JP2017086607A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a technique of causing sub control means to execute a state suggestion performance, while preventing a fraud to a game machine without excessively increasing a control load of main control means.SOLUTION: When executing a state suggestion performance that is prone to cause a fraudulent problem due to fraudulent extraction of information, a main control board side having high security executes a part of processing for determining the state suggestion performance so as to prevent information capable of specifying a state of a control condition from being transmitted to a sub control board without any change. When executing a result suggestion performance that is less prone to cause a fraudulent problem due to fraudulent extraction of the information, the main control board does not involve in determination of the result suggestion performance and transmits the information capable of specifying a type of the control result to the sub control board without any change. This configuration can cause the sub control means to execute the state suggestion performance, while preventing a fraud to the game machine without excessively increasing a control load and a capacity load of the main control means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

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

  In a slot machine that is a type of gaming machine, there are a plurality of setting values with different payout rates, and in order to make the player predict which setting value is set, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, There is provided a suggestion effect that suggests the current setting value setting. For example, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1, a set value is set as a control condition for a role lottery in a main control unit that controls a game, but information that can specify the set setting value is stored in the main control unit. Is transmitted in one direction from the main control board on which is mounted to the sub control board on which the sub control means for controlling the production is mounted. Then, in the sub-control means, for example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the suggestion effect that suggests the current set value is controlled based on the information received from the main control means.

JP 2013-248425 A (paragraphs 0222,0288,0311,0323,0330,0333, FIGS. 11,14,26,29,32,33, etc.)

  By the way, as illegal acts against gaming machines, in addition to acts that illegally modify gaming machines or cause malfunctions, illegally acquiring gaming machine information and grasping the state of gaming machines In addition, there is an illegal act that a player can play a game more advantageously than a player who plays a game. Generally, for example, the security of the main control board is enhanced by encapsulating it in a case, and when acquiring information illegally from a gaming machine, the main control means with high security is accessed from the outside. Have difficulty. On the other hand, it is highly likely that it is relatively easy to illegally obtain information by accessing a sub-control unit that is less secure than the main control unit and a communication path from the main control unit to the sub-control unit.

  In this case, the following illegal acts can be considered as an example of illegal acts by obtaining illegal information. That is, the setting value received by the sub-control unit from the main control unit can be specified as in the past in order to perform a suggestion effect that suggests the state of the set value (hereinafter also referred to as a “set value state suggestion effect”). In the case of storing information, the gaming machine can obtain a setting value with a high payout rate by illegally accessing the communication path from the sub-control unit or the main control unit to the sub-control unit to obtain the set value. It may be determined whether it is set, and there is a risk that an illegal act of illegally selecting a gaming machine in a state advantageous to the player when playing a game. In order to solve such a problem, it is conceivable to perform all control related to the set value state suggestion effect in the main control means having high security among the effect control executed by the sub-control means. However, in this case, an excessive control load is generated in the main control means, which may affect the control of the progress of the game executed in the main control means.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and it is possible to execute a state suggestion effect in the sub-control unit while preventing an illegal act on the gaming machine without excessively increasing the control load of the main control unit. The purpose is to provide technology that can be used.

  In order to achieve the above-described object, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a main control board on which main control means for controlling a game is mounted, and control of the main control means based on information transmitted from the main control means. Sub-control equipped with sub-control means capable of executing a state suggestion effect that suggests a condition state and a result suggestion effect that suggests the type of control result determined by the main control means based on the state of the control condition In a gaming machine that is capable of giving a player a predetermined benefit according to the type of control result of the main control means, determining a state suggestion effect for the control condition state of the main control means, Suggesting effect determining means for determining a result suggesting effect for the type of control result determined by the main control means based on the state of the There are multiple types of control conditions, and the multiple types of states tend to be the types of control results that can give benefits to the player, and are relatively advantageous to the player, and control that gives no benefit to the player The suggestion effect determining means is mounted on the main control board and includes a selection regarding the determination of the state suggestion effect for the same control condition state. A main-side state suggestion effect determining means for transmitting to the sub-control board information capable of specifying a selection result based on the first selection table, and mounted on the sub-control board; Sub-side state suggestion effect determining means for determining the state suggestion effect based on the selection result based on the information received from the state suggestion effect determining means and the second selection table; The information mounted on the sub-control board and capable of specifying the type of the control result determined by the main control means transmitted from the main control board is received, and the type of control result based on the received information and the specific selection table And a result suggesting effect determining means for determining a result suggesting effect based on the above, the sub-control means performing the effect based on the determination result of the suggesting effect determining means.

  According to such a configuration, there are a plurality of types of control condition states for the same control condition of the main control means, and the plurality of types of states are likely to be types of control results that can give a player a benefit. A state that is relatively advantageous to the player and a state that is relatively unfavorable to the player are likely to be the types of control results that do not give the player a profit. Therefore, if information that can identify the state of the control result is transmitted to the sub-control means, it is possible to know whether or not the state of the gaming machine is advantageous to the player by obtaining this information illegally. When the state suggestion effect suggesting the state of the control condition is performed, the main-side state suggestion effect determination means performs selection related to the determination of the state suggestion effect on the main control board based on the first selection table. Information that can identify the selection result based on the table is transmitted to the sub-control board. Then, on the sub control board, the sub-side state suggestion effect determining means determines the state suggestion effect based on the selection result based on the information received from the main side state suggestion effect determining means and the second selection table. Therefore, since the information that can specify the selection result based on the first selection table is information that cannot be determined whether or not the state of the gaming machine is advantageous to the player even if it is illegally extracted, A state suggestion effect can be executed in the sub-control means while preventing a conventional fraud against a gaming machine by illegally acquiring information. In addition, the sub control means can execute the state suggestion effect only by executing only a part of the selection process among the processes for determining the state suggestion effect by the main control means. An increase in load can be suppressed.

  On the other hand, even if the information of the type of the control result determined by the main control means based on the state of the control condition is illegally extracted, the control result itself of the main control means for controlling the game is not likely to be changed. And the state of the control conditions of the main control means cannot be known. Therefore, when performing a result suggesting effect that suggests the type of control result determined by the main control means, the process for determining the result suggesting effect is not involved at all on the main control board side, Even if the type-identifiable information is transmitted to the sub-control board as it is, there is no problem due to illegal extraction of the information. Therefore, the result suggesting effect determining means in the sub control board receives the information that can specify the control result determined by the main control means transmitted from the main control board, and the type and specific selection of the control result based on the received information By determining the result suggesting effect based on the table, it is possible to prevent an excessive increase in capacity load of the main control means.

  As described above, when executing a state suggestion effect that is likely to cause a fraud problem due to illegally extracting information, a part of the process for determining the state suggestion effect is performed on the high-security main control board side. By executing this, information that can specify the state of the control condition is not sent to the sub-control board as it is, and the result suggestion is performed when performing the result suggestion effect that the fraud problem due to unauthorized extraction is not likely to occur. By not transmitting the information that can specify the type of control result as it is to the sub control board without involving the main control board in determining the production, the gaming machine does not excessively increase the control load of the main control means. It is possible to execute the state suggestion effect in the sub-control means while preventing illegal acts on

  The main-side state suggestion effect determining means may transmit information that can specify a selection result based on the first selection table at a specific timing at which the sub-control means can execute the state suggestion effect.

  If comprised in this way, it is not necessary to always memorize | store the information which can specify the selection result based on the 1st selection table required in order to determine a state suggestion effect in the sub control board side, Therefore It is possible to prevent information from being easily taken out and analyzed.

  In addition, when the control condition of the main control means is in a relatively advantageous state for the player, the main-side state suggestion effect determining means sets the first information as the selection result based on the first selection table. The first selection table is configured to be easier to select than two information, and the sub-side state suggestion effect determining means receives the first information in a specific state than when the second information is received. The second selection table may be configured so as to easily determine the suggestion effect.

  With this configuration, when both the first selection table and the second selection table are in a relatively advantageous state for the player, the control condition of the main control unit is a sub-side state suggestion effect determining unit. However, it is possible to improve the player's expectation for an advantageous state when the sub-control means executes the specific state suggestion effect.

  The sub-control means may include a sign effect selection means for performing a selection related to a sign effect that informs the player in advance of the occurrence of the state suggestion effect and the result suggestion effect.

  If comprised in this way, a player can be made to pay attention to a state suggestion effect and a result suggestion effect by performing an indication effect.

1 is a perspective view of a rotating game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel of the spinning cylinder type game machine of FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the swivel type gaming machine of FIG. 1. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function mounted in the main control board in FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the structure of the game control means in FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows the function mounted in the sub control board in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating a game. It is a state transition diagram which shows the transition of the game state in a normal game. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a hand and a reel symbol, and the payout number of medals. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a role lottery result and a command. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a role lottery result and a command. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a game state and a winning combination group. It is a figure which shows a mode selection lottery table, Comprising: (a)-(c) is a figure which shows the mode selection lottery table from which the conditions used each differ. It is a figure which shows the modification of the mode selection lottery table of FIG. 13, Comprising: (a)-(d) is a figure which shows the mode selection lottery table from which the conditions used each differ. It is a figure which shows a mode transfer lottery table. It is a figure which shows an AT transfer lottery table, Comprising: (a)-(c) is a figure which shows the AT transfer lottery table from which the conditions used are different, respectively. It is a figure which shows a game number AT transfer lottery table. It is a figure which shows a game number mode selection lottery table, Comprising: (a) And (b) is a figure which shows the game number mode selection lottery table from which the conditions used respectively differ, (c) is the number of games in each mode. It is a figure which shows the relationship with the distribution rate which is a ratio which transfers to AT. It is a figure which shows a precursor period table, Comprising: (a)-(c) is a figure which shows the precursor period table from which the conditions used respectively differ. It is a figure which shows the command selection table for a state suggestion effect determination. It is a figure which shows an example of the information transmitted to a sub control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows a gasset precursor period table, Comprising: (a) And (b) is a figure which shows the gasset precursor period table from which the conditions used respectively differ. It is a figure showing a special role possibility production scenario setting table. It is a figure which shows a special role gusset possibility production scenario setting table. It is a figure which shows a background effect selection lottery table, Comprising: (a)-(f) is a figure which shows the background effect selection lottery table selected with a respectively different timing and mode. It is a figure which shows the modification of the background effect selection lottery table of FIG. 25, Comprising: (a)-(h) is a figure which shows the background effect selection lottery table selected with a respectively different timing and mode. It is a figure which shows a background effect transfer lottery table. It is a figure which shows a setting value state suggestion effect lottery table. It is a figure which shows a lottery result suggestion production | presentation lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting determination process of FIG. 30, Comprising: It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the alerting | reporting determination process of FIG. 30, Comprising: It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the precursor period setting process of FIG. It is a figure which shows a gase precursor period setting process. It is a flowchart which shows production content determination processing. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing effect content determination processing, following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the bonus confirmation alerting | reporting process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows AT start alerting | reporting process. It is a timing chart which shows the specific example of possibility production | generation, Comprising: (a)-(d) is a timing chart which shows the possibility production | presentation of a respectively different pattern. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the production before and after the end of the set of AT game. It is a figure for demonstrating the display aspect of the number of acquired medals. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of a limiter. It is a figure which shows the modification of the start opportunity of AT game. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a modification of the AT game start opportunity, (a) and (b) are diagrams showing a lottery table for AT transition lottery, and (c) is an AT right performed in the case of AT winning. It is a figure which shows the lottery table for several lotteries. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of a state suggestion effect, Comprising: (a) is a figure which shows the modification of the command selection table for a state suggestion effect determination, (b) is a figure which shows the modification of a background effect selection lottery table. It is. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of a result suggestion effect, Comprising: (a) is a figure which shows the modification of a precursor possibility presentation scenario setting table, (b) is the modification of a gasse precursor possibility presentation scenario setting table FIG.

  One embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a spinning cylinder gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine) which is a gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Constitution)
An outline of the configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

  The slot machine 1 in this embodiment plays a game using medals (game value), and when a predetermined winning symbol (symbol combination) is aligned on the winning line, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player. This is paid out as a bonus and is configured as follows. As shown in FIG. 1, the front opening of the housing 3 is closed by a front door 5 so as to be freely opened and closed, and an operation plate 7 is disposed at a substantially central height of the front door 5. A front plate 9 is disposed above the operation plate 7, and a horizontally long rectangular display window 11 is provided on the front plate 9. Inside the display window 11, rotating reels (left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R) forming a variable display row that variably displays a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a plurality of types of symbols including, for example, “7”, “BAR”, “Bell”, “Cherry”, “Watermelon”, “R1”, and “R2”. A total of 21 are provided in a predetermined arrangement.

  Also, each symbol on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is sequentially assigned a frame number from 0 to 20, for example, a reel tape on which symbols from frame numbers 0 to 20 are printed is the reel. Each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is formed by being affixed to the peripheral surface. Here, when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in a predetermined order of frame numbers 20, 19,..., 0, 20,. .

  When the rotation of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped, three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are set to look through the display window 11 in a total of nine symbols. Specifically, a total of nine reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed through the display window 11 with three reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, one for each of the upper, middle, and lower stages. That is, when all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped, a total of nine symbols arranged in three columns and three rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. In addition, one horizontal row (middle line) in the middle row becomes a winning line which will be described later, and a winning combination will be awarded when the winning combination is aligned with the winning line.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are connected to reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R each formed of a stepping motor, and the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate independently. Driven. Note that a display unit of the slot machine 1 is configured by a reel unit (not shown) including the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R and the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the operation panel 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing to insert one medal from the credit medals stored therein, and the maximum number of coins to be inserted per game (game) from the credit medals ( In this embodiment, the maximum bet switch 17 for instructing the insertion of medals (set to three), and a lever-like start switch for starting the variable display of each symbol by rotating each reel 13L, 13M, 13R. 19. Left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R (stop operation) corresponding to the reels 13L, 13M, 13R to stop the rotation (variable display) of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R. Means), a settlement switch 23 for paying out credit medals, and a medal slot 25 are provided.

  In addition, an operation procedure for each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R necessary for displaying a video or the like to notify the player of winning or winning, etc. A liquid crystal display 27 (effect execution means) for notifying the aspect) is provided. An explanation panel 29 on which various winning symbols are displayed is provided just above the liquid crystal display 27. Speakers 31 </ b> L and 31 </ b> R are provided on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29, respectively, for performing effects such as music and voice. Speakers 31L and 31R are also provided on the left and right of the medal payout opening 39, which will be described later.

  Further, a central lamp portion 33M is disposed on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are disposed on the left and right sides thereof. Each lamp unit 33M, 33L, 33R is provided with a light source such as a light emitting diode. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed, and constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for performing effects such as notifying a player of winning and winning.

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

  Further, below the display window 11 of the front plate 9, a notification display for notifying (displaying) the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R, the result of the role lottery, and the like. A container 60 is provided. The notification display device 60 is composed of, for example, three 7-segment LEDs, and can display a three-digit number. Here, each digit corresponds to the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R sequentially from the left, and each digit corresponds to the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. When the numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are displayed, the order of operating the left stop switch 21L, the middle stop switch 21M, and the right stop switch 21R can be notified. Further, for example, predetermined numbers for identification are individually assigned to each lottery result (winning role group) described later and described in the explanation panel 29 or the like, and the notification display 60 is in accordance with the result of the lottery. When a predetermined number is displayed, the result of the role lottery can be notified.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, a support frame that supports the reels 13 </ b> L, 13 </ b> M, and 13 </ b> R is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3, and below the support frame in the housing 3. Is provided with a hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3) for discharging medals to the medal payout opening 39. Further, on the back side near the medal insertion slot 25, a medal selector for selecting whether or not the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 is genuine and guiding only the regular medal to the hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3). 48 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. Further, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to the left side wall in the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43 when viewed from the front of the slot machine 1. The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching the power ON and OFF, as well as a key cylinder and a push button type setting change button 52 (see FIG. 3) for setting change processing described later. ), A change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) is provided.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an insertion sensor 53 is provided in the medal selector 48 in the vicinity of the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3, and detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. A payout sensor 54 is provided at the outlet of the hopper unit 43 so that medals paid out to the medal payout outlet 39 can be detected one by one.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R for detecting the rotational positions of the left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, 13R are provided. Each of the sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R includes, for example, a photo interrupter that detects protrusions provided on the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. When the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R rotate, the sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R The protrusion is detected and a detection signal is output to the main control board 63. In the present embodiment, for example, when each of the position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R detects a protruding portion, the symbol of frame number 20 is configured to be positioned in the middle stage of the display window 11, respectively.

  The change process start switch 56 shown in FIG. 3 is provided inside the key cylinder of the operation box 49, and is turned on and off by inserting and rotating a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder. Further, the hopper motor 57 shown in FIG. 3 is disposed in the hopper unit 43 and pays out medals toward the medal payout opening 39 by driving thereof.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 1 is transmitted from a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 (main control means) that performs control related to the progress of the game is mounted, and the main control board 63 (main CPU 61). A sub-control board 73 on which a sub-CPU 71 (sub-control means) that performs effect control in accordance with the progress of the game based on the information is provided separately. Then, by transmitting various data in one direction from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73, various information (see FIG. 21) regarding the progress of the game controlled by the main CPU 61 is transmitted to the sub CPU 71. Sent.

  The main control board 63 is housed in a board case (not shown) so that it cannot be illegally accessed by inserting a wire or the like from the outside. Sealed. In addition, various well-known measures are taken in the substrate case so that it can be surely confirmed that the substrate case has been opened illegally.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and temporarily stores data relating to the game such as the gaming state of the slot machine 1, and FIG. The winning lottery result storage means 651, AT right number storage means 652, precursor period game number counter 653, flag storage means 654, AT period game number counter 655, bonus game number counter 656, total input number counter 657, total payout A storage area for storing data of the number counter 658 and the total AT game number counter 659 is formed by the RAM 65. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and a role lottery table 671, a stop table 672, and a mode selection lottery table which are preset data shown in FIG. 673, a mode transition lottery table 674, an AT transition lottery table 675, a game number AT transition lottery table 676, a precursor period table 677, a state suggestion effect determination command selection table 678 (first selection table), and the like. Store the program.

  Further, the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a program stored in the ROM 67 to control the progress of the game. Further, the main CPU 61 relates to a role lottery result (type of control result) determined in the role lottery process by the role lottery means 103 (see FIG. 4) based on a setting value (control condition) to be described later (control condition). Data, data related to operation of the operating devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the start switch 19 and the like operated by the player, and a setting value state suggestion effect (state suggestion effect) that suggests a setting state of the setting value are determined. Various data (information) for the purpose (see FIG. 21) is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 in a command format.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the sub-control board 73 includes a memory 75 having a RAM unit that temporarily stores various data and a ROM unit that stores various programs for effects. Specifically, the memory 75 forms storage areas for storing the respective data of the precursor period storage means 751 and the gasse precursor period game number counter 752 shown in FIG. Further, the pre-set data shown in FIG. 6 is a pre-gase precursor period table 753, a pre-probability production scenario setting table 754, a pre-gase precursor production scenario setting table 755, a special combination possibility production scenario setting table 756 (specific selection Table), special role frustration effect scenario setting table 757 (specific selection table), background effect selection lottery table 758, background effect transition lottery table 759, set value state suggestion effect lottery table 760 (second selection table), role lottery Various programs for effects including a result suggestion effect lottery table 761 (specific selection table) and the like are stored in the memory 75.

  Further, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and various data related to the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61, for example, data for determining a set value state suggestion effect described later ( Information indicating the selection result based on the command selection table 678 for determining the state suggestion effect), the result lottery result (control result) in the role lottery process by the role lottery means 103 described later, each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, start switch 19. The contents of effects related to the game to be provided to the player by executing a program stored in the memory 75 based on data relating to whether or not an operating instrument such as an effect switch (not shown) has been operated. To decide. In addition, the sub CPU 71 controls the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R via the I / O port of the sub control board 73 based on the contents of the determined effect.

(Main control board)
Next, the configuration of the main control board 63 will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the main control board 63 is realized by controlling various functions and hardware realized by executing a game control program stored in the ROM 67. Various functions are installed.

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 performs control related to the game of the slot machine 1 and, as shown in FIG. 7, is a special game that is advantageous to the player with a higher probability of winning the small game than the normal game and the normal game. This is a bonus (special role) internal winning game in which the winning of the game (bonus game: BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)) and the special role (BB, RB) is carried over as an internal win. Special role internal games (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) are executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the normal game includes a general game (RT1) and an RT game (RT4) having a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than a general game. In addition, the game control means 100 executes an AT game (AT1: special game) that informs the operation procedure of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that is advantageous to the player in an identifiable manner. As will be described later, the AT game (AT1) is one of the general game (RT1), the RT game (RT4), and the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). Combined and executed. As shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 includes an operation mode determination means 100a, a mode selection lottery means 100b (special game determination data selection means), a mode transition lottery means 100c, a notification lottery means 100d (special game grant determination means). ), A game number AT granting means 100e (period granting right granting means), an AT right setting means 100f, a precursor period setting means 100g, a notification determining means 100h, a notification determining means 100i, and a game state setting means 100j.

a) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation mode determination means 100a of FIG. 5 determines the mode of operation procedures such as presence / absence of a player's operation on the slot machine 1 and long press, specifically, both bet switches 15 and 17, a start switch 19, Various modes of operation of the slot machine 1 by the player, such as modes of operation by the player with respect to various switches such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and modes of operation of inserting medals by the player into the medal slot 25 judge.

b) Mode selection lottery means 100b
The mode selection lottery means 100b shown in FIG. 5 uses the AT transition lottery table 675 used when the notice lottery means 100d described later executes the AT transition lottery for the low-accuracy mode in which the winning probability of the AT transition lottery is set to a predetermined probability. 16 (b) of the AT transition lottery table 675 (first data) and the AT transition lottery table 675 of FIG. 16 (c) for the high-accuracy mode, which is more advantageous to the player than the data of FIG. 16 (b). Which type of data including a plurality of types of data including (second data) is selected by mode selection lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 shown in FIGS. is there.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 has specific roles (winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, “replay C”: see FIGS. 10 and 11). When elected, a function for generating a period called AT (assist time) for performing AT game (AT1) for notifying the operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R having high advantage for the player is installed. Yes. Further, in the slot machine 1, the notification lottery means 100d uses the AT shift lottery table 675 to determine whether or not to grant the right to shift to the AT period (AT right) for executing the AT game (AT1). The AT transition lottery mode includes a low-accuracy mode and a high-accuracy mode in which the winning probability of the AT transition lottery (the probability of winning an AT) is more preferential than the low-accuracy mode.

  The mode of the AT transition lottery performed by the notification lottery means 100d is set to the low-accuracy mode when the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery table 675 of FIG. When the lottery means 100b selects the AT shift lottery table 675 of FIG. 16C by mode selection lottery, the high-accuracy mode is set. At this time, the mode selection lottery means 100b executes the mode selection lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  The predetermined condition that is the trigger for executing the mode selection lottery by the mode selection lottery means 100b is a first condition (simply “setting”, which is set and changed by the setting control means 101 (see FIG. 4) described later. A second condition that the AT game (AT1) based on the AT right granted by the notification lottery means 100d has ended (may be simply referred to as “at the end of the AT game”); A third condition (simply “at the end of the special game” or “BB”) that the special game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)) that is different from the AT game (AT1) and is advantageous to the player has ended. "At the end of the game" or "At the end of the RB game"). The second condition is that the AT right (AT1) based on the AT right granted by the notice lottery means 100d is being executed in an advantageous state (if there are a plurality of AT rights, all AT rights are assigned). ) When the AT game (AT1) is ended when the specific end condition (normal AT game end condition) that the number of AT games (AT1) is executed is satisfied (simply “at the end of normal AT game”) A predetermined period (for example, 1500 games) has passed since the start of the AT period (advantageous period) based on the AT right granted by the notice lottery means 100d without the normal AT game end condition being satisfied. When the AT game (AT1) is ended by satisfying the elapsed end condition (limiter condition) due to (only when the AT game is ended by the limiter) It includes also) and be called.

  Then, the mode selection lottery means 100b has the above-mentioned triggers (at the time of setting change, at the end of the AT game (at the end of the normal AT game, at the end of the AT game by the limiter), at the end of the special game (at the end of the BB game, the RB game). At the time of completion)), the initial state of the AT transition lottery mode by the notification lottery means 100d is reduced by selecting the type of the AT transition lottery table 675 used for the AT transition lottery by the mode selection lottery. Set to either mode or high accuracy mode.

  Next, the mode selection lottery by the mode selection lottery means 100b will be specifically described.

  As shown in FIGS. 13A to 13B, a plurality of types of mode selection lottery tables 673 (special game specifying data) are set in accordance with the respective occasions when the mode selection lottery is executed. Then, when the BB game (BB ′) is started in the low-accuracy mode, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs the mode selection lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. Do. In the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 13A, the probability that the AT transition lottery mode is set to the high-accuracy mode and the probability that the low-accuracy mode is set are set to the same probability (50%).

  The mode selection lottery means 100b determines that the RB game (RB ′) is started regardless of the AT transition lottery mode or the RB game (BB ′) is started in the high-accuracy mode. At the end of the game or at the end of the BB game, a mode selection lottery is performed using the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. In the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 13B, the probability that the AT transition lottery mode is set to the high-accuracy mode is set to 100%, and the AT transition lottery mode is always set to the high-accuracy mode. .

  Further, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs the mode selection lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 13C when the setting is changed or when the AT game ends. In the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 13C, the probability that the AT transition lottery mode is set to the high-accuracy mode is set to 30%, and the probability that the mode for the low-accuracy mode is set is set to 70%. . When the AT game (AT1) based on one AT right is completed in a state where a plurality of AT rights granted by the notification lottery means 100d still remain, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs the mode selection lottery. Therefore, the AT transfer lottery mode is succeeded to the AT period based on the next AT right.

  As described above, when the setting is changed (first condition) and at the end of the AT game (second condition), the mode selection lottery means 100b is the same type shown in FIG. 13C as the mode selection lottery table 673. The AT shift lottery mode is selected using the data (see FIG. 45). On the other hand, at the end of the special game, the mode selection lottery means 100b uses the data shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (b) different from the data shown in FIG. 13 (c) as the mode selection lottery table. Mode is selected (see FIG. 45).

  If it does in this way, after the BB game (BB ') which rushed in the low probability mode, the interest of the player can be improved by giving the possibility of the high probability mode state. Further, when the RB game is finished, the high-accuracy mode is surely shifted to prevent the player's motivation from being lost due to the entry of the RB game (RB ') which is less advantageous than the BB game (BB'). In addition, after the BB game (BB ') entered in the high-accuracy mode, maintaining the high-accuracy mode, the player's willingness to fall from the high-accuracy mode to the low-accuracy mode triggered by the BB game (BB') Can be prevented from being removed. Also, at the end of the AT game, the mode selection lottery is performed using the same mode selection lottery table 673 (FIG. 13 (c)) as when the setting is changed, which is advantageous at the end of the AT game and excessive expectations are placed on the player. Can be prevented. The mode selection lottery table 673 is selected such that, for example, when the setting value is “6” when the setting is changed and when the AT game ends, the high-accuracy mode is selected at 40% and the low-accuracy mode is selected at 60%. For example, it may be provided for each set value for adjusting the payout rate.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 14, the mode selection lottery means 100b has a mode selection lottery constituted by different types of data at the end of the AT game and at the end of the normal AT game and at the end of the AT game by the limiter. A mode selection lottery may be performed using the table 673. Specifically, the mode selection lottery means 100b stores the mode selection lottery table 673 of FIG. 14C in which the winning probabilities of the high-accuracy mode and the low-accuracy mode are set to the same value at the end of the normal AT game. The mode selection lottery is performed by using the mode selection lottery table 673 shown in FIG. 14D configured by the same type of data as when the setting is changed at the end of the AT game by the limiter. You may do it. Note that the mode selection lottery table 673 in FIGS. 14A and 14B is the same as the mode selection lottery table 673 in FIGS. 13A and 13B, and thus description thereof is omitted.

  The mode selection lottery by the mode selection lottery means 100b is that the predetermined number of games has passed without shifting to a state advantageous to the player (such as AT game or special game) after the end of the special (bonus) game or AT game. Replay 3 (e.g., when 500 games have passed without shifting to a state advantageous to the player after a special game), or when the game history satisfies a predetermined condition (e.g., in the case of a general game (RT1)) (See FIG. 9). In addition, even when there are a plurality of execution triggers for the mode selection lottery, at the timing different from the end of the AT game, by using a mode selection lottery table 673 different from that at the time of setting change, what is at the time of setting change that becomes the starting point of the gaming state Since the AT transfer lottery mode is selected at a different rate, the player can be more interested in the game.

c) Mode transition lottery means 100c
The mode transition lottery means 100c in FIG. 5 determines whether or not to shift the AT transition lottery mode by the notification lottery means 100d from one mode of the low accuracy mode and the high accuracy mode to the other mode (mode transition lottery). It is decided by. Specifically, as shown in the item of the winning combination group “single piece 13” in FIG. 10 and the mode transition lottery table 674 in FIG. 15, the mode transition lottery means 100c is in the low probability mode state in which the AT transition lottery mode is Thus, when the winning combination lottery result is that “one-piece winning combination 13” is won, it is determined by lottery whether or not to shift from the low accuracy mode to the high accuracy mode. In the mode transition lottery table 674 at this time, the winning probability from the low-accuracy mode to the high-accuracy mode is set to 50%. When winning, the mode for the AT transition lottery is changed from the low-accuracy mode to the high-accuracy mode. Transition.

  Further, when the AT transition lottery mode is the high probability mode, the mode transition lottery means 100c performs a transition lottery (falling lottery) to the low probability mode for each game. At this time, using the mode transition lottery table 674 in which the falling probability (winning probability of the transition lottery) is set to 5% and winning the falling lottery, the AT transition lottery mode shifts from the high accuracy mode to the low accuracy mode. . As for the AT shift lottery mode, a command capable of specifying the current mode is created by the command creation means 104 described later. The created command is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the sub control command transmitting means 110 described later in a timer interrupt process (see FIG. 31) executed by the main CPU 61.

d) Notification lottery means 100d
The notification lottery means 100d of FIG. 5 indicates that the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 described later is a specified role (winning role group “left bell” “middle bell” “right bell” “replay A” “replay B” “replay C”. : Refer to FIG. 16 and FIG. 11), when the AT game (AT1) is granted the operation procedure of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R which are advantageous to the player when the winning is won, The lottery table 675 (special game determination data) is used for determination. For example, as shown in the item of the winning combination group “right bell” in FIG. 10, even if the winning lottery result is the winning combination group “right bell”, it is not possible to know that fact. The player does not always operate the right stop switch 21R for the first time, and the “middle bell”, which has a large number of payouts (10) and is advantageous to the player, cannot always be prepared. On the other hand, in the case of an AT game (AT1), if the winning lottery result is winning of the winning combination group “Right Bell”, that fact is notified, and the player pays out by prompting the right stop switch 21R to be operated first. We can increase opportunity to receive.

  Further, as shown in the item of the winning combination group “Replay C” in FIG. 11, for example, even if the result lottery result is “Replay C”, if the player cannot know that fact, The right stop switch 21R is not always operated first, and “replay 9” to “replay 20” that are the transition conditions (RT4 transition conditions) to the RT game (RT4) cannot always be prepared. On the other hand, in the case of an AT game (AT1), if the winning lottery result is a winning combination group “Replay C”, that fact is notified, and the player is prompted to operate the right stop switch 21R first, which is advantageous to the player. Opportunities to shift to RT games (RT4) can be increased.

  The notification lottery means 100d performs an AT shift lottery on the condition that one of the winning combination groups “middle cherries” and “watermelons” in FIG. 10 has been won. As shown in FIGS. 16 (a) to 16 (c), the AT transition lottery table 675 used at this time is a type of winning combination group and a type of AT transition lottery mode (high accuracy or low accuracy mode) at the time of winning. A plurality of types are provided depending on the situation. Here, in each AT transition lottery table 675, winning probabilities are set for each of the AT right numbers “0” to “3” “5”. For example, when the AT right number “3” is won, This means that you have acquired three AT rights in one AT transfer lottery. In this embodiment, one set is defined by 50 games for the duration of the AT game (AT period). For example, when the AT right number “3” is won, 150 games corresponding to 3 sets are won. Can be acquired as the AT period (advantageous period).

  More specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, in the AT transition lottery table 675 when the “middle cherry” is won, the winning probability that the number of AT rights is determined to be 0 is set to 0%. Therefore, be sure to win (AT win). Also, as shown in FIGS. 16B and 16C, in the AT transition lottery table 675 when “Watermelon” is won, the number of AT rights is determined to be 0, which may result in a loss. Further, in the AT transition lottery table 675 (second data) of FIG. 16C used when “watermelon” is won in the high accuracy mode, it is used when “watermelon” is won in the low accuracy mode. Compared with the AT transition lottery table 675 (first data) in FIG. 16B, the probability of becoming a loss (AT right number “0”) is set low, and the winning probability for a high AT right number is high. Is set. Note that the number of AT rights set in the AT migration lottery table 675 is not limited to the number shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, and is appropriately optimized according to the design of the slot machine 1. A number of AT rights may be set.

e) Number-of-games AT giving means 100e
In the slot machine 1, as a transition route from the general game (RT1) to the AT game (AT1) (see FIG. 8), a route for winning the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100d and shifting to the AT game (AT1). And the number of games AT that is performed when the predetermined number of games is consumed without bonus game (special game: BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)) not being won in the special role. A route for winning the transfer lottery and shifting to the AT game (AT1) is set, and the game number AT granting means 100e in FIG. 5 performs the game number AT transfer lottery which is the latter route. The number-of-games AT granting means 100e counts the number of games (games) that have not been won as a special role and no bonus game is being played, using a bonus game number counter 656 (see FIG. 4). To do. The number-of-games AT grant means 100e has a period during which no BB game (BB ′) or RB game (RB ′) is played (a period in which no special role is won) during a specific period (in this embodiment, 1500 games). ), The AT pattern is always granted (100% win probability: see FIG. 17 (c)) and whether the AT right is granted when the special period is shorter than the specific period. Or a second pattern for determining whether or not the game number AT shift lottery using the game number AT shift lottery table 676.

  The game number AT transition lottery table 676 includes bonus games (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)) and the number of games that have not been played (AT1). The first game set so that the game number AT shift lottery is performed when the count value of the counter 656 becomes 200 games, 500 games, 1000 games, and 1100 games after the 1100 game, respectively, during the special period. The number AT shift lottery table 676 (FIG. 17A: special period special game determination data) and the bonus game number counter 656 count value is a special period of 100 games, 200 games, and 100 games after 300 games. 2nd game number AT transition lottery table set to perform a game number AT transition lottery when it becomes each 676 (FIG. 17 (b): special period special game determination data) and the number of special games for which the game number AT transition lottery is performed when the count value of the bonus game number counter 656 reaches a specific period of 1500 games. There are three types of AT transfer lottery table 676 (FIG. 17C). In the first and second game number AT shift lottery tables 676 of FIGS. 17A and 17B, a winning probability of 5% to 50% is set for each lottery opportunity, and the game number AT shift lottery is not won. On the other hand, in the special game number AT transition lottery table 676 of FIG. 17C, the winning probability is set to 100%, and it is configured to always shift to the AT game (AT1). Yes.

  Regarding the game number AT transition lottery, first, the first and special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is set when the setting is changed. That is, when the number of games until the bonus is won for the first time after the setting change (count value of the bonus game number counter 656) is 200, 500, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 games, AT transfer lottery will be held. A state in which no lottery of these numbers of games is won and no bonus game (BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) is not played during that time. When the number of games reaches 1500, the game number AT assigning means 100e performs a game number AT shift lottery using the special game number AT shift lottery table 676. Therefore, when the 1500 games are consumed, the game always shifts to the AT game (AT1). Next, when the AT game (AT1) obtained by the 1500 game digestion is completed, the first and special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is reset. At this time, both count values of the number of games of the inter-bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transition lottery using each of the first and special game number AT transition lottery tables 676 are initialized.

  On the other hand, when one of the game number AT transition lotteries between 200 to 1400 games is won and the AT game (AT1) related to the winning is completed, the first and special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is reset. . At this time, the number of games is counted by the inter-bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transition lottery using the first game number AT transition lottery table 676, but the special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is initialized. The number of games played by the bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT shift lottery using is continuously counted without being initialized. In other words, if the bonus game is between 1500 games, even if the game number AT transfer lottery is won, and if the bonus game is not performed without winning the special role, the AT right will be regained. Will be granted. It should be noted that if the game number AT shift lottery is won, a precursor period to be described later may be set, and if it is not won, a gasse precursor period may be set.

  In addition, regarding the AT game (AT1) resulting from winning the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100d, the first and special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is reset at the end of the AT game. At this time, the number of games is counted by the inter-bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT transition lottery using the first game number AT transition lottery table 676, but the special game number AT transition lottery table 676 is initialized. The number of games played by the bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT shift lottery using is continuously counted without being initialized.

  Further, when a bonus game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)) is performed by winning the special role, any one of the first and second game number AT shift lottery tables 676 after the bonus game is performed. On the other hand, the special game number AT shift lottery table 676 is reset. At this time, which one of the first and second game number AT transition lottery tables 676 is to be reset is determined by lottery (in this embodiment, 50% each). At this time, a bonus game number counter 656 for performing the game number AT shift lottery using the first or second game number AT shift lottery table 676 and the special game number AT shift lottery table 676 which are reset. The count of the number of games by is initialized. Similarly thereafter, every time the bonus game or AT game ends, the game number AT shift lottery table 676 is reset.

  In addition, about the structure which transfers to AT game (AT1) by digesting the number of games, it can change suitably. For example, as shown in FIG. 18 (c), when the setting is changed, the probability of transitioning to AT game (AT1) within 100 games after the end of bonus game or AT game (AT1) is within 10% and 800 games. "Normal mode" in which the probability of transitioning to AT games (AT1) is set to 50%, the probability of transitioning to AT games (AT1) within 1000 games is set to 40%, and transition to AT games (AT1) is always made within 100 games The “Reset Mode” is set to 10% probability of transition to AT game (AT1) within 100 games and 90% probability of transition to AT game (AT1) within 800 games. A game number mode may be provided, and any one of these may be selected at each opportunity.

  At this time, for example, at the time of changing the setting and at the end of the AT game, a common game number mode selection lottery in which “normal mode” is selected with a probability of 30%, “heaven mode” is selected with a probability of 30%, and “reset mode” is selected with a probability of 40%. A game number mode is determined using a table (see FIG. 18A). At the end of the bonus game, a game number mode is selected using a game number mode selection lottery table (see FIG. 18B) in which “normal mode” is selected with a probability of 50% and “heaven mode” is selected with a probability of 50%. Can be determined.

  Note that the game bonus counter 656 may count the number of games played in a state where no special game is played, or count the number of games played in a state where no special role is won. Alternatively, the number of games that are played after the special game is over until the special role is won may be counted.

f) AT right setting means 100f
When the notification lottery unit 100d determines that one to three or five AT right numbers are won, the AT right setting unit 100f in FIG. 5 stores the determined AT right number in the AT right number storage unit 652 Is set as the number of AT rights to be stored. Also, the AT right setting means 100f stores one AT right number in the AT right number storage means 652 when the game number AT grant means 100e wins the game number AT shift lottery.

  Note that when the “middle cherries” and “watermelons” are won, the AT lottery is performed by the notification lottery means 100d regardless of the gaming state, but the AT right number storage means 652 is already AT when the AT shift lottery is won. The number of rights may be stored. In such a case, the AT right setting unit 100f sets the newly determined AT right number on the AT right number storage unit 652 by adding it to the already stored AT right number.

g) Precursor period setting means 100 g
The precursor period setting unit 100g in FIG. 5 determines the precursor period setting lottery from when winning the AT shift lottery by the notification lottery unit 100d until controlling to AT game (AT1) (notification possible state (AT period)). Is set by. Specifically, when the bonus period setting means 100g is not in the bonus internal winning, and when the number of AT rights is set by winning the AT transition lottery at the time of winning the “middle tier cherry” (cherry winning) (AT winning) Performs a precursor period setting lottery using the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. At this time, the precursor period setting unit 100g determines one of the precursor periods based on the winning probability of each precursor period (1 game, 4 games, 5 games) set in the precursor period table 677, The determined precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653.

  Further, the precursor period setting means 100g uses the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. 19 (b) when winning the AT transition lottery when “watermelon” is won (watermelon winning) when the bonus internal is not being won. Then a lottery for setting a precursor period is performed. At this time, the precursor period setting means 100g determines one of the precursor periods based on the winning probability of each precursor period (1 game, 4 games, 5 games, 23 to 32 games) set in the precursor period table 677. And the determined precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653. Also, the precursor period setting means 100g uses the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. 19 (c) when winning the AT transition lottery at the time of winning the “middle tier cherry” and “watermelon” when the bonus is being won internally. The lottery that sets the precursor period is performed. At this time, the precursor period setting means 100g determines one of the precursor periods based on the winning probability of the precursor period (1 game, 4 games, 5 games) set in the precursor period table 677, and determines The preceding sign period is set in the sign period game number counter 653.

  Also, every time one game is consumed, the precursor period setting unit 100g subtracts -1 from the value of the precursor period set in the precursor period game number counter 653, and the value of the precursor period game number counter 653 is 0. If the special combination is won (bonus winning), the value of the precursor period game number counter 653 is cleared and initialized to zero.

  The precursor period game number counter 653 is formed in a nonvolatile storage area of the RAM 65, and when the power is shut off (power interruption), the value of the precursor period being counted is not erased and remains. Store and back up information that identifies the precursor period. Also, if the information specifying the precursor period is backed up in the precursor period game number counter 653, the precursor period setting unit 100g determines that the precursor period is restored when the power is turned on, and is stored in the precursor period game number counter 653. The count value is not cleared (initialized), and is returned to the precursor period specified by the backed up information (count value).

  The precursor period setting means 100g basically sets the precursor period shorter when winning the AT transition lottery during the bonus internal winning than when not winning the bonus internal winning. That is, as shown in FIG. 19 (c), when AT is won during the bonus internal winning, the ratio that the precursor period is set to one game is set to the largest. Further, in the precursor period table 677 shown in FIG. 19C used for the precursor period setting lottery during the bonus internal winning, it is selected in the case of the watermelon winning in the non-bonus internal winning (see FIG. 19B). The probable period of 23-32 games that could be set is not set. Therefore, when winning the AT transition lottery during the bonus internal winning, the precursor period of 23 to 32 games will not be selected, and will shift to AT games (AT period) after the precursor period of 5 games or less at the maximum. Thus, the operation procedure of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R which is advantageous to the player is notified. Note that the precursor period set by the precursor period setting lottery is not limited to the period (number of games) set in the precursor period table 677 in FIGS. 19A to 19C, and the design of the slot machine 1 In accordance with the above, the precursor period of the optimum period may be set as appropriate.

  Further, as described later, when the precursor period is set, the scenario content presentation scenario corresponding to the length of the precursor period (number of games) is performed by the presentation content determination unit 202 of the sub-control board 73 shown in FIG. It is set and a precursor possibility production is performed. In addition, the progress of the game is delayed, and during the delay, the sign possibility effect is performed by the effect (reel effect) of displaying each reel 13L, 13M, 13R controlled by the function of the main control board 63. Also good.

h) Notification determining means 100h
The notification determination unit 100h in FIG. 5 determines whether or not the AT1 transition condition for actually shifting the gaming state to the AT game (AT1: notification possible state) is satisfied. In this embodiment, as the AT1 transition condition,
i) When a special game (bonus game) is not being executed, the “middle cherries” are won, the AT right number is first stored in the AT right number storage means 652, and the game after the set precursor period,
ii) When the bonus game (special game: BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)) is not being executed, the AT transfer lottery when the “watermelon” is won is won, and the AT right number storage means 652 The number of AT rights is first stored in the
iii) When the bonus game (special game: BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)) is terminated, the AT right stored in the AT right number storage means 652 remains.
iv) When the AT right stored in the AT right number storage means 652 remains when the AT period (50 games) set based on one AT right ends,
v) When the bonus game ends, the AT period game number counter 655 stores the remaining AT period count value before the bonus game is executed,
vi) A game next to a game in which the AT right number is stored in the AT right number storage means 652 by winning the game number AT transfer lottery by the game number AT grant means 100e,
Is set.

Further, the notification determination unit 100h determines whether or not an AT1 end condition for ending the AT game (AT1) is satisfied. In the present embodiment, as the AT1 termination condition,
i) When the predetermined number (50 games) of ART games (including general AT games) is consumed (the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 becomes 0), it is stored in the AT right number storage means 652 When all the AT rights that have been
ii) When winning a special role during AT games (AT1)
iii) When the limiter condition (when the total number of AT games counted using the total AT game number counter 659 reaches 1500 games)
Is set.

i) Notification determining means 100i
When the notification determining unit 100h determines that the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the notification determining unit 100i in FIG. 5 determines to shift to the AT game (AT1), and stores the AT period flag stored in the flag storage unit 654. Is set to ON. Thereby, the gaming state is controlled to the AT game (AT1: notification possible state) by the gaming state setting means 100j described later. At this time, the notification determining means 100i, when the above AT1 transition conditions i) to iv) and vi) are satisfied, that is, when the value of the AT period game number counter 655 is 0 and the AT period is not set. The number of games for an AT period preset for one AT right (for example, 50 games) is set in the AT period game number counter 655, and the number of AT rights stored in the AT right number storage means 652 is- Subtract 1

  When the AT1 transition condition v) is satisfied, that is, when the count value of the AT period before the bonus game is executed is stored in the AT period game number counter 655, the notification determining means 100i stores the remaining value. The number of games specified by the stored information (count value) is set as the AT period without clearing the count value stored in the AT period game number counter 655. The notification determining means 100h subtracts −1 from the value of the AT period set in the AT period game number counter 655 every time one game is consumed in an ART game (which may include general AT games). The value of the AT game number counter 659 is updated.

  Further, the notification determining unit 100i determines that the AT game (AT1: notification possible state) is ended when the notification determining unit 100h determines that the AT1 termination condition is satisfied, and the AT stored in the flag storage unit 654. The state of the flag during the period is set to OFF. Thereby, the game state setting means 100j described later ends the AT game (AT1). When the AT1 end condition ii) is satisfied, that is, when the AT1 end condition ii) is satisfied, that is, when the AT period (when the value of the AT period game number counter 655 is not 0), the notification determining means 100i wins a special role (bonus prize). Causes the AT period game number counter 655 to store the current count value as the remaining AT period. In addition, the notification determining unit 100i is configured to store the AT right number storage unit even when the value of the AT right number storage unit 652 or the AT period game number counter 655 is not 0 when the above-described AT1 end condition iii) is satisfied. 652 and the value of the AT period game number counter 655 are cleared.

  For example, by assigning one of the bits of the 1-byte memory area of the RAM 65 that forms the storage area of the flag storage unit 654 to the flag during the AT period, and setting the bit ON or OFF, the AT The state of the flag during the period can be stored in the flag storage means 654.

j) Game state setting means 100j
The game state setting means 100j in FIG. 5 determines the result of the role lottery processing by the role lottery means 103, which will be described later, and the display of the symbols 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 by the symbol determination means 107. Based on the result or the like, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is set and controlled in any one of a plurality of types of gaming states having different advantages for the player.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, in a normal game, a predetermined special combination (BB, RB: see FIG. 9) is won, and the special combination is won (“7-7-7” on the winning line). BB wins if there is a match, and RB wins if “BAR-BAR-BAR” is placed on the pay line), the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is more advantageous to the player than the normal game by the gaming state setting means 100j. Set to game. Then, in the BB game (BB ′), medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 300) are paid out, in the RB game (RB ′), there is a predetermined number of times (for example, eight times) small role winnings, If a special game end condition (BB ′ end condition, RB ′ end condition) is satisfied by the number of times (for example, 12 times) of games (games) being executed, the special game is ended and the slot machine 1 The game state is set to a normal game by the game state setting means 100j.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when a special combination is won in a normal game, but the special combination is not won, that is, each symbol corresponding to the special combination does not stop on the winning line. In that case, the special role winning will be carried over as an internal winning until the corresponding symbols are available. At this time, the game state is set to the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) by the game state setting means 100j. Further, in the special role internal game, when a special role that has been carried over as an internal winning is won without winning a prize, the game state is set to a special game (bonus game) by the game state setting means 100j.

  The special game (BB game (BB '), RB game (RB')) is a game state in which the winning probability of a small role is higher than that of a normal game (such as a general game (RT1 ')).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, in the normal game, the general game (RT1), the general game (RT1) in which the AT game (AT1) is executed, the general AT game (RT1 + AT1), the RT game (RT4), the RT game ( One of the ART games (RT4 + AT1) in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in RT4) is executed.

  The general game RT1 is a general game and is the most frequently executed game. In the AT game (AT1: notification possible state), in the general game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4), an operation procedure for stopping the reels 13L, 13M, 13R will be described. 3), suggesting (notifying) using the liquid crystal display 27, the speakers 31L and 31R, the lamp units 33, 37L, and 37R controlled by the display control means 205 and the sound control means 206 of the sub-control board 73. Therefore, it is a gaming state that is more advantageous for the player than when not suggesting. A game in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in the general game (RT1) is referred to as “general AT game (RT1 + AT1) (ART game preparation state)”, and the AT game (AT1) is executed in the RT game (RT4). This game is referred to as “ART game (RT4 + AT1)”. The AT game (AT1) is determined that the AT1 end condition is satisfied by the notification determination unit 100h when the AT right number set by the AT right setting unit 100f is consumed or a special role is won. To finish.

  The RT game (RT4) is a game state in which the probability of winning a re-gamer that can be played under the same conditions as the previous game without newly inserting medals is higher than that of the general game (RT1). As described above, the ART game (RT4 + AT1) is a game in which an AT game (AT1: notification possible state) is executed in the RT game (RT4). Note that an RT game (RT4) executed after shifting from an ART game (RT4 + AT1) may be referred to as a “general game standby game”.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, in the general game (RT1) or RT game (RT4), if the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the game state is set by the game state setting means 100j to the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or ART game ( RT4 + AT1). On the other hand, if the AT1 end condition is satisfied in the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1), the game state is set to the general game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4) by the game state setting means 100j.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8, in the general game (RT1) or the general AT game (RT1 + AT1), if the RT4 transition condition (winning in any one of the replays 9 to 20) is satisfied, the game state setting means 100j will play the game state. Is set to RT game (RT4) or ART game (RT4 + AT1). On the other hand, in the RT game (RT4) or the ART game (RT4 + AT1), if the RT4 end condition (winning any one of the winning combinations 1 to 12) is satisfied, the game state is changed to the general game (RT1) by the game state setting means 100j. ) Or general AT game (RT1 + AT1).

  Further, as described with reference to FIG. 7, when the special role (BB, RB) is won in the general game (RT1) or the RT game (RT4), the game state is set by the game state setting means 100j. When the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is set and the special role (BB, RB) is won, the game state is set to the BB game (BB ′) or RB game by the game state setting means 100j. (RB '). In addition, when the bonus game that has been executed once the general game (RT1) is interrupted is completed, the game state is set to the general game (RT1) by the game state setting means 100j. Is resumed.

  In addition, in a general AT game (RT1 + AT1) or an ART game (RT4 + AT1), when a special role (BB, RB) is won, the game state is a state in which the AT game (AT1) is combined by the game state setting means 100j. Thus, the special role internal game state in which the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is executed is set. Further, when a special combination (BB, RB) is won, the gaming state is set to BB gaming (BB ′) or RB gaming (RB ′) by the gaming state setting means 100j, so that AT gaming (AT1) ) Is temporarily interrupted.

  Further, when the AT game (AT1) is temporarily interrupted and the bonus game is executed, when the bonus game is finished and the game is shifted to the normal game, the game state is set to the general AT game (by the game state setting means 100j). RT1 + AT1) is set, and the general AT game (RT1 + AT1) is resumed. At this time, the AT period which is the AT1 end condition is reset to the number of games in the AT period before the AT game (AT1) interruption set in the AT period game number counter 655. If the RT4 transition condition is satisfied after the game is resumed, the gaming state is set to the ART game (RT4 + AT1) by the gaming state setting means 100j. Thereafter, if the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the gaming state is set to the RT game (RT4: general game standby state) by the gaming state setting means 100j, and if the RT4 end condition is satisfied, the gaming state is set to the gaming state setting means 100j. Is set to the general game (RT1).

  Although not shown, if the AT1 transition condition is satisfied in the special role internal game state in which the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) is executed, the normal game described with reference to FIG. Similarly, the gaming state is set by the gaming state setting means 100j to a gaming state that is executed in combination with the AT game (AT1). On the other hand, in the game state in which the AT game (AT1) is executed in combination, if the AT1 end condition is satisfied, the game state is set to the BB internal game (RT2) or the RB internal game (RT3) by the game state setting means 100j. Is set to the special role internal gaming state in which is executed. Further, in this embodiment, the winning probability of a re-playing role in which re-playing (replay) is executed in a state where a bonus other than special winning (bonus) internal winning is not won in the special game (bonus game). The lowest state is a general game (RT1). In this general game (RT1), when winning an AT role (specific role: winning role group “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”), all the winning AT roles are advantageous to the player. Even if each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is stopped in the operating procedure for the number of payouts, the medal payout rate is configured to be less than 100% (general AT game (RT1 + AT1) medals). Payout rate is less than 100%). As a result, the player can increase the number of medals unless the game state (for example, general game (RT1) → RT game (RT4): see FIG. 8) is transitioned or the bonus (BB, RB) is won (see FIG. 7). Therefore, it is possible to make the player more interested in the transition of the gaming state and the winning of the bonus, and it is possible to further enhance the interest when the gaming state is shifted or the bonus is won.

  Here, an outline of the game of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The slot machine 1 is configured such that a game is executed when three medals are inserted. When the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 detects insertion of three medals into the slot machine 1, A horizontal winning line (center line) at the center (middle stage) of the display window 11 becomes effective. When the operation of the start switch 19 is detected on condition that three medals, which are the prescribed number, are inserted, any of the pre-set lottery results set in advance is determined by the lottery process using random numbers. (See FIG. 4). In addition, all rotations of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are started, and the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are adjusted to the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Start to determine.

  Thereafter, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are accelerated, and the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R can be effectively accepted. After the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R becomes valid, for example, when it is detected that the left stop switch 21L is operated, the left reel 13L is stopped and the operation of the middle stop switch 21M is detected. Then, the middle reel 13M is stopped, and when it is detected that the right stop switch 21R is operated, the right reel 13R is stopped. Thus, the operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R stops the rotation of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R corresponding to the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  When all three left / middle / right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R have been operated, the rotation of all three left / middle / right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is stopped. At this time, if the symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination determined by the combination lottery means 103 stops at a predetermined position on the winning line in the middle of the display window 11 that has become valid, a winning will be awarded and the number corresponding to the winning mode The medals are credited or paid out from the medal payout opening 39, and one game is completed. In addition, instead of paying out medals or along with paying out medals, a predetermined profit may be given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, as a combination, a special combination (bonus: BB, RB), a small combination (middle bell, one-piece combination 1-14, middle cherry, watermelon), a re-playing combination (Replay 1) To 26) are preset. Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, as the result of lottery, different roles (“middle bell”, “single hand 1” to “single hand 14”, “ Replay 1 ”to“ Replay 26 ”,“ BB ”may be matched (winning group: left bell, middle bell, right bell, replay A to D, single piece 13 + BB, single piece 14 + BB (Bell) may be won. Then, the role lottery results of the role lottery means 103 include special role winning (bonus winning), small role winning, re-game winning (replay winning), and loss.

  In addition, the prize includes a special prize (bonus prize) related to the transition to a special game (bonus game), a small prize winning related to the payout of medals, and a re-game prize (replay) related to execution of replay (replay) ( Replay winning).

  Then, for example, when three symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R are arranged on the winning line in each display mode related to “BB” and “RB” in FIG. 9, a special prize is awarded and a bonus game (special game) ) Is executed.

  In this embodiment, there is no medal payout due to the special role winning (the specified payout number for the special role is 0), and the game shifts to the bonus game after the game in which the winning mode related to the special role is established. Alternatively, a predetermined payout number (for example, 10) may be set for the special combination, and the game may be shifted to the bonus game after the medal is paid out.

  Further, for example, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are displayed on the display window 11 in the display modes according to “middle bell”, “single piece 1” to “single piece 14”, “middle cherry”, and “watermelon” in FIG. When three pieces are arranged on the middle prize line, a small role prize is obtained, and the number of medals shown in the “paidout number” column is paid out.

  Further, in FIG. 9, “any” used as the display mode related to the winning of the role “middle stage cherries” may be arranged on the winning line with any symbol provided on the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R. It means that.

  In addition, when three symbols on each of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are arranged on the winning line in the display mode related to the roles “Replay 1” to “Replay 26” in FIG. The game can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without throwing it in.

  By the way, in this embodiment, it is comprised so that a plurality of winning combinations can be won simultaneously by the winning lottery means 103. That is, as shown in the tables of FIGS. 10 and 11, a winning combination group (role lottery result) composed of a plurality of combinations is formed, and whether or not each winning combination group is won is determined by the combination lottery means 103. It is drawn by. As shown in FIG. 10, among the winning role groups, the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell” (specific roles: hereinafter, the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”) Are collectively referred to as a “bell group”), each of which includes a plurality of winning combinations. Specifically, the winning role group “left bell” is composed of “middle bell”, “one piece role 1” to “one piece role 4”, and the winning role group “middle bell” includes “middle bell” and “one”. The winning combination group “right bell” is composed of “middle bell”, “single portion 9” to “single portion 12”.

  Therefore, when the winning lottery means 103 determines that the winning group “left bell” has been won, it means that “middle bell”, “single piece 1” to “single piece 4” are won simultaneously, If it is decided that the role group “Middle Bell” has been won, it means that “Middle Level Bell”, “One Piece Role 5” to “One Piece Role 8” will be won at the same time, and the elected role group “Right Bell” will be won. If it is determined, “middle stage bell”, “single piece combination 9” to “single piece combination 12” are won simultaneously.

  In the present embodiment, the operating procedures (pushing order) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that are advantageous to the player are set in advance for each of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”. As shown in the “Remarks” column of the table of FIG. 10, even if the role lottery result (winning role group) by the role lottery means 103 is the same, the player can select the stop switches 21L, 21M, The stop control means 106 (see FIG. 4) is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) varies depending on the order in which 21R is operated.

  In other words, when one of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” shown in FIG. 10 is won, it is preferentially associated with the operation sequence of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The stop control means 106 is configured so that the winning combinations aligned on the winning line are different.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning the winning combination group “left bell”, the left stop switch 21L is first displayed by the operation mode determining means 100a. If it is determined that the operation of is performed, the symbol “Bell”, which is the display mode corresponding to the “middle bell” that is most advantageous to the player, is aligned on the winning line (first symbol combination). The reel control of the stop control means 106 is performed so that is displayed.

  In addition, when the operation mode determination unit 100a determines that the left stop switch 21L has not been operated for the first time, the state where the symbols “Bell” corresponding to the “middle bell” are aligned on the winning line No symbol is displayed on the reels, and each reel by the stop control means 106 is selected so that one of the “one-piece combination 1” to “one-piece combination 4” that is more disadvantageous to the player than the “middle bell” is won. Stop control of 13L, 13M, and 13R is performed. In other words, the winning combination that is most advantageous to the player is provided unless the player is operated in a predetermined operation order (specific operation order) corresponding to the winning group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”). There will be no winnings.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” are all not won during the bonus game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)). In this way, a role lottery table 671 is configured.

  As shown in FIG. 11, among the winning combination groups, the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” each include a plurality of winning combinations. Specifically, the winning combination group “Replay A” includes “Replay 1” to “Replay 22”, and the winning combination group “Replay B” includes “Replay 1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 23”, and “Replay 23”. The winning group “Replay C” is composed of “Replay 1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 25”, and “Replay 26”, and the winning group “Replay D” is “Replay 21”. To “Replay 26”.

  Therefore, if the winning lottery means 103 determines that the winning group “Replay A” has been won, it means that “Replay 1” to “Replay 22” have been won simultaneously, and the winning group “Replay B” is won. If it is determined that “Replay 1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 23”, and “Replay 24” have been won simultaneously, and it is determined that the winning group “Replay C” has been selected, “Replay” “1” to “Replay 20”, “Replay 25”, and “Replay 26” are elected at the same time, and when it is determined that the winning group “Replay D” is won, “Replay 21” to “Replay 26” are simultaneously elected. It will be elected.

  In the present embodiment, the operating procedures (push order) of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that are advantageous to the player are set in advance for each of the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C”. As shown in the “Remarks” column of the table of FIG. 11, even if the role lottery result (winning role group) by the role lottery means 103 is the same, the player can select each stop switch 21L, 21M, The stop control means 106 is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the winning mode (display mode) varies depending on the order in which 21R is operated. In addition, as shown in the “Remarks” column of FIG. 11, the winning combination group “Replay D” is determined according to the order in which the player operates the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. The stop control means 106 is configured to stop and control the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that the aspect) is different.

  That is, when each of the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” shown in FIG. 11 is won, the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is determined. Thus, the stop control means 106 is configured so that the winning combination is different.

  Specifically, for example, when the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is winning of the winning combination group “Replay A”, it is determined that the left stop switch 21L is first operated by the operation mode determining means 100a. Then, stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is performed by the stop control means 106 so as to win one of “Replay 9” to “Replay 20” which is advantageous to the player.

  On the other hand, if it is determined by the operation mode determination means 100a that the left stop switch 21L has not been operated for the first time, any of “Replay 9” to “Replay 20” is not won, and “Replay 9”. Each reel 13L, 13M, 13R by the stop control means 106 so as to win one of “Replay 1” to “Replay 8”, “Replay 21” and “Replay 21” which is more disadvantageous to the player than “Replay 20” The stop control is performed. In other words, as long as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated in the operation order set for the winning winning group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C”), it is an advantageous role included in the winning combination group. There will be no winnings.

  Note that as shown in FIG. 12, the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” are all not won during the bonus game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)). In this way, a role lottery table 671 is configured. In addition, the winning combination group “Replay D” is configured such that the winning combination lottery table 671 is selected so that the winning combination is made only in the special combination internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). Therefore, when winning a prize in any one of “Replay 21” to “Replay 26” constituting the winning combination group “Replay D”, the player plays a special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3). ) Is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, the winning combination group “Bell” is composed of “middle bell”, “one piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 12”, and when the winning combination group is won, "Middle stage bell" "One piece combination 1"-"One piece combination 12" will be won at the same time. In addition, as shown in the “Remarks” column of the table of FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, the winning combination group “Bell” is won only in the bonus game (BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)). Thus, a role lottery table 671 is configured. Further, when the winning combination group “Bell” is won, the stop control means so as to win the winning combination “middle bell” regardless of the order in which the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated. Stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R by 106 is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination group “one piece combination 13 + BB” is composed of “one piece combination 13” and “BB”, and when the winning combination group “one piece combination 13 + BB” is won. , “One piece 13” “BB” is won simultaneously. When the winning combination group “single piece 13 + BB” is won, “single piece 13” is selected according to the rotation position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated. If it is possible to win any of “BB”, stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R is performed by the stop control means 106 so as to win a winning winning combination. Therefore, depending on the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, there is a case where neither “single piece 13” or “BB” is won.

  As shown in FIG. 10, not only the winning combination group “single piece 13 + BB” but also the winning combination group “single piece 13” is set in the winning combination group. In the case of winning 13 ”, the player cannot recognize which of the winning combination groups“ one piece combination 13 + BB ”or“ one piece combination 13 ”is won.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, the winning combination group “single piece 14 + BB” is composed of “single piece 14” and “BB”, and when the winning group “single piece 14 + BB” is won. , “One piece 14” and “BB” are won simultaneously. When the winning combination group “single piece 14 + BB” is won, “single piece 14” is selected according to the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated. If any of “BB” can be won, stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is performed by the stop control means 106 so as to win a winning combination. Therefore, depending on the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, there is a case where neither “single piece 14” or “BB” is won.

  As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, among the winning group to be selected in the lottery, the winning combination that can win the “single part 14” in addition to the winning group “single part 14 + BB”. The role group is not set. Therefore, when winning the “single piece combination 14”, it is understood that the winning combination group “one piece combination 14 + BB” is won. In the present embodiment, when the winning combination “single piece 14 + BB” is won, the player is notified that “BB” has been won in the game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the special roles “BB” and “RB” are used in the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)) and special game (BB game (BB ′). ), The winning lottery table 671 is configured not to win during the RB game (RB ′). Therefore, in these games, if the winning group “One piece 13 + BB” is won, only “One piece 13” is won, and if the winning group “One piece 14 + BB” is won. Is considered to have been won only for “One Piece 14”.

  As shown in FIG. 12, a winning lottery table 671 is configured for the winning combination groups “middle stage cherry”, “watermelon”, and “single piece 13” so that there is a possibility that the winning combination will always be won. In the BB internal game (RT2) and the RB internal game (RT3)), the role lottery table 671 is configured so that there is no “lack”. Here, the fact that there is no “losing” indicates that the bonus has been won even if the role other than the bonus is not won because the special role (bonus) has been carried over.

  By the way, in the bonus game (special game: BB game (BB ′), RB game (RB ′)), the winning probability of the small role is set higher than that of the normal game, and the game medal is easily paid out. It is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the game. When the special combination “RB” in FIG. 9 is won, a regular bonus game (RB game (RB ′)) is executed.

  In the regular bonus game, the role lottery table 671 (see FIG. 4) that defines the winning probability of the role lottery process by the role lottery means 103 is determined by the role lottery means 103 from the normal game lottery table selected in the normal game. By switching to a special game lottery table in which the winning probability of the process is defined with a higher probability than in the case of the normal game, the winning probability of the small role is set to be higher than that in the normal game. As a result, the regular bonus game is a game advantageous to the player as compared to the normal game. Then, after shifting to the regular bonus game, if a game is performed a preset number of times, for example, 12 times, or if a small role is won 8 times, the regular bonus game is ended and the game shifts to a normal game.

  Further, when winning the special role “BB” in FIG. 9, a big bonus game (BB game) is executed. In the big bonus game, the regular bonus game described above is continuously executed. Then, after shifting to the big bonus game, the big bonus game ends when a predetermined number (for example, 300) of medals are paid out. In other words, the big bonus game is set so that when the medal payout number in the big bonus game reaches a predetermined upper limit number, the special game (big bonus game) is terminated and the normal game is started.

  In addition, as explained with reference to FIG. 7, when the result lottery result of the role lottery means 103 is a special role winning (BB (including simultaneous winning with one piece 13 and 14), RB), a special winning is won The stop control of the symbol based on is performed. At this time, if the symbol arrangement of the special role winning mode is not allocated, the game shifts to the special role internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)). It is carried over until the symbol arrangement of the special mode winning mode is allocated. That is, if the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are not operated at an appropriate timing, the symbols related to winning the special roles (BB, RB) cannot be aligned on the winning line so that the left, middle, Since the symbols are arranged on the right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, there is a case where a special winning combination is missed.

  On the other hand, the small role winning is not carried over to the next game unless the symbol arrangement of the winning combination of the small role is assigned in the game (game) in which the winning lottery result is the small role winning. Further, in the case of replay winning, regardless of the timing at which each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated, the symbol (“R1” “R2”) related to any one of “Replay 1” to “Replay 26”. Since the symbols are arranged on the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R so that "7", "Watermelon", "Cherry", and "Bell") are always aligned on the winning line, the player will always win the re-playing role.

  In addition, when any of the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at any timing as in the case of the replay symbol. However, the left, middle and right reels 13L and 13M so that the symbols (“Bell”, “R1” and “R2”) related to the winning group “left bell”, “middle bell” and “right bell” are always aligned on the winning line. , 13R, the winner is always awarded one of the "middle bell", "single piece combination 1" to "single piece combination 12". That is, when one of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, “replay C”, and “replay D” is won, the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are selected. Is operated so that the symbols (see FIG. 8) related to the winnings associated with the respective operating procedures are aligned on the winning line regardless of the timing at which each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated. Then, stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed by the stop control means 106.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the AT1 transition condition is satisfied, the AT game (AT1) (AT (assist time) period) is transitioned to. In AT game (AT1), when winning either “Left bell”, “Middle bell”, “Right bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, or “Replay C”, the type of winning group (specific set winning) The player is notified of an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player (which stop switch should be operated first). Specifically, when one of the “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell” is won, the number of medals to be paid out is 10 as shown in FIG. Notify the operating procedure of the stop switch to win the “middle bell”. Furthermore, when one of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” is won, the RT4 transition condition shown in FIG. 11 is set so that the RT4 transition condition is satisfied and the RT game (RT4) is transitioned to. The operation procedure of the stop switch for winning a certain “Replay 9” to “Replay 20” is notified. After the transition to the AT period, when a predetermined number of digest games, for example, 50 AT games (AT1) are performed and all of the AT rights are digested (the AT1 end condition is satisfied), the AT period Ends.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, after the RT4 transition condition is established and the transition to the ART game (RT4 + AT1) is made, any one of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” is won. In addition, although it is configured not to notify the operation procedure of the stop switch that wins “Replay 9” to “Replay 20”, this operation procedure may be notified. In addition, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, and “Replay C” are each configured to win with the same probability, and after moving to RT game (RT4), “Replay A” is more effective than general game (RT1). The winning probability for “Replay B” and “Replay C” is configured to be high.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 (setting changing means) in FIG. 4 controls the setting changing state in which one setting value can be set from six kinds of setting values (setting 1 to setting 6) having different medal payout rates. is there. This set value is used for selection of the role lottery table 671 by the table selection means 102 described later, and each of the set values is associated with each of the plurality of role lottery tables 671 stored in the ROM 67. Yes. The setting control means 101 determines whether the change process start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) is on or off when the power is turned on. When the power is turned on with the change process start switch 56 turned on, a predetermined setting is made. Start the change process.

  Here, the winning probability in the normal game lottery is set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of setting values (here, six types), and each of the plurality of stages of setting values has a role lottery table shown in FIG. 671 (normal game lottery table) is associated. When the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall where the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value. It should be noted that the above-mentioned “development rate” is “total payout number” / “total input number” × 100 [%].

  This procedure is performed as follows, for example. That is, the administrator opens the front door 5, inserts a setting change key (not shown) into the key cylinder of the operation box 49 and rotates with the power switch 50 turned off, and turns on the change processing start switch 56. To. In this state, the setting change process is started by turning on the power switch 50.

  Then, the winning probability setting value is cyclically switched from setting 1 to setting 6 for each operation of the setting change button 52 by the administrator. This set value is notified by displaying 1 to 6 by a 7 segment type set value display LED, for example. When the set value of the winning probability becomes a desired value by operating the setting change button 52 (the display value of the setting value display LED becomes a desired value), the set value is determined by operating the start switch 19. . Then, when the setting change key inserted in the key cylinder is rotated and the change process start switch 56 is turned OFF, the setting change process ends. Thereafter, when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 25, the game is started. The setting change is confirmed by operating the start switch 19 after the setting change process is completed. In addition, when transitioning to the setting change state, regardless of the game state before the setting change, the AT game (including the state where the AT right is granted) and the bonus game (including the state carrying the bonus carryover) are cleared, and the AT If the game is neither a game nor a bonus game (including the case where the bonus is not carried over), the normal state is restored.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection unit 102 in FIG. 4 is a type of game (normal game, RT game, special role internal game, special game, etc.) controlled by the game control unit 100, and a set value (setting 1) set by the setting control unit 101. Based on the setting 6), one lottery table is selected from the plurality of part lottery tables 671 shown in FIG. That is, for example, in a normal game, the table selection means 102 selects a combination lottery table 671 (normal game lottery table) as a lottery table according to the set value (setting 1 to setting 6) of the winning probability.

(4) Role lottery means 103
As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the role lottery means 103 shown in FIG. 4 at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, results in a plurality of role lottery results (special role winning, small role winning, re-playing role winning, loss) Is selected and determined by a lottery process using a random number and a lottery table as a result lottery result in the current game, a random number generating means, a random number extracting means, a role lottery table 671, And lottery determination means. Here, the random number generating means generates a random number for lottery within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 16383 in decimal number), and counts the oscillation circuit and the clock signal generated by the oscillation circuit. Counter circuit. Further, the random number extraction means extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated. Since the random number generating means is constituted by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means can be practically handled as a random number. A random number may be generated by a random number generator.

  Further, the role lottery table 671 in FIG. 4 is predetermined for each random number within the range generated by the random number generation means, corresponding to any of the preset role lottery results, The random number extracted by the random number extraction means and the lottery table are collated to determine which of the plurality of winning lottery results the extracted random number corresponds to.

  Each winning combination group is associated with a unique combination number according to the type of winning combination constituting the winning combination group. Further, the role lottery result storage means 651 includes a first storage area for special roles and a second storage area for small roles and replaying roles, and the role lottery means 103 provides special roles to the winning winning group. Is included in the first storage area, and if the selected winning group includes a small role or replaying role, it corresponds to a small role or replaying role. The role number to be set is set in the second storage area. In addition, when the selected winning combination group includes a special combination, a small combination, and a re-playing combination, the combination lottery means 103 sets a combination number corresponding to the special combination in the first storage area, A combination number corresponding to the combination and replay combination is set in the second storage area. In addition, when the result lottery result by the role lottery means 103 is lost, the role lottery means 103 sets a role number corresponding to the loss in each of the first storage area and the second storage area of the role lottery result storage means 651. To do.

  The combination lottery means 103 rewrites the data in the second storage area for the small combination and the re-playing combination for each combination lottery regardless of whether the winning combination is won or not, whereas in the first storage for the special combination The data in the area will be maintained without being rewritten until winning a special role. In this way, when the special role (BB, RB) is won, the data on the special role in the first storage area is maintained until the special role is won, so that the special role win is carried over as an internal win. .

  In the present embodiment, the setting value that is set by the setting control means 101 and determines the payout rate of the slot machine 1 is the “control condition of the main control means” of the present invention, and the setting value setting state (setting 1 to setting) 6) is configured as “control condition state”, and the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103 based on the set value is set as “type of control result”. As described above, there are a plurality of types of setting values (setting 1 to setting 6), and the plurality of types are more advantageous to the player because it is likely to be a result lottery result that can give a player a profit (medal). And a relatively unfavorable state (for example, “setting 1”) that is likely to be a result lottery result that does not give a profit to the player.

(5) Command creation means 104
The command creation means 104 in FIG. 4 has various data such as data related to the result lottery result by the role lottery means 103, data related to the operation of the operation tools operated by the players such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, the start switch 19, and the like. A command for transmitting the data to the sub control board 73 (sub CPU 71) is created. The command created by the command creation means 104 is set in the output port for serial data transmission to the sub-control board 73, and set in the output port in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 31) executed by the main CPU 61. The command thus transmitted is transmitted to the sub control board 73 by the sub control command transmitting means 110 described later.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 21, the command creation means 104 includes a) a result lottery result, b) a gaming state set by the gaming state setting means 100j, c) a current mode in the AT transition lottery by the notification lottery means 100d, d) during AT period (AT period flag is ON), e) remaining period of AT period stored in AT period game number counter 655, f) AT right stored in AT right number storage means 652 G) Whether or not the precursor period is counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 (precursor period), h) the remaining period of the precursor period stored in the precursor period game number counter 653, i) acquisition The total number of acquired games (cumulative increase amount) in the advantageous state calculated by the number calculating means 113, j) number of AT games remaining until the limiter condition is satisfied, k) set value state suggestion Information for decision, creates a command to transmit the like to the sub-control board 73 information about.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the information on g) and h) may be transmitted by one command. Further, the information on j) may be the remaining number of AT games until the limiter condition is satisfied, or may be the number of digested games of AT games after the transition to the AT period. Further, as shown in the figure, instead of the information on j), only information indicating that the limiter condition is satisfied may be transmitted in a game where the limiter condition is satisfied. 21 is a part of various types of information transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73.

  For the command for transmitting information related to the result lottery result in FIG. 21, the command creation means 104 creates a command according to the determination result of the notification determination means 100i. In other words, the notification determining unit 100i uses the command created by the command creating unit 104 as a command that can identify the type of specific set winning (a command that can be used to identify an advantageous operation procedure), or a command that cannot identify the type of specific set winning ( It also has a function of determining whether to use a command whose advantageous operation procedure is unknown.

  At this time, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the command creation unit 104 selects “0” to “18” as commands that can identify the result of the role lottery when the lottery by the role lottery unit 103 is executed. Create a command that contains. As will be described later, the sub control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the sent command. That is, the command creation unit 104 creates a command that indicates the content of the effect executed on the sub control board 73.

  When the notification determination unit 100i determines that the operation procedure advantageous to the player is not notified, that is, when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF, the command creation unit 104 A command is created that does not include data indicating the type of the winning combination group (“left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”) that can be identified as having won the crab but cannot identify the corresponding winning group. Further, when it is determined by the notification determining means 100i that an operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified, that is, when the AT period flag is set to ON, the winning combination group (“left bell” “middle bell” is selected. “Right bell”) is included, and a command that can identify the corresponding winning group is created.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 10, when the flag during the AT period is OFF, the command creation means 104 can win any of the winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, and “right bell”. , The same command “No. 1” is created so that the winning combination group of “Bell group” cannot be identified. On the other hand, the command creation means 104 uses the command “No. 2” when “left bell” is won when the flag during the AT period is ON, and the command “3” when “medium bell” is won. If “Right Bell” is won, “No. 4” command is created.

  Similarly, when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF, the command creation unit 104 can identify that “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, or “Replay D” has been won. However, a command that does not include data indicating the type of the winning combination group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, “Replay D”) that cannot be identified is created. In addition, when the AT period flag is set to ON, data indicating the type of the winning combination group (“Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, “Replay D”) that is won is included and the corresponding winning combination is included. Create a command that can identify the group.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11, when the flag during the AT period is OFF, the command creation means 104 is selected when any of the winning combination groups “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” is won. Even if it exists, the same command “12” is created so that it is not possible to identify which winning combination group. On the other hand, the command creation means 104 uses the “13th” command when winning “Replay A” when the AT flag is ON, and the “14th” command when winning “Replay B”. When “Replay C” is won, a “15th” command is created, and when “Replay D” is won, a “16th” command is created.

  Note that the command creation means 104 creates the same command for the other lottery results regardless of whether the AT period flag is ON or OFF. That is, if the “middle cherry” is won, the command “No. 5” is given, the command “No. 6” is won if the “watermelon” is won, and the command “7” if the “BB” is won. When “RB” is won, the command “8” is selected, when the “single piece 13” is won, the “9” command is selected, and when “one piece 13 + BB” is won, “10” The command “No. 11” is created when the “single piece 14 + BB” is won, and the command “17” is created when the “Bell” is won. In case of a loss, a command “No. 0” is created.

  Further, for the command for transmitting the information for determining the set value state suggestion effect of k) shown in FIG. 21, the command creating means 104 executes the command according to the selection result of the main side state suggestion effect determining means 109 described later. Create

(6) Reel detecting means 105
The reel detection means 105 in FIG. 4 sends detection signals from the left / middle / right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R to the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R that drive the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Based on the number of supplied pulses, the rotational positions of the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are detected. The reel detection means 105 corresponds to a symbol positioned at a predetermined reference position (for example, the middle stage of the display window 11 in this embodiment) while the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and stopped. Each frame number is detected.

(7) Stop control means 106
The stop control means 106 shown in FIG. 4 uses the stop table 672 based on the stop operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R and the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R (reel 14L, 14M, 14R).

  As shown in the “Remarks” column of the tables of FIGS. 10 and 11, the winning group “left bell” “middle bell” “right bell” “replay A” “replay B” “replay C” “replay” When one of the “D” s is won, the matching combination is set differently depending on the first stop switch to be operated. Further, the advantageous operation procedure is configured to be different depending on the types of winning combination groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, and “replay C”.

  Specifically, if one of the winning group “Left Bell”, “Middle Bell”, “Right Bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, or “Replay C” is won, the selected winning group is set. When the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are stopped in an advantageous pushing order (operation procedure), the stop control means 106 receives the winning combination that is most advantageous to the player so that each reel 13L, Stop control of 13M and 13R is performed. On the other hand, when the stop operation is not performed according to the advantageous operation procedure (push order) set for the winning combination group selected, the stop control means 106 wins a winning combination different from the winning combination most advantageous to the player. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so that the symbol combination cannot be stopped on the winning line.

  In addition, as the stop table 672 (see FIG. 4) for determining the stop positions of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, a plurality of tables are set corresponding to each of the winning lottery results of the winning lottery means 103. The stop table 672 is a table in which the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined in advance according to the rotational position of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are operated. The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are formed so that the number of sliding frames is different corresponding to the stop operation order of the corresponding stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  If the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103 is a win for any of the winning combinations, the stop control means 106 and the stop table 672 selected based on the winning lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R when 21R is operated, the number of sliding frames of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as to win the winning combination, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R stop control is performed. On the other hand, if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is lost, the stop control means 106 has operated the stop table 672 selected based on the lost winning lottery result and the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. From the rotational position of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, the number of sliding symbols of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is determined so as not to win any of a plurality of roles, and each reel 13L, 13M, 13R Perform stop control.

  By the way, since there is an upper limit on the number of sliding symbols, even if the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 103 is a win for any of the winning combinations, each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is at a predetermined timing. If not operated, the winning combination in the stop control by the stop control means 106 cannot be won. In other words, the stop control means 106 determines the symbol combination for winning the winning combination on the condition that the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at the timing when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are respectively in predetermined rotation positions. Stop control of each reel 13L, 13M, 13R is performed so as to align with the winning line.

(8) Symbol determination means 107
The symbol determination means 107 in FIG. 4 is based on the rotation positions of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R detected by the reel detection means 105, and is controlled by the stop control means 106 and stopped by the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. It is determined whether or not the symbol display mode is a predetermined display mode.

  The symbol determination means 107 determines that the special combination is won when the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display mode shown in “BB” and “RB” in FIG. When the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display mode shown in “middle stage bell”, “one piece combination 1” to “one piece combination 14”, “middle stage cherry”, and “watermelon”, the symbol determination unit 107 When the symbols are arranged on the winning line in the display modes shown in “Replay 1” to “Replay 26”, the symbol determining unit 107 determines that the player has won the re-game role.

(9) Dispensing control means 108
The payout control means 108 in FIG. 4 gives a predetermined profit (privilege) to the player based on the determination result of the symbol determination means 107. The payout control means 108 determines that the number of credit medals stored is the upper limit value (this embodiment) if the symbol determination means 107 determines that one of a plurality of winning combinations has been won, and if there is a medal payout. After reaching 50, for example, the hopper unit 43 is operated, and the player can be given a profit by paying out medals corresponding to the winning number corresponding to the winning combination. Further, the payout control means 108 increases the credit medals by the payout number instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as a medal payout until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit value.

  By the way, when it is determined by the symbol determination means 107 that the payout control means 108 has won the re-gamer, the payout line of the next game is validated as if a predetermined number (three) of medals have been inserted. To do.

(10) Main side state suggestion effect determination means 109
The main-side state suggestion effect determining means 109 in FIG. 4 performs a selection related to determination of a set value state suggestion effect (state suggestion effect) that suggests a set value setting state, as shown in FIG. (See FIG. 4: first selection table). At this time, the main-side state suggestion effect determination unit 109 sets “A” (second) on the sub-control board 73 based on the distribution ratio set for each setting value in the command selection table 678 for state suggestion effect determination. Information) or “B” (first information) command to be transmitted is determined. For example, when the set value is set to 1, the main-side state suggestion effect determining unit 109 selects the command “A” with a distribution rate of 70% and the command “B” with a distribution rate of 30%. ”Is selected. On the other hand, when the set value is set to 6, the main-side state suggestion effect determining unit 109 selects the command “A” at the distribution rate of 30% and the command “B” at the distribution rate of 70%. ”Is selected.

  Then, the command creation means 104 is a command ("" that can specify the selection result of the main-side state suggestion effect determination means 109 as information for the effect content determination means 202 of the sub control board 73 to be described later to determine the state suggestion effect. A ”or“ B ”) is created, and the created command is sent to the sub control board 73 by the sub control command sending means 110 described later.

  Note that the main-side state suggestion effect determination means 109 indicates the state suggestion at a specific timing at which the sub CPU 71 can execute the set value state suggestion effect, in this embodiment, at a specific timing when the special game (bonus game) or the AT game ends. A selection based on the effect determination command selection table 678 is performed, and the sub-control command transmission unit 110 transmits a command capable of specifying the selection result to the sub-control board 73. With this configuration, it is necessary to always store information that can specify the selection result based on the state suggestion effect determination command selection table 678 necessary for determining the set value state suggestion effect on the sub-control board 73 side. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the information from being easily taken out from the sub-control board 73 and analyzed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20, the state suggestion effect determination command selection table 678 indicates that the main-side state suggestion effect determination means 109 indicates that the setting value setting state is a relatively advantageous state for the player. As a selection result based on the state suggestion effect determination command selection table 678, the command “B” is easily selected.

(11) Sub-control command transmission means 110
4 transmits the command created by the command creation means 104 from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 by one-way communication. The sub-control command transmission means 110 is a game state such as a normal game and a special game created by the command creation means 104, a result lottery result of the role lottery means 103, a symbol determination result by the symbol determination means 107, and each reel 13L, 13M. , 13R, a command including data representing the state of the slot machine 1, such as information regarding whether or not the medal payout state by the payout control means 108 and whether or not the set value has been changed, is transmitted to the sub-control board 73.

  The sub-control command transmission unit 110 sub-controls a command created by the command creation unit 104 and including data representing the detection state of inserted medals by the insertion sensor 53, the operation state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17, and the like. Transmit to the board 73. Further, the sub control command transmission unit 110 subcommands a command including data indicating that various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, which are generated by the command generation unit 104, are operated by the player. Transmit to the control board 73. Further, the sub control command transmission unit 110 receives a command including data (see FIG. 21) indicating information relating to AT games, information for determining a set value state suggestion effect, and the like generated by the command generation unit 104. Send to.

  Thus, the command creation means 104, the main side state suggestion effect determination means 109, and the sub control command transmission means 110 function as the “main side state suggestion effect determination means” of the present invention.

(12) Notification means 111
When the notification means 111 of FIG. 4 is determined to execute a predetermined effect that notifies the operation procedure of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R advantageous to the player, that is, the flag during the AT period is determined by the notification determination means 100i. Is selected when one of the winning group “Left Bell”, “Middle Bell”, “Right Bell”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, or “Replay C” is won. The operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning combination group is displayed on the notification display 60, thereby producing an effect of notifying the player of the advantageous operation procedure. . For example, when the winning winning group is set with an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player to “operate the left stop switch 21L first”, the notification display 60 displays “123” or “1- “-” Is displayed. Note that the notification unit 111 may display the information indicating the type of the winning combination group won by the notification display 60.

  Further, when the flag during the AT period is set to OFF, the notifying means 111 performs a display according to the winning lottery result on the notifying display 60 so that an operation procedure advantageous to the player is not known, and the game An effect of notifying an operation procedure advantageous to a person is not performed.

  Note that an operation procedure advantageous to the player may be notified by display on the credit indicator 45 or may be notified by a reel effect using the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R.

(13) Set value management means 112
The setting value management unit 112 shown in FIG. 4 determines whether or not the set setting value matches the design value. In this embodiment, the determination is performed at least when the setting is changed and at the end of the AT game.

(14) Acquisition number calculation means 113
The acquired number calculation means 113 (calculation means) in FIG. 4 continuously updates the count value of the total number-of-payout counter 658 based on the number of medals paid out within a certain period, and the number of inserted medals. By updating the count value of the total insertion number counter 657 based on the above, the number of medals won within the period when the bonus game or AT game that is advantageous to the player continues (cumulative increase amount) Is calculated.

  For example, when the fixed period is set to 50 games, the acquired number calculating means 113 is based on calculating the total acquired number in one bonus game or AT game (first advantageous state). If another bonus game or AT game (second advantageous state) starts within 50 games after the bonus game or AT game ends, the second advantageous state starts after the first advantageous state starts. The total number of acquired sheets (cumulative increase amount) is calculated for the period until ending. In addition, even if the second advantageous state ends, the acquired number calculation means 113 determines that the third advantageous state starts after the first advantageous state starts if the third advantageous state starts within 50 games. The total number of acquired sheets is calculated for the period until the advantageous state ends. However, the number-of-acquisition calculating means 113 is configured to select the AT transition lottery mode after the AT game based on the AT right acquired in one AT transition lottery is completed (all rights are terminated in a plurality of cases). When the selection lottery) and the game number AT shift lottery table 676 are set, the total number of acquired games is initialized (returned to 0). These calculations are performed based on the ON / OFF state of the AT period flag in the flag storage unit 654, information on the total input number counter 657, the total payout number counter 658, and the like.

(15) Output setting means 114
The output setting means 114 in FIG. 4 sets the state of a signal output from the main control board 63 to the outside so that the game state can be specified from the outside. In this embodiment, the output setting unit 114 sets the state of a signal to be output to the outside, for example, whether or not it is during the AT period. For example, when a predetermined bit is assigned as an AT signal in an output signal composed of a plurality of bits, the output setting unit 114 sets the predetermined bit to “1” when the AT period flag is ON. "And set to" 0 "when the AT period flag is OFF. In this embodiment, the output setting unit 114 sets “0” to the predetermined bit so that it can be determined that the AT period is not being performed at least when the setting is changed and when the AT right ends. At this time, the output setting means 114 may be set not to output the output signal to the outside when the AT period flag is OFF. Further, when the setting is changed, the output signal may not be output to the outside, and “0” may be set to the predetermined bit when the AT right ends.

(Sub control board)
Next, the configuration of the sub control board 73 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 is for performing effects according to the operation and state of the main control board 63 (main CPU 61) based on the command transmitted from the main control board 63. As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control board 73 is equipped with various functions realized by executing a program stored in the memory 75 and various functions realized by controlling the hardware. Has been. With these functions, the slot machine 1 is based on the information transmitted from the main control board 63, and the set value state suggestion effect that suggests the set state of the set value and the role lottery means 103 based on the set value. Various effects relating to the progress of the game, including a role lottery result suggesting effect (result suggesting effect) that suggests a lottery result, are configured to be executable.

(1) Sub-control command receiving means 200
The sub control command receiving means 200 of FIG. 6 receives commands including various data transmitted by the sub control command transmitting means 110 of the main control board 63. When receiving the transmitted command, the sub-control command receiving unit 200 notifies each function mounted on the sub-control board 73 according to the type of the command.

  When the precursor period is set by the precursor period setting means 100g (see FIG. 5) of the main control board 63 and the remaining precursor period is counted by the precursor period game number counter 653, the remaining precursor period is specified. Information (command) is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 for each game. When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives information specifying the precursor period, the previous precursor period stored in the storage area of the precursor period storage unit 751 is rewritten to the precursor period specified by the information.

(2) Gasse precursor period setting means 201
6 satisfies the predetermined condition (cherry winning, watermelon winning) for performing the AT shift lottery based on the information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61), but the AT shift lottery When it is determined that the player has not won (AT non-winning), a gasse precursor period (specific effect period) in which an effect of possibility of an indication of gasses is executed (specific effect period) is set by a lottery for setting an indication of an alarming period. In the present embodiment, in the case of a cherry win, the AT shift lottery is always won. Accordingly, the gasse precursor period setting means 201 performs the gasse precursor period setting lottery when the information AT shift lottery performed when the watermelon is won is not won.

By the way, in the present embodiment, even if the gasse precursor period setting means 201 does not win the AT shift lottery at the time of winning the watermelon, the precursor period game number counter 653 (FIG. 4) by the precursor period setting means 100g. When the precursor period has already been set, the gaze precursor period is not set (the lottery for setting the precursor precursor period is not performed). Therefore, when the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives information specifying that it is a watermelon winning, the case where the gasset precursor period setting unit 201 can execute the gasset precursor period setting lottery is as follows:
i) When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information specifying that it is not a precursor period,
ii) When the sub-control command receiving means 200 does not receive information specifying that the precursor period is set in the precursor period game number counter 653,
iii) When the precursor period transmitted from the main control board 63 is not stored in the precursor period storage means 751 (FIG. 6),
It becomes. In this way, by preventing the setting of the harsh precursor period during the harbinger period, the harbinger potential presentation performed during the harbinger period and the harsh precursor performance presentation performed during the harse precursor period are complicated. Can be prevented.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when it is during the pre-gase period, when it is during the special role gasse possibility effect (see FIG. 24) described later, it corresponds to any of the special role internal gaming state, bonus state, or AT period When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives information specifying that to do so, the gusset precursor period setting unit 201 is configured not to set the gusset precursor period (does not perform the stigmatic precursor period setting lottery). .

  Next, a lottery for setting a gazette precursor period for setting a gaze precursor period will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the Gase precursor period setting unit 201 determines the current AT transition lottery mode specified based on information transmitted from the main control board 63 (main CPU 61) (see FIGS. 13, 14, and 15). In response to this, a lottery for setting a gazette precursor period is performed using a different gasse precursor period table 753 (setting data).

  In other words, the gaseous warning period setting means 201 uses the gassey warning period table 753 in FIG. 22 (a) in the high-accuracy mode (a state in which it is easy to win the AT shift lottery), When it is difficult to win, a lottery for setting a gaze precursor period is performed using the gasse precursor period table 753 of FIG. 22B, and the gasse precursor period determined in this lottery is set in the gasse precursor period game number counter 752 To do. If configured in this way, the probability of setting the Gase precursor period is changed according to the current AT transition lottery mode, or the ratio of the length of the Gase precursor period is changed according to the current AT transition lottery mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), in the gasse precursor period table 753 used in the high-accuracy mode, the probability that no gasset precursor period is set is set to 0%. Always sets the pre-gase period. Further, as shown in FIG. 22B, in the gasse precursor period table 753 used in the low-accuracy mode, the probability that the gasset precursor period is not set is set to 40%, which is the highest. Therefore, in the high-accuracy mode, the gusset omen possibility production is more easily executed than in the low-accuracy mode.

  In addition, after setting the gasset precursor period, the gasset precursor period setting unit 201 subtracts -1 from the value of the gasset precursor period set in the game countersign period game number counter 752 every time one game is consumed.

(3) Production content determination means 202
The effect content determination means 202 (sub-side state suggestion effect determination means, result suggestion effect determination means, and indication effect selection means) of FIG. 6 is received by the command received by the sub control command reception means 200 or the gasse precursor period setting means 201. This is for determining the contents of the production according to the set gasse sign period. Specifically, a moving image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is determined from an effect pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game, the result of the role lottery means 103, or the like from the speakers 31L and 31R. An effect such as determining the music and sound to be played, and flashing the light sources of the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually is determined. Next, the production content determined by the production content determination means 202 will be specifically described.

a) Production related to the role lottery result (ratio lottery result suggesting production)
The effect content determination means 202 receives a command (information) that can specify the role lottery result of the role lottery means 103 (see FIG. 4) received from the main control board 63, and the role lottery result specified based on the received command. The contents of the production (result suggesting production) related to the are determined. Note that there is a possibility that it will be executed when the special lottery result is “special role possibility production” that may be executed, and when the special lottery result is “single piece 13” or “losing”. A certain “special role gasse possibility effect” will be described in detail in the following items “b) prognostic possibility effect” and “c) gaze probable effect effect”.

  For example, when the received command specifies that the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103 is a watermelon winning, the effect content determining means 202 determines the winning lottery result suggesting effect lottery table 761 ( Using FIG. 6: specific selection table), the content of the role lottery result suggesting effect that suggests that the role lottery result is a watermelon winning is determined. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 displays the liquid crystal display based on the distribution rate set for each content of the role lottery result suggestion effect (including “no effect”) in the role lottery result suggestion effect lottery table 761. The contents of the role lottery result suggesting effect to be performed using the container 27 are determined.

  In addition, if the received command corresponds to the command during the AT period and the type of the winning combination group (bell group, replay) that has been won can be identified, the effect content determination unit 202 can determine the result of the combination lottery corresponding to the command. Using the suggestion effect lottery table 761 (a specific table is not shown), an effect (notification effect) that indicates an advantageous operation procedure (push order) set for the winning combination group is determined as an execution effect. On the other hand, if the received command does not correspond during the AT period, the advantageous operation is performed by using the role lottery result suggesting effect lottery table 761 (specific table is not shown) corresponding to the command. An effect whose procedure is unknown is determined as an execution effect. For example, if the “No. 1” command shown in FIG. 10 is received according to the result of lottery, it is not during the AT period, so it is understood that one of the winning groups of “Bell Group” has been won. Select one production from a group of productions that do not know whether "Left bell", "Middle bell", or "Right bell" was won. In addition, when the “No. 2” command shown in FIG. 10 is received, one of the effects indicating that “Left Bell” has been won or the effect of prompting the user to operate the left stop switch 21L first is selected. Select. When the “No. 3” and “No. 4” commands shown in FIG. 10 are received, the effect contents are determined in the same manner.

  When the “12” command shown in FIG. 11 is received, since it is not during the AT period, the winning group of any one of “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” is won. Although it is understood that one of the “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Replay C”, and “Replay D” is won, one effect is selected. In addition, when the “No. 13” command shown in FIG. 11 is received, one of the effects that indicates that “Replay A” has been won or the effect that prompts the user to operate the left stop switch 21L first is selected. Select. When the “14”, “15”, and “16” commands shown in FIG. 11 are received, the contents of the effect are similarly determined.

  Further, the production content determination means 202 also receives the “No. 5” to “No. 11” commands shown in FIG. 10 and the “No. 17” command shown in FIG. Select one production from the production group that suggests the possibility of winning. Further, when the “0” command is received, similarly, one effect is selected from the effect group corresponding to the loss so as not to impair the player's expectation.

  As a specific example of the effect related to the role lottery result, for example, the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, or the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R by the speakers 31L, 31R. Is notified by voice, the lamps provided on the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are blinked in a predetermined order to notify the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and the reels 13L, 13M, For example, the backlight provided in 13R blinks in a predetermined order to notify the operation order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

  The production content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the decided production content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described below. In addition, for each of the lottery results other than the above-mentioned role lottery results, a role lottery result suggesting effect lottery table 761 is set, and the effect content determining means 202 is a role lottery result suggesting effect lottery table corresponding to the role lottery result. 761 is used to determine the content of the role lottery result suggesting effect.

b) Probability possibility effect The probable effect effect is a possibility effect that suggests that the AT game (AT1) may be executed when the antecedent period is set by the antecedent period setting means 100g. Executed during the precursor period. When the content determination unit 202 determines that the precursor period has been set by the precursor period setting unit 100g of the main control board 63, the precursor possibility effect is present unless the precursor possibility presentation is currently being executed. From the scenario setting table 754, select and select a presentation scenario of a possible sign performance length (refer to the “Remarks” column in FIGS. 19A to 19C) according to the number of games in the set sign period. The content of the production in accordance with the produced production scenario is determined as the production to be executed.

  In addition, as described in the “Remarks” column of FIGS. 19A to 19C, in the last game of the precursor period (in the case where the precursor period is one game, the AT winning game), for example, liquid crystal By displaying “AT confirmed” on the display 27, the “predicted AT win” is finished, and the sign possibility production is ended, and in the next game, the AT game (AT1) is actually played by the reportable state notifying means 204 described later. It is notified that it has started. At this time, in the last game of the precursor period, for example, “WIN”, “win”, “congratulations”, or the like may be simply displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. In this way, the player does not know what was won until the notification by the alertable state notifying means 204 is performed in the next game, and imagines that “there may have been won as a special role”. You can also increase the interest of the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the production content determination unit 202 is set when a production scenario for a possible sign production is selected, if a production for a potential sign indication or a special role gasse possibility production to be described later is being executed. The possibility scenario of rendition of these possibility effects is rewritten to the effect scenario of the sign possibility presentation newly selected, and the sign possibility presentation is started. The effect content determination means 202 selects the effect scenario of the sign possibility effect so that the sign possibility effect is executed after the execution of the potential sign suggestion effect or the special role gase possibility effect being executed. Also good. In this case, the production content determination unit 202 starts from the precursor period set by the precursor period setting unit 100g of the main control board 63 until the currently-executed gasse warning possibility effect or special role gasse possibility effect ends. By subtracting the number of games, it is preferable to calculate the number of games that can substantially execute the sign possibility effect, and select the effect scenario of the sign possibility effect according to the calculated number of games.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the precursor period has been set by the precursor period setting unit 100g of the main control board 63, the production content determination unit 202 has already been set if it has already been executed. The content of the production in accordance with the production scenario of the sign possibility production is determined.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

  In the case where the winning of the special role is carried over when the AT is won, the precursor period is set shorter than when the winning of the special role is not carried over. Therefore, when the sign possibility presentation is executed during the sign period, the sign state presentation is interrupted by transitioning to a special game (bonus game) by winning the special role (bonus prize). Can be suppressed.

  In addition, when the precursor period of a plurality of games is set, only the last game of the precursor period may be performed using the liquid crystal display 27 or the like to produce a predictor possibility effect that suggests “AT win”. .

  In addition, after power interruption, when the precursor period setting unit 100g of the main control board 63 is restored to the precursor period that was backed up, a command for specifying the restored precursor period is sent by the sub-control command transmission unit 110. It is transmitted to the control board 73. When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives the command, information specifying the precursor period restored by the precursor period setting unit 100g is stored in the precursor period storage unit 751. At this time, the production content determination unit 202 newly selects a production scenario of the sign possibility production according to the precursor period (the number of games) stored in the precursor period storage unit 751, and the production according to the selected production scenario. Determine the content.

  That is, since the information for identifying the remaining precursor period is backed up in the precursor period game number counter 653 at the time of the power interruption, the precursor period setting means 100g is used according to the backed up information when the power is turned on again. It can be returned to the specified precursor period. Then, the effect content determination means 202 can determine the effect content according to the signage period after the return, based on the information specifying the signage period returned by the signage period setting means 100g.

  In the sub-control board 73 that controls various effect devices, noise is likely to occur when power is cut off, and malfunction may occur when the power is turned on again. By newly determining the production content according to the precursor period (remaining amount of the precursor period) after the return, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a discrepancy between the control state of the main CPU 61 and the content of the presentation executed on the sub-control board 73. it can. In addition, the information for specifying the precursor period is stored and backed up by the precursor period game number counter 653 of the main control board 63 with high security, so that the parameter related to the effect control of the sub CPU 71 is illegal when power is interrupted. Even if it is rewritten, the production content determination means 202 can determine the production content according to the precursor period based on the correct information backed up by the precursor period game number counter 653. It can be effectively prevented.

c) Gase Predictor Possibility Production In the Gase Predictor Possibility Production, the AT right is not set by the AT right setting unit 100f, but the Gase Prediction Period Game Number Counter 752 sets the Gase Prediction Period Game Number Counter 752 At this time, the AT game (AT1) is not actually executed, but it is a possibility effect that suggests that the AT game (AT1) may be executed, and is executed during the prelude period. The production content determination means 202 is set from the gasse omen possibility presentation scenario setting table 755 except when the gasse omen possibility presentation is being executed, when the gasse omen period game number counter 752 is set. Select a production scenario of a gasse omen possibility presentation effect (see the “Remarks” column in FIGS. 22A and 22B) having a length corresponding to the number of games in the GASE omen period, and follow the selected production scenario. The effect to be executed is determined as the effect to be executed.

  Note that, as described in the “Remarks” column of FIGS. 22A and 22B, in the last game of the prelude period, for example, by displaying “AT Loss” on the liquid crystal display 27, “ The notice of AT shift lottery is notified ", and the effect of the potential for harsh sign is completed. At this time, in the last game in the prelude period, for example, the liquid crystal display 27 may simply display “losing”, “losing”, “sorry”, or the like.

  On the other hand, the production content determination means 202, when the gasse precursor period is set in the gasse precursor period game number counter 752, and when the gasse precursor possibility production is already being executed, The content of the production according to the production scenario is determined.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 22, the gasse precursor period table 753 is set so that the gasse precursor period is more easily set to a period of 23 games to 26 games than a period of 27 games to 30 games. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the maximum period of the precursor period is set to 32 games, and the maximum period of the gaze precursor period is set to 30 games.

  Therefore, for example, when the possibility presentation starts after winning the “watermelon”, the player may recognize whether the possibility presentation is a sign possibility presentation or a gasse sign possibility presentation immediately after the start. However, if the possibility effect continues after the 27th game from the start, the expectation that the possibility effect being executed is the sign possibility effect increases. In addition, if the possibility presentation continues after the 31st game from the start, it is determined that the possibility presentation being executed is the sign possibility presentation, so that the player is given a sense of superiority in AT winning. Can do.

  In this way, changing the longest periods of the precursor period and the gasse precursor period can increase the diversity of possibility presentations, but increases the load of control processing. In this embodiment, since the sub-control board 73 is configured to manage the gauze precursor period, an increase in the control processing load of the main CPU 61 can be suppressed.

d) Special role possibility direction The special role possibility direction is selected when the special role is won or the special role is carried over and the special role possibility direction effect scenario (notification waiting period) is set. In addition, it is a possibility effect that suggests that there is a possibility of shifting to a special game (bonus game), and is executed during a notification waiting period. When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives a command indicating that the special role has been won, the production content determination unit 202 has already executed the probable indication effect or the witness indication indication or the special role gasse possibility indication described later. Except for the middle case, the special scenario possibility production scenario is selected from the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756 (see FIG. 23: specific selection table), and the production contents according to the selected production scenario are determined. Specifically, the effect content determination unit 202 selects an effect scenario by lottery based on the winning probability set for each effect scenario in the special role possibility effect scenario setting table 756.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 23, the special role possibility effect based on each effect scenario is executed over a plurality of games, and the number of games in each effect scenario is determined. Therefore, the production content determination unit 202 selects the production scenario of the special role possibility production, and sets a notification waiting period (the number of games) until the special role selection notification unit 203 described later notifies that the special role has been won. decide. As in the case of the above-described gasse precursor period, first, after setting the notification waiting period, a special scenario scenario for a special role possibility effect according to the length of the set notification waiting period may be selected.

  Note that, as described in the column “Production scenario” in FIG. 23, in the last game of the selected production scenario (notification waiting period) (in the case where the notification waiting period is one game, the game in which a special role is selected). For example, by simply displaying “WIN”, “Win”, “Congratulations” on the liquid crystal display 27, “Special role winning is suggested” and the special role possibility effect is ended, and the following game will be described later. The special combination winning notification means 203 notifies that the special combination has been won. In this way, the player does not know what was won until the special role winning notification means 203 is notified in the next game, and imagines that it may have been won by AT. Can also increase the interest of the player. In the last game of the production scenario, for example, “Special Role (BB, RB) Winning” may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  In the present embodiment, when the effect content determination unit 202 selects the effect scenario of the special role possibility effect, the effect of the probable possibility or the effect of possibility of predicament or the special role gasse possibility effect described later is already executed. In the case of the inside, it is configured to rewrite the set scenario of these possibility effects to the newly selected effect scenario of the special role possibility effect and start the special role possibility effect. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 selects the special role possibility effect (notification waiting period) so as to suppress overlapping with the end timing (game) of the sign period when the sign possibility effect is being executed. To do.

  If configured in this way, if the prognostic period possibility effect is executed, the effect scenario of the predictor possibility effect is rewritten to the effect scenario of the special role possibility effect, and the special role possibility effect is started. By preventing the precursor period from ending during the execution of the role possibility presentation, it is possible to prevent the AT game (AT1) from starting in the middle of the execution of the special role possibility presentation. With the notification means 203 and the notification possible state notification means 204, the player can make a notification that clearly indicates the state of the slot machine 1.

  On the other hand, the effect content determination means 202, when the special role possibility effect is being executed in a state where the special role winning is carried over (during bonus carryover), Determining the contents of the production according to the scenario.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

  In addition, when a notification waiting period for a plurality of games is set, only in the last game of the notification waiting period, the special role possibility effect of “suggesting special role winning” is performed using the liquid crystal display 27 or the like. It may be. In addition, if the selected production scenario is for multiple games, the content of the first half of the production scenario will inform the player that a role lottery result suggesting production that "suggests special role winning" will be performed. (Predictive production).

e) Special role possibility presentation The special role possibility presentation is not actually executed when a special role Gase possibility presentation scenario (gase notification waiting period) is set. However, it is a possibility effect that suggests that there is a possibility of shifting to the special gaming state, and is executed during the waiting period for the gaset notification. The production content determination means 202 has won the single role 13 when each possibility production is not being executed, or the special role gasset that is executed with a winning probability of 1% when the result lottery is lost. When winning the possibility effect execution lottery, a special role gasse possibility effect production scenario is selected from the special role gasse possibility effect scenario setting table 757 (see FIG. 24: specific selection table), and in accordance with the selected effect scenario Determine the content of the production. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 selects an effect scenario by lottery based on the winning probabilities set for each effect scenario in the special role gasse possibility effect scenario setting table 757.

  Further, the special role gasse possibility effect based on each effect scenario is executed over a plurality of games as shown in FIG. 24, and the number of games in each effect scenario is determined. Therefore, the production content determination means 202 selects the production scenario of the special role gambling possibility production and decides the waiting period (number of games) for executing the special role gambling production. As in the case of the above-mentioned gasse warning period, first, after setting the gaze notification waiting period, the effect scenario for the special role gasse possibility effect according to the length of the set gaze notification waiting period may be selected. Good.

  In addition, as described in the column “Production scenario” in FIG. 24, for example, “Special role losing” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 in the last game of the selected production scenario (gase notification waiting period). As a result of “notifying that the special role is not won”, the special role gase possibility production is ended. At this time, for example, “Lose”, “Lose”, “Sorry”, or the like may be simply displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 in the last game in the waiting period of the gas information notification.

  In addition, the production content determination means 202 determines the production content according to the production scenario of the special role gase possibility production that has already been set, when the separate role possible performance production has already been executed.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, the special role possibility effect scenario setting table 756 is set so that the notification waiting period is easily set to 4 games or 5 games, and the gaze notification waiting period is set to 5 games as shown in FIG. A special role frustration effect scenario setting table 757 is set so that it is difficult to set. Therefore, when the possibility effect continues for the fifth game, the expectation that the possibility effect being executed is the special role possibility effect increases, so that the player's interest can be enhanced.

  In addition, since the selected production scenario spans multiple games, the content of the first half of the production scenario informs the player that a role lottery result suggesting production that “suggests special role non-winning” will be performed ( (Predictive production).

f) Background effect The background effect (suggested effect) is an effect that suggests to the player the type of AT transition lottery mode based on the background of the video displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. The content of the effect is determined based on the information (see FIG. 21) regarding the state of the probability mode in the AT transition lottery transmitted from the control board 63.

  In this embodiment, three types of “night”, “evening”, and “daytime” are set as the types of background effects. Here, the “night” background may be either the high-accuracy mode or the low-accuracy mode, and the “evening” background may be either the high-accuracy mode or the low-accuracy mode. The background that can be easily selected in the mode, the “daytime” background, can be either the high-accuracy mode or the low-accuracy mode, but is set to a background that can be easily selected in the low-accuracy mode.

  As for the selection of the background effect by the effect content determination means 202, initial selection is performed at the time of setting change, at the end of the special game, and at the end of the AT game, respectively, and thereafter, the background effect transition lottery is performed in each game. . At this time, the effect content determination means 202 selects the initial background effect using the background effect selection lottery table 758 (data for determining effect: see FIG. 6), and the background thereafter is the background effect transition lottery table 759. (See FIG. 6).

  Specifically explaining the initial selection, as shown in FIG. 25, the background effect selection lottery table 758 has a plurality of types and settings depending on the selection trigger (when the setting is changed, when the special game ends, or when the AT game ends). Has been.

  In the background effect selection lottery table 758 used at the time of setting change, the AT transition lottery mode selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b is common to the high accuracy mode / low accuracy mode, and the “evening” background and the “daytime” background are It is set to be selected with the same probability (see FIG. 25A).

  Two types of background effect selection lottery tables 758 used at the end of the AT game are provided for each type of AT transition lottery mode selected by the mode selection lottery 100b at the end of the AT game. The background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the high-accuracy mode is selected by the mode selection lottery 100b has a probability that the “night” background is 10%, the “evening” background is 60%, and the “day” background is 30%. It is set to be selected (see FIG. 25B). The background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the low-accuracy mode is selected by the mode selection lottery 100b is set so that the “evening” background is selected with a probability of 40% and the “daytime” background is selected with a probability of 60%. (See FIG. 25C).

  Two types of background effect selection lottery tables 758 used at the end of the BB game are provided for each type of AT transition lottery mode selected by the mode selection lottery 100b at the end of the BB game. The background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the high-accuracy mode is selected by the mode selection lottery 100b is set so that the “night” background is selected with a probability of 20% and the “evening” background is selected with a probability of 80%. (See FIG. 25 (d)). Further, the background effect selection lottery table 758 used when the low-accuracy mode is selected by the mode selection lottery 100b is set so that the “evening” background is selected with a probability of 100% (FIG. 25 (e)). )reference).

  In the background effect selection lottery table 758 used at the end of the RB game, the AT transition lottery mode selected by the mode selection lottery 100b at the end of the RB game is only the high accuracy mode, and the “night” background is selected with a probability of 100%. (See FIG. 25D). That is, the background effect selection lottery table 758 used at the time of setting change is configured not to select the “night” background in which the mode is determined even when the AT transition lottery mode is the high-precision mode. On the other hand, the background effect selection lottery table 758 used in other cases (at the end of the AT game or at the end of the special game) is configured such that the “night” background can be selected.

  In this way, at the time of setting change (first condition) and at the end of AT game (second condition), the effect content determination means 202 uses the background effect selection lottery table 758 configured by different types of data. To determine the contents of the direction (the type of suggestion). Specifically, the effect content determination means 202 determines the effect content using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. 25A when the setting is changed, and at the end of the AT game, FIG. The effect content is determined using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of (c).

  The type of background effect after the selection of the initial background effect is determined by the background effect transition lottery of each game as described above. Here, the background effect transition lottery table 759 used in the background effect transition lottery is provided in a plurality of types according to the background type of the game and the AT transition lottery mode. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27, when the current state is “night” background and the transition lottery result in the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “maintain high accuracy mode”, “night” A background effect transition lottery table 759 in which the background (as is) is selected with a probability of 90% and the “evening” background with a probability of 10% is used. If an “evening” background with a change in the background effect is selected at this time, the background changes from “night” to “night” after the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R for the third stop are operated in the game. It changes to "Evening". The timing when the background changes is the same in the case described below. On the other hand, if the current situation is the “night” background and the transition lottery result in the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “high accuracy mode → low accuracy mode”, the “evening” background has a probability of 100%. The selected background effect transition lottery table 759 is used.

  If the current situation is “Evening” background and high-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result of the game's AT transition lottery mode is “Maintain high-accuracy mode”, “Night” background is 20%, “Evening” A background effect transition lottery table 759 in which the background (as is) is selected with a probability of 70% and the “daytime” background with a probability of 10% is used. Also, if the current situation is the “Evening” background and the high-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result in the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “High-accuracy mode → Low-accuracy mode”, the “Evening” background (as it is ) Is selected with a probability of 20%, and the “daytime” background is selected with a probability of 80%. Further, when the current state is the “evening” background and the low-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “low-accuracy mode → high-accuracy mode”, the “night” background is 30. %, The background effect transition lottery table 759 in which the “evening” background (as it is) is selected with a probability of 70% is used. Also, if the current situation is “Evening” background and the low-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result in the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “Low-accuracy mode → Low-accuracy mode (maintained)”, “Evening” A background effect transition lottery table 759 in which the background (as is) is selected with a probability of 60% and the “daytime” background with a probability of 40% is used.

  If the current state is the “daytime” background and the high-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result of the game's AT transition lottery mode is “high-accuracy mode → high-accuracy mode (maintained)”, the “night” background is A background effect transition lottery table 759 is used in which 20%, “evening” background is 50%, and “daytime” background (as is) is selected with a probability of 30%. In addition, when the current state is the “daytime” background and the high-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result of the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “high-accuracy mode → low-accuracy mode”, the “daytime” background (as it is ) Is selected with a probability of 100%, a background effect transition lottery table 759 is used. Further, when the current state is the “daytime” background and the low-accuracy mode, and the transition lottery result in the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “low-accuracy mode → high-accuracy mode”, the “night” background is 30. %, “Evening” background is 60%, and “Daytime” background (as it is) is selected with a probability of 10%. Also, if the current state is “daytime” and the low-accuracy mode and the transition lottery result in the AT transition lottery mode of the game is “low-accuracy mode → low-accuracy mode (maintained)”, “evening” A background effect transition lottery table 759 in which the background is selected with a probability of 10% and the “daytime” background (as is) with a probability of 90% is used.

  By the way, as shown in FIG. 26, when the AT game ends, the effect content determination means 202 selects the background effect constituted by different types of data at the end of the normal AT game and at the end of the AT game by the limiter. The effect content may be determined using the lottery table 758. Specifically, the production content determining means 202 decides the production content using the background production selection lottery table 758 of FIG. 26 (b) for selecting the high-accuracy mode at the end of the normal AT game, and the low-accuracy mode. The effect content is determined using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. 26 (c) for selection. Further, the production content determination means 202 decides the production content using the background production selection lottery table 758 of FIG. 26 (d) for selecting the high-accuracy mode at the time of the end of the AT game by the limiter, and selects the low-accuracy mode. The effect content is determined using the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG.

  At the end of the AT game by the limiter, in order to prevent proactively suggesting to the player that there is a possibility that a more excessive advantageous amount (AT right, gaming value, privilege, etc.) may be granted, It is preferable not to select the suggested background effect, but by configuring the background effect selection lottery table 758 as shown in FIGS. 26 (d) and 26 (e), the high-accuracy mode is set at the end of AT by the limiter. Since the background effect of “night” to be confirmed is not performed, it is possible to prevent the player's feeling of expectation from being used unnecessarily.

  At the end of the AT game by the limiter, the effect content determination means 202 may determine the effect content using the background effect selection lottery table 758 configured with the same type of data as when the setting is changed. In this way, since the content of the background effect at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game by the limiter can be made the same, the effect content determining means 202 provides the background to the player different from the player at the time of setting change. It is possible not to give an indication of an advantageous state by selecting and determining the contents of the performance.

  Also, the background effect selection lottery table 758 shown in FIGS. 26A, 26F, 26G, and H is used for selecting the background effect shown in FIGS. 25A, 25D, 25E, and 25F. Since it is similar to the lottery table 758, the description thereof is omitted.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

g) Set value state suggestion effect The set value state suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the setting state of the set value to the player by the video (character) displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Information for determining the set value state suggestion effect (the selection result of the main side state suggestion effect determination means 109) transmitted from the main control board 63, and the set value state suggestion effect lottery table 760 in FIG. 28 (see FIG. 6: second) The content (character) of the set value state suggestion effect (state suggestion effect) is determined based on the distribution rate set in the selection table.

  In this embodiment, three types of characters “x”, “y”, and “z” are set as set value state suggestion effects. Here, the character “z” is a character that is easily selected when the set value is set to a high value, and the characters “x” and “y” are set to a value that is set to a low value. It is a character that can be easily selected.

  The effect content determination means 202 selects the result of the main-side state suggestion effect determination means 109 (command “A” or command “B”) transmitted from the main control board 63 at the end of the bonus game or at the end of the AT game. Is received, the set value state suggestion effect lottery table 760 is used to determine the content (character) of the set value state suggestion effect. Specifically, when the received command is “A”, the effect content determination means 202 uses the distribution ratio in the column “A” of the setting value state suggestion effect lottery table 760 in FIG. When the character of the state suggestion effect is determined and the received command is “B”, the set value state suggestion effect is used using the distribution ratio in the column “B” of the set value state suggestion effect lottery table 760 of FIG. Determine the character.

  In addition, the set value state suggestion effect lottery table 760 indicates that the character “z” (specific state suggestion effect) is displayed when the effect content determination means 202 receives the command “A” when the command “B” is received. It is configured so that it can be easily determined. Therefore, the setting values of both the state suggestion effect determination command selection table 678 of the main control board 63 (see FIG. 4) and the role lottery result suggestion effect lottery table 761 (see FIG. 6) of the sub-control board 73 are set as games. When the value is set to a relatively high value that is relatively advantageous to the user, the effect content determination means 202 of the sub-control board 73 is configured to easily determine “z” as the character of the setting value state suggestion effect. Therefore, when the character “z” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 as the set value state suggestion effect, the player's expectation that the set value is in an advantageous state can be improved.

  Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later. Thus, the set value state suggestion effect lottery table 760 is data used when determining the content of the set value state suggestion effect, and when determining the content of the role lottery result suggestion effect that suggests the role lottery result. Is unused data.

h) Predictive effect The predictive effect is an effect that informs the player of the occurrence of the set value state suggestion effect and the role lottery result suggestion effect.

  For example, when it is determined that the water lottery is won and the role lottery result suggesting effect shown in FIG. 29 is executed, an effect (indication) for instructing to operate a specific switch using the liquid crystal display 27 or the speakers 31L and 31R. (Direction). In this case, the role lottery result suggesting effect is executed at a timing when a specific switch is operated as instructed.

  Further, for example, when the set value state suggestion effect shown in FIG. 28 is executed after the bonus game is ended, the liquid crystal display 27 and the speaker 31L are set before the bonus game is ended when the bonus game is determined in advance. , 31R is used to determine the sign effect that informs the player in advance that the set value state suggestion effect will be executed. In this case, the set value state suggestion effect is executed in the game after the bonus game is finished.

  If comprised in this way, a player can be made to pay attention to a setting value state suggestion effect and a role lottery result suggestion effect by performing an indication effect. Then, the effect content determination unit 202 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control unit 205 and the audio control unit 206 described later.

i) Other 30 episodes of 50 games (1 set) are prepared for 50 episodes (50 games (1 episode) x 30 episodes = 1500 games) as a content to be executed during the AT period. If acquired, the content of the production may be shifted to the next story in sequence (that is, 30 AT rights are required to experience the production of the final story (30 stories)). In this case, it is easy for the player to be notified that a new AT right has been acquired during the first half of the performance, and a new AT right has been acquired during the final portion of the performance. Is preferably not notified to the player. Preferably, during execution of the final part of the performance, it is preferable that a symbol that can confirm the acquisition of the AT right is not generated in the reel stop symbol. When the limiter condition is satisfied, the remaining AT period and the remaining AT right are abandoned. Therefore, when the AT right is acquired in the final part of the performance, the loss (deduction) of the AT right by the limiter is determined. Therefore, with this configuration, in the final part of the production, it becomes difficult for the player to recognize the new acquisition of the AT right, so the AT right was abandoned by the limiter even though the AT right was acquired. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied.

  As described above, the command creation means 104 of the main control board 63, the main-side state suggestion effect determination means 109, the sub control command transmission means 110, and the effect content determination means 202 of the sub control board 73, the role lottery means 103. The “suggested effect determining means” of the present invention is configured to determine a set value state suggesting effect for the set state of the set value used for control, and to determine a role lottery result suggesting effect for the role lottery result based on the set value set. ing.

(4) Special role winning notification means 203
The special role winning notification means 203 in FIG. 6 wins the special role (bonus winning) by displaying, for example, a “bonus confirmation screen” on the liquid crystal display 27 after the special role possibility effect (notification waiting period). Notify that Specifically, the special role winning notification unit 203 has already finished the special role possibility effect when the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives information specifying that the special role has been carried over and the bonus is being carried over. If so, you will be notified of the bonus winning. Note that once the special winning combination informing means 203 notifies the bonus winning, the bonus winning notification is continued until the special winning combination is won (bonus winning).

  In addition, the special role winning notification means 203 is used in the AT game by the notification determining means 100i in FIG. 5 in the game next to the game in which the special role possibility effect is ended, that is, a game for notifying that the special role is won. When the sub-control command receiving unit 200 receives information specifying that the middle flag has been set from OFF to ON, the bonus winning notification is suppressed.

  With this configuration, the main CPU 61 cannot change its control state according to the control state of the sub CPU 71, so that the gaming state setting means 100j is related to the control state of the sub CPU 71 after the precursor period has ended. The game state is controlled to AT game (AT1: notification possible state). At this time, the game in which the game state setting means 100j starts controlling the gaming state to the AT game is the same game as the game in which the special role winning notification means 203 notifies the bonus winning after the special role possibility effect (notification waiting period). In such a case, the special role winning notification means 203 suppresses the bonus winning notification. For this reason, the notification possible state notification unit 204 described later can notify the fact that the gaming state has shifted to the notification possible state in preference to the bonus winning notification by the special combination winning notification unit 203. Therefore, although the game state has been changed to AT game by the game state setting means 100j of the main control board 63, the notification possible state notification means 204 does not notify that the game state has been changed to AT game. Can be prevented from feeling distrust.

(5) Notification possible state notification means 204
When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives the information specifying that the game has changed to the AT game, for example, the noticeable state notifying means 204 of FIG. 6 displays “AT start” on the liquid crystal display 27, for example. Notification of transition to the AT state (AT start notification). Further, the notification possible state notification means 204 is in a case where a special role possibility effect is executed or a bonus winning notification is notified by the special combination winning notification means 203 in a game notifying that the game has shifted to the AT game. Then, using the effect devices other than the liquid crystal display 27 such as the lamp units 33, 37L, and 37R, the fact that the game has shifted to the AT game is notified (AT start special notification). Note that the notification possible state notification unit 204 may notify that the game has shifted to the AT game when the sub-control command reception unit 200 receives information from the main control board 63 that the warning period has become zero.

(6) Display control means 205
The display control unit 205 in FIG. 6 displays a moving image on the liquid crystal display 27 based on data included in the signals transmitted from the effect content determination unit 202, the special role winning notification unit 203, and the notification possible state notification unit 204. An effect such as blinking light sources such as the upper lamp unit 33 and the lower lamp units 37L and 37R all at once or individually is executed.

(7) Voice control means 206
The audio control unit 206 in FIG. 6 plays music from the speakers 31L and 31R based on the data included in the signals transmitted from the production content determination unit 202, the special role winning notification unit 203, and the notification available state notification unit 204. It produces an effect such as outputting sound.

(Operation)
Next, the operation of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, any one of the winning role groups “left bell”, “middle bell”, “right bell”, “replay A”, “replay B”, and “replay C” is performed during the AT period (the AT period flag is ON). When winning, the effect of notifying the operation order of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R that is advantageous to the player corresponding to the winning winning group is the notification means 111 and the sub control board 73 of the main control board 63. This is executed by the display control means 205 and the voice control means 206. Also, the player's expectation that an AT game (AT1) will be played or a special game (BB ', RB') will be raised is increased. In addition, it suggests the state of AT transition lottery mode by the notice lottery means 100d, or suggests the number of medals acquired during the AT period, for example. Benefit effect is suitably carried out by the liquid crystal display 27.

  In the following description, the various functions and means described above, and other functions realized by executing various programs by the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 and the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 (detailed explanation is omitted). This is a process executed by. In addition, since processing for setting various flags executed in the following processing to ON or OFF or setting values for various flags is a well-known technique, detailed description thereof is omitted.

1. Main Process The main process executed in the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the state of the RAM 65 provided in the main control board 63 is checked, it is determined whether an error has occurred in the memory, and various initial settings are performed. If there is no abnormality as a result of the error check of the RAM 65 or the like, control is performed so that a game is possible. When the power is turned on with a setting change, the game shifts to a general game (RT1). In addition, when the precursor period is backed up by the precursor period game number counter 653 when returning from the power OFF (power interruption) state at the time of a power failure to the power ON state, the precursor period before the power failure is restored. Next, it is determined whether or not a prescribed number (three) of medals have been inserted (step S1), and the system waits until a prescribed number of medals are inserted (NO in step S1). On the other hand, if a predetermined number (three) of medals are inserted (YES in step S1), the process waits until the start switch 19 is operated (NO in step S2), and if the start switch 19 is operated (step S2). YES), the part lottery process by the part lottery means 103 is executed (step S3).

  In the role lottery process of the role lottery means 103, first, the table lottery table 671 is selected by the table selection means 102 based on the current gaming state and the selected role lottery table 671 and the start switch 19 are operated. The winning lottery result is determined based on the random value extracted at the timing.

  Then, after the combination lottery process, a notification determination process described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33 is executed (step S4). Subsequently, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R start to rotate (step S5), and wait until any of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R corresponding to the rotating reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is operated. However, if any one of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is operated (YES in step S6), it corresponds to the operated stop switch by the stop control of the reel rotation by the stop control means 106. The rotation of the reel to be stopped is stopped (step S7).

  Thereafter, the processes in steps S6 and S7 are repeated until all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop rotating (NO in step S8), and when all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped (in step S8). YES), the symbol determination unit 107 determines the symbol (step S9).

  Subsequently, the notification determination process (step S10) described with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35 is executed, and the medal payout process is executed by the payout control means 108 as necessary (step S11). The processes from step S1 are performed. Is repeatedly executed.

2. Timer Interrupt Process Next, a timer interrupt process that is executed each time an interrupt process is performed in the main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the phase of each reel motor 14L, 14M, 14R is output (step S20), and the command set in the output port is transmitted (step S21). Next, the state of the input port connected to the voltage monitoring IC is checked to determine whether or not it is in a power outage state (step S22). If it is in a power outage state (YES in step S23), setting is performed. A predetermined power interruption process such as backing up the previous warning period is performed (step S24), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not in the power-off state (NO in step S23), the lighting state of the credit display 45 and the notification display 60 is changed to the current control state of the slot machine 1 (operation of each switch, insertion of medals, AT period) It is updated according to whether it is in the middle (step S25). Next, the input port for inputting the state of each switch and each sensor connected to the main control board 63 is updated to the latest state (step S26). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1 by measuring a time such as a medal insertion interval or a payout interval (step S27).

  Next, based on the state of the input port updated in step S26, whether or not each switch is operated, whether a medal is inserted, whether a medal is paid out, whether the reel has passed a predetermined rotation position, Etc. (step S28), the random number for lottery is updated (step S29), and the process returns to the main process of FIG.

3. Notification Determination Processing Next, the notification determination processing in step S4 of FIG. 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33.

  First, as shown in FIG. 32, the notification lottery means 100d determines whether or not the type of winning combination is cherry or watermelon (step S30), and when the determination is winning of cherry or watermelon (step S30). YES), it is determined whether or not the winning combination is cherry (step S31). If the determination result is a cherry win (YES in step S31), an AT shift lottery for cherry is performed (step S32), and the AT right setting means 100f stores the determined AT right number in the AT right number storage means 652. (Step S35). On the other hand, if the watermelon is won (NO in step S31), the notification lottery means 100d performs an AT shift lottery for watermelon (step S33), and if it is AT winning (YES in step S34), the AT right setting means. 100f sets the determined AT right number in the AT right number storage means 652 (step S35).

  Subsequently, if the notification determining unit 100h determines that it is during the AT period or is in a bonus state (YES in step S36), the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG. On the other hand, if the notification determination unit 100h determines that the AT period is not in progress or is not in the bonus state (NO in step S36), the precursor period setting unit 100g does not set the precursor period (NO in step S37), and FIG. The precursor period setting process described with reference to this is executed (step S38). Next, if the notification determination unit 100h determines that the bonus state is set (YES in step S39), the process proceeds to step S45 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the notification determination unit 100h determines that the bonus state is not established (NO in step S39), if the precursor period setting unit 100g determines that the precursor period is not set (NO in step S40), the step of FIG. Proceed to S45. Also, if the precursor period is set (YES in step S37, YES in step S40), the precursor period setting unit 100g subtracts -1 from the precursor period counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 (step S41).

  Subsequently, if the value of the precursor period counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 is not 0 (NO in step S42), the notification determination unit 100h proceeds to step S45 in FIG. On the other hand, if the value of the precursor period counted by the precursor period game number counter 653 is 0 and the notification determining unit 100h determines that the AT1 transition condition is satisfied (YES in step S42), the notification determining unit 100i Subtract -1 from the number of AT rights stored in the number-of-rights storage unit 652 (step S43), set the AT period (50 games) in the AT period game number counter 655 (step S44), and in step S45 of FIG. move on. The notification determining unit 100i sets the state of the AT period flag to ON in the game next to the game in which the AT period is set in the AT period game number counter 655 in step S44.

  Further, when the winning of cherry or watermelon is not made (NO in step S30), when the AT lottery for watermelon winning by the notification lottery means 100d is not won (NO in step S34), the processing from step S39 is executed. The

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 33, the number-of-games AT grant means 100e provides bonuses according to the state of the game such as whether or not the AT period or the bonus state, whether or not the AT game is finished or the special game is finished. The count value of the intergame number counter 656 is updated (step S45). If the game number AT grant means 100e is a game number AT shift lottery opportunity (YES in step S46), the game number AT shift means 100e performs a game number shift lottery (step S47).

  Next, if it is AT winning (YES in step S48), the AT right setting means 100f sets one AT right number in the AT right number storage means 652, but the notification determination means 100h satisfies the AT1 transition condition. As a result, the notification determining unit 100i subtracts -1 from the number of AT rights stored in the AT right number storage unit 652 to the AT period game number counter 655 based on the AT period based on one AT right ( 50 games) is set (step S49), the process returns to the main process of FIG. 30, and the process ends. The notification determining means 100i sets the state of the AT period flag to ON in the game next to the game for which the AT period is set in the AT period game number counter 655 in step S49.

  On the other hand, if it is not the game number AT shift lottery opportunity (NO in step S46) and the game is not AT winning (NO in step S48), the process returns to the main process of FIG.

4). Notification Determination Processing Next, the notification determination processing in step S10 of FIG. 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 and 35.

  First, as shown in FIG. 34, if it is determined that the notification determination unit 100h is in the bonus winning state and the AT1 end condition is satisfied (YES in step S50), the precursor period setting unit 100g is a precursor if it is during the precursor period. The count value of the period game number counter 653 is cleared, and the notification determining means 100i stores the current count value as the remaining AT period in the AT period game number counter 655 if the AT period is in effect, and turns off the flag during the AT period. (Step S51), and the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG.

  Next, when not in the bonus winning state (NO in step S50) and in the bonus end state (YES in step S52), the notification determining means 100h stores the remaining AT period in the AT period game number counter 655, and shifts to AT1. If it is determined that the condition is satisfied (YES in step S53), the notification determining unit 100i resets the value stored in the AT period game number counter 655 as the AT period and sets the AT period flag to ON. Then (step S54), the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG. On the other hand, when the remaining AT period is not stored (NO in step S53), the notification determination unit 100h determines that the AT right number remains in the AT right number storage unit 652 and the AT1 transition condition is satisfied. (YES in step S55), the notification determining unit 100i subtracts -1 from the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage unit 652, and sets the AT period (50 games) in the AT period game number counter 655. The AT period flag is set to ON (step S56), and the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG.

  Subsequently, when the bonus is not ended (NO in step S52), or when no AT right remains (NO in step S55), in the bonus state (YES in step S57), or not in the bonus state. (NO in step S57) If the flag during the AT period is set to OFF (NO in step S58), the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG. When the flag during the AT period is set to ON (YES in step S58), the notification determining unit 100i subtracts -1 from the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 (step S59), and the total AT game. The count value of the number counter 659 is updated (step S60). Next, if the remaining AT period is not 0 (NO in step S61), the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG.

  When the remaining AT period is 0 (YES in step S61), the notification determining unit 100h determines that the AT right number remains in the AT right number storage unit 652 and the AT1 transition condition is satisfied ( In step S62, the notification determination unit 100i subtracts -1 from the AT right number stored in the AT right number storage unit 652 (step S63), and adds an AT period (50 games) to the AT period game number counter 655. The AT period flag is set to ON (step S64), and the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG. On the other hand, when the notification determination unit 100h determines that the AT right number does not remain in the AT right number storage unit 652 and the AT1 termination condition is satisfied (NO in step S62), the notification determination unit 100i performs the AT period The flag is set to OFF (step S65), the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 is cleared (step S66), and the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG. At this time, since the normal AT game end condition is satisfied, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs the mode selection lottery using the same mode selection lottery table 673 shown in FIG. 13 (c). The mode selection lottery means 100b may perform the mode selection lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 for normal AT game end shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 35, if it is determined that the limiter condition is not satisfied (NO in step S67), the process returns to the main process of FIG. 30 and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the limiter condition is satisfied and the AT1 end condition is satisfied (YES in step S67), the notification determining unit 100i sets the flag during the AT period to OFF (step S68), and the total AT game The count value of the number counter 659 is cleared (step S69), the value of the AT period game number counter 655 (AT period) is cleared (step S70), and the remaining AT right number stored in the AT right number storage means 652 is calculated. Clear (step S71), return to the main process of FIG. 30, and terminate the process. At this time, since the limiter condition is satisfied, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs the mode selection lottery using the same mode selection lottery table 673 as that used when changing the setting shown in FIG. Note that the mode selection lottery means 100b may perform the mode selection lottery using the same mode selection lottery table 673 as when the setting is changed as shown in FIG.

5. Precursor Period Setting Process Next, the precursor period setting process in step S38 of FIG. 32 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the AT is won by cherry (YES in step S80), the precursor period setting unit 100g determines the precursor period from the precursor period table 677 for cherry (step S81), and sets the precursor period in the precursor period game number counter 653. Then (step S83), the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG. On the other hand, the precursor period setting unit 100g determines the precursor period from the precursor period table 677 for watermelon when the AT is won by the watermelon (NO in step S80), and the precursor period is counted in the precursor period game number counter 653. Is set (step S83), the process returns to the notification determination process of FIG.

6). Gasse Precursor Period Setting Process With reference to FIG. 37, the gauze precursor period setting process executed in the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described.

  Gase precursor period setting means 201 is a watermelon winning (YES in step S90), not in the precursor period (NO in step S91), not in the precursor of the gaze (NO in step S92), and the special role gasse possibility effect If it is not in the middle (NO in step S93), and is not in the special role internal gaming state, the bonus state, or the AT period (NO in step S94), the gasset precursor period is determined from the gasset precursor period table 753 (step S95). ), The process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the watermelon is not won (NO in step S90), during the precursor period (YES in step S91), during the precursor sign period (YES in step S92), or during the special role frustration presentation (step S93) If YES, or if the game is in the special role internal gaming state, bonus state, or during the AT period (YES in step S94), the process is terminated.

7). Effect Content Determination Process The effect content determination process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 and 39.

  First, as shown in FIG. 38, if the bonus has been carried over (YES in step S100) and the special role possibility production is being performed (YES in step S101), the production content determination means 202 will set the special role that has been set. The content of the production along the production scenario of the possibility production is determined (step S102), and the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG. On the other hand, if the special combination possibility presentation is not in progress (NO in step S101), a bonus confirmation notification process described with reference to FIG. 40 is executed (step S103), and the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG.

  Next, if the bonus has not been carried over (NO in step S100) and the game has been won for the bonus (YES in step S104), the possibility of special role, the possibility of special role, during the production of the possibility of omen sign, the possibility of special role, When it is not during the production (NO in step S105), the production content determination means 202 sets the production scenario selected from the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756, and produces the production content according to the produced production scenario. After determination (step S106), the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is any one of the sign possibility production, the gasse sign possibility production, and the special role gase possibility production (YES in step S105), the production content determination means 202 displays the possibility production being executed. The production scenario is rewritten and set to the production scenario newly selected from the special role possibility production scenario setting table 756, the production contents according to the produced production scenario are determined (step S107), and the process of step S120 in FIG. 39 is performed. Proceed to

  Subsequently, when the game is not a bonus winning game (NO in step S104), a precursor period is set (YES in step S108), but a precursor possibility effect is not executed (NO in step S109). When it is neither during the production of the potential sign indication or during the production of the special role possibility (NO in step S110), the production content determination means 202 selects from the sign possibility production scenario setting table 754 corresponding to the precursor period. The production scenario is set, the production content along the production scenario is determined (step S111), and the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is either during the gasse warning possibility production or during the special role gassing possibility production (YES in step S110), the production content determination means 202 displays the production scenario of the possibility production being executed in the precursor period. Is changed to the newly selected effect scenario from the sign possibility effect effect scenario setting table 754, and the effect content according to the set effect scenario is determined (step S112), and the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG. . If it is during the sign possibility production (YES in step S109), the production content determination means 202 determines the production content in accordance with the production scenario of the possible sign production (step S113). The process proceeds to step S120.

  Next, when no precursor period is set (NO in step S108), as shown in FIG. 39, a gasse precursor period is set (YES in step S114), but a gasse precursor possibility effect is executed. If there is not (NO in step S115), the production content determination means 202 sets the production scenario selected from the gasse sign possibility production scenario setting table 755 corresponding to the gaze omen period, and the production content according to the set production scenario Is determined (step S116), and the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is in the presence of a potential sign indication (YES in step S115), the effect content determining means 202 determines the effect content in accordance with the effect scenario of the effect of the potential sign indication that has been set (step 117). The process proceeds to step S120 of 39.

  Subsequently, when there is no setting of a prelude period of gas (NO in step S114), if it is not a special role gasase possibility effect setting trigger (NO in step S118), the process proceeds to step S120 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is an opportunity to set a special role gaze possibility effect setting (YES in step S118), the effect content determination unit 202 sets the effect scenario selected from the special role gase possibility effect scenario setting table 757 (step S119).

  Next, if it is a set value state suggestion effect determination opportunity (YES of step S120), the effect content determination means 202 will transmit the state suggestion effect determination command transmitted from the main control board 63 and the set value state suggestion of FIG. A set value state suggesting effect is determined based on the effect lottery table 760 (step S121). Then, according to the game state and the winning combination, the effect of informing the pressing order of the stop switch, and the special role gasse possibility effect production scenario based on the special role gase possibility effect scenario setting table 757 are set. An effect, a role lottery result suggesting effect based on the effect lottery result suggesting effect lottery table 761, and the like are determined (step S122), and the process ends.

  In addition, each possibility effect, the set value state suggestion effect and the role lottery result suggestion effect may be executed at the same time, or if there is a contradiction in the effect contents when the effect is executed at the same time, The execution of the production may be canceled.

8). Bonus Confirmation Notification Process Next, the bonus confirmation notification process in step S103 of FIG. 38 will be described with reference to FIG.

  If it is not the next game in which the special role possibility effect is finished (NO in step S121), the special role winning notification means 203 notifies that the special role is won (step S123), and the effect shown in FIG. Returning to the content determination process, the process ends. On the other hand, in the case of the next game in which the special role possibility effect is ended (YES in step S121), if the notification possible state notification unit 204 is a game that notifies the start of the AT game (YES in step S122), the special role The winning notification means 203 returns to the effect content determination process of FIG. 38 without notifying that the special role has been won and ends the process, and the notification possible state notification means 204 notifies the start of the AT game. If not (NO in step S121), the special role winning notification means 203 notifies that the special role is won (step S123), returns to the effect content determination process of FIG. 38, and ends the process. .

9. AT start notification process The AT start notification process executed by the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the sub-control command receiving means 200 receives information specifying that it is during the AT period (YES in step S130), and the status of the flag during the AT period changes from OFF to ON (YES in step S131), a special If the bonus possibility screen is not being displayed during the role possibility presentation (NO in step S132), the notification possible state notification means 204 uses the liquid crystal display 27 to notify that the AT game starts ( Step S133), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the special role possibility presentation is in progress or the bonus confirmation screen is being displayed (YES in step S132), the notification possible state notification means 204 is a liquid crystal display 27 such as each of the lamp units 33, 37L, 37R. It is notified that the AT game is started using the other effect devices (step S134), and the process is terminated. Further, when the sub-control command receiving means 200 does not receive information specifying that it is during the AT period (NO in step S130), when the state of the flag during the AT period has not changed from OFF to ON (step S131). NO), the process is terminated.

(Specific example of possibility production)
Next, a specific example of the possibility effect will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 42 (a) shows a case in which the sub-control board 73 has a pre-gase period when the watermelon is won in the general game (RT1) where each possibility effect is not executed but the AT transition lottery is not won. The setting means 201 sets a 25-game gauze sign period (step S95 in FIG. 37), and shows a production scenario for a gaze sign possibility effect production selected in accordance with the set gaze sign period (step 116 in FIG. 39). .

  In the effect scenario shown in FIG. 42A, first, it is suggested that the game is “lost” by the continuous effect using the first four games. Subsequently, an effect that draws the player's attention is executed between the fifth game and the tenth game, and an effect that enthuses the player's expectation is executed between the eleventh game and the twentieth game. Then, in the 21st game, an effect that informs the player that the last continuous production will start is executed, and it is suggested that the final production using the last 4 games is “losing”, and a harsh sign is possible The sex effect ends, and the normal effect is executed from the 26th game.

  FIG. 42 (b) shows that the pre-game period of 4 games is set by winning the cherry in the 15th game during the performance of the potential fore warning shown in FIG. 42 (a) (step S <b> 81 in FIG. 36). An indication scenario of a sign possibility effect newly rewritten and set from the fifteenth game during the sign indication effect is shown (step S112 in FIG. 38). In the effect scenario of the sign possibility presentation shown in FIG. 42 (b), it is suggested that “AT winning” is indicated by the continuous effect using the four games starting from the fifteenth game of the potential sign indication. It is notified that the AT game is started in the 19th game after the start of the next game where the sex performance has ended, that is, the gasse sign possibility performance effect (AT start notification).

  FIG. 42 (c) is a new rewrite setting from the 15th game in which the potential for harsh omen is produced as a result of winning the winning combination + BB in the 15th game in which the potential for harsh sign shown in FIG. 42 (a) is won. The effect scenario of the four-game special role possibility effect is shown (step S107 in FIG. 38). In this production scenario, it is suggested that the special game is won by the continuous production using the 4 games starting from the 15th game of the gasse sign possibility production. That is, it is notified that the special role has been won in the 19th game after the start of the potential warning indication (bonus confirmation notification). In the example shown in FIG. 42 (c), the bonus confirmation notification is continued until the special combination is won in the 23rd game after the start of the potential warning effect.

  FIG. 42 (d) shows the predecessor period of one game by winning the cherry in the last game (18th game since the start of the potential sign potential effect production) shown in FIG. 42 (c). An example in which AT start notification is prioritized over bonus confirmation notification when is set. In other words, the 19th game after the start of the potential sign potential effect is a game in which the special role possibility effect ends and the bonus confirmation notification is performed, but the AT period is 0 and the AT start notification is performed. Since it is also a game, in this case, AT start notification is preferentially executed, and bonus confirmation notification is performed in the next game.

(Specific example of production before and after the end of AT game set)
Next, specific examples of effects performed on the liquid crystal display 27 before and after the end of the AT game set will be described separately with reference to FIG. 43 when the AT right (set) remains and when it does not. During the AT game, the liquid crystal display 27 displays information such as the remaining number of games in the AT game and the cumulative number acquired, and the information is rewritten for each game. As described above, in this embodiment, one set of AT games is set for 50 games, and the number of remaining games displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 is 1 every time the number of AT games is consumed. Is subtracted. In addition, the cumulative number acquired by the acquired number calculator 113 is updated for each game and displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 43A and 43B, when there is a remaining set number of AT games, a stop operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is not performed in the final game of one set. Then, for example, images of “0 remaining games” and “number of acquired ΔΔ” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. When all the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are stopped in the final game, as an effect at the end of the AT game (set), the “AT game number XX game” indicating the total number of AT games continued on the liquid crystal display 27, An “acquired number ΔΔ” image indicating the acquired number (cumulative increase) calculated by the acquired number calculating means 113 is displayed.

  Subsequently, when the start switch 19 is operated in the next game, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R start to rotate. At this time, in order to show that the AT right (set) remains, for example, an image such as “I'm still going on!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, and then the AT game (set) should be started. The liquid crystal display 27 is switched to an image of “50 remaining games” indicating the number of remaining games in the set and “acquired number ΔΔ” indicating the number of acquired games accumulated from the previous set.

  On the other hand, if the AT right (set) does not remain, as shown in FIGS. 43 (c) and (d), until all reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped in the final game of the AT game (set). The same image as when the AT right (set) remains is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. Subsequently, when the start switch 19 is operated in the next game, the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R start to rotate, but when the AT right does not remain, the display screen of the liquid crystal display 27 is normally displayed. Return. At this time, when the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery mode and the background effect determined by the effect content determination means 202 based on the selection result is, for example, “evening” background, the liquid crystal display 27 "Evening" background is displayed on the background screen. The display contents on the liquid crystal display 27 before and after the end of these AT rights are determined by the effect content determination means 202.

(Specific example of calculating the number of acquisitions)
Next, the calculation of the acquired number of sheets by the acquired number calculation unit 113 will be described as an example when the AT right remains and when a new AT right is acquired after being temporarily terminated. For example, when the AT right remains, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), the acquired number calculation means 113 calculates the acquired number (cumulative increase amount) until the end of the AT game (first set), The obtained number is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 at the end of the first set. By the way, even if the AT right remains, there may be a game effect in which the AT game is temporarily ended and returned to the normal game, and the normal game is returned to the second set of the AT game through the precursor period. is there. In this case, when the first set ends, for example, the next game returns to the normal screen (“Evening” background), and after passing through the 32 game precursor period, the second set of AT games starts. At this time, since the second set of AT games has started within 50 games, the acquired number calculation means 113 starts the calculation of the acquired number of times from the start of the first set, and from here to the start of the second set The number of sheets acquired (cumulative increase amount) is calculated. Thus, for example, if the number of acquired cards at the end of the first set is △△ and there is no increase or decrease in medals from the end of the first set to the start of the second set, at the start of the second set Then, an image of “acquired number ΔΔ” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27.

  Next, the case where no AT right remains will be described with reference to FIG. For example, when the AT game ends with no AT right remaining, the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery mode, and the effect content determination means 202 selects the type of background effect based on the mode. . Here, the “Evening” background is selected, and after that, the winning group “Cherry” or “Watermelon” is selected, and after the AT transition lottery is selected, the “previous AT game” is completed after the precursor period. It is assumed that the “later AT game” has started in the 32nd game. As described above, when the “advance AT game” is completed and the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery mode, the acquired number calculation means 113 will determine that the “next AT game” within 50 games. ”Has started, calculation of the acquired number of coins is started from the start of“ subsequent AT game ”without including the number of acquired coins obtained in“ previous AT game ”. Therefore, in the subsequent AT game start game, images of “remaining 50 games” and “0 acquired number” are displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. In this way, an increase amount notifying means for notifying the cumulative increase amount of medals is constituted by the display function of the acquired number of sheets (cumulative increase amount) by the liquid crystal display 27 described above.

(Specific example of limiter operation)
Next, a specific example of the limiter operation will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 45, at the time of setting change which becomes the starting point of the game in the slot machine 1, the mode selection lottery means 100b is a mode selection lottery table 673 composed of the same type of data as at the end of the AT game. A mode selection lottery is performed using. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 performs the background effect selection lottery using the background effect selection lottery table 758 for setting change.

  Thereafter, after the AT right is acquired and the AT game is started after the precursor period, when the remaining AT period is 0 (YES in step S61 in FIG. 34), the notification determination unit 100h is configured to store the AT right number storage unit. If it is determined that no AT right number remains in 652 and the AT1 end condition is satisfied (NO in step S62 in FIG. 34), the normal AT game end condition (specific end condition) is satisfied. If the same type of mode selection lottery table 673 (see FIG. 13C) is set to be used at the end of the AT game and at the end of the AT game by the limiter, the mode selection lottery means 100b A mode selection lottery is performed using a mode selection lottery table 673 composed of the same type of data as when the setting is changed. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 performs the background effect selection lottery using the background effect selection lottery table 758 for the end of the AT game. When the AT period is temporarily interrupted and the special game is executed, the AT period game number counter 655 counts the number of digested games of AT games during the AT period based on one AT right, and the total AT The game counter 659 interrupts the counting of the total number of AT games executed after the transition to the AT period (the number of AT games digested during the entire AT period based on all assigned AT rights), and the special game After AT is finished and the AT game is resumed, the counting by the AT period game number counter 655 and the total AT game number counter 659 is resumed.

  Subsequently, after the AT game is started, if the limiter condition (the termination condition at the time of passage) is satisfied, even if the AT period and the AT right still remain, both the remaining AT period and the remaining AT right are cleared and the AT End the game. By doing in this way, since it can prevent giving a player too much profit, it can suppress that a player's gambling mind increases. At this time, the mode selection lottery means 100b performs the mode selection lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 configured with the same type of data as that used when changing the setting. Further, the effect content determination means 202 performs a background effect selection lottery using the background effect selection lottery table 758 for the end of the AT game. It should be noted that during the special game executed once the AT period is interrupted, it is determined whether or not the limiter condition is satisfied based on the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 that interrupts the update (count).

  With this configuration, the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery table 675 (AT transition lottery mode) composed of the same type of data when the setting is changed and when the AT game ends. The lottery means 100d determines the AT game right using the same AT transition lottery table 675 for the probability mode selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b. In other words, the advantage for the player regarding the AT shift lottery is the same when the setting is changed and when the AT game ends. On the other hand, the effect content determination means 202 uses any one of a plurality of types of background effects by using a background effect selection lottery table 758 configured with different types of data when the setting is changed and when the AT game ends. It is determined whether the background effect is performed on the liquid crystal display 27. Therefore, the background effect can be executed with the contents suitable for each state when the setting is changed and when the AT game is ended. That is, the content of the background effect can be made different when the setting is changed and when the AT game ends.

  For example, the AT transition lottery table 675 is used as a high-accuracy mode as a background effect when the AT transition lottery table 675 (FIG. 16 (c)) for the high-accuracy mode advantageous to the player is used for determining the AT game right grant. There are two types of effects: a finalized effect (“Night”) that is determined to be for use, and an AT transition lottery table 675 that may be used for the high-accuracy mode (“Evening” and “Lunch”). If the high-accuracy mode is selected at the time of setting change (first condition), the confirmed effect (“night”) is not selected as the background effect, and the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. Is used to determine the background effect, and when the AT game ends (second condition), the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. 25 (b) in which the confirmed effect (“night”) can be selected as the background effect. Use to determine the background effect It is possible. Therefore, a high-precision mode advantageous to the player can be selected by the mode selection lottery means 100b at the time of setting change, and the player's interest is enhanced, and at that time, a definite effect ("night") is provided as a background effect. By not doing so, it is possible to prevent the hole side from suffering an excessive disadvantage.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 45, at the end of the special game, the mode selection lottery means 100b is a mode selection lottery table for the end of the special game which is composed of different types of data for the setting change and for the AT game end. A mode selection lottery is performed using 673. Further, the effect content determination means 202 performs a background effect selection lottery using the background effect selection lottery table 758 for the end of the special game.

  In this way, at the end of the special game, the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the lottery mode of the AT transition lottery using the mode selection lottery table 673 configured with data of a different type from that at the end of the AT game. . Therefore, after the state advantageous to the player due to execution of the AT game ends and after the state advantageous to the player due to execution of the special game ends, AT transition by the notice lottery means 100d Since the lottery mode changes, the interest of the player can be enhanced.

(How to count the number of digest games in AT games)
Next, a method for counting the number of digest games of AT games after shifting to the AT period will be described.

  First, the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 is a special role in which the game state includes an AT game (AT1) (ART game (RT4 + AT1), general AT game (RT1 + AT1), and AT game (AT)). It is updated every time one game is consumed in the internal game (BB internal game (RT2), RB internal game (RT3)), but the limit value condition is satisfied when the count value is first shifted to the AT period. It may be set to 1500, which is a condition, and the value of the total AT right number counter 569 may be decremented by -1 every time one game of an AT game is consumed. May be initialized to 0, and +1 is added to the count value of the total AT right number counter 569 every time one AT game is consumed.

  Further, regarding the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 for determining whether or not the limiter condition is satisfied, the game state is changed from a game state including an AT game (AT1) to a special game (BB game (BB ′), Even when transitioning to the RB game (RB ′)), it may be updated every time one game is consumed. In this way, after the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 first shifts to the AT period, one game is consumed in all game states including special games while the AT right (AT period) remains. Since it is updated every time it is played, the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 satisfies the limiter condition during the special game in which the update of the AT period game number counter 655 for counting the number of digested games of AT games is suspended ( 1500 games). In this case, it is preferable that the remaining AT period and the remaining AT right are cleared and the AT game is terminated without restarting when the special game is terminated. Note that the counting by the total AT right number counter 569 may be started when the AT right is set by winning the AT shift lottery. (Start counting from the precursor period).

  Further, the count value of the AT period game number counter 655 may be updated every time one game is consumed only when the gaming state is the ART game (RT4 + AT1). Also, for example, after the count value of the total AT game number counter 659 is first shifted to the AT period, one game is consumed in all game states including special games while the AT right (AT period) remains. The count value of the AT period game number counter 655 may be updated every time one game is consumed only when the gaming state is an ART game (RT4 + AT1).

(Modification of AT game start opportunity)
Next, a modified example of the AT game start opportunity will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 and 47.

1. Example in which the number of AT games is associated with the winning combination group as an AT right As shown in FIG. 46, in this modified example, the small combination simultaneous winning (1) to (4) and the special combination simultaneous are performed as the winning combination group. Winning (5) to (7) are set, and the number of AT games given to each winning combination group is associated. Then, except for the small role simultaneous winning (1) and the special role simultaneous winning (5), the winning combination groups (small role simultaneous winning (2) to (4), special role simultaneous winning ( When 6) and (7)) are won, the AT period is started based on the number of games given from the next game, and AT games are started with the given number of games. If comprised in this way, since the AT game number (AT value) provided with respect to a winning lottery result is determined on a one-to-one basis, it is possible to further enhance interest. In addition, regarding the limiter condition, since the starting point of counting the number of digest games of AT games is clear, it is possible to suppress more excessive gambling.

  Next, an example of a game mode that can be executed when the winning combination group is configured as shown in FIG. 46 will be described. In the following description, it is assumed that a role lottery using the winning group shown in FIG. 46 is performed without carrying over a bonus (special role). 7) If a bonus has been carried over after winning one of the above, the same process as described below may be performed using a combination lottery table 671 without simultaneous special combination, The AT game right may not be granted.

  When the stop control means 106 (see FIG. 4) is simultaneously selected as a watermelon, a single combination 13, a single combination 14, and a special combination (BB), watermelon> single combination 13, single combination 14> The reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are controlled to stop so that symbols corresponding to each combination are arranged on the effective line (middle stage line) in the priority order of the special combination. Therefore, when one of the winning combination groups shown in FIG. 46 is won, if each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R is operated so that the symbol corresponding to the watermelon is aligned with the effective line, which winning combination group is selected. Even so, since the symbols corresponding to the watermelon are aligned on the middle line, it is not possible to know which winning group has been won simply by looking at the stop symbol. Further, in this modification, when winning a winning combination group to which the number of AT games is given, an AT for notifying that the number of AT games has been given using an AT lamp (not shown) for AT notification etc. It is comprised so that alerting | reporting may be performed.

  Therefore, when the small-bore simultaneous winning (1) shown in FIG. 46 is won and the watermelons are aligned on the active line without turning on the AT lamp (not shown) for AT notification, the next game is started. If the special role gasse possibility effect (see FIG. 24) is executed, the player can have a sense of expectation that “the BB may have been won”. In addition, when the special combination simultaneous winning (5) is won, if the watermelons are aligned on the active line without turning on the AT lamp (not shown) for AT notification, the special game possibility presentation from the next game By executing (see FIG. 23), the player can have a sense of expectation that “the BB may have been won”.

  Also, in the case of winning the small role simultaneous winning (2) to (4) or special role simultaneous winning (6), (7) shown in FIG. 46, the AT lamp is turned on to start the AT game from the next game. To start. At this time, for example, in the first three games of the AT game, it is possible to execute a possibility effect that suggests whether or not the AT game continues or whether or not the special role is won. For example, in the case of winning the small role simultaneous winning (2), it becomes a “losing” effect and the AT game ends after three games. Further, when the small role simultaneous winning (3), (4) is won, the AT game is continued as a “win” effect (the remaining AT games are executed). When the special combination simultaneous winnings (6) and (7) are won, the winning combination is informed of the special winning combination. Then, after the bonus game (special game) ends, the remaining AT games are executed.

  In addition, when the small role simultaneous winning (2) is won, the AT game ends in three games. Therefore, the AT lamp may not be turned on in the first three games that execute the possibility effect. In this case, in the case of winning the small role simultaneous winning (3), (4) or special role simultaneous winning (6), (7), the predetermined number of games ( For example, the AT lamp may be turned on after an effect that shows that AT games of 50 games or more have been given is executed.

  When the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated at the timing of dropping the watermelon, the stop control means 106 performs stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R according to the winning group that has been won. Is called.

  By the way, in this modified example, each winning combination group is associated with the number of AT games to be assigned on a one-to-one basis. However, the advantageous amount obtained by the AT game assigned by the same combination lottery result As long as the expected value is always the same or substantially the same, any kind of AT game may be given to the winning lottery result. For example, the first pattern for granting 50 games of AT games and 10 games of extra special AT games are given, and the expected number of AT games obtained in the 10 games of extra special zone is 40 games. In the second pattern, since the expected value of the advantageous amount given to the player is substantially the same, if the result of the same combination lottery is the AT game of the different pattern (first pattern, first game) 2 patterns). In the case of the second pattern, the number of AT games to be given may be determined using a dedicated random number value for determining the number of AT games and a dedicated lottery table.

  Further, the re-game player may be associated with the number of AT games to be given. In this way, a role lottery table 671 that is easy to win a replaying role and a role lottery table 671 that is difficult to win a replaying role are prepared. By switching the double role lottery table 671 according to the game situation, the AT The expected value to which the game is given can be changed. In other words, the case where the role lottery table 671 that is easy to win a re-game player is selected corresponds to the high-accuracy mode of AT transition lottery, and the role lottery table 671 that is difficult to win a re-game player may be selected. This corresponds to the low-accuracy mode of the AT shift lottery.

2. Example in which AT transfer lottery and AT right number acquisition lottery are distinguished As shown in FIG. 47, in this modification, an AT transfer lottery for determining whether or not to grant an AT right (FIG. 47A). , (B)) and the AT right number lottery (FIG. 47 (c)) for determining the AT right number when the AT is won. That is, the AT right number lottery is performed uniformly using the lottery table shown in FIG. 47C regardless of the execution trigger of the AT shift lottery (cherry winning, watermelon winning).

  Therefore, regardless of the execution timing of the AT migration lottery, it is possible to always have a uniform expectation regarding the number of AT rights granted when winning an AT, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the player. Moreover, since the expected value of the number of AT rights to be granted is the same regardless of the execution timing of the AT migration lottery, excessive gambling can be prevented. In addition, the possibility that the limiter condition is satisfied (1500 games) can be expected to satisfy the limiter condition with a certain probability irrespective of the execution timing of the AT transition lottery. be able to.

  In the case of this modification, a possibility effect such as a sign effect may be executed when an AT is won.

(Modification of state suggestion effect and result suggestion effect)
Next, a modified example of the state suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49.

  This modification differs from the above-described embodiment in that the lottery mode for AT transition lottery is configured as the “control condition” of the present invention, and the notification lottery means 100d is based on the state of the lottery mode (high accuracy mode, low accuracy mode). The result of the AT shift lottery performed by (see FIG. 5) is configured as the “control result” of the present invention. Further, in this modification, the background effect suggesting the state of the lottery mode is configured as the “state suggestion effect” of the present invention, and an indication possibility indication and an indication of gusset that indicate whether or not the AT transition lottery is won The sex effect is configured as the “result suggesting effect” of the present invention. In addition, when the production scenario selected as the probable indication or the gaze indication indication is for multiple games, the content of the first half of the production scenario informs the player that the result suggesting effect will be performed (Indication production) may be used.

  In this modification, the state suggestion effect determination command selection table 678 shown in FIG. 48A is configured as the “first selection table” of the present invention, and the background effect selection lottery table 758 shown in FIG. Is configured as the “second selection table” of the present invention. Further, in the present modification, the sign possibility indication effect scenario setting table 754 shown in FIG. 49A and the gas indication possibility effect effect scenario setting table 755 shown in FIG. 49B are the “specific selection table” of the present invention. It is configured as. In the following description, the description will focus on the differences from the above-described embodiment, and the description of the configuration will be omitted by citing the same reference numerals for the other configurations.

  The main-side state suggestion effect determining means 109 in FIG. 4 selects the selection relating to the determination of the background effect that suggests whether the state of the lottery mode of the AT transition lottery is the high-precision mode or the low-precision mode. This is performed using a state suggestion effect determination command selection table 678 (see FIG. 4) shown in FIG. At this time, the main-side state suggestion effect determination unit 109 sets “A” (second information) to the sub-control board 73 based on the distribution ratio set for each mode in the state suggestion effect determination command selection table 678. ) Or “B” (first information) to be transmitted. For example, when the lottery mode of the AT transition lottery is set to the high-accuracy mode, the main-side state suggestion effect determining means 109 selects the command “A” at a distribution rate of 70% and distributes 30%. Select command “B” by rate. On the other hand, when the lottery mode of the AT transition lottery is set to the low-accuracy mode, the main-side state suggestion effect determining means 109 selects the command “A” with a distribution ratio of 30% and distributes 70%. Select command “B” by rate.

  Then, the command creation means 104 uses a command (“A” or “A” or “A” that can specify the selection result of the main-side state suggestion effect determination means 109 as information for the effect content determination means 202 of the sub control board 73 to determine the background effect. “B”) is created, and the created command is transmitted from the sub-control command transmission means 110 to the sub-control board 73.

  The effect content determination means 202 in FIG. 6 includes background effect determination information transmitted from the main control board 63 (selection result of the main-side state suggestion effect determination means 109) and the background effect selection lottery table in FIG. Based on the distribution ratio set to 758 (see FIG. 6), the content (background) of the background effect is determined. Specifically, when the received command is “A”, the effect content determination means 202 uses the distribution ratio in the column “A” in the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. The content of the effect is determined, and when the received command is “B”, the content of the background effect is determined using the distribution ratio in the “B” column of the background effect selection lottery table 758 of FIG. To do. Note that, in this modification, even when the background effect is “night”, the lottery mode of the AT transition lottery is not determined to be the high-accuracy mode.

  In addition, when the command received from the main control board 63 is to specify that the command received from the main control board 63 is an AT winning, the effect content determination means 202 is a precursor possibility effect scenario setting table 754 (FIG. 49A). 6) is used to determine the scenario scenario of the probable possibility effect that suggests that the player has won the AT. At this time, the effect content determination means 202 performs the predictability possibility effect on the basis of the distribution rate set for each effect scenario of the predictor possibility effect in the antecedent possibility effect scenario setting table 754 of FIG. Determine the production scenario.

  On the other hand, if the command received from the main control board is to specify that the AT is not won, the effect content determination means 202 determines that the witness predictability effect scenario setting table 755 (see FIG. 49B). 6) is used to determine the production scenario of the gaze omen possibility production that suggests that the AT is not won. At this time, the production content determination means 202 can make a sign based on the distribution rate set for each production scenario of the gasse omen possibility presentation effect scenario setting table 755 of FIG. 49 (b). Determine the production scenario of sex production. As in the above-described embodiment, when a command specifying AT non-winning is received, the gasset precursor period may be set by the gasset precursor period setting lottery.

  When AT is selected, the special training phase is set to “Chance” and the battle phase is set to “Character B”. When AT is not selected, the special training phase is set to “Normal” and the battle phase is set to “Character A”. Since it is easy to be performed, the expectation given to the player can be changed according to the contents of the possibility effect, and the interest of the player can be improved. Further, as in the above-described embodiment, the precursor period may be transmitted from the main control board 63 as information specifying whether the AT is won or the AT is not won.

  Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, when executing a state suggestion effect that is likely to cause a fraud problem due to illegally extracting information, a part of the process for determining the state suggestion effect is highly secure. By executing on the main control board 63 side, information that can specify the state of the control condition is prevented from being transmitted to the sub-control board 73 as it is, and a result suggesting effect in which an improper problem is hardly caused by illegally extracting information is executed. When the result suggestion effect is determined, the main control board 63 is not involved in the determination of the result suggesting effect, and the information that can specify the type of the control result is transmitted to the sub control board 73 as it is. In addition, an illegal act on the slot machine 1 must be prevented without excessively increasing the control load and capacity load of the main CPU 61. It is possible to execute the state suggested effect by the on-board functions in the sub-control board 73.

  When the setting is changed and the AT game is ended by the limiter, the mode selection lottery means 100b selects the AT transition lottery mode of the notification lottery means 100d using the mode selection lottery table 673 composed of the same type of data. To do. Therefore, after an advantageous state for the player that the AT game is ended by the limiter occurs, the AT transition lottery mode is selected in the same process as when the setting is changed. The lottery mode is selected at the end of the AT game, and after the AT game is over, the player is prevented from giving an excessive expectation that the right of the AT game is re-granted by the notification lottery means 100d in a short period of time. be able to.

  Also, at the end of a normal AT game, the AT transition lottery mode is selected in the same process as when the setting is changed. Therefore, after the AT game ends, the right of the AT game is reassigned by the notification lottery means 100d within a short period of time. It is possible to more effectively prevent the player from being overwhelmed by expectations. Further, the mode selection lottery means 100b uses the mode selection lottery table 673 (FIG. 13 (c)) configured by the same type of data at the end of the normal AT game and at the end of the AT game by the limiter. Since the AT shift lottery mode is selected, the data load can be reduced by sharing the data.

  In addition, since the AT right is always granted when the number of games between bonus games reaches 1500 games, if an advantageous state such as a bonus game cannot be obtained for a long period of time, the game is given with the right of AT gaming. Can be provided with a game that compensates for a part of a player's loss. In addition, even if the bonus game is not won for a period of 1500 games or less, a game number AT shift lottery is performed when the predetermined number of games is exhausted. The count of the number of games between bonus games to be granted is continued without being cleared. In this way, if the bonus game is not won by 1500 games, the game is not unnecessarily cleared by granting AT game rights and partially compensating for the loss. .

  Also, the timing for performing the mode selection lottery at the time of setting change is when the start switch 19 is operated after the setting change process or the operation for changing the setting, and the timing for performing the mode selection lottery at the end of the AT game is Even if the same mode selection lottery process is performed at the time of operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R of the third stop reel of the final game, that is, at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game, Therefore, each mode selection lottery process can be performed at an appropriate timing.

  In addition, since it is determined whether or not the set value matches the design value both at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game, the current set value is obtained by an illegal act at the time of setting change. Not only the possibility can be determined, but also at the end of the AT game, it becomes easy to determine the possibility that the terminated AT right is obtained by an illegal act.

  Further, the output setting means 114 sets a signal for specifying that the AT game is not being played (during the AT period) both at the time of setting change and at the end of the AT game. It is possible to prevent a signal that specifies that an AT game is in progress from being output to the outside when the setting is not being played.

  Also, regardless of whether or not the AT right remains, the same effect (the effect at the end) is performed at the end of one AT right (set), so when the AT game set ends, the player is It is possible to give a sense of expectation that this set may remain, thereby enhancing the interest of the player.

  In addition, even if the advantageous state such as the bonus game or the AT game is completed, the acquired number calculating means 113, when acquiring another advantageous state within 50 games, The cumulative increase amount) is calculated, but if all the AT rights once acquired are completed and the mode selection lottery means 100b performs the AT transition lottery mode selection lottery, another advantage is achieved within 50 games. Even if the state is acquired, it is recalculated from “0”. In this way, it is possible to perform an appropriate effect without giving the player a cumulative increase amount of medals obtained in one advantageous state.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control board 63 with high security is used for the warning period that affects the determination of whether or not to shift to the alertable state that is advantageous to the player and the degree of loss of the player. The gasse precursor period that is determined by the function provided and does not affect the player's advantage is determined by the function provided in the sub-control board 73 that is less secure than the main control board 63. It is possible to effectively prevent fraudulent acts on the slot machine 1 without increasing the control load.

  Conventionally, the parameters related to the control of the production equipment were handled by the function of the sub-control board 73, but only the parameters that affect the medal payout rate are selected from the parameters related to the control of the production equipment. In addition, by managing with the main control board 63 having high security, illegal acts on the slot machine 1 can be effectively prevented without excessively increasing the control load of the main CPU 61.

  By the way, the difficulty level of the bonus winning greatly depends on the arrangement state of the symbols related to the bonus winnings on the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R and the combination state of the bonus combination and the small combination or the replay combination. However, since the slot machine generally has a different symbol arrangement for each reel 13L, 13M, and 13R for each model and also a combination of combinations, it is necessary to notify a special combination winning as in this embodiment. It is necessary to change the notification method and the control procedure of the notification timing for each model. On the other hand, since an AT game is a game managed based on a start timing or a period (number of games) that does not depend on the model, control regarding the AT game can be made common even if the model is different. Therefore, by managing parameters related to AT games in the main control board 63, it is possible to share control of AT games among a plurality of different types of models, and therefore it is possible to facilitate the development of slot machines.

  In addition, unlike the bonus game that is generated by the combination of symbols and is influenced by the player's skill, the AT game managed in a period (number of games) that does not depend on the player's skill is not only determined to start the AT game, Since the precursor period is also managed by the main control board 63, if the skill of the player is assumed to be the highest level, the control parameters of the main control board 63 are only analyzed with respect to the set payout rate when the slot machine 1 is developed. It is possible to judge with certainty.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, when the slot machine 1 has a so-called freeze effect using the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, it is easy to win a freeze lottery (high-accuracy mode) for determining whether to perform a freeze effect, or The lottery mode for determining whether it is difficult to win (low accuracy mode) is configured as the “control condition” of the present invention, and the result of the freeze lottery based on the status of the lottery mode (high accuracy mode, low accuracy mode) The “control result” may be configured. In this case, the result of suggesting the result of the freeze lottery in the game won in the freeze lottery is to start the freeze effect when the star switch 19 is operated in the next game of the game won in the freeze lottery. It is advisable to execute a suggestion effect. In addition, at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, a freeze lottery is performed, and at the end of the game, an indication effect that informs the player that a freeze lottery result suggestion is to be performed in advance is performed, and a result suggestion is provided at the end of the game. You may make it perform. Moreover, you may perform the state suggestion effect which suggests the state (high-precision mode, low-accuracy mode) of the lottery mode of freeze lottery, for example by the above-mentioned background effect.

  Moreover, you may make it perform the state suggestion effect about several control conditions, and it is good to perform a result suggestion effect about each control condition which performs a state suggestion effect in this case.

  In the above-described embodiment, the limiter condition is established when the number of AT games consumed is 1500 games, and the AT game is terminated (the AT game is terminated by the limiter). It is not limited to the number of games consumed (the number of games continued during the AT period). For example, a limiter condition for ending the AT game may be set based on the number of acquired medals during the AT period after the AT game is started. Specifically, the limiter condition is satisfied when the number of medals acquired reaches a certain number during the AT period after the AT game is started, and the AT game is terminated (the AT game is terminated by the limiter). Good.

  In this case, the number of medals obtained by winning each winning combination is counted for all winning combinations that have paid out medals during the AT period after the AT game is started, and the total number of acquired medals is determined. The AT game may be terminated when a certain number (for example, 3000) is exceeded. On the other hand, for a plurality of AT roles (for example, “Bell group”) that informs the player how to operate the stop switch, which is advantageous to the player, only the number of medals obtained by winning each AT role is counted, and the total number of medals is acquired. The AT game may be terminated when the number exceeds a certain number.

  Note that the total payout number obtained by counting the number of paid out medals may be used as the total acquired number of medals to determine whether or not the limiter condition is satisfied, and the medal insertion slot is determined from the number of paid out medals. Whether or not the limiter condition is satisfied may be determined based on the total number obtained by counting the number of net increase obtained by subtracting the number of inserted medals to 25.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the acquired number calculation means 113 is provided on the main control board 63 side has been described. However, this may be provided on the sub control board 73 side.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the “AT period” is managed by the number of games, but the management method of the “AT period” is not limited to the number of games. For example, the “AT period” may be managed based on the number of winning of the specific role, or the “AT period” may be managed by time.

  Each scenario setting table 754, 755, 756, and 757 shown in FIG. 6 may include a plurality of types of effect scenarios for the same period (the number of games), and is an effect scenario for the same period. The production scenario may be designed so that the degree of expectation of AT winning and special role winning varies depending on the type. Also, each scenario setting table 754, 755, 756, 757 may have a dedicated production scenario, may have a production scenario that is shared with each other, or may be a special production scenario or a combination of production scenarios. You may have both.

  By the way, in a slot machine (AT machine) having an AT function, as described in paragraph 0263 of JP 2014-184162 A, paragraph 0006 and paragraphs 0374 0378 of JP 2014-30664 A, for example. Various performance tests (inspections) for digesting 6000 games and 17500 games are conducted. Among these inspection items, in such a number of games, when the payout rate = b / a * 100 indicating the total payout number b paid out with respect to the total payout number a is equal to or greater than a certain value Some tests are “non-conforming” (eg 150% for 6000 games, 120% for 17500 games).

  In addition, some AT machines are provided with a specific opportunity advantageous to the player, in which, when winning at one AT winning opportunity, the number of obtained players can be expected to be a certain value or more, for example, JP The publication No.-3098 describes that a plurality of stocks can be obtained at a single opportunity. Here, in the performance test described above, the payout rate due to the digestion of a predetermined number of games is a criterion, but if a predetermined number of games are consumed without winning a specific opportunity, the specific opportunity is considered. The payout rate is not determined, and there is a possibility that the gambling property of the slot machine cannot be sufficiently confirmed, and there is a possibility that it cannot be determined whether or not the slot machine has an appropriate gambling property in the performance test. .

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1 which is a gaming machine according to the present invention, as a first measure for appropriately determining the gambling ability of the slot machine 1, a player whose expected number of acquisitions is equal to or greater than a certain value is provided. It is preferable that the occurrence probability of an advantageous specific opportunity is generated with a probability higher than the reciprocal of the specific number that is one of the predetermined number of games in the performance test. For example, when the specific number is 6000 games, the specific opportunity may be generated with a probability of 1/6000 or more. In this way, it can be expected that a specific opportunity will occur once in a certain number of games, so it is possible to determine the payout rate based on the occurrence of the specific opportunity in the performance test, and to have a slot with moderate euphoria It is possible to appropriately determine whether the machine is a machine.

  In the performance test, the payout rate is also determined by digesting a special number of games larger than the specific number. There is also a slot machine provided with a plurality of specific opportunities. In preparation for such a case, as a second measure for appropriately determining the euphoria in the slot machine 1, when the occurrence probability of each specific opportunity is shown as a fraction with the numerator being 1, each specific opportunity The total value obtained by adding the denominator values is preferably smaller than the special number. For example, if the special number is 17500 (the specific number is 6000) and there are three specific triggers, the occurrence probability of each specific trigger is a fraction with 1 as the numerator, 1/6000, 1/5500, 1 / Set to 5500. At this time, the total value of the denominator is 6000 + 5500 + 5500 = 17000 <17500. In this way, by making sure that the combined value of the denominator does not become a large value, whether or not the slot machine has an appropriate euphoria without having an excessive euphoria without providing a specific opportunity more than necessary. Can be judged appropriately.

  In addition, in order to confirm the maximum acquisition performance by the limiter as well as a specific opportunity within the number of games by the performance test, the number of games for which the limiter condition is satisfied (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “limiter number”) is determined by the performance test. It may be less than 10% of the maximum number of games (more preferably less than 8% (about 1400 games)). In this way, it becomes easy to reach the limiter number that reaches the maximum performance when a specific trigger occurs, and therefore it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the actual maximum acquisition performance cannot be confirmed in the performance test.

  Further, it is preferable that the limiter count is set so that the advantageous state (AT period) does not end for more than 2 hours as the game time when the game is advanced in the shortest time. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from being overwhelmed by the long-term continuation of the advantageous state, and to prevent the player from getting into the game.

  Further, the specific opportunity may include an opportunity that the advantageous state (AT period) continues until the limiter count at the time of winning. In this way, the maximum acquisition performance can be achieved only by winning a specific opportunity, regardless of the subsequent lottery result, and it is easy to make the maximum acquisition performance appear in the performance test without considering other factors. it can.

  In each of the above embodiments, the slot machine 1 has been described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. However, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine called a parrot that is a combination of a slot machine and a pachinko machine. In addition, when the present invention is applied to such a gaming machine, a gaming ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming value may be employed. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention may be applied to a video game by executing a computer program.

  Further, instead of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in the slot machine 1 of the above-described embodiment, an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT is used, and a plurality of symbols are sequentially displayed on the image display device. May be. The number of rotating reels may be two or more, and may be set to an optimal number as appropriate according to the game mode.

  The present invention can be widely applied to gaming machines such as slot machines.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Slot machine (game machine), 61 ... Main CPU (main control means), 63 ... Main control board, 71 ... Sub CPU (sub control means), 73 ... Sub control board, 104 ... Command preparation means (Main side state) Suggestion effect determination means) 109 ... main-side state suggestion effect determination means (impact effect determination means), 110 ... sub-control command transmission means (main-side state suggestion effect determination means), 202 ... effect content determination means (sub-side state suggestion) Effect determining means, result suggesting effect determining means, predictive effect selecting means, suggesting effect determining means), 678... State selection effect determining command selection table (first selection table), 754. Table), 755 ... pre-gase possibility presentation scenario setting table (specific selection table), 756 ... special role possibility presentation scenario E setting table (specific selection table), 757... Special role frustration effect scenario setting table (specific selection table), 758... Background effect selection lottery table (second selection table), 760. (Second selection table), 761 .. role lottery result suggesting effect lottery table (specific selection table)

Claims (4)

A main control board on which a main control means for controlling a game is mounted, a state suggestion effect that suggests a state of a control condition of the main control means based on information transmitted from the main control means, and a state of the control condition A sub-control board on which sub-control means capable of executing a result-suggesting effect suggesting the type of control result determined by the main control means is provided, according to the type of control result of the main control means In a gaming machine capable of giving a predetermined profit to a player,
Determining a suggestion effect for the state of the control condition of the main control means, and providing a suggestion effect determination means for determining a result suggestion effect for the type of control result determined by the main control means based on the state of the control condition;
There are a plurality of states of the control conditions with respect to the same control condition, and the states of the plurality of types are likely to be types of control results that can give a player a benefit, and are relatively advantageous to the player, and Including a relatively unfavorable state for the player, which tends to be a type of control result that does not give the player a benefit,
The suggestion effect determining means is
Information that is mounted on the main control board and that is related to the determination of the state suggestion effect for the state of the same control condition is based on the first selection table, and information that can specify the selection result based on the first selection table A main-side state suggestion effect determining means for transmitting to the control board;
Sub-side state suggestion effect determining means mounted on the sub-control board and determining a state suggestion effect based on a selection result based on the information received from the main side state suggestion effect determining means and the second selection table;
The information mounted on the sub-control board and capable of specifying the type of control result determined by the main control means transmitted from the main control board is received, and the type of control result based on the received information and the specific selection table A result suggesting effect determining means for determining a result suggesting effect based on
The gaming machine characterized in that the sub-control means performs an effect based on a determination result of the suggestion effect determination means.   The said main side state suggestion production | presentation determination means transmits the information which can specify the selection result based on the said 1st selection table at the specific timing which the said sub control means can perform a state suggestion production, It is characterized by the above-mentioned. The gaming machine according to 1. When the control conditions of the main control means are relatively advantageous for the player,
The first selection table is configured so that the main-side state suggestion effect determining means can easily select the first information as compared with the second information as a selection result based on the first selection table,
The second selection table is configured so that the sub-side state suggestion effect determining means can determine a specific state suggestion effect more easily when the first information is received than when the second information is received. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.   The said sub-control means is provided with the sign production | presentation selection means which performs selection regarding the sign production which notifies a player in advance of generation | occurrence | production of a state suggestion effect and a result suggestion effect, The Claim 1 thru | or 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. Gaming machine.

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