JP2016096850A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine provided with an AT game, which can increase a player's interest.SOLUTION: A slot machine 1 comprises: combination lottery means 102 for determining one of a plurality of combination lottery results that include a first winning result advantageous to a player when stop switches 21 L, 21M, 21R are operated in a first pressing order, and a second winning result advantageous to the player when the stop switches are operated in a second order; and performance selection means 203 and performance execution means 204 for executing a notification performance related to the notification of the advantageous pressing order to the player during a game period of an AT game. The game period of the AT game includes a first notification period when the notification performance related to the notification of the first pressing order is executed, and a second notification period when the notification performance related to the second pressing order is executed. The game period of the AT game has a portion where the first notification period and the second notification period overlap, and a portion where the first notification period and the second notification period do not overlap.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine in which an operation mode of a stop switch advantageous to a player is notified.

  Conventionally, a slot machine equipped with an assist time game (AT game) that facilitates winning of a specific winning combination is known. This AT game is a game for notifying the player of the stop operation mode of the stop switch required for winning in order to win a specific winning combination, and the player follows the notified stop operation mode, It is a game that is more advantageous than a normal game that can be awarded to a specific winning combination. In this type of slot machine, when an AT game starts, a notification is made uniformly every time a specific winning combination is won, so the profit (medal) earned by the player is higher than that in the normal game. According to this configuration, the game can be enjoyed while expecting whether or not the AT game is executed (started), but since the winning probability for a specific winning combination is usually constant, the AT game is started once. Then, the game during the game was monotonous.

  Therefore, conventionally, a slot machine has been proposed in which a plurality of types of AT gaming states having different merits are set to give a wide range of games (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this case, there are first and second AT gaming states, and the length of the game period (number of continuous games) is set to a different value between the first AT gaming state and the second AT gaming state. In this way, the player can enjoy the game while not only expecting whether or not the AT game will be executed, but also expecting the type of the AT game.

JP 2009-254619 A (see paragraphs 0080 to 0082, FIG. 2, etc.)

  However, in a slot machine in which a plurality of types of AT gaming states are set, although the number of AT games continued changes, the AT game itself becomes monotonous as before. Therefore, there is a demand for a slot machine that can further enhance the interest of the player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can enhance the interest of a player in a slot machine equipped with an AT game.

  In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention comprises a display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, A plurality of stop switches corresponding to each variable display row and stopping the variable display of the corresponding variable display row, and a slot for which a predetermined profit is given to the player according to the winning mode of the display means In the machine, when each stop switch is operated in the first operation mode, when the first winning result that the player obtains an advantageous result and each stop switch is operated in the second operation mode. A winning lottery means for determining any one of a plurality of winning results including a second winning result from which the player can obtain an advantageous result, and a loss by lottery; For a predetermined game period, a notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect related to notification of the first operation mode or the second operation mode to the player, wherein the predetermined game period is the When the result lottery result by the role lottery means is the first winning result, the first notification period in which the notification effect related to the notification of the first operation mode is executed, and the result lottery result by the role lottery means When the second winning result is a second notification period in which the notification effect relating to the notification of the second operation mode is executed, and the predetermined game period includes the first notification period and The second notification period has a portion that overlaps and a portion that does not overlap (Claim 1).

  Further, an additional lottery means configured to individually execute an additional lottery for determining whether to increase the first notification period and an additional lottery for determining whether to increase the second notification period is further provided. (Claim 2).

  In addition, when the predetermined game period is started, only the first notification period is started, only the second notification period is started, or the first notification period and the second notification period are started. You may further provide the alerting | reporting period selection means which determines which of a period is started simultaneously (Claim 3).

  The first notification period and the second notification period are set to start at the same time, and the length of the initial period of the first notification period and the length of the initial period of the second notification period are individually set. It is also possible to further include an initial period setting means (claim 4).

  Further, the payout at the time of winning may be different between the first winning result and the second winning result (claim 5).

  Further, the winning probability by the winning lottery means may be different between the first winning result and the second winning result (claim 6).

  In addition, it may further comprise a remaining state notification means for notifying the player of the remaining state of the first notification period and the remaining state of the second notification period (claim 7).

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the first and second winning results each have a stop switch operation mode (first and second operation modes) from which the player can obtain an advantageous result. During the game period, in the case of the first or second winning result, the operation mode (first or second advantageous operation mode) corresponding to the result is notified by the notification effect executing means. Here, the predetermined game period includes a first notification period in which a notification effect relating to notification of the first operation mode is executed when the lottery result by the combination lottery means is the first winning result, and the lottery result is the first lottery result. And a second notification period in which a notification effect related to notification of the second operation mode is executed in the case of the two winning results. The predetermined game period includes a portion where the first notification period and the second notification period overlap and a portion where it does not.

  According to this configuration, the player only when the lottery result by the winning lottery means is one of the first and second winning results within a predetermined game period in which a notice effect advantageous to the player is executed. It is possible to create a case where a notification effect advantageous to the player is executed and a case where a notification effect advantageous to the player is executed for any winning result. In this case, the average increase in the number of medals per game (so-called net increase) indicating the increase speed of medals changes within a predetermined game period, thereby preventing the game from becoming monotonous within the predetermined game period. can do. Therefore, it is possible to provide a slot machine that can enhance the interest of the player as compared with the prior art.

  Moreover, according to the invention which concerns on Claim 2, since the addition lottery whether to increase a 1st alerting | reporting period and the extra lottery whether to increase a 2nd alerting | reporting period can be performed separately. , It is possible to diversify the change in medal increase speed.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the information processing apparatus includes notification period selection means for determining a start mode of the first and second notification periods when a predetermined game period is started. In this case, since the start timing of the first notification period and the second notification period can be easily changed, it is possible to diversify the games within the game period.

  According to a fourth aspect of the invention, there is provided an initial period setting means for individually setting the length of the initial period of the first notification period and the length of the initial period of the second notification period. According to this configuration, since the end timings of the first notification period and the second notification period can be easily changed, it is possible to diversify the games within the game period.

  Further, according to the invention of claim 5, since the payout at the time of winning the first winning result and the second winning result is different, the change in the medal increase speed can be further increased.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, since the winning probabilities by the winning lottery means differ between the first winning result and the second winning result, the increase speed of medals can be easily changed.

  According to the invention of claim 7, the player can grasp the game status during the predetermined game period by notifying the remaining status of the first notification period and the remaining status of the second notification period. Can increase the interest of the player.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows an effective line. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of a main control board. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning group / winning combination and a reel symbol, and the payout number of medals. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning group and a reel symbol, and the payout number of medals. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the stop operation aspect in a winning group, and a winning combination. It is a figure which shows an example of a role lottery table. It is a figure which shows the modification of the relationship between the stop operation aspect in a winning group, and a winning combination. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function of a sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a special game execution lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of an addition lottery table. It is a figure which shows an example of an addition game number lottery table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of each alerting | reporting period in AT game. It is a flowchart which shows a main control process. It is a flowchart which shows a main control process. It is a flowchart which shows a sub control process. It is a flowchart which shows a sub control process. It is a flowchart which shows an alerting | reporting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of each alerting | reporting period in AT game of the slot machine concerning 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of each alerting | reporting period in AT game of the slot machine concerning 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structural example of each alerting | reporting period in AT game of the slot machine concerning 4th Embodiment of this invention.

<First Embodiment>
A slot machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Constitution)
An outline of the configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine, and FIG. 2 is a view showing a symbol arrangement of reels. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an effective line.

  The slot machine 1 according to this embodiment is based on a player's operation on the condition that a prescribed number of game media such as medals are inserted in any one of a plurality of preset game states. One game is executed, and is configured as shown in FIG. 1, for example. That is, in the slot machine 1, the front surface of the housing 3 is closed by the front panel 5 so as to be freely opened and closed, and the operation plate 7 is disposed at a substantially central height position of the front panel 5. A front plate 9 is disposed above the front plate 9.

  The front plate 9 is provided with a horizontally long display window 11. Inside the display window 11, left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R that variably display a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are disposed. As shown in FIG. 2, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R include a plurality of types of symbols (for example, “red 7” “blue 7” “yellow 7” “bar” “bell” “cherry 1”. "Cherry 2", "Watermelon 1", "Watermelon 2", "Replay") are provided in a predetermined arrangement. Also, frame numbers from 0 to 19 are sequentially attached to each symbol. Then, for example, a reel tape on which symbols of frame numbers 0 to 19 are printed is attached to the peripheral surface of the reel to form each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order of frame numbers 19, 18,..., 0, 19,. From the display window 11, when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop rotating, the symbols are set to look into a total of three, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11.

  Further, reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R each constituted by a stepping motor are coupled to each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R can be independently driven to rotate.

  Further, the operation panel 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing the insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored therein, and the maximum number of cards inserted per game (game) from the credit medals (set to 3). The maximum bet switch 17 for instructing the insertion of medals), the lever-like start switch 19 for rotating the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R to start variable display of each symbol, and the left, middle, and right reels 13L , 13M, 13R are provided to stop the variable display of each symbol, left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, a payment switch 23 for paying out credit medals, and a medal insertion slot 25 are provided. It has been. In this embodiment, one type of three medals inserted (specified number) necessary for one game is set. Further, a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols are formed by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R correspond to the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. Is provided.

  In addition, an animation or the like is displayed almost at the center above the front plate 9 to notify the player of winning or winning, or to notify the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. A liquid crystal display 27 is provided, and an explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, and music and music are displayed on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29. Speakers 31L and 31R are provided for performing effects by voice or the like. A central lamp portion 33M is disposed on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are disposed on the left and right sides thereof. Each lamp unit 33M, 33L, 33R is provided with a light source such as a light emitting diode. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed, and constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for performing effects such as notifying a player of winning and winning.

  In addition, a lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation panel 7. A lower lamp unit in which a plurality of light sources are arranged in, for example, two rows on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35. 37L and 37R are provided. A medal payout opening 39 and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the payout opening 39 are provided below the lower panel 35. In addition, a winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit indicator 45 for displaying the number of stored credit medals is disposed at the lower left corner of the front plate 9. The credit display 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment LEDs, and can display a 2-digit stored number (up to 50). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, one line is set as a winning line with the left reel 13L being “middle”, the middle reel 13M being “middle”, and the right reel 13R being “lower”.

  A support frame that supports the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. A hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 4) for discharging medals to the payout opening 39 is disposed below the support frame in the housing 3. Further, on the back side near the medal insertion slot 25, a medal selector for selecting whether or not the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 is genuine and guiding only the regular medal to the hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 4). 48 (see FIG. 4) is disposed. Further, on the left side of the hopper unit 43, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 4) is fixed to the left side wall in the housing 3. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 4) for switching the power on and off, and a key cylinder and a push button type setting change button 52 (see FIG. 4) for setting change processing which will be described later. Is provided.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1.

  In FIG. 4, the insertion sensor 53 is provided near the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3 and in the medal selector 48, and detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. The payout sensor 54 is provided at the exit of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals paid out to the payout outlet 39 one by one.

  The left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R are for detecting the rotational positions of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively. For example, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R Each of the photointerrupters that detect the protrusions provided, and when the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the protrusions are detected every round and the detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In this embodiment, for example, when the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detect the protrusions, the symbol of frame number 19 is configured to be positioned in the middle of the display window 11, respectively. .

  The change process start switch 56 is provided inside the key cylinder of the operation box 49, and is turned on and off by inserting and rotating a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder.

  The hopper motor 57 is disposed in the hopper unit 43 and pays out medals toward the payout opening 39 by driving thereof.

  Further, in this slot machine 1, a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 that performs control relating to the progress of the game is mounted, and a sub that performs control of effects in accordance with the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control board 63. A sub control board 73 on which the CPU 71 is mounted is provided separately, and various game information is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one direction.

  The RAM 65 of the main control board 63 temporarily stores data relating to the game such as the game state of the slot machine 1, and various storage areas for storing various data are formed.

  In addition, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 stores a game machine program (a program for the slot machine 1) including preset data (a role lottery table 671, a stop table 672, and the like).

  Further, the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a game machine program stored in the ROM 67 to perform processing related to the progress of the game. Further, the main CPU 61 receives various game information such as information on the result lottery result by the role lottery means 102 and information on operation of the operation tools operated by the players such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R and the start switch 19. The command is sent to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71).

  The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 includes a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data and a ROM unit that stores various programs for effects. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 is stored in the memory 75 based on various game information regarding the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61. By executing the program, the contents of the production related to the game for the player are determined. In addition, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the determined contents of the effect. I do. Further, the sub control board 73 of this embodiment also performs a lottery for determining whether or not to execute a special game, which will be described later, and a lottery for determining whether or not to increase the game period of the special game (so-called extra lottery).

(Main control board)
Next, the main control board 63 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 5 is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the main control board, FIGS. 6 and 7 are diagrams showing the relationship between the winning group / winning role and the reel symbol, and the number of medals to be paid out, and FIG. 8 is a stop in the winning group. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a role lottery table, and FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a variation of the relationship between the stop operation mode and a winning combination in a winning group.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by controlling hardware. .

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 controls the game of the slot machine 1 and executes a normal game that is a general game. Specifically, in the normal game, first, when the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 detects the insertion of three medals, the above-described winning line is activated and the validity display lamp is turned on. . When it is detected that the start switch 19 has been operated on the condition that a medal is inserted, the winning lottery means 102 performs a lottery to determine whether one of a plurality of winning combinations set in advance has been won or lost. All rotations of the middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are started, and the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are determined according to the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Start that.

  Thereafter, when it is detected that the left stop switch 21L is operated, the left reel 13L is stopped, and when it is detected that the middle stop switch 21M is operated, the middle reel 13M is stopped, and the right stop switch 21R is operated. When detected, the right reel 13R is stopped. As described above, the rotation of the corresponding left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  When all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R have been operated, the rotation of all three left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped. At this time, if the symbol stops on the winning line in the display mode relating to each combination, a winning is won. Then, the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the payout exit 39. In addition, instead of paying out medals or along with paying out medals, a predetermined profit may be given to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, in this embodiment, as the winning combination, a small combination (Bell 1-30, Cherry 1, Cherry 2, Watermelon 1-4), and a re-playing combination (replay) are set in advance. Yes. The result lottery results of the role lottery means 102 include a small role winning, a re-game winning (replay winning), and a loss. Here, the small role winning means that one of a plurality of winning groups each composed of a plurality of small roles (winning roles) has been won. For example, when the winning lottery result is the winning group “Cherry”, the winning roles “Cherry 1” and “Cherry 2” are simultaneously won (double winning).

  In addition, the winning includes a small role winning related to the payout of medals and a replay winning award (replay winning) related to execution of the replay (replay).

  For example, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed in the display modes relating to the roles “Bell 1” to “Bell 30”, “Watermelon 1” to “Watermelon 4”, “Cherry 1”, and “Cherry 2” in FIGS. When three symbols are aligned on the winning line of the display window 11, a small role winning is achieved, and the number of medals shown in the "payout" column in FIGS. 6 and 7 is paid out.

  In addition, when three symbols on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged on the winning line (see FIG. 3) in the display mode related to the winning combination “Replay” in FIG. The game can be played again without throwing it in.

  In this embodiment, as described above, a plurality of winning combinations can be won simultaneously by the winning lottery means 102. That is, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a winning group composed of a plurality of winning combinations is formed, and whether or not each winning group is won is determined by the winning lottery means 102. Among the winning groups, the winning groups “CRL Bell”, “RCL Bell”, “C Bell”, “R Bell” (hereinafter, the winning groups “CRL Bell”, “RCL Bell”, “C Bell”, “R Bell” are collectively referred to as “Bell”. Each group includes a plurality of winning combinations. Specifically, the winning group “CRL Bell” is composed of “Bell 1” to “Bell 11”, and the winning group “RCL Bell” is composed of “Bell 9” to “Bell 19”. “C Bell” is composed of “Bell 10”, “Bell 11”, “Bell 20” to “Bell 26”, and the winning group “R Bell” is “Bell 10”, “Bell 11”, “Bell 24”. ~ “Bell 30”. Therefore, for example, if the winning lottery means 102 determines that the winning group “CRL Bell” is won, it means that “Bell 1” to “Bell 11” are won simultaneously.

  In addition, about the method of lottery drawing, not only this but various methods are employable. For example, when the range of random values to be won is determined according to the combination, and the portion where the range overlaps is set in a plurality of combinations, and the extracted random number value is within the overlapping range, the plurality It is possible to employ a combination lottery method in which both combinations are determined as winning combinations. Since such a lottery method is an existing technique, a detailed description is omitted.

  In addition, each of the winning groups “CRL Bell”, “RCL Bell”, “C Bell”, and “R Bell” has stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for stopping the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in a winning manner advantageous to the player. The operation mode (push order) is preset. That is, as shown in FIG. 8, in what order the player operated the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R even when the winning lottery results (winning group) by the winning lottery means 102 are the same. The stop control means 104 is configured to stop and control each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) varies depending on the type.

  For example, in the case of the winning group “CRL Bell”, if each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated in the order of “middle (21L)” → “right (21R)” → “left (21L)”, the winning combination “ The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so as to win the “bell 9”. In the other pressing order, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so that the winning combination "Bell 1" to "Bell 8", "Bell 10", or "Bell 11" is won. However, in this embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames (for example, 4 frames) is set for each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, and each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R must be operated within the range of the 4 frames. For example, the winning combination (“bell 1” to “bell 8”, “bell 10”, “bell 11”) is configured not to win (so-called “missing”). It should be noted that the specifications for the presence / absence of “missing” can be changed as appropriate.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a payout “8” is obtained only when winning “Bell 9” among the winning roles “Bell 1” to “Bell 11” belonging to the winning group “CRL Bell”. In the case of winning the other winning roles “Bell 1” to “Bell 8”, “Bell 10”, and “Bell 11”, a dividend “1” is obtained. Therefore, when the winning group “CRL Bell” is won, each reel 13L has a winning mode in which the order of “middle (21L)” → “right (21R)” → “left (21L)” is advantageous to the player. , 13M, 13R are operated in the manner of operation of stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R.

  Each of the winning groups “CRL Bell” or “RCL Bell”, which is one of the role lottery results by the role lottery means 102 described later, corresponds to the “first winning result” of the present invention. Each winning group “C bell” or “R bell” corresponds to the “second winning result” of the present invention. In addition, the advantageous pushing order “middle (21L) → right (21R) → left (21L)” of the winning group “CRL Bell” and the advantageous pushing order “right (21R) → middle (21M) of the winning group“ RCL Bell ” ) → Left (21L) ”corresponds to the“ first operation mode ”of the present invention. Further, the advantageous pressing order “middle pressing” of the winning group “C bell” and the advantageous pressing order “right pressing” of the winning group “R bell” correspond to the “second operation mode” of the present invention. The present invention is not limited to a configuration in which a predetermined pressing order is set in advance as the “first operation mode” and the “second operation mode”. For example, the operation mode for achieving an advantageous winning mode may be determined each time by lottery or the like. Further, the operation mode may be selectively determined with reference to the gaming state or the like.

  The stop control means 104 has priority according to the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R when one of the winning groups “CRL bell”, “RCL bell”, “C bell”, and “R bell” is selected. Therefore, the symbols (role) to be arranged on the winning line are different. The stop control means 104 will be described in detail later.

(2) Setting change means 101
The setting changing means 101 has the same setting (setting 1 to setting 6) for adjusting the payout rate (number of acquired medals ÷ number of inserted medals × 100 [%]) based on a predetermined setting changing operation. Change to a different setting. For each setting, for example, the winning rate of each winning combination is changed according to the setting value, or the execution expectation for a special game (AT game) described later is set higher as the setting value increases. It is adjusted with.

  Here, an example of a setting change operation for changing the setting value will be described. For example, if the change process start switch 56 (setting key) is turned on before the slot machine 1 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting change process is started. At this time, if the setting change button 52 (reset switch) is pressed once, the setting value set before the power is turned on is temporarily set to a setting value one level higher (for example, from setting 3 to setting 4) . Thereafter, each time the setting change button 52 is pressed, the setting value is temporarily set to the next higher setting value. However, when the setting change button 52 is pressed when the temporary setting value is 6, the setting value returns to 1 and is temporarily set. Finally, the set value is determined by turning on the start switch 19, and the temporary set value at that time becomes the set value of the slot machine 1. The determined set value is stored, for example, by the set value storage unit 651 configured in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 65. The setting value stored by the setting value storage unit 651 is rewritten every time a setting change is made.

(3) Role lottery means 102
The combination lottery means 102 determines any one of a plurality of predetermined combination lottery results (including a loss) as a combination lottery result in the current game by a lottery process. This lottery is performed using a random number and a role lottery table 671. In the role lottery table 671, a correspondence relationship between the random number value and each role lottery result is defined. For example, in the combination lottery table 671, data indicating an area to which each combination lottery result is associated in the entire range of random numbers generated by the main random number generation unit 102a described later is stored.

  Specifically, the role lottery means 102 executes a lottery process to determine which of the plurality of winning combinations / winning groups shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 has been won, or which has not been won (lost). To do.

a) Main-side random number generation means 102a
The main random number generation means 102a generates a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined random value range. The main-side random number generation means 102a can be constituted by, for example, an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts clock signals generated by the oscillation circuit (so-called hard random number). Note that the main-side random number generation means 102a can be configured by, for example, means for generating a random number by the average sampling method, or means for generating a random number by adding prime numbers. These means can be configured, for example, by causing the main CPU 61 to execute a predetermined program (so-called soft random number). Further, both hard random numbers and soft random numbers may be provided, and random numbers may be generated in a software manner based on the results.

b) Main-side random number extraction means 102b
The main random number extraction means 102b extracts the random value generated by the random number generation means 103, and extracts the random value generated by the main random number generation means 102a under a predetermined condition. In this embodiment, the main random number extraction unit 102b extracts a random number value used for the lottery process of the combination lottery unit 102 in the current game at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated.

  Further, since the main random number generator 102a is configured by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the main random number generator 102a is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the main random number extraction means 102b can be handled substantially as a random number.

c) Lottery result determination means 102c
The lottery result determination unit 102c determines a combination lottery result based on the random number extracted by the main random number extraction unit 102b in the current game and the combination lottery table 671. Specifically, in this embodiment, the lottery result determination means 102c refers to the role lottery table 671 shown in FIG. 9, and the random number value extracted by the main random number extraction means 102b is defined by the role lottery table 671. By determining which area of the random value areas corresponding to each of the winning lottery results is determined, the winning lottery result in the current game is determined. The winning probability of each winning combination / winning group can be calculated by (lottery data: see FIG. 9) / 65536 × 100 [%].

  In addition, the lottery method by the combination lottery means 102 is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the lottery process may be performed by calculating the number of lottery values associated with each lottery result and the extracted random number value. Further, without specifying the number of values for losing, it may be determined that losing is made when all the pre-defined roles are not won. Since such lottery processing is an existing technique, a detailed description is omitted.

(4) Reel detecting means 103
The reel detection means 103 detects the detection signals of the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R and the number of pulses supplied to the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R for driving the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Based on the above, the rotational positions of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R are detected. In other words, the reel detection means 103 has a symbol positioned at a predetermined reference position (in this embodiment, for example, the middle stage of the display window 11) while the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and stopped. Each corresponding frame number is detected.

(5) Stop control means 104
The stop control means 104 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R using the stop table 672 based on the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, and is variably displayed by each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. Each symbol is stopped in a display mode corresponding to the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 102. That is, for each game, the stop control means 104 performs stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R based on the combination lottery result determined by the lottery result determination means 102c and the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. Do.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the “bell group” (any of the winning groups “CRL bell”, “RCL bell”, “C bell”, “R bell”) is won, the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are selected. Depending on the operation order, the combination of the combinations is set differently. Also, an advantageous operation mode (push order) is set according to the type of “bell group”. Specifically, in the winning group “CRL Bell”, “middle (21M)” → “right (21R)” → “left (21L)”, and in the winning group “RCL Bell”, “right (21R)” → “middle ( 21M) ”→“ Left (21L) ”,“ Medium (21M) ”→“ Right (21R) or Left (21L) ”→“ Rest ”in the winning group“ C Bell ”,“ Right ”in the winning group“ R Bell ” (21R) ”→“ middle (21M) or left (21L) ”→“ remaining ”is set as an advantageous operation mode. The pressing order of the winning group “C bell” means that if the middle stop switch 21M is operated first, the remaining stop switches 21L and 21R may be operated in any order. "" Means that the operation sequence of the remaining stop switches 21L and 21M may be any if the right stop switch 21R is operated first.

  In the stop table 672, a plurality of tables are set corresponding to each of the winning lottery results of the winning lottery means 102. This stop table 672 is for determining the stop position of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and corresponds to the rotational position of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. Thus, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is predetermined. In this embodiment, the stop table 672 is formed so that the number of sliding symbols differs for each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in accordance with the stop operation order of the corresponding stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. That is, for example, when the left reel 13L is stopped first (first stop), slips when it is stopped second (second stop), and when it is stopped third (third stop). The stop table 672 is determined in accordance with the stop operation order of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the number of frames (table data) is different.

  Specifically, the stop table 672 includes, for each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R, the stop table for the first stop when the corresponding stop switch 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated first, and the second stop table. The stop table for the second stop when operated in a separate manner and the stop table for the third stop when operated for the third time are individually provided. The first stop table, the second stop table, and the third stop table corresponding to the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R correspond to the winning lottery results of the winning lottery means 102, respectively. Therefore, different numbers of sliding frames are set.

  And the stop control means 104 is based on the result lottery result of the role lottery means 102 and a plurality of information about which stop switch among the stop switches 13L, 13M, 13R is operated. One stop table 672 is selected from the stop tables 672. Next, from the selected one stop table 672 and the rotation position of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R corresponding to the operated stop switch at the time of the stop switch operation, the operated stop switch is changed. Determine the number of sliding frames on the corresponding reel.

  Here, if the number of sliding frames is determined to be 0, the reel rotation is immediately stopped. That is, when the number of sliding frames is determined to be 0, the symbols displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 when the stop switch is operated are stopped and displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 as they are. If the number of sliding frames is determined to be 1, the reel is rotated by one frame and stopped. That is, when the number of sliding frames is determined to be 1, the symbol displayed on the upper stage of the display window 11 when the stop switch is operated is shifted by one frame in the rotation direction of the reel and is moved to the middle stage of the display window 11. Stopped display.

  Further, if the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 102 is other than “losing”, the stop control means 104 operates the stop table 672 selected based on the winning lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as to win the winning combination, and the stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed. I do. If the result lottery result by the role lottery means 102 is “losing”, the stop control means 104 operates the stop table 672 selected based on the result lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, the number of sliding symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as not to win any of a plurality of roles, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined. Perform stop control.

  By the way, an upper limit may be set for the number of sliding symbols. In such a case, if each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is not operated at a timing when each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is at a predetermined rotation position, even if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 102 is any role. Even if it is won, the reels 13L, 13M and 13R cannot be stopped in a winning manner corresponding to the winning combination on the winning line. Therefore, the stop control means 104 determines that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at the timing when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are at predetermined rotational positions, based on the result lottery result of the role lottery means 102. As a condition, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so that the symbols displayed on the display window 11 are stopped and displayed in a winning manner corresponding to the winning combination.

  In this embodiment, the stop table 672 is defined so that the symbols are stopped in a predetermined priority order when multiple winnings are simultaneously won as a winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 102. . For example, when one of the winning groups “CRL Bell”, “RCL Bell”, “C Bell”, and “R Bell” shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 is selected, the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is changed. Correspondingly, the number of sliding symbols is determined in the stop table 672 so that the combination of the lines preferentially aligned on the winning line is different.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 102 is a winning combination group “CRL Bell”, each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R When (21M) "→" Right (21R) "→" Left (21L) "is operated in this order, the symbols corresponding to the winning combination" Bell 9 "that is most advantageous to the player are aligned on the winning line The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 104 as shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the middle stop switch 21M is not operated for the first time, the symbols corresponding to “Bell 9” are not displayed in a state where they are aligned on the winning line. That is, as long as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated in a preset operation order corresponding to the winning group (“CRL bell”, “RCL bell”, “C bell”, “R bell”), The symbol is not displayed in the display mode corresponding to the most advantageous combination for the included player.

  In the case where it is possible to win either “Bell 9” or “Bell 24”, no matter what timing the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated, “Bell 9” or “Bell 24”. Since the symbols of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged so that the symbols related to "" are always aligned on the winning line, the player always wins "Bell 9" or "Bell 24". That is, when one of the winning groups “CRL Bell”, “RCL Bell”, “C Bell”, and “R Bell” is won, each stop switch is operated in an advantageous manner for a player set in advance for each winning group. If 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated by the player, the symbol corresponding to “Bell 9” or “Bell 24” is displayed on the winning line regardless of the timing of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to be stopped by the stop control means 104 so as to align with each other.

  Here, in this embodiment, when the symbols relating to “Bell 9” are aligned on the winning line, the bell symbols are stopped and displayed in the middle horizontal line of the display window 11, and the symbol relating to “Bell 24” is awarded. When aligned on the line, the bell symbol is stopped and displayed at the lower right of the display window 11 in the upper left (left reel 13L), middle (middle reel 13M), and lower right (right reel 13R). Yes. Like conventional AT games, a player who is accustomed to a game where uniform navigation is generated when one of the bell groups is won is selected according to the situation as in the present invention. There is a risk that the playability of bell group push order navigation may be confusing or uncomfortable. Therefore, in this embodiment, for the purpose of making it easier for the player to recognize which notification period remains, “Bell 9” is aligned in the middle row, and “Bell 24” is in the downward direction. The configuration looks as if the bells are aligned. According to this configuration, the player can grasp that the first notification period remains when the bell symbols are displayed in the middle row side-by-side, and when the bell symbols are displayed downwardly to the right, 2 It is possible to grasp that the notification period remains. In other words, the player can enjoy the game while understanding the game situation without being confused or uncomfortable with respect to the situation where the push order navigation does not occur even though the AT game is being played.

  It should be noted that the configuration of the winning combination “BELL” of the above-mentioned dividend “8” can be changed as appropriate in consideration of circumstances for each model such as the combination of the combination and stop control. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, in any case of “Bell Group”, the display mode when winning the winning combination (“Bell 9” in FIG. 10) of the dividend “8” is horizontal A bell may be displayed together. In this way, it becomes difficult to determine which notification period remains based on the display mode when winning the winning combination of “8” dividends, so that the player's inquiring mind about the gameability is generated. Can stand.

(6) Symbol determination means 105
The symbol determination unit 105 displays each symbol of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R controlled to be stopped by the stop control unit 104 based on the rotational positions of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R detected by the reel detection unit 103. Is to determine whether or not the display mode is predetermined.

  Specifically, the symbol determination means 105 has the display modes shown in the winning roles “Bell 1” to “Bell 30”, “Watermelon 1” to “Watermelon 4”, “Cherry 1”, and “Cherry 2” in FIGS. 6 and 7. When the symbols are aligned on the winning line, it is determined that the small role is won. Further, the symbol determining means 105 determines that the winning combination is a re-gamer winning when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display mode shown in the winning combination “Replay” in FIG.

(7) Dispensing control means 106
The payout control unit 106 gives a predetermined profit to the player based on the determination result by the symbol determination unit 105. In this embodiment, the payout control means 106 determines that the number of credit medals stored is the upper limit if the symbol determination means 105 determines that a winning of one of a plurality of winning combinations has been won. After reaching 50 (in this embodiment, for example), the hopper unit 43 is operated to give out a medal to the player by paying out medals corresponding to the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination. Further, the payout control means 106 increases the number of credit medals by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as a medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

  The payout control means 106 validates the winning line for the next game, assuming that a predetermined number (three) of medals have been inserted when the symbol determining means 105 determines that a re-game is won.

(8) Medal control means 107
The medal control means 107 controls the operation of the medal selector 48 to switch between medal acceptance and non-acceptance.

(9) Command creation means 108
The command creation means 108 includes various information such as information on the result lottery result in the lottery process by the role lottery means 102, information on the operation of the operation tool operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the start switch 19. A command for transmitting information to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) as game information is generated. Then, the command generated by the command creation means 108 is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the sub control command transmission means 109 as will be described later.

  For example, when a role lottery is executed by the role lottery means 102, a command that can identify the result of the role lottery is created. As will be described later, the sub control board 73 executes various processes based on the sent command.

(10) Sub-control command transmission means 109
The sub control command transmission means 109 transmits the command including various information created by the command creation means 108 from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in one way. In other words, the sub-control command transmission unit 109 sets the information on the set value (set value command) changed by the setting change unit 101 created by the command creation unit 108, and the result lottery result (winning combination command) of the role lottery unit 102 Then, a command including information such as a symbol determination result by the symbol determination means 105, a rotation / stop state of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, a medal payout state by the payout control means 106, is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  Further, the sub-control command transmission unit 109 sub-controls a command created by the command creation unit 108 and including information indicating the detection state of the inserted medal by the insertion sensor 53, the operation state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17, and the like. Transmit to the board 73. The sub-control command transmission means 109 also receives commands including information indicating that various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R created by the command creation means 108 have been operated by the player. Transmit to the control board 73.

(Sub control board)
Next, the sub control board 73 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 11 is a functional block diagram showing functions of the sub-control board 73, FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the special game execution lottery table 751, FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the extra lottery table 752, and FIG. 14 is an extra game. It is a figure which shows an example of the number lottery table 753. FIG. Here, in FIG. 11, “notification period selection means 201d”, “initial period setting means 201e”, and “set number setting means 201f” included in the special game execution lottery means 201 are slot machines 1 of other embodiments to be described later. The “notification period selection table 755”, “initial period setting table 756”, and “set number lottery table 757” included in the memory 75 are also included in the slot machine 1 of other embodiments described later. Details will be described when other embodiments are described.

  The sub control board 73 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 63, and performs effects according to the operation and state of the main control board 63. As shown in FIG. 11, the sub control board 73 has various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 and various functions realized by controlling hardware. Yes.

(1) Sub-control command receiving means 200
The sub control command receiving means 200 is for receiving, as game information, a command including various information transmitted by the sub control command transmitting means 109 of the main control board 63. The sub control command receiving means 200 receives a command transmitted from the main control board 63 and, when receiving the command, notifies each function provided in the sub control board 73 according to the type of the command. In this embodiment, in the sub-control board 73, when a lottery by the special game execution lottery means 201 described later is won, a special game for notifying a player of advantageous information for a predetermined game period is provided. Configured to be executable.

  As a special game, for example, an assist time (AT) game, which is a game for notifying a player of the role lottery result of the role lottery means 102, a replay time game in which the winning rate for a re-gamer is set higher than a normal game Assist Replay Time (ART) game combining AT and AT games, bonus games such as big bonus and regular bonus, challenge time game (so-called CT game) that can be played by special reel control for a predetermined period, specific There are a specific role high probability state in which the winning probability for the role is preferentially, a chance zone in which the winning probability is preferentially given in a lottery such as AT lottery or extra lottery. In addition, it is not necessarily limited to a game directly related to a game, and a state related to production may be a special game. Specific examples of the effect include an effect state in which the execution frequency of a specific effect increases, such as a sign effect, a rare effect, or a setting value suggestion effect. In other words, any game or state that is advantageous to the player for a game result or a situation related to the game can be appropriately adopted as a special game. In this embodiment, an AT game is adopted as an example of a special game. For reference, modes of AT games and ART games will be described below.

  The “AT game” is a game that notifies the player of the lottery result of the role lottery means 102. That is, during the AT game, the lottery result of the combination lottery means 102 is notified to the player before the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped. The notification of the winning lottery result can be performed, for example, by displaying a symbol corresponding to the winning lottery result on the liquid crystal display 27. Specifically, if the winning lottery result is one of the winning groups (bell group), each stop is selected so as to win the winning combination “Bell 9” or “Bell 24” that is most advantageous to the player. The operation order of the switches 21L, 21M, 21R is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, for example. In this way, when the result of the winning lottery is notified before the stop operation of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R, the player can determine which symbol should be aligned with the winning line, or in which order the stop switch It can be seen whether 21L, 21M, and 21R should be operated. Therefore, when the lottery result by the winning lottery means 102 wins a preset winning group, winning to the winning group becomes easy and the number of medals can be increased.

  The “ART game” is a game in which an AT game and a replay time (RT) game are combined. During the ART game, since the winning probability of the re-game combination is set higher than that in the normal game, the ratio that the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 102 is lost is low. In addition, in the case of winning a small role ("Bell 1" to "Bell 30", "Cherry 1", "Cherry 2", "Watermelon 1" to "Watermelon 4"), it corresponds to the winning small role like AT games. Since the symbols and the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for winning “Bell 9” or “Bell 24” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, it is easy to win the winning combination. As with AT games, the number of medals can be increased.

  In this embodiment, in order to create a change in the game during the AT game, when the game period of the AT game is won by the winning groups “CRL Bell” and “RCL Bell”, within the winning group The first notification period (period 1) for notifying the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R for winning the most advantageous winning combination "Bell 9", and the winning groups "C Bell" and "R Bell" A second notification period (period 2) for notifying the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for winning the “bell 24” which is the most advantageous winning combination in those winning groups, It consists of In addition, this slot machine 1 is equipped with an extra lottery function for determining whether or not to increase the game period of AT games, so that the extra lottery for the first notification period and the extra lottery for the second notification period can be executed individually. It is configured. Hereinafter, the configuration of the AT game will be specifically described.

(2) Special game execution lottery means 201
The special game execution lottery means 201 determines whether or not to execute a special game (AT game) by lottery based on the information related to the winning lottery result received by the sub-control command receiving means 200, and is executing an AT game. It is determined by lottery (so-called extra lottery) whether or not to increase the game period (first notification period, second notification period) of the AT game, and the sub-side random number generation means 201a and the sub-side random number extraction means 201b and execution lottery result determination means. In addition, the special game execution lottery means 201 also performs lottery of the number of additional games when the extra lottery is won. And when both a 1st alerting | reporting period and a 2nd alerting | reporting period are complete | finished, it is comprised so that the predetermined | prescribed game period of AT game may be complete | finished.

a) Sub-side random number generation means 201a
The sub-side random number generation means 201a has a random number for AT lottery, a random number for extra lottery during AT games, and a random number for extra game number lottery when winning the extra lottery within a predetermined range (this implementation) In the form, each is generated in 1 to 128). The random numbers for the extra lottery are generated separately in the first notification period and the second notification period. The configuration of the sub-side random number generation unit 202a is substantially the same as that of the main-side random number generation unit 102a, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

b) Sub-side random number extraction means 201b
The sub-side random number extraction means 201b extracts the random number values generated by the sub-side random number generation means 201a (AT lottery random value, random number for extra lottery, random number value for extra game lottery) under predetermined conditions. Is. In this embodiment, the sub-side random number extraction means 201b extracts a random value at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. Other configurations are substantially the same as those of the main-side random number extraction unit 102b, and thus description thereof is omitted.

c) Execution lottery result determination means 201c
The execution lottery result determination means 201c determines the AT lottery result based on the random number value for AT lottery extracted by the sub-side random number extraction means 202b and the special game execution lottery table 751. In addition, during AT games, the number of AT games is increased based on the random numbers for the extra lottery and the extra lottery table 752 extracted by the sub random number extracting means 202b. Whether or not to win the winning lottery is determined based on the random number value for the added game number lottery and the added game number lottery table 753. To do.

  First, the AT game execution lottery will be specifically described. A special game execution lottery table 751 shown in FIG. 12 is stored in the memory 75 of the sub-control board 73. At this time, the special game execution lottery table 751 is provided with AT lottery data for determining whether or not the AT lottery is successful for each winning combination / winning group. The execution lottery result determining means 201c, in the normal game, each time the sub control command receiving means 200 receives a command for the lottery result (for each game), the AT lottery data corresponding to the result lottery result and the sub-side Based on the random number value for AT lottery extracted by the random number extraction means 202b, it is determined whether or not to execute the AT game (whether or not the AT game is won).

  In this embodiment, the winning probability of the AT lottery can be calculated by (AT lottery data) / 128 × 100 [%], and only when the winning lottery results are the winning groups “Cherry” and “Watermelon” The game is configured to win an AT game execution lottery with a predetermined probability.

  When the AT lottery is won, in this embodiment, 50 games are awarded as the initial period (initial grant) of the AT game period for each of the first notification period and the second notification period. Here, the sub-control board 73 is provided with a game number counter (not shown) indicating the number of remaining games for each of the first and second notification periods, and the execution lottery result determination means 201c wins the AT lottery. When it is determined that the game has been performed, “50 games” is set in the game number counter as the initial period of the first and second notification periods.

  The special game execution lottery table 751 shown in FIG. 12 is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, all winning combinations (including replays) may be configured to be able to win an AT lottery. Moreover, the structure which provides the special game execution lottery table 751 for every setting value which adjusts a payout rate may be sufficient. In this case, a table selection unit (not shown) for selecting the special game execution lottery table 751 corresponding to the set value based on the set value command received by the sub control command receiving unit 200 may be provided. Also, a plurality of gaming states having different winning degrees of AT lottery may be set, and AT lottery may be performed based on the special game execution lottery table 751 set for each gaming state. In this case, the mutual transition between the game states may be performed when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied (for example, when a predetermined winning combination is won). In addition, the length of the initial period (number of games) given when winning the AT lottery can be changed as appropriate.

  Next, the extra lottery for AT games will be described. The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 stores an extra lottery table 752 shown in FIG. At this time, in the extra lottery table 752, extra lottery data for determining whether or not the extra lottery in the AT game period is determined for each winning combination / winning group is provided in each of the first and second notification periods. It has been. The execution lottery result determination unit 201c adds the first notification period corresponding to the part lottery result every time the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives a command of the part lottery result (for each game) during the AT game. Based on the lottery data and the random value for the first lottery for the first lottery, it is determined whether to increase the first bulletin period, and the second lottery data for the second bulletin period corresponding to the result lottery result, Whether or not to increase the second notification period is determined based on the random number value for the lottery for the second notification period. According to this configuration, there are a case where only one of the first notification period and the second notification period is added, a case where both are added, and a case where both are not added.

  In this embodiment, the winning probability of the extra lottery can be calculated by (extra lottery data) / 128 × 100 [%], and the winning lottery result is the winning group “CRL bell” “RCL bell” “C bell”. In the case of “R Bell”, “Watermelon”, and “Cherry”, the lottery is selected with a predetermined probability. The addition lottery table 752 in FIG. 13 is an example and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the extra lottery data for each winning group may be changed between the first announcement period and the second announcement period, and the roles that can be won in the extra lottery are made different between the first announcement period and the second announcement period. Also good. In addition, for each winning combination related to the extra lottery, the extra lottery data for the first announcement period, the extra lottery data for the second announcement period, and the extra lottery data for both the first and second announcement periods are each in an extra lottery table. 752 may be specified. First, it is determined only whether or not the extra lottery is won, and when the extra lottery is won in the lottery, either the first announcement period is added, or only the second announcement period is added, or the second A configuration may be adopted in which both the first and second notification periods are added by lottery.

  Next, the lottery of “the number of added games” will be described. The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 stores an additional game number lottery table 753 shown in FIG. At this time, the extra game number lottery table 753 is provided with extra game number lottery data for determining the extra game number of AT games for each winning group. The extra game number lottery data for each winning group is provided for each of a plurality of preset extra game types (“10G”, “30G”, “50G”, “100G”, “200G”, “300G”). In this embodiment, the extra game number lottery table 753 is used in common in the first and second notification periods, but the additional game number lottery table is separately provided in the first notification period and the second notification period. May be provided.

  Then, the execution lottery result determination unit 201c, when winning the above-described extra lottery, adds the extra game number lottery data of the winning group and the first notification period and / or the second notification extracted by the sub-side random number extraction unit 202b. Based on the random number value for the additional game number lottery for the period, the number of additional games for the first notification period and / or the second notification period is determined.

  For example, if the winning group “CRL Bell” wins an extra lottery for the first announcement period of AT games, the first announcement period is added “10 games” with a probability of 96/128 × 100 [%], The added game number lottery table 753 is set so that “30 games” is added with a probability of 128 × 100 [%]. The added game number lottery table 753 shown in FIG. 14 is an example, and can be changed as appropriate.

  The special game execution lottery means 201 has a function of individually executing an extra lottery for determining whether to increase the first notification period and an extra lottery for determining whether to increase the second notification period. This corresponds to “additional lottery means”.

(3) Special game execution means 202
The special game execution means 202 executes the AT game when it is determined by the special game execution lottery means 201 to execute the AT game.

(4) Production selection means 203
The effect selecting unit 203 determines the content of the effect according to the command received by the sub control command receiving unit 200. Specifically, a moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined from an effect pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game, the role lottery result of the role lottery means 102, or from the speakers 31L and 31R. It determines the music and sound that will flow, and effects such as flashing the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually.

  An example of an AT game effect will be described. In this embodiment, an AT game effect selection table 754 is stored in the memory 75 of the sub-control board 73. In the effect selection table 754, a plurality of effects (not shown) are set. Here, the effect selection means 203 is a case where the first notification period of the AT game remains, and the command related to the winning lottery result received by the sub-control command receiving means 200 is, for example, the winning group “CRL Bell”. In the case of winning, an effect (notification effect) is selected from each effect so that the player can know the push order advantageous to the player (the push order in which “Bell 9” wins). Further, the effect selection means 203 is a case where the second notification period of the AT game remains, and the command related to the winning lottery result received by the sub-control command receiving means 200 is, for example, to the winning group “C bell”. In the case of winning, an effect (notification effect) is selected from each effect so that the advantageous push order (the push order in which “Bell 24” wins) is recognized for the player.

  That is, the effect selection means 203 is, for example, when the first notification period of the AT game remains, and the command related to the winning lottery result received by the sub-control command receiving means 200 is, for example, the winning group “CRL Bell”. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, or the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is notified by sound through the speakers 31L and 31R. Or informing the operation sequence of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R by blinking the lamps provided in each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R in a predetermined order, or each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. By flashing the provided backlight in a predetermined order, Each stop switch 21L such, 21M, selected as effect contents of notification effect of notifying the order of operations 21R.

  Then, the effect selection unit 203 transmits a signal including information on the selected effect to the effect execution unit 204.

  In this embodiment, when the winning group “CRL Bell” and “RCL Bell” are won with no first notification period remaining, or when the second notification period does not remain with the winning group “C Bell”. When “R Bell” is won, the notification selecting means 203 is configured not to select the notification effect. On the other hand, for example, when a winning group “CRL Bell” or “RCL Bell” is won in a special game with no first notification period remaining, for example, “× ??” Alternatively, the player may be informed of a part of the pushing order for winning the “Bell 9” and not informing the remaining pushing order. In this way, the player can recognize that at least “Bell Group” has been won, and can play the game with a sense of expectation that “Bell 9” can be won depending on the selection of the push order. . Therefore, the player does not play the game freely, can feel confused about his own choice, and can enhance the interest.

(5) Production execution means 204
The effect executing means 204 executes an effect corresponding to the effect selected by the effect selecting means 203, and includes a display control means 204a and a sound control means 204b.

a) Display control means 204a
The display control unit 204a displays a moving image (image) on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the information included in the signals transmitted from the effect selection unit 203 and the remaining state notification unit 206 described later, An effect such as flashing light sources such as the lower lamp portions 37L and 37R all at once or individually is executed.

b) Voice control means 204b
The sound control unit 204b performs effects such as playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R and outputting sound based on information included in the signals transmitted from the effect selection unit 203 and the remaining status notification unit 206. To do.

  Note that, when an AT game is being executed, the function of selecting the notification effect by the effect selection means 203 and the function of executing the notification effect by the effect execution means 204 correspond to the “notification effect execution means” of the present invention. To do.

(6) AT flag setting means 205
The AT flag setting means 205 sets the AT flag ON / OFF in the AT flag storage area set in the memory 75 of the sub control board 73. In this embodiment, the AT flag setting unit 205 sets “ON” when the execution lottery result determination unit 201c determines that the AT lottery is won, and the number of remaining games in the first and second notification periods is set. When both are “0”, they are set to “OFF”.

(7) Remaining status notification means 206
The remaining status notification control means 206 notifies the player of the remaining status in the first notification period and the remaining status in the second notification period. The remaining state notification control means 206 displays the remaining state in each of the first and second notification periods, for example, a moving image (image) on the liquid crystal display 27, or lighting of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R. Notify by flashing. Notification can also be made by playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R or outputting sound. In addition, you may make it notify the remaining condition of a 1st, 2nd alerting | reporting period by providing an accessory etc. by appearance of this accessory.

  Further, the notification mode by the remaining status notification unit 206 may be any mode that allows the player to recognize the remaining status of the first and second notification periods, and various modes may be adopted. Here, it is preferable that the mode when the first notification period remains is different from the mode when the second notification period remains. Specifically, the display position may be different, the color or size of the displayed image may be different, or the lamp lighting location, lighting color, lighting timing, etc. may be different. Also good. Also, the background video may be different. Moreover, you may vary the character which appears. Further, BGM or the like may be different. Or you may combine these suitably.

  When both the first notification period and the second notification period remain, notification of the remaining state of the first notification period and the second notification period may be performed in a superimposed manner, or the first and second notification periods. You may notify in the special aspect different from when only one of these remains. Since the situation in which both the first and second notification periods remain is the most advantageous situation for the player, it is possible to further enhance the player's feeling of uplift by notifying in a special manner.

  An example of the flow of AT games configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, FIG. 15 is a figure which shows the structural example of each alerting | reporting period in AT game. First, when an AT lottery is won in a normal game, 50 games are awarded as an initial amount of AT game for each of the first and second notification periods, and an AT game is started. Here, during the remaining of the first notification period, when winning group “CRL Bell” or “RCL Bell” is won, stop switches 21L and 21M for winning the winning combination “Bell 9” that is advantageous to the player. , 21R operation order is notified. During the remaining period of the second notification period, when the winning group “C Bell” or “R Bell” is won, the stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R for winning the winning combination “Bell 24” advantageous to the player The operation order is notified. Therefore, until the 50 games are consumed, a favorable push order is notified to the player regardless of which of the winning groups “Bell Group” is won.

  In this embodiment, the winning probabilities of the winning groups “CRL bell” and “RCL bell” are set so that an average of about 1.5 medals increases for each game in the first notification period. In the second notification period, the winning probabilities of the winning groups “C bell” and “R bell” are set so that an average of about 1.5 medals increases per game. Accordingly, in the portion (period) where the first and second notification periods overlap, an average of about three medals increases per game, and the portion (period) where the first and second notification periods do not overlap is one game. AT games are designed so that an average of about 1.5 medals increases every time.

  If the first lottery is won in the first announcement period (arrow A) before the 50 games given at the start of the AT game are consumed, the first announcement period is increased by the number of extra games. In other words, the first notification period is extended by the number of added games acquired. Here, if the second notification period is not added before the 50 games are consumed, the second notification period ends once the 50 games as the initial period are consumed. In other words, in this case, the AT game is performed in a situation where only the first notification period remains after 50 games are consumed. And, for example, when the first notification period is extended and the winning lottery for the second notification period is won (arrow B), the second number corresponding to the number of additional games acquired from the next game after the winning game is obtained. The notification period is resumed. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to create an area (period) in which the first notification period and the second notification period overlap and an area (period) in which the first notification period and the second notification period do not overlap during the AT game period.

  In addition, in the figure which shows the example of a structure of each alerting | reporting period in AT games, such as FIG. 15, for the sake of convenience of explanation, it is distinguished that the initial grant amount and the surplus part of each alerting period are executed in order. Although shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, the initial granted portion and the added portion are not distinguished from each other, and each notification period is intended to be extended. Specifically, for example, it is managed by a game number counter for each notification period, and is configured to increase the value of the corresponding game number counter when an addition is performed. Of course, it is also possible to adopt a method in which AT games are sequentially executed by distinguishing the initial granted amount and the added amount.

(Operation)
Next, an example of the operation in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

1. Main Control Process The main control process will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17 are flowcharts showing an example of the main control process. The main control process is a process executed on the main control board 63.

  When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the state of the RAM 65 provided in the main control board 63 is checked, it is determined whether an error has occurred in the memory, and an initial setting process described later is performed.

  Next, when the initial setting process is completed, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number (three) of medals have been inserted (step S1), and the process waits until a predetermined number of medals have been inserted (step S1). NO in step S1). If a prescribed number of medals are inserted (YES in step S1), the process waits until the start switch 19 is operated (NO in step S2), and if the start switch 19 is operated (YES in step S2), a lottery drawing A role lottery is performed by the means 102 (step S3).

  When a result lottery result is obtained, a command related to the result lottery result is created by the command creating unit 108, and the command is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the sub control command transmitting unit 109 (step S4). Next, it waits until a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) elapses from the start of the previous game (NO in step S5), and when a predetermined time elapses (YES in step S5), each reel The rotation of 13L, 13M, 13R is started (step S6). After the rotation, it waits until each reel 13L, 13M, 13R becomes a steady rotation (NO in step S7), and when it becomes a steady rotation (YES in step S7), each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is activated. (Step S8).

  After each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is validated, it waits until any one of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to each of the rotating reels 13L, 13M, 13R is operated (step) If any of the stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R is operated (YES in step S9), the reel control corresponding to the operated stop switch is controlled by the stop control of the reel rotation by the stop control means 104. The rotation is stopped (step S10).

  Then, until the rotation of all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped, the processes of step S9 and step S10 are repeatedly executed (NO in step S11), and if all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped ( A YES determination is made by the symbol determination means 105 (YES in step S11) (step S12).

  Next, if the determination result by the symbol determination means 105 is a winning of any winning combination (YES in step S12), a medal corresponding to the winning mode is paid out by the payout control means 106 (step S13). When the medal is paid out, the next game is ready (medal waiting state), and the processing from step S1 to step S13 is repeated for each game (game). Further, if no winning combination has been won (NO in step S12), the medal is not paid out and the next game is ready (waiting for medal insertion), and thereafter every game (game). Steps S1 to S13 are repeated.

2. Sub control processing
Next, the sub control processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19. 18 and 19 are flowcharts showing an example of the sub-control processing. The operation described below is a process executed in the sub control board 73.

  First, in the sub-control board 73, the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives a command related to the winning lottery result (step S100), and it is determined whether or not the current game is an AT game (S101). Here, the sub-control board 73 determines whether or not the current game is in the AT game by checking the ON / OFF of the AT flag. The AT flag ON / OFF processing is well known and will not be described.

  If it is determined on the sub-control board 73 that the current game is not an AT game (NO in step S101), an AT lottery is performed by the special game execution lottery means 201 (step S102). Here, if it is determined that the AT lottery is won by the execution lottery result determining means 201c (YES in step S103), the execution lottery result determining means 201c sets the game number counter as initial grants for the first and second notification periods. 50 games are set (step S104). When the setting for the initial grant is completed, the AT flag setting means 205 sets the AT flag to ON (step S105), and the process ends. If the execution lottery result determining means 201c determines that the AT lottery has not been won (NO in step S103), the process ends.

  Returning to step S101, if the current game is an AT game (YES in step S101), it is determined whether or not the number of remaining games in the first notification period is “0” (step S106). If it is not “0” (NO in step S106), the value of the game number counter in the first notification period is decremented by 1 (step S107).

  If the number of remaining games in the first notification period is “0” (YES in step S106), or after the number of remaining games in the first notification period is decremented by 1, the number of remaining games in the second notification period is “0”. Is not “0” (NO in step S108), the value of the game number counter in the second notification period is decremented by 1 (step S109).

  When the number of remaining games in the second notification period is “0” (YES in step S108), or after the number of remaining games in the second notification period is decremented by 1, a notification process described later is executed (step S110). ).

  After the notification process is executed, the special game execution lottery means 201 adds the lottery individually for each of the first and second notification periods (step S111). When the extra lottery is won (YES in step S112), the special game execution lottery means 201 determines the number of extra games. When the number of added games is determined, a game number counter adding means (not shown) adds a game number counter for the number of added games for one or both of the notification periods won in the added lottery (step S113).

  After the winning lottery is won and the game number counter is added by the game number counter adding means, or when the winning lottery is not won (NO in step S112), the sub control board 73 causes the first notification period and the first It is determined whether or not the game number counter for each of the two notification periods is “0” (step S114). Here, when the value of the game number counter in both the first and second notification periods is “0” (YES in step S114), the AT flag setting means 205 sets the AT flag to “OFF” and performs processing. Ends (step S115). On the other hand, if the values of the game number counters in both the first and second notification periods are not “0”, the process ends as it is.

3. Notification Process Next, the notification process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the notification process. Note that the notification process is a process executed in the sub-control board 73.

  First, when the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives a command related to the winning lottery result, the effect selecting unit 203 determines whether the winning lottery result is the winning group “CRL Bell” or “RCL Bell” ( Step S200). Here, if the combination lottery result is the winning group “CRL Bell” or “RCL Bell” (YES in Step S200), whether or not the value of the game number counter in the first notification period is “1” or more. Is determined by the effect selection means 203. If the value of the number-of-games counter in the first notification period is equal to or greater than “1” (YES in step S202), the order of pressing the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player in the combination lottery result (winning combination) A notification effect that indicates the order in which “Bell 9 wins” is selected by the effect selection means 203. Then, the effect execution means 204 executes the effect according to the notification effect, and the process ends (step S202). On the other hand, when the value of the number-of-games counter in the first notification period is “0” (NO in step S201), the process ends.

  Returning to Step S200, if the winning combination lottery result is neither the winning group “CRL Bell” or “RCL Bell” (NO in Step S200), the winning combination lottery result is “C Bell” or “R Bell”. It is determined by the effect selection means 203 whether there exists (step S203). Here, when the winning lottery result is the winning group “C bell” or “R bell” (YES in step S203), whether or not the value of the game number counter in the second notification period is “1” or more. Is determined by the effect selection means 203 (step S204). If the value of the number-of-games counter in the second notification period is equal to or greater than “1” (YES in step S204), the order of pressing the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player in the combination lottery result (winning combination) The effect selection means 203 selects the notification effect that indicates the order in which “Bell 24” wins. Then, the effect execution means 204 executes the effect according to the notification effect, and the process ends (step S205). On the other hand, if the result lottery result is neither “bell group” (NO in step S203), or if the value of the game number counter in the second notification period is “0” (NO in step S204), The process ends as is.

  Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 102 is determined as the winning group “CRL Bell”, “within a predetermined game period (during AT game) in which a notice effect advantageous to the player is executed. Only in one case of “RCL Bell” (first winning result) and winning group “C Bell” “R Bell” (second winning result), a notification effect advantageous to the player (push order notification effect) And a case where a notification effect advantageous to the player is executed regardless of the winning result. In this case, the number of medals per game (game) indicating the speed of increase of medals (so-called net increase) changes within the game period (predetermined game period) of AT games. Can prevent the game from becoming monotonous. Therefore, it is possible to provide the slot machine 1 that can enhance the interest of the player as compared with the prior art.

  In addition, since the special game execution lottery means 201 can separately execute an additional lottery for determining whether to increase the first notification period and an additional lottery for determining whether to increase the second notification period, It is possible to diversify changes in the speed of increase.

  In addition, the remaining status of the first notification period and the remaining status of the second notification period are notified to the player by the remaining status notification means 206. In this case, since the player can grasp the game situation (the remaining situation in the first and second notification periods) during the AT game, the player's interest can be enhanced.

Second Embodiment
A slot machine 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 21 is a view showing a configuration example of the first and second notification periods in the AT game of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The slot machine 1 according to this embodiment differs from the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 20 in that the special game execution lottery means 201 selects the notification period as shown in FIG. The provision of the means 201 d and the notification period selection table 755 are newly stored in the memory 75. Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted by attaching the same reference numerals.

(1) Notification period selection means 201d
When the AT game is started, the notification period selection unit 201d starts only the first notification period, starts only the second notification period, or determines whether the first notification period and the second notification period are It is determined by lottery whether to start at the same time. This will be specifically described below.

  In this embodiment, the sub-side random number generation means 201a generates a notification period selection random number in addition to the AT lottery random number, the extra lottery random number, and the extra game number lottery random number. Similarly, the sub-side random number extraction means 201b extracts a random number value for notification period selection in addition to a random number value for AT lottery, a random number value for extra lottery, and a random number value for extra game number lottery.

  When the execution lottery result determination unit 201c determines to execute the AT game, the notification period selection unit 201d and the notification period selection random number extracted by the sub-side random number extraction unit 201b and the notification period selection table Based on 755, whether only the first notification period is started, only the second notification period is started, or the first notification period and the second notification period are started simultaneously. Determined by lottery. In this embodiment, the initial period of the first and second notification periods is set to 50 games. Note that the notification period selection table 755 used for the lottery is stored in advance in the memory 75 of the sub-control board 73.

  The configuration example of the first and second notification periods during the AT game of this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, for example, it is determined that only the first notification period starts by lottery by the notification period selection unit 201d. As an AT game, 50 games that are initial periods are set only in the first notification period. Then, for example, when an AT game for the first notification period only is being executed and the lottery for the second notification period is won (arrow D), the second notification period starts from the game next to the winning game (game). Be started. Next, even if there is no remaining game in the first notification period, if the second notification period remains due to the addition, the AT game only continues for the second notification period, and both the first and second notification periods When there are no remaining games, the AT game ends. According to this configuration, since the start timing of the first notification period and the second notification period can be easily changed, a portion of the game period in which the first notification period and the second notification period overlap and a portion that does not overlap Can be easily created, and diversification of games within AT games can be achieved.

<Third Embodiment>
A slot machine 1 according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 11 and FIG. FIG. 22 is a view showing a configuration example of the first and second notification periods in the AT game of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The slot machine 1 according to this embodiment differs from the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 20 in that the special game execution lottery means 201 sets the initial period as shown in FIG. The provision of the means 201e further means that the initial period setting table 756 is newly stored in the memory 75. Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted by attaching the same reference numerals.

(1) Initial period setting means 201e
The initial period setting unit 201e individually sets the length of the initial period of the first notification period and the length of the initial period of the second notification period when winning the AT lottery. In this embodiment, when the AT lottery is won, the first notification period and the second notification period are set to start simultaneously. This will be specifically described below.

  In this embodiment, the sub-side random number generation means 201a includes an initial lot setting random number for each of the first and second notification periods in addition to the random number for the AT lottery, the random number for the extra lottery, and the random number for the extra game number lottery. Is generated. Similarly, the sub-side random number extraction means 201b also includes randomness for initial period setting for each of the first and second notification periods in addition to the random number value for AT lottery, the random number value for extra lottery, and the random number value for extra game number lottery. Extract numeric values.

  When the execution lottery result determination unit 201c determines that the AT game is to be executed, the initial period setting unit 201e sets the initial period setting extracted by the sub-side random number extraction unit 201b for each of the first and second notification periods. The length of the initial period is set based on the random number value for use and the initial period setting table 756. As the type of the length of the initial period, a plurality of types such as 50 games, 60 games, 70 games, 100 games, and 200 games are set in common in the first and second notification periods. Thus, the initial periods of the first and second notification periods are individually set. The initial period setting table 756 for each of the first and second notification periods used for the lottery is stored in advance in the memory 75 of the sub control board 73.

  The configuration example of the first and second notification periods during the AT game of this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 22, for example, the initial period of the first notification period is 50 games (by lottery by the initial period setting means 201e). Game), when the initial period of the second notification period is set to 70 games, when the AT game is started, the first and second notification periods are started simultaneously. If 50 games in the initial period of the first notification period are exhausted and both of the first and second notification periods are not added and the lottery is not won, the first notification is made when 50 games are exhausted from the start of the AT game. The period ends. In addition, if neither the first notification period nor the second notification period is won in the first and second notification periods and the lottery is not won between the 51 game and the 70 game composed only of the second notification period, when the 70 games are completed from the start of AT game AT game ends. According to this configuration, since the end timing of the first notification period and the second notification period can be easily changed, it is possible to diversify the games within the game period (AT game).

<Fourth embodiment>
A slot machine 1 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 is a view showing a configuration example of the first and second notification periods in the AT game of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  The slot machine 1 according to this embodiment differs from the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 20 in that the special game execution lottery means 201 sets the number of sets as shown in FIG. The provision of the means 201 f further means that the set number lottery table 757 is newly stored in the memory 75. Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted by attaching the same reference numerals.

(1) Set number setting means 201f
In this embodiment, with regard to the gaming period of AT games, a plurality of sets are consecutive, with the initial period (in this embodiment, 50 games for both the first and second notification periods) and the end of the extra period as one set. Configured to be executable. Here, the set number setting means 201f determines the number of sets by lottery when the AT lottery is won. In this case, for example, when the number of sets is set to “4 sets” by the set number setting unit 201f, AT games continue for an initial period of 50 games × 4 = 200 games even if there is no additional game in any set Will do.

  In this embodiment, the sub-side random number generation means 201a generates a set number setting random number in addition to the AT lottery random number, the extra lottery random number, and the extra game number lottery random number. Similarly, the sub-side random number extraction means 201b extracts a random number value for set number setting in addition to a random number value for AT lottery, a random number value for extra lottery, and a random number value for extra game number lottery.

  When the execution lottery result determination unit 201c determines that the AT game is to be executed, the set number setting unit 201f and the set number setting random number table extracted by the sub-side random number extraction unit 201b and the set number lottery table Based on 757, the number of AT game sets is determined by lottery. In this embodiment, in the first set, an initial period (for example, 50 games) is set in both the first and second notification periods, and in the second set, the initial period is only in the first notification period. In the third set, an initial period (for example, 50 games) is set for both the first and second notification periods, and in the fourth set, an initial period is set only for the second notification period. It is configured. The set number lottery table 757 used for the lottery is stored in advance in the memory 75 of the sub control board 73.

  The configuration example of the first and second notification periods during the AT game of this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, for example, the set number of AT games is set to “4 sets” by the set number setting means 201f. In this case, the first set ends when the initial period (50 games) of the first and second notification periods and all the additions of both notification periods won in the lottery are added during the initial period. . Here, an effect for notifying the player that the second set has been entered is executed, and the second set of the AT game is entered.

  In the second set of AT games, an initial period (50 games) is set only in the first notification period. Then, the second set ends when the initial period and the extra portion are digested. The subsequent sets are configured in the same manner, and when the initial period of the fourth set and the extra portion are digested, an end effect that notifies the end of the AT game is executed, and the entire AT game period ends. . In this embodiment, in the special game execution lottery means 201, in the second set, the extra lottery is executed only during the first notification period, and in the fourth set, the extra lottery is executed only during the second announcement period. However, the lottery may be performed by adding both the first and second notification periods. Moreover, the structure of the combination of the 1st, 2nd alerting | reporting period in each set can be changed suitably. In this embodiment, the number of sets is set when the AT lottery is won. However, a continuous lottery to the next set may be performed at the end of one set. The number of sets may be set at a predetermined opportunity, such as at the start of an AT game, a period from the AT win to the AT start, or at a predetermined role win during the AT, and can be determined as appropriate.

  According to this configuration, since the increase speed of medals can be changed according to the AT game set, it is possible to diversify the games within the game period (AT game).

  Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the configurations of the above-described embodiments may be combined. For example, the form in one set described in the fourth embodiment is the same as the first embodiment in the game only in the first notification period / the game only in the second notification period / the first and second notification periods overlap. You may make it a game change variously. Further, the initial mode may be changed as in the second and third embodiments.

  Further, regarding the extra lottery or initial grant for AT games, a difference may be provided in correspondence with the set value between the first notification period and the second notification period. For example, when the set value is an even number, the first notification period is set. When the set value is an odd number, the second notification period is added to make it easy to win the lottery. When the set value is high, both the first and second notification periods are set. For example, it is easy to win a lottery. Thereby, the relevance between the notification period and the set value is increased, and the player can play the game while estimating the set value, so that an AT game with high interest can be provided.

  In each embodiment described above, the winning probabilities of the winning groups “CRL Bell” and “RCL Bell” (first winning result) and the winning groups “C Bell” and “R Bell” (second winning result) are won. Although the case where the probabilities are the same has been described, the winning probability may be changed between the first winning result and the second winning result. In this way, the medal increase speed can be made different between the first notification period and the second notification period. Further, by creating a situation where medals increase in speed, it is possible to provide an interesting game, and because the game result is superior or inferior depending on which notification period, the player can be relieved.

  Also, the dividend of the winning combination “Bell 9”, which is an advantageous winning combination in the first winning results, and the dividend of the winning combination “Bell 24”, which is an advantageous winning combination in the second winning results. It may be different. In this way, the change in the increase speed of medals during AT games can be further increased. Also, it is possible to increase the difference between when only the winning combination with a small payout is notified and when only the winning combination with a high payout is notified, or when both are notified. In addition to providing games, it is possible to inspire players who want to play games in better situations.

  Moreover, in each above-mentioned embodiment, you may provide the lottery table for every setting value which adjusts a ball.

  Further, the reference of the predetermined game period of the AT game is not limited to the number of games (number of games), but may be, for example, the number of times of pressing order notification (so-called navigation number), the number of payouts, or the number of differences.

  In addition, the winning group belonging to the first winning result (“CRL Bell” “RCL Bell”) and the winning group belonging to the second winning result (“C Bell” “R Bell”) are both composed of two types. The type of winning group / winning role belonging to both winning results can be changed as appropriate.

  Moreover, although each above-described embodiment demonstrated the case where AT game was comprised with the kind of 1st alerting | reporting period and 2nd alerting | reporting period, it may increase further. For example, when the third notification period is added, it may be configured such that at least two of the first to third notification periods overlap during the AT game period.

  In addition, the present invention is not limited to a configuration having a portion where the first notification period and the second notification period overlap each other and a portion which does not overlap each other in a predetermined game period. That is, there may be a case where one AT game is composed of only overlapping portions or only non-overlapping portions. In other words, in one AT game, it is only necessary to be able to execute a period in which the first and second notification periods overlap and a period in which both notification periods do not overlap. As in each of the above-described embodiments, it is preferable that the overlap between the first and second notification periods changes based on the result of the game such as various lotteries (for example, extra lottery). In this way, a wide variety of games can be provided, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the notification effect is executed when the winning combination “Bell Group” is won in both the first and second notification periods. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, an AT end role that ends an AT game when winning a prize, a state transition role that changes the superiority or inferiority of the state related to a game when winning, and various roles related to granting benefits such as extras and rare effects are set In the case where it is being performed, a winning effect or a notification effect for avoiding winning may be performed. That is, the notification effect only needs to notify the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R from which the player can obtain an advantageous result. Further, not only the push order notification but also the stop operation timing and the combination determination information of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R may be notified, for example.

  In each of the above-described embodiments, the configuration in which the special game is managed by the sub control board 73 has been described. However, the special game may be managed by the main control board 63. In this case, special game execution lottery means 201, special game execution means 202, AT flag setting means 205, special game execution lottery table 751, extra lottery table 752, extra game number lottery table 753, notification period selection table 755, initial period setting The main control board 63 only needs to include the table 756 and the set number lottery table 757.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine, 13L, 13M, 13R ... Reel (variable display row: display means), 21L, 21M, 21R ... Stop switch, 102 ... Role lottery means, 201 ... Special game execution lottery means (addition lottery means), 201d ... notification period selection means, 201e ... initial period setting means, 203 ... effect selection means (notification effect execution means), 204 ... effect execution means (notification effect execution means)

In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention comprises a display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, A plurality of stop switches corresponding to each variable display row and stopping the variable display of the corresponding variable display row, and a slot for which a predetermined profit is given to the player according to the winning mode of the display means In the machine, when each stop switch is operated in the first operation mode, when the first winning result that the player obtains an advantageous result and each stop switch is operated in the second operation mode. A winning lottery means for determining any one of a plurality of winning results including a second winning result from which the player can obtain an advantageous result, and a loss by lottery; Rutotomoni provided between the constant of the game period, a notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect according to the notification of the first operation mode or the second operation mode to the player, the predetermined game period When the combination lottery result by the combination lottery means is the first winning result, the first notification period in which the notification effect relating to the notification of the first operation mode is executed, and the combination by the combination lottery unit When the lottery result is the second winning result, a second notification period in which the notification effect relating to the notification of the second operation mode is executed, and the length of the initial period of the first notification period Initial period setting means for individually setting the length of the initial period of the second notification period is provided, and the predetermined game period is a portion where the first notification period and the second notification period overlap with each other. Characterized by having That. According to this configuration, the player only when the lottery result by the winning lottery means is one of the first and second winning results within a predetermined game period in which a notice effect advantageous to the player is executed. It is possible to create a case where a notification effect advantageous to the player is executed and a case where a notification effect advantageous to the player is executed for any winning result. In this case, the average increase in the number of medals per game (so-called net increase) indicating the increase speed of medals changes within a predetermined game period, thereby preventing the game from becoming monotonous within the predetermined game period. can do. Therefore, it is possible to provide a slot machine that can enhance the interest of the player as compared with the prior art. In addition, by providing an initial period setting unit in which the length of the initial period of the first notification period and the length of the initial period of the second notification period are individually set, the end timing of the first notification period and the second notification period can be easily performed. Therefore, diversification of games within the game period can be achieved.

Further, an additional lottery means configured to individually execute an additional lottery for determining whether to increase the first notification period and an additional lottery for determining whether to increase the second notification period is further provided. also not good. According to this configuration, since the extra lottery for determining whether or not to increase the first notification period and the additional lottery for determining whether or not to increase the second notification period can be executed individually, changes in the increase speed of medals can be performed. Can be diversified.

In addition, the first of the winning result and the second of the winning results, not good dividend at the time of winning be different. In this case, since the payout at the time of winning the first winning result and the second winning result is different, the change in the medal increase speed can be further increased.

In addition, it said in the first of the winning result and the second of the winning results, but it may also have different winning probability by the combination lottery means. In this case, the winning probability by the combination lottery means is different between the first winning result and the second winning result, so that the medal increase speed can be easily changed.

Further, the remaining conditions of the first notification period, but it may also further comprise a remaining state notification means for notifying the remaining conditions of the second notification period to the player. In this case, by notifying the remaining status of the first notification period and the remaining status of the second notification period, the player can grasp the game status during the predetermined game period. Can be increased.

According to the present invention, the first and second winning results each have a stop switch operation mode (first and second operation modes) from which a player can obtain an advantageous result, and a predetermined game period is obtained. In the meantime, in the case of the first or second winning result, the operation mode (first or second advantageous operation mode) corresponding to the result is notified by the notification effect executing means. Here, the predetermined game period includes a first notification period in which a notification effect relating to notification of the first operation mode is executed when the lottery result by the combination lottery means is the first winning result, and the lottery result is the first lottery result. And a second notification period in which a notification effect related to notification of the second operation mode is executed in the case of the two winning results. The predetermined game period includes a portion where the first notification period and the second notification period overlap and a portion where it does not.

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Display means having a plurality of variable display columns for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a start switch for starting variable display of the display means, and each of the variable display columns corresponding to each of the variable display columns In a slot machine having a plurality of stop switches for stopping variable display, and a predetermined profit is given to the player according to the winning mode of the display means,
When each stop switch is operated in the first operation mode, the player wins a first winning result, and when each stop switch is operated in the second operation mode, the player A winning lottery means for determining any one of a plurality of winning results including a second winning result from which a favorable result can be obtained, and a loss by lottery;
A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect related to notification of the first operation mode or the second operation mode for a player during a predetermined game period;
The predetermined game period is
A first notification period in which the notification effect relating to notification of the first operation mode is executed when the combination lottery result by the combination lottery means is the first winning result;
A second notification period in which the notification effect related to notification of the second operation mode is executed when the combination lottery result by the combination lottery means is the second winning result;
The predetermined game period includes a portion where the first notification period and the second notification period overlap and a portion where the first notification period does not overlap. And further comprising an extra lottery means configured to be able to individually execute an extra lottery to determine whether to increase the first notification period and an extra lottery to determine whether to increase the second notification period. The slot machine according to claim 1.   When the predetermined game period is started, only the first notification period is started, only the second notification period is started, or the first notification period and the second notification period The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising notification period selection means for determining whether or not to be started simultaneously. The first notification period and the second notification period are set to start simultaneously,
3. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising initial period setting means for individually setting a length of an initial period of the first notification period and a length of an initial period of the second notification period.   5. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the first winning result and the second winning result are different in payout at the time of winning.   6. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein a winning probability by the winning lottery means is different between the first winning result and the second winning result.   The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a remaining state notifying means for notifying a player of the remaining state of the first notification period and the remaining state of the second notification period.

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