JP2017093602A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of reducing a labor required for adjustment.SOLUTION: A main control CPU performs a control related to a role lottery, a control for deriving a pattern combination corresponding to an operation mode of a stop button in a variation game, a control related to a shift lottery, a control related to a game state, and a control for notifying of information related to an operation mode of the stop button, and game states comprise a first advantageous game state, a second advantageous game state in which frequency of notification of information related to the operation mode of the stop button is different from that in the first advantageous game state, and a normal game state. In the shift lottery, a game state which is set as a next game state after finish of the first advantageous game state is determined, in which the second advantageous game state and the normal game state are objects of the lottery.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a role lottery is performed in a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine. And in the slot machine described in patent document 1, based on the lottery result of a role lottery, it changes from the game state in stay to another game state.

JP 2009-106350 A

  By the way, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when adjusting the probability of transition from the gaming state during stay to another gaming state, it is necessary to adjust the winning rate of each winning combination in the winning lottery. However, when adjusting the winning ratio of each role in the role lottery, it is inconvenient because it often affects an event different from the event intended to be adjusted.

  The present invention has been made in view of the prior art as described above. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can reduce the labor required for adjustment.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problem is configured to be able to execute a variable game by operating a reel, and to stop the operation of the reel when the stop operation unit is operated. In a gaming machine in which different game results are derived in a variable game depending on the operation mode of the unit, the game is performed by stopping the reel operation according to the operation mode of the stop operation unit and the role lottery means for performing the role lottery A result derivation control means for deriving a result, a transition lottery means for performing a transition lottery, a game state control means for controlling the gaming state, an information notification control means for controlling notification of information relating to the operation mode of the stop operation section, The gaming state includes a specific gaming state, and a first gaming state and a second gaming state that are different in frequency at which information related to the operation mode of the stop operation unit is notified. The Migration drawing, as an object the second game state and the first game condition, and summarized in that the player status is determined to be controlled after the specific game state ends.

  The gaming machine includes an effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode, and the effect mode controlled when in the first gaming state is an effect mode controlled when in the second gaming state. Are the same.

  The gaming machine includes a main control unit having a function as the role lottery means, and a sub-control unit capable of executing processing based on a processing result of the main control unit, wherein the main control unit is configured to perform the transition lottery. It has a function as a means.

  According to the present invention, the labor required for adjustment can be reduced.

The figure which shows the surface side of the slot machine. The figure which shows the operation mode (push order) of a stop button. The figure which shows an information panel typically. The figure which shows an example of a lottery state. The figure which shows an example of a game state and presentation mode. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. The figure which shows the specific example about the correspondence of the winning number and the symbol combination which can be displayed in a variable game. The flowchart which shows a game progress main process. The schematic diagram which shows the specific example about the corresponding | compatible relationship between an instruction number and instruction information. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the specific example about the display mode of the instruction information in a payout display part. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the specific example about the display mode of a navigation effect.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described. In this specification, each of the upward, downward, left, right, front, and rear directions refers to each direction when viewed from a player who plays a game in a slot machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a square box-shaped main body cabinet 11. The main body cabinet 11 includes an opening (not shown) on the front surface. The slot machine 10 includes a front door 12 that covers an opening of the main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body cabinet 11.

  The slot machine 10 has, for example, an effect of turning on, turning off, and blinking a light emitter (hereinafter, referred to as a light-emitting effect) as one of the effects (hereinafter referred to as game effects) associated with the game on the front surface of the front door 12. A decorative lamp 13 that can be executed is provided. The slot machine 10 includes, on the front surface of the front door 12, a speaker 14 that can execute an effect of outputting sound such as sound effects and music (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) as one of game effects.

  The slot machine 10 includes, on the front surface of the front door 12, an effect display device 15 that can execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image imitating a character or a character as one of game effects. ing. As the effect display device 15, for example, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like can be adopted. The slot machine 10 includes a substantially rectangular display window 12a through which the player can see through the interior of the front door 12 and below the effect display device 15.

  The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16. The reel unit 16 is disposed inside the machine so that the player can visually recognize it through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 includes a left reel 16a (first reel), a middle reel 16b (second reel), and a right reel 16c (third reel). The reels 16a to 16c are rotating drums also called drums.

  Each of the reels 16a to 16c includes a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are identifiable along the outer peripheral surface thereof. The symbol row is provided by winding a strip-shaped translucent film on which a plurality of symbols are printed along the longitudinal direction, around the reels 16a to 16c. The symbol rows of the reels 16a to 16c include a total of 21 symbols from symbol number 00 to symbol number 20, respectively.

  There are a plurality of types of symbols in the present embodiment. For example, for multiple types of symbols, a cherry symbol imitating cherry, a watermelon symbol imitating watermelon, a bell symbol imitating bell, a seven symbol imitating the Arabic numeral “7”, and the character “BAR” are imitated. The BAR symbol and the replay symbol imitating the characters “REPLAY” are included.

  The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that rotates and stops the left reel 16a, an actuator that rotates and stops the middle reel 16b, and an actuator that rotates and stops the right reel 16c (none of which are shown). . As an actuator for driving the reels 16a to 16c, for example, a stepping motor can be employed. The reels 16a to 16c can be rotated and stopped in the vertical direction independently of each other by actuators provided corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16 a to 16 c rotate, the symbol row (plural types of symbols) that can be visually recognized through the display window 12 a is changed, thereby executing a changing game. For example, the variation of the symbol sequence is performed in such a manner that the symbol sequence is scroll-displayed in the vertical direction from the top to the bottom. A portion of the reel unit 16 that is visible from the display window 12a can be said to be a game execution unit that can execute a variable game by changing a plurality of symbol rows. As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a variable game by operating (rotating) a reel on which a plurality of symbols are arranged.

  The reel unit 16 detects the rotational position of the left reel 16a, the left reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotational position of the left reel 16a, the middle reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotational position of the middle reel 16b, and the rotational position of the right reel 16c. And a right reel sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 6).

  The display window 12a has a size capable of displaying three symbols that are continuous in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. In the display window 12a, an upper stop position, a middle stop position, and a lower stop position are set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to determine a combination of stopped symbols as a winning combination by a combination of stop positions selected one by one from the three stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. A combination of stop positions is set. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions constituting a combination of effective stop positions is simply referred to as an effective line NL. In the present embodiment, an effective line NL (a combination of effective stop positions) is configured by the middle stage stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c. The active line is also called a winning line.

  Here, “stop” for the symbol means that the symbol is stopped in the display window 12a, that is, at any one of the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position, and is displayed so as to be visible to the player. ing. Further, “winning” means that a predetermined combination of symbols necessary for winning a prize is displayed on the active line NL. In the slot machine 10, when a winning occurs, a predetermined prize is awarded to the winning symbol combination. In the following description, a symbol combination that can win a prize by being displayed on the active line NL may be indicated as “combination” or “stop eye”.

  The combinations other than the effective stop position combinations are invalid stop position combinations (so-called invalid lines) in which the displayed symbol combinations cannot be determined as winning. In this specification, “derived” means that a symbol combination corresponding to a game result is displayed on the effective line NL by stopping the symbol on the effective line NL. Therefore, the game result derived in the variation game corresponds to a symbol combination stopped on the active line NL in the variation game.

  The slot machine 10 includes a medal slot 17 for inserting medals as game media on the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a bet button 18 on the front surface of the front door 12. The bet button 18 can be grasped as a means for betting medals from credits stored internally in the slot machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as a bet). The slot machine 10 includes a settlement button 19 on the front surface of the front door 12. The checkout button 19 can be grasped as a means for operating when betting out medals and credits stored internally in the slot machine 10.

  The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 20 as a start operation unit on the front surface of the front door 12. The start lever 20 can be grasped as a means for performing a start operation for starting the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. That is, the acceptance of the start operation is an opportunity to start the variable game.

  The slot machine 10 includes a left stop button 21a (first stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. The left stop button 21a corresponds to the left reel 16a, and can be grasped as means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the left reel 16a. The slot machine 10 includes a middle stop button 21b (second stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. The middle stop button 21b corresponds to the middle reel 16b and can be grasped as a means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the middle reel 16b. The slot machine 10 includes a right stop button 21c (third stop button) on the front surface of the front door 12. The right stop button 21c corresponds to the right reel 16c, and can be grasped as means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the right reel 16c. As described above, the stop buttons 21a to 21c correspond to a plurality of symbol rows, respectively. Further, stopping the fluctuation of the corresponding symbol row corresponds to stopping the rotation (rotation) of the corresponding reel.

  In the present embodiment, the stop buttons 21a to 21c each correspond to a stop operation unit. Among the stop buttons 21a to 21c, the left stop button 21a corresponds to a first stop operation unit, the middle stop button 21b corresponds to a second stop operation unit, and the right stop button 21c corresponds to a third stop operation unit. To do. In the following description, after the variable game is started, the first stop operation among the stop buttons 21a to 21c is referred to as a first stop operation, the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the third stop operation is performed. Is shown as a third stop operation. As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to stop the operation (rotation) of the reel when the stop button as the stop operation unit is operated.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the operation order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c (hereinafter referred to as the pressing order) is a pressing order in which the stop buttons for performing the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are different. There are 6 types from the first push order to the sixth push order.

  For example, the first pressing order is a pressing order in which the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the left reel 16a → the middle reel 16b → the right reel 16c. In the drawing, the left stop button 21a is indicated as “left”, the middle stop button 21b is indicated as “middle”, and the right stop button 21c is indicated as “right”. For example, the first pressing order is “left middle right”. In the drawing, a reel whose rotation is stopped by the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation is shown. For example, in the first pushing order, the rotation of the left reel 16a is stopped by the first stop operation, the rotation of the middle reel 16b is stopped by the second stop operation, and the rotation of the right reel 16c is stopped by the third stop operation. It is shown that.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a medal payout opening 22 in the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a tray 23 that receives medals paid out from the medal payout port 22. The slot machine 10 includes a medal selector (not shown) inside the machine. The medal selector includes an insertion sensor SE4 that detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 6). The slot machine 10 includes a hopper unit (not shown) capable of a payout operation for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 22 inside the machine.

The slot machine 10 includes an information panel 30 that can display predetermined information on the front surface of the front door 12.
As shown in FIG. 3, the information panel 30 includes a displayable display unit 31. The insertable display unit 31 displays, for example, whether or not the slot machine 10 is in a state where a medal can be inserted depending on the lighting state of the light emitter. The information panel 30 includes a replay display unit 32. The replay display unit 32 displays, for example, whether or not it is a replay (replay) depending on the lighting state of the light emitter. Replay will be described later.

  The information panel 30 includes a weight display unit 33. The weight display unit 33 displays, for example, whether or not the wait time is in accordance with the lighting state of the light emitter. The wait time is the shortest game time (shortest game time) set so that the number of executions of the variable game per unit time does not exceed a predetermined number of times. The information panel 30 includes a state display unit 34. For example, the status display unit 34 displays an error code or the like so that an error occurring in the slot machine 10 can be identified.

  The information panel 30 includes a 1-bet display part 35a, a 2-bet display part 35b, and a 3-bet display part 35c. In the following description, the bet display portions 35 a to 35 c may be collectively referred to as a bet display portion 35. For example, the bet display unit 35 displays the number of bets (the number of bets) according to the lighting states of the three display units 35a to 35c. The information panel 30 includes a credit display unit 36. The credit display unit 36 displays the number of medals stored as credits inside the machine.

  Further, the information panel 30 includes a payout display unit 37. As the payout display unit 37, for example, two 7-segment displays arranged side by side can be adopted. Accordingly, the payout display unit 37 can be configured to display two-digit numbers in decimal numbers from 00 to 99 by two 7-segment displays.

  In addition, the payout display unit 37 displays information related to the number of medals to be paid out when a winning in a variable game occurs. Note that the number of medals to be paid out by the occurrence of winning in the variable game is not the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout slot 22, but the number of medals added to the credit. It can also be said that the number of medals awarded when a prize is generated.

  Further, the payout display unit 37 displays instruction information corresponding to information related to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c during the execution of the variable game. That is, the payout display unit 37 is a display unit for displaying information on the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of a win in the variable game, and is also used as a display unit for displaying instruction information.

  In this specification, “information about the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c” refers to information about the operation order (pushing order) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c and the stop buttons 21a to 21c aiming to be stopped in the variable game. And information on a symbol recommended to be operated (hereinafter referred to as a pressed position). That is, the instruction information is information that can identify at least one of “stop button pressing order” and “pressing position (press timing) for operating the stop button”. In the following description, information related to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c (reels 16a to 16c) may be simply indicated as “operation mode information”.

Next, the symbol combinations for which a prize is determined will be described. The symbol combination for which a prize is determined is also referred to as a “combination”.
The symbol combination (role) for which a prize is determined includes a symbol combination (stakeout unit) for which a medal is to be paid out as an award, a symbol combination for which a bonus is defined as a prize (bonus role), and a symbol combination (for which a replay is defined as a prize) Replay role). Replay means that the next variable game can be started without having to bet medals.

The payout combination includes, for example, a cherry role, a watermelon role, and a bell role.
For the cherry role, a predetermined number (for example, two) of medals is determined as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when the cherry role is won is referred to as “cherry stop eye”.

  For a watermelon role, a predetermined number (for example, 6) of medals is determined as a prize. In the following description, a symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when a watermelon combination wins is referred to as a “watermelon stop eye”.

  For the bell role, a predetermined number (for example, 8) of medals is determined as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when the bell combination wins is referred to as a “bell stop eye”.

  The bonus combination is determined to be given a bonus game state (bonus game) as an award. Details of the bonus game state will be described later. On the other hand, for bonus combinations, no medal payout or replay is defined as a prize. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when the bonus combination is won is referred to as “bonus stop eye”. The bonus stop eye in the present embodiment is a symbol combination of [Seven, Seven, Seven].

The replay role includes, for example, a normal replay role and a promoted replay role. The replay role is also called a replay role.
Usually, a replay (replay) is defined as a prize for the replay role. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when the normal replay combination wins is referred to as “normal replay stop eye”. The normal replay stop eye in the present embodiment is a symbol combination of [Replay / Replay / Replay].

  A replay is defined as an award for the promoted replay role. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when the promotion replay combination wins is referred to as “promotion replay stop eye”. In addition, the promotion replay stop eye in this embodiment is a symbol combination of [BAR / BAR / BAR] or [Replay / Replay / Replay].

Next, the lottery state in which the winning probability of each combination in the internal lottery (detailed combination lottery described later) triggered by acceptance of the start operation will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the lottery states in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment include a normal lottery state, an advantageous lottery state, a carryover lottery state, and a bonus lottery state.

First, the normal lottery state and the advantageous lottery state will be described.
The normal lottery state is a lottery state in which it is difficult to accept a replay winning combination as compared to the advantageous lottery state and the carryover lottery state. In the present embodiment, winning a winning combination is allowed by winning a winning lottery. The normal lottery state is a so-called “non-replay time state (non-RT state)”. Further, the advantageous lottery state is a gaming state in which a replay winning combination is more likely to be allowed than in the normal lottery state. For this reason, in the advantageous lottery state, consumption of medals is suppressed as compared to the normal lottery state. The advantageous lottery state is a so-called “replay time state (RT state)”. For example, the probability of winning the replay role in the normal lottery state is 1 / 7.3, and the probability of winning the replay role in the advantageous lottery state is 1 / 1.4.

Next, the bonus lottery state will be described.
In the bonus lottery state, the winning probability of the payout combination is improved as compared to a lottery state that is not in the bonus lottery state. Note that the winning probability of the payout combination means a probability that the payout of the payout combination is allowed. Thereby, in the bonus lottery state, the frequency of acquiring medals is improved as compared to the lottery state that is not in the bonus lottery state. In the following description, a lottery state other than the bonus lottery state may be indicated as a “non-bonus lottery state”.

Next, the carryover lottery state will be described.
In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, winning of a bonus combination is allowed in the variable game, and if the bonus combination is not won in the variable game, the winning of the bonus combination is carried over. For example, the probability of winning the replay combination in the carryover lottery state is 1 / 1.4. The winning bonus combination is carried forward until the bonus combination is won. The carryover lottery state corresponds to a lottery state in which the winning of the bonus combination is carried over, and is also referred to as “inside”. On the other hand, among the lottery states other than the bonus lottery state, the normal lottery state and the advantageous lottery state correspond to lottery states in which the winning of the bonus combination is not carried over, and is also referred to as “non-internal”. In addition, in the lottery state other than the bonus lottery state, when the carryover lottery state in which the winning of the bonus combination is carried over, the lottery state in which the winning of the bonus combination is not carried over can be said to be a non-carryover lottery state. In addition, the lottery state in which the winning of the bonus combination is carried over corresponds to the lottery state in which winning of the bonus combination is permitted. On the other hand, the lottery state in which the winning combination of the bonus combination is not carried over corresponds to the lottery state in which the winning of the bonus combination is not permitted. Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when winning of a bonus combination is permitted, if winning of a combination other than the bonus combination is permitted, the winning of a combination other than the bonus combination is given priority. Note that the bonus lottery state is also referred to as “in-work”, and the lottery states other than the bonus lottery state are also referred to as “not in-service”.

Hereinafter, the transition mode of the lottery state in the present embodiment will be described.
The slot machine 10 shifts from the normal lottery state to the advantageous lottery state when the advantageous start condition is satisfied in the normal lottery state. In the present embodiment, the advantageous start condition is established when the promoted replay role wins in the variable game. The slot machine 10 shifts from the advantageous lottery state to the normal lottery state when the advantageous end condition is satisfied in the advantageous lottery state. In the present embodiment, the advantageous end condition is satisfied when the bell combination does not win even though the winning of the bell combination is permitted in the variable game.

  In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when the bell role is not won even though the winning of the bell role is permitted is referred to as “bell spill stop eye”. In the present embodiment, the advantageous end condition is established when a bell-spilling stop eye is derived as a game result in a variable game. In the present embodiment, no prize is determined for the “bell spill stop eye”.

  In the slot machine 10, when the bonus combination is not won in the variable game in which the bonus combination is permitted in the normal lottery state, the normal lottery state is shifted to the carryover lottery state. In the slot machine 10, when the bonus combination is not won in the variable game in which the bonus combination is permitted in the advantageous lottery state, the slot machine 10 shifts from the advantageous lottery state to the carryover lottery state.

  In the slot machine 10, when a bonus combination is won in a lottery state other than the bonus lottery state (normal lottery state, advantageous lottery state, and carryover lottery state), the lottery state other than the bonus lottery state is changed to the bonus lottery state. Transition. By shifting from the lottery state other than the bonus lottery state to the bonus lottery state, the bonus lottery state is generated (given). The slot machine 10 shifts from the bonus lottery state to the normal lottery state when the bonus end condition is satisfied in the bonus lottery state. In this way, the bonus lottery state ends when the bonus end condition is satisfied in the bonus lottery state.

  In the present embodiment, the bonus end condition is satisfied when the number of medals paid out in the bonus lottery state exceeds a prescribed number. The number of medals paid out in the bonus lottery state includes not the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout slot 22, but includes the number of medals added as credits, and is given to the player in the bonus lottery state. This corresponds to the number of medals awarded.

Next, an effect state in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment has a bonus effect state as an effect state in the bonus lottery state. The bonus effect state is an effect state in which operation mode information is notified during the execution period of the variable game. In the present embodiment, the operation mode information is notified by displaying instruction information on the payout display unit 37. In addition, although mentioned later in detail, in this embodiment, operation mode information is alert | reported also by the effect (henceforth a navigation effect) displayed on the effect display apparatus 15. FIG. In the following description, the navigation effect may be abbreviated as “navigation effect”. In the bonus performance state of the present embodiment, if the winning mode cannot be won unless the operating mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is a specific operating mode, operation mode information for winning the winning combination is notified.

  Further, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment has a plurality of types of effect states as effect states in the non-bonus lottery state. There are two types of performance states in the non-bonus lottery state, an assist time state (hereinafter referred to as an AT state) in which operation mode information is notified during the execution period of the variable game, and an operation compared to the AT state. There is at least a non-AT state in which the probability that the mode information is notified is set low. In the AT state of the present embodiment, when a winning combination cannot be won unless the operating mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is a specific operating mode, operation mode information for winning the winning combination is notified.

  In the AT state of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of AT states. The plurality of types of AT states include at least a normal AT state, a surplus AT state, and an end AT state. In the slot machine 10, the non-AT state is an effect state in which the user stays in the normal lottery state in principle. Further, the normal AT state is an effect state in which the user stays in the advantageous lottery state or the carryover lottery state in principle. The surplus AT state is an effect state in which the user stays in the advantageous lottery state in principle. The end AT state is an effect state of staying in the carryover lottery state.

Hereinafter, the transition aspect of the effect state in this embodiment is demonstrated.
In the slot machine 10, when the bonus combination is won in the end AT state, the slot machine 10 shifts from the end AT state to the bonus effect state. Note that the bonus effect state is ended when the bonus lottery state ends. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the bonus lottery state is finished, the bonus machine state is changed to the non-AT state.

  In the slot machine 10, in the non-AT state or the surplus AT state, the transition from the effect state to the normal AT state is triggered when a predetermined normal transition condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the normal transition condition is established when the promoted replay role wins in the variable game. The normal AT state is ended when a predetermined normal end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the normal end condition is satisfied when a variable game of the number of normal AT times that allows the user to stay in the normal AT state is played. For example, the normal number of ATs is 30 times.

  The slot machine 10 transitions from the normal AT state to the surplus AT state when the normal AT state ends and when a predetermined surplus transition condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the surplus transfer condition is satisfied when the normal AT state is ended and the lottery state is not in the carryover lottery state, and a surplus lottery described later in detail is won.

  The slot machine 10 transitions from the normal AT state to the end AT state when the normal AT state ends and when a predetermined first end transition condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the first end transition condition is satisfied when the lottery state is the carryover lottery state when the normal AT state ends. The slot machine 10 shifts from the surplus AT state to the end AT state when a predetermined second end transition condition is satisfied in the surplus AT state. In the present embodiment, the second end transition condition is satisfied when the lottery state shifts to the carryover lottery state.

  The slot machine 10 transitions from the normal AT state to the non-AT state when the normal AT state ends and when a predetermined first non-AT transition condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the non-AT transition condition is satisfied when the normal AT state is terminated and the lottery state is not in the carryover lottery state and is not won in a surplus AT lottery which will be described in detail later.

  The slot machine 10 transitions from the surplus AT state to the non-AT state when the predetermined second non-AT transition condition is satisfied in the surplus AT state. The second non-AT transition condition is satisfied when a game of changing the number of surplus ATs as a specified number of times allowing staying in the surplus AT state is performed. For example, the number of surplus ATs is 256. As described above, the surplus AT state in the present embodiment is ended when the surplus AT number variation game is performed or when the promoted replay role wins before the surplus AT number variation game.

In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a gaming state is created by a combination of the lottery state and the production state of the role lottery.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the gaming state that is in the normal lottery state and is in the non-AT state is the normal gaming state as the second gaming state. In the present embodiment, the gaming state that is in the advantageous lottery state and is in the normal AT state is the first advantageous gaming state as the specific gaming state. In the present embodiment, the gaming state that is in the carryover lottery state and is in the normal AT state is the first advantageous gaming state as the specific gaming state. The normal number of ATs described above is also the number of variable games that allow staying in the first advantageous gaming state. In the present embodiment, the first advantageous gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning the replay role is higher than in the normal gaming state and the operation mode information can be notified. In comparison, the game state is advantageous to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state that is in the advantageous lottery state and the surplus AT state is the second advantageous gaming state as the first gaming state. The number of surplus ATs described above is also the number of variable games that allow staying in the second advantageous gaming state. In the present embodiment, the second advantageous gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning the replay role is higher than that in the normal gaming state and the operation mode information can be notified. In comparison, the game state is advantageous to the player. Note that the probability of winning a payout combination in the combination lottery when in the second advantageous gaming state (surplus AT state) is the probability of winning a payout combination in the combination lottery when in the normal gaming state (non-AT state). The same.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state that is in the carryover lottery state and in the end AT state is the third advantageous gaming state as the third gaming state. In the present embodiment, the third advantageous gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning the replay role is higher than that in the normal gaming state and the operation mode information can be notified. In comparison, the game state is advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, a gaming state that is in the bonus lottery state and in the bonus effect state is a bonus gaming state as a special gaming state.

Next, an effect mode that can be executed as one of the game effects in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. There are multiple types of performance modes in the present embodiment.
In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of effect modes include a normal effect mode M1, an advantageous effect mode M2, a bonus fixed effect mode M3, and a bonus effect mode M4. In each of the effect modes M1 to M4, mode identification information capable of identifying the effect mode during stay is notified. In the slot machine 10, for example, a different background image is displayed on the effect display device 15 for each type of effect mode, the decoration lamp 13 is caused to emit light with a different emission color for each type of effect mode, or for each type of effect mode. The mode identification information is notified by causing the speaker 14 to output a different musical piece by voice. Therefore, the player can recognize the effect mode during the stay from the background image displayed on the effect display device 15, the emission color of the decorative lamp 13, and the music output from the speaker 14.

  The normal effect mode M1 is an effect mode in which the user stays in the normal game state or the second advantageous game state. The advantageous effect mode M2 is an effect mode for staying when the player is in the first advantageous game state (advantageous lottery state or carryover lottery state). The bonus fixed effect mode M3 is an effect mode in which the user stays in the third advantageous game state. The bonus effect mode M4 is an effect mode for staying when the player is in the bonus game state. As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the effect mode controlled when the normal gaming state corresponds to the first gaming state is the second advantageous gaming state corresponding to the second gaming state. It is the same as the effect mode controlled at a certain time.

  In the slot machine 10, the normal effect mode M1 is shifted to the advantageous effect mode M2 in accordance with the transition from the normal game state or the second advantageous game state to the first advantageous game state. In the slot machine 10, the transition from the advantageous effect mode M2 to the normal effect mode M1 is made in accordance with the transition from the first advantageous game state to the normal game state or the second advantageous game state. In the slot machine 10, the transition from the advantageous effect mode M2 to the bonus fixed effect mode M3 is made in accordance with the transition from the first advantageous game state or the second advantageous game state to the third advantageous game state. In the slot machine 10, a transition is made from the bonus confirmed effect mode M3 to the bonus effect mode M4 with the transition from the third advantageous gaming state to the bonus gaming state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 inside the machine. The main board 40 performs a process related to the progress of the game and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process. The main board 40 in the present embodiment corresponds to a main control unit (main control means). The slot machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 inside the machine. The sub board 41 performs processing based on a control signal input from the main board 40. The sub board 41 controls the display effect by the effect display device 15, the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 13, and the sound effect by the speaker 14. The sub-board 41 in this embodiment corresponds to a sub-control unit (sub-control unit) capable of executing processing based on the processing result of the main board 40.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a mainly executes processing related to the progress of the game based on the main control program.

  The main board 40 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input signals output from the sensors SE1 to SE4. The main board 40 is connected to each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c by controlling the output mode of the control signal (pulse signal) to each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c.

  The main board 40 is connected to the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated. The main board 40 is connected to the information panel 30. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information panel 30.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a lottery process performed by the main control CPU 40a, and the like. Further, the main control RAM 40c can store various information rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10, such as the credit described above. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer.

  The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate a random number used for a predetermined lottery process. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by including a random number generation circuit that updates a value each time a clock signal is input. In addition to or instead of this, the random number may be generated as a software random number by executing, for example, a random number update process in which the main control CPU 40a updates a value every predetermined control cycle.

  Next, among the lottery tables stored in the main control ROM 40b, the role lottery table used for internal lottery for determining a winning number from among a plurality of winning numbers and the winning number will be described in detail. . The internal lottery for determining the winning number here is generally referred to as “role lottery”. In the following description, the internal lottery for determining the winning number is indicated as “role lottery”. The winning number determined in the role lottery is also called a condition device combination. Therefore, it can be said that the role lottery is “conditional device combination lottery”. In addition, in the following explanation, the fact that a predetermined winning number is determined in the role lottery indicates that the predetermined winning number has been won in the role lottery, or the winning number determined in the role lottery is The winning number may be indicated.

First, the winning number will be described in detail.
The winning number is control information in which one or a plurality of symbol combinations are determined as symbol combinations that can be displayed (derived) in the variable game. In other words, the winning number is a conditional device identifier (ID) in which one or a plurality of winning combinations are determined as winning combinations that allow winning in a variable game.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a plurality of winning numbers including winning numbers T01 to T08 are set. In the drawing, “ALL” shown in the column of the stop operation order (pushing order) indicates that the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c does not matter. In the drawing, “ALL” shown in the column of the stop operation position (pressing position) indicates that the pressing position does not matter.

  In the winning number T01, a cherry role is defined as a winning combination in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the winning number T01 is won, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the cherry stop eye is derived in the change game regardless of the stop operation order and the stop operation position. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, winning the winning number T01 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the cherry winning.

  In the winning number T02, a watermelon combination is determined as a combination that can be won in a variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the winning number T02 is won, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the watermelon stop eye is derived in the change game regardless of the stop operation order and the stop operation position. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, winning the winning number T02 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the watermelon winning.

  In the winning number T03, a normal replay combination is defined as a combination that can be won in a variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the winning number T03 is won, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the normal replay stop point is derived in the variable game regardless of the stop operation order and the stop operation position. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, winning the winning number T03 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing a normal replay winning combination.

  In the winning number T04, a normal replay role and a promoted replay role are defined as a winning combination in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the winning number T04 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any stop operation order from the first push order to the fourth push order, the normal replay stop in the variable game The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so as to be led out. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the winning number T04 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the fifth push order or the sixth push order, the promotion replay stop eye is derived in the variable game. The reels 16a to 16c are stopped. As described above, in the slot machine 10, winning the winning number T04 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the normal replay winning combination and the promoted replay winning combination. In the slot machine 10, when the winning number T04 is won, the position is in the 5th or 6th push order and the BAR symbol can be stopped on the effective line NL (hereinafter referred to as a BAR stop position). When the stop button is operated at, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the promotion replay stop eye composed of [BAR, BAR, and BAR] is derived.

  In the winning number T05, a bonus combination, a normal replay combination and a promoted replay combination are defined as combinations that can be won in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the winning number T05 is won, if the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any stop operation order from the first push order to the fourth push order, the normal replay stop in the variable game The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so as to be led out.

  In the slot machine 10, in the carryover lottery state (when the bonus combination winning is permitted), if the lottery result of the combination lottery is out of place, the stop operation position where the bonus combination can be won (hereinafter referred to as bonus) When the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the stop position), the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that a bonus stop eye is derived. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the winning combination lottery result is out of place when the winning of bonus combination is permitted, a stop button at a stop operation position (hereinafter referred to as a non-bonus stop position) different from the bonus stop position. When 21a to 21c are operated, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that a miss stop eye for which no prize is determined is derived.

  Further, in the slot machine 10, when the winning number T05 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the fifth push order or the sixth push order, the promotion replay stop eye is derived in the variable game. The reels 16a to 16c are stopped. Thus, in the slot machine 10, winning the winning number T05 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the bonus winning, the normal replay winning, and the promoted replay winning. In the slot machine 10, even when a bonus combination can be won, if another payout combination or replay combination can be won, the other payout combination or replay combination winning is given priority.

  In the winning number T06, a bell combination is defined as a combination that can be won in a variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the winning number T06 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the first pushing order or the second pushing order, the reels 16a to 16a 16c is stopped. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the winning number T06 is won, if the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any stop operation order from the third push order to the sixth push order, the bell spill stops in the variable game. The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the eyes are derived. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, winning the winning number T06 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the winning bell.

  In the winning number T07, a role of bell is determined as a possible winning combination in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the winning number T07 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the third pushing order or the fourth pushing order, the reels 16a to 16a 16c is stopped. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the winning number T07 is won, the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any stop operation order among the first push order, the second push order, the fifth push order, and the sixth push order. Then, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the bell spill stop eyes are derived in the variation game. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, winning the winning number T07 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the winning bell.

  In the winning number T08, a role of a bell is determined as a possible winning combination in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the winning number T08 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the fifth pressing order or the sixth pressing order, the reels 16a to 16a 16c is stopped. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the winning number T08 is won, if the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any stop operation order from the first push order to the fourth push order, the bell spill stops in the variable game. The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the eyes are derived. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, winning the winning number T08 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the winning bell.

Next, the role lottery table will be described in detail. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the role lottery tables include a first role lottery table to a fourth role lottery table.
The first combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery in the normal lottery state. The second combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery in the advantageous lottery state. The third combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery in the carryover lottery state. The fourth combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery in the bonus lottery state.

  In the winning lottery table, a random number used in the winning lottery (hereinafter, referred to as “random number for winning lottery”) for the winning number that can be determined is within a range that can be taken as the random number for winning the winning combination. A predetermined number is distributed among the numerical values.

  In the 2nd role lottery table, the value of the random number for the role lottery is increased so that the probability of adding the winning rate (winning probability) of the winning number allowed to win the replay role is higher than that of the 1st role lottery table. It is distributed. Further, in the third role lottery table, the value of the random numbers for the role lottery is distributed so as to increase the probability that the determination rate of the winning numbers that are allowed to win the replay role is increased as compared to the first role lottery table. ing.

  For the 4th role lottery table, for the role lottery, the probability that the winning rate for the winning of the Bell role is combined is increased as compared to the other 1st role lottery tables to the 3rd role lottery table. Random values are distributed. Thereby, in the bonus lottery state, the determination probability of the bell combination is higher than in the gaming state other than the bonus lottery state.

  In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, if no winning number is won in the winning lottery, that is, if winning of the winning combination is not permitted, the lottery result of the winning lottery becomes “out of place”. When the lottery result of the winning lottery is “out of”, the symbol combination for which a prize is determined is not derived based on the lottery result of the winning lottery. However, as described above, when it is in the carryover lottery state (bonus combination winning is permitted) and the lottery result of the combination lottery is “off”, the bonus combination can be won. .

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a executes a process related to the effect based on the sub control program.

  The sub board 41 is connected to the effect display device 15. The sub control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 15. Therefore, the effect display device 15 corresponds to a display unit controlled by the sub board 41. The sub board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 13. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode (light emission mode) of the decorative lamp 13. The sub board 41 is connected to the speaker 14. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 14.

  The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a lottery table used for a lottery process performed by the sub-control CPU 41a, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the display effect in the effect display device 15, and display effect data used to execute the display effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a light-emitting effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the light-emitting effect in the decorative lamp 13, and light-emitting effect data used to execute the light-emitting effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sound effect pattern that can specify a sound effect mode (contents) in the speaker 14 and sound effect data used to execute the sound effect.

  The sub-control RAM 41c can store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Similar to the main board 40, the sub board 41 is configured to be able to generate a random number used for a predetermined lottery process as a hardware random number or a software random number.

  Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 will be described. The main control CPU 40a performs the following game progress main process as one of the processes related to the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 40a performs a game start set process (step S101). In the game start set process, the main control CPU 40a stores information related to the gaming state of the slot machine 10 and information related to effects using the reel unit 16, and erases or deletes information in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c. Or update. Next, the main control CPU 40a starts receiving a medal bet (step S102). Next, the main control CPU 40a checks the gaming state (step S103).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is during a replay (replay) operation (step S104). If it is not during the replay operation (step S104: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs a medal management process for setting the number of bets in the current variable game (step S105). In the process of step S105, when receiving the medal detection signal from the insertion sensor SE4, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the process of step S105, when the operation signal is input from the bet button 18, the main control CPU 40a adds to the bet number so that the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c becomes the specified bet number X. The credit stored in the main control RAM 40c is subtracted by the added amount.

  When the main control CPU 40a is in a replay operation (step S104: YES), or when the process of step S105 is completed, the bet number in the current variable game is the specified bet number X that allows the start of the variable game. It is determined whether or not they match (step S106). When the replay operation is in progress (step S104: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the bet number in the previous variation game again in the main control RAM 40c as the bet number in the current variation game. In the present embodiment, the prescribed bet number X can also be said to be a bet number necessary for playing one variable game. In the slot machine 10, the prescribed bet number X is not different between the bonus lottery state and the game state other than the bonus lottery state, and is the same. However, the specified bet number X may be different between the bonus lottery state and the game state other than the bonus lottery state.

  If the bet number does not match the specified bet number X (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103. In other words, in the process of step S106, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is possible to start the variable game. On the other hand, when the bet number in the current variation game matches the specified bet number X (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the start operation by the start lever 20 has been accepted (step S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from the start lever 20, and makes a negative determination when an operation signal is not input from the start lever 20. When the start operation is not accepted (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103.

  On the other hand, when the start operation is accepted (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs a game number subtraction process as one of the processes related to the effect state (step S108). The game number subtraction process is as follows.

  The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the current effect state is the normal AT state by referring to the value of the effect state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the normal AT state, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the remaining normal AT count stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. If the remaining number of normal ATs is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the game number subtraction process and returns to the game progress main process. On the other hand, when the remaining number of normal ATs is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the remaining number of normal ATs stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the game number subtraction process and returns to the game progress main process.

  If the current performance state is not the normal AT state, the main control CPU 40a refers to the value of the performance state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c to determine whether or not the current performance state is the surplus AT state. Determine whether. When it is not in the surplus AT state, the main control CPU 40a ends the game number subtraction process and returns to the game progress main process. On the other hand, in the surplus AT state, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the remaining surplus AT count stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more. If the remaining number of surplus ATs is not 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a ends the game number subtraction process and returns to the game progress main process. On the other hand, if the remaining surplus AT count is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the remaining surplus AT count stored in the main control RAM 40c by subtracting one. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the game number subtraction process and returns to the game progress main process.

  When the game number subtraction process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs a part lottery process for determining a winning number as a part lottery (step S109). The role lottery process is the following process.

  The main control CPU 40a identifies the current lottery state by referring to the value of the lottery state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a selects a combination lottery table corresponding to the specified lottery state. The main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the random number for role lottery generated in the main board 40. Then, the main control CPU 40a refers to the selected winning lottery table based on the acquired winning lottery random number value, and determines the winning number to which the acquired winning lottery random number value is distributed. decide. If the value of the random number for winning a lottery is not assigned to a winning number that allows winning of a symbol combination for which a prize is determined, the lottery result of the winning lottery is “out of place”. In the present embodiment, the winning combination is defined with a symbol combination (combination) that can be won in a variable game. Therefore, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a realizes the function as the role lottery means by performing the role lottery. In other words, the main board 40 of the present embodiment has a function of executing a role lottery. The role lottery process can be grasped as a process for determining a game result that can be derived in the variation game (result determination process).

  When the main control CPU 40a performs the lottery, the main control RAM 40c stores information (hereinafter, referred to as winning information) that can specify the lottery result of the winning lottery. The main control CPU 40a can identify the lottery result of the winning lottery (for example, the winning number that has been won) by referring to the winning information.

  In addition, when the winning flag T05 is won when the bonus flag that can specify that the bonus combination can be won is not set, the main control CPU 40a stores a bonus flag as bonus winning information in the main control RAM 40c. Remember. In the following description, storing a flag or value (information) in the main control RAM 40c may be simply indicated as “setting”. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the lottery process and returns to the game progress main process. If the winning number T05 is won when the bonus flag is set, the main control CPU 40a does not newly store the bonus flag in the main control RAM 40c. The bonus flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is erased when the bonus lottery state ends.

When the role lottery process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an AT shift lottery process (step S110). The AT shift lottery process is the following process.
The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the current effect state is the non-AT state by referring to the value of the effect state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. If the current effect state is not the non-AT state (if any AT state), the main control CPU 40a ends the AT transition lottery process and returns to the game progress main process.

  On the other hand, when the present performance state is the non-AT state, the main control CPU 40a performs the AT shift lottery based on the lottery result of the role lottery. The main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment acquires, for example, a random number value generated in the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the acquired random number value, thereby acquiring the acquired random number. In accordance with the value of AT, an AT transition lottery is performed for determining whether the transition to the normal AT state is permitted or the transition to the normal AT state is not permitted. The probability of allowing the transition to the normal AT state in the AT transition lottery varies depending on the lottery result of the winning lottery (winning winning number).

  If it is not determined in the AT transition lottery that the transition to the normal AT state is permitted, the main control CPU 40a ends the AT transition lottery process and returns to the game progress main process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the transition to the normal AT state is permitted in the AT transition lottery, the main control CPU 40a uses the normal AT transition as information that can specify that the transition to the normal AT state is permitted. The permissible information is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the AT transition lottery process and returns to the game progress main process.

When the AT shift lottery process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs instruction information processing (step S111). The instruction information processing is the following processing.
First, the main control CPU 40a clears the instruction number flag by setting 00 to the instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The instruction number flag is information for making it possible to specify an instruction number for which instruction information (instruction contents) to be displayed on the payout display unit 37 is predetermined. The main control CPU 40a can specify the instruction information to be displayed on the payout display unit 37 based on the instruction number that can be specified from the instruction number flag. Here, the instruction number will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 9, the order of pressing among the operation modes of the stop buttons 21 a to 21 c is defined in the instruction number as instruction information.
In the instruction number 01, the first instruction information having the instruction contents of stopping the left reel 16a by the first stop operation and not instructing the reel to be stopped by the second stop operation and the third stop operation is defined. It has been. In the instruction number 02, the second instruction information having the instruction contents of stopping the middle reel 16b by the first stop operation and not instructing the reel to be stopped by the second stop operation and the third stop operation is defined. It has been. In the instruction number 03, third instruction information is set which indicates that the right reel 16c is stopped by the first stop operation and that the reel to be stopped by the second stop operation and the third stop operation is not instructed. It has been.

  In the instruction number 04, fourth instruction information having the instruction content in the first push order is defined. In the instruction number 05, fifth instruction information whose instruction content is the second push order is defined. In the instruction number 06, sixth instruction information whose instruction content is the third push order is defined. In the instruction number 07, seventh instruction information whose instruction content is the fourth push order is defined. In the instruction number 08, eighth instruction information having the instruction content in the fifth push order is defined. In the instruction number 09, ninth instruction information having the instruction content in the sixth pressing order is defined. The instruction number 99 defines instruction contents (no instruction) for not instructing a reel to be stopped from the first stop operation to the third stop operation.

  In the instruction information processing shown in FIG. 8, when the instruction number flag is cleared, the main control CPU 40a refers to the value of the effect state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c and specifies the current effect state. Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a determines any instruction number from among a plurality of instruction numbers based on the specified effect state and the lottery result of the role lottery. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a sets a value (information) that can identify the determined instruction number in the instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the instruction number flag is set in the instruction information processing, the main control CPU 40a ends the instruction information processing and returns to the game progress main process.

In the instruction information processing, the instruction number determination mode when the current effect state is specified as the non-AT state is as follows.
When in the non-AT state, the main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 99 as a general rule when the normal AT shift permission information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c. However, the main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 03 when the winning number T05 is won even if the normal AT transition allowance information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c even in the non-AT state. .

  In the non-AT state, when the normal AT transition allowance information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 03 if the winning number T04 or the winning number T05 is won. . In the non-AT state, the main control CPU 40a does not win the winning number T04 or the winning number T05 even when the normal AT transition permission information is stored in the main control RAM 40c. The instruction number 99 is determined. In the present embodiment, when the winning number T04 or the winning number T05 is won, the determination of the instruction number 03 assists the winning of the promoted replay role by displaying the instruction information.

In addition, in the process of step S111, the instruction number determination mode when the current effect state is identified as any AT state is as follows.
The main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 99 when it is in any AT state and when any of the winning numbers T01 to T03 is won. In any AT state, the main control CPU 40a can determine an instruction number other than the instruction number 99 according to the lottery result of the role lottery. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 09 when it is in any AT state and the winning number T04 is won. The main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 09 when it is in any AT state and the winning number T05 is won. The main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 01 when it is in any AT state and the winning number T06 is won. The main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 02 when it is in the AT state and the winning number T07 is won. The main control CPU 40a determines the instruction number 03 when it is in the AT state and the winning number T08 is won. Therefore, in the AT state, display of the instruction information assists the winning of the bell role and the promoted replay role.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the instruction information processing is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an effect command transmission process (step S112). The effect command transmission process is the following process.

  The main control CPU 40a refers to the value of the effect state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c, and specifies the effect state in the current variation game. The main control CPU 40a generates an effect state command that can specify the specified effect state and stores it in the transmission buffer. Note that the command stored in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub-board 41 by a predetermined transmission process. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the predetermined transmission process is performed as an interrupt process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

  In the effect command transmission process, the main control CPU 40a specifies the instruction number determined in the instruction information processing by referring to the value of the instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a generates a first instruction command that can specify the specified instruction number and stores it in the transmission buffer. The main control CPU 40a does not generate the first instruction command when the value of the instruction number flag is 00 (clear state). Further, the main control CPU 40a is the second instruction that can specify the symbol number of the BAR symbol when the instruction number 09 is identified and when any one of the winning numbers T04 and T05 is won. A command is generated and stored in a transmission buffer.

When the effect command transmission process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs an instruction information display process (step S113). The instruction information display process is the following process.
The main control CPU 40a identifies the instruction number determined in the instruction information processing by referring to the value of the instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the instruction number flag is set to 00 (clear state) and the instruction number 99 (no instruction) is specified, the main control CPU 40a ends the instruction information display process and returns to the game progress main process. . That is, the main control CPU 40a does not display the instruction information.

  On the other hand, when any of the instruction numbers 01 to 09 is specified, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 to display the instruction information. As described above, the instruction information display process corresponds to an information notification process for notifying operation mode information, and the information control process is performed by the main control CPU 40a, thereby realizing a function as an information notification unit.

Here, the instruction information display process and a specific display mode of the instruction information will be described with reference to FIG.
In the process of step S113, the main control CPU 40a identifies the instruction number determined in the instruction information processing by referring to the value of the instruction number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 corresponding to the display unit controlled by the main control unit so as to display the specified instruction number. To do. For example, the main control CPU 40a determines “01” (shown in FIG. 10A) when the instruction number 01 is determined, and “02” when the instruction number 02 is determined (FIG. 10). The payout display unit 37 is controlled such that (shown in (b)) is displayed as the instruction information. Further, when the instruction number 03 is determined, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 to display “03” (shown in FIG. 10C) as instruction information. Similarly, when any of the other instruction numbers 04 to 09 is determined, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so that the determined instruction number is displayed.

  The main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so as to display the instruction information until the third stop operation is received. Accordingly, in the payout display unit 37, the display of the instruction information is started after the start lever 20 is operated, and the display of the instruction information is continued until the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

  As described above, one instruction information is defined for each instruction number. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, by visually recognizing the instruction number displayed on the payout display unit 37, the player can identify the operation order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. As described above, in the present embodiment, information regarding the operation mode of the stop button is displayed on the payout display unit 37, so that information regarding the operation mode of the stop button is notified. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes instruction information display processing, thereby realizing a function as information notification control means for controlling notification of information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 8, after the instruction information display process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the shortest game time (wait time) has elapsed (step S114). When the shortest game time has not elapsed (step S114: NO), the main control CPU 40a waits until the shortest game time has elapsed. When the shortest game time has elapsed (step S114: YES), the main control CPU 40a controls each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c so that the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is started (step S115). In the process of step S115, the main control CPU 40a waits until the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c becomes constant at a predetermined rotation speed and the stop operation by the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be accepted.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c has been received (step S116). In the processing of step S116, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c, and inputs an operation signal from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. If not, a negative determination is made. When the stop operation is not received (step S116: NO), the main control CPU 40a waits until the stop operation is received.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation is accepted (step S116: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the operation signal is input (step S117). That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator in response to acceptance of the stop operation, and stops the symbols on the reel corresponding to the accepted stop operation.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 40a is positioned within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, 4 symbols) based on the lottery result of the role lottery and the operation mode (push order and push position) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. The symbols that can be stopped on the active line NL are retrieved from the symbols to be processed. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator so that the searched symbol is stopped on the effective line NL. The main control CPU 40a performs such reel stop control regarding the stop operation of the reels 16a to 16c, thereby stopping the symbol combination corresponding to the winning number and the operation mode of the stop button on the effective line NL.

  For example, when the main control CPU 40a is in the carryover lottery state (when the bonus flag is set) and is off, the stop button 21a to 21c is operated at the bonus stop position. The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the winning combination is won. Further, the main control CPU 40a operates the stop buttons 21a to 21c at the non-bonus stop position even when the carryover lottery state is set (when the bonus flag is set) and when the bonus control is off. Then, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so as to lead the shift stop eye on the effective line NL.

  The reel stop process corresponds to a result derivation process for deriving a symbol combination (game result) by stopping the reels 16a to 16c in accordance with the operation of the stop buttons 21a to 21c after starting the variable game. In the present embodiment, as the result derivation control means for deriving the symbol combination by stopping the reels 16a to 16c according to the operation of the stop buttons 21a to 21c by the main control CPU 40a executing the reel stop process. The function is realized. In the process of step S117, when the operation signal is input from the stop buttons 21a to 21c, the main control CPU 40a generates an operation command that can specify the stop button to which the operation signal is input and stores it in the transmission buffer. .

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all of the reels 16a to 16c have been stopped (step S118). When one or more of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S118: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S116. On the other hand, when all of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S118: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs a display symbol determination process for determining a symbol combination stopped on the effective line NL (step S119). ). In the process of step S119, the main control CPU 40a stops the symbol combination (combination) for which an award has been determined on the effective line NL, or stops the symbol combination (combination) for which the award has been determined on the effective line NL. If so, the type of the symbol combination is determined. At this time, when the symbol combination for which replay is determined as an award on the active line NL is stopped, the main control CPU 40a sets the bet number bet in the current variable game again as the bet number, and performs the replay. Activate (when replay is activated). Thereby, a replay is awarded as a prize.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to pay out a medal to the player (step S120). In the processing of step S120, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when winning a payout combination, and makes a negative determination when not winning a payout combination. When a medal is paid out (step S120: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a medal payout process for driving a hopper unit (not shown) to pay out a medal (step S121). Thus, in the slot machine 10, according to the symbol combination stopped on the active line NL, a medal can be given (paid out) as a predetermined game value. It should be noted that no prize is awarded when a symbol combination for which a prize is not determined (for example, a stoppage of disengagement) is stopped on the active line NL.

  In the process of step S121, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so as to display information relating to the number of medals to be paid out when a winning is generated. That is, in the payout display unit 37 of the present embodiment, instruction information is displayed during a period until the third stop operation is received, while information regarding the number of medals paid out is displayed during a period different from the period. . In the payout display unit 37, after the instruction information is displayed, information relating to the number of medals to be paid out is displayed. The process of step S121 in the present embodiment can be said to be a process of causing the payout display unit 37 to display information different from information related to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c triggered by the payout of the payout combination. It should be noted that the display of information relating to the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of a winning is ended when a predetermined end condition is established by operating the bet button 18 or the like. That is, the payout display unit 37 is not a display unit that always displays some information. The payout display unit 37 may be configured to display the remaining number of medals to be paid out as information relating to the number of medals to be paid out, or may display the number of medals paid out in the variable game. .

  When the medal is not paid out (step S120: NO) and when the process of step S121 is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an end process for ending one variation game (step S122). In step S122, the main control CPU 40a generates a variation game end command for instructing the end of the variation game, and stores it in the transmission buffer. The variable game end command can specify the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning symbol combination (combination). The variable game end command is output as a command that can identify the winning symbol combination regardless of the gaming state. The change game end command is not output until the symbol combination is derived in the change game.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of shifting the lottery state in the slot machine 10 according to the symbol combination (combination) determined to be winning in the process of step S122.

  Specifically, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the lottery state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c, a value (information) that can identify the advantageous lottery state when the promotion replay winning combination is won in the normal lottery state. To do. Further, the main control CPU 40a sets, in the lottery state flag, a value that can identify the normal lottery state when the bell-spilling stop eye is derived in the variable game in the advantageous lottery state. Note that the main control CPU 40a specifies that the bell spilling stop eye has been derived in the variable game, for example, based on the fact that the bell role has not been won even though the bell role has been permitted. .

  When the bonus flag is set and the bonus combination is not won, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the carryover lottery state in the lottery state flag. When the bonus combination is won, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the bonus lottery state in the lottery state flag. Further, the main control CPU 40a erases the bonus flag stored in the main control RAM 40c when setting a value that can specify the bonus lottery state in the lottery state flag. In this way, the main control CPU 40a controls the bonus gaming state in response to the bonus combination winning.

  While the value that can specify the bonus lottery state is set in the lottery state flag, the main control CPU 40a stores the bonus medium stored in the main control RAM 40c according to the symbol combination determined to be winning. Update the number of payouts. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a uses the number of medals to be paid out by winning the payout combination when the value indicating the bonus lottery state is set in the lottery state flag. Is added to the bonus bonus payout stored in the main control RAM 40c to update the bonus bonus payout.

  When the value that can specify the bonus lottery state is set in the lottery state flag, the main control CPU 40a specifies the normal lottery state if the updated bonus payout number exceeds the prescribed number in the bonus lottery state. Possible values are set in the lottery status flag. In this way, when the updated bonus payout number exceeds the specified number, the bonus end condition is satisfied, and the bonus lottery state ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of shifting the effect state in the slot machine 10 according to the symbol combination (combination) determined to be winning in the process of step S122.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the main control CPU 40a is in a non-AT state, and when the normal AT transition allowance information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the promotion replay combination wins a prize. Then, a value (information) that can specify the normal AT state is set in the effect state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a is in the non-AT state and the winning replay role is won when the winning number T05 is won, a value (information) that can specify the normal AT state is obtained as the main control RAM 40c. Is set in the production state flag stored in the. With the transition to the normal AT state, the main control CPU 40a stores an initial value (for example, 30) of the normal AT count in the main control RAM 40c.

  Further, when the normal control CPU 40a is in the normal AT state, the main control CPU 40a determines an effect state as a transition destination when the normal AT count stored in the main control RAM 40c is 0 (zero). Specifically, first, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the current lottery state is the carryover lottery state by referring to the value of the lottery state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the carryover lottery state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value (information) that can specify the end AT state in the effect state flag. That is, when the carryover lottery state is set, the main control CPU 40a controls the end AT state after the normal AT state ends. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect state and the game state have a substantial correspondence. Therefore, it can be said that the main control CPU 40a controls the third advantageous gaming state after the end of the first advantageous gaming state in the carryover lottery state.

  On the other hand, when the current lottery state is not the carryover lottery state, the main control CPU 40a executes a surplus lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the surplus AT state. The main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment acquires, for example, a random number value generated in the main board 40, and refers to a predetermined lottery table based on the acquired random number value, thereby acquiring the acquired random number. A surplus lottery is performed to determine whether the transition to the surplus AT state is permitted or the transition to the surplus AT state is not permitted according to the value of. The surplus lottery of the present embodiment is a lottery performed separately from the role lottery and without referring to the result of the role lottery. That is, the main control CPU 40a performs surplus lottery without referring to the winning information stored in the main control RAM 40c. That is, the surplus lottery can be said to be a lottery that does not depend on (participate in) the result of the role lottery.

  If it is not determined in the surplus lottery that the transition to the surplus AT state is allowed, the main control CPU 40a sets a value (information) that can specify the non-AT state in the effect state flag. On the other hand, when it is determined to allow the transition to the surplus AT state in the surplus lottery, the main control CPU 40a sets a value (information) that can identify the surplus AT state in the effect state flag. When it is determined to allow the transition to the surplus AT state in the surplus lottery, the main control CPU 40a stores the initial value (for example, 256) of the surplus AT count in the main control RAM 40c.

  The surplus lottery of this embodiment is corresponded to a transfer lottery. And in this embodiment, the function as a transfer lottery means is implement | achieved when CPU40a for main control performs a surplus lottery. That is, the main board 40 has a function as a transfer lottery means.

  In the surplus lottery, an effect state controlled after the end of the normal AT state is determined for the non-AT state and the surplus AT state. That is, in the surplus lottery, the first advantageous gaming state corresponding to the specific gaming state is targeted for the normal gaming state corresponding to the second gaming state and the second advantageous gaming state corresponding to the first gaming state. The gaming state to be controlled after completion is determined. Further, in the surplus lottery, the end AT state and the bonus effect state are not targeted for the lottery. That is, in the surplus lottery, the third advantageous gaming state and the bonus gaming state corresponding to the third gaming state are not targeted for the lottery.

  In the surplus AT state, when the promoted replay combination wins, the main control CPU 40a sets a value (information) that can specify the normal AT state in the effect state flag. In the surplus AT state, the main control CPU 40a sets a value (information) that can specify the end AT state to the effect state flag when the bonus flag is not won when the bonus flag is set. Further, when the main control CPU 40a is in the surplus AT state, if the number of surplus ATs stored in the main control RAM 40c is 0 (zero), the main control CPU 40a sets a value (information) that can identify the non-AT state. , Set to the production state flag.

  In the end AT state, when the bonus combination is won, the main control CPU 40a sets a value (information) that can specify the bonus effect state in the effect state flag. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect state is shifted to the bonus effect state via the end AT state. In the bonus effect state, when the bonus end condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the non-AT state in the effect state flag.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the gaming state by executing the control for shifting the lottery state of the role lottery and the control for shifting the effect state. Yes. That is, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes a termination process, thereby realizing a function as a game state control means for controlling the game state.

  In the end process, the main control CPU 40a does not delete the bonus flag when the bonus flag is set in the main control RAM 40c and the bonus game is not won, and the next and subsequent variable games. Carry over to. For this reason, when winning number T05 (bonus combination) is won in the combination lottery, the bonus stoppage can be derived after the next variable game. As described above, the bonus flag stored in the main control RAM 40c is stored in the main control RAM 40c until the bonus lottery state is generated. For this reason, the state where the bonus combination winning is permitted (allowable state) is continued at least until the bonus combination is won.

  Therefore, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for setting and deleting the bonus flag, so that after the bonus combination is won in the combination lottery, the bonus combination is won. A function as an allowable state means for realizing an allowable state in which a prize is allowed is realized. In the present embodiment, the allowable state includes a carryover lottery state.

  When the end process is finished, the main control CPU 40a finishes the game progress main process related to the execution of one variation game, and returns to the process of step S101 again. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game result based on the lottery result of the role lottery is derived in the variable game, and a medal is given as a game medium according to the game result derived in the variable game. It is configured to be able to do. Further, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the variable game by operating the reels 16a to 16c, and to stop the operation of the reels when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated, Different game results (symbol combinations) are derived in the variation game according to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c.

Next, processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 will be described.
The sub-control CPU 41a performs the following mode process as the process related to the effect mode. When the effect state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to execute the effect mode corresponding to the effect state that can be specified from the effect state command. That is, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15, the decoration lamp 13, and the speaker 14 so as to notify the mode identification information that can identify the effect mode according to the effect state that can be specified from the effect state command. To do.

  For example, when the non-AT state or the surplus AT state can be specified from the effect state command, the sub control CPU 41a reads the display effect data for the normal effect mode M1 from the sub control ROM 41b and uses the data to display the effect. The device 15 is caused to display an image for the normal effect mode M1. If the non-AT state or the surplus AT state can be specified from the effect state command, the sub control CPU 41a reads the light effect data for the normal effect mode M1 from the sub control ROM 41b and uses the data to the decoration lamp 13 Light emission for the normal performance mode M1 is performed. When the non-AT state or the surplus AT state can be specified from the effect state command, the sub control CPU 41a reads out the sound effect data for the normal effect mode M1 from the sub control ROM 41b and normally uses the data to the speaker 14. The sound output for the production mode M1 is performed. The sub-control CPU 41a performs the same control for the rendering modes M2 to M4. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a executes control based on the effect state command, thereby realizing a function as effect mode control means for controlling the effect mode.

  In addition, when the first and second instruction commands are input, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display a navigation effect corresponding to the instruction number or symbol number that can be specified from the command.

  Hereinafter, a specific example of the execution mode of the navigation effect regarding the pressing order and the pressing position of the reels 16a to 16c will be described. The navigation effect of the present embodiment corresponds to information related to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. The navigation effect can also be said to be an effect related to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c.

  Note that “operating the stop button 21a” corresponds to “stop operation of the reel 16a”. Similarly, “operating the stop button 21b” corresponds to “stop operation of the reel 16b”, and “operating the stop button 21c” corresponds to “stop operation of the reel 16c”. In the following description, an image that can identify a stop button that is urged to be operated (reel that is urged to be stopped) is referred to as a “navigation image”. Further, “prompted to operate” can be said to be “recommended to operate”.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the sub-control CPU 41a receives the stop button 21a when the first instruction command that can specify the instruction number 01 is input and the second instruction command is not input. The effect display device 15 is controlled so as to display the navigation image in a manner prompting the operation. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display an image imitating the Arabic numeral “1” in correspondence with the left reel 16a.

  Similarly, the sub-control CPU 41a prompts the user to operate the stop button 21b when the first instruction command that can specify the instruction number 02 is input and the second instruction command is not input. The effect display device 15 is controlled to display the navigation image. The sub-control CPU 41a navigates in such a manner as to prompt the user to operate the stop button 21c when the first instruction command that can specify the instruction number 03 is input and the second instruction command is not input. The effect display device 15 is controlled to display an image.

  As shown in FIGS. 11B to 11D, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the operation command related to the stop operation when the first instruction command that can specify any of the instruction numbers 04 to 09 is input. In addition, the effect display device 15 is controlled so that the navigation image is displayed in such a manner that the stop button that prompts the next operation can be identified.

  For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 as follows when the first instruction command capable of specifying the instruction number 09 is input and the second instruction command is not input.

  As shown in FIG. 11B, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display a navigation image in a manner prompting the user to operate the stop button 21c as the first stop operation. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a imitates the navigation image imitating the Arabic numeral “1” on the right reel 16c, the navigation image imitating the Arabic numeral “2” on the middle reel 16b, and the Arabic numeral “3”. The effect display device 15 is controlled to display the navigation image corresponding to the left reel 16a. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so that the navigation image corresponding to the right reel 16c is displayed in an emphasized manner as compared with the navigation images corresponding to the other reels.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11C, the sub-control CPU 41a navigates in such a manner as to prompt the user to operate the stop button 21b as the next second stop operation after inputting the operation command related to the first stop operation. The effect display device 15 is controlled to display an image. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the navigation image imitating the Arabic numeral “2” on the middle reel 16b and the navigation image imitating the Arabic numeral “3” on the left reel 16a. The display device 15 is controlled. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so that the navigation image corresponding to the middle reel 16b is displayed in an emphasized manner as compared with the navigation images corresponding to the other reels. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a hides the navigation image corresponding to the reel for which the stop operation has already been performed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11D, the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the operation command related to the second stop operation, and then prompts the user to operate the stop button 21a as the next third stop operation. The effect display device 15 is controlled so as to be displayed. For example, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display a navigation image imitating the Arabic numeral “3” in correspondence with the left reel 16a. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a hides the navigation image corresponding to the reel for which the stop operation has already been performed.

  Further, for example, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the first instruction command that can specify the instruction number 09 and inputs the second instruction command that can specify the symbol number of the BAR symbol, The effect display device 15 is controlled as follows.

  The sub-control CPU 41a allows the player to identify all the pressing orders in the current variable game from the time when the first instruction command and the second instruction command are input until the operation command related to the third stop operation is input. The effect display device 15 is controlled so as to display the navigation image. In addition, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 15 so as to display a navigation image that allows the player to identify the BAR stop position as the recommended push position for winning the promotion replay combination. .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), the sub-control CPU 41 a displays the effect display device 15 so as to display a character string “Aim for BAR by pressing backward” or a navigation image imitating a left-pointing arrow. Control. In the navigation effect process, when instruction information regarding the pressing order and a symbol number regarding the pressing position are instructed from the main board 40, the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is controlled by controlling the effect display device 15 based on the instruction. It can also be said to be a process for informing information about the above. Therefore, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the function as information notification control means for controlling notification of information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is realized by the sub-control CPU 41a executing the navigation effect processing. ing.

The operation of the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is as follows.
In the present embodiment, in the first to third advantageous game states, the probability of winning the replay combination is changed with a higher probability than in the normal game state. And in the 1st-3rd advantageous game state, when a bell combination (winning number T06-T08) is won, operation mode information which makes it possible to identify an operation mode necessary for winning the bell combination is notified. The On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, even when the bell combination (winning numbers T06 to T08) is won, the operation mode information that makes it possible to identify the operation mode necessary for winning the bell combination is not notified.

  That is, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the frequency with which the operation mode information is notified differs between the first to third advantageous gaming states and the normal gaming state. Specifically, the frequency at which the operation mode information is notified in the first to third advantageous gaming states is higher than the frequency at which the operation mode information is notified in the normal gaming state. With such a configuration, the expected value of the number of medals that increase per change game (hereinafter referred to as an increased expected value) differs between the first to third advantageous game states and the normal game state. . Specifically, the expected increase value in the first to third advantageous gaming states is higher than the expected increase value in the normal gaming state. The increase expected value is a net increase in number per so-called variable game. It can be said that “the increase expected value is different” is different in the appearance rate (race rate). Further, “the expected increase value is different” can be said to be different in the degree of advantage regarding the provision of the game medium.

  Under such a premise, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the first advantageous gaming state is terminated, a surplus lottery is performed, and the normal gaming state or the second advantageous lotion is performed according to the result of the surplus lottery. Transition to gaming state. As described above, the surplus lottery is a lottery different from the role lottery and is an independent lottery in which the winning probability does not depend on the result of the role lottery. Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to adjust the probability of shifting to the normal gaming state or the second advantageous gaming state, it is only necessary to adjust the probability that each gaming state can be determined as the transition destination in the surplus lottery.

  For example, it is conceivable to perform a surplus lottery so that a winning probability corresponding to the winning number won in the winning lottery is provided by providing a plurality of lottery tables associated with the winning numbers. However, in this configuration, in order to adjust the overall transition probability to the normal gaming state or the second advantageous gaming state, not only the winning probability in the extra lottery but also the winning probability for each winning number in the role lottery May also need to be adjusted.

  On the other hand, the surplus lottery of the present embodiment is an independent lottery that is not based on the result of the role lottery, so that it does not affect the probability of winning each role in the role lottery, The probability of shifting to the advantageous game state of 2 can be easily adjusted.

  As described above, in this embodiment, since the expected increase value in the normal gaming state and the second advantageous gaming state is different, the probability of shifting to the normal gaming state or the second advantageous gaming state is adjusted. As a result, the expected increase value as a whole in the slot machine 10 can be easily adjusted.

  Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the same normal performance mode is controlled when controlled to the normal gaming state and when controlled to the second advantageous gaming state. For this reason, the player cannot specify which of the normal gaming state and the second advantageous gaming state is the gaming state only from the effect mode. Therefore, in actuality, even if the increase expected value is a low gaming state between the normal gaming state and the second advantageous gaming state, it can be expected to be a gaming state with a high expected increase value, The discouragement of the player can be suppressed.

The effects of the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment are as follows.
(1) The surplus lottery can determine the transition to the second advantageous gaming state or the normal gaming state having a different expected increase value as the gaming state after the end of the first advantageous gaming state. For this reason, the probability of shifting to the second advantageous gaming state or the normal gaming state with a different increase expected value is the probability of winning each winning combination in the winning lottery by adjusting the probability that each gaming state is determined in the surplus drawing. It is possible to make adjustments without affecting the operation, and the labor required for the adjustments can be reduced.

  (2) The surplus lottery is a lottery different from the role lottery. Therefore, as described above, the probability of shifting to the second advantageous gaming state or the normal gaming state is equal to the probability of winning each role in the winning lottery by adjusting the probability that each gaming state is determined in the extra lottery. It can be adjusted without affecting it.

  (3) The effect mode when in the second advantageous gaming state is the same as the effect mode when in the normal gaming state. For this reason, from the effect mode, it is not possible to specify which of the second advantageous gaming state and the normal gaming state is the gaming state. As a result, it is possible to expect a game state with a high expected increase value in the second advantageous game state and the normal game state to have a low expected increase value, thereby suppressing the discouragement of the player. can do. That is, the interest can be improved while making the adjustment easy.

  (4) When the carryover gaming state is set to the allowable state, the state shifts to the third advantageous gaming state after the end of the first advantageous gaming state. In this way, when in the carryover game state, the game shifts to the third advantageous game state that is not the target of the excessive lottery, so the first advantageous game is not affected without affecting the bonus combination determined by the combination lottery. It is possible to shift to the second advantageous gaming state or the normal gaming state that is the target of the surplus lottery other than the state and the third advantageous gaming state.

  (5) The surplus lottery determines the transition to the second advantageous gaming state and the normal gaming state that are different in the frequency with which the information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is notified. For this reason, the probability of shifting to the second advantageous gaming state or the normal gaming state in which the information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is different is adjusted to the probability that each gaming state is determined in the surplus lottery. For example, it is possible to adjust without affecting the probability of winning each winning combination in the winning combination lottery, and the labor required for the adjustment can be reduced.

  (6) The surplus lottery is performed by the main board 40 (main control CPU 40a) instead of the sub board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) as in the prior art. Thereby, the security about the control based on a surplus lottery can be improved.

  (7) The effect state is controlled not by the sub board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) as in the prior art but by the main board 40 (main control CPU 40a). Thereby, security can be improved with respect to the control of the production state that greatly affects the profit of the player.

For example, the above-described embodiment may be changed to another embodiment as follows.
The main control CPU 40a may execute a normal AT continuous lottery for determining whether or not to continue the normal AT state when the normal AT count becomes zero. When the normal AT continuation lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a sets the initial value to the normal AT count again to continue the normal AT state. On the other hand, if the normal AT continuous lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a ends the normal AT state and shifts the effect state depending on whether or not the carryover gaming state and the result of the excessive lottery. Good. Such continuation of the normal AT state may be determined by whether or not the number of sets that can be controlled in the normal AT state remains when one set is set until the remaining number of normal ATs becomes zero. . According to this, apart from whether or not the first advantageous gaming state is continued, whether or not the second advantageous gaming state is controlled even when the first advantageous gaming state is not continued. You can improve the interest of the player by making them expect.

  The main control CPU 40a may execute a surplus AT continuous lottery that determines whether or not to continue the surplus AT state when the surplus AT count becomes zero. When the surplus AT continuation lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a sets the initial value to the surplus AT count again to continue the surplus AT state. On the other hand, if the surplus AT continuous lottery is not won, the main control CPU 40a may end the surplus AT state and shift to the normal game state.

-The surplus AT state may be continued until either of the promotion replay winning combination or the transition to the carryover lottery state occurs.
-In the normal AT state, the surplus AT state, and the end AT state, the roles to be notified of the operation mode information may be different. For example, in the surplus AT state, while notifying operation mode information that can identify the operation mode necessary for winning the promoted replay role, an operation that enables identifying the operation mode necessary for winning the bell role It is not necessary to notify the mode information.

  The normal gaming state may be a gaming state in which notification of operation mode information is not performed, or a gaming state in which notification of operation mode information is performed. That is, the notification frequency (probability) of the operation mode information in the normal gaming state may be set lower than that in the second advantageous gaming state.

  -The increase expectation value should just differ in the 2nd advantageous game state and a normal game state. For example, the expected increase value in the normal gaming state may be set higher than that in the second advantageous gaming state.

  The slot machine 10 may have a different game state in addition to or instead of the second advantageous game state and the normal game state as the game state to be subjected to the excessive lottery. That is, the surplus lottery may be performed as long as a plurality of gaming states having different increase expected values are targeted for the lottery.

  The slot machine 10 may have a game state different from these in addition to or instead of the third advantageous game state and the bonus game state as a game state that is not a target of the excessive lottery.

  -You may change suitably the structure of the game state used as the object of a surplus lottery. For example, the second advantageous game state and the normal game state are both the same lottery state, but the game state is different in the notification frequency (probability) of the operation mode information because the production state is different. Also good. In addition, for example, the second advantageous game state and the normal game state are both the same production state, but games with different winning probabilities for reporting operation mode information due to different lottery states. It may be in a state. Even with this configuration, the expected increase value can be made different between the second advantageous gaming state and the normal gaming state.

  The slot machine 10 may omit the navigation effect as long as the instruction information is displayed. Further, the slot machine 10 may omit displaying the instruction information as long as the navigation effect is executed.

  The slot machine 10 has the stop buttons 21a to 21c in an operation mode different from a predetermined operation mode (for example, the first middle order of the left middle right, etc.) although the operation mode information is not notified. When the is operated, a penalty that causes a disadvantage to the player may be provided. For example, the penalty can be realized by lowering the expected increase value such as not performing the AT shift lottery or not performing the operation mode information notification (displaying instruction information or navigation effect). It should be noted that the penalty may be applied to one variation game or a plurality of variation games.

  -You may perform a navigation effect by the aspect different from the said embodiment. For example, the navigation effect may be executed in such a manner that a specific operation mode of the stop buttons 21 a to 21 c is not notified, such as displaying a character string “???” on the effect display device 15. When configured in this way, the winning combination can be won by operating the stop buttons 21a to 21c by any one of the operation modes different from the predetermined operation mode. It can be identifiable.

  -The production mode associated with the gaming state can be changed as appropriate. For example, the presentation mode may be controlled differently between the normal gaming state and the second advantageous gaming state. According to this, the player can easily identify the gaming state by the effect mode. Further, for example, the same effect mode may be controlled in the normal gaming state, the second advantageous gaming state, and the third advantageous gaming state. According to this, after the first advantageous game state is completed, it can be expected that the actual game state is actually the second advantageous game state or the third advantageous game state. For example, although it is different from the normal gaming state, the same effect mode may be controlled in the second advantageous gaming state and the third advantageous gaming state. According to this, after the first advantageous gaming state is completed, it can be expected that the second advantageous gaming state or the third advantageous gaming state is reached.

  The main board 40 (main control CPU 40a) may control the effect mode. In this case, the main control CPU 40a generates a mode command for instructing an effect mode corresponding to the effect state and transmits it to the sub board 41, and the sub board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) displays the effect indicated by the mode command. The mode identification information may be notified so that the mode can be identified.

  The control of the effect state may be performed by the sub board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) instead of the main board 40 (main control CPU 40a). In this case, while the navigation effect is executed under the control of the sub-control CPU 41a, the display of the instruction information on the payout display unit 37 may be omitted. That is, the function of controlling the gaming state may be realized by the cooperation of the main board 40 (main control CPU 40a) and the sub board 41 (sub control CPU 41a).

  ・ A prize may be set for the stop of bell spillage. However, it is preferable that the prize determined for the bell stop spill stop is lower than the value of the prize determined for the bell stop spill. For example, in the case where the payout of “10” medals is determined as an award at the stop of the bell, the payout of medals of “less than 10 (for example, 1)” is determined as the award at the stop of the bell spillage. preferable. The bell spill stop eye may be the same as the symbol combination that is stopped on the effective line NL in the event of a loss, or a symbol combination that is different from the symbol combination that is stopped on the effective line NL in the case of a loss. May be.

  The slot machine 10 is controlled to the advantageous lottery state after the bonus lottery state ends when the advantageous lottery state shifts to the bonus lottery state or when the advantageous lottery state shifts to the bonus lottery state through the carryover lottery state. You may comprise as follows.

  The main control CPU 40a may display the payout display unit 37 by replacing the decimal number with the binary display. In this case, the main control CPU 40a may represent binary numbers by turning on and off the first segment to the seventh segment constituting the 7-segment display.

  The display unit for displaying the instruction information is not limited to a display unit using a 7-segment display such as the payout display unit 37, and can be changed as appropriate according to the instruction information to be displayed. For example, a display unit corresponding to each of the reels 16a to 16c, a display unit in which a plurality of light emitting units are arranged in a circular shape or a straight line, or a display unit having a plurality of light emitting units simulating cherry blossom petals may be used.

  The slot machine 10 may include one or more display units for displaying instruction information, and the display unit may display one or more instruction information. As the instruction information, for example, information selected from the following instruction information can be adopted. Instruction information includes the recommended pressing order for winning a specific symbol combination, the recommended pressing position for winning a specific symbol combination, the winning number won in the role lottery process, the pressing order and the pressing position. Can be selected from an instruction number that can be specified, a combination that allows winning a prize (design combination), and a combination number that can identify the combination of symbols (winning number).

-Of the display units 31 to 37, one or more display units may also be used as a display unit for displaying instruction information.
-The display parts 31-37 do not need to be gathered by the information panel 30, and should just be suitably arrange | positioned in the position which can be visually recognized from a player. For example, the payout display unit 37 that displays the instruction information has a position (for example, the vicinity of the display window 12a, the display window 12a, and the effect display device 15) that is easier to enter the player's field of view than the other display units 31 to 36. It may be arranged at a position in between.

In the effect command transmission process, when the instruction number 99 is determined, the main control CPU 40a may or may not output the instruction command.
The first instruction command output from the main board 40 may be a command that can specify the operation mode of the stop button that can be identified by the instruction information displayed by the control of the main board 40, and the instruction number can be specified. It does not have to be a simple command.

The main control CPU 40a may generate a dual-purpose instruction command that can be specified by combining (collectively) information that can be specified by the first instruction command and the second instruction command.
The slot machine 10 may include a dedicated display unit for displaying a navigation effect (information or effect relating to the operation mode of the stop operation unit) separately from the effect display device 15.

  The main control CPU 40a may perform an additional process (extension process) for the remaining number of normal ATs based on the selected winning number. The main control CPU 40a may perform an addition process for the number of sets that can be controlled to the normal AT state when the remaining number of normal ATs is set to 0 until the number of remaining normal ATs becomes zero.

The main control CPU 40a may group, for example, symbol combinations (combinations) having the same payout number and display instruction information that can specify the group on a predetermined display unit.
The navigation effect may be accompanied by a sound effect by the speaker 14 and a light effect by the decoration lamp 13.

In the slot machine 10, the symbol combination (combination) determined for the winning number can be changed as appropriate.
The function of the main board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

  The function of the sub board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board that specially controls the effect display device 15, an audio board that specially controls the speaker 14, and a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 13 may be provided, and these board groups are collectively controlled. A general board may be further provided. The sub control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

  The slot machine 10 may include a payout board that controls the payout of medals as game media based on a control signal from the main board 40. The payout board may be configured to perform control related to the payout of medals in the above embodiment. In such a configuration, the main board 40 and the payout board may be used as the main control unit. At this time, the payout board may be configured to control the payout display unit 37.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that instruction information may be displayed on the payout display part 37 after progress of the shortest game time. Accordingly, a navigation effect may be displayed on the effect display device 15 after the shortest game time has elapsed.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that instruction information may be displayed by repeating lighting and extinction of the light emission part by a several light emission part. For example, among a plurality of light emitting units arranged side by side, when the light emitting unit is lit in order from the left, it is notified that the left stop button 21a is operated, while when the light emitting unit is lit in order from the right You may comprise so that it may alert | report operating the right stop button 21c.

The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium different from medals. For example, the present invention may be embodied as a gaming machine that uses a gaming ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming medium.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.

(A) The specific gaming state is a gaming state advantageous for the player.
(B) The first gaming state is based on a condition that a prescribed number of times of the fluctuating game has been played, or that the condition for transitioning to the specific gaming state has been established prior to the prescribed number of times of the fluctuating game. finish.

  (C) The game state includes permission state means for allowing the bonus combination to be permitted until the bonus combination is won after winning the bonus combination in the combination lottery. There are a third gaming state and a bonus gaming state that are not subject to the transfer lottery, and the gaming state control means controls the bonus gaming state in response to the winning of the bonus combination, and in the allowed state, After the end of the specific gaming state, the third gaming state is controlled.

  (D) Among the target roles of the role lottery, there is a granting role in which a game medium is given as an award. When in the first gaming state, the probability of winning the granting role in the role lottery is It is the same as the probability of winning the winning combination in the combination lottery when the game state is 2.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 13 ... Decoration lamp, 14 ... Speaker, 15 ... Production display device, 16a-16c ... Reel, 20 ... Start lever, 21a-21c ... Stop button, 37 ... Dispensing display part, 40 ... Main control board, 40a ... main control CPU, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub control board, 41a ... sub control CPU, 41b ... sub control ROM, 41c ... sub control RAM.

Claims (3)

A game in which a variable game can be executed by operating a reel, and the operation of the reel can be stopped when the stop operation unit is operated, and the game varies depending on the operation mode of the stop operation unit. In gaming machines where the results are derived in a variable game,
Role lottery means for performing role lottery,
A result derivation control means for deriving a game result by stopping the operation of the reel according to the operation mode of the stop operation section;
Transition lottery means for performing transition lottery;
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
And information notification control means for controlling notification of information related to the operation mode of the stop operation unit,
The gaming state includes a specific gaming state, and a first gaming state and a second gaming state that are different in frequency at which information related to the operation mode of the stop operation unit is notified,
In the transition lottery, a gaming state to be controlled after the end of the specific gaming state is determined for the first gaming state and the second gaming state. Providing production mode control means for controlling the production mode,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect mode controlled when in the first gaming state is the same as the effect mode controlled when in the second gaming state. A main control unit having a function as the role lottery means, and a sub-control unit capable of executing processing based on a processing result of the main control unit,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the main control unit has a function as the transition lottery means.

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