored in the remaining value storing means does not deviate too much. The number of remaining games suggested by the remaining value suggesting means can be given a certain level of reliability.

The slot machine of means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1 or 2,
The additional presentation means includes the number of remaining games suggested by the remaining value suggesting means (the number of remaining games for notification) and the actual number of remaining games (actual remaining games) stored in the remaining value storage means. The number of remaining games (notified remaining number of games) suggested by the remaining value suggesting means and the remaining value storing means when the difference between the number and the number exceeds a predetermined value (20, 40). Compared to the case where the difference between the actual remaining number of games in the stored advantageous state (the actual number of remaining games) is not more than the predetermined value (20, 40), the advantageous state is performed in one extra effect. This is characterized by a low ratio of performing the extra production for the actual number of remaining games (actual number of remaining games).
According to this feature, the difference between the number of remaining games suggested by the remaining value suggesting means and the actual number of remaining games in the advantageous state stored in the remaining game number storing means is a predetermined value. If it exceeds, the ratio of adding the number of games less than the actual number of remaining games will be relatively higher than the total number of remaining games in the additional production once, which is suggested by the residual value suggestion means The number of remaining games is more likely to be added and produced more than once until the actual number of remaining games is reached. For this reason, if the difference between the number of remaining games suggested by the remaining value suggestion means and the actual number of remaining games exceeds a predetermined value, there is an opportunity for additional presentation until the difference disappears. The number of remaining games can be increased, and the expectation that the remaining number of games will be added can be effectively maintained.

The slot machine of means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
On the condition that the predetermined resetting condition (winning of replay (2)) is established in a game in which all the remaining number of games stored in the remaining value storage means (number of remaining RT games) are consumed The present invention is characterized in that it includes special addition effect means for performing a special addition effect that adds the number of remaining games (number of remaining notification games) suggested by the remaining value suggestion means in a different form from the effect.
According to this feature, it is shown that the number of remaining games has been reset in a situation that is most advantageous to the player by performing a special extra effect, so that the satisfaction of the player can be effectively increased. .
The reset conditions may include only those that can always be established in the advantageous state. In addition to those that can always be established in the advantageous state, the number of remaining games stored in the remaining value storage means in the advantageous state. You may have what can be formed only in the game which digested all.

The slot machine of means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the advantageous state (advantageous RT), a high-probability effect executing means for executing a high-probability effect (additional high-probability effect) is provided.
When the high-probability effect (additional high-probability effect) is being executed, the extra effect means is more than the case where the high-probability effect is not being executed (when the normal probability effect is being executed). It is characterized by a high proportion of
According to this feature, after the transition to the advantageous state, a high-probability effect is executed, so that the remaining number of games in the advantageous state is added, that is, the remaining number of games is suggested by the remaining value suggesting means. The expectation that the remaining number of games stored in the value storage means is larger can be increased.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the area | region initialized according to the RAM area | region and initialization conditions which a main control part mounts. It is a figure which shows the structure of the combination defined as winning. It is a figure which shows the object combination of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows the combination of the small part which comprises the small part GR, and the symbol combination lined up in a winning line according to the operation mode at the time of winning of the small part GR. It is a figure which shows the transfer condition of RT. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of RT. It is a figure which shows the selection rate of a transition effect. It is a figure which shows the period which cannot be added, and the period which can be added. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of an extra high probability lottery. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of an addition production | presentation lottery. It is a figure which shows transition of the notification remaining game number.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. A slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a pivotable pivot at a side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is supported.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, and “replay A (represented in black in the figure as“ REPLAY ”), respectively. ) ”,“ Replay B (designed with “REPLAY” in white) ”,“ Bell ”,“ Watermelon ”,“ Cherry ”,“ Orange ”,“ Grape ”,“ Plum ” 21 types of symbols are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

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

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. Further, a backlight (not shown) for irradiating the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and the back surface further has a concealing member for concealing the inside. (Not shown) is provided.

  On the front door 1b, a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player) are used for one medal. Using a single BET switch 5 and credits that are operated when setting the bet number, an operation is performed when setting the maximum bet number among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range. The MAXBET switch 6 to be operated, and the settlement switch 10 operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the betting amount are settled (the medal used for setting the credits and the betting amount is returned). The start switch 7 that is operated when starting the game, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. It is provided operable by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired in BB, which will be described later, and an error code that indicates the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary indicator 12 and a payout indicator 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize are provided.

  Further, on the front door 1b, 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 bets are set. 3BET LED 16 to notify when lit, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted is lit, start valid LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (previous Waiting state LED 19 for informing that it is in the state of waiting for the start of reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the game, during replay informing that it is in the replay game described later An LED 20 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the betting number by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R for informing that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective by lighting (FIG. 4).

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time, and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 on the side of a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided in the housing 1a or A medal selector having a insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that is inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal insertion unit 4 and selectively flows to the hopper tank 34a side to selectively switch to one of the medal payout exits 9 side. (Not shown), a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b, a stop state (reset operation is performed at the end of BB described later) A stop switch 36a for selecting valid / invalid of the stop function to be controlled to a state where the progress of the game is restricted), automatic settlement processing at the end of BB (to be described later) An automatic settlement switch 36b is provided for selecting whether to enable / disable the automatic settlement function that is controlled for settlement (returning regardless of operation).

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

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

  On the front face of the power supply box 100, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or the above-described stop state in a normal state. Are provided with a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery, which will be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. ing.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state (usually, inside, BB (RB), which will be described later) is set, it is determined according to the gaming state among the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1). The received pay line becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. In this embodiment, 2 is determined as the specified number of bets in BB (RB), which will be described later, and 3 is determined in the gaming state other than BB (RB), and when the specified number of bets is set, a prize is won. The lines L1 to L5 are effective. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1 set across the upper row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, the lower row of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower row of the reel 2L, the reel In the middle stage of 2C, the upper stage of reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols that are lined up to the right, the upper stage of reel 2L, the middle stage of reel 2C, the upper stage of reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in a V shape The winning line L3, the lower stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L4, the middle stage of the reel 2L, and the middle stage of the reel 2C, which are set across the symbols arranged in a mountain shape. Five types of pay lines L5 set across the middle row of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the horizontal direction are defined as the pay lines.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as roles) that are validated and predetermined on the winning line is each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. When the display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of winning lines that are activated, the number of payouts determined for each of the combinations of symbols that are activated and aligned on the winning line is totaled, The total number of medals will be awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (10 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. It will be. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. ing.

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

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

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

  On the game control board 40, the aforementioned single BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, checkout switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b, are loaded. The medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 described above via the power supply board 101. Are connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are inputted.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment). A random number circuit 42 for generating a signal, a pulse oscillator 43 for supplying a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and a detection signal input from a switch connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101. Switch detection circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the driving of the power supply power supplied to the slot machine 1 When a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, when the power is turned on or when an initialization command is not input from the main CPU 41a In addition, a reset circuit 49 for supplying a reset signal to the main CPU 41a and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

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

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

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

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

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, Supplied to a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not inputted for a certain time, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a slot machine 1 The power supply voltage is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, this is indicated The power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a pressure drop signal to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, and the like are mounted. The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs an effect. While performing various controls, each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

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

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

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

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and data for destructive diagnosis (in this embodiment, 5AH) in which any bit is 1 in the RAM 41c, that is, a specific value other than 0 In addition to storing data, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, and the RAM 41c is stored. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

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

  In this embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. Although the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, only the data necessary for the restoration of the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the backed up data.

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

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

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the sub CPU 41a, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  In this embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. Although the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, only the data necessary for restoration of the control state is backed up in the event of a power failure out of the data stored in the RAM 91c. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the backed up data.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the middle of the production when it is interrupted. For example, while backing up only data indicating the gaming state such as whether it is in the BB or the normal gaming state, other than the effect corresponding to the gaming state (the effect during the BB during the BB, the normal effect when in the normal gaming state) If a power outage occurs during the execution of a specific production (such as a small role announcement), it will be backed up when the power is turned on instead of resuming the specific production that was being performed at the next power-on. An effect corresponding to the gaming state being played may be executed from the beginning.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5A, the storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a non-saved work, a general work, a special work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  Important work includes various display devices, LED display data, I / O input / output data, game time clock counter, and other data that may be inconvenient to initialize, as well as a game status flag, RT flag, and RT remaining information to be described later. This is a work in which the number of games, a winning flag to be described later, the total number of medals paid out in BB, and the like are stored. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work is a work in which data such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, and the number of medals to be paid out are stored. The special work is a work that stores data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the setting is started. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B, the main control unit 41 is activated when the setting key switch 37 is on, when a RAM abnormality error occurs, when the BB ends, and when the setting key switch 37 is off. When the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed at the time of startup in the state, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, the four types of areas that are initialized according to each initialization condition are different. Initialize the.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and transitions to a setting change state, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the storage area of the RAM 41c, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except the important work and the used stack area, that is, the unused stack area from the unsaved work shown in FIG. The area up to is initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, that is, from the general work shown in FIG. The area up to the used stack area is initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the change of the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the change of the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. Also good.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a RAM abnormality error occurs at the time of power-on or the like, initialization 1 is executed, and the control state before that is initialized. The game state flag, RT flag, RT remaining game number, and winning flag assigned to are kept without being initialized.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, the prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (usually inside, BB (RB)) is determined, and is determined according to the gaming state. The game can be started on the condition that the specified number of bets has been set. In the present embodiment, all the pay lines L1 to L5 are activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always enabled. The activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line). When a combination of symbols called a combination is arranged on the winning line, a winning is achieved. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

  Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, the value of the game state flag for specifying the game state, the value of the RT flag for specifying the RT described later, the number of bets determined according to the number of bets and the set value are stored in the lottery work. This is performed according to the numerical data and the number of judgment values for the corresponding combination.

  The random value storage work is a storage area for storing numerical data latched in a random value register (not shown) simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7, and every time new numerical data is latched in the random value register, The latched numerical data is read in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main), and the numerical data stored in the random number storage work is updated to the latest latched numerical data.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, a current gaming state flag value, an RT flag value, and the number of determination values determined corresponding to the set value are stored in a random number for internal lottery (a lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

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

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

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reel are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

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

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the winning small role is the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line. The number of sliding frames is fixed so that it can be drawn to the limit, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn in the range of up to 4 frames in the winning line, the winning special role is in the range of 4 frames in the winning line Then, a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, A control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within a 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  In this example, when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are simultaneously elected, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the selected special role is given priority over the selected special role, the special role is controlled on the winning line only when the small role cannot be withdrawn. When winning simultaneously, priority is given to the control for aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and the control for aligning the small role on the winning line may be performed only when the special role cannot be drawn.

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, In addition, a control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped within a drawing range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  In this embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. Continuously, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In this embodiment, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. However, the rotation of the reel is started. When a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. May be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end to the sub control unit 91. A plurality of types of commands including commands, gaming state commands, standby commands, stop commands, error commands, return commands, setting commands, setting confirmation commands, door commands, and operation detection commands are transmitted.

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game. Sent when a medal is inserted or the bet number is set by operating the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 in a state where is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The freeze command is a command indicating whether or not to control the freeze state when it is determined to control to the freeze state, which will be described later, and the timing in the case of controlling to the freeze state. Sometimes sent.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption.

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted.

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is an operation switch (one BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R) of which the detection state (on / off) has changed, from the detection state off. This command indicates whether it has changed to on or from on to off, and the detection state (on / off) of another switch, and is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches has changed.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc. are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various rendering devices.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and changes to the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when the betting number setting operation is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a BET command indicating that the bet number has been set, Is to be canceled. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub-control unit 91 receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, it receives an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received before, the effect being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  As the combination in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, as a special combination, a big bonus (1), (2) BB (2)) is replay (1) as a re-playing role, and replay (2) is grape, watermelon, cherry, 10-time role (1) to (3), 2-time role (1) -(4) One sheet combination (1)-(4) is defined.

  Grapes are awarded when a combination of “grape-grape-grape” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 10 medals are paid out regardless of the gaming state.

  A watermelon is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 10 medals are paid out in RB, and 5 in gaming states other than RB. A medal is paid out.

  Cherry is awarded when the symbol “Cherry” is derived on any of the winning lines for the left reel in any gaming state, 5 medals are paid out in RB, and 4 in gaming states other than RB. A medal is paid out. The “cherry” symbol is controlled so that it always stops at either the upper or lower level of the left reel, and the winning line of the winning lines L1 and L3 or the winning line of the winning lines L2 and L4 is controlled. Since the combination of cherries is aligned and the cherries are won on the two winning lines, 10 medals are paid out in the RB, and 8 medals are paid out in the gaming state other than the RB. .

  The 10 winning combination (1) wins when a combination of “white 7-black 7-plum” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 10 medals are paid out regardless of the gaming state. It is. The 10 winning combination (2) wins when the combination of “White 7-White 7-Plum” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 10 medals are paid out regardless of the gaming state. It is. The 10 winning combination (3) wins when the combination of “white 7-orange-plum” is arranged on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 10 medals are paid out regardless of the gaming state. .

  The two-player combination (1) wins when a combination of “Replay A-Plum-Replay A” is arranged on any of the winning lines in any game state, and 4 medals are paid out in the RB. In a game state other than RB, two medals are paid out. The two-player combination (2) wins when the combination of “Replay A-Watermelon-Replay A” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any game state, and 4 medals are paid out in the RB. In a game state other than RB, two medals are paid out. The two-player combination (3) wins when the combination of “Replay A-Cherry-Replay A” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any game state, and 4 medals are paid out in the RB. In a game state other than RB, two medals are paid out. The two-player combination (4) is awarded when the combination of “Replay A-Bell-Replay A” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and four medals are paid out in the RB. In a game state other than RB, two medals are paid out.

  A single player (1) wins when the combination of “Grape-Plum-Grape” is placed on any of the winning lines in any game state, and 4 medals are paid out in the RB. In the game state, one medal is paid out. A single player (2) wins when the combination of “Grape-Watermelon-Grape” is placed on any of the winning lines in any game state, and 4 medals are paid out in RB. In the game state, one medal is paid out. The single player (3) wins when a combination of “Grape-Cherry-Grape” is placed on any of the winning lines in any game state, and 4 medals are paid out in RB, except for RB In the game state, one medal is paid out. A single player (4) wins when the combination of “Grape-Bell-Grape” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any game state, and 4 medals are paid out in RB, except for RB In the game state, one medal is paid out.

  Replay (1) is awarded when the combination of “Replay A-Replay A-Replay A” is aligned on any of the winning lines in the normal gaming state and inside, and Replay (2) is in the normal gaming state and inside When a combination of “Replay A-Replay A-Replay B” is arranged on any of the winning lines, a winning is awarded. When either one of the replays (1) or (2) wins, no medals will be paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again. This is substantially the same as paying out the three medals.

  BB (1) is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines inside, and BB (2) is placed on any of the winning lines inside. When the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is completed, a prize is awarded. Since BB (1) (2) shifts to the inside without waiting for the end of the game at the time of winning, BB (1) (2) can win only in the inside.

  When either BB (1) or (2) wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and simultaneously shifts to RB. RB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over other gaming states by increasing the winning probability of small roles, especially grapes. When RB starts, when 12 games are digested, or 8 games win ( When the type of a combination is allowed), it ends either whichever comes first. When the RB is finished, if the BB is not finished, the process proceeds to the RB again, and the RB is repeatedly controlled until the BB is finished. That is, during BB, it is always controlled to RB. Then, the process ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 348. At the end of the BB, the RB is also ended regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the internal lottery depends on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the inside (the special role is won), or the BB (RB). The winning roles and their winning probabilities are different. Further, if the gaming state is the normal gaming state, at least one of the re-game player and the winning probability to be subject to the internal lottery differs depending on the types of RT (0) to (2).

  If the gaming state is the normal gaming state and RT (0), BB (1), BB (1) + replay (2), BB (2), BB (2) + replay (2), replay (1 ), Watermelon, cherry, grapes, small role GR (1) (grape + 2 (1) + 2 (2) + 2 (3) + 2 (4) + 1 (1) + 1 ( 2) +1 sheet role (3) +1 sheet role (4)), small role GR (2) (grape + 2 sheet role (1) + 2 sheet role (2) + 2 sheet role (3) + 2 sheet role (4) + 1 sheet Part (1) +1 part (2) +1 part (3) +1 part (4) +10 part (1)), small part GR (3) (grape +2 part (1) +2 part (2) +2 (3) +2 (4) +1 (1) +1 (2) +1 (3) +1 (4) +10 (2)), small GR (4) (Grape + 2 (1) + 2 (2 +2 (3) +2 (4) +1 (1) +1 (2) +1 (3) +1 (4) +10 (3)), small GR (5) (Grape + 2 (1) + 2 (2) + 2 (3) + 2 (4) + 1 (1) + 1 (2) + 1 (3) + 1 (4) + 10-sheet combination (1) + 10-sheet combination (2)) is a target combination for internal lottery.

  The gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the number of determination values is determined so that the approximate winning probability in the target combination setting 1 in RT (0) is the probability shown in FIG. In other words, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the approximate winning probability in the target combination setting 1 at RT (0) is BB (1): 1/800, BB (1) + replay (2): 1/800, BB (2): 1/800, BB (2) + Replay (2): 1/800, Replay (1): 1 / 7.3, Watermelon: 1/200, Cherry: 1/60, Grape: 1 / 100, small role GR (1): 1/30, small role GR (2): 1/30, small role GR (3): 1/30, small role GR (4): 1/30, small role GR ( 5): 1/30.

  If the gaming state is the normal gaming state and RT (1), BB (1), BB (1) + replay (2), BB (2), BB (2) + replay (2), replay (1 ), Replay (2), Watermelon, Cherry, Grape, Small part GR (1), Small part GR (2), Small part GR (3), Small part GR (4), Small part GR (5) It becomes the target role of.

  The gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the number of determination values is determined so that the approximate winning probability in the target combination setting 1 in RT (1) is the probability shown in FIG. That is, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the approximate winning probability in the target combination setting 1 in RT (1) is BB (1): 1/800, BB (1) + replay (2): 1/800, BB (2): 1/800, BB (2) + Replay (2): 1/800, Replay (1): 1 / 1.3, Replay (2): 1/100, Watermelon: 1/200, Cherry : 1/60, grapes: 1/100, small role GR (1): 1/30, small role GR (2): 1/30, small role GR (3): 1/30, small role GR (4) : 1/30, small role GR (5): 1/30.

  If the gaming state is the normal gaming state and RT (2), BB (1), BB (1) + replay (2), BB (2), BB (2) + replay (2), replay (1 ), Watermelon, cherry, grape, small role GR (1), small role GR (2), small role GR (3), small role GR (4), small role GR (5) will be the target for internal lottery .

  The gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the number of determination values is determined so that the approximate winning probability in the target combination setting 1 in RT (2) is the probability shown in FIG. That is, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the approximate winning probability in the target combination setting 1 in RT (2) is BB (1): 1/800, BB (1) + replay (2): 1/800, BB (2): 1/800, BB (2) + Replay (2): 1/800, Replay (1): 1 / 1.3, Watermelon: 1/200, Cherry: 1/60, Grape: 1 / 100, small role GR (1): 1/30, small role GR (2): 1/30, small role GR (3): 1/30, small role GR (4): 1/30, small role GR ( 5): 1/30.

  If the game state is inside, replay (1), replay (2), watermelon, cherry, grape, small role GR (1), small role GR (2), small role GR (3), small role GR ( 4) The small combination GR (5) is a target combination for internal lottery.

  The number of determination values is determined so that the approximate winning probability in the target combination setting 1 in the game state is the probability shown in FIG. That is, the approximate winning probability in the setting 1 of the target combination in the game state is Replay (1): 1/10, Replay (2): 1/10, Watermelon: 1/200, Cherry: 1/60, Grape : 1/100, small role GR (1): 1/30, small role GR (2): 1/30, small role GR (3): 1/30, small role GR (4): 1/30, small Role GR (5): 1/30.

  If the gaming state is BB (RB), watermelon, cherry, and grape are subject to internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is BB (RB), the number of determination values is determined so that the approximate winning probability in the target combination setting 1 is the probability shown in FIG. That is, when the gaming state is BB (RB), the approximate winning probabilities in the target combination setting 1 are watermelon: 1/200, cherry: 1/60, and grape: 1 / 1.25.

  In this example, the winning probability in setting 1 is illustrated, but only the setting is made such that the winning probability of the special role gradually increases as the setting value increases, and the lottery targets in each gaming state and RT The winning combination is the same regardless of the set value, and the probability similar to the above is also set for the winning probability.

  In this way, the target combination of the internal lottery differs depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, inside, or BB (RB), and in BB (RB), the winning probability of the small role is The internal lottery is performed using a lottery table that is set higher than the normal gaming state and the inside.

  In addition, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, a lottery table with different re-game players to be subject to internal lottery, their winning probabilities, etc. is used depending on whether it is RT (0) to (2). The internal lottery is performed.

  In this embodiment, when multiple types of small roles are simultaneously won (small roles GR (1) to (5)), as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, special roles are won. Depending on whether the special role is won (ordinary gaming state) or the special role is won (inside), especially when the special role is not won, depending on the reel stop order Control to stop the combination of symbols on the winning line.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), in the state where the special combination is not won, the small combination GR (1) (grape +2 combination (1) +2 combination (2) +2 combination (3) +2 combination (4 ) +1 sheet combination (1) +1 sheet combination (2) +1 sheet combination (3) + 1 sheet combination (4)), the reels were stopped in the order of left, middle and right In this case, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), a control is performed in which any combination of grapes is aligned on any one winning line, and other small roles are not aligned. When the stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 8D, control is performed so that the two winning combinations are simultaneously aligned on the two winning lines. At this time, which one of the one-sheet combination (1) to (4) is aligned or which of the two-sheet combination (2) to (4) is aligned differs depending on the design stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel, If the plum stops at the middle stage, the 1-piece combination (1) and the 2-piece combination (1) are aligned, and if the watermelon stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, the 1-sheet combination (2) and the 2-sheet combination (2) are aligned. If the cherry stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, the one-piece combination (3) and the two-piece combination (3) are prepared. If the bell stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, the one-piece combination (4) and two-piece combination (4 ) Will be complete.

  Small role GR (2) (Grape + 2 (1) + 2 (2) + 2 (3) + 2 (4) + 1 (1) + 1) with no special win (2) +1 sheet combination (3) +1 sheet combination (4) + 10 sheet combination (1)) is won, and when the reel is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, If a combination of grapes is aligned on one winning line and control is performed without aligning other small roles, and if the reels are stopped in any order other than left, right, or center, two winning lines Then, control is performed so that the one-sheet combination and the two-sheet combination are aligned at the same time.

  Small role GR (3) (Grape + 2 (1) + 2 (2) + 2 (3) + 2 (4) + 1 (1) + 1) with no special winning (2) +1 sheet combination (3) +1 sheet combination (4) + 10 sheet combination (2)) is won, and when the reels are stopped in the order of right, left, and middle, If a combination of grapes is aligned on one winning line and control is performed without aligning other small roles, and the reels are stopped in any order other than right, left, and center, two winning lines Then, control is performed so that the one-sheet combination and the two-sheet combination are aligned at the same time.

  Small role GR (4) (Grape + 2 (1) + 2 (2) + 2 (3) + 2 (4) + 1 (1) + 1) with no special winning (2) +1 sheet combination (3) +1 sheet combination (4) + 10 sheet combination (3)) is elected, when the reels are stopped in the order of right, middle, left If a combination of grapes is aligned on one winning line and control is performed without aligning the other small roles, and if the reels are stopped in an order other than right, center, left, then two winning lines Then, control is performed so that the one-sheet combination and the two-sheet combination are aligned simultaneously.

  Small role GR (5) (Grape + 2 (1) + 2 (2) + 2 (3) + 2 (4) + 1 (1) + 1) with no special win (2) +1 sheet combination (3) +1 sheet combination (4) + 10 sheet combination (1) + 10 sheet combination (2)) is elected in the order in which the middle reel is the first stop (middle, left , Right, middle, right, left) in the order of the reels, the combination of grapes is aligned to one of the winning lines, and control is performed without aligning the other small roles. When the reel stop operation is performed in the order of the first stop, the control is performed so that the two winning combinations are simultaneously aligned on the two winning lines.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the small roles GR (1) to (5) are won, the winning operation is performed in a specific order according to the type of the selected small role GR, thereby winning one prize. Grapes are aligned on the line, and the stop operation is performed in an order other than a specific order, so that one winning combination and two winning combinations are simultaneously arranged on the two winning lines. That is, when the small roles GR (1) to (5) are won, not only the types of small roles that are aligned on the winning line according to the order of the stop operation, but also the number of winning lines where the small roles are aligned is different. , The variation of the stop mode of the reel when the small role is won can be increased.

  In addition, when a stop operation is performed in a specific order according to the type of the winning small role GR and grapes are awarded to one winning line, ten medals can be paid out, When a stop operation is performed in an order other than a specific order and a single winning combination and a double winning combination are simultaneously awarded to two winning lines, it is not possible to receive three medals. In other words, the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether the stop operation is performed in a specific order or the stop operation is performed outside the specific order.

  In addition, even if any of the small roles GR (1) to (5) is won, it is impossible to select the order in which grapes will win if the type is not known. Although grapes can be won, 1/5 and 2 doubles will be awarded simultaneously at a rate of 4/5. In other words, if any of the small roles GR (1) to (5) is won, 10 medals can be obtained at a rate of 1/5, but only 3 medals can be obtained at a rate of 4/5. I can't.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when a small role is elected after winning a special role (when a child role is elected in the inside), priority is given to the control for aligning the small role on the winning line over the special role. , The special role is controlled only when the small role cannot be withdrawn, but the special role is elected even if the control is given priority to the small role. Since there is no change, if both the special symbol component symbol and the small role component symbol can be withdrawn in the drawing range, only the small character component symbol alone will stop at the winning position, It is preferable to preferentially derive the stop position where the special symbol and small component symbols stop on the winning line.

  As described above, when the small roles GR (1) to (5) are elected, the control for aligning the grape combinations in one winning line according to the order of the stop operation, or one in two winning lines. Either the combination of the combination of the combination and the combination of the two-piece combination will be controlled at the same time. However, after winning the special combination, for example, BB (1), the small combination GR (1) to (5) In the case of winning, if the latter control is performed, both the special role component symbol and the small role component symbol stop on the winning line rather than the stop position where only the small symbol component symbol stops on the winning line alone. When control is performed to give priority to the stop position, black 7 which is the constituent symbol of BB (1), grape which is the constituent symbol of one piece, and replay which is a constituent symbol of two pieces in the left reel Each stop position stops on the winning line, that is, The stop position that has priority over the stop position that stops on the winning line alone is the positions of black 7, grape, and replay on the 17th, 18th, and 19th symbols (If the 18th symbol stops at the lower timing, In this case, the grapes, replays, and BARs from 0 to 2 are stopped because only one winning combination can be aligned with the winning line.

  Then, on the left reel, black 7 which is the constituent symbol of BB (1), grape which is the constituent symbol of one-piece combination and replay which is the constituent symbol of two-piece combination are stopped at the winning line, that is, the special combination If you try to increase the stop position where both the constituent symbol and the small symbol component symbol stop on the winning line, the grapes that are the one-component symbol and the replay that is the two-component symbol are placed before and after the black 7, respectively. It is necessary and the upper and lower symbol arrangement of the black 7 is restricted.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, as a part of the symbol arrangement of the left reel, black 7 which is a configuration symbol of BB (1) and grapes which are a configuration symbol of grapes are simultaneously used. Although it is possible to stop at different winning lines, different winning lines can be used for BB (1), which is black 7 and grapes which are one-piece composition, and replay which is two-piece composition. In the case where any of the small roles GR (1) to (5) is won in the state where the special role is won as shown in FIG. 8B. Regardless of the order in which the reels are stopped, one of the winning lines is aligned with a combination of grapes, and control is performed without aligning the other small roles. There will be no control to align the 1 and 2 roles at the same time.

  For this reason, after winning the BB (1), when the small roles GR (1) to (5) are won, not only the positions of the black 7, grape and replay on the 17th, 18th and 19th symbols,・ The positions of white 7, black 7 and grapes on the 20th symbol are also the stop positions where the black 7 which is the constituent symbol of BB (1) and the grapes which are the constituent symbols of the grape are stopped on the winning line on the left reel, that is, special. Both the composition symbol of the combination and the composition symbol of the small role become a stop position where the winning symbol stops on the winning line, and the composition symbol of the small role is only arranged on either the upper or lower side of the black 7 which is the composition symbol of BB (1). , It is possible to increase the stop positions at which the BB (1) symbol black 7 and the grape symbol vine stop at the winning line, respectively. The pattern placed on the other side is limited Without being, it is possible to freely set.

  That is, if any of BB (1) and small roles GR (1) to (5) is elected at that time, only the symbols of the small roles will be placed in the special role rather than the stop position where they stop alone on the winning line. Even in the configuration in which both the configuration symbol and the small symbol configuration symbol are preferentially derived at the stop position where they stop on the winning line, the black 7 constituting the BB (1) and the grapes constituting the grape are simultaneously generated in the left reel. The symbol arrangement that stops on the winning line, that is, the symbol arrangement that two types of symbols stop on the winning line, black 7 constituting BB (1), grapes constituting one piece, two pieces constituting Compared to the symbol arrangement in which all three symbols of the replay stop on the winning line at the same time, that is, the symbol arrangement in which three types of symbols stop on the winning line, the symbol arrangement is less limited. For this reason, the design freedom of the symbol arrangement in the left reel is increased.

  Furthermore, in the state where the special combination is not won, when any of the small roles GR (1) to (5) is won, the grapes are only 1/5 according to the order in which the reels are stopped. In the case where any of the small roles GR (1) to (5) is won in a state where the special combination is won while the combinations are not aligned, the order in which the reel stop operation is performed is considered. Therefore, since the control for aligning the grape combinations to any one of the winning lines is performed, the expectation for winning the special role can be increased by increasing the frequency with which the grapes are aligned with the winning line.

  In addition, as described above, after winning the special role, when the small role is elected, both the special role component and the small role component pattern are controlled even if control is performed to prioritize the small role over the special role. If it is possible to withdraw in the drawing range, the stop position where both the special role component symbol and the small role component symbol stop on the winning line rather than the stop position where only the small role component symbol stops on the winning line alone. However, when such a control is performed, when any of the small roles GR (1) to (5) is won, 1 is selected according to the order in which the reel stop operation is performed. Depending on the timing of the player's stop operation after winning the special role, changing the combination of the double role and whether to win the grapes at the same time or the grapes will be won. Regardless of the order in which the winning combination is won simultaneously, There is a possibility that only one of the double roles can be won or grapes may win. In such a case, after winning the special role, the small roles GR (1) to (5) If either of them wins, the number of medals that can be acquired changes depending on the skill of the player, which is unfair, but in this embodiment, the small role GR (1) to ( If any one of 5) is selected, the control is performed to align the grape combinations on any one winning line regardless of the order in which the reels are stopped. However, since the number of medals that can be obtained does not change depending on the skill of the player, there is no unfairness.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, it is controlled to one of the normal gaming state, inside, and BB (RB), and in the normal gaming state, any of RT (0) to (2) It is controlled.

  As described above, the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is allocated with an area for storing a gaming state flag that can specify a gaming state and an area for storing an RT flag that can specify an RT type. Yes. The gaming state flag is 4-bit data, where 0000 indicates the normal gaming state, 0001 indicates the inside, and 1100 indicates BB (RB). The RT flag is 4-bit data, where 0000 indicates RT (0), 0001 indicates RT (1), and 0010 indicates RT (2). The RAM 41c has an RT flag storage area and an area that can store the number of remaining RT games for 1 byte, and stores the number of remaining games until the RT ends. In the case of RT (0) which does not end when the number of games is exhausted, 0 is set as the RT remaining game number.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the value of the gaming state flag is 0000 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates that the normal gaming state is RT (0), the value of the gaming state flag is 0000, A value of 0001 indicates a normal gaming state and RT (1), and a gaming state flag value of 0000 and an RT flag value of 0010 indicate a normal gaming state and RT (2). When the value of the gaming state flag is 0001 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates that the inside is inside, and when the value of the gaming state flag is 1100 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, BB (RB ).

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as the lottery tables in which the number of determination values of the target combination is determined, there are a lottery table for the inside, a lottery table for BB (RB), and a lottery table for the normal gaming state. Further, as a lottery table for the normal gaming state, a lottery table for RT (0), a lottery table for RT (1), and a lottery table for RT (2) are provided.

  Then, in the internal lottery process, the gaming state flag and the RT flag value stored in the RAM 41c are referred to specify the gaming state and the RT type, the lottery table is selected accordingly, and the selected lottery table is selected. By using the lottery, the lottery subject according to the gaming state and the type of RT is drawn with a winning probability according to the gaming state and the type of RT.

  Specifically, first, the value of the gaming state flag stored in the RAM 41c is referred to determine whether the current gaming state is in BB (RB) or inside, and the current gaming state is BB. If (RB) is in progress, select the RB lottery table in which the target part of the internal lottery in BB (RB) and the number of judgment values are stored, and perform the lottery. While the lottery table for the RB in which the target combination of the internal lottery and the number of determination values thereof are stored is selected, the current gaming state is neither BB (RB) nor inside, that is, the normal gaming state If so, the value of the RT flag stored in the RAM 41c is further referred to, and the lottery table for normal use in which the target combination of the internal lottery and the number of determination values thereof are stored in accordance with the type of RT specified from the value. Select and extract By performing, lottery of the target role in accordance with the type of each game state and RT is, and be done by the winning probability in accordance with the type of each game state and RT.

  RT (0) in the normal gaming state shifts when RT (1) (2) is completed due to the consumption of the prescribed number of games. At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT (0), and there is no limit on the number of games as the number of remaining RT games. 0 is set (in the case of shifting to RT (0), since the RT remaining game number is 0, the state is maintained). Then, RT (0) in the normal gaming state ends when the special combination wins and moves into the inside regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT (0).

  As shown in FIG. 7, in setting 1, the winning probability of the special combination in RT (0) in the normal gaming state is normal (about 1/200), and the winning probability of the re-playing combination is high (about 1 / 7.3). The win probability of a small role is usually (about 1/5), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. In RT (0) in the normal gaming state, only replay (1) is subject to internal lottery, except for the case where a special combination is won simultaneously, and replay (2) is not subject to internal lottery. Also, at RT (0), the special role is won and transferred to the inside, so when the normal game state shifts to RT (0), the expected number of games (average number of games) is about 200 games.

  RT (1) in the normal gaming state shifts at the end of BB (RB). At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0001 indicating RT (1), and 100 is set as the RT remaining game number. The RT (1) in the normal gaming state is such that the RT remaining game number is subtracted for each game, and the RT remaining game number is 0 after digesting the specified game number (100G in this embodiment). Thus, the process is terminated when the process shifts to RT (0), the replay (2) wins and shifts to RT (2), or the special role is elected and shifts to the inside.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in setting 1, the winning probability of the special combination in RT (1) in the normal gaming state is normal (about 1/200) as in RT (0), and the winning probability of the re-playing combination is RT (0). The probability of winning a small role is normal (about 1/5) like RT (0), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. Further, in RT (1) in the normal gaming state, both replay (1) and replay (2) among the re-game players are targeted for internal lottery. In addition, since the prescribed number of games is smaller than the expected number of games until the special role is won (average number of games), when transitioning to RT (1) in the normal gaming state, the expected number of games (average number of games) Will be about 100 games.

  RT (2) in the normal gaming state shifts when replay (2) wins. Replay (2) is subject to internal lottery only for RT (1), so in effect, only when replay (2) wins in RT (1). At this time, the value of the game state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal game state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0010 indicating RT (2), and 100 is set as the RT remaining game number. In RT (2) in the normal gaming state, the RT remaining game number is subtracted for each game, and the RT remaining game number is 0 after digesting the prescribed game number (100G in this embodiment). It will end when it shifts to RT (0) by becoming, or a special part is elected and moves inside.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in setting 1, the winning probability of the special combination in RT (2) in the normal gaming state is normal (about 1/200) as in RT (0), and the winning probability of the re-playing combination is RT (1). As with RT (0), the probability of winning a small role is normal (about 1/5), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. Also, in RT (2) in the normal gaming state, only replay (1) of re-playing roles is subject to internal lottery, except for the case of winning simultaneously with a special role, and replay (2) is not subject to internal lottery. It becomes. In addition, since the prescribed number of games is smaller than the expected number of games until the special role is won (average number of games), when transitioning to RT (1) in the normal gaming state, the expected number of games (average number of games) Will be about 100 games.

  During the inside, it shifts when a special combination is won in the normal gaming state. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 0001 indicating the inside, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT (0), and the number of games is also updated to 0 as the number of remaining RT games. The inside is ended when the special combination that triggered the transition to the inside wins a prize and shifts to BB (RB) regardless of the number of games since the transition to the inside.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in setting 1, the special role is excluded from the internal lottery, and the winning probability of the re-playing role is slightly higher than RT0 (about 1/5), and the winning of the small role The probability is normal (about 1/5), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. In the inside, both replay (1) and replay (2) of the re-game players are targeted for internal lottery. In the inside, although the probability of a re-game is slightly higher than RT (0), there is no difference that can be identified with a small number of games.

  BB (RB) shifts when a special combination wins in the inside. At this time, the value of the game state flag is updated to 1100 indicating BB (RB), the value of the RT flag does not change from 0000 indicating RT (0), and the number of remaining RT games does not change from 0. Then, BB (RB) ends when the total number of medals paid out to BB (RB) exceeds the prescribed number, regardless of the number of games since the transition to BB (RB).

  As shown in FIG. 7, in BB (RB) in setting 1, the special combination and the re-playing combination are excluded from the internal lottery, and the winning probability of the small combination is higher than that in the normal gaming state and the inside (high probability) The payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more.

  Among the normal gaming state, inside, and BB (RB), BB (RB) has the highest medal payout rate per game and is the most advantageous gaming state.

  In RT (0) to (2) in the normal gaming state, RT (1) (2) has a higher winning probability of the re-gamer than RT (0), and the medal payout rate per game is 1. Therefore, the gaming state is relatively advantageous as compared to RT (0).

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, when the BB (RB) is completed, the transition is made to the normal gaming state RT (1).

  In RT (1) in the normal gaming state, after transitioning to RT (1), replay (2) will not win, and will shift to RT (0) by digesting the specified number of games (100G) without winning special roles. Then, when Replay (2) wins, it moves to RT (2), and when the special combination is won, it moves to the inside.

  In RT (2) in the normal gaming state, after the transition to RT (2), the special role is not won and the game is transferred to RT (0) by using the specified number of games (100G). If the special role is elected, it will move inside.

  In the inside, the special role that triggered the transition to the inside wins a transition to BB (RB).

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the end of the BB, the process shifts to RT (1) which is advantageous for the player. If the replay (2) does not win before the 100G is digested after the transition to RT (1), the transition to RT (0) is disadvantageous for the player. On the other hand, after the transition to RT (1), before the 100G is digested, the replay (2) wins the transition to the RT (2), and from that point, the player is in an advantageous state until the 100G is digested. Will continue.

  In RT (1), when Replay (2) wins regardless of the number of games that have passed since the transition to RT (1), since RT (2) is controlled over 100G from that point, RT (1) ), The closer the game won by Replay (2) to 100G, that is, the RT (1) end game, the longer the number of games will be advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, when any of the small roles GR (1) to (5) is won as described above, the stop operation is performed in a specific order according to the type of the selected small role GR. Grapes won and won 10 medals.

  However, when any of the small roles GR (1) to (5) is won, if the type is not known, it is not possible to select the stop order that will intentionally win the grapes. The stop order in which the grapes will win at the rate of is selected, the grapes win and you can win 10 medals, but the 1/5 and 2 doubles will win simultaneously at the rate of 4/5 Stop order is selected and only 3 medals can be won.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 91a notifies the stop combination navigation in which the grapes are awarded when any of the small roles GR (1) to (5) is won in RT (1) (2). By executing the small role navigation, it becomes possible to specify the stop order in which the grapes will win, and by performing the reel stop operation according to the notified stop order Grapes can be won, and more medals can be obtained than when one and two winning combinations win simultaneously. That is, in RT (1) (2), not only the winning probability of the re-playing role is high, but also the number of medals that can be obtained when any of the small roles GR (1) to (5) is won increases. The advantage with respect to (0) is higher.

  Note that the small role navigation is not particularly limited as long as the player can recognize the stop order of the reels, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image or the like indicating the stop order of the reels, or the like. You may alert | report by lighting of LED, the output of a corresponding audio | voice, etc.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the gaming state flag, the RT flag, the number of remaining RT games, the winning flag, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB are assigned to important works that are not initialized when the setting is changed in the area of the RAM 41c. ing.

  For this reason, when the setting is changed, the setting value is updated to the newly set value, and the internal lottery is performed with the probability based on the new setting value. Since the value of the flag, the number of remaining RT games, the value of the winning flag, and the total number of medals paid out during BB are maintained as before the setting change, if the setting is changed in the normal gaming state, The type of RT and the number of remaining RT games will be inherited even after the setting is changed. If the setting is changed inside, the winning flag of the special role that triggered the inside and the inside will be changed even after the setting is changed. If the setting is changed during BB (RB), the total number of medals paid out in BB (RB) and BB, that is, the end condition of BB is also inherited.

  The sub CPU 91a of the present embodiment executes a gaming state effect corresponding to the gaming state. The game state effects include a normal effect, an effect during RT, a bonus finalized effect, and an effect during bonus.

  Of these game state effects, the normal effect is mainly a game state effect that is executed at RT (0) in the normal game state, but after winning one of the special roles in the normal game state and shifting to the inside. In addition, the normal effect is executed until the transition effect described later is executed and the process proceeds to the bonus fixed effect.

  Of the game state effects, the effect during RT is a game state effect that is executed at RT (1) (2), which is advantageous to the player, and RT (1) (2) that is not executed in other game states. This is a game state effect unique to the game. In RT (1) and RT (2), the same effect during RT is executed, and even when the transition from RT (1) to RT (2) is not informed, RT (1) Whether it is 1) or RT (2) cannot be specified.

  Among the game state effects, the bonus confirmation effect is an effect that is executed inside, that is, in a state where the special role is won, and is a game state effect unique to the inside that is not executed in other game states. is there.

  Among the game state effects, the bonus medium effect is a game state effect executed in BB (RB) and is a game state unique to BB (RB) that is not executed in other game states.

  As described above, when the setting is changed, the setting value is updated to the newly set value, and the internal lottery is performed with the probability based on the new setting value. Value, RT flag value, RT remaining game number value, and winning flag value are maintained as they were before the setting was changed. However, in this case, even if the bonus finalization effect has already been executed, the bonus confirmation that was executed before the setting change was made after the setting change. The production is not executed, and the normal production is executed.

  On the other hand, if the settings are changed while the RT effect and the bonus effect are being executed, the RT effect and the bonus effect that were executed before the change will continue to be executed after the setting change. It has become.

  Further, as described above, when any special combination is won in the normal gaming state and the inside is shifted to the inside, the bonus finalizing effect is executed after the transition effect is executed.

  The transition effect is executed when the transition effect selection lottery is won. In the transition effect lottery, whether or not the transition effect is executed is determined with the probability shown in FIG.

  There are six types of transition effects, Patterns A to F, with different numbers of games and effects.

  Pattern A is a transition effect for one game, and is selected with a probability of A1 when a normal effect is being executed at RT (0) (non-inside), and a special role at RT (0) in the normal gaming state Is elected and moved to the inside, and when the normal performance is being executed (normal to inside), it is selected with the probability of A2, and after the setting is changed while the special role is won, When the effect is being executed (setting → inside), it is selected with the probability of A3.

  Pattern B is a transition effect of one game, and is selected with a probability of B1 when a normal effect is being executed at RT (0) (non-inside), and a special role at RT (0) in the normal gaming state Is elected and moved to the inside, and when the normal performance is being executed (normal to inside), it is selected with the probability of B2, and after the setting is changed while the special role is won, When the effect is being executed (setting → inside), it is selected with the probability of B3.

  Pattern C is a transition effect for three games, and is selected with a probability of C1 when a normal performance is being executed at RT (0) (non-inside), and a special role at RT (0) in the normal gaming state. Is elected and moved to the inside, and when the normal performance is being executed (normal to inside), it is selected with the probability of C2, and after the setting is changed while the special role is won, When the effect is being executed (setting → inside), it is selected with the probability of C3.

  Pattern D is a transition effect for three games, and is selected with a probability of D1 when a normal effect is being executed at RT (0) (non-inside), and a special role at RT (0) in the normal gaming state Is elected and moved to the inside, and when the normal performance is being executed (normal to inside), it is selected with the probability of D2, and after the setting is changed while the special role is won, When the effect is being executed (setting → inside), it is selected with the probability of D3.

  Pattern E is a transition effect of 4 games, and is selected with a probability of E1 when a normal effect is being executed at RT (0) (non-inside), and a special role at RT (0) in the normal gaming state Is elected and moved to the inside, and when the normal performance is being executed (normal to inside), it is selected with the probability of E2, and after the setting is changed while the special role is won, When the effect is being executed (setting → inside), it is selected with a probability of E3.

  Pattern F is a transition effect for four games, and is selected with a probability of F1 when a normal performance is being executed at RT (0) (non-inside), and a special role at RT (0) in the normal gaming state. Is elected and moved to the inside, and when the normal performance is being executed (normal to inside), it is selected with the probability of F2, and after the setting is changed while the special role is won, When the effect is being executed (setting → inside), it is selected with the probability of F3.

  In the case of setting → inside, after changing the setting, the transition effect selection lottery is not executed for 5 games, and during that period, the transition effect is not executed and the bonus confirmed effect is executed. Absent.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (b) to (1), the probability that any one of the patterns A to F is selected, that is, the probability that the transition effect is executed is normal → inside rather than non-inside. When the selection rate is high and the transition effect is executed, it is suggested that there is a high possibility of winning the special role. Further, when the special role is won, the transition is made to the bonus finalization effect after the transition effect.

  As shown in FIGS. 11B to 11B, the probability that any one of the patterns A to F is selected, that is, the probability that the transition effect is executed is set → normal rather than inside → inside However, the selection rate is higher, and the number of games required for the transition effect is more likely to be executed in the case of setting → internal, rather than normal → internal, and the number of games required to shift to the bonus finalization effect is also large. The rate that is high.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (b)-(3), the ratio in which the pattern A is selected from the pattern A and the pattern B in which the number of games is one game is more than normal to inside (A2 / (A2 + B2)). Patterns A and B are selected at a selection rate that is higher in setting-> inner (A3 / (A3 + B3)).

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (b)-(4), the ratio of the pattern C to the pattern C selected among the patterns C and D of three games, both of which is normal → internal (C2 / (C2 + D2)). Patterns C and D are selected at a selection rate that is higher in setting-> inner (C3 / (C3 + D3)).

  As shown in FIGS. 11 (b)-(5), the ratio in which the pattern E is selected from the patterns E and F of the four games, both of which is the number of games, is higher than normal → inside (E2 / (E2 + F2)). Patterns E and F are selected at a selection rate that is higher in setting → inside (E3 / (E3 + F3)).

  For this reason, in the case of setting → inside, pattern A is easier to be selected from patterns A and B than normal to inside, and pattern C is more likely to be selected from patterns C and D. The pattern E is easily selected.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (b)-(6), the average value ((A3 × 1) + (B3 × 1) + (C3 × 3) + (C3 × 3) + ( D3 × 3) + (E3 × 4) + (F3 × 4)) is the average value of the number of games of transition effects selected in the normal → inside ((A2 × 1) + (B2 × 1) + (C2 Patterns A to F are selected at a selection rate that is larger than (* 3) + (D2 * 3) + (E2 * 4) + (F2 * 4)). For this reason, in the case of setting → inside, it is easy to select a transition effect having a longer number of games than in normal → inside.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the setting is changed, the setting value is updated to the newly set value, and the internal lottery is performed with the probability based on the new setting value. However, the value of the game state flag, the value of the RT flag, the value of the number of remaining RT games, the value of the winning flag, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB are maintained as before the setting change.

  And if the setting is changed inside, the winning flag of the inside and the special role that triggered the inside will be taken over even after the setting is changed. In this case, the bonus confirmation effect is already executed. Even when the setting is changed, after the setting is changed, the normal effect is executed without executing the bonus finalized effect executed before the setting is changed.

  For this reason, it can be expected that the inside of the previous day is maintained even when a normal effect is being executed when the amusement store is opened. In addition, if the inside is maintained and then the bonus confirmation effect is executed, it is impossible to determine whether the player has been maintained from the previous day as seen by the player. Can be thought of as winning.

  In this embodiment, not only the game state advantageous to the player is inside, but also BB (RB) and RT (1) (2) are advantageous to the player. However, these BB (RB) and RT ( 1) In (2), the probability of winning a small role or re-playing role is very high compared to RT (0), which is disadvantageous to the player. Obviously, in such a gaming state, even after the setting is changed, the bonus effect and the RT effect unique to these gaming states are continuously executed. In addition to these BB (RB) RT (1) and (2), only in the inside where it is difficult to specify the game state from the winning frequency of the combination, etc., the bonus unique to the state after the setting change Since the normal effect is executed without executing the medium effect, it can be made more difficult to determine whether the player has been maintained from the previous day as viewed from the player.

  Also, in this embodiment, the probability that the transition effect is executed is higher in the case of normal → inside than in the setting → inside, and the selection rate is higher in the case of setting in the inside → inside of normal → inside. The number of games required to execute the transition effect is likely to increase, and in the case of setting → inside, the ratio of the number of games required to shift to the bonus finalization effect is high, so the player can effectively You can think that you have won a special role by yourself.

  Further, in this embodiment, the average value of the number of transition effect games selected in the setting → inside is larger than the average value of the number of transition effect games selected in the normal → inside. The transition effect of the number of games longer than normal → inside is easy to select, and in the case of setting → inside, the ratio that the number of games required to shift to the bonus finalization effect becomes higher. Even more effectively, the player can think that he has won a special role by himself.

  Also, in this embodiment, when setting → inside, after changing the setting, the transition effect selection lottery is not executed for 5 games, and during that time, the bonus effect effect is executed without executing the transition effect. Since this is restricted, it is possible to make the player think that the special role has been won by the player more effectively.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the special combination is won in the state where the normal effect is being executed, the bonus finalized effect is then executed via the transition effect. Since the pattern A is easier to be selected from the patterns A and B than the inside of the inside, the pattern C is more easily selected from the patterns C and D, and the pattern E is more easily selected from the patterns E and F. Depending on the type of transition effect that was executed when the transition from the normal effect to the first bonus effect effect was made, whether or not the inside indicated in the bonus effect effect was maintained from the previous day It can be estimated to some extent whether it is inside.

  In the present embodiment, BB (RB), replay, which is clearly different from RT (0) which is not advantageous to the player in terms of the winning frequency of the small role as the first advantageous gaming state that can be easily specified by the player. RT (1) (2), which is clearly different from RT (0), which is not advantageous to the player in terms of the winning frequency of the winning combination, is applied, and the small winning prize is awarded as the second advantageous gaming state that is difficult to identify by the player. The inside is applied where it is difficult to identify the difference from RT (0), which is not advantageous to the player from the frequency and the winning frequency of the re-gamer, but the winning frequency of the small role and the re-gamer is specified Although it does not change as much as possible, if the betting number is different from the gaming state that is not advantageous to the player, such as BB (RB), an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is notified, etc. If the game is executed It is preferably applied as a first advantageous gaming state easy to identify by.

  In this embodiment, when the setting value is changed, the storage area of the RAM 41c excluding the important work and the used stack area is initialized. In particular, the storage area of the RAM 41c is not initialized and the setting is performed. It is good also as a structure which changes only a value.

  In this embodiment, the game state flag, the RT flag, the number of RT games, the winning flag, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB are maintained even after the setting is changed, but only the RT flag and the number of RT games are maintained. It is good also as a structure which initializes a game state flag, a winning flag, and the medal payout total in BB. In this case, when the advantageous game state is maintained by maintaining the RT flag and the number of RT games, after changing the setting, the game state effect specific to the advantageous game state is not executed and the normal effect is performed. If it is set as the structure to perform, it can be made to expect that the advantageous game state is maintained even if it is a normal production after opening a store.

  The sub CPU 91a of the present embodiment notifies the liquid crystal display 51 of the remaining number of games of RT (1) or RT (2) (hereinafter referred to as advantageous RT) that is advantageous for the advantageous person during the RT presentation. .

  The number of remaining games notified in the effect during RT does not necessarily coincide with the number of remaining games of actual advantageous RT, and the number of remaining games smaller than the number of remaining games of actual advantageous RT can be notified. For this reason, in the following, the actual number of remaining games of advantageous RT will be referred to as the actual number of remaining games, and the number of remaining games notified in the effect during RT will be referred to as the number of remaining games.

  The number of remaining notification games may be any number as long as the number of remaining notification games can be specified, and may be notified by displaying the numerical value itself, or visually notified by displaying the number of pictures or displaying a meter. . Moreover, it is not restricted to what is alert | reported by displaying on the liquid crystal display 51, You may alert | report using an indicator for exclusive use, a lamp | ramp, LED, etc., what is alert | reported auditorily by audio | voice etc., and these are compounded. It is also possible to make a notification.

  At the same time as the transition to RT (1), the sub CPU 91a displays 100G as the number of remaining games for notification, and displays the number of remaining notification games one by one every time one game is consumed. Then, after the transition to RT (1), if the replay (2) wins and the transition to RT (2) does not occur, the actual remaining number of games and the number of remaining notification games will end in agreement.

  On the other hand, after the transition to RT (1), the sub CPU 91a moves to RT (2) when the replay (2) wins before 100G elapses, and the actual remaining number of games is reset to 100G. The number of remaining games for notification is such that the number of remaining games for notification at that time is maintained, and the number of remaining games and the number of remaining games for notification do not match, that is, the remaining number of games is smaller than the number of remaining games. The number of games will be notified in the production during RT.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a executes an extra effect in which the number of remaining notification games is added in a state where the number of remaining notification games is smaller than the actual remaining number of games.

  As shown in FIG. 12, during RT (1), if the extra effect is executed, the number of remaining notification games will exceed the actual number of remaining games, and during this time, the execution of the extra effect is prohibited. During this period, the number of remaining games is the same as the number of remaining games as described above.

  On the other hand, when shifting to RT (2), the actual number of remaining games exceeds the number of remaining games, and from this point on, it is possible to execute additional effects until the actual number of remaining games matches the number of remaining games for notification. It becomes the period that can be added. As will be described later, when the number of remaining games is 1 or more and the number of remaining games for notification becomes 0, an additional effect is forcibly performed and the number of remaining games for notification is added. Yes.

  For this reason, the actual remaining number of games is reported as the number of remaining games for notification in RT (1), and the remaining number of games that have been reported before the transition in the additional period after transition to RT (2). The number of games added by the extra effect will be notified as the remaining number of notification games.

  Here, the transition of the remaining number of notification games and the actual number of remaining games will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), during the extra time period at RT (1), every time one game is consumed, the number of remaining notification games and the actual number of remaining games are decremented by one.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), when Replay (2) wins during the extra addition period in RT (1), it shifts to RT (2) and is reset to 100G as the actual remaining number of games of advantageous RT. However, the number of remaining games to be notified is maintained as it is (48G in the figure), and each time one game is consumed, the actual remaining number of games is incremented by 1 from the reset 100G. The number of remaining games to be subtracted is subtracted by 1 from the number of maintained games.

  Then, in the period of possible addition after the transition to RT (2), as shown in FIG. 15 (c), when an addition number of 1 or more is won in the additional effect lottery described later, an additional effect (in the figure) 15G is added), the remaining number of notification games is added within the range of the number of remaining games, and the difference between the number of remaining games and the number of remaining notification games is reduced.

  The sub CPU 91a performs an extra effect lottery that determines whether or not to perform an extra effect during the extra period, and the number of games for the extra number selected by winning one or more extra numbers is determined by the extra effect lottery. A notification effect to be added to is performed.

  In the extra effect lottery, as shown in FIG. 14, the additional number of remaining games to be notified is selected from 0, 1 to 20, 21 to 40 with the probability shown in FIG. When any of the 40 is won, an extra effect is performed in which the added number of winning is added to the number of informed games. At this time, if 1 to 20 is won as the additional number, if the difference between the actual remaining game number and the remaining notification game number, that is, the value obtained by subtracting the remaining notification game number from the actual remaining game number is 20 or more. , 1 to 20 are selected at an equal ratio, and an additional effect is performed in which the selected additional number is added to the number of notification games, and the difference between the actual remaining number of games and the remaining number of notifications is less than 20. For example, any one of 1 to the number of differences is selected at an equal ratio, and an additional effect is performed in which the selected additional number is added to the number of notification games. Similarly, when 21 to 40 are won as the additional number, if the difference between the actual remaining game number and the remaining notification game number is 40 or more, any one of 21 to 40 is selected at an equal rate, Addition of the selected additional number to the number of notification games is performed, and if the difference between the actual number of remaining games and the number of remaining notifications is less than 40, any one of 21 to the difference is selected at an equal rate Then, an extra effect of adding the selected extra number to the number of notification games is performed.

  Further, in the extra effect lottery, the winning probability of one or more extra numbers varies depending on whether the sub CPU 91a is executing the normal probability effect as the effect during RT or the high probability effect is added, as will be described later. On the other hand, in the latter case, the winning probability of the number of additions of 1 or more is higher in the additional production lottery than in the former case.

  The sub CPU 91a first performs a normal probability effect after shifting to RT (1), and then performs an extra high probability lottery. In the extra high probability lottery, as shown in FIG. 13, the number of games for which the extra high probability effect is executed is selected from among 0 games, 3 games, 5 games, and 10 games with the probability shown in FIG. If any of the three games, five games, and ten games is won, an extra high probability effect is executed for the number of won games, and the normal probability effect is again executed after the number of won games. .

  In the extra high probability lottery, as shown in FIG. 13, whether or not the actual remaining number of games has been added, that is, whether or not the transition to RT (2) has occurred, and if the actual remaining number of games has been added, Depending on the difference between the number of remaining games and the number of remaining games to be notified, the winning probability of the added high probability effect varies.

  Specifically, when the actual number of remaining games is not added, the winning probability of 0 game is 97%, the winning probability of 3 games is 2%, the winning probability of 5 games is 1%, and the winning probability of 10 games is 0 If the actual number of remaining games is added, and the difference between the number of remaining games and the number of remaining games is 0 to 20, the winning probability of 0 games is 95% and the winning of 3 games When the probability is 4%, the winning probability of 5 games is 1%, the winning probability of 10 games is 0%, and the difference between the number of remaining games and the number of remaining games is 21 to 40, the winning probability of 0 games Is 88%, the winning probability of 3 games is 8%, the winning probability of 5 games is 3%, the winning probability of 10 games is 1%, and the difference between the number of remaining games and the number of remaining games is 41 or more In addition, the winning probability of 0 games is 80%, and the winning probability of 3 games But 15%, 10% probability of winning 5 games, winning probability of 10 games is 5%.

  In this way, in the extra high-probability lottery, the ratio of winning the extra high-probability effect is higher when the actual number of remaining games is actually added than when the actual remaining number of games is not added. If the number of games is actually added, the higher the difference between the number of remaining games and the number of remaining games for notification, the higher the ratio of winning the higher probability production, and the higher number of games with higher probability production. The probability is determined so that the ratio of selecting the long game number is high.

  In the extra effect lottery, in addition to whether the normal probability effect is being executed as an effect during RT or the high probability effect is being executed, the number of remaining notification games, the number of actual remaining games and the number of remaining notification games Also, the winning probability of the extra number is different.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, when the normal probability effect is executed and the number of remaining notification games exceeds 50, the difference between the actual remaining number of games and the remaining number of notification games is 0-20. The winning probability with an additional number of 0 is 90%, the winning probability with an additional number of 1 to 20 is 10%, the winning probability with an additional number of 21 to 40 is 0%, and the difference between the number of actual remaining games and the number of remaining games to be reported is In the case of 21 to 40, the winning probability of the additional number 0 is 80%, the winning probability of the additional number 1 to 20 is 15%, and the winning probability of the additional number 21 to 40 is 5%. When the difference from the number is 41 or more, the winning probability of the additional number 0 is 70%, the winning probability of the additional numbers 1 to 20 is 20%, and the winning probability of the additional numbers 21 to 40 is 10%.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, when the normal probability effect is executed and the number of remaining games for notification exceeds 25 and is 50 or less, the difference between the number of remaining games and the number of remaining games for notification is 0. In the case of -20, the winning probability of the additional number 0 is 80%, the winning probability of the additional number 1-20 is 20%, the winning probability of the additional number 21-40 is 0%, and the actual remaining number of games and the remaining number of notification games If the difference between the number of players is 21 to 40, the winning probability of the additional number 0 is 70%, the winning probability of the additional number 1 to 20 is 20%, and the winning probability of the additional number 21 to 40 is 10%. If the difference between the number and the number of remaining games is 41 or more, the winning probability of the additional number 0 is 60%, the winning probability of the additional number 1 to 20 is 25%, and the winning probability of the additional number 21 to 40 is 15% It becomes.

  As shown in FIG. 14C, when the normal probability effect is executed and the number of remaining games for notification is 25 or less, the difference between the number of remaining games and the number of remaining games for notification is 0 to 20 In addition, the winning probability of the additional number 0 is 70%, the winning probability of the additional number 1 to 20 is 30%, the winning probability of the additional number 21 to 40 is 0%, and the difference between the actual remaining number of games and the remaining number of notification games Is 21 to 40, the winning probability of the additional number 0 is 50%, the winning probability of the additional number 1 to 20 is 30%, and the winning probability of the additional number 21 to 40 is 20%.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (d), when the extra high probability effect is executed and the number of remaining games for notification exceeds 50, the difference between the number of remaining games and the number of remaining games for notification is 0 to 20 In addition, the winning probability of the additional number 0 is 80%, the winning probability of the additional number 1 to 20 is 20%, the winning probability of the additional number 21 to 40 is 0%, and the difference between the actual remaining number of games and the remaining number of notification games Is 21 to 40, the winning probability of the additional number 0 is 70%, the winning probability of the additional number 1 to 20 is 20%, the winning probability of the additional number 21 to 40 is 10%, the number of remaining games and the remaining notification When the difference from the number of games is 41 or more, the winning probability of the additional number 0 is 60%, the winning probability of the additional number 1 to 20 is 25%, and the winning probability of the additional number 21 to 40 is 15%.

  As shown in FIG. 14E, when the extra high probability effect is executed and the number of remaining games for notification exceeds 25 and is 50 or less, the difference between the number of remaining games and the number of remaining games for notification is In the case of 0 to 20, the winning probability of the additional number 0 is 70%, the winning probability of the additional number 1 to 20 is 30%, and the winning probability of the additional number 21 to 40 is 0%. If the difference from the number is 21 to 40, the winning probability of the additional number 0 is 60%, the winning probability of the additional number 1 to 20 is 25%, the winning probability of the additional number 21 to 40 is 15%, and the actual remaining When the difference between the number of games and the number of remaining games to be notified is 41 or more, the winning probability of the additional number 0 is 50%, the winning probability of the additional number 1 to 20 is 30%, and the winning probability of the additional number 21 to 40 is 20 %.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (f), when the extra high probability effect is executed and the number of remaining games for notification is 25 or less, the difference between the number of remaining games and the number of remaining games for notification is 0-20. In this case, the winning probability of the additional number 0 is 60%, the winning probability of the additional number 1 to 20 is 40%, the winning probability of the additional number 21 to 40 is 0%, and the difference between the actual remaining number of games and the remaining number of notification games When the number is 21 to 40, the winning probability of the additional number 0 is 40%, the winning probability of the additional number 1 to 20 is 40%, and the winning probability of the additional number 21 to 40 is 20%.

  When the normal probability effect is executed, the number of remaining games to be notified is 0, and the number of remaining games is 1 or more, FIG. ) To (c) with the probabilities shown in (c) until the number of additions of 1 or more wins, the addition effect lottery is performed, the addition high probability effect is executed, the number of remaining notification games becomes 0, and the number of actual remaining games is 1 or more In the case of the above, a lottery effect lottery is performed repeatedly according to the difference between the number of actual remaining games and the number of remaining games for notification until the additional number of 1 or more is won with the probability shown in FIGS. At the time of winning, an extra effect is performed, and the number of remaining games for notification is added. That is, when the remaining number of notification games is 0 and the actual number of remaining games is 1 or more, an additional effect is forcibly performed and the remaining number of notification games is added.

  Thus, in the extra effect lottery, the winning probability of one or more extra numbers is higher and larger when the extra high probability effect is being executed than when the normal probability effect is being executed as the RT effect. The winning probability is determined so that the probability of winning the extra number is high.

  In addition, when the number of remaining games for notification exceeds 50, the winning probability of one or more additional numbers is higher and the probability of winning a larger number of additional games is higher when the number of remaining games is 50 or less. In the case where the number of remaining games to be notified is 25 or less, the winning probability of one or more additional numbers is higher and larger than the case where the number of remaining games to be notified exceeds 25. The winning probability is determined so that the probability of winning the number is further increased.

  Further, when the difference between the number of actual remaining games and the number of remaining notification games is 21 or more, the number of differences between the number of actual remaining games and the number of remaining notification games is 0-20. The winning probability is determined so that the probability of winning the number is high and the probability of winning a large additional number is high, and the difference between the number of remaining games and the number of remaining games is 21-40 In the case where the difference between the number of actual remaining games and the number of remaining games to be notified is 41 or more, the winning probability of the additional number of 1 or more is higher and the probability of winning the larger additional number is further increased. Probability is defined.

  In addition, when the difference between the number of actual remaining games and the number of remaining notification games is 21 or more, the difference between the number of actual remaining games and the number of remaining notification games is 0-20. Probability of adding effects for the number of remaining games (if the difference between the number of actual remaining games and the number of remaining games for notification is 0-20, the probability of winning 1-20, the number of remaining games and the remaining games for notification) If the difference from the number is 21 to 40, the probability that 21 to 40 will be won, or 0% if the difference between the number of actual remaining games and the number of remaining games is 41 or more is won. The probability is determined and the difference between the actual remaining number of games and the remaining number of reported games is 41 or more than the difference between the actual number of remaining games and the remaining number of reported games is 21-40. However, there is a low probability that an additional production will be performed for the number of remaining games in one session. Winning probability is defined to.

  In addition, after the transition to RT (1), the sub CPU 91a ends the 100th game, that is, if the replay (2) does not win in the game, RT (1) ends, and the transition to RT (0) will occur. When the replay (2) wins in the final game of RT (1), that is, when the replay (2) wins at the most advantageous timing for the player, the lottery with the probability shown in FIG. 14 (a) If an extra number is won and one or more extras are won, an extra stage is performed to add the selected extra number to the number of informed games. If one or more extra numbers are not won, an extra lottery stage In the case of winning, a special extra effect of adding 100G to the number of notification games that is not executed is executed.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, after the transition to RT (1), before the 100G is digested, if the replay (2) does not win, the transition to RT (0), which is disadvantageous to the player. It becomes. On the other hand, after the transition to RT (1), before the 100G is digested, the replay (2) wins the transition to the RT (2), and from that point, the player is in an advantageous state until the 100G is digested. Will continue.

  In addition, the same effect during RT is executed in both RT (1) and RT (2), and even if the transition from RT (1) to RT (2) is not notified, RT (1) Whether it is 1) or RT (2) cannot be specified.

  Further, in the production during RT, the remaining number of games of advantageous RT (RT (1) (2)) is notified, but does not necessarily match the actual number of remaining games of advantageous RT, and in RT (1) When Replay (2) wins and moves to RT (2), and the actual number of remaining RT games is reset to 100G, the remaining number of notification remaining games is maintained, so that the remaining game of actual advantageous RT The remaining number of games less than the number can be notified.

  Then, in a state where the number of remaining notification games is smaller than the actual remaining number of games, by performing an extra effect that adds the remaining number of remaining notification games, the additional remaining number of games is added within the range of the actual remaining number of games. It becomes possible to do. At this time, when the number of remaining games for notification exceeds 25, it is more difficult to perform an additional effect than when the number of remaining games is 25 or less, and when the number of remaining games for notification exceeds 50, an additional effect is performed as compared to the case of 50 or less. Because it is difficult, there is a possibility that the actual remaining number of games may be reset even if the additional remaining game number is not added at the time when the number of remaining notification games is large. Expectation to continue more than a few can be sustained effectively.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the additional effect is performed only when the additional possible period, that is, when the actual number of remaining games is reset, the number of games exceeding 100G after the transition to the advantageous RT by performing the additional effect. Therefore, it is determined that the advantageous RT will continue over a long period of time, so that the expectation that the advantageous RT will continue for a long time can be effectively increased.

  In the present embodiment, the combination of replay (2), which is a condition for transitioning to RT (2) in RT (1), is “replay A-replay A-replay B”, and RT (1) has a high probability. The only difference between the replay (1) combination “Replay A-Replay A-Replay A” that is won in this way is whether the composition symbol on the right reel is “Replay B” or “Replay A”. Furthermore, “Replay A” and “Replay B” have the same design, only the character color of “REPLAY” drawn inside, and the combination of Replay (1) is aligned with the winning line. It is difficult for the player to distinguish between the combination of (2) and the winning line, and the remaining number of games has been reset from RT (1) to RT (2) Because it is difficult to recognize Even when the number of remaining games is large, no additional presentation is performed, and even if the number of remaining games for notification is not increased, the expectation that the advantageous RT will continue to exceed the number of remaining games for notification can be maintained more effectively. .

  Also, regardless of the number of remaining games in RT (1), when Replay (2) wins, 100G is reset as the number of remaining games, so replay (2) with a large number of remaining games in RT (1). If Replay (2) wins with less RT (1) remaining games than will win, it will be more advantageous for the player, and the latter will be more advantageous for the player. It becomes. For this reason, when an additional effect is executed at a time when the number of remaining notification games is large, compared with a case where an additional effect is executed at a time when the number of remaining notification games is small, at a stage where there are more advantageous RT remaining games. There is a risk of giving the impression that the number of remaining games has been reset, that is, the impression that the player has lost, but when the number of remaining games for notification exceeds a predetermined value (25 or 50) as in this embodiment In addition, it is more difficult to perform an additional effect than when the remaining number of notification games is less than or equal to a predetermined value (25 or 50), and an opportunity for the additional effect to be performed in a state where there are a large number of remaining notification games, that is, the player loses due to the additional effect. It is possible to reduce the impression of having performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the difference between the actual remaining number of games and the remaining number of reported games is a predetermined value, compared to the case where the difference between the actual remaining number of games and the remaining number of reported games is less than a predetermined value (20, 40). In the case of (20, 40) or more, it is easier to perform an extra effect, and the difference between the number of remaining games and the number of remaining games does not deviate too much. Can have sex.

  Also, the difference between the actual remaining number of games and the remaining number of reported games is a predetermined value (20, 40), compared to the case where the difference between the actual remaining number of games and the remaining number of reported games is less than a predetermined value (20, 40). In the case of the above case, when the ratio of the actual remaining games to be added is lower, and the difference between the actual remaining number of games and the number of remaining games is larger, The number of remaining notification games often reaches the actual number of remaining games through a plurality of additional effects rather than the number of remaining notification games reaching the actual remaining number of games. In such a case, an additional effect is performed. Since opportunities can be increased, an extra effect is performed, and it is possible to effectively increase the expectation that the number of remaining games to be notified will be increased.

  In this embodiment, after the transition to RT (1), if the 100G game, that is, if replay (2) does not win in the game, RT (1) is terminated and the transition to RT (0) is made. When the replay (2) wins in the final game of RT (1), that is, when the replay (2) wins at the most advantageous timing for the player, it will be executed if the winning lottery effect is won It is possible to execute a special extra effect that adds 100G to the number of informed games, and the special extra effect is performed to reset the remaining number of advantageous RT games in the most advantageous situation for the player. Since it is shown that it was done, a player's satisfaction can be heightened effectively.

  Note that the special extra effect may be an effect different from the normal extra effect only in the number of remaining notification games to be added, or the effect mode itself may be different from the normal extra effect.

  Also, in this embodiment, instead of the normal probability effect as the effect during RT, the normal probability effect is executed after the transition to RT (1), and then the extra high probability lottery is performed, and the extra high probability effect is won. A high-probability effect is performed over the number of games won. And in the period in which the extra high probability effect is being executed, the additional effect is more easily performed than the period in which the normal probability effect is being executed, that is, the number of remaining games for notification is more likely to be added. By executing the added high probability effect, it is possible to increase the expectation that the number of remaining games to be notified is increased, that is, the actual number of remaining games is larger than the number of remaining games to be notified. Furthermore, in the high-probability lottery with a higher back, it is easier to win a higher-probability effect when the actual number of remaining games is actually added than when the actual number of remaining games is not added. Is executed, it is possible to increase a sense of expectation that the actual number of remaining games has been reset.

  In this embodiment, the replay (2) in which the remaining game of the advantageous RT is reset is the target of the internal lottery only at the RT (1), and the transition is made when the replay (2) wins. Then, the remaining number of games is not reset, but after RT (2), the replay (2) is targeted for internal lottery, etc. Alternatively, it may be configured such that the remaining number of games of advantageous RT can be reset by re-establishing the reset condition.

  In addition, in this embodiment, after the transition to the extra period, that is, after the remaining number of games of the advantageous RT is actually reset, the extra presentation can be performed. As long as the number of games less than the number of remaining games is notified as the number of remaining games to be notified, it may be configured to perform an extra effect during a period in which the remaining number of remaining advantageous RTs is not actually reset. By doing so, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the actual number of remaining games is larger than the number of remaining notification games even if the remaining number of advantageous RT games is not reset.

  In addition, in the configuration in which the number of games smaller than the actual remaining number of games is notified as the number of remaining games to be notified from the time of transition to RT (1), a plurality of prescribed games for RT (1) are provided, A configuration in which it is difficult for the player to specify whether it has been applied, for example, a configuration in which the number of prescribed games is determined by lottery and that is not notified, or the trigger for transition to RT (1) is different, but the player sees it. Therefore, it is preferable that the difference is difficult to identify. By doing so, it is possible to effectively maintain the expectation that the actual number of remaining games is larger than the number of remaining notification games. Can be made.

  In this embodiment, RT (1) (2) having a high probability of winning a re-gamer is applied as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, it may be at least an advantageous state for the player, for example, A state where the winning probability of the small role is higher than usual, or a state where the winning probability of the special role is higher than usual may be used. Furthermore, when a determination result of the pre-decision means becomes a specific result, an operation mode that is advantageous to the player among a plurality of stop operation modes (stop order, stop timing, combinations thereof, etc.) is notified. The main control unit such as the sub-control unit 91 may be in a state that is advantageous to the player (so-called assist time). A gaming state controlled by a control unit other than 41 may be used. In addition, a state that is advantageous to the player (a state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is high, a state in which the winning probability of the small role is higher than normal, a state in which the winning probability of the special role is higher than normal, an operation that is advantageous to the player) A state that is controlled with a higher probability than usual in a state in which an aspect is notified may be applied as an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

  Also, in this embodiment, the end of BB (RB) is applied as a condition for transitioning to the advantageous state RT (1), and the replay (2) winning is applied as a condition for resetting the remaining number of games in the advantageous state. However, the conditions for shifting to the advantageous state and the conditions for resetting the number of remaining games can be selected as appropriate. For example, the winning of a specific role other than the winning of replay (2), the specific display result other than the winning Other conditions that are satisfied according to the stop mode of the reel may be used, or may be satisfied regardless of the reel stop mode at that time when the result of the internal lottery becomes a specific result. The condition established by the result of the independent lottery performed regardless of the stop mode or the internal lottery may be used. These reset conditions are not limited to those based on the lottery results and control results performed by the main control unit 41, but are controlled by the sub-control unit 91 in a gaming state advantageous to the player as described above. If there is, the result of the lottery performed by the sub-control unit 91 or the result of the control (the result of the lottery or control of the main control unit 41 such as the sub-control unit 91 performing a lottery when a specific result is obtained in the internal lottery) The condition established by the result of the lottery or the control performed by the main control unit 41 and the result of the lottery performed by the sub-control unit 91 may be satisfied. Both of the conditions to be satisfied may be provided. Furthermore, a condition established by the result of the player's operation, the selection result, the input result, or the like may be used.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the slot machine 1 for playing a game using medals (game media), credits, or the like is applied as the game value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game value is pachinko. A slot machine for playing a game using a ball (game medium), a ball take-in device for taking in a game ball, in addition to a medal throwing mechanism, such as a flow path switching solenoid 30 and a throw-in medal sensor 31, and a ball In addition to a medal payout mechanism such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls, a ball payout, and the like are provided. A payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls paid out by the device is provided, and it is possible to set a bet number using both medals and game balls to play a game. And it being the occurrence of winning may be slot machine medal and game balls are paid out.

  Further, in the embodiment, a part of medals (up to 50 in the embodiment) as game values owned by the player can be stored as credits, and a game (game) is performed using the medals or credits. For example, all the value lent out in response to a loan request and the value given in accordance with a prize are stored as credits, and a game is played using only the value stored as credits. In this case, the gaming value is credit.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

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A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Advantageous state transition means for transitioning to an advantageous state advantageous to the player when a predetermined transition condition is established;
Residual value storage means for storing a residual value relating to the remaining period of the advantageous state;
Advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state by digesting the residual value stored in the residual value storage means in the advantageous state;
A residual value suggesting means for suggesting a residual value of the advantageous state in the advantageous state;
When the remaining value stored in the remaining value storing means exceeds the remaining value suggested by the remaining value suggesting means in the period until the advantageous state is ended by the advantageous state ending means, the remaining value An extra effect means for performing an extra effect of adding the residual value suggested by the residual value suggesting means within the range of the residual value stored in the storage means;
With
When the residual value suggested by the residual value suggesting means exceeds a predetermined threshold, the additional effect means is more than when the residual value suggested by the residual value suggesting means is equal to or less than the predetermined threshold. Is a slot machine that has a low ratio of performing the above-mentioned production.

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