JP2015198692A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game.SOLUTION: A special game state, where first specific conditions can be satisfied according to a progress situation of a game, is set. When the first specific conditions are satisfied in the special game state, a first privilege is granted. Further, even if the first specific conditions are not satisfied in the special game state, there is a possibility that a second privilege is granted.

Description

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

  For example, some gaming machines such as slot machines perform a lottery process in response to establishment of a predetermined lottery condition, and shift the game state to a predetermined game state advantageous to the player in accordance with the result of the lottery process. In such a gaming machine, for example, when a specific winning combination is won as a result of a lottery process, a lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to a predetermined game state is performed, and when the lottery process is won, the game state is shifted to a predetermined game state. Something has been proposed. According to this gaming machine, when a specific combination is won, the player can be given a sense of expectation for transition to a predetermined gaming state, and a certain degree of interest can be expected.

JP 2010-273901 A

  However, there is room for expanding variations of the gaming machine to be shifted to the predetermined gaming state in addition to the above-exemplified gaming machines, and it is required to further improve the interest by expanding the variation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of games.

The invention described in claim 1
First privilege granting means for granting a first privilege when a first specific condition is satisfied in a special gaming state executed over a plurality of game times;
And a second privilege granting means capable of granting a second privilege when the first specific condition is not satisfied in the special gaming state.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest of games.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a front perspective view of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the symbol and combination line which are displayed on the display part of a slot machine. FIG. 3 is a development view showing an internal structure of the slot machine. It is a rear view of a front door. It is a front view of a housing | casing. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the prize privilege provided. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a main controller. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the normal process performed by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the part lottery process performed by the main controller. It is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal game states. It is a flowchart which shows the reel control process performed by the main controller. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and a winning mode. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the stop control of the reel at the time of bell winning. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the stop control of the reel at the time of special regame winning. It is a flowchart which shows the payout determination process performed by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the BB state process performed by the main controller. It is a flowchart which shows the state command process performed by a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the waiting game number subtraction process performed by a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery result command process performed by a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the CZ lottery process performed by a display control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing 1 for demonstrating the meter addition effect in an auxiliary | assistant display part. It is explanatory drawing 2 for demonstrating the meter addition effect in an auxiliary | assistant display part. It is a flowchart which shows the process in CZ performed by a display control apparatus. (A) is a figure which shows an example of a meter addition number distribution table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the privilege table which shows the privilege provided when 2nd privilege conditions are satisfied. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the pushing order alerting | reporting effect in an auxiliary | assistant display part. It is a flowchart which shows the winning result command process performed by a display control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the stop command command process performed by a display control apparatus. It is explanatory drawing 3 for demonstrating the meter addition effect in an auxiliary | assistant display part. It is a flowchart which shows the process in CZ performed by the display control apparatus in 2nd Embodiment. It is a modification of the meter addition number distribution table corresponding to a 2nd meter counter. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd privilege alerting | reporting effect in the auxiliary | assistant display part in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the background image displayed by the auxiliary | assistant display part in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display screen in the CZ high security certificate game displayed by the auxiliary | assistant display part in 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the 2nd privilege alerting | reporting effect in the auxiliary | assistant display part in 4th Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
In the following, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning-reel type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail based on the drawings.

  First, the appearance of the slot machine 10 will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the slot machine 10. The slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape with the front surface opened, and a front door 12 that can be opened and closed with the left side as a rotation axis is attached to the front surface side of the housing 11. 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 integrated with the locking device 20 is provided at the upper right end of the front door 12, and is configured to be released from the locked state by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 for notifying the player of information related to the game is provided above the center of the front door 12. In this game panel 25, three vertically long left display portions 26L, a middle display portion 26M, and a right display portion 26R are formed side by side, and a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed on each display portion 26L, 26M, 26R. It is like that. In addition, in each display unit 26L, 26M, and 26R, three symbols are displayed vertically and stopped. When all the display units are stopped and displayed, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are displayed. The game panel 25 is stopped and displayed. The display units 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into a single display unit.

  In the slot machine 10, the display units 26L, 26M, and 26R are made of a transparent or translucent material. By moving and stopping a plurality of types of symbols inside the slot machine 10, the display units 26L, 26M, and 26R are viewed from the outside of the slot machine 10. The display units 26L, 26M, and 26R are configured so that a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed and stopped.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 is provided as a start operation means that is operated to start the change display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated in a state where a specified number of game values necessary for the start of the game are bet, the symbol variation display is started.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop switches 42 to 44 are provided for individually stopping and displaying the symbols that are variably displayed on the display portions 26L, 26M, and 26R. The stop switches 42 to 44 are respectively disposed directly below the display units 26L, 26M, and 26R. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the symbol is stopped and displayed on the left display portion 26L, and when the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle display portion 26M, and the right stop switch 44 is displayed. When is operated, the symbol is stopped and displayed on the right display portion 26R. Therefore, the stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means for stopping and displaying symbols on the display units 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  In accordance with the stop mode of the symbols stopped and displayed on the display units 26L, 26M, and 26R by the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44, a prize bonus is given. Specifically, a combination of symbols for winning is set in advance, and when the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on a predetermined combination line, a winning is awarded and a bonus privilege is given.

  Here, the combination line is a line formed so as to connect symbols that are stopped and displayed on the display portions 26L, 26M, and 26R. In the slot machine 10, a total of four combination lines are set. More specifically, with reference to FIG. 3, when the top, middle, and bottom are made to correspond to the positions of the three symbols that are stopped and displayed on each display unit, the upper and middle symbols of the left display unit 26L The first line L1 connecting the middle symbol of the display unit 26M and the upper symbol of the right display unit 26R, and the first line L1 connecting the upper symbol of the left display unit 26L, the middle symbol of the middle display unit 26M, and the lower symbol of the right display unit 26R. The second line L2, the lower symbol of the left display portion 26L, the middle symbol of the middle display portion 26M, the third symbol L3 of the right display portion 26R, the lower symbol of the left display portion 26L, and the middle symbol of the middle display portion 26M. A fourth line L4 connecting the middle symbol and the lower symbol of the right display portion 26R is set.

  In the slot machine 10, a predetermined combination line is activated when the symbol variation display is started in accordance with the operation of the start lever 41. When a winning combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the activated combination line, a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out, a winning privilege in which the gaming state is shifted, and a new gaming value. A re-winning prize or the like that allows the next game to be played without wagering is provided. Note that the types and number of combination lines to be activated may be configured to be changed according to, for example, a game value or a game state bet on the game.

  Returning to FIG. 1, on the lower right side of the display units 26L, 26M, and 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 is provided for setting a bet number (betting / betting game value) by inserting medals. The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are bet as a game value until the predetermined number (3 in this embodiment) is reached, and the amount exceeding the specified number is stored and stored up to a predetermined value (50 in this embodiment). Is done. That is, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing inserted medals and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When further medals are inserted in a state where the betting number and the stored memory number have reached the upper limit, they are discharged from the medal discharge port 49 to the medal tray 50.

  A button-like return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When pressed down in a situation where medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 are jammed, the clogging is eliminated and the jammed medals are returned from the medal outlet 49.

  On the lower left side of the display units 26L, 26M, and 26R, credit bet switches 56 to 58 for betting game values using stored and stored virtual medals are provided. Under the situation where virtual medals are stored and stored, when the first credit bet switch 56 is operated, three virtual medals are bet at once, and when the second credit bet switch 57 is operated, once. In this case, two virtual medals are bet, and one virtual medal is bet when the third credit bet switch 58 is operated.

  A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. By operating the settlement switch 59 in a situation where virtual medals are stored and stored, the virtual medals are paid out from the medal outlet 49 as real medals.

  Below the display units 26L, 26M, and 26R of the gaming panel 25, a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of credited virtual medals, and a remaining payout that displays the number of remaining medals to be paid out before the BB state ends. A number 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. On the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65, an upper lamp 63, a speaker 64, and a display control device 81 (see FIG. 2) for driving the auxiliary display unit 65 are provided.

  Next, the internal structure of the slot machine 10 will be described. 4 is a development view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 10, FIG. 5 is a rear view of the front door 12, and FIG.

  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 bearing portions 14a and 14b at positions corresponding to the support shafts 13a and 13b. Is 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.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into two vertically 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 units 26L, 26M, and 26R on a one-to-one basis. . Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be visually recognized from the outside through the corresponding display portions 26L, 26M, 26R. When the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R rotate, for example, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R that are visible through the display units 26L, 26M, and 26R are configured to move from top to bottom. That is, a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are variably displayed on the display units 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotationally driven by driving of each stepping motor. In the present slot machine 10, the rotational drive is started in accordance with the operation of the start lever, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are controlled to stop in accordance with the operation of the stop switches 42-44.

  The stepping motor is set to rotate once when a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse) is given, for example, 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. A reel index sensor that detects that the reel has made one rotation outputs a detection signal to the main control device 101 described later for each detection. In main controller 101, the rotational position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is confirmed 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. At the same time, the rotational position is corrected. That is, in main controller 101, when the number of excitation pulses has shifted, the count value is reset based on the detection signal from the index sensor indicating the reference value.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols (21 in this embodiment) as identification information are drawn at equal intervals in the circumferential direction. 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. In the main control device 101, the symbols located in the display portions 26L, 26M, and 26R are confirmed or the display portions 26L, 26M, and 26R are confirmed based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. It is possible to perform control to stop a predetermined symbol in the portion.

  Near the center of the rear surface of the front door 12 is provided a selector 46 that leads to either the storage passage 47 for storing medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 or the discharge passage 48 for discharging. The selector 46 has a medal path switching solenoid 46a for switching the medal guidance destination. When the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is not energized, the medal inserted into the medal insertion port 45 passes through the discharge passage 48 and is sent to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided at the lower front of the front door 12. And returned to the player. Thereby, acceptance of medal insertion is prohibited. On the other hand, when the medal passage switching solenoid 46 a is excited, the medal inserted into the medal insertion port 45 passes through the storage passage 47 and is sent to the hopper device 51 housed in the housing 11. Thereby, acceptance of medal insertion is permitted.

  Further, when the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 operates mechanically in conjunction with the medal jammed in the selector 46. Is returned from the medal outlet 49.

  A hopper device 51 is provided on the lower right side of the partition plate 30 so as to be able to accept medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 and passing through the storage passage 47. 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 the medal payout rotating plate to discharge the medal to the opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48, and pays out the medal to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. ing. Further, a spare tank 54 for receiving medals sent over the set number of storage tanks 52 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 51. 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 accumulated more than the height at which the guide plate 52 a is provided, the surplus medals are sent to the reserve tank 54.

  A power source box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51. 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. 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 symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

  FIG. 7 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. In addition, numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. These numbers are symbols that are visible to the main control device 101 from the display units 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), “Youth” symbol (eg, 17th on left reel 32L), “Blue bell” symbol (eg, 16th on left reel 32L), “Blue 7” symbol (eg, 15th on left reel 32L), “White 7” "Design (eg, 10th on left reel 32L)," BAR "design (eg, 8th on left reel 32L)," white bell "design (eg, 6th on left reel 32L)," cherry "design (eg, , 16th of the middle reel 32M). As shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

  FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols for winning a prize and a prize bonus that is given when the prize is won. In the following, a combination of symbols for each winning is also simply referred to as a winning symbol combination. For example, a combination of symbols for winning a cherry is also referred to as a combination of cherry winning symbols. Further, the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R constituting the combination of the winning symbols are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the third special bell winning 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.

  As the small prize winning in which medals are paid out, there are a cherry prize, a first watermelon prize, a second watermelon prize, a general bell prize, 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, when the combination of the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M and any symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stops on the active line, the cherry wins. Here, since the middle stage of the middle reel 32M is a position where four active lines overlap, if the “cherry” symbol stops on the middle stage of the middle reel 32M, the cherries will win 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 general bell prize. 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, one medal is 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, one medal is 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 BBs win, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. When the state shifts to the BB state, the winning combination probability of the small role is increased as compared with the normal gaming state, and the player's advantage is improved.

  Next, as a prize to which a prize for a replay that can be played in the next game without inserting a medal is given, there are a general regame prize and a special regame prize. When the “replay” symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the active line, a general replay prize is awarded. “Replay” symbol, “blue 7” symbol or “BAR” symbol on the left reel 32L, “red bell” symbol or “white bell” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and “replay” symbol or “blue 7” on the right reel 32R When the symbol stops on the active line, a special replay prize is awarded. However, when this special regame wins, the combination of special replay winning symbols is controlled so as to always stop on the third line L3, so the symbol combination corresponding to the special replay winning is the first. There is no stopping on the line L1, the second line L2, and the fourth line L4. When this special replay is won, the bell symbol is always stopped on the middle line. The reason for stopping the bell symbol on the middle line when the special replay is won in this way is as follows.

  When a re-game is won, the player can play again without betting a new medal, but the player feels that the game has been stopped without progressing, and the player's willingness to play Was the cause of the decline. This problem is particularly noticeable for gaming machines such as the slot machine 10 in which the probability of winning a re-game is set high. Therefore, when a special regame wins, as shown in FIG. 8, the special replay winning symbol composed of a combination of a plurality of types of symbols is stopped on the active line, and the bell is placed on the middle line other than the active line. By stopping the design, it looks like Bell has won. Thereby, it can suppress giving the sense that the re-game winning a prize is repeated frequently to a player.

  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, reel index sensors 32l, 32m, and 32r that individually detect that each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation, a start detection sensor 41a that detects the operation of the start lever 41, and each Stop detection sensors 42a to 44a that individually detect operations of the stop switches 42 to 44, inserted medal detection sensors 45a that detect medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and payout detection sensors that detect medals paid out from the hopper device 51. 51a, credit bet detection sensors 56a to 58a for individually detecting the operations of the credit bet switches 56 to 58, a settlement detection sensor 59a for detecting the operation of the settlement switch 59, a reset detection sensor 72a for detecting the operation of the reset switch 72, Set in setting key insertion hole 73 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that a 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. ing.

  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 process by the main controller 101 is secured.

  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. RAM 106 for securing, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, and various counters such as a credit counter for counting the number of virtual medals as well known, although not shown. Is built-in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as a storage unit, and a program for executing various processes is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

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

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

  On the output side of the main control device 101, there are a display control device 81, stop lamps 42b to 44b built in the stop switches 42 to 44, stepping motors 42c to 44c for rotating the reels 32L, 32M and 32R, and a selector 46. External concentration terminal capable of transmitting information to a medal passage switching solenoid 46a, a hopper device 51, a credit display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a hole management device provided in a game hall, etc. A plate 121 and the like are connected via the input / output port 104.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the display control device 81 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The display control device 81 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 82 as arithmetic processing means. The CPU 82 includes a ROM 83 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 82 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 83. A RAM 84 and the like for securing are incorporated.

  The display control device 81 is provided with an input / output port (not shown), the main control device 101 is connected to the input side, and the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 are connected to the output side. Yes. The upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 are driven and controlled based on various commands input from the main controller 101. In other words, 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 managing and managing the game. In other words, the sub-base is provided for voice, lamp, and display related to indirect games, thereby reducing the burden on the main base. In addition, it is good also as a structure which the display control apparatus 81 controls the various display parts 60-62.

  In the ROM 83 of the display control device 81, a CZ lottery table group 83a for determining whether or not to shift to a CZ (chance zone) that easily shifts to a notification state that notifies an operation sequence advantageous to the player, and a notification state are displayed. Notification start lottery table group 83b for determining whether or not to start, meter addition lottery table group 83c for updating an index (determination value) for determining whether or not to shift to the notification state in CZ, notification In the state, an additional lottery table group 83d is provided for determining whether or not a privilege for extending the notification state is granted.

  In the RAM 84 of the display control device 81, a CZ counter 84a that stores the number of remaining games (number of games) until the CZ is ended, and the remaining that guarantees the maintenance of the CZ high-accuracy state in the CZ high-accuracy state that easily shifts to CZ A CZ high security certificate counter 84b that stores the number of games and a meter counter 84c that stores an index for determining whether or not to shift to the notification state in the CZ are provided.

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

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing that is periodically executed by the main controller 101. For example, the timer interrupt process occurs every 1.49 msec.

  First, a saving process is performed to save the values of all registers in the CPU 102 used in normal processing to be described later in the backup area of the RAM 106 (S101). Thereafter, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set (S102). When the power failure flag is set (S102: YES), a power failure process is executed (S103).

  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.

  For example, considering the case where the power failure flag is erroneously set 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, when the power failure flag is not set (S102: NO), various processes after S104 are performed.

  First, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing a watchdog timer value for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed (S104). Thereafter, the CPU 102 itself performs an interrupt end declaration process that enables the next timer interrupt to be set (S105). Thereafter, in order to rotate the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor that is a respective rotation driving motor is performed (S106). Then, the state 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 is read, and whether or not the read result is normal. Sensor monitoring processing to be monitored is performed (S107). Thereafter, a timer calculation process for subtracting or adding each counter or timer value is performed (S108). Thereafter, a counter process for outputting the bet number of medals (the number of bets) and the result of counting the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 121 is performed (S109).

  Thereafter, 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 (S110). Then, 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 (S111). Thereafter, the segment data set in the segment data setting process is supplied to the display units 60 to 62, and the segment data display process for displaying the corresponding numbers, symbols, etc. is performed (S112). Thereafter, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed (S113). Subsequently, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous saving process (S104) is restored to the corresponding register in the CPU 102 (S114). Thereafter, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed (S115), 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.

  In the normal processing, first, interrupt permission processing for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed (S201). Thereafter, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed (S202). 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 and the like is completed, game management processing (S203 to S214) is performed.

  In the game management process, first, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random value used in the previous game) is cleared (S203). Then, it is determined whether or not any re-game has won in the previous game (S204). If it is determined that a win has been won (S204: YES), the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet are automatically bet. An automatic bet process is performed (S205). In the automatic bet process, a virtual medal is bet without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. In other words, when any re-game is won in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. After the automatic betting process, or when no replay has been won (S204: NO), a start waiting process is performed (S206).

  In the start waiting process, first, a sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed to check whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result in the sensor monitoring process (S107) of the timer interruption process. Performs an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error while setting the slot machine 10 in an error state. 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 it is determined that the sensor has been operated, a settlement process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medals is performed. After the settlement process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not a medal is inserted or the credit bet switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process is determined. judge. If either of them is performed, a bet number setting process for setting the bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, if neither the insertion of medals nor the operation of the credit bet switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start wait process and the current start wait process, the start wait process is ended as it is.

  After completion of the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a specified number (3 in the present embodiment) necessary for starting the game (S207), and the bet number has not reached the specified number (S207: NO), the process returns to the start wait process (S206). If the bet number has reached the specified number (S207: YES), it is determined whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated (S208). When the start lever 41 is not operated (S208: NO), the process returns to the start waiting process (S206).

  When the start lever is operated (S208: YES), an effective line setting process for setting predetermined (all in the present embodiment) combination lines as the effective lines among the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 described above. In step S209, the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is switched to the non-excited state to prohibit the acceptance of the inserted medal, that is, the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 passes through the discharge passage 48 and is returned to the medal tray 50. Thus, the medal passage is switched to prohibit the acceptance of inserted medals (S210). Thereafter, a combination lottery process (S211), a reel control process (S212), a medal payout process (S213), and a BB state process (S214) are sequentially executed, and the process returns to S203.

  Next, the role lottery process (S211) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, a random number used for determining whether or not a combination is appropriate is acquired (S301). 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. With 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 suppress the 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 a random number, a winning lottery table for determining whether or not a winning combination is selected is selected (S302). The slot machine 10 is roughly divided into two types of game states, a normal game state and a BB state. Therefore, 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 combination lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. For example, if 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 combination lottery table is selected. Further, in the slot machine 10, a role lottery table for each gaming state is prepared in advance in six stages from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6”, and the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole and turned ON. In addition, by performing a predetermined operation, it is possible to set which combination lottery table is used to execute the internal processing. After acquiring the random number, in S302, when the setting state is “setting 1”, the winning lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected, and when “setting 6”, the winning combination with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected. Select a lottery table. In the normal game state, when the general bell and the special bell are won in the same game, there are a notification state for notifying the operation order (push order) for the general bell to win and a non-notification state for not notification. However, the combination lottery table for the notification state and the non-notification state is common.

  The role lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 14 is a normal game state combination lottery table selected in the normal game state of “setting 3”. An index value IV is set in the combination lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination and a point value PV is set.

  After selecting the combination lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 (S303), and the determination value DV used when determining whether the combination is appropriate is set (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 S301 is used as the current determination value DV, and a new determination is made by adding a point value PV corresponding to 1 that is the current index value IV to the random value. Let it be the value DV.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct (S305). In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If it exceeds 65535 (S305: YES), 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 (S306). For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 5, a winning flag indicating that the second watermelon has been 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 with the corresponding winning flag 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 on condition that the corresponding BB has won. In other words, the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In S306 when 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 (S305: NO), 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 (S307), and then 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 (S308). 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 to be successful (S308: YES), the process returns to S304, and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, 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 to determine whether or not the previous combination is a correct determination value DV (S304). Based on the determination value DV, whether or not the winning combination is determined is determined (S305).

  Incidentally, in the case of determining whether or not a winning combination is made using the winning lottery table shown in FIG. 14, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 (first BB) is about 1 in 16400, and in the case of IV = 2 (second BB) ) The probability of winning is about 1/2050, the probability of winning when IV = 3 (Cherry) is about 1 / 22.8, the probability of winning when IV = 4 (1st watermelon) Is about 14.6, the probability of winning when IV = 5 (second watermelon) is about 1/256, the probability of winning when IV = 6 (general bell) is about 65500 minutes 1. The probability of winning when IV = 7 to 10 is about 1/1013, respectively, and the probability of winning when IV = 11 to 18 is about 1 / 25.7 respectively. The probability of winning when IV = 19 (general replay) is about 7.30, and the probability of winning when IV = 20 (special replay) is about 3.21. is there. In addition, the probability of losing none of the roles is about 4.99.

  After the winning flag is set in S306, or when it is determined that there is no determination target to be determined (S308: NO), it means that the determination of the winning combination has ended. In such a case, a lottery result command is set (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.

  Then, stop information first setting processing for first setting stop information for reel stop control based on the result of the winning / failing determination of the combination is performed (S310), and the lottery processing is ended.

  Next, the reel control process (S212) 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 reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed (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 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. 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. Thereafter, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R reach constant speed rotation at a predetermined speed, the rotation start process is terminated. Further, when the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R reaches a constant speed, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting the stop lamps 42b to 44b built in the stop switches 42 to 44. Inform the player or the like that

  Following the rotation start process, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated (S402). When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated (S402: NO), 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 (S402: YES), whether or not the stop switch corresponding to any rotating reel has been operated, that is, stop from any stop switch detection sensor. It is determined whether or not a command has been generated (S403). Until the stop command is generated, the process returns to S402 and the determination at S403 is repeated. Therefore, the standby state is maintained until any one of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If a stop command is generated (S403: YES), a stop command command is set (S404). Here, the stop command command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp which stop switch has been operated. When the stop command command is set, stop control processing (S405 to S411) is performed to stop the reel that is rotating next.

  In the stop control process, first, the symbol number of the reaching symbol that has reached the base point position (lower in this embodiment) at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed (S405). 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. Subsequently, based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b, the number of reels to be stopped this time is calculated (S406). 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 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. Then, the calculated number of slips is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped with respect to the base point position is determined (S407). Thereafter, 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 (S408). If it is determined that they are equal (S408: YES), the reel rotation is stopped. A reel stop process is performed (S409). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped (S410). If all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not stopped (S410: NO), stop information second setting processing is performed (S411), and the process returns to S402.

  Here, the stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the first stopped reel is 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 winning is made when IV = 7 to 18, that is, when a general bell and two types of special bells are won (see FIG. 14), A stop information second setting process is performed to change the winning mode according to the operation order of the switches 42 to 44.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the winning flag set when IV = 7 to 18, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, and the winning mode. For example, when the winning flag “11” corresponding to IV = 11 is set, stop information is set so that the first special bell wins when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, and the middle stop switch Stop information is set so that the general bell wins when 43 is operated for the first time, and stop information is set so that the ninth special bell wins when the right stop switch 44 is operated for the first time. However, even if stop information is set in this way, the corresponding winning combination may not be won depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  Here, 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 “youth” symbol, and a “watermelon” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is six symbols or less, and on the middle reel 32M, a “replay” symbol is arranged. And “Youth” symbols are arranged so that the interval between the same-type symbols is 4 or less. On the right reel 32R, the interval between the “Replay” symbol and the “Youth” symbol is 6-type 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 = 11 and the left stop switch 42, the middle stop switch 43, and the right stop switch 44 are operated in this order. In such a case, stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed to win the first special bell.

  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 11th “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. 17A, the 12th “replay” symbol. Stops at the bottom. As a result, there remains room for winning the first special bell in the third line L3 and the fourth line L4. If the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the No. 13 red bell reaches the lower stage, the “Replay” symbol cannot be drawn to the lower stage. By stopping at this point, there remains room for the first special bell to win in the first line L1 and the second line L2.

  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 of the 16th “cherry” symbol and the 10th “red bell” symbol reaches the middle stage, it is shown in FIG. As such, the “red bell” symbol, which is the first special bell symbol, stops in the middle. As a result, there remains room for winning the first special bell 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. 17 (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 the third special bell winning or the fourth special bell is won in the situation where the winning combination is not notified. It is possible to make the player expect to do.

  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 “Replay” symbol from No. 3 to the “Red Bell” symbol from No. 16 has reached the lower stage, the symbol corresponding to the first special bell symbol “ The “red bell” symbol stops at the top or bottom. As a result, the first special bell wins at the third line L3 or the fourth line L4. For example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when the 15th “white 7” symbol reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. 17 (d), the 16th “red bell” symbol is displayed. Stopping at the lower stage, the first special bell wins at the fourth line L4. On the other hand, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when any of the “blue 7” symbol of No. 17 to the “white bell” symbol of No. 2 has reached the lower stage, the right reel 32R is provided for four 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 “blue bell” 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 reaches the lower stage, as shown in FIG. The “replay” symbol, “white bell” symbol, and “blue bell” symbol are stopped. That is, if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a timing at which the first special bell cannot be won, the disengagement stops on the active line.

  Next, an example will be described in which winning is achieved when IV = 7 and the left stop switch 42, the middle stop switch 43, and the right stop switch 44 are operated in this order. In such a case, stop control of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed to win a general bell.

  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, on the left reel 32L, the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the bell symbols excluding the blue bell symbol 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 excluding the blue bell symbol 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, the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol are arranged on the right reel 32R so that the interval between the bell symbols excluding the blue bell symbol 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 “white bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, and the general bell wins.

  When winning is made when IV = 7-18, stop information is set so that the general bell wins in two operation orders of the six stop switches 42-44. Stop information is set so that the special bell wins in the operation order. As described above, when stop information is set so that the general bell wins, the general bell wins 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 wins, the special bell may or may not win depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  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 wins with a probability of one quarter, and the outage stops on the active line with a probability of three quarters. By the way, if winning is won when IV = 6, the general bell wins regardless of the operation order and operation timing.

  Next, an example in which winning is achieved when IV = 20 will be described. In such a case, the combination of the special replay winning symbol on the third line L3 is stopped to win the special replay, and at the same time, the middle symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, Each of the “Red Bell” symbol, “White Bell” symbol, and “Blue Bell” symbol is stopped on the middle line connecting the middle symbols of the reel 32R to make it appear as if the bell has won a prize. Stop control of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed.

  First, a combination of special replay winning symbols will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the combination of the special replay winning symbol is “replay” symbol, “blue 7” symbol, “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L, “red bell” symbol, “white bell” of the middle reel 32M. ”Symbol,“ Replay ”symbol and“ Blue 7 ”symbol of the right reel 32R. Such special replay winning symbol combinations are composed of multiple types of symbols for any combination, so even if a special replay wins, it is difficult for the player to grasp the winnings. ing.

  On the left reel 32L, “Replay” symbols are arranged at positions 5, 12, and 19, “Blue 7” symbols are arranged at positions 15, and “BAR” symbols are numbered 1 and 8. Placed in position. In this case, the 1st “BAR” design, the 5th “replay” design, the 8th “BAR” design, the 12th “replay” design, the 15th “blue 7” design, and the 19th “replay” design. The intervals of the symbol “BAR” symbol are 3 symbols, 2 symbols, 3 symbols, 2 symbols, 3 symbols, 2 symbols, respectively. That is, the left reel 32L is arranged such that the interval between the “replay” symbol, the “blue 7” symbol, and the “BAR” symbol is 4 symbols or less. Therefore, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, any of the “replay” symbol, “blue 7” symbol, and “BAR” symbol is stopped on any valid line regardless of the operation timing. Can be made. In the present embodiment, since the effective line where the combination of the special replay winning symbol stops at the time of the special replay winning is the third line L3, the lower reel corresponds to the lower stage. Therefore, any of the “replay” symbol, “blue 7” symbol, and “BAR” symbol is stopped in the lower row.

  On the middle reel 32M, as described above, the “red bell” symbol is arranged at the No. 2, 5, 10, and 20 positions, and the “white bell” symbol is arranged at the No. 15 position. The “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol can be stopped on any valid line regardless of the operation timing. Since the middle reel 32M corresponds to the third line L3 in which the middle stage is an effective line, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol is stopped at the middle stage.

  On the right reel 32R, "Replay" symbols are arranged at positions 3, 6, 13, and 20, and "Blue 7" symbols are arranged at positions 10, 17. In this case, the 3rd “Replay” design, the 6th “Replay” design, the 10th “Blue 7” design, the 13th “Replay” design, the 17th “Blue 7” design, and the 20th “Replay” design The interval between the “No. 3” symbol and “No. 3” “Replay” symbol is 2 symbols, 3 symbols, 2 symbols, 3 symbols, 2 symbols, and 3 symbols, respectively. That is, the “replay” symbol and the “blue 7” symbol are arranged on the right reel 32R so that the interval between the “replay” symbol and the “blue 7” symbol is 4 symbols or less. Therefore, when the right stop switch 44 is operated, the “replay” symbol or the “blue 7” symbol can be stopped on any valid line regardless of the operation timing. Since the right reel 32R corresponds to the third line L3 whose upper row is an active line, the “replay” symbol or the “blue 7” symbol is stopped on the upper reel. As a result, the “replay” symbol, “blue 7” symbol or “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L, “red bell” symbol or “white bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M, “replay” symbol or “blue” of the right reel 32R. 7 ”The symbol stops on the third line L3, which is an active line, and a special replay wins.

  Next, a description will be given of a configuration in which a bell symbol stops on a middle stage line that is not an active line when a special replay is won.

  On the left reel 32L, a special replay winning design No. 1 "BAR" design, No. 5 "Replay" design, No. 8 "BAR" design, No. 12 "Replay" design, No. 15 "Blue" The 7 “design”, 19 “replay” design 1 symbol above each “blue bell” design, 6 “white bell” design, 9 “blue bell” design, 13 “red” design “Bell” symbol, No. 16 “blue bell” symbol, and No. 20 “red bell” symbol are arranged. That is, one of the bell symbols is arranged on the upper side of the one symbol of the special replay winning symbol. For this reason, when the left stop switch 42 is operated in a state where the special replay is won, the “replay” symbol, the “blue 7” symbol or the “BAR” symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the left reel 32L. In the middle stage, one of the bell symbols stops. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the No. 12 “replay” symbol has reached the lower level, as shown in FIG. At the same time, No. 13 “Red Bell” stops in the middle.

  As described above, when the special replay is won, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol stops at the middle stage of the middle reel 32M. For example, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when the No. 12 “cherry” symbol reaches the middle stage, as shown in FIG. 18B, the middle reel 32M is slid by three symbols. By stopping later, the 15th “white bell” symbol is stopped in the middle.

  On the right reel 32R, the special “replay” symbol No. 3 “Replay” symbol, No. 6 “Replay” symbol, No. 10 “Blue 7” symbol, No. 13 “Replay” symbol, No. 17 “ Below the 1st symbol of the “Blue 7” symbol, the 20th “Replay” symbol, the “White Bell” symbol, the “Blue Bell” symbol, the “Red Bell” symbol, the No. 12 symbol, respectively. A “blue bell” design, a 16th “red bell” design, and a 19th “blue bell” design are arranged. That is, one of the bell symbols is arranged on the lower side of the symbol which is the special replay winning symbol. For this reason, when the right stop switch 44 is operated in a state where the special replay is won, the “replay” symbol or the “blue 7” symbol stops on the upper stage of the right reel 32R, and the middle stage The bell symbol stops. For example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when the No. 12 “blue bell” symbol reaches the upper stage, as shown in FIG. 18C, the right reel 32R is slid by one symbol. After stopping, the 13th “replay” symbol is stopped at the upper stage and the 12th “blue bell” is stopped at the middle stage. As a result, the combination of the special replay winning symbol is stopped on the third line L3 and the special replay is winning, and the bell symbol is stopped on the middle line.

  Returning to the description of the reel control process shown in FIG. 15, when it is determined that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped (S410: YES), a payout determination process is performed (S412). When the payout determination process is completed, a winning result command is set to cause the display control device 81 to recognize the winning combination in the current game (S413), and the reel control process is ended.

  Next, the payout determination process (S412) will be described. The payout determination process is a process of setting the number of medals to be paid out as one of the conditions that a combination of winning symbols is arranged on an active line. Details will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, 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 it is determined whether or not a winning is made on the effective line (S501). ). When winning (S501: YES), it is determined whether or not the winning combination corresponds to the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a (S502). If the winning combination corresponds to the winning flag (S502: YES), the winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106 (S503). On the other hand, when the winning combination does not correspond to the winning flag (S502: NO), the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed (S504). Such an error state is canceled when the reset switch 72 is operated (S505: YES).

  Next, the outline of the medal payout process (S213) 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. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process (S412) that the small role has not won. In such a case, based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not any regame has won. If no regame has been won, the medal payout process is terminated, and if any regame has been won, a regame setting process for changing the game state to the replay state is performed. The payout process is terminated. Note that, based on the re-game setting process performed here, an automatic bet process is performed when it is determined that the game state is the re-game state in the start waiting process (S206) described above.

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

  Next, the BB state process (S214) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is already in the BB state (S601). If not in the BB state (S601: NO), BB determination processing (S602 to S605) is performed.

  In the BB determination process, it is determined whether or not the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set (S602). If any BB winning flag is set (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the first BB winning or the second BB has won based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determining process. (S603). If any BB wins (S603: YES), a BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 (S604). At this time, the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared. Thereafter, a process of setting 442 to the remaining payout number counter for counting the remaining number of medals that can be paid out during the BB state provided in the status information storage area 106c and displaying 442 on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is performed. This is performed (S605). By performing the processes of S604 and S605, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. In S302 of the combination 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.

  When the gaming state has shifted to the BB state (S601: YES), an end determination process is performed (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 shifted to the normal game state.

  When no BB winning flag is set (S602: NO), when any BB is not won (S603: NO), when 442 is set in the remaining payout counter in S605, and in S606 When the end determination process is performed, a status command is set (S607). 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), and in S607, the state information storage area A status command corresponding to the setting flag set in 106c is set.

  After setting the status command, signal output processing for outputting a jackpot signal indicating that a jackpot has occurred in the hall management device or the like is performed in S608 to S612. Specifically, it is first determined whether or not a jackpot signal is output from the external concentration terminal board 121 to the hall management device or the like (S608). When the jackpot signal is not output (S608: NO), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state (S609). If it is not in the BB state (S609: NO), this process is terminated as it is, and if the gaming state is in the BB state (S609: YES), an output start for starting the output of the jackpot signal from the external concentration terminal board 121 is started. Processing is performed (S610), and this processing is terminated.

  In this way, in the slot machine 10, a jackpot signal is output when the gaming state shifts to the BB 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, when the game machine shifts to the BB state, it can be displayed on the jackpot counter. A jackpot signal may be output not only when the state shifts to the BB state but also when the state shifts to the notification state. As a method for determining the transition to the notification state, for example, an event that should not occur unless it is in the notification state (in this embodiment, the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is first operated to win the bell). If the event occurs for a predetermined number of times without losing the bell), the start of the notification state is determined, and an event that should not occur in the notification state (in this embodiment, the bell is removed). It is conceivable to determine the end of the notification state when a spill occurs). Alternatively, after winning the notification state start lottery, after a predetermined symbol combination that cannot be stopped in the normal gaming procedure is stopped, it is configured to shift to the notification state, and then the notification state transition lottery is won. In such a case, the game procedure may be notified so that the predetermined symbol combination is stopped on the auxiliary display unit 65 or the like, and the start of the notification state may be determined on condition that the predetermined symbol combination has stopped. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which outputs the jackpot signal at the time of shifting to BB state, and the jackpot signal at the time of shifting to a notification state from the different output part of the external concentration terminal board 121. FIG. In such a configuration, the number of times of transition to the BB state and the number of times of transition to the notification state can be displayed separately in the jackpot counter.

  Subsequently, in the slot machine 10, when the display control device 81 does not notify the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, the winning probability of the bell changes, and the player's advantage changes. Accordingly, various processes performed by the display control device 81 will be described below with reference to FIGS.

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

  First, it is determined whether or not a status command is received from the main controller 101 (S701). When the state command is received (S701: YES), the gaming state indicated by the state command is stored in the RAM 84 of the display control device 81 (S702). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state (S703). If it is not in the BB state (S703: NO), it is determined whether or not the current game is a game in which the BB state has ended (S704). 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. When it is determined that the current game is a game in which the BB state has ended (S704: YES), a waiting game number lottery process is performed (S705). 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. After acquiring the random number, in S706, the value acquired in the standby game number lottery process is set in the standby game number counter provided in the RAM 84 of the display control device 81 (S706). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S704 that the current game is not a game in which the BB state has ended, it is determined whether or not a penalty flag is set (S707). The penalties flag is a flag indicating that a penal state is set to impose a penalty when a predetermined prohibited action is performed. At the start of the penalty state, the penalty game number counter is set to a predetermined value, and when the value of the penalty game number counter becomes 0, the penalty state ends. If the penalty flag is set (S707: YES), the penalty game number subtraction process shown in S708 to S710 is performed, and then this process is terminated. In the penalty game number subtraction process, 1 is subtracted from the value of the penalty game number counter (S708), and it is determined whether or not the value of the penalty game number counter is 0 (S709). If it is 0, the penalty flag is cleared to 0 to end the penalty state (S710), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, when the value of the penalty game number counter is not 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the penalty flag is not set to 1 (S707: NO), this process is terminated after the standby game number subtraction process (S711). If no status command has been received (S701: NO), or if the status command is in the BB state (S703: YES), this process is terminated.

  Next, the standby game number subtraction process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the value of the standby game number counter is 0 (S801). If the value of the waiting game number counter is not 0 (S801: NO), the value of the waiting game number counter is decremented by 1 (S802). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the waiting game number counter after subtraction is 0 (S803). When the value of the waiting game number counter is 0 (S803: YES), a notification flag for setting a notification state for notifying the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is set to 1 (S804). Thereafter, a predetermined value (20 in the present embodiment) is set in a notification counter provided in the RAM 84 of the display control device 81 as the remaining number of notifications in the operation sequence that becomes the notification condition end condition. Thereafter, this process is terminated. If the number of standby games is 0 in S801, or if the number of standby games is not 0 in S803, this process 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 to 1, every time a status command is received (that is, every time one game is finished), the number of waiting games is decremented by 1, and the number of waiting games becomes 0. In this case, the notification flag is set to 1.

  Even when it is determined that the state is the BB state, all or a part of the standby game number lottery process, the penalty game number subtraction process, and the standby game number subtraction process may be performed.

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

  First, it is determined whether a lottery result command has been received from the main controller 101 (S901). If it has been received (S901: YES), it is determined whether or not it is in the BB state (S902). If not in the BB state (S902: NO), it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is 0 (S903). If the penalty flag is 0 (S903: YES), it is determined whether or not the CZ flag indicating that the CZ is easy to shift to the notification state is 0 (S904). When the CZ flag is 0 (S904: YES), it is determined whether or not the notification flag indicating the notification state is 0 (S905). If the notification flag is 0 (S905: YES), CZ lottery processing is performed (S906). That is, in a non-CZ that is not any of the BB state, the notification state, and the CZ, first, a CZ lottery process is performed.

  In the CZ lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 24, it is first determined whether or not the first specific combination (cherry, first watermelon, and second watermelon in the present embodiment) that triggers the CZ lottery is won ( S1001). If the first specific combination is not won (S1001: NO), the CZ lottery process is terminated. After determining that the notification flag is 0 in S905, it is determined whether or not the first specific combination has been won. If the first specific combination has not been won, the CZ lottery process is not performed. While the process proceeds to S907 or S908, the CZ lottery process may be performed when winning.

  On the other hand, when the first specific combination is won (S1001: YES), a CZ lottery is performed (S1002). In the CZ lottery, a random number is acquired in the same manner as in the role lottery process, and whether the CZ is successful is determined based on the CZ lottery table. The CZ lottery table is provided corresponding to the type, setting state and gaming state (CZ low probability state or CZ high probability state) of the first specific combination, and is stored in the ROM 83 as the CZ lottery table group 83a. Yes. Then, a lottery table corresponding to the situation is selected, and whether or not CZ is successful is determined.

  Although the details of the CZ lottery table are omitted, in the case of “setting 3” as an example of the CZ winning probability, in the CZ low probability state, the cherry winning is 20%, the first watermelon winning is 5%, the first When 2 watermelons are won, it is 30%. In the CZ high accuracy state, 80% when cherry wins, 50% when winning 1st watermelon, and 100% when winning 2nd watermelon.

  After completion of the CZ lottery in S1002, it is determined whether or not the CZ lottery result CZ has been won (S1003). When CZ is won (S1003: YES), the CZ flag is set to 1 to start CZ (S1004), and the CZ counter 84a for counting the number of remaining games of CZ is set to a predetermined value (20 in this embodiment). ) (S1005), the CZ high accuracy flag indicating the CZ high accuracy state is cleared to 0 (S1006), and the CZ high security certificate counter 84b is cleared to 0 (S1007). Thereafter, this process is terminated. On the other hand, when CZ is not won (S1003: NO), this process is ended as it is.

  In the present embodiment, when CZ is won, CZ is started from the next game, but may be started after passing through a latent state over a predetermined number of games. And it is preferable to perform the precursor effect which shows the expectation degree of CZ winning in a latent state. In this case, after the first specific combination is won, it is possible to give a sense of expectation for CZ winning over a predetermined number of games.

  Further, the CZ end condition is not fixed and may be changed. For example, the end condition may be determined by lottery before the start of CZ, or when a predetermined end combination is won in CZ, or when an end lottery performed when a predetermined end combination is won, You may make it complete | finish, when winning the end lottery performed in a game. Further, it may be extended during the CZ when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In these cases, since the degree of expectation for the notification state win also changes, an inflection occurs in the game. Further, CZ may be one game.

  Further, a plurality of sets may be won by one CZ lottery. That is, it is possible to make one set from the start to the end of CZ and repeat CZs for the number of winning sets. At that time, the next CZ may be started immediately after the end of CZ, or may be started after a predetermined number of games have elapsed. In the latter case, even if a plurality of CZs are not won, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for the start of CZ in the non-CZ after the end of CZ.

  Returning to the lottery result command process of FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not CZ is won in the CZ lottery process (S906) (S907). When not winning (including the case where the CZ lottery is not performed due to the first specific role non-winning) (S907: NO), a notification start lottery process for determining whether or not to start the notification state by lottery is performed. (S908).

  When the notification start lottery process is won, the notification state is started. That is, in this slot machine 10, as a pattern to shift from the non-CZ to the notification state, after first shifting to CZ, a pattern that shifts when a first specific condition described later in CZ is satisfied and a pattern that shifts to non-CZ will be described later. A pattern to be transferred by winning a lottery process performed in accordance with the winning of the second specific combination is prepared.

  In the notification start lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not the second specific combination (cherry, first watermelon, second watermelon, general bell in the present embodiment) that becomes the lottery opportunity has been won. If the second specific combination is not won, this processing is terminated as it is. In addition, when CZ is not won in the CZ lottery process (S907: NO), it is determined whether or not the second specific combination is won. When the second specific combination is not selected, the notification start lottery process is performed. Without performing this, the process may proceed to S909 or S910, and the notification start lottery process may be performed when winning. On the other hand, when the second specific combination is won, a lottery for determining whether to start the notification state is performed. Also in the notification start lottery process, a random number is acquired in the same manner as the combination lottery process, and whether or not the notification state is appropriate is determined based on the notification start lottery table. The notification start lottery table is provided corresponding to the type and setting state of the second specific combination, and is stored in the ROM 83 as the notification start lottery table group 83b. Then, a lottery table corresponding to the situation is selected, and whether or not the notification state is met is determined.

  When the notification state is won, the notification flag is set to 1, and a predetermined value (20 in this embodiment) is set to the notification counter indicating the remaining number of notifications. The value of the notification counter is decremented by 1 every time the pressing order is notified. On the other hand, when a winning lottery to be described later is won, a predetermined value is added to the notification counter. When the notification counter reaches 0, the notification state ends and the notification flag is cleared to 0. If the notification state is not won, the notification start lottery process is terminated.

  Although details of the notification start lottery table are omitted, when the notification state winning probability is “setting 3” as an example, the cherry win is 0.2%, the first watermelon winning is 0.1%, It is 0.5% when two watermelons are won and 100% when a general bell is won.

  Further, in the present slot machine 10, the notification state winning probability (notification start lottery table) is constant regardless of the gaming state, but may be changed depending on the gaming state. In this case, inflection occurs in the game. For example, a notification state high probability state with a relatively high notification state winning probability and a relatively low notification state low probability state may be provided, and different notification start lottery tables may be selected depending on the gaming state.

  As for the notification state, as in the case of CZ, a latent state may be routed, a warning effect may be provided, an end condition may be variable, or a plurality of sets may be won. As for the end condition, the slot machine 10 uses the number of notifications as a reference, but other criteria may be adopted. For example, the number of games, the number of medals paid out, and the number of medals (number of paid-outs) may be used as a reference. The same applies to other game states.

  Further, in the slot machine 10, the notification start lottery process is performed only during non-CZ, but the notification start lottery process may be performed in another gaming state, for example, during CZ.

  After the notification start lottery process is completed, it is determined whether or not the winner has been won in the notification start lottery process (S909). If not won (S909: NO), the CZ for maintaining the CZ high probability state is determined. It is determined whether or not the high security certificate counter 84b is 0 (S910). When the CZ high security certificate counter 84b is 0 (S910: YES), a state transition process is performed to shift the gaming state between gaming states having different CZ winning probabilities (S911).

  In the state transition process, in the CZ low probability state where the CZ winning probability is relatively low, a promotion lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the CZ high probability state where the CZ winning probability is relatively high. In this case, the CZ high-accuracy flag is set to 1 to shift to the CZ high-accuracy state. In the present embodiment, when the third specific combination (in this embodiment, cherry, first watermelon, and second watermelon) is won, the promotion lottery is performed. Although the winning probability of the promotion lottery varies depending on the setting state, when “Setting 3” is taken as an example, the cherry winning is 10%, the first watermelon winning is 5%, and the second watermelon winning is 50%. . On the other hand, in the CZ high-accuracy state, a falling lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the CZ low-accuracy state is performed, and when winning, the CZ high-accuracy flag is cleared to 0 to shift to the CZ low-accuracy state. In the present embodiment, a falling lottery for winning with a probability of 10% for each game is performed regardless of the setting state and winning combination.

  After the state transition process, this process ends. Further, when the CZ high security certificate counter 84b is not 0 in S910 (S910: NO), 1 is subtracted from the CZ high security certificate counter 84b (S912), and this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in S907 that the CZ lottery process has been won (S907: YES), or if it is determined in S909 that the notification start lottery process has been won (S909: YES), this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S904 that the CZ flag is not 0 (S904: NO), the CZ in-process is performed (S913), and this process ends. Here, CZ will be briefly described. In this state, it is easier to shift to the notification state than non-CZ, and when the first specific condition is satisfied during CZ, the notification state is shifted to. In the present embodiment, a meter is added according to the winning of the fourth specific combination during CZ, and the first specific condition is satisfied when the meter reaches a first predetermined value (10 in the present embodiment). .

  During CZ, a meter addition effect is performed by the auxiliary display unit 65. In the meter addition effect, at the start of CZ, “Take 10 meters” is displayed, then 10 empty (white) meters are displayed (see FIG. 25 (a)). It is possible to recognize the cumulative number of meters (the value of the meter counter 84c) accumulated by changing to. In the upper left, the total number of meters is displayed. For this reason, the player in the CZ plays a game while expecting the winning of the fourth specific combination, and when the fourth specific combination is won, the player expects that more meters will be accumulated. In addition, in the upper right of FIG. 25 (a), the number of games that have been played since the start of CZ is displayed, so that the player can recognize the number of remaining games of CZ. . Of course, the number of remaining games of CZ may be directly displayed.

  The process during CZ will be described in detail based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the fourth specific combination (in this embodiment, cherry, first watermelon, second watermelon, general bell, special replay) that is a trigger for addition of the meter counter 84c is won (S1101). . If the fourth specific combination is won (S1101: YES), meter counter addition processing is performed (S1102). In the meter counter addition process, a lottery of how many meters are added based on the meter addition lottery table is performed.

  The meter addition lottery table is provided corresponding to each fourth specific combination, and is stored in the ROM 83 as the meter addition lottery table group 83c. The meter addition number distribution table (FIG. 28A) shows the distribution of the number of meters to be added when the lottery is performed according to the meter addition lottery table.

  For example, if a cherry is won, 10% for 1 addition, 20% for 2 addition, 30% for 3 addition, 20% for 4 addition, and 10% for 5 addition. , Any one of 1 to 5 meters is added. In addition, when a general bell is won, 10 meters are always added. That is, when the general bell is won, the number of meters reaches ten and the first specific condition is established. The general bell has a very low winning probability, so the benefits of winning are increased. In addition, when the first watermelon or special replay is won, there is a distribution even when 0 is added, and the meter may not be added. Thus, by providing a pattern in which the meter does not add even when the fourth specific combination is won, the tension can be maintained until the timing at which the addition of the meter is reflected in the effect by the auxiliary display unit 65 or the like.

  A plurality of gaming states with different meter addition levels may be set. For example, an addition low accuracy state in which the meter is relatively difficult to add and an addition high accuracy state in which the meter is relatively easy to add may be set. That is, by preparing a meter addition lottery table corresponding to the gaming state and selecting the meter addition lottery table corresponding to the gaming state, a plurality of gaming states having different meter addition degrees may be set. . Further, the degree of addition may be different depending on the setting state.

  In addition, the meter addition lottery performs a lottery process for determining whether or not to add a meter when the fourth specific combination is won, and performs a lottery process for determining how many meters are added when a winner is won. You may do it. In addition, a lottery of whether or not to add a meter may be performed, and a predetermined value may be added when winning.

  Further, the meter addition lottery may be performed a plurality of times for one winning of the fourth specific combination. For example, when it is determined that the value of the meter counter 84c is to be added, the predetermined value is added and falls every time a predetermined operation (for example, operation of the start lever 41 or operation of the third credit switch 56) is performed. A lottery process may be performed, and a loop addition process that is repeated until the falling lottery is won may be performed. The predetermined value may be a fixed value or a random value determined by lottery every time a predetermined operation is performed. The winning probability (lottery table) of the falling lottery may be determined every time the loop addition process is started. Note that the value of the meter counter 84c may be added in the game won in the falling lottery, or may not be added. A process of internally adding a predetermined value to the value of the meter counter 84c when the predetermined operation is not performed even though the predetermined operation is prompted in a situation where the loop addition process is performed. The process of performing the falling lottery may be repeated until the falling lottery is won, and the value of the meter counter 84c to be added may be determined. This determined value may be notified when the next game start operation is performed or at the end of the CZ, or may be reflected in the total number of meters displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. It does not have to be reflected. Incidentally, the loop addition process need not always be performed when it is determined to add the value of the meter counter 84c. For example, when it is determined to add the value of the meter counter 84c, the loop addition process is performed. A lottery to determine whether or not to perform the process may be performed, and may be performed when winning.

  When the fourth specific combination is won and the meter addition lottery is won, the number of meters corresponding to the winning is added to the meter counter 84c. Then, updated image information for notifying the player of the number of selected meters and for updating the cumulative number of meters displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 is stored in the RAM 84. These images are played back when a medal insertion operation is detected after receiving the third stop command. This is because the player's sense of expectation can be increased step by step by notifying the result of the meter addition lottery after the player grasps the winning combination. For example, if the winning role is the first watermelon, the player gets a certain satisfaction when he notices the first watermelon winning, but there is a possibility that the meter may not be added, or if a maximum of 5 meters is added There is also a possibility that. Under such circumstances, the player can grasp the result by performing a medal insertion operation at his / her favorite timing. Note that the total number of meters displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 matches the value of the meter counter 84c, and the value of the meter counter 84c is displayed when a medal insertion operation is detected.

  In this way, during CZ, the auxiliary meter 65 updates and notifies the total number of meters for each game. This notification is continued until the final game of CZ. That is, the final number of meters is also displayed so that it can be grasped whether or not the first specific condition is finally satisfied. If the notification is stopped halfway, the player cannot accurately grasp the final meter number, and the relationship between the value of the meter counter 84c and the first specific condition, and hence the establishment of the first specific condition. It becomes difficult to understand the relationship with the first privilege to be granted. In such a configuration, the player cannot sufficiently understand the gameability, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game is reduced. In addition, there is a possibility that misunderstanding may occur when the player interprets the gameability without permission. In that respect, in this embodiment, since the final number of meters is notified, the player can easily understand these causal relationships and can enjoy the game.

  Here, a display example of the meter will be described. FIG. 25B is a diagram showing a case where the number of meters is incremented by 1 in the fourth game of CZ and the total becomes 2. The figure shows that the left two of the 10 meters have changed to blue and the number of meters has become 2 with a display of “+1” indicating that the number of meters has been incremented by 1. Yes. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain the number of CZ games, the added meter number, and the accumulated meter number. In addition, the display such as “+1” indicating that the number of meters has been added and the number of meters after the addition are displayed at the same time, but the display indicating that the number of meters has been added first ( The number of meters before addition may or may not be displayed.) After that, when a predetermined operation is performed, the display may be turned off and the number of meters after addition may be displayed.

  FIG. 26A is a diagram showing a case where the total number of meters reaches 10 in the 18th game of CZ by adding 3 meters. At the start of the 18th game, the number of meters is 7, and when the medal insertion operation is detected after receiving the third stop command of the 18th game, the display switches to FIG. In FIG. 26A, “+3” indicating that the number of meters has been added by 3 is displayed, and all 10 meters are blue to indicate that 10 meters have been accumulated. And since the 1st specific condition was materialized, it is alert | reported that the alerting | reporting state as a 1st privilege is started by displaying "notification state rush" by having displayed the 1st specific condition. Thereby, the player can recognize more reliably that the 1st specific condition was satisfied by having accumulated 10 meters. As a result, it becomes possible to grasp that the notification state started thereafter is started due to the establishment of the first specific condition, and a feeling of achievement of the establishment of the first specific condition can be sufficiently felt.

  FIG. 26B is a diagram illustrating a case where the second specific condition is satisfied in the 20th game (final game) of CZ, although the number of meters is not added and the first specific condition is not satisfied. At the start of the 20th game, the number of meters is 7, and when the medal insertion operation is detected after receiving the third stop command of the 20th game, the display switches to FIG. However, as a result of the meter addition lottery process, the meter is not added, so the number of meters remains 7, and the first specific condition is not satisfied. However, the number of meters is equal to or greater than a second predetermined value (6 in this embodiment) that is a requirement for establishing the second specific condition, and the second specific condition is satisfied. For this reason, “CZ high probability state entry” is displayed in order to notify that the second specific condition is satisfied and the shift to the CZ high probability state as the second privilege is made.

  Further, while the final meter number is displayed, “CZ high-probability state entry” is displayed. By displaying in this way, it is possible to more reliably recognize that the transition to the CZ high-accuracy state (granting the second privilege) is caused by the establishment of the second specific condition. . Conversely, if it is not displayed in this way, even if the CZ high-accuracy state is entered after the end of CZ, the player may misunderstand that the CZ high-accuracy state has occurred regardless of the number of meters. If the CZ high-accuracy state is not notified to that effect, there is a possibility that the CZ high-accuracy state itself is not noticed. In this case, it is misunderstood that the finally remaining number of meters is completely wasted, and the more the number of meters remains, the greater dissatisfaction will be given. In order to suppress such a situation, a notification is given so that the causal relationship between the establishment of the second specific condition and the shift to the CZ high-accuracy state can be easily understood.

  FIG. 26C is a diagram illustrating a case where the first specific condition and the second specific condition are not satisfied without adding the number of meters in the 20th game (final game) of CZ. At the start of the 20th game, the number of meters is 3, and when the medal insertion operation is detected after receiving the third stop command of the 20th game, the display switches to FIG. However, as a result of the meter addition lottery process, the meter is not added, so the number of meters remains 3, and the first specific condition is not satisfied. Since the second predetermined value of 6 is not reached, the second specific condition is not satisfied. As a result, since no privilege is granted, no information related to the privilege is displayed. The player can recognize that no privilege has been granted from this effect.

  In the present embodiment, the transition to the CZ high-accuracy state is made after the completion of CZ only when the second specific condition is satisfied. However, even if the second specific condition is not satisfied, the second specific condition is satisfied. There may be a case where a game state corresponding to a privilege (CZ high probability state in this embodiment) is shifted. For example, when the second specific condition is not satisfied, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the CZ high-accuracy state with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability according to the set state). You may make it transfer to a certain state. Thereby, even when the second specific condition is not satisfied, it can be expected to shift to the CZ high-accuracy state. Further, in this case, it is preferable not to notify the transition to the CZ high-accuracy state during the final display of the number of meters even when winning and shifting to the CZ high-accuracy state. By distinguishing from the second benefit, the player is made aware that it has occurred at a different trigger from the second specific condition, and accurately recognizes the causal relationship between the final number of meters and the second specific condition being met. This is to make it happen. Thereby, the dissatisfaction of the player due to a large number of meters remaining can be suppressed.

  On the other hand, if the meter counter addition lottery is missed, the meter addition process is terminated as it is.

  After the completion of the meter counter addition process, it is determined whether or not the value of the meter counter 84c is equal to or greater than a first predetermined value (10 in the present embodiment) (S1103). If it is equal to or greater than the first predetermined value (S1103: YES), it means that the first specific condition is satisfied. Therefore, the meter counter 84c is cleared to 0 to end CZ (S1104), and the CZ flag is set to 0. (S1105), the CZ counter 84a is cleared to 0 (S1106), the notification flag is set to 1 to start the notification state (S1107), and the notification counter is set to a predetermined value (20 in this embodiment). Set (S1108). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the fourth specific combination is not won (S1101: NO) and when the meter counter 84c has not reached the first predetermined value (S1103: NO), the value of the CZ counter 84a is subtracted by 1. (S1109), it is determined whether or not the CZ counter 84a is 0 (S1110). When the CZ counter 84a is 0 (S1110: YES), the CZ ends without the first specific condition being satisfied, and therefore it is determined whether or not the second specific condition is satisfied (S1111). . In the present embodiment, even when the first specific condition is not satisfied, when the second specific condition is satisfied, a privilege different from the start of the notification state is given. In the present embodiment, the meter counter 84c is set to be equal to or greater than a second predetermined value (6 in the present embodiment) as the second specific condition.

  FIG. 28 (b) is a privilege table showing a privilege given when the second specific condition is established. As a 2nd privilege provided when the 2nd specific condition is materialized, as shown in this figure, it is in the CZ highly accurate state. Further, the number of CZ high securing proof games is given according to the value of the meter counter 84c. Specifically, when the meter counter 84c is 9, the game is shifted to the CZ high-accuracy state, and 20 CZ high-assurance certification games are given so that the CZ high-accuracy state continues for at least 20 games. When the counter 84c is 8, the CZ high probability state is transferred and the number of CZ high securing proof games is 15 games. When the meter counter 84c is 7, the CZ high probability state is transferred and the CZ high probability state is transferred. If the number of securing certificate games is 10 and the meter counter 84c is 6, the game is shifted to the CZ high probability state and the number of CZ high securing games is given 5 games. On the other hand, when the meter counter 84c is 0 to 5, no privilege is given.

  That is, the second privilege called the CZ high-accuracy state is given with the second specific condition that the meter counter 84c is equal to or greater than the second predetermined value (6 in this embodiment). Further, the number of CZ high securing proof games corresponding to the value of the meter counter 84c is given. In other words, a plurality of second specific conditions are set, and a second privilege according to the established second specific conditions is given.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the number of meter additions varies greatly depending on the result of meter addition lottery. As a result, inflection occurs in the game. However, if the fourth specific role with a low winning probability was won, the meter was not added as expected, and as a result, if the first specific condition was not satisfied, luck was wasted. There is concern about falling into such a sense and being discouraged more than necessary.

  Therefore, as described above, the second specific condition having a lower hurdle than the first specific condition is set, and even if the first specific condition is not satisfied, the first specific condition is determined according to the establishment of the second specific condition. A privilege smaller than the privilege given when the condition is established is given. In particular, in the present embodiment, as the second privilege, the first privilege is not directly granted, but a gaming state that is easily associated with the provision of the first privilege (CZ that is more likely to be associated with the provision of the first privilege than the CZ low probability state). (High accuracy state). Therefore, the game can be continued without excessively shifting to the notification state and maintaining the player's sense of expectation for the notification state transition.

  However, even when the second specific condition is set in this way, the problem may not be solved for a player who does not know such a configuration. Therefore, as described above, the notification is made so that the relationship between the establishment of the second specific condition and the provision of the second privilege can be easily recognized.

  If the second specific condition is satisfied (S1111: YES), the CZ high-accuracy flag is set to 1 to set the CZ high-probability state (S1112), and CZ indicating the number of remaining CZ high-security certificates A predetermined value (5, 10, 15 or 20 according to the value of the meter counter 84c in this embodiment) is set to the high security counter 84b (S1113). Then, the meter counter 84c is cleared to 0 (S1114), the CZ flag is cleared to 0 (S1115), and this process ends.

  If the second specific condition is not satisfied (S1111: NO), the meter counter 84c is cleared to 0 (S1114), the CZ flag is cleared to 0 (S1115), and this process is terminated. . On the other hand, if the CZ counter 84a is not 0 (S1110: NO), the CZ is continued and the process is terminated as it is.

  Returning to the lottery result command process of FIG. 23, if the notification flag is not 0 (S905: NO), the process during the notification state is performed (S914), and this process is terminated.

  In the notification state process, first, an addition lottery process is performed.

  In the extra lottery process, first, it is determined whether or not the fifth specific combination (in this embodiment, cherry, first watermelon, second watermelon, or general bell) that is an opportunity to increase the remaining number of notifications is won. If the fifth specific combination is not won, the lottery process is terminated as it is. In addition, it is determined whether or not the fifth specified combination is won after the transition to the notification state process, and when the fifth specified combination is won, the lottery process is performed, while the fifth specified combination is not selected. May be added and the lottery process may not be performed. On the other hand, when the fifth specific combination is won, a process of determining the number of notifications (including 0) to be added is performed. More specifically, a random number is acquired in the same manner as in the combination lottery process, and whether or not to add is determined based on the extra lottery table. The extra lottery table is provided corresponding to the type and setting state of the fifth specific combination, and is stored in the ROM 83 as the extra lottery table group 83d. Then, a lottery table corresponding to the situation is selected, and whether or not to add is determined and the number of notifications to be added is determined. This determination result is notified to the player by performing an effect according to the determination result. In addition, the extra lottery may be performed by first determining whether or not to add the remaining number of notifications in the notification state, and when it is determined to add, the remaining number of notifications in the notification state may be added.

  When the winning lottery is won, the number of winning notifications won is added to the notification counter. Then, an image for notifying the player of the number of extra notifications is selected from the additional notification image group stored in the ROM 83, and reproduction of the image is started when a medal insertion operation is detected after receiving the third stop command. Thereafter, the extra lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is out of the extra lottery, the extra lottery process is finished as it is.

  Although the details of the extra lottery table are omitted, in the case of “setting 3” as an example, the extra winning probability is 20% when winning the cherry, 10% when winning the first watermelon, and 50 when winning the second watermelon. %, When the general bell is won is 100%. Then, when the extra lottery is won, one of the notification times of 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 is added.

  Further, in the present slot machine 10, the extra winning probability (additional lottery table) is constant regardless of the gaming state, but may be changed depending on the gaming state. In other words, during the notification state, for example, an additional low probability state with a relatively low winning probability of the extra lottery and an additional high probability state with a comparatively high extra lottery winning probability are set, and the extra winning is determined according to the gaming state The probability may be changed. In this case, inflection occurs in the game. In addition, when the extra lottery is divided into processing for determining whether or not to add the remaining number of notifications in the notification state and processing for determining the remaining number of notifications in the notification state when it is determined to add For each process, a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state may be prepared.

  In addition, as in the case of CZ, the sign production may be performed via the latent state. Further, not all the winning portions may be notified at once, but may be notified in a plurality of times. In addition, when the extra lottery is won, the extra notification frequency may be changed according to the subsequent lottery result. For example, each time a predetermined operation (such as the operation of the start lever 41 or the operation of the third credit bet switch 56) is performed, an additional lottery and an added state falling lottery are performed, and winning is performed by the additional lottery until the added state falling lottery is won. The additional notification frequency may be cumulatively added. In this case, it can be expected that even if the added amount applied first is small, the accumulated amount becomes a large added amount.

  After the extra lottery process, it is determined whether or not the bell has been won in order to determine whether or not the push order notification is necessary. When the bell is won, a push order notification process is performed. Thereafter, 1 is subtracted from the notification counter, and the notification state process is terminated.

  In the push order notification process, the operation order of only the stop switch to be operated first is notified. When the bell is elected, whether the general bell or the special bell is stopped is set depending on which of the stop switches 42 to 44 is the stop switch to be operated first. (See FIG. 16).

  Here, the content of the operation order notification (pressing order notification effect) of the stop switches 42 to 44 in the auxiliary display unit 65 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 shows a state of the push order notification effect when the bell is won. In FIG. 29, a case where a general bell wins when the middle stop switch 43 is operated first is shown as an example.

  In the push order notification effect in the case where the bell is won, as shown in FIG. 29, the auxiliary display unit 65 should be operated first among the three button displays corresponding to the stop switches 42 to 44. The button display corresponding to the stop switch (the middle button display corresponding to the middle stop switch 43 in FIG. 29) is numbered 1 and is larger than the other button displays and yellow (corresponding to the diagonal line in the figure). ) Is displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the bell has been won in the current game and that the stop switch to be operated first is the middle stop switch 43.

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

  First, it is determined whether or not a winning result command is received from the main control device 101 (S1201). If received (S1201: YES), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state ( S1202). If not in the BB state (S1202: NO), it is determined whether or not the notification flag is set to 1 (S1203). When the notification flag is set to 1, notification end determination processing (S1204 to S1207) is performed to determine whether or not the notification state has ended. In the notification end determination process, it is first determined whether or not the value of the notification counter is 0 (S1204). If the value of the notification counter is 0 (S1204: YES), the notification state is terminated, so the notification flag is cleared to 0 (S1205), and the above-described standby game number lottery process is performed (S1206). ) After setting the value acquired in the waiting game number lottery process in the waiting game number counter (S1207), the present process is terminated.

  In addition, when a winning result command is not received (S1201: NO), when it is in the BB state (S1202: YES), when the notification flag is not 1 (S1203: NO), when the notification counter is not 0 (S1204). : NO), the process is terminated as it is.

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

  First, it is determined whether or not a stop command is received (S1301). If it is received (S1301: YES), it is determined whether or not it is in the BB state (S1302). If it is determined that the state is not the BB state (S1302: YES), it is determined whether or not the notification flag is 0 (S1303). When the notification flag is 0 (S1303: YES), the pendant determination process (S1304 to S1308) is performed and then this process is terminated.

  In the penalty determination process, a process for giving a penalty is performed when a stop switch other than the left stop switch 42 is first stopped. Specifically, it is first determined whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command, that is, whether or not the stop command is generated while all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating ( S1304). If it is the first stop command (S1304: YES), it is determined whether or not the left stop switch 42 has been operated as the first stop command (S1305). When a stop switch other than the left stop switch 42, that is, the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated to generate a first stop command (S1305: NO), it is determined whether or not the penalty flag is 0. Determination is made (S1306). If the penalty flag is 0 (S1306: YES), the penalty flag is set to 1 (S1307), and then 2 is added to the penalty game number counter provided in the RAM 84 of the display control device 81 (S1308). ), This process is terminated. On the other hand, if the penalty flag is already set to 1 (S1306: NO), 2 is added to the penalty game number counter (S1308), and this process is terminated.

  When no stop command is received (S1301: NO), when the BB state is set (S1302: YES), when the notification flag is not 0 (S1303: NO), when the current stop command is not the first command (S1304: NO) If the left stop switch 42 is operated and a first stop command is generated (S1305: YES), this process is terminated.

  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, the main control device 101 shifts the gaming state from the BB state to the non-CZ of the normal gaming state. In the normal gaming state, the greatest point is whether or not the state is shifted to a notification state in which an increase in medals can be expected. As a transition pattern to the notification state, a transition is made when the first pattern that shifts when the number of games after the end of the BB state or the notification state reaches the specified number, and when the notification start lottery in non-CZ is won. There are prepared a second pattern and a third pattern that shifts when the first specific condition is satisfied in CZ that is more likely to shift to the notification state than non-CZ.

  First, the flow of transition to the notification state in the first pattern will be described. The display control device 81 performs a standby game number lottery process after the end of the BB state, and sets any value from 1 to 1280 in the standby game number counter. The standby game number counter is decremented by 1 every time one game is played, and when it becomes 0, the notification state is started.

  However, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first, not only the value of the waiting game number counter is not subtracted but also the penalty flag is set to 1, until the predetermined number of games thereafter. The value of the waiting game number counter is not subtracted. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is first operated in a situation where the penalty flag is not set to 1, the value of the standby game number counter is decremented by one.

  Next, the flow of shifting to the notification state with the second pattern will be described. In non-CZ, when the second specific combination is won in a situation where the penalty flag is not set to 1, a notification start lottery process is performed. And when it wins, an alerting | reporting state is started.

  Finally, the flow of shifting to the notification state with the third pattern will be described. In non-CZ, the CZ lottery process is performed when the first specific combination is won in a situation where the penalty flag is not set to 1. The non-CZ includes a CZ low probability state that is difficult to win a CZ lottery and a CZ high probability state that is easy to win a CZ lottery, and the CZ winning probability varies depending on which gaming state. If the CZ lottery process is won, the process proceeds to CZ.

  In CZ, a first specific condition and a second specific condition that is more easily established than the first specific condition are set, and the notification state is started when the first specific condition is satisfied. On the other hand, even when the first specific condition is not satisfied, when the second specific condition is satisfied, the state is shifted to the CZ high-accuracy state.

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

  In CZ, when a first specific condition is satisfied, a privilege is given, but when the first specific condition is not satisfied, a specification that results in the same result that a privilege is not given tends to be monotonous. In particular, in the configuration in which success or failure of the first specific condition is determined according to the result of the lottery process in the CZ over a plurality of game times, even if the first specific condition is not satisfied, there is a big difference in the achievement level. Yes. For this reason, when the achievement level is high, the player feels that he has used his luck unnecessarily, and as a result, there is a risk that he may feel lost. Therefore, there is a concern that such a configuration may lead to a decrease in operation.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, even when the first specific condition is not satisfied, when the second specific condition is satisfied, another privilege is given. For this reason, not only the width of a game spreads but the situation which makes it feel like having used luck wastefully can be suppressed.

  Further, even when the second specific condition is set in this way, the above-described problem may not be solved for a player who does not understand such a configuration. Therefore, the number of meters is updated and displayed as needed in the CZ, and when the second specific condition is satisfied, the second privilege is granted in a state where the final meter number is displayed (the second specific condition is satisfied). This makes it easy to understand the relationship between the number of meters and the second privilege. This makes it easy for players who do not understand game playability to understand that the number of meters remaining is not at all wasted, and is also useless for such players. The situation that makes you feel like using luck can be suppressed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the second specific condition is satisfied, a different privilege according to the achievement level is given. Therefore, the player feels unfairness by granting a privilege corresponding to the achievement level. Is becoming more relaxed.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of 1st Embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied alone to the configuration of the first embodiment, or may be applied to the configuration of the first embodiment in a predetermined combination.

  (1) The first specific condition is not limited to the above configuration, and may be a condition that can be established in CZ (special game state). For example, it is good also as a structure established according to the number of winning of a predetermined role, the number of winning prizes, or the number of occurrences of a specific effect.

  (2) The first privilege granted when the first specific condition is satisfied is not limited to the transition to the notification state. This is because even when other first benefits are applied, a similar effect of diversifying game playability can be obtained. For example, it may be a transition to the BB state, the RB state, the CT state, or the RT state, or may be a privilege for shifting to a gaming state that is easier to transition to these gaming states than CZ (special gaming state). Alternatively, when transitioning to CZ (special gaming state) in a state where transition to these gaming states is confirmed, a privilege to be promoted to a more advantageous gaming state may be set as the first privilege.

  (3) The second specific condition is not limited to the above configuration. Specific examples thereof will be described below.

  (3-1) The second specific condition only needs to be satisfied when the first specific condition is not satisfied, and need not always be a condition that is less likely to be satisfied than the first specific condition. The second specific condition may be changed. For example, any one of a plurality of types of second specific conditions defined in advance before the start of CZ may be set. In this case, the second specific condition may or may not be notified to the player.

  (3-2) In the present embodiment, when the number of meters reaches the second predetermined value, the second specific condition is satisfied and the second privilege is granted, but when the number of meters becomes the second predetermined value A predetermined lottery process may be performed, and the second specific condition may be satisfied when the winner is won. By doing in this way, since provision of a 2nd privilege is not decided only if the number of meters becomes the 2nd predetermined value, a feeling of tension can be given until the lottery result is notified. In addition, the lottery process may be performed with different winning probabilities according to the number of meters. For example, the lottery process may be performed so that the higher the number of meters, the higher the probability of winning.

  (4) The 2nd privilege given when the 2nd specific condition is materialized is not restricted to a CZ high probability state. Specific examples thereof will be described below.

  (4-1) It is preferable that a 2nd privilege is a privilege smaller than a 1st privilege. It is because it becomes a privilege commensurate with the player's expectation by positioning the second privilege as an auxiliary privilege that is given when the first specific condition is not satisfied.

  (4-2) It is preferable that the second privilege is a transition to a gaming state that is easily associated with the provision of the first privilege. Thereby, without giving a 1st privilege too much, a game can be continued with the expectation with respect to a 1st privilege provision being continued. For example, a privilege (notification start lottery high probability state) for shifting to a gaming state that makes it easier to shift to a notification state than a predetermined gaming state, a privilege (CZ) for starting CZ again, and whether to start CZ again are determined. For example, there is a privilege (CZ lottery) for starting CZ when a lottery is performed for winning.

  (4-3) Moreover, it is also possible to make the 2nd privilege into the privilege that a 3rd privilege is provided when a predetermined lottery process is won. In this case, even if the second specific condition is satisfied, it is not determined whether or not the third privilege will be granted, so that a game with tension is provided until the result is notified. Can do.

  In addition, it is also possible to employ | adopt a 1st privilege as a 3rd privilege in this case. However, in such a configuration, it is difficult for a player who does not understand the configuration to recognize what triggered the first privilege, so the remaining meter is used as the first privilege. It is preferable to notify so that the connection can be easily recognized. By doing so, even if the first specific condition is not satisfied, it can be shown to the player who does not understand the configuration that the meter accumulated so far is being used. It can be used to improve the player's satisfaction.

  For example, when the second specific condition is satisfied, the lottery process for determining whether or not to start the notification state corresponding to the first privilege as the second privilege is performed, and when the winner is selected, the notification state is started. Notification (including suggestions) can be made as follows.

  In FIG. 32A, the number of meters finally becomes 7, the second specific condition is satisfied, and “notification state lottery” is displayed, thereby determining whether or not to start the notification state as the second privilege. It shows that a lottery process is performed. Thus, the player can easily recognize that the privilege of the notification state lottery can be obtained even when ten meters are not collected. Then, when winning as a result of the lottery process, the screen is switched to FIG. 32 (b), and when it is off, the screen is switched to FIG. 32 (c).

  FIG. 32B shows that “notification state rush” is displayed, so that the lottery process is won and the notification state is started. At this time, seven meter displays remain accumulated. Thereby, it is easier to recognize that the lottery process is won and the notification state is started. Note that all 10 meters may be changed to blue so that the display is filled with all the meters. Also in this case, the remaining meters are used for the lottery process, and it is easily recognized that the lottery process is won and the notification state is started.

  FIG. 32 (c) indicates that the result of the lottery process is out of order by displaying “out of place”. At this time, seven meter displays remain accumulated as in FIG. Thereby, it is easier to recognize that the lottery process is won and the notification state is started. In contrast to FIG. 32B, all 10 meters may be changed to white to display a state in which all meters are empty. Also in this case, the remaining meters are used for the lottery process, and it is easily recognized that the result of the lottery process has been lost.

  In this way, by indicating that the second privilege is granted based on the final number of meters, it becomes possible to make a player who does not understand game characteristics much more surely recognize. Yes.

  (4-4) Further, as a second privilege, the requirement for establishment of the first specific condition is relaxed at a predetermined number of times (for example, next time) CZ (for example, the first specific condition is established with eight meters, etc.) Alternatively, a predetermined value may be subtracted from the value of the waiting game number counter. Alternatively, in the gaming machine that can be shifted to a plurality of types of gaming states with different degrees of advantage and is shifted to any one of the gaming states every time a specific gaming state such as the BB state or the notification state ends. As described above, it may be possible to easily shift to an advantageous gaming state at the next gaming state transition. In these cases, since the player can benefit from continuing the game, it can be expected that the game will continue after the end of the CZ, leading to improved operation.

  Note that the timing of granting these second benefits is not limited to immediately after the end of CZ, and may be after a predetermined number of games have elapsed, for example. In the meantime, it is preferable to perform a precursor effect that suggests whether or not the second privilege is granted. This is because the player's expectation can be beaten.

  (5) In the present embodiment, the special gaming state in which the determination of the establishment of the first privilege condition is made during CZ, but a gaming state other than CZ may be set as the special gaming state. This is because even when a game state other than CZ is applied as a special game state, the game characteristics are similarly diversified.

  (5-1) For example, the special gaming state may be a part of CZ. Alternatively, the normal gaming state, the BB state, the RB state, the CT state, the RT state, the notification state, or the like can be used, or a part of these gaming states can be used.

  (5-1-1) In this case, another privilege may be granted as the first privilege. For example, when a bonus state such as a BB state, an RB state, or a CT state is set as a special game state, an RT state, a notification state, or the like may be given as the first privilege.

  Moreover, as a 2nd privilege in this case, it is preferable to set it as the following as an auxiliary privilege of this 1st privilege. For example, a privilege that makes it easier to shift to a gaming state that is given as a first privilege than a predetermined gaming state, a gaming state that makes it easier to make a transition to a gaming state that is given as a first privilege than a predetermined gaming state If a lottery for determining whether or not to shift is selected and a winning is made, a special game state given as the first privilege is determined to determine whether or not to start a specific gaming state, and if a winning is made, the specific gaming state is transferred A privilege, a privilege to be transferred when a lottery for determining whether or not to shift again to the specific gaming state given as the first privilege is performed, and the like.

  (5-1-2) Moreover, you may make it transfer to the same kind of game state as a special game state as a 1st privilege. For example, when the first specific condition is established during the notification state, the notification state is provided as the first privilege, or when the first specific condition is established during the BB state, the BB state is provided as the first privilege. You may do it. However, it is preferable that the gaming state given as the first privilege is an advantageous gaming state, for example, a gaming state in which more medals can be expected. This is because the expectation for granting the first privilege increases and the interest of the game increases.

  For example, in a special game state (hereinafter referred to as a determination state) in which success or failure of the first specific condition is determined, the end condition (number of games (number of games), number of notifications, number of payouts, number of payouts (number of payouts−number of inputs)) (End condition based on) is fixed, but the end condition may be variable in a special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a privilege state) given as the first privilege. Alternatively, the end condition of the determination state is variable, but there is an upper limit. In the privilege state, there is no upper limit, or the upper limit may be higher than the determination state. Alternatively, the number of medals per unit game round may be higher in the privilege state than in the determination state.

  (5-2) In addition, when it is determined to shift to an advantageous gaming state such that an increase in medals can be expected, whether or not to promote to a more advantageous gaming state after notifying the player to that effect In the gaming machine provided with the lottery state for performing the lottery, the winning of the promotion lottery in the lottery state may be satisfied as the first privilege condition, and the promotion may be the first privilege. As a more advantageous gaming state, there is a gaming state in which more profit (medal grant) can be expected than a more informed gaming state.

  In this case, as the second privilege, the lottery state can be extended, when the lottery state is extended or not, the extension can be made, and the like. Also, if it is unclear when the lottery state will win the predetermined end lottery, etc., as a second benefit, the lottery state will be maintained for a predetermined number of games regardless of the result of the end lottery. A lottery status guarantee to be guaranteed, a lottery to determine whether or not to grant a lottery status guarantee, and the like can be given when a winner is won.

  It should be noted that the gaming state that is notified as the gaming state that is determined to transition during the lottery state does not indicate the gaming state itself, but indicates a gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the gaming state. May be. In this case, even after the notification, it can be expected that there is a possibility of actually shifting to a more advantageous gaming state.

  (6) In the CZ (special gaming state), the medal of the player is reduced, that is, the medal difference number (the number of payouts-the number of insertions) is negative, but the player's medal May be increased (the medal difference number becomes positive). In this case, despite the transition to CZ (special gaming state), which is advantageous for the player, the game will be terminated due to the lack of medals on hand and the need to receive additional medals and the funds on hand. It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation that must be done. In addition, as the method, for example, it is possible to notify an advantageous pushing order.

  Further, the number of medals per game game may be increased in CZ (special game state) than in the notification state given as the first privilege. In order to suppress the situation as described above, it is preferable to increase the number of medals per game game in CZ (special game state), while on the other hand, it may be desirable to moderately reduce gambling in the notification state. This is particularly effective in this case. However, the notification state is preferably a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than CZ (special gaming state). This is because the notification state is a privilege granted when the first privilege condition is satisfied.

  For example, it is possible to increase the advantage of the notification state by making the number of games in the notification state longer than the number of games in the CZ (special game state). More specifically, a value obtained by multiplying “the number of games in the notification state” by “the number of medals per game time in the notification state” is “CZ (special game state)” and “CZ (special game state)”. The value may be set to be larger than a value multiplied by “the number of medals increased per game time”). Note that the number of games in each game state is not limited to a fixed number, and may be variable. In the case of a variable, the “expected value of the number of games in the notification state” is multiplied by the “increase in medals per game time in the notification state”. The value may be set to be larger than the value obtained by multiplying the “expected value of the number of games in the CZ (special game state)” by the “number of medals per game time in the CZ (special game state)”. .

  (7) In the present embodiment, the value of the meter counter 84c and the number of meters notified to the player by the auxiliary display unit 65 are matched, but they may not be matched. In this case, the player's sense of expectation can be raised by notifying the value greater than the value of the meter counter 84c. Alternatively, by making a notification smaller than the value of the meter counter 84c, it can be expected that the value is actually larger even when the notified value is small.

  As the number of meters to be notified, for example, when the value of the meter counter 84c is added, a lottery of whether to reflect on the meter to be notified may be performed, and may be reflected when winning. At this time, all added to the meter counter 84c may be reflected (added), or a part may be reflected (added). For example, when “3” is added to the meter counter 84c, “3” which is “all” may be added to the number of meters to be notified, or “1” or “2” which is “part”. May be added.

  Further, as another method of reflecting the number of meters to be notified, when the value of the meter counter 84c is added, the player is prompted to perform a predetermined operation such as a button operation or a start lever operation, and the predetermined operation is performed. In some cases, all or part of the added values may be reflected. The predetermined operation is not limited to a single operation, and may be a pressing operation over a predetermined period or a predetermined number of operations. On the other hand, when the predetermined operation is not performed despite prompting the predetermined operation, only the value of the meter counter 84c may be added and not added to the number of meters to be notified.

  Alternatively, when it is determined to add the value of the meter counter 84c, a predetermined value is added and a falling lottery is performed every time a predetermined operation such as a button operation or a start lever operation is performed, and the falling lottery is won. It is also possible to perform a loop addition process that repeats until. This predetermined value may be a fixed value, or may be a variable value determined by lottery every time a predetermined operation is performed. The winning probability (lottery table) of the falling lottery may be determined every time it is determined that the loop addition process is performed. Note that the value of the meter counter 84c may be added in the game won in the falling lottery, or may not be added. A process of internally adding a predetermined value to the value of the meter counter 84c when the predetermined operation is not performed even though the predetermined operation is prompted in a situation where the loop addition process is performed. The process of performing the falling lottery may be repeated until the falling lottery is won, and the value of the meter counter 84c to be added may be determined. Incidentally, the loop addition process need not always be performed when it is determined to add the value of the meter counter 84c. For example, when it is determined to add the value of the meter counter 84c, the loop addition process is performed. A lottery to determine whether or not to perform the process may be performed, and may be performed when winning.

  (8) In the present embodiment, the success or failure of the first specific condition and the second specific condition is determined based on the game result in CZ (special game state), but the success or failure of the first specific condition before the start of CZ. May be determined in advance, and the determination result may be suggested to the player in the CZ. Even when the success or failure of the first specific condition is determined in advance and the determination result is suggested in the CZ, the dissatisfaction when the first specific condition is not satisfied depends on the degree of expectation by the suggestion. This is because problems arise. In this case, the success or failure of the second specific condition may be determined before the start of CZ or after the start of CZ.

  As the first specific condition in this case, for example, in the effect of increasing the number of meters as in the present embodiment, there is an effect indicating that ten meters are accumulated or that the auxiliary display unit 65 has achieved a predetermined problem. It may be suggested that the first privilege is given.

  (9) CZ may be continued even after the first specific condition is satisfied. When medals increase in CZ, medals can be increased even after the first specific condition is satisfied. Further, once the first specific condition is satisfied, when the number of meters reaches a predetermined value (for example, 20), a predetermined number (for example, 1) of the right to start the notification state may be added. Further, for example, when the number of meters finally becomes 16, the success or failure of the second specific condition may be determined with respect to the six pieces so that the six pieces are not wasted, and the second privilege may be granted. .

  (10) In the present embodiment, when the first specific condition is satisfied, the second privilege is not granted even if the second specific condition satisfies the satisfaction requirement, but the second privilege is also granted. Anyway. That is, when each of the first specific condition and the second specific condition satisfies the establishment requirement, the first privilege and the second privilege may be granted.

  (11) In this embodiment, random values are added (aggregated) to the meter counter 84c, but a fixed value (for example, a fixed value according to the type of the fourth specific combination) may be added. good. Alternatively, the number of meters is added according to the winning of the fourth specific combination, but depending on other conditions, for example, the number of meters according to the winning of the fourth specific combination, or depending on the type of effect performed You may add the number of meters. This is because even when such a configuration is applied, it is possible to diversify game play.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the initial value is smaller than the reference value that satisfies the first specific condition, but the initial value is larger than the reference value that satisfies the first specific condition and is directed toward the reference value. Then, predetermined numerical information may be subtracted from the meter counter 84c. The same applies to the establishment of the second specific condition. That is, a calculation process using predetermined numerical information is performed so as to approach a predetermined reference value that satisfies the first specific condition, and whether the first specific condition or the second specific condition is satisfied is determined according to the calculation result. Any configuration can be used.

  Moreover, you may make it perform the arithmetic processing for keeping away from the predetermined | prescribed reference value from which the 1st specific condition is materialized. For example, when the initial value is smaller than a reference value that satisfies the first specific condition, predetermined numerical information may be subtracted from the meter counter 84c. In this case, even if the number of meters temporarily approaches the first predetermined value that satisfies the first specific condition, it may decrease and the establishment of the first specific condition may be far away. Can be provided.

  (12) The second privilege is granted when the second specific condition is satisfied, but when the first specific condition is not satisfied, the number of meters (the second of the plural types of second specific conditions is satisfied). You may make it provide the 2nd privilege according to specific conditions. This is also because diversification of game characteristics can be achieved in this case.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, the monotonization of the game is suppressed by setting a second specific condition that is established more easily than the first specific condition separately from the first specific condition. By the way, in 1st Embodiment, even if it is a case where it wins many 4th specific roles or wins the 4th specific combination with a low winning rate, the number of meters may not grow unfortunately. In such a case, the player may not reach the second specific condition set to be lower, although the player feels that a privilege is given. Therefore, it is preferable that a privilege is granted in a situation where the player feels that the privilege is worthy. In the second embodiment, a configuration suitably improved in this respect will be described. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, only the differences will be described below.

  Processing in CZ different from the first embodiment will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the process during CZ, first, it is determined whether or not the fourth specific combination that triggers the addition of the meter counter is won) (S1401). If the fourth specific combination is won (S1401: YES), meter counter addition processing is performed (S1402). In the present embodiment, there are two meter counters, and the first meter counter is different from the first meter counter that is added by the same addition method as in the first embodiment and is subject to determination of success or failure of the first specific condition. The RAM 84 of the display control device 81 is provided with a second meter counter that is added by the addition method and is determined by the second specific condition.

  Similarly to the first meter counter, the second meter counter is added in accordance with the winning of the fourth specific combination (in this embodiment, cherry, first watermelon, second watermelon, general bell, special replay). The first meter counter adds a value corresponding to the result of the meter addition lottery according to the winning of the fourth specific combination, whereas the second meter counter is a fixed value corresponding to the type of the fourth specific combination. Is added. More specifically, 3 is added when the cherry is won, 2 is added when the first watermelon is won, 4 is added when the second watermelon is won, and 1 is added when the special re-game is won. Since the first specific condition is always satisfied when the general bell is won, the second meter counter is not added.

  Further, the player is not notified of the value of the second meter counter. The main gameability of CZ is to establish the first specific condition, that is, to shift to the notification state by causing the value of the first meter counter to reach the first predetermined value. It is to make it.

  In addition, it is good also as a structure which alert | reports the value of a 2nd meter counter with the value of a 1st meter counter. In this case, it is preferable to notify that the display indicating the value of the second meter counter is smaller than the display indicating the value of the first meter counter. This is because the player can easily recognize that the privilege given according to the value of the first meter counter is larger.

  After the meter addition process, it is determined whether the value of the first meter counter is equal to or greater than a first predetermined value (10 in the present embodiment) as a determination of whether the first specific condition is successful (S1403). If it is equal to or greater than the first predetermined value (S1403: YES), it means that the first specific condition is satisfied, so the first meter counter and the second meter counter are cleared to 0 to end CZ (S1404). ), The CZ flag is cleared to 0 (S1405), the CZ counter 84a is cleared to 0 (S1406), the notification flag is set to 1 to start the notification state (S1407), and the notification counter is set to a predetermined value (main). In the embodiment, it is set to 20) (S1408). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the fourth specific combination is not won (S1401: NO) and when the first meter counter has not reached the first predetermined value (S1403: NO), the value of the CZ counter 84a is decremented by 1. After (S1409), it is determined whether or not the CZ counter 84a is 0 (S1410). When the CZ counter 84a is 0 (S1410: YES), the CZ ends without the first specific condition being satisfied, and therefore it is determined whether or not the second specific condition is satisfied (S1411). . In this embodiment, it is set as a 2nd specific condition that a 2nd meter counter is more than a 2nd predetermined value (6 in this embodiment). And the 2nd privilege provided when the 2nd specific condition is satisfied is as showing in the privilege table of Drawing 28 (b).

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the second privilege is granted depending on whether or not the second meter counter to which the fixed value is added has reached the second predetermined value. It will be closer to the player's feeling. Therefore, the second privilege can be given more appropriately in a situation that the player feels worthy of giving the privilege, and the player's satisfaction can be enhanced.

  If the second specific condition is satisfied (S1411: YES), the CZ high-accuracy flag is set to 1 to set the CZ high-probability state (S1412), and CZ indicating the number of remaining CZ high-security certificates The high security certificate counter 84b is set to a predetermined value (5, 10, 15 or 20 according to the value of the second meter counter in this embodiment) (S1413). Then, the first meter counter and the second meter counter are cleared to 0 (S1414), the CZ flag is cleared to 0 (S1415), and this process ends.

  If the second specific condition is not satisfied (S1411: NO), the first meter counter and the second meter counter are cleared to 0 (S1414), and the CZ flag is cleared to 0 (S1415). This process is terminated. If the CZ counter 84a is not 0 (S1410: NO), the CZ continues and the process is terminated as it is.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, not only diversification of the game, but also the second privilege is given in a scene where the player easily feels dissatisfaction when the first specific condition is not satisfied. By doing so, the interest of the game is improved. In other words, when the first specific condition is not satisfied, the game result felt that the player deserves to be given a privilege instead of determining whether the second specific condition is successful or not with the same index as the first specific condition. It is possible to determine whether or not, and the second privilege is granted based on the determination result. This makes it possible to increase the player's satisfaction.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows. Incidentally, each of the following configurations may be applied alone to the configuration of each of the above embodiments, or may be applied to the configuration of each of the above embodiments in a predetermined combination.

(Modification of the second embodiment)
(1) When the second meter counter reaches a first predetermined value (10 in the present embodiment) which is a reference for the first specific condition, a privilege different from the second privilege may be given. This privilege may be the first privilege, or may be a third privilege different from the first privilege and the second privilege. The third privilege in this case is preferably a privilege that is lower in value than the first privilege and higher in value than the second privilege because it is an auxiliary privilege of the first privilege. For example, the first privilege may be a transition to the notification state, the second privilege may be a transition to the CZ high-accuracy state, and the third privilege may be a transition to CZ.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the first specific condition is established according to the value of the first meter counter to which a random value is added when the fourth specific combination is won, and the second specific condition is when the fourth specific combination is won. Although it is established according to the value of the second meter counter to which the fixed value is added, it is not limited to this configuration. If the requirements for the establishment of the second specific condition are smaller than the requirements for the establishment of the first specific condition, it is possible to grant the second privilege more accurately according to the player's expectation. is there.

  (2-1) For example, for the first meter counter, any value is added from the predetermined first numerical range when the fourth specific combination is won, whereas for the second meter counter, Any one of the second numerical ranges lower than the upper limit value of the first numerical range and higher than the lower limit value of the first numerical range may be added at the time of winning of the 4 specific combination. In this case, since the element of luck increases also regarding the success or failure of the second specific condition, a greater sense of tension can be given.

  When a plurality of types of fourth specific combinations are set, it is possible to set the second numerical value range for each type of the fourth specific combination, and the first numerical values for all or some of the fourth specific combinations. A second numerical range that is lower than the upper limit value of the range and higher than the lower limit value of the first numerical range may be set. However, when the second numerical range is set only for some fourth specific combinations, it is necessary to extract any value from the first numerical range for the other fourth specific combinations. The second numerical range includes a fixed value.

  For example, with respect to the meter addition number distribution table corresponding to the first meter counter shown in FIG. 28A, the meter addition number distribution table corresponding to the second meter counter can be set as shown in FIG. . As for cherry, “1” to “5” are set in FIG. 28A, whereas only one of “3” that is lower than “5” and higher than “1” in FIG. 34 is set. It has become. As for the second watermelon, “3” to “6” are set in FIG. 28A, whereas in FIG. 34, “4” to “6” that are lower than “6” and higher than “3”. 5 "is set. The general bell and special replays have the same distribution.

  (2-2) Alternatively, the first specific condition is to win the notification start lottery performed when the fourth specific combination is won, and the second specific condition is the time of winning the fourth specific combination (when the notification start lottery is off) It may be established according to the value of a meter counter to which a random value or a fixed value is added.

  (3) When the first specific condition is satisfied, in addition to granting the first privilege, the second privilege may be given according to the value of the second meter counter. As a result, even when the first specific condition is satisfied, the second meter counter is utilized, and a wider variety of gaming is realized.

  (4) When the first specific condition is satisfied, a different first privilege may be given according to the value of the second meter counter at that time. Also in this case, even when the first specific condition is satisfied, the second meter counter is utilized, and a wider variety of gaming is realized.

(Third embodiment)
In each of the above embodiments, monotonization of the game is suppressed by setting a second specific condition that is more easily established than the first specific condition apart from the first specific condition. According to these embodiments, a privilege that is more commensurate with the value of the meter counter is given by finely setting the type of the second privilege that is given when the second specific condition is satisfied according to the value of the meter counter. Become so. However, the amount of data increases as the number of types of second privilege is increased. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration that can give a privilege more commensurate with the value of the meter counter while suppressing an increase in the amount of data will be described. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, only the differences will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the meter counter 84c is larger than 0, that is, when it is 1 or more, the second privilege is given. Moreover, in this embodiment, the privilege table which set the 2nd privilege in association with the value of the meter counter 84c is not provided. Instead, the content of the second privilege is determined by the following method.

  The ROM 83 of the display control device 81 stores a second privilege coefficient 83e (3 in the present embodiment) for determining the content of the second privilege. Then, when it is determined that the value of the CZ counter is 0 in the mid-CZ process shown in FIG. 27 (S1109: YES), the process of S1110 is not determined without determining whether the second specific condition is satisfied (S1110 in this embodiment). Is excluded), the CZ high probability flag is set to 1 (S1111), and the value of the CZ high security certificate counter to be added is calculated using the second privilege coefficient 83e. The calculation method is “value of meter counter 84c” × “second privilege coefficient 83e”. For example, when the value of the meter counter 84c is 7, “7” × “3” = “21”. For this reason, it is possible to give a big 2nd privilege in proportion to the value of meter counter 84c. The calculated value is set as the value of the CZ high security certificate counter.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, even when the first privilege condition is not satisfied, the CZ high-accuracy state is always given, and the number of CZ high securing proof games according to the value of the meter counter 84c is the second privilege. Is to be granted as. In other words, even if the first privilege condition is not satisfied, the second privilege of the CZ high probability state is always granted, and the CZ height given according to the value of the meter counter 84c is further provided. By making the number of securing proof games different, the type of the second privilege granted according to the value of the meter counter 84c is made different.

  In addition, although the process of S1110 was excluded so as not to determine the requirement for establishment of the second specific condition, the requirement for establishment of the second specific condition may be determined. In this case, when the second specific condition is satisfied, a privilege proportional to the value of the meter counter 84c can be given.

  After setting the value of the CZ high security certificate counter, information on the second privilege notification screen for notifying the content of the second privilege to be given is temporarily stored in the RAM 84. Thereafter, when all the reels are stopped and the first credit bet switch 56 is operated, a second privilege notification screen as shown in FIG. On the second privilege notification screen, as shown in FIG. 35, the final number of meters (value of meter counter 84c), magnification (value of second privilege coefficient 83e), second privilege to be granted, that is, CZ to be granted. The number of high securing card games is displayed. Accordingly, even a player who does not know that the second privilege is granted according to the value of the meter counter 84c can be easily recognized. Therefore, even when the first specific condition is not satisfied, the player can easily recognize that the accumulated value of the meter counter 84c is reflected in the player's profit. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the second privilege proportional to the value of the meter counter 84c is given, whether or not the player knows that the second privilege is given according to the value of the meter counter 84c. Even in a situation where the possibility that the first specific condition is satisfied is low, it is possible to entertain until the final game of CZ.

  By the way, even if only displaying the number of CZ high securing proof games without displaying the magnification, the second benefit is given multiple times by performing CZ multiple times, so that the meter counter 84c It can be easily estimated that a value obtained by multiplying the value by a predetermined magnification is given as the number of CZ high securing proof games. Therefore, even with this configuration, when the first specific condition is not satisfied, the player can easily recognize that the accumulated value of the meter counter 84c is reflected in the player's profit.

  FIG. 35 shows an example in which the value of the meter counter 84c is “7” and the value of the second privilege coefficient 83e is “3”, and as a result, the CZ high security certificate game given as the second privilege. The number is “21” obtained by multiplying “7” by “3”.

  In FIG. 35, “CZ high probability state entry” is displayed at the bottom of the auxiliary display unit 65 in order to notify that the next game shifts to the CZ high probability state. Further, in order to notify the player of the number of remaining CZ high securing proof games, the “number of remaining CZ high securing proof games” is displayed on the upper portion of the auxiliary display portion 65. The display of “the number of remaining CZ high securing proof games” is decremented by 1 each time the game is started.

  After switching to the display screen shown in FIG. 35, when a start operation for starting the next game is performed, the screen is switched to the normal screen. In the normal screen, three background images are prepared in accordance with the winning expectation degree in the CZ lottery process. As the background image, a background image indicating the night in FIG. 36A, a background image indicating the daytime in FIG. 36B, and a background image indicating the sunrise in FIG. 36C are prepared. More specifically, (a) shows a black sky indicating the night, (b) a bright blue sky indicating the day, and (c) an orange indicating the morning glow. The sky is displayed. Then, the selection rate of the background image differs depending on whether the CZ low-accuracy state or the CZ high-accuracy state. More specifically, the background image of (a) and (b) is configured such that the CZ high-accuracy state is more easily shifted than the CZ low-accuracy state, and the background image of (c) The low probability state is configured to be more easily shifted than the CZ high accuracy state. That is, when the background image is (a) or (b), there is a high possibility that the CZ is in a highly accurate state, and when the background image is (c), there is a high possibility that the CZ is in a low probability state.

  In the present embodiment, the background image indicating the night is used during the CZ high security card game. For this reason, when switching from the display screen shown in FIG. 35 to the normal screen, as shown in FIG. 37, a background image indicating the night is displayed, and the remaining number of CZ high securing proof games is displayed in the upper part. Thus, when notifying the player of information that can specify the number of remaining CZ high securing proof games, the final meter number (the value of the meter counter 84c) is displayed without displaying the display screen (magnification) of FIG. ) And the initial value of the number of remaining CZ high securing proof games, it can be easily estimated that a value obtained by multiplying the value of the meter counter 84c by a predetermined magnification is given as the number of CZ high securing proof games. Therefore, even with this configuration, when the first specific condition is not satisfied, the player can easily recognize that the accumulated value of the meter counter 84c is reflected in the player's profit.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the content of the second privilege to be granted is determined using the value of the meter counter 84c, the second privilege is associated with the value of the meter counter 84c. There is no need to memorize the contents. For this reason, also in the structure which can provide several types of 2nd privilege according to the value of the meter counter 84c, the increase in the data amount to memorize | store can be suppressed. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the second privilege having a size proportional to the value of the meter counter 84c is given, the meter counter 84c is used until the final game of the CZ even in a situation where the possibility that the first specific condition is not satisfied is low. Expectation can be given to the addition of the value of. In addition, since all of the accumulated predetermined determination values are reflected in the second privilege, the player's satisfaction can be enhanced.

(Modification of the third embodiment)
(1) The determination method of a 2nd privilege is not restricted to the structure of this embodiment. For example, it may be calculated by another calculation method. As another calculation method, it is conceivable to divide the value of the meter counter 84c by a predetermined value, and the number of CZ high securing proof games corresponding to the quotient in this case may be given as the second privilege.

  (2) The second privilege coefficient 83e may not be a fixed value. For example, when a random value is selected every time CZ is started, the second privilege given according to the value of the second privilege coefficient 83e is greatly different, so that the game can be inflected. The random value may be determined by lottery of the second privilege coefficient 83e at the start or end of CZ. Alternatively, it may be determined during CZ, or may be determined according to the winning situation or winning situation of the winning combination in CZ.

  Alternatively, the value of the second privilege coefficient 83e once determined may be changed, and the second privilege may be determined using the final value of the second privilege coefficient 83e. For example, when a predetermined condition is established for the second privilege coefficient 83e determined at the start of CZ (a winning or winning of a predetermined role or winning as a result of a lottery process performed when these events occur), a predetermined value is set. Addition or subtraction may be performed, or a predetermined value may be changed. This predetermined value may be a fixed value or a random value. In the case of a random value, for example, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the predetermined value may be determined by lottery or the like.

  Further, when the value of the second benefit coefficient 83e can be changed during CZ, the second benefit coefficient 83e at the start and the second benefit coefficient 83e in CZ are notified to the player by the auxiliary display unit 65 or the like. You may do it. This allows the player to recognize that the second privilege coefficient 83e can be changed during CZ. Also, a plurality of types of gaming states having different probabilities of adding a predetermined value to the second privilege coefficient 83e and different values when added in the CZ may be set. Thereby, the game in CZ can be given further intonation. This gaming state may be a transition from the gaming state determined at the start of CZ to another gaming state during CZ, or may not transition.

  Further, an arithmetic expression for multiplying the value of the meter counter 84c and the second privilege coefficient 83e in CZ may be notified to the player by the auxiliary display unit 65 or the like. For example, in a situation where the value of the meter counter 84c is “5” and the second privilege coefficient 83e is “3”, “(meter) 5 × (coefficient) 3” may be displayed. Thereby, even a player who does not know that the second privilege is determined according to the value of the meter counter 84c can easily recognize that. Therefore, even when the first specific condition is not satisfied, it can be easily recognized that the value of the meter counter 84c accumulated in CZ is not wasted.

  Further, at the end of CZ (final game), the calculation result obtained by multiplying the value of the meter counter 84c and the second privilege coefficient 83e may be notified to the player by the auxiliary display unit 65 or the like. In this case as well, the same effect as in the case of notifying the player of the arithmetic expression that multiplies the value of the meter counter 84c and the second privilege coefficient 83e in the CZ can be obtained.

  (3) Different arithmetic expressions may be used according to the value of the meter counter 84c. For example, the same second privilege coefficient 83e is used for calculation of the second privilege regardless of the value of the meter counter 84c, but a different second privilege coefficient 83e is used depending on the numerical range to which the value of the meter counter 84c belongs. Also good. More specifically, two types of “3” and “5” are stored in advance as the second privilege coefficient 83e, and when the value of the meter counter 84c is 1 to 5, “3” as the second privilege coefficient 83e is stored. ”Is used to calculate the second privilege, and when the value of the meter counter 84c is 6 to 9, the second privilege is calculated using“ 5 ”as the second privilege coefficient 83e. good. In this case, it is possible to provide a drop in the increase range in the second privilege to be provided according to the numerical range to which the value of the meter counter 84c belongs.

  As another example of using a different calculation formula depending on the value of the meter counter 84c, a predetermined value may be added according to the numerical range to which the value of the meter counter 84c belongs. For example, if the equation is “value of meter counter 84c” × “second privilege coefficient 83e” + “predetermined value”, and the value of meter counter 84c is 1 to 5, the predetermined value is “5” and meter counter 84c The predetermined value may be set to “10” when the value is 6-9. In this case, a drop can be provided in the size of the second privilege given in each numerical value range. In this case, the second privilege coefficient 83e may be different depending on the numerical range to which the value of the meter counter 84c belongs.

  (4) The value of the meter counter 84c may be used as it is as the number of CZ high securing proof games. In this case, since the calculation is not necessary, the configuration can be further simplified.

  (5) As a second benefit that can be determined using the value of the meter counter 84c, the number of continuous games in the CZ high probability state when the CZ high probability state is set as the fixed game number instead of the CZ high security certificate number In addition, in the case of shifting to the notification start lottery high-accuracy state that is easy to win the notification start lottery, the number of notification-high securing proof games for guaranteeing the maintenance of the notification start lottery high-accuracy state and the notification start lottery high-accuracy state are set as the number of fixed games. It is good also as the number of continuous games of the notification start lottery high probability state in case.

  (6) In this embodiment, although it demonstrated as a 2nd privilege provided when the 1st specific condition was not materialized, the structure of the success / failure determination of a 1st privilege condition and a 1st privilege provision is excluded, and only. It is good also as a structure which provides the privilege determined based on the arithmetic processing mentioned above using the predetermined | prescribed determination value in CZ (special game state). Also in this case, since different privileges are given according to the result in the special game state, the degree of attention to the result in the special game state increases, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

(Fourth embodiment)
In 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, even if it was a case where 1st specific conditions were not satisfied, the structure which provides a 2nd privilege will be demonstrated if 2nd specific conditions are satisfied. However, even in this case, if the second specific condition is not satisfied, the accumulated value of the meter counter 84c is wasted, and even if the second specific condition is satisfied, the accumulated amount is more than necessary. Will be wasted, and the player may be dissatisfied with this point. The present embodiment is an improvement on this point. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, only the differences will be described below.

  In the present embodiment, the CZ middle process shown in FIG. 27 different from the first embodiment will be described. This embodiment is different in that the success / failure determination of the second specific condition in S1110 is not performed after determining that the CZ counter is 0 in S1109.

  In this embodiment, when the CZ counter is 0 (S1109: YES), the CZ high probability flag is set to 1 (S1111), and the CZ high security certificate counter is set to a predetermined value (S1112). Here, the value of the meter counter 84c is set as the predetermined value. For example, when the value of the meter counter 84c is 7, 7 is set in the CZ high security certificate counter. That is, the number of CZ high securing certificate games is given as the second privilege by the number of games of the final meter counter 84c value. As a result, the value of the meter counter 84c accumulated in the CZ is reliably reflected in the player's profit as the second privilege. Accordingly, all of the accumulated values of the meter counter 84c are reflected in the player's profit without waste, and dissatisfaction caused by being wasted can be suppressed, and the player's satisfaction can be enhanced. Further, since a lot of profit is given for the accumulated value of the meter counter 84c, even if the possibility that the first specific condition is satisfied is low, the addition of the meter counter 84c is expected until the final game of CZ. Can be entertained.

  In addition, after a predetermined value is set in the CZ height securing certificate counter, when the medal insertion operation is detected after receiving the third stop command, the screen is switched to the display screen of FIG. 38 instead of FIG. In FIG. 38, the final number of meters, the number of CZ high securing proof games given as the second privilege, and the characters “CZ high probability state entry” for notifying the transition to the CZ high probability state are displayed. ing. Thereby, it is possible to easily recognize even a player who does not know that the final meter number is provided as it is as the number of CZ high securing proof games. For this reason, even if the first specific condition is not satisfied, it can be easily recognized that the number of meters accumulated so far is not wasted. Therefore, satisfaction can be enhanced even for such a player.

After that, when the start operation of the next game is detected, the screen is switched to the normal screen as in the third embodiment,
As shown in FIG. 37, a background image indicating the night is displayed, and the number of remaining CZ high securing proof games is further displayed at the top. This also makes it easy to recognize that the final number of meters is given as it is as the number of CZ high securing proof games. In other words, in addition to the final display of the number of meters, by displaying at least one of the “number of CZ high securing proof games” shown in FIG. 38 and the “number of remaining CZ high securing proof games” shown in FIG. It can be easily recognized that the final number of meters is provided as it is as the number of CZ high securing proof games.

(Modification of the fourth embodiment)
(1) The number of CZ high security certificate games to be given as the second privilege may be a value obtained by multiplying a predetermined coefficient, for example, or a value obtained by dividing by a predetermined divisor, instead of the number of meters itself. Also in this case, the value of the meter counter 84c accumulated in the CZ is reflected as a second benefit on the player's profit without waste.

  From the viewpoint of allowing a player who does not know that the value of the meter counter 84c is reflected in the player's profit as the second benefit, as shown in the fourth embodiment, The configuration in which the value of the meter counter 84c is given as it is as the number of CZ high securing proof games is most preferable. However, even when a value obtained by multiplying a predetermined coefficient or a value divided by a predetermined divisor is used, the player receives the profit of the second privilege a plurality of times so that the value of the meter counter 84c becomes the second privilege. It can be easily recognized that it is reflected in the profit of the player. In particular, when the coefficient or divisor is “10” or “100”, the number of digits only changes, so the relationship between the value of the meter counter 84c and the second privilege can be easily recognized. .

  In addition, when using a value obtained by multiplying by a predetermined coefficient or a value divided by a predetermined divisor, it may be calculated by the arithmetic processing as shown in the third embodiment, and it corresponds to each meter number. You may make it memorize | store the 2nd privilege to perform beforehand.

  (2) The value displayed as the number of meters on the auxiliary display unit 65 may be a value obtained by multiplying the value of the meter counter 84c by a predetermined display coefficient or a value obtained by dividing the value by a predetermined display divisor. Also in this case, it is because the 2nd privilege according to the number of meters displayed will be given by giving the 2nd privilege according to the value of meter counter 84c. In particular, when a value multiplied by a predetermined display coefficient is displayed, the displayed value is larger than the value of the meter counter 84c, so that the impact as a display effect is increased and the player's expectation is further increased. Can do. On the other hand, by always multiplying the value of the meter counter 84c by a predetermined display coefficient, the player can recognize the value of the meter counter 84c from the display content. As a result, the second privilege corresponding to the displayed number of meters is given.

  (3) The privilege to be granted as the second privilege is not limited to the number of CZ high securing proof games, but may be any as long as an advantageous game state duration or end timing is defined by numerical information such as the number of games. For example, in the configuration in which the game state is shifted to the second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined first game state after the end of the CZ (special game state), the number of games that maintain the second game state may be used. It may be the number of games in which the state continues.

  The predetermined second gaming state is expected to increase more medals than the predetermined first gaming state (including both a gaming state in which an increase in medals can be expected and a gaming state in which an increase in medals cannot be expected). A gaming state that can be expected, a gaming state that is more likely to shift to a predetermined third gaming state where an increase in medals can be expected than a predetermined first gaming state, and a gaming state that is likely to transition to a predetermined third gaming state where an increase in medals can be expected There are a gaming state that is easier to shift than the predetermined first gaming state, a gaming state in which the first privilege is more easily given than the predetermined first gaming state (for example, a special gaming state, etc.), and the like.

  (4) In addition, when the first specific condition is not satisfied, a lottery process for determining whether or not to grant the third privilege is performed with a probability corresponding to the number of meters. On the other hand, when it deviates, you may make it provide the 2nd privilege according to the number of meters as shown in this embodiment. In this case, since it is possible to grant the third privilege with a probability according to the number of meters, even when the third privilege is not granted, the second privilege according to the number of meters is given, Dissatisfaction with wasting the number of meters can be suppressed while raising the expectation for the provision of the third privilege according to the number of meters. The third privilege may be the first privilege or may be a privilege other than the first privilege. In the case where the third privilege is the first privilege, even when the first specific condition is not satisfied, a sense of expectation for granting the first privilege can be given.

  (5) The value of the number of meters does not change according to the result of the winning lottery process, but may be determined at the start of CZ. That is, when the CZ is started, the type of privilege to be given before the first game of the CZ is finished is determined, and an effect corresponding to the type of the privilege is selected and executed during the CZ. good. For example, when it is determined that the first privilege is to be given, an effect that the number of meters reaches 10 which is a predetermined value is selected and executed, and the number of CZ height securing proof games for seven games is selected as the second privilege. If it is determined to be given, an effect with a final meter number of 7 may be selected and executed.

  (6) In the present embodiment, the initial value of the number of meters is 0, and the target value that satisfies the first specific condition is 10, and it is configured to add toward the target value. The target value (for example, 0) is smaller than the target value, and the value may be subtracted toward the target value. In this case, a subtracted value, a value obtained by multiplying the subtracted value by a predetermined coefficient, or the number of games obtained by dividing the subtracted value by a predetermined divisor may be given as the number of CZ height securing proof games.

  Although the process of S1110 is excluded so as not to determine the requirement for establishment of the second specific condition, the requirement for establishment of the second specific condition may be determined. In this case, when the second specific condition is satisfied, a privilege according to the number of meters can be given.

(Modification of the above embodiments)
(1) In each of the above-described embodiments, as a privilege to be given, in addition to the privilege that the game state shifts and the privilege of replaying, a privilege to pay out medals is provided, but the configuration 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.

  (2) In each of the above embodiments, a slot machine having three reels and three corresponding stop buttons arranged in parallel and having four lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. Also, a slot machine provided with five corresponding stop buttons in parallel, or a slot machine having seven effective lines may be used.

  (3) In each of the above-described embodiments, the reels in which a plurality of symbols are described in a predetermined arrangement are stopped according to the lottery result, thereby realizing the symbol stop display according to the lottery result. From the standpoint that it is sufficient that the symbol corresponding to the symbol is stopped and displayed, the display target is not limited to the reel. For example, the symbol corresponding to the lottery result may be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit.

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

  Hereinafter, features extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in each of the above embodiments is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Feature A1. First privilege granting means (S1103 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) that grants a first privilege (notification state) when the first specific condition is satisfied in the special game state (CZ) executed over a plurality of game times. To execute the processing of S1108),
Second privilege granting means (S1110 to S1115 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) capable of granting a second privilege (CZ high-accuracy state) when the first specific condition is not satisfied in the special gaming state. A gaming machine having a function of executing processing).

  According to the feature A1, there is a possibility that the second privilege is given when the first specific condition is not satisfied. For this reason, even if the first specific condition is not satisfied, the second privilege can be expected to be given, and the range of game play is widened, so that the interest of the game is improved.

  The special gaming state may be given not only the gaming state in which the possibility of being given the first privilege is higher than the predetermined gaming state, but also the first gaming privilege than the predetermined gaming state due to effects or the like. It also includes gaming states that appear to be high.

Feature A2. First determination means for determining success or failure of the first specific condition according to a result of a predetermined lottery process (role lottery process) in the special gaming state;
Second determination means (main control) for determining success or failure of the second specific condition according to a result of the predetermined lottery process in the special game state when the first specific condition is not satisfied in the special game state And the function of executing the processing of S1112 in the CPU 102 of the apparatus 101,
The gaming machine according to Feature A1, wherein the second privilege granting unit grants the second privilege when the second determination unit determines that the second specific condition is satisfied.

  In the feature A2, since the first privilege is given according to the result of the predetermined lottery process in the special game state, it is possible to continuously expect the first privilege grant over a plurality of game times. In addition, even when the first specific condition is not satisfied, a benefit that meets the player's expectation according to the result of a predetermined lottery process continuously performed over a plurality of game times in the special game state. Can be granted. Thereby, a player's satisfaction with respect to privilege provision in a special gaming state can be increased.

  Note that the result of the predetermined lottery process includes not only winning the specified combination, not winning the specified combination, and not winning any combination. The winning of a specific combination includes not only a case where a specific combination wins, but also a case where a plurality of specific combinations win in one game.

  Furthermore, “depending on the result of the predetermined lottery process” includes “according to the result of the predetermined lottery process and winning the specific role” or “specifying the result of the predetermined lottery process” “According to the fact that the role was won and the specific role was not won” is also included. For example, when a specific combination to win a prize is won when a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation order, a stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation order and the specific combination is won or a prize is won The first specific condition may be satisfied according to the absence.

Feature A3. Numerical information acquisition means (a function for executing the processing of S1102 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for acquiring predetermined numerical information according to the result of the predetermined lottery process in the special gaming state;
Deriving means (a function of executing the processing of S1102 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for deriving a predetermined determination value using the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means;
The first determination unit determines whether the first specific condition is satisfied when the predetermined determination value reaches a predetermined first reference value;
The second determination means determines whether the second specific condition is successful or not according to the predetermined determination value when the first specific condition is not satisfied in the special gaming state. The gaming machine described in 1.

  According to the feature A3, the success / failure is determined based on the same determination value for the first specific condition and the second specific condition. Therefore, the configuration for exerting the privilege grant function based on the feature A1 or the feature A2 is used. Simplified.

  Feature A4. The second determination means is a predetermined second reference value in which the predetermined determination value reaches before the first reference value when the first specific condition is not satisfied in the special gaming state. The gaming machine according to Feature A3, wherein the second specific condition is determined to be satisfied when the value reaches.

  According to the feature A4, since the second privilege is given when the predetermined determination value reaches the second reference value that reaches before the first reference value, the second specific condition that is easily established is satisfied. Accordingly, by giving the second privilege that is less advantageous than the first privilege, it is possible to give a privilege that meets the player's expectations.

Feature A5. Numerical information acquisition means (a function for executing the processing of S1102 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for acquiring predetermined numerical information according to the result of the predetermined lottery process (role lottery process) in the special gaming state;
Derivation means (a function of executing the processing of S1102 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for deriving a predetermined determination value using the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means;
First determination means for determining whether the first specific condition is satisfied when the predetermined determination value reaches a predetermined first reference value;
And a calculation means for performing a predetermined calculation process using the predetermined determination value (a process of multiplying the value of the meter counter 84c by the second privilege coefficient 83e in the third embodiment),
The gaming machine according to Feature A1, wherein the second privilege granting unit grants the second privilege according to a result of the arithmetic processing when the first specific condition is not satisfied.

  According to the feature A5, since the second privilege is determined using the predetermined determination value, it is possible to give the second privilege according to the predetermined determination value while suppressing an increase in the amount of data to be stored. It has become. That is, in order to store the information that can specify the second privilege in association with the determination value in order to give the second privilege according to the predetermined determination value, the amount of data to be stored increases as the number of combinations increases. End up. On the other hand, in this feature, a calculation process is performed using a predetermined determination value, and the second privilege to be given is determined according to the result of the calculation process. The increase of is suppressed.

  Feature A6. The gaming machine according to claim A5, wherein the calculation means performs a process of multiplying the predetermined determination value by a predetermined coefficient as the predetermined calculation process.

  According to the feature A6, the second privilege proportional to the predetermined determination value is given. For this reason, since a big 2nd privilege is provided, so that the predetermined | prescribed accumulated value accumulated is large, a player's satisfaction can be raised.

Feature A7. The coefficient is configured to be determined at the start of the special gaming state;
Adding means for adding a predetermined value to the coefficient determined at the start;
The gaming machine according to Feature A6, wherein the arithmetic means performs the arithmetic processing using a final coefficient.

  According to the feature A7, there is a possibility that the coefficient once determined increases, and the second privilege is greatly different depending on how many final coefficients are. For this reason, the expectation with respect to the increase of a coefficient can be raised in a special game state.

  Feature A8. The gaming machine according to feature A7, further comprising addition determining means for determining whether or not to add the predetermined value to the coefficient in accordance with a result of the predetermined lottery process in the special gaming state.

  According to the feature A8, since the predetermined value is added according to the result of the predetermined lottery process, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the result of the predetermined lottery process in the special gaming state.

  Feature A9. The gaming machine according to Feature A7 or A8, wherein the second privilege granting unit grants the second privilege when the predetermined determination value is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold.

  According to the feature A9, the second privilege is granted only when the predetermined determination value is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value. Thus, moderate tension can be given by setting the hurdle for the second privilege grant.

  Feature A10. The arithmetic means enables a plurality of types of arithmetic processing as the predetermined arithmetic processing, and performs the first arithmetic processing when the predetermined determination value belongs to a first numerical range, and the predetermined determination The gaming machine according to any one of features A5 to A9, wherein when the value belongs to the second numerical range, the second arithmetic processing is performed.

  According to the feature A10, since different arithmetic processing is performed according to the numerical range to which the predetermined determination value belongs, it is possible to provide a drop in the second privilege to be provided according to the numerical range.

Feature A11. The coefficient is set to a value corresponding to each of the first numerical range and the second numerical range,
When the predetermined determination value belongs to the first numerical range, the arithmetic means performs a process of multiplying the predetermined determination value by a coefficient corresponding to the first numerical range as the first arithmetic processing, If the determination value belongs to the second numerical value range, the second calculation process includes a process of multiplying the predetermined determination value by a coefficient corresponding to the second numerical value range. Gaming machine.

  According to the feature A11, it is possible to make the increase amount of the second privilege different when the determination value is added depending on whether the value belongs to the first numerical value range or the second numerical value range.

  Feature A12. The calculation means performs a process of adding an additional value stored in advance in association with a numerical range to which the predetermined determination value belongs in addition to the calculation process according to the predetermined determination value as the predetermined calculation process. The gaming machine according to Feature A10 or A11, characterized in that.

  According to the feature A12, it is possible to make the contents of the second privilege greatly differ depending on whether it belongs to the first numerical range or the second numerical range.

  Feature A13. A coefficient for notifying the player of the predetermined determination value, the predetermined coefficient, and a value obtained by multiplying the predetermined determination value by a predetermined coefficient when the first specific condition is not satisfied in the special gaming state The gaming machine according to any one of features A6 to A12, further comprising a notification unit.

  According to the feature A13, since the predetermined determination value, the predetermined coefficient, and the value obtained by multiplying the predetermined determination value by the predetermined coefficient are notified, the second privilege is given according to the value of the meter counter. Even an unknown player can easily recognize this.

  Feature A14. In the special gaming state, when the second privilege is granted without satisfying the first specific condition, arithmetic expression notifying means for notifying a player of an arithmetic expression used for the arithmetic processing is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of features A5 to A12.

  According to the feature A14, when the second privilege is given without satisfying the first specific condition in the special gaming state, the arithmetic expression is notified to the player. Since the arithmetic expression includes a predetermined determination value, the arithmetic expression including the determination value is notified when the second privilege is granted without satisfying the first specific condition, thereby determining the predetermined determination value. It is possible to easily recognize that the second privilege according to the game is given to the player.

Feature A15. Numerical information acquisition means (a function for executing the processing of S1102 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for acquiring predetermined numerical information according to the result of the predetermined lottery process (role lottery process) in the special gaming state;
Derivation means (a function of executing the processing of S1102 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for deriving a predetermined determination value using the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means;
First determination means for determining whether the first specific condition is satisfied when the predetermined determination value reaches a predetermined first reference value;
The gaming machine according to Feature A1, wherein the second privilege granting unit grants the second privilege corresponding to the predetermined determination value when the first specific condition is not satisfied.

  According to the feature A15, since the second privilege corresponding to the predetermined determination value is provided, it is possible to provide the second privilege according to the predetermined determination value while suppressing an increase in the amount of data to be stored. It has become. That is, in order to store the information that can specify the second privilege in association with the determination value in order to give the second privilege according to the predetermined determination value, the amount of data to be stored increases as the number of combinations increases. End up. On the other hand, in this feature, in order to give the second privilege corresponding to the predetermined determination value, data for associating the predetermined determination value with the second privilege and data necessary for the calculation process for determining the second privilege are provided. There is no need to store data, and the increase in data is suppressed.

  Note that any one of the features A2 to A4 and the features A16 to A21 subordinate to the feature A1 can be applied to the features A5 to A15.

  Feature A16. The gaming machine according to feature A3 or A4, further comprising determination value notifying means for notifying the player of the determined determination value each time the predetermined determination value is derived by the deriving means.

  According to the feature A16, the player can recognize an accurate determination value at any time. Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain appropriately the expectation degree with respect to privilege provision according to a determination value.

  Feature A17. When the second determination unit determines that the second specific condition is satisfied, the second privilege is provided while the determination value notification unit notifies the predetermined determination value. A gaming machine according to Feature A16, further comprising second privilege grant notification means.

  According to the feature A17, in order to notify the player that the second privilege is granted during the notification of the determination value, the second specific condition is established based on the determination value, and as a result, the second privilege is granted. The player can easily recognize what has been done. For this reason, even if the first privilege is not given, it can be easily recognized that the judgment value accumulated so far is reflected in the player's profit as the second privilege. Satisfaction can be increased.

Feature A18. When the second specific condition is not satisfied during the special gaming state, a lottery process for determining whether to grant the second privilege is performed, and when the lottery process is won, It has a special second privilege granting means that grants two benefits,
In the case where the second privilege is granted by the special second privilege granting means, the fact that the second privilege is given while the judgment value notifying means is reporting the predetermined judgment value. The gaming machine according to Feature A17, wherein the gaming machine is not.

  According to the feature A18, the second privilege can be granted even when the second specific condition is not satisfied, but is notified separately from the case where the second specific condition is satisfied and the second privilege is granted. The player can recognize which opportunity has given the second privilege. For this reason, the benefit by establishment of the 2nd specific condition can be shown clearly.

Feature A19. A judgment value suggesting means for suggesting the judgment value derived by the judgment value deriving means;
The gaming machine according to feature A3 or A4, wherein the determination value suggesting means may suggest a value different from the determination value derived by the determination value deriving means.

  According to the feature A19, it is expected that the determination value is suggested to be higher than the actual value, and the player's sense of expectation is conversely suggested. Can be.

Feature A20. When the second privilege is a privilege that the first privilege is granted with a predetermined probability,
When the first privilege is granted due to the second privilege due to the establishment of the second specific condition, this is distinguished from the case where the first privilege is granted due to the establishment of the first specific condition. The gaming machine according to Feature A19, wherein the gaming machine is notified.

  In the feature A19, the determination value notified to the player is not accurate. For this reason, in the configuration in which the first privilege can be granted even when the second privilege is granted, the player cannot recognize which trigger has given the first privilege when the first privilege is granted. There is a problem. In particular, for a player who does not know that the second specific condition is set, a privilege is given when the determination value reaches the reference value, but when the determination value does not reach the reference value, It can be understood that the accumulated judgment value is attributed to nothing. This will cause players to be frustrated. In this regard, according to this feature, since the notification is made in accordance with the established condition, when the first privilege is granted according to the establishment of the second specific condition, the first predetermined value is not reached. Even so, the player can be made to guess that the first privilege may be given, and as a result, the player's satisfaction can be increased.

  Feature A21. The said 2nd privilege provision means makes it transfer to the 2nd game state in which a 1st privilege is more easily given than a predetermined 1st game state as said 2nd privilege, Any one of the characteristics A1 thru | or A20 characterized by the above-mentioned. Game machines.

  According to the feature A21, even when the first specific condition is not satisfied in the special gaming state, the second gaming state can be shifted to which the first privilege is relatively easily given. For this reason, even after the special gaming state ends, it is possible to appropriately maintain the expectation for granting the first privilege.

Feature A22. The second gaming state is the special gaming state,
The gaming machine according to Feature A21, wherein the second privilege granting means shifts to the special gaming state as the second privilege.

  According to the feature A22, even if the first privilege is not granted, it is possible to shift to the special gaming state again, and thus it is possible to appropriately maintain the expectation for the first privilege grant.

  Feature A23. The second privilege granting means shifts to the third gaming state where the second privilege is more easily shifted than the first gaming state to the second gaming state where the first privilege is more easily given than the predetermined first gaming state. A gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A19.

  According to the feature A23, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the provision of the first privilege by the second privilege having a relatively low value.

  Feature A24. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A20, wherein the second privilege granting unit relaxes the requirement for establishment of the first specific condition in the next special gaming state as the second privilege.

  According to the feature A24, since it is preferentially treated as the second privilege in the next special game state, when the second privilege is granted or when the second privilege is expected to be given, until the next special game state transition The possibility to continue playing is increased, leading to improved operation.

  Feature A25. The gaming machine according to feature A1, further comprising: first determining means for determining whether or not the first specific condition is established during the special gaming state before the special gaming state starts.

  According to the feature A25, since the success or failure of the first specific condition is determined before the start of the special game state, it is possible to perform various effects for suggesting the result over the entire special game state.

Feature A26. First privilege granting means for granting a first privilege when the first specific condition is established in the special gaming state;
When the first specific condition is not satisfied in the special game state, any second privilege is given from a plurality of types of second privileges defined in advance based on the game result in the special game state. And a second privilege granting means.

  According to the feature A26, when the first specific condition is not satisfied, the second privilege is granted based on the game result in the special game state. For this reason, even if the first specific condition is not satisfied, a variety of second benefits are given according to the game result, so that the range of game play is widened, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Note that any one of the features A2 to A25 subordinate to the feature A1 can be applied to the feature A26.

Feature B1. First numerical information acquisition means for acquiring any numerical information from a predetermined numerical range in accordance with the result of the predetermined lottery process in the special gaming state (the process of S1402 in the CPU 102 of the main controller 101 is executed) Function)
Second numerical information acquisition means (a function for executing the processing of S1402 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for acquiring numerical information uniquely determined according to the result of the predetermined lottery process in the special gaming state;
First derivation means (a function for executing the processing of S1402 in the CPU 102 of the main controller 101) for deriving a predetermined first determination value using the numerical information acquired by the first numerical information acquisition means;
Second derivation means for deriving a predetermined second determination value using the numerical information acquired by the second numerical information acquisition means (function for executing the processing of S1402 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101). And
The first determination unit determines whether the first specific condition is satisfied when the predetermined first determination value reaches a predetermined first reference value;
The second determination means determines whether or not the second specific condition is satisfied according to the predetermined second determination value when the first specific condition is not satisfied in the special gaming state. The gaming machine according to Feature A2.

  According to the feature B1, the determination values for determining success or failure of the first specific condition and the second specific condition are different. The numerical information acquired from the predetermined numerical range is used for deriving the first determination value for determining success or failure of the first specific condition, while determining whether or not the second specific condition is successful. For deriving the second determination value, numerical information that is uniquely determined according to a result of a predetermined lottery process is used. For this reason, for example, the sum of the numerical information acquired by the first numerical information acquisition unit is the first determination value, and the addition of the numerical information acquired by the second numerical information acquisition unit is the second determination value. In the first determination value, since the value to be added has a range, only a small value may be added or a large value may be added. Therefore, regarding the success or failure of the first specific condition, the luck factor is greatly entangled, and the player's gambling feeling can be enshrined. However, when only small values are added, the first specific condition is not satisfied against the player's expectation, and there is a possibility that the dissatisfaction of the player will be seriously impaired. On the other hand, in the second determination value for determining success or failure of the second specific condition, a fixed value is added so that the second determination value is steadily added. For this reason, regarding the success or failure of the second specific condition, since the element of luck is relatively small, even if the first specific condition is not satisfied unfortunately, a privilege that more reliably meets the player's expectations is granted. Can do.

Feature B2. First numerical information acquisition means for acquiring any numerical information from a predetermined first numerical range according to a result of the predetermined lottery process in the special gaming state;
In the special gaming state, in a predetermined second numerical range that is a numerical range that is larger than the lower limit value of the first numerical range and smaller than the upper limit value of the first numerical range according to the result of the predetermined lottery process. Second numerical information acquisition means for acquiring any numerical information from
First deriving means for deriving a predetermined first determination value using the numerical information acquired by the first numerical information acquiring means;
Second derivation means for deriving a predetermined second determination value using the numerical information acquired by the second numerical information acquisition means;
The first determination unit determines whether the first specific condition is satisfied when the predetermined first determination value reaches a predetermined first reference value;
The second determination means determines whether or not the second specific condition is satisfied according to the predetermined second determination value when the first specific condition is not satisfied in the special gaming state. The gaming machine according to Feature A2.

  According to the feature B2, as in the feature B1, the determination values for determining success or failure of the first specific condition and the second specific condition are different, and the degree of change in the numerical information to the determination value is the second specific condition. The second determination value for determining success or failure is smaller. For this reason, the same effect as the feature B1 can be obtained.

Feature B3. Success / failure determination lottery processing means for performing success / failure determination lottery processing for determining success / failure of the first specific condition when the result of the predetermined lottery processing is a predetermined lottery result in the special gaming state;
Numerical information acquisition means for acquiring predetermined numerical information according to a result of the predetermined lottery process in the special gaming state;
Deriving means for deriving a predetermined determination value using the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means,
The first determination means determines success or failure of the first specific condition according to a result of the success / failure determination lottery process,
The second determination means determines whether or not the second specific condition is satisfied according to the predetermined determination value when the first specific condition is not satisfied in the special gaming state. A gaming machine according to A2.

  According to the feature B3, success or failure of the first specific condition is determined by lottery, whereas success or failure of the second specific condition is determined based on the determination value derived in the special gaming state. For this reason, regarding the success or failure of the first specific condition, the luck factor is greatly entangled, and the player's gambling feeling can be inspired. On the other hand, regarding the success or failure of the second specific condition, since the element of luck is relatively small, it is possible to grant a privilege that more reliably meets the player's expectations.

  Feature B4. The gaming machine according to Feature B3, wherein the numerical information acquisition unit acquires predetermined numerical information according to a result of the predetermined lottery process when the result of the success / failure determination lottery process is lost.

  In the feature B3, when the success / failure determination lottery process is performed, the player's expectation is increased, and when it is deviated, dissatisfaction is accumulated. The accumulation of this dissatisfaction increases as the number of times of failure in the success / failure determination lottery increases. According to the feature B4, a predetermined determination value is derived at this dissatisfied timing. For this reason, it becomes possible to give the privilege according to a player's dissatisfaction.

  Note that any of the features A3 to A15 subordinate to the feature A2 can be applied to the features B1 to B4.

Feature C1. Numerical information acquisition means (in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for acquiring predetermined numerical information according to the result of predetermined lottery processing (role lottery processing) in a special gaming state (CZ) executed over a plurality of game times The function of executing the processing of S1102),
Derivation means (a function of executing the processing of S1102 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for deriving a predetermined determination value using the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means;
Calculation means for performing predetermined calculation processing using the predetermined determination value (processing for multiplying the value of the meter counter by the second privilege coefficient 83e in the third embodiment),
And a privilege granting means for granting a privilege according to the result of the arithmetic processing.

  According to the feature C1, since different privileges are given according to the result in the special gaming state, the degree of attention to the result in the special gaming state is increased, and the interest of the game is enhanced.

  In particular, in this feature, since a privilege to be granted is determined using a predetermined determination value, it is possible to give a privilege according to the predetermined determination value while suppressing an increase in the amount of data to be stored. ing. That is, when information that can specify a privilege in association with a determination value is stored in order to give a privilege according to a predetermined determination value, the amount of data to be stored increases as the number of combinations increases. On the other hand, in this feature, a calculation process is performed using a predetermined determination value, and a privilege to be granted is determined according to the result of the calculation process. Is suppressed.

  Feature C2. The gaming machine according to claim C1, wherein the calculation means performs a process of multiplying the predetermined determination value by a coefficient stored in advance as the predetermined calculation process.

  According to the feature C2, a privilege proportional to a predetermined determination value is given. For this reason, since all the stored predetermined determination values are reflected in the privilege, the player's satisfaction can be enhanced.

Feature C3. The coefficient is configured to be determined at the start of the special gaming state;
Adding means for adding a predetermined value to the coefficient determined at the start;
The game machine according to Feature C2, wherein the calculation means performs the calculation process using a final coefficient.

  According to the feature C3, there is a possibility that the coefficient once determined is increased, and the privilege is greatly different depending on how many final coefficients are obtained. For this reason, the expectation with respect to the increase of a coefficient can be raised in a special game state.

  Feature C4. The gaming machine according to claim C3, further comprising addition determination means for determining whether or not to add the predetermined value to the coefficient in accordance with a result of the predetermined lottery process in the special gaming state.

  According to the feature C4, since the predetermined value is added according to the result of the predetermined lottery process, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the result of the predetermined lottery process in the special gaming state.

Feature C5. Coefficient notifying means for notifying the player of the coefficient in the special gaming state,
The game machine according to the feature C3 or C4, wherein the coefficient notifying unit notifies the coefficient after the addition when the addition is performed by the adding unit.

  According to the feature C5, since the coefficient is updated and notified in the special gaming state, interest in the addition of the coefficient is improved, and the interest of the game in the special gaming state can be enhanced.

  Feature C6. The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C5, wherein the privilege granting unit grants the privilege when the predetermined determination value is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold.

  According to the feature C6, the privilege is granted only when the predetermined determination value is equal to or greater than the predetermined threshold value. Thus, a moderate tension can be given by setting the hurdle for privilege provision.

  Feature C7. The arithmetic means enables a plurality of types of arithmetic processing as the predetermined arithmetic processing, and performs the first arithmetic processing when the predetermined determination value belongs to a first numerical range, and the predetermined determination The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C6, wherein when the value belongs to the second numerical range, the second arithmetic processing is performed.

  According to the feature C7, since different arithmetic processing is performed according to the numerical range to which the predetermined determination value belongs, it is possible to provide a drop in the privilege to be given according to the numerical range.

Feature C8. The coefficient is set to a value corresponding to each of the first numerical range and the second numerical range,
When the predetermined determination value belongs to the first numerical range, the arithmetic means performs a process of multiplying the predetermined determination value by a coefficient corresponding to the first numerical range as the first arithmetic processing, When the determination value belongs to the second numerical value range, the second calculation processing is performed by multiplying the predetermined determination value by a coefficient corresponding to the second numerical value range. Gaming machine.

  According to the feature C8, it is possible to make the increase amount of the privilege different when the determination value is added depending on whether it belongs to the first numerical range or the second numerical range.

  Feature C9. The calculation means performs a process of adding an additional value stored in advance corresponding to the predetermined determination value in addition to the calculation process corresponding to the predetermined determination value as the predetermined calculation process. The gaming machine according to feature C7 or C8.

  According to the feature C9, it is possible to make the content of the privilege greatly different depending on whether it belongs to the first numerical range or the second numerical range.

Feature C10. Numerical information acquisition means (in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for acquiring predetermined numerical information according to the result of predetermined lottery processing (role lottery processing) in a special gaming state (CZ) executed over a plurality of game times The function of executing the processing of S1102),
Derivation means (a function of executing the processing of S1102 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for deriving a predetermined determination value using the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means;
And a privilege granting means for granting a privilege corresponding to the predetermined determination value.

  According to the feature C10, since a privilege corresponding to a predetermined determination value is provided, it is possible to provide a privilege according to the predetermined determination value while suppressing an increase in the amount of data to be stored. That is, when information that can specify a privilege in association with a determination value is stored in order to give a privilege according to a predetermined determination value, the amount of data to be stored increases as the number of combinations increases. On the other hand, in this feature, in order to give a privilege corresponding to a predetermined determination value, it is not necessary to store data that associates a predetermined determination value with a privilege, or data necessary for arithmetic processing for determining a privilege, Increase in data is suppressed.

  Note that any one of the feature A group and the feature B group can be applied to the feature C group.

Feature D1. Numerical information acquisition means for acquiring predetermined numerical information according to the result of the predetermined lottery process in the special game state (CZ) executed over a plurality of game times (the processing of S1102 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) Function to execute)
Deriving means (a function of executing the processing of S1102 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for deriving a predetermined determination value using the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means;
The first privilege granting means grants the first privilege as the first specific condition when the predetermined determination value reaches a predetermined first privilege grant value.
The second privilege granting means gives a privilege to shift to a predetermined second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined first gaming state as the second privilege, the predetermined determination value, A privilege for shifting to the predetermined second gaming state over the number of games of either value among a value obtained by multiplying the predetermined determination value by a predetermined coefficient and a value obtained by dividing the predetermined determination value by a predetermined divisor. The gaming machine according to Feature A1, characterized in that:

  According to the feature D1, the accumulated predetermined determination value is reflected in the player's profit without waste as the second privilege, so that the player's satisfaction can be enhanced. In other words, as a supplement when the first privilege is not granted, a second privilege different from the first privilege may be given based on a predetermined threshold, but if that threshold is not reached, it is accumulated by then Value is wasted. Even if the threshold value is exceeded, if the second privilege to be given is the same regardless of the predetermined determination value, the value accumulated beyond the threshold value is wasted. For this reason, there is a risk of dissatisfaction with the player regarding this point. On the other hand, according to this feature, such a problem is solved and the player's satisfaction is improved. Further, since a lot of profit is given for the accumulated predetermined determination value, even in a situation where the possibility that the first specific condition is satisfied is low, the predetermined determination value is added until the final game in the special gaming state. It can be expected and entertained.

  The predetermined second gaming state is expected to increase more medals than the predetermined first gaming state (including both a gaming state in which an increase in medals can be expected and a gaming state in which an increase in medals cannot be expected). A gaming state that can be expected, a gaming state that is more likely to shift to a predetermined third gaming state where an increase in medals can be expected than a predetermined first gaming state, and a gaming state that is likely to transition to a predetermined third gaming state where an increase in medals can be expected There are a gaming state that is easier to shift than the predetermined first gaming state, a gaming state in which the first privilege is more easily given than the predetermined first gaming state (for example, a special gaming state, etc.), and the like.

Feature D2. It is possible to shift to a predetermined first gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player and a predetermined second gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous, and the special game is performed when the first specific condition is not satisfied. In a gaming machine that shifts to the predetermined second gaming state after the state ends,
Numerical information acquisition means for acquiring predetermined numerical information according to the result of the predetermined lottery process in the special game state (CZ) executed over a plurality of game times (the processing of S1102 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) Function to execute)
Deriving means (a function of executing the processing of S1102 in the CPU 102 of the main control device 101) for deriving a predetermined determination value using the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means;
The first privilege granting means grants the first privilege as the first specific condition when the predetermined determination value reaches a predetermined first privilege grant value.
The second privilege granting unit is any one of a predetermined determination value, a value obtained by multiplying the predetermined determination value by a predetermined coefficient, and a value obtained by dividing the predetermined determination value by a predetermined divisor as the second privilege. The gaming machine according to Feature A1, wherein a privilege for maintaining the predetermined second gaming state is given over the number of games of the value.

  Also in the feature D2, since the accumulated predetermined determination value is reflected as a second privilege on the player's profit without waste, the same effect as the feature D1 can be obtained.

  Feature D3. The gaming machine according to feature D1 or D2, further comprising determination value notification means for notifying a player of the predetermined determination value in the special gaming state.

  According to the feature D3, since the player can recognize the transition of the predetermined determination value in the special game state, the player's interest in the special game state can be more strongly attracted.

  Feature D4. The gaming machine according to any one of the features D1 to D3, further comprising a final determination value notifying unit that notifies the player of the final predetermined determination value in the special gaming state.

  According to the feature D4, since the player can recognize the final predetermined determination value in the special gaming state, even for a player who does not know that the predetermined determination value is reflected in the second privilege. And the relationship can be easily recognized from the relationship with the 2nd privilege given after that. For this reason, even such a player can be easily recognized that the accumulated value is not wasted, and dissatisfaction with being wasted can be suppressed.

  Feature D5. The game machine according to Feature D4, wherein the final determination value notification means notifies by displaying a value obtained by multiplying the final predetermined determination value by a predetermined display coefficient.

  According to the feature D5, since the displayed numerical value is larger than the predetermined determination value, the impact as a display effect can be enhanced and the player's expectation can be increased. On the other hand, by always multiplying the predetermined determination value by the same predetermined display coefficient, the player can be made to recognize the predetermined determination value from the display content. As a result, the second privilege corresponding to the displayed value is given.

  Feature D6. The gaming machine according to feature D4 or D5, further comprising second privilege notification means for notifying a player of the content of the second privilege when the second privilege grant means grants the second privilege. .

  According to the feature D6, in addition to the final predetermined determination value of the feature D4, since the content of the second privilege is notified, for a player who does not know that the predetermined determination value is reflected in the second privilege However, the relationship can be recognized more easily. For this reason, it is possible to make it easier for such a player to recognize that the accumulated value is not wasted, and to more reliably resolve the dissatisfaction with being wasted. .

  Feature D7. When the second privilege granting unit grants the second privilege, the second privilege information notification for notifying the player of information that allows the content of the second privilege to be recognized in the predetermined second gaming state to be transferred thereafter. A gaming machine according to Feature D4 or D5, characterized in that it has means.

  According to the feature D7, in addition to the final predetermined determination value of the feature D4, information capable of recognizing the content of the second privilege is notified, so that the relationship can be recognized more easily, and the feature D5 The same effect can be obtained.

Feature D8. Third privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a predetermined third privilege with a probability corresponding to the predetermined determination value when the first specific condition is not satisfied;
A third privilege granting means for granting the predetermined third privilege when the third privilege grant determining means determines to give the predetermined third privilege;
Any of the features D1 to D7, wherein the second privilege granting unit grants the second privilege when the third privilege grant determining unit determines not to grant the predetermined third privilege. The gaming machine described in Crab.

  According to the feature D8, when the first specific condition is not satisfied, the probability of giving the third privilege can be set according to the predetermined determination value. Further, when the third privilege is not granted, the profit according to the predetermined determination value is reflected without waste as the second privilege, so that the expectation for the third privilege is given according to the predetermined determination value. It is possible to suppress dissatisfaction due to the use of the accumulated predetermined determination value.

Feature D9. First privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant the first privilege at or before the start of the special gaming state;
Second privilege determining means for determining the content of the second privilege to be granted by the second privilege grant means when it is determined that the first privilege is not granted;
In a predetermined display unit, there is provided numerical information display means for updating and displaying numerical information indicating an expectation degree to which the first privilege is given from a predetermined initial value toward a predetermined target value,
The numerical information display means updates and displays the numerical information up to the predetermined target value when it is determined that the first privilege is granted,
The first privilege granting unit grants the first privilege when the predetermined target value is displayed on the predetermined display unit as the first specific condition,
The second privilege determining means selects any value within the range from the predetermined initial value to the predetermined target value, thereby multiplying the value, the value by a predetermined coefficient, and the A specific gaming state over the number of games of any value among values obtained by dividing the value by a predetermined divisor is determined as the second privilege,
The numerical information display means is updated to the value finally selected by the second privilege determining means, and displayed.
The gaming machine according to Feature A1, wherein the second privilege granting unit grants the second privilege determined by the second privilege determining unit.

  According to the feature D9, the type of privilege granted at the start or before the start of the special gaming state is determined, but numerical information corresponding to the privilege is displayed on the predetermined display unit. Therefore, the privilege according to the numerical information displayed as a result is given. In particular, in this feature, a specific gaming state over the number of times of gaming of any one of a finally displayed value, a value obtained by multiplying the value by a predetermined coefficient, and a value obtained by dividing the value by a predetermined divisor. Is given as the second privilege, even if the numerical information does not reach the target value, the player will be given a profit corresponding to the degree of achievement without waste, thereby increasing the player's satisfaction. Can do.

Feature D10. It is possible to shift to a predetermined first gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player and a predetermined second gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous, and the special game is performed when the first specific condition is not satisfied. In a gaming machine that shifts to the predetermined second gaming state after the state ends,
First privilege grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant the first privilege at or before the start of the special gaming state;
Second privilege determining means for determining the content of the second privilege to be granted by the second privilege grant means when it is determined that the first privilege is not granted;
In a predetermined display unit, there is provided numerical information display means for updating and displaying numerical information indicating an expectation degree to which the first privilege is given from a predetermined initial value toward a predetermined target value,
The numerical information display means updates and displays the numerical information up to the predetermined target value when it is determined that the first privilege is granted,
The first privilege granting means grants the first privilege as the first specific condition when the predetermined target value is displayed on the predetermined display unit,
The second privilege determining means selects any value within the range from the predetermined initial value to the predetermined target value, thereby multiplying the value, the value by a predetermined coefficient, and the A privilege for maintaining the predetermined second gaming state over the number of games of any one of the values obtained by dividing the value by a predetermined divisor is determined as the second privilege,
The numerical information display means is updated to the value finally selected by the second privilege determining means, and displayed.
The gaming machine according to Feature A1, wherein the second privilege granting unit grants the second privilege determined by the second privilege determining unit.

  Also in the feature D10, the numerical information corresponding to the privilege is displayed on the predetermined display unit, so that the same effect as the feature D1 can be obtained.

  Note that any of the features A4 to A24 subordinate to the feature A3, any of the features B or C can be applied to the feature D group.

10 Slot machines (gaming machines)
31 reel unit 41 start lever 56 first credit bet switch 81 secondary control device 82 CPU in secondary control device
83 ROM in sub-control unit
84 RAM in sub-control unit
101 main controller 102 CPU in main controller
105 ROM in the main controller
106 RAM in main controller

Claims (4)

First privilege granting means for granting a first privilege when a first specific condition is satisfied in a special gaming state executed over a plurality of game times;
A gaming machine comprising: a second privilege granting means capable of granting a second privilege when the first specific condition is not satisfied in the special gaming state. Numerical information acquisition means for acquiring predetermined numerical information according to a result of a predetermined lottery process in the special gaming state;
Derivation means for deriving a predetermined determination value using the numerical information acquired by the numerical information acquisition means;
First determination means for determining whether the first specific condition is satisfied when the predetermined determination value reaches a predetermined first reference value;
And a calculation means for performing a predetermined calculation process using the predetermined determination value,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second privilege granting unit grants the second privilege according to a result of the calculation process when the first specific condition is not satisfied.   The arithmetic means enables a plurality of types of arithmetic processing as the predetermined arithmetic processing, and performs the first arithmetic processing when the predetermined determination value belongs to a first numerical range, and the predetermined determination The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein when the value belongs to the second numerical range, the second arithmetic processing is performed. The arithmetic expression notifying means for notifying a player of an arithmetic expression used for the arithmetic processing when the first specific condition is not satisfied in the special gaming state. Game machines.

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