JP2017124247A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing monotonicity of a game.SOLUTION: A normal mode is shifted to a chance mode, a festival mode, and a second additional mode. The chance mode is shifted to the normal mode, the festival mode, and the second additional mode. The festival mode is shifted to a first additional mode, the second additional mode, and a hold-back mode. The first additional mode is shifted to the festival mode and the second additional mode. The second additional mode is shifted to the festival mode. When shifting from the second additional mode to the festival mode, a game state is shifted to a second RT state from a fourth RT state after passing through a third RT state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 27

Description

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

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when the player inserts a medal, an effective line is set, and then the player operates the start lever to play a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) role or small role in the slot machine, A lottery such as a re-game is performed and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts rotating, each reel is sequentially stopped to finish one game. When all reels stop rotating, the winning combination will be awarded if the combination of the winning combination on the active line is stopped, and the player will receive a medal reward or a game state transition privilege. Is done.

  In such a slot machine, as a gaming state advantageous to the player, in addition to the BB state that shifts when a BB winning is established, a replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) in which the probability of winning a re-game is higher than the normal gaming state. ) Have a state (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-204854 A

  In recent years, slot machines having a plurality of RT states have also been proposed. However, the present inventors have come to recall that even if a plurality of RT states are provided, the monotony of the game has not been sufficiently solved.

  The above problems are not limited to the slot machines exemplified above, but also apply to slot machines having a plurality of gaming states. This problem also applies to other gaming machines that end the circular display based on the operation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a monotonous game.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of circulation display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of pictures, a start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pictures, a lottery means for performing a lottery of a role, A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern, and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the combination formed a predetermined combination at the effective position and stopped. Based on the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the first gaming state as the gaming state in a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player as a result of winning, the player is more advantageous than the first gaming state. A third gaming state, wherein the third gaming state can be shifted from the first gaming state and the second gaming state, and the second gaming state is shifted from the third gaming state. Possible configuration The first gaming state can be shifted from the second gaming state, but cannot be shifted from the third gaming state, and the gaming state is shifted to the third gaming state. A predetermined mode transition determining means for determining whether or not to shift to the mode; when the predetermined mode is shifted to the predetermined mode, the game state is not terminated when the gaming state is shifted to the second gaming state; It is characterized in that it is configured to end when the state shifts to the first gaming state.

  It becomes possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal game states. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning aspect established. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the stop control of a reel. The flowchart which shows RT state process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 1st RT states. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation sequence of a stop switch, and the winning aspect established. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd RT states. The figure which shows an example of the 3rd RT state lottery table. The figure which shows an example of the 4th RT state lottery table. The flowchart which shows a bonus state process. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating transfer of a display mode. The flowchart which shows the start process in normal mode. The flowchart which shows a mode lottery process. The flowchart which shows a mode flag setting process. The flowchart which shows the number game game lottery process. The flowchart which shows the process after a stop in normal mode. The flowchart which shows a lottery state transfer process. The flowchart which shows the start process in precursor mode. The flowchart which shows the post-stop process in precursor mode. The flowchart which shows the start process in chance mode. The flowchart which shows the process after a stop in chance mode. The flowchart which shows the start process in festival preparation mode. The flowchart which shows an addition lottery process. The flowchart which shows the post-stop process in festival preparation mode. The flowchart which shows a festival transfer process. The flowchart which shows the start process in festival mode. The flowchart which shows a 1st lottery process. The flowchart which shows the post-stop process in festival mode. The flowchart which shows a festival end process. The flowchart which shows the starting process in 1st addition mode. The flowchart which shows the post-stop process in 1st addition mode. The flowchart which shows the start process in pullback mode. The flowchart which shows the process after a stop in pullback mode. The flowchart which shows a return process. The flowchart which shows pullback completion processing. The flowchart which shows the start process in 2nd addition mode. The flowchart which shows the post-stop process in 2nd addition mode. The flowchart which shows a freeze lottery process. The figure which shows a stop pattern table. The flowchart which shows a rotation effect process. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a rotation effect. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a rotation effect. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating a rotation effect. The flowchart which shows the process during freezing. The flowchart which shows a festival game number addition process. The figure which shows an example of an additional display effect. The figure which shows an example of an additional display effect. The flowchart which shows production | presentation determination processing. The figure which shows an example of a big 7 production. The flowchart which shows an external signal setting process. The flowchart which shows an external signal switching process. The flowchart which shows an external signal 2nd switching process.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 is formed in a box shape having an open front as a whole, and is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front, and the front door 12 has a bearing portion 14a at a position corresponding to each support shaft 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. The front door 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the front door 12 so as to be movable. Further, the front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 that is integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. The game panel 25 is formed with three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are disposed on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. . For example, the stepping motor is set to rotate once by applying a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is determined by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. In the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the reel index sensor detects that the reel has made one rotation, a detection signal is output to the main controller 101 described later each time the reel is detected. Therefore, main controller 101 determines the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch the symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps the symbols visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, or displays the display window. It is possible to perform control to stop a predetermined symbol at a position where it can be visually recognized from 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. These numbers are symbols that are visible to the main controller 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Is a number for recognizing and not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As a symbol, a “watermelon” symbol (for example, the 20th of the left reel 32L), a “first replay” symbol (for example, the 19th of the left reel 32L), a “red bell” symbol (for example, the 18th of the left reel 32L) ), “BAR” symbol (for example, 17th of left reel 32L), “Cherry” symbol (for example, 16th of left reel 32L), “second replay” symbol (for example, 14th of left reel 32L), “ “White Bell” design (eg, 13th of left reel 32L), “7” design (eg, 9th of left reel 32L), “Upper 7” design (eg, 4th of left reel 32L), “Lower 7” There are 10 types of symbols (for example, the third of the left reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

  Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R is formed so that there are three symbols from which the entire symbol can be visually recognized out of the twenty-one symbols attached to the corresponding reel. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  In the slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 7, a middle line L1 connecting the middle symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R among the nine visually recognizable symbols is set as a combination line. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out is given or the gaming state is shifted as winning establishment. Benefits are granted. The upper line L2 connecting the upper symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R and the lower line L3 connecting the lower symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are not set as combination lines and are activated. In other words, it is not a valid line. Also, the lower symbol L4 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R. The right-up line L5 connecting the symbols is not set as a combination line and is validated, that is, is not an effective line.

  8-10 is a figure which shows the correspondence of the combination of the symbol used as a prize, and the privilege provided when it becomes a prize.

  As the small role winning in which medals are paid out, there are a first small role winning to a 19th small role winning.

  When the “red bell” symbol or “white bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the middle line L1, nine medals are paid out as the first small role winning prize to the fourth small role winning prize. Is called. For example, when the “red bell” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the middle line L1, nine medals are paid out as the first small winning combination.

  The “first replay” symbol or “second replay” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “first replay” symbol or “second replay” symbol of the right reel 32R are in the middle. In the case of stopping on the line L1, nine medals are paid out as the fifth small part prize to the eighth small part prize. Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol is adjacent to the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R downstream of the “first replay” symbol and the “second replay” symbol. In the middle reel 32M, a “red bell” symbol or a “white bell” symbol is arranged adjacent to the downstream side of the “cherry” symbol. For this reason, when the fifth small part winning to the eighth small winning combination are established, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the lower line L3. Become.

  The “first replay” or “second replay” symbol on the left reel 32L, the “red bell” or “white bell” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the “cherry” or “watermelon” symbol on the right reel 32R , Stops on the middle line L1, nine medals are paid out as the 9th small role winning 12th small role winning. When the ninth small role winning combination to the twelfth small winning combination are established, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the right-up line L5.

  “Lower 7” symbol of left reel 32L, “Watermelon” symbol of middle reel 32M, “BAR” symbol, “Upper 7” symbol, “First Replay” symbol, “Second Replay” symbol of right reel 32R If either of them stops on the middle line L1, six medals are paid out as the 13th small role winning. When the 13th small role winning is established, the “watermelon” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the right rising line L5.

  The 14th small role winning is a winning mode in which the “watermelon” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops at any one of the middle line L1, the lower right line L4, and the upper right line L5. When the 14th small role winning is established, six medals are paid out.

  The fifteenth small role winning is a winning mode in which the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the middle stage or the upper stage. When the fifteenth small role winning is established, two medals are paid out.

  The 16th small winning combination and the 17th small winning combination are winning modes in which the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L stops in the upper stage. When the 16th small winning combination or the 17th small winning combination is established, two medals are paid out.

  When the “first replay” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “upper seven” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “7” symbol of the right reel 32R stop on the middle line L1, the 18th small role winning prize As a result, one medal is paid out.

  When the “7” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “upper seven” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “BAR” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the middle line L1, 1 is awarded as the 19th small role prize. A medal is paid out.

  As a prize to which a re-game privilege that allows a game of the next game to be played without inserting a medal is given, there are a first re-game prize to a seventh re-game prize. In addition, when the fourth re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state, and when the fifth re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state, and the sixth re-game winning is achieved. When the winning is established, the gaming state is shifted to the third RT state, and when the seventh re-game winning is established, the gaming state is shifted to the fourth RT state.

  State transition winnings in which only the game state transition is performed include a first BB winning, a second BB winning, a first RB winning, and a second RB winning.

  When the “7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the middle line L1, it becomes the first BB winning, and the “BAR” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the middle line L1. Will win the 2nd BB. When these BB winnings are established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. Further, when the “7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “BAR” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the middle line L1, the first RB win is made, and the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M are selected. When the “BAR” symbol and the “7” symbol of the right reel 32R stop on the middle line L1, a second RB win is obtained. When these RB winnings are established, the gaming state shifts to the RB state.

  In addition, although it is different from winning, there is a stop appearance in which the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. Specifically, when the “red bell” symbol or “white bell” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “watermelon” symbol or “cherry” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the middle line L1. The gaming state shifts to the first RT state. The “red bell” symbol or “white bell” symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R and any of the “7” symbol, “BAR” symbol, and “first replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M are on the middle line L1. Even when the game stops, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. Also, the “red bell” or “white bell” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “first replay” symbol or the “second replay” symbol of the right reel 32R. Even when stopped on the line L1, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. Further, the “first replay” symbol or “second replay” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “watermelon” symbol or “cherry” symbol of the right reel 32R are the middle line L1. Even when stopped above, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. Below, the combination of each said symbol is called a transition outcome.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated while a predetermined number of medals are inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. Each of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disposed immediately below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of symbols based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting game media. If attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 45 is directly inserted by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by a selector 46 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 46a. When the medal path switching solenoid 46a is not excited, the medal is guided to the discharge path 48, and when the medal path switching solenoid 46a is excited, the medal is switched. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 that stores medals and a payout device 53 that pays out medals to a player. The payout device 53 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48 and to pay out the medal to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, a reserve tank 54 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 51 to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the reserve tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 52 a is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 54.

  A button-like return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically operated so that the medal jammed in the selector 46 becomes a medal. It is returned from the discharge port 49.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, there is provided a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as game media at a time. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. It should be noted that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, whereas each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. In other words, it can be said to constitute indirect input means for indirectly inputting game media.

  A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. In other words, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the stored and stored condition, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 49 as an actual medal. In this case, if paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the checkout switch 59 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored game media.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals that have been credited, and the remaining number of medals to be paid out until the BB state or the RB state ends. A remaining payout number display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided. Although these display parts 60-62 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  The upper part of the front door 12 has an upper lamp 63 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that produce various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state. Speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 65. A display control device 81 for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65.

  A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 accommodates a power supply device 91 therein, and includes a power switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, the hall manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turning it ON. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when the error state is reset but also when the winning probability of the slot machine 10 is changed.

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that manages and manages games is attached to the housing 11.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 102 which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation) and a start detection sensor that detects an operation of the start lever 41 are provided. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a that individually detect the operation of each of the stop switches 42 to 44, a inserted medal detection sensor 45a that detects a medal inserted from the medal slot 45, and a medal paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a-58a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion switch 56-58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72 Sensor 72a, setting key insertion hole 7 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that the setting key is inserted and turned ON are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the CPU 102 via the input / output port 104. It has become.

  A power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 includes a power supply unit 91 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91 b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power-off state and generates a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also when the power switch 71 powers off. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply has been shut off when this drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104. The CPU 102 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81.

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a sufficient time for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 101 is secured.

  On the output side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), a medal path switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, a credit A display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, an external concentration terminal board 121 that can transmit information to a hall management device (not shown), and the like are connected via an input / output port 104. Yes.

  The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and includes a substrate on which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving a signal from the main controller 101, the display controller 81 independently controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base for executing auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 which is a main base for overall management of games. Various display units 60 to 62 may be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

  The CPU 102 described above includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for assuring, as is well known, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 to 25 is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

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

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shutdown by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before power-off based on the backup area information. . Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is shut off by a power failure process (see FIG. 12), and restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

  Further, a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power is shut off, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process periodically executed by the main control apparatus 101, and a timer interrupt is generated by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 every 1.49 msec, for example.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, an outline of the power failure process will be described.

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main controller 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets a power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in RAM 106.

  In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed. If the transmission is not completed, the present process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. If the command transmission has been completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is stored in the backup area of the RAM 106. Thereafter, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal when the power failure is eliminated is stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state is recovered, so that writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the main processing is performed.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

  That is, in step S104, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor that is a respective rotating drum driving motor is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 11) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether or not the read result is normal. A sensor monitoring process for monitoring the above is performed. In step S108, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process for outputting the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 121 is performed.

  In step S110, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a lottery result command to be described later to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 is returned to the corresponding register in the CPU 102, respectively. Thereafter, in step S115, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control related to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start process, the process waits until the display control device 81 and the like finish initialization. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S213 is performed.

  As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random value used in the previous game) is cleared. Thereafter, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not any of the first re-game win to the seventh re-game win is established in the previous game. If any of the re-game winnings has been established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, if any re-game winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If none of the re-game winnings have been established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed to confirm whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result performed in the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interruption process, If an abnormality has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. If the settlement switch 59 has been operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal I do. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process If either one is performed, a medal insertion process for changing the number of bets or the like is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. Further, if neither the medal insertion nor the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

  After completion of the start waiting process, it is determined in step S205 whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a specified number (3 in the present embodiment). If the bet number has not reached the specified number, step S204 is performed. Returning to the start waiting process, the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed. If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. When the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed among the processes.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are betted. Means that a command has occurred. In such a case, in step S207, an effective line setting process for setting only the middle line L1 as an effective line is performed, and in step S208, the medal path switching solenoid 46a is switched to a non-excited state to prohibit bet reception. Thereafter, the lottery process in step S209, the reel control process in step S210, the medal payout process in step S211, the RT state process in step S212, and the bonus state process in step S213 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

  Next, the lottery process in step S209 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 106. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After acquiring the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is selected is selected. The slot machine 10 is roughly divided into seven gaming states, namely, a normal gaming state, a first RT state, a second RT state, a third RT state, a fourth RT state, a BB state, and an RB state. In step S302, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c, and a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. For example, when the setting flag is not set in the state information storage area 106c, it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the normal gaming state lottery table is selected. Further, in this slot machine 10, a six-stage winning probability from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” is prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation is performed. Thus, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In step S302, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected when the setting state is “setting 1”, and the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected when it is “setting 6”.

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 15 is a lottery table for the normal gaming state selected in the normal gaming state of “Setting 3”. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination and a point value PV.

  After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined is set in subsequent step S304. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and a new point value PV corresponding to 1 as the current index value IV is added to the random value. The determination value is DV.

  Thereafter, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If it exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 6, in step S306, a winning flag indicating that the second small combination, the fifth small combination to the eighth small combination, and the tenth small combination are won. Set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

  Incidentally, a winning flag indicating that the set winning flag has won the first BB (hereinafter referred to as “first BB winning flag”) and a winning flag indicating that the second BB has been won (hereinafter referred to as “second BB winning flag”). ”), A winning flag indicating that the first RB has been won (hereinafter referred to as“ first RB winning flag ”), and a winning flag indicating that the second RB has been won (hereinafter referred to as“ second RB winning flag ”). .)), The winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is reset after the end of the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is one of the first BB winning flag, the second BB winning flag, the first RB winning flag, and the second RB winning flag, these winning flags are reset on condition that the corresponding winning is established. The That is, the first BB winning flag, the second BB winning flag, the first RB winning flag, and the second RB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where any one of the first BB winning flag, the second BB winning flag, the first RB winning flag, and the second RB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 1 to 29, it corresponds to the index value IV. If the current index value IV is 30 to 33, the corresponding winning flag is not set. In other words, in a game in which any one of the first BB winning flag, the second BB winning flag, the first RB winning flag, and the second RB winning flag is carried over, a combination other than the first BB, second BB, first RB, and second RB is won. While the corresponding winning flag is set, the corresponding winning flag is not set when the first BB, the second BB, the first RB, and the second RB are won.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S304, and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S305, whether or not a winning combination is made is determined based on the determination value DV. By the way, when the winning combination determination is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the probability of winning the left bell 1 to the left bell 4 (the probability of winning when IV = 1 to 4) is about 91, respectively. 1/9, the probability of winning the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4 (probability of winning when IV = 5-8) is about 31.2, respectively, right bell 1 to right bell 4 The probability of winning (probability of winning when IV = 9 to 12) is about 1/3 of each, and the probability of winning unquestioned bell (probability of winning when IV = 13) is about 65500. A fraction. The probability of winning Cherry A (the probability of winning when IV = 14) is about 1 / 300,000 and the probability of winning Cherry B (the probability of winning when IV = 15) is about 193 minutes 1. The probability of winning Cherry C (the probability of winning when IV = 16) is about 1/193. The probability of winning for watermelon A (the probability of winning when IV = 17) is about 1/262, the probability of winning for watermelon B (the probability of winning when IV = 18) is about 256 minutes 1. The chance of winning in chance A (probability of winning when IV = 19) is about 1/219, and the probability of winning in chance B (probability of winning when IV = 20) is about 219 minutes. 1. The probability of winning a normal replay (the probability of winning when IV = 21) is approximately 1 / 7.30. The probability of winning the 1st RB (probability of winning when IV = 30) is about 1/1010, the probability of winning the 2nd RB (probability of winning when IV = 31) is about 1310 minutes 1. The probability of winning the first BB (probability of winning when IV = 32) is about 1/923, the probability of winning the second BB (probability of winning when IV = 33) is about 910 A fraction. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.88.

  In the normal gaming state lottery table, 0 is set for the point value PV of IV = 22 to 29,34. For this reason, in the normal gaming state, the transition replay 1 to the transition replay 5, the chance replay A to the chance replay C, and the bonus small and medium role are not won.

  After the winning flag is set in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning combination determination has ended. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S309, and a freeze lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to execute a freeze effect that disables the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 for a predetermined period. The details of the freeze lottery process will be described later. In step S310, a lottery result command is set. Here, the lottery result command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the combination determination. However, in the normal process, various commands such as the lottery result command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed in the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

  In step S311, a stop information setting process for setting stop information for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery process is terminated.

  Next, the reel control processing in step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation effect process is performed in step S401. The details of the rotation effect process will be described later because it is a process performed when it is determined that the freeze effect is to be executed. In step S402, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed.

  In the rotation start process, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel started to rotate in the previous game. Wait until When the wait time has elapsed, a wait time for the next game is reset, and a motor control initialization process for setting rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing such processing, stepping motor acceleration processing is started in stepping motor control processing S106 of timer interruption processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. For this reason, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not immediately start rotating. Thereafter, the process waits until the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R rotate at a constant rotation speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and the rotation start process ends. In addition, when the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R reaches a constant speed, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting up a lamp (not shown) of each stop switch 42 to 44. Is notified to a player or the like.

  Following the rotation start process, in step S403, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S404 to determine whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If no stop command has been issued, the process returns to step S403 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If a stop command is generated, a stop command command is set in step S405. Here, the stop command command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp which stop switch is operated to generate the stop command. When the stop command command is set, stop control processing shown in steps S406 to S413 is performed in order to stop the rotating reel.

  In step S406, the symbol number of the reaching symbol that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the subsequent step S407, the number of reels to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. Therefore, in step S407, based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b, one of 0 to 4 is calculated as the number of slips. Thereafter, in step S408, the calculated number of slips is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined. In step S409, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S410. Do. Thereafter, in step S411, an external signal setting process for setting an external signal output from the external concentrated terminal board 121 to the outside of the slot machine 10 is performed. In a succeeding step S412, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, stop information second setting processing is performed in step S413, and the process returns to step S403.

  Here, the stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning flag and the stop appearance of the stopped reel. In this slot machine 10, for example, when IV = 1 to 12 is won, that is, when left bell 1 to left bell 4, middle bell 1 to middle bell 4, right bell 1 to right bell 4 is won. (See FIG. 15), stop information second setting processing is performed so as to change the winning mode established by the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 that have generated the stop command.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a correspondence relationship between the winning combination, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 and the winning mode established. For example, when the middle bell 1 is won, stop information is set so that the first small role winning is established when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, and the middle stop switch 43 is operated first. In this case, stop information is set so that the fifth to eighth small winning combinations are established, and the stop information is set so that the ninth small winning combination is established when the right stop switch 44 is operated first. However, even if stop information is set in this way, a corresponding winning may not be established depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  The symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described. In this slot machine 10, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is effective in the middle stage. A line is set. For this reason, when the same symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R at intervals of 4 symbols or less, the winning symbol is effective when the winning symbol is obtained regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 43. Can be stopped on line. On the other hand, with respect to the symbols arranged so that a section separated by 5 symbols or more is formed, the player needs to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbols when stopping on the active line.

  A case where the middle bell 1 is won and the left stop switch 42, the middle stop switch 43, and the right stop switch 44 are operated in this order will be described as an example. In such a case, stop control of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in order to establish the first small winning combination.

  On the left reel 32L, a “red bell” symbol and a “white bell” symbol, which are the first small role symbols, are arranged such that the interval between the first small role symbols is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol stops in the middle stage regardless of the operation timing. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 17th “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, as shown in FIG. 18A, the 18th “red bell” The symbol stops in the middle. As a result, there remains room for the first small role winning on the middle line L1.

  The first small role symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “red bell” symbol. On the middle reel 32M, “red bell” symbols are arranged at positions 1, 6, 9, and 19. In the 19th to 9th sections, the “red bell” symbols are arranged so that the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 4 or less. In the 9th to 19th intervals, the “red bell” symbols are spaced from each other to 9 symbols. It has become. For this reason, the “red bell” symbol may or may not stop on the active line depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43. Specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing when any one of the 15th “cherry” design to the 9th “red bell” design reaches the middle stage, it is shown in FIG. Thus, the “red bell” symbol as the first small role symbol stops in the middle. As a result, there remains room for the first small role winning on the middle line L1. On the other hand, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when any of the 10th “cherry” design to the 14th “white bell” design reaches the middle stage, the middle reel 32M is slid by 4 designs. Even if the symbol is stopped after being stopped, the “red bell” symbol as the first small role symbol cannot be stopped in the middle. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated at such timing, as shown in FIG. 18C, the 14th “white bell” symbol stops in the middle. When the “Red Bell” symbol cannot be stopped in the middle, the “White Bell” symbol is stopped in the middle, so that the winning combination is not notified and the third small role winning or the fourth small winning symbol is It is possible to make the player expect that it will be established.

  The first small role symbol of the right reel 32R is a “red bell” symbol. On the right reel 32R, “red bell” symbols are arranged at positions 1, 11, 14, and 19. In the 11th to 1st sections, the “red bell” symbols are arranged so that the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 4 or less. In the 1st to 11th intervals, the “red bell” symbols are spaced from each other to 9 symbols. It has become. For this reason, the “red bell” symbol may or may not stop on the active line depending on the operation timing of the right stop switch 44. Specifically, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when any of the “second replay” symbol No. 7 to the “red bell” symbol No. 1 reaches the middle stage, the first small role symbol The “red bell” symbol stops in the middle. As a result, the first small winning combination is established on the middle line L1. For example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when the 19th “red bell” symbol reaches the middle stage, as shown in FIG. 18 (d), the first small role on the middle line L1. Winning is established.

  On the other hand, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when any of the second “second replay” symbol to the sixth “white bell” symbol reaches the middle stage, the right reel 32R is moved to four symbols. Even if it is stopped after being slid, the “red bell” symbol which is the first small role symbol cannot be stopped in the middle stage. When the right stop switch 44 is operated at such timing, the “watermelon” symbol stops in the middle. From the left, the combination of “red bell” symbol, “red bell” symbol, and “watermelon” symbol is a transitional outcome as shown in FIG. Also, as shown in FIG. 18C, when the “red bell” symbol of the right reel 32R is stopped in the middle while the “white bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped in the middle, it is won. The third small role winning will not be established. Therefore, in a situation where the “white bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped in the middle stage, the timing at which any of the “second replay” symbol No. 7 to the “red bell” symbol No. 1 has reached the middle stage. When the right stop switch 44 is operated, the “watermelon” symbol is stopped in the middle to avoid the occurrence of an unfair prize. For example, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing when the No. 14 “red bell” symbol reaches the middle stage, as shown in FIG. 18 (e), the No. 18 “Watermelon” symbol becomes the middle stage. To stop. From the left, the combination of “red bell” symbol, “white bell” symbol, and “watermelon” symbol is a transitional outcome as shown in FIG.

  In this way, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a timing at which the first small winning combination cannot be established, the transition outcome stops on the active line.

  Next, description will be made by taking as an example a case where the winning is made at the time of the left bell 1 and the left stop switch 42 → the middle stop switch 43 → the right stop switch 44 are operated in this order. In such a case, stop control of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in order to establish the first to fourth small winning combinations.

  On the left reel 32L, the “red bell” symbol and the “white bell” symbol, which are the first to fourth small role symbols, are arranged such that the interval between the first to fourth small role symbols is not more than four symbols. ing. For this reason, when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” symbol stops in the middle stage regardless of the operation timing.

  On the middle reel 32M, the “red bell” symbols as the first small role symbol and the second small role symbol are arranged at the positions of No. 1, 6, 9, 19 and the third small role symbol and the second small role symbol. The “white bell” symbol, which is the four small role symbol, is arranged at the 14th position. In such a case, the interval between the “red bell” symbols in the sections 19 to 9 is 4 or less, and the interval between the “red bell” symbol of 9 and the “white bell” symbol of 4 is 4 symbols. The interval between the 14th “white bell” design and the 19th “red bell” design is 4 designs. For this reason, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated for the second time, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” stops in the middle stage regardless of the operation timing.

  On the right reel 32R, the “red bell” symbols, which are the first small role symbol and the third small role symbol, are arranged at positions 1, 11, 14, and 19, and the second small role symbol and the second small role symbol. The “white bell” symbol, which is the 4 small role symbol, is arranged at the 6th position. In such a case, the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 4 or less in the section from No. 11 to No. 1, and the interval between the “red bell” symbol of 1 and the “white bell” symbol of 4 is 4 symbols. The interval between the 6th “white bell” design and the 11th “red bell” design is 4 designs. For this reason, when the right stop switch 44 is operated for the third time, the “red bell” symbol or the “white bell” stops in the middle stage regardless of the operation timing.

  As described above, when the player is elected in the case of the left bell 1 and is operated in the order of the left stop switch 42 → the middle stop switch 43 → the right stop switch 44, the first to fourth small roles are performed regardless of the operation timing. One of the winnings is established.

  If one of the left bell 1 to the left bell 4, the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4, the right bell 1 to the right bell 4 is elected, two of the six stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Stop information is set so that one of the four small role winnings is established for the operation order, and stop information is set so that one small winning combination is established for the four operation orders. As described above, when stop information is set so that one of the four small winning combinations is established, any small winning combination is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. On the other hand, when the stop information is set so that one small winning combination is established, the small winning combination is established or the transition outcome is stopped on the active line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. It becomes. Incidentally, when the unquestioned bell is won, one of the first to twelfth small role winnings is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing.

  Returning to the description of the reel control process, if it is determined in step S412 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S414. The payout determination process is a process of setting the payout number of medals as one of the conditions that the combination of winning symbols is arranged on the active line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on the active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. judge. If a winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination is associated with the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag, the winning winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not correspond to the winning flag, an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed while the slot machine 10 is set in an error state. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is completed, in step S415, a winning result command is set so that the display control device 81 can grasp the winning combination in the current game, and the reel control process ends.

  Next, the outline of the medal payout process in step S211 will be described.

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the payout number set in the payout information storage area is zero. If the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a small winning combination has not been established. In such a case, based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether any of the first re-game winning to the seventh re-game winning is achieved. If none of the re-game winnings have been established, the medal payout process is terminated, and if any of the re-game winnings have been established, a re-game setting process is performed for changing the gaming state to the re-gaming state. Then, the medal payout process is terminated. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

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

  Next, the RT state process of step S212 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not the transition outcome has stopped on the active line. If the transition is stopped, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. If the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S503. Thereafter, in step S504, an external signal switching process for switching the output state of the external signal is performed, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S501 that the transition outcome has not stopped on the active line, the process proceeds to step S505, and the fourth re-game winning is determined based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. It is determined whether or not it is established. When the fourth regame winning is established, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S506, and the first RT setting flag is set in step S503. Thereafter, an external signal switching process is performed in step S504, and this process is terminated. In addition, when the game is stopped on the active line in a gaming state other than the normal gaming state, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S506, and in step S503. To set the first RT setting flag. Thereafter, an external signal switching process is performed in step S504, and this process is terminated.

  If the first RT setting flag is set in step S503, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the first RT state based on the first RT setting flag being set in the state information storage area 106c, and the first RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 20 is a first RT state lottery table selected in the first RT state of “setting 3”. When compared with the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 15), the first RT state lottery table differs in the point values PV of IV = 21 to 26, 29, and other index values IV (ie, IV = 1 to 20, 27, 28, 30 to 34), the same point value PV is set. Therefore, when a winning / failing determination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 20, 27, 28, 30 to 34 is equal to each winning probability in the normal gaming state. The probability of winning when IV = 21 is about 1 / 3.3, the probability of winning when IV = 22 is about 1/3, and the probability of winning when IV = 23 is About 18.6, the probability of winning when IV = 24 is about 54.6, the probability of winning when IV = 25 is about 54.6, IV = 26 The probability of winning is about 54.6, and the probability of winning when IV = 29 is about 1/8190. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.88.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 20, when the winning is made when IV = 21, the normal replay winning is made, and when the winning is made when IV = 22, the transfer replay 1 is won, and IV = 23. In case of winning, transfer replay 2 wins will be selected, in case of winning IV = 24, transfer replay 3 will be selected, and in case of winning IV = 25, transfer replay will be selected. If 4 wins and wins when IV = 26, then transition replay 5 wins, and if IV = 29 wins, chance replay C wins. The probability of winning in any of IV = 21 to 26, 29 is about 1/30. The normal replay winning probability under the normal gaming state is also approximately 1 / 7.30. In other words, when the gaming state transitions to the first RT state, a winning mode in which each of the small role, replaying, and bonus types is won with the same probability as the normal gaming state, while a replaying privilege is given. Changes to something different from the normal gaming state. More specifically, in the normal gaming state, any of the first re-game prize to the third re-game prize that does not shift the gaming state is established, and in the first RT state, the first re-game prize to the third re-game prize is achieved. In addition, a transition to the first RT state (that is, the first RT state is maintained under the first RT state), a fifth regame winning to transition to the second RT state, and a transition to the fourth RT state And a seventh replay winning prize is established.

  Further, in the stop information second setting process S413, in addition to the case where the above-mentioned left bell 1 to left bell 4, middle bell 1 to middle bell 4, right bell 1 to right bell 4 are won, transition replay 1 to transition Even when the replay 5 is won, stop information is set so as to change the winning mode which is established according to the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that have generated the stop command.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between the winning combination, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 and the winning mode established. When the transition replay 1 to transition replay 5 is won, the stop switch is different from the case where the left bell 1 to the left bell 4, the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4, the right bell 1 to the right bell 4 is elected. Regardless of the operation timing of 42 to 44, any one of the first regame prize to the fifth regame prize is surely established. In the transition replay 1, the fourth regame is associated with one of the six operation sequences, and the fifth regame is associated with one of the six operation sequences. The other replay games are associated with the first replay game to the third replay game. In the transition replay 2, the fifth regame is associated with only one of the six operation sequences, and the fourth regame is associated with the other operation sequences. In the transition replay 3 to the transition replay 5, the first regame is associated with two of the six operation sequences, and the fourth regame is associated with the other operation sequences. .

  Returning to the description of the RT state process, if it is determined in step S505 that the fourth regame winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S507, and based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determining process, It is determined whether or not a fifth regame prize has been established. If the fifth regame winning is established, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S508, and the second RT setting flag is set in step S509, and this process is terminated. To do.

  If the second RT setting flag is set in step S509, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the second RT state based on the second RT setting flag being set in the state information storage area 106c, and the second RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 22 is a second RT state lottery table selected in the second RT state of “setting 3”. When compared with the first RT state lottery table (see FIG. 20), the second RT state lottery table has different point values PV of IV = 21, 27, 29, and other index values IV (ie, IV = 1 to 20, 22 to 26, 28, 30 to 34), the same point value PV is set. Therefore, when a winning / failing determination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning when IV = 1 to 20, 22 to 26, 28, 30 to 34 is the winning probability in the first RT state. The probability of winning when IV = 21 is about 1/2/2, the probability of winning when IV = 27 is about 1 / 282.5, and winning when IV = 29 The probability is about 1/565. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 10.1. That is, when transitioning to the second RT state, the probability of losing is lower than in the normal gaming state and the first RT state, which is advantageous to the player.

  Returning to the description of the RT state process, if it is determined in step S507 that the fifth regame winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S510, and based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process, It is determined whether or not a sixth replay winning prize has been established. If the sixth re-game winning is established, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S511, and the third RT setting flag is set in step S512, and this process is terminated. To do.

  If the third RT setting flag is set in step S512, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the third RT state based on the setting of the third RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the third RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 23 is a third RT state lottery table selected in the third RT state of “setting 3”. When compared with the second RT state lottery table (see FIG. 22), the third RT state lottery table has different point values PV of IV = 22 to 27, 29, and other index values IV (ie, IV = 1 to 21, 28, 30 to 34), the same point value PV is set. For this reason, when the winning / failing determination of the combination is performed using the lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 21, 28, 30 to 34 is equal to each winning probability in the second RT state, and IV = 22 The probability of winning when ˜26 is lost, the probability of winning when IV = 27 is about 10.0, and the probability of winning when IV = 29 is about 10.0. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/8. That is, when transitioning to the third RT state, the probability of detachment is lower than in the normal gaming state, the first RT state, and the second RT state, which is advantageous to the player.

  Returning to the description of the RT state process, if it is determined in step S510 that the sixth regame winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S513, and based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process, It is determined whether or not a seventh regame prize has been established. When the seventh regame winning is established, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S514, and the fourth RT setting flag is set in step S515, and this process is terminated. To do.

  If the fourth RT setting flag is set in step S515, the gaming state shifts to the fourth RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the fourth RT state based on the setting of the fourth RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the fourth RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 24 is a fourth RT state lottery table selected in the fourth RT state of “setting 3”. The fourth RT state lottery table differs from the third RT state lottery table (see FIG. 23) in that the point values PV of IV = 27, 28 are different, and other index values IV (ie, IV = 1 to 1). 26, 29 to 34), the same point value PV is set. For this reason, when determining whether or not a winning combination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 26, 29 to 34 is equal to each winning probability in the third RT state, and when IV = 27 The probability of winning when IV = 28 is about 1 / 0.0. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/8. That is, when transitioning to the fourth RT state, the probability of losing is lower than in the normal gaming state, the first RT state, and the second RT state, which is advantageous to the player. When compared with the third RT state, the winning combination in which the bonus of the replay is given is changed while the winning combination of the small role, the replay, and the bonus is won with the same probability.

  Next, the bonus state process of step S213 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus state, that is, whether or not the current gaming state is a BB state or an RB state. If not in the bonus state, bonus determination processing shown in steps S602 to S614 is performed.

  In the bonus determination process, it is determined in step S602 whether any one of the first BB winning flag, the second BB winning flag, the first RB winning flag, and the second RB winning flag is set. If any of the winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S603, and it is determined whether or not the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determining process. To do. If any BB winning is established, the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared in step S604. Thereafter, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S605, and the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c in step S606. In step S607, 203 is set in the remaining payout counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB state provided in the status information storage area 106c, and 203 is displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61. Process. By performing the processing of steps S605 to S607, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the BB state based on the BB setting flag being set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the BB state is selected.

  If it is determined in step S603 that the first BB winning and the second BB winning are not established, the process proceeds to step S610, and the first RB winning or the second RB is determined based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determining process. It is determined whether or not a winning is achieved. If any RB winning is established, the RB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is cleared in step S611. Thereafter, the RT setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is cleared in step S612, and the RB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c in step S613. In step S614, 56 is set in the remaining payout number counter, and 56 is displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61. By performing the processing of steps S612 to S614, the gaming state shifts to the RB state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the RB state based on the setting of the RB setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the RB state lottery table is selected.

  If the gaming state has shifted to the BB state or the RB state, an affirmative determination is made in step S601, and an end determination process is performed in step S615. In the end determination process, for example, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining payout counter is 0. When the value is 0, the BB setting flag or the RB setting flag is cleared to change the gaming state to the normal gaming state. Do.

  When none of the first BB winning flag, the second BB winning flag, the first RB winning flag, and the second RB winning flag is set (when step S602 is NO), the first BB winning, the second BB winning, the first RB winning, When none of the 2RB winnings has been established (when step S610 is NO), when a predetermined value is set in the remaining payout number counter at step S607 or step S614, and an end determination process is performed at step S615. If so, the process proceeds to step S608 to set a status command. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the gaming state at the time of the end of the game (that is, the gaming state of the next game). In step S608, the state information storage area A status command corresponding to the setting flag set in 106c is set. After setting the status command, in step S609, external signal second switching processing for switching the output state of the external signal is performed. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Here, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the gaming state is the BB state or the RB state (hereinafter collectively referred to as “bonus state”), the bonus state ends when the number of medals paid out under the bonus state exceeds a predetermined number, and the game The state changes to the normal gaming state. Specifically, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state when the medal payout number under the BB state exceeds 203 and when the medal payout number under the RB state exceeds 56.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state by stopping the transition outcome on the active line. The transition is stopped on the active line when a missing game occurs in a game in which the left bell 1 to the left bell 4, the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4, and the right bell 1 to the right bell 4 are won. From the normal gaming state, the second RT state, the third RT state, and the fourth RT state are not shifted.

  When the gaming state is the first RT state, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state when the fifth re-game winning is established, and the gaming state transitions to the fourth RT state when the seventh re-game winning is established. The fifth regame winning is established when the transition replay 1 or the transition replay 2 is won and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order (see FIG. 21). The seventh replay prize is established when the chance replay C is won. From the first RT state, the normal gaming state and the third RT state are not shifted.

  When the gaming state is the second RT state, the gaming state shifts to the fourth RT state when the seventh re-game winning is established. In addition, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state when the fourth re-game winning is established and when the transition outcome is stopped on the active line. The seventh replay prize is established when the chance replay C is won. The fourth replay winning is established when the transition replay 1 to the transition replay 5 are won and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order (see FIG. 21). The transition is stopped on the active line when a missing game occurs in a game in which the left bell 1 to the left bell 4, the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4, and the right bell 1 to the right bell 4 are won. From the 2nd RT state, it does not shift to the normal gaming state and the 3rd RT state.

  When the gaming state is the third RT state, the gaming state shifts to the fourth RT state when the seventh re-game winning is established. Further, when the fifth re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state, and when the transition start stops on the active line, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. The seventh replay prize is established when the chance replay C is won. The fifth replay prize is established when the chance replay A is won. The transition is stopped on the active line when a missing game occurs in a game in which the left bell 1 to the left bell 4, the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4, and the right bell 1 to the right bell 4 are won. From the 3rd RT state, it does not shift to the normal gaming state.

  When the gaming state is the fourth RT state, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state when the sixth re-game winning is established. Further, when the transition outcome stops on the active line, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. The sixth replay prize is established when the chance replay B is won. The transition is stopped on the active line when a missing game occurs in a game in which the left bell 1 to the left bell 4, the middle bell 1 to the middle bell 4, and the right bell 1 to the right bell 4 are won. From the 4th RT state, it does not shift to the normal gaming state and the 2nd RT state.

  When a first BB prize, a second BB prize, a first RB prize, and a second RB prize (hereinafter collectively referred to as “bonus prize”) are established, the gaming state is a bonus regardless of the gaming state at that time. Transition to the state.

  In the slot machine 10, the main controller 101 manages seven types of game states, that is, a normal game state, a first RT state, a second RT state, a third RT state, a fourth RT state, a BB state, and an RB state. The display control device 81 manages seven types of display modes: mode, chance mode, festival mode, first extra mode, second extra mode, pullback mode, and bonus mode.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating transition of each display mode. Note that the bonus mode is a display mode that shifts when the gaming state shifts to the BB state or the RB state, and thus illustration and description thereof are omitted.

  The normal mode means left bell 1 to left bell 4, middle bell 1 to middle bell 4, right bell 1 to right bell 4 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “bell”), transition replay 1 to This is a display mode in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the transition replay 5 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “transition replay”) is won. From the normal mode, the mode shifts to the chance mode, the festival mode, and the second extra mode.

  The chance mode is a display mode in which the transition probability to the festival mode is higher than that in the normal mode. In the chance mode, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified when the bell is won, while the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified when the transition replay is won. From chance mode, it shifts to festival mode, normal mode, and 2nd addition mode.

  The festival mode is a display mode in which the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified both when the bell is won and when the transition replay is won. Therefore, when the gaming state shifts to the second RT state under the festival mode, it is possible to increase the number of owned medals while avoiding the gaming state shifting to the first RT state. By the way, in the second RT state under the festival mode, it can be expected that the number of medals increases by about 1.48 for every game played. From the festival mode, a transition is made to a first addition mode, a second addition mode, and a pull-back mode.

  The first extra mode is a display mode that can increase the number of games that can be played in the festival mode. In the first extra mode, as in the festival mode, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified both when the bell is won and when the transition replay is won. From the 1st addition mode, it shifts to the festival mode or the 2nd addition mode.

  The second extra mode is a display mode in which the number of games that can be played in the festival mode can be increased and the expected value of the increased number of games is higher than that in the first extra mode. In the second add-on mode, as in the festival mode, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified both when the bell is won and when the transition replay is won. From the second addition mode, it shifts to the festival mode.

  The pull-back mode is a display mode that shifts after the festival mode ends. In the pull-back mode, as in the festival mode, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified both when the bell is won and when the transition replay is won. From the pull-back mode, a transition is made to the festival mode, the normal mode, and the second extra mode.

  Hereinafter, various processes performed by the display control device 81 will be described with reference to flowcharts in FIG. In order to facilitate understanding, various processes performed by the display control device 81 in each display mode will be described individually.

  First, processing in the normal mode will be described.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the start process in the normal mode. The start process is a process that is performed based on reception of the lottery result command from the main control apparatus 101, and is performed at the start stage of the game.

  In step S701, it is determined whether or not a bonus is won. If the bonus is not won, the process advances to step S702 to determine whether a penalty flag described later is set. If the penalty flag is set, the process is terminated as it is. If the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S703, and a mode lottery for determining whether to shift to another display mode such as a festival mode is determined. Process.

  In the mode lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 29, a festival lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the festival mode is performed in step S801. In the festival lottery, whether or not to shift to the festival mode based on the lottery state at that time (high probability, normal, low probability), the winning combination, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81 Make a pass / fail decision. In step S802, it is determined whether or not the festival lottery is won. If it is out of the festival lottery, the process proceeds to step S803, and a chance lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the chance mode is performed. In the chance lottery, as in the festival lottery, whether or not to shift to the chance mode is determined based on the lottery state at that time, the winning combination, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S804, it is determined whether or not a chance lottery has been won. If the chance lottery is missed, the process advances to step S805 to perform a pre-gase lottery to determine whether or not to perform a pre-gase effect. The “gasse precursor effect” is an effect that makes a transition to the display mode expected over a plurality of games, although it does not shift to the festival mode or the chance mode. In the pre-gase sign lottery, it is determined whether or not the pre-gase effect is performed based on the lottery state at that time, the winning combination, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. When the pre-gasse sign lottery is performed, the lottery result is stored, and the process is terminated. By the way, in the normal mode, when any one of the above-mentioned lotteries is won when the unquestioned bell, cherry A to cherry C, watermelon A, watermelon B, chance A or chance B is won.

  If it is determined in step S804 that the chance lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S806 to determine the number of chance games in the chance mode. Specifically, any one of 10, 20, 2000 is acquired based on a random number acquired by the display control device 81. Thereafter, in step S807, the value of the chance game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 is changed to the acquired value, and this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S802 that the festival lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S808, and the number of festival games in the festival mode is determined. Specifically, 50 or 100 is acquired based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. Thereafter, in step S809, the value of the festival game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 is changed to the acquired value, and this process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the start process, when the mode lottery process is completed, the process proceeds to step S704, and the mode flag setting process is performed. Here, the mode flag is a flag for the display control device 81 to grasp the current display mode. For example, the start process in the normal mode currently described is performed when the lottery result command is received. Started when set.

  In the mode flag setting process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not the festival lottery is won in step S901. If the festival lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S902 to determine whether or not the chance lottery is won. If the chance lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S903, and it is determined whether or not the pre-gase lottery is won. If none of the festival lottery, chance lottery, or pre-gasse lottery has been won, the process is terminated.

  If the pre-gase sign lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S904, the mode flag is changed to the pre-gase sign flag, and this process ends. If the chance lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S905, the mode flag is changed to the chance sign flag, and this process is terminated. If the festival lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S906, and it is determined whether or not the chance replay C is won, that is, whether or not the seventh replay is won. If the chance replay C has not been won, the mode flag is changed to the festival sign in step S907, and the process ends. If the chance replay C is won, the mode flag is changed to the second flag in step S908, and this process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the start process, when the mode flag setting process is completed, it is determined in step S705 whether or not the precursor flag is set. More specifically, it is determined whether or not any of the festival sign flag, the chance sign flag, and the gasse sign flag is set. If any precursor flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is. If any precursor flag is set, it is determined in step S706 whether the second flag is set. To do. If the second flag is set, the process is terminated as it is, and if the second flag is not set, the sign process lottery process is performed in step S707 and the process is terminated.

  In the precursor game number lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 31, the precursor game number lottery is performed in step S1001. In the sign game number lottery, one of the values 1 to 8 is selected based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S <b> 1002, the value acquired in the precursor game number lottery is set in the precursor game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S701 of the start process that the bonus is won, the penalty flag is cleared in step S708, and the process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the normal mode. The post-stop processing is processing that is performed based on reception of a winning result command from the main control device 101, and is performed at the end of the game.

  In step S1101, it is determined whether or not a penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1102, and it is determined whether or not the festival lottery is won. If the festival lottery is won, the process is terminated as it is. If the festival lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S1103, and a lottery state transition process is performed.

  In the lottery state transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 33, a lottery state transition lottery is performed in step S1201. In the lottery state transition lottery, a lottery state of high probability, normal, or low probability is selected based on the winning combination and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S1202, the selected lottery state is stored in a lottery state storage area provided in the display control device 81. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  When the lottery state transition process is completed, the process proceeds to step S1104, and it is determined whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the second RT state. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the information indicated by the winning result command is information indicating that the fifth re-game winning is established. If the state has not been shifted to the second RT state, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the state has shifted to the second RT state, a penalty flag is set in step S1105, and the lottery state is changed to a low probability in step S1106, and this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1101 that the penalty flag is set, the process advances to step S1107 to determine whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the information indicated by the winning result command is information indicating that the fourth regame winning is established. If the process has not shifted to the first RT state, the process is terminated as it is. If the process has shifted to the first RT state, the penalties flag is cleared in step S1108, and then the process ends.

  Here, when the fifth re-game winning is established (when the gaming state shifts to the second RT state), the right stop switch 44 → the left stop switch 42 → the middle stop switch 43 in the game won in the transition replay 1 There are a case of operating in order, a case of operating in the order of right stop switch 44 → middle stop switch 43 → left stop switch 42 in a game won in transition replay 2, and a case of winning in chance replay A. When the fifth re-game winning is established under the normal mode, a penalty flag is set, and the penalty flag is not cleared until the bonus is won or the game state shifts to the first RT state. In the game in which the penalty flag is set, the start process ends without performing the mode lottery process (see FIG. 28), and thus the display mode is not shifted to another display mode. Therefore, a player who expects to shift to another display mode must first operate the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43 in the normal mode. Note that chance replay A can be won in the 2nd RT state and the 3rd RT state, and these gaming states correspond to display modes other than the normal mode when the penalty flag is not set. For this reason, when the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43 is operated for the first time, an event that wins the chance replay A in the normal mode does not occur.

  In the normal mode, when one of the festival lottery, chance lottery, and gasse sign lottery is won, the display mode shifts to the sign mode. Therefore, hereinafter, processing in the precursor mode will be described.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing start processing in the precursor mode.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether or not a bonus is won. If the bonus has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1302, and it is determined whether the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is set, the process is terminated as it is. If the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1303, and a mode lottery process is performed.

  The mode lottery process is as described above. However, in the mode lottery process in the precursor mode, if the precursor mode is based on the pre-gasse winning, the festival lottery and the chance lottery are performed. If the precursor mode is based on the chance winner, only the festival lottery is performed. If the sign mode is based on a prize, no lottery will be performed.

  When the mode lottery process is completed, the mode flag setting process described above is performed in step S1304, and this process ends. In addition, since the sign game number lottery process (see FIG. 28) is not performed in the start process under the sign mode, even if, for example, the festival lottery is won in the mode lottery process, the value of the sign game number counter is It is not changed to a new value (ie, the precursor game is extended).

  If it is determined in step S1301 that the bonus has been won, the penalties flag is cleared in step S1305, and the process ends.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the precursor mode.

  In step S1401, it is determined whether the penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1402 to determine whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the second RT state. If the state has not shifted to the second RT state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the precursor game number counter in step S1403, and it is determined whether or not the festival lottery is won in step S1404. If the festival lottery is not won, the lottery state transition process described above is performed in step S1405, and then the process proceeds to step S1406. If the festival lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S1406.

  In step S1406, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is zero. If the value of the precursor game number counter is not 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the value of the precursor game number counter is 0, the process proceeds to step S1407, and whether the festival sign flag is set as the mode flag. Determine whether or not. If the festival sign flag is set, it means that the sign mode based on the winning of the festival has ended, so the mode flag is changed to the festival preparation flag in step S1412, and this process ends. If the mode flag is not a festival sign flag, the process advances to step S1408 to determine whether or not the chance sign flag is set as the mode flag. If the chance sign flag is set, it means that the sign mode based on the chance win has ended, so the mode flag is changed to the chance flag in step S1411, and this process ends. If the mode flag is not a chance sign flag, the process proceeds to step S1409, where it is determined whether or not the gas sign sign flag is set as the mode flag. If the gasse sign flag is set, it means that the sign mode based on the gasse sign winning has ended, so the mode flag is changed to the normal flag in step S1410, and this process ends. If the mode flag is neither a festival sign flag, a chance sign flag, or a gasse sign flag, the process ends.

  If it is determined in step S1402 that the state has shifted to the second RT state, a penalty flag is set in step S1413, and the lottery state is changed to a low probability in step S1414. Thereafter, in step S1406, it is determined whether or not the value of the precursor game number counter is zero. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1402, 1 is not subtracted from the value of the precursor game number counter, so the value of the precursor game number counter does not become zero. Therefore, in the game that has shifted to the second RT state, this process is terminated without performing the processes shown in steps S1407 to S1412.

  If it is determined in step S1401 that the penalty flag is set, the process advances to step S1415 to determine whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state. If it has not transitioned to the first RT state, the process proceeds directly to step S1406. If it has transitioned to the first RT state, the penalties flag is cleared in step S1416, and then the process proceeds to step S1406. Also in this case, since 1 is not subtracted from the value of the precursor game number counter, the value of the precursor game number counter does not become 0 in step S1406. Therefore, in a game in which the penalty flag is set, this process is terminated as it is without performing the processes shown in steps S1407 to S1412.

  As described above, in the precursor mode, if the transition to another display mode is expected as in the normal mode, it is necessary to first operate the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43 in the normal mode. And, if you win the festival lottery, chance lottery, or gasse prelude lottery in the normal mode and play until the value of the predecessor game number counter becomes 0 in the prelude mode, the festival preparation mode, chance Transition to either mode or normal mode.

  Next, processing in the chance mode will be described.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the start process in the chance mode.

  In step S1501, it is determined whether or not a bonus has been won. If the bonus has been won, the process is terminated. If the bonus is not won, the process advances to step S1502 to perform a mode lottery process.

  The mode lottery process is as described above. However, in the mode lottery process in the chance mode, the chance lottery and the pre-gasse lottery are not performed, but only the festival lottery is performed. In addition, the probability of winning the festival lottery is higher than the probability of winning the festival lottery in the normal mode and the sign mode.

  When the mode lottery process is completed, the mode flag setting process described above is performed in step S1503. In step S1504, it is determined whether or not the bell is won. If the bell is won, the process advances to step S1505 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. If the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1506, and an operation order in which a small winning combination can be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified. The reason for not informing the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 when the bell is won in the normal gaming state is to shift the gaming state to the first RT state.

  In the case where the bell is not won, the case where the bell is won in the normal gaming state, and the case where the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified, the process proceeds to step S1507, and the festival sign flag is set as the mode flag. It is determined whether it is set. If the festival sign flag is not set, it means that the festival lottery has not been won, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the festival sign flag is set, the process advances to step S1508 to determine whether or not the second flag is set as the mode flag. If the second flag is set, the process is terminated as it is. If the second flag is not set, the precursor game number lottery process described above is performed in step S1509, and the process is terminated. .

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the chance mode.

  In step S1601, it is determined whether or not the bell has been won. If the bell has not been won, the process proceeds to step S1602. On the other hand, if the bell is won, it is further determined in step S1607 whether or not a small role winning is achieved. If the small role winning is achieved, the process proceeds to step S1602. If the small role winning is not achieved, the mode flag is changed to the chance flag in step S1608, and the festival non-winning processing is performed in step S1609. After performing step S1602, the process proceeds to step S1602. In other words, if a small role winning is not established despite winning the bell, the winning result will be invalid even if the festival lottery is won. By the way, as a case where the small role winning is not established despite winning the bell under the chance mode, a case where the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation order different from the notified operation order is given as a representative example. .

  In step S1602, it is determined whether or not the festival lottery has been won. If the festival lottery is won, the process is terminated as it is. If the festival lottery is not won, it is determined in step S1603 whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the second RT state. If the state has not shifted to the second RT state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the chance game number counter in step S1604, and it is determined whether or not the value of the chance game number counter has become 0 in step S1605. If the value of the chance game number counter is not 0, the process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the chance game number counter is 0, the mode flag is changed to a normal flag in step S1606. This process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1603 that the state has shifted to the second RT state, a penalty flag is set in step S1610, and the lottery state is changed to a low probability in step S1611. Thereafter, the mode flag is changed to the normal flag in step S1612, and this process is terminated.

  As described above, in the chance mode, if the operation mode of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified if the transition to the festival mode is expected, the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43 is first operated, When the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation order. If the festival lottery is won in chance mode, the display mode will change to the sign mode, and if the festival lottery is not won before the chance game counter value reaches zero, Enter mode.

  Next, processing in the festival preparation mode will be described.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the start process in the festival preparation mode.

  In step S1701, it is determined whether or not a bonus has been won. If the bonus has been won, the process is terminated. If the bonus is not won, the process advances to step S1702 to perform an operation order notification process. In the operation order notification process, when the bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish a small winning combination regardless of the operation timing is notified. When transition replay 1 or transition replay 2 is won, the operation order of stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the fifth replay prize is notified, and transition replay 3 to transition replay 5 is won. In this case, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the first re-game winning is notified. After performing the operation order notification process, in step S1703, an extra lottery process is performed.

  In the extra lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 39, an extra lottery is performed to determine whether or not to increase the value of the festival game number counter in step S1801. In the extra lottery, whether or not to win is determined based on the lottery state at that time, the winning combination, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S1802, it is determined whether or not the extra lottery is won. If the winning lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S1807, and the number of added games is determined based on the winning combination and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. Thereafter, the added game number determined in step S1808 is added to the value of the festival game number counter, and this process is terminated.

  If it is out of the extra lottery, the process advances to step S1803 to perform a withdrawal game number lottery to determine whether or not to increase the value of the withdrawal game number counter. The withdrawal game number counter is a counter that is provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 and counts the number of games in the withdrawal mode. In the pull-back lottery, as in the case of the extra lottery, whether or not to win is determined based on the lottery status at that time, the winning combination, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S1804, it is determined whether or not a pull-back game number lottery is won. If the withdrawal game number lottery is lost, the process is terminated. If the lottery for the number of withdrawal games is won, the process proceeds to step S1805, and the number of withdrawal games is determined based on the winning combination and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. Thereafter, the number of withdrawal games determined in step S1806 is added to the value of the withdrawal game number counter, and the process ends.

  Incidentally, in the extra lottery and withdrawal game number lottery, if the winning combination is any of the unquestioned bell, cherry A to cherry C, watermelon A, watermelon B, chance A, or chance B, the probability of winning is increased.

  Returning to the description of the start process, when the extra lottery process is completed, it is determined whether or not the chance replay C is won in step S1704. If the chance replay C is not won, the process is terminated as it is. If the chance replay C is won, the mode flag is changed to the second flag in step S1705, and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the festival preparation mode.

  In steps S1901 and S1902, it is determined whether or not the fifth regame or the seventh regame has been won. If the fifth regame or the seventh regame is won, the process proceeds to step S1903, where it is determined whether or not a festival start flag indicating that the festival mode has been set is set. If the festival start flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1904, and festival transition processing is performed.

  In the festival transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 41, the number of withdrawal games is determined in step S2001. As described above, the number of withdrawal games is the number of games used in the withdrawal mode. In step S2001, 3 or 5 is acquired based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S2002, the acquired number of withdrawal games is added to the value of the withdrawal game number counter. In step S2003, the value of the standby game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81 is changed to FF (that is, all the bits of the standby game number counter are 1). As will be described later, the standby game number counter is a counter used when shifting to the first extra mode. After changing the value of the waiting game number counter, a festival start flag is set in step S2004. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the post-stop processing, when the fifth regame and the seventh regame are not won, when it is determined that the festival start flag is set in step S1903, and when the festival transition process is performed in step S1904 In the case of having performed, it is determined again whether or not the fifth regame is won in step S1905. If the fifth regame is not won, the process is terminated as it is, and if the fifth regame is won, the mode flag is changed to the festival flag in step S1906. In a succeeding step S1907, it is determined whether or not the state has shifted to the second RT state, that is, whether or not the fifth regame winning is established. If the state has shifted to the second RT state, the present process is terminated as it is. If the state has not shifted to the second RT state, the penalties flag is set in step S1908, and then the present process is terminated.

  As described above, the festival preparation mode ends when the fifth replay is won, and the display mode shifts to the festival mode. As described in the start process in the festival preparation mode, when the fifth replay is won (that is, when the transition replay 1 or the transition replay 2 is won), the stop switch 42 that can establish the fifth replay prize. The operation order of .about.44 is notified. Therefore, when the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43 is first operated in the normal mode, the precursor mode, and the chance mode, and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the operation order notified in the festival preparation mode, the festival mode Corresponds to the second RT state. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation order different from the notified operation order, the penalties flag is set and the festival mode is entered, and the festival mode is started from the first RT state.

  Next, processing in the festival mode will be described. As described above, the normal mode and the chance mode shift to the festival mode via the precursor mode and the festival preparation mode.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing the start process in the festival mode.

  In step S2101, it is determined whether or not a bonus has been won. If the bonus has been won, the penalties flag is cleared in step S2108, and the process ends. If the bonus is not won, the process advances to step S2102 to perform an operation order notification process. In the operation order notification process, when the bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish a small winning combination regardless of the operation timing is notified. When transition replay 1 or transition replay 2 is won, the operation order of stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the fifth replay prize is notified, and transition replay 3 to transition replay 5 is won. In this case, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the first re-game winning is notified. After performing the operation order notification process, in step S2103, the above-described extra lottery process is performed. That is, in the festival mode, as in the festival preparation mode, a lottery relating to an increase in the number of festival games and the number of withdrawal games is performed.

  In step S2104, it is determined whether a penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is set, the process is terminated as it is, and if the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S2105 to determine whether or not to shift to the first extra mode. Process.

  In the first lottery process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 43, a first addition mode transition lottery is performed in step S2201. In the first extra mode transition lottery, it is determined whether or not to shift to the first extra mode based on the lottery state at that time, the winning combination, and the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S2202, it is determined whether or not the first addition mode transition lottery has been won. If not, the process ends. If the first extra mode transition lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S2203, the first game number in the first extra mode is determined, and the result of the determination is a first game number counter provided in the RAM of the display control device 81. To remember. Specifically, based on a random number acquired by the display control device 81, any value of 10 to 50 is set in the first game number counter. In a succeeding step S2204, it is determined whether or not the value of the standby game number counter is FF. If the value of the standby game number counter is FF, the process advances to step S2205 to determine the number of standby games. Specifically, one of the values 1 to 8 is selected as the number of waiting games based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. In step S2206, the selected value is set in the standby game number counter. Thereafter, this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the waiting game number counter is not FF, it means that the first addition mode transition lottery is won in the previous game, and a predetermined value is already set in the waiting game number counter. This process ends.

  Returning to the description of the start process, when the first lottery process is completed, it is determined whether or not the chance replay C is won in step S2106. If the chance replay C has not been won, the process is terminated. If the chance replay C has been won, the mode flag is changed to the second flag in step S2107, and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the festival mode.

  In step S2301, it is determined whether a penalty flag is set. If the penalty flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S2302, and it is determined whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state. If the state has not been shifted to the first RT state, the lottery state transition process described above is performed in step S2303. Thereafter, in step S2304, it is determined whether or not the value of the standby game number counter is FF. If the value of the waiting game number counter is not FF, the value of the waiting game number counter is decremented by 1 in step S2305, and then the process proceeds to step S2306. If the value of the waiting game number counter is FF, step S2306 is continued. Proceed to

  In step S2306, it is determined whether or not the value of the standby game number counter is zero. If the value of the waiting game number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S2307 to determine whether or not a festival flag is set as a mode flag. If the festival flag is not set, the process is terminated. If the festival flag is set, the festival game number counter is decremented by 1 in step S2308 and the festival is set in step S2309. It is determined whether or not the value of the game counter is 0. If the value of the festival game number counter is not 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the value of the festival game number counter is 0, the process is terminated after performing the festival end process in step S2310. .

  In the festival end process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 45, the festival start flag is cleared in step S2401. In step S2402, if the penalty flag is set, the penalty flag is cleared. In step S2403, the mode flag is changed to a pullback flag. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  As described above, the festival mode ends when the value of the festival game number counter reaches 0, and in such a case, the process shifts to the withdrawal mode.

  If it is determined in step S2306 that the value of the standby game number counter is 0, the process advances to step S2311 to determine whether or not a festival flag is set as a mode flag. If the festival flag is not set, the process proceeds directly to step S2307. If the festival flag is set, the mode flag is changed to the first flag in step S2312, and then the process proceeds to step S2307.

  That is, when the first addition mode transition lottery is won in the festival mode, the game shifts to the first addition mode after the game corresponding to the value set in the standby game number counter is played.

  If it is determined in step S2302 that the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state, it means that the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation order different from the notified operation order in which the transition replay is won. In such a case, a penalty flag is set in step S2313, and the lottery state is changed to normal in step S2314. Thereafter, the value of the waiting game number counter is changed to FF, and the process proceeds to step S2306.

  If it is determined in step S2301 that the penalty flag is set, the process advances to step S2316 to determine whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the second RT state or the fourth RT state. If the gaming state has not shifted to either the second RT state or the fourth RT state, the process proceeds directly to step S2306. If the gaming state has shifted to the second RT state or the fourth RT state, a penalty is imposed in step S2317. After the flag is cleared, the process proceeds to step S2306.

  As described above, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation order different from the operation order notified in the festival mode, the lottery state is changed to the normal state although the display mode remains in the festival mode. At the same time, the value of the waiting game number counter is changed to FF. Therefore, even if the first game mode lottery is won in the previous game, the value of the waiting game number counter is not subtracted, and as a result, the first game addition mode is invalidated. Further, when the penalty flag is set, the first lottery process is not performed in the start process. Therefore, in the festival mode, when the operation order is notified, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 in the operation order.

  Next, processing in the first addition mode will be described.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a start process in the first addition mode.

  In step S2501, it is determined whether or not a bonus has been won. If the bonus has been won, the process is terminated. If the bonus is not won, the process advances to step S2502 to perform an operation order notification process. In the operation order notification process, when the bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish a small winning combination regardless of the operation timing is notified. When transition replay 1 or transition replay 2 is won, the operation order of stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the fifth replay prize is notified, and transition replay 3 to transition replay 5 is won. In this case, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the first re-game winning is notified. After the operation order notification process is performed, an extra lottery process is performed in step S2503.

  The extra lottery process is as described above. However, in the mode lottery process in the first extra mode, the probability of winning the extra lottery is much higher than in the festival mode and the festival preparation mode. More specifically, when a win for a small part such as a bell is won, a lottery is always won.

  After performing the extra lottery process, in step S2504, the first lottery process described above is performed. However, in the first lottery process in the first extra mode, when the first extra mode transition lottery is won, since the transition has already been made to the first extra mode, only the process of adding the determined value to the first game number counter is performed. The number of waiting games is not set. In other words, when the first addition mode transition lottery is won in the first addition mode, the number of games that can be played in the first addition mode increases.

  In step S2505, it is determined whether or not the chance replay C is won. If the chance replay C is not won, the process is terminated as it is. If the chance replay C is won, the mode flag is changed to the second flag in step S2506, and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the first addition mode.

  In step S2601, it is determined whether the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state. If the state has not shifted to the first RT state, the process proceeds to step S2602, and it is determined whether or not the second flag is set as the mode flag. If the second flag is set, the process is terminated as it is, and if the second flag is not set, the value of the first game number counter is decremented by 1 in step S2603. Thereafter, in step S2604, it is determined whether or not the value of the first game number counter has become zero. If the value of the first game number counter is not 0, the process is terminated as it is. If the value of the first game number counter becomes 0, the value of the standby game number counter is changed to FF in step S2605, and the mode flag is changed to the festival flag in step S2606, and this process is terminated. To do.

  If it is determined in step S2601 that the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state, it means that the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation order different from the notified operation order in which the transition replay is won. In such a case, a penalty flag is set in step S2607, and the value of the standby game number counter is changed to FF in step S2608. Thereafter, in step S2609, the value of the first game number counter is changed to 0, and in step S2610, the mode flag is changed to a festival flag, and this process ends.

  As described above, in the first extra mode, the value of the festival game number counter increases each time a small role is won. And when 1st addition mode is complete | finished, it will return to festival mode.

  Next, processing in the pullback mode will be described. The pull-back mode is a display mode that is shifted to when the value of the festival game number counter becomes 0 in the festival mode.

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing start processing in the pull-back mode.

  In step S2701, it is determined whether or not a bonus has been won. If the bonus has been won, the process is terminated. If the bonus has not been won, the process proceeds to step S2702, and a mode lottery process is performed.

  The mode lottery process is as described above. However, in the mode lottery process in the pullback mode, only the festival lottery is performed without performing the chance lottery and the pre-gase lottery. In addition, the probability of winning the festival lottery is higher than the winning probability in the normal mode and the chance mode.

  When the mode lottery process is completed, it is determined whether or not the bell is won in step S2703. If the bell is won, the process proceeds to step S2706, the operation order that can establish a small winning combination regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 is notified, and the present process is terminated. If the bell has not been won, the process proceeds to step S2704 to determine whether or not the seventh regame has been won. If the seventh regame has not been won, the process ends. If the seventh regame has been won, the process ends after the mode flag is changed to the second flag in step S2705. .

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the pull-back mode.

  In step S2801, it is determined whether or not the bell has been won. If the bell has not been won, the process proceeds to step S2805. On the other hand, if the bell is won, it is further determined in step S2802 whether a small role winning is achieved. If the small role winning is achieved, the process proceeds to step S2805. If the small role winning is not achieved, the mode flag is changed to the withdrawal flag in step S2803 and the festival non-winning processing is performed in step S2804. After performing step S2805, the process proceeds to step S2805. In other words, if a small role winning is not established despite winning the bell, the winning result will be invalid even if the festival lottery is won.

  In step S2805, it is determined whether or not the festival lottery is won. If the festival lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S2806, and it is determined whether or not the gaming state has shifted from the first RT state to the second RT state. If the state has not shifted from the first RT state to the second RT state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the withdrawal game number counter in step S2807. In step S2808, it is determined whether or not the value of the withdrawal game number counter is 0. If it is not 0, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the value of the withdrawal game number counter is 0, the withdrawal process is performed in step S2809 and the process is terminated.

  In the withdrawal end process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 51, the penalty flag is cleared in step S3001. In step S3002, the lottery state transition process described above is performed. Thereafter, the mode flag is changed to the normal flag, and this process ends.

  Returning to the description of the post-stop processing, if it is determined in step S2806 that the gaming state has shifted from the first RT state to the second RT state, a penalty flag is set in step S2810. Thereafter, the lottery state is changed to a low probability in step S2811, and the mode flag is changed to a normal flag in step S2812. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S2808.

  As described in the start process in the pull-back mode, in the pull-back mode, the operation order is notified when the bell is won, while the operation order is not notified when the transition replay is won. That is, when the gaming state shifts from the first RT state to the second RT state in the pull-back mode, it means that the player has operated the right stop switch 44 for the first time although the operation order is not notified. Therefore, in such a case, the penalty flag is set, the mode flag is changed to the normal flag regardless of the value of the withdrawal game number counter, and the display mode is shifted to the ordinary mode (the withdrawal mode is terminated).

  If it is determined in step S2805 that the festival lottery has been won, after performing return processing in step S2813, the process proceeds to step S2808.

  In the return process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 50, the number of festival games is determined in step S2901. Specifically, 50 or 100 is acquired based on the random number acquired by the display control device 81. Thereafter, in step S2902, the value of the festival game number counter is changed to the acquired value. In step S2903, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the second RT state. If the current gaming state is not the second RT state, it is determined in step S2904 whether or not the second flag is set as the mode flag. If the second flag is set, the process is terminated as it is. If the second flag is not set, the mode flag is changed to the festival preparation flag in step S2905, and the process is terminated. . On the other hand, if the current gaming state is the second RT state, the festival transition process described above is performed in step S2906, the mode flag is changed to the festival flag in step S2907, and the process ends.

  As described above, in the withdrawal mode, when the festival lottery is won in the withdrawal mode, if the gaming state at that time is the first RT state, the festival mode is restored after the festival preparation mode, and the gaming state at that time If is in the second RT state, it returns directly to the festival mode. When the value of the withdrawal game number counter becomes 0 without winning the festival lottery, the withdrawal mode is terminated and the normal mode is entered.

  Here, in addition to adding 3 or 5 to the withdrawal game number counter in the festival transition process, a predetermined value is also added when the withdrawal game number lottery is won. For this reason, the number of games that can be played in the pull-back mode changes every time the mode is shifted to the pull-back mode. In addition, since the withdrawal game number lottery is performed in the festival preparation mode and the festival mode, if the festival preparation mode and the festival mode continue for a long time, the possibility that the withdrawal mode will continue for a long time increases. If the pullback mode continues for a long time, the chances of the festival lottery increase, so the possibility of returning to the festival mode increases. When the festival lottery is won in the withdrawal mode, the value of the withdrawal game number counter is held as it is. Therefore, in the withdrawal mode after the end of the returned festival mode, in addition to the addition value in the festival transition process and the addition value based on the withdrawal game number lottery winning, the number of remaining games in the previous withdrawal mode can be taken over. .

  Next, processing in the second addition mode will be described. Unlike the other display modes, the second extra mode shifts based on winning the seventh replay (chance replay C). That is, the chance mode and the festival mode are shifted by winning the chance lottery and the festival lottery performed by the display control device 81, but the transition to the second extra mode is performed, for example, as shown in FIG. The display control device 81 shifts without performing a lottery when winning. However, in a situation where the penalty flag is set, even if the chance replay C is won, the second addition mode may not be entered.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing a start process in the second addition mode.

  In step S3101, it is determined whether or not a bonus has been won. If the bonus has been won, the process is terminated. If the bonus is not won, the process advances to step S3102 to perform an operation order notification process. In the operation order notification process, when the bell is won, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish a small winning combination regardless of the operation timing is notified. When transition replay 1 or transition replay 2 is won, the operation order of stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the fifth replay prize is notified, and transition replay 3 to transition replay 5 is won. In this case, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 that can establish the first re-game winning is notified. After performing the operation order notification process, in step S3103, an extra lottery process is performed.

  The extra lottery process is as described above. However, in the mode lottery process in the second extra mode, the probability of winning the extra lottery is much higher than in the festival mode and the festival preparation mode. More specifically, when a win for a small part such as a bell is won, a lottery is always won. In addition, when winning the extra lottery in the second extra mode, it is possible to expect a larger number of extra games as compared to the case of winning the extra lottery in the first extra mode.

  After the extra lottery process, the above-described first lottery process is performed in step S3104. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing post-stop processing in the second addition mode.

  In step S3201, it is determined whether the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state. If it has not transitioned to the first RT state, the process proceeds to step S3202, and it is determined whether or not the gaming state has transitioned to the second RT state. If the state has not been shifted to the second RT state, the process is terminated as it is. If the state has shifted to the second RT state, the process advances to step S3203 to determine whether or not the value of the standby game number counter is zero. If the value of the waiting game number counter is not 0, the mode flag is changed to the festival flag in step S3204, and this process is terminated. If the value of the waiting game number counter is 0, it means that the mode has shifted from the first extra mode to the second extra mode, so the mode flag is changed to the first flag in step S3205, and this process is terminated. To do.

  If it is determined in step S3201 that the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state, it means that the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation order different from the notified operation order in which the transition replay is won. In such a case, a penalty flag is set in step S3206, and the lottery state is changed to normal in step S3207. In step S3208, the value of the standby game number counter is changed to FF. Thereafter, the value of the first game number counter is changed to 0 in step S3209, and the mode flag is changed to a festival flag in step S3210, and this process is terminated.

  As described above, in the second extra mode, the value of the festival game number counter increases each time a small role is won. And when 2nd addition mode is complete | finished, it will return to festival mode or 1st addition mode.

  In the slot machine 10, a freeze effect may be performed in the second addition mode. Therefore, in the following, processing related to freeze production will be described. Briefly describing the freeze effect, the freeze effect is composed of a rotation effect and an additional display effect. The rotation effect is an effect controlled by the main control device 101, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated and stopped for a predetermined number of times (three times in the present embodiment) without being based on the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44. It is an effect that repeats. The added display effect is an effect controlled by the display control device 81 and is an effect of displaying the added number of games in accordance with the rotation effect.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing a freeze lottery process performed by the main controller 101. The freeze lottery process is performed after determining whether or not a combination is won in the lottery process (see step S309, FIG. 14).

  In step S3301, it is determined whether or not the chance replay C has been won. If the chance replay C has not been won, the process is terminated. If the chance replay C is won, the process proceeds to step S3302, and it is determined whether or not the winning combination in the previous game was the chance replay C. If the winning combination in the previous game is not Chance Replay C, the process is terminated, and if it is Chance Replay C, that is, if the chance replay C is won for two consecutive games, In S3303, a freeze lottery is performed. In the freeze lottery, a determination is made based on a random number acquired by the main control device 101. By the way, in this slot machine 10, the freeze lottery is won with a probability of about 3.4 times. In step S3304, it is determined whether or not the freezing lottery has been won. If the freezing lottery has not been won, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the freeze lottery is won, the rotation effect setting process shown in steps S3305 to S3310 is performed, and then this process is terminated.

  In the rotation effect setting process, first, a freeze flag is set in step S3305. In subsequent steps S3306 to S3308, the stop pattern of the left reel 32L, the stop pattern of the middle reel 32M, and the stop pattern of the right reel 32R in the rotation effect are individually determined based on the random numbers acquired by the main controller 101. decide.

  The determination of the stop pattern will be described in more detail. In the ROM 105 of the main controller 101, a stop pattern table that defines the correspondence between the random number and the stop pattern is stored in advance for each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Has been. FIG. 55A is a diagram showing a stop pattern table for the left reel 32L, FIG. 55B is a diagram showing a stop pattern table for the middle reel 32M, and FIG. It is a figure which shows the stop pattern table for reels 32R. In the stop pattern table, eight stop patterns A to H are set. Each stop pattern is composed of three sets. In each set, the number of slips from the start of the reel rotation to the stop is set. For example, in the stop pattern C of the left reel 32L, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), 21 is set as the number of slides in the first set, and 22 is set as the number of threads in the second set. 20 is set as the number of slips in the third set. In steps S3306 to S3308, each stop pattern table is referred to, and a stop pattern corresponding to the acquired random number is selected. Note that the notations “◯” and “x” in the figure indicate whether or not the display control device 81 adds the number of festival games in the festival game number addition process described later.

  Incidentally, in the determination of the stop pattern of the left reel 32L, the selection ratio of the stop pattern A is 5%, the selection ratio of the stop pattern B is 15%, and the selection ratio of the stop pattern C is 15%, the selection rate of the stop pattern D is 15%, the selection rate of the stop pattern E is 15%, the selection rate of the stop pattern F is 15%, and the stop pattern G Is selected at 15%, and the stop pattern H is selected at 5%. In determining the stop pattern of the middle reel 32M, the selection ratio of the stop pattern A is 5%, the selection ratio of the stop pattern B is 5%, and the selection ratio of the stop pattern C is 20%. The selection ratio of the stop pattern D is 20%, the selection ratio of the stop pattern E is 20%, the selection ratio of the stop pattern F is 20%, and the selection of the stop pattern G is The ratio to be selected is 5%, and the ratio for selecting the stop pattern H is 5%. In determining the stop pattern of the right reel 32R, the selection ratio of the stop pattern A is 5%, the selection ratio of the stop pattern B is 15%, and the selection ratio of the stop pattern C is 15%. The selection ratio of the stop pattern D is 15%, the selection ratio of the stop pattern E is 15%, the selection ratio of the stop pattern F is 15%, and the selection of the stop pattern G is The proportion of the stop pattern H is 15%, and the proportion of the stop pattern H selected is 5%.

  When the stop pattern of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is determined, the process proceeds to step S3309, and the determination result is stored in the RAM 106 of the main controller 101. Thereafter, a freeze command is set in step S3310, and this process ends. Here, the freeze command is a command transmitted to cause the display control device 81 to grasp the stop pattern of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In the present embodiment, the first set of the left reel 32L, the second set of the left reel 32L, the third set of the left reel 32L, and the first set of the middle reel 32M. Number of slides, number of slides of the second set of the middle reel 32M, number of slides of the third set of the middle reel 32M, number of slides of the first set of the right reel 32R, number of slides of the second set of the right reel 32R And a command indicating the number of slips in the third set of the right reel 32R.

  Next, the rotation effect process performed by main controller 101 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The rotation effect process is a process that is performed before the rotation start process in the reel control process, that is, before the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is validated (see step S401, FIG. 16).

  In step S3401, it is determined whether or not the freeze flag is set. If the freeze flag is not set, this means that the freeze effect is not performed in the current game, and thus this process is terminated. If the freeze flag is set, the process advances to step S3402 to start a rotation effect.

  Here, the rotation mode of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in the rotation effect will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 57 shows each reel 32L when the stop pattern B is selected as the stop pattern of the left reel 32L, the stop pattern D is selected as the stop pattern of the middle reel 32M, and the stop pattern F is selected as the stop pattern of the right reel 32R. , 32M, 32R is a diagram showing a rotation mode.

  In step S3402, an effect start flag indicating that the rotation effect is started is set. In the stepping motor control process S106 of the timer interrupt process, when it is confirmed that the effect start flag is set, time measurement is started. When about 11000 msec has elapsed from the start of the time measurement, the acceleration process of the stepping motor of the left reel 32L is started, and the rotation speed of 2 in the normal game (that is, a game capable of generating a stop command) is started. The motor is rotated at a constant speed at a rotation speed of 1 / (hereinafter, the rotation speed is referred to as “production speed”). When about 500 msec has elapsed from the start of rotation of the left reel 32L, acceleration processing of the stepping motor of the right reel 32R is started, and is rotated at a constant speed at the production speed. When about 500 msec has elapsed since the start of the rotation of the right reel 32R, the acceleration process of the stepping motor of the middle reel 32M is started and the constant speed rotation is performed at the production speed.

  When the rotation speeds of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R become production speeds, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop in the order of the left reel 32L, the right reel 32R, and the middle reel 32M after a predetermined time has elapsed. . When performing a rotation effect, the stepping motor control process counts the number of excitation pulses output after starting the rotation of the reel, and stops the corresponding reel when the number of excitation pulses reaches a predetermined number. Let Specifically, when the number of excitation pulses becomes (1512+ (slip number set in the stop pattern) × 24), the corresponding reel is stopped. As described above, in order to slide for one symbol, output of 24 excitation pulses is required, and in order to rotate the reel once, output of 504 excitation pulses is required. That is, each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R rotates three times after starting rotation, and stops after sliding by the number of slips set in the stop pattern. In this way, by stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R based on the number of excitation pulses, a predetermined stop start can be performed without confirming the stop output in the previous game (stop output at the start of the rotation effect). It becomes possible to make the eyes appear in the rotation effect.

  In the stop pattern B of the left reel 32L, 21 is set as the number of slips in the first set. Therefore, the left reel 32L is stopped after outputting the excitation pulse 2016 (= 1512 + 24 × 21) times after starting the rotation. In the stop pattern F of the right reel 32R, 22 is set as the number of slips in the first set. Therefore, the right reel 32R is stopped after outputting the excitation pulse 2040 (= 1512 + 24 × 22) times after starting the rotation. In the stop pattern D of the middle reel 32M, 22 is set as the number of slips in the first set. Therefore, the intermediate reel 32M is stopped after outputting the excitation pulse 2040 (= 1512 + 24 × 22) times after starting to rotate.

  As shown in FIG. 58 (a), in the previous game, when the seventh re-game winning that the “upper 7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the middle line L1 is established, the first set When the rotation effect is completed, the stop event shown in FIG. 21 symbols are arranged on the left reel 32L, and the number of slips in the first set of the left reel 32L is 21. For this reason, in the first set, the “upper 7” symbol of the left reel 32L stops in the middle stage and the “lower 7” symbol stops in the lower stage, as in the previous stop game. Hereinafter, the event that the “upper 7” symbol stops in the middle stage and the “lower 7” symbol stops in the lower stage is referred to as “the“ large 7 ”symbol stops in the display window”. 21 symbols are arranged on the middle reel 32M, and the number of slips in the first set of the middle reel 32M is 22. For this reason, in the first set, the shape is advanced by one symbol from the stop appearance in the previous game, and the “upper 7” symbols of the middle reel 32M are stopped in the lower stage. 21 symbols are arranged on the right reel 32R, and the number of slips in the first set of the right reel 32R is 22. For this reason, in the first set, the shape is advanced by one symbol from the stop appearance in the previous game, and the “upper 7” symbols on the right reel 32R stop at the lower stage.

  After stopping the middle reel 32M, that is, when about 1000 msec has elapsed since the end of the first set of rotation effects, the second set of rotation effects is started. Specifically, acceleration processing of the stepping motor of the left reel 32L is started and rotated at a constant speed at the production speed. When about 500 msec has elapsed from the start of rotation of the left reel 32L, acceleration processing of the stepping motor of the right reel 32R is started, and is rotated at a constant speed at the production speed. When about 500 msec has elapsed since the start of the rotation of the right reel 32R, the acceleration process of the stepping motor of the middle reel 32M is started and the constant speed rotation is performed at the production speed. When the number of excitation pulses reaches (1512+ (slip number set in the stop pattern) × 24), the corresponding reel is stopped.

  In the stop pattern B of the left reel 32L, 21 is set as the number of slips in the second set. Therefore, the left reel 32L is stopped after outputting the excitation pulse 2016 (= 1512 + 24 × 21) times after starting the rotation. In the stop pattern F of the right reel 32R, 20 is set as the number of slips in the second set. Therefore, the right reel 32R is stopped after outputting the excitation pulse 1992 (= 1512 + 24 × 20) times after starting the rotation.

  In the stop pattern D of the middle reel 32M, (21-1) is set as the number of slips of the second set. Here, (21-1) means that the reel is rotated backward by 21 symbols and then reversely rotated to return it by one symbol. Therefore, in the case of the middle reel 32M, first, the rotation is started, and then the excitation pulse is output 2016 (= 1512 + 24 × 21) times and then stopped. Then, the excitation pulse is output 24 times so that the middle reel 32M rotates in the reverse direction after about 500 msec.

  When the second set of rotation effects is completed, the stop event shown in FIG. The number of slips in the second set of the left reel 32L is 21. For this reason, in the second set, the “large 7” symbol is stopped in the display window in the same manner as the stop appearance in the first rotation effect (that is, the same as the stop appearance in the previous game). The number of slips in the second set of the middle reel 32M is 20 (= 21-1). For this reason, in the second set, the shape is returned by one symbol from the stop appearance in the rotation effect of the first set, and the “large 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped in the display window in the same manner as the stop appearance in the previous game. To do. The number of slips in the second set of the right reel 32R is 20. For this reason, in the second set, the shape is returned by one symbol from the stop appearance in the rotation effect of the first set, and the “large 7” symbol of the right reel 32R is stopped in the display window in the same manner as the stop appearance in the previous game. To do.

  After the middle reel 32M is stopped, that is, when about 1000 msec has elapsed since the end of the second set of rotation effects, the third set of rotation effects is started. Specifically, acceleration processing of the stepping motor of the left reel 32L is started and rotated at a constant speed at the production speed. When about 500 msec has elapsed from the start of rotation of the left reel 32L, acceleration processing of the stepping motor of the right reel 32R is started, and is rotated at a constant speed at the production speed. When about 500 msec has elapsed since the start of the rotation of the right reel 32R, the acceleration process of the stepping motor of the middle reel 32M is started and the constant speed rotation is performed at the production speed. When the number of excitation pulses reaches (1512+ (slip number set in the stop pattern) × 24), the corresponding reel is stopped.

  In the stop pattern B of the left reel 32L, 22 is set as the number of slips in the third set. Therefore, the left reel 32L is stopped after outputting the excitation pulse 2040 (= 1512 + 24 × 22) times after starting to rotate. In the stop pattern F of the right reel 32R, 22 is set as the number of slips in the third set. Therefore, the right reel 32R is stopped after outputting the excitation pulse 2040 (= 1512 + 24 × 22) times after starting the rotation. In the stop pattern D of the middle reel 32M, 21 is set as the number of slips in the third set. Therefore, the intermediate reel 32M is stopped after outputting the excitation pulse 2016 (= 1512 + 24 × 21) times after starting to rotate.

  When the third set of rotation effects is completed, the stop event shown in FIG. The number of slips in the third set of the left reel 32L is 22. For this reason, in the third set, the shape is advanced by one symbol from the stop appearance in the rotation effect of the second set (that is, the shape advanced by one symbol from the stop appearance in the previous game). "The symbol stops at the bottom. The number of slips in the third set of the middle reel 32M is 21. Therefore, in the third set, the “large 7” symbol is stopped in the display window in the same manner as the stop appearance in the rotation effect of the second set (that is, the same as the stop appearance in the previous game). The number of slips in the third set of the right reel 32R is 22. For this reason, in the third set, the shape is advanced by one symbol from the stop appearance in the rotation effect of the second set (that is, the shape advanced by one symbol from the stop appearance in the previous game). "The symbol stops at the bottom.

  When the third rotation effect is completed, it means that all the rotation effects are completed. In such a case, the system waits until about 3000 msec has elapsed since the end of the third rotation effect. Thereafter, the acceleration processing of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is started and rotated at a constant speed at the rotation speed of the normal game.

  As described above, if the previous game is a stoppage in which the “large 7” symbol stops in the display window, even if each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped based on the number of excitation pulses. Thus, it is possible to perform an effect of stopping or not stopping the “large 7” symbol in the display window. On the other hand, if the previous game was a stop turn in which the “large 7” symbol does not stop in the display window, the stop start has not been confirmed and the specified position of the spinning reel has been reached. Since the symbol is not confirmed, it is impossible to produce an effect of stopping or not stopping the “large 7” symbol in the display window.

  FIG. 59 shows that the stop pattern B is selected as the stop pattern of the left reel 32L in the next game in which the seventh replay winning is achieved in which the “first replay” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the middle line L1. The stop pattern of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is shown when the stop pattern D is selected as the stop pattern of the middle reel 32M and the stop pattern F is selected as the stop pattern of the right reel 32R. FIG. 59 (a) shows the stop appearance in the previous game, FIG. 59 (b) shows the stop appearance at the end of the first rotation effect, and FIG. 59 (c) shows the second set. FIG. 59 (d) shows a stop appearance at the end of the third rotation effect. When the “large 7” symbol does not stop in the display window in the previous game, as shown in FIGS. 59B to 59D, the “large 7” symbol is also displayed in the rotation effect. Do not stop in. By the way, in this slot machine 10, there are 18 combinations of symbols that will result in the seventh replay winning (see FIG. 10), but the “upper 7” symbols of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are the middle line L1. Other than the combinations that stop upward, the “large 7” symbol does not stop in the display window, regardless of which stop pattern is selected.

  Returning to the description of the rotation effect process, in step S3403, it is determined whether or not the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has reached the normal speed, and the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has become the normal speed. If not, wait until normal speed is reached. If the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R becomes the normal speed, it means that the rotation effect has ended. Therefore, in step S3404, the freeze flag is cleared, and this process ends. Note that in the rotation start process (step S402, see FIG. 16) in the case of performing the rotation effect, each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has already rotated at the normal speed. And a process of turning on and displaying lamps (not shown) of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  Next, a process performed by the display control device 81 at the time of the freeze effect will be described.

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing processing during freezing. The freeze process is performed when a freeze command is received from the main controller 101.

  In step S3501, information indicated by the received freeze command, that is, the number of slides in each set of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stored. In step S3502, a festival game number addition process is performed.

  In the festival game number addition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 61, 1 is set as the set number in step S3601. In step S3602, the number of slips in the first set of the left reel 32L is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the festival game number addition lottery is won. More specifically, in the festival game number addition lottery when the number of sets is 1, it is determined whether or not the number of slips is 21, and when it is 21, it is determined that the game is won. If the slip number indicates reverse rotation, it is determined whether or not the subtraction result obtained by subtracting 1 from the slip number is 21. If the festival game number addition lottery is won, 10 is added to the value of the festival game number counter in step S3603, and then the process proceeds to step S3604. If the festival game number addition lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S3604. Proceed to In step S3604, the number of slips in the first set of the middle reel 32M is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the festival game number addition lottery is won. The determination method of whether or not the festival game number addition lottery is the same as that for the left reel 32L. If the festival game number addition lottery is won, 10 is added to the value of the festival game number counter in step S3605, and then the process proceeds to step S3606. If the festival game number addition lottery is not won, step S3606 is continued. Proceed to In step S3606, the number of slips in the first set of the right reel 32R is confirmed, and it is determined whether or not the festival game number addition lottery is won. The determination method of whether or not the festival game number addition lottery is the same as that for the left reel 32L. If the festival game number addition lottery is won, 10 is added to the value of the festival game number counter in step S3607 and then the process proceeds to step S3608. If the festival game number addition lottery is not won, step S3608 is performed as it is. Proceed to

  In step S3608, it is determined whether or not the result of this festival game number addition lottery is a win in all reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. If all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R have been won, 30 is added to the value of the festival game number counter in step S3609, and then the process proceeds to step S3610. If it is not won in at least one reel The process proceeds to step S3610 as it is. In step S3610, it is determined whether the number of sets is three. If the number of sets is not 3, the set number is updated by 1 in step S3611, and the process returns to step S3602. In the festival game number addition lottery in the second set, the number of slips of the first set of the corresponding reel and the number of slides of the second set of the corresponding reel are added, and it is determined whether or not the addition result is 42. To do. Then, when the addition result is 42, it is determined that the winning is made. In the festival game number addition lottery in the third set, the number of slips of the first set of the corresponding reel, the number of slips of the second set of the corresponding reel, and the number of slides of the third set of the corresponding reel are added. Then, it is determined whether or not the addition result is 63. Then, when the addition result is 63, it is determined that the winning is made.

  If the number of sets is 3, this means that the festival game number addition lottery has been completed for all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R of the first to third sets, and thus this process is terminated.

  Returning to the description of the process during freezing, if the festival game number addition process is completed, the process proceeds to step S3503, where the stop appearance in the previous game is the “large 7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in the display window. It is determined whether or not it was a stoppage to stop at a later time. If the “large 7” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R is a stop result that stops in the display window, a corresponding effect is started as an additional display effect in step S3504, and this process ends.

  FIG. 62 is a diagram showing an example of the corresponding effect.

  In the corresponding effect, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate, as shown in FIG. 62A, the number of festival games may be increased if the “large 7” symbol stops in the display window. It is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. Thereafter, when the left reel 32L stops, the number of additional games is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. For example, when the “large 7” symbol of the left reel 32L stops in the display window, as shown in FIG. 62 (b), it is added 10G and 10G is the total number of added games in the freeze effect. Are displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. When the right reel 32R is stopped, the number of added games is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 as in the case where the left reel 32L is stopped. For example, when the “large 7” symbol of the right reel 32R stops in the display window, as shown in FIG. 62 (c), it is added 10G, and the total number of added games in the freeze effect is 20G. Are displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. When the middle reel 32M is stopped, the number of added games is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 in the same manner as when the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R are stopped. For example, when the “large 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops in the display window, as shown in FIG. 62 (d), it is added 10G and the “large 7” of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. Based on the fact that the symbol has stopped in the display window, 30G is added, and 60G, which is the total number of added games in the freeze effect, is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. If the “large 7” symbol does not stop in the display window, the number of festival games will not be added based on the stop of the corresponding reel (specifically, “sorry 0G” is displayed). The total number of added games in the freeze effect is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65.

  Since three sets of rotation effects are performed in the freeze effect, the corresponding effects are performed in each rotation effect. When the three sets of rotation effects are completed, the total number of games added between the first to third sets is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65.

  Returning to the description of the process during freezing, if it is determined in step S3503 that the “large 7” symbols of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R do not stop in the display window, the process proceeds to step S3505, and an additional display is displayed. A non-corresponding effect is started as an effect, and this process is terminated.

  FIG. 63 is a diagram illustrating an example of a non-corresponding effect. Note that the stop pattern of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in the example shown in FIG. 63 is the same as the example shown in FIG.

  In the non-correspondence effect, when each reel 32L, 32M, 32R starts to rotate, as shown in FIG. 62 (a), a youth character with a mallet and a “7” symbol placed on a piece of wood. Are displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. Thereafter, when the left reel 32L stops, as shown in FIG. 62 (b), the auxiliary display unit 65 displays that the youth character swings the mallet. At this time, no information regarding the addition of the number of festival games is displayed. When the right reel 32R stops, as shown in FIG. 62 (c), the auxiliary display unit 65 displays that the youth character hits a piece of wood with a mallet. Also at this time, no information on the addition of the number of festival games is displayed. Thereafter, the auxiliary display unit 65 displays that the image imitating the “7” symbol falls on the ground and swings, and when the right reel 32R stops, as shown in FIG. 62 (d), “7” It is displayed that the image imitating the design is stable while standing on the ground, a happy young character, and 60G addition. If all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are out of the festival game number addition lottery, an image imitating the “7” pattern lies on the ground, a disappointed youth character, and the word “sorry” Are displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. In other words, when the number of festival games is not added in the corresponding set, in the non-correspondence effect, the fact that the number of added games is 0 is not directly notified, but is indirectly notified by the characters “sorry”. .

  Since three sets of rotation effects are performed in the freeze effect, the non-corresponding effects are performed in each rotation effect. When the three sets of rotation effects are completed, the total number of games added between the first to third sets is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. However, when the total number of added games is 0, the total number of added games is not displayed, and only the disappointing youth character is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65.

  Next, the effect determination process performed by the display control device 81 in the second addition mode will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S3701, it is determined whether chance replay A or chance replay B has been won. When the chance replay A and the chance replay B are not won, the process proceeds to step S3702, and it is determined whether or not the chance replay C is won. If the chance replay C is won, the process advances to step S3703 to determine whether a freeze command has been received. When the chance replay A or the chance replay B is won, and when the chance replay C is won and the freeze command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S3704, the large 7 effects are started, and the process is terminated. If the chance replay C is won and a freeze command is received, it means that a freeze effect is performed in the current game. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S3705, and after completing the freeze effect, the large 7 effect is started, and this process ends. If none of the chance replay A, chance replay B, or chance replay C has been won, the process is terminated.

  Here, the gaming state in the second addition mode will be described again.

  The second addition mode is entered when the seventh regame is won. The seventh regame is set as the winning combination only for the chance replay C of each lottery table, and the winning combination of the chance replay C is only the seventh regame. Accordingly, when the seventh regame is won, the seventh regame prize is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Thereby, the gaming state in the first game that has shifted to the second addition mode is the fourth RT state. In the fourth RT state, when the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation sequence, when the chance replay B is won, the sixth regame winning is established, and the gaming state shifts to the third RT state. In the third RT state, when the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 in the notified operation order, when the chance replay A is won, the fifth re-game winning is established and the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. When the chance replay C is won, the seventh re-game winning is established and the gaming state shifts to the fourth RT state. When the gaming state shifts to the second RT state, the second extra mode ends and shifts to the festival mode. Therefore, in the 2nd addition mode, it will stay in the 4th RT state or the 3rd RT state, and the 2nd addition mode is ended when the game state transition of the 4th RT state → the 3rd RT state → the 2nd RT state occurs. It will be.

  Now, in the large 7 effect, as shown in FIG. 65A, the auxiliary display unit 65 notifies that the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated aiming at the “large 7” symbol. If the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the “upper 7” symbol or “lower 7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, all reels can be won if the chance replay C is won. The “Large 7” symbols of 32L, 32M, and 32R stop in the display window, and if the chance replay A or chance replay B is won, the “Large 7” symbol of one reel does not stop in the display window (see FIG. 9, see FIG.

  More specifically, when the chance replay C is won, the “upper 7” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop on the middle line L1 regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44. The “large 7” symbols of all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped in the display window. When chance replay B is won, when the right stop switch 44 is operated last, the combination of the “upper 7” symbol, the “upper 7” symbol, and the “watermelon” symbol stops on the middle line L1, and the left reel 32L And the “large 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops in the display window, while the “large 7” symbol of the right reel 32R does not stop in the display window. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated last, the combination of the “upper 7” symbol, the “cherry” symbol, and the “upper 7” symbol stops on the middle line L1, and the “large” of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R. The “7” symbol stops in the display window, while the “large 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M does not stop in the display window. If Chance Replay A is won and the right stop switch 44 is operated last, the combination of “Up 7” symbol, “Up 7” symbol, “Red Bell” symbol or “Up 7” symbol, “Up 7” The combination of the symbol and the “white bell” symbol stops on the middle line L1, and the “large seven” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M stops in the display window, while the “large seven” symbol of the right reel 32R Does not stop in the display window. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated last, the combination of “upper 7” symbol, “red bell” symbol, “upper 7” symbol or “upper 7” symbol, “white bell” symbol, “upper 7” symbol The “Large 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stops in the display window, while the “Large 7” symbol of the middle reel 32M does not stop in the display window.

  When the “large 7” symbols of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the display window, as shown in FIG. 65 (b), the “large 7” symbols until the end of the second addition mode. The auxiliary display unit 65 notifies that there are two more chances to aim. On the other hand, if the “large 7” symbol of one reel does not stop in the display window, if the gaming state at that time is the fourth RT state, as shown in FIG. Until the mode ends, the auxiliary display unit 65 notifies that there is one more chance to aim at the “large 7” symbol. On the other hand, when the gaming state at that time is the third RT state, as shown in FIG. 65D, the auxiliary display unit 65 notifies that the second addition mode is ended.

  As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured to increase the number of owned medals in the festival mode in addition to increasing the number of owned medals under the bonus state. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, the main controller 101 estimates the display mode at that time, and outputs an ART signal, which is one type of jackpot signal, from the external concentration terminal board 121 when it is estimated that it is the festival mode. It has become. Hereinafter, processing performed by the main controller 101 when setting the ART signal will be described.

  FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the external signal setting process. The external signal setting process is performed when the reel is stopped in the reel control process (see step S411, FIG. 16).

  In step S3801, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is any one of the second RT state to the fourth RT state, and if it is not any RT state, this processing is ended as it is. If the current gaming state is any of the second RT state to the fourth RT state, the process proceeds to step S3802, and it is determined whether or not the bell is won. If the bell is not won, the process is terminated. If the bell is won, it is determined in step S3803 whether the number of reels currently stopped is one. If the number of reels that are currently stopped is two or three, the present process is terminated. If the number of reels is one, the operation determination process shown in steps S3804 to S3811 is performed and the present process is completed. The process ends.

  In the operation determination process, it is determined in step S3804 whether or not the operation of the stop switch is a correct operation. More specifically, when the winning combination is any one of the left bell 1 to the left bell 4, it is determined whether or not the left reel 32L is stopped. In any case, it is determined whether or not the middle reel 32M is stopped. If the winning combination is one of the right bell 1 to the right bell 4, whether or not the right reel 32R is stopped. Determine whether. That is, in step S3804, it is determined whether or not an operation that can establish a small winning combination regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, that is, an operation that can be notified by the display control device 81 is performed. If the stop switch operation is a correct answer operation, the process advances to step S3805 to determine whether the value of the correct answer counter for counting the number of correct answer operations is smaller than four. If the value of the correct answer counter is 4 or more, the process is terminated as it is. If the value of the correct answer counter is less than 4, 1 is added to the value of the correct answer counter in step S3806. Thereafter, in step S3807, it is determined whether or not the value of the correct answer counter is 4. If the value of the correct answer counter is not 4, the process is terminated as it is. If the value of the correct answer counter is 4, the ART first signal on the external concentration terminal board 121 is switched to the ON state in step S3808. Thereafter, the ART second signal of the external concentration terminal board 121 is switched to the ON state in step S3809, and the ART second signal is switched to the OFF state in step S3810. Thereafter, this process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3804 that the correct operation has not been performed, the correct counter value is set to 0 in step S3811, and the process ends.

  FIG. 67 is a flowchart showing an external signal switching process. The external signal switching process is performed when the gaming state shifts to the first RT state in the RT state transition process (see step S504, FIG. 19).

  If the gaming state has shifted to the first RT state, the correct counter value is set to 0 in step S3901, and the ART first signal is switched to the OFF state in step S3902. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  FIG. 68 is a flowchart showing the external signal second switching process. The external signal second switching process is performed in the bonus state process (step S609, see FIG. 25).

  In step S4001, it is determined whether the gaming state has shifted to the bonus state. If the process has not shifted to the bonus state, the present process is terminated. If the process has shifted to the bonus state, the ART first signal is switched to the OFF state in step S4002 and the correct counter value is determined in step S4003. Is set to 0, and this processing is terminated.

  As described above, if the correct operation is performed four times in succession in the game in which the bell is won in the second RT state, the ART first signal is switched to the ON state. When the gaming state shifts to the first RT state or the bonus state, the ART first signal is switched to the OFF state and the value of the correct answer counter is set to 0. The ART second signal is switched to the OFF state immediately after being switched to the ON state when the correct operation is performed four times in succession in the game in which the bell is won in the second RT state.

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

  In the festival mode and the festival preparation mode, the number of withdrawal games is selected. When the number of withdrawal games is selected, the number of games that can be played in the subsequent withdrawal mode is increased. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to play games in the festival mode and the festival preparation mode while expecting to increase the number of games that can be played in the pullback mode, thereby suppressing monotonization of the game. It becomes possible to do.

  The configuration is such that the lottery for the number of withdrawal games is added and the lottery is not won. With this configuration, it is possible to make the player expect that the number of withdrawal games may increase even if the number of festival games does not increase. As a result, when the number of festival games does not increase, it is possible to suppress the player from reducing his willingness to play.

  In the extra lottery and the withdrawal game number lottery, when the winning combination is any of the unquestioned bell, cherry A to cherry C, watermelon A, watermelon B, chance A, and chance B, the probability of winning is increased. With this configuration, it is possible to make an extra lottery or pullback game number lottery from the reel stop result, or to strongly expect an increase in the number of festival games or pullback games. It is possible to suitably suppress the game from becoming monotonous. For example, if it is configured to perform an extra lottery or pullback lottery every game without being based on a lottery result of a role, there is a possibility that a player's expectation may be reduced when a game is repeated. .

  The festival lottery in the pullback mode has a higher probability of winning than the festival lottery in the normal mode and the chance mode. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to play a game while strongly expecting to win a pull-back game number lottery in the festival mode and the festival preparation mode.

  In the withdrawal game number counter, 3 or 5 is added in the festival transition process. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to secure the game in the withdrawal mode three times or five times even if the number of withdrawal games is not won.

  When the festival lottery is won in the withdrawal mode, the remaining number of games in the previous withdrawal mode is taken over to the next withdrawal mode. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suitably improve the game entertainment in the pullback mode and the festival mode. In other words, for example, if the number of games that can be played in the pull-back game lottery and the number of games that can be played in the pull-back mode is very large, Although it should be honestly pleased that the lottery has been won, there is a possibility of having a backward feeling such as winning the festival lottery only when the pullback mode is long. If the number of remaining games is not transferred to the next pullback mode, and the next pullback mode is short and the festival lottery is not won in that pullback mode, the player won the previous time earlier. I feel frustrated that I won't win early, and my game motivation may be significantly reduced. On the other hand, in the configuration in which all of the remaining number of games are transferred to the next pullback mode, even if the player wins the festival lottery with a small number of games after shifting to the pullback mode, the player may have a backward feeling as described above. There is no. For this reason, in the festival mode, it is possible to play a game while expecting an increase in the number of withdrawal games, and in the withdrawal mode, a game is played while expecting to win the festival lottery even in one game. It becomes possible to make it. As a result of the above, it is possible to suitably improve the game entertainment in the pullback mode and festival mode.

  The fourth RT state can be shifted from the second RT state. With this configuration, it is possible to cause the player to play a game in the second RT state while expecting the player to shift to the fourth RT state, which is more advantageous to the player than in the second RT state. In addition, the second RT state can be shifted from the third RT state, but not shifted from the fourth RT state. With this configuration, when the gaming state shifts to the fourth RT state, it is possible to shift to the second RT state after passing through the third RT state. In addition, since the third RT state can shift to the fourth RT state, even if the fourth RT state shifts to the third RT state, the player is expected to return to the fourth RT state. However, the game in the third RT state can be performed. As a result, it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous.

  The combination of “upper 7” symbol, “upper 7” symbol, and “upper 7” symbol was set as one of the symbol combinations that would result in the seventh regame winning. And, the combination of the symbols for which the sixth replay winning prize is established includes two “upper 7” symbols, “upper 7” symbol, “upper 7” symbol, “watermelon” symbol combination, and “upper 7” A combination of symbol, “cherry” symbol, and “top 7” symbol was set. The combination of symbols that will result in the fifth replay winning is the combination of “upper 7” symbol, “upper 7” symbol, “red bell” symbol, and “upper 7” symbol. , “Up 7” symbol, “White Bell” symbol combination, “Up 7” symbol, “Red Bell” symbol, “Upper 7” symbol combination, “Up 7” symbol, “White Bell” symbol, “ The top 7 ”symbol combination was set. By adopting such a configuration, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated aiming at the “upper 7” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the seventh restart is performed until the third stop switch is operated. It is possible to make the player expect that a game prize will be established. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to actively participate in the game.

  In this configuration, when the combination of the “upper 7” symbol, “upper 7” symbol, and “upper 7” symbol stops on the middle line L1, the “upper 7” symbol, “upper 7” in the subsequent game. The gaming state does not shift to the second RT state until the “upper 7” symbol tempering, such as a combination of symbols and “watermelon” symbols, stops twice on the middle line L1. Therefore, it becomes possible to provide a new gameability of a two-loop game play triggered by the combination of the “upper 7” symbol, the “upper 7” symbol, and the “upper 7” symbol, and the game entertainment is suitably improved. It becomes possible to make it.

  Since the winning event is likely to occur in the 4th RT state, the game after the combination of the “upper 7” symbol, the “upper 7” symbol, and the “upper 7” symbol stops on the middle line L1. Causes the event that the combination of the “upper 7” symbol, the “upper 7” symbol, and the “upper 7” symbol stops again on the middle line L1 before the “upper 7” symbol tempering stops on the middle line L1. It becomes possible to make it. As a result, when the “upper 7” symbols of the two reels are stopped on the middle line L1, the fourth RT state is made while expecting whether the “upper 7” symbols of the last reel will stop on the middle line L1. It is possible to cause the game in the fourth RT state to be performed, and it is possible to suppress the game in the fourth RT state from becoming monotonous. Certainly, in the fourth RT state, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which an event that wins the chance replay C does not occur and only an event that wins the chance replay B can occur. However, in such a configuration, in the game after the combination of the “upper 7” symbol, the “upper 7” symbol, and the “upper 7” symbol stops on the middle line L1, the “upper 7” symbol temper is always missed. Will stop on the middle line L1. This is considered that the player may be unable to fully enjoy the game in the fourth RT state because the player excessively fears that the “upper 7” symbol tempering will stop on the middle line L1. Depending on the winning probability of chance replay B, the combination of the “upper 7” symbol, the “upper 7” symbol, and the “upper 7” symbol stops on the middle line L1, and then the “upper 7” symbol tempering is out of the middle line. There may be a possibility that the number of games until the game stops on L1 increases and the game is prolonged. On the other hand, when it is configured that an event that wins the chance replay C can occur in the fourth RT state, each of the above concerns can be preferably solved.

  The second add-on mode is configured not to end when the gaming state shifts to the third RT state, but to end when the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to emphasize a new gameability of a two-loop game play from the combination of the “upper 7” symbol, the “upper 7” symbol, and the “upper 7” symbol from the display stage. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to improve a game entertainment interest suitably.

  In the second addition mode, when one of the chance replay A to the chance replay C is won, the big 7 effect that prompts the user to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the “large 7” symbol is performed. . By adopting such a configuration, the player is actively taught a new gameability of a two-loop game play triggered by the combination of the “top 7” symbol, the “top 7” symbol, and the “top 7” symbol. It becomes possible. For example, when one of the chance replay A to the chance replay C is won, and the configuration that does not perform the big seven effects is performed, for example, the “first replay” symbol, the “first replay” symbol, the “first replay” The symbol combination stops on the middle line L1 and shifts to the fourth RT state, and the combination of the “second replay” symbol, the “red bell” symbol, and the “white bell” symbol stops on the middle line L1. A transition to the 3RT state may occur in which the combination of the “upper 7” symbol, the “red bell” symbol, and the “upper 7” symbol stops on the middle line L1 and shifts to the second RT state. This is because there is a possibility that the player may not be able to understand the game characteristics.

  The third RT state and the fourth RT state are configured such that the winning mode in which a bonus for replay is given is changed while winning with the same probability for each type of small role, replay, and bonus. By adopting such a configuration, even when the gaming state has shifted from the fourth RT state to the third RT state, it is possible to give the player the impression of playing a game under the fourth RT state. Become.

  In the freezing effect, the main control device 101 selects the number of slips for three sets for each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and the display control device 81 uses the selection result of the main control device 101 to perform the festival game number addition lottery. The configuration was performed nine times. In this way, by configuring the festival game number addition lottery a plurality of times in one game, it is possible to cause the player to expect an increase in the number of festival games and to suppress monotonization of the game. It becomes possible.

  In the rotation effect, when the festival game number addition lottery is won, the same stop event as the stop event in the previous game is stopped. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make the player infer from the stopping point whether or not the number of festival games increases.

  In the rotation effect, the reel is rotated and stopped nine times, that is, the same number of times as the number of festival game addition lotteries. With such a configuration, it is possible to notify each result of the festival game number addition lottery through a rotation effect.

  The configuration is such that the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not confirmed until the rotation effect is completed, and the reel is stopped without being based on the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 in the rotation effect. By adopting such a configuration, even if the stop game is not confirmed, and even when the symbol reaching the specified position of the rotating reel is not confirmed, the festival game number addition lottery is performed. When the player wins, it is possible to stop the same stop event as the previous game. That is, in the case where the reel corresponding to the case where a predetermined number of excitation pulses is output after the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the stop appearance changes depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Because. In addition, by adopting a configuration in which the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not confirmed until the rotation effect is completed, the number of festival games is increased for the player through the invalidation of the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44. It can be expected.

  In the rotation effect, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are configured to rotate at a constant speed at a rotational speed that is half the rotational speed in a normal game (that is, a game that can generate a stop command). With such a configuration, it is possible to make the player expect the number of festival games to increase through the fact that the reel rotation speed is slower than usual.

  When the previous winning combination is Chance Replay C, a freeze lottery for determining whether or not to perform a freeze effect is performed, and when the freeze lottery is selected, the freeze effect is performed at the start of the game. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to stop or not stop the “large 7” symbol in the display window without checking the stop appearance in the previous game. That is, in the game won by chance replay C, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped so that the seventh replay symbol stops on the active line. In other words, in the game won by chance replay C, the stopping outcome is limited to the one including the seventh regame symbol.

  When the chance replay C is won for two consecutive games, a freeze lottery is performed. With this configuration, even if the main control device 101 does not grasp the display mode as in the slot machine 10, it is possible to execute the freeze effect in the second addition mode.

  When one of the chance replay A to the chance replay C is won in the second addition mode, the large 7 effects are performed. By adopting such a configuration, when the chance replay C is won, the probability that the stop appearance of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a stop appearance where the “large 7” symbol stops in the display window is increased. It becomes possible.

  In the superimposition display effect, when the stop appearance in the previous game is a stop appearance in which the “large 7” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop in the display window, the “large 7” symbol is displayed in the display window. In addition to notifying that the number of festival games will be added if stopped, the corresponding effect of displaying the number of games added is displayed every time the “large 7” symbol stops in the display window. In such a situation, in a situation where the “large 7” symbol can be stopped in the display window, the player can expect the player to expect the “large 7” symbol to stop in the display window. It becomes possible to watch the game, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment. In addition, since the stop appearance in the previous game is not the stop appearance in which the “large 7” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the display window, the corresponding effect is not performed. It is possible to avoid the player feeling uncomfortable. In other words, if the stop game in the previous game is not a stop game in which the “large 7” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the display window, the festival game number addition lottery is won. Even in such a case, it is impossible to stop the “large 7” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R within the display window. If the festival game number addition lottery is not won at all, even if the corresponding performance is performed, the number of festival games will not be added, so there is no worry that the player will feel uncomfortable, but the festival game number addition lottery In the situation where even one win is made, if the corresponding effect is performed, the number of games added is displayed even though the “large 7” symbol is not stopped in the display window, and the player may feel uncomfortable. Because.

  In the superimposition display effect, when the stop appearance in the previous game is not the stop appearance in which the “large 7” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the display window, the non-irrelevant non-related to the “large 7” symbols. It was set as the structure which performs corresponding production. In the non-correspondence production, the youth character performs an effect as to whether or not the image imitating the “7” pattern can be landed safely on the ground from the top of the piece of wood, and if it can land safely, it is an extra game The number is displayed. With this configuration, when the “large 7” symbol cannot be stopped in the display window, the player can expect the image imitating the “7” symbol to land safely on the ground. It becomes possible to pay attention to the corresponding performance, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In the game in which the bell is won in the second RT state, when the correct operation is performed four times in succession, the ART first signal is switched to the ON state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to manage information related to the transition to the festival mode through the fact that the ART first signal is switched to the ON state in a game arcade or the like where the slot machine 10 is installed.

  Certainly, since the period of staying in the second RT state is long in the festival mode, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the ART first signal is switched to the ON state when the second RT state is entered. However, if the player first operates the right stop switch 44 in the normal mode, the game transitions to the second RT state in the game that has won the transition replay 1 or the transition replay 2 even though the player has not transitioned to the festival mode. May occur. This means that it becomes impossible to grasp that the mode has been changed to the festival mode in a game hall where the slot machine 10 is installed. On the other hand, when the correct operation is performed four times in success in the game in which the bell is won in the second RT state, when the ART first signal is switched to the ON state, the game mode is changed to the festival mode. It becomes possible to grasp this accurately. Even if the player first operates the right stop switch 44 in the normal mode and the gaming state shifts to the second RT state, the correct answer is continuously obtained four times in a situation where the operation sequence of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified. This is because it is difficult to perform the operation. In addition, since the probability of avoiding the transition to the first RT state when winning transition replay 3 to transition replay 5 in the normal mode is 1/3, before performing the correct operation four times in succession. This is because the gaming state shifts to the first RT state.

  When the gaming state shifts to the first RT state or the bonus state, the ART first signal is switched to the OFF state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to determine whether or not the festival mode is continued through the state of the ART first signal, the end time of the festival mode, and the like in the game hall or the like.

  When the correct operation is performed four times in succession in the game where the bell is won in the second RT state, the ART second signal is switched to the OFF state immediately after switching to the ON state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the start time of the festival mode through a change in the state of the ART second signal in a game hall or the like.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of each embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (1) In the above embodiment, the number of withdrawal games increases when the number of withdrawal games is won, and the number of withdrawal games does not change when the number of withdrawal games is not won. A configuration may be adopted in which the number of withdrawal games decreases when a lottery is not won.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the lottery for the number of withdrawal games is performed when the extra lottery is not won. However, the lottery for the number of withdrawal games may be performed when the extra lottery is won. Regardless of the result, a configuration may be adopted in which a pull-back game number lottery is performed.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the extra lottery and the pull-back game number lottery are performed every game. However, the above lottery may be performed only when a predetermined combination is won.

  (4) In the above embodiment, when the festival lottery is won in the withdrawal mode, the remaining number of games in the previous withdrawal mode is all succeeded to the subsequent withdrawal mode. It is good also as a structure inherited. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which half of the remaining number of games is taken over. Further, when the remaining game number is 1 to 10 games, 1 game is taken over, when the remaining game number is 11 to 20 games, 13 games are taken over, and when the remaining game number is 21 to 30 games, 25 games are taken. The ratio of the number of games to be inherited may be changed in accordance with the number of remaining games.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the freeze lottery is performed when the chance replay C is won for two consecutive games. However, when the chance replay C is won in the previous game, It is good also as a structure which performs a freeze lottery irrespective of the lottery result of a role. Even if it is the case where it is such a structure, if a freeze effect is performed in the start stage of a game, it is clear that there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the freeze effect is performed at the start of the game. However, the reels 32L, 32M are stopped after all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped based on the operation of the stop switches 42-44. , 32R may be rotated again to perform a freeze effect. In the case of such a configuration, it is determined whether or not the chance replay C is won in the current game, and if the chance replay C is won, the freeze lottery is performed. The same operational effects can be achieved.

  (7) In the above embodiment, when performing the superimposition display effect, if the “large 7” symbols of all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the display window, the corresponding effect is performed, and “at least one reel“ If the “Large 7” symbol is not stopped in the display window, a non-corresponding effect is performed. However, if the “Large 7” symbol is stopped in the display window, the corresponding effect is performed. In the case of a reel rotation effect in which the “large 7” symbol is not stopped in the display window, a non-corresponding effect may be performed. Thus, it is good also as a structure which determines which of a corresponding | compatible effect and a non-corresponding effect is performed for every reel.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the freeze command indicating the number of slips of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is transmitted to the display control device 81. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and display control is performed. The apparatus 81 may be configured to transmit information that can be used for the determination of the festival game number addition lottery. For example, when it is assumed that the “large 7” symbol of all reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has stopped in the display window in the previous game, the “large 7” symbol is stopped in the display window. Regarding reels and sets for which numbers have been selected, information (for example, “1”) indicating festival game number addition lottery wins is transmitted, and for reels and sets for which “seven numbers” symbols are selected so that they do not stop in the display window May be configured to transmit information (for example, “0”) indicating that the festival game number addition lottery is not won. In such a configuration, the freeze command can be simplified.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are configured to perform three sets of rotation effects. However, the number of sets that perform rotation effects may be different for each reel. For example, the left reel 32L may perform three sets of rotational effects, the middle reel 32M may perform two sets of rotational effects, and the right reel 32R may perform one set of rotational effects. In such a configuration, the festival game number addition lottery is performed three times for the left reel 32L, twice for the middle reel 32M, and once for the right reel 32R.

  Further, it is not necessary to use all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for the rotation effect, and two reels may be used for the rotation effect.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the rotation is stopped in the order of the left reel 32L → the right reel 32R → the middle reel 32M, and one set of rotation effects is completed. However, the rotation and stop of the left reel 32L are performed three times. The rotation effect of the first set is repeated, the rotation and stop of the middle reel 32M is repeated three times, the rotation effect of the second set is completed, and the rotation and stop of the right reel 32R is repeated three times. The rotation effect of the set may be ended. As described above, it is obvious that the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained even when a single rotation effect is produced using only one reel.

  (11) In the above embodiment, when one of the chance replay A to the chance replay C is won in the second addition mode, it is configured to perform 7 major effects, but in addition to this, also in other display modes It is good also as a structure which performs seven large productions.

  (12) In the above embodiment, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are won in the festival game number addition lottery in one set of rotation effects, in addition to 30 games based on the festival game number addition lottery win, another 30 games However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration.

  For example, when all reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are won in the festival game number addition lottery, the number of festival games may be increased by 30 games, and the number of withdrawal games may be increased by 30 games. As described above, the privilege based on the result of the determination as to whether or not each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed may be different from the privilege that is given when all the results of the determination are winning. .

  (13) In the above embodiment, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are won in the festival game number addition lottery in one set of rotation effects, the festival game is stopped after all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the corresponding effects Although it is configured to notify that 30G is added separately from the number addition lottery, it is notified that 30G is added separately from the festival game number addition lottery while at least one reel is rotating. It is good also as a structure.

  In addition, in the non-correspondence effect, the total sum (60G) of the number of festival games to be added is displayed after all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. 30G based on winning of all reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in the game number addition lottery may be displayed separately.

  In addition to these, a predetermined sound effect or the like is output while at least one reel is rotating, and all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are won in the festival game number addition lottery (that is, the festival game number addition lottery and Alternatively, it may be configured to suggest that 30G is added.

  (14) In the above embodiment, the value of the festival game number counter or the withdrawal game number counter is subtracted every time one game is performed. However, the value may be subtracted every time the operation order is notified.

  (15) In the above embodiment, even if the bell is won in the normal mode, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is not notified, and in the festival mode, the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is always made when the bell is won. Although it is set as the structure which alert | reports, it is not limited to such a structure, What is necessary is just a structure with which the frequency which alert | reports the operation order of the stop switches 42-44 becomes higher than normal mode when it transfers to festival mode. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to have a configuration in which the transition outcome does not stop even if the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is incorrect.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the combination of symbols for winning a prize is an example, and is not limited to the combination of symbols. In addition, the number of symbol combinations for winning a prize is also arbitrary.

  (17) In the above embodiment, the slot machine having a bonus state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and a slot machine having no bonus state may be used.

  (18) In the above embodiment, the configuration including the gaming state classified into the ART state has been described, but the configuration including the gaming state classified into the AT state may be employed.

  (19) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a start command is issued after three medals are bet. However, the start command is also issued after one bet or two bets. It goes without saying that it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, as a privilege to be given, in addition to the privilege that the gaming state shifts and the privilege of re-playing, it is configured to include a privilege to pay out medals, but is limited to this configuration Instead, any configuration may be used as long as the player is given some kind of privilege. For example, a configuration in which a prize other than a medal is paid out instead of a medal to pay out a medal may be used. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (21) In the above embodiment, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having one line as an effective line has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, five reels are arranged in parallel. It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having five effective lines.

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

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Gaming machines A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege,
First game period transition means (festival mode transition processing function of the display control device 81) for transition to the first game period (festival mode);
When a predetermined end condition (festival game number counter = 0) is established in the first game period, second game period transition means (retraction mode of the display control device 81) that shifts the game period to the second game period (retraction mode). Transition processing function S2403),
Specific determination means (withdrawal game number lottery function in the pullback mode of the display control device 81) for performing a specific determination (withdrawal game number lottery) during the first game period;
A gaming machine, wherein the number of games that can be played in the second game period varies depending on a determination result of the specific determination means.

  According to this gaming machine, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the first game period, the game period shifts to the second game period. The specific determination is performed in the first game period, and the number of games that can be played in the second game period varies depending on the result of the specific determination. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to play games in the first game period while expecting an increase in the number of games that can be played in the second game period, and to suppress the monotonization of the game It becomes possible to do.

  1. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, an increase determination means for performing an increase determination in the first game period to determine whether or not to increase the number of games that can be played in the first game period (additional lottery function in the festival mode of the display control device 81) The gaming machine is characterized in that the specific determination unit performs the specific determination based on the increase determination unit performing the increase determination.

  According to this gaming machine, in the first game period, an increase determination may be made as to whether or not to increase the number of games that can be played during the first game period. In addition, in the game times where the increase determination is performed, a specific determination may be performed in addition to the increase determination. With this configuration, the player is expected to change at least one of the number of games that can be played during the first game period and the number of games that can be played during the second game period in one game time. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game during the first game period from becoming monotonous.

  2. gaming machine In the gaming machine 2, the specific determination unit performs the specific determination when the increase determination unit determines not to increase the number of games.

  According to this gaming machine, the specific determination is performed when it is determined not to increase the number of games that can be played during the first game period. With this configuration, when the number of games that can be played during the first game period does not increase, it is possible to make the player expect that the number of games that can be played during the second game period will change. . As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the game motivation when the number of games that can be played during the first game period does not increase.

  Gaming machine4. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the number of games that can be played during the second game period increases when the determination result of the specific determination means is a specific result (winning). Gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when the determination result of the specific determination means is a specific result, the number of games that can be played during the second game period increases. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to play games in the first game period while expecting an increase in the number of games that can be played in the second game period, and to suppress the monotonization of the game It becomes possible to do.

  Gaming machine5. In the gaming machine 4, when the determination result of the specific determination means is a result other than the specific result, the number of games that can be played during the second game period does not change.

  According to this gaming machine, when the determination result of the specific determination means is a result other than the specific result, the number of games that can be played during the second game period does not change. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of an event in which the player's willingness to play is reduced when the number of games that can be played in the second game period is shortened by the determination result of the specific determination means. It becomes possible to do.

  Gaming machine6. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, transition determination means for performing transition determination on whether or not to shift to the first game period in the second game period (festival lottery function in the retraction mode of the display control device 81) ) Equipped with a).

  According to this gaming machine, in the second game period, it may be determined whether or not to shift to the first game period. With this configuration, even when the first game period has ended, it is possible to allow the player to play a game while expecting to return from the second game period to the first game period. Thus, it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous.

  In such a configuration, the probability of being able to return to the first game period varies depending on the number of games that can be played in the second game period. Therefore, in the first game period, it is possible to play a game while strongly expecting an increase in the number of games that can be played in the second game period.

  Gaming machine7. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, the specific determination means performs the specific determination based on the lottery result of the combination.

  According to this gaming machine, the specific determination is performed based on the lottery result of the combination. By adopting such a configuration, the number of games in which the specific determination has been made can be estimated through the stop result of the circulation display means or the result of the specific determination can be increased in the second game period from the stop result of the circulation display means. It is possible to strongly expect that this will result, and it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonization of the game. For example, in the case where the specific determination is performed for each game time without being based on the lottery result of the combination, there is a possibility that the player's expectation may be lowered when the game is repeatedly performed.

  Gaming machine8. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, the specified number of times information (3 or 5) as number-of-times information relating to the number of games that can be played in the second gaming period based on the transition to the first gaming period. A game machine comprising a number-of-times information setting means (a function for determining and adding the number of withdrawal games in the festival transition process of the display control device 81).

  According to this gaming machine, the prescribed number of times information is set as information related to the number of games that can be played in the second game period based on the transition to the first game period. By adopting such a configuration, even if the specific determination is not performed in the first game period, it is possible to perform a number of games corresponding to the specified number of times information in the second game period.

  8. gaming machine In any of the gaming machines 1 to 8, the number information storage means (pull-back game number counter) for storing number information related to the number of games that can be played during the second game period, and the number information storage means When the second game period ends before the number of games corresponding to the number-of-times information is performed, a transfer means (display control device 81) for transferring at least a part of the remaining number of games to the next second game period. And a function of not clearing the withdrawal game number counter at the end of the withdrawal mode.

  According to this gaming machine, when the second game period ends before the number of games corresponding to the number information stored in the number information storage means is performed, at least a part of the remaining number of games is the next second time. Taken over during the game period. By adopting such a configuration, when the second game period ends before the number of games corresponding to the number information stored in the number information storage means is performed, the player originally loses the profit that can be obtained. It is possible to suppress the feeling that the player has felt and reduced the game motivation.

  Gaming machine 10. In the gaming machine 9, the takeover means allows all the remaining number of games to be taken over in the next second game period.

  According to this gaming machine, when the second game period ends before the game of the number of games stored in the number information storage means is performed, all the remaining number of games are taken over to the next second game period. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to enjoy the game in the second game period.

  In particular, when the present configuration is applied to a configuration related to the gaming machine 6, it is possible to suitably improve the gaming interest in the first game period and the second game period. That is, for example, the number of games that can be played in the second game period becomes very large depending on the determination result of the specific determination means, and after returning to the second game period, the game is returned to the first game period with a small number of games. In this case, there is a possibility that the player may have a backward feeling such as returning to the first game period immediately only when the second game period is long. If the remaining number of games is not transferred to the next second game period, and the next second game period is short and the player does not return from the second game period to the first game period, It can significantly reduce motivation. On the other hand, in the configuration in which all the remaining number of games are taken over in the next second game period, even if the game is returned to the first game period with a small number of games after the transition to the second game period, There is no worry that the person has a backward feeling as described above. Therefore, in the first game period, the game can be performed while expecting the determination result of the specific determination means to result in an increase in the number of games that can be played in the second game period. In the period, it is possible to play a game while expecting to return to the first game period as soon as possible in one game. As a result of the above, it is possible to suitably improve the gaming interest in the first game period and the second game period.

Gaming machine 11. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege,
Predetermined game period transition means (withdrawal mode transition processing function S2403 of the display control device 81) for transitioning to a predetermined game period (withdrawal mode);
Number information storage means (withdrawal game number counter) for storing number information related to the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period;
In the case where the predetermined game period ends before the number of games corresponding to the number information stored in the number information storage means is performed, the transfer means for transferring at least a part of the remaining number of games to the next predetermined game period (A function for not clearing a withdrawal game number counter when the display control device 81 finishes the withdrawal mode).

  According to this gaming machine, when the predetermined game period ends before the number of games corresponding to the number information stored in the number information storage means is performed, at least a part of the remaining number of games is determined for the next predetermined game period. Will be taken over. By adopting such a configuration, when the predetermined game period ends before the number of games corresponding to the number information stored in the number information storage means is performed, the player has lost the profit originally obtained. It is possible to suppress feeling and reducing the game motivation.

  Gaming machine 12. In the gaming machine 11, the takeover means allows all the remaining number of games to be taken over in the next predetermined game period.

  According to this gaming machine, when the predetermined game period ends before the game of the number of games stored in the number information storage means is performed, all the remaining number of games are taken over to the next predetermined game period. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to enjoy the game during the predetermined game period.

  Gaming machine 13. In the gaming machine 11 or the gaming machine 12, second predetermined game period transition means (festival mode transition processing function of the display control device 81) that shifts to a second predetermined game period (festival mode) that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game period. And the predetermined game period transition means is configured to shift the game period to the predetermined game period when a predetermined end condition (festival game number counter = 0) is established in the second predetermined game period, (2) A gaming machine provided with a transition determination means (festival lottery function in the pull-back mode of the display control device 81) for determining whether or not to shift to a predetermined game period during the predetermined game period.

  According to this gaming machine, the predetermined game period is shifted to when the predetermined end condition is satisfied in the second predetermined game period that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game period. Then, in the predetermined game period, it may be determined whether or not to shift to the second predetermined game period. With this configuration, even when the second predetermined game period has ended, the player can play a game while expecting to return from the predetermined game period to the second predetermined game period. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous.

  Gaming machine 14. The gaming machine 13 includes specific determination means (withdrawal game number lottery function in the pullback mode of the display control device 81) for performing specific determination (drawback game number lottery) during the second predetermined game period, and the determination by the specific determination means A gaming machine, wherein the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period varies depending on the result.

  According to this gaming machine, the specific determination is performed in the second predetermined game period, and the number of games that can be played in the predetermined game period varies depending on the result of the specific determination. In such a configuration, the probability of being able to return to the second predetermined game period varies depending on the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period. Therefore, in the second predetermined game period, it is possible to play a game while strongly expecting an increase in the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period.

  Further, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suitably improve the gaming interest in the predetermined game period and the second predetermined game period. That is, for example, when the number of games that can be played in a predetermined game period is very large due to the determination result of the specific determination means, and the game is returned to the second predetermined game period with a small number of games after the transition to the predetermined game period. There is a possibility that the player may have a backward feeling such as returning to the second predetermined game period immediately only when the predetermined game period is long. If the remaining number of games is not transferred to the next predetermined game period, and the next predetermined game period is short and the player does not return to the second predetermined game period from the predetermined game period, the player is willing to play. It can cause a significant decline. On the other hand, in the configuration in which at least a part of the remaining number of games is transferred to the next predetermined game period, even if the game is returned to the second predetermined game period with a small number of games after the transition to the predetermined game period, It is possible to reduce the player's feeling of backward feeling as described above. Therefore, in the second predetermined game period, it is possible to play a game while expecting the determination result of the specific determination means to result in an increase in the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period. In this case, it is possible to play a game while expecting to return to the second predetermined game period as soon as possible in one game. As a result of the above, it is possible to suitably improve the gaming interest in the predetermined game period and the second predetermined game period.

  Gaming machine 15. In the gaming machine 14, an increase determination means for performing an increase determination as to whether or not to increase the number of games that can be played during the second predetermined game period in the second predetermined game period (addition lottery in the festival mode of the display control device 81) The game machine is characterized in that the specific determination means performs the specific determination based on the increase determination means performing the increase determination.

  According to this gaming machine, in the second predetermined game period, an increase determination may be made as to whether or not to increase the number of games that can be played during the second predetermined game period. In addition, in the game times where the increase determination is performed, a specific determination may be performed in addition to the increase determination. With such a configuration, in one game time, the player is expected to change at least one of the number of games that can be played during the second predetermined game period and the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period. It becomes possible. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game during the second predetermined game period from becoming monotonous.

  Gaming machine 16. In the gaming machine 15, the specific determination unit performs the specific determination when the increase determination unit determines not to increase the number of games.

  According to this gaming machine, the specific determination is performed when it is determined not to increase the number of games that can be played during the second predetermined game period. With this configuration, when the number of games that can be played during the second predetermined game period has not increased, it is possible to make the player expect that the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period will change. . As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from deteriorating the game motivation when the number of games that can be played does not increase during the second predetermined game period.

  Gaming machine 17. In any one of the above gaming machines 14 to 16, the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period increases when the determination result of the specific determination means is a specific result (winning). Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when the determination result of the specific determination means is a specific result, the number of games that can be played during a predetermined game period increases. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to allow a player to play a game in the second predetermined game period while expecting an increase in the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period, thereby suppressing monotonization of the game. It becomes possible to do.

  Gaming machine 18. In the gaming machine 17, when the determination result of the specific determination means is a result other than the specific result, the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period does not change.

  According to this gaming machine, when the determination result of the specific determination means is a result other than the specific result, the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period does not change. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of an event in which the player's willingness to play is reduced when the number of games that can be played in a predetermined game period is shortened by the determination result of the specific determination means. It becomes possible.

  Gaming machine 19. In any one of the gaming machines 14 to 18, the specific determination means performs the specific determination based on the lottery result of the combination.

  According to this gaming machine, the specific determination is performed based on the lottery result of the combination. By adopting such a configuration, the number of games in which the specific determination is made can be estimated through the stop result of the circulation display means, or the result of the specific determination can be played in the predetermined game period from the stop result of the circulation display means. It is possible to strongly expect a result, and it is possible to suitably suppress the game from becoming monotonous. For example, in the case where the specific determination is performed for each game time without being based on the lottery result of the combination, there is a possibility that the player's expectation may be lowered when the game is repeatedly performed.

  Gaming machine 20. In any one of the gaming machines 14 to 19, the specified number of times information (3 or 5) as the number of times related to the number of games that can be played during the predetermined gaming period based on the transition to the second predetermined gaming period. A game machine comprising a number-of-times information setting means (a function for determining and adding the number of withdrawal games in the festival transition process of the display control device 81).

  According to this gaming machine, the prescribed number of times information is set as information related to the number of games that can be played during the predetermined game period based on the transition to the second predetermined game period. By adopting such a configuration, even if the specific determination is not performed during the second predetermined game period, it is possible to perform a number of games corresponding to the specified number of times information in the predetermined game period.

Gaming machine 21. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege,
The gaming state includes at least a first gaming state (second RT state), a second gaming state (third RT state), and a third gaming state (fourth RT state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. Prepared,
The third gaming state is configured to be able to transition from the first gaming state and the second gaming state, the second gaming state is configured to be capable of transitioning from the third gaming state, and the first gaming state is A gaming machine characterized in that it can be shifted from the second gaming state but cannot be shifted from the third gaming state.

  According to this gaming machine, the third gaming state can be shifted from the first gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, even if the gaming state at that time is the first gaming state, the first expecting the player to shift to the third gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. It is possible to play a game in the gaming state. Further, the first gaming state can be shifted from the second gaming state, but the third gaming state is not shifted. With this configuration, when the gaming state shifts to the third gaming state, it is possible to shift to the first gaming state after passing through the second gaming state. In addition, since the second gaming state can shift to the third gaming state, even if the third gaming state shifts to the second gaming state, the gaming state returns to the third gaming state. A game in the second gaming state can be performed while expecting the player.

  As a result, it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous.

  Gaming machine 22. In the gaming machine 21, if the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result (chance replay A winning) and the combination of the first pattern (the combination of the fifth re-game symbol) stops at the effective position, the gaming state is First gaming state transition means (second RT state transition processing function of the main control device 101) for transitioning to the first gaming state, and the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result (chance replay B winning), and the first position at the effective position A second game state transition means (a third RT state transition processing function of the main controller 101) that transitions the gaming state to the second gaming state when the combination of two symbols (sixth re-game symbol combination) is stopped; If the winning result of the combination is the third result (chance replay C winning) and the third symbol combination (seventh replay symbol combination) is stopped at the valid position, the gaming state is transferred to the third gaming state. And a third gaming state transition means (fourth RT state transition processing function of the main controller 101) for causing a phenomenon in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the third result in the first gaming state. In the second gaming state, an event in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result and an event in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the third result can occur, and the third game The game machine is characterized in that, in the state, an event in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result may occur, but an event in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result does not occur.

  According to the gaming machine, when the combination lottery result becomes the first result and the combination of the first pattern stops at the valid position, the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state. If the combination lottery result becomes the second result and the combination of the second pattern stops at the valid position, the gaming state shifts to the second gaming state. If the combination lottery result is the third result and the combination of the third pattern stops at the valid position, the gaming state shifts to the third gaming state. In the first gaming state, an event in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the third result may occur. In the second gaming state, an event in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result and an event in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the third result may occur. In the third gaming state, an event in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result may occur, but an event in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result does not occur. With this configuration, the third gaming state shifts from the first gaming state and the second gaming state, and the first gaming state shifts from the second gaming state, but does not shift from the third gaming state. It can be configured.

  Gaming machine 23. In the gaming machine 22, the combination of the third pattern is a first predetermined combination (“upper 7” symbol, “upper 7” in which the predetermined pattern (“upper 7” symbol) of each circulation display means stops at the effective position. The combination of the second pattern is the second predetermined pattern (for example, the right reel 32R) of the predetermined circulation display means (for example, the right reel 32R) among the circulation display means. If there is a “watermelon” symbol) and the predetermined symbol of the other circulation display means, the second predetermined combination (“upper seven” symbol, “upper seven” symbol, “watermelon” symbol combination) stops at the effective position. ), And the combination of the first pattern includes a third predetermined pattern (for example, a “red bell” symbol and a “white bell” symbol in the case of the right reel 32R) of the predetermined circulation display means among the circulation display means. , The predetermined pattern of the other circulation display means, A third predetermined combination that stops at the effective position (a combination of “top 7” symbol, “top 7” symbol, “red bell” symbol, “top 7” symbol, “top 7” symbol, “white bell” symbol) And each stop operation means operates in the order of a left operation switch 42 → middle stop switch 43 → right stop switch 44 aiming at a “upper 7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, for example. ), If the lottery result of the winning combination is the first result, the third predetermined combination stops at the effective position, and if the lottery result of the winning combination is the second result, the effective position is reached. If the second predetermined combination is stopped and the lottery result of the winning combination is the third result, stop control means (main control unit) that controls each circulation display means so as to stop the first predetermined combination at the effective position. Reel of control device 101 Game machine characterized by comprising a control processing function).

  According to this gaming machine, when each stop operation means is operated by a predetermined operation method, if the lottery result of the combination is the first result, the third predetermined combination is stopped at the effective position, and the lottery result of the combination is the second If it is the result, the second predetermined combination stops at the effective position, and if the lottery result of the combination is the third result, the first predetermined combination stops at the effective position. The first predetermined combination, the second predetermined combination, and the third predetermined combination differ only in the pattern of the predetermined circulation display means that stops at the effective position. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to operate each stop operation means by a predetermined operation method while expecting the first predetermined combination to stop at the effective position, and to actively participate in the game. Is possible.

  In such a configuration, when the first predetermined combination stops at the effective position, the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state until it stops at the effective position in the order of the second predetermined combination → the third predetermined combination in the subsequent game rounds. do not do. Therefore, it is possible to provide a new game property called a two-time loop game property triggered by the first predetermined combination, and it is possible to suitably improve the game entertainment.

  Gaming machine 24. In the gaming machine 23, the third gaming state is configured such that an event in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the third result can occur.

  According to this gaming machine, the lottery result of the combination can be the third result in the third gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, in the game round after the first predetermined combination stops at the effective position, an event occurs in which the first predetermined combination stops again at the effective position before the second predetermined combination stops at the effective position. It becomes possible. As a result, the game in the third gaming state can be performed while expecting which one of the first predetermined combination and the second predetermined combination stops at the effective position, and the game in the third gaming state is monotonized. Can be suppressed.

  Gaming machine 25. In any one of the gaming machines 21 to 24, when the gaming state shifts to the third gaming state, predetermined mode transition means (second addition of the display control device 81) for shifting to a predetermined mode (second additional mode). Mode transition function), and the predetermined mode is configured not to end when the gaming state transitions to the second gaming state but to end when the gaming state transitions to the first gaming state. A featured gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, when the gaming state shifts to the third gaming state, the mode shifts to the predetermined mode. The predetermined mode does not end when the gaming state transitions to the second gaming state, and ends when the gaming state transitions to the first gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production and to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, when the configuration related to the gaming machine 23 is applied to this configuration, when the winning lottery result is any one of the first result to the third result, it is urged to operate the stop operation means by a predetermined operation method. If it is configured to perform an effect that can be performed (large 7 effects), the stop operation means is operated by a predetermined operation method while expecting which of the first predetermined combination to the third predetermined combination stops at the effective position. And the player can be actively involved in the game.

  Gaming machine 26. In any one of the gaming machines 21 to 25, as the types of the combination, there are a game medium granting role (small role) to which a game medium used for a game is awarded when a winning is established, and a re-playing privilege when the winning is established. A re-playing role type (re-game) to be granted, and a special role type (bonus) to which a privilege to shift to a special gaming state (bonus state) when a winning is established, and the second gaming state is A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of winning for each role type is equal to the probability of winning for each role type in the third gaming state.

  According to this gaming machine, in the second gaming state, the third game has the probability of winning the game medium granting role, the probability of winning the re-gaming role type, and the probability of winning the special role type. It is equal to the winning probability of each role in the state. By adopting such a configuration, even when the gaming state has shifted from the third gaming state to the second gaming state, the player can have an impression as if he is playing a game in the third gaming state. Is possible.

Gaming machine 27. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege,
Bonus determination means for determining whether or not to give an advantageous privilege (addition of the number of festival games) advantageous to the player to all circulation display means in one game time (stop of the main control device 101 in the freeze effect) A game machine comprising a pattern determination processing function and a festival game number addition processing function of the display control device 81).

  According to this gaming machine, whether or not to give an advantageous benefit advantageous to the player is determined for all circulation display means in one game time. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make a grant determination a plurality of times per game. In addition, since the grant determination is performed for all the circulation display means, it is possible to make the player expect that an advantageous privilege will be given each time the circulation display means stops the cyclic display of the pattern. It becomes possible to suppress monotonization.

  Gaming machine 28. In the gaming machine 27, when the privilege determining means determines that the advantageous privilege is to be given, the stop pattern of the corresponding circulation display means becomes the predetermined stop output (the same stop output as before one game). A gaming machine comprising circulation display stopping means (reel stop processing function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) for stopping the circulation display.

  According to this gaming machine, when the privilege determining unit determines to give an advantageous privilege, the corresponding stop display of the circulation display unit becomes the predetermined stop output. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to infer whether or not an advantageous privilege will be given from the stop appearance of the circulation display means.

  Gaming machine 29. In the gaming machine 28, based on the fact that the privilege determination means has made the grant determination, circulation display start means (rotation start function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) for starting the cyclic display of the picture, The invalidation means (main control device) for invalidating the operation of the stop operation means from when the cyclic display start means starts the cyclic display of the picture to when the cyclic display stop means stops the cyclic display of the picture And a function of not confirming the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 until the rotation effect of 101 is completed.

  According to this gaming machine, the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated between the start of the cyclic display of the picture and the stop of the cyclic display of the picture. That is, when the privilege determination unit determines to give an advantageous privilege, the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped without being based on the operation of the stop operation unit. With this configuration, when the privilege determining unit determines to give the advantageous privilege, it is possible to set the corresponding stop display of the circulation display unit to the predetermined stop output. In addition, it is possible to expect the player to be given an advantageous privilege through the invalid operation of the stop operation means.

  Gaming machine 30. In the gaming machine 28 or the gaming machine 29, the privilege determining means performs the grant determination based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination has become a specific result (chance replay C winning) that can be won. A featured gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, the determination of grant may be made when the lottery result of the combination becomes a specific result that can win. In the game times in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the specific result, when the stop operation means is operated, it is necessary to stop the cyclic display of the pattern so that the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped at the effective position. In other words, in the game times in which the lottery result of the combination is the specific result, the stoppage is limited. Therefore, in the stage before starting the cyclic display of the pattern when the privilege determining means determines to give an advantageous privilege by adopting a configuration in which the determination of grant is made based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination has become the specific result Even without confirming the stop event, the corresponding stop event of the circulation display means can be set as the predetermined stop event.

  In addition, when it is set as the structure which performs grant determination in the game times where the lottery result of the role became a specific result, before the next game time is started after the circulation display of the pattern stops. The cycle display may be re-started so that the predetermined stop appearance appears, or when the grant determination is made in the next game round in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the specific result, the predetermined stop appearance is achieved. It may be configured such that the cyclic display of the pattern is started again after the appearance of.

  Gaming machine 31. In any one of the gaming machines 27 to 30, when the corresponding circulation display unit stops the cyclic display of the picture based on the fact that the privilege determination unit determines to give the advantageous privilege, the advantageous privilege is displayed. A gaming machine comprising bonus notification means (an additional game number display function in a corresponding effect) for notifying that a bonus is given.

  According to this gaming machine, when it is determined that an advantageous privilege is to be granted, the corresponding circulation display means notifies that the advantageous privilege is granted when the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped. With this configuration, it is possible to suggest to the player that the grant determination is performed for each circulation display unit.

  Gaming machine 32. In any one of the gaming machine 27 to the gaming machine 30, when the privilege determination unit performs the grant determination, circulation display start unit (a rotation start function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) that starts the cyclic display of the picture. ), And when the privilege determining means determines that the advantageous privilege is to be given, the display of the pattern is circulated so that the corresponding stop display of the circulation display means becomes a predetermined stop output (the same stop output as before one game). And when the privilege determining means determines not to give the advantageous benefit, the cyclic display stopping means for stopping the cyclic display of the pattern so that the stop appearance of the corresponding circulation display means does not become the predetermined stop appearance. (Reel stop processing function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) When the privilege determination means makes the grant determination, a predetermined effect (corresponding effect, non-corresponding effect) is performed. In addition, when it is determined that the privilege notification means (the display control device 81 additional display effect execution function) that notifies the determination result of the privilege determination means and the privilege determination means gives the advantageous privilege, the circulation display stop means is the Stop output determining means (display control) for determining whether or not it is possible to stop a specific stop output (a stop output in which the “large 7” symbol stops in the display window), which is one type of predetermined stop output A stop appearance determination function S3503) in the process of freezing of the device 81, and when the privilege notification means determines that the stop appearance determination means can stop the specific stop appearance, In addition to performing a corresponding effect corresponding to the specific stop event, the corresponding circulation display means informs that the advantageous benefit is granted when the circulation display of the pattern is stopped, and When it is determined that it is impossible to stop the specific stop event, a non-correspondence effect that does not correspond to the specific stop event is performed, and all the circulation display means stop the cyclic display of the pattern A gaming machine characterized by notifying that the above-mentioned advantageous privilege is given after the game.

  According to this gaming machine, when the privilege determining means makes the grant determination, the cyclic display of the pattern is started. And when a privilege determination means determines to give an advantageous privilege, the stop appearance of a corresponding circulation display means turns into a predetermined stop appearance, and when the privilege determination means determines not to give an advantageous privilege, a corresponding circulation The stop appearance of the display means does not become the predetermined stop appearance. Moreover, when it determines with a privilege determination means giving an advantageous privilege, it is determined whether a cyclic | annular display stop means can stop the specific stop event which is 1 type of a predetermined stop event. If it is determined that the specific stop event can be stopped, a corresponding effect corresponding to the specific stop event is performed, and the corresponding circulation display means is advantageous when the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped. It is notified that a privilege is granted. When it is determined that it is impossible to stop the specific stop event, a non-correspondence effect that does not correspond to the specific stop event is performed, and all the circulation display means stop the cyclic display of the picture It will be notified that an advantageous privilege will be given later. By adopting such a configuration, when it is possible to stop the specific stop event, it is possible to watch the cyclic display of the picture while expecting the player to be notified that an advantageous privilege is given. Thus, when it is impossible to stop the specific stop event, it is possible to watch the non-correspondence effect while expecting the player to be notified that an advantageous privilege is given. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. For example, in a situation where it is impossible to stop the specific stop event, a corresponding effect corresponding to the specific stop event is performed, and an advantageous privilege is given when the corresponding circulation display means stops the cyclic display of the pattern This is because it is possible that the player may feel uncomfortable with the notification that the advantageous privilege is given although the specific stoppage has not stopped.

Gaming machine 33. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege,
Bonus determination means for determining whether or not to give an advantageous privilege (addition of the number of festival games) advantageous to the player multiple times in one game time (stop pattern determination processing function and display of main control device 101 in freeze effect) A game machine comprising a festival game number addition processing function of the control device 81).

  According to this gaming machine, the determination of whether or not to give an advantageous benefit advantageous to the player is performed a plurality of times per game. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make the player expect that an advantageous privilege will be given, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous.

  Gaming machine 34. In the gaming machine 33, the privilege determining means performs the grant determination a plurality of times for one circulation display means.

  According to this gaming machine, since the grant determination is performed a plurality of times for one circulation display means, it is possible to strongly expect the player to be given an advantageous privilege.

  Gaming machine 35. In the gaming machine 34, based on the fact that the privilege determination means has made the grant determination, the circulation display start means (of the main control device 101) that starts the cyclic display of the pattern of the circulation display means for which the grant determination has been made. A rotation start function in a rotation effect), and when the privilege determining means determines that the advantageous privilege is to be given, the stop appearance of the circulation display means in which the circulation display start means has started the cyclic display of the pattern is the predetermined stop appearance When the privilege determining means determines not to give the advantageous privilege so that it becomes (same stop appearance as before one game), the circulation display means stops when the circulation display starting means starts the circulation display of the picture Circulation display stop means (reel stop processing function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) for stopping the cyclic display of the picture is provided so that the outcome does not become the predetermined stop outcome. , The circulating display start means, a game machine, wherein said circulation display of the picture of imparting determination performed circulating display means, to cause the same number of starts and the number of determinations of the benefits determination means.

  According to this gaming machine, the cyclic display of the pattern of the cyclic display means for which the grant determination has been performed is started based on the grant determination means performing the grant determination. The circulation display means that has started the cyclic display of the pattern stops the cyclic display of the pattern so that the stop event becomes a predetermined stop event when the privilege determination unit determines to give the advantageous privilege, and the privilege determination unit When it is determined that the advantageous privilege is not given, the cyclic display of the picture is stopped so that the stop appearance does not become the predetermined stop appearance. Such cyclic display of the pattern is performed the same number of times as the determination number of the privilege determination means. With this configuration, it is possible to cause the player to infer each result of the grant determination from the stop appearance of the circulation display means.

  Gaming machine 36. In the gaming machine 35, the operation of the stop operation unit is invalidated after the cycle display start unit starts the cycle display of the pattern until the cycle display stop unit stops the cycle display of the pattern. A gaming machine comprising invalidating means (a function of not confirming the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 until the rotation effect of the main control device 101 is completed).

  According to this gaming machine, the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated between the start of the cyclic display of the picture and the stop of the cyclic display of the picture. In other words, when the privilege determination unit makes the determination of grant, the cyclic display of the pattern stops without being based on the operation of the stop operation unit. By adopting such a configuration, when the privilege determining means determines that an advantageous privilege is to be given, it is possible to make the stop event a predetermined stop event. In addition, it is possible to expect the player to be given an advantageous privilege through the invalid operation of the stop operation means.

  Gaming machine 37. In the gaming machine 35 or the gaming machine 36, the privilege determining means performs the grant determination based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination has become a specific result (chance replay C winning) that can be won. A featured gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, the determination of grant may be made when the lottery result of the combination becomes a specific result that can win. In the game times in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the specific result, when the stop operation means is operated, it is necessary to stop the cyclic display of the pattern so that the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped at the effective position. In other words, in the game times in which the lottery result of the combination is the specific result, the stoppage is limited. Therefore, in the stage before starting the cyclic display of the pattern when the privilege determining means determines to give an advantageous privilege by adopting a configuration in which the determination of grant is made based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination has become the specific result Even without confirming the stop event, the corresponding stop event of the circulation display means can be set as the predetermined stop event.

  In addition, when it is set as the structure which performs grant determination in the game times where the lottery result of the role became a specific result, before the next game time is started after the circulation display of the pattern stops. The circulation display may be restarted and the predetermined stoppage may be stopped, or when the grant determination is made at the next game round when the result of lottery is a specific result, What is necessary is just to set it as the structure which restarts the cyclic | annular display of a pattern after stopping stop eyes other than eyes or a predetermined stop output.

  Gaming machine 38. In any one of the gaming machine 35 to the gaming machine 37, a determination result notifying unit that notifies the determination result of the privilege determining unit every time the circulating display stop unit stops the cyclic display of the picture (the number of additional games in the corresponding effect) A gaming machine characterized by having a display function.

  According to this gaming machine, when the cyclic display of the pattern is started a plurality of times based on the fact that the privilege determination unit has made the grant determination, the determination result of the privilege determination unit is notified every time the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped. The With such a configuration, it is possible to suggest to the player that the grant determination has been made a plurality of times for one circulation display means.

  Gaming machine 39. In any one of the gaming machine 35 to the gaming machine 37, when the privilege determination unit performs the grant determination, a privilege notification unit that performs a predetermined effect and notifies the determination result of the privilege determination unit, and the privilege determination unit Is determined to determine whether or not the circulation display stop means can stop the specific stop output that is one type of the predetermined stop output when it is determined at least once that the advantageous privilege is granted. And when the stop-out determining unit determines that the specific stop-out can be stopped, the circulation display starting unit starts the cyclic display of the pattern. A corresponding effect corresponding to the specific stop event each time the circulation display stop means stops the circulation display of the pattern, and notifies the determination result of the privilege determination means, When the stop-out determining means determines that it is impossible to stop the specific stop-out, when the circulation display start means starts the first cyclic display of the picture, A non-corresponding effect is started, and the circulation display stop means informs whether or not the advantageous benefit is granted after the circulation display of the pattern is stopped the same number of times as the number of determinations of the privilege determination means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to this gaming machine, if the privilege determining means determines that the advantageous privilege is given at least once, is it possible for the second circulation display stopping means to stop the specific stop event that is one type of the predetermined stop event? Determine whether or not. And when it is determined that the specific stop appearance can be stopped, the second circulation display start means performs a corresponding effect corresponding to the specific stop appearance every time the second circulation display start means starts the cyclic display of the pattern, Each time the second circulation display stop means stops the circulation display of the pattern, the determination result of the privilege determination means is notified. In addition, when it is determined that it is impossible to stop the specific stop event, the second circulation display start unit does not correspond to the specific stop event when starting the first cyclic display of the pattern. A non-corresponding effect is started, and the second circulation display stop means informs whether or not an advantageous benefit is given after the circulation display of the pattern is stopped the same number of times as the number of determinations of the privilege determination means. By adopting such a configuration, when it is possible to stop the specific stop event, it is possible to watch the cyclic display of the picture while expecting the player to be notified that an advantageous privilege is given. Thus, when it is impossible to stop the specific stop event, it is possible to watch the non-correspondence effect while expecting the player to be notified that an advantageous privilege is given. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. For example, in a situation where it is impossible to stop the specific stop event, a corresponding effect corresponding to the specific stop event is performed, and an advantageous privilege is given when the cyclic display means stops the cyclic display of the pattern. This is because when the notification is made, it is considered that the player may feel uncomfortable with respect to the notification that the advantageous privilege is given although the specific stoppage is not stopped.

Gaming machine 40. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege,
Production start determination means (freeze lottery function of the main control device 101) for determining whether or not to start a specific production (freeze production);
When the effect start determination means determines to start the specific effect, the stop result of the circulation display means is the specific stop result (the stop result that the “large 7” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop within the display window) ) Stop result determining means (stop output determining function S3503 in the freeze processing of the display control device 81),
When the stop result determining means determines that the specific stop result is the first specific effect (corresponding effect), and when the stop result determining means determines that the specific stop result is not the first specific effect. And an effect start means (a corresponding effect start function and a non-correspondence effect start function of the display control device 81) for starting a second specific effect (non-corresponding effect) having different effect contents.

  According to this gaming machine, when starting the specific effect, it is determined whether or not the stop result of the circulation display means is the specific stop result. And when it is a specific stop result, a 1st specific production is started, and when it is not a specific stop result, the 2nd specific production from which the content of production differs from the 1st specific production is started. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to diversify specific effects, and it is possible to improve game entertainment.

  Gaming machine 41. In the gaming machine 40, when the specific effect is started, the circulation display start means (a rotation start function in the rotation effect of the main controller 101) for starting the circulation display of the pattern, and the circulation display start means A circulation display stop means (reel stop processing function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) for stopping the circulation display of the picture when the circulation display is started, and the circulation display stop means determines the stop result. Only when it is determined that the means is the specific stop result, the specific design ("large 7" design) can be stopped in a range that can be visually recognized by the player, An effect related to the specific design is started as the first specific effect, and an effect unrelated to the specific design is started as the second specific effect. The gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, in a situation where a specific picture can be stopped within a range that can be visually recognized by a player, an effect related to the specific picture is started and the specific picture is stopped within a range that can be viewed from the player. In a situation in which it is impossible to perform the effect, an effect unrelated to the specific pattern is started. By adopting such a configuration, in a situation where it is possible to stop the specific design within the range that can be visually recognized by the player, the cyclic display of the design is performed while expecting the player to stop the specific design within the range that can be viewed. In a situation where it is impossible to stop the specific design within a range that can be visually recognized by the player, the player can be watched as the second specific performance progresses. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Gaming machine 42. In the gaming machine 41, privilege determination means for determining whether or not to give an advantageous privilege (addition of the number of festival games) advantageous to the player (stop pattern determination processing function and display control of the main control device 101 in the freeze effect) (The festival game number addition processing function of the device 81), and the production start means is provided with the advantageous benefit if the specific design stops within a range that is visible to the player as the first specific production. A gaming machine characterized by making suggestions.

  According to this gaming machine, in a situation where the specific pattern can be stopped within a range that can be visually recognized by the player, an advantageous privilege is given if the specific pattern stops within the range that can be viewed from the player. Suggestions are made. By adopting such a configuration, in a situation where a specific pattern can be stopped within a range that can be visually recognized by the player, the player can watch the cyclic display of the pattern while expecting the player to receive an advantageous privilege. Is possible. On the other hand, when the above-mentioned suggestion is made in a situation where it is impossible to stop the specific pattern from being visible to the player, there is a possibility that the player may feel uncomfortable. This is because, when the privilege determining means determines that an advantageous privilege is to be granted, an event occurs in which the advantageous privilege is granted even though the specific pattern does not stop within a range that is visible to the player. Therefore, in a situation where it is impossible to stop the specific pattern within the range that can be visually recognized by the player, it is suggested that an advantageous benefit is given through the result of the effect by starting the production unrelated to the specific design. It becomes possible to solve the above concerns.

  Gaming machine 43. In the gaming machine 41 or the gaming machine 42, the operation of the stop operation unit is performed after the cycle display start unit starts the cycle display of the pattern until the cycle display stop unit stops the cycle display of the pattern. A gaming machine comprising invalidating means for invalidating the function (function of not confirming the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 until the rotation effect of the main control device 101 is completed).

  According to this gaming machine, the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated between the start of the cyclic display of the picture and the stop of the cyclic display of the picture. That is, when performing a specific effect, the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped without being based on the operation of the stop operation means. With such a configuration, there is an event in which it is impossible to stop the specific pattern within a range that can be visually recognized by the player by the operation timing of the stop operation means of the player, even though the first specific effect is started. It is possible to avoid the occurrence.

Gaming machine 44. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege,
First gaming state transition means (first RT state transition function of the main control device 101) for transitioning to the first gaming state (first RT state);
Second gaming state transition means (second RT state to fourth RT state transition function of main controller 101) for transitioning to a second gaming state (second RT state to fourth RT state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state; ,
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination is a predetermined result (bell winning), operation method notifying means (operation order notification function of the display control device 81) for notifying an operation method (operation order) that can establish a prize. )When,
First mode transition means (normal mode transition function of the display control device 81) for transition to the first mode (normal mode);
Second mode transition means (festival mode transition function of the display control device 81) for transitioning to the second mode (festival mode) in which the operation method notifying means informs the operation method higher than the first mode;
A game state determination means for determining the game state (game state determination function in the external signal setting process of the main controller 101);
An operation method determining means (a correct operation determining function of the main control device 101) for determining an operation method of the stop operation means based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination becomes the predetermined result under the second gaming state; ,
Number-of-times storage means (correct answer counter of the main control device 101) for storing the number of times the operation method determination means has determined that the stop operation means has been operated by an operation method (correct operation) that can be notified by the operation method notification means;
When the operation method determination unit determines that the stop operation unit is operated by an operation method (incorrect operation) that is not notified by the operation method notification unit, the number of times stored in the number storage unit is set to the initial number (0). Change means for changing (correction counter initialization function S3811 of the main control device 101);
When the number of times stored in the number storage means is a predetermined number of times (4), the state of the external output enable signal (ART first signal) that can be output to the outside of the gaming machine is set to the first state (ON state). And a signal state setting means (ART first signal ON function of the main controller 101).

  According to this gaming machine, the operation method of the stop operation means is determined based on the fact that the lottery result of the winning combination is a predetermined result under the second gaming state. The number storage means stores the number of times the operation method determination means determines that the stop operation means has been operated by an operation method that can be notified by the operation method notification means. In addition, when the operation method determination unit determines that the stop operation unit is operated by an operation method not notified by the operation method notification unit, the number stored in the number storage unit is changed to the initial number. And when the frequency | count memorize | stored in the frequency memory | storage means turns into a predetermined regulation frequency, the state of the external output possible signal which can be output outside a game machine is set to a 1st state. By adopting such a configuration, in the second mode, since the ratio of the operation method notification means reporting the operation method is higher than in the first mode, the possibility that the number of times stored in the number storage means becomes the specified number of times is increased. It becomes possible. Further, in the first mode, the operation method determining means determines that the operation method notifying means notifies the operation method lower than the second mode, and the stop operating means is operated by the operation method not notified by the operation method notifying means. In this case, since the number of times stored in the number storage unit is changed to the initial number, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the number of times stored in the number storage unit becomes the specified number.

  As a result, it is possible to set the state of the external output enable signal to the first state when a transition is made to the special game period configured by the second game state and the second mode, and the game hall where the gaming machine is installed. It becomes possible to manage information related to the special game period.

  Gaming machine 45. In the gaming machine 44, when the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state after the state of the external output enabling signal becomes the first state, the state of the external output enabling signal is set to the second state (OFF state). A gaming machine comprising signal state switching means for switching to (a first ART signal OFF function of the main control device 101).

  According to this gaming machine, when the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state after the state of the external output enabling signal becomes the first state, the state of the external output enabling signal is switched to the second state. With such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the end time of the special game period in a game hall where a gaming machine is installed.

  Gaming machine 46. In the gaming machine 44 or the gaming machine 45, when the state of the external output enable signal becomes the first state, the external output is possible until the gaming state shifts to a gaming state other than the second gaming state. A gaming machine comprising holding means for holding a signal state (function of holding the ON state of the ART first signal until the main controller 101 shifts to the first RT state or the bonus state).

  According to this gaming machine, when the state of the external output enable signal becomes the first state, the state of the external output enable signal is the first state until the gaming state transitions to a gaming state other than the second gaming state. Is retained. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to grasp that the special game period is continuing through the fact that the external output enable signal remains in the first state in the game hall where the gaming machine is installed. .

  Gaming machine 47. In any one of the gaming machines 44 to 46, when the number of times stored in the number-of-times storage means reaches the specified number of times, a second external output enable signal (ART second signal) that can be output to the outside of the gaming machine. The second signal state setting means (the ART second signal setting function of the main control device 101) that switches the state of the game to the third state (ON state) and switches to the fourth state (OFF state) in the gaming state in which the third state is set. ) Equipped with a).

  According to this gaming machine, the second external output enable signal is set to the third state when the number of times stored in the number-of-times storage means reaches the specified number of times, and is set to the game state set to the third state. Switch to 4 states. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to grasp the start time of the special game period through the state change of the second external output enable signal at the game hall where the gaming machine is installed, and through the state of the external output enable signal. It becomes possible to grasp the continuation of the special game period.

Gaming machine 48. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means (such as medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege,
Bonus determination means for determining whether or not to give an advantageous privilege (addition of the number of festival games) advantageous to the player to all circulation display means in one game time (stop of the main control device 101 in the freeze effect) Pattern determination processing function and festival game number addition processing function of the display control device 81),
When the result of the grant determination is a result of granting the advantageous benefit in all circulation display means, second advantageous privilege granting means (freeze) that gives the player a second advantageous benefit (festival game number addition) that is advantageous to the player. A game machine comprising the festival game number 30 addition function S3609) of the display control device 81 in performance.

  According to this gaming machine, whether or not to give an advantageous benefit advantageous to the player is determined for all circulation display means in one game time. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make a grant determination a plurality of times per game. Further, since the determination of grant is made for all the circulation display means, it is possible to make the player expect that an advantageous privilege will be given each time the circulation display means stops the cyclic display of the pattern. In addition, when the result of the grant determination is a result of granting an advantageous benefit in all circulation display means, a second advantageous benefit that is advantageous to the player is given in addition to the advantageous benefit, A game can be performed while expecting that the second advantageous privilege will be given together.

  As a result, it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous.

  Gaming machine 49. In the gaming machine 48, when the privilege determining means determines to give the advantageous privilege, the picture is such that the corresponding stop display of the circulation display means becomes a predetermined stop output (the same stop output as before one game). A gaming machine comprising circulation display stopping means (reel stop processing function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) for stopping the circulation display.

  According to this gaming machine, when the privilege determining unit determines to give an advantageous privilege, the corresponding stop display of the circulation display unit becomes the predetermined stop output. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to infer whether or not an advantageous privilege is granted and further whether or not a second advantageous privilege is also given from the stop appearance of the circulation display means.

  Gaming machine 50. In the gaming machine 49, based on the fact that the privilege determination means has made the grant determination, circulation display start means (rotation start function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) for starting the cyclic display of the picture, The invalidation means (main control device) for invalidating the operation of the stop operation means from when the cyclic display start means starts the cyclic display of the picture to when the cyclic display stop means stops the cyclic display of the picture And a function of not confirming the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 until the rotation effect of 101 is completed.

  According to this gaming machine, the operation of the stop operation means is invalidated between the start of the cyclic display of the picture and the stop of the cyclic display of the picture. That is, when the privilege determination unit determines to give an advantageous privilege, the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped without being based on the operation of the stop operation unit. With this configuration, when the privilege determining unit determines to give the advantageous privilege, it is possible to set the corresponding stop display of the circulation display unit to the predetermined stop output. In addition, it is possible to expect the player to be given an advantageous privilege through the invalid operation of the stop operation means.

  Gaming machine 51. In the gaming machine 49 or the gaming machine 50, the privilege determining means performs the grant determination based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination has become a specific result (chance replay C winning) that can be won. A featured gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, the determination of grant may be made when the lottery result of the combination becomes a specific result that can win. In the game times in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the specific result, when the stop operation means is operated, it is necessary to stop the cyclic display of the pattern so that the winning pattern corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped at the effective position. In other words, in the game times in which the lottery result of the combination is the specific result, the stoppage is limited. Therefore, in the stage before starting the cyclic display of the pattern when the privilege determining means determines to give an advantageous privilege by adopting a configuration in which the determination of grant is made based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination has become the specific result Even without confirming the stop event, the corresponding stop event of the circulation display means can be set as the predetermined stop event.

  In addition, when it is set as the structure which performs grant determination in the game times where the lottery result of the role became a specific result, before the next game time is started after the circulation display of the pattern stops. The cycle display may be re-started so that the predetermined stop appearance appears, or when the grant determination is made in the next game round in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the specific result, the predetermined stop appearance is achieved. It may be configured such that the cyclic display of the pattern is started again after the appearance of.

  Gaming machine 52. In any one of the gaming machine 48 to the gaming machine 51, when the corresponding circulation display unit stops the cyclic display of the pattern based on the fact that the privilege determination unit determines to give the advantageous privilege, the advantageous privilege is displayed. A gaming machine comprising bonus notification means (an additional game number display function in a corresponding effect) for notifying that a bonus is given.

  According to this gaming machine, when it is determined that an advantageous privilege is to be granted, the corresponding circulation display means notifies that the advantageous privilege is granted when the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped. With this configuration, it is possible to suggest to the player that the grant determination is performed for each circulation display unit.

  Gaming machine 53. In any one of the gaming machine 48 to the gaming machine 51, when the privilege determining unit performs the grant determination, a circulating display starting unit (a rotation start function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) that starts the cyclic display of the pattern. ), And when the privilege determining means determines that the advantageous privilege is to be given, the display of the pattern is circulated so that the corresponding stop display of the circulation display means becomes a predetermined stop output (the same stop output as before one game). And when the privilege determining means determines not to give the advantageous benefit, the cyclic display stopping means for stopping the cyclic display of the pattern so that the stop appearance of the corresponding circulation display means does not become the predetermined stop appearance. (Reel stop processing function in the rotation effect of the main control device 101) When the privilege determination means makes the grant determination, a predetermined effect (corresponding effect, non-corresponding effect) is performed. In addition, when it is determined that the privilege notification means (the display control device 81 additional display effect execution function) that notifies the determination result of the privilege determination means and the privilege determination means gives the advantageous privilege, the circulation display stop means is the Stop output determining means (display control) for determining whether or not it is possible to stop a specific stop output (a stop output in which the “large 7” symbol stops in the display window), which is one type of predetermined stop output A stop appearance determination function S3503) in the process of freezing of the device 81, and when the privilege notification means determines that the stop appearance determination means can stop the specific stop appearance, In addition to performing a corresponding effect corresponding to the specific stop event, the corresponding circulation display means informs that the advantageous benefit is granted when the circulation display of the pattern is stopped, and When it is determined that it is impossible to stop the specific stop event, a non-correspondence effect that does not correspond to the specific stop event is performed, and all the circulation display means stop the cyclic display of the pattern A gaming machine characterized by notifying that the above-mentioned advantageous privilege is given after the game.

  According to this gaming machine, when the privilege determining means makes the grant determination, the cyclic display of the pattern is started. And when a privilege determination means determines to give an advantageous privilege, the stop appearance of a corresponding circulation display means turns into a predetermined stop appearance, and when the privilege determination means determines not to give an advantageous privilege, a corresponding circulation The stop appearance of the display means does not become the predetermined stop appearance. Moreover, when it determines with a privilege determination means giving an advantageous privilege, it is determined whether a cyclic | annular display stop means can stop the specific stop event which is 1 type of a predetermined stop event. If it is determined that the specific stop event can be stopped, a corresponding effect corresponding to the specific stop event is performed, and the corresponding circulation display means is advantageous when the cyclic display of the pattern is stopped. It is notified that a privilege is granted. When it is determined that it is impossible to stop the specific stop event, a non-correspondence effect that does not correspond to the specific stop event is performed, and all the circulation display means stop the cyclic display of the picture It will be notified that an advantageous privilege will be given later. By adopting such a configuration, when it is possible to stop the specific stop event, it is possible to watch the cyclic display of the picture while expecting the player to be notified that an advantageous privilege is given. Thus, when it is impossible to stop the specific stop event, it is possible to watch the non-correspondence effect while expecting the player to be notified that an advantageous privilege is given. As a result, it is possible to improve the game entertainment. For example, in a situation where it is impossible to stop the specific stop event, a corresponding effect corresponding to the specific stop event is performed, and an advantageous privilege is given when the corresponding circulation display means stops the cyclic display of the pattern This is because it is possible that the player may feel uncomfortable with the notification that the advantageous privilege is given although the specific stoppage has not stopped.

  Gaming machine 54. In the gaming machine 52 or the gaming machine 53, when the second advantageous privilege grant means grants the second advantageous privilege, the cyclic display of the pattern based on the bonus determination means performing the grant determination is the cyclic display. All of the means are stopped, and the privilege notification means notifies the fact that the advantageous benefit is granted, and then the privilege notification second means (corresponding effect and non-corresponding effect) notifies that the second advantageous privilege is granted. A game machine characterized by having an additional game number display function in

  According to this gaming machine, when the second advantageous privilege is granted, all of the cyclic display means stop the circulation display of the pattern based on the bonus determination means performing the grant determination, and the privilege notification means grants the advantageous bonus After notifying that it is done, it is notified that the 2nd advantageous privilege is granted. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to wait for the notification of the privilege notification means while expecting that the result of the grant determination is the result of granting the advantageous privilege, and all the results of the grant determination give the advantageous privilege. It is possible to notify the player that the second advantageous benefit will be granted after the player has grasped that the result has been obtained. As a result, it becomes possible to notify the second advantageous benefit grant while the player is immersed in the sense of superiority in which the result of the grant determination was the result of granting the advantageous privilege, and the game entertainment is suitably improved. It becomes possible to make it.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as a gaming machine, 32 ... Constructing circulation display means and reel as a circulating body, 41 ... Start lever as start operation means or start operation means, 42 to 44 ... Stop switch as stop operation means, 56... First credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57... Second credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58... Third credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means , 63: upper lamp constituting an auxiliary effect part or suggesting means, 64: speaker constituting an auxiliary effect part or suggesting means, 65 ... auxiliary display part constituting an auxiliary effect part or suggesting means, 81 ... sub-control board or suggestion Display control device constituting means, 101 ... main control device as main control board, 102 ... lottery CPU constituting the various control means such as a stage and the main control unit.

Claims (1)

A plurality of circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means for lottery drawing,
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
A game provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player as a winning combination based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective position formed a predetermined combination and stopped In the machine
The gaming state includes at least a first gaming state, a second gaming state, and a third gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state,
The third gaming state is configured to be able to transition from the first gaming state and the second gaming state, the second gaming state is configured to be capable of transitioning from the third gaming state, and the first gaming state is , While being able to transition from the second gaming state, but not to transition from the third gaming state,
A predetermined mode transition determining means for determining whether or not to shift to the predetermined mode having the highest advantage when the gaming state shifts to the third gaming state;
When the predetermined mode is shifted to the predetermined mode, the game mode is not terminated when the gaming state is shifted to the second gaming state, and is terminated when the gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by

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