JP2015166037A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can suppress that a player is subjected to disadvantage.SOLUTION: When a normal game state is shifted to a fifth RT state, respective game states such as a first RT state, a second 2RT state, a third RT state, and a fourth RT state, are passed by. When transition spots stop on an effective line, the game state is shifted to the first RT state, regardless of the game state at that time. In the case where the game state is any one of the first RT state to the fifth RT state and a notification flag is set, and when the transition spots stop on the effective line, the notification flag is cleared. Here, when a stop switch is operated in order of operation that allows bell winning to occur and when a stop switch is operated at an operation timing at which to allow special bell winning to occur, it is possible to avoid that transition spots stop on the effective line.

Description

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

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

  Such a slot machine has an assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”) that indicates a method of operating a stop switch that can establish a winning as a gaming state advantageous to a player when winning a predetermined role. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-40473 A

  In slot machines with the above assist time state, players who operate the stop switch by other operation methods without knowing that the operation method of the stop switch is suggested, and the operation method of the stop switch are suggested. It is assumed that there is a player who accidentally operates the stop switch with another operation method even though he / she has noticed that the stop switch has been operated with a different operation method from the suggested operation method. In some cases, the player suffered a disadvantage.

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

  The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances exemplified above, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a player from suffering a disadvantage.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, main control means for performing main control of the game, and one-way communication with the main control means, and controlling the effects related to the game based on the signal transmitted from the main control means. Sub-control means, a plurality of circulation display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of pictures, a start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pictures, a lottery means for lottery drawing, Based on a plurality of stop operation means that are operated to stop the circulation display individually, and the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the combination formed a predetermined combination at the effective position and stopped. In a gaming machine comprising a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player as a winning establishment, the game machine has a plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state and a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, The predetermined condition is A specific notification means for performing notification corresponding to a specific winning combination when standing, and when the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined result, a first predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation means, Each of the circulation display means is controlled to stop to stop the first predetermined stop output, and each of the circulation to stop the second predetermined stop output at the effective position when the second predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation means. Each circulation display means controls the display means to stop and stops the third predetermined stop output at the effective position when an operation other than the first predetermined operation and the second predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation means. Stop control means for stopping control, and first notification executing means for executing a first notification corresponding to the first predetermined operation in the specific gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination is the predetermined result , Extraction of the role Based on the result being the predetermined result, an operation determining means for determining whether or not the first predetermined operation has been performed, the first notification executing means executes the first notification, and the operation determining means Based on determining that the first predetermined operation has not been performed, second notification executing means for executing a second notification corresponding to the second predetermined operation, and the operation determining means corresponding to the first predetermined operation. An invalidating means for invalidating the operation of the other stop operation means until a predetermined time elapses when it is determined that no operation has been performed, the lottery means, the stop control means, the operation determination means, and the The invalidation means is provided in the main control means, and the specific notification means, the first notification execution means, and the second notification execution means are provided in the sub-control means in response to a notification corresponding to the specific winning combination. When the stop operation is performed, the gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state. When the first predetermined stop event is stopped at the effective position and when the second predetermined stop event is the effective When the player stops at the position, a privilege more advantageous to the player than when the third predetermined stoppage stops at the effective position is given, and when the gaming state is the specific gaming state, the disabling means The operation of the other stop operation means is invalidated, and the invalidation means does not invalidate the operation of the other stop operation means in the first gaming state.

  It is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The CPU 102 described above includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for assuring, as is well known, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as a storage means, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 29 and 36 is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program. Yes.

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

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

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

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 can be broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. NMI interrupt processing that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, a process related to the progress of the game, that is, a timer interrupt process and a normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 29 and FIG.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Following the rotation start process, in step S402, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any one of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S403 to determine whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If no stop command has been issued, the process returns to step S402 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If a stop command is generated, a stop command command is set in step S404. Here, the stop command command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp which stop switch is operated to generate the stop command. When the stop command command is set, stop control processing shown in steps S405 to S412 is performed in order to stop the rotating reel.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Returning to the description of the reel control process, when the stop information second setting process is performed in step S411, a stop reel grasping process described later is performed in step S412, and the process returns to step S402. When it is determined in step S410 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S413. The payout determination process is a process of setting the payout number of medals as one of the conditions that the combination of winning symbols is arranged on the active line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. Determine. If a winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination is associated with the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag, the winning winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not correspond to the winning flag, an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed while the slot machine 10 is set in an error state. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is completed, in step S414, a winning result command is set so that the display control device 81 can grasp the winning combination in the current game, and the reel control process is ended.

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

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the payout number set in the payout information storage area is zero. If the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a small winning combination has not been established. In this case, based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not any of the first regame winning combination to the twelfth regame winning combination has been established. If none of the re-game winnings have been established, the medal payout process is terminated, and if any of the re-game winnings have been established, a re-game setting process is performed for changing the gaming state to the re-gaming state. Then, the medal payout process is terminated. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, in order to shift the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state, it is necessary to pass through the four RT states of the first RT state to the fourth RT state. In addition, when a fall re-game winning is established in the 2nd RT state to the 4th RT state, it shifts to the normal gaming state instead of shifting to the previous RT state (that is, the RT state where the previous one stayed). When the transition point stops on the active line, the transition to the first RT state is performed instead of transition to the previous RT state (that is, the RT state in which the previous stay was present). For this reason, when the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, it is difficult to shift to the fifth RT state. Incidentally, the probability of shifting from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state in a situation where the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified is about 1 / 50,000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If it is determined in step S608 that a jackpot signal is being output, the process proceeds to step S612 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, it is further determined in step S613 whether or not the current gaming state is the fifth RT state. When the current gaming state is the BB state or the fifth RT state, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is neither the BB state nor the RT state, it means that the BB state or the fifth RT state has ended, so an output stop process for stopping the output of the jackpot signal is performed in step S614. To end this process.

  In the slot machine 10, the display control device 81 does not notify the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, so that the gaming state can easily shift from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state, The state may become difficult to shift from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state. That is, in this slot machine 10, the transition probability of transition from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state changes depending on whether or not the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified. Accordingly, various processes performed by the display control device 81 will be described below with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 30 to 35 and FIG.

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

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not a status command has been received from the main control apparatus 101. If not received, this processing is terminated. If the state command is received, the process proceeds to step S702, and the gaming state indicated by the state command is stored in the RAM of the display control device 81. In step S703, it is determined whether or not the current game is a game in which the BB state has ended. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a state command indicating that the previous game is in the BB state is received and a state command indicating that the current game is in the normal gaming state is received. If the current game is a game in which the BB state has ended, the process proceeds to step S704, and a waiting game number lottery process is performed. In the waiting game number lottery process, one of the values 1 to 1280 is acquired based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S705, the value acquired in the standby game number lottery process is set in a standby game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S703 that the current game is not a game in which the BB state has ended, the process proceeds to step S706, and it is determined whether a penalty flag is set. When the penalty flag is set, the penalty game number subtraction process shown in steps S707 to S709 is performed, and then this process is terminated. If the penalty flag is not set, the process ends after performing the waiting game number subtraction process shown in steps S710 to S713. The penalty game number subtraction process will be described later, and the standby game number subtraction process will be described.

  In the standby game number subtraction process, it is determined in step S710 whether or not the value of the standby game number counter is zero. If the value of the standby game number counter is 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the value of the standby game number counter is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of the standby game number counter in step S711. In a succeeding step S712, it is determined whether or not the value of the waiting game number counter after the subtraction is zero. If the value of the standby game number counter is not 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the value of the standby game number counter is 0, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified in step S713. The notification flag is set, and this processing is terminated.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the notification lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 32, it is determined in step S901 whether or not the current gaming state is the fifth RT state. If the current gaming state is not the fifth RT state, the process proceeds to step S902, and a notification lottery is performed based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S903, it is determined whether or not the notification lottery has been won. If the lottery has not been won, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the notice lottery is won, the value of the standby game number counter is set to 0 in step S904, the notice flag is set in step S905, and the process is terminated. If it is determined in step S901 that the current gaming state is the fifth RT state, 1 is added to the value of the accumulation counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S906, and this process is performed. finish.

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

  In step S1001, it is determined whether or not a winning result command has been received from the main control apparatus 101. If not received, the present process is terminated. If a winning result command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1002 to determine whether or not a fifth regame winning has been established. If the fifth regame winning is established, it is determined in step S1003 whether or not a notification flag is set. If the notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1005 after setting the notification flag in step S1004. If the notification flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1005. In step S1005, based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81, a notification frequency lottery process for determining the notification frequency for reporting the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is performed. In step S1006, the notification count determined in the notification count lottery process is set in a notification count counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81. Thereafter, this process is terminated. Incidentally, in the slot machine 10, any one of 16, 33, 50, and 75 is set in the notification number counter by performing the notification number lottery process.

  If it is determined in step S1002 that the fifth regame prize has not been established, the process proceeds to step S1007, and it is determined whether or not a notification flag is set. If the notification flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is. If the notification flag is set, it is determined in step S1008 whether or not a fall replay prize has been established, and step S1009. It is determined whether or not the transition outcome has stopped on the active line. The case where the falling re-game winning is established and the case where the transition outcome is stopped on the active line means that the gaming state has shifted to the normal gaming state or the first RT state. In such a case, the notification flag is cleared in step S1010, and the waiting game number lottery process described above is performed in step S1011. In step S1012, the value acquired in the waiting game number lottery process is set in the waiting game number counter. Thereafter, this process is terminated. However, if the game state at the time when it is determined in step S1009 that the transition outcome has stopped on the active line is the normal game state, this process is terminated without performing the processes of steps S1010 to S1012. . This is because when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, even when the notification flag is set, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the bell winning is not notified.

  On the other hand, if the falling replay prize is not established in the situation where the notification flag is set, and the transition outcome does not stop on the active line, this processing is performed after performing the notification processing in step S1013. Exit.

  In the in-notification process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 34, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification number counter is not 0 in step S1101. If the value of the notification number counter is 0, the process is terminated as it is, and if it is not 0, it is determined in step S1102 whether or not a small winning prize has been established. If the small role winning is not established, this process is terminated as it is, and if the small role winning is achieved, the nine small portion winning, that is, the bell winning, in which nine medals are paid out in step S1103. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not any of the first special bell prize to the twelfth special bell prize is established. If the 9 small winning combination has not been established, the present process is terminated. If the 9 small winning combination has been established, 1 is subtracted from the value of the notification number counter in step S1104. Thereafter, in step S1105, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification number counter is zero. If the value of the notification number counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if it is 0, the notification flag is cleared in step S1106. In a succeeding step S1107, it is determined whether or not the value of the accumulation counter is 0. If it is 0, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the value of the accumulation counter is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of the accumulation counter in step S1108, and the above-described notification number lottery process is performed in step S1109. Thereafter, the value determined in the notification number lottery process in step S1110 is set in the notification number counter, and this process is terminated.

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

  In step S1201, it is determined whether or not a stop command command has been received. If not received, the process is terminated. If a stop command command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1202 to determine whether or not a notification flag is set. If the notification flag is set, this processing is terminated after performing a repair confirmation process described later in step S1203. If the notification flag is not set, the penalty determination shown in steps S1204 to S1208 After performing the processing, this processing is terminated.

  In the penalty determination process, whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command in step S1204, that is, whether or not the stop command is generated while all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating. judge. If it is not the first stop command, this processing is terminated as it is. If it is the first stop command, it is determined in step S1205 whether or not the left stop switch 42 has been operated as the first stop command. When the left stop switch 42 is operated and the first stop command is generated, this process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated and the first stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S1206, and it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, the penalty flag is set in step S1207. After that, or when the penalty flag has already been set, 2 is added to the value of the penalty game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S1208, and this process ends.

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

  If the penalty flag is set, in the state command process (see FIG. 30), an affirmative determination is made in step S706, and the penalty game number subtraction process shown in steps S707 to S709 is performed instead of the standby game number subtraction process. In the penalty game number subtraction process, 1 is subtracted from the value of the penalty game number counter in step S707, and it is determined whether or not the value of the penalty game number counter is 0 in step S708. If the value of the penalty game number counter is not 0, the process is terminated as it is. If it is 0, the process is terminated after the penalty flag is cleared in step S709. In the lottery result command process (see FIG. 31), if the penalty flag is set, an affirmative determination is made in step S803, and the lottery result command process is terminated. As a result, when the penalty flag is set, the notification lottery process is not performed even if the specific combination is won.

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

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

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

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

  For this reason, the player needs to play the game every time so that the number of waiting games becomes zero. The number of waiting games is decremented by 1 when a game is played by first operating the left stop switch 42 in a situation where the penalty flag is not set. Further, when the specific combination is won in a situation where the penalty flag is not set and the notification lottery is won, the number of waiting games is set to zero. The penalty flag is set when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is first operated in a situation where the notification flag is not set. That is, in order to set the number of standby games to 0, it is necessary to first operate the left stop switch 42 in each game.

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

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

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

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

  By the way, if 16 times is set as the number of notifications, an increase of about 100 medals can be expected until the notification flag is cleared, and if 33 times is set as the number of notifications, the notification flag is set. An increase of about 200 medals can be expected before being cleared, and if 50 is set as the number of notifications, an increase of about 300 medals can be expected before the notification flag is cleared. As a result, an increase of about 450 medals can be expected before the notification flag is cleared.

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

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

  As described above, in the present slot machine 10, by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation order, it becomes a gaming property that increases the number of owned medals while avoiding the transition to the normal gaming state or the first RT state. ing. On the other hand, if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation sequence different from the notified operation sequence, there is a possibility that a fall re-game winning will be established or the transition outcome will stop on the active line. And the notification flag is cleared, that is, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 may not be notified after the next game. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are not operated in the notified operation order, the main control device 101 and the display control device 81 perform a relief process to rescue the player. .

  The main controller 101 performs a stop reel grasp process as a relief process. The stop reel grasping process is a process performed after the stop information second setting process is performed, that is, a process performed in a situation where one or two reels are rotating (see FIG. 14).

  In the stop reel grasping process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 36, in step S1301, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the fifth RT state. If the current gaming state is the fifth RT state, the process proceeds to step S1302 to determine whether or not a special bell is won. If the special bell is won, the process advances to step S1303 to determine whether one reel is stopped. If there is only one reel that has stopped, the process proceeds to step S1304, and it is determined whether or not the reel in which the bell winning is established is stopped. As described above, as a case where a special bell is won, there is a case where it is won when IV = 8-19. When winning is made when IV = 8 to 11, a bell winning is established if the left reel 32L is stopped first, and when winning is made when IV = 12 to 15, If the middle reel 32M is first stopped, a bell winning is established. If winning is made when IV = 16-19, a bell winning is achieved if the right reel 32R is first stopped (FIG. 15). reference). Therefore, in step S1304, based on the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a and the reels that are stopped, it is determined whether or not the reels that have won the bell winning are stopped. If the reel in which the bell winning is achieved is stopped, there is no possibility of stopping the transfer result on the active line, so this processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the reel where the winning of the bell win is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S1305, and 3355 is set to the standby timer provided in the RAM. In step S1306, the subtraction of the standby timer is permitted. As a result, the value of the standby timer is decremented by 1 in the timer interrupt process. In step S1307, it is determined whether or not the value of the standby timer has become zero. Since the timer interrupt process is performed at a cycle of 1.49 msec, the process waits for about 5 seconds in step S1307. If the value of the standby timer becomes 0, subtraction of the standby timer is prohibited in step S1308, and this process is terminated. When the current gaming state is not the fifth RT state, when the special bell is not won, or when there are two stop reels instead of one, the book is not changed without setting a value in the standby timer. The process ends.

  The display control device 81 performs a repair confirmation process as the repair process. The relief confirmation process is a process performed when a stop command command is received from the main controller 101 in a situation where the notification flag is set (see FIG. 35).

  In the repair confirmation process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 37, in step S1401, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, that is, whether it is any of the first RT state to the fifth RT state. . If the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, the process advances to step S1402 to determine whether or not a special bell is won. If the special bell is won, the process advances to step S1403 to determine whether or not the current stop command is a first stop command. If the current stop command is the first stop command, the process proceeds to step S1404, and it is determined whether or not an operation for establishing a bell winning is performed. Specifically, when winning is made when IV = 8 to 11, it is determined whether or not the left stop switch 42 is operated as the first stop command, and the winning is made when IV = 12 to 15 In this case, it is determined whether or not the middle stop switch 43 has been operated as the first stop command, and whether or not the right stop switch 44 has been operated as the first stop command in the case of winning when IV = 16-19. Determine. If an operation for establishing a bell winning is performed, there is no possibility of stopping the transfer on the active line, so this processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the operation for establishing the bell winning is not performed, the notification of the operation order is ended in step S1405, and the special bell symbol capable of establishing the winning is notified in step S1406, and this processing is performed. finish. When the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, when the special bell is not won, or when the current stop command is the second stop command or the third stop command, the process is terminated. To do. Note that when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the process is terminated as it is because the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish a bell winning even if the notification flag is set. This is because no notification is given.

  Here, in order to facilitate understanding of the above-described relief processing, an example will be described in which winning is made when IV = 19.

  If the current gaming state is any one of the first RT state to the fifth RT state and the notification flag is set, the display control device 81 will receive the bell before the first stop command can be generated. The operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish a winning is notified. In the case of winning when IV = 19, the bell winning is established when the right stop switch 44 is first operated, so the operation of “right stop switch 44 → middle stop switch 43 → left stop switch 42” is performed. The auxiliary display unit 65 displays the order or the operation order of “right stop switch 44 → left stop switch 42 → middle stop switch 43”. Note that which operation sequence is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 is determined by the display control device 81 by performing a predetermined lottery.

  When the left stop switch 42 is first operated in a state where the operation sequence is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65, the main controller 101 stops to establish the fourth special bell winning in the stop information second setting process. Information is set, and if the gaming state at that time is the fifth RT state, a process of waiting for about 5 seconds in the stop reel grasping process is performed. As a result, in the fifth RT state, whether or not any of the stop switches 42 to 44 in step S402 of the reel control process has been operated (see FIG. 14) is about 5 seconds after the left reel 32L stops. It will not be done until it has passed. Therefore, even if the player operates the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 in order to generate the second stop command, the operation is not valid until about 5 seconds have passed since the left reel 32L stopped. It is said. As a result, the player can be made aware that the operation order is incorrect.

  Further, when the display control device 81 receives a stop command command indicating that the left stop switch 42 has been operated first, if the current gaming state is one of the first RT state to the fifth RT state, an auxiliary display The operation sequence displayed on the unit 65 is not displayed, and the combination of the fourth special bell symbol, that is, the combination of the “replay” symbol, the “white bell” symbol, and the “white bell” symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. To do. This change in display content is executed while the main control device 101 is performing a process of waiting for about 5 seconds. Therefore, the player avoids the transitional output from stopping on the active line by operating the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 aiming at the “white bell” symbol displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. However, the fourth special bell prize can be established. In particular, when the current gaming state is the fifth RT state, in addition to changing the notification content of the auxiliary display unit 65, the stop operation for generating a stop command is invalidated for a predetermined time. It is possible to prevent the player from mistaking not only the order of operations but also the symbols to be aimed at (that is, the operation timing).

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

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

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

  Here, a specific example will be described.

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

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

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

  In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the normal gaming state shifts to the fifth RT state via another gaming state, the expectation of the number of games required for the transition from the waiting game number to 0 to the fifth RT state The value can be shortened, and the game can be prevented from being delayed. Further, in the present slot machine 10, since four gaming states of the first RT state to the fourth RT state are provided as the gaming state through which the transition to the fifth RT state is made, before the number of waiting games becomes zero. Thus, it is possible to greatly change the probability of shifting to the fifth RT state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In each lottery table of the normal gaming state lottery table and the first RT state lottery table to the fifth RT state lottery table, a winning combination is set so that both the bell and the special bell are won. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in two of the six operation sequences, the bell winning is established, and when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in another operation sequence. If the second stop command and the third stop command can be generated at a predetermined operation timing, a special bell winning is established, and the second stop command or the third stop command must not be generated at the predetermined operation timing. In this case, the transition outcome can be stopped on the active line. By adopting such a configuration, even if the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 in an operation order other than the operation order in which a bell winning can be achieved, an operation that can establish a special bell winning. By generating the second stop command and the third stop command at the timing, it is possible to avoid the transition point from stopping on the active line, and the situation advantageous to the player is ended by clearing the notification flag or the like. It can be suppressed. Therefore, it becomes possible to reduce the chance that a player will be disadvantaged.

  Certainly, in the stop information setting process and the stop information second setting process, setting stop information for establishing a bell winning regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, that is, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is set. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a bell winning is established regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 while notifying. However, with such a configuration, it is possible to reliably avoid the disadvantage to the player, but the player may operate the stop switches 42 to 44 vaguely without worrying about the operation order informed. This can lead to a monotonous game. On the other hand, if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation order in which a bell winning cannot be established, the player can be given a second stop command and a third stop command at a predetermined operation timing. In a configuration that can avoid the end of an advantageous situation, even if the operation sequence is mistaken, it is possible to actively participate in the game until the third stop command is generated, and the game is monotonous. Can be suppressed.

  When the stop switches 42 to 44 are not operated in the notified operation order, the main control device 101 and the display control device 81 are configured to perform the relief process. By adopting such a configuration, even if the stop switches 42 to 44 are erroneously operated in an operation order different from the operation order notified by the player, the situation advantageous to the player is ended by clearing the notification flag or the like. It becomes possible to suppress that.

  When the stop switches 42 to 44 are not operated in the notified operation order, the display control device 81 is configured to notify a special bell symbol that can establish a winning instead of notifying the operation order. By adopting such a configuration, even if the player mistakes the operation order for reasons such as overlooking the notified operation order, by operating the stop switch aiming at the newly notified special bell symbol, It is possible to avoid stopping the transition outcome on the active line.

  In the case where the reel that has won the bell prize does not stop for the first time in the fifth RT state, the main controller 101 disables the operation for generating a stop command until about 5 seconds have passed since the reel stopped. It was set as the structure to do. With this configuration, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated in an operation sequence different from the operation sequence in which the bell winning can be established through the invalid operation for generating the stop command. Can be noticed to the player. Further, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation sequence different from the operation sequence capable of establishing a bell winning in the 5RT state, the 5RT state is shifted to the 1st RT state. There is a possibility that the advantageous situation will end. Therefore, the player can be made aware that there is a possibility that the situation advantageous to the player is ended through the invalidation of the operation for generating the stop command. Further, for example, in the situation where the operation order that can establish the bell winning is notified, the second stop instruction is generated without noticing that the first stop instruction is generated in an operation order different from the notified operation order. Thus, it is possible to avoid that there is no room for the special bell winning in addition to the bell winning.

  Only when the gaming state is the fifth RT state, the operation for generating the stop command is invalidated. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game from being extended and the player from deteriorating the game motivation. That is, when the operation for generating the stop command is invalidated, the time required for one game is longer than when the operation for generating the stop command is not invalidated. In this slot machine 10, the probability of winning a special bell, that is, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 8-19 is about 1 / 3.33, so that a stop command is issued regardless of the gaming state. When the operation is invalidated, there is a possibility that the player may feel frustrated that the second stop command cannot be promptly generated. However, in the configuration in which the operation for generating the stop command is invalidated only when the gaming state is the fifth RT state, the opportunity for invalidating the operation for generating the stop command can be reduced. It is possible to prevent the game from being extended and the player from losing his willingness to play. Furthermore, since the fifth RT state ends when the transition point stops on the active line in the fifth RT state, the fifth RT state ends and an operation for generating a stop command is performed. Is compared with the time required for one game being lengthened, the disadvantage to the player is greater in the former. Therefore, in the fifth RT state, even when the operation for generating the stop command is invalidated, it is possible to prevent the player from diminishing the game motivation due to the game being extended. . This is because a player who has sensed the possibility that the fifth RT state will end is more likely to concentrate on avoiding the end of the fifth RT state than to feel frustrated with the game being extended.

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

  (1) In the above embodiment, when transitioning from the normal gaming state to the fifth RT state, the four gaming states from the first RT state to the fourth RT state are used. For example, the number is arbitrary. At this time, if the gaming state to be relayed is reduced, the number of games required from the setting of the notification flag to the transition to the fifth RT state increases, and if the gaming state to be relayed is increased, the notification flag is set. The number of games required to shift to the fifth RT state after being set is reduced.

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

  (3) In the above embodiment, the notification flag is set when the number of waiting games becomes 0. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the notification flag is set when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is good also as composition to do. As the predetermined condition, for example, a case where a cherry winning is established, a case where a cherry is won, or the like is given as a representative example.

  (4) In the above embodiment, in the game in which the BB state has ended, the standby game number lottery process is performed and the number of games until the notification flag is set is determined. In addition to this, under the BB state In this case, the value of the accumulation counter may be added when a predetermined winning is achieved or when a combination of predetermined symbols is stopped on the active line.

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

  (6) In the above embodiment, the transition output can be stopped on the active line only when the left stop switch 42 is operated first. However, instead of or in addition to this, the middle stop switch It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which when the 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated for the first time, the transition point can stop on the effective line.

  (7) In the above embodiment, the bell winning or the promotion replay winning is established when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the notified operation order. However, the stop switch is not notified of the operation order. It is good also as a structure which alert | reports the operation timing of 42-44, and when a stop switch 42-44 is operated at the said operation timing, a bell winning or a promotion regame winning is formed.

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

  (9) In the above embodiment, a configuration in which a plurality of replays are won in one game round or a bell and a special bell are won, that is, a configuration in which a plurality of roles are won in one game round. As described above, it may be configured that only one combination is won in one game round. In this configuration, if the winning state is established, the game state is shifted to the gaming state on the fifth RT state side, and if the winning state is not established, the transition is made to the normal gaming state. Can be expected.

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

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

  (12) In the above embodiment, when the promoted re-game winning is established, the RT state is shifted from the first RT state to the fifth RT state by one step, such as the second RT state. It may be configured to shift to two or more stages. In other words, when the promoted re-game winning is established, the game state may be shifted to a gaming state in which an expected value of the number of games required to shift to the fifth RT state is smaller than that in the gaming state at that time.

  (13) In the above embodiment, in the first RT state to the fourth RT state, the transition probability to the normal gaming state and the transition probability to the first RT state are higher than the transition probability to the RT state on the fifth RT state side. Although it is configured, it is not limited to such a configuration, and the transition probability to the RT state on the fifth RT state side is higher than the transition probability to the normal gaming state or the transition probability to the first RT state. The transition probability to the RT state on the fifth RT state side, the transition probability to the normal gaming state, and the transition probability to the first RT state may all be equal. Further, the transition probability to the RT state on the fifth RT state side is higher than the transition probability to the normal gaming state and the transition probability to the first RT state, while the transition probability to the RT state on the fifth RT state side is the normal gaming state or It is good also as a structure lower than the transition probability to a 1st RT state.

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

  (15) In the above embodiment, when the notification flag is set, if the gaming state is any of the first RT state to the fourth RT state, the stop switches 42 to 44 are always obtained when the bell or re-game is won. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and may be configured to notify the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 more frequently than before the notification flag is set. That's fine. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to change the transition probability to the fifth RT state before and after the notification flag is set.

  (16) In the above embodiment, one of the six operation sequences of the stop switches 42 to 44 is associated with the promoted re-game prize, and the other five game operations are associated with the fall re-game prize. Although it is configured, the number associated with the promoted replay prize is arbitrary. Therefore, for example, it is good also as a structure which matches a promotion regame prize to two kinds of operation orders among six kinds of order of operation of stop switches 42-44, and matches a fall regame prize to the other four kinds of operation orders, Of the six operation sequences of the stop switches 42 to 44, the promotion game re-winning may be associated with four operation sequences, and the fall re-game winning may be associated with the other two operation sequences.

  (17) In the above embodiment, the winning mode of the promoted re-game is different for each gaming state in the first RT state to the fourth RT state, but it goes without saying that it may be the same.

  (18) In the above embodiment, the promoted re-game prize is assigned as a trigger for the transition to the fifth RT state, and the fall re-game prize is assigned as a trigger for the transition to the normal game state. It is good also as a structure which assigns each said transition opportunity to the prize which provides a different privilege instead of assigning each said transition opportunity with respect to the prize which provides the same privilege called replay. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a promoted re-game prize is assigned as a trigger for the transition to the fifth RT state and a watermelon prize is assigned as a trigger for the transition to the normal gaming state. In addition, when assigning each transition opportunity to the winnings that give different privileges as described above, when the winning that will shift to the normal gaming state is established, the transition to the gaming state on the fifth RT state side is made. It is desirable that a medal payout is performed more than when a winning is achieved. This is because it can be alleviated by increasing the number of medals owned by the player to reduce the willingness to play because the fifth RT state is far away.

  (19) In the above embodiment, the configuration is such that only the fourth RT state shifts to the fifth RT state, but in addition to this, there may be a configuration in which the normal gaming state may directly shift to the fifth RT state. There may be a configuration in which a transition may be made directly from the 1RT state to the 3rd RT state to the 5th RT state. Even in the case of these configurations, as long as the probability of directly shifting to the fifth RT state is lower than the probability of shifting to the fifth RT state via other gaming states, the same effect as the above embodiment It is clear that there is an effect.

  (20) In the above embodiment, in the first RT state to the fifth RT state, the player's advantage is changed by providing a difference in the winning probabilities of various replays. It is good also as a structure which provides a difference in the winning probability of another combination and changes a player's advantageous degree.

  (21) In the above embodiment, when the bell and the special bell are won, if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order, a bell winning is established, and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the predetermined operation order. In the case of not operating 44, the special bell winning is established if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a predetermined operation timing, that is, the notification flag is cleared by a predetermined operation sequence → the predetermined operation timing. However, instead of or in addition to this, the following configuration may be used.

  For example, the notification flag is cleared from a predetermined operation order → a predetermined operation order.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a fifth RT state lottery table used to realize such a configuration, and FIG. 39 is set when winning is achieved when IV = 20 to 29 under the fifth RT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the corresponding | compatible relationship between a winning flag and the winning aspect established. Note that the winning mode of each combination and the benefits given when the winning is established are the same as in the above embodiment. That is, when the first replay prize is established, a replay privilege is granted and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state, and when the fifth regame prize is established, the regame benefit is obtained. When the gaming state is shifted to the fifth RT state, that is, the gaming state does not shift and the sixth re-game prize to the ninth re-game prize are established, the privilege of re-gaming is given and the gaming state is given. Do not migrate.

  An example will be described in which winning is made when IV = 24. If the winning flag is set when IV = 24 in the situation where the notification flag is set, the display control device 81 can establish the sixth re-game winning “right stop switch 44 → middle stop switch 43 → left The operation order of the stop switch 42 "is notified.

  When the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43 is operated first despite the notification of the operation order, the main control device 101 and the display control device 81 perform the above-described relief processing. More specifically, the main control device 101 invalidates the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 for about 5 seconds, and the display control device 81 replaces the operation sequence that can establish the sixth re-game prize with the fifth. The operation order that can establish the re-game winning is notified. Therefore, the player can establish not the first regame prize but the fifth regame prize by operating another stop switch in accordance with the newly informed operation sequence, and the notice flag is cleared. Can be avoided.

  For example, the notification flag is cleared from a predetermined operation timing to a predetermined operation timing.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a relationship between a winning mode and a privilege to be given when realizing such a configuration, and FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a normal gaming state lottery table. The symbol arrangement of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is the same as that of the above embodiment, and IV = 1 to 18 of the first RT state lottery table to the fifth RT state lottery table includes the above-mentioned normal gaming state. The same winning combination and point value PV as in the lottery table are set.

  In the present embodiment, instead of the bell and the first special bell to the twelfth special bell in the above embodiment, the first red bell to the eighth red bell, the first blue bell to the eighth blue bell, and the first Twenty-four winning modes, white bell to eighth white bell, are set.

  When the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “red bell” symbol or “white bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, the first red bell prize to the second reel Nine medals are paid out as one of the four red bell prizes. The “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M or the right reel 32R, and the “red bell” symbol or “white bell” symbol of the remaining reel are stopped on the active line. In this case, nine medals are paid out as one of the fifth red bell prize to the eighth red bell prize. The first blue bell to the eighth blue bell are the same as the first red bell to the eighth red bell except that the symbol of the left reel 32L is the “blue 7” symbol, and the first white bell to the eighth white bell. The bell is the same as the first red bell to the eighth red bell except that the symbol of the left reel 32L is the “white 7” symbol.

  An example will be described in which winning is made when IV = 7. In the case of winning when IV = 7, the first red bell to the fourth red bell, the first blue bell, the fifth blue bell, the seventh blue bell, and the first white bell are won.

  If the winning flag is set when IV = 7 in the situation where the notification flag is set, the display control device 81 “aims the“ red 7 ”symbol of the left reel 32L! "Is notified.

  The symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L will be described again. As shown in FIG. 6, “red 7” symbols are arranged at positions 15 and 17 on the left reel 32L, and the “blue 7” symbol is 3 The “white 7” symbol is arranged at the number 10 position. In this case, the interval between the “Red 7” symbol of No. 15 and the “Red 7” symbol of No. 17 is one symbol, and the interval between the “Red 7” symbol of No. 17 and the “Blue 7” symbol of No. 3 is six symbols. The interval between No. 3 “Blue 7” symbol and No. 10 “White 7” symbol is 6 symbols, and the interval between No. 10 “White 7” symbol and No. 15 “Red 7” symbol is 4 symbols. It is. That is, on the left reel 32L, the “red 7” symbol, the “blue 7” symbol, and the “white 7” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the “7” symbols is 6 symbols or less. For this reason, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, any “7” symbol can be stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage regardless of the operation timing.

  The left stop switch 42 is first operated at an operation timing at which the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L can be stopped on the effective line, that is, when any of symbols 9 to 17 reaches the lower stage. If it is, the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage. Thereafter, when the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 are operated, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol is stopped on the active line regardless of the operation order and operation timing. One of the red bell prize to the fourth red bell prize is established.

  On the other hand, “Aim for the“ Red 7 ”symbol on the left reel 32L! The timing when the “Red 7” symbol cannot be stopped on the active line, that is, when any of symbols 18 to 8 reaches the lower stage in spite of the notification of the operation timing “ When the left stop switch 42 is first operated, the “blue 7” symbol or “white 7” symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper or lower level. Then, the main control device 101 and the display control device 81 perform the above-described relief process. More specifically, the main control device 101 invalidates the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 for about 5 seconds, and the display control device 81 aims at the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L! Instead of the operation timing, “Aim at the“ Red Bell ”design of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R! "Is notified. When the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 are operated at a timing at which the “red bell” symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R can be stopped on the effective line, the first blue bell winning or second winning Establish 1 white bell prize. In particular, when the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is “blue 7” symbol, even if one of the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 is not operated at the above timing, The seventh blue bell prize is established. The stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the “white 7” symbol, and at least one of the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 is operated at a timing when the “red bell” symbol cannot be stopped on the effective line. When the stop symbol of the left reel 32L is the “blue 7” symbol and the “red bell” symbol cannot be stopped on the active line, the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 are both When it is operated, it is missed and the notification flag is cleared.

  In addition, aim for the “Red 7” symbol on the left reel 32L! When the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first, not the left stop switch 42, in spite of the notification of the operation timing “ Stop on top. Then, the main control device 101 and the display control device 81 perform the above-described relief process. More specifically, the main controller 101 disables the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 for about 5 seconds. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated for the first time, the display control device 81 “targets the“ red 7 ”symbol on the left reel 32L! Instead of the operation timing, “Aim for the“ Blue 7 ”symbol on the left reel 32L and the“ Red Bell ”symbol on the right reel 32R! When the right stop switch 44 is operated for the first time, “Aim at the“ Red 7 ”symbol on the left reel 32L! Instead of the operation timing, “Aim for the“ Blue 7 ”symbol for the left reel 32L and the“ Red Bell ”symbol for the middle reel 32M! "Is notified. When the remaining two stop switches are operated at a timing at which the notified symbols can be stopped on the active line, the fifth blue bell prize or the seventh blue bell prize is established. If at least one of the remaining two stop switches is operated at a timing at which at least one of the notified symbols cannot be stopped on the active line, the missing flag is generated and the notification flag is cleared.

  Even in the case of the above configuration, when the left stop switch 42 could not be operated at the operation timing first notified or when the other stop switches 43 and 44 were operated, the next notification was made. By operating the remaining two stop switches at the operation timing, clearing of the notification flag can be avoided, and it can be expected that the same effect as the above embodiment can be achieved.

  For example, the notification flag is cleared from a predetermined operation timing → a predetermined operation order.

  The symbol arrangement of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has the same symbol arrangement as that of the above-described embodiment, and a configuration having a relationship between the winning mode shown in FIG.

  In such a configuration, the winning combination of IV = 7 to 18 shown in FIG. 41 is changed. For example, for IV = 7, all of the first red bell to the fourth red bell, the first blue bell to the fourth blue bell, and the first white bell to the fourth white bell are set as winning roles. , 5th blue bell and 7th white bell are set.

  If the winning flag is set when IV = 7 in the situation where the notification flag is set, the display control device 81 “aims the“ red 7 ”symbol of the left reel 32L! "Is notified.

  The left stop switch 42 is first operated at an operation timing at which the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L can be stopped on the effective line, that is, when any of symbols 9 to 17 reaches the lower stage. If it is, the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper stage or the lower stage. Thereafter, when the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 are operated, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol is stopped on the active line regardless of the operation order and operation timing. One of the red bell prize to the fourth red bell prize is established.

  On the other hand, “Aim for the“ Red 7 ”symbol on the left reel 32L! The timing when the “Red 7” symbol cannot be stopped on the active line, that is, when any of symbols 18 to 8 reaches the lower stage in spite of the notification of the operation timing “ When the left stop switch 42 is first operated, the “blue 7” symbol or “white 7” symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper or lower level. Then, the main control device 101 and the display control device 81 perform the above-described relief process. More specifically, the main control device 101 invalidates the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 for about 5 seconds, and the display control device 81 aims at the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L! In place of the operation timing “”, if the “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped, the operation sequence “stop the right reel 32R first!” Is notified, and the “white 7” symbol of the left reel 32L is notified. Is stopped, the operation sequence of “Stop middle reel 32M first!” Is notified. When the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 are operated in the notified operation sequence, either the first blue bell prize to the fourth blue bell prize or the first white bell prize to the fourth white bell prize is awarded. Make either one. When the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 are operated in the reverse order of the notified operation order, no bell winning is established and the notification flag is cleared.

  “Aim for the“ Red 7 ”symbol on the left reel 32L! In the case where the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first instead of the left stop switch 42 in spite of the notification of the operation timing “ Since it is the same as that of the structure which can avoid that a notification flag is cleared, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  Even if it is the case where it is the above-mentioned composition, when the left stop switch 42 cannot be operated at the operation timing notified first, the notification flag is obtained by operating the remaining two stop switches in the next notified operation sequence. Can be cleared. When the other stop switches 43 and 44 are operated, clearing the notification flag can be avoided by operating the remaining two stop switches at the next notified operation timing. Therefore, it can be expected that the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

  (22) In the above embodiment, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is invalidated only when the gaming state is the fifth RT state. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration.

  For example, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is invalidated regardless of the gaming state. However, with such a configuration, there is a possibility that the game will be delayed as described above.

  For example, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is invalidated when the notification flag is set. In such a configuration, the display control device 81 transmits a command indicating that the notification flag is set to the main control device 101, or the main control device instead of the display control device 81. 101 needs to be configured to perform control related to notification of the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  For example, the winning of a bell is established 10 times in the game won when IV = 8 to 19, and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation order in which the winning of the bell cannot be established in the subsequent games. In such a case, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is invalidated.

  (23) In the above embodiment, the main control apparatus 101 and the display control apparatus 81 both perform the relief process. However, only one of the main control apparatus 101 and the display control apparatus 81 may perform the relief process. .

  (24) In the embodiment described above, the medal payout is performed at the time when the bell prize is established and when the special bell prize is established, that is, the degree of advantage of the privilege given when the bell prize is established and when the special bell prize is established. However, it is better to have a configuration in which the degree of advantage of the privilege to be given is greater when the bell prize is established than when the special bell prize is established. That is, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated by the first notified operation method, the benefit is more advantageous than when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated by the next notified operation method. Better to do. Even if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in accordance with any notification, if the benefits granted are equal, the player may not pay attention to the first notification content, and the game becomes monotonous. There is a possibility. On the other hand, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated by the first notified operation method, the benefit advantage is greater than when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated by the next notified operation method. In this case, it is possible to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 after making the player firmly confirm the first notification content, and to suppress the monotonization of the game.

  Specifically, nine medals are paid out when a bell prize is established, and only five medals are paid out when a special bell prize is established.

  (25) In the above embodiment, if the transition outcome stops on the active line in a situation where the notification flag is set, the notification is made if the gaming state at that time is one of the first RT state to the fifth RT state. In addition to clearing the flag, the gaming state is shifted to the first RT state, but is not limited to this configuration. For example, in the situation where the notification flag is set, when the transition is stopped on the active line, if the gaming state at that time is one of the first RT state to the fifth RT state, only the notification flag is cleared. Alternatively, only the transition to the first RT state may be performed. In addition, when the transition point stops on the active line under the fifth RT state in which the notification flag is set, the notification flag counter value is set to a predetermined number, although the notification flag is not cleared and the transition to the first RT state is not performed. (For example, 5) It is good also as a structure which subtracts. Thus, if it is set as the structure which gives a privilege unfavorable to a player when the stop switches 42-44 are operated by operation methods other than the 1st operation method and the 2nd operation method, It can be expected that the same effects can be achieved.

  (26) In the above embodiment, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 can be invalidated only when the gaming state is the fifth RT state. However, the gaming state is any one of the first RT state to the fifth RT state. In such a case, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 may be invalidated, and the invalidation time may be changed depending on the gaming state at that time. For example, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disabled for 1 second under the first RT state, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disabled for 2 seconds under the second RT state, and the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is performed under the third RT state. Is disabled for 3 seconds, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disabled for 4 seconds under the fourth RT state, and the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disabled for 5 seconds under the fifth RT state. As described above, the time for invalidating the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 may be increased as the RT state is promoted. In such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the situation where the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is invalidated and the game is prolonged in a situation where the notification flag is not set.

  Further, in the first RT state and the second RT state where there is a relatively high possibility of transition in a situation where the notification flag is not set, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not invalidated, and transition is performed in a situation where the notification flag is not set. In the fourth RT state and the fifth RT state where there is a low possibility of being performed, the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 may be invalidated.

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

  (28) In the above embodiment, the slot machine having the BB state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and may be a slot machine having no BB state, or may be an RB state or an SB state. It may be a slot machine having other gaming states.

  (29) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a start command is issued after three medals are bet. However, the start command is also issued after one bet or two bets. It goes without saying that it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred.

  (30) In the above embodiment, as a privilege to be granted, a bonus is provided in which a medal is paid out in addition to a bonus that a game state shifts and a bonus of replaying, but the bonus is limited to this configuration. Instead, any configuration may be used as long as the player is given some kind of privilege. For example, a configuration in which a prize other than a medal is paid out instead of a medal to pay out a medal may be used. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (31) In the above embodiment, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having four lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, five reels arranged in parallel It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having seven effective lines.

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

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

Gaming machines A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, BB state processing S213, etc.)
When the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined result (winning when IV = 8 to 19), a first predetermined operation (operation of stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing a bell winning) is performed on each stop operation means. If this is done, the circulation display means is controlled to stop the first predetermined stoppage (bell symbol combination) at the effective position, and the second predetermined operation (special bell prize is established for each stop operation means. If the stop switches 42 to 44 that can be operated are performed), each circulation display means is controlled to stop the second predetermined stop output (a combination of special bell symbols) at the effective position, and each stop A stop for stopping and controlling each of the circulation display means to stop the third predetermined stop output (transition output) at the effective position when an operation other than the first predetermined operation and the second predetermined operation is performed on the operation means. System And means (main control unit 101 of the stop information setting processing function S310 and the reel control processing functions S210),
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination is the predetermined result, first notification executing means for executing a first notification corresponding to the first predetermined operation (notification of an operation order that can establish a bell winning) An operation order notification function S808) of the display control device 81;
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination is the predetermined result, operation determining means for determining whether or not the first predetermined operation has been performed (stop reel confirmation function S1304 of the main control device 101 and stop of the display control device 81) Operation confirmation function S1404),
The first notification execution means executes the first notification, and the operation determination means determines that the first predetermined operation has not been performed, so that a second notification (special) corresponding to the second predetermined operation is performed. Second notification executing means (special bell symbol notification function S808 of the display control device 81) for executing bell symbol notification);
Based on the fact that the third predetermined stoppage is stopped at the effective position, the disadvantage is more disadvantageous for the player than when the first predetermined stoppage and the second predetermined stoppage are stopped at the effective position. Disadvantaged privilege granting means (notification flag clear function S1010 of the display control device 81, first RT state transition processing function S503 of the main control device 101) for providing a privilege (clearing the notification flag, shifting to the first RT state) is provided. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination becomes a predetermined result, if each stop operation means is operated by the first predetermined operation, the first predetermined stop event stops at the effective position, and each of the second predetermined operations When the stop operation means is operated, the second predetermined stop output stops at the effective position, and when each stop operation means is operated by an operation other than the first predetermined operation and the second predetermined operation, the third predetermined stop output stops at the effective position. To do. Then, on the basis of the fact that the third predetermined stop event is stopped at the effective position, a disadvantage advantage that is disadvantageous to the player is given compared to the case where the first predetermined stop event and the second predetermined stop event are stopped at the effective position. May be. By adopting such a configuration, the player can avoid giving a disadvantage by performing the second predetermined operation when the first predetermined operation is not performed due to reasons such as overlooking the first notification. . In addition, the player is configured to execute the second notification corresponding to the second predetermined operation based on the fact that the operation determining means determines that the first predetermined operation has not been performed in the situation where the first notification is being executed. Can be prompted to perform a second predetermined operation.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage.

  1. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means in a predetermined operation order, and the second predetermined operation is the stop operation means. A gaming machine, wherein at least one of them is operated at a predetermined operation timing.

  According to this gaming machine, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means in a predetermined operation order, and the second predetermined operation is at least of the stop operation means. One is to operate at a predetermined operation timing. By adopting such a configuration, even when at least one of the stop operation means is operated in an incorrect operation order, by operating at least one of the stop operation means at a predetermined operation timing. A disadvantageous benefit can be avoided.

  2. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means in a predetermined operation order, and the second predetermined operation is the stop operation means. A gaming machine characterized in that at least one of them is operated in a predetermined operation order different from the first predetermined operation.

  According to this gaming machine, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means in a predetermined operation order, and the second predetermined operation is at least of the stop operation means. One is to operate in a predetermined operation order different from the first predetermined operation. With this configuration, even when at least one of the stop operation means is operated in the wrong operation order, at least one of the stop operation means is operated in the operation order that is the second predetermined operation. By doing so, it is possible to avoid giving disadvantageous benefits.

  Gaming machine4. In the gaming machine 2 or the gaming machine 3, stop information setting means (stop information setting processing function S310 of the main control device 101) for setting stop information used when the stop operation means performs stop control of the circulation display means. The stop information setting means includes, as the stop information of the circulation display means corresponding to the stop operation means to be operated first in the first predetermined operation when none of the stop operation means is operated, Stop information is set so that the first predetermined picture forming the first predetermined stop pattern stops at the effective position, and the second predetermined pattern forming the second predetermined stop pattern is used as stop information of the other circulation display means. Stop information for stopping at the effective position is set.

  According to the gaming machine, when none of the stop operation means is operated, the first predetermined stop output is used as stop information of the circulation display means corresponding to the stop operation means to be operated first in the first predetermined operation. Is set to stop information at which the first predetermined picture forming the stop stops at the effective position, and the stop information at which the second predetermined picture forming the second predetermined stop output stops at the effective position is set as stop information of the other circulation display means. Set. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to leave room for the first predetermined stop output or the second predetermined stop output to stop at the effective position regardless of which of the stop operation means is operated first. Become.

  Gaming machine5. In the gaming machine 3, stop information changing means for changing the stop information (stop information second setting process of the main control device 101) based on any one of the circulation display means stopping the cyclic display of the picture. A gaming machine comprising a function S411).

  According to this gaming machine, the stop information is changed based on any one of the circulation display means stopping the circulation display of the pattern. With this configuration, when the first predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation means, the first predetermined stop output can be stopped at the effective position, and the second predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation means. In this case, the second predetermined stoppage can be stopped at the effective position.

  Gaming machine6. In the gaming machine 1, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means at a predetermined operation timing, and the second predetermined operation is the stop operation means. A gaming machine, wherein at least one of them is operated in a predetermined operation order.

  According to the gaming machine, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means at a predetermined operation timing, and the second predetermined operation is at least of the stop operation means. One is to operate in a predetermined operation order. With this configuration, even when at least one of the stop operation means is operated at an incorrect operation timing, by operating at least one of the stop operation means in a predetermined operation order. A disadvantageous benefit can be avoided.

  Gaming machine7. In the gaming machine 1, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means at a predetermined operation timing, and the second predetermined operation is the stop operation means. The game machine is characterized in that at least one of them is operated at a predetermined operation timing different from the first predetermined operation.

  According to the gaming machine, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means at a predetermined operation timing, and the second predetermined operation is at least of the stop operation means. One is to operate at a predetermined operation timing different from the first predetermined operation. With this configuration, even when at least one of the stop operation means is operated at an incorrect operation timing, at least one of the stop operation means is operated at the operation timing that is the second predetermined operation. By doing so, it is possible to avoid giving disadvantageous benefits.

  Gaming machine8. In the gaming machine 6 or gaming machine 7, stop information setting means (stop information setting processing function S310 of the main controller 101) for setting stop information used when the stop operation means performs stop control of the circulation display means. The stop information setting means stops the circulation display means corresponding to the stop operation means to be operated at the predetermined operation timing in the first predetermined operation when none of the stop operation means is operated. As information, if the corresponding stop operation means is operated at the predetermined operation timing, the first predetermined pattern forming the first predetermined stop pattern stops at the effective position, and the response is performed at the predetermined operation timing. If the stop operation means to be operated is not operated, stop information is set so that the second predetermined picture forming the second predetermined stop event stops at the effective position, and another circulation pattern is set. As the stop information of the display means, a game machine second predetermined pattern to form the second predetermined stop outcome is and sets the stop information for stopping the effective position.

  According to the gaming machine, when none of the stop operation means is operated, predetermined information is provided as stop information of the circulation display means corresponding to the stop operation means to be operated at a predetermined operation timing in the first predetermined operation. If the corresponding stop operation means is operated at the operation timing, the first predetermined picture forming the first predetermined stop point stops at the effective position, and the corresponding stop operation means is not operated at the predetermined operation timing. Stop information is set so that the second predetermined pattern forming the second predetermined stop pattern stops at the effective position, and the second predetermined pattern forming the second predetermined stop pattern is effective as the stop information of the other circulation display means. Set stop information to stop at the position. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to leave room for the first predetermined stop output or the second predetermined stop output to stop at the effective position regardless of which of the stop operation means is operated first. Become.

  8. gaming machine In the gaming machine 8, stop information changing means for changing the stop information based on any one of the circulating display means stopping the cyclic display of the picture (stop information second setting process of the main control device 101). A gaming machine comprising a function S411).

  According to this gaming machine, the stop information is changed based on any one of the circulation display means stopping the circulation display of the pattern. With this configuration, when the first predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation means, the first predetermined stop output can be stopped at the effective position, and the second predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation means. In this case, the second predetermined stoppage can be stopped at the effective position.

  Gaming machine 10. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, the predetermined result is a first combination (bell) corresponding to the first predetermined stop event and a second combination corresponding to the second predetermined stop event. (Special bell) and a game machine characterized by being a winning result.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination becomes a predetermined result, both the first combination and the second combination are won. Then, when the first predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation means, the stop control means controls each circulation display means to stop the first predetermined stop at the effective position, and each stop operation means has a second predetermined operation. When the operation is performed, each circulation display means is controlled to stop at the effective position so as to stop the second predetermined stoppage. By adopting such a configuration, regardless of whether the first predetermined operation or the second predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation means, each circulation display means is controlled to stop so as to establish a winning corresponding to the winning combination. be able to. As a result, even when the player performs the second predetermined operation instead of the first predetermined operation on each stop operation means, it is possible to suppress the player from being disadvantaged.

  Gaming machine 11. In any one of the gaming machine 1 to the gaming machine 10, when the first predetermined stop event stops at the effective position, a first predetermined privilege grant means for granting a first predetermined privilege, and the second predetermined stop exit A second predetermined privilege granting unit that grants a second predetermined privilege when the eye stops at the effective position, and the first predetermined privilege has a greater degree of player advantage than the second predetermined privilege. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to this gaming machine, when the first predetermined stop event is stopped at the effective position, a privilege more advantageous to the player is given than when the second predetermined stop event is stopped at the effective position. By adopting such a configuration, when the first notification is executed, it is possible to cause the player to operate each stop operating means after firmly confirming the first notification.

  Gaming machine 12. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 11, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the predetermined result, a high-probability notification mode (notification flag) with a high probability that the first notification execution means executes the first notification. 1RT state to 5th RT state in the situation where the is set, and the notification low probability mode (notification flag is set) with a lower probability that the first notification execution means will execute the first notification than the notification high probability mode. Each gaming state in a situation where it is not done), and the disadvantageous privilege granting means, when the third predetermined stop event stops at the effective position under the notification high probability mode, as the disadvantageous privilege, A gaming machine characterized by giving a privilege to shift from the high notification probability mode to the low notification probability mode.

  According to this gaming machine, when the third predetermined stoppage stops at the effective position in the notification high probability mode, the notification high probability mode is shifted to the notification low probability mode. By applying any configuration of the gaming machine 1 to the gaming machine 11 to the present configuration, the player does not perform the first predetermined operation due to reasons such as overlooking the first notification. It is possible to avoid the notification high probability mode from being ended by performing the operation. Therefore, it becomes possible to suppress that a player suffers a disadvantage.

  Gaming machine 13. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 12, the operation determination unit determines that the operation of the other stop operation unit is invalid until a predetermined time elapses based on the determination that the first predetermined operation has not been performed. A gaming machine comprising an invalidating means (operation invalidation processing functions S1305 to S1308 of the main control device 101).

  According to this gaming machine, the operation of the other stop operation means is invalidated until a predetermined time elapses based on the fact that the operation determination means determines that the first predetermined operation has not been performed. With this configuration, it is possible to make the player know that an operation different from the first predetermined operation has been performed through the invalidation of the operation of the other stop operation means. In addition, when an operation different from the first predetermined operation is performed, it is possible to suppress the operation other than the first predetermined operation as well as the second predetermined operation from being performed on other stop operation means. .

  Gaming machine 14. The gaming machine 13 has a plurality of gaming states including a specific gaming state (fifth RT state) advantageous to the player, and gaming state determination means for determining the gaming state (games in the stop reel grasping process of the main control device 101) A state determination processing function S1301), and the invalidation means invalidates the operation of the other stop operation means until a predetermined time elapses based on the determination result of the gaming state determination means. Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when an operation different from the first predetermined operation is performed, the operation of the other stop operation means is invalidated until a predetermined time elapses based on the determination result of the gaming state. If the operation of the other stop operation means is invalidated until the predetermined time has elapsed, the time required to end one game round becomes longer than when the event is not generated. For this reason, when the above-mentioned event is repeatedly generated, there is a possibility that the game motivation may be reduced depending on the player due to the game being extended. However, in the configuration for determining whether to invalidate the operation of the other stop operation means based on the determination result of the gaming state, it is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence of the event, and the player is willing to play the game. It is possible to suppress the deterioration of the.

  Gaming machine 15. In the gaming machine 14, when the gaming state is the specific gaming state, the disadvantageous bonus granting unit shifts to the disadvantaged gaming state (first RT state) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the specific gaming state as the disadvantageous bonus. A privilege is given, and the invalidation means invalidates the operation of the other stop operation means until a predetermined time elapses when the gaming state determination means determines that the specific gaming state is present. Gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when the third predetermined stop event stops at an effective position under the specific gaming state, the gaming machine shifts to a disadvantaged gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the specific gaming state. In such a configuration, when an operation different from the first predetermined operation is performed under a specific gaming state, the operation of the other stop operation means is invalidated until a predetermined time elapses, thereby causing a disadvantage to the player. It is possible to notify the player that there is a possibility of suffering a loss through the fact that the operation of the other stop operation means has become invalid. Furthermore, in such a configuration, as a result of the third predetermined stop event being stopped at the valid position under the specific gaming state and shifting to the disadvantaged gaming state, and the operation of the other stopping operation means are invalidated. When comparing the time required to complete one game round with a longer time, the former suffers a greater disadvantage to the player. Therefore, even if the operation of the other stop operation means is invalidated until a predetermined time elapses, it is possible to prevent the player from diminishing the game willingness due to the game being extended. .

Gaming machine 16. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, BB state processing S213, etc.)
When the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined result (winning when IV = 8 to 19), a first predetermined operation (operation of stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing a bell winning) is performed on each stop operation means. If this is done, the circulation display means is controlled to stop the first predetermined stoppage (bell symbol combination) at the effective position, and the second predetermined operation (special bell prize is established for each stop operation means. If the stop switches 42 to 44 that can be operated are performed), each circulation display means is controlled to stop the second predetermined stop output (a combination of special bell symbols) at the effective position, and each stop A stop for stopping and controlling each of the circulation display means to stop the third predetermined stop output (transition output) at the effective position when an operation other than the first predetermined operation and the second predetermined operation is performed on the operation means. System And means (main control unit 101 of the stop information setting processing function S310 and the reel control processing functions S210),
Based on the fact that the third predetermined stoppage is stopped at the effective position, the disadvantage is more disadvantageous for the player than when the first predetermined stoppage and the second predetermined stoppage are stopped at the effective position. Disadvantageous privilege granting means (notification flag clear function S1010 of the display control device 81, first RT state transition processing function S503 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege (clearing the notification flag, shifting to the first RT state);
Operation determination for determining whether or not an operation corresponding to the first predetermined operation is performed when any one of the stop operation means is operated based on the lottery result of the combination being the predetermined result Means (stop reel confirmation function S1304 of main controller 101);
Based on the fact that the operation determination means has determined that the operation corresponding to the first predetermined operation has not been performed, the invalidation means (main control device 101) for invalidating the operation of the other stop operation means until a predetermined time elapses. A game invalidation processing function S1305 to S1308).

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination becomes a predetermined result, if each stop operation means is operated by the first predetermined operation, the first predetermined stop event stops at the effective position, and each of the second predetermined operations When the stop operation means is operated, the second predetermined stop output stops at the effective position, and when each stop operation means is operated by an operation other than the first predetermined operation and the second predetermined operation, the third predetermined stop output stops at the effective position. To do. Then, on the basis of the fact that the third predetermined stop event is stopped at the effective position, a disadvantage advantage that is disadvantageous to the player is given compared to the case where the first predetermined stop event and the second predetermined stop event are stopped at the effective position. May be. By setting it as this structure, when a player does not perform 1st predetermined operation, it can avoid giving a disadvantage privilege by performing 2nd predetermined operation.

  Further, based on the fact that the operation determining means determines that the operation corresponding to the first predetermined operation has not been performed, the operations of the other stop operating means are invalidated until a predetermined time has elapsed. With this configuration, it is possible to make the player know that an operation different from the first predetermined operation has been performed through the invalidation of the operation of the other stop operation means. In addition, when an operation different from the first predetermined operation is performed, it is possible to suppress the operation other than the first predetermined operation as well as the second predetermined operation from being performed on other stop operation means. .

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage.

  Gaming machine 17. The gaming machine 16 has a plurality of gaming states including a specific gaming state (fifth RT state) advantageous to the player, and gaming state determination means for determining the gaming state (games in the stop reel grasping process of the main control device 101) A state determination processing function S1301), and the invalidation means invalidates the operation of the other stop operation means until a predetermined time elapses based on the determination result of the gaming state determination means. Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when an operation different from the first predetermined operation is performed, the operation of the other stop operation means is invalidated until a predetermined time elapses based on the determination result of the gaming state. If the operation of the other stop operation means is invalidated until the predetermined time has elapsed, the time required to end one game round becomes longer than when the event is not generated. For this reason, when the above-mentioned event is repeatedly generated, there is a possibility that the game motivation may be reduced depending on the player due to the game being extended. However, in the configuration for determining whether to invalidate the operation of the other stop operation means based on the determination result of the gaming state, it is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence of the event, and the player is willing to play the game. It is possible to suppress the deterioration of the.

  Gaming machine 18. In the gaming machine 17, when the gaming state is the specific gaming state, the disadvantageous bonus granting means shifts to the disadvantaged gaming state (first RT state) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the specific gaming state as the disadvantageous bonus. A privilege is given, and the invalidation means invalidates the operation of the other stop operation means until a predetermined time elapses when the gaming state determination means determines that the specific gaming state is present. Gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when the third predetermined stop event stops at an effective position under the specific gaming state, the gaming machine shifts to a disadvantaged gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the specific gaming state. In such a configuration, when an operation different from the first predetermined operation is performed under a specific gaming state, the operation of the other stop operation means is invalidated until a predetermined time elapses, thereby causing a disadvantage to the player. It is possible to notify the player that there is a possibility of suffering a loss through the fact that the operation of the other stop operation means has become invalid. Furthermore, in such a configuration, as a result of the third predetermined stop event being stopped at the valid position under the specific gaming state and shifting to the disadvantaged gaming state, and the operation of the other stopping operation means are invalidated. When comparing the time required to complete one game round with a longer time, the former suffers a greater disadvantage to the player. Therefore, even if the operation of the other stop operation means is invalidated until a predetermined time elapses, it is possible to prevent the player from diminishing the game willingness due to the game being extended. .

  Gaming machine 19. In any one of the gaming machines 16 to 18, based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination is the predetermined result, a first notification corresponding to the first predetermined operation (an operation capable of establishing a bell prize) First notification executing means (operation order notification function S808 of the display control device 81) and the first notification executing means execute the first notification, and the operation determination means is the first notification. Second notification executing means (special bell symbol notification function of display control device 81) for executing second notification (notification of special bell symbol) corresponding to the second predetermined operation based on the determination that the predetermined operation has not been performed. S808).

  According to this gaming machine, the second notification corresponding to the second predetermined operation is executed based on the fact that the operation determination means determines that the first predetermined operation has not been performed in the situation where the first notification is being executed. Therefore, the player can be prompted to perform the second predetermined operation.

  Gaming machine 20. In the gaming machine 19, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means in a predetermined operation order, and the second predetermined operation is the stop operation means. A gaming machine, wherein at least one of them is operated at a predetermined operation timing.

  According to this gaming machine, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means in a predetermined operation order, and the second predetermined operation is at least of the stop operation means. One is to operate at a predetermined operation timing. By adopting such a configuration, even when at least one of the stop operation means is operated in an incorrect operation order, by operating at least one of the stop operation means at a predetermined operation timing. A disadvantageous benefit can be avoided.

  Gaming machine 21. In the gaming machine 19, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means in a predetermined operation order, and the second predetermined operation is the stop operation means. A gaming machine characterized in that at least one of them is operated in a predetermined operation order different from the first predetermined operation.

  According to this gaming machine, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means in a predetermined operation order, and the second predetermined operation is at least of the stop operation means. One is to operate in a predetermined operation order different from the first predetermined operation. With this configuration, even when at least one of the stop operation means is operated in the wrong operation order, at least one of the stop operation means is operated in the operation order that is the second predetermined operation. By doing so, it is possible to avoid giving disadvantageous benefits.

  Gaming machine 22. In the gaming machine 20 or the gaming machine 21, stop information setting means (stop information setting processing function S310 of the main control device 101) for setting stop information used when the stop operation means performs stop control of the circulation display means. The stop information setting means includes, as the stop information of the circulation display means corresponding to the stop operation means to be operated first in the first predetermined operation when none of the stop operation means is operated, Stop information is set so that the first predetermined picture forming the first predetermined stop pattern stops at the effective position, and the second predetermined pattern forming the second predetermined stop pattern is used as stop information of the other circulation display means. Stop information for stopping at the effective position is set.

  According to the gaming machine, when none of the stop operation means is operated, the first predetermined stop output is used as stop information of the circulation display means corresponding to the stop operation means to be operated first in the first predetermined operation. Is set to stop information at which the first predetermined picture forming the stop stops at the effective position, and the stop information at which the second predetermined picture forming the second predetermined stop output stops at the effective position is set as stop information of the other circulation display means. Set. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to leave room for the first predetermined stop output or the second predetermined stop output to stop at the effective position regardless of which of the stop operation means is operated first. Become.

  Gaming machine 23. In the gaming machine 22, stop information changing means for changing the stop information based on any one of the circulation display means stopping the cyclic display of the picture (stop information second setting process of the main control device 101). A gaming machine comprising a function S411).

  According to this gaming machine, the stop information is changed based on any one of the circulation display means stopping the circulation display of the pattern. With this configuration, when the first predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation means, the first predetermined stop output can be stopped at the effective position, and the second predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation means. In this case, the second predetermined stoppage can be stopped at the effective position.

  Gaming machine 24. In the gaming machine 19, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means at a predetermined operation timing, and the second predetermined operation is the stop operation means. A gaming machine, wherein at least one of them is operated in a predetermined operation order.

  According to the gaming machine, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means at a predetermined operation timing, and the second predetermined operation is at least of the stop operation means. One is to operate in a predetermined operation order. With this configuration, even when at least one of the stop operation means is operated at an incorrect operation timing, by operating at least one of the stop operation means in a predetermined operation order. A disadvantageous benefit can be avoided.

  Gaming machine 25. In the gaming machine 19, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means at a predetermined operation timing, and the second predetermined operation is the stop operation means. The game machine is characterized in that at least one of them is operated at a predetermined operation timing different from the first predetermined operation.

  According to the gaming machine, the first predetermined operation is to operate at least one of the stop operation means at a predetermined operation timing, and the second predetermined operation is at least of the stop operation means. One is to operate at a predetermined operation timing different from the first predetermined operation. With this configuration, even when at least one of the stop operation means is operated at an incorrect operation timing, at least one of the stop operation means is operated at the operation timing that is the second predetermined operation. By doing so, it is possible to avoid giving disadvantageous benefits.

  Gaming machine 26. In the gaming machine 24 or the gaming machine 25, stop information setting means (stop information setting processing function S310 of the main control device 101) for setting stop information used when the stop operation means performs stop control of the circulation display means. The stop information setting means stops the circulation display means corresponding to the stop operation means to be operated at the predetermined operation timing in the first predetermined operation when none of the stop operation means is operated. As information, if the corresponding stop operation means is operated at the predetermined operation timing, the first predetermined pattern forming the first predetermined stop pattern stops at the effective position, and the response is performed at the predetermined operation timing. If the stop operation means to be operated is not operated, stop information for setting the second predetermined picture forming the second predetermined stop point to stop at the effective position is set. As the stop information of the circulating display means, a game machine second predetermined pattern to form the second predetermined stop outcome is and sets the stop information for stopping the effective position.

  According to the gaming machine, when none of the stop operation means is operated, predetermined information is provided as stop information of the circulation display means corresponding to the stop operation means to be operated at a predetermined operation timing in the first predetermined operation. If the corresponding stop operation means is operated at the operation timing, the first predetermined picture forming the first predetermined stop point stops at the effective position, and the corresponding stop operation means is not operated at the predetermined operation timing. Stop information is set so that the second predetermined pattern forming the second predetermined stop pattern stops at the effective position, and the second predetermined pattern forming the second predetermined stop pattern is effective as the stop information of the other circulation display means. Set stop information to stop at the position. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to leave room for the first predetermined stop output or the second predetermined stop output to stop at the effective position regardless of which of the stop operation means is operated first. Become.

  Gaming machine 27. In the gaming machine 26, stop information changing means for changing the stop information (stop information second setting process of the main control device 101) based on any one of the circulation display means stopping the cyclic display of the picture. A gaming machine comprising a function S411).

  According to this gaming machine, the stop information is changed based on any one of the circulation display means stopping the circulation display of the pattern. With this configuration, when the first predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation means, the first predetermined stop output can be stopped at the effective position, and the second predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation means. In this case, the second predetermined stoppage can be stopped at the effective position.

  Gaming machine 28. In any one of the gaming machines 16 to 27, the predetermined result includes a first role (bell) corresponding to the first predetermined stop outcome and a second role corresponding to the second predetermined stop outcome. (Special bell) and a game machine characterized by being a winning result.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination becomes a predetermined result, both the first combination and the second combination are won. Then, when the first predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation means, the stop control means controls each circulation display means to stop the first predetermined stop at the effective position, and each stop operation means has a second predetermined operation. When the operation is performed, each circulation display means is controlled to stop at the effective position so as to stop the second predetermined stoppage. By adopting such a configuration, regardless of whether the first predetermined operation or the second predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation means, each circulation display means is controlled to stop so as to establish a winning corresponding to the winning combination. be able to. As a result, even when the player performs the second predetermined operation instead of the first predetermined operation on each stop operation means, it is possible to suppress the player from being disadvantaged.

  Gaming machine 29. In any one of the gaming machines 16 to 27, when the first predetermined stop event is stopped at the effective position, a first predetermined privilege granting unit that grants a first predetermined privilege, and the second predetermined stop exit. A second predetermined privilege granting unit that grants a second predetermined privilege when the eye stops at the effective position, and the first predetermined privilege has a greater degree of player advantage than the second predetermined privilege. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to this gaming machine, when the first predetermined stop event is stopped at the effective position, a privilege more advantageous to the player is given than when the second predetermined stop event is stopped at the effective position. By adopting such a configuration, when the first notification is executed, it is possible to cause the player to operate each stop operating means after firmly confirming the first notification.

  Gaming machine 30. In any one of the gaming machines 16 through 29, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the predetermined result, a high-notification high-probability mode (notification flag) in which the first notification executing means executes the first notification. 1RT state to 5th RT state in the situation where the is set, and the notification low probability mode (notification flag is set) with a lower probability that the first notification execution means will execute the first notification than the notification high probability mode. Each gaming state in a situation where it is not done), and the disadvantageous privilege granting means, when the third predetermined stop event stops at the effective position under the notification high probability mode, as the disadvantageous privilege, A gaming machine characterized by giving a privilege to shift from the high notification probability mode to the low notification probability mode.

  According to this gaming machine, when the third predetermined stoppage stops at the effective position in the notification high probability mode, the notification high probability mode is shifted to the notification low probability mode. By applying any one of the gaming machine 16 to the gaming machine 29 to this configuration, when the player does not perform the first predetermined operation because the first notification is overlooked, the second predetermined operation is performed. It is possible to avoid the notification high probability mode from being ended by performing the operation. Therefore, it becomes possible to suppress that a player suffers a disadvantage.

Gaming machine 31. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, BB state processing S213, etc.)
When the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined result (winning when IV = 8 to 19), a first predetermined operation (operation of stop switches 42 to 44 capable of establishing a bell winning) is performed on each stop operation means. If this is done, the circulation display means is controlled to stop the first predetermined stoppage (bell symbol combination) at the effective position, and the second predetermined operation (special bell prize is established for each stop operation means. If the stop switches 42 to 44 that can be operated are performed), each circulation display means is controlled to stop the second predetermined stop output (a combination of special bell symbols) at the effective position, and each stop A stop for stopping and controlling each of the circulation display means to stop the third predetermined stop output (transition output) at the effective position when an operation other than the first predetermined operation and the second predetermined operation is performed on the operation means. System And means (main control unit 101 of the stop information setting processing function S310 and the reel control processing functions S210),
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination is the predetermined result, first notification executing means for executing a first notification corresponding to the first predetermined operation (notification of an operation order that can establish a bell winning) An operation order notification function S808) of the display control device 81;
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination is the predetermined result, operation determining means for determining whether or not the first predetermined operation has been performed (stop reel confirmation function S1304 of the main control device 101 and stop of the display control device 81) Operation confirmation function S1404),
The first notification execution means executes the first notification, and the operation determination means determines that the first predetermined operation has not been performed, so that a second notification (special) corresponding to the second predetermined operation is performed. Second notification executing means (special bell symbol notification function S808 of the display control device 81) for executing bell symbol notification);
First predetermined privilege granting means for granting a first predetermined privilege when the first predetermined stoppage stops at the effective position;
Second predetermined privilege granting means for granting a second predetermined privilege when the second predetermined stop event is stopped at the effective position;
Based on the fact that the third predetermined stoppage is stopped at the effective position, the disadvantage is more disadvantageous for the player than when the first predetermined stoppage and the second predetermined stoppage are stopped at the effective position. An unfavorable privilege granting means (notification flag clear function S1010 of the display control device 81, first RT state transition processing function S503 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege (clearing the notification flag, shifting to the first RT state),
The gaming machine characterized in that the first predetermined privilege has a greater degree of player advantage than the second predetermined privilege.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination becomes a predetermined result, if each stop operation means is operated by the first predetermined operation, the first predetermined stop event stops at the effective position, and each of the second predetermined operations When the stop operation means is operated, the second predetermined stop output stops at the effective position, and when each stop operation means is operated by an operation other than the first predetermined operation and the second predetermined operation, the third predetermined stop output stops at the effective position. To do. Then, on the basis of the fact that the third predetermined stop event is stopped at the effective position, a disadvantage advantage that is disadvantageous to the player is given compared to the case where the first predetermined stop event and the second predetermined stop event are stopped at the effective position. May be. By adopting such a configuration, the player can avoid giving a disadvantage by performing the second predetermined operation when the first predetermined operation is not performed due to reasons such as overlooking the first notification. . In addition, the player is configured to execute the second notification corresponding to the second predetermined operation based on the fact that the operation determining means determines that the first predetermined operation has not been performed in the situation where the first notification is being executed. Can be prompted to perform a second predetermined operation.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage.

  Furthermore, even if it is a case where operation different from 1st predetermined operation is performed in this way, when it is set as the structure which can avoid giving a disadvantageous privilege by performing 2nd predetermined operation, 1st alerting | reporting is carried out. There is a possibility that the player will not pay attention to the notification content, and the game may become monotonous. However, when the first predetermined privilege is configured to have a greater degree of player advantage than the second predetermined privilege, when the first notification is executed, the player is made to confirm the first notification firmly. Thus, it is possible to operate each stop operation means, and it is possible to suitably eliminate the above-mentioned concerns.

  Note that any of the configurations of the gaming machine 1 to the gaming machine 30 may be appropriately combined with this configuration, and even in such a case, the above-described effects can be expected.

Gaming machine 32. Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, BB state processing S213, etc.)
The lottery result of the combination is the first result (winning when IV = 12 to 19), and the stop operation means has a first specific operation (operation order that can stop the transition output on the active line). ), The first stop control means (the reel control processing function S210 of the main control device 101) and the stop control means for stopping the circulation display means so as to stop the first specific picture (transition output) at the effective position. Stop information setting processing function S310),
A second gaming state in which the gaming state is shifted from the first gaming state (normal gaming state) to the second gaming state (first RT state to fourth RT state) based on the first specific picture being stopped at the effective position. Transition means (first RT setting flag setting processing function S503 of the main controller 101);
When the lottery result of the combination is the second result (winning for promotion replay) and the stop operation means is subjected to a second specific operation (operation in an operation order that can establish a promotion regame prize), Second stop control means (reel control processing function S210 and stop information setting processing function S310 of the main control apparatus 101) for controlling the circulation display means to stop the second specific picture (combination of promoted re-game symbols) at the effective position. )When,
Based on the fact that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position under the second gaming state, the gaming state is shifted to a special gaming state (fifth RT state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. Special gaming state transition means (fifth RT setting flag setting processing function S514 of the main control device 101);
Suggestion means (auxiliary display unit 65) capable of suggesting each of the specific operations;
Suggestion determining means (display control device 81) for determining whether or not to suggest each specific operation;
When transitioning from the first gaming state to the special gaming state, the second gaming state may be interposed, and the suggestion determining means may be configured such that when a predetermined condition (the number of waiting games is 0) is established, A gaming machine having a configuration in which it is determined that at least one of the specific operations is suggested more frequently than before the predetermined condition is satisfied.

  According to the gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the first specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the circulation display means is controlled to stop the first specific picture at the effective position, Based on the fact that the first specific picture has stopped at the valid position, the gaming state shifts from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. In addition, when the lottery result of the combination is the second result and the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the circulation display means is controlled to stop the second specific picture at the effective position, and the second game state Then, based on the fact that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position, the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state. Thus, when shifting from the first gaming state to the special gaming state, the first gaming state may be shifted to the second gaming state, and the second gaming state may be shifted to the special gaming state. As a result, it is possible to cause the player to perform a plurality of specific operations during the period from the first gaming state to the special gaming state, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game.

  In addition, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, a configuration that suggests at least one of the specific operations at a higher frequency than before the predetermined condition is satisfied, and before and after the predetermined condition is satisfied. It becomes possible to change the probability of shifting to the special game state. As a result, it is possible to suppress the transition to the special game state from becoming monotonous. Further, by adopting a configuration that allows the transition from the first gaming state to the special gaming state via the second gaming state, the number of games required to shift to the special gaming state after a predetermined condition is established is reduced. This makes it possible to avoid the game being delayed.

  As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonization of the game.

  Gaming machine 33. In the gaming machine 32, based on the fact that a third specific operation (operation in an operation sequence capable of establishing a fall re-game winning) has been performed on the stop operation means, a third specific picture (falling) is placed at the effective position. A third stop control means (reel control processing function S210 and stop information setting processing function S310 of the main control device 101) for controlling the circulation display means to stop the replaying symbol combination), and under the second gaming state First game state transition means for shifting the game state from the second game state to the first game state based on the fact that the third specific picture has stopped at the effective position (RT setting flag clear processing function of the main controller 101) S506).

  According to this gaming machine, when the third specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the circulation display means is controlled to stop to stop the third specific picture at the effective position, and the third position is set to the effective position under the second gaming state. Based on the stoppage of the specific pattern, the gaming state shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state. With such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to play a game while guessing the current gaming state, and it is possible to actively participate in the game. Further, in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, it is possible to make it difficult for the gaming state to shift to the special gaming state. As a result, the difference between the probability of shifting from the first gaming state before the predetermined condition is satisfied to the special gaming state and the probability of shifting from the first gaming state to the special gaming state after the predetermined condition is satisfied is increased. This makes it possible to suitably suppress the monotonous transition to the special gaming state.

  Gaming machine 34. In the gaming machine 33, when the lottery result of the combination is the second result and the stop operation means is not performed with the second specific operation, the third stop control means A game machine characterized by controlling the circulation display means to stop a specific picture.

  According to the present gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is the second result and the second specific operation is not performed on the stop operation means, the circulation display means is controlled to stop to stop the third specific picture at the effective position. The With this configuration, it is possible to stop the first specific picture or the third specific picture at the effective position in one game round. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to carefully operate the stop operation means, and the player can actively participate in the game.

  Gaming machine 35. The gaming machine 34 includes determination means (reel control processing function S210 of the main control device 101) for determining whether or not the second specific operation has been performed, and the determination means does not satisfy at least the predetermined condition. In this case, the gaming machine is characterized in that there are more opportunities to determine that the second specific operation has not been performed than to determine that the second specific operation has been performed.

  According to the gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result, at least in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the second specific operation is performed more than the opportunity to determine that the second specific operation has been performed. There are more opportunities to be judged not to have been made. With this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to shift to the special gaming state in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and the first gaming state before the predetermined condition is satisfied is changed to the special gaming state. It is possible to increase the difference between the probability of transition and the probability of transition from the first gaming state to the special gaming state after the predetermined condition is established.

  Gaming machine 36. In any one of the gaming machines 33 to 35, the second result includes a first role (promotional re-game) corresponding to the second specific design and a second role corresponding to the third specific design ( (A fall replay), and when the second specific picture stops at the effective position, a privilege for paying out the game medium used for the game or a privilege equivalent to the payout of the game medium is provided. First privilege granting means to be granted (automatic input processing function in the start waiting process S204 of the main control device 101) and a privilege for paying out the game media when the third specific picture stops at the effective position or the game media 2nd privilege provision means (automatic insertion processing function in start waiting process S204 of main controller 101) which grants a privilege equivalent to payout of the above-mentioned 2nd privilege grant means. Grant That benefits equal or game machine, wherein the first privilege granting means to grant the privilege game medium is greater than privilege to grant.

  According to this gaming machine, the privilege related to the game medium given when the third specific picture stops at the effective position is equal to the privilege related to the game medium given when the second specific picture stops at the effective position, or More than that. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to alleviate the player's motivation to decrease due to the gaming state shifting to the first gaming state.

  The “privilege equivalent to the payout of game media” includes a replay privilege that enables the next game without reducing the game media owned by the player.

  Gaming machine 37. In any one of the gaming machines 32 to 36, the first lottery that stores the first lottery information (the lottery table for normal gaming state) used for the lottery of the combination when the gaming state is the first gaming state. Information storage means (ROM 105 of main controller 101) and second lottery information (first RT state lottery table to fourth RT state lottery table) used for lottery of the combination when the gaming state is the second gaming state ) For storing the second lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101), the second lottery information, and the chance that the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result is the first lottery information. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be more than the case where a lottery of a combination is performed.

  According to this gaming machine, when the gaming state shifts from the first gaming state to the second gaming state, there are more opportunities for the winning lottery result to be the second result than in the first gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the number of games required until the transition to the special game state after the predetermined condition is established.

  Gaming machine 38. Any one of the gaming machines 32 to 37 includes a plurality of the stop operation means, and the second specific operation is an operation order of the stop operation means.

  According to the gaming machine, when the lottery result of the winning combination is the second result, the second specific picture is stopped at the effective position or not stopped depending on the operation order of operating each stop operation means. With this configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to shift the gaming state to the special gaming state regardless of the skill of operating the stop operation means aiming at the picture. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a difference in the probability of transition to the special game state due to the superiority or inferiority of the skill of operating the stop operation means aiming at the picture.For example, even a beginner of a game actively plays games. Can be done.

  Gaming machine 39. In any one of the gaming machines 32 to 38, when the second specific picture stops at the effective position, a privilege for paying out the game medium used for the game or a privilege equivalent to the payout of the game medium is given. 1 privilege granting means (automatic input processing function in the start waiting process S204 of the main control device 101) and a privilege given by the first privilege granting means when the predetermined pattern stops at the effective position under the first gaming state And the same privilege granting means for granting the same privilege (the automatic insertion processing function in the start waiting process S204 of the main control device 101), and the lottery result of the combination is the second result in the first gaming state. The gaming machine is characterized in that in the second gaming state, a winning combination corresponding to the predetermined picture is not won.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to indicate whether the gaming state is the first gaming state or the second gaming state, depending on whether the second specific pattern or the predetermined pattern stops at the effective position.

Gaming machine 40. Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, BB state processing S213, etc.)
As a gaming state, a special gaming state (fifth RT state) advantageous to the player, a first gaming state (normal gaming state) that does not shift to the special gaming state or difficult to transition, and the special gaming from the first gaming state A plurality of relay gaming states (first RT state to fourth RT state) that are game states that can be passed when transitioning to a state and differ in expected values of the number of games required to transition to the special gaming state,
Based on the fact that a first specific operation (operation in an operation order that can establish a promotion re-game prize) is performed on the stop operation means, a first specific picture (combination of promoted re-game symbols) is placed at the effective position. First stop control means (reel control processing function S210 and stop information setting processing function S310 of the main control device 101) for stopping the circulation display means to stop
Based on the fact that a second specific operation (operation in an operation order capable of establishing a fall replay prize) has been performed on the stop operation means, a second specific picture (combination of a fall replay symbol) is placed at the effective position. Second stop control means (reel control processing function S210 and stop information setting processing function S310 of the main control device 101) for stopping the circulation display means to stop
When the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position, the number of games required to shift to the special game state as compared to the special game state or the game state of the game time in which the first specific picture is stopped. Advantageous transition means (RT setting flag setting processing function S508, S510, S512, S514 of the main control device 101) for shifting to a relay gaming state with a small expected value;
When the second specific picture stops at the effective position, the number of games required to shift to the special game state as compared to the first game state or the game state of the game time in which the first specific picture is stopped Disadvantageous transition means (RT setting flag clear processing function S506 of the main control device 101) for transitioning to the relay gaming state where the expected value of
Suggestion means (auxiliary display unit 65) capable of suggesting at least one of the specific operations;
Suggestion determining means (display control device 81) for determining whether or not to suggest each specific operation;
When the predetermined condition (the number of waiting games is 0) is established, the suggestion determining unit is configured to determine to suggest at least one of the specific operations at a higher frequency than before the predetermined condition is satisfied. When the disadvantage transfer means shifts the gaming state to the transition means, the advantageous transition means needs to shift the gaming state a plurality of times in order to return to the gaming state before the disadvantage transition means shifts the gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by having a configuration.

  According to this gaming machine, when transitioning from the first gaming state to the special gaming state, the gaming machine can transition to the special gaming state via the relay gaming state. When the first specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the circulation display means is controlled to stop so that the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position. When the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position, the number of games required to enter the special game state as compared to the special game state or the game state of the game time in which the first specific picture is stopped is Transition to a relay gaming state with a small expected value. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to perform a plurality of specific operations during the period from the first gaming state to the special gaming state, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game. .

  In addition, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, a configuration that suggests at least one of the specific operations at a higher frequency than before the predetermined condition is satisfied, and before and after the predetermined condition is satisfied. Thus, it is possible to change the expected value of the number of games required to shift to the special game state.

  In addition, when the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the circulation display means is controlled to stop so that the second specific picture is stopped at the effective position. And, when the second specific picture is stopped at the effective position, the number of games required to shift to the special game state as compared to the first game state or the game state of the game time in which the first specific picture is stopped Transition to a relay gaming state with a large expected value. Further, when the disadvantageous transfer means shifts the gaming state, the advantageous transition means needs to shift the gaming state a plurality of times in order to return to the gaming state before the disadvantageous shifting means shifts the gaming state. With this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to shift to the special gaming state in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and the first gaming state before the predetermined condition is satisfied is changed to the special gaming state. It is possible to increase the difference between the expected value of the number of games required until the transition and the expected value of the number of games required until the transition from the first gaming state to the special gaming state after the predetermined condition is established. . As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonous transition to the special gaming state.

  Furthermore, it is configured to be able to shift from the first gaming state to the special gaming state via the relay gaming state, and by having a plurality of relay gaming states with different expected values of the number of games required to shift to the special gaming state, Compared to the configuration having only one relay game state, it is possible to reduce the number of games required until the transition to the special game state after the predetermined condition is established. As a result, it is possible to avoid the game being extended.

  As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonization of the game.

  Gaming machine 41. In the gaming machine 40, when the second specific picture is stopped at the effective position, the disadvantageous transition means shifts to the first gaming state regardless of the gaming state of the game times in which the first specific picture is stopped. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to this gaming machine, when the second specific picture stops at the valid position, the game state shifts to the first gaming state regardless of the gaming state of the game times in which the first specific picture stops. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make it more difficult to shift to the special gaming state in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied.

  Gaming machine 42. In the gaming machine 40 or the gaming machine 41, the advantageous transition means is any one of the relay gaming states in which the gaming state in which the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position is the special gaming state. When there is another relay gaming state where the expected value of the number of games required to shift to is small, the transition is made to the relay gaming state where the expected value is the largest among the relay gaming states where the expected value is small, and the special gaming state A gaming machine characterized in that when there is no other relay gaming state in which an expected value of the number of games required until the transition is small, the transition is made to the special gaming state.

  According to this gaming machine, the gaming state of the gaming times in which the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position is one of the relay gaming states, and the expected number of games required to shift to the special gaming state is small. When there are other relay game states, there is a relay game state in which the expected value of the number of games required to enter the special game state is shifted to the relay game state in which the expected value is the largest among the relay game states having a small expected value. When there is no other, it shifts to a special game state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make it more difficult to shift to the special gaming state in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied.

  Gaming machine 43. In any one of the gaming machines 40 to 42, the first stop control means has the lottery result of the combination being the first result (winning for the promoted re-game) and the stop operation means performs the first specific operation. Is performed, the circulation display means is stopped to stop the first specific picture at the effective position, and the second stop control means is configured to stop the stop when the lottery result of the combination is the first result. A gaming machine, wherein when the first specific operation is not performed on an operation means, the circulation display means is stopped to stop the second specific picture at the effective position.

  According to the gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the first specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the circulation display means is controlled to stop the first specific picture at the effective position, When the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the first specific operation is not performed on the stop operation unit, the circulation display unit is controlled to stop the second specific picture at the effective position. With this configuration, it is possible to stop the first specific picture or the second specific picture at the effective position in one game round. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to carefully operate the stop operation means, and the player can actively participate in the game.

  Gaming machine 44. The gaming machine 43 includes determination means (reel control processing function S210 of the main control device 101) for determining whether or not the second specific operation has been performed, and the determination means does not satisfy at least the predetermined condition. In this case, the gaming machine is characterized in that there are more opportunities to determine that the first specific operation has not been performed than to determine that the first specific operation has been performed.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result, at least in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the first specific operation is performed more than the opportunity to determine that the first specific operation has been performed. There are more opportunities to be judged not to have been made. With this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to shift to the special gaming state in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and the first gaming state before the predetermined condition is satisfied is changed to the special gaming state. It is possible to increase the difference between the expected value of the number of games required until the transition and the expected value of the number of games required until the transition from the first gaming state to the special gaming state after the predetermined condition is established. .

  Gaming machine 45. In any one of the gaming machines 40 to 44, when the first specific picture stops at the effective position, a privilege for paying out the game medium used for the game or a privilege equivalent to the payout of the game medium is given. 1 privilege granting means (automatic insertion processing function in the start waiting process S204 of the main control device 101), and a privilege for paying out the game medium or payout of the game medium when the second specific picture stops at the effective position; 2nd privilege provision means (automatic insertion processing function in start waiting process S204 of main control device 101) which grants an equivalent privilege, and the 2nd privilege grant means is a privilege which the 1st privilege grant means gives Or a gaming machine characterized in that a privilege with more gaming media than the privilege granted by the first privilege granting means is given.

  According to the present gaming machine, the privilege related to the game medium given when the second specific picture stops at the effective position is equal to the privilege related to the game medium given when the first specific picture stops at the effective position, or More than that. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to alleviate the player's willingness to decline by shifting to a gaming state where the expected value of the number of games required until the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state is large. .

  The “privilege equivalent to the payout of game media” includes a replay privilege that enables the next game without reducing the game media owned by the player.

  Gaming machine 46. Any one of the gaming machines 40 to 45 includes a plurality of the stop operation means, and the specific operation is an operation order of the stop operation means.

  According to this gaming machine, the first specific design stops at the effective position or the second specific design stops at the effective position according to the operation order of operating each stop operating means. With this configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to shift the gaming state to the special gaming state regardless of the skill of operating the stop operation means aiming at the picture. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a difference in the expected value of the number of games required to enter the special game state due to superiority or inferiority of the skill to operate the stop operation means aiming at the picture. However, it becomes possible to play games actively.

  Gaming machine 47. In any one of the gaming machines 40 to 46, based on the fact that a third specific operation (operation in an operation order capable of stopping the transition point on the effective line) is performed on the stop operation means. , Third stop control means (reel control processing function S210 and stop information setting processing function S310 of the main controller 101) for controlling the circulation display means to stop the third specific picture (transition outcome) at the effective position; When the third specific picture is stopped at the effective position, the game required to shift to the special game state among the relay game states regardless of the game state of the game times in which the third specific picture is stopped. Relay game state transition means (first RT setting flag setting processing function S503 of the main control device 101) for shifting to the relay game state (first RT state) having the largest expected number of times; Game machine and said that there were pictures.

  According to this gaming machine, based on the fact that the third specific operation has been performed on the stop operation means, the circulation display means is controlled to stop so that the third specific picture is stopped at the effective position. When the third specific picture is stopped at the effective position, the number of games required to shift to the special game state among the relay game states regardless of the game state of the game time in which the third specific picture is stopped. Transition to the relay gaming state with the largest expected value. In such a configuration, for example, when the gaming state is the first gaming state, the relay having the largest expected value of the number of games required until the transition from the first gaming state to the special gaming state, which does not shift to the special gaming state or is difficult to transition. The game state is shifted to a game state that is advantageous to the player. Further, for example, when the expected value of the number of games required until the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state is the relay gaming state with the smallest expectation value, the relay gaming state with the smallest expectation value shifts to the relay gaming state with the largest expectation value. As a result, the game state transition is disadvantageous to the player. That is, when the third specific pattern stops at the effective position, there are cases where the player is advantageous to the player and disadvantageous depending on the gaming state at that time. As a result, it is possible to cause the player to play the game while guessing the current gaming state, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game. Further, in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, it is possible to make it difficult for the gaming state to shift to the special gaming state. As a result, an expected value of the number of games required to enter the special game state before the predetermined condition is established and an expected value of the number of games required to enter the special game state after the predetermined condition is established. The difference can be increased, and the transition to the special gaming state can be preferably suppressed from becoming monotonous.

Gaming machine 48. Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, BB state processing S213, etc.)
As a gaming state, a special gaming state (fifth RT state) advantageous to the player, a first gaming state (normal gaming state) that does not shift to the special gaming state or difficult to transition, and the special gaming from the first gaming state A plurality of relay gaming states (first RT state to fourth RT state) that are game states that can be passed when transitioning to a state and differ in expected values of the number of games required to transition to the special gaming state,
Based on the fact that a first specific operation (operation in an operation order that can establish a promotion re-game prize) is performed on the stop operation means, a first specific picture (combination of promoted re-game symbols) is placed at the effective position. First stop control means (reel control processing function S210 and stop information setting processing function S310 of the main control device 101) for stopping the circulation display means to stop
Based on the fact that a second specific operation (operation in an operation order capable of establishing a fall replay prize) has been performed on the stop operation means, a second specific picture (combination of a fall replay symbol) is placed at the effective position. Second stop control means (reel control processing function S210 and stop information setting processing function S310 of the main control device 101) for stopping the circulation display means to stop
When the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position, the number of games required to shift to the special game state as compared to the special game state or the game state of the game time in which the first specific picture is stopped. Advantageous transition means (RT setting flag setting processing function S508, S510, S512, S514 of the main control device 101) for shifting to a relay gaming state with a small expected value;
When the second specific picture stops at the effective position, the number of games required to shift to the special game state as compared to the first game state or the game state of the game time in which the first specific picture is stopped Disadvantageous transition means (RT setting flag clear processing function S506 of the main control device 101) for transitioning to the relay gaming state where the expected value of
Suggestion means (auxiliary display unit 65) capable of suggesting at least one of the specific operations;
Suggestion determining means (display control device 81) for determining whether or not to suggest each specific operation;
The suggestion determining means is configured to determine that, when a predetermined condition (the number of waiting games is 0) is satisfied, to suggest at least one of the specific operations more frequently than before the predetermined condition is satisfied, If the gaming state is one of the relay gaming states and at least the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the second specific symbol stops at the valid position when the first specific symbol stops at the valid position. A gaming machine characterized by having a configuration with fewer opportunities to play.

  According to this gaming machine, when transitioning from the first gaming state to the special gaming state, the gaming machine can transition to the special gaming state via the relay gaming state. When the first specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the circulation display means is controlled to stop so that the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position. When the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position, the number of games required to enter the special game state as compared to the special game state or the game state of the game time in which the first specific picture is stopped is Transition to a relay gaming state with a small expected value. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to perform a plurality of specific operations during the period from the first gaming state to the special gaming state, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game. .

  In addition, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, a configuration that suggests at least one of the specific operations at a higher frequency than before the predetermined condition is satisfied, and before and after the predetermined condition is satisfied. Thus, it is possible to change the expected value of the number of games required to shift to the special game state.

  In addition, when the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the circulation display means is controlled to stop so that the second specific picture is stopped at the effective position. And, when the second specific picture is stopped at the effective position, the number of games required to shift to the special game state as compared to the first game state or the game state of the game time in which the first specific picture is stopped Transition to a relay gaming state with a large expected value. Further, when at least the predetermined condition is not satisfied under each relay gaming state, the opportunity to stop at the effective position of the first specific picture is less than the opportunity to stop at the effective position of the second specific picture. With this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to shift to the special gaming state in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and the first gaming state before the predetermined condition is satisfied is changed to the special gaming state. It is possible to increase the difference between the expected value of the number of games required until the transition and the expected value of the number of games required until the transition from the first gaming state to the special gaming state after the predetermined condition is established. . As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonous transition to the special gaming state.

  Furthermore, it is configured to be able to shift from the first gaming state to the special gaming state via the relay gaming state, and by having a plurality of relay gaming states with different expected values of the number of games required to shift to the special gaming state, Compared to the configuration having only one relay game state, it is possible to reduce the number of games required until the transition to the special game state after the predetermined condition is established. As a result, it is possible to avoid the game being extended.

  As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonization of the game.

  Gaming machine 49. In the gaming machine 48, a third specific operation (operation in an operation order that can stop the transition output on the effective line) is performed on the stop operation means, and the third position is set at the effective position. Third stop control means (reel control processing function S210 and stop information setting processing function S310 of the main control device 101) for controlling the circulation display means to stop the specific pattern (transition outcome); When the 3 specific symbols are stopped, the expected value of the number of games required until the transition to the special game state among the relay game states is the largest regardless of the game state of the game times in which the third specific pattern is stopped. A game characterized by comprising relay game state transition means (first RT setting flag setting processing function S503 of the main control device 101) for shifting to the relay game state (first RT state). Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, based on the fact that the third specific operation has been performed on the stop operation means, the circulation display means is controlled to stop so that the third specific picture is stopped at the effective position. When the third specific picture is stopped at the effective position, the number of games required to shift to the special game state among the relay game states regardless of the game state of the game time in which the third specific picture is stopped. Transition to the relay gaming state with the largest expected value. In such a configuration, for example, when the gaming state is the first gaming state, the relay having the largest expected value of the number of games required until the transition from the first gaming state to the special gaming state, which does not shift to the special gaming state or is difficult to transition. The game state is shifted to a game state that is advantageous to the player. Further, for example, when the expected value of the number of games required until the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state is the relay gaming state with the smallest expectation value, the relay gaming state with the smallest expectation value shifts to the relay gaming state with the largest expectation value. As a result, the game state transition is disadvantageous to the player. That is, when the third specific pattern stops at the effective position, there are cases where the player is advantageous to the player and disadvantageous depending on the gaming state at that time. As a result, it is possible to cause the player to play the game while guessing the current gaming state, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game. Further, in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, it is possible to make it difficult for the gaming state to shift to the special gaming state. As a result, an expected value of the number of games required to enter the special game state before the predetermined condition is established and an expected value of the number of games required to enter the special game state after the predetermined condition is established. The difference can be increased, and the transition to the special gaming state can be preferably suppressed from becoming monotonous.

  Gaming machine 50. In the gaming machine 49, the third stop control unit is configured such that the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined result (winning when IV = 12 to 19) and the stop operation unit performs the third specific operation. The circulation display means is controlled to stop the third specific picture at the effective position, and the lottery result of the combination is the predetermined result, the operation of the stop operation means The first specific design is configured so that the first specific design does not stop at the effective position, and when the gaming state is any of the relay gaming states and at least the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the first specific design is The gaming machine is characterized in that the number of opportunities to stop at the effective position is less than the opportunity for the third specific picture to stop at the effective position.

  According to the gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined result and the third specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the third specific picture is stopped at the effective position. In addition, when the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined result, the first specific picture does not stop at the effective position regardless of the operation of the stop operation means, and the gaming state is any of the relay gaming states and at least the predetermined condition If is not established, the opportunity to stop at the effective position of the first specific pattern is less than the opportunity to stop at the effective position of the third specific pattern. With this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to shift to the special gaming state in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and the first gaming state before the predetermined condition is satisfied is changed to the special gaming state. It is possible to increase the difference between the expected value of the number of games required until the transition and the expected value of the number of games required until the transition from the first gaming state to the special gaming state after the predetermined condition is established. .

  Gaming machine 51. In any one of the gaming machine 48 to the gaming machine 50, the first stop control means is configured such that the lottery result of the combination is a first result (winning for promoted re-game) and the stop operation means performs the first specific operation. Is performed, the circulation display means is stopped to stop the first specific picture at the effective position, and the second stop control means is configured to stop the stop when the lottery result of the combination is the first result. A gaming machine, wherein when the first specific operation is not performed on an operation means, the circulation display means is stopped to stop the second specific picture at the effective position.

  According to the gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the first specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the circulation display means is controlled to stop the first specific picture at the effective position, When the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the first specific operation is not performed on the stop operation unit, the circulation display unit is controlled to stop the second specific picture at the effective position. With this configuration, it is possible to stop the first specific picture or the second specific picture at the effective position in one game round. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to carefully operate the stop operation means, and the player can actively participate in the game.

  Gaming machine 52. The gaming machine 51 includes determination means (reel control processing function S210 of the main control device 101) for determining whether or not the second specific operation has been performed, and the determination means does not satisfy at least the predetermined condition. In this case, the gaming machine is characterized in that there are more opportunities to determine that the first specific operation has not been performed than to determine that the first specific operation has been performed.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result, at least in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the first specific operation is performed more than the opportunity to determine that the first specific operation has been performed. There are more opportunities to be judged not to have been made. With this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to shift to the special gaming state in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and the first gaming state before the predetermined condition is satisfied is changed to the special gaming state. It is possible to increase the difference between the expected value of the number of games required until the transition and the expected value of the number of games required until the transition from the first gaming state to the special gaming state after the predetermined condition is established. .

  Gaming machine 53. In any one of the gaming machine 48 to the gaming machine 52, when the second specific picture is stopped at the effective position, the disadvantageous transition unit is configured to perform the operation regardless of the gaming state of the game times in which the first specific picture is stopped. A gaming machine characterized in that a transition is made to a first gaming state.

  According to this gaming machine, when the second specific picture stops at the valid position, the game state shifts to the first gaming state regardless of the gaming state of the game times in which the first specific picture stops. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make it more difficult to shift to the special gaming state in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied.

  Gaming machine 54. In any one of the gaming machine 48 to the gaming machine 53, the advantageous transfer means is any one of the relay gaming states in which the gaming state of the gaming times in which the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position, When there is another relay gaming state where the expected value of the number of games required to enter the special gaming state is small, the relay game state having the largest expected value among the relay gaming states with the small expected value is transferred to the special gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that when there is no other relay gaming state where the expected value of the number of games required to enter the gaming state is small, the special gaming state is entered.

  According to this gaming machine, the gaming state of the gaming times in which the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position is one of the relay gaming states, and the expected number of games required to shift to the special gaming state is small. When there are other relay game states, there is a relay game state in which the expected value of the number of games required to enter the special game state is shifted to the relay game state in which the expected value is the largest among the relay game states having a small expected value. When there is no other, it shifts to a special game state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make it more difficult to shift to the special gaming state in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied.

  Gaming machine 55. In any one of the gaming machines 48 to 54, when the first specific picture stops at the effective position, a privilege for paying out the game medium used for the game or a privilege equivalent to the payout of the game medium is given. 1 privilege granting means (automatic insertion processing function in the start waiting process S204 of the main control device 101), and a privilege for paying out the game medium or payout of the game medium when the second specific picture stops at the effective position; 2nd privilege provision means (automatic insertion processing function in start waiting process S204 of main control device 101) which grants an equivalent privilege, and the 2nd privilege grant means is a privilege which the 1st privilege grant means gives Or a gaming machine characterized in that a privilege with more gaming media than the privilege granted by the first privilege granting means is given.

  According to the present gaming machine, the privilege related to the game medium given when the second specific picture stops at the effective position is equal to the privilege related to the game medium given when the first specific picture stops at the effective position, or More than that. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to alleviate the player's willingness to decline by shifting to a gaming state where the expected value of the number of games required until the gaming state transitions to the special gaming state is large. .

  The “privilege equivalent to the payout of game media” includes a replay privilege that enables the next game without reducing the game media owned by the player.

  Gaming machine 56. Any one of the gaming machines 48 to 55 includes a plurality of the stop operation means, and the specific operation is an operation order of the stop operation means.

  According to this gaming machine, the first specific design stops at the effective position or the second specific design stops at the effective position according to the operation order of operating each stop operating means. With this configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, it is possible to shift the gaming state to the special gaming state regardless of the skill of operating the stop operation means aiming at the picture. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a difference in the expected value of the number of games required to enter the special game state due to superiority or inferiority of the skill to operate the stop operation means aiming at the picture. However, it becomes possible to play games actively.

Gaming machine 57. Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, BB state processing S213, etc.)
As the gaming state, a special gaming state advantageous to the player (fifth RT state), a first gaming state that does not shift to the special gaming state or is difficult to shift (normal gaming state, first RT state to third RT state), and A relay gaming state (fourth RT state) that can be passed when transitioning from the first gaming state to the special gaming state,
Based on the fact that a first specific operation (operation in an operation order that can establish a promotion re-game prize) is performed on the stop operation means, a first specific picture (combination of promoted re-game symbols) is placed at the effective position. First stop control means (reel control processing function S210 and stop information setting processing function S310 of the main control device 101) for stopping the circulation display means to stop
Based on the fact that a second specific operation (operation in an operation order capable of establishing a fall replay prize) has been performed on the stop operation means, a second specific picture (combination of a fall replay symbol) is placed at the effective position. Second stop control means (reel control processing function S210 and stop information setting processing function S310 of the main control device 101) for stopping the circulation display means to stop
When the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position, the number of games required to shift to the special game state as compared to the special game state or the game state of the game time in which the first specific picture is stopped. Advantageous transition means (RT setting flag setting processing functions S508, S510, S512, S514 of the main control device 101) for shifting to a gaming state with a small expected value;
When the second specific picture stops at the effective position, the number of games required to shift to the special game state as compared to the first game state or the game state of the game time in which the first specific picture is stopped Disadvantageous transition means (RT setting flag clear processing function S506 of the main control device 101) for shifting to a gaming state with a large expected value of
Suggestion means (auxiliary display unit 65) capable of suggesting at least one of the specific operations;
Suggestion determining means (display control device 81) for determining whether or not to suggest each specific operation;
The suggestion determining means is configured to determine that, when a predetermined condition (the number of waiting games is 0) is satisfied, to suggest at least one of the specific operations more frequently than before the predetermined condition is satisfied, When the gaming state is the relay gaming state and at least the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the opportunity for the first specific design to stop at the effective position is less than the opportunity for the second specific design to stop at the effective position. A gaming machine characterized by having the following structure.

  According to this gaming machine, when transitioning from the first gaming state to the special gaming state, the gaming machine can transition to the special gaming state via the relay gaming state. When the first specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the circulation display means is controlled to stop so that the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position. When the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position, the number of games required to enter the special game state as compared to the special game state or the game state of the game time in which the first specific picture is stopped is Transition to a gaming state with a small expected value. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to perform a plurality of specific operations during the period from the first gaming state to the special gaming state, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game. .

  In addition, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, a configuration that suggests at least one of the specific operations at a higher frequency than before the predetermined condition is satisfied, and before and after the predetermined condition is satisfied. Thus, it is possible to change the expected value of the number of games required to shift to the special game state.

  In addition, when the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the circulation display means is controlled to stop so that the second specific picture is stopped at the effective position. And, when the second specific picture is stopped at the effective position, the number of games required to shift to the special game state as compared to the first game state or the game state of the game time in which the first specific picture is stopped It shifts to a gaming state where the expected value of is large. Furthermore, when at least the predetermined condition is not satisfied under the relay gaming state, the opportunity to stop at the effective position of the first specific picture is less than the opportunity to stop at the effective position of the second specific picture. With this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult to shift to the special gaming state in a situation where the predetermined condition is not satisfied, and the first gaming state before the predetermined condition is satisfied is changed to the special gaming state. It is possible to increase the difference between the expected value of the number of games required until the transition and the expected value of the number of games required until the transition from the first gaming state to the special gaming state after the predetermined condition is established. . Therefore, it becomes possible to suitably suppress the transition to the special gaming state from becoming monotonous.

  As a result, it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonization of the game.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as a gaming machine, 32 ... Constructing circulation display means and reel as a circulating body, 41 ... Start lever as start operation means or start operation means, 42 to 44 ... Stop switch as stop operation means, 56... First credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57... Second credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58... Third credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means , 63: upper lamp constituting an auxiliary effect part or suggesting means, 64: speaker constituting an auxiliary effect part or suggesting means, 65 ... auxiliary display part constituting an auxiliary effect part or suggesting means, 81 ... sub-control board or suggestion Display control device as determining means, 101... Main control device as main control board, 102. CPU constituting the various control means such as means and the main control unit.

Claims (1)

Main control means for performing main control of the game;
Sub-control means that is configured by one-way communication with the main control means, and that controls effects related to games based on signals transmitted from the main control means;
A plurality of circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means for lottery drawing,
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
A game provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player as a winning combination based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective position formed a predetermined combination and stopped In the machine
A plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state and a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state;
Specific notification means for performing notification corresponding to a specific winning combination when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
When the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined result, if the first predetermined operation is performed on each stop operation unit, the circulation display unit is controlled to stop to stop the first predetermined stop at the effective position, If each second stop operation means is subjected to a second predetermined operation, the circulation display means is controlled to stop at the effective position so as to stop the second predetermined stop output, and each stop operation means is controlled by the first predetermined operation and Stop control means for stopping and controlling each circulation display means to stop the third predetermined stop at the effective position if an operation other than the second predetermined operation is performed;
First notification executing means for executing a first notification corresponding to the first predetermined operation in the specific gaming state based on the lottery result of the combination being the predetermined result;
Operation determining means for determining whether or not the first predetermined operation is performed based on the result of the lottery being the predetermined result;
The first notification execution means executes the first notification, and executes the second notification corresponding to the second predetermined operation based on the fact that the operation determination means determines that the first predetermined operation has not been performed. Second notification executing means for performing,
Invalidating means for invalidating the operation of the other stop operation means until a predetermined time elapses when the operation determination means determines that an operation corresponding to the first predetermined operation has not been performed;
The lottery means, the stop control means, the operation determination means, and the invalidation means are provided in the main control means, and the specific notification means, the first notification execution means, and the second notification execution means are the sub-control means. Prepared for,
When a stop operation corresponding to the notification corresponding to the specific winning combination is performed, the gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state,
More games than when the third predetermined stop event stops at the effective position when the first predetermined stop event stops at the effective position and when the second predetermined stop event stops at the effective position. Benefits that are beneficial to the
When the gaming state is the specific gaming state, the invalidation means invalidates the operation of the other stop operation means, and when the gaming state is the first gaming state, the invalidation means operates the other stop operation means. A gaming machine characterized by not invalidating the game.

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