JP2016198348A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine where processing associated with a game is devised.SOLUTION: A game machine rotates a plurality of movable bodies to which a plurality of patterns are attached, can grant privilege by a combination of patterns displayed by stopping the movable bodies, execute a lottery relating to a prize winning combination, and controls a game state to one of a plurality of game states. The game machine executes a privilege lottery for determining whether a special privilege is granted based on a lottery result relating to the prize winning combination by the number of times determined based on a game state to be controlled. When granting of a special privilege is determined before reaching the determined number of times based on a game state by the privilege lottery executed during control to one of the game states, execution of the privilege lottery is stopped regarding the remaining number of times from among the determined number of times.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a swivel-type gaming machine (generally also referred to as “pachislot machine” or “slot machine”) or pachinko gaming machine (generally also referred to as “pachinko machine”). It is.

  Conventionally, when the start lever is operated, the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed to start the reel rotation, and then the rotation of each reel is stopped to display and display the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination. There is a gaming machine that executes a symbol display game that gives a player a privilege based on a combination of symbols. In such a gaming machine, the shortest time required to execute the symbol display game is defined, and the symbol display game can be executed at the shortest time interval.

  Furthermore, there is also a gaming machine that performs an effect without rotating the reel described above even after the shortest time described above has elapsed, and then executes the symbol display game described above (for example, Patent Documents). 1).

JP 2013-022207 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine in which the symbol display game is not performed at the intervals as described above, the processing tends to be larger than that of the gaming machine that only executes the symbol display game. A device for processing is required.

  Therefore, in view of the above-described problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine in which processing related to a game is devised.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine that can give a privilege by a combination of symbols displayed by rotating a plurality of movable bodies with a plurality of symbols and stopping the movable bodies. Based on the result of the lottery executed by the combination lottery means, the combination lottery means for executing the lottery for the winning combination, the gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to any one of the plurality of gaming states, A privilege lottery means that can execute a privilege lottery for determining whether or not to give a special privilege different from the privilege, the number of times determined based on the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means, If the lottery means decides to give the special privilege before reaching the number of times determined based on the gaming state while being controlled to any gaming state by the gaming state control means, the lottery means decides Characterized in that it comprises the remaining number reaches before stop means to stop the execution of the benefits lottery for the remaining number of Number.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which processing related to a game is devised.

It is a disassembled perspective view of a slot machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which omitted the door-shaped front member. It is a perspective view of a slot machine. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the slot machine which shows the state which abbreviate | omitted the door-shaped front member. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a Z1 part in FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion Z1 in FIG. 4 showing a state in which the connector holder is moved. It is a cross-sectional view of the slot machine showing a state in which the door-shaped front member is omitted. FIG. 8A is an enlarged view of a portion Z2 in FIG. 7, and FIG. 8B is an enlarged view of a portion Z2 in FIG. 7 showing a state where the connector holder is moved. It is an enlarged view which shows the principal part of Fig.8 (a). It is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the slot machine showing the back plate side. It is a disassembled perspective view of a case member. It is the perspective view which looked at the case member from back. (A), (b) is a perspective view of the principal part of a case member explaining the temporarily fixed state of a connector holder. It is a disassembled perspective view of a wiring relay member. It is the front view which abbreviate | omitted the cover body of the wiring relay member. It is a disassembled perspective view of a connector holder. It is a disassembled perspective view of a connector holder. It is a perspective view of the stopper which stops a case member. It is a perspective view of the stopper which shows another form. It is sectional drawing of the principal part which shows the guide structure of a case member. It is sectional drawing of the principal part which shows the guide structure of a case member. It is a fragmentary perspective view of the symbol variation display apparatus which shows the other form of a handle. It is a perspective view of the principal part which shows the relationship between a case member and the stopper of the outer main body side. It is sectional drawing of the principal part which shows the relationship between a wiring window and the reel of a design variation display apparatus. It is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the upper part of the slot machine. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a lower half portion of the slot machine with the medal releasing device omitted. FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 26. It is the rear view which looked at the heat radiation opening from the back side of the slot machine. It is a partial cross-section partial front view of the slot machine showing the power supply device. It is a perspective view which shows the state which looked up at the power supply device from the bottom. It is a principal part sectional drawing of the side plate of an outer main part, and a power supply device which shows another form. It is a schematic sectional drawing of the illuminating device which shows another form. It is a perspective view of the door-shaped front member which disassembles and shows a transparent plate and a light emitting unit. It is a perspective view of the door-shaped front member which decomposes | disassembles and shows a transparent plate. FIG. 34 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 33A-A of the door-shaped front member equipped with a transparent plate. It is a disassembled / assembled perspective view of a hinge metal fitting. It is a diagram which shows the chain | linkage of a hinge metal fitting. It is a cross-sectional top view of the principal part which shows a door-shaped front member. It is a cross-sectional top view of the principal part which shows the door-shaped front member in the middle of opening. It is the perspective view seen from the back side which shows the upper half part of a door-shaped front member. It is the cross-sectional perspective view which cut | disconnected the coupling tool to the vertical direction. It is a principal part crossing top view of the door-shaped front member which shows the example of another hinge metal fitting. It is a cross-sectional plan view of the principal part which shows the middle of opening of the door-shaped front member of FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the image display body and the frame member in the model unit. It is a perspective view which shows the state which opened the door-shaped front member, connecting a connector. FIG. 3 is a development view in which a symbol array of a reel band is developed in a plane. It is an enlarged view of the symbol display window 401 part. It is the schematic which shows roughly the structure of the various mechanism elements with which the slot machine is equipped, an electronic device, an operation member, etc. It is a correspondence table | surface which shows the combination aspect of the symbol corresponding to each winning combination, and its game privilege. It is a figure which shows each winning combination and the condition apparatus established corresponding to each winning combination. It is a figure which shows the combination of the symbol corresponding to each condition apparatus, and the number of payout of medals. It is a figure which continues from FIG. 51, and is a figure which shows the combination of the symbol corresponding to each condition apparatus, and the number of payout of medals. It is a figure which continues from FIG. 52, and is a figure which shows the combination of the symbol corresponding to each condition apparatus, and the number of payout of medals. It is a flowchart which shows the basic 1 game processing procedure in the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a starting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a game state transfer control process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a reel stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a BB game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a BB game completion | finish determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a RB game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of RB game completion | finish determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an ART game start process. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of an ART game completion | finish determination process. It is a figure which shows the data table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the variable lottery process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the variable lottery process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the variable lottery process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the variable lottery process which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the image display body which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a display in the image display body which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

(Basic configuration of gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention)
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as a gaming machine as an example. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the slot machine, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the slot machine with the door-shaped front member omitted, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine, and FIG. 4 is a door-shaped front member omitted. FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the Z1 part of FIG. 4, FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the Z1 part of FIG. 4 showing a state where the connector holder is moved, and FIG. FIG. 8A is an enlarged view of the Z2 portion of FIG. 7, and FIG. 8B is an enlarged view of the Z2 portion of FIG. 7 showing the state in which the connector holder is moved. 9 is an enlarged view showing the main part of FIG. 8A, FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the main part of the slot machine showing the back plate side, FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the case member, and FIG. FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b) are perspective views of the connector holder temporarily fixed. FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view of the wiring relay member, FIG. 15 is a front view in which the cover of the wiring relay member is omitted, and FIGS. 16 and 17 are exploded perspective views of the connector holder. 18 is a perspective view of a stopper for stopping the case member, FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a stopper showing another embodiment, FIGS. 20 and 21 are cross-sectional views of the main part showing the guide structure of the case member, and FIG. FIG. 23 is a perspective view of the main part showing the relationship between the case member and the stopper on the outer main body side, and FIG. 24 is the relationship between the wiring window and the reel of the symbol variation display apparatus. 25 is a longitudinal sectional view of the upper part of the slot machine, FIG. 26 is a perspective view showing the lower half of the slot machine with the medal releasing device omitted, and FIG. 27 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 28 is the back of the slot machine FIG. 29 is a partial sectional front view of the slot machine showing the power supply device, FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing the power supply device viewed from below, and FIG. 31 shows another embodiment. FIG. 32 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a lighting device showing another form, FIG. 33 is a perspective view of a door-shaped front member showing an exploded transparent plate and a light-emitting unit, 34 is an exploded perspective view of the door-shaped front member showing the transparent plate, FIG. 35 is a sectional view corresponding to FIG. 33A-A of the door-shaped front member fitted with the transparent plate, and FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view of the hinge bracket. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a chain of hinge fittings, FIG. 38 is a cross-sectional plan view of the main part showing the door-shaped front member, and FIG. 39 is a cross-sectional plan view of the main part showing the door-shaped front member in the middle of opening. 40 is a perspective view seen from the back side showing the upper half of the door-shaped front member, and FIG. 42 is a cross-sectional perspective view, FIG. 42 is a cross-sectional plan view of the main part of the door-shaped front member showing an example of another hinge fitting, and FIG. 43 is a cross-sectional plan view of the main part showing the door-shaped front member shown in FIG. 44 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front opening / closing member is opened in the model unit, and FIG. 45 is a perspective view showing a state in which the door-shaped front member is opened while the coupler is connected.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the slot machine 1 of the present invention can be rotated in the shape of a side-opening door with a box-shaped outer body 100 whose front surface is open and a rotating shaft 100a on the front surface of the outer body 100. A door-shaped front member 200 attached to the housing, a symbol variation display device 300 that varies a plurality of symbols by a driving means, a case member 400 that is detachable from the outer body 100 and has an opening 401 on the front surface, and an optional And an image display 500 that displays the image of the above.

[Outside body]
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the outer main body 100 has side plates 102 and 102 attached to the left and right of the bottom plate 101, and a top plate 103 installed on the top of the side plates 102 and 102. It has a letter-shaped frame shape and is formed in a box shape in which only the front surface is opened by fixing a back plate 104 to the back of the frame. The left and right side plates 102, 102 have a trapezoidal shape in which the front edge is slightly inclined in a rearward inclined state, and thus the opening of the outer body 100 has a rearward inclined inclination. In addition, a plurality of (in the embodiment, in the embodiment) the top plate 103 is located in a region facing the upper pier 600 (see the imaginary line in FIG. 25) of the gaming machine installation island in a state of being installed on the gaming machine installation island (not shown). 4) through-holes 132, 132... Are formed.

[Outer body-divider]
In the outer main body 100, a shelf-like partition plate 105 is provided substantially at the center of the height. The partition plate 105 is made of metal and has a substantially convex shape in front view having a protruding step portion 106 at the center as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, and vertical mounting pieces 107 formed at both ends are attached to the outer body 100. The side plates 102, 102 are fixed to the inner surfaces of the side plates 102, and a vertical mounting piece 108 formed at the rear end is fixedly attached to the inner surface of the back plate 104 of the outer body 100. The mounting piece 108 at the rear end of the partition plate 105 is formed with a cylindrical projection (not shown) by burring (metal processing for raising a short cylindrical projection while expanding the hole diameter of the lower hole with a punch). The cylindrical protrusion is driven into a small hole (not shown) pre-processed in the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 and positioned. In addition, an opening 109 for wiring is formed between the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 in the innermost part on both sides of the partition plate 105.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Lower space]
In the space below the partition plate 105 in the outer main body 100, a medal releasing device 110 that releases a medal as a game medium to a medal tray 201 at the lower front of the door-shaped front member 200, and the medal releasing device 110 A medal auxiliary storage box 111 for storing overflowing medals, a power supply device 112, and the like are provided.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Lower space-Medal discharge device]
The medal releasing device 110 is obtained by attaching a medal storage hopper 110b to a device main body 110a having a built-in driving means. A medal discharge port 110c is provided on the front surface of the device main body 110a. A certain medal is sent out one by one toward the discharge port 110c by the operation of the driving means. The hopper 110b is provided with an overflow rod 110d for discharging overflowing medals, and the above-mentioned medal auxiliary storage box 111 faces below the protruding end of the overflow rod 110d. The medal releasing mechanism of the medal releasing device 110 may employ any currently known mechanism, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Lower space-Power supply]
As shown in FIGS. 26 to 30, the power supply device 112 is attached to an inner corner portion in which three members of the bottom plate 101 of the outer main body 100, the left side plate 102 and the back plate 104 are orthogonal to each other. Yes. The power supply device 112 is a component for supplying electricity to the electrical components such as the medal discharge device 110 and is likely to generate heat. Therefore, the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 radiates heat to the attachment portion of the power supply device 112. A mouth 104a is opened.

  The device case 112a of the power supply device 112 is formed of a transparent synthetic resin. By doing so, since the inside of the device case 112a can be seen, it is easy to find an unauthorized work on the substrate 112s (see FIG. 30) of the power supply device 112 and the like. The device case 112a includes an upper plate 112b that covers the upper surface, a rear plate 112c that faces the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100, a front plate 112d that covers the opposite side of the rear plate 112c, and an interior of the slot machine 1. It is formed by a side plate 112e that covers the facing side, a slope plate 112f that covers the boundary between the top plate 112b and the side plate 112e in a chamfered form, and a bottom plate 112r (see FIG. 30) that covers the bottom. On the other hand, the surface of the device case 112a that faces the side plate 102 of the outer main body 100 is not covered and is in an open state, but this open surface is attached to the outer main body 100 by the side plate 102 of the outer main body 100. It is blocked.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the side plate 102 of the outer main body 100 is provided with a convex surface portion 102a to form a stepped guard portion 102b, and the upper surface plate 112b of the device case 112a is provided below the guard portion 102b. It is a specification that sneaks one side. As a result, even if one surface of the device case 112a is not covered, the joint between the device case 112a and the side plate 102 is blocked by the guard portion 102b, so that foreign matter cannot be inserted. FIG. 31 shows another embodiment in which the guard portion 102b is formed in a groove shape. In this example, the edge of the upper surface plate 112b of the device case 112a slightly protrudes toward the side plate 102, and the tip of the guard portion 102b is formed. It fits into the groove.

  Thus, in the device case 112a of the power supply device 112, when the surface of the outer body 100 that is in contact with the side plate 102 has an open structure without a cover and is covered with the side plate 102 during use, the device case 112a is moved into the device case 112a. The substrate 112s or the like can be easily assembled using the open surface, and workability is improved because it is not necessary to attach a cover to the open surface after the substrate 112s or the like is assembled into the apparatus case 112a.

  The upper surface plate 112b, the side surface plate 112e, the inclined surface plate 112f, the rear surface plate 112c, and the bottom surface plate 112r of the device case 112a are formed with a large number of air holes 112g, 112g, etc. so that heat is not trapped inside. . The device case 112a is lifted in a raised floor manner by legs 112h, 112h... Provided on the bottom, and a ventilation space 112i is formed between the bottom plate 112r of the device case 112a and the bottom plate 101 of the outer body 100. Accordingly, low-rise and relatively cool air can be introduced into the device case 112a from the ventilation space 112i through the ventilation holes 112g, 112g,. Since the ventilation space 112i of the embodiment communicates with the heat radiating port 104a of the outer main body 100, cold air at the back of the machine can be introduced into the ventilation space 112i. If the inverted L-shaped step 112j (see FIG. 30) for raising the ventilation space 112i is formed at the boundary between the rear plate 112c and the bottom plate 112r of the device case 112a, the height of the leg 112h and the heat radiation port 104a are formed. Even if there is a deviation in the height, the ventilation space 112i can be communicated with the heat radiation port 104a.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Lower space-Power supply-Fixed]
The power supply device 112 includes an attachment piece 112k that is perpendicular to one side of the front plate 112d of the device case 112a, and a protrusion that protrudes from the rear plate 112c of the device case 112a toward the back plate 104 of the outer body 100. 112 m and the heat radiating port 104 a opened in the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 are fixed to the outer main body 100.

  That is, the contour of the heat radiating port 104a is formed smaller than the contour of the rear plate 112c of the device case 112a, so that the power supply device 112 hits the back plate 104 of the outer body 100 and does not pass through the heat radiating port 104a. The protrusion 112m protruding from the rear plate 112c of the device case 112a is in a position inscribed in the heat radiating port 104a, and is a horizontal protrusion inscribed in the upper side of the radiating port 104a to resist the lifting operation of the power supply device 112. It consists of a piece 112m-1 and a vertical protrusion 112m-2 inscribed in the vertical side of the heat radiating port 104a in order to resist the rollover operation of the power supply device 112. Therefore, the power supply device 112 is pushed along the inner surface of the side plate 102 of the outer main body 100, and the protrusion 112m is inserted into the heat radiating port 104a. Fixing in the right direction (rollover) is completed. Of course, the movement of the power supply device 112 is regulated by the bottom plate 101 of the outer main body 100 in the downward direction and by the side plate 102 of the outer main body 100 in the left direction in FIG. The movement of the power supply device 112 can be completely restricted with respect to directions other than the direction of pulling forward by a simple operation of only fitting the protrusion 112m.

  On the other hand, a plurality of screw through holes 112p are formed in the mounting piece 112k projecting from the front plate 112d, and are fixed to the side plate 102 of the outer main body 100 through wood screws 112q in at least one of the through holes 112p. Thus, since the movement of the power supply device 112 is also restricted in the direction of pulling forward, the power supply device 112 can be reliably fixed to the outer main body 100 with one wood screw 112q.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Lower space-Power supply-Power cord]
A power cord (not shown) for receiving power from the outside is connected to the power supply device 112. Conventionally, a bulging portion is provided on the side of the heat radiating port 104a and the power cord is pulled out from the bulging portion. However, at this position, there is a high risk that the power cord is bundled with the ground. The slot machine 1 may be turned on during manufacturing, and a power cord must be taken out of the outer main body 100 in preparation for the case. Therefore, the slot machine 1 is moved on the manufacturing line or between lines. When moving the power cord, the power cord may slip on the ground or get caught under the bottom plate 101 of the slot machine 1.

  On the other hand, the heat radiation port 104a of the embodiment expands the cord outlet 104b from the upper side toward the upper side, and draws the power cord from there. This ensures a sufficient height for hanging the bundled power cords in a suspended state. Therefore, the trouble of accidentally damaging the power cord in the process of manufacturing the slot machine 1 is drastically reduced.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present invention, since the power supply device 112 is set at the inner corner portion of the outer main body 100 and only one wood screw 112q is screwed in, the mounting is completed. Great labor saving in installation work. Further, in the present invention, fixing is completed by screwing to one surface, and therefore, particularly when the portion to be fixed is brought to the front (front side) of the power supply device 112, it is easy to see and can be fixed securely. . Incidentally, conventionally, it is necessary to screw with respect to a plurality of surfaces or members of the power supply device 112. In particular, a screw fixed to the back plate 104 is difficult to visually recognize and may be forgotten.

  Further, since the heat radiating port 104a is necessary as a cooling means for the power supply device 112, even if the heat radiating port 104a is used for fixing the power supply device 112, an extra process and cost hardly occur. On the contrary, the cooling efficiency is improved because the position of the heat radiating port 104a and the position of the power supply device 112 are matched for fixing. In addition, when the device case 112a is made of a synthetic resin as in the embodiment, the mounting projection 112m can be integrally formed, so that it costs little. Therefore, the total cost required for mounting the power supply device 112 can be reduced as compared with the conventional case.

  Furthermore, when the device case 112a is made of a synthetic resin, there is an advantage that the leg portion 112h and the step portion 112j of the device case 112a useful as a measure against heat generation of the power supply device 112 can be implemented with almost no cost.

[Outer body-Partition plate-Upper space]
On the other hand, the case member 400 is housed in a space above the partition plate 105 in the outer main body 100, and a wiring relay member 113 serving as the core of the wiring means described later is provided on the inner surface of the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100. Further, the back plate 104 is formed with a vent hole 133 for heat dissipation above the wiring relay member 113.

[Door type front member]
3 shows the front side of the door-shaped front member 200, and FIG. 1 shows the back side of the door-shaped front member 200. The door-shaped front member 200 has a medal tray 201 on the lower side on the front side, and an operation unit 202 is provided in the approximate center on the front side. The operation unit 202 includes a medal insertion slot 203, and a one-sheet insertion button 205 for instructing insertion (withdrawal) of only one medal stored as data in a memory of a main board 409 described later. Similarly, a MAX insertion button 206 for instructing insertion of the maximum number (for example, three) that can be used in one game, and a medal return for returning a medal packed in a medal selector 207 to be described later to the medal tray 201. A button 208, a storage release switch 209 for inputting a storage release command (release command by settlement) of medal stored as data in the memory of the main board 409, and a start lever 210 for operating the symbol variation display device 300 And three reel stops for stopping the reels 301a, 301b, 301c of the symbol variation display device 300. Button 211a, 211b, 211c and the like are provided. Of course, the configuration of the operation unit 202 shown here is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

  In addition, a medal selector 207 is provided on the back side of the insertion slot 203, and a medal basket 212 is connected to the side of the medal selector 207 and a return basket 213 is connected to the bottom. The medal selector 207 is a well-known one that switches the flow path by turning on and off a built-in solenoid (not shown), and when the game state is waiting for the player to insert a medal, the flow path is set to the medal tub 212 side. In addition, in a gaming state in which medals are refused to be inserted, such as medals exceeding the prescribed number, the flow path is set to the return basket 213 side. When the door-shaped front member 200 is in a closed position where the door-shaped front member 200 covers the front surface of the outer main body 100, the tip of the medal basket 212 faces the hopper 110 b of the medal discharge device 110. The medal that flows through the medal bowl 212 through the hop-off reaches the hopper 110b. On the other hand, the return basket 213 is connected to the front-side medal tray 201, and the medal that flows from the insertion slot 203 through the medal selector 207 to the return basket 213 returns to the medal tray 201.

[Door-shaped front member-see-through window]
The door-shaped front member 200 is sized to cover the entire front surface of the outer main body 100, and the upper half of the door-shaped front member 200 is a see-through window for games covered with a transparent plate 214a as shown in FIGS. 214. The see-through window 214 and the transparent plate 214a of the embodiment are larger than usual so that the image display body 500 and the design variation display device 300 can be seen side by side, and the image is formed by the forehead frame 216 integrated with the door-shaped front member 200. The regions of the display body 500 and the symbol variation display device 300 are visually divided vertically. In this way, if one transparent plate 214a is set to a size that covers both the image display body 500 and the symbol variation display device 300, the arrangement of the image display body 500 and the symbol variation display device 300 is switched up and down. However, it can be used as it is.

[Door-shaped front member-transparent window-transparent plate]
The transparent plate 214a uses a transparent synthetic resin (for example, methacrylic resin containing rubber excellent in impact resistance, scratch resistance, and optical properties, and in the embodiment, “Acrypet (registered trademark) IR D30” manufactured by Mitsubishi Rayon Co., Ltd. is used. ) Is a substantially inverted trapezoidal shape, and is an edge member 214b that bulges to the front side with the side facing the player as the front surface on the periphery of the three sides (left and right side sides and upper side) excluding the bottom side, 214b and 214b are integrally formed at the time of resin molding using a mold for resin molding. When the edge member 214b is integrally formed on the periphery of the flat plate-like transparent plate 214a as described above, the edge member 214b serves as a reinforcing bar to increase the strength of the entire transparent plate 214a. As described above, even if it is large enough to cover both the image display body 500 and the symbol variation display device 300, bending and distortion hardly occur.

  As shown in FIG. 35, the edge member 214b is a shell structure that opens to the rear surface side (not a solid, but a shell-like structure with a space inside, and the thickness of each part is arbitrary). The light emitting unit 217 and, for example, a decorative member (not shown) having a pattern or characters on the surface are incorporated in the internal space as necessary.

  In FIG. 34, the light emitting unit 217 is depicted as being attached to the door-shaped front member 200, but the actual light emitting unit 217 is fitted into the edge member 214b as shown in FIG. ing. Therefore, the transparent plate 214a and the light emitting unit 217 are handled as an integral part.

  The shape of the edge member 214b is not limited to that shown in the figure, and can be arbitrarily changed according to the design of the light emitting unit 217 and the decorative member. Further, the portion where the edge member 214b is provided is not limited to the three sides of the periphery of the transparent plate 214a as in the embodiment, and may be provided on any one side at a minimum.

  In addition, in FIGS. 33 and 34, reference numeral 218 denotes a fixing member provided at the left and right corners on the transparent plate 214a, and is a screw that passes from the back side of the transparent plate 214a to the through hole 214c (see FIG. 33 enlarged view). (Not shown), it is stopped in the state of FIG. 34 fitted between the edge member 214b and the edge member 214b. The fixing member 218 functions as a corner decoration on the appearance, but with respect to the through holes 200a and 214d (see the enlarged view of FIG. 33) provided in the corner portions on the door-shaped front member 200 and the transparent plate 214a. It is screwed into a screw (not shown) passed from the back side of the door-shaped front member 200, thereby serving as a nut for fixing the transparent plate 214a to the door-shaped front member 200.

  33 to 35, reference numeral 217a denotes a light emitter of the light emitting unit 217, and 217b denotes a reflecting member that supports the light emitter 217a. As shown in FIG. 35, the reflection member 217b of the light emitting unit 217 located on the left and right is set at an angle so as to reflect a large amount of light from the rod-shaped light emitter 217a toward the periphery of the slot machine 1. In the form in which the light emitting unit 217 is incorporated inside the edge member 214b of the transparent plate 214a, the light emitter 217a can be arranged on the front side of the slot machine 1, so that it looks like a lighthouse at the tip of the cape. This is advantageous when light is emitted toward the surroundings. In addition, the reflecting member 217b of the light emitting unit 217 located above is set so as to reflect a large amount of light from the light emitter 217a (a combination of the light source 217a-1 and the light guide plate 217a-2) upward of the slot machine 1. ing.

  The light-emitting unit 217 having the above-described structure can be turned on during a game, particularly when a big hit occurs, and can produce an effect that appeals to the surroundings of the occurrence of the big hit. In this way, by performing an effect with a high degree of appeal to the surroundings, it is possible to draw attention to the player who has won a big hit, and the line of sight of many people gives the player a sense of superiority, which further increases the game. In addition, it is expected that the popularity of the model will increase and the operating rate will improve by appealing to the public that the big hit has been made.

  The transparent plate 214a of the embodiment has the above-described configuration, and the bottom of the plate-shaped front member 200 is formed with respect to the concave groove 219 (see an enlarged view of FIG. 34) provided on the back side of the door-shaped front member 200. Inserted obliquely from the front and fitted into a joinery type, in that state the transparent plate 214a is erected to bring all the edge members 214b, 214b, 214b into contact with the front surface of the door-shaped front member 200. It fixes with the screw | thread 603 (refer FIG. 1) passed from the back. FIG. 35 is a cut view of the main part of the door-shaped front member 200 at this time. As is apparent from FIG. 35, if the player has a foreign object from the boundary between the door-shaped front member 200 and the edge member 214b. Even if it is forcibly inserted, there is little room for the tip of the foreign material to cross the inside of the edge member 214b and reach the back side of the transparent plate 214a. Therefore, it exhibits an excellent crime prevention effect.

[Door-type front member-locking device]
A lock device 215 that opens and closes using a dedicated key (not shown) is provided on one side of the free end side of the door-shaped front member 200.

[Design variation display device]
The symbol variation display device 300 is a reel rotation type display device, and incorporates and accommodates, for example, three reels 301a, 301b, 301c that can be individually rotated by driving means 303 such as a motor, and the reels 301a, 301b, 301c. And a device case 302 that performs a game with a combination of a plurality of symbols (not shown) drawn on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c.

  The device case 302 has a deformed hexagonal column shape excluding three faces from the octagonal column that lies on its side to the front (player), and includes a bottom plate 304, a top plate 305, and a right side in FIG. Right side plate 306, left side plate 307 on the left side, vertical rear plate 308 covering the rear surface, upper swash plate 309 provided between the top plate portion 305 and the rear plate 308, bottom plate 304 and rear plate 308. A box shape surrounded by a lower swash plate 310 provided therebetween, and a part of the arcs of the reels 301 a, 301 b, 301 c protrudes from the front of the device case 302.

  In addition, the top plate portion 305 of the device case 302 is provided with a handle 311 that can be changed between a useable state in which a finger can be hooked and a non-use state in which the top plate portion 305 is depressed. To carry.

  The configuration in which the changeable handle 311 is provided on the top plate portion 305 of the apparatus case 302 as described above is closely related to a measure for increasing the strength of the case member 400. That is, in the embodiment, as will be described later, a reinforcing bar 402 is provided in the opening 401 of the case member 400 to give the opening 401 of the case member 400 sufficient strength to allow the image display body 500 to be cantilevered. Since such a reinforcing bar 402 crosses the opening 401, it clearly becomes an obstacle to the insertion and removal of the apparatus case 302 into and from the case member 400. On the other hand, if the handle 311 can be changed and hung on the top plate portion 305 as in the embodiment, the protrusion of the handle 311 is eliminated, so that the device case 302 can pass under the reinforcing bar 402 without difficulty. Accordingly, it is possible to provide the reinforcing bar 402 in the direction crossing the opening 401 at the opening 401 of the case member 400 only by providing the handle 311 that can be changed as described above on the top plate 305 of the device case 302. Become. Incidentally, the conventional apparatus case has a room for providing a reinforcing bar at the opening of the case member because the handle protrudes from the top plate and becomes an obstacle.

  In addition, the handle 311 of the embodiment is configured to swing and change between the standing use state and the lying down non-use state, but the structure that can change the handle 311 between the use state and the non-use state is implemented. The form is not limited. For example, as shown in FIG. 22, two belt loops 314 and 314 are cut and raised on the top plate portion 305, and the belt loops 314 and 314 are made of, for example, synthetic resin or leather and have stoppers 315 and 315 at both ends. A useable state in which fingers can be hooked, such as a structure in which the band-shaped handle 311 provided is inserted and the center is pulled up to change to a usable state in which fingers can be hooked from the obstructed non-use state of FIG. Any structure may be used as long as it can be changed to the unused state.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 11, a flange-like lower handle 316 protrudes from the bottom plate 304 of the device case 302 of the embodiment, and the device case 302 is pushed in by grasping the lower handle 316. By pulling, it is easy to put in and out the case member 400.

[Case material]
The case member 400 has a size that substantially matches the space above the partition plate 105 of the outer main body 100, and includes a bottom plate 403, side plates 404 and 404 erected on both the left and right sides of the bottom plate 403, and a bottom plate 403. The rear plate 405 erected on the rear edge of the rear plate 405, and the top plate 406 covering the upper surface of the rear plate 405 and the side plates 404 and 404, and has a box shape having an opening 401 on the front surface.

  In the case member 400, the bottom plate 403 is made of metal, the side plates 404, 404, the rear plate 405, and the top plate 406 are made of synthetic resin, and the side plate 404, 404 and the top plate 406 are made of metal reinforcement on the inner surface of the opening 401. Members 407, 407, and 407 are provided, and a metal reinforcing bar 402 across the opening 401 is stretched between the reinforcing members 407 and 407 of the side plates 404 and 404. The area below the reinforcing bar 402 is the installation area for the symbol variation display device 300, and the opening 401 above the reinforcing bar 402 is the installation area for the image display body 500. An area surrounded by the case member 400 behind the display body 500 is assigned as a wiring work space 408, and a main board 409 as a main control board is mounted on the inner wall surface of the rear plate 405 of the wiring work space 408, and A control board other than the main board 409 (eg, an effect control board 510 (see FIG. 44)) is also mounted in the wiring work space 408.

  On the top plate 406 of the case member 400, skylight portions 443 and 443 are formed as shown in FIG. The skylight portions 443 and 443 are divided into two parts with a reinforcing band 444 for maintaining the strength of the top plate 406, and each of them has an axis line passing through the through holes 132, 132... Of the outer body 100. It exists in the area | region containing an intersection, and is opened sufficiently widely than this through-hole 132,132 .... However, the peripheral edge on the front side of the skylight 443 is brought close to the through hole 132 located on the front side. By doing so, since the through hole 132 can be found by searching with the periphery of the skylight portion 443 as a reference, the position of the through hole 132 can be quickly and easily determined even if the operator does not look into the skylight portion 443. Here, the skylight 443 also functions as the opening of the present invention. That is, by providing a plurality of skylight portions 443 as openings on the upper surface of the case member 400, the weight can be reduced, and the burden on the operator during transportation or replacement can be further reduced.

  As shown in FIGS. 2, 5, 6, and 12, a plurality of bosses 410, 410 protrude from the outer surface of the rear plate 405 of the case member 400, and the bosses 410 serve as the back plate of the outer body 100. It is positioned by fitting into boss holes 114 and 114 pre-processed in 104. 2 and 5, the bosses 410 and 410 are provided near a wiring window 411, which will be described later. On the other hand, the boss holes 114 and 114 on the outer body 100 side are close to the wiring relay member 113. Accordingly, the positioning of the wiring window 411 of the case member 400 and the wiring relay member 113 of the back plate 104 becomes accurate.

  On the other hand, a concave step portion 412 is formed on the bottom surface of the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400 as shown in FIG. 2, and the concave step portion 412 fits into the protruding step portion 106 of the partition plate 105. A tapered portion 413 extending in the rearward direction is provided at the end on the rear plate 405 side of the recessed step portion 412, and is guided by the tapered portion 413 and the protruding step portion 106 of the partition plate 105 and the case member 400. The concave step 412 can be smoothly fitted. Thus, the case member 400 is straightly guided to the back of the partition plate 105 by the fitting of the concave step portion 412 of the case member 400 and the protruding step portion 106 of the partition plate 105. For example, as shown in FIG. A rail member 115 in the form of a concave groove is laid on the plate 105 or press-molded integrally. On the other hand, a wheel 414 is installed on the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400, and the wheel 414 is rolled in the groove of the rail member 115. Also good. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 21, a rail member 116 having a convex shape is laid on or integrally formed with the partition plate 105, and on the other hand, flanges 415 and 415 are formed on both ends of the wheel 414 of the case member 400, The rail member 116 may be sandwiched between the flanges 415 and 415 of the wheel 414.

  In addition, the case member 400 is set at a predetermined position on the partition plate 105 and is stopped by a swing lever-shaped stopper 117 shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 18, and 23. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the stopper 117 is pivotally attached to the front end of the partition plate 105 and the two attachments 118 and 118 suspended from the top plate 103, as shown by the solid line in FIG. The operation posture engaged with a part of the case member 400 and the non-operation posture not engaged with the case member 400 as indicated by an imaginary line in FIG. Regulate movement. If the stopper 117 is key-shaped as shown in FIG. 19 and engaged with the hooking portion 416 provided on the case member 400, the upward movement of the case member 400 on the partition plate 105 is also restricted. be able to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the stopper 117 pivotally attached to the fixture 118 of the top plate 103 is at a position facing a locking hole 442 penetrating the corner portion of the side plate 404 and the top plate 406 of the case member 400. The operation posture and the non-operation posture can be switched from the inside of the case member 400 while the case member 400 is pushed into a predetermined position.

  In addition, a wiring window 411 in the form of a long hole penetrating to the back plate 104 side of the outer main body 100 is opened on the rear plate 405 of the case member 400. The wiring window 411 corresponds to the upper swash plate 309 of the device case 302 of the symbol variation display device 300 installed on the case member 400 as shown in FIGS. 4, 5, and 24, and below the main substrate 409. The horizontal empty space 417 above the upper swash plate 309 (or a horizontal triangular space 417 formed between the upper swash plate 309 and the main board 409) and the back. It functions as an opening connecting the plates 104.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 12, the case member 400 is provided with a shelf-like temporary fixing member 418 (hereinafter also referred to as “temporary fixing shelf”) at a substantially middle position of the empty space 417. In addition, recesses 419 and 419 are formed on the outside of the rear plate 405 and on both sides of the wiring window 411, which are wiring passages extending to the left and right side surfaces of the case member 400.

  If the layout of the wiring window 411 is specified with reference to the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c of the symbol variation display device 300, the wiring window 411 has the reel 301a of the symbol variation display device 300 as shown in FIG. , 301b, 301c, the horizontal plane HL passing through the center of rotation and the horizontal plane HH passing through the highest height position of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c, the lower limit, that is, the height of the lower side in the range In other words, it is an arrangement.

[Image display]
The image display body 500 is a panel-type unit that can display an image, for example, which includes at least a liquid crystal display (or may be a plasma display or an organic EL display), and can open and close the front opening of the case member 400. It also functions as a front opening / closing member 90 (see FIG. 44). Note that the image display body 500 is attached to a reinforcing member 407 provided on the left side plate 404 of the case member 400 in FIG. 11 (see the shaded portion in FIG. 11 for the attachment position), and is rotated by the hinge fitting 420. It is supported freely.

  As shown in FIG. 44, an effect control board 510 is assembled on the back side of the image display body 500. For this reason, the image display body 500 such as a liquid crystal display and the effect control board 510 can be integrally configured, the handling becomes easy, and the wiring connecting the two can be omitted, and the wiring in the case member 400 can be omitted. The complexity of the work space 408 can be suppressed. Further, when the image display body 500 is opened, the effect control board 510 appears so as to jump out of the case member 400, so that the workability for the effect control board 510 can be remarkably improved.

[Image display-Hinge bracket]
FIG. 36 is an exploded perspective view of the hinge fitting 420. FIG. In addition, since the hinge metal fitting 420 has a symmetrical structure, the upper part will be mainly described. The hinge fitting 420 is fixed to the fixing member 420a attached to the reinforcing member 407 of the case member 400, the rotating member 420b attached to the back side of the image display body 500 (see the broken line area 500s in FIG. 36), and the rotating member 420b. It comprises a short link 420c and a long link 420d that connect the members 420a.

  The fixing member 420a of the hinge bracket 420 has a horizontal fixing piece 420e in the form of a shelf plate. One end of a long link 420d is connected to the upper surface of the fixing piece 420e by a pin P1, and a short link is connected to the lower surface of the fixing piece 420e. One end of 420c is pivotally attached by a pin P2. On the other hand, the rotating member 420b of the hinge bracket 420 has a horizontal bearing piece 420f that is in the form of a shelf plate. One end of the long link 420d is pin P3 on the upper surface of the bearing piece 420f, and the lower surface of the bearing piece 420f. In addition, one end of the short link 420c is pivotally attached by a pin P4.

  Thus, the fixed piece 420e, the bearing piece 420f, the long link 420d, the short link 420c, and the pins P1 to P4 constitute a four-bar rotation chain as shown in the diagram of FIG. A so-called double lever mechanism is formed in which a fixed piece 420e facing a certain bearing piece 420f is a fixed link. As shown in FIGS. 37A to 37C, both the lever mechanisms approximate the rotation trajectory of the image display body 500 to the rotation trajectory centering on the rotation shaft 100 a of the door-shaped front member 200. Therefore, each pin position is set. That is, the hinge bracket 420 functions as a rotation center moving mechanism, and even if the rotation position of the door-shaped front member 200 changes, the rotation outer edge side of the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 are not rotated. The distance from the edge side is made substantially constant.

The long link 420d and the short link 420c have overlapping regions 420g and 420h that overlap vertically when the image display 500 is rotated (opened) by approximately 90 degrees (for example, overlapping of the long link 420d). The region 420g is swelled in a triangle so as to overlap the overlapping region 420h of the short link 420c.), In each of the overlapping regions 420g and 420h.
Pin holes 420i and 420j are formed. These pin holes 420i and 420j are aligned on the same axis and inserted into a rod-shaped stop pin (not shown) to connect the long link 420d and the short link 420c, thereby locking the lever mechanism and locking the image display body. It is for fixing 500 to an open position.

[Image display-Lock piece]
As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the vertical reinforcing member 407 of the case member 400 is locked to the reinforcing member 407 (on the right side in FIG. 11) opposite to the reinforcing member 407 provided with the hinge fitting 420. A piece 421 is pivotally attached. When the lock piece 421 is rotated clockwise from the state shown in FIG. 11, the tip of the lock piece 421 is engaged with a receiving portion 508 projecting from the back side of the image display body 500. The image display body 500 is locked at a position where the upper portion of the opening 401 of the case member 400 is closed. On the other hand, when the lock piece 421 is rotated in the reverse direction from the locked state, the lock of the image display body 500 is released, and the lock piece 421 is rotatable about the hinge fitting 420. Normally, before the case member 400 is attached to the outer main body 100, the image display body 500 is locked in the closed position to prevent unnecessary rotation, while in the state where the case member 400 is attached to the outer main body 100, the image is displayed. The display body 500 is unlocked to be rotatable.

[Image display body-connector]
By the way, since the image display body 500 which can be opened and closed is provided in the case member 400 separately from the door-shaped front member 200 of the outer main body 100, when the inside of the case member 400 is visually recognized or the case member 400 is operated. In this case, the door-shaped front member 200 on the near side must be opened first, and then the image display body 500 on the far side must be opened, which may reduce workability and annoyance. .

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present example, the rotation direction of the image display body 500 is set to the same direction as the rotation direction of the door-shaped front member 200, and the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 are appropriately connected. 700 is connected, and the image display body 500 is also opened and closed together with the opening and closing of the door-shaped front member 200. According to this, when the door-shaped front member 200 is opened, the image display body 500 is also rotated in the same direction via the connector 700, and the front surface of the case member 400 is opened. In other words, the image display body 500 is rotated around the door-shaped front member 200, and not only the inside of the outer main body 100 but also the inside of the case member 400 can be visually recognized by one horizontal opening operation.

  Here, as described above, the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 according to the embodiment are configured such that the pivot locus of the image display body 500 is the rotation axis 100a of the door-shaped front member 200 by the lever mechanism of the hinge fitting 420. However, there is still a relative shift between the movements of the two. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the coupling tool 700 of the embodiment forms a fixed sheath member 701 on the back surface on the free end side of the image display body 500, and slides inside the fixed sheath member 701. The rod 702 is accommodated in a free state, and the tip of the rod 702 is connected to the back surface of the door-shaped front member 200 (specifically, the base member 215a of the lock device 215) so as to be rotatable by a stop shaft 703. is there. By doing so, as shown in FIG. 39, the image display body 500 opens and closes together as if it is an accessory part of the door-shaped front member 200 in conjunction with the opening and closing of the door-shaped front member 200. The rod 702 of the connector 700 enters and exits the fixed sheath member 701 to absorb the relative shift in movement.

  Note that the maximum protrusion length when the rod 702 protrudes most from the rotation outer edge (free end) of the image display body 500 is when the image display body 500 is in the open position (for example, when it is opened 90 °). It is set based on the distance between the rotating outer edge of the door-shaped front member 200 (position of the stop shaft 703) and the rotating outer edge of the image display body 500. For this reason, the length of the rod 702 can be set to the minimum necessary length, and the increase in size of the coupler can be suppressed.

  The retaining shaft 703 is attached to support pieces 215b, 215b, and 215b formed by bending a part of the base member 215a of the locking device 215 so as to be movable up and down, and is always urged downward by a spring 703a. Has been. Therefore, the stop shaft 703 can be moved up against the bias of the spring 703a, and the rod 702 of the connector 700 can be attached and detached by moving up and floating the lower end. That is, the stop shaft 703 can be inserted from above into the shaft hole portion 702a formed at the tip portion of the rod 702, and can be held by the biasing force of the spring 703a.

  In FIG. 40, reference numeral 704 denotes an elastic cantilever type stopper provided on the upper surface of the fixed sheath member 701 of the connector 700. The rod 702 removed from the stop shaft 703 is attached to the fixed sheath member 701. The rod 702 is held inside, and is engaged with a hook wall 702b at the end of a groove 705 formed on the upper surface of the rod 702 to prevent the rod 702 from blinding. On the side of the rod 702, a knob 706 protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction, and the stopper 704 is unlocked by picking the knob 706 and forcibly moving the rod 702. It is like that. Further, a retaining prevention piece 701 a is suspended from the bottom surface on the front end side of the fixed sheath member 701 and is inserted into the groove 705 of the rod 702. The retaining prevention piece 701a is in contact with the hooking wall 702b when the rod 702 protrudes the most, and prevents the rod 702 from coming out of the fixed sheath member 701.

  In FIG. 40, reference numeral 509 in the vicinity of the connector 700 is an engaging portion protruding from the back surface of the image display body 500 on the rotating outer edge side. The engaging portion 509 is engaged with the reinforcing bar 402 that traverses the opening 401 of the case member 400 to support the load on the free end side of the image display body 500 in the closed position. As shown in FIG. 11, the reinforcing bar 402 has a slide-type guide part 402 a inclined downward toward the image display body 500 in order to smoothly guide the engaging portion 509 to the upper surface of the reinforcing bar 402. It is provided. Further, the engaging portion 509 of the image display body 500 is formed of a synthetic resin excellent in lubricity different from that of the image display body 500, and is detachably attached to the image display body 500. Yes.

  By the way, the relative displacement of the movement due to the difference in the rotation trajectory between the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 is not limited to the above-described telescopic rod-type connector 700 but also a flexible wire. Can also be absorbed. However, if the connecting tool is a flexible wire or the like, the door-shaped front member 200 will hit the image display body 500 that is stopped while being opened at the stage of closing the door-shaped front member 200, thereby impairing smoothness. There is a fear. On the other hand, for example, an urging means such as a winding spring may be provided on the image display body 500 so as to constantly urge it in the closing direction. By doing so, when the door-shaped front member 200 is closed, the image display body 500 is closed by itself while pulling the coupling tool by the action of the urging force, so that the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 do not collide. Of course, the means for rotating the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 is not limited to the above. For example, the hinge bracket 420, which is an element for rotation in the above, is not limited to the structure of the both lever mechanisms as described above, but is centered on a single pin 420k as shown in FIGS. A simple one that rotates the image display 500 may be used.

  Locking means for locking the image display body 500 in the closed position as described above, in which the image display body 500 is attached to the case member 400 with a hinge structure so that the image display body 500 can be rotated like a door. When the above-mentioned lock piece 421) is added, the lock is continued in principle with the case member 400 mounted on the outer main body 100, and the lock is released only when necessary, such as checking in the wiring work space 408. It is also possible to select the handling, and in that case, since the important parts (for example, the main board 409 and the production control board 510) in the wiring work space 408 can be blocked by the image display body 500, it is effective in improving the crime prevention performance. is there.

  A gap 10 is provided between the upper edge of the opening 401 of the case member 400 and the upper edge of the closed image display body 500, and the reinforcing member 407 of the top plate 406 is attached by a finger passing through the gap 10. It can be grasped. Further, a handle port 422 is formed at the front center portion of the top plate 406 of the case member 400 (reinforcing band 444 between the skylight portions 443 and 443), and a finger passing through the handle port 422 is used for the top plate 406. The reinforcing member 407 can be gripped. Therefore, the case member 400 can be properly used for the handle 422 and the gap 10 in accordance with the place and posture of handling. For example, when the case member 400 is transported before being incorporated into the outer main body 100, it is better to carry it in a bowl shape using the handle port 422. On the other hand, the case member 400 mounted on the outer main body 100 is shown in FIG. As described above, the grip port 422 is hidden behind the outer body 100 so that a finger does not enter, so that the case member 400 is pulled out by placing the finger on the reinforcing member 407 from the gap 10. The lower handle 316 (see FIGS. 4 and 11) of the device case 302 protrudes from the front center of the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400, and the outer body 100 is pushed or pulled by holding the lower handle 316. The case member 400 can be easily taken in and out of the case. In this case, the lower handle 316 is integrated with the case member 400 because the device case 302 is fixed to the case member 400 with screws. Therefore, the lower handle 316 protrudes in front of the bottom plate 403 of the case member 400. Is equal to

[Image display body-frame member]
The image display body 500 has a size that covers almost the entire region above the reinforcing bar 402 of the opening 401 of the case member 400. In addition, a frame member 501 that surrounds a region below the reinforcing bar 402 of the opening 401 of the case member 400, that is, a front region of the symbol variation display device 300 in a frame shape, is integrally formed below the image display body 500. The reels 301a, 301b, and 301c of the symbol variation display device 300 are bordered by the frame member 501. The surface of the frame member 501 is a decorative surface, on which an appropriate pattern is drawn. Although not shown, the frame member 501 is an electric decoration composed of a light emission source such as an LED, a light emission control board that controls the light emission source, and a decorative member that is disposed in front of the light emission source and can transmit light. Is provided. Here, what combined the image display body 500 and the frame member 501 is demonstrated as the front opening / closing member 90 (refer FIG. 44) below.

[Image display body-frame member-illumination apparatus]
A lighting device 502 is provided on the upper and lower sides of the frame member 501, and the design of the symbol variation display device 300 is illuminated brightly by the lighting device 502. Since the frame member 501 is suspended below the image display body 500 and is close to the symbol variation display device 300, it is possible to bring the light source closer to the symbol variation display device 300 by incorporating the illumination device 502 into such a frame member 501. it can. Therefore, the means for incorporating the lighting device 502 into the frame member 501 has a feature that sufficient brightness can be ensured even with a low amount of light compared to the conventional lighting device.

  As illustrated in FIG. 4, the illumination device 502 illustrated as an embodiment has a strip-like substrate that is elongated in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface of the drawing (in the width direction of the slot machine 1 and in the same direction as the rotation axis of the reel 301 a...). A large number of light emitting diodes (hereinafter referred to as LEDs) 504 are arranged in a row 503, and the lower lighting device 502 includes an LED 504 in a tube frame 506 whose upper surface is closed with, for example, a milky white translucent cover plate 505. On the other hand, the upper illuminating device 502 is formed by disposing the LED 504 downward in a translucent cover 507 having a U-shaped cross section upward, for example, milky white.

  Note that the upper lighting device 502 is installed obliquely downward with the lighting direction from directly below to the player side, that is, the transparent plate 214a side, as shown in FIG. In the embodiment, the direction of the LED mounting surface of the substrate 503 is set so that the center line L (see the enlarged view of FIG. 4) of the main irradiation region of the LED 504 having relatively strong directivity is inclined with respect to the transparent plate 214a. It is inclined obliquely downward toward the transparent plate 214a side.

  Also, if a rod-like light emitter such as a fluorescent lamp is used as the light source of the lighting device 502, the substrate 503 in FIG. 4 is changed to a plate-like or concave reflecting member that wraps the light source, and direct light and What is necessary is just to set so that the centerline of the main irradiation area directed by the sum total of reflected light may strike the back surface on the transparent plate 214a side. As described above, if the irradiation aim of the illumination device 502 is set to the transparent plate 214a, even if some leaked light illuminates the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c, there is almost no influence.

  According to experiments, when the illumination direction of the illumination device 502 is directed to the peripheral surface side of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, specific portions of the curved reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are strongly reflected and difficult to see. On the other hand, when the center line L of the main irradiation area is inclined with respect to the transparent plate 214a as described above, the outer peripheral surface of the reel is illuminated through the transparent plate 214a, so that the reels 301a, 301b, 301c It was confirmed that a wide range became bright and easy to see. The reason for this is that the light emitted from the lighting device 502 hits the transparent plate 214a fitted in the transparent window 214 of the door-shaped front member 200 and is reflected and diffused throughout, or the transparent plate 214a is illuminated brightly to cause the reels 301a, It is assumed that a wide range of 301b and 301c looks bright or is due to their synergistic effect.

  The structure of the upper illumination device 502 as described above can also be adopted in the lower illumination device 502, and of course, it can be adopted only in the lower illumination device 502 as shown in FIG. 32 is a diagram in which the upper illumination device 502 in FIG. 4 is disposed on the lower side and the lower illumination device 502 is disposed on the upper side. Therefore, “upper” in the description of the illumination device 502 is “lower”. And read “below” as “upper”.

  When the LED is used as the light source of the lighting device 502 as in the embodiment, (a) since it is driven at a low voltage, the safety is higher than that of a conventional cold cathode tube driven at a high voltage of about 200V. ) Longer life than a cold cathode tube, (c) Stronger than a cold cathode tube that is a glass tube, (d) Multi-color emission is possible, so the range of production can be expanded, (e) Combined with an inverter Therefore, there is a merit that it is lighter than the cold-cathode tube used, and therefore the burden on the hinge fitting 420 that supports the image display body 500 is small.

[Wiring means]
For example, each of the insertion buttons 205 and 206 and the start lever 210 (hereinafter simply referred to as “generic names” in the operation unit 202 of the medal discharge device 110, the power supply device 112, and the door-shaped front member 200 attached to the outer main body 100. The main body 409, etc. in the case member 400 (sometimes simply referred to as “case member side electric component” as a generic term for the case member side electric component). Connected. In the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment, the model unit 50 (see FIGS. 44 and 45) including the front opening / closing member 90 and the case member 400 is detachable from the outer main body 100. At this time, rational wiring means is provided for easily connecting or disconnecting the main body side electrical component (housing side electrical component) and the case member side electrical component.

[Wiring means-Wiring relay member]
As described above, the wiring relay member 113 shown in FIG. 14 is attached to the upper part of the inner surface of the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the wiring relay member 113 is located at a position corresponding to the wiring window 411 of the case member 400 and faces the empty space 417 of the case member 400 from the wiring window 411. Yes. The wiring relay member 113 relays the main body side wirings 119 connected to the main body side electric parts and the case side wirings 423 connected to the case member side electric parts, and is connected to the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100. A mounting plate 120 to be screwed, a cover body 121 covering the front surface of the mounting plate 120, and a plurality of (two in the embodiment, large and small) connector boards (hereinafter referred to as “mounting board”). It may also be referred to as a “connector connection terminal board”.

  Of the two connector boards 122 and 123, the larger connector board 122 located on the left side in FIGS. 14 and 15 is fixedly attached to the mounting plate 120 and is connected to the main board 409. A connector 124 that is paired with the connector 425 at the tip of the harness 424 is provided.

  On the other hand, the smaller connector board 123 located on the right side in FIGS. 14 and 15 is attached to the gap between the mounting plate 120 and the cover body 121 in a non-fixed playable state. As shown in Fig. 4, the movable member can move in the vertical direction and can move in the horizontal direction. This small connector board 123 is provided with a connector 125 that makes a pair with the connector 427 at the tip of the harness 426 connected to the case member side electrical components other than the main board 409. The connector 125 and the connector 124 are board-fixed types that are fixed to a printed circuit board by fixing means such as soldering, and inexpensive DIN standards are used.

  Further, the cover body 121 covering the front surface of the mounting plate 120 includes two large and small openings 126 and 127 through which the connectors 124 and 125 pass, a support cylinder 128 projecting side by side with the openings 126 and 127, and a lower half And a tunnel-like wiring duct 129 projecting forward.

  The main body side wiring 119 connected to the wiring relay member 113 passes through the inside of the wiring duct 129 or is bundled with a hook-shaped wiring stopper 130 protruding from the lower front surface of the mounting plate 120 of the wiring relay member 113. 1 is distributed to the side plates 102 and 102 side of the outer main body 100 as shown by a one-dot chain line L in FIG. 1, and the direction is changed almost vertically near the corners of the side plates 102 and 102 and the back plate 104, many of which are The wiring board 109 is connected to the electrical component on the main body side through the wiring opening 109 provided in the back of the partition plate 105. Of course, when there is a main body side electrical component (for example, the external relay terminal plate 131 provided on the inner surface of the side plate 102 in FIG. 1) in the region above the partition plate 105, regardless of the wiring opening 109 of the partition plate 105. Connected as is.

[Wiring means-connectors 425, 427]
As described above, the two connectors 124 and 125 provided on the wiring relay member 113 include the connector 425 at the tip of the harness 424 connected to the main board 409 of the case member 400 and the case member side other than the main board 409. The connectors 427 at the ends of the harnesses 426 connected to the electrical components are respectively connected.

  The two connectors 425 and 427 are integrally attached to one connector holder 428 as shown in FIG. The connector holder 428 includes a holder main body 429 to which the connectors 425 and 427 are screwed, a plate-like attachment piece 431 that has a through hole 430 at a substantially central portion and protrudes on both sides of the holder main body 429, and It consists of a well-known button-type panel fastener 432 (trade name “Nylatch”: registered trademark) attached to the through hole 430 of the attachment piece 431, and as shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. An attachment piece 431 is applied to the tip of the support cylinder 128, and a button-shaped panel fastener 432 of the attachment piece 431 is inserted into the support cylinder 128 and locked. Accordingly, since the connector holder 428 is fixed to the support cylinder 128 serving as a fixing means and is fixed to the wiring relay member 113, the connectors 425 and 427 and the connectors 124 and 125 cannot be disconnected.

[Wiring relay board-Connectors 425, 427-Temporary stop shelf]
As described above, the connectors 425 and 427 are connected to the connectors 124 and 125 of the wiring relay member 113, but before the case member 400 is assembled into the outer main body 100, that is, from the factory shipment to the completion of installation, 427 is temporarily fixed to a temporary fixing shelf 418 provided in the case member 400.

  The temporary fixing shelf 418 is a shelf-like member that faces the wiring window 411 from the inside of the case member 400 as shown in FIGS. 5, 6, 12, and 13, and is shown in FIG. In this way, a substantially horizontal bench portion 433 on which the connector holder 428 is placed, a bench side plate 434 erected on both ends of the bench portion 433, and three inward claw pieces 435 and 435 protruding from each bench side plate 434. 435. Between the central one of the inward claw pieces 435, 435, and 435 and the other two on the upper and lower sides, there is an interval at which the attachment piece 431 of the connector holder 428 can be fitted. One bench side plate 434 has a thin plate structure in which a finger hook portion 436 is extended at the tip, and is supported at one end by applying a force in the X direction indicated by an arrow in FIG. It can be bent outward like a leaf spring, and the attachment piece 431 of the connector holder 428 can be easily detached from the inward claw pieces 435, 435, and 435 in the bent state. The imaginary line in FIG. 8A shows an example in which the tip of the finger hook portion 436 is bent into a key shape. By doing so, the connector holder 428 can be removed just like pressing the button as indicated by arrow Y. It can be done easily.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the connector holder 428 is placed on the bench portion 433 of the temporary fixing shelf 418, and the attachment piece 431 of the connector holder 428 is connected to the inward claw pieces 435, 435 of the bench side plate 434. The connector holder 428 is temporarily fixed to the temporary fixing shelf 418 by being fitted between 435. Of course, even if it is temporarily fixed, the connector holder 428 is set to have a strength that does not come off the temporary fixing shelf 418 during transportation of the case member 400, and therefore, before the case member 400 is assembled into the outer body 100, The connectors 425 and 427 integrated with the connector holder 428 are temporarily fixed to a temporary fixing shelf 418 provided in the case member 400 and do not move. Therefore, during the operation of transporting the case member 400 or assembling the case member 400 into the outer main body 100, the connectors 425 and 427 at the tips of the harnesses 424 and 426 hit the parts in the case member 400 and, of course, the parts. There is no danger of damaging itself.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 8B to 8A, in the wiring process after the case member 400 is fixed to the outer main body 100, one bench side plate 434 is bent outward as described above. If the connector holder 428 is removed from the temporary fixing shelf 418 and the connector holder 428 is moved to a position where the attachment piece 431 comes into contact with the support tube 128 of the wiring relay member 113, the connectors 425 and 427 are the connectors of the wiring relay member 113. 124 and 125 (the details will be described later), and in this state, the button-shaped panel fastener 432 of the attachment piece 431 is pushed in, and the attachment piece 431 is locked to the support cylinder 128. At this time, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIGS. 5 and 6, if the guide rail 440 for guide is provided on the bench portion 433, it is only necessary to push the connector holder 428 to the back, so that workability is improved. improves.

  The connector holder 428 attached to the wiring relay member 113 as described above is stable with the back plate 104 of the outer main body 100 as a supporting base and is not in contact with the case member because it is separated from the case member. Even if 100 and the model unit 50 move relatively, an unreasonable load is not applied.

[Connection between connectors 425 and 427 and connectors 124 and 125]
As described above, the connector 425 and the connector 427 are attached to one connector holder 428. By doing so, the connection of the two connectors 425 and 427 is completed by one operation of setting the connector holder 428 at a predetermined position of the wiring relay member 113. However, as a practical problem, in the structure in which the independent elements of the two connectors 425 and 427 and the connector holder 428 are gathered together and integrated, the problem of “accurate positioning” between the connectors 425 and 427 and the connectors 124 and 125 becomes a difficult problem. encounter. That is, if the positioning of the four connectors 425 and 427 and the connectors 124 and 125 on the wiring relay member 113 side is not accurate, the connectors 425 and 124 and the connectors 427 and 125 cannot be connected together. This is because it is difficult to achieve such positioning accuracy at the cost of mass-produced products. As one means for solving such a problem, a method of using a so-called drawer connector having a mechanism for enhancing flexibility at the time of connection without soldering to a printed circuit board can be considered, but the drawer connector itself is expensive. Therefore, the cost burden is still large.

  On the other hand, in the wiring means of the embodiment, the connector boards 122 and 123 of the wiring relay member 113 serving as the board support member are divided and the connectors 124 and 125 are respectively attached, and at least one of the connector boards 122 and 123 is wired. A direction that is non-fixedly placed in the gap between the mounting plate 120 of the relay member 113 and the cover body 121 and is orthogonal to the connecting direction of the connector 427 and the connector 125 (here, “orthogonal” is not strictly 90 degrees). , Meaning that it is about 90 degrees on social belief)). In such a configuration, when the connection aim of the connector holder 428 is set to the connector 425 and the connector 124, even if there is a slight deviation in the relative position of the other connector 427 and the connector 125, the connector board 123 moves and the deviation is corrected. Since it moves to correct, connector 427 and connector 125 can also be coupled. Thus, a board-fixed and inexpensive DIN standard connector can be sufficiently used.

  As in the embodiment, the configuration in which the small connector board 123 corresponding to the small connector 125 can be moved freely and the large connector 425 and the connectors 124 are used as a reference for coupling is compared to the opposite configuration. 427, 125 can be easily combined. This is because the smaller connector board 123 can be handled with a lighter force, so that it is easy to automatically correct the deviation. Further, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the connectors 425 and 124 are coupled before the other connectors 427 and 125, so that the connectors for coupling aiming can be easily matched.

  Further, as shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 9, the chamfered portion C (the chamfered portion C) is formed at the peripheral corner portion of the convex tip of the convex connectors 425 and 427 and / or the peripheral corner portion of the insertion port of the concave connectors 124 and 125. If a straight chamfering or a curved chamfering is possible), the guiding action along the taper of the chamfered portion C makes the connectors more connectable.

  In addition to the configuration in which the connector boards 122 and 123 of the wiring relay member 113 are movable as in the embodiment, any one of the connectors 425 and 427 on the connector holder 428 side can be freely movable. In this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained. A specific example of the connector holder 428 is shown in FIG. In this example, a holder cylinder 429a with a female thread is projected from the holder main body 429 of the connector holder 428, while ear pieces 427b having free holes 427a on both sides of the connector 427 are formed, and the receiver cylinder 429a of the connector holder 428 is formed. The loose hole 427a of the connector 427 is loosely fitted, and a screw 427c with a washer is used to prevent the ear piece 427b from coming off. By doing so, the connector 427 can freely move with respect to the connector holder 428 within the range of the difference in diameter between the free hole 427a and the receiving tube 429a. In this case, the connector boards 122 and 123 may be fixed to the mounting plate 120 together. In the embodiment, two connectors are handled as one connector group, but the number of connectors in one connector group may be two or more.

  Also, in the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 12, the back of the rear plate 405 of the case member 400 is recessed toward the lower swash plate 310 of the device case 302 of the symbol variation display device 300. A cable groove 437 is formed, and wiring ports 438 and 438 are formed in the vicinity of both ends of the cable groove 437 so as to penetrate the side plate 404 (or the rear plate 405) of the case member 400. The wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 are for connecting the symbol variation display device 300 and the main board 409 and the like. In FIG. The cable 313 (see FIG. 12) of the reel substrate 312 provided on the non-hinge side surface of the door-shaped front member 200 is pulled out of the case member 400 from one wiring port 438, and the cable 313 is as shown in FIG. The cable is inserted into the cable groove 437, and the tip of the cable 313 is returned from the other wiring port 438 into the case member 400 to be connected to the main board 409 or the like. The cable groove 437 is provided with cable stoppers 439 at predetermined intervals so that the cable 313 does not fall off from the cable groove 437.

  Thus, the main board 409 and the reel board 312 are both case member-side electrical components in the case member 400, and it is not necessary to pull out the cable 313 outside the case member 400. The reason why the wiring holes 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 are provided in the case member 400 to detour the cable 313 to the outside is as follows.

  The installation location of the reel substrate 312 is a non-hinge side of the door-shaped front member 200 among the side surfaces of the symbol variation display device 300 (device case 302) in consideration of the workability of wiring for inserting and removing connectors in a limited space. The side corresponding to is preferable. On the contrary, if the reel substrate 312 is provided on the side surface of the device case 302 corresponding to the hinge side of the door-shaped front member 200, the door-shaped front member 200 (see FIG. 1) that is fully opened and the reel substrate 312 are close to each other. This is because a large working space required for inserting and removing the connector cannot be secured because of facing each other.

  However, on the other hand, the connection part of the boards (main board 409, effect control board 510, image display body 500, etc.) to be connected to the reel board 312 is on the side corresponding to the hinge side of the door-shaped front member 200 of the case member 400. Then, the cable 313 looks like it crosses the inside of the case member 400. Then, the cable 313 may be caught when the device case 302 is attached to the case member 400, or the cable 313 may be caught when the device case 302 is pulled out.

  On the other hand, if the case member 400 is provided with the wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 so as to bypass the cable 313 to the outside as in the embodiment, the trouble of the cable 313 as described above does not occur. In addition, the wiring work is better when the device case 302 is slightly pulled out from a predetermined position, and accordingly, the length of the cable 313 from the wiring port 438 to the reel board 312 is also the wiring cost. There is room to say. Accordingly, the cable 313 is slackened with the apparatus case 302 set at a predetermined position, and the cable 313 is slackened depending on the amount of pull-out. When the slack of the cable 313 is large, the cable 313 is formed in a triangular space formed between the lower swash plate 310 of the apparatus case 302 and the corner portion at the back of the case member 400, which is located side by side with the wiring port 438. The loose part of can be escaped.

  Further, when the cable groove 437 is inflated toward the lower swash plate 310 of the device case 302 as in the embodiment, it is between the back of the case member 400 and the lower swash plate 310 of the device case 302. Useful for effective use of dead space. Note that wiring using the wiring ports 438 and 438 and the cable groove 437 is not limited to the cable 313 of the reel substrate 312, and can be applied to all cables crossing the inside of the case member 400.

  In addition, in FIG. 11, the code | symbol 441 is a function separation relay terminal board.

  The slot machine 1 configured as described above is shipped from the factory in a finished product state in which the case member 400 is mounted on the outer main body 100 and necessary wiring is completed. Then, the finished product is attached to the game machine installation island of the amusement hall. At this time, as shown in an imaginary line in FIG. When stopping with the fixing member 601, the door-shaped front member 200 and the image display body 500 are opened, and the fixing member 601 is inserted into the through hole 132 of the outer main body 100 from the inside of the case member 400 through the skylight 443, and The fixing member 601 is tightened over the skylight 443 with a tool 602 such as a screwdriver, and the top plate 103 of the outer main body 100 and the upper rail 600 of the gaming machine installation island are fixedly connected. In addition, since the through-hole 132 is provided with two or more, it can be arbitrarily selected and used as needed. For example, even if the position and size of the upper beam 600 vary, the through hole 132 corresponding to the upper beam 600 can be selected. Further, when the entire gaming machine is replaced, if the through-hole 132 to be used is changed, it is possible to prevent the adverse effect that the hole of the fixing member 601 is opened at the same position of the upper rail 600 (so-called fool hole).

  Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 25, a gap S is formed between the outer main body 100 and the case member 400, and heat generated from the image display body 500 or the like is used to cool the image display body 500 (not shown). Then, it passes from the skylight portion 443 of the case member 400 through the gap S to the vent hole 133 of the back plate 104, and from there to the inside of the gaming machine installation island. At this time, there is a wiring relay member 113 between the back plate 104 and the case member 400, which acts like a barrier and closes the gap S over a wide range. Therefore, the hot air flowing through the gap S is blocked by this portion, and the wiring relay member 113 It is positively discharged to the outside from the vent hole 133 of the back plate 104 located above. Therefore, the heat dissipation effect is high.

[Design of each reel, design row]
As shown in FIG. 46, each reel 301a, 301b, 301c has a series of symbols (a total of 21 symbols indicated by array numbers 1 to 21) formed by arranging a plurality of types of symbols at regular intervals. A reel band (symbol band) on which the symbol is marked is attached. FIG. 46 shows a state in which the symbol rows written on the reel bands 321a, 321b, and 321c attached to the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are developed in a plane. In addition, in order to identify the symbol arrange | positioned in a symbol row | line | column, the said sequence number is described for convenience.

  In each reel 301a, 301b, 301c, among the symbols arranged in each symbol row, a predetermined number (for example, three) of consecutive symbols are openings 401 (also referred to as symbol display windows, hereinafter symbols). It arrange | positions so that it can visually recognize via the display window 401 (refer FIG. 47 demonstrated next). The symbol display window 401 corresponds to the symbol display unit described in the solving means.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 46, the types of symbols are “7” symbol painted in red (hereinafter referred to as “red 7 symbol”), “7” symbol painted in blue (hereinafter “blue”). 7 design ")," BAR design "," Cherry design with cherry design "," Replay design "," Bell 1 design "," Bell 2 design "," Watermelon design "," " There is a symbol described as “right” (hereinafter referred to as “right symbol”) and a symbol described as “correct” (hereinafter referred to as “correct symbol”).

  In FIG. 46, “Red 7 design” indicates that the reel band 321a has two array numbers 3 and 6, the reel band 321b has one array number 12, and the reel band 321c has array number 10 One corresponds. “Blue 7 design” corresponds to one of array number 16 in the reel band 321a, one of array number 3 in the reel band 321b, and one of array number 15 in the reel band 321c. The “BAR symbol” corresponds to one of array number 11 in the reel band 321a, two of array numbers 6 and 9 in the reel band 321b, and one of array number 2 in the reel band 321c. “Cherry design” is one of array number 10 in the reel band 321a, three of array numbers 1, 14, and 17 in the reel band 321b, and array number 7 and 14 in the reel band 321c. Two of the numbers correspond. The “replay symbols” are five in the reel band 321a: array numbers 1, 4, 7, 12, and 17, and in the reel band 321b, array numbers 0, 5, 8, 11, In the reel band 321c, five of the array numbers 1, 5, 8, 13, 13, and 17 correspond to the reel band 321c. “Bell Design 1” has three arrangement numbers 13, 15, and 18 in the reel band 321a, and five arrangement numbers 2, 7, 10, 15, and 18 in the reel band 321b. In the reel band 321c, three of array numbers 9, 12, and 16 correspond. “Bell symbol 2” corresponds to three of arrangement numbers 2, 5, and 8 in the reel band 321a, and two of arrangement numbers 0 and 4 in the reel band 321c. “Watermelon design” has three arrangement numbers 9, 14, and 19 in the reel band 321a, two arrangement numbers 4 and 13 in the reel band 321b, and arrangement number 3 in the reel band 321c.・ 4, 11 and 20 correspond. The “definition symbol” corresponds to one of array number 20 in the reel band 321a, one of array number 19 in the reel band 321b, and one of array number 18 in the reel band 321c. The “normal symbol” corresponds to one of array number 0 in the reel band 321a, one of array number 20 in the reel band 321b, and one of array number 18 in the reel band 321c. In addition, the kind of design is an example, Comprising: It is not restricted to these kinds.

[Frame member]
FIG. 47 shows the enlarged portion of the frame member 501 including the symbol display window 401. From the symbol display window 401, three consecutive symbols among the symbols in the symbol row of each reel 301a, 301b, 301c are visible. The three positions where this symbol is displayed are “upper (or upper position)” (for example, the position where “bell 1 symbol” of the reel 301a is displayed), “middle (or middle position)” (for example, , A position where the “replay symbol” of the reel 301b is displayed) and a “lower stage (or lower position)” (for example, a position where the “bell 1 symbol” of the reel 301c is displayed).

  From the above, it is possible to display “number of stages × number of reels” symbols in the symbol display window 401. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, a maximum of nine symbols can be displayed in the symbol display window 401 by “the number of stages (3) × the number of reels (3)”.

  Various lamps are provided on the left side of the frame member 501 (also referred to as a display panel, which will be unified as the display panel 501 below) (left side as viewed from the symbol display window 401). Among them, “BET1”, “BET2 ”And“ BET 3 ”are BET lamps (bet lamps) 614. The numbers of the BET lamps (numbers 1, 2 and 3 of“ BET 1 ”,“ BET 2 ”and“ BET 3 ”above) are Each corresponds to the number of bets (the number of bets, the number corresponding to the number of medals bet), that is, “1” is one bet (the number of bets placed is one) and “2” is 2 bets (the number of medals bet is 2), and “3” corresponds to 3 bets (also called a MAX bet, the number of medals bet is 3).

  An effective arrangement is determined according to the number of bets. This “effective arrangement” is also called an effective line. Hereinafter, it is referred to as an effective line. A combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination, which will be described later, is determined to be displayed as a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the winning combination only after being displayed side by side on one active line. That is, even if each symbol constituting the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is individually displayed in the symbol display window 401, each symbol is not lined up on any active line (that is, the predetermined symbol is displayed). If the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not arranged on the active line), it is not determined that the symbol combination mode corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is displayed. In this way, when the symbol combinations corresponding to the predetermined winning combination are not arranged on the active line, it is determined that the disparate symbol combination mode (that is, the combination of lost symbols) is displayed.

  Next, the bet number and the effective line will be specifically described. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine, and in a normal game, the game can be executed when three medals are inserted. At this time, a straight line arrangement that rises to the right and a straight line arrangement that falls to the right are effective lines.

  Note that the effective lines are not limited to the above-described straight-up linear arrangement or the down-right linear arrangement. Furthermore, although the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a three-bet dedicated machine, the number of active lines may be changed according to the number of bets instead.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the number of bets is only 3 bets (MAX bets), and the effective line is displayed in the symbol display window 401 of FIG. 47 as “BAR symbol-replay symbol-definition symbol”. Only two lines, that is, a line (namely, a line rising to the right) 623b and a line displaying "Bell 1 symbol-Replay symbol-Bell 1 symbol" (that is, the right-down line 623a) are valid lines.

  The combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display window 401 of FIG. 47 is “bell 1 symbol-replay symbol-bell 1 symbol” displayed on the right-down line 623a which is one of the effective lines. Since the symbol combination is a symbol combination corresponding to a replay role (replaying role), in the next game, an automatic bet can be made without inserting medals, and the same game as the previous game can be executed again. It becomes. Even if “bell 1 symbol-replay symbol-bell 1 symbol” is displayed on the active line, it is difficult for the player to grasp at a glance which combination of symbols is displayed. However, a combination of “replay symbol-replay symbol-replay symbol” symbol is displayed on the middle line that is not the active line, so that the player can recognize that the player has won the replay.

  In addition, the display panel 501 is provided with lamps and LEDs that can be lit (or blinked) in accordance with the gaming state of the slot machine 1. From the top of the figure, these lamps are an error lamp 604 on which the characters “ERR” are drawn, a replay lamp 606 on which characters “REP” are drawn, which is located immediately below the BET lamp 614, and “STR”. A start lamp 608 with the letters “INS”, a medal IN lamp 610 with the letters “INS”, and a payout number display LED 612 having two side-by-side 7-segment LEDs. In addition to these, a bonus notification lamp for notifying the winning of a bonus game, which will be described later, a 7-segment LED for displaying the cumulative payout number of medals in a bonus game, etc., and counting the bonus game are provided separately. Also good.

  The error lamp 604 starts to light (or flashes) when any trouble or failure occurs during the game of the slot machine 1, and indicates that a trouble or the like is currently occurring. Have a role to inform.

  The replay lamp 606 has a role of notifying the player that a game can be replayed (a game can be played again without betting a new medal) when the game result is a replay (described later).

  The start lamp 608 starts to light (or flash) when the number of bets reaches the MAX bet, and has a role of prompting the player to operate the start lever 210 (start operation).

  The medal IN lamp 610 has a role of prompting the player to place a bet by continuing to be lit (or flashing) until the bet number reaches the maximum (MAX bet).

  The payout number display LED 612 has a role of notifying the player of the number of medals paid out by displaying the number of payouts (number of medals to be paid out) when there is a payout of medals accompanying the game result.

[Internal configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 48 schematically shows configurations of various mechanism elements, electronic devices, operation members, and the like that are installed in the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 has a main board 409 for comprehensively controlling the progress of the game. On the main board 409, a CPU 1110, a ROM 1112, a RAM 1114, an input / output interface 1116, and the like are mounted.

  The one-sheet insertion buttons 205 and 206, the start lever 210, the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c, the storage release switch 209, etc. are all connected to the main board 409, and these operation buttons use sensors (not shown). Thus, an operation by the player can be detected, and the detected operation signal can be output to the main board 409. Specifically, when the start lever 210 is operated, an operation signal for starting the above-described symbol variation display device 300 (starting the rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c) is output to the main board 409, and the reel stop button 211a. , 211b, 211c are operated, an operation signal for stopping the reels 301a, 301b, 301c is output to the main board 409.

  Hereinafter, the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are referred to as a left reel 301a, a middle reel 301b, and a right reel 301c, respectively, as necessary. The corresponding reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are referred to as a left reel stop button 211a, a middle reel stop button 211b, and a right reel stop button 211c.

  Further, the slot machine 1 accommodates other devices together with the main substrate 409, and various signals are inputted to the main substrate 409 from these devices. In addition to the symbol variation display device 300, the devices include a medal discharge device 110 and the like.

  The symbol variation display device 300 includes reel drive motors 341a, 341b, and 341c for rotating the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c (left reel drive motor 341a, middle reel drive motor 341b, and right reel drive motor 341c). This reel drive motor is composed of a stepping motor, and each of the reels 301a, 301b, 301c can be rotated and stopped independently. During the rotation, a plurality of types of symbols are continuously displayed from top to bottom in the symbol display window 401. Is displayed while changing. The reel drive motors 341a, 341b, and 341c correspond to the movable display body drive means described in the solution means.

  The reels 301a, 301b, and 301c have position sensors 331a, 331b, and 331c for detecting a reference position related to the rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c. The reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are respectively provided with position sensors 331a, 331b, and 331c. (Left reel position sensor 331a, middle reel position sensor 331b, right reel position sensor 331c). By inputting detection signals (index signals) from these position sensors to the main board 409, the main board 409 can obtain stop position information of each reel.

  In the medal selector 207, the solenoid 207a and the insertion sensor 207b described above are installed. The insertion sensor 207 b detects medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 203 and outputs a medal detection signal to the main board 409. When the solenoid 207a is OFF, the inserted medal is detected by the insertion sensor 207b. On the contrary, when the solenoid 207a is in the ON state, the passage reaching the insertion sensor 207b in the medal selector 207 is locked out so that the medal insertion is not accepted, and even if the player inserts a medal, the medal selector 207 The medal flowing through the return basket 213 passes through the medal tray 201. At this time, the function of the insertion sensor 207b is invalidated, so that neither betting by medal insertion nor medal storage is performed.

  The medal releasing device 110 has a payout sensor 110e for detecting the payout medals one by one in the discharge port 110c, and a payout medal signal for each medal is input to the main board 409 from the payout sensor 110e. Has been. The auxiliary storage box 111 for game medals is provided with a medal full sensor 111a. When the number of stored medals exceeds a predetermined number, a detection signal indicating that the number of medals exceeds the predetermined number is sent to the main board. Output to 409. At this time, the image display 500, the error lamp 604, etc. display an error display notifying the abnormality of the medal accumulation, so that the player, the hall employee, etc. are notified that the abnormality has occurred.

  On the other hand, a control signal is output from the main board 409 to the symbol variation display device 300 and the medal discharge device 110. That is, a drive pulse signal for controlling the start and stop of each of the reel drive motors 341a, 341b, and 341c described above is output from the main board 409. The medal releasing device 110 receives a drive signal from the main board 409 according to the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line, and the medal releasing device 110 performs a medal payout operation. At this time, if the number of medals necessary for payout is insufficient or there are no medals in the medal releasing device 110, the number detection by the payout sensor 110e is delayed. When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses, the payout sensor 110e outputs a payout medal abnormality signal to the main board 409, and in response, the main board 409 informs that an abnormality has occurred in the medal payout. Is displayed on the error lamp 604, the image display body 500 or the like to notify the player or hall employee that an abnormality has occurred.

  Note that the CPU 1110 of the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention executes a variable lottery process and a state transition process which will be described later. In the variable lottery process, a process of executing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the ART game based on the winning combination determined in step S106 described later is performed. In the state transition process, the game state is shifted to a high-probability gaming state with a high probability of transitioning to an ART game by a lottery based on a specific winning combination (for example, cherry), and the predetermined winning determined in the high-probability gaming state is determined. A lottery based on a combination (for example, replay or bell) makes a transition to a low probability gaming state with a lower probability of transitioning to an ART game than a high probability gaming state.

  For this reason, the ROM 1112 has an execution decision data table for deciding whether or not to shift to the ART game, and a lottery count data table for determining the number of lotteries whether or not to shift to the ART game. , ART initial lottery data table for determining whether to shift to the ART game, whether to shift from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state, whether to transition from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state A state transition lottery data table (not shown in the present embodiment) for determining whether or not is stored. Details will be described later.

  The slot machine 1 includes an effect control board 510 in addition to the main board 409. The effect control board 510 includes a CPU 1118, a ROM 1120, a RAM 1122, an input / output interface 1130, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 1124, and an AMP (audio amplifier). 1126, a sound source IC 1128, and the like are mounted. The effect control board 510 receives various command signals from the main board 409, and controls the display of the image display body 500, the light emission (or lighting, blinking, extinguishing, etc.) of the lighting device 502 and the operation of the speaker 512.

  Further, when the external relay terminal board 131 is provided on the main board 409, the slot machine 1 is connected to the hall computer 1200 of the game hall via the external relay terminal board 131. The external relay terminal board 131 plays a role of relaying various signals (inserted medal signal, payout medal signal, game status, etc.) transmitted from the main board 409 to the hall computer 1200.

  In addition, the power supply device 112 is attached with a setting key switch 112t, a reset switch 112u, a power switch 112v, and the like. None of these switches are exposed to the outside of the slot machine 1 and can be operated only when the door-shaped front member 200 is opened. Among these, the power switch 112v is for turning on / off the power supply to the slot machine 1, and the setting key switch 112t is for changing the setting (for example, settings 1 to 6) of the slot machine 1. . The reset switch 112u is for releasing an error that has occurred in the slot machine 1, and is also operated when changing the setting together with the setting key switch 112t.

  The above is an example of the internal configuration of the slot machine 1. In the game by the slot machine 1, when the player operates the start lever 210 in a state where the bet number of medals is determined, the reels 301a, 301b, 301c rotate, and thereafter, the player rotates the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c. Is operated, the corresponding reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are controlled to stop, and when all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped, the game result is judged from the combination of symbols on the active line, and necessary. Accordingly, a prescribed number of medals corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is awarded.

  As described above, the reels 321a, 321b, and 321c are attached to the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c, respectively (see FIG. 46). Then, when all the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are stopped, the display content displayed in the symbol display window 401 (the combination of symbols displayed on the effective line) of the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is displayed. It is determined whether a combination mode is displayed. Specifically, in the symbol display window 401, at least one of the above-mentioned effective lines (upward right line 623b and downward right line 623a) displays a combination mode of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination. It is determined whether or not. At this time, when the combination of symbols corresponding to different winning combinations is displayed on the right rising line 623b and the right falling line 623a, the combination of symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is simultaneously displayed. It is determined that the number of medals is displayed, and the total number of medals is paid out. That is, the combination mode of symbols corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations is displayed on the active line in the symbol display window 401 in an overlapping manner).

  In the following, the case where the combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined winning combination is displayed on any one of the active lines is the symbol corresponding to the (predetermined) winning combination (this is called the winning combination symbol). It is said that the combination is complete or the winning symbol is complete.

  The symbols of the slot machine 1 include “red 7 symbol”, “blue 7 symbol”, “BAR symbol”, “cherry symbol”, “replay symbol”, “bell 1 symbol”, “bell 2 symbol”, “watermelon symbol” ”,“ Yizu design ”and“ Principal design ”have already been mentioned, but among them,“ Red 7 design ”,“ Blue 7 design ”and“ BAR design ”are more prominent than other designs. The design is easy and easy to identify. Here, the ease of identification refers to the level at which the player can easily identify the symbol including the reel being rotated and the reel being stopped. These symbols can be easily stopped while aiming so that these symbols are stopped in the symbol display window 401 when the player performs a stop operation because of the color and size of the symbols even while the reel is rotating. (That is, it is easy to push). Furthermore, as can be seen from FIG. 46, “justice symbol” and “justice symbol” can be read as “justice” in the form of a circle formed by two symbols of “justice symbol” and “justice symbol”. In this way, the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are arranged so as to be adjacent to each other in the vertical direction.

  These symbols are merely symbolic symbols (one symbol does not correspond to the winning combination), but they become a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination by becoming a predetermined combination. . That is, a predetermined game privilege is given. In the following, a combination of symbols allowed corresponding to each winning combination shown in FIG. 49 will be described.

[Combination of winning roles and symbols]
Here, the combination of the combination of the slot machine 1 (winning combination and loss) and the corresponding symbol will be described with reference to FIGS. 49, 50 and 51 to 53. Note that the winning probability shown in FIG. 49 is an example, and in the embodiment of the present invention, a predetermined winning combination and a probability of losing are provided for each set value of the slot machine 1 (not shown).

  FIG. 49 is a diagram showing a winning probability for each winning combination of the slot machine 1, and is stored in advance in the ROM 1112 or the like as a winning value determination table. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing each winning combination and a condition device established corresponding to each winning combination, and is stored in the ROM 1112 or the like in advance. 51 to 53 are diagrams showing symbol combinations and medal payout numbers corresponding to each condition device, which are also stored in the ROM 1112 or the like in advance.

  As a gaming state in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a general state, a normal RT, a chance RT, a SB, a bonus inside, and a bonus are prepared. As shown in FIG. 49, the winning probability for each winning combination is determined for each gaming state. As shown in FIG. 49, the chance RT includes a chance RT1, a chance RT2, and a chance RT3 having different probability of loss. Then, when a winning combination is won as a result of the lottery, the condition device corresponding to the winning combination is activated, and the reel stop process described later is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the activated condition device is displayed on the active line. Is called. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, since one condition device and a reel control pattern correspond one-to-one, if a plurality of reel control patterns are to be prepared for one winning combination, A plurality of conditions may be satisfied for the winning combination. By doing so, it is possible to prepare a plurality of patterns of stopping points (a combination of symbols displayed on the effective line) for one winning combination. Here, for the symbol combinations displayed on the active line, “RB1 + Bell 2”, “Watermelon”, “AT1” to “AT10”, “ALL”, “SB1” to “SB3”, “ SB1 + normal lip ”to“ SB3 + normal lip ”will be described as examples.

  “RB1 + Bell2” is a duplicate combination in which RB1 and Bell2 are simultaneously selected and won. At this time, the condition device corresponding to both RB1 and bell 2 is operated, and it is allowed that the combination of symbols corresponding to these is displayed on the effective line, and based on this, the reel stop in step S5 described later is performed. Processing is performed. When the symbol combination corresponding to the bell 2 is displayed on the effective line, for example, nine medals are paid out as a prize, and when the symbol combination corresponding to RB1 is displayed on the effective line, the description will be given later. The RB1 game to be started is started. However, even if it is permitted that both the symbol combination corresponding to RB1 and the symbol combination corresponding to Bell 2 are displayed on the effective line, the symbol combination corresponding to Bell 2 has priority. The reel stop process is performed as displayed above. Here, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell 2 is allowed to be displayed on the active line only in the selected game. On the other hand, the combination of symbols corresponding to RB1 is not limited to the winning game, and the combination of symbols corresponding to RB1 is continuously displayed on the effective line after the next game until the combination of symbols corresponding to RB1 is displayed on the effective line. It is allowed to be displayed.

  The duplicate combination means a combination in which a plurality of combinations are selected at the same time in one lottery opportunity. For example, if the carryover combination that is carried over after the next game is selected in the first game, but the symbol combination corresponding to this carryover combination is not displayed, the first combination is played in the second game, for example. When elected, both the carryover role and the first role will be won, but in this case, since they are selected at different lottery opportunities, they do not fall under duplicate roles . On the other hand, a single combination means a combination in which only one combination is selected in one lottery opportunity.

  In addition, BB1, BB2, RB1 and RB2 are used as bonus combinations, and the combination with medals paid out in FIGS. 51 to 53 (for example, cherry, watermelon, bell 1, bell 2, etc.) is used as a small combination, and the same game as the previous game is executed. When a possible combination (for example, a normal lip) is a replay combination and it is allowed to be displayed on the active line for a plurality of symbol combinations at the same time, the replay combination, the small combination, and the bonus combination are dealt with in the priority order. The reel stop process described later is performed so that the combination of symbols is displayed on the active line.

  “Watermelon” is a single winning feature of watermelon. At this time, a combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon is allowed to be displayed on the active line, and based on this, a reel stop process in step S5 described later is performed. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon is displayed on the active line, for example, five medals are paid out as a prize.

  Even if one of the winning combinations is won as a result of the lottery, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped in the symbol display window 401 (that is, on the active line) within a range where the pull-in control described later can be performed. If the stop operation (operation to press the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c) is not performed as it is, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination cannot be displayed on the active line. Therefore, if a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed on the active line even though one of the winning combinations is won as a result of the lottery, the game result is lost in step S6 described later. Determined.

  In “AT1” to “AT10”, the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an appropriate pressing order determined for each, and the reel stop buttons 211a to 211AT in an appropriate pressing order determined for each. The number of medals to be paid out as a prize differs depending on whether 211c is not operated.

  Specifically, an appropriate pressing order for “AT1” and “AT2” is “left → middle → right” (hereinafter referred to as “forward pressing”). When the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in this proper pushing order, it is allowed that the symbol combination of the accessory 17 among the operating condition devices is displayed on the effective line. Based on this, a reel stop process in step S5 described later is performed. When the symbol combination of the accessory 17 is displayed on the active line, for example, nine medals are paid out as a prize. In addition, since the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the accessory 17 are arranged within a range where the reel pull-in control can be performed, when the lottery result is “AT1” or “AT2”, the symbols are pressed in an appropriate push order. As long as the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated, the symbol combination of the accessory 17 is always displayed on the effective line.

  Further, when the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an inappropriate push order, the award is awarded on one effective line when the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated at an appropriate timing. A combination of symbols from which one medal will be paid out (hereinafter referred to as “one symbol payout symbol combination”) is displayed, and a combination of symbols from which two medals will be paid out as prizes on other active lines (hereinafter referred to as “two coins to be paid out”) "Design combination") is displayed. For example, “AT1” and “AT2” are “right → left → middle” and “middle → right → left”. However, if the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated at an improper timing, the lost symbol combination is displayed on the active line. At this time, medals as prizes are not paid out.

  That is, when the lottery result is “AT1” or “AT2”, the symbol combination of the bell 1 is always displayed on the active line as long as the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an appropriate pressing order. However, when the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an improper pressing order, when the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated at an appropriate timing, the one-sheet payout symbol combination and the two-sheet payout symbol combination are changed. When the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are displayed on each active line and the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated at an inappropriate timing, a lost symbol combination is displayed on the effective line.

  Note that the above “appropriate timing” when the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an inappropriate pressing order differs depending on whether the lottery result is “AT1” or “AT2”. Yes. More specifically, the “appropriate timing” when the lottery result is “AT1” is the “improper timing” when the lottery result is “AT2”, and the lottery result is “AT1”. The “inappropriate timing” at the time of “is an appropriate timing” when the lottery result is “AT2”.

  Further, the proper pushing order for “AT3” and “AT4” is “left → right → middle” (hereinafter referred to as “scissor pushing”), and the proper pushing order for “AT5” and “AT6” is “ “Middle → Left → Right” or “Middle → Right → Left” (hereinafter referred to as “Middle press”), and the proper pressing order for “AT7” and “AT8” is “Right → Left → Middle” The proper pressing order for “AT9” and “AT10” is “right → left → middle” (hereinafter referred to as “reverse scissor pressing”). When the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in this proper pushing order, the symbol combination of the accessory 17 is allowed to be displayed on the effective line, and based on this, the later-described step S5 is performed. A reel stop process is performed. However, when the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an inappropriate push order, a combination of symbols in which one medal is paid out as a prize when the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated at an appropriate timing. Is displayed on the active line, and if the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated at an inappropriate timing, the lost symbol combination is displayed on the active line. Here, the “proper timing” when the lottery results are “AT3”, “AT5”, “AT7”, and “AT9”, the lottery results are “AT4”, “AT6”, “AT8”, respectively. And “incorrect timing” in the case of “AT10”, and “incorrect timing” in the case where the lottery results are “AT3”, “AT5”, “AT7” and “AT9”, respectively, Is an “improper timing” when “AT4”, “AT6”, “AT8”, and “AT10” are obtained.

  When the result of the lottery is any one of “AT1” to “AT10”, the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an inappropriate pressing order, and the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c at an inappropriate timing. In this embodiment, the symbol combination of the loss displayed on the active line by operating the button is referred to as “bell bumps”.

  “ALL” is a role that is a lottery target only during the bonus game. When the lottery result is “ALL”, the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in any push order and at any timing. Even if it exists, it is permitted that the symbol combination of the accessory 17 is displayed on the effective line, and based on this, the reel stop process in step S5 described later is performed. As described above, since the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the small items 17 are arranged within a range where the reel pull-in control can be performed, the symbol combination of the small items 17 is always performed when the lottery result is “ALL”. Is displayed on the active line. When the symbol combination of the accessory 17 is displayed on the active line, for example, nine medals are paid out as a prize.

  Each of “SB1” to “SB3” is a single role called a single bonus, and is a lottery object only when it is in a general state, normal RT, or any state in SB. When the result of the lottery is any one of “SB1” to “SB3”, it is allowed that the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the active line, and based on this, step S5 to be described later is performed. The reel stop process is performed. When a combination of symbols corresponding to “SB1” to “SB3” is displayed on the active line, the gaming state is controlled to “SB” only in the next game (this next game is called a single bonus game) ).

  Specifically, when the lottery result is “SB3”, the condition device corresponding to SB3 is activated, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the activated condition device (the combination of symbols corresponding to SB3) is on the effective line. When the combination of symbols corresponding to SB3 is displayed on the active line, the gaming state of the next game becomes “SB in progress” shown in FIG.

  When the lottery result is “SB2”, the condition device corresponding to SB2 is activated, and the symbol combination corresponding to the activated condition device (the symbol combination corresponding to SB2) is displayed on the active line. Is acceptable. When the lottery result is “SB1”, the condition device corresponding to SB1 is activated, and the symbol combination corresponding to the activated condition device (the symbol combination corresponding to SB1) is displayed on the active line. Is allowed. When the symbol combination corresponding to SB2 or the symbol combination corresponding to SB1 is displayed on the active line, the gaming state of the next game becomes “SB in progress” shown in FIG.

  In both cases where the result of the lottery is “SB1” and “SB2”, the combination in which the player cannot easily grasp the combination of the displayed symbols on the active line ( It is displayed in a so-called combination. On the other hand, when the result of the lottery is “SB3”, the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 50 is displayed on the effective line, and at this time, although not on the effective line, the lower part of each reel 301a to 301c. Replay symbols are available. Thereby, the player can grasp that the result of the lottery is “SB3”.

  “SB1 + normal lip” to “SB3 + normal lip” are both winnings in which the single bonus and the normal replay are won simultaneously, and are not subject to lottery in the general state, normal RT and SB, and the chance RT Only when it is (Chance RT1, Chance RT2, Chance RT3), it is a lottery target. In other words, in the gaming state in which “SB1” to “SB3” are targeted for lottery, “SB1 + normal lip” to “SB3 + normal lip” are not targeted for lottery, and “SB1” to “SB3” are not targeted for lottery. In the gaming state, “SB1 + normal lip” to “SB3 + normal lip” are subject to lottery. When “SB1 + normal lip”, “SB2 + normal lip” or “SB3 + normal lip” is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay combination is more than the symbol combination corresponding to the SB combination (SB1, SB2, SB3). A reel stop process, which will be described later, is performed so that it is displayed on the active line with priority.

  Here, a bonus role (BB1, BB2, RB1, RB2), a replay role (also called a replay role), a small role (Bell role (Bell 1, Bell 2), a cherry role (Cherry 1, Cherry 2), a watermelon role , AT exclusive combination, ALL combination, bonus game exclusive combination), single bonus combination (SB1, SB2, SB3) will be described.

[Bonus role]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a bonus combination such as BB1, BB2, RB1, or RB2 is won and a combination of symbols corresponding to any of these combinations is displayed on the active line, the BB1 game, the BB2 game, A bonus game such as the RB1 game or the RB2 game is executed. This bonus game is a game that provides an opportunity for a player to concentrate and acquire medals over a plurality of games. However, as shown in FIG. 50, only the BB1 game and the BB2 game can be obtained by the player.

  In the slot machine 1, when the symbol combination corresponding to the activated condition device (the symbol combination shown in FIG. 50) stops on at least one of the right-up line 523b and the right-down line 623a, 1 As a result of each game, a prize corresponding to the symbol combination stopped on the active line is awarded. However, in this case, if a combination of symbols corresponding to two winning combinations is displayed on two active lines such as a right-up line 523b and a right-down line 623a at the same time, the combination of the two symbols The medal is paid out as an award. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of active lines is two, but the number of active lines is three or more, and the three effective lines are simultaneously overlapped to support three or more winning combinations. When a combination of symbols to be displayed is displayed, a medal corresponding to the combination of three or more symbols may be paid out as a prize. However, the maximum number of medals to be paid out in one game (for example, 15) is determined in advance, and the number of medals to be paid out as one game result does not exceed this maximum number.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, single bonus combinations such as SB1, SB2, and SB3 are also prepared. When this single bonus combination is won, only in the next game, it is controlled during the SB shown in FIG. 49 according to the selected SB combination, and the lottery result is any one of “AT1” to “AT10” Sometimes an AT game is added and a lottery is performed in which an appropriate push order is taught to the player.

[Replay role]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a replay role (also referred to as a replay role), normal replay (described as “normal lip” in FIG. 49) and ART replays 1 to 3 (“ART lip 1” in FIG. 49), "ART Lip 2" and "ART Lip 3") are prepared. The combinations of symbols corresponding to the replay combination are as shown in FIGS. When the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the symbol combinations for replay are complete. The combination of symbols corresponding to the above-mentioned replay combination is difficult for the player to grasp immediately as shown in FIG. 49, but “replay symbol-replay symbol” is displayed on the middle line of the non-effective line. By displaying the symbol combination “replay symbol”, the player can recognize that the player has won the replay.

  When the replay symbol combination is displayed on the active line, a game privilege called a replay game is given. In this replay game, the same game as the game in which the symbol combination of replay is displayed can be executed as a replay without inserting a medal or performing a betting operation. Even if the replay symbol combination is displayed on the active line, a medal as a prize is not paid out.

  A feature of the game privilege of this replay game is that it is not necessary to consume new medals (betting new medals) in the next game instead of paying out medals. In addition, since replay is a winning combination that does not involve paying out medals, it can be said that, for example, by increasing the winning probability, even if the winning frequency increases, there is very little disadvantage to the hole. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, in the normal state (corresponding to the general state and normal RT in the present embodiment), the probability of winning about once every 6 to 7 times is set as the probability (details will be described later). This makes it possible to keep the amount of medals consumed by the player (the number of medals consumed per fixed time) within a certain range to some extent. In other words, the winning role of replay can be given a role of suppressing excessive medal consumption during the game progress.

  In addition, each of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c is uniformly arranged with symbols constituting the symbol combination mode corresponding to the replay role (for example, the symbols constituting the symbol combination mode corresponding to the replay role and the same replay role). By changing the number of other symbols (the symbols that do not constitute the symbol combination corresponding to the replay role) that are arranged between the symbols that constitute the corresponding symbol combination manner from one to four at the maximum), The combination mode of the symbols corresponding to the replay combination can be aligned without the need for a selection.

  When a combination of symbols corresponding to normal replay is displayed on the active line, the same game as the game in which the combination of symbols corresponding to normal replay is displayed can only be executed as a replay, but ART replay When the combination of symbols corresponding to 1 to 3 is displayed on the active line, it functions as an opportunity to shift to the chance RT.

[bell]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, “Bell 1” and “Bell 2” are prepared as bells as described above. The combinations of symbols corresponding to the bell combination are as shown in FIGS. When the symbol combination corresponding to the bell combination is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the symbol combination of the bell combination is complete, and medals (for example, nine) as awards are paid out. As shown in FIG. 49, the combination of symbols corresponding to the bell 2 is difficult for the player to grasp immediately. However, the “bell 1 symbol or bell 2 symbol” is displayed on the middle line of the non-effective line. By displaying a combination of “bell 1 symbol-bell 1 symbol or bell 2 symbol”, the player can recognize that the player has won the bell 2. In addition, although the bell 1 symbol and the bell 2 symbol are slightly different in form, both symbols are common in that the same idea such as a bell is caused to the player.

  When a symbol combination corresponding to Bell 1 or a symbol combination corresponding to Bell 2 is displayed on the active line, a predetermined number (for example, nine) of medals are paid out. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. As described above, the symbol combination corresponding to the bell 1 or the symbol combination corresponding to the bell 2 can be expected to increase the number of medals or suppress the consumption of medals when the game is advanced. However, if the frequency of the symbol combination corresponding to Bell 1 or the symbol combination corresponding to Bell 2 being displayed on the active line increases, the player can increase the number of medals simply by proceeding with the game. . It should be noted that the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the bell 1 and the symbols corresponding to the bell 2 are arranged on each reel so that they can be displayed on the effective line without going to the center. .

[Cherry role]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, “Cherry 1” and “Cherry 2” are prepared as the cherry roles as described above. The combination mode of the symbols corresponding to this cherry combination is as shown in FIGS. When the symbol combination corresponding to the cherry combination is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the symbol combination of the cherry combination is complete, and a medal (for example, two) as a prize is paid out.

[Watermelon role]
The combination mode of the symbols corresponding to the watermelon combination is as shown in FIGS. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the watermelon combination is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the combination of symbols of the watermelon combination is complete, and medals (for example, five) as awards are paid out.

[AT exclusive role]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, “AT1” to “AT10” are prepared as AT exclusive roles as described above. The combinations of symbols corresponding to these AT exclusive roles are as shown in FIGS. That is, if the result of the lottery is any one of “AT1” to “AT10” and the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in an appropriate pressing order, the corresponding condition device corresponds to the accessory 17. The combination of symbols is displayed on the active line. However, even if the result of the lottery is any one of “AT1” to “AT10”, if the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are not operated in an appropriate push order, one medal is awarded as a prize. The combination of symbols to which the payout is displayed is displayed, or the symbol combination of the loss is displayed. The symbols constituting the combination of symbols from which one medal is paid out as an award are arranged on each reel so that they can be displayed on the active line without waiting.

[ALL role]
The symbol combinations corresponding to the ALL combination are as shown in FIGS. However, even if the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in any pushing order and at any timing, the reel control is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the accessory 17 among the activated condition devices is displayed on the effective line. Is done.

[Special Bonus Game]
Furthermore, there is a bonus game exclusive role as a winning combination that is effective only during the bonus game (in the BB1, BB2, RB1, and RB2 games). The bonus game exclusive roles correspond to “logo 1” to “logo 7” in FIG. 49, and the combinations of symbols (bonus game dedicated role symbols) corresponding to these are as shown in FIG.

  When bonus game exclusive role symbols are arranged during the bonus game, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of medals are paid out. The payout of medals at this time is performed in the game. That is, a gaming privilege of paying out 10 medals is awarded when the bonus game exclusive role symbols are arranged. Further, during the bonus game, by making it easy to align the bonus game exclusive roles, it is possible to concentrate and execute a game that is easy to obtain medals. Therefore, the symbols constituting the combination of bonus game exclusive role symbols can be aligned on the active line without pressing.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the bonus game, the bonus game exclusive combination and the ALL combination are subject to lottery, but a winning combination different from these may be provided. Furthermore, a bonus combination such as a bell or a watermelon may be used instead of a bonus game limited winning combination such as a bonus game exclusive combination. In this case, the number of medals to be paid out may be changed between the general state and the bonus game.

[SB role]
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, “SB1” to “SB3” are prepared as SB roles as described above. The combination mode of the symbols corresponding to these SB combinations is as shown in FIGS. In addition, as described above, the SB combination is drawn as a single combination in the normal state (general state, normal RT), but in the chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3), as an overlapping combination with the normal replay. A lottery will be held. In the normal state, as described above, even if the symbol combination corresponding to SB1 or the symbol combination corresponding to SB2 is displayed on the active line, it is difficult for the player to grasp, but the symbol combination corresponding to SB3. Is displayed on the active line, since the replay symbols are arranged in the lower stage of each of the reels 301a to 301c, it is possible to grasp that the lottery result is “SB3”. In the above description, the general state and the normal RT are referred to as the normal state. However, a state corresponding to the chance RT1 of the present embodiment that is lost at the same probability as the general state and the normal RT will be described later. If the ART game is not executed, it may be referred to as a normal state.

  However, in the chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3), as described above, none of the SB1 to SB3 are drawn independently, and are drawn in the same manner as the normal replay. The When the winning combination is made simultaneously with the normal replay, the reel control is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay 1 among the activated condition devices is displayed on the active line with the highest priority. The combination of symbols corresponding to the replay 1 is a combination in which the replay symbols are displayed in the middle stage that is not the active line. Here, when SB1 to SB3 are won, an AT game is added and a lottery is performed.

  Therefore, especially when the probability of losing in the internal lottery is controlled to the chance RT1 that does not change from the normal state (general state, normal RT), the AT game is added to the lottery as compared to the case of being controlled to the normal state. This increases the frequency of displaying the outcome in which the game is performed, and in turn increases the frequency of giving the player a sense of expectation.

  On the other hand, the probability of being lost in the internal lottery is controlled to a game state that is extremely low compared to the normal state (general state, normal RT), or controlled to a chance RT1 that is not lost in the internal lottery as in this embodiment. Since the appearance frequency of the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay is extremely high when it is played, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay is displayed, it is determined whether or not the AT game extra lottery has been performed. It becomes difficult. As a result, when performing an expected performance that attracts the player's interest, such as the possibility that the extra lottery has been performed or the possibility that the extra lottery has been won, the expected production is effective. Can be performed automatically.

[Loose]
If none of the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. Then, in the game that is lost, no medal is given, and no change is made to the game after the next time. It can be said that the loser is a role that does not give the player any game privilege in the game and the next and subsequent games.

  The above is a combination mode of each winning combination in the slot machine 1 and a symbol corresponding to each winning combination.

  Note that these symbols are not limited to the symbols and symbol combinations described above. In addition to the above symbols, a plurality of types of symbols can be newly provided. In addition, the number of winning combinations can be further increased or decreased. Furthermore, the winning combinations described above are not necessarily provided all, and a necessary type of winning combination may be selected as appropriate.

[Game processing]
Next, the flow of game processing in the slot machine 1 will be described. The following game processing proceeds in accordance with a processing procedure on a control program executed on the main board 409 (mainly CPU 1110 or the like).

  FIG. 54 shows one processing sequence for one basic game in the slot machine 1. First, in step S1, initial setting for preparing for the game start is executed. Especially when starting up the power supply, etc., check the connection and operation status of the various devices mentioned above, check the existence of backup data, and if backup data exists, return to the state before the power was turned off. Execute.

  In the next step S2, the number of bets is determined by the number of medals inserted from the insertion slot 203, or when there are already stored medals, by pressing the MAX insertion button 206 (or the single insertion button 205). Thus, the operation of the start lever 210 is awaited. That is, the number of bets for one game is determined and the BET process is executed until the start lever 210 can be operated. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine that can execute a game by inserting three medals. Therefore, the single sheet insertion button 205 may not be provided.

  In step S3, the game is started by operating the start lever 210 which has been in an operation waiting state in step S2, and an internal lottery process is performed to determine whether or not any winning combination is a result of the internal lottery. Run. This internal lottery process is either in the stage before all reels 301a, 301b, 301c that start rotating in the next step S4 are in a stopped state (stopped by a player's stop operation). This is executed to determine whether the winning combination is to be the lottery result of the game. That is, only when the lottery result of this lottery corresponds to any winning combination, when the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are stopped, the symbol combination corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is on the active line. It is allowed to stop.

  Next, in step S4, a reel rotation process for starting rotation of all the reels 301a, 301b, 301c is executed with the end of the internal lottery process in step S3. In this reel rotation process, when all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c start to rotate, the depressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is validated, and the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are validated. An operation valid lamp (not shown) for notifying that is turned on, and a timer count is started until the next reel rotation processing is executed. The operation valid lamp is a lamp built in each of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c.

  In step S5, a reel stop process in which the player presses the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is accepted, the operation valid lamps are turned off in the order of acceptance, and the rotation of the corresponding reels 301a, 301b, and 301c is stopped. Execute.

  In the next step S6, in step S5, a line (namely, a line rising to the right) 623b in which “bar symbol-replay symbol-normal symbol” in FIG. 47 is displayed and “bell 1 symbol-replay symbol-bell” in FIG. When it is determined that all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are in a stopped state with only two lines of “one symbol” (that is, the lower right line 623a) as the effective lines, they are displayed on the effective lines. A determination process for determining the winning combination is performed by comparing the displayed contents (design combination) with what is allowed as a result of the internal lottery determined in step S3.

  In step S7, a medal payout process based on the content of the gaming privilege corresponding to the winning combination determined in step 6 is executed. When the winning combination is BB1, BB2, RB1, RB2, SB1, SB2, or replay, the game state is changed (the game state is changed as shown in FIG. 49), and various game benefits such as re-playing are executed. To do.

  The above is the basic one game processing procedure of the slot machine 1. Here, step S2 (BET process), step S3 (internal lottery process), and step S4 (reel rotation process) are performed by the player as a series of external operations. Therefore, these processes (step S2, step S3, step S4) are collectively referred to as a start process. Hereinafter, this starting process will be described in detail.

[Startup process]
FIG. 55 specifically shows each process performed in the starting process.

  In the starting process, first, in step S101, the operation of the medal insertion or one-sheet insertion button 205 and the MAX insertion button 206 is awaited. If there is a MAX bet operation or a medal insertion, the determination at step S101 is satisfied, and the routine goes to step S102. This determination is satisfied only when a medal corresponding to a MAX bet is inserted (that is, when three or more medals are inserted), or when a one-sheet insertion button 205 or a MAX insertion button 206 is operated as a MAX bet. It is supposed to be.

  In the next step S102, as the acceptance process, the bet number (in this example, only the MAX bet) is determined, and the active line lamp corresponding to the bet number is turned on. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a three-wager dedicated machine, and when three medals are inserted, two lines, a right-up line 623b and a right-down line 623a, become effective lines, which indicate this. Turn on the line lamp.

  In step S103, the operation of the start lever 210 is validated. When the operation of the start lever 210 is validated, the operation waits until the operation of the start lever 210 is accepted, and the process proceeds to the next step S104.

  In the next step S104, it is determined whether the operation of the start lever 210 has been validated, and in that case, the operation of the start lever 210 has been accepted. When the operation of the start lever 210 is validated in the previous step S103, when the operation of the start lever 210 by the player is accepted, this determination is satisfied and the process proceeds to the next step S105.

  Further, the determination in step S101 is not satisfied and the process proceeds to step S104 as long as the player does not perform a bet operation or medal insertion in step S101 or does not result in a MAX bet. At this time, the determination in step S104 is not satisfied, the process returns to step S101, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  In the replay game, no new medal bet is required. This is automatically set to the MAX bet state when the MAX bet command is stored in the RAM 1114 in the replay game process described later. Thereby, the determination in step S101 is satisfied.

  Next, in step S106, when the start lever 210 is operated, the operation of the start lever 210 is invalidated, and random numbers are extracted based on the operation of the start lever 210. After the random number is extracted, the process proceeds to the next step S107. As for the timing for extracting the random number at this time, an appropriate extraction timing should be set in the programming process, for example, immediately after the start lever 210 is operated or after a predetermined time (for example, after 0.5 seconds). Can do.

  Then, it is determined (matching of the random number value) which winning combination corresponds to the extracted random number value (hereinafter referred to as the extracted random number value). In this determination, the extracted random number value is collated in the hit value determination table described above. The collation of the random number performed here is to determine whether or not the extracted random number value corresponds (matches or matches) to a predetermined winning combination random number value. At this time, if it is determined that the extracted random number value corresponds to any winning combination, the condition device corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is turned ON (= 1) (see FIG. 50).

  Then, in the flag processing in step S107, when determining a hit value determination table as a determination reference when collating the extracted random number value in the game, refer to a game state flag such as a BB game flag to be described later. Then, the winning value determination table in the game is determined. That is, a winning value determination table corresponding to a game state flag that is ON (= 1) in the game is set, and the extracted random number value is collated. The game status flags include a normal RT flag, a chance RT1 flag, a chance RT2 flag, a chance RT3 flag, an SB flag, a bonus internal flag, and a bonus flag. When any of these game state flags is in the OFF (= 0) state, the general state flag is always in the ON (= 1) state.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S106 that the extracted random number value does not correspond to any winning combination, it becomes “losing” that does not correspond to any winning combination, and neither condition device is operated (see FIG. 50). ). Here, when any of the condition devices is ON (when established), it is possible to arrange the symbol combinations corresponding to the established condition devices. The symbol combinations corresponding to each condition device are as shown in FIGS. Therefore, in the case of a loss in which none of the condition devices is established, the symbol combinations corresponding to any winning combination cannot be aligned on the effective line. Steps S106 and S107 described above are for random number lottery in the slot machine 1. Hereinafter, these steps are collectively referred to as internal lottery or internal lottery.

  In the next step S108, variable lottery processing is executed. In this variable lottery process, based on the winning combination determined in step S106, a process that can execute an ART initial winning lottery (hereinafter also referred to as a privilege lottery) as to whether or not to shift to the ART game is performed a plurality of times.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not to execute the bonus lottery based on the winning combination determined in step S106, and if the bonus lottery is determined to be executed, the gaming state is the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state. Based on this, the execution number of the privilege lottery is determined. Then, the shift to the ART game is determined by winning the privilege lottery. Details will be described later.

  In the next step S109, a state transition process is executed. In this state transition process, it is determined whether or not to shift the gaming state. Specifically, in the case where the gaming state is a low probability gaming state, if the winning combination determined in step S106 is a specific winning combination (for example, cherry), is the state transition lottery executed to shift to the high probability gaming state? Decide whether or not. In the state transition process, the state transition lottery may be executed for all winning combinations including a loss regardless of a specific winning combination. Further, in the case of the high probability gaming state, when the winning combination determined in step S106 is a predetermined winning combination (for example, replay or bell), it is determined whether or not to shift to the low probability gaming state by executing the state transition lottery. To do. In the state transition process, the state transition lottery may be executed for all winning combinations including a loss regardless of a predetermined winning combination. Details will be described later.

  In the state transition lottery executed when the gaming state is the high probability gaming state, if the transition to the low probability gaming state is not determined, the high probability gaming state is continued as it is. In addition, in the state transition lottery executed in the low probability gaming state, when the transition to the high probability gaming state is not determined, the low probability gaming state is continued as it is. In the following embodiment, a case where there are two gaming states of a high probability gaming state and a low probability gaming state in the normal state will be described. For example, a super high probability that a transition to an ART game is higher than that of a high probability gaming state. You may have three game states including a probability game state. Furthermore, you may have four game states including the hell game state with the low probability which transfers to an ART game rather than a low probability game state. That is, the gaming state in the normal state is not limited to the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state, and may have two or more gaming states.

  In the next step S110, it is determined whether or not the wait timer started in the previous start process (specifically, the game immediately before the game) has timed out (for example, 4.1 seconds have elapsed). . The timer called a wait timer measures the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) from the start of reel rotation in the game to the start of reel rotation in the next game. Is. Here, if the wait timer is timed up (4.1 seconds have already elapsed), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S110. This determination loops until the wait timer times out.

  In step S111, rotation of all the reels 301a, 301b, 301c is started. When the rotation speeds of all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c become constant, the operation enable lamps of the respective reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are turned on. By this lighting, the player knows that the pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c has become effective.

  In the slot machine 1, the reel that has started to rotate continues to maintain the rotation at the constant speed until a stop operation (pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c) by the player is accepted. .

  Next, in step S112, the wait timer is reset and the wait timer is started until the next start process, and the start process ends.

[Internal lottery probability]
As described above, in the slot machine 1, the result of the internal lottery (the result of collating the extracted random number value) is allowed as a winning combination corresponding to the game (hereinafter referred to as a corresponding winning combination). If the winning combination is permitted, the condition device corresponding to the winning combination is activated, and the information of the activated condition device is processed as an information command indicating the result of the internal lottery (reel stop processing, Determination processing, payout processing, etc.).

  In the slot machine 1, a random value range (this is called an extraction range) for random number extraction is determined in advance. This extraction range can be determined as, for example, an integer value from 0 to 16383 (that is, 214 = 16384 random numbers). In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the random number value in the extraction range is set to 0 to 59999 for convenience, but it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to this. If this random number extraction range is expanded, the range of random values that can be extracted (so-called denominator) is increased, so that it is difficult to cause an event that specific random values are extracted in a biased manner.

  Within the above extraction range, random numbers corresponding to each winning combination are assigned in advance. For example, if the random value corresponding to RB2 is “1” among the random values in the extraction range (0 to 59999 in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment), the extracted random value is “1”. The result of the internal lottery is “RB 2 is won”, and the condition device of RB 2 is processed as an information command in the game. Further, when this is used, the winning probability of RB2 (probability that RB2 is selected as a result of internal lottery, lottery probability) can be calculated from the extraction range and the random value corresponding to RB2. In the above example (RB2), [total number of random values corresponding to RB2 / total number of random values in the extraction range] is 2/60000, and the winning probability of RB2 is 1/30000. become.

  In this way, random numbers corresponding to all winning combinations are determined, and these random values are called hit values corresponding to the respective winning combinations. In the above example (RB2), the random value “1” in the extraction range is a hit value corresponding to RB2. In addition, when there are a plurality of winning values, for example, if the winning value of a predetermined role is a random number “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” that is a continuous random number within the extraction range, The range of values is a random value “1” to “4”. When it is determined that the extracted random number value corresponds to any one of the random number values “1” to “4” (verified), the result of the internal lottery is “winning a predetermined role”. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in addition to a single combination (for example, RB2, Bell 1, Bell 2, etc.) that is won only for one winning combination, a plurality of winning combinations (for example, “RB1 +”, for example) Watermelon ”,“ BB1 + Bell 2 ”, etc.) are prepared. Therefore, for such overlapping combinations, the winning value of the overlapping combination is also included in the above-described winning value.

  From this, the range of the winning value is determined for all winning combinations, and it is determined by internal lottery whether or not the extracted random number value falls within the range of winning values of any winning combination. At this time, if the extracted random number value does not fall within the range of the winning value of any winning combination, it is lost. That is, the range of the winning value of the lost game is other than the range of the winning value of all winning combinations. Note that the winning value may also be referred to as a winning allowance.

  By the way, a single combination corresponds to one winning combination corresponding to one extracted random value, and a duplicate combination refers to a plurality (in this case, two) winning combinations for one extracted random value. Corresponds. In other words, if the extracted random number value corresponds to the winning value of the duplicate combination, it means that any of the plurality of winning combinations has been won. For example, when the extracted random number value corresponds to the winning value corresponding to “SB1 + normal lip” shown in FIG. 49, the above flag processing (see step S107 in FIG. 55), as shown in FIG. In addition, the condition device corresponding to SB1 and the condition device corresponding to normal replay are simultaneously established.

  Further, according to FIG. 49, during the bonus, the winning value of the ALL combination and the bonus game exclusive combination (logo 1 to logo 7) occupies most of the extraction range. Therefore, when the bonus game is executed, a large number of medals are paid out within the period during which the bonus game is executed.

  Further, as can be seen from FIG. 49, during the general state, during normal RT and during SB, there is a possibility of winning the single role of SB1, SB2 and SB3, as well as “SB1 + normal lip”, “SB2 + normal” The winning combination of SB and normal replay such as “Lip” and “SB3 + Normal Lip” is not won. On the other hand, during chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3), although there is no possibility of winning a single role such as SB1, SB2 and SB3, "SB1 + normal lip", "SB2 + normal lip" and "SB3 + normal lip" There is a possibility of winning a duplicate combination of SB and normal replay. In addition, the probability of winning the single role of SB1, SB2 or SB3 during the general state, during normal RT and during SB is the overlap of “SB1 + normal lip”, “SB2 + normal lip” or “SB3 + normal lip” during chance RT The probability of winning a role is the same. That is, during chance RT, instead of the single role of SB1, SB2 and SB3 which may be won in the general state, normal RT and SB, "SB1 + normal lip", "SB2 + normal lip" and This means that there is a possibility of winning “SB3 + Normal Lip”.

  As described above, when “SB1 + normal lip”, “SB2 + normal lip” or “SB3 + normal lip” is won, it corresponds to the normal replay combination rather than the symbol combination corresponding to the SB combination (SB1, SB2, SB3). The reel stop process in step S is performed so that the symbol combination to be displayed is preferentially displayed on the active line. Here, since the replay symbols are arranged uniformly on the reels 301a to 301c within the range in which the reel pull-in can be controlled, the replay symbol corresponds to the normal replay role even though the normal replay role is won. The situation that the symbol combination to be displayed is not displayed on the active line (so-called missing) does not occur. Then, when “SB1 + normal lip”, “SB2 + normal lip” or “SB3 + normal lip” is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay combination is always displayed on the active line, even if the SB combination (SB1, SB, Even if SB2, SB3) have been won as a duplicate combination, the symbol combination corresponding to the SB combination cannot be displayed on the effective line in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

[Game state transition]
FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing a gaming state transition control process executed by the CPU 1110 mounted on the main board 409.

  First, it is determined whether or not a bonus game (BB1 game, BB2 game, RB1 game, RB2 game) is in progress (step S151), and when the bonus game ends (YES in step S152), the process shifts to a chance RT ( Step S153).

  If it is determined in step S151 that the bonus game (BB1 game, BB2 game, RB1 game, RB2 game) is not in progress (NO in step S151), it is determined whether the bonus is in progress (step S154). That is, when a bonus combination (BB1, BB2, RB1, RB2) is won in the internal lottery, a condition device corresponding to the bonus combination is activated. The condition device corresponding to this bonus combination is a bonus in the game won in the internal lottery. Even if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not displayed on the effective line, it continues to operate until the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus winning combination is displayed on the effective line after the next game. When it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed on the active line (YES in step S155), the process proceeds to the bonus (step S156), and the bonus game is executed.

  If it is determined in step S154 that the bonus is not inside (NO in step S154), it is determined whether or not SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) is in progress (step S157). When the SB game is in progress, one SB game is executed, and when this SB game ends (YES in step S158), the game state is shifted to the original game state, that is, the game state immediately before the SB game is executed (step S159). .

  If it is determined in step S157 that SB is not in progress (NO in step S157), it is determined whether or not it is a chance RT (whether it is any one of chance RT1, chance RT2, and chance RT3) ( Step S160). When it is a chance RT (YES in step S160), it is determined whether or not it is a bonus, that is, whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed on the active line (step S161), and the symbol corresponding to the bonus combination is determined. If it is determined that the combination is displayed on the active line (YES in step S161), the bonus game is executed (step S156). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S161 that the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is not displayed on the active line (NO in step S161), it is determined whether or not “bell bumps” are displayed on the active line. (Step S163). If it is determined that “bell bells” are displayed on the active line at this chance RT (YES in step S163), the routine proceeds to normal RT (step S164). Although not shown here, if the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is not displayed even though the bonus is won in the internal lottery, the game moves to the inside of the bonus and the SB is won in the internal lottery. In this case, the process proceeds to SB. The same applies to the normal RT and the general state described later.

  If it is determined in step S160 that it is not chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3) (NO in step S160), it is determined whether or not it is normal RT (step S165). When it is normal RT (YES in step S165), it is determined whether or not it is a bonus, that is, whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed on the active line (step S166), and the symbol corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed. If it is determined that the combination is displayed on the active line (YES in step S166), the bonus game is executed (step S167). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S166 that the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is not displayed on the active line (NO in step S166), it is determined whether or not the result of the internal lottery is ART replay (step S168). ). Here, when it is determined that the result of the internal lottery is ART replay (YES in step S168), the process shifts to chance RT regardless of whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to ART replay is displayed on the active line. (Step S169). Although not shown in the drawing, when “Bell bumpy” is displayed on the active line in normal RT, the gaming state shifts to the general state.

  Note that when the ART replay is won in the internal lottery in the normal RT (YES in step S168), the gaming state first shifts to the chance ART1. Although not shown in FIG. 56, when the ART replay is won in the internal lottery in the chance ART1, the gaming state shifts to the chance ART2. Further, although not shown in FIG. 56, when the ART replay is won in the internal lottery in the chance ART2, the gaming state shifts to the chance ART3. Note that, even if the gaming state is controlled among the chance ART1, the chance ART2, and the chance ART3, the game state shifts to the normal RT when “bell bell” is displayed on the active line.

  When it is determined in step S165 that it is not normal RT (NO in step S165), the gaming state is controlled to the general state. In this general state, when a game is executed over a certain period, the number of medals bet by a player to execute the game is larger than the number of medals paid out as a result of the game within the certain period. That is, the general state is a gaming state in which the number of medals decreases as the player executes the game.

  Even in this general state, it is determined whether or not it is a bonus, that is, whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed on the active line (step S170), and the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed on the effective line. If it is determined that it is displayed (YES in step S170), the process proceeds to a bonus (step S171), and a bonus game is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S170 that the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is not displayed on the active line (NO in step S170), it is determined whether or not “bell bumps” are displayed on the active line. (Step S172). If it is determined in this general state that “bell bumps” are displayed on the active line (YES in step S172), the routine proceeds to normal RT (step S173).

  By the way, in the normal RT, as in the general state, when the game is executed for a certain period, the number of medals that the player wagers to execute the game within the certain period than the number of medals paid out as a result of the game. Will be more. That is, the normal RT is a gaming state in which the number of medals decreases along with the player executing a game, as in the general state.

  The probability that each winning combination wins in the internal lottery in each game state during the general state, normal RT, chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3), SB, inside bonus, and bonus is shown in FIG. As shown in

  By the way, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the result information of the internal lottery is output from the main board 409 to the CPU 1118 of the effect control board 510 as an information command. The CPU 1118 of the effect control board 510 that has received the result information of the internal lottery output from the main board 409 includes means for executing an effect using, for example, the image display 500 or / and the speaker 512 based on the result information. . For example, in the chance RT, when the result of the internal lottery is any one of “AT1” to “AT10”, an appropriate pressing order for the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c is, for example, the image display 500 or / and the speaker. It is clearly shown by the production using 512. As described above, when the result of the internal lottery is any one of “AT1” to “AT10”, for example, an effect that clearly indicates to the player the proper pressing order for the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c is, for example, a general state. Or not normally RT. Therefore, when the result of the internal lottery is any one of “AT1” to “AT10”, “AT1” is more controlled when the chance RT is controlled than when controlled in the general state or normal RT. It becomes easy for the player to display the symbol combinations corresponding to “AT10” on the active line. In this respect, the chance RT can be said to be a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than the general state or the normal RT.

  Thus, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming machine is controlled to one of the gaming states including the normal state (general state or normal RT) and the chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3). .

  In the normal state described above, both the normal replay combination and the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination are subjected to internal lottery as a single combination that is not selected at the same time as the other combination. In the normal state, the loss is selected with a predetermined probability.

  In the chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3), the probability of selecting the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination is 600 / 60,000, which is the same probability as in the normal state. However, in the chance RT, the internal lottery is performed so that the normal replay combination and the SB combination are selected at the same lottery opportunity.

  That is, in the chance RT (chance RT1, chance RT2, chance RT3), the SB role and the normal replay role are selected at the same time instead of the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) role that was only a single role in the normal state. Become a role. However, the normal replay combination that was a single combination in the normal state remains the single combination even in the chance RT. That is, in the chance RT, the probability that the normal replay combination is selected increases by the amount that the normal replay combination is selected in duplicate with the SB combination. In the chance RT2 of the chance RTs, a normal replay role is selected in place of the loss.

  Further, in this gaming machine, when an internal combination of the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) and the normal replay combination is selected in the internal lottery at the chance RT, and the normal replay combination that does not overlap with the SB combination When the single role is selected, stop control of the reels 301a to 301c in the rotation display state is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 condition device is displayed on the active line. Is called. Here, when a duplicate combination of the SB combination and the normal replay combination is selected, the symbol combination corresponding to the SB combination is not displayed, but winning the SB combination is an ART granting condition to be described later. Will satisfy the ART grant condition.

  In particular, when in the chance RT1, the loss probability is the same as in the normal state, so that the player feels that the expectation for winning the SB role and thus the frequency of satisfying the ART grant condition can be increased compared to the normal state. It becomes possible. Thereby, in chance RT1, it becomes possible to have an expectation as to whether or not the ART grant condition is satisfied, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest.

  In addition, when in the chance RT2, all things that were lost in the general state, the normal RT and the chance RT1 become normal replays, and the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) role and the normal replay role overlap, and Even if any of the normal replay combination (single combination) is selected by the internal lottery, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 condition device is displayed on the active line. Therefore, when winning the SB role is an ART granting condition to be described later, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 condition device is displayed on the active line, the player displays it on the active line. It is difficult to determine whether or not the ART granting condition is satisfied from the pattern combination mode.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in principle, even when the duplicate combination of the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination and the normal replay combination is selected by the internal lottery, A symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination (single combination) (a symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 condition device) is displayed on the active line. However, even when the duplicate combination of the SB combination and the normal replay combination is selected by internal lottery, when the specific condition is satisfied, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 is the best among the activated condition devices. Instead of reel control so that it is displayed on the effective line with priority, reel control is performed so that symbol combinations corresponding to other condition devices are displayed on the effective line with the highest priority.

  Specifically, when the combination selected in the internal lottery is “SB1 + normal lip” and the specific condition is satisfied, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 2 condition device among the activated condition devices is the most. The reel is controlled so that it is displayed on the active line with priority. In addition, when the specific condition is established when the winning combination selected by the internal lottery is “SB2 + normal lip” and “SB3 + normal lip”, the replay 3 condition device among the activated condition devices The reels are controlled so that the symbol combination corresponding to is displayed on the active line with the highest priority.

  When the combination selected in the internal lottery is “SB1 + normal lip” and the specific condition is satisfied, among the activated condition devices, the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device of SB1 has the highest priority. Next, the reel control may be performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 2 condition device is preferentially displayed on the active line. Similarly, when a specific condition is satisfied when the winning combination selected in the internal lottery is “SB2 + normal lip”, among the operated condition devices, the symbol combination corresponding to the condition device of SB2 has the highest priority. Next, the reels may be controlled so that the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 3 condition device is preferentially displayed on the active line, and the winning combination selected in the internal lottery is “SB3 + normal rep. When the specific condition is satisfied, the symbol combination corresponding to the SB3 condition device has the highest priority among the activated condition devices, and then the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 3 condition device is given priority. The reel may be controlled so as to be displayed on the effective line.

  By the way, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, it is set as said specific conditions that the reel stop buttons 211a-211c are operated by the proper pushing order. Specifically, when an overlapping combination of an SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination and a normal replay combination is selected in the internal lottery, “Left → Middle → Right” is pushed in order, “Left → Right → Middle scissors, middle → left → right middle press, middle → right → left middle press, right → left → middle reverse, and right → left → middle reverse scissors One of the six push orders is determined. When the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c are operated in the determined pressing order, the above-described specific condition is satisfied as if the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c were operated in an appropriate pressing order.

  In addition, when an overlapping combination of the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination and the normal replay combination is selected by the internal lottery, any one of the above six pressing orders is determined. However, the number of push orders determined is not limited to 1 and may be 2 or more.

  Needless to say, the specific condition is not limited to the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c in an appropriate pushing order. For example, the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c may be stopped so that at least one reel or all of the three reels 301a to 301c are stopped at an appropriate timing.

  By the way, neither the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination nor the normal replay combination is carried over until the next game is established. Therefore, even if the winning combination of the SB combination and the normal replay combination is won and the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay is displayed in the current game, the SB combination will be supported unless the SB combination is won again after the next game. Since the symbol combination cannot be displayed on the active line, if the above-mentioned specific condition is not satisfied, whether the result of the internal lottery was a duplicate role of the SB role and the normal replay role is simply a single role It is not immediately recognized by the player whether it was a normal replay role. Therefore, if the winning combination of the SB role and the normal replay is won in the internal lottery, the above-mentioned overlapping role is won in the internal lottery until the ART game is actually executed after the winning game. Even if it is not, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation given to the player by performing various expected effects at any time, and to suppress a decrease in interest.

  Further, in the chance RT2 of the chance RT, a normal replay combination is selected instead of the loss. That is, all the extracted random numbers that were lost in the normal state are used as a normal replay role, and the probability of the loss is 0. Further, for the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination, although the winning probability is 600/6000 which is the same as the normal state, it is an overlapping combination of the SB combination and the normal replay combination. That is, in this chance RT2, the normal state (general state, normal RT) or the loss in chance RT1 is won in the normal replay role instead of this loss.

  Also in this chance RT2, instead of the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) combination that was a single combination in the normal state, the SB combination and the normal replay combination are duplicated combinations that are simultaneously selected in the same lottery opportunity. However, the normal replay role that was a single role in the normal state remains the single role in the chance RT2, and further, the normal replay role is the amount that was lost in the normal state. Therefore, in this chance RT2, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay combination is displayed, the appearance frequency is extremely high (in this embodiment, the probability of losing is 50% or more). Unlike the chance RT1, even if a symbol combination corresponding to a duplicate role and thus a normal replay role is displayed, the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) role and the normal replay role are selected at the same lottery opportunity at the same time. The expectation for what has been done is sparse. Thereby, in chance RT2, it can be made difficult to grasp | ascertain whether the ART grant lottery was performed from the combination of the symbols when the plurality of reels 301a to 301c are stopped. As a result, for example, in the case of performing an effect that clearly indicates to the player that an ART grant lottery is performed or that an ART grant lottery may have been won, a plurality of reels 301a to 301c are stopped. Since it is difficult to grasp whether or not the ART grant lottery has been performed from the combination of symbols at the time, the effect can be interesting.

[Chance RT]
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, when the ART replay is won in the internal lottery in the normal RT, the chance RT is started from the next game.

  Here, the chance RT is a game during the game period from the start of the chance RT until the “bell bumps” are displayed on the active line. This chance RT can also be seen from FIG. Thus, the winning probability of replay is made easier to win than the general state. In the chance RT, the CPU 1118 of the effect control board 510 performs, for example, the image display body 500 and / or the speaker in order to avoid displaying “bell bumps” on the active line for a certain number of games. An effect using 512 is executed. That is, when the result of the internal lottery is any one of “AT1” to “AT10”, the reel stop buttons 211a to 211a in the proper pushing order are set so that “bell bells” are not displayed on the active line. An effect that prompts the user to operate 211c or an effect that prompts the user to operate the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c at an appropriate timing is executed. By operating the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c based on the effects urged in this way, the chance RT can be continued for a certain number of games. Then, when a certain number of games have been executed, the effect for preventing “bell bells” from being displayed on the active line is completed. As a result, any one of “AT1” to “AT10” is won in the internal lottery, “Bell bumpy” is displayed on the active line, and the chance RT ends.

  Further, during the chance RT, the game is executed in a manner that allows the player to recognize (identify) that the gaming state is during the chance RT. Specifically, it is possible to identify by chance RT display (by the image display body 500 or the like) or sound effects (by the speaker 512 or the like).

[Reel stop processing]
When the start-up process is completed, an operation for stopping the reel that continues to rotate at a constant speed (stop operation, that is, pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c) is waited. FIG. 57 shows the contents of reel stop processing by the “table method” as an example. Hereinafter, the flow of the reel stop control process will be described.

  In the reel stop process, first, in step S201, a reel stop control table is selected in accordance with a condition device that operates in accordance with the result of the internal lottery in the game. This reel stop control table is prepared in advance with patterns corresponding to all the condition devices in a one-to-one correspondence, and these are stored in the ROM 1112 of the main board 409 as read-only table data.

  When the reel stop control table is selected based on the conditional device established in step S201 described above, a standby state is entered until a pressing operation of each reel stop button 211a, 211b, 211c is received (step S202). , S210, S217). In these standby states, whether each of the left reel 301a, middle reel 301b, and right reel 301c has already stopped, or the first reel stop flag is not ON (F = 0, that is, OFF) It is also determined whether any one of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is pressed. Until all the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are pressed, the determination in step S209 is not satisfied, and the processes in and after step S202 are repeated.

  Here, the order in which the pressing operations of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are received (stop operation procedure) is set to stop operation procedures (or press sequences) called “forward press”, “reverse press”, and “middle press”, respectively. Say).

  The above-described “forward press” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 301a first (that is, a procedure for pressing the left reel stop button 211a first). The operation order of the reels to be stopped after the first is further divided into two stop operation procedures of [left reel → middle reel → right reel] or [left reel → right reel → middle reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “forward push”. Note that the latter stop operation procedure is sometimes called “scissor push”.

  The above-described “reverse push” stop operation procedure is an operation procedure in which the right reel 301c is stopped first as opposed to “forward push” (that is, a procedure in which the right reel stop button 211c is pressed first). According to the operation order of the reels to be stopped after the second, it is further divided into two stop operation procedures of [right reel → middle reel → left reel] or [right reel → left reel → middle reel]. Divided. These two are collectively referred to as “reverse pressing”. Note that the latter stop operation procedure is sometimes called “reverse scissor pressing”.

  The above-mentioned “middle push” stop operation procedure refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 301b first (that is, a procedure for pressing the middle reel stop button 211b first). The operation sequence of the reels to be subsequently stopped is further divided into two stop operation procedures of [middle reel → left reel → right reel] or [middle reel → right reel → left reel]. These two are collectively referred to as “middle press”.

  In step S202, it is determined whether the flag indicating that the left reel 301a has been stopped (the left reel stop flag LF) is OFF (LF = 0), and the pressing operation of the left reel stop button 211a has been accepted. To do. If it is assumed in step S201 that the left reel stop button 211a is pressed first (first) from the standby state of the pressing operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c in accordance with the “forward press” stop operation procedure, step S202 is performed. The determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S203.

  In step S203, it is determined whether the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0). The “first reel” as used herein refers to a reel that receives a stop operation first or stops first. In this example (“forward press”), the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0) because the stop operation of the left reel 301a is accepted first. Therefore, the determination at step S203 is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S204.

  In the next step S204, a first reel stop process is performed on the left reel 301a. In this first reel stop process, control of the stop position of the winning symbol corresponding to the internal lottery flag is executed based on the reel stop control table corresponding to the operating condition device.

  In step S206, the reel stop control table for the remaining middle reel 301b and right reel 301c is determined. As described above, since the slot machine 1 has only two effective lines, a right-up line and a right-down line, there is only one stop control table for the remaining reels (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c) at this time. Can be determined. That is, among the symbols in the symbol display window 401 of the first stop reel (in this case, the left reel 301a) (this is referred to as a stop eye, the same applies hereinafter), the symbol at the upper or lower position can be the winning combination symbol. If the symbol has a characteristic, a reel stop control table is selected that can align the corresponding winning symbol of the remaining reels (the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c) on the effective line based on the symbol. It will be.

  In step S207, the first reel stop flag is set to ON (F = 1), and the process proceeds to next step S208.

  Next, in step S208, the left reel stop flag LF is set to ON (LF = 1), and the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, it is determined whether all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped. In this example, the left reel stop flag LF has only been turned ON, and the middle reel 301b and the right reel 301c are still rotating. Therefore, this determination is not satisfied, and the processing returns to step S202 and the subsequent processing is repeated. Run.

  Then, when the processing from step S202 is executed again, the left reel 301a is already in the stopped state, so the determination in step S202 is not satisfied, and the routine goes to step S210.

  In step S210, it is determined whether or not the flag indicating that the middle reel 301b has been stopped (the middle reel stop flag MF) is OFF (MF = 0) and that the pressing operation of the middle reel stop button 211b has been accepted. To do. Here, in order to follow the stop operation procedure of “forward press”, the pressing operation of the middle reel stop button 211b is accepted. Therefore, the determination at step S210 is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next step S211.

  In step S211, it is determined whether the first reel stop flag is OFF (F = 0) as in step S203 described above. At this time, since the first reel stop flag is already ON (F = 1), this determination is not satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S213.

  In step S213, as the middle reel stop process, control of the stop position of the winning winning symbol based on the reel control table corresponding to the operating condition device (in this case, the reel stop control table determined in step S206 above). Execute. At this time, the middle reel 301b is the second reel to be stopped (second reel), and steps S212, S214, and S215 are all bypassed, and the process proceeds to step S216, where the middle reel stop flag MF is turned on (MF = 1). Then, the process proceeds to step S209.

  In step S209, the left reel 301a and the middle reel 301b are only stopped, and the right reel 301c is still rotating and is in a stopped state (the right reel stop flag RF is OFF). Therefore, this determination is not satisfied, and the process returns to step S202, and the subsequent processing is repeated.

  Further, in the processing after step S202 for the third time, it is first determined in step S217 whether the right reel stop flag MF is OFF (MF = 0) and the pressing operation of the right reel stop button 211c is accepted. However, the subsequent processes in steps S218 and S220 are the same as the processes in and after step S210 (steps S211 and S213), and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In step S223, the right reel stop flag RF is set to ON (MF = 1), and the process proceeds to step S209.

  Finally, in step S209, since all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are in a stopped state at this time, this determination is satisfied, and the reel stop process ends.

  In the case of the “middle press” stop operation procedure, the same description as above can be made, and the details are omitted. However, since the “reverse pressing” stop operation procedure is partially different from the above description, it will be described below.

  The “reverse push” stop operation procedure differs from the “forward push” or “middle push” stop operation procedure described above in step S221 (determination of the remaining reel stop control table after the first reel stop process). is there. That is, in the “reverse push” stop operation procedure, only the right reel 301c is stopped, and if there is any winning symbol in the lower position among the stops of the right reel 301c, there are still two valid It is possible to arrange the winning symbols in any line. Therefore, at the stage of step S221, a plurality of reel stop control tables capable of aligning the corresponding winning combination symbols on any active line are prepared, and any one may be selected.

[Reel stop control]
In the reel stop process described above, reel stop control for drawing the winning symbol (corresponding winning symbol) corresponding to the establishment flag into the symbol display window 401 as much as possible (so-called pull-in control) is performed. Specifically, when a player's reel stop operation is accepted, a range that can be stopped in the symbol display window 401 (a range in which the corresponding winning symbol can be drawn, for example, four symbols). Minutes) is determined in advance, and if the corresponding winning combination symbol is within the range, control is performed to pull the symbol into the symbol display window 401 and stop the reel. The “retractable range” here refers to the maximum number of symbols that can be moved in the rotation direction of the reel from when the reel stop operation is accepted until the reel stops. Say. For example, if the pullable range is a maximum of 4 symbols, when a reel stop operation is accepted, the reel can be further rotated up to 4 symbols based on the position.

  Therefore, according to such reel stop control, even if there is no corresponding winning symbol in the symbol display window 401 at the time when the reel stop operation is received, the corresponding winning symbol is within the range that can be drawn. If there is, the winning winning symbol can be moved to the symbol display window 401 and stopped. In addition, by performing this pull-in control, even if the player is slightly ahead of the winning winning symbol, if the winning winning symbol is within the pullable range, the winning symbol is displayed as a symbol. It can be pulled into the window 401 and stopped. Therefore, it is possible to suppress as much as possible the occurrence of losing (the winning bonus cannot be obtained and the gaming bonus corresponding to the winning bonus cannot be acquired and the gaming bonus disappears).

  In the slot machine 1, when the condition device corresponding to the normal replay role, the bell 1, the bell 2, the ALL role, etc. is operating, it is necessary to align the corresponding winning symbol without requiring the player's attention. (See FIG. 46 described above). This is because, for the symbols constituting the symbol combinations corresponding to the normal replay role, bell 1, bell 2, ALL role, etc., the corresponding winning symbol symbols are arranged every four symbols at the maximum. Because.

  Further attention is paid to the replay symbols. On the left reel 301a, a maximum of four other symbols are arranged between the replay symbols and the replay symbols (see FIG. 46). As a result, in the left reel 301a, regardless of the position of the reel at which the stop operation is accepted, as long as the condition device corresponding to the replay function is operating, the replay symbol is always drawn into one of the active lines and stopped. be able to.

  Further, when the result of the internal lottery is a double combination of a bonus combination and a small combination, the small combination is preferentially drawn over the bonus symbol. If a winning combination of a bonus combination and a small combination is won, even if a symbol combination corresponding to the small combination is displayed in the winning game, a combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination will be displayed in the next game or later. It is.

  The above is an example of the reel stop process by the table method. In addition to this, there is a reel stop process by a control method, but since a known process can be applied to this, a specific description is omitted here. In this embodiment, either the control method or the table method of reel stop processing may be executed, and which method should be adopted may be determined as appropriate when constructing the control program.

[Determination process]
When the reel stop processing is completed, whether or not the winning combination symbols are arranged on any active line in the symbol display window 401 (whether the combination mode of the symbols corresponding to any winning combination is displayed) or not. Make a decision. In FIG. 58, the content of this determination process is demonstrated concretely.

  When all the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are stopped by the reel stop process, the winning combination symbols are arranged on any active line from the stop eye mode in the symbol display window 401 (corresponding to the winning combination). It is determined whether or not a combination mode of symbols to be displayed is displayed). It should be noted that the stop eye particularly when all the reels are in a stopped state is sometimes referred to as an outcome.

  In steps S301, S302, and S303, it is determined whether the SB game is being played, the RB game is being played, or the BB game is being played. This is to determine the ON state (= 1) and OFF state (= 0) of the game state flags of the SB in-progress flag, the RB game in-progress flag, and the BB game in-progress flag.

  If the SB flag is ON (= 1), the determination at Step S301 is satisfied, and the routine goes to Step S390. Similarly, if the RB game flag is ON (= 1), the determination at step S302 is satisfied, and the routine goes to step S380. If the BB game flag is ON (= 1), the determination at step S303 is satisfied, and the routine goes to step S370.

  If any of the SB in-progress flag, the RB game in-progress flag, and the BB game in-progress flag is OFF (= 0), the determinations in steps S301, S302, and S303 are not satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S304.

  After executing the RT game end determination process (details will be described later) in step S304, the following steps S310, S320, S330, S340, and S350 are further performed according to the winning combination symbols that are aligned on any active line. Move on to either.

  In step S310, it is determined whether BB symbols are available. If the BB symbols are aligned on any of the effective lines (“red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S312.

  In the next step S312, a BB game start process is executed. Here, as a BB game, a process for concentrating and playing a plurality of games where medals can be easily obtained is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S320, it is determined whether RB symbols are available. When the RB symbols are aligned on any of the effective lines (“white 7 symbol-red 7 symbol-red 7 symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S322.

  In the next step S322, an RB game start process is executed. Here, as an RB game, a process for concentrating and playing a plurality of games in which medals can be easily obtained according to the BB game is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S330, it is determined whether the symbol combinations corresponding to the SB combination (SB1, SB2, SB3) are available. If there is a symbol combination corresponding to the SB combination on any active line, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S332.

  In the next step S332, an SB game start process is executed. Here, as the SB game, only the next game after the game in which the symbol combination corresponding to the SB role is displayed on the active line, the game is concentrated multiple times that makes it easy to obtain medals according to the winning probability for the winning role. Thus, processing for performing the processing is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S340, it is determined whether replay symbols are available. When the replay symbols are aligned on any of the active lines (“Ripbell symbol-Replay symbol-Replay symbol”), this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S342.

  In the next step S342, a replay game process is executed. In this replay game process, the MAX bet command is temporarily stored in the RAM 1114 in order to start the next game with the same bet number (MAX bet in this example) as the bet number in the game. Based on this command, the next game can be started as a replay.

  In step S344, the replay winning flag is set to OFF (= 0), and the process ends.

  In step S350, it is determined whether the small role symbols are available. If the small role symbols are aligned on any of the active lines, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S352.

  In the next step S352, a prescribed number of medals are paid out in accordance with the arranged small role symbols (a prescribed number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110). Then, the medal payout number is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612). Thereby, the player is notified (notified and displayed) that the prescribed number of medals corresponding to the small role has been paid out.

  In step S354, the corresponding small role winning flag is set to OFF (= 0), and the process ends.

  If none of the winning combination symbols are on the active line, none of the determinations in steps S310, S320, S330, S340, and S350 is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S360. Note that the outcome at this time is also referred to as “losing eye (disjoint pattern combination mode)”.

  In step S360, a losing process is executed. In this losing process, when the winning flag that is ON (= 1) at this time is a winning flag other than BB and RB, the winning flag is turned OFF (= 0). If none of the winning flags is ON (= 1) (in this case, the loss flag is ON (= 1)), the loss flag is turned OFF (= 0).

  The processing from step S304 to step S360 described above is processing executed in the general state, normal RT. Next, the processing after step S370 will be described. This process is a process executed in the case of a BB game (BB1 game, BB2 game), an RB game (RB1 game, RB2 game), and an SB game (SB1 game, SB game, SB3 game).

  First, in step S370, it is determined whether or not the BB game payout symbols are available. The “BB game payout combination” here is a general term for the ALL combination and the bonus game exclusive combination. Then, when the BB game payout symbols are aligned on any of the active lines, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S372.

  In the next step S372, a prescribed number of medals are paid out in accordance with the BB game payout symbols that have been prepared (a prescribed number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110). Then, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612), so that the player is notified (notification, display) that the prescribed number of medals corresponding to the BB game payout combination has been paid out. )

  Subsequent to step S372, in step S374, a BB game end determination process is executed (details will be described later). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S376, and RT game start processing (details will be described later) is executed.

  If the determination in step S370 is not satisfied, the process moves to step 378, and the establishment flag is turned OFF (= 0). In particular, in this example, since no omission occurs, the lost flag corresponds to the establishment flag. That is, in step S378, the loss flag is turned OFF (= 0).

  Next, step S380 and subsequent steps will be described. In step S380, it is determined whether or not the RB game payout symbols are available. The “RB game payout” is also a collective term for the winning combination having a payout during the RB game, as in the above-mentioned BB game payout. In this embodiment, the same as the “BB game payout”. It is. If there are RB game payout symbols on any active line, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S382.

  In the next step S382, a predetermined number of medals are paid out in accordance with the RB game payout symbols that have been prepared (a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110). Then, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612), so that the player is notified (notification, display) that the prescribed number of medals corresponding to the RB game payout combination has been paid out. )

  Following step S382, in step S384, an RB game end determination process is executed (details will be described later). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S386, and RT game start processing (details will be described later) is executed.

  If the determination in step S380 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step 378 described above, and the establishment flag is turned OFF (= 0). Since this was demonstrated previously, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  Next, step S390 and subsequent steps will be described. In step S390, it is determined whether or not the SB game payout symbols are available. This “SB game payout” is also a collective term for winning combinations that have a payout during the SB game. If there are SB game payout symbols on any active line, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S392.

  In the next step S392, a predetermined number of medals are paid out according to the SB game payout symbols that have been prepared (a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the medal releasing device 110). Then, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612), so that the player is notified (notification, display) that the prescribed number of medals corresponding to the payout at the time of the SB game has been paid out. )

  Following step S392, in step S394, a CRB game end determination process is executed (details will be described later). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S386, and RT game start processing (details will be described later) is executed.

  If the determination in step S390 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step 396, and the establishment flag is turned OFF (= 0). Since this is the same content as step S378 described above, description thereof is omitted.

[BB game start processing]
If the determination in step S310 of FIG. 58 is satisfied, the BB game start process is executed. This BB game start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S401, it is determined whether the BB flag (BB1 flag, BB2 flag) is ON (= 1). When the determination in step S401 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S404. In step S404, the BB game flag is set to ON (= 1). Although not shown, the BB flag is turned OFF (= 0) at this time. Next, in step S406, the cumulative payout number count during the BB game is cleared. Thereby, accumulation of the cumulative payout number is executed from the next game. From the next game, the BB game is started with the same bet number of 3 bets (3 bets) as in the normal game.

  If the determination in step S401 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S402 and error processing is executed. Such a case corresponds to a case where the BB symbols are aligned even though the BB flag is OFF (= 0). In other words, this may occur when any illegal means (for example, goto action) is performed or when a failure occurs in the slot machine 1. Accordingly, in the error processing, the error lamp 604 is turned on, and other indications are made to notify the occurrence of an error to the above-described LED or the like.

[BB game end determination process]
Next, the BB game end determination process in step S374 of FIG. 58 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S451, in response to the payout of medals in step S372 of FIG. 58 described above, the payout number of the game is added to the cumulative payout number in the BB game.

  Next, in step S452, it is determined whether the cumulative payout number has exceeded 300 (200 in the case of BB2). If the determination in step S452 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S454, where the cumulative payout number during the BB game is displayed (displayed on the payout number display LED 612, etc. Note that the cumulative payout number is provided with a display LED or the like separately. It may be displayed on this). If the determination in step S452 is satisfied, the process moves to step S460.

  In step S460, after the BB game flag is turned OFF (= 0), the CRT game start flag is turned ON (= 1) in step S462, and the process is ended.

[RB game start processing]
If the determination in step S320 of FIG. 58 is satisfied, an RB game start process is executed. This RB game start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S501, it is determined whether the RB flag is ON (= 1). When the determination in step S501 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S504. In step S504, the RB game flag is set to ON (= 1). Although not shown, the RB flag is turned OFF (= 0) at this time. In step S506, the cumulative payout number count during the RB game is cleared. Thereby, accumulation of the cumulative payout number is executed from the next game. From the next game, the RB game is started with the same bet number of 3 bets (3 bets) as in the normal game. As a result, the player can play the game without feeling special discomfort compared to the normal game.

  If the determination in step S501 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S502, and error processing is executed. Such a case corresponds to a case where RB symbols are aligned even though the RB flag is OFF (= 0). In other words, this may occur when any illegal means (for example, goto action) is performed or when a failure occurs in the slot machine 1. Accordingly, in the error processing, the error lamp 604 is turned on, and other indications are made to notify the occurrence of an error to the above-described LED or the like.

[RB game end determination processing]
Next, the RB game end determination process in step S384 of FIG. 58 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S551, in response to the payout of medals in step S382 of FIG. 58 described above, the payout number of the game is added to the cumulative payout number in the RB game.

  Next, in step S552, it is determined whether the cumulative payout number exceeds 20. If the determination in step S552 is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S554 to display the cumulative payout number in the RB game (displayed on the payout number display LED 612. The cumulative payout number is provided with a display LED or the like separately. It may be displayed on this).

  If the determination in step S552 is satisfied, the process moves to step S556.

  In step S556, after the RB game flag is turned OFF (= 0), the LRT game start flag is turned ON (= 1) in step S558, and the process is ended.

[ART game start processing]
The ART game is a game executed in the chance RT, and is executed when the ART replay is won in the normal RT (the game state shifts to the chance RT) and the ART grant lottery is further won.

  The ART grant lottery is performed based on a predetermined condition being satisfied. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, one of the predetermined conditions is that the result of the internal lottery is SB combination (SB1, SB2, SB3). That is, the ART grant lottery is performed based on the result of the internal lottery being the SB combination. When the ART grant lottery is won, it is determined which of the SART game and the LART game is to be executed. The ART grant lottery is not only performed when the result of the internal lottery is a single role of the SB role (SB1, SB2, SB3), but also a duplicate role with the normal replay (“SB1 + normal lip”, “SB2 + normal lip”, It is also performed when “SB3 + Normal Lip”).

  By the way, as described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, even if the result of the internal lottery is an overlapping role of the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) role and the normal replay role, unless a specific condition is satisfied. The symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay combination (single combination) (the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 condition device) is displayed on the active line. Therefore, if the gaming state is a gaming state where there is no losing, such as chance RT2 or chance RT3, or if the gaming state has a low probability even if there is a losing, whether or not an ART grant lottery has been performed is determined. It is difficult to grasp from the pattern combination displayed on the effective line. However, when the specific condition is satisfied, as described above, the replay 1 and the replay are more than the symbol combination corresponding to the normal replay combination (single combination) (the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 1 condition device). The reel control is performed so that a symbol combination corresponding to the condition device of 2, SB1, SB2, or SB3 is preferentially displayed on the effective line. Thus, in chance RT2, it is difficult in principle for a player to grasp whether or not an ART grant lottery is performed from the pattern combination displayed on the active line, but the specific condition is Only when it is established, it is possible to grasp whether or not the ART grant lottery is performed from the pattern combination displayed on the active line. Therefore, the player operates the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c in hope of being operated in an appropriate pressing order at the chance RT2, and the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a to 211c can be interesting. It becomes. In particular, even if the result of the internal lottery is a duplicate role, since it is a duplicate role of the SB (SB1, SB2, SB3) role and the normal replay role that will not bring the game result after the next game, The number of games that can be determined whether or not to be played is limited to one game.

  As described above, it is determined which of the SART game and the LART game is executed when the ART grant lottery is won. The SART game is, for example, an ART game in which 50 games are set as one set. The LART game is an ART game in which, for example, 100 games are set as one set.

  When an ART grant lottery is won once, a set of ART games is executed. When an ART grant lottery is performed during the ART game, one set of ART games is added each time the ART grant lottery is won. The ART game is continued until all of the added number of ART games are consumed. Hereinafter, the ART game start process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S801, it is determined whether the SART game start flag is ON (= 1). When this determination is satisfied, in step S802, for example, the number of SART games is set to “50”.

  In the next step S804, the SART game flag is set to ON (= 1). Although not shown, the SART game start flag is turned OFF (= 0) at this time. Thereby, the SART game is started from the next game.

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S801 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S810 to determine whether the LART game start flag is ON (= 1). When this determination is satisfied, in step S812, for example, the number of LART games is set to “100”.

  In the next step S814, the LART game flag is set to ON (= 1). Although not shown, at this time, the LART game start flag is turned OFF (= 0). Thereby, the LART game is started from the next game.

  If none of the determinations in steps S801 and S810 is satisfied, the process ends without performing any process.

[ART game end determination process]
Next, the ART game end determination process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the above-described determination process of FIG. 58, when “bell bumps” are displayed on the active line, when the set number of ART games has been executed, the ART game end determination process is executed.

  First, in step S901, it is determined whether an ART game flag (SART game flag or LART game flag) is ON (= 1). If this determination is not satisfied, no processing is performed and the process ends.

  When the determination in step S901 is satisfied, in the next step S902, the number of ART games is subtracted by “1”, and the process proceeds to step S904.

  In step S904, it is determined whether the remaining number of RT games is “0”. If the number of ART games is “0”, this determination is satisfied, and the routine goes to the next Step S906, where the ART game flag (SART game flag or LART game flag) is turned OFF (= 0).

  On the other hand, if the determination in step S904 is not satisfied, the process moves to step S910, and it is determined whether or not “bell bumps” are displayed on the active line.

  When the determination in step S910 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S906, where the ART game in-progress flag is set to OFF (= 0) and the process ends.

  If the determination in step S910 is not satisfied, the process ends. In the embodiment of the present invention, instead of the above-described ART game transition opportunity and end opportunity, as will be described later, when the ART first win lottery (privilege lottery) is won, the ART game is entered, and the number of games determined The ART game can be configured to end when the ART game ends. Details will be described later.

[Direction control]
The above is an example of control by the main board 409, but in the slot machine 1, various effect operations are controlled by the effect control board 510 as the game progresses. This is executed by the effect control board 510 (mainly the CPU 1118) based on various commands (information command, output signal) output from the main board 409. As described above, various commands output from the main board 449 are temporarily stored in the RAM 1122. Then, based on the command, an effect mode prepared in advance is selected and executed. Such effect modes are stored in the ROM 1120 as an effect mode data table (not shown), and a plurality of effect modes corresponding to the command are prepared.

  For example, the production mode includes a game completed only by the game (hereinafter referred to as a single production mode), a game performed over a plurality of games (hereinafter referred to as a continuous production mode), and the like. Among these, the single-shot effect mode includes an effect that suggests the winning flag (suggestion effect, notification effect, details will be described later), an effect that informs the payout of medals (an appearance that pays out appearance, and may be an aspect that informs the number of payouts), etc. There is.

  The suggestion effect is different from the effect (notification effect) that directly informs the player of the winning flag, that is, an effect that indirectly informs the winning flag, for example, the form of the winning combination corresponding to the winning flag. In other words, a display that expresses a color or the like is performed. The suggestion effect is also performed when the winning flag is not present (that is, when the game is lost). In this case, it is set as an effect of content that is difficult to notice that it is lost (for example, ambiguous content that can be taken with any winning combination). Thereby, it can be made difficult for the player to notice that the game is lost.

  For example, when the winning flag is BB, the notice effect can clearly know which winning combination the player has won in the game, such as “Bonus confirmed!”. This effect is more effective when executed for a winning combination (because a large amount of medals can be acquired) such as BB and RB that are pleasing to the player. That is, when a player wins BB or the like, it is possible to give a meaning to congratulate them.

  In addition, as a continuous effect mode, there are those corresponding to game states such as a general state, a normal RT, a chance RT, and a bonus. These are clarifications about the gaming state, and the player has a chance to determine whether the current gaming state is in normal RT, for example, by performing these effects (continuous effects). It becomes easy to distinguish whether it is during RT.

  During the ART game, a continuous effect is executed from the start to the end so that the player can recognize that fact. For example, a display for counting the number of times of the SART game, or a sound effect that gives a sense of crisis as the specified number of times is approached. In this way, the player can proceed with the game while checking how many remaining SART games there are.

  The effect modes described above can be executed as image display by the image display body 500, generation of sound effects by the speaker 512 or the like, light emission or lighting by LED decoration or the like. Such a production mode can make it difficult to give a boring impression when the player continues the game for a long time. The production mode is not limited to being executed by the image display body 500, the speaker 512, the LED decoration, or the like. For example, instead of the image display body 500, an EL display (Electroluminescence Display) or a dot LED may be used. Furthermore, dolls imitating characters, movable models, etc., and side reels (for example, they are placed at different positions from each reel, and can be started and stopped regardless of player operations as part of the production. It is also possible to provide various effects by providing illumination such as a lamp (for example, a rotatable light represented by a rotating lamp). By adopting such a method, it is possible to sufficiently entertain the player without using a liquid crystal display or the like.

(Benefit lottery in the embodiment of the present invention)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 65 to 73, the privilege lottery that can be executed a plurality of times in the variable lottery process in step S108 of FIG. 55 described above will be described in detail below.

  In the following embodiments of the present invention, for the sake of convenience, unlike the winning combinations and losers shown in FIG. 49, during the normal state, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “replay”, and “lost” If any one is determined by the internal lottery and the bonus lottery executed in the normal state is won, the explanation will be given using the case where the game state is shifted to the above-mentioned ART game. Naturally, each winning combination shown in FIG. 49 is used. Is also possible.

  A slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention described below can be expressed as technical idea 1 to technical idea 6 below.

[Technology 1]
When a lottery for a plurality of winning combinations is executed, a movable body with a symbol is rotated, and a symbol combination relating to a winning combination determined based on the result of the lottery is displayed.
A winning combination determining means for determining any of the plurality of winning combinations;
Privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege based on the symbol combination;
A privilege lottery means that can execute a lottery of whether or not to grant a privilege different from the privilege,
A lottery frequency increasing means capable of increasing a lottery opportunity for giving a privilege to a player by being able to execute a lottery by the privilege lottery means a plurality of times based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means;
A gaming machine comprising:

  The gaming machine (slot machine 1) of the technical idea 1 rotates a movable body (reels 301a, 301b, 301c) with a symbol when a lottery for a plurality of winning combinations is executed, and based on a lottery result. A gaming machine that displays a symbol combination related to the determined winning combination (displays the symbol combination in the symbol display window 401), and the winning combination determining means (CPU 1110) selects any winning combination from among a plurality of winning combinations. The privilege granting means (CPU 1110) grants a privilege based on the symbol combination (based on the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display window 401), and the privilege lottery means (CPU 1110) is different from the privilege. A lottery for determining whether or not to grant a privilege is executed (for example, a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to an ART game is executed).

  And the lottery frequency increasing means (CPU 1110) can execute a lottery by the privilege lottery means a plurality of times based on the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means, thereby giving a lottery opportunity to give a bonus to the player. To increase.

  Usually, the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed based on the operation of the start lever 210 of the player, and the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are started to rotate, and the player stops the reels 301a, 301b, 301c rotating. The player is stopped by operating the buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c, and a privilege is given to the player based on the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display window 401 when the button 211a is stopped (giving a medal, replaying, advantageous game) The game is running. However, although the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed once per game, the interest is reduced because there are few chances of lottery and it is not satisfactory.

  However, according to the gaming machine of the technical idea 1, a lottery opportunity for giving a privilege to a player is increased by executing a lottery for giving a privilege to the player a plurality of times based on the determined winning combination. In other words, the lottery opportunities are increased by making it possible to execute many lotteries based on the determined winning combination. Details will be described later.

[Technology 2]
When a lottery for a winning combination is executed, a gaming machine that rotates a plurality of movable bodies to which a symbol is attached and executes a game that gives a player a privilege by a symbol combination displayed based on the result of the lottery There,
When the game is repeatedly performed, the number of game media used to execute the game decreases, and the high probability game state advantageous to the player and the low probability game disadvantageous than the high probability game state Gaming state control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of gaming states including at least a state;
Privilege granting lottery means capable of executing a lottery on whether or not to grant a privilege different from the privilege when the gaming state control means is controlled to the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state; Prepared,
The lottery table used for the lottery by the privilege granting lottery means is defined, and further, the lottery table that reduces the number of the lottery tables than the number of the plurality of types of gaming states that are superior or inferior to the player Mitigation measures,
A gaming machine comprising:

  When the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed, the gaming machine (slot machine 1) of the technical idea 2 rotates a plurality of movable bodies (reels 301a, 301b, 301c) with symbols and based on the lottery result. The gaming state control means (CPU 1110) is a game machine that executes a game that gives a bonus to a player by a symbol combination displayed in the symbol display window 401. When the number of game media (medals) used to execute the game decreases, the game includes at least a high-probability game state that is advantageous to the player and a low-probability game state that is disadvantageous to the high-probability game state. Control is made to any one of a plurality of gaming states, and the privilege granting lottery means (CPU 1110) is controlled by the above gaming state control means. When it is controlled to a low probability game state (executing whether lottery proceeds to ART game) different benefits to impart whether to execute the drawing from the above benefits.

  The lottery table reduction means (CPU 1110) defines a lottery table used for the lottery by the privilege grant lottery means, and more than the number of types of gaming states given to the player. Reduce the number of lottery tables.

  Usually, the probability that the winning combination is won is the same, but by making it possible to execute the game in a plurality of gaming states that are advantageous or unfavorable to the player, a complex game characteristic is realized and an attempt to suppress a decrease in interest is made. . On the other hand, however, the more complicated the game, the larger the amount of software data.

  However, according to the gaming machine of the technical idea 2 described above, the privilege is more than the number of the plurality of types of gaming states (high probability gaming state and low probability gaming state in the following embodiment) given to the player. The number of lottery tables (ART first lottery table) used for the lottery of whether or not to grant (whether or not to shift to the above-mentioned ART game) is reduced. Thereby, the capacity for storing the lottery table is reduced to prevent the data amount from increasing. Details will be described later.

  It should be noted that the state in which the number of medals used to execute the game when the game in the technical idea 2 is repeatedly performed corresponds to the normal state described above (including the general state and the normal RT as described above). Equivalent to gaming state). It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the normal state described above, and in the following embodiment, a state corresponding to a gaming state that is lost with the same probability as the normal state may be a normal state if the ART game is not executed. Good.

  Further, the high probability gaming state advantageous to the player is a gaming state corresponding to the above-described high probability gaming state and having a high probability of winning a privilege lottery as to whether or not to shift to the ART game. The disadvantageous low-probability gaming state corresponds to the low-probability gaming state described above, and is a gaming state that has a lower probability of winning a privilege lottery than the high-probability gaming state. The high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state are gaming states in the normal state. In the following embodiment, the case where the normal state has two gaming states of the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state will be described. However, as described above, the gaming state in the normal state is the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state. The game state is not limited to two and may have two or more game states.

[Technology 3]
A gaming machine that can grant a privilege by a combination of symbols displayed by rotating a plurality of movable bodies with a plurality of symbols and stopping the movable bodies,
A role lottery means for executing a lottery for the winning role;
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to any one of a plurality of gaming states;
The number of times a bonus lottery is determined based on the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control unit, which determines whether to give a special privilege different from the bonus based on the result of the lottery executed by the combination lottery unit A privilege lottery means that can be executed,
The privilege lottery means
If the provision of the special privilege is determined before reaching the number of times determined based on the gaming state while being controlled to any one of the gaming states by the gaming state control means, the remaining of the determined number of times A gaming machine comprising: a means for canceling the number of times before the number of times to stop execution of the bonus lottery.

  The gaming machine (slot machine 1) of the above technical idea 3 is based on a symbol combination displayed by rotating a plurality of movable bodies (reels 301a, 301b, 301c) with a plurality of symbols and stopping the movable bodies. It is a gaming machine that can grant a privilege (by a combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display window 401) (a medal is granted, a replay, a transition to an advantageous gaming state, etc.), and a role lottery means (CPU 1110) The lottery regarding the winning combination is executed, and the gaming state control means (CPU 1110) controls the gaming state to any one of the plurality of gaming states.

  Further, the privilege lottery means (CPU 1110) determines whether or not to grant a special privilege different from the privilege based on the result of the lottery executed by the role lottery means (for example, the winning combination determined in the internal lottery process). The ART first lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game based on the above is executed the number of times determined based on the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means.

  Then, the pre-arrival stop means (CPU 110) of the privilege lottery means in the technical idea 3 before the number of times determined based on the game state is controlled by the game state control means. When the grant of the special privilege is determined, execution of the privilege lottery for the remaining remaining number of times determined is stopped.

  In the conventional gaming machine, the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed based on the player's operation of the start lever 210 and the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are started to rotate, and the rotating reels 301a, 301b, 301c are played. When a player operates the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c, the player is given a privilege based on the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display window 401 when the player stops the game (giving a medal, replaying , Transition to an advantageous gaming state, etc.) A symbol game is being executed. In such a gaming machine, the shortest time (for example, wait time) required to execute the symbol display game is defined, and the symbol display game can be executed at the shortest time interval.

  Furthermore, even after the shortest time described above has elapsed, the effect is performed without rotating the reel described above (for example, a freeze is executed to stop the progress of the game for a predetermined time), and then the above-described operation is performed. A gaming machine that executes the symbol display game is also known.

  However, in gaming machines in which the symbol display game is not performed at the intervals as described above, the processing tends to be larger than that of a gaming machine that only executes the symbol display game, and within a predetermined capacity range. A device for processing is required.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine (slot machine 1) of the technical idea 3, the special privilege before reaching the number of times determined based on the gaming state while the gaming state is controlled in any of the plurality of gaming states. If the bonus lottery is determined, the bonus lottery for the remaining remaining number of times of the determined number of times is canceled (for example, if the bonus lottery is planned for the second time and the bonus lottery is won for the second time) The processing time is shortened by canceling the execution of the third privilege lottery).

  That is, for example, in the case where the privilege lottery is executed 10 times, when the privilege lottery is won for the first time, it is not necessary to perform the remaining 9 privilege lottery processings, so the processing time can be shortened. Details will be described later.

[Technology 4]
A gaming machine capable of executing a game that gives a bonus to a player by a combination of symbols displayed by rotating a plurality of movable bodies with a plurality of symbols and stopping the movable bodies,
A winning combination lottery means for performing a lottery regarding the winning combination;
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to any of a plurality of gaming states;
Based on the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control unit, a special lottery regarding a special privilege different from the privilege based on the result of the lottery executed by the winning combination lottery unit while the game is being executed. Benefit lottery means that can be executed the determined number of times,
Special bonus granting means that can grant the special bonus when winning the bonus lottery executed by the bonus lottery means,
Even if the bonus lottery executed by the bonus lottery means is won, the bonus lottery by the bonus lottery means is continued until the determined number of times, and the special bonus is granted even if the bonus lottery is continued. A gaming machine comprising a bonus granting means that can stop granting a special bonus by means.

  The gaming machine (slot machine 1) of the above technical idea 4 is a combination of symbols displayed by rotating a plurality of movable bodies (reels 301a, 301b, 301c) having a plurality of symbols and stopping the movable bodies. (By a combination of symbols displayed in the symbol display window 401), a gaming machine that can execute a game that gives a player a privilege (granting a medal, replaying, shifting to an advantageous gaming state, etc.), The winning combination lottery means (CPU 1110) executes a lottery regarding the winning combination, and the gaming state control means (CPU 1110) controls the gaming state to one of a plurality of gaming states.

  The privilege lottery means (CPU 1110) is based on the result of the lottery executed by the winning combination lottery means while the game is being executed. The ART initial lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game based on the game is executed the number of times determined based on the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means, and the special privilege granting means (CPU 1110) When the bonus lottery executed by the lottery means is won, a special privilege is granted (shift to the ART game).

  And the privilege grant invalidating means (CPU 1110) continues the privilege lottery by the privilege lottery means until the determined number of times even if the bonus lottery executed by the privilege lottery means is won, Even if the winner is selected, the special privilege granting means is stopped.

  In the conventional gaming machine, the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed based on the player's operation of the start lever 210 and the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are started to rotate, and the rotating reels 301a, 301b, 301c are played. When a player operates the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c, the player is given a privilege based on the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display window 401 when the player stops the game (giving a medal, replaying , Transition to an advantageous gaming state, etc.) A symbol game is being executed. In such a gaming machine, the time required to digest one symbol display game is more than the shortest time (the rotation of the reel in the next game is continued until 4.1 seconds have passed since the reel was rotated in the previous game). A predetermined time is set to be equal to or longer than a so-called wait time for waiting, and the symbol display game can be executed at this predetermined time interval.

  In addition, there is a gaming machine that executes an effect (a so-called freeze effect) without rotating the reel described above even after the predetermined time has elapsed, and executes the symbol display game described above after executing the effect.

  However, in the gaming machine in which the symbol display game as described above is not performed at a predetermined time interval, the processing tends to be more than that of a slot machine that only executes the conventional symbol display game, and has a predetermined capacity. A device for processing within the range is demanded.

  Therefore, according to the gaming machine (slot machine 1) of the technical idea 4, the number of times determined based on the gaming state is reached even when the privilege lottery for determining whether or not to grant the special privilege is won. Even if the bonus lottery is continued until the bonus lottery is continued, the processing capacity is reduced by stopping the grant of the special bonus.

  That is, for example, in the process for executing the lottery, when winning by executing the lottery, the process does not need to determine whether or not to cancel the lottery, so that the processing capacity can be reduced. . Details will be described later.

[Technology 5]
A gaming machine capable of executing a game that gives a privilege based on a symbol combination displayed by rotating a plurality of movable bodies with a plurality of symbols and then stopping the movable bodies,
A winning combination lottery means for performing a lottery regarding the winning combination;
A gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to any one of a plurality of gaming states including at least a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state;
Based on the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means, a transition lottery for determining whether to shift to the advantageous gaming state based on the lottery result executed by the winning combination lottery means in executing the game. State transition lottery means that can be executed the number of times determined by
The state transition lottery means
When transition to the advantageous gaming state is determined before the number of times determined based on the gaming state is reached by the transition lottery executed while being controlled to any gaming state by the gaming state control means A gaming machine comprising: a lottery role changing means capable of executing a lottery regarding an advantageous degree of an advantageous gaming state for which the transition is determined instead of the transition lottery in the remaining number of times of the determined number.

  The gaming machine (slot machine 1) of the above technical idea 5 is displayed by rotating a plurality of movable bodies (reels 301a, 301b, 301c) having a plurality of symbols and then stopping the movable bodies. A gaming machine that can execute a game based on a symbol combination (based on a symbol combination displayed in the symbol display window 401) to give a privilege (medaling, replaying, shifting to an advantageous gaming state, etc.) The winning combination lottery means (CPU 1110) executes a lottery regarding the winning combination, and the gaming state control means (CPU 1110) is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state (the normal state described above) and the normal gaming state. The gaming state is controlled to any one of a plurality of gaming states including at least an advantageous gaming state.

  The state transition lottery means (CPU 1110) is a transition lottery (a bonus lottery described later) that determines whether or not to shift to the advantageous gaming state based on the lottery result executed by the winning combination lottery means when the game is executed. (ART first lottery) is executed the number of times determined based on the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means.

  And the lottery role changing means (CPU 1110) of the state transition lottery means before reaching the number of times determined based on the gaming state by the transition lottery executed while being controlled to any gaming state by the gaming state control means. When the transition to the advantageous gaming state is determined, a lottery regarding the advantageous degree of the advantageous gaming state for which the transition is determined is executed instead of the transition lottery for the remaining remaining number of times determined (for example, a predetermined number) If the number of ART initial lotteries for the number of times has not been made, the remaining number of times is added to the ART and executed as a lottery with different lottery contents.

  In the conventional gaming machine, the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed based on the player's operation of the start lever 210 and the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are started to rotate, and the rotating reels 301a, 301b, 301c are played. The player stops by operating the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c, and a privilege is given to the player based on the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display window 401 when the player stops (giving a medal, replaying, advantageous A game is being executed). In such a gaming machine, the lottery for determining whether or not to grant a privilege is often executed once in one game. There are not a few players who end up.

  Also, given lottery opportunities cannot often be a lottery advantageous for players, and given lottery opportunities cannot be an advantageous lottery, there are not a few players who feel a sense of loss, and interest is reduced. It was a cause.

  However, the gaming machine (slot machine 1) of the technical idea 5 shifts to the advantageous gaming state before reaching the number of times determined based on the gaming state by the transition lottery executed while being controlled to any gaming state. If the remaining number of remaining times in the determined number is changed to the transition lottery, the lottery regarding the advantageous degree of the advantageous gaming state in which the transition is determined is executed and the contents of the lottery are changed. The chances of granting are increased, and the lottery opportunities given to the player are used as advantageous lotteries to suppress the decrease in interest. Details will be described later.

[Technology 6]
A gaming machine that can give a privilege by a combination of symbols displayed by rotating a plurality of movable bodies with a plurality of symbols and stopping the movable body,
Gaming state control means for controlling any gaming state from a plurality of gaming states;
A winning combination lottery means for performing a lottery regarding the winning combination;
Based on the result of the lottery executed by the winning combination lottery means, a privilege lottery for determining whether to give a special privilege different from the privilege is determined based on the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means. A privilege lottery means that can be executed a number of times,
Of the number of times determined based on the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means, the degree of the special privilege given by the preceding privilege lottery is given by the subsequent privilege lottery executed after the preceding privilege lottery. A gaming machine comprising a privilege level varying means that can reduce a feeling of relaxation in the preceding privilege lottery by making it greater than the degree of the special privilege.

  The gaming machine (slot machine 1) of the above technical idea 6 rotates a plurality of movable bodies (reels 301a, 301b, 301c) with a plurality of symbols, and the symbols displayed by stopping the movable bodies. A gaming machine capable of giving a privilege (by giving a medal, replaying, shifting to an advantageous gaming state, etc.) by a combination (by a symbol combination displayed in the symbol display window 401), a gaming state control means (CPU 1110) ) Is controlled to one of a plurality of gaming states, and the winning combination lottery means (CPU 1110) executes a lottery regarding the winning combination.

  Further, the privilege lottery means (CPU 1110) determines whether or not to give the player a special privilege different from the privilege based on the result of the lottery executed by the winning combination lottery means (for example, to the ART game). The ART initial lottery for determining whether to shift or not is executed the number of times determined based on the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means.

  Then, the privilege degree varying means (CPU 1110) executes the degree of the special privilege given by the preceding privilege lottery after the preceding privilege lottery out of the number of times determined based on the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control unit. The feeling of relaxation in the preceding privilege lottery is reduced by making it greater than the degree of the special privilege granted by the subsequent bonus lottery (for example, if the bonus lottery in the first half of the bonus lottery that can be executed a plurality of times is won, the ART game The tension is increased from the first special lottery by increasing the number of games added to the first).

  Usually, a lottery with respect to the winning combination is performed and a rotation of a reel with a plurality of types of symbols is started, and a bonus is given by a symbol combination displayed when the rotating reel is stopped. Although a lottery opportunity for granting a privilege is given for each game, there are not many players who are not satisfied with a lottery opportunity, and this has been a cause of a decrease in interest.

  In addition, even if it is intended to suppress the interest reduction by increasing the lottery opportunities, there are players who feel relaxed at the first chance when multiple lottery opportunities are given.

  However, according to the gaming machine of the technical idea 6, the preceding privilege lottery out of the number of times determined based on the gaming state to be controlled (for example, relatively first half of a plurality of executable privilege lotteries). The degree of the special privilege to be given is larger than the degree of the special privilege to be given by the subsequent benefit lottery (for example, the relatively second half of the executable bonus lots that can be executed) (for example, the first half of the privilege lottery) The number of games that will be added to the ART game will be increased by winning the prize), and the lottery opportunity will be increased while reducing the relaxation of the advance bonus lottery. To maintain.

  Here, the “preceding privilege lottery” is a privilege lottery that is performed toward the front of a plurality of privilege lotteries (for example, a privilege lottery performed in the first half, a privilege lottery performed first), and “ The “subsequent bonus lottery” is a bonus lottery performed later in a plurality of bonus lotteries (for example, a bonus lottery performed in the second half and a bonus lottery performed last). Details will be described later.

  In addition, the privilege lottery or the transfer lottery in the above technical idea corresponds to a lottery for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to the above-described ART game, and is hereinafter also referred to as an ART initial lottery.

  Then, when the gaming state in the general state is the high probability gaming state, the number of times of the ART first lottery execution is determined to be 3 times, and in the case of the low probability gaming state, the case where the ART initial lottery is executed once is described. To do.

  In the following embodiments of the present invention, the high-probability gaming state and the low-probability gaming state indicate whether or not the gaming state is transferred to the high-probability gaming state by the state-transition lottery executed during the low-probability gaming state in the state transition process described above. To decide. Further, it is determined whether or not to shift the gaming state to the high probability gaming state by the state transition lottery executed during the high probability gaming state.

  Further, in the following embodiments of the present invention, the gaming state in the normal state has the two gaming states of the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state, and in the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state, A case where the first lottery is executed with one lottery data table (ART first lottery data table described later) will be described. In other words, in the high-probability gaming state and the low-probability gaming state, the lottery is executed with reference to the same lottery data table. A case where the probability of winning the lottery is changed will be described.

[Configuration of data table for special lottery]
First, with reference to FIG. 65, the structure of the data table concerning the privilege lottery memorize | stored in ROM1112 which concerns on embodiment of this invention is demonstrated. The ROM 1112 stores a data table related to the lottery, which is a data table referred to by the main board 409 (CPU 1110). FIG. 65 is a diagram showing an example of a data table related to lottery.

  First, referring to FIG. 65 (a), an execution determination data table for determining whether or not to execute the ART initial winning lottery every time a winning combination or a loss is determined by the internal lottery described above in the normal state. explain. This execution decision data table is referred to when performing an execution decision lottery to determine whether or not to execute the ART first lottery. The winning combination data indicating the winning combination determined by the internal lottery described above, and the winning combination data And the selectivity data corresponding to each is defined.

  Specifically, the range of random values for the execution determination lottery is defined so that the ART first lottery is executed with the probability shown in FIG. 65 (a) (not shown). Then, an execution decision lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the ART first lottery depending on whether or not the random value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the range of the random number value for the execution decision lottery. When it is decided to execute the ART first lottery, the ART first lottery is performed.

  In the execution decision data table shown in FIG. 65 (a), when the winning combination data is “BELL”, the probability (selection rate) of determining the execution of the ART first lottery is “1.3%”, and the winning combination data “Replay” ”, The probability of determining execution is“ 0.7% ”, in the case of winning combination data“ Watermelon ”, the probability of determining execution is“ 65% ”, and when the winning combination data is“ Cherry ”, execution is determined. The probability of doing is defined as “33%”.

  By performing the execution determination lottery with reference to the execution determination data table defined in this way, the probability that the execution of the ART first lottery is determined is low when “bell” or “replay” is determined by the internal lottery, When a so-called rare small role with a low probability of winning by internal lottery is determined, such as “watermelon” or “cherry”, the probability of determining the execution of the ART first lottery increases. In the embodiment of the present invention, for the sake of convenience of explanation, the case where the execution determination lottery is executed based on the four winning combinations of “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “replay” will be described. The execution determination lottery may be executed based on all winning combinations including the winning combination. Alternatively, a winning combination with strengths such as “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon” may be provided, and the execution determination lottery may be executed based on these winning combinations. That is, it is possible to carry out the execution determination lottery by providing necessary types of winning combinations as appropriate.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 65 (b), a lottery count data table for determining the number of times of the ART initial winning lottery when the execution of the ART initial winning lottery is determined by the execution determination lottery described above will be described. In the lottery count data table, game data indicating a game state and lottery count data (process data in FIG. 65B) respectively corresponding to the game data are defined.

  In the lottery count data table shown in FIG. 65 (b), in the case of “game data A” indicating that the gaming state is the low probability state described above, it is determined to execute the ART first lottery once. In the case where “processing data A” is defined and “gaming data B” indicating that the gaming state is the above-described high-probability gaming state, “ "Processing data B" is defined.

  According to the lottery count data table defined in this way, when the gaming state is a low probability gaming state, an ART initial lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game is performed once, and the gaming state is a high probability gaming state. In this case, the ART first lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game is performed three times.

  Of course, it may be configured to determine by lottery whether or not to use “processing data A” or “processing data B” even in the low-probability gaming state. Specifically, by specifying a range of random numbers for lottery so that “processing data B” is less likely to be determined than “processing data A” in the low-probability gaming state, “Processing data B” is determined, and a low probability gaming state in which “processing data B” is less likely to be determined than this high probability gaming state may be used.

  Further, in the high probability gaming state, it is decided to execute the ART first lottery three times, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the high-probability gaming state, it may be determined that the ART first lottery is executed five times, or any one of a plurality of times may be determined by lottery. That is, in the high-probability gaming state, if the number of lotteries to be determined is higher or the probability of being determined is higher than the low-probability gaming state, the number of times and the number of times the lottery is performed for the initial ART in the high-probability gaming state or the low-probability gaming state. The determination method can be changed as appropriate.

  If the normal state includes the super high probability gaming state as described above, theoretically, the average number of times to win the first lottery for the ART (for example, if the ratio to win the first lottery for the ART is 1/15) 15 times) The average number of times of winning the ART first lottery or more than the average number of times to win the ART first lottery (for example, if the rate of winning the ART first lottery is 1/15, it will be 15 times or more) You may prescribe | regulate a lottery frequency data table so that it may be performed in a super high probability game state.

  Further, when the ratio of winning the first lottery for ART is 1 / 15.5, for example, an integer number of approximate values of the winning ratio (if the ratio is 1 / 15.5, 15 or 16 times). Or the like) may be executed in the ultra-high probability gaming state. In this way, it is expected that a lottery for the first ART may be won in the ultra-high probability gaming state by executing the ART first lottery for the average number of times won in theory, the average number of times or more, and the number corresponding to the approximate value. A feeling can be given to the player.

  When the hell game state as described above is included, for example, by executing the execution decision lottery executed for each game once for several games, there is an opportunity for the lottery for the first ART to be performed rather than the low probability game state. It may be reduced (the execution decision lottery may be won at a rate lower than the rate shown in FIG. 65 (a)).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 65 (c), when the execution of the ART initial winning lottery is determined by the execution determination lottery described above and the number of times of the ART initial winning lottery is determined, it is determined whether or not to shift to the ART game. The ART first lottery data table for doing this will be described. The ART initial winning lottery data table is referred to when the ART initial winning lottery is executed, and the winning combination data indicating the winning combination determined by the internal lottery and the selection rate data respectively corresponding to the winning combination data are defined. ing.

  Specifically, a range of random numbers for the initial ART lottery is defined so as to shift to the ART game with the probability shown in FIG. 65 (c) (not shown). Then, an ART initial winning lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the ART game based on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the range of the random value for the initial ART winning lottery. When the transition to the ART game is determined by the ART first hit lottery, the ART game is first hit, and the normal state is shifted to the ART game.

  In the ART initial winning lottery data table shown in FIG. 65C, when the winning combination data is “BELL”, the probability (selection rate) of shifting to the ART game is “1.8%”, and the winning combination data is “REPLAY”. , The probability of transition is “0.2%”, the winning combination data is “Watermelon”, the probability of transition is “55%”, and the winning combination data is “Cherry”, the probability of transition is “43%” ". In this ART first lottery data table, for convenience of explanation, a case will be described in which the ART first lottery is executed based on the four winning combinations of “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “replay”. You may make it perform ART lottery based on all the winning combinations including a lose. In addition, a winning combination with strengths such as “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “weak watermelon”, “strong watermelon”, etc. may be provided, and the first lottery of ART may be executed based on these winning combinations. .

  In the ART initial winning lottery data table shown in FIG. 65C, the range of random values for the ART initial winning lottery (the range of winning values determined to be won) is determined at random according to the number of lotteries. That is, in the case where the random value for the first ART lottery is not determined at random, for example, the case where the winning value of “Cherry” is 0 to 99 and the ART game is first hit with 1/10 is described. If the random value is “93” and the first hit value, the second hit value, and the third hit value are the same 0 to 9, the same result (winning or winning) (Not elected).

  Therefore, by randomly determining the range of random values for the initial ART lottery (by executing the determination range changing process for changing the range of the winning value), for the first lottery of the ART for a plurality of lottery times Since the range of random number values may be determined differently, if the first lottery for ART is executed three times, the result will not always be the same for all three times, either the first time, the second time, or the third time There is a possibility of hitting an ART game for the first time. Of course, since the random value range for the initial ART lottery is determined at random, the same winning value may be determined in the previous time and this time (for example, the first time and the second time). The result and the current result may be the same result.

  Alternatively, the ART first lottery may be executed by separately extracting a random number value for the ART first lottery without using the random number extracted by the internal lottery. In this case, random numbers extracted for a plurality of lottery times can be obtained by fixing the range of random numbers for the first lottery of ART and re-extracting random numbers to be extracted separately (by executing the extraction value changing process). Each number may be different. For this reason, if the ART first lottery is executed three times, the result is not necessarily the same for all three times, and there is a possibility that the ART game will be first hit in either the first, second or third time. In this case, as a matter of course, since the random number to be re-extracted is extracted at random, the same random number may be extracted in the previous time and this time (for example, the first time and the second time). The same result may be obtained.

  Note that the determination range changing process and the extracted value changing process may be executed only when the ART first lottery is not won. In the extraction value changing process, the ART initial lottery is first executed using the random value extracted by the internal lottery. As a result, if the winning is not won, a random value for the ART initial lottery is separately extracted. You may do it. As described above, when the ART first win lottery is not won, the determination range changing process and the extracted value changing process are performed, so that it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the ART first win in each lottery. In this case, since a random number value for the initial ART lottery is separately extracted only when the lottery is not won, for example, when the execution of the third lottery is decided and the first lottery is won, the second and third times In the lottery, random numbers for the first lottery for the ART will not be extracted and the same winning result will be obtained. Therefore, once winning, the ART game with a large number of games will be executed. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for what is done. Note that the determination range changing process and the extracted value changing process are not limited to the processes described above, but examples of other determination range changing processes and the extracted value changing process will be described later.

  In this way, in the embodiment of the present invention, since the execution decision data table of FIG. 65 (a) is defined, if the rare combination is determined by the internal lottery, the ART first lottery is easily executed. . For this reason, a sense of expectation can be improved with respect to the fact that a lottery is executed by the rare small combination being won.

  In addition, since the lottery frequency data table shown in FIG. 65 (b) is defined, the number of lottery for the first ART is increased in the high probability gaming state. For this reason, in the high-probability gaming state, the probability of becoming the first ART game is high, so it is possible to increase expectations for the first ART lottery.

  Further, since the ART initial lottery data table shown in FIG. 65 (c) is defined, when a rare small combination is determined by internal lottery, it is easy to shift to the ART game. For this reason, expectation for the first hit of the ART game can be expanded by winning the rare small role.

  Further, when the determination range changing process and the extraction value changing process described above are executed, for example, when the ART first lottery is executed three times, the same result is not always obtained three times, and the first time, the second time, the third time There is a possibility of first hitting an ART game in either of the above (of course, the same result may be obtained three times). For this reason, a feeling of expectation can be given to the first hit of ART in each lottery.

  Although not shown in FIG. 65, the ROM 1112 determines whether to shift from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state or whether to transition from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state. A state transition lottery data table is also defined. This state transition lottery data table is used when executing a state transition lottery that determines whether to shift from a low probability gaming state to a high probability gaming state or whether to transition from a high probability gaming state to a low probability gaming state. The winning combination data indicating the winning combination determined by the above-described internal lottery and the selection rate data respectively corresponding to the winning combination data are defined.

  Specifically, when a cherry is determined to be a winning combination by an internal lottery in a low-probability gaming state, the gaming state is transferred to a high-probability gaming state with a probability of 75%. When the bell is determined as a winning combination, a range of random numbers for state transition lottery is defined so as to transition to a low probability gaming state with a probability of 2%. Then, a state transition lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the range of random number values for state transition lottery. . In addition, the opportunity to shift to the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state is not limited to the above winning combination, and a state transition lottery can be performed by providing a necessary type of winning combination as appropriate. In addition, the state transition lottery may be executed using the random number value extracted by the internal lottery, or may be separately drawn by extracting the random number value.

[Variable lottery processing]
Next, the variable lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. In this variable lottery process, the main board 409 (CPU 1110) proceeds along a processing procedure on a control program executed while the gaming state is in the normal state. FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the variable lottery process.

  In the variable lottery process shown in FIG. 66, the three times determined based on the gaming state even when the ART first lottery is won by the time the three initial ART lotteries are executed in the high probability gaming state. A case will be described in which the lottery of the first ART is continued, and the winning result is invalidated even if the ART first lottery executed after winning the ART first lottery is won.

  First, the CPU 1110 of the main board 409 executes a first lottery process (execution decision lottery) (step S2001). Specifically, the CPU 1110 stores the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in steps S106 and S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random number value extracted by the internal lottery in the execution determination data table (FIG. 65 (a)). To verify. That is, the execution determination lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the ART first lottery depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the range of the random number value for the execution determination lottery described above. The execution determination lottery may be executed using the random number value extracted by the internal lottery, or may be separately drawn by extracting the random number value. Similarly, in the variable lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 67, 68, and 70, the execution determination lottery may be executed using the random value extracted by the internal lottery, or a random number value may be separately provided. May be extracted and a lottery may be performed.

  Next, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not winning is made in the first lottery process (step S2002). That is, in step S2001, it is determined whether or not the execution of the ART first lottery is determined by the execution determination lottery.

  If the CPU 1110 determines that the first lottery is not won (step S2002: NO), the variable lottery process is terminated as it is, while the CPU 1110 determines that the first lottery is won ( In step S2002: YES), the timing for enabling the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is delayed (the start of rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c is waited for a predetermined time), and the freeze state is set.

  Next, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not a predetermined gaming state is set (step S2003). Specifically, it is determined whether the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state.

  When CPU 1110 determines that the game state is a predetermined game state, that is, when it is determined that the game state is a low-probability game state (step S2003: YES), CPU 1110 performs processing for setting counter A (step S2004). Specifically, the CPU 1110 refers to the lottery count data table (FIG. 65 (b)), determines lottery count data A (processing data A) corresponding to the game data A indicating the low probability gaming state, and ART. In order to execute the first lottery once, “1” is set in a lottery counter provided in the RAM 1114.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the game state is not the predetermined game state, that is, when it is determined that the high-probability game state is set (step S2003: NO), the CPU 1110 performs a process of setting the counter B (step S2005). Specifically, the CPU 1110 refers to the lottery count data table (FIG. 65 (b)), determines lottery count data B (processing data B) corresponding to the game data B indicating the high probability gaming state, and ART. In order to execute the first lottery three times, “3” is set in the lottery counter provided in the RAM 1114.

  Next, the CPU 1110 executes a second lottery process (ART first lottery) (step S2006). Specifically, the CPU 1110 determines the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in step S106 and step S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random value extracted by the internal lottery, and the initial ART lottery data table (see FIG. 65 (c)). Verify with. That is, whether or not to shift to the ART game is determined depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the above-mentioned range of random numbers for the initial ART lottery. In this way, the ART first lottery is executed as to whether or not to shift to the ART game by the second lottery process.

  As described above, even when the bonus lottery regarding whether or not to shift to the ART game is executed once (low probability gaming state), the bonus lottery regarding whether or not to shift to the ART game is executed three times ( Even in the high probability gaming state), the lottery is executed with reference to the ART initial lottery data table (see FIG. 65 (c)). You can change the probability of winning. The same applies to the variable lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 67, 68, and 70.

  Next, the CPU 1110 subtracts “1” from the lottery counter set in step S2004 or step S2005 (step S2007). Then, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not the lottery counter is “0” (step S2008). If the CPU 1110 determines that the lottery counter is not “0” (step S2008: NO), the CPU 1110 returns to step S2006. That is, the lottery for the first ART is executed with reference to the lottery data table (FIG. 65 (c)) until the lottery counter becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 1110 determines that the counter is “0” (step S2009: YES), the CPU 1110 determines whether or not the second lottery is won (step S2010). That is, it is determined whether or not the transition to the ART game has been determined once or more by executing the second lottery process (privilege lottery).

  If the CPU 1110 determines that the second lottery is not won, that is, if it is determined that the ART game is not the first winning lottery by the ART initial winning lottery (step S2009: NO), the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, The operation of 211c is validated to release the freeze state, and the variable lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, if the CPU 1110 determines that the second lottery is won, that is, if it is determined that the ART first win lottery is won and the ART game is first win, the number of wins won for the second lottery is one. It is determined whether or not (step S2010). That is, as a result of the lottery executed for the first time of the ART, it is determined whether or not the player has won once.

  If the CPU 1110 determines that the number of wins won in the second lottery is not one (step S2010: NO), that is, the lottery counter is set to “3” in step S2005 to execute the ART first lottery three times. In addition, when it is determined that the player has won a plurality of times (for example, twice), a winning invalidation process is executed (step S2011).

  Here, the winning invalidation process is a process of invalidating a winning result other than the winning result of the first winning when the ART first lottery is won a plurality of times. Specifically, if the first ART lottery is executed three times, the first ART first lottery is won, the second ART first lottery is lost, and the third ART first lottery is won. Based on the result of the first lottery of the ART, based on the result of the first lottery without turning on the ART first lottery flag based on the result of the first ART lottery. To determine the transition to the ART game. In other words, the third lottery result of the first ART lottery is invalidated. The ART first lottery winning flag is cleared or turned off when the ART game is entered.

  In this way, when the ART first lottery is executed a plurality of times, whether or not the ART first lottery has been won after each ART first lottery has been executed is determined for each ART first lottery. Processing to determine whether or not can be reduced, and it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of processing even if the lottery opportunities increase.

  When the CPU 1110 determines that the number of wins won in the second lottery is 1 (step S2010: YES), or when the process of step S2011 is completed, the winning lottery (executed multiple times) is executed. Whether or not the winning lottery has been won), and a transition process for shifting the gaming state to the ART game is executed (step S2012), and the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is enabled. The frozen state is canceled and the variable lottery process is terminated. When the variable lottery process ends, the above-described state transition process is executed.

  In the variable lottery process described above, the case where the freezing state is set when execution of the ART initial winning lottery is determined has been described. However, the ART initial winning lottery may be executed without entering the freezing state. Further, when execution of the ART first lottery is determined and the ART first lottery is won, the game may shift to a so-called precursor state in which a predetermined number of games are consumed and then the ART game is entered. Similarly, in the variable lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 67, 68, and 70, the ART initial winning lottery may be executed without entering the freeze state. You may move to.

  In this way, in the variable lottery process shown in FIG. 66, if the transition to the ART game is determined by the ART initial winning lottery whether or not to shift to the ART game, it is assumed that the ART initial winning lottery executed thereafter is won. In order to invalidate the lottery result, in the process of performing the ART initial winning lottery, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the lottery is to be canceled when the ART initial winning lottery is won. Can be reduced.

  In the variable lottery process shown in FIG. 66, a case has been described in which, even if a winning is made in the ART initial winning lottery executed after the ART game first winning is won by winning in the ART initial winning lottery, In the case of winning the first ART lottery executed in the above, a carry-over process may be executed.

  Specifically, for example, when the number of lotteries for the ART initial winning lottery determined in step S2005 described above is determined three times, by performing the ART initial winning lottery three times in step S2006, the ART initial winning lottery is won twice. In the case of winning (when two of the three lotteries are won), “1” is set in the lottery carryover counter provided in the RAM 1114 for the winning result of one of the two winnings.

  When the ART game ends, the ART game is started again based on “1” set in the lottery carryover counter. In detail, for example, when the first ART lottery is won, the second ART first lottery is lost, and the third ART first lottery is won, the ART game based on the first winning result When is finished, a process of starting an ART game based on the third winning result is performed.

  By performing the carry-over process as described above, the winning result when winning a plurality of times can be validated. Further, by making it possible to carry over the winning results, the ART game in which a lot of medals are awarded based on the winning results in all of the multiple initial ART lotteries and the player is given many medals is extended. Therefore, the feeling of loss that the given lottery opportunity is wasted can be reduced, and the player can be thrilled for each lottery for the first ART.

  It is to be noted that the player can determine whether the ART game is extended or how many times the ART game is extended by executing a carry-over display process for notifying the player whether the lottery result is carried over by the carry-over process. Can be grasped.

  Also, by not notifying the player whether or not the lottery result has been carried over by the carry-over process, whether or not the lottery result has been carried over and whether or not the ART game will be extended when the ART game ends will be thrilled. Can be made.

  In the case where the player is not informed whether the lottery result has been carried over by the carry-over process, the player is thrilled with respect to whether the ART game is extended when the ART game ends as described above. Since the player can recognize that the carry-over process is being performed, for example, even if the notification is not made, for example, a predetermined of the effects executed on the image display 500 In the production (for example, production of dialogue), “ART game continuation !?”, “ART game continuation confirmation!”, “No lottery draw even after 3 lotteries!” You may make it notify a player that a lottery result will be carried over.

  In addition, you may make it determine by lottery etc. whether the carry-over process mentioned above is performed. For example, if the number of lotteries for the ART first hit lottery is determined three times in step S2005 described above, if the ART first lottery is executed three times in step S2006, the ART first lottery lottery is executed twice (3 Whether or not to carry over the winning results of one of the two wins is determined by lottery or the like.

  When deciding whether to carry over the winning results by lottery etc. as described above, the gaming state has a high probability by increasing the probability that the winning result is carried over in the high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state. The player's expectation can be improved with respect to the transition to the gaming state. In addition, the player's expectation can be improved when the player recognizes that the winning result is likely to be carried over in the high-probability gaming state. It may be displayed on the image display 500 such that the carry-over rate UP is displayed on the image display body 500 to notify the player that there is a high probability that the winning result will be carried over in the high-probability gaming state.

  Furthermore, the higher the setting value of the slot machine 1 described above, the higher the probability that the winning result will be carried over, for example, the higher the probability that the winning result will be carried over (since the number of carryovers is large), the set value is not high. It is possible to entertain the player in guessing the setting. In addition, the player can enjoy setting guesses when he recognizes that the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the winning result will be carried over. Or the like may be displayed on the image display body 500 to notify the player that the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the winning result will be carried over. The fact that the lottery result has been carried over or the number carried over may be displayed on the image display 500 to notify the player, but since the ART game corresponding to the number carried over is executed, the lottery If the ART game is easy to continue without displaying that the result is carried over or the number carried over on the image display body 500, it can be thought that the set value may be high.

  Furthermore, it is possible to perform a final display process for displaying all lottery results together with the result of the last ART first lottery performed without displaying the lottery results for each ART first lottery. Specifically, for example, when the first lottery for ART is executed three times, the player is not notified regardless of whether or not the first lottery and the second lottery are won, and the first lottery result together with the first lottery result. Announce the second lottery result. By performing the final display process in this way, if the number of wins is large (for example, if the player wins 3 times during the 3 lotteries and wins 2 times during the 3 lotteries), the slot machine 1 is given to the player who entered the game hall. In addition, since the player who is playing the slot machine 1 feels lucky today and continues the game, the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be increased. Can be improved.

  Next, the variable lottery process will be described with reference to FIG. In the variable lottery process shown in FIG. 67, the number of lotteries has not reached three when the ART game first win is reached by the end of the execution of the three ART initial draws in the high-probability gaming state. Also, the case where the ART first lottery is finished will be described.

  First, the CPU 1110 of the main board 409 executes a first lottery process (execution decision lottery) (step S3001). Specifically, the CPU 1110 stores the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in steps S106 and S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random number value extracted by the internal lottery in the execution determination data table (FIG. 65 (a)). To verify. That is, the execution determination lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the ART first lottery depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the range of the random number value for the execution determination lottery described above.

  Next, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not the first lottery process has been won (step S3002). That is, it is determined in step S3001 whether or not the execution of the ART first lottery is determined by the execution determination lottery.

  If the CPU 1110 determines that the first lottery is not won (step S3002: NO), the variable lottery process is terminated as it is, while the CPU 1110 determines that the first lottery is won ( Step S3002: YES), the timing for enabling the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is delayed (the start of rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c is waited for a predetermined time), and the freeze state is set.

  Next, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not a predetermined gaming state is set (step S3003). Specifically, it is determined whether the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state.

  If the CPU 1110 determines that the game state is a predetermined game state, that is, if it is determined that the game state is a low-probability game state (step S3003: YES), the CPU 1110 performs processing for setting the counter A (step S3004). Specifically, the CPU 1110 refers to the lottery count data table (FIG. 65 (b)), determines lottery count data A (processing data A) corresponding to the game data A indicating the low probability gaming state, and ART. In order to execute the first lottery once, “1” is set in a lottery counter provided in the RAM 1114.

  On the other hand, when CPU 1110 determines that it is not in the predetermined gaming state, that is, when it is determined that it is in the high-probability gaming state (step S3003: NO), it performs a process of setting counter B (step S3005). Specifically, the CPU 1110 refers to the lottery count data table (FIG. 65 (b)), determines lottery count data B (processing data B) corresponding to the game data B indicating the high probability gaming state, and ART. In order to execute the first lottery three times, “3” is set in the lottery counter provided in the RAM 1114.

  Next, the CPU 1110 executes a second lottery process (ART first lottery) (step S3006). Specifically, the CPU 1110 determines the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in step S106 and step S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random value extracted by the internal lottery, and the initial ART lottery data table (see FIG. 65 (c)). Verify with. That is, the ART initial winning lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the ART game depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the above-mentioned range of the random number value for the ART initial winning lottery.

  Next, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not the second lottery is won (step S3007). That is, it is determined whether or not the ART game first hit is determined by the ART first hit lottery.

  When the CPU 1110 wins the second lottery, that is, when it is determined that the ART first win lottery has been won and the ART game first win has been reached (step S3007: YES), a forced termination process for ending the ART first win lottery is performed. It executes (step S3008). Specifically, the lottery counter provided in the RAM 1114 is cleared (for example, when “1” is set in the lottery counter, the lottery counter is set to “0”). Then, a transition process for shifting the game state to the ART game is executed (step S3009), the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is validated to release the freeze state, and the variable lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 1110 determines that the second lottery is not won, that is, if it is determined that the ART first winning lottery is not won (step S3007: NO), the CPU 1110 is set in step S3004 or step S3005. “1” is subtracted from the lottery counter (step S3010). Then, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not the lottery counter is “0” (step S3011). If the CPU 1110 determines that the lottery counter is not “0” (step S3011: NO), the process returns to step S3006. That is, until the second lottery is won or until the lottery counter becomes “0”, the lottery data table (FIG. 65 (c)) is referred to and the ART first lottery is executed.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 1110 determines that the counter is “0” (step S3013: YES), the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c is validated to release the freeze state and the variable lottery process is terminated. To do. When the variable process ends, the above-described state transition process is executed.

  In this way, in the variable lottery process shown in FIG. 67, when the transition to the ART game is determined by the ART first winning lottery whether or not to shift to the ART game, the number of times the ART first winning lottery is executed is determined in advance. The processing time is shortened by ending execution of the ART first lottery even though the determined number has not been reached. In other words, for example, when the lottery for the first ART is performed 10 times, when the first lottery for the ART is won for the first time, it is not necessary to perform the remaining 9 processes for the first lottery for the ART. The processing time is shortened compared with the case where it is determined whether or not the winning is performed after the ART first lottery is executed.

  In the variable lottery process shown in FIG. 67, when the transition to the ART game is determined by the ART initial winning lottery whether or not to shift to the ART game, the number of times the ART initial winning lottery is executed is set to the predetermined number. Although the case where the execution of the lottery for the first ART is finished despite not having been reached has been described, it is possible to perform a stock process for adding the remaining number of times when the lottery for the first time of the ART is executed next. it can.

  Specifically, for example, when it is determined that the number of times the first lottery is executed is 3 times, and the ART game is first won by executing the ART initial lottery twice, the remaining lottery number is 1 time. The stock setting process of stocking “1” in the lottery stock counter provided in the RAM 1114 is performed.

  When the ART game is over and the execution of the ART initial lottery is determined again by the execution determination lottery in step S3001 in the normal state, “1” is added to the lottery counter set in step S3004 or step S3005. Stock addition processing is performed.

  By executing the stock process for performing the stock set process and the stock addition process as described above, the lottery opportunity given to the player in step S3005 can be used effectively.

  In addition, as the game progresses, the number of stocks may increase, and the number of lotteries per initial ART will increase, making it easier to transition to an ART game. Thus, the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be improved.

  In addition, in the normal state, it is possible to add to the lottery counter not only when the execution of the lottery for the first ART is determined in the execution determination lottery of step S3001 but also based on the case where the same winning combination is won. For example, if you win a lot of chances for the first ART lottery by winning the cherry and if you win more than one lottery by winning the second lottery for the first ART, the ART game will end and When the cherry is won again and the execution lottery is determined to be executed in the execution determination lottery, the lottery opportunity is increased once. In this case, whether or not to increase the lottery opportunity may be determined by lottery or the like. By configuring in this way, the player can expand the expectation for winning the cherry again, so the monotony of the game in the normal state is eliminated and the winning combination for each game is pounding. Let me give you a sense of tension.

  In addition, by executing the stock display process for notifying the player whether or not the lottery opportunity is stocked by the stock process, the degree of expectation for the first ART lottery to be executed next is determined by the number of lotteries stocked. Can be different.

  In addition, by not notifying the player whether or not lottery opportunities are stocked by stock processing, it can be thrilled with respect to whether or not the lottery is executed and whether it is stocked. Therefore, the monotony of the game in the normal state can be dramatically eliminated.

  Then, in the case where the player is not notified of whether or not the lottery opportunity is stocked by the stock process, the player can be thrilled with respect to how many times the lottery for the first ART is executed as described above. Since the player can recognize that the stock process is being performed, for example, even if the notification is not made, for example, a predetermined effect (e.g. For example, in the dialogue production), it is displayed on the image display body 500 such that “the number of times of lottery is fixed three times will not be wasted!” To inform the player that lottery opportunities will be stocked. Good.

  In addition, you may make it determine by lottery etc. whether the stock process mentioned above is performed. For example, when the number of lotteries for the first ART lottery is determined three times in the above-described step S3005, if the first lottery for the first ART lottery is won, whether or not to stock two lottery opportunities will be drawn, etc. Determined by

  When deciding whether or not to stock lottery opportunities by lottery or the like as described above, it is possible to increase the probability that lottery opportunities will be stocked when the gaming state is in a high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state. Since many lottery opportunities can be obtained in the state, the player's expectation can be improved with respect to the transition of the gaming state to the high probability gaming state. In addition, the player's expectation can be improved when the player recognizes that there is a high probability that lottery opportunities will be stocked in a high-probability gaming state. The probability that the lottery opportunity will be stocked will be increased during the certainty "is displayed on the image display body 500 to notify the player that the probability that the lottery opportunity will be stocked is high in the high probability gaming state. Good.

  In addition, by increasing the probability that the lottery opportunity is stocked as the set value is high, for example, the lottery opportunity is stocked and the number of times the lottery is performed for the first ART is performed, so the set value may be high. Can enjoy setting guess. In addition, the player can enjoy setting guesses when he recognizes that the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the lottery opportunity will be stocked. May be displayed on the image display body 500 to notify the player that the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the lottery opportunity will be stocked. In addition, since the player cannot recognize unless the player is informed whether or not the lottery opportunity is stocked, the image display body indicates that the lottery opportunity is stocked and the number of times the lottery is performed for the first time. The player may be notified at 500 or the like.

  Next, the variable lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. In the variable lottery process shown in FIG. 68, when the transition to the ART game is decided before the execution of the three initial ART lotteries is completed in the high-probability gaming state, the game period of the ART game is determined by the remaining lottery. A case will be described in which an additional lottery is executed as to whether or not to extend (add (increase) the number of ART games). FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the variable lottery process. FIG. 69 is a diagram showing an ART extra data table.

  First, the CPU 1110 of the main board 409 executes a first lottery process (execution decision lottery) (step S4001). Specifically, the CPU 1110 stores the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in steps S106 and S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random number value extracted by the internal lottery in the execution determination data table (FIG. 65 (a)). To verify. That is, the execution determination lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the ART first lottery depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the range of the random number value for the execution determination lottery described above.

  Next, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not winning is made in the first lottery process (step S4002). That is, in step S4001, it is determined whether or not the execution of the ART first lottery is determined by the execution determination lottery.

  When the CPU 1110 determines that the first lottery is not won, that is, when the execution of the ART first lottery is not decided (step S4002: NO), the CPU 1110 ends the variable lottery process as it is. When it is determined that the first lottery is won, that is, when the execution of the ART first lottery is determined (step S4002: YES), the timing for enabling the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c is set. A freeze state is set (delayed for a predetermined time, waiting for the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c to start rotating).

  Next, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not a predetermined gaming state is set (step S4003). Specifically, it is determined whether the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state.

  When CPU 1110 determines that the game state is a predetermined game state, that is, when it is determined that the game state is a low-probability game state (step S4003: YES), CPU 1110 performs processing for setting counter A (step S4004). Specifically, the CPU 1110 refers to the lottery count data table (FIG. 65 (b)), determines lottery count data A (processing data A) corresponding to the game data A indicating the low probability gaming state, and ART. In order to execute the first lottery once, “1” is set in a lottery counter provided in the RAM 1114.

  On the other hand, when CPU 1110 determines that the game state is not the predetermined game state, that is, when it is determined that the game state is a high-probability game state (step S4003: NO), CPU 1110 performs processing for setting counter B (step S4005). Specifically, the CPU 1110 refers to the lottery count data table (FIG. 65 (b)), determines lottery count data B (processing data B) corresponding to the game data B indicating the high probability gaming state, and ART. In order to execute the first lottery three times, “3” is set in the lottery counter provided in the RAM 1114.

  Next, the CPU 1110 executes a second lottery process (ART first lottery) (step S4006). Specifically, the CPU 1110 determines the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in step S106 and step S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random value extracted by the internal lottery, and the initial ART lottery data table (see FIG. 65 (c)). Verify with. That is, whether or not to shift to the ART game is determined depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the above-mentioned range of random numbers for the initial ART lottery. In this way, the ART first lottery is executed as to whether or not to shift to the ART game by the second lottery process.

  As described above, even when the lottery regarding whether or not to shift to the ART game is executed once (low probability gaming state), when the lottery regarding whether or not to shift to the ART game is executed three times (high probability) Even in the gaming state), the lottery is executed with reference to the ART initial lottery data table (see FIG. 65 (c)), so that the lottery probability is the same, but the lottery number is varied, so that the lottery is substantially won. Probability can be changed.

  Next, the CPU 1110 subtracts “1” from the lottery counter set in step S4004 or step S4005 (step S4007), and determines whether or not the second lottery is won (step S4009). That is, it is determined whether or not the transition to the ART game has been decided by executing the ART first lottery.

  If the CPU 1110 determines that the second lottery is won and the shift to the ART game is determined (step S4008: YES), whether or not the lottery counter set in step S4004 or step S4005 is “0”. Determination is made (step S4009). If the CPU 1110 determines that the counter is “0” (step S4009: YES), the CPU 1110 executes a transition process for shifting the gaming state to the ART game (step S4010), and ends the variable lottery process.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 1110 determines that the second lottery is not won, that is, if the CPU 1110 determines that the ART game is not the first winning lottery (step S4008: NO), step S4004 or step It is determined whether or not the lottery counter set in S4005 is “0” (step S4011).

  If the CPU 1110 determines that the lottery counter is “0” in step S4011 (step S4011: YES), the CPU 1110 ends the variable lottery process, but determines that the lottery counter is not “0” in step S4011. In that case (step S4011: NO), the process returns to step S4006. In other words, the ART first lottery is executed until the lottery counter is “0” or the ART first lottery is won.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 1110 determines that the lottery counter is “0” in step S4009 (step S4009: YES), the CPU 1110 executes a transition process for shifting the gaming state to the ART game (step S4010), and the variable lottery process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4009 that the lottery counter is not “0” (step S4009: NO), the third lottery process (ART extra lottery) is executed (step S4012).

  In the third lottery process (ART extra lottery), the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in step S106 and step S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random value extracted by the internal lottery are added to the ART extra data table (see FIG. 69). ), The ART addition lottery for whether or not to add the number of ART games is executed.

  Here, the ART additional data table will be described with reference to FIG. The ART extra data table is referred to when the ART extra lottery is executed, and the winning combination data indicating the winning combination determined by the internal lottery during the normal state and the selection rate data respectively corresponding to the winning combination data are defined. Has been.

  Specifically, if the number of executions for which the first ART lottery has been executed reaches the lottery number determined by referring to the lottery number data table (see FIG. 65 (b)), the remaining game is determined. In order to execute the ART addition lottery for determining whether or not to add the number of ART games by the number of lottery times, a range of random values for the ART addition lottery is specified (not shown). Then, whether or not to add the number of ART games is determined depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the range of the random number value for adding the ART.

  That is, refer to the lottery count data table for the ART initial winning lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the ART game executed by referring to the ART initial winning lottery data table (see FIG. 65 (c)). If the transition to the ART game is determined before the determined number of lotteries is reached, the ART lottery for determining whether or not to increase the number of ART games is determined with reference to FIG. Run.

  For example, when the lottery count is determined to be 3 by referring to the lottery count data table (see FIG. 65 (b)) and the first ART lottery is won, the remaining lottery count is 2 Therefore, ART lottery is executed twice.

  In addition, when the number of executions of the first ART lottery reaches the number of lotteries determined by referring to the lottery number data table (see FIG. 65 (b)), or when the first lottery lottery is won, or the remaining number of lotteries When the ART is added and the lottery is not won, a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) of ART games are executed.

  In addition, when the number of executions of the first lottery for ART does not reach the number of lotteries determined by referring to the lottery number data table (see FIG. 65 (b)) and the ART lottery is won with the remaining number of lotteries. The number of games based on the winning combination determined by the internal lottery is added. Specifically, when the winning combination determined by the internal lottery is “Bell” and “Replay”, 20 games will be added when winning by the ART extra lottery. On the other hand, in the case of “watermelon” and “cherry” which are rare roles, 50 games are added.

  As shown in FIG. 69, in the ART extra data table, when the winning combination data determined by the internal lottery is “Bell”, the probability (selection rate) of adding the number of games is “10%”, and the winning combination data is “ In the case of “Replay”, the probability that the number of games will be added is “5%”. In the case where the winning combination data is “Watermelon”, the probability that the number of games will be added is “35%” and the winning combination data is “Cherry”. The probability that the number of games will be added is defined as “50%”. Also in this ART extra data table, for convenience of explanation, the case where the ART extra lottery is executed based on the four winning combinations of “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, and “Replay” will be described, but it includes a loss. A lottery may be executed by adding ART based on all winning combinations. Further, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “weak watermelon”, and “strong watermelon” may be provided, and based on this, the ART addition lottery may be executed. That is, a lottery can be performed by adding ART as appropriate and adding ART.

  In the ART extra data table shown in FIG. 69, it is defined that the number of ART games to be added is different depending on the winning combination data determined by the internal lottery (not shown). Specifically, when the winning combination determined by the internal lottery is “Bell” and “Replay”, 20 games will be added when winning by the ART extra lottery. On the other hand, in the case of “watermelon” and “cherry” which are rare roles, 50 games are added. Of course, a uniform 20 game or 50 game may be used.

  For example, when “Watermelon” is determined in the internal lottery and the number of lotteries is determined to be three, the first ART lottery is won, and the remaining two lottery times are added to win the lottery. 150 games (50 + 50 + 50 = 150 games) of ART games are executed in addition to the number of ART games of the game.

  Note that the selection rate data for “watermelon” and “cherry” in the ART extra data table in FIG. 69 is opposite to the selection rate data for “watermelon” and “cherry” in the first lottery data table in FIG. 65 (c). It has become. That is, in the ART first lottery data table of FIG. 65 (c), the selection rate of “watermelon” is “50%” and the selection rate of “cherry” is “35%”, whereas the ART of FIG. In the additional data table, the selection rate of “watermelon” is defined as “35%”, and the selection rate of “cherry” is defined as “50%”.

  That is, the selection rate data for “watermelon” and “cherry” in the ART addition data table in FIG. 69 is opposite to the selection rate data for “watermelon” and “cherry” in the lottery data table for the initial ART in FIG. By doing this, when “Watermelon” is won by internal lottery, you can have an expectation for the first lottery of ART, and when “Cherry” is won by internal lottery, it will be added to ART. Therefore, different lotteries can be expected depending on the winning combination of the internal lottery.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 68, after executing the above-mentioned ART addition lottery, “1” is subtracted from the lottery counter set in step S4004 or step S4005, and the third lottery is executed until the lottery counter becomes “0”. To do. When the lottery counter reaches “0”, the CPU 1110 executes a transition process for shifting the gaming state to the ART game (step S4010), and ends the variable lottery process. When the variable process ends, the above-described state transition process is executed.

  In this way, in the variable lottery process shown in FIG. 68, when it is decided to shift to the ART game before the predetermined number of times (for example, three times), the number of ART games is determined. In order to execute whether or not to add, it is possible to grant a privilege in all of the lotteries that can be executed multiple times, and the lottery opportunity that can be executed multiple times is advantageous to the player, so that the lottery opportunity is lost This can reduce the feeling of loss.

  More specifically, if it is determined that the transition to the ART game is determined before the lottery counter set in step S4005 becomes “0”, the subsequent lottery is performed as an ART extra lottery as to whether or not to add the number of ART games. By performing, it becomes possible to give a privilege to all the lotteries that can be executed a plurality of times, and the lottery opportunity that is given to the player in an advantageous manner for all the lotteries that can be executed a plurality of times is made effective. Thus, for example, the feeling of loss due to the loss of the remaining lottery opportunities is reduced by reaching the ART first hit before reaching the determined number of lotteries.

  For example, when “3” is set in the lottery counter in step S4005 and three lotteries are scheduled, when the first ART lottery is won, the number of ART games is added to the remaining two lotteries. By performing the lottery on whether or not, all of the lotteries that can be executed a plurality of times are advantageous to the player.

  In addition, since the ART extra data table shown in FIG. 69 is defined, when an extra lottery (watermelon or cherry) is determined by an internal lottery, the ART extra lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of ART games is won. It becomes easy. For this reason, a player's sense of expectation can be improved with respect to the increase in the number of ART games by winning the rare small role.

  Furthermore, in the ART extra data table shown in FIG. 69, in the case of “Watermelon” and “Cherry” which are rare roles, compared with the case where the winning combination determined by the internal lottery is “Bell” and “Replay”. Since a large number of games are added, the player's expectation can be improved with respect to the number of games added to the ART game by winning the rare small role.

  In addition, the selection rate data of “watermelon” and “cherry” in the ART addition data table shown in FIG. 69 is opposite to the selection rate data of “watermelon” and “cherry” in the ART first lottery data table of FIG. 65 (c). Therefore, different lotteries can be expected depending on the winning combination of the internal lottery.

  Note that the ART initial lottery and the ART extra lottery may be executed using one lottery data table. For example, it is possible to execute two lotteries using one lottery data table by determining whether or not to add an ART game number by using an ART initial lottery data table. It is not necessary to prepare a lottery data table for each type, and the capacity for storing the lottery data table can be further reduced.

  Next, the variable lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. 70 and 71. In the variable lottery process shown in FIG. 70, the ART initial lottery is determined four times in the case of the high probability gaming state, and the ART initial lottery is determined once in the case of the low probability gaming state. If it is decided to move to the ART game before completing the four initial ART lotteries, will the remaining lottery extend the ART game period (whether the number of ART games will be increased (increased))? A case will be described in which an ART extra lottery is executed on whether or not, and further, in this ART extra lottery, the more lottery the remaining number of lotteries, the more games can be added. FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the variable lottery process, and FIG. 71 is a diagram showing a privilege degree data table.

  First, the CPU 1110 of the main board 409 executes a first lottery process (execution decision lottery) (step S5001). Specifically, the CPU 1110 stores the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in steps S106 and S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random number value extracted by the internal lottery in the execution determination data table (FIG. 65 (a)). To verify. That is, the execution determination lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute the ART first lottery depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the range of the random number value for the execution determination lottery described above.

  Next, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not winning is made in the first lottery process (step S5002). That is, in step S5001, it is determined whether or not the execution of the ART first lottery is determined by the execution determination lottery.

  If the CPU 1110 determines that the first lottery is not won, that is, if the execution of the ART first lottery is not determined (step S5002: NO), the CPU 1110 ends the variable lottery process as it is. If it is determined that the first lottery has been won, that is, if the execution of the ART initial winning lottery is determined (step S5002: YES), the timing for enabling the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c is set. A freeze state is set (delayed for a predetermined time, waiting for the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c to start rotating).

  Next, the CPU 1110 determines whether or not a predetermined gaming state is set (step S5003). Specifically, it is determined whether the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state.

  When CPU 1110 determines that the game state is a predetermined game state, that is, when it is determined that the game state is a low-probability game state (step S5003: YES), CPU 1110 performs processing for setting counter A (step S5004). Specifically, the CPU 1110 refers to the lottery count data table (FIG. 65 (b)), determines lottery count data A (processing data A) corresponding to the game data A indicating the low probability gaming state, and ART. In order to execute the first lottery once, “1” is set in a lottery counter provided in the RAM 1114.

  On the other hand, when CPU 1110 determines that the game state is not the predetermined game state, that is, when it is determined that the game state is a high-probability game state (step S5003: NO), CPU 1110 performs processing for setting counter B (step S5005). Specifically, the CPU 1110 refers to the lottery count data table (FIG. 65 (b)), determines lottery count data B (processing data B) corresponding to the game data B indicating the high probability gaming state, and ART. In order to execute the initial lottery four times, “4” is set in the lottery counter provided in the RAM 1114.

  Next, the CPU 1110 executes a second lottery process (ART first lottery) (step S5006). Specifically, the CPU 1110 determines the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in step S106 and step S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random value extracted by the internal lottery, and the initial ART lottery data table (see FIG. 65 (c)). Verify with. That is, whether or not to shift to the ART game is determined depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the above-mentioned range of random numbers for the initial ART lottery. In this way, the ART first lottery is executed as to whether or not to shift to the ART game by the first lottery process.

  Next, the CPU 1110 subtracts “1” from the lottery counter set in step S5004 or step S5005 (step S5007), and determines whether or not the second lottery is won (step S5008). That is, it is determined whether or not the transition to the ART game has been decided by executing the ART first lottery.

  When the CPU 1110 determines that the second lottery is won, that is, when it is determined that the shift to the ART game is determined (step S5008: YES), the lottery counter set in step S5004 or step S5005 indicates “0. Is determined (step S5009). If the CPU 1110 determines that the counter is “0” (step S5009: YES), the CPU 1110 executes a transition process for shifting the gaming state to the ART game (step S5010), and ends the variable lottery process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the second lottery is not won, that is, if it is determined that the transition to the ART game has not been determined (step S5008: NO), the CPU 1110 is set in step S5004 or step S5005. It is determined whether the selected lottery counter is “0” (step S5011).

  If the CPU 1110 determines that the lottery counter is “0” in step S5011 (step S5011: YES), the CPU 1110 finishes the variable lottery process, but determines that the lottery counter is not “0” in step S5011. In the case (step S5011: NO), the process returns to step S5006. In other words, the ART first lottery is executed until the lottery counter is “0” or the ART first lottery is won.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 1110 determines in step S5009 that the lottery counter is “0” (step S5009: YES), the CPU 1110 executes a transition process for shifting the gaming state to the ART game (step S5010), and the variable lottery process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S5009 that the lottery counter is not “0” (step S5009: NO), the degree lottery and the counter process are executed (step S5012).

  In this degree lottery and counter process, an ART extra lottery for determining the number of games to be added to the ART game is executed. Then, after the ART addition lottery is executed, “1” is subtracted from the lottery counter set in step S5004 or S5005, and the ART addition lottery is executed until the lottery counter becomes “0”.

  In the above-described degree lottery process (ART extra lottery), the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in step S106 and step S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random value extracted by the internal lottery are stored in the privilege level data table (FIG. 71 (a)). The number of games to be added is determined by checking in ()).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 71A, a privilege level data table for determining the number of games to be added to the ART game will be described. This privilege level data table is referred to when the ART addition lottery is executed, and privilege data and selection rate data respectively corresponding to the privilege data are defined for each number of times data.

  Specifically, when the ART game is first hit before reaching the number of lotteries determined by referring to the lottery number data table (see FIG. 65B), the game is added to the ART game with the remaining number of lotteries. In order to determine the number, a range of random values for the extra game number lottery is defined (not shown). Then, the number of games to be added to the ART game is determined based on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the range of random number values for the additional game number lottery.

  That is, the ART first lottery executed by referring to the ART first lottery data table (see FIG. 65C) reaches the lottery number determined by referring to the lottery number data table (see FIG. 65B). If the transition to the ART game is determined before, the lottery with the ART is executed with reference to FIG. 71 (a) for the remaining number of lotteries.

  For example, when the lottery count is determined to be 4 with reference to the lottery count data table (see FIG. 65 (b)) and the first ART first win lottery is won, the remaining lottery count is 3 times. Therefore, the ART addition lottery is executed three times. Here, unlike the variable lottery process described with reference to FIGS. 67 and 68, when the processing data A (see FIG. 65 (b)) is determined by referring to the lottery number data table. Four lottery times will be decided.

  Then, when the ART first win lottery is won, a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) of ART games are executed. In addition, when the number of executions of the first lottery for ART does not reach the number of lotteries determined by referring to the lottery number data table (see FIG. 65 (b)), and the ART lottery is executed with the remaining number of lotteries. The number of games determined by the ART addition lottery is added.

  As shown in FIG. 71A, in the privilege level data table, in the case of “number data 3” where the remaining number of lotteries is 3, “privilege data A” where the number of added games is 50 is determined. The probability (selection rate) is “11%”, the probability that “privilege data B” with 100 additional games is determined is “29%”, and “privilege data C” with 150 additional games is determined. The probability of being “46%” is determined, and the probability of determining “privilege data D” with 200 additional games is defined as “14%”.

  Further, in the case of “number data 2” in which the remaining number of lotteries is 2, the probability (selection rate) of determining “privilege data A” in which the number of added games is 50 is “29%”, the number of added games The probability of determining “privilege data B” that is 100 times is “57%”, the probability of determining “privilege data C” that is 150 additional games is “8%”, and the number of additional games is 200 The probability that “privilege data D”, which is a time, is determined, is defined as “6%”.

  Further, in the case of “number data 1” where the remaining number of lotteries is one, the probability (selection rate) that “privilege data A” with 50 additional games is determined is “57%”, and the number of additional games The probability that “privilege data B” is 100 times is determined as “29%”, the probability that “privilege data C” is 150 times added game is “11%”, and the number of added games is 200. The probability that “privilege data D”, which is the number of times, is determined, is defined as “3%”.

  For example, when four lottery times are determined and the first ART lottery is won, the remaining number of lotteries is three. Therefore, the number of games to be added is determined with the probability specified in “number data 3”. Next, since the remaining number of lotteries is 2, the number of additional games is determined with the probability specified in “Number data 2”. Next, since the remaining number of lotteries is 1, “Number data 1” The number of games to be added is determined with the probability specified in.

  In the privilege level data table of FIG. 71 (a), it is defined that the greater the remaining number of lotteries, the higher the probability that a larger number of games will be determined as the additional number of ART games. That is, in the “number of times data 3”, it is difficult to select the number of additional games 50 times and 100 times compared to the “number of times data 2” and “number of times data 1”, and it is easy to select the number of additional games 150 times and 200 times. It is prescribed. On the other hand, in the “number-of-times data 2” and “number-of-times data 1”, the number of added games is easily selected 50 times and 100 times compared to the “number of times data 3”, and the number of added games 150 and 200 is difficult to select. It is prescribed.

  As described above, in “number data 3”, it is easy to determine 150 times> 100 times> 200 times> 50 times, and in “number data 2”, it is determined in order of 100 times> 50 times> 150 times> 200 times. In the “number data 1”, it is easily defined in the order of 50 times> 100 times> 150 times> 200 times, and as the remaining number of lotteries increases, the number of games added to the ART game increases. Since the probability is high, tension can be maintained from the beginning of the given lottery opportunities.

  For example, when the number of lotteries is determined four times and the first lottery for the first ART is won, the remaining number of lotteries is three. Since the number of games is decided and the remaining number of lotteries is next two times, the number of games to be added is determined with the probability specified in the “number data 2”, and the next number of lotteries is one, The number of games to be added is determined with the probability specified in “number data 1”. That is, in step S5012 in the variable lottery process of FIG. 70, each time “1” is subtracted from the lottery counter, the number-of-times data corresponding to the remaining number of lotteries is referenced (see FIG. 71A).

  As shown in FIG. 70, when the lottery counter becomes “0”, the CPU 1110 executes a transition process for shifting the gaming state to the ART game (step S5010), and ends the variable lottery process. When the gaming state shifts to the ART game, the number of ART games obtained by increasing the number of added games determined in step S5012 to a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) is executed. When the variable process ends, the above-described state transition process is executed.

  In this way, in the variable lottery process shown in FIG. 70, if the transition to the ART game is determined before the number of times that the ART initial lottery is executed reaches the determined number of lotteries (for example, execution of four lotteries is determined). When the transition to the ART game is determined in the first lottery), the ART extra lottery for determining the additional number of the ART game is executed, and further, the advantage degree of the privilege given in the ART extra lottery is determined for the remaining lottery times. (For example, the greater the remaining number of lotteries, the more the number of games added to the ART game is determined), so that the player can maintain a sense of tension from the beginning of the given lottery opportunities. it can.

  In particular, referring to the privilege level data table shown in FIG. 71 (a), the larger the remaining number of lotteries, the larger the number of ART games to be added (if the first ART extra lottery is won, the extra number will be added) Because there are a lot of lots), even if there are multiple occasions for lottery for ART addition, it is possible to eliminate the feeling of relaxation from the execution of the first ART lottery. The player's tension can be maintained until the opportunity ends.

  Specifically, for example, in the case of a specification in which the number of games added to the ART is doubled (for example, 10 games, 20 games, 40 games, 80 games, etc. (When 160 games and 320 games are added), because the number of games is not always added just because it hits the first time, the initial tension is not so great, Will be more tense.

  In other words, in the case of the specification that the number of games added to the ART is doubled, a large number of games will not be added unless it is won first and continues to win, for example, if it is not hit in the first three consecutive times, Since only a small number of games can be added, it is impossible to have a sense of expectation with respect to the addition of the number of games. However, in the embodiment of the present invention, the greater the remaining number of lotteries, the greater the number of games to be added as the number of ART games to be added, so that a great sense of tension can always be given to the player first.

  In the variable lottery process shown in FIG. 70 described above, in the ART addition lottery, by referring to the privilege level data table (see FIG. 71 (a)), the larger the remaining number of lotteries, the larger the number of games added as the ART game. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  Specifically, among the multiple privilege lotteries, the privilege granted by the preceding privilege lottery (the first one of the multiple privilege lotteries) is granted by the subsequent bonus lottery (the last one of the multiple privilege lotteries). If it is the structure which enlarges the degree of the privilege to be, it can change suitably.

  Specifically, for example, in the case of executing 5 lotteries (applicable to either ART initial lottery or ART extra lottery), if at least the first> the fifth privilege level relationship is satisfied Good (for example, if the first win is won, the number of added games is 150 times, and if the fifth win is won, the number of added games is 50).

  In addition, the degree of the privilege may be set stepwise as in the relationship of the degree of the degree of the privilege of the first time> the second time> the third time> the fourth time> the fifth time, and the first time≈the second time> the third time. As in the case of> 4th≈5th, the degree of privilege granted in the front and rear lottery may be the same or approximate. Even if comprised in this way, the relaxed feeling with respect to a prior | preceding privilege lottery (the first one of a plurality of privilege lotteries) can be reduced, and a tension | tensile_strength can be maintained until the given lottery is complete | finished.

  The number of additional games determined in the ART extra lottery is not limited to the number of games shown in the privilege level data table (see FIG. 71 (a)) and can be changed as appropriate. It is desirable to specify that a three-digit game number is added in order to eliminate tension and give a sense of tension. Note that the data tables in FIGS. 73B to 73C will be described later.

[Status transition process]
Next, the state transition process in step S109 described above will be described. In addition, illustration is abbreviate | omitted about the flowchart which shows the procedure of a state transfer process. As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention has a high probability gaming state and a low probability gaming state as the gaming state in the normal state.

  After executing the above-described variable lottery process, the CPU 1110 executes a state transition lottery that determines whether or not to shift the gaming state to a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state. Specifically, the CPU 1110 stores the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in step S106 and step S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random value extracted by the internal lottery in the state transition lottery data table (not shown). To verify. That is, a state transition lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift the gaming state depending on whether or not the random number value extracted by the internal lottery falls within the range of the random number value for state transition lottery described above. As described above, the state transition lottery may be executed using the random value extracted by the internal lottery, or may be separately extracted by extracting the random value.

  In addition, when the transition to the ART game is determined, the state transition lottery does not have to be executed. When the transition to the ART game is determined, when the state transition lottery is performed, the transitioned ART game ends. The game may proceed in the gaming state determined by the state transition lottery, or even if the state transition lottery is executed, if the transition to the ART game is determined, the lottery result may be invalidated. Good.

  Furthermore, the initial setting for preparing for the game start may be executed, and when the ART game is finished, the game may be started in a low probability gaming state, or a high probability gaming state or a probability defined based on the setting value described above The game may be started in a low probability gaming state.

[Display example of image display object by execution of privilege lottery]
Next, with reference to FIG. 72 and FIG. 73, an example of the effect mode executed in the image display body 500 when the ART first lottery is performed will be described. FIG. 72A is an example of the effect image when the ART first lottery is executed. FIG. 72B is an example of the effect image when the ART first lottery is executed. FIG. 72 (c) is an example of the effect image when the effect indicating that the transition to the ART game is determined is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 72 (a), when the execution of the ART initial winning lottery is determined, an effect image for notifying the player how many times the ART initial winning lottery is executed is displayed. Here, an example is shown in which character information indicating the number of lotteries for the first ART is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 72 (a), a lottery number notification image 2501 composed of the character information “I will go three times!” And a dog character image is displayed on the image display body 500, and a lottery for the first ART is shown to the player. Will be executed three times.

  When the ART first lottery is executed, as shown in FIG. 72B, the number of lotteries executed and the lottery result executed are displayed. Here, an example is shown in which character information is displayed when the first lottery is executed and the result of the executed lottery is lost. In the example shown in FIG. 72 (b), a lottery result information image 2502 including the character information “first time ×” and a dog character image is displayed on the image display body 500, and the first lottery is performed for the player. Notify that it was lost. In addition, when the execution of the 3rd lottery for the first time is determined, the number of the lottery executions and the executed lottery results are displayed for the first lottery, the second lottery, and the third lottery.

  Then, when the ART first win lottery is executed and, as a result of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 72 (c), the ART first win lottery is won and the ART game first win is shown. An image is displayed. Here, an example is shown in which character information indicating winning is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 72 (c), a winning image 2503 composed of character information “WIN” and a character image of a dog is displayed on the image display body 500, and the ART game is started by first hitting the ART game. Inform.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 73, when the ART first lottery is performed, an effect may be executed on the image display body 500. FIG. 73A shows an example of the effect image in the case where the gaming state is shown. FIG. 73 (b) is an example of the effect image when the ART first lottery is executed. FIG. 73 (c) is an example of the effect image when the effect indicating that the transition to the ART game is determined is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 73 (a), an effect image for informing the player of the gaming state is displayed. Here, an example is shown in which character information indicating that the gaming state is a high probability gaming state is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 73A, a gaming state notification image 2601 composed of character information “high probability!” And a dog character image is displayed on the image display body 500, and the gaming state is indicated to the player. Notify that the game state is high probability. When the gaming state is a low probability gaming state, character information “low probability ...” is displayed.

  When the ART first lottery is executed, as shown in FIG. 73 (b), the number of lotteries executed and the result of the lottery executed are displayed. Here, since it is a high-probability gaming state, three times of the first ART lottery is scheduled, two ART initial lotteries have already been executed, and the character information is displayed when the result of the executed lottery is lost. An example is shown. In the example shown in FIG. 73 (b), the text information “I will go 3 times!” Is displayed, and every time the first ART lottery is executed, “first time ×”, “second time ×”, and the third time from now on. By displaying on the image display body 500 a lottery result information image 2602 consisting of the character information “third time...” Indicating execution and a dog character image, the player can execute the lottery three times. It is planned that the first and second lotteries are lost, and then the third lottery is executed. Then, when the third lottery is executed thereafter, the result of the third lottery is displayed.

  In addition, if the game state is a low-probability gaming state and one lot of the first ART lottery is scheduled, the text information “I will go once!” Is displayed, and when the privilege lottery is executed, Character information “×” or “first time ○” is displayed on the image display 500 based on the result of the privilege lottery.

  Then, if the ART first win lottery is executed and, as a result of this lottery, as shown in FIG. 73 (c), the ART first win lottery is won and the ART game first win is shown. An image is displayed. Here, an example is shown in which character information indicating that the lottery is won is displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 73 (c), the winning image 2603 composed of the character information “WIN” and the character image of the dog is displayed on the image display body 500, and the ART game is started by first hitting the ART game. Inform.

  In FIG. 72 (c) and FIG. 73 (c), the ART first lottery is executed, and if the result of the lottery is a loss, character information such as “Oishi” and “Sorry” is displayed as an image. By displaying on the body 500, it is notified that the ART game is not the first hit (not shown).

  In addition, during the ART first lottery, information regarding the winning combination determined by the internal lottery can be displayed on the image display body 500. As described above, the ART initial winning lottery uses the random number value extracted by the internal lottery, and if the rare small role is won by the internal lottery, it is highly possible that the ART first winning lot will be displayed. Depending on the winning combination (when it is indicated that the rare small combination is won), the player can improve his / her expectation for the first lottery of the ART.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the ART initial winning lottery is executed, the winning of the ART initial winning lottery is determined, and the winning result is notified on the image display body 500 has been described. However, the ART initial winning lottery is won. Even in the case of the slot machine 1 having a so-called precursor state in which the game is shifted to the ART game after the predetermined number of games is consumed, the winning of the first lottery is notified as the above-mentioned freeze state in the final game of the predetermined number of games. A notice of how many ART games to be transferred will be played may be given. Further, even if the slot machine 1 has a precursor state, it is notified whether or not the ART game has been won in the first initial lottery in the progress of a series of games in the precursor state without being frozen, and how many ART games are transferred. You may make it give notice of whether it is performed.

  In addition, a data table (see FIG. 71 (b)) is used that has the above-mentioned precursor state, and that the probability of winning the first ART win increases as the remaining number of lotteries increases as will be described later. The first lottery is executed, and the number of games in the precursor state is reduced as the ART first winning lottery is won earlier (for example, when the first lottery is executed three times, If the winning state is 5 game sign state, 2nd lottery wins 15 game precursor state, 3rd lottery wins is 30 game precursor state, etc., the normal state (ART first lottery is executed) It is also possible to notify the user that the number of games in the precursor state will be shortened by a dialogue effect or the like. By notifying in this way, the player will recognize that the number of games in the precursor state will be shortened if he wins the first ART win early, and when the ART first win lottery is executed, the ART first win lottery wins early. You can make the player think you want to. The data table in FIG. 71 (b) will be described later.

  In addition, when the lottery number of the ART first hit lottery is determined in the variable lottery process, the display indicating the lottery number determined on the image display body 500 is executed to notify that the ART first lottery will be executed from now on. It can be configured to execute a lottery number disclosure effect for informing the sign effect and the number of lotteries (see, for example, FIG. 72A).

  In addition, even when the number of lotteries for the first ART lottery is determined, if the lottery for the first ART is executed once by not performing the effect suggesting the determined number of lottery on the image display body 500, The person can be thrilled whether or not the ART first lottery continues (whether the second ART first lottery is executed) or not. Further, for example, an ambiguous effect that unambiguously suggests the number of lotteries by defining an image that is easily displayed on the image display 500 when the determined number of lotteries is large and an image that is easily displayed on the image display 500 when the lottery is small. Even if it is executed, the player can be thrilled if the initial lottery for the ART may be performed a plurality of times.

  In addition, when the lottery for the initial ART is executed a plurality of times, the lottery result is displayed by displaying the lottery result on the image display 500 each time the lottery for the initial ART is executed (every time the lottery result for the initial ART is obtained). It can be configured to notify the result. In this case, the player can increase his / her expectations as to whether or not the fact that the first lottery for the ART has been won is displayed (see, for example, FIGS. 72 (c) and 73 (c)).

  In addition, when the lottery per ART is executed a plurality of times, the lottery result is not displayed on the image display body 500 every time the lottery is executed and the lottery is won or the determined number of lotteries have been executed. In such a case, the lottery result can be displayed on the image display body 500 to notify the winning result. In this case, when the determined number of lotteries have been executed, the player can be thrilled whether or not the fact that the lottery has been won is displayed.

[Configuration of other data tables related to privilege lottery]
In the variable lottery process shown in FIG. 66 to FIG. 68 and FIG. 70, the case where the ART initial winning lottery is executed with reference to the ART initial winning lottery data table (FIG. 65C) has been described. In the case of executing a plurality of times, a data table may be referred to such that the probability of winning per ART first increases as the remaining number of lotteries increases (see FIG. 71 (b)). By referring to the data table defined in this way, the player can have a sense of expectation for early winning in the ART first lottery and shifting to the ART game. In addition, in the variable lottery process shown in FIGS. 68 and 70, the player can have a sense of expectation that the lottery will be executed by winning the ART first lottery and adding the ART in advance. In the case where the ART first lottery is executed a plurality of times, a table that is defined such that the smaller the remaining number of lotteries is, the higher the probability of winning the ART first win may be referred to. In this case, it is possible to gradually increase the player's sense of tension toward the final lottery of the first ART lottery.

  As described above, when the first lottery for the ART is won, the game shifts to a so-called precursor state in which a predetermined number of games are consumed and then the ART game is entered. Refer to the data table in FIG. When the first lottery is executed, the number of games in the precursor state can be reduced as the first lottery in the ART is won (for example, if the winner is won in the first lottery, the predecessor state of the five games will be reduced in the second lottery) If you win the game, you will receive 15 games. If you win the 3rd lottery, you will receive 30 games. In this way, every time a lottery is held, the player wants the player to win the ART first win lottery early by setting a sign of a small number of games to win the ART first lottery early. A feeling can be given.

  In addition, in the case where the ART lottery is executed a plurality of times in the variable lottery process of FIG. 68, a table that is defined so that the probability that the number of ART games is added increases as the remaining number of lotteries increases. (See FIG. 71 (c)). By referring to the table defined in this way, the player can add the number of ART games to the lottery opportunity that is given first in the given lottery opportunity (ART extra lottery opportunity). You can have a sense of expectation. In the case where the ART addition lottery is executed a plurality of times, a table defined so that the probability that the number of ART games is added increases as the remaining number of lotteries decreases. In this case, the player can maintain his expectation that the number of ART games will be increased until the final lottery of the ART addition lottery executed a plurality of times.

  Furthermore, in the ART addition lottery in the variable processing of FIGS. 68 and 70, the probability of winning may be further changed by the cumulative number of games. In other words, the cumulative number of games (the number of games since the power was turned on, a game where the game has progressed without becoming a game state advantageous to the player, which may be cleared if no game is executed for a predetermined period of time) The probability and the degree are changed at a time when tension may be cut off and relaxation may occur (see FIG. 71 (d)).

  Specifically, when the remaining number of lotteries is 3, and the cumulative number of games is 0 to 300, the game data A is referred to and specified as “number data 3”, “number data 2”, and “number data 1”. In the case of 301 to 700 games, the game data B is referred to with the probability specified in “number data 3”, “number data 2”, “number data 1”. When the cumulative number of games is 701 or more, the game data C is referred to, and the cumulative game additional set number determination table is defined so as to win with the probability defined in “number data 3”, “number data 2”, and “number data 1” (See FIG. 71 (d)). Note that the cumulative number-of-arts first winning lottery change table may be defined so that the probability of winning the first ART is different depending on the number of accumulated games. By configuring in this way, the larger the cumulative number of games, the easier it is to win the ART initial lottery, and the larger the cumulative number of games, the greater the number of additional ART games. This makes it possible for the player to win a large number of medals, so that it is possible to remedy the disadvantage caused by the gaming state being disadvantageous to the player.

  In addition, the probability of winning the above-mentioned ART initial lottery and ART extra lottery as described above is, for example, every 35 games (average number of games played on a game medium lent out at 1000 yen) or every number of games that is a multiple of 35 games. The probability change data table can be defined so that the probability of winning is different (for example, so as to be higher) (for example, the winning probability is 1/200 until 35 × 100 = 350 games, After 350 games, increase the probability of winning to 1/150), and every time you use a game medium rented for 1000 yen (every multiple), the probability of winning the first lottery for ART and adding lottery for ART increases. Therefore, the willingness to continue the game in the slot machine 1 is improved, and the operating rate of the slot machine 1 can be improved. In this case, if the game medium is not continuously used (for example, if the start lever 210 or the like is not operated within a predetermined time), the initial probability is restored (for example, 1/150). It is also possible to provide a remedy measure only for a player who continues to play with a configuration in which the probability is increased to the first 1/200 probability even though the probability has increased.

  In the above case, since there are slot machines with different game media charges in recent years, if the game media is 5 yen, the average number of games played on the game media lent out at 1000 yen. In the case of 140 yen and 2 yen per game medium, the ART first lottery and ART addition are added every 350 games (which may be multiples), which is the average number of games played on the game medium lent out at 1000 yen A plurality of probability change data tables may be defined according to the charge of the game medium lent out at 1000 yen so that the probability of winning the lottery is increased.

  In the above case, it is necessary to set the average number of games played on a game medium lent out at 1000 yen in the slot machine 1, but a setting key (not shown) is used as a method for setting the average number of games. ) Is inserted into a key hole (not shown) to change the setting value of the slot machine 1 described above, and the setting value of the slot machine 1 is determined by operating the start lever 210, for example, the set value by operating the start lever 210 Operate the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b and 211c (for example, operate the reel stop button 211a for 20 yen per game medium, operate the reel stop button 211b for 5 yen per game medium) In the case of 2 yen per game medium, the reel stop button 211c is operated, etc.) and the game medium lent out at 1000 yen Game may set the average number of games played.

  Specifically, the door-shaped front member 200 is opened, the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off, the power is turned on with the setting key inserted into the keyhole, and the slot machine 1 is set to the mode for changing the setting. By pushing a button (not shown), the set value of the slot machine 1 is changed to an arbitrary value, and thereafter, the charge of the game medium to be lent out is set based on the operation of the reel stop button 211. Then, by operating the start lever 210, the probability change data table based on the set value and the fee of the game medium lent out at 1000 yen is determined. In this case, on the display unit (not shown) for displaying the set value, the changed set value is displayed and the set probability change table is which probability change table (the charge of the game medium lent out at 1000 yen may be used. ) May be displayed (the display of the set value and the charge of the game medium lent out at 1000 yen may be alternately displayed at predetermined time intervals).

  71 (b) and 71 (c) described above, for convenience of explanation, when lottery is executed based on the four winning combinations of “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “replay”. However, the lottery may be executed by adding the ART based on all winning combinations including the loss. Further, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “weak watermelon”, and “strong watermelon” may be provided, and a lottery may be executed based on these. That is, it is possible to carry out the execution determination lottery by providing necessary types of winning combinations as appropriate.

  The above-described ART addition data table shown in FIG. 69, the privilege level data table shown in FIG. 71 (a), and the data tables shown in FIGS. 72 (b) to 72 (d) are also the first ART shown in FIG. 65 (c). Similarly to the winning lottery data table, a random value range for lottery may be determined at random corresponding to the number of lotteries (determination range changing process). Alternatively, a random number for lottery may be separately extracted without using the random number extracted by the internal lottery (extraction value changing process). Thereby, in the lottery that can be executed a plurality of times, the same result is not always obtained continuously, and there is a possibility that one of the lotteries will be won. In this case, as a matter of course, since the random value to be re-extracted is randomly extracted, the same random value may be determined in the previous time and this time (for example, the first time and the second time).

  The determination range changing process and the extracted value changing process may be executed only when the lottery is not won. In particular, in the extraction value changing process, if the lottery is performed using the random number value extracted by the internal lottery and the winning is not won, a random number value for lottery may be separately extracted. In this way, when the lottery is not won, by performing the determination range changing process and the extraction value changing process, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning in each lottery. In this case, since the determination range changing process and the extracted value changing process are performed only when the winning combination is not won, for example, when the execution of the third lottery is decided and the first lottery is won, the second and third times In the lottery, the determination range changing process and the extracted value changing process are not performed, and the winning result that is the same result is always obtained. Therefore, once winning, the ART game with a large number of games is executed because it wins continuously. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for what is done.

[Effects of executing bonus lottery]
In this manner, in the embodiment of the present invention, the lottery opportunities for giving a privilege are increased by executing a lottery for giving a privilege to a player a plurality of times based on the determined winning combination.

  Usually, the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed based on the operation of the start lever 210 of the player, and the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are started to rotate, and the player stops the reels 301a, 301b, 301c rotating. The player is stopped by operating the buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c, and a privilege is given to the player based on the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display window 401 when the button 211a is stopped (giving a medal, replaying, advantageous game) The game is running. However, although the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed once per game, the interest is reduced because there are few chances of lottery and it is not satisfactory.

  In particular, if the preset minimum game time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the previous game, the next game is restricted so that it cannot start (because it is in a wait state). A certain amount of time is required until the combination of symbols is displayed by the stop operation after the lottery to be determined is made. For this reason, since the chances for the lottery to be executed are limited, there are few chances for the lottery, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game is reduced and the game is stopped.

  Therefore, in the embodiment of the present invention, whether or not to shift to the ART game based on the winning combination (step S106 and step S107 (see FIG. 55)) determined by the internal lottery executed when the start lever 210 is operated. The number of lottery opportunities is increased by being able to execute a lottery for the first time of ART.

  Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the lottery data table used for the lottery of whether or not to shift to the ART game rather than the number of multiple types of gaming states (high probability gaming state and low probability gaming state) The number of lottery data tables is small.

  Usually, the probability that the winning combination is won is the same, but by making it possible to execute the game in a plurality of gaming states that are advantageous or unfavorable to the player, a complex game characteristic is realized and an attempt to suppress a decrease in interest is made. . However, on the other hand, the more complicated the game is, such as having to mount a lottery data table for each of a plurality of gaming states, the more data amount of software becomes.

  However, in the embodiment of the present invention, the number of lottery data tables for the initial ART used for the initial ART lottery is smaller than the number of multiple types of gaming states (high probability gaming state and low probability gaming state). . Thereby, the capacity for storing the lottery data table is reduced to prevent the data amount from increasing.

  Specifically, in the embodiment of the present invention, two gaming states, a high probability gaming state with a high probability of transitioning to an ART game and a low probability gaming state with a probability of transitioning to an ART game lower than the high probability gaming state, In the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state, the ART initial lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game is executed using one ART initial per lottery data table.

  In other words, even though the game state is different in the probability of shifting to the ART game, the lottery number is made different in one ART first lottery data table having the same lottery probability, thereby substantially making the ART first lottery. The capacity for storing the lottery data table is reduced by changing the probability of winning. As described above, the gaming state in the normal state is not limited to two, that is, the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state. However, even if there are two or more gaming states, it is possible to execute the ART initial lottery with one ART initial lottery data table by making the number of lotteries different.

  In this way, according to the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to reduce the capacity for storing the lottery data table while increasing the lottery opportunities for granting a privilege to the player. In addition, a long development period is required to realize complex game characteristics, but a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to an ART game is executed using one lottery data table per initial ART, and a plurality of game states are displayed. Since it can be installed to achieve complex game characteristics, the influence on the development period can be reduced.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in the variable processing of FIG. 66, when the ART game is determined by the ART initial winning lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the ART game, the ART initial winning lottery is executed. Even if the number of times played has not reached the predetermined number of times, the execution of the ART initial winning lottery is terminated, thereby determining whether or not the winning is made after all the ART initial winning lotteries have been executed. Also reduce processing time.

  In the conventional gaming machine, the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed based on the player's operation of the start lever 210 and the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are started to rotate, and the rotating reels 301a, 301b, 301c are played. When a player operates the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c, the player is given a privilege based on the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display window 401 when the player stops the game (giving a medal, replaying , Transition to an advantageous gaming state, etc.) A symbol game is being executed. In such a gaming machine, the shortest time (for example, wait time) required to execute the symbol display game is defined, and the symbol display game can be executed at the shortest time interval.

  Furthermore, even after the shortest time described above has elapsed, the effect is performed without rotating the reel described above (for example, a freeze is executed to stop the progress of the game for a predetermined time), and then the above-described operation is performed. A gaming machine that executes the symbol display game is also known.

  However, in gaming machines in which the symbol display game is not performed at the intervals as described above, the processing tends to be larger than that of a gaming machine that only executes the symbol display game, and within a predetermined capacity range. A device for processing is required.

  Therefore, in the variable lottery process of FIG. 66 in the embodiment of the present invention, since the number of times that the ART first lottery has been executed has not reached the predetermined number, The processing time can be shortened as compared with the case where it is determined whether or not the winning is performed after all the ART first lotteries are executed.

  In addition, when the lottery for the initial ART is executed a plurality of times, it is possible to reduce the processing to be determined for each lottery in order to determine whether or not the lottery has been won after all the ART initial lotteries have been executed. It is possible to suppress the frequency of occurrence of a malfunction such as a processing failure while increasing the value.

  Further, if the number of lottery opportunities is increased, there may be more opportunities to give a privilege to the player, so there is a risk that the profit of the operating company of the game hall where the gaming machine is installed will be impaired. Therefore, when granting a privilege (transition to an ART game) is determined, even if the granting of a privilege is determined by a subsequent lottery, it is possible to over-add the privilege by invalidating the grant of the privilege determined thereafter. Can be suppressed.

  Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in the variable process of FIG. 67, when the ART game is determined to be shifted to the ART game by the first lottery, the number of times that the ART first lottery is executed is determined in advance. In spite of having not reached, the execution time of the first ART lottery is ended, so that the processing time is shortened compared with the case where it is determined whether or not the lottery is performed after all the ART first lottery runs.

  In the conventional gaming machine, the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed based on the player's operation of the start lever 210 and the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are started to rotate, and the rotating reels 301a, 301b, 301c are played. When a player operates the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c, the player is given a privilege based on the symbol combination displayed in the symbol display window 401 when the player stops the game (giving a medal, replaying , Transition to an advantageous gaming state, etc.) A symbol game is being executed. In such a gaming machine, the shortest time (for example, wait time) required to execute the symbol display game is defined, and the symbol display game can be executed at the shortest time interval.

  Furthermore, even after the shortest time described above has elapsed, the effect is performed without rotating the reel described above (for example, a freeze is executed to stop the progress of the game for a predetermined time), and then the above-described operation is performed. There is also a game machine that executes a designated symbol display game.

  However, in gaming machines in which the symbol display game is not performed at the intervals as described above, the processing tends to be larger than that of a gaming machine that only executes the symbol display game, and within a predetermined capacity range. A device for processing is required.

  Further, in the conventional slot machine, although the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed once for one game, there are players whose interest is lowered because there are few chances of lottery to be satisfied. Therefore, if it is attempted to suppress the decrease in interest by increasing the lottery opportunities, the processing for executing the lottery multiple times becomes complicated, and there is a risk that the frequency of inconveniences such as processing failures will increase.

  Therefore, in the variable lottery process of FIG. 67 in the embodiment of the present invention, the ART initial winning lottery is terminated even though the number of times that the ART initial winning lottery has not reached the predetermined number of times. The processing time can be shortened as compared with the case where it is determined whether or not the winning is performed after all the ART first lotteries are executed. Further, even if the lottery opportunities are increased, it is possible to suppress an increase in data capacity for executing the lottery and a long development period, and it is possible to suppress the frequency of occurrence of defects such as processing failures.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in the variable lottery process of FIG. 68, when the shift to the ART game is determined by the end of the predetermined number of times (for example, three times), the subsequent lottery is performed. In order to execute whether or not to increase the number of ART games, it is possible to grant a privilege in all the lotteries that can be executed a plurality of times, and to make the lottery that can be executed a plurality of times advantageous to the player The feeling of loss due to lost lottery opportunities can be reduced.

  In the conventional slot machine, although the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed once in one game, there are players who are less satisfied because there are few lottery opportunities. Therefore, even if it is attempted to suppress a decrease in interest by increasing the lottery opportunities, if all the lottery opportunities are not advantageous to the player, the player may be attacked by a sense of loss.

  Therefore, in the variable lottery process of FIG. 68 according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the shift to the ART game is determined by the end of the predetermined number of lotteries, the subsequent lottery is added to the number of ART games. Because it is executed about whether or not a lottery that can be executed a plurality of times can be given a privilege, and a lottery opportunity that can be executed a plurality of times is advantageous to the player, so that a lottery opportunity is lost. Reduce the feeling of loss.

  Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, as shown in the variable lottery process of FIG. 70, if the number of times the first ART lottery is executed reaches the predetermined number of times, the ART first lottery is won (for example, four lotteries). And the transition to the ART game is determined in the first lottery), the ART lottery is executed with the remaining number of lotteries thereafter, and the number of additional ART games is increased as the remaining number of lotteries is increased. By determining as many games as possible, the player can maintain a sense of tension from the beginning of a given number of lottery opportunities.

  In the conventional slot machine, although the lottery regarding the winning combination is executed once in one game, there are players who are less satisfied because there are few lottery opportunities. Therefore, even if an attempt is made to suppress the decrease in interest by increasing the lottery opportunities, there are some players who feel relaxed at the first chance when multiple lottery opportunities are given.

  Therefore, when the transition to the ART game is determined before the number of times of performing the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the ART game reaches the predetermined number of lotteries, the additional number of ART games is determined by the remaining number of lotteries. The lottery is executed, and further, the greater the remaining number of lotteries, the easier it is to determine a larger number of games as an additional number of ART games, thereby maintaining tension from the beginning of a given number of lottery opportunities.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the ART first win is determined based on the winning combination determined in the internal lottery executed when the start lever 210 is operated (the winning combination determined in step S106 and step S107 (see FIG. 55)). By making it possible to execute lottery multiple times by lottery and ART, it is possible to reduce the player's feeling of loss while increasing the lottery opportunities.

  In detail, the lottery opportunity can be executed many times based on the determined winning combination by executing the initial lottery and the extra lottery using the random value extracted to determine the internal lottery. Has increased. In other words, a lottery that is beneficial to the player can be executed a plurality of times based on the winning combination determined by the internal lottery, rather than a plurality of lotteries being executed regardless of the internal lottery.

  As described above, since the lottery for the first ART and the ART lottery are performed using the random value extracted by the internal lottery, there is no need to newly extract a random number for each lottery. The number of lotteries can be increased while reducing the amount of processing. As described above, a random number value may be separately extracted in the ART initial lottery or the ART extra lottery.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, an execution decision data table (FIG. 65 (a)) to be referred to when performing an execution decision lottery for determining whether or not to execute the ART initial winning lottery is defined. When the rare small combination is determined by the internal lottery, execution of the ART first lottery is easily determined. For this reason, when a rare small combination is won, it is possible to improve a player's expectation that the execution of the ART first lottery is determined.

  In addition, since the lottery frequency data table (FIG. 65 (b)) is defined, the lottery frequency of the ART first lottery increases in the high probability gaming state. For this reason, since the lottery is executed a plurality of times in the high-probability gaming state, the probability of winning the ART first lottery increases. For this reason, in the high-probability gaming state, the player can expand his expectation for winning the ART first lottery.

  Furthermore, since the ART initial winning lottery data table (FIG. 65 (c)) is defined, when a rare small combination is determined by internal lottery, it is easy to shift to the ART game. For this reason, the player can increase his expectation for winning the ART first lottery by winning the rare small role and moving to the ART game.

  In addition, as described above, since the state transition lottery data table is defined, when a specific winning combination such as cherry is determined by internal lottery, the state is shifted to a high-probability gaming state in which the lottery for the initial ART can be executed a plurality of times. Therefore, when a specific winning combination such as cherry is determined, the player can expand his expectation for the transition to the high probability gaming state. In addition, when a replay or a bell is determined as a winning combination in a high probability gaming state, the player may be thrilled because there is a case where the player moves to a low probability gaming state.

  Further, since the ART addition data table shown in FIG. 69 is defined, whether or not the number of ART games is added when a rare small combination is determined by a lottery executed with the operation of the start lever 210 as a trigger. It is easy to win a lottery with the addition of ART, and more games are added than in the case of a bell or replay. For this reason, the player can expand his expectation with respect to the addition of the number of ART games, which is an advantageous gaming state, by winning the rare small role.

  Further, since the privilege level data table shown in FIG. 73 (a) is defined, even if the occasion for the extra lottery is given a plurality of times, the relaxed feeling is eliminated from the time of the first extra lottery and the tension is felt. The tension can be maintained until the given extra lottery opportunity ends.

(Characteristic configuration and operation in other embodiments of the present invention)
Next, characteristic configurations, operations, and the like of other embodiments of the present invention described above will be described. Note that the slot machine 1 according to another embodiment has substantially the same configuration and the like as the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, and thus description of the same configuration is omitted.

[Performance lottery execution timing in other embodiments]
In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the bonus lottery (hereinafter, including the initial ART lottery and the ART extra lottery) delays the timing for enabling the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c (reel 301a for a predetermined time). , 301 b, 301 c (waiting for the start of rotation), the case where the game is executed during the so-called freeze has been explained, but the next game before the minimum game time (for example, 4.1 seconds) set in advance from the previous game start elapses It may be executed during a wait state for restricting so that it cannot start. In this way, even if the privilege lottery is executed during the wait state, the lottery opportunities for granting the privilege can be increased. Further, even if it is a case where the wait state is not reached, the privilege lottery may be executed.

  Since there is a waiting time from when the start lever 210 is operated until the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are operated by entering the wait state, the waiting time is used to make the above-described FIG. ), The number of lotteries determined in (1) can be notified and the presence / absence of the bonus lottery can be notified to entertain the player (notification number teaching means, privilege lottery result teaching means). Furthermore, when the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c are operated for a predetermined period or less (there is no weight), the number of notifications is suddenly notified and the presence / absence of a prize lottery can be notified. Yes (quick teaching means). Thus, by providing the notification number teaching means, the privilege lottery result teaching means, and the haste teaching means, it is possible to make the player who wants to immediately operate the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, 211c have interest.

  Further, the privilege lottery may be executed after all the reels 301a, 301b, 301c are stopped. In this case, when the winning combination determined by the lottery executed with the operation of the start lever 210 is a rare small combination, it is easy to hit the ART for the first time, and it is easy to add to the ART. The expectation for being displayed in the window 401 can be expanded, and when a symbol based on the rare small role is displayed in the symbol display window 401, the expectation for the ART game first hit and the number of added games is further improved. be able to. Note that the privilege lottery may be executed while the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are rotating.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the privilege lottery (ART first lottery, ART extra lottery) delays the timing for enabling the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c (predetermined time reels 301a, 301b, The case where the operation is performed during the so-called freeze has been described. However, one or two reel stop buttons among the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c after the rotation of the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c are described. After the operation of 211 is performed, the privilege lottery can be executed during the freeze that delays the timing for enabling the operation of the remaining reel stop buttons 211. Even if the bonus lottery is executed during such a freeze, the lottery opportunities for granting the bonus to the player can be increased.

  Further, in the period for executing the bonus lottery as described above, the player can execute the bonus lottery when the player operates the operation unit such as the start lever 210 and the reel stop button 211, for example. In this case, by performing an effect that prompts the player to operate the start lever 210 or the like (not illustrated, an effect such as drawing the next time the start lever 210 or the like is operated!) The start lever 210 and the like can be operated with a sense of expectation for the first hit of the ART. Conventionally, it is known that a winning combination lottery is performed with the start lever 210, and the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c basically stop the rotating reels 301a, 301b, and 301c. However, if the above-described effect is performed while the operation of the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c is enabled, the meaning of operating the reel stop buttons 211a, 211b, and 211c stops the reels 301a, 301b, and 301c. It is also possible to provide a profitable means that can provide a player with two or more interests in one operation, that is, performing a lottery.

  In addition, you may perform privilege lottery as a freeze state in the execution timing of privilege lottery mentioned above. Further, the privilege lottery may be executed without setting the freeze state. Furthermore, when the ART initial winning lottery is won by the executed ART initial winning lottery, the game may shift to a so-called precursor state in which a predetermined number of games are consumed and then the ART game is entered.

[Execution decision lottery in other embodiments]
In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the winning combination determined by the internal lottery in step S106 and step S107 (see FIG. 55) and the random value extracted by the internal lottery are executed and determined (see FIG. 65A). ), The case where it is determined whether or not to execute the ART first winning lottery has been described. However, the process for determining whether or not to execute the ART initial winning lottery may be omitted. Alternatively, it may be performed every time the internal lottery is executed as described above.

[Lottery such as privilege lottery in other embodiments]
In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the case where the above-described determination range changing process and the extracted value changing process are executed for the lottery executed a plurality of times in the execution determination lottery, the ART first lottery, and the ART addition lottery has been described. The determination range changing process and the extracted value changing process are not limited to the processes described above. For example, when the same hit value as the previous time is determined in the determination range changing process, the random value range may be repeatedly determined until a different hit value from the previous time is determined (random number range reacquisition means). Further, when the same random number value as the previous time is extracted in the extraction value changing process, the random number value may be repeatedly extracted until a random number value different from the previous time is extracted (random number re-extraction means).

  Further, the random number re-extracting means may change the extraction range of random numbers for lottery to an extraction range different from the previous time (random number extraction range changing means). For example, when the lottery is executed three times, random numbers are extracted from the extraction range of 0 to 99 at the first time, and the random numbers extracted at the second time are different from the random values extracted at the first time from 100 to 199. The random number value may be extracted from the extraction range of 200 to 299 so that the random number extracted in the third time is different from the random value extracted in the first time and the second time.

  Further, the random number re-extracting means can change the random number value by adding or subtracting a predetermined value to the previously extracted random number. For example, in the case where the lottery is executed three times, if 155 random numbers are extracted at the first time, 219 obtained by adding 64 arbitrarily determined to the random value extracted at the first time may be used as the random value. Good (random value addition means, random value subtraction means).

  Further, in the random number re-extraction means, the extraction cycle for extracting the random number can be made different from the previous extraction cycle. For example, when a random number is extracted at a cycle of 0.001 second in the first lottery, the second time exceeds the first cycle (for example, the cycle is shifted by 0.002 seconds, etc.) and the random number is extracted. Extract (random number extraction period excess means).

  Further, the random number re-extraction means can change the extraction cycle when extracting random numbers. For example, when a lottery is executed, random numbers are extracted at a cycle of 0.001 seconds for the first time, and random values are extracted at a cycle of 0.002 seconds different from the first time (random number extraction cycle changing means).

  In the random number re-extraction means, the time for extracting the random number can be changed. For example, the extraction cycle of random values extracted in advance during the lottery is defined as 0.001 seconds, 0.002 seconds, and 0.003 seconds, and an arbitrary random number cycle may be selected from these (random number cycle time) Selection means).

  Note that the above-described determination range changing process and extraction value changing process may be executed only when the lottery is not won, or may be executed regardless of the winning or non-winning. In addition, in the above random number extraction cycle excess means, random number extraction cycle change means, random number cycle time selection means, random numbers are extracted with the least common multiple of the minimum number of seconds. Multiple exclusion means for excluding common multiples and seconds of these multiples can be further provided.

  In the embodiment described above, for convenience of explanation, a case where a privilege lottery such as an ART initial lottery or an ART extra lottery is executed based on four winning combinations of “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, and “replay”. As described above, the ART initial lottery may be executed based on all winning combinations including the loss. In addition, “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, “weak watermelon”, and “strong watermelon” may be provided, and the privilege lottery may be executed based on these. That is, it is possible to carry out the execution determination lottery by providing necessary types of winning combinations as appropriate.

[Number of executions of privilege lottery in other embodiments]
In the embodiment of the present invention described above, it is determined by referring to the lottery count data table (see FIG. 65 (b)) that, when the gaming state is a low-probability gaming state, the ART first lottery is executed once. In the case where the gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the case where it is determined to execute the ART first lottery three times has been described. However, the lottery may be configured to determine the number of times of the ART first lottery. it can.

  For example, if the gaming state is low probability, a small number of lotteries is determined (for example, a small number of lotteries such as one is determined or easily determined), and if the gaming state is high probability, the number of lotteries is larger than that in the low probability state. It can be configured to be determined (for example, a lottery number such as 3 is determined or easily determined) (note that two or more games including a low probability gaming state and a high probability gaming state as described above) State may be provided). Even if configured in this way, the lottery probability is determined by executing the ART initial winning lottery with reference to the same ART initial winning lottery data table (see FIG. 65C) in a plurality of gaming states as described above. Although it is the same, it is possible to change the probability of winning a lottery for the first ART by changing the number of lotteries, so it is possible to change the number of lotteries without increasing the data capacity. A game can be made possible.

  In the above case, the number of lottery times is low if there is a game interval (low probability zone) that becomes a low probability game state and a game state (high probability zone) that becomes a high probability game state according to the number of games in the normal state. Is determined (for example, a small number of lotteries such as one is determined or easily determined), and in a high probability zone, a lottery number is determined more than a low probability zone (for example, a lottery such as three times) The number of lotteries may be varied depending on the gaming state, such as a configuration in which the number of times is determined or easily determined).

  In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the case where the lottery number of the privilege lottery is determined with reference to the lottery number data table (FIG. 65B) has been described, but it may be determined based on the winning combination. Specifically, when the winning role is “Bell”, the number of lotteries is “2”, when the winning role is “Replay”, the number of lotteries is “1”, and when the winning role is “Watermelon”, the number of lotteries is When “3 times” and the winning combination is “Cherry”, the number of lotteries may be defined as “5 times” and the number of lotteries may be determined according to the winning combination. In this way, even if the number of lotteries is determined based on the winning combination, watermelons and cherries (rare small roles) with a large number of lotteries are won in the internal lottery while increasing the lottery opportunities to give benefits to players. By doing so, the player can swell expectations for the first hit of ART.

  In the embodiment of the present invention described above, the case where the number of lotteries for the first ART is determined with reference to the lottery count data table (FIG. 65 (b)) has been described. Until then, the lottery for the first ART may be repeatedly executed (lottery repeat execution means). Then, when the ART first win lottery is won, the winning confirmation mode is terminated (confirmation mode forced termination means). In this way, even if it is repeatedly executed until winning in the winning confirmation mode, it is possible to increase the lottery opportunities for granting a privilege. The player can increase his / her expectation that he / she will shift to the winning confirmation mode.

  As described above, when the lottery winning confirmation mode is provided, it is easy to shift to the winning confirmation mode when the winning combination is “watermelon” or “cherry”. In this way, when the winning combination is a rare small role, it is easier to move to the winning confirmation mode, so that when “Watermelon” or “Cherry” is won in the internal lottery, the player expects more for the first hit of ART. Can be inflated.

  Further, when the winning confirmation mode is provided, it can be configured to determine whether or not to shift to the winning confirmation mode for each predetermined number of games. Specifically, it is determined whether or not to shift to the winning confirmation mode for every 35 games (average number of games played on a game medium lent out at 1000 yen) or every multiple of 35. By configuring, it is possible to vary the game characteristics every time the game medium lent out at 1000 yen is used, and the player can expand the expectation that the game will shift to the winning confirmation mode.

  In the above case, since there are slot machines with different game media charges in recent years, if the game media is 5 yen, the average number of games played on the game media lent out at 1000 yen. In the case of 140 yen, 2 yen per game medium, it is determined whether or not to shift to the winning confirmation mode every 350 games, which is the average number of games played on the game medium lent out at 1000 yen. Can be configured.

  When it is determined to shift to the winning confirmation mode, the image display body 500 can be configured to execute an effect informing that the transition to the winning confirmation mode is to be performed. In this case, it is configured to notify the image display body 500 whether or not the ART first winning lottery is won for each lottery, and the image display body 500 is notified that the confirmation mode is ended when the ART first winning lottery is won. Can be configured. By notifying in this way, it is possible to make the player know what mode the winning confirmation mode is.

  In the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the case where the number of lotteries for the initial ART is determined with reference to the lottery number data table (FIG. 65 (b)) has been described. However, the higher the set value, the more the number of lotteries. You may prescribe | regulate a lottery frequency data table so that many may be determined.

[Notification contents in other embodiments]
As described above, in the embodiment of the present invention, when the initial lottery of ART is executed, the number of times of lottery execution and the executed lottery result are displayed on the image display 500, but the remaining The number of lotteries and the lottery result can be displayed. That is, when it is determined that the first lottery of ART is executed three times and two lotteries have already been executed, the character information “remaining once!” Is displayed on the image display body 500 (remaining) Lottery number notification means). Thus, by indicating the remaining number of lotteries, it is easy for the player to know how many times the lottery is executed.

  Further, the lottery result can be displayed on the image display body 500 after the lottery is executed without displaying the lottery result every time the lottery is executed. That is, for example, it is determined that the lottery for the first time of ART is executed three times, and the lottery result is not displayed while the lottery is executed, and one of the three lotteries after the three lotteries are executed. Is displayed (the result notification means after the lottery).

  Further, before the start lever 210 is operated, “three lotteries will be performed now!”, “Three lotteries may be performed now!” And the like are displayed on the image display body 500. Then, it may be taught that a plurality of lotteries are made (notice teaching means).

  Further, the winning combination determined by the lottery after the lottery is executed in response to the operation of the start lever may be indicated by the image display body 500 (winning combination suggestion means). For example, if a cherry is won, the background of the effect on the image display 500 may be easily displayed in “red”. For example, the cherry may have been won by an effect or character image that has a notional connection with the winning role. Therefore, the feeling of expectation can be further improved with respect to the fact that the ART lottery is executed and the number of ART games is increased.

  Furthermore, in the case of the slot machine 1 having a so-called precursor state in which a predetermined number of games are consumed even after winning the first ART lottery and the game is shifted to the ART game, the freeze state described above in the final game of the predetermined number of games. As a result, it is possible to notify the result of the ART first lottery, ART addition lottery, or the like. Further, even if the slot machine 1 has a precursor state, the result of the ART first lottery, the ART extra lottery, or the like may be notified in the progress of a series of games without entering the freeze state.

  As a specific example of the bonus lottery, the first lottery for ART and the lottery for adding ART have been described, but other lotteries may be used. For example, an ART game with a higher probability than the ART lottery that determines whether or not to increase the number of ART games in the state of shifting to an ART game, or the above ART lottery or the ART lottery The number of times the user has navigated through the push order to end the ART game or acquire a specified small role when a predetermined number of game media are paid out in a so-called additional special zone that increases the number of games Then, when the ART game is ended, a lottery for managing the number of sheets for determining this number, a lottery state during the ART game, and a lottery state during the ART for determining any lottery state from the plurality of lottery states, etc. Instead of the initial ART lottery or the ART lottery, another lottery can be used.

  Further, the above-mentioned ART initial lottery data table, ART extra lottery data table, extra lottery during the above ART game, extra lottery in the extra special zone, number management lottery, lottery table for executing state lottery during ART By setting these data tables in a range that does not exceed 1 byte data and setting the lottery count data table in a range that does not exceed 1 byte data, the data capacity is further increased. It can be devised to reduce.

  Note that the slot machine 1 can be configured by combining any of the configurations of the slot machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment.

  As described above, the slot machine of the present invention has been described based on the illustrated embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of each part may be replaced with an arbitrary configuration having the same function. it can.

  For example, in the embodiment of the present invention described above, the gaming machine displays a variation display by a player's operation so that a specific winning mode is established based on the symbols displayed by stopping the variation display of a plurality of symbols. Although the case of a slot machine configured to be able to stop has been described, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gaming machine plays a game using coins, medals, game balls, tokens, etc., and a game medium such as a card that stores or stores information on the game value that is given to a player. Also good.

  Even if configured as described above, the same operational effects as the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention can be obtained.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 10 Clearance 21 Transparent plate 50 Model unit 90 Front opening / closing member 100 Outer main body 100a Rotating shaft 101 Bottom plate 102 Side plate 102a Convex surface portion 102b Guard portion 103 Top plate 104a Heat radiation port 104b Cord outlet 105 Partition plate 106 Projection step portion 107 Installation Piece 108 mounting piece 109 opening 110 medal discharge device 110a device main body 110b hopper 110c discharge port 110d overflow bottle 110e payout sensor 111 auxiliary storage box for game medals 111a medal full sensor 112 power supply device 112a device case 112b top plate 112c rear plate 112d front plate 112e Side plate 112f Slope plate 112g Vent hole 112h Leg portion 112i Vent space 112j Stepped portion 112k Mounting piece 112m Projection portion 112m-1 Projection piece 112p Hole 112r Bottom plate 112s Substrate 112t Setting key switch 112u Reset switch 112v Power switch 113 Wiring relay member 114 Boss hole 115 Rail member 116 Rail member 117 Stopper 118 Mounting tool 119 Main body side wiring 120 Mounting plate 121 Cover body 122 Connector board 123 Connector Substrate 124 Connector 125 Connector 126 Opening 127 The opening 128 Support tube 129 Wiring duct 131 External relay terminal plate 132 Through hole 133 Vent hole 200 Door-shaped front member 200a Through hole 201 Medal tray 202 Operation unit 203 Medal slot 205 Single slot Button 206 MAX insertion button 207 Medal selector 207a Solenoid 207b Insertion sensor 208 Medal return button 209 Storage release switch 210 Moving lever 211a Left reel stop button 211b Middle reel stop button 211c Right reel stop button 212 Medal pallet 213 Return bar 214 Transparent window 214a Transparent plate 214b Edge member 214c Through hole 214d Through hole 215 Locking device 215a Base member 215b Supporting piece 216 Forehead frame 217 Light emitting unit 217a Light emitter 217a-1 Light source 217a-2 Light guide plate 217b Reflective member 218 Fixing member 219 Groove 300 Symbol variation display device 301a Left reel 301b Middle reel 301c Right reel 302 Device case 303 Driving means 304 Bottom plate 305 Top plate 305 Top plate 306 Right side plate 307 Left side plate 308 Rear plate 309 Upper swash plate 310 Lower swash plate 311 Handle 312 Reel substrate 313 Cable 315 Retaining portion 316 Handle 321a ˜321c Reel band 331a Left reel position sensor 331b Middle reel position sensor 331c Right reel position sensor 341a Left reel drive motor 341b Middle reel drive motor 341c Right reel drive motor 400 Case member 401 Symbol display window 402 Reinforcement bar 402a Guide part 403 Bottom plate 404 Side plate 405 Rear plate 406 Top plate 407 Reinforcement member 408 Wiring work space 409 Main board 410 Boss 411 Wiring window 412 Concave step portion 413 Taper portion 414 Wheel 415 ４ 416 Hook portion 417 Triangular space 418 Temporary fixing member shelf 420 Hinge fitting 420a Fixed member 420b Rotating member 420c Short link 420d Long link 420e Fixed piece 420f Bearing piece 420g Superposition region 420h Superposition region 420h Superposition region 420j Pin hole 420k 421 Lock piece 422 Handle port 423 Case side wiring 424 Harness 425 Connector 426 Harness 427 Connector 427a Free hole 427b Ear piece 427c Screw 428 Connector holder 429 Holder main body 429a Receptacle 430 Through hole 431 Attachment piece 432 Button type panel fastener 433 Bench part 434 Bench side plate 435 Claw piece 436 Finger hook part 437 Cable groove 438 Wiring port 440 Guide rail 442 Locking hole 443 Skylight part 444 Reinforcement band 449 Main board 500 Image display body 500s Dashed area 501 Frame member (display panel)
502 Illuminating device 503 Substrate 505 Translucent cover plate 506 Tube frame 507 Translucent cover 508 Receiving unit 509 Engaging unit 510 Production control substrate 512 Speaker 600 Upper rail 601 Fixing member 602 Tool 603 Screw 604 Error lamp 606 Replay lamp 608 Start Ramp 610 Ramp 614 Ramp 623a Lower right line 523b Right upward line 700 Connector 701 Fixed sheath member 701a Prevention piece 702 Rod 702a Shaft hole 702b Hook wall 703 Stopping shaft 703a Spring 704 Stopper 705 Groove 706 110
1112 ROM
1114 RAM
1116 I / O interface 1130 I / O interface 1200 Hall computer

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can grant a privilege by a combination of symbols displayed by rotating a plurality of movable bodies with a plurality of symbols and stopping the movable bodies,
A role lottery means for executing a lottery for the winning role;
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to any one of a plurality of gaming states;
The number of times a bonus lottery is determined based on the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control unit, which determines whether to give a special privilege different from the bonus based on the result of the lottery executed by the combination lottery unit A privilege lottery means that can be executed,
The privilege lottery means
If the provision of the special privilege is determined before reaching the number of times determined based on the gaming state while being controlled to any one of the gaming states by the gaming state control means, the remaining of the determined number of times A gaming machine comprising: a means for canceling the number of times before the number of times to stop execution of the bonus lottery.