JP2017170043A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it difficult to estimate whether or not storage information of storage means has been initialized.SOLUTION: If the power supply was started without a setting change being performed and if a date change cannot be specified, an established number image indicating the number of times of establishment when the power supply was shut off is displayed. On the other hand, if the setting change was performed or if the power supply was started without the setting change being performed and if the date change can be specified, the established number image is displayed in a same mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, some gaming machines are configured such that at least a part of stored information stored in the storage means can be stored even after the power supply is cut off. Such a gaming machine includes means for initializing stored information in the storage means. For example, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the stored information in the storage unit is initialized by operating the operation unit and selecting a set value from a plurality of set values as the power supply starts. The

JP 2007-307138 A

  By the way, when it is possible to specify that the storage information of the storage unit has not been initialized, for example, it is easy to determine whether the setting value is a highly advantageous setting value based on the history until the power supply is shut off. There is a risk of guessing. Thus, being able to easily guess whether or not the storage information of the storage means has been initialized may impede the enjoyment of guessing the internal state such as the set value, and so on. There was a risk of being connected.

  The present invention has been made in view of the prior art as described above. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can make it difficult to guess whether or not the stored information in the storage means has been initialized.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problem is capable of storing and holding at least a part of the stored information of the storage means even after the power supply is cut off, and the operation means with the start of power supply In the gaming machine configured to be able to initialize the stored information of the storage means by changing the setting in response to the operation of the timer, the time keeping means and a predetermined condition that can be satisfied by the execution of the variable game are An establishment notification control means for informing the establishment means of the established number of establishments, and an advantageous allowance means for allowing the transition to the advantageous state when the acceptance condition is established, and the timing means includes a power supply Can be continuously counted even after being interrupted, and the allowable condition includes an allowable condition that is established when the number of established times reaches a specified number of times, and is not in the advantageous state The stored information stored in the storage means when the power supply is interrupted includes the number-of-establishment-number information that can specify the number of establishment times, and the establishment notification control means is associated with the start of power supply. When the power supply is started without changing the setting and it is not possible to specify that the date has changed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means, the number of establishments that can be identified from the establishment number information is indicated. While notifying the establishment information, when the power supply is started without the setting change accompanying the start of the power supply, and it is possible to specify that the date has changed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means Causes the establishment information to be notified in the same manner as when a setting change is made with the start of power supply.

  For the gaming machine, the establishment notification control means indicates that the date has changed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means when the power supply is started without the setting change being made with the start of power supply. When the setting can be specified with the start of power supply, the establishment information may be notified in a manner that conceals the number of establishments.

  For the gaming machine, the establishment notification control means indicates that the date has changed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means when the power supply is started without the setting change being made with the start of power supply. When it is possible to specify and when the setting change is performed with the start of power supply, the establishment information indicating that the establishment number is zero may be notified.

  For the gaming machine, the establishment number information stored in the storage means is not initialized when the setting change is not performed with the start of power supply, while the setting is performed with the start of power supply. When a change is made, it may be initialized.

  According to the present invention, it can be difficult to guess whether or not the storage information of the storage means has been initialized.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a slot machine. The figure which shows a game state and an effect state. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows game mode. (A) is a figure which shows the game mode according to the point in 1st game mode, (b) is a figure which shows the game mode according to the point in 2nd game mode. (A) is a figure which shows the area and point probability state in specific game mode, (b) is a figure which shows the determination probability of the target value in specific game mode. (A) is a diagram showing the lottery result of the point change target in each point probability state, (b) is a diagram showing the amount of change of points according to the lottery result of the role lottery in the specific game mode, and the rate of determination of each change amount, (C) is a figure which shows the probability that each point probability state at the time of drawing a point probability state will be determined. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows a formation frequency image. The figure which shows the condition at the time of power supply interruption | blocking, and the condition at the time of a power supply start. The figure which shows an example of the game mode controlled in a normal performance state. The figure which shows an example of the change of the point probability state in a point change area, and the change of a point. The figure which shows the point in various situations. The figure which shows the aspect of the formation frequency image in various situations. The figure which shows the aspect of the formation frequency image in various situations in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described. In the present specification, the upward, downward, left, right, front, and rear directions refer to the respective directions when viewed from a player who plays a game in a slot machine.

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

  The slot machine 10 includes, on the front door 12, a decoration lamp 13 that can execute, for example, an effect of turning on, turning off, or blinking a light emitter as one of the effects accompanying the game (hereinafter referred to as game effects). The slot machine 10 includes, on the front door 12, a speaker 14 that can execute an effect of outputting sound such as sound effects, music, and voice as one of game effects.

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

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

  Each of the reels 16a to 16c includes a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are identifiable along the outer peripheral surface thereof. The symbol row is provided by winding a strip-shaped translucent film on which a plurality of symbols are printed along the longitudinal direction, around the reels 16a to 16c. The symbol rows of the reels 16a to 16c include a total of 21 symbols from symbol number 00 to symbol number 20, respectively. There are multiple types of symbols. For example, for multiple types of symbols, the cherry symbol imitating cherry, the watermelon symbol imitating watermelon, the bell symbol imitating bell, the seven symbol imitating the Arabic numeral “7”, and the letter “REPLAY” are imitated. Replay symbols that are included.

  The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that rotates and stops the left reel 16a, an actuator that rotates and stops the middle reel 16b, and an actuator that rotates and stops the right reel 16c (none of which are shown). . As an actuator for driving the reels 16a to 16c, for example, a stepping motor can be employed. The reels 16a to 16c can be rotated and stopped in the vertical direction independently of each other by actuators provided corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16 a to 16 c rotate, the symbol row (plural types of symbols) that can be visually recognized through the display window 12 a is changed, thereby executing a changing game. For example, the variation of the symbol sequence is performed in such a manner that the symbol sequence is scroll-displayed in the vertical direction from the top to the bottom. As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a variable game by operating (rotating) a reel on which a plurality of symbols are arranged. Further, the reel unit 16 detects the rotation position of the left reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotation position of the left reel 16a, the middle reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotation position of the middle reel 16b, and the rotation position of the right reel 16c. A right reel sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 3).

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

  Here, “stop” for the symbol means that the symbol is stopped in the display window 12a, that is, at any one of the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position, and is displayed so as to be visible to the player. . Further, “winning” means that a symbol combination for which a prize is determined is displayed on the active line NL. In the slot machine 10, when a winning occurs, a predetermined prize is awarded to the winning symbol combination.

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

  The slot machine 10 is provided with a medal slot 17 for inserting medals as game media on the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a bet button 18 on the front surface of the front door 12. The bet button 18 can be grasped as means for betting a medal (hereinafter referred to as a bet) from credits stored internally in the slot machine 10. The slot machine 10 includes a settlement button 19 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement button 19 can be grasped as a means to be operated when paying back a bet medal or a credit stored internally in the slot machine 10.

  The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 20 as a start operation unit on the front surface of the front door 12. The start lever 20 can be grasped as a means for performing a start operation for starting the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. In other words, the acceptance of the start operation is an opportunity to start the variable game. Further, the operation of the start lever 20 that starts the reel operation (rotation) (starts the variable game) corresponds to the start operation, and the slot machine 10 starts the variable game based on the start operation.

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

  In the present embodiment, the stop buttons 21a to 21c each correspond to a stop operation unit. As described above, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to stop the operation (rotation) of the reel when the stop button as the stop operation unit is operated. Further, the operation of the stop button for stopping the reel in operation (rotating) corresponds to the stop operation, and in the slot machine 10, the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the stop operation.

  The slot machine 10 includes a medal payout port 22 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a tray 23 that receives medals paid out from the medal payout port 22. The slot machine 10 includes a medal selector (not shown) inside the machine. The medal selector includes an insertion sensor SE4 that detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 3). The slot machine 10 includes a hopper unit (not shown) capable of a payout operation for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 22 inside the machine.

The slot machine 10 includes an information panel 30 that can display predetermined information on the front surface of the front door 12.
The information panel 30 is provided with a display unit (not shown). The insertable display unit displays, for example, whether or not the slot machine 10 is in a state where a medal can be inserted, depending on the lighting state of the light emitter. The information panel 30 includes a replay display unit (not shown). A replay display part displays whether it is a replay (replay) by the lighting state of a light-emitting body, for example. The replay will be described later.

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

  The information panel 30 includes a 1-bet display unit, a 2-bet display unit, and a 3-bet display unit (not shown). In the following description, the 1-bet display unit to the 3-bet display unit may be collectively referred to as a bet display unit. The bet display unit displays, for example, the number of bets (the number of bets) according to the lighting states of the three display units constituting the bet display unit. The information panel 30 includes a credit display unit (not shown). The credit display unit displays the number of medals stored as credits inside the machine.

  Further, the information panel 30 includes a payout display unit (not shown). As the payout display unit, for example, two 7-segment displays arranged in a line can be adopted. In this case, the payout display unit can be configured to display a two-digit number in decimal notation from 00 to 99 by two 7-segment displays. Further, the payout display unit displays information relating to the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of a prize in the variable game. Note that the number of medals to be paid out by the occurrence of winning in the variable game is not the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout slot 22, but the number of medals added to the credit. It can also be said that the number of medals awarded when a prize is generated.

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

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

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

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

  A bonus combination (bonus game state) is determined for the bonus combination. On the other hand, no bonus medal payout or replay is defined as a bonus combination. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when the bonus combination is won is referred to as “bonus stop eye”.

  A re-playing role is also called a replaying role. A re-game is defined as a prize for the re-game player. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when the re-game player wins is referred to as “re-game stop eye”. In the present embodiment, the re-game players include a first re-game player and a second re-game player. A symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as the first replay stop eye) that is stopped on the active line NL when the first regame player wins is placed on the active line NL when the second regame player wins. Different from the combination of symbols to be stopped (hereinafter referred to as the second replay stop eye).

As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming state in the slot machine 10 includes a first gaming state, a second gaming state, a third gaming state, and a bonus gaming state.
In the slot machine 10, winning of a bonus combination is allowed in the variable game, and if the bonus combination is not won in the variable game, the winning of the bonus combination is carried over. The winning bonus combination is carried forward until the bonus combination is won. In the slot machine 10, the gaming state in which the winning of the bonus combination is carried over becomes the third gaming state.

  The third gaming state is also referred to as “inside”. On the other hand, the first gaming state and the second gaming state correspond to gaming states in which the bonus combination win is not carried over, and is also referred to as “non-internal”. Further, in the game state other than the bonus game state, when the third game state in which the winning of the bonus combination is carried over is set to the carryover gaming state, the first gaming state and the second gaming state in which the winning of the bonus combination is not carried over. Can be said to be a non-carryover gaming state. In addition, the gaming state in which the winning of bonus combination is carried over corresponds to a gaming state in which a bonus combination winning is permitted. On the other hand, the gaming state in which the winning combination of the bonus combination is not carried over corresponds to a gaming state in which the winning of the bonus combination is not allowed.

  In the slot machine 10, when winning of a bonus combination is permitted, if winning of a combination other than the bonus combination is permitted, the winning of a combination other than the bonus combination is given priority. Incidentally, the bonus gaming state is also referred to as “in-community”, and the gaming states other than the bonus gaming state are also referred to as “in-combining”.

Hereinafter, based on FIG. 2, the transition state of each gaming state and gaming state will be described.
In the slot machine 10, when the first re-game player wins in the first gaming state, the slot machine 10 shifts from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the number of variable games executed in the second gaming state reaches a prescribed number (32 in this embodiment), the slot machine 10 shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state. Here, the number of change games executed in the second game state means the number of change games executed after the transition to the second game state. After the transition to the gaming state, the transition from the second gaming state to the first gaming state is triggered by the end of the 32 variable games.

  In the slot machine 10, when the winning of the bonus combination is carried over in the first gaming state (indicated as “carrying over the bonus combination” in the drawing), the gaming machine shifts from the first gaming state to the third gaming state. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the bonus combination is not won in the variable game in which the bonus combination is permitted in the first gaming state, the game state shifts from the first gaming state to the third gaming state.

  In the slot machine 10, when the winning of the bonus combination is carried over in the second gaming state, the slot machine 10 shifts from the second gaming state to the third gaming state. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the bonus combination is not won in the variable game in which the bonus combination is permitted in the second gaming state, the game state shifts from the second gaming state to the third gaming state.

  In the slot machine 10, the bonus gaming state is changed from the gaming state other than the bonus gaming state when the bonus combination is won in a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state (first gaming state, second gaming state, third gaming state). Migrate to By shifting from a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state to the bonus gaming state, the bonus gaming state is generated (given). As described above, in the slot machine 10, the bonus gaming state is generated when the bonus stop eye is derived in the variable game.

  In the bonus gaming state, the winning combination winning probability is improved as compared to a gaming state that is not in the bonus gaming state. It should be noted that the winning probability of the paying out means the probability that the winning of the paying out is permitted. Thus, in the bonus game state, the frequency of acquiring medals is improved as compared to a game state that is not the bonus game state. Therefore, the bonus game state is a game state that is advantageous to the player as compared to a game state that is not a bonus game state.

  In the slot machine 10, the bonus game state is shifted to the first game state when the bonus end condition is satisfied in the bonus game state. In this way, the bonus gaming state is terminated when the bonus termination condition is established in the bonus gaming state. In the present embodiment, the bonus end condition is satisfied when the number of medals paid out in the bonus gaming state exceeds a specified number. The number of medals paid out in the bonus game state includes not the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout slot 22, but includes the number of medals added as credits, and is given to the player in the bonus game state. This corresponds to the number of medals awarded.

  Next, an effect state that can be executed as one of the game effects in the slot machine 10 and a transition mode of the effect state will be described. There are multiple types of performance states. Then, in the slot machine 10, any one of the various types of effect states is executed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the effect states in the present embodiment include a normal effect state, an advantageous effect state, and a bonus effect state.
In each effect state, effect state identification information that can identify the effect state during the stay is notified. In the slot machine 10, for example, a different background image is displayed on the effect display device 15 for each type of effect state, the decoration lamp 13 is caused to emit light with a different emission color for each type of effect state, or for each type of effect state. Different musical pieces are output to the speaker 14 to notify the production state identification information. Therefore, the player can recognize the effect state during the stay from the background image displayed on the effect display device 15, the emission color of the decorative lamp 13, and the music output from the speaker 14.

  The normal performance state is a performance state in which the user stays when the game state is any one of the first game state, the second game state, and the third game state. The advantageous effect state is an effect state in which the user stays when the game state is any one of the first game state, the second game state, and the third game state. Further, the bonus effect state is an effect state in which the player stays in the bonus game state. In the following description, “the bonus game state is controlled” corresponds to “the bonus effect state is controlled”.

  In the slot machine 10, for example, an operation-related effect (hereinafter referred to as a navigation effect) for notifying an operation mode (operation timing and operation order) of a stop button for stopping a symbol combination for which a prize is determined on the active line NL. Is executed. The navigation effect is also called an operation navigation effect (operation navigation) or a push order navigation effect (push order navigation). In the slot machine 10, the proportion of the navigation effect that is advantageous to the player is higher in the advantageous effect state than in the normal effect state. For this reason, it can be said that the advantageous performance state is a more advantageous performance state than the normal performance state.

  When the advantageous start condition is satisfied during the stay in the normal performance state, the state shifts to the advantageous performance state. For this reason, the normal performance state can be said to be a performance state (control state) before the transition to the advantageous performance state. Further, when the advantageous end condition is satisfied during the stay in the advantageous performance state, the state shifts to the normal performance state. Further, the slot machine 10 shifts to the bonus gaming state when the bonus combination is won in a gaming state other than the bonus gaming state. Then, during the stay in the normal performance state or the advantageous performance state, the bonus transition state is entered when the bonus combination is won.

  In this embodiment, the advantageous effect state and the bonus game state (or bonus effect state) correspond to the advantageous state. The advantageous effect state corresponds to the specific advantageous state, and the bonus game state (or bonus effect state) corresponds to the special advantageous state. The advantageous effect state corresponds to the advantageous control state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit inside the machine. The main board 40 performs a process related to the progress of the game and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process. The main board 40 in this embodiment corresponds to a first control unit. The slot machine 10 includes a sub board 41 as a sub control unit inside the machine. The sub board 41 performs processing based on a control signal input from the main board 40. The sub board 41 controls the display effect by the effect display device 15, the effect by the decoration lamp 13, and the effect by the speaker 14. The sub-board 41 in the present embodiment corresponds to a second control unit that can execute processing based on the processing result of the main board 40. The slot machine 10 includes a power supply board 42 as a power supply unit that supplies a power source (for example, AC 24V) of a game arcade to various components constituting the slot machine 10 inside the machine.

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

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

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

  The main board 40 is connected to the set value switch 50. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal output when the set value switch 50 is operated. The set value switch 50 is configured to be operable by using a predetermined key. In the following description, “the set value switch 50 is operated” means that the set value switch 50 is operated using a predetermined key.

  In the present embodiment, the set value can be set by operating the set value switch 50 at the start of power supply to the slot machine 10. In the present embodiment, the set value is configured in a plurality of stages, and any set value can be set. That is, in this embodiment, the set value can be changed by operating the set value switch 50. In the slot machine 10, a role lottery is performed with a winning probability based on the set value. In this embodiment, the degree of advantage differs depending on the set value, and the machine discount differs. For example, in the slot machine 10, the winning probability of the bonus combination, that is, the probability that the bonus combination is won (the probability that the bonus stop derivation is permitted) differs depending on the set value.

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

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

  Next, among the lottery tables stored in the main control ROM 40b, the role lottery table used for internal lottery for determining a winning number from a plurality of winning numbers and the winning number will be described.

  The internal lottery for determining the winning number is generally referred to as “role drawing”. In the following description, the internal lottery for determining the winning number is indicated as “role lottery”. The winning number determined in the role lottery is also called a condition device combination. Therefore, it can be said that the role lottery is “conditional device combination lottery”. In addition, in the following description, “predetermined winning number is determined in the lottery drawing” indicates that “predetermined winning number is winning in the role lottery” or “winning determined in the role lottery” The “number” may be indicated as “winning winning number”.

  The winning number is control information in which one or a plurality of symbol combinations are determined as symbol combinations that can be derived (displayed) in the variable game. That is, the winning number is a conditional device identifier in which one or a plurality of winning combinations are determined as winning combinations that can be won in the variable game.

  The winning numbers include, for example, a winning number that allows winning of the cherry role, a winning number that allows winning of the watermelon role, a winning number that allows winning of the bell role, and a winning number that allows bonus winning Numbers and winning numbers that allow re-game winnings are included.

  Among the winning numbers of the winning numbers in the slot machine 10 that are allowed to win the bell role, the operation of the stop button for allowing some of the operation orders of the stop buttons to win the bell role. There is a winning number prescribed as an order. For example, among the winning numbers that are allowed to win the bell role, the bell role wins when the stop button is operated in a predetermined operation order, while the stop button is operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order. When operated, the winning number that the bell role does not win is included.

  Among the winning numbers in the slot machine 10, among the winning numbers that are allowed to win the re-gamer, there are winning numbers that are allowed to win the first re-gamer and the second re-gamer. In such a winning number that allows the first re-gamer and the second re-gamer to be awarded, the operation order of the stop button for winning the first re-gamer and the second re-gamer are awarded. The winning button has a different winning number for the operation order. For example, among the winning numbers that are allowed to win the first re-gamer and the second re-gamer, the first re-gamer wins when the stop button is operated in a predetermined operation order, When the stop button is operated in an operation order different from the predetermined operation order, a winning number for winning the second re-gamer is included.

  Note that the winning number that allows the bonus combination to be awarded may not be the winning number that allows only the bonus combination among a plurality of combinations. For example, the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry combination and the bonus combination is acceptable. It may be a number or a winning number that allows a re-playing combination and a bonus combination. In the slot machine 10, when winning of a bonus combination is permitted, if a winning of another paying out combination or replaying combination is allowed, the winning of the other paying out combination or replaying combination is given priority, Will be carried over to the next variable game.

  In the following explanation, the case where the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry role in the winning lottery is indicated as “when the winning of the cherry role is allowed”, and the winning of the watermelon role is allowed in the winning lottery. The case where the winning number is won is indicated as “when watermelon winning is permitted”. Similarly, if the winning number that allows the Bell role to be won in the role lottery is shown as “When the Bell role is allowed”, the winning that allows the re-gamer to be won in the role lottery The case where the number is won is indicated as “when the re-gamer's winning is permitted”.

  In the slot machine 10, the role lottery tables include a first role lottery table to a fourth role lottery table. The first combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery in the first gaming state. The second combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery in the second gaming state. The third combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery in the third gaming state. The fourth combination lottery table is used in the combination lottery in the bonus game state. The slot machine 10 includes a first combination lottery table to a fourth combination lottery table for each set value. In addition, for example, among the first role lottery table to the fourth role lottery table, the first role lottery table to the third role lottery table used in the game state other than the bonus game state are provided for each set value, while the bonus game The fourth combination lottery table used in the state may not be provided for each set value.

  In the role lottery table, a random number used for the role lottery (hereinafter, referred to as a random number for role lottery) for the winning number that can be determined is a numerical value within a range that can be taken as the value of the random number for role lottery. A predetermined number of items are distributed among the items.

  In the 4th role lottery table, the random numbers for the role lottery are increased so that the probability of adding the winning rate for the winning of the Bell role is increased compared to the 1st role lottery table to the 3rd role lottery table. The value is distributed. As a result, in the bonus game state, it becomes easier to allow the winning of the bell role as compared to the game states other than the bonus game state.

  In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, if no winning number is won in the winning lottery, that is, if winning of the winning combination is not permitted, the lottery result of the winning lottery becomes “out of place”. When the lottery result of the combination lottery is out of place, the symbol combination for which a prize is determined is not derived based on the lottery result of the combination lottery. However, when it is permitted to derive the bonus stop eye, and the lottery result of the role lottery is out of order, the bonus stop eye can be derived.

  In the slot machine 10, when the bonus stop eye is allowed to be derived and the lottery result of the role lottery is out of place, the stop operation position where the bonus stop eye can be derived (hereinafter referred to as a bonus stop position). ), When the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that a bonus stop eye is derived. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when it is permitted to derive the bonus stop eye, if the lottery result of the winning lottery is out of place, a stop operation position different from the bonus stop position (hereinafter referred to as a non-bonus stop position) When the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in this manner, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that a missed stop eye for which no prize is determined is derived.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a executes a process related to the effect based on the sub control program. The sub-board 41 includes a real-time clock 41d (indicated as “RTC” in the drawing) as a time measuring means. The real time clock 41d keeps time.

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

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

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

Next, the power supply board 42 will be described in detail.
The power supply board 42 includes a power supply circuit 42 a that converts the power of the game arcade into a power supply voltage V <b> 1 (for example, DC 30 V) supplied to the slot machine 10. A main board 40 and a sub board 41 are connected to the power supply circuit 42a. The power supply circuit 42a further converts the converted power supply voltage V1 into power supply voltages V2 and V3 to be supplied corresponding to the substrates 40 and 41, and converts the converted power supply voltage V2 into the main board 40 and the converted power supply voltage V2. Is supplied to the sub-board 41.

  The power supply board 42 includes a power-off monitoring circuit 42b. The power-off monitoring circuit 42b is connected to the power circuit 42a. The power-off monitoring circuit 42b determines whether or not the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to a voltage V0 (for example, DC 20V). The voltage V0 is a minimum voltage necessary for operating the slot machine 10 without causing any trouble in the game. Here, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0, for example, when the power is shut off (power is turned off) or when a power failure occurs. In this case, since no power is supplied to the slot machine 10, the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0. On the contrary, when the power is turned on (power is turned on) or when the power is restored, the power is supplied to the slot machine 10, so the voltage rises to the power supply voltage V1. Hereinafter, turning on the power of the slot machine 10 is indicated as “power supply is started”, and turning off the power of the slot machine 10 is indicated as “power supply is cut off”.

  The power supply board 42 includes a reset signal circuit 42c. The reset signal circuit 42c is connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 42b. When the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0, the power supply cutoff monitoring circuit 42b outputs a power supply cutoff signal indicating that the power supply voltage V1 has dropped to the voltage V0 to the main board 40, the sub board 41, and the reset signal circuit 42c. To do. The reset signal circuit 42c outputs a reset signal to the main board 40 and the sub board 41 when power supply is started or when a power cut signal is input, and regulates the operations of the main board 40 and the sub board 41. .

  The power supply board 42 includes a backup power supply 42d. For example, an electric double layer capacitor is used as the backup power source 42d. The main control RAM 40c of the main board 40 and the sub control RAM 41c of the sub board 41 hold stored information (stored contents) by supplying power from the power supply circuit 42a when power is supplied to the slot machine 10, and the slot When the machine 10 is not supplied with power, the stored information is held by supplying power from the backup power supply 42d. As described above, the storage information of the main control RAM 40c and the sub control RAM 41c can be stored and held even after the power supply is cut off.

  The real time clock 41d measures time by supplying power from the power supply circuit 42a when power is supplied to the slot machine 10, and measures time by supplying power from the backup power supply 42d when power is not supplied to the slot machine 10. To do. As described above, the real-time clock 41d as the time measuring means can continue to count even after the power supply to the slot machine 10 is cut off.

Hereinafter, processing related to the variable game executed by the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 based on the main control program will be described.
When the operation signal indicating that the main control CPU 40a is operated from various buttons or the like is input, the main control CPU 40a executes predetermined control determined by the operation signal. The main control CPU 40a executes display control of the information panel 30 each time by inputting various operation signals and various controls. Further, when paying out medals, the main control CPU 40a controls the hopper unit so as to discharge medals when the credit upper limit is exceeded. The main control CPU 40a controls the hopper unit so as to discharge medals for credits at the time of credit settlement.

  The main control CPU 40a sets the bet number when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 or when an operation signal from the bet button 18 is input. When the bet amount is set, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a bet number setting command) that can specify that the bet number has been set to the sub control CPU 41a.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits according to the operation of the bet button 18. Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of credits when increasing the number of credits by inserting medals. Then, by setting the number of bets that can start a variable game, a variable game start enabling condition that allows a variable game to start is satisfied.

  Subsequently, when the operation signal from the start lever 20 is input in the state in which the game can be started, the main control CPU 40a performs a lottery drawing. The main control CPU 40a obtains a value for the lottery for lottery drawing, and performs a lottery with reference to the set lottery table according to the set value and the gaming state based on the value for the random number for lottery. In this way, the role lottery is performed in response to the start operation. In the present embodiment, a role lottery means for performing a role lottery is realized by performing a role lottery by the main control CPU 40a.

  When the winning number is won in the lottery, the main control CPU 40a stores winning information that can identify the winning number that is won in the main control RAM 40c. In addition, when the winning number is won in the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a winning command) that can specify the winning number to the sub-control CPU 41a.

  When the bonus flag is not set in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a sets the bonus flag in the main control RAM 40c when the winning number allowing the bonus combination is won. On the other hand, when the bonus flag is already set in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a does not newly set the bonus flag in the main control RAM 40c even if the winning number allowing the bonus combination is won. .

  The main control CPU 40a erases the winning information stored in the main control RAM 40c when the variable game ends. Incidentally, when the bonus flag is set, the main control CPU 40a does not erase the bonus flag when the change game ends, but erases the bonus flag when triggered by the transition to the bonus gaming state.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a instructs the start of the variable game when the operation signal from the start lever 20 is input. Further, the main control CPU 40a outputs a variable game start command indicating the lottery result of the role lottery to the sub control CPU 41a. The main control CPU 40a controls the reels 16a to 16c to start rotating in a situation where the shortest game time has elapsed.

  Subsequently, when the operation signal from the stop button is input, the main control CPU 40a performs control (stop control) for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operation signal. The main control CPU 40a grasps information on the rotation position and stop position of each reel based on the position signal from the reel sensor corresponding to each reel 16a to 16c. That is, the position signal from each reel sensor causes the main control CPU 40a to specify the rotation status of each reel being rotated, while allowing the main control CPU 40a to specify the stop status of each reel being stopped.

Next, stop control performed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
The main control CPU 40a stops the combination of symbols by stopping the rotation of each reel within a predetermined range (for example, for a maximum of four symbols) from the timing when each stop button is operated based on the lottery result of the combination lottery ( Deriving game results). When the main control CPU 40a stops each rotating reel, the control data for stop control stored in the main control ROM 40b according to the lottery result of the role lottery and the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop button Based on the above, the rotation of the reel is stopped, and the symbol combination is stopped. The main control CPU 40a may perform stop control using different stop control control data depending on the operation order and operation timing of the stop button even if the lottery result of the role lottery is the same.

  When the bonus flag is set in the main control RAM 40c and the lottery result of the role lottery is off, the main control CPU 40a moves on the active line NL when the stop button is operated at the bonus stop position. The rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped so that the bonus stop eye is derived. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a is effective when the stop button is operated at the non-bonus stop position when the bonus flag is set in the main control RAM 40c and the lottery result of the combination lottery is off. The rotations of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so as to derive the shift stop line on the line NL. Note that when the bonus flag is not set in the main control RAM 40c and the lottery result of the winning lottery is off, the main control CPU 40a shifts to the active line NL regardless of the stop button operation timing. The rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped so that the stop eye is derived.

  Subsequently, when the rotations of all the reels 16a to 16c are stopped, the main control CPU 40a performs a winning determination. In the winning determination, when the symbol combination stopped on the effective line NL is a symbol combination allowed to stop on the effective line NL, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning of the symbol combination. On the other hand, when determining the winning of the symbol combination (combination) permitted to be stopped on the active line NL, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a prize determined to the symbol combination.

  For example, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a prize medal when determining a payout for a payout combination. Further, the main control CPU 40a performs control for giving a re-game when determining a re-game winning prize. As a control for giving a replay, the main control CPU 40a sets the same bet number as that of the variable game for which the winning is determined. Further, when determining the winning of the symbol combination (combination), the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a winning instruction command) instructing the symbol combination determined to be winning to the sub-control CPU 41a.

The main control CPU 40a controls the transition of the gaming state.
The main control CPU 40a changes the game state by updating the game state information stored in the main control RAM 40c. For example, when game state information capable of specifying the first game state is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a uses the game state information stored in the main control RAM 40c as the second game state. By updating to the identifiable game state information, the game state is shifted from the first game state to the second game state.

  When the first re-game player wins in the first gaming state, the main control CPU 40a updates the second gaming state to identifiable gaming state information and shifts from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. Further, when in the second gaming state, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the second gaming state stay count stored in the main control RAM 40c every time the variable game is executed. Then, when the main control CPU 40a can specify that the number of times of the variable game executed in the second gaming state has reached 32 times from the value of the second gaming state stay count stored in the main control RAM 40c, The first gaming state is updated to identifiable gaming state information, and the second gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state. The main control CPU 40a initializes the value of the number of second game state stays stored in the main control RAM 40c when the game state information other than the second game state is updated to game state information that can be specified.

  When the bonus combination is not won in the variable game in which the bonus flag is set in the first gaming state or the second gaming state, the main control CPU 40a updates the third gaming state to the identifiable gaming state information, A transition is made from the gaming state or the second gaming state to the third gaming state. On the other hand, when the bonus combination is won in the variable game in which the bonus flag is set in the first game state or the second game state, the main control CPU 40a updates the bonus game state to the game state information that can be specified, and the first game. Transition from the state or the second gaming state to the bonus gaming state. When the bonus combination is won in the third gaming state, the main control CPU 40a updates the bonus gaming state to identifiable gaming state information and shifts from the third gaming state to the bonus gaming state. Further, when the bonus end condition is satisfied in the bonus gaming state, the main control CPU 40a updates the first gaming state to identifiable gaming state information, and shifts from the bonus gaming state to the first gaming state.

  Further, when the game state information in the main control RAM 40c is updated, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a game state command) that can indicate the updated game state to the sub control CPU 41a.

  When in the third gaming state, the main control CPU 40a causes the navigation effect to notify the operation mode of operating the stop button at the bonus stop position when the lottery result of the combination lottery is off. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a causes the payout display unit to display information that can specify an operation mode for operating the stop button at the bonus stop position, and to execute a navigation effect.

  When the navigation effect is executed, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as an operation mode command) that can specify the operation mode of the stop button notified in the navigation effect to the sub control CPU 41a.

The main control CPU 40a controls the transition of the effect state.
The main control CPU 40a shifts the effect state by updating the effect state information stored in the main control RAM 40c. For example, when the production state information that can specify the normal production state is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a can identify the advantageous production state from the production state information stored in the main control RAM 40c. The game information is updated to a normal production state to an advantageous production state.

  When the advantage control information indicating that the transition to the advantageous effect state is permitted is not stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a responds to the lottery result of the role lottery. Perform an advantageous transfer lottery. In the advantageous transition lottery, it is determined whether or not the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted. In this embodiment, the advantageous transfer lottery is performed when the lottery result of the role lottery is a specific lottery result. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is a specific lottery result, the transition to the advantageous effect state may be permitted. In other words, the permissible conditions that allow the transition to the advantageous performance state are permissible conditions that are satisfied when the lottery result of the winning lottery is a specific lottery result. Incidentally, the “specific lottery result” in the present embodiment is a case where a winning of a cherry or watermelon role is permitted in a winning lottery, and specifically, a winning that allows a winning of a cherry role in a winning lottery. It is assumed that the number or winning number that is allowed to win a watermelon role is won.

  When the main control CPU 40a wins the advantageous transition lottery, the main control CPU 40a stores the advantageous permissible information in the main control RAM 40c. When the main control CPU 40a stores the advantageous permissible information in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a sub-controls control information (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous permissible command) that can specify that the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted. Output to the CPU 41a.

  Further, in the normal performance state, when the advantageous control information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a can specify the advantageous performance state when the transition condition to the advantageous performance state is satisfied. Update to information and move to the advantageous performance state. When shifting to the advantageous performance state, the main control CPU 40a stores an initial value (for example, 50) in the number of advantageous stays stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  When in the advantageous performance state, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the number of advantageous stays stored in the main control RAM 40c every time the variable game is executed. Specifically, each time the variable game is executed, the main control CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of advantageous stays stored in the main control RAM 40c, and updates the value of the number of advantageous stays. Then, when the number of advantageous stays after the update becomes zero, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal production state to the production state information that can be specified, and shifts from the advantageous production state to the normal production state. Thus, the number of advantageous stays corresponds to the number of variable games controlled to the advantageous effect state, and corresponds to the number of stays in the advantageous effect state.

  Further, in the normal effect state or the advantageous effect state, when the bonus combination is won, the main control CPU 40a updates the bonus effect state to the identifiable effect state information, and the bonus effect from the normal effect state or the advantageous effect state. Transition to the state. Further, when the bonus end condition is established, the main control CPU 40a updates the normal performance state or the advantageous performance state to the performance state information that can be specified, and shifts from the bonus performance state to the normal performance state or the advantageous performance state.

  Specifically, when the effect state before the transition to the bonus effect state is the normal effect state, the main control CPU 40a updates the effect state information that can specify the normal effect state when the bonus end condition is satisfied, and the bonus effect state. Transition from state to normal performance state. On the other hand, when the effect state before the transition to the bonus effect state is the advantageous effect state, the main control CPU 40a updates the advantageous effect state to the identifiable effect state information when the bonus end condition is satisfied, and from the bonus effect state. Transition to an advantageous performance state. The main control CPU 40a can specify that the effect state before the transition to the bonus effect state was the advantageous effect state when the number of advantageous stays stored in the main control RAM 40c is "1 or more". In addition, when transitioning from the normal performance state or the advantageous performance state to the bonus performance state, if information capable of specifying the performance state before the transition to the bonus performance state is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the bonus performance is determined from the information. The production state before the transition to the state can be specified.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 40a updates the presentation state information in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a production state command) that can indicate the updated presentation state to the sub control CPU 41a. Further, when the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the number of advantageous stays in the main control RAM 40c, control information (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous stay number command) that can indicate the updated number of advantageous stays is sent to the sub-control CPU 41a. Output.

  Further, in the advantageous effect state, the main control CPU 40a determines that the winning number is defined as a stop button operation order for winning a bell role in a part of the operation order of the plurality of stop buttons. In the case of winning, a navigation effect for informing the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell combination is executed. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a causes the payout display unit to display information that can specify the operation order of the stop button for winning the bell role, and causes the navigation effect to be executed.

  Further, in the advantageous performance state, the main control CPU 40a, when winning the winning number allowed to win the first replaying combination and the second replaying combination, stops for winning the second replaying combination. A navigation effect for informing the button operation order is executed. When the navigation effect is executed, the main control CPU 40a outputs an operation mode command to the sub control CPU 41a.

  Control information (control command and control signal) output from the main control CPU 40a to the sub control CPU 41a is set in an output buffer in the main board 40. Thereafter, the control information set in the output buffer is output from the output port in the main board 40 and input from the input port in the sub-board 41 in an output process performed by the main control CPU 40a in a predetermined control cycle. And stored in the storage unit in the sub-board 41. Then, in the reading process performed by the sub control CPU 41a at a predetermined control cycle, the control information set in the storage unit in the sub substrate 41 is read, and the control information is input to the sub control CPU 41a. Therefore, in this specification, “the main control CPU 40a outputs the control information to the sub control CPU 41a” means that the main control CPU 40a sets the control information in the output buffer in the main board 40 and outputs the output. Control information set in the buffer is output from the output port by output processing. Similarly, “the sub control CPU 41a inputs the control information” means that the control information set in the storage unit in the sub substrate 41 is read out by reading processing and the control information is input. The storage unit in the sub-board 41 may be a sub-control RAM 41c or a storage unit such as a register different from the sub-control RAM 41c.

Next, a description will be given of processing related to a variable game executed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the sub control program.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various control information such as a variable game start command and a winning instruction command, the display mode and decoration of the effect display device 15 are configured to execute various effects based on the contents instructed by the control information. The light emission mode of the lamp 13 and the output mode of the speaker 14 are controlled. Note that the sub-control CPU 41a recognizes that the symbol combination for which no prize is determined has stopped on the active line NL when no winning instruction command is input.

When the secondary control CPU 41a inputs a gaming state command, the secondary control CPU 41a stores secondary gaming state information indicating the gaming state being controlled by the primary control CPU 40a in the secondary control RAM 41c.
When the effect state command is input, the sub control CPU 41a stores sub effect state information indicating the effect state being controlled by the main control CPU 40a in the sub control RAM 41c. Then, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect state that can be specified from the sub effect state information. Note that controlling the effect state corresponds to executing the effect state.

  When the operation mode command is input, the sub control CPU 41a executes a navigation effect that notifies the operation mode of the stop button that can be specified from the operation mode command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 15 to display information that can specify the operation mode of the stop button that can be specified from the operation mode command, and execute the navigation effect. The mode of the navigation effect that the main control CPU 40a causes the payout display unit to execute and the mode of the navigation effect that the sub control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 15 to execute may or may not be the same. Good.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the game mode is controlled when in the normal performance state. The game modes in the present embodiment include a first game mode, a second game mode, a specific game mode, and a precursor mode.

  The first game mode, the second game mode, and the specific game mode are game modes that are controlled even when transition to the advantageous performance state is not permitted. On the other hand, the precursor mode is a game mode that can be controlled only when the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed. In this embodiment, the precursor mode is a game mode that can be controlled when the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted, and corresponds to the special game mode. Thus, the precursor mode in which the transition to the advantageous effect state is already allowed can be said to be an advantageous game mode compared to the first game mode, the second game mode, and the specific game mode.

  The first game mode has a higher degree of difficulty related to the transition to the advantageous effect state than the second game mode. In other words, the second game mode has a lower difficulty level regarding the transition to the advantageous performance state than the first game mode. Therefore, the second game mode has a higher advantage than the first game mode and can be said to be an advantageous game mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when in the second game mode, when compared to the case of the first game mode, when the lottery result of the role lottery is a specific lottery result, the advantageous transition lottery makes an advantageous performance state. It is easy to decide to allow the transition. For this reason, it can be said that the second game mode is an advantageous game mode compared to the first game mode. Then, in the normal performance state, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is a specific lottery result, the main control CPU 40a wins according to which game mode is the first game mode or the second game mode. Profitable lottery with probability. At this time, if it is the 2nd game mode, CPU40a for main control will perform an advantageous transfer lottery with a higher winning probability than it is in the 1st game mode.

  In addition, the second game mode has a higher degree of difficulty regarding the transition to the advantageous effect state than the specific game mode. That is, the specific game mode has a lower difficulty level regarding the transition to the advantageous effect state than the second game mode. For this reason, the specific game mode is less advantageous than the first game mode and the second game mode, and it can be said that the specific game mode is an advantageous game mode. That is, the specific game mode has a higher advantage than the first game mode and the second game mode.

  Here, the high degree of difficulty regarding the transition to the advantageous performance state corresponds to the low degree of advantage regarding the transition to the advantageous performance state and the difficulty of shifting to the advantageous performance state. Further, the low degree of difficulty related to the transition to the advantageous performance state corresponds to a high degree of advantage related to the transition to the advantageous performance state, and it corresponds to easy transition to the advantageous performance state.

  In the slot machine 10, it is not possible to distinguish which game mode is the first game mode, the second game mode, or the precursor mode from the effect mode in the decoration lamp 13, the speaker 14, and the effect display device 15. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when it is the specific game mode, it can be specified that the game mode is not any of the first game mode, the second game mode, and the precursor mode, and can be distinguished from the specific game mode.

  In the present embodiment, in the normal performance state, the game mode can change every unit period (predetermined period). In the present embodiment, the “unit period” refers to a gaming state other than the first gaming state and the second gaming state (third gaming state, bonus) after the transition condition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state is established. The period until the transition condition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state is satisfied again without transitioning to (gaming state). Therefore, in the “unit period” of the present embodiment, 32 variable games are executed in the second gaming state after the first re-gamer wins in the first gaming state and shifts to the second gaming state. It is a period until the first re-game player wins in the first gaming state after the transition from the second gaming state to the first gaming state. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, unless the game state is shifted to a game state other than the first game state and the second game state, the variable game is not executed between the unit periods. The unit period of one time is the same as the period in which 32 variable games are executed after the transition to the second gaming state and the period until the first re-gamer wins after transitioning to the first gaming state. The number of times of the variable game is “32 + α” times. This “α” is the number of times that the variable game is played from the transition to the first gaming state until the first re-gamer wins, and is not uniquely determined. Therefore, the “unit period” in the present embodiment is not fixed but can be changed (not fixed but indefinite).

  As for the unit period, for example, a period in which the second gaming state is controlled may be set as the unit period. In this case, one or a plurality of variation games (the α variation game described above) are performed between the unit periods. One unit period is a period until 32 variable games are executed in the second gaming state, and the number of variable games is 32. Since the period during which the second gaming state is controlled in this embodiment is determined by the number of variable games, the “unit period” when configured as exemplified here is not variable and is fixed. (It is not indefinite but constant).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4A, the previous unit period of the two preceding and following unit periods is referred to as a “first period”, while the subsequent unit period is referred to as a “second period”. The game mode and effect state when the unit period after the two periods is the “third period” will be described.

  When any one of the first game mode, the second game mode, and the specific game mode is controlled in the first period, the first game mode, the second game mode, the specific game mode, and the precursor are displayed in the second period. One of the game modes is controlled. On the other hand, when the sign mode is controlled in the first period, the normal effect state ends and the advantageous effect state shifts before the first period ends (that is, before the second period). . Similarly, when the sign mode is controlled in the second period, the normal effect state ends and the advantageous effect state shifts before the second period ends (that is, before the third period). To do.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, in this embodiment, the game mode may change in one unit period. Specifically, when the first game mode or the second game mode is controlled in one unit period, the precursor mode may be controlled before the unit period ends. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the first game mode or the second game mode is controlled, and it is determined to allow the transition to the advantageous performance state in the advantageous transition lottery, the unit period The antecedent mode is controlled before ending. Then, when the precursor mode is controlled, the normal performance state ends and shifts to the advantageous performance state before the staying unit period ends (that is, before the next unit period).

  As described above, when the precursor mode is controlled in the unit period, the advantageous effect state is controlled before the next unit period. That is, the advantageous effect state is controlled before the unit period after the unit period in which the precursor mode is controlled.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game mode to be controlled is determined according to a point (specific value) that changes when a predetermined condition is met. In this embodiment, when it is a game mode (first game mode, second game mode, specific game mode) other than the predictive mode that can be controlled only when the transition to the advantageous effect state is permitted, Points change according to the lottery result. In the present embodiment, the game mode determined according to the points in the previous unit period becomes the game mode in the subsequent period. That is, the game mode in the subsequent unit period among the preceding and following unit periods is a game mode corresponding to the points in the previous unit period.

Hereinafter, the control contents in the game mode will be described.
The main control RAM 40c stores game mode information that can specify a game mode. The main control CPU 40a newly starts the game mode control by updating the game mode information stored in the main control RAM 40c. For example, the main control CPU 40a starts the control of the first game mode again by updating the game mode information that can specify the first game mode to the game mode information that can specify the first game mode. Further, the main control CPU 40a switches the game mode information that can identify the first game mode to the game mode information that can identify the second game mode, thereby switching from the first game mode to the second game mode. Control of the second game mode is started. When the game mode information in the main control RAM 40c is updated, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as a game mode command) that can indicate the updated game mode to the sub control CPU 41a.

First, the first game mode and the second game mode will be described.
In the first game mode or the second game mode, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is a predetermined lottery result, the main control CPU 40a determines the amount of change in points. The “predetermined lottery result” in the first game mode or the second game mode in the present embodiment is a case where the winning of the cherry or watermelon combination is permitted in the combination lottery. In the lottery, the winning number that allows the winning of the cherry role or the winning number that allows the winning of the watermelon role is selected. When in the first game mode or the second game mode, the main control CPU 40a performs “+1”, “+2”, “+3” when the cherry winning combination is permitted and when the watermelon winning is permitted. , “+5” and “+10” are determined.

  Incidentally, “+1” means adding 1 to the point, and “+2” means adding 2 to the point. Similarly, “+3” means that 3 is added to the point, “+5” means that 5 is added to the point, and “+10” means that 10 is added to the point.

  In the slot machine 10, when the winning of the cherry role is allowed in the first gaming mode and the case where the winning of the cherry role is allowed in the second gaming mode, the rate of determination of various amounts of change is Are the same. Similarly, in the slot machine 10, when comparing a case where a watermelon winning combination is permitted in the first gaming mode and a case where a watermelon winning combination is allowed in the second gaming mode, various points change. The rate of determination of the quantity is the same. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, in any of the first game mode and the second game mode, various points change depending on whether the winning of the cherry role and the winning of the watermelon role are allowed. The rate of determination of quantities is different. Thus, when it is the 1st game mode or the 2nd game mode, the amount of change of the point as a specific value changes according to the lottery result of a combination lottery.

  The main control RAM 40c stores point information capable of specifying points. In the present embodiment, the main control RAM 40c that stores points corresponding to specific values by storing point information realizes a function as specific value storage means. The point information may be the point itself or information obtained by converting the point.

  When determining the amount of change in points, the main control CPU 40a updates the point information stored in the main control RAM 40c and changes the points. At this time, the main control CPU 40a performs a calculation using a point that can be identified from the amount of change of the point and the point information, and changes the point. For example, when point information that can specify that the point is “5” is stored, and “+2” is determined as the amount of change of the point, the main control CPU 40a determines that the point is “7 ( = 5 + 2) "is updated to point information that can be specified, and the point is changed.

  As described above, the point as the specific value in the first game mode or the second game mode changes when the winning of the cherry or watermelon combination is permitted. For this reason, it can be seen that the predetermined condition for changing the points in the first game mode or the second game mode is satisfied when the winning of the cherry or watermelon combination is permitted.

  When in the first game mode or the second game mode, the main control CPU 40a determines a game mode to be controlled next with the end of the unit period. The game mode determined at this time is a game mode controlled in the next unit period. Incidentally, “end of unit period” in the present embodiment refers to transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, in the first game mode, the main control CPU 40a determines the game mode at a determination rate corresponding to points. For example, in the first game mode, when the point is “3”, the main control CPU 40a sets the next game mode to be the first game mode with a probability of 55.1% and the probability of 43.8%. In the second game mode, the specific game mode is determined with a probability of 1.1%.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, in the second game mode, the main control CPU 40a determines the game mode with a probability corresponding to the points. For example, in the second game mode, when the point is “3”, the main control CPU 40a sets the next game mode to be the first game mode with a probability of 60.9% and the probability of 39.1%. To determine the specific game mode. In the present embodiment, when in the second game mode, a game mode other than the second game mode is determined as the next game mode to be controlled.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), in both the first game mode and the second game mode, the higher the point, the more advantageous game mode is determined as the next game mode to be controlled. It is easy to be done. In the second game mode, the game mode having a higher advantage is more easily determined as the next game mode to be controlled than in the first game mode. In the present embodiment, when in the second game mode, compared to when in the first game mode, the precursor mode is easily determined as the next game mode to be controlled, and the precursor mode is easily controlled.

  Further, when determining the precursor mode as the game mode to be controlled next, the main control CPU 40a stores advantageous permissible information in the main control RAM 40c. In other words, the determination of the precursor mode as the next game mode to be controlled corresponds to the transition to the advantageous performance state being allowed according to the points. Thus, in this embodiment, the transition to the advantageous performance state may be permitted by determining the precursor mode according to the point. That is, the permissible conditions that allow the transition to the advantageous performance state include permissible conditions that are established according to points.

  In the first game mode or the second game mode, when determining the next game mode to be controlled, the main control CPU 40a updates the determined game mode to game mode information that can be specified. For this reason, when the precursor mode is determined as the game mode to be controlled next according to the point, that is, when the transition to the advantageous effect state is allowed according to the point, the main control CPU 40a determines the next unit period ( In the case where the previous unit period of the preceding and following unit periods is the first period, the precursor mode is controlled in the second period after the first period. As described above, in the present embodiment, the control start condition for the game mode is satisfied when the unit period ends.

  Further, when the game control mode information is updated, the main control CPU 40a initializes the point information stored in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, “0 (zero)” is set as the initial value of the point.

  In the first game mode or the second game mode, the main control CPU 40a is allowed to shift to the advantageous effect state in the advantageous transition lottery when the lottery result of the role lottery is a specific lottery result. In the case, the game mode information is updated so that the precursor mode can be specified. That is, when in the first game mode or the second game mode, the main control CPU 40a is staying when the transition to the advantageous effect state is permitted when the lottery result of the role lottery is a specific lottery result. The precursor mode is controlled before the end of the unit period.

Next, the specific game mode will be described.
The specific game mode has a game property that allows a transition to an advantageous performance state when points have reached a predetermined target value. That is, the slot machine 10 is given a privilege that the transition to the advantageous effect state is allowed according to the points in the specific game mode.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the specific game mode is controlled over 32 variable games, which is the same number as the number of variable games in which the second game state is controlled. Accordingly, the specific game mode is started when the game state is changed from the first game state to the second game state, and after 32 variable games are performed, the game game is changed from the second game state to the first game state. Controlled. The specific game mode includes an introductory effect section from the first variation game to the fourth variation game, a point variation section from the fifth variation game to the 27th variation game, and 32 from the 28th variation game. It is divided into a derived effect section up to the first floating game.

  In the introduction effect section, the effect display device 15 executes an introduction effect that can specify that the control of the specific game mode is started. For example, an image simulating the character “entering chance time” is displayed on the effect display device 15 to notify that the control of the specific game mode has started.

  In the point change section, the low point probability state and the high point probability state are controlled. In the point high probability state, the point is likely to change advantageously compared to the point low probability state. Therefore, it can be said that the point high probability state is more advantageous than the point low probability state. In the present embodiment, the point low probability state corresponds to the second state, and the point high probability state in which the points are likely to change advantageously compared to the point low probability state corresponds to the first state. In the present embodiment, a period during which the specific game mode is controlled corresponds to the specific period.

  In the point change section, it is possible to shift between a low point probability state and a high point probability state. In this embodiment, the point change section in the specific game mode corresponds to a predetermined period within the specific period. And it turns out that it is comprised so that it can transfer between the point high probability state equivalent to a 1st state, and the point low probability state equivalent to a 2nd state in the predetermined period in a specific period.

  Incidentally, in the introductory effect section, the point is in a low probability state, and the transition between the point low probability state and the point high probability state is impossible. In the present embodiment, the introduction effect section of the specific game mode corresponds to a non-predetermined period within the specific period. And it turns out that it is comprised in the non-predetermined period in a specific period between the point high probability state equivalent to a 1st state, and the point low probability state equivalent to a 2nd state. In the following description, the point low probability state and the point high probability state may be collectively referred to as a point probability state.

  In the point change section, the effect display device 15 performs an effect capable of specifying which of the low point probability state and the high point probability state. For example, when the point is in the low probability state, an image imitating the character “chance up (low probability)” is displayed on the effect display device 15, and when the point is in the high probability state, the character “chance up (high probability)” is displayed. A simulated image is displayed on the effect display device 15 to notify whether the point is in a low point probability state or a point high probability state.

  In the derivation effect section, a derivation effect that can specify that the control of the specific game mode is ended is executed by the effect display device 15. In the derivation effect, a result that can specify whether or not the transition to the advantageous effect state is allowed is derived. For example, an image simulating the characters “result announcement” is displayed on the effect display device 15 to notify the end of the control of the specific game mode. When the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted, an image imitating the character “success” is displayed on the performance display device 15, while when the transition to the advantageous performance state is not permitted, “ An image simulating the characters “failure” is displayed on the effect display device 15.

Here, the control in the specific game mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6B, the main control CPU 40a determines the target value from “0 (zero)” to “10” when the specific game mode is updated to the game mode information that can be specified. When the target value is determined, the main control CPU 40a stores target value information capable of specifying the target value in the main control RAM 40c. Thus, the target value is determined as the specific game mode is controlled. In this embodiment, since there is no change amount that decreases the point as the change amount of the point, the point is not reduced. For this reason, the point always reaches the target value when “0” is determined as the target value. Therefore, it can be said that the determination of “0” as the target value is equivalent to the fact that the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed with the start of the control of the specific game mode.

  The main control RAM 40c stores probability state information that can identify which point probability state is a low point probability state or a high point probability state. When the specific control mode is updated to the game mode information that can specify the specific game mode, the main control CPU 40a stores the probability state information that can specify the low point probability state in the main control RAM 40c.

  In the specific game mode, the main control CPU 40a changes the points based on the lottery result of the role lottery and updates the point information in the main control RAM 40c. In the present embodiment, the lottery result of the role lottery for changing the points in the specific game mode is different between the low point probability state and the high point probability state. In the following description, the lottery result of the role lottery that changes the points in the specific game mode may be indicated as “lottery result of point change target”.

  As shown in FIG. 7 (a), when the point is in a low probability state, when the winning of the cherry role is permitted (shown as the cherry role in the drawing), and when the winning of the watermelon role is allowed (in the drawing) , Indicated as a watermelon), the point changes. On the other hand, in the high probability state, when the winning of the cherry role is permitted, the winning of the watermelon role is permitted, or the winning of the bell role is permitted (in the drawing, indicated as the bell role) Points are changed when a winning combination of a game player is permitted (shown as a re-game player in the drawing) and when the player is out of play.

  As described above, in the high point probability state, the lottery result (the lottery result serving as the point change target lottery result) in which the points change among the lottery results of the role lottery is larger than in the low point probability state. Therefore, when the point is in a high probability state, there are many opportunities for the point to change as compared to when the point is in a low probability state. And since the amount of change of the point in this embodiment is comprised by the amount of change which increases a point from the point before a change, a point does not decrease from the point before a change. In the present embodiment, when the point is in a high probability state, the points are likely to increase more easily than in the point low probability state, and the points are likely to change advantageously.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the lottery result of the role lottery is a lottery result subject to point change, the main control CPU 40a determines that “+1”, “+2”, “+3”, “+5” and The amount of change of the point is determined from “+10”. In the present embodiment, when the points change, if the lottery result of the combination lottery is the same, the determination rate of various types of change is the same regardless of whether the point low probability state or the point high probability state. For example, if the winning of the cherry role is permitted in the role lottery, the probability of “+2” is 16.7% with a probability of 86.7% in either the low point probability state or the high point probability state. “+3”, “+5” is determined with a probability of 0.4%, and “+10” is determined with a probability of 0.4%.

  Also, among the lottery results subject to change of points, if the lottery result allows the winning of the cherry role or watermelon role, the result may be out of the case where the winning result of the bell role or replaying role is allowed. Compared to the case, the points are easily changed advantageously. Also, in this embodiment, when the winning of the bell role or re-playing role is permitted in the role lottery, or when the lottery result of the role lottery is out of place, the amount of change of “+1” is determined as the amount of point change Can be done. On the other hand, when the winning of the cherry role or the watermelon role is permitted in the role lottery, a change amount of “+2” or more is determined as the point change amount.

  When determining the amount of change in points, the main control CPU 40a updates the point information stored in the main control RAM 40c to change the points. At this time, the main control CPU 40a performs a calculation using a point that can be identified from the amount of change of the point and the point information, and changes the point. For example, when point information that can specify that the point is “5” is stored, and “+2” is determined as the amount of change of the point, the main control CPU 40a determines that the point is “7 ( = 5 + 2) "is updated to point information that can be specified, and the point is changed.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a may shift the point probability state according to the lottery result of the combination lottery when the point change section is in the specific game mode. Specifically, when in the low point probability state, the main control CPU 40a determines that if the lottery result of the role lottery is off, and if the winning of the bell role or replaying role is permitted in the role lottery, the point probability state Lottery. On the other hand, when the point is in a high probability state, the main control CPU 40a draws a point probability state if the lottery result of the role lottery is off. When the point probability state is drawn by lottery, the point probability state determined by the lottery is set. For example, when the point probability state is drawn when the point is in the low probability state, and the point probability state determined in the lottery is the point low probability state, the point probability state continues to be in the point low probability state. On the other hand, if the point probability state is drawn when the point is in the low probability state, and the point probability state determined in the lottery is the point high probability state, the point probability state is changed from the point low probability state to the point high probability state. And migrate.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, for example, when the point probability state is lottery in a low point probability state and the winning of the bell role is permitted in the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a is 41. The point low probability state is determined with a probability of 4%, and the point high probability state is determined with a probability of 58.6%. On the other hand, when the point is in a high probability state and the winning of the bell role is permitted in the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a does not draw the point probability state. For this reason, if the winning of the bell role is allowed in the role lottery during the point change section, there is a chance to shift to the high point probability state if the point low probability state, if the point high probability state Point Gives a sense of security that does not shift to a low probability state.

  When the point probability state is lottery when the point probability state is low and the lottery result of the role lottery is off, the main control CPU 40a has a point low probability state of 52.7% with a probability of 47.3%. Probability state is determined by the probability. Further, when the point probability state is drawn when the point high probability state and the lottery result of the role lottery is out of place, the main control CPU 40a has a 47.3% probability of the point low probability state, 52.7. The point high probability state is determined with a probability of%. For this reason, when the lottery result of the role lottery is out of the point changing section, there is a chance to shift to the high point probability state if the point low probability state, while the low point probability if the point high probability state Gives a sense of crisis to transition to a state.

  Further, when the point probability state is drawn by lot, the main control CPU 40a updates the probability state information according to the lottery result of the lottery. For example, when the point probability state is lottery and the point high probability state is determined by the lottery, the main control CPU 40a updates the point high probability state to the probability state information that can specify the point high probability state.

  As shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, when the lottery result of the role lottery is out of place when the point is in a high probability state, the points are advantageously changed, while the point high probability state is changed to the point low probability state. There is a risk of transition. For this reason, by changing from the high point probability state to the low point probability state while advantageously changing the points, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the transition to the low point probability state.

  Further, when the winning of the bell role or the re-playing role is permitted in the winning lottery when the point is in the low probability state, the point can be expected to shift to the high probability state although the point does not change. In addition, when the winning of the bell role or the re-playing role is permitted in the winning lottery when the point is in a high probability state, the points are advantageously changed and the high point probability state is continued. That is, even if the winning of the bell role or re-playing role is permitted in the role lottery in the same specific game mode, different game characteristics are created in the low point probability state and the high point probability state. Can be improved.

  Further, when the 27th variation game in the specific game mode ends, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the points that can be specified from the point information have reached the target values that can be specified from the target value information. That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the points in the unit period in which the specific game mode is controlled have reached the target value. Note that “when the 27th variation game in the specific game mode ends” means when the point change section in the specific game mode ends.

  When the point has reached the target value, the main control CPU 40a stores the advantageous permissible information in the main control RAM 40c. Thus, the transition to the advantageous performance state may be permitted depending on the points. On the other hand, when the point does not reach the target value, the main control CPU 40a does not store the advantageous permissible information in the main control RAM 40c.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a updates the advantageous performance state to the performance state information that can identify the advantageous performance state when the advantageous allowance information is stored in the main control RAM 40c when the specific game mode ends. As a result, the normal production state shifts to the advantageous production state. Further, the main control CPU 40a erases the game mode information stored in the main control RAM 40c when advantageous allowance information is stored in the main control RAM 40c when the specific game mode ends.

  On the other hand, when the advantageous control information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c when the specific game mode is ended, the main control CPU 40a does not update the effect state information as the effect state information that can specify the normal effect state. The first game mode is updated to game mode information that can be specified. Thereby, the game mode to be controlled is switched from the specific game mode to the first game mode while the effect state is the normal effect state. Further, when the game control mode information is updated, the main control CPU 40a initializes the point information stored in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, “0 (zero)” is set as the initial value of the point.

  In the introduction effect section of the specific game mode, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 15 so as to execute the introduction effect. Further, in the point change section of the specific game mode, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 15 according to the point probability state. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a displays an image imitating a character “chance up (high probability)” on the effect display device 15 when the point is in a high probability state, and “chance up” when the point is in a low probability state. The effect display device 15 displays an image simulating the characters (low probability).

  In the derivation effect section of the specific game mode, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 15 so as to execute the derivation effect. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 41a is allowed to shift to the advantageous performance state, the image imitating the “success” is displayed after the image imitating the “result announcement” is displayed. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 15 is controlled. On the other hand, when the transition to the advantageous effect state is not permitted, the sub-control CPU 41a displays an image imitating “failure” after an image imitating “result announcement”. The display contents of the effect display device 15 are controlled. Incidentally, the sub control CPU 41a can identify the specific game mode from the input game mode command, and can identify that the transition from the advantageous permissible command to the advantageous effect state is permitted.

Next, the precursor mode will be described.
The points do not change when in precursor mode. Therefore, the point information stored in the main control RAM 40c is not updated when in the precursor mode.

  In the sign mode, the main control CPU 40a updates the advantageous state to the state information that can specify the advantageous state when the second gaming state shifts to the first gaming state. Thereby, the transition from the normal performance state to the advantageous performance state occurs, and the advantageous performance state is generated. Although the point does not change in the sign mode, the main control CPU 40a initializes the point information when shifting from the normal effect state to the advantageous effect state. At this time, “0 (zero)” is set as the initial value of the point. In this embodiment, when shifting from the second gaming state to the first gaming state, the transition condition to the advantageous effect state can be established.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a controls the game mode in the normal effect state before the transition to the advantageous effect state, thereby realizing the function as the game mode control means. .

Here, the initialization of points will be described.
As described above, when the game mode information is updated, the main control CPU 40a initializes the point information stored in the main control RAM 40c. At this time, “0 (zero)” is set as the initial value of the point. In this way, the points are initialized every time the game mode to be controlled next is determined according to the points and the game mode information is updated (that is, the game mode control is started according to the points). There is a case.

  Further, as described above, the main control CPU 40a initializes the point information when shifting from the normal effect state to the advantageous effect state. At this time, “0 (zero)” is set as the initial value of the point. As described above, the point may be initialized when the normal effect state is shifted to the advantageous effect state (that is, when the advantageous effect state is started).

  As described above, the initialization condition for initializing the point as the specific value is the first initialization condition that is established when a condition different from the end of the advantageous state such as the advantageous performance state or the bonus game state is established. Can be understood.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a initializes the point information stored in the main control RAM 40c when the advantageous effect state ends. At this time, “3” is set as the initial value of the point. In this way, the points may be initialized when the advantageous performance state ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a initializes point information stored in the main control RAM 40c when the bonus game state ends. At this time, “3” is set as the initial value of the point. As described above, the points may be initialized when the bonus game state as the special advantageous state ends.

  As described above, the initialization condition for initializing the point as the specific value includes the second initialization condition that is established when the advantageous state such as the advantageous performance state or the bonus game state ends. I can understand.

  In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, when the points are the same as the values set when the points are initialized at the end of the advantageous effect state or the bonus game state. As compared with the case where the points have the same value as the value set when the points other than the end of the advantageous effect state or the bonus game state are initialized, it is easy to control the game mode having a high advantage. In particular, in the slot machine 10, the higher the point, the higher the advantage. For this reason, when initializing at the end of the advantageous performance state or bonus gaming state, the initial value of points is greater than when initializing at a condition other than the end of the advantageous performance state or bonus gaming state Is an advantageous value.

  In the present embodiment, “0 (zero)”, which is the initial value of points when initialized with a condition other than the end of the advantageous performance state or the bonus game state, corresponds to the first initial value. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, “3”, which is the initial value of the points when initialized at the end of the advantageous performance state or the bonus game state, corresponds to the second initial value.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the number of established times that the condition for transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state is established without transitioning to the advantageous effect state or the bonus gaming state is a predetermined number of ceilings (specified number of times). ), The transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed. That is, in the slot machine 10, the transition to the advantageous performance state is made when the number of formations reaches the ceiling number without transitioning to the advantageous state where the acquisition of the game medium can be expected, such as the advantageous performance state or the bonus game state. Is acceptable. Thus, based on the lottery result of the role lottery, if the transition to the advantageous performance state is not permitted in the advantageous transition lottery, and the transition to the advantageous performance state is not permitted according to the point, it is compulsory. Therefore, a transition to an advantageous performance state is allowed.

  In addition, it can be said that the number of times the transition condition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state is satisfied is the number of times the second gaming state is controlled. The number of times that the condition for transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state is satisfied can also be said to be the number of unit periods. In addition, the transition condition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state is established when the variable game is executed in the first gaming state and the first re-game player wins in the variable game. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the number of times that the transition condition from the first game state to the second game state is satisfied corresponds to the number of times that the predetermined condition that can be satisfied by the execution of the variable game is satisfied.

  In the slot machine 10, the number of ceilings is “25 times”. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when neither the advantageous effect state nor the bonus game state is controlled, and the number of times that the transition condition from the first game state to the second game state is satisfied reaches 25 times, Transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed. As described above, the condition (allowable condition) in which the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted is triggered by the fact that the number of established conditions that can be satisfied by the execution of the variable game has reached the ceiling number (specified number). Includes an allowable condition.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, in the slot machine 10, establishment information regarding the number of times that the condition for transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state is satisfied (hereinafter simply referred to as “number of times established”). The establishment number image SG corresponding to is displayed on the effect display device 15. By displaying the establishment number image SG on the effect display device 15, establishment information regarding the establishment number is notified.

  FIG. 8A shows an establishment count image SG in a mode indicating that the establishment count is “0 (zero)”. FIG. 8B shows a number-of-establishments count image SG indicating that the number of establishments is “14 times”. FIG. 8C shows a formation count image SG in a form in which the formation count is concealed. When the number-of-establishment times image SG is displayed, the number of times of establishment is concealed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, “concealing the number of establishments” refers to causing the effect display device 15 to display the number-of-establishment times image SG that conceals the number of establishments.

Here, the control concerning the number of establishment will be described.
The main control RAM 40c stores information that can specify the number of establishments (hereinafter referred to as establishment internal information). When the transition condition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state is established, the main control CPU 40a updates the established internal information stored in the main control RAM 40c. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the number of established establishments that can be identified from the established internal information, and updates the established number of establishments after the addition to the identified established internal information. Then, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter referred to as an establishment number command) that can specify the updated number of establishments to the sub control CPU 41a.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of formations that can be identified from the updated internal information has reached the number of ceilings. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores the advantageous permissible information in the main control RAM 40c when the number of establishments reaches the number of ceilings. Further, when the number of established times reaches the number of ceilings, the advantageous control information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, and the main control CPU 40a can specify the sign mode during the control of the normal performance state. Update to mode information. At this time, when the game mode to be controlled in the next unit period is determined, the game mode is set as the precursor mode regardless of the determined game mode. On the other hand, when the number of establishments does not reach the number of ceilings, the main control CPU 40a does not store the advantageous permissible information in the main control RAM 40c based on the number of establishments. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 40a performs the process of storing the advantageous transition information in the main control RAM 40c when the permissible condition is satisfied, thereby realizing the function as the advantageous permissible means.

  When the advantageous end condition is established in the advantageous performance state, the main control CPU 40a initializes the established internal information stored in the main control RAM 40c. Further, when the bonus end condition is satisfied in the bonus game state, the main control CPU 40a initializes the established internal information stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the present embodiment, when the established internal information is initialized, the established internal information is updated to the established internal information that can specify that the established number is “0”. Then, when the established internal information is initialized, the main control CPU 40a outputs an established number command that can specify the established number of times updated by the initialization to the sub-control CPU 41a.

  The sub control RAM 41c stores sub use internal information capable of specifying the number of establishments. When the establishment number command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a updates the sub-use establishment internal information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c to the sub-use establishment internal information that can specify the establishment number that can be specified from the input establishment number command. To do.

  Then, in principle, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the establishment count image SG indicating the number of establishments that can be identified from the sub-use establishment internal information. For example, when the number of establishments that can be identified from the sub-use establishment internal information is “14 times”, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the establishment number image SG shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the establishment number image SG corresponds to the establishment information, and the effect display device 15 that notifies the establishment information by displaying the establishment number image SG corresponds to the notification unit. In the present embodiment, the control for displaying the establishment number image SG on the effect display device 15 corresponds to the control for notifying the establishment information to the establishment means, and the sub-control CPU 41a performs the control as the establishment notification control means. The function is realized.

  In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, when the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0, that is, when the power supply is cut off, the main control CPU 40a performs the main control power cut-off process. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a performs main control power-off processing in response to the input of the power-off signal.

  In the main control power-off process, a process for storing and holding stored information in the main control RAM 40c is performed. By performing main control power-off processing by the main control CPU 40a, at least a part of the stored information in the main control RAM 40c is stored and held. Thus, even after the power supply is cut off, at least a part of the stored information of the main control RAM 40c is stored and held. The storage information to be processed and stored in the main control power-off process includes, for example, information such as game state information, effect state information, game mode information, point information, and advantageous allowance information.

  Further, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply voltage V1 drops to the voltage V0, the sub-control power-off process is performed by the sub-control CPU 41a. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs sub-control power-off processing when the power-off signal is input.

  In the sub-control power-off process, a process for storing and holding information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is performed. When the sub control power-off process is performed by the sub control CPU 41a, at least a part of the storage information of the sub control RAM 41c is stored and held. As described above, even after the power supply is cut off, at least a part of the storage information of the storage information in the sub control RAM 41c is stored and held. The storage information stored and held by performing the sub-control power-off process includes, for example, information such as sub-use established internal information.

  The sub-control CPU 41a stores and holds information that can specify the number of establishments when the power supply is interrupted in the sub-control power-off process when the power-off signal is input in the normal performance state. Process. The number of establishments can be specified from the information that can specify the number of establishments when the power is turned off. In the present embodiment, the information that can specify the number of establishments when the power supply is cut off corresponds to the establishment number information that can specify the number of establishments when the power supply is cut off. Information that can be identified is referred to as establishment number information. As described above, the stored information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c (storage means) when the power supply is interrupted in the normal performance state specifies the number of times the power supply is established when the power supply is interrupted. It can be seen that information on the number of possible establishments is included. It should be noted that the normal production state corresponds to a time when the game is not in an advantageous production state, corresponds to a time when the game is not in a bonus game state or a bonus production state, that is, corresponds to a time when the game is not in an advantageous state.

  In the sub-control power-off process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the time counted by the real-time clock 41d and performs a process for storing and holding power-off time information that can specify the time. A plurality of pieces of power-off time information can be stored in the sub-control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, the power cut-off time information corresponds to power supply cut-off information that can specify the time when the power supply is cut off. Thus, it can be seen that the sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store the power-off time information serving as the power supply cutoff information.

In the slot machine 10, when power supply is started, main control power-on processing is performed by the main control CPU 40a.
In the main control power-on process, a process for restoring the stored information in the main control RAM 40c stored therein, or a process for initializing the stored information in the main control RAM 40c by storing the initial information in the main control RAM 40c Is done.

  In the main control power-on process, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the set value switch 50 is operated. When the set value switch 50 is not operated, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of restoring the stored information in the main control RAM 40c stored and held in the main control power-on process.

  On the other hand, when the set value switch 50 is operated, in the main control power-on process, the main control CPU 40a restores the stored information in the main control RAM 40c stored therein, or stores in the main control RAM 40c. Performs processing to initialize information.

  Incidentally, when the storage information of the main control RAM 40c is initialized, gaming state information that can specify the first gaming state is set as the gaming state information, and the gaming state becomes the first gaming state. Further, when the storage information in the main control RAM 40c is initialized, the production state information that can specify the normal production state is set as the production state information, and the production state becomes the normal production state. Further, when the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c are initialized, game mode information capable of specifying the first game mode is set as the game mode information, and the game mode becomes the first game mode. When the stored contents of the main control RAM 40c are initialized, point information that can specify that the point is “0 (zero)” is set as the point information, and the point becomes “0 (zero)”. Further, when the stored information in the main control RAM 40c is initialized, the advantageous permissible information is deleted.

  When the set value switch 50 is operated, the main control CPU 40a changes the set value according to the operation of the start lever 20 and sets the changed set value in the main control power-on process. Do. When the start lever 20 is operated when the set value switch 50 is operated, the main control CPU 40a performs processing for initializing the stored information in the main control RAM 40c. On the other hand, if the set value switch 50 is not operated without operating the start lever 20 when the set value switch 50 is operated, the main control CPU 40a is stored and held in the main control power-on process. A process of restoring the stored information in the main control RAM 40c is performed. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the set value can be changed by operating the set value switch 50 and operating the start lever 20 (operated to initialize the storage contents of the storage means). Thus, the set value switch 50 and the start lever 20 correspond to the operating means.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the setting value switch 50 and the start lever 20 are operated, and the setting value is newly set by the main control CPU 40a, so that “setting change” is performed. Is called. When the setting change is performed, the main control CPU 40a outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a setting change command) that can specify that the setting change has been performed to the sub control CPU 41a. The setting change command corresponds to control information that can specify that the storage information in the main control RAM 40c has been initialized. As will be described later, the storage information in the sub control RAM 41c (storage information in the storage means) is initialized. It can also be said to be control information instructing to do so. In the following description, “setting change has been performed” corresponds to “initialization of stored information”, and “setting change has not been performed” represents “memory”. This is equivalent to “information was not initialized”.

Further, in the slot machine 10, when the power supply is started, the sub control power-on process is performed by the sub control CPU 41a.
In the sub-control power-on process, a process for restoring the stored information in the sub-control RAM 41c stored or held, or a process for initializing the information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c by storing the initial information in the sub-control RAM 41c Is done.

  In the sub-control power-on process, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not a setting change command has been input. When the setting change command is not input, the sub control CPU 41a performs a process of restoring the stored information in the sub control RAM 41c stored and held. On the other hand, when the setting change command is input, the sub control CPU 41a performs processing for initializing the storage information in the sub control RAM 41c. As described above, the slot machine 10 can perform a setting change operation for operating the set value switch 50 and the start lever 20 with the start of power supply, and initializes the storage information in the sub control RAM 41c by the operation. It is configured to be possible.

  In the sub-control power-on process, the sub-control CPU 41a reads the time measured by the real-time clock 41d, and performs a process for storing and holding power-on time information that can specify the time. A plurality of pieces of power-on time information can be stored in the sub control RAM 41c. In the present embodiment, the power-on time information stored at the start of the previous power supply and the power-on time information stored at the start of the current power supply can be stored at least. The power-on time information corresponds to power supply start information that can specify the time when the power supply is started. Thus, it can be seen that the sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to store the power-on time information as the power supply start information.

  In the slot machine 10, even when the storage information in the sub control RAM 41c is initialized, the power-on time information and the power-off time information are not erased and continue to be stored. Thus, when the storage information of the sub control RAM 41c is initialized, at least a part of the storage information is stored and held without being initialized. In the present embodiment, not only the time that the real-time clock 41d measures, but also the power-on time information and the power-off time information correspond to the time-measurement result of the real-time clock 41d corresponding to the time measuring means.

Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a return process for returning to a state in which a game can be performed after performing the sub-control power-on process.
When the setting change command is input, the sub control CPU 41a performs a return process when the setting is changed. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a return process when the setting change command is not input when the setting change command is not input.

  The sub-control CPU 41a erases the establishment count information and stores the sub-establishment establishment internal information that can specify “0 (zero)” in the sub-control RAM 41c in the return process performed when the setting change command is input. To do. Thereby, when the setting is changed, the number of establishment is initialized to “0”. On the other hand, when the setting change command is not input, the sub control CPU 41a stores the sub use internal information stored based on the establishment number information in the sub control RAM 41c. Specifically, the sub control CPU 41a specifies the number of establishments from the information on the number of establishments stored and stored, and stores sub establishment information inside the sub control RAM 41c that can specify the specified number of establishments. As described above, the establishment number information is not initialized when the setting change is not performed with the power supply, and is initialized when the setting change is performed with the power supply.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies whether or not the date has changed from the time measurement result of the real-time clock 41d when the setting is not changed. Then, if the sub-control CPU 41a can identify that the date has changed, the sub-control CPU 41a performs return processing when the date has changed. On the other hand, if the date has not changed, the sub-control CPU 41a performs a return process when the date has not changed. The case where the date can be specified corresponds to the change of the date, and the case where the date cannot be specified corresponds to the fact that the date has not changed.

  Incidentally, the sub-control CPU 41a, based on the time that can be specified from the power-on time information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c at the start of the previous power supply, from the time until the time when the real-time clock 41d is timing. It is determined whether the date has changed, and whether the date has changed is specified. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a specifies that the date has changed when the real-time clock 41d has timed past 24:00 from the time that can be specified from the power-on time information.

  Here, based on FIG. 9, the situation when the power supply is cut off (shown as “the situation when the power supply is cut off” in the drawing) and the situation when the power supply is started (in the drawing, “the power supply” The situation at the start ”is described.

  When the setting is changed, the normal performance state is controlled regardless of the situation when the power supply is cut off. Further, when the setting is changed, the first game mode is controlled regardless of the situation when the power supply is cut off. At this time, the point is also initialized to “0 (zero)”. When the setting is changed, the first gaming state is controlled as the gaming state.

  When the setting is not changed, the effect state and the game mode are returned to the same situation as when the power supply is cut off regardless of whether the date has changed. For example, when the setting is not changed, if the normal performance state is controlled when the power supply is interrupted, the normal performance state is controlled when the power supply is started. In addition, when the setting change is not performed, if the specific game mode is controlled when the power supply is cut off, the specific game mode is controlled when the power supply is started.

When power supply is started, the following control is performed on the established number image SG.
When the setting is changed, the sub control CPU 41a displays the establishment number image SG on the effect display device 15 in a manner of concealing the establishment number. On the other hand, when the setting is not changed, the sub control CPU 41a performs different control depending on whether or not the date can be specified. Specifically, if the setting has not been changed and it is not possible to identify that the date has changed, the sub control CPU 41a can identify the establishment that can be identified from the sub establishment internal information stored based on the establishment number information. The establishment number image SG is displayed on the effect display device 15 in a manner indicating the number of times. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the setting is not changed and it is not possible to specify that the date has changed, the establishment information indicating the identifiable number of establishments is notified from the establishment number information.

  On the other hand, if the setting has not been changed and the date has been changed, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 15 to display the establishment count image SG in a manner that conceals the establishment count. That is, if the setting change has not been performed and if it can be specified that the date has changed, the sub control CPU 41a displays the established number image SG in the same manner as when the setting change has been performed. As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even when the setting is not changed, the establishment number image SG is displayed in a manner indicating the establishment number when the date cannot be specified. On the other hand, when it is possible to specify that the date has changed, the establishment number image SG is displayed in a manner in which the establishment number is concealed, as in the case where the setting is changed. That is, in the slot machine 10, when the setting change is not performed and it can be specified that the date has changed, the establishment information is notified in the same manner as when the setting change is performed.

  By the way, when the formation number image SG is displayed in a mode in which the number of formations is concealed with the start of power supply, the sub-control CPU 41a determines the number of formations until the advantageous effect state or the bonus game state is controlled. The establishment number image SG is displayed on the effect display device 15 in a concealed manner. That is, the display of the number-of-establishment times image SG in a mode of concealing the number of times of establishment is continued at least until the transition to the advantageous state (until the number of establishments is initialized).

Here, the game mode controlled in the normal performance state will be described.
As shown in FIG. 10, for example, it is assumed that a cherry winning combination is permitted in the winning lottery at the timing t11 when the first game mode is controlled. When winning the advantageous transition lottery performed along with this, the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed. As a result, at timing t11, the control is switched from the control in the first game mode to the control in the precursor mode. In this case, in the unit period in which the first game mode was controlled before the timing t11, the precursor mode is controlled after the timing t11, and an advantageous effect is given before the next unit period (subsequent unit period). The state is controlled.

  In the unit period in which the first game mode is controlled, when the transition to the advantageous effect state is not permitted, the game mode corresponding to the point (specific value) in the unit period is the next unit period (subsequent unit period). The game mode controlled by.

  For example, when the point is “3”, the first game mode has a probability of 55.1%, the second game mode has a probability of 43.8%, and the specific game mode has a probability of 1.1%. The game mode is controlled by the period. On the other hand, when the point is “8”, the second game mode has a probability of 10.2%, and the specific game mode has a probability of 89.8%, which becomes a game mode controlled in the next unit period.

  Thus, when the point is “3”, any one of the first game mode, the second game mode, and the specific game mode becomes a game mode controlled in the next unit period. . On the other hand, when the point is “8”, the second game mode or the specific game mode is a game mode controlled in the next unit period. That is, the type of game mode controlled in the next unit period may differ depending on the points in the unit period.

  In addition, when the point is “3”, the first game mode may be controlled again in the next unit period. On the other hand, when the point is “8”, the first unit mode is controlled in the next unit period. A game mode having a lower difficulty level regarding the transition to the advantageous performance state than the game mode is controlled. That is, depending on the points in the unit period, the probability that the game mode having a low difficulty level regarding the transition to the advantageous effect state may be controlled in the next unit period may be different.

  Incidentally, although not illustrated in FIG. 10, the game mode controlled in the next unit period may be the precursor mode. In this case, after the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed, the precursor mode is controlled in the next unit period, and further, the advantageous performance state is controlled before the next unit period. That is, when the unit period during stay is the first period, the unit period after the first period is the second period, and the unit period next to the second period is the third period, the second period The sign mode is controlled, and the advantageous performance state is controlled before the third period.

Next, the change of the point probability state and the change of the point in the point change section of the specific game mode will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, it is assumed that the point probability state in the point change section is a low probability state and the point is “1”. When the winning of the bell role is permitted in the role lottery (in the drawing, indicated as “bell role”), the point probability state is selected by lottery. As a result, when the low point probability state is determined, the point probability state remains unchanged without changing. Further, when the winning of the bell role is permitted in the role lottery in the low point probability state, the point does not change and remains “1”.

  Thereafter, when winning of the cherry role is permitted in the role lottery (indicated as “cherry role” in the drawing), the points change. At this time, when “+3” is determined as the amount of change of the point, the point changes from “1” to “4 (= 1 + 3)”. On the other hand, the point probability state remains the point low probability state.

  In addition, when the winning of the bell role is permitted in the role lottery, the point probability state is drawn in a lottery. As a result, when the high point probability state is determined, the point probability state changes from the low point probability state to the high point probability state. Further, when the winning of the bell role is permitted in the role lottery in the low point probability state, the point does not change and remains “4”.

  After the point high probability state is reached, if the winning of the bell role is permitted in the role lottery, the point probability state does not change and remains in the point high probability state. Also, if the winning of the bell role is permitted in the role lottery when the point is in a high probability state, the points change. At this time, when “+1” is determined as the amount of change of the point, the point changes from “4” to “5 (= 4 + 1)”.

  In this way, when the winning of the bell role is allowed in the role lottery when the point is in a low probability state, the point does not change, while in the winning lottery when the point is in the high probability state, If allowed, points will change. Also, if the winning of the bell role is allowed in the role lottery when the point is in a low probability state, the point probability state may change, while the winning of the bell role is in the role lottery when the point is in a high probability state When is accepted, the point probability state does not change and the point high probability state is continued.

  Also, if the winning of the cherry role is permitted in the role lottery when the point is in a high probability state, the point changes. At this time, if “+2” is determined as the amount of change of the point, the point changes from “5” to “7 (= 5 + 2)”. On the other hand, the point probability state remains the point high probability state.

  In this way, if the winning of the cherry role is allowed in the role lottery and the case where the winning of the bell role is allowed in the role lottery, the winning of the cherry role is allowed when the point probability is low The points will change if played, while the points will not change if the winning of the bell role is allowed. In addition, when the winning of the cherry role is allowed in the role lottery and the case where the winning of the bell role is allowed in the role lottery, the winning of the cherry role is allowed when the point is highly probable The points change both in the case and in the case where the winning of the bell role is allowed. On the other hand, the rate at which each change amount is determined as the point change amount when changing the point is the same in both the low point probability state and the high point probability state.

  Further, when the lottery result of the role lottery is out of place when the point is in a high probability state, the point probability state is drawn in a lottery. As a result, when the high point probability state is determined, the point probability state continues to be a high point probability state. In addition, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is out of place in the high point probability state, the points change. At this time, when “+1” is determined as the amount of change of the point, the point changes from “7” to “8 (= 7 + 1)”.

  Further, when the lottery result of the role lottery is out of place when the point is in a high probability state, the point probability state is drawn in a lottery. As a result, when the low point probability state is determined, the point probability state changes from the high point probability state to the low point probability state. In addition, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is out of place in the high point probability state, the points change. At this time, when “+1” is determined as the amount of change of the point, the point changes from “8” to “9 (= 8 + 1)”. As described above, when the lottery result of the role lottery is off in the high point probability state, the points change, while the point high probability state can change to the low point probability state.

  Also, if the lottery result of the role lottery is out of place when the point is in a low probability state, the point probability state is lottery. As a result, when the high point probability state is determined, the point probability state changes from the low point probability state to the high point probability state. If the lottery result of the combination lottery is out of place in the low point probability state, the point does not change and remains “9”.

Next, points in various situations will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, when the unit period ends and the game mode control is started in the next unit period (in the drawing, “when game mode starts”), the point is “0 (zero)”. It becomes. On the other hand, after the advantageous effect state is ended (in the drawing, indicated as “after the advantageous effect state is finished”), when the normal effect state is controlled, the point is “3”. Similarly, after the bonus game state is ended (in the drawing, “after the bonus game state is ended”), the point is “3” when the normal performance state is controlled.

  In addition, if the setting is not changed with the start of power supply (indicated as “no setting change” in the drawing), the point is stored and retained regardless of whether or not the date has been changed. The point when the power supply is cut off is maintained. On the other hand, when the setting is changed with the start of power supply (indicated as “setting changed” in the drawing), the point is “0 (zero)”.

Next, the aspect of the establishment number image SG in various situations will be described.
As shown in FIG. 13, when the unit period ends and the game mode control is started in the next unit period (in the drawing, indicated as “at the start of the game mode”), the number of establishment is not initialized, Maintained. Since the number of establishments is updated when the game mode control is started in the next unit period, the establishment number image SG is updated to an establishment number image SG indicating the number of establishments after the update. It is displayed on the display device 15. For example, when the number of establishments before the update is “3”, an establishment number image SG of an aspect indicating “4” after the update is displayed on the effect display device 15.

  In addition, after the advantageous performance state is completed (in the drawing, indicated as “after advantageous production state is finished”), the number of establishment is initialized to “0 (zero)”, and an aspect indicating “0 (zero)” is established. The count image SG is displayed on the effect display device 15. Similarly, after the end of the bonus gaming state (indicated as “after the bonus gaming state ends” in the drawing), the number of establishment is initialized to “0 (zero)”, and an aspect indicating “0 (zero)” is established. The count image SG is displayed on the effect display device 15.

  In addition, when the setting is not changed with the start of power supply (indicated as “no setting change” in the drawing), and it is not possible to specify that the date has been changed (in the drawing, “date changing” The number of establishments when the power supply is cut off is maintained, and an establishment number image SG of an aspect indicating the number of establishments is displayed on the effect display device 15.

  On the other hand, when the setting change has not been performed with the start of power supply and it can be specified that the date has been changed (indicated as “date changed” in the drawing), the power supply has been cut off. Although the number of established times is maintained, the number of established times image SG in a form concealing the number of established times is displayed on the effect display device 15.

  In addition, when the setting is changed with the start of power supply (indicated as “setting changed” in the drawing), the number of establishment is initialized to “0 (zero)”, but the number of establishment is concealed. The establishment number image SG of the mode to be displayed is displayed on the effect display device 15.

  As described above, when the date is changed without changing the setting, as in the case where the setting is changed, the number-of-establishment times image SG is displayed in a manner of concealing the number of times. For this reason, even if the number-of-establishment times image SG of the aspect concealing the number of times of establishment is displayed on the effect display device 15, for example, when the number of times established when the power supply is cut off is “10”, the setting change If the game condition is not performed, the transition to the advantageous effect state is allowed when the transition condition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state is established 15 times. On the other hand, even when the establishment number image SG of the aspect concealing the establishment number is displayed on the effect display device 15, if the setting is changed, the transition condition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state is 25 times. If established, the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed. That is, even when the establishment number image SG of the aspect concealing the establishment number is displayed on the effect display device 15, an error may occur in the establishment number stored internally depending on whether or not the setting is changed. Therefore, it is possible to provide enjoyment of estimating the number of establishments stored internally.

The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) In a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-160844), a bonus gaming state or the like is controlled, but a bonus gaming state or an advantageous performance state in the above embodiment is controlled. It is also desirable to improve interest when not.

  The game modes that are controlled in the normal performance state before the advantageous performance state is controlled include a first game mode and a second game mode that have different levels of difficulty regarding the transition to the advantageous performance state. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest by focusing on the game mode until the advantageous performance state is controlled. In particular, the game mode in the second period after the first period among the first period and the second period before and after becomes a game mode according to the point (specific value) in the first period. For this reason, while paying attention to the change of the points in the first period, it is possible to improve the interest by focusing on what game mode is the current game mode.

  (2) As the game mode, a specific game mode that can be controlled when the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed may be controlled. Therefore, even if it has not shifted to the advantageous performance state, the player can be expected to have already been allowed to shift to the advantageous performance state. Furthermore, it can be expected that the specific game mode is controlled in the second period after the first period among the first period and the second period before and after, and further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

  (3) In the second game mode, in the second period after the first period in the first period and the second period before and after the first game mode, the advantageous effect state is achieved. It is easy to control the precursor mode as a special game mode that can be controlled when the transition is allowed. For this reason, the attention degree about what game mode is in the 1st period before becoming the 2nd period can be raised, and the improvement of the further interest can be aimed at. Furthermore, when the player has inferred that the game mode in the first period before the second period is the second game mode, the enjoyment of becoming the second period can be increased, During one period, it is possible to improve interest by increasing the degree of attention to the subsequent second period.

  (4) In the second game mode, the first game mode under the same condition that the lottery result of the role lottery is a specific lottery result (in the above embodiment, a lottery result allowing the winning of the cherry or watermelon role). Compared to the above, the transition to the advantageous performance state is easily allowed. Thereby, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is a specific lottery result, it is possible to estimate the game mode at the present time depending on whether or not the transition to the advantageous effect state is allowed. Therefore, when the lottery result of the role lottery is a specific lottery result, in addition to the fun of paying attention to whether or not the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted and the transition to the advantageous performance state is made, The enjoyment of guessing the game mode can also be provided, and the fun can be further improved.

  (5) When the lottery result of the role lottery is a specific lottery result (in the above embodiment, the lottery result allowing the winning of the cherry role or watermelon role) The sign mode (special game mode) is controlled before the end of the unit period, and the advantageous effect state is controlled before the subsequent unit period. On the other hand, when the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed according to the point (specific value) in the first period before the second period among the first and second periods before and after, the sign mode in the second period Is controlled, and the advantageous performance state is controlled before the third period following the second period. As described above, it is specified when the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted when the lottery result of the combination lottery is a specific lottery result and when the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted according to the points. The situation in which the game mode is controlled is different.

  As described above, the situation in which the precursor mode is controlled differs depending on how the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed, and the flow (development) until the advantageous performance state is subsequently controlled can be changed. it can. Thereby, the interest until an advantageous performance state is controlled by various flows can be improved.

(6) The amount of change in points (specific value) varies depending on the lottery result of the role lottery. For this reason, the attention degree with respect to the lottery result of the role lottery can be increased, and the interest can be improved.
(7) Points (specific values) are initialized every time game mode control is started in accordance with the points. For this reason, whenever control of game mode is started according to a point, the pleasure which changes a point newly can be given and the improvement of an interest can be aimed at.

  (8) When the point (specific value) is initialized when the advantageous state such as the advantageous effect state or the bonus game state ends (when the second initialization condition is satisfied), the advantageous effect state or the bonus game A value different from the case where the point is initialized when triggered by a condition other than the end of the advantageous state such as the state (when the first initialization condition is satisfied) becomes the initial value of the point. Thus, after the end of the advantageous state such as the advantageous effect state and the bonus game state, the second initial value different from the first initial value that is the initial value in other situations becomes the initial point. As a result, after the advantageous state such as the advantageous effect state and the bonus game state is finished, the advantageous state that the advantageous state can be controlled and the second initial value can be enjoyed with a special specification as an initial point. It can be given to improve interest.

  (9) After the completion of the advantageous state such as the advantageous performance state and the bonus game state, the value at which the game mode having a higher advantage than the value that becomes the initial point (specific value) in other situations is easily controlled is the initial point. It becomes. For this reason, after the advantageous state such as the advantageous effect state and the bonus game state is completed, the advantageous state is controlled, and a privilege that it is likely to be advantageous over other situations can be given to improve the interest. .

  (10) In a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-160844), a bonus gaming state or the like is given as a privilege, but a bonus gaming state or an advantageous effect state in the above embodiment, etc. It is also desired to improve the interest before the privilege is granted.

  In accordance with the point (specific value) in the specific game mode corresponding to the specific period, a privilege that allows the transition to the advantageous effect state is granted. Furthermore, the point (specific value) changes depending on whether the point probability state (state) in the specific game mode is a high point probability state (first state) or a low point probability state (second state). The ratio is different. For this reason, in the specific game mode, attention can be paid to whether the point has a high probability state or a low point probability state, and the interest can be improved.

  (11) The point (specific value) in the specific game mode corresponding to the specific period is likely to change advantageously when the lottery result of the role lottery becomes the lottery result (predetermined lottery result) subject to point change. Then, when the point is in a high probability state (first state), the lottery result of the role lottery is more likely to be the lottery result of the point change target than in the case of the point low probability state (second state). Thereby, the attention degree to the lottery result of the role lottery can be increased for each point probability state, and further improvement of interest can be achieved.

  (12) When the point is in a high probability state (first state), compared to when the point is in a low probability state (second state), there are more types of lottery results (predetermined lottery results) for changing points, The point (specific value) is easily changed. Thereby, it becomes possible to change the type of lottery result of the role lottery to be noticed according to the point probability state, and it is possible to further increase the degree of attention to the lottery result of the role lottery and improve the interest.

  (13) Even when the specific game mode corresponding to the specific period is controlled, in the point change section corresponding to the predetermined period, the point high probability state (first state) and the point low probability state (second state) ) Between them. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest by giving a sense of crisis that the point is shifted to the low probability state when the point is in the high probability state, and shift to the point high probability state when the point is in the low probability state. It is possible to improve the interest by giving a sense of expectation.

  (14) Even when the specific game mode corresponding to the specific period is controlled, in the introduction effect section corresponding to the non-predetermined period, the point high probability state (first state) and the point low probability state (second State). For this reason, in the introductory effect section, attention to an event (for example, an introductory effect executed in the introductory effect section) that should be noted separately from the point probability state by lowering the degree of attention related to the change in the point probability state (state). The degree can be increased, and the interest can be improved effectively.

  (15) In any of the high point probability state (first state) and the low point probability state (second state), the rate at which the change amount of the point (specific value) is determined from the various change amounts is the same. It has become. Therefore, in a situation where the points change, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest just because the point is in a low probability state inferior to the point high probability state. That is, in a situation where the points change, there is no difference between the point high probability state and the point low probability state, and the interest can be improved.

  (16) Conventionally, some gaming machines are configured so that at least a part of stored information stored in the RAM can be stored even after the power supply is cut off. . Such a gaming machine is provided with means for initializing stored information in the RAM. For example, in a conventional gaming machine (for example, a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-307138), a setting value is selected from a plurality of setting values by operating an operation unit with the start of power supply. As a result, the storage information of the storage means is initialized. By the way, when it is possible to specify that the storage information of the storage unit has not been initialized, for example, it is easy to determine whether the setting value is a highly advantageous setting value based on the history until the power supply is shut off. There is a risk that the enjoyment of guessing the internal state such as a set value will be hindered, leading to a decrease in interest.

  Therefore, when the setting change is performed and when it is possible to specify that the date has been changed when the power supply is started without the setting change being performed, the establishment number image SG is displayed in the same manner. (Establishment information is notified in the same manner).

  Generally, the business hours of amusement stores end before 24:00. For this reason, since the production state at the time of return is controlled to the specific production state regardless of whether or not the setting change is performed at the start of business on or after the next day after the business hours end, It is difficult to guess whether the setting has been changed by looking at the production state. Also, if an error occurs during business hours and the establishment information changes once the power supply to the gaming machine is cut off, the player who has played a game on the gaming machine There is a risk that the establishment information may have been initialized, resulting in distrust.

  Therefore, when the power supply is started without changing the setting and it cannot be specified that the date has changed, the establishment number image SG indicating the number of establishments when the power supply is cut off is displayed. The Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrusted by shutting off the power supply to the gaming machine during business hours.

  As described above, the storage information in the RAM (storage means) is initialized when the date is changed and business is started while suppressing the distrust of the player during business hours. It is possible to make it difficult to guess whether or not the setting has been changed.

  (17) The number of establishments is initialized when the setting is changed, but is not initialized unless the setting is changed. That is, the establishment number information is initialized when the setting is changed, but is not initialized unless the setting is changed. For this reason, if the setting has not been changed, the game can be performed in a situation where the number of establishment is approaching the number of ceilings (specified number). Thereby, the attention degree about whether the setting change was performed can further be raised and the improvement of an interest can be aimed at.

  (18) When the setting is changed and when the power supply is started without the setting being changed and it is possible to specify that the date has changed, the number of establishments is concealed in a manner that conceals the number of establishments. An image SG is displayed (establishment information is notified in a manner that conceals the number of establishments). Thereby, the pleasure which guesses how many establishment times can be given can be given, and the improvement of an interest can be aimed at.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. The same configurations as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those of the first embodiment, and detailed description and drawings thereof are omitted.

In the second embodiment, when power supply is started, the following control is performed on the established number image SG.
When the setting is changed, the sub control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 15 to display the establishment number image SG in a mode indicating “0 (zero)”. On the other hand, when the setting is not changed, the sub control CPU 41a performs different control depending on whether or not the date can be specified. Specifically, if the setting has not been changed and it is not possible to identify that the date has changed, the sub control CPU 41a can identify the establishment that can be identified from the sub establishment internal information stored based on the establishment number information. The establishment number image SG is displayed on the effect display device 15 in a manner indicating the number of times. That is, in the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment, when the setting is not changed and it cannot be specified that the date has changed, the establishment information indicating the number of establishments that can be identified is notified from the establishment number information. .

  On the other hand, if the setting has not been changed and it is possible to specify that the date has changed, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the establishment count image SG on the effect display device 15 in a manner indicating "0 (zero)". Display. That is, if the setting change has not been performed and if it can be specified that the date has changed, the sub control CPU 41a displays the established number image SG in the same manner as when the setting change has been performed.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment, even when the setting is not changed, the establishment number image SG is displayed in a manner indicating the number of establishments when the date cannot be specified. On the other hand, when it can be specified that the date has changed, the establishment number image SG is displayed in a manner indicating “0 (zero)”, as in the case where the setting is changed. In the present embodiment, the establishment number image SG indicating “0 (zero)” corresponds to establishment information indicating that the establishment number is zero.

  Further, when the setting change image SG is displayed on the effect display device 15 in a mode indicating “0 (zero)” when it is possible to specify that the date has changed, when the setting is not changed, The control CPU 41a updates the establishment number image SG every time the establishment number is updated (every time a predetermined condition that can be established by execution of the variable game is established). At this time, the sub control CPU 41a updates the establishment number image SG so that the establishment number indicated by the establishment number image SG increases by one. For example, when the number of establishments that can be identified from the sub-use establishment internal information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c is “5”, the establishment number image SG is displayed on the effect display device 15 in a manner indicating “0 (zero)”. When displayed, the sub-control CPU 41a updates “6” to the sub-use establishment internal information that can be specified when the transition condition from the first game state to the second game state is established. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the effect display device 15 to display the establishment count image SG in a mode indicating that the establishment count is “1”.

Next, based on FIG. 14, the aspect of the number-of-establishment times image SG in various situations in the second embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, when the unit period ends and the game mode control is started in the next unit period (in the drawing, “when game mode starts”), the number of establishment is not initialized, Maintained. Since the number of establishments is updated when the game mode control is started in the next unit period, the establishment number image SG is updated to an establishment number image SG indicating the number of establishments after the update. It is displayed on the display device 15.

  In addition, after the advantageous effect state is ended (in the drawing, indicated as “after the advantageous effect state is ended”), the establishment number image SG of an aspect indicating “0 (zero)” is displayed on the effect display device 15. Similarly, after the end of the bonus game state (indicated as “after the bonus game state ends” in the drawing), an establishment number image SG of an aspect indicating “0 (zero)” is displayed on the effect display device 15.

  In addition, when the setting is not changed with the start of power supply (indicated as “no setting change” in the drawing), and it is not possible to specify that the date has been changed (in the drawing, “date changing” The number of establishments when the power supply is cut off is maintained, and an establishment number image SG of an aspect indicating the number of establishments is displayed on the effect display device 15.

  On the other hand, when the setting change has not been performed with the start of power supply and it can be specified that the date has been changed (indicated as “date changed” in the drawing), the power supply has been cut off. Although the number of established times is maintained, the number-of-established times image SG indicating “0 (zero)” is displayed on the effect display device 15.

  When the setting is changed with the start of power supply (indicated by “setting changed” in the drawing), the number of establishment is initialized to “0 (zero)” but “0 (zero)”. ) ”Is displayed on the effect display device 15.

  As described above, when it is possible to specify that the date has been changed without changing the setting, the number of occurrences of the mode indicating “0 (zero)” when the power supply is started regardless of the actual number of establishments. An image SG is displayed. Thereafter, each time the establishment number increases by 1, the establishment number indicated by the establishment number image SG is increased by one. For this reason, even if the number of establishments indicated by the establishment number image SG does not reach the number of ceilings, it can be expected that the actual number of establishments has reached the number of ceilings.

The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (17) of the first embodiment.
(19) A mode indicating “0 (zero)” when the setting change is performed and when it is possible to specify that the date has been changed when the power supply is started without the setting change being performed. The establishment number image SG is displayed (establishment information indicating that the establishment number is zero is notified). Thus, by notifying that the number of establishments is zero, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable even if the actual number of establishments is zero. On the other hand, it is possible to cause the player to expect that the actual number of establishments is more than zero.

For example, the above-described embodiment may be changed to another embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, only the points are increased, but the points may be increased or decreased. When it is advantageous to increase the number of points as in the above embodiment, increasing the number of points is equivalent to “advantageously changing the specific value”, and decreasing the number of points means that “the specific value changes disadvantageously. It corresponds to “to do”. For example, the specific value may increase when the winning of the cherry role is permitted, while the specific value may decrease when the winning of the watermelon role is allowed. In addition, the specific value can be increased regardless of whether the winning of the cherry role or the watermelon role is allowed, whereas the winning value of the watermelon role is allowed when compared to the case where the winning of the cherry role is allowed. You may comprise so that a point may reduce easily. In this way, the rate at which points change advantageously (or the rate at which points change unfavorably) may vary depending on the lottery result of the role lottery.

  -In the said embodiment, you may make it change a point according to the result of the lottery different from a role lottery. In this case, a predetermined condition is established by performing a lottery different from the role lottery, and the point as the specific value changes. In addition, the timing at which the lottery different from the combination lottery is performed may not be the timing at which the start lever 20 is operated, and may be the timing at which all stop buttons are operated, for example.

  In addition to the game mode controlled in the above embodiment, another game mode may be controlled. For example, you may make it control the 3rd game mode in which the difficulty regarding the transfer to an advantageous performance state is lower than a 2nd game mode. Further, for example, the first game mode and the second game mode may be configured to be controllable, or only the specific game mode may be controlled without configuring all the four game modes in the above embodiment. You may comprise. Moreover, you may comprise so that an advantageous performance state may be controlled in the condition where the precursor mode is controlled in the said embodiment, without controlling the precursor mode.

  In the above embodiment, the probability that the precursor mode is determined as the next game mode to be controlled when in the first game mode, and the precursor mode is determined as the game mode to be controlled next in the second game mode. And the probability may be the same. When configured in this way, the second game mode is the second game mode if the rate at which the points advantageously change when in the second game mode is higher than the rate at which the points advantageously change when in the first game mode. It can be said that the difficulty level regarding the transition to the advantageous performance state is low as compared to the one game mode.

  In the above embodiment, the probability that the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted in the advantageous transition lottery in the first game mode (the winning probability of the advantageous transition lottery) is advantageous transition in the second game mode. It may be the same as the probability that the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed in the lottery.

  -In the above embodiment, when it is the specific game mode, it is advantageous in the advantageous transition lottery when the lottery result of the role lottery is a specific lottery result, compared with the case of the first game mode or the second game mode. It may be easy to determine that the transition to the production state is permitted.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that an advantageous transfer lottery may be performed irrespective of the lottery result of a role lottery. That is, even if the lottery result of the combination lottery is not a specific lottery result, the advantageous transfer lottery may be performed. At this time, the probability of determining that the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted in the advantageous transition lottery may be changed according to the lottery result of the winning lottery.

  -In the said embodiment, you may change according to the lottery result of a lottery lottery the probability determined that the transition to an advantageous production state is permitted by advantageous transition lottery. For example, it may be configured that it is easier to determine that the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed as the lottery result having a lower probability derived as the lottery result.

  -In the above embodiment, when points are initialized at the end of an advantageous state such as an advantageous performance state or bonus game state, or when points are initialized at a condition other than the end of the advantageous state The points may be changed. In addition, the point when the point is initialized at the end of the advantageous state such as the advantageous performance state or the bonus game state is more than the point when the point is initialized at a condition other than the end of the advantageous state It may not be a highly advantageous value. For example, in the above embodiment, the initial value of the point when the point is initialized at the end of the advantageous state such as the advantageous effect state or the bonus game state is set to “1”, and a condition other than the end of the advantageous state is triggered The initial value of the point when the point is initialized may be “3”.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, when it is a specific game mode, when the lottery result of a role lottery is not the lottery result of a point change object, you may comprise so that a point may reduce. When comprised in this way, since the anxiety about a point decreasing can be given, the interest at the time of a point increasing can be improved effectively.

  In the above embodiment, the probability that the amount of change of various points is determined when the point is in a high probability state is different from the probability that the amount of change of various points is determined in the case of a low point probability state. It may be allowed. In this case, when the point is in a high probability state, it is preferable that a change amount advantageous as a point change amount is more easily determined than in the case of a point low probability state.

  In the above embodiment, the probability that the lottery result of the role lottery becomes the lottery result of the point change target when the point is in the high probability state is the lottery result of the lottery result of the role lottery when the point is in the low probability state May be the same or lower. In addition, the type of the lottery result for the point change target in the high point probability state may be the same as or less than the type of the lottery result for the point change target in the low point probability state. However, since it is preferable that the high point probability state has a higher advantage than the low point probability state, when configured as described above, the point change is higher in the point high probability state than in the low point probability state. It is preferable to make it easier to determine the amount of change advantageous as a quantity.

  In the above embodiment, the lottery result of the role lottery is the point change target even if the type of the lottery result of the point change target in the high point probability state is not more than the type of the lottery result of the point change target in the low point probability state. The probability of becoming a lottery result may be increased. Also, even if the number of lottery results for the point change target in the high probability state is not larger than the type of the lottery results for the point change target in the low probability state, an advantageous change amount is easily determined as the point change amount. Then, the point high probability state can be made a point probability state more advantageous than the point low probability state.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that transition to an advantageous performance state may be determined with the probability according to the point in specific game mode. For example, when the point in the specific game mode is “8”, the main control CPU 40a determines to allow the transition to the advantageous performance state with a higher probability than when the point is “3”. You may comprise. When configured in this way, a privilege that the transition to the advantageous effect state is allowed is given with a probability corresponding to the point in the specific game mode (specific value in the specific period). In addition, when the point has reached the target value, it can be configured such that it is easier to determine that the transition to the advantageous performance state is allowed than when the point has not reached the target value. Further, the target value may not be set in the specific game mode.

  In the introduction effect section of the specific game mode in the above embodiment, the point low probability state is set, but the point high probability state may be set. Moreover, you may comprise so that a point may not change in an introductory production area. In this case, the point change section in the specific game mode corresponds to a period during which the specific value can change, and the introduction effect section corresponds to a period during which the specific value does not change. Thereby, in the introduction effect section, the attention degree with respect to the introduction effect executed in the introduction effect section can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, when the advantageous control information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c when the specific game mode ends, for example, the second game mode may be controlled after the specific game mode ends. In addition, when the advantageous allowance information is not stored when the specific game mode ends, the game mode determined for the lottery from the plurality of game modes may be controlled. At this time, the game mode to be controlled after the end of the specific game mode may be determined according to the points in the specific game mode.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that the point as a specific value may be alert | reported. For example, when the current point is “3”, an image imitating “3” may be displayed on the effect display device 15. In this case, the effect display device 15 functions as a specific value notification unit that notifies the specific value, and the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the effect display device 15 serves as a specific value notification control unit that causes the specific value notification unit to notify the specific value. Realize the function. In this case, it is preferable that control information capable of specifying a point is output from the main control CPU 40a to the sub control CPU 41a. As another method, light emitting bodies for the upper limit value of the points may be provided, and the points may be notified by the number of the light emitting bodies that are turned on. For example, when the current point is “3”, three light emitters may be turned on. In this case, the light emitter functions as specific value notification means, and the CPU (for example, main control CPU 40a) that controls the light emitter realizes the function as specific value notification control means.

  -In the said embodiment, when the number of establishment reaches the number of ceilings, other privilege may be provided instead of the privilege that the transition to an advantageous production state is permitted. For example, a privilege that a bonus combination winning is permitted may be given. In this case, a bonus flag is set when the number of establishments reaches the number of ceilings.

-When it is a precursor mode of the said embodiment, you may make it change a point similarly to the 1st game mode or the 2nd game mode.
In the above-described embodiment, when shifting from the normal performance state to the advantageous performance state in the precursor mode, the initial value of the point is not set to “0 (zero)”, but is set as the initial value of the point after the advantageous performance state ends. The same value as the value may be set.

  In the advantageous performance state of the above embodiment, the number of advantageous stays may be increased (so-called addition is performed). Increasing the number of advantageous stays corresponds to extending the period during which the advantageous performance state is reached.

  -In the said embodiment, it is good also considering the frequency | count that the transition conditions from the 2nd gaming state to the 1st gaming state were satisfied as the number of establishment. Even in such a configuration, the transition condition from the second gaming state to the first gaming state is satisfied by the execution of 32 variable games in the second gaming state, so the second gaming state The number of times that the condition for transitioning from the first game state to the first game state is satisfied can be said to be the number of times that the predetermined condition that can be satisfied by execution of the variable game is satisfied.

  -In the specific game mode of the said embodiment, you may always comprise so that transfer is possible between a point high probability state and a point low probability state. Further, the point probability state in the specific game mode may be determined, for example, with the start of the specific game mode. In this case, the point probability state does not change in the specific game mode. It may be configured.

  The point probability state in the above embodiment is not limited to the two points of the high point probability state and the low point probability state, for example, the point probability state advantageous over the point high probability state and the point less advantageous than the point low probability state Probability states may be added to be controllable. For example, when the point probability state that is more advantageous than the point high probability state is the first state, the point high probability state and the point low probability state correspond to the second state.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, even if it is a case where setting change is not performed, you may comprise so that the frequency | count of establishment may be initialized. Further, when the setting is changed, for example, the establishment number may be initialized to “15” or “24” without initializing the establishment number to “0 (zero)”.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a, for example, sets the time past 27:00 (3 am) from the time that can be specified from the power-on time information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c at the start of the previous power supply. When the real time clock 41d keeps time, it may be specified that the date has changed. That is, even if it is not 24:00, as described above, the real time clock 41d keeps the time after 27:00 (3 am), 25:00 (1 am), or 30:00 (6 am). In some cases, it may be configured to identify that the date has changed.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a uses the power stored at the start of the current power supply based on the time that can be specified from the power-on time information stored in the sub-control RAM 41c at the start of the previous power supply. It may be determined whether the date has changed by the time that can be specified from the input time information, and whether the date has changed may be specified. In the case of such a configuration or in the above embodiment, the power-off time information does not have to be stored.

  In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a determines whether or not the date has changed from the time to the time measured by the real-time clock 41d based on the time that can be specified from the power-off time information. It may be specified whether or not has changed. In such a configuration, the power-on time information does not have to be stored. In the above embodiment, the sub-control CPU 41a changes the date from the power-on time information stored at the start of the current power supply to the time that can be specified based on the time that can be specified from the power-off time information. It may be determined whether or not the date has changed.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise the real-time clock 41d so that it may time not only the time but the date. In this case, together with the time measured by the real time clock 41d, the date also corresponds to the time measurement result of the time measuring means. Then, the sub-control CPU 41a may be configured to refer to the date measured by the real-time clock 41d and specify whether or not the date has changed.

  In the above embodiment, control is made of a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous gaming state) in which the probability that the re-gamer's winning is permitted is higher than the normal gaming state, that is, the replay time (RT). It may be applied to possible slot machines. For example, the advantageous performance state is configured to be controlled in another fourth gaming state in which the probability that a re-gamer's winning is permitted is higher than the first gaming state or the second gaming state. May be. In this case, for example, it may be configured to shift from the first gaming state to the fourth gaming state when a predetermined symbol combination is derived in the variable game in the first gaming state. In addition, when the first game state is controlled when the transition to the advantageous effect state is permitted, a preparation effect state in which the operation mode of the stop button for deriving the predetermined symbol combination is notified. It may be controlled.

  -Although it applied to the slot machine in the said embodiment, you may apply to a pachinko game machine. Generally, a pachinko gaming machine is provided with a RAM clear switch as an operation means. When the RAM clear switch is operated with the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine, the stored information in the RAM corresponding to the storage means is initialized. At this time, all the stored information in the RAM can be initialized, or a part of the stored information in the RAM can be initialized. In the case of the configuration described above, since the RAM storage information is changed when the RAM storage information is initialized, the operation of the RAM clear switch corresponds to the “setting change operation”. The initialization is equivalent to “setting change”.

  In the above embodiment, the value that is the first initial value when the first initialization condition is satisfied may be a value selected by the main control CPU 40a from among a plurality of values. Similarly, the value that becomes the second initial value when the second initialization condition is satisfied may be a value selected by the main control CPU 40a from a plurality of values. At this time, the value selected as the second initial value may be configured to be more advantageous than the value selected as the first initial value, or may be configured to easily become an advantageous value. May be.

In the unit period of the above embodiment, a plurality of variable games are executed, but the number of variable games executed in the unit period may be one.
In the above embodiment, when the power supply is cut off in the normal performance state, the power supply is cut off to the stored information stored in both the main control RAM 40c and the sub control RAM 41c. It can be seen that information is included that can specify the number of times of establishment. However, in the above embodiment, if the information on the number of times of establishment is included in the stored information stored in the main control RAM 40c when the power supply is cut off in the normal performance state, the sub control CPU 41a. Can specify the number of establishments when the power supply is cut off. For example, when the power supply is started, the sub control CPU 41a outputs the control information indicating the number of establishments that can be specified from the establishment number information stored and held in the main control RAM 40c to the sub control CPU 41a. The number of establishments when the power supply is shut off can be specified. Thus, the sub control CPU 41a can store the sub establishment internal information in the sub control RAM 41c again when the power supply is started. In such a configuration, the main control RAM 40c realizes a function as a storage unit, and the established internal information stored and held in the main control RAM 40c corresponds to the established number information. When the power supply is started, the number of establishments that can be identified from the secondary establishment internal information stored in the secondary control RAM 41c again is the number of establishments that can be identified from the establishment internal information stored and held in the main control RAM 40c. It corresponds to.

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is configured to output, to the sub-control CPU 41a, a winning command that can specify that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost when the lottery result of the role lottery is lost. May be. In this case, the winning command corresponds to information that can specify the lottery result of the role lottery including the disparity.

  In the above embodiment, even when the random number for winning lottery is not assigned to a winning number that allows winning a combination of symbols for which a prize is determined, it is not limited to, for example, advantageous transfer lottery is performed, etc. It is also possible to configure so that symbol combinations (so-called chance eyes) that can generate the following benefits can be derived.

  -You may apply the said embodiment to the gaming machine which can give the penalty which produces a disadvantage to a player. It should be noted that the penalty may be applied to one variation game or a plurality of variation games.

The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium different from medals. For example, the present invention may be embodied as a gaming machine that uses a gaming ball (pachinko ball) as a gaming medium.
The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine whose bonus gaming state is not controlled. Further, the slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine in which the advantageous effect state is not controlled.

  In the above embodiment, power is supplied from the backup power supply 42d included in the power supply board 42 to the main control RAM 40c, the sub control RAM 41c, and the real-time clock 41d. A backup power source may be provided for each. When the power supply is cut off, the storage information in the main control RAM 40c may be stored and held by the power supply from the backup power supply provided on the main board 40. Similarly, when the power supply is cut off, the storage information in the sub control RAM 41c may be stored and held by the power supply from the backup power source provided on the sub board 41. The real time clock 41d may be timed by supplying power from a backup power source provided on the sub-board 41.

  In the above embodiment, the function of the main board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

  In the above embodiment, a payout board for controlling the payout of medals as a game medium based on a control signal from the main board 40 may be provided, and the control related to the payout of medals in the above embodiment may be performed by the payout board. Good. In such a configuration, the main board 40 and the payout board may be used as the main control unit or the first control unit.

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

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) It is possible to store and hold at least a part of the stored information of the storage means even after the power supply is cut off, and the operation means is operated with the start of power supply. In a gaming machine configured to be able to initialize the storage information of the storage means by changing the setting accordingly, establishment of the time count means and the number of established conditions that can be established by executing the variable game A notification control means for informing the information to the notification means, and an advantageous permission means for allowing the transition to the advantageous state in response to the establishment of the permission condition, the time counting means after the power supply is cut off It is possible to keep timing, and the allowable condition includes an allowable condition that is established when the number of established times reaches a specified number of times, and the power supply is cut off when not in the advantageous state. The The stored information stored in the storage means includes information on the number of establishments that can specify the number of establishments, and the establishment notification control means performs the setting change with the start of power supply. If the establishment information is notified in a manner in which the number of establishments cannot be specified, and the power supply is started without the setting change accompanying the start of power supply, from the time measurement result of the time measuring means When it is not possible to specify that the date has changed, the establishment information indicating the establishment number that can be specified can be notified from the establishment number information, while when the date has been changed from the time measurement result of the timing means, the establishment number can be set. A gaming machine characterized in that the establishment information is notified in an unspecified manner.

  (B) It is possible to store and hold at least a part of the storage information of the storage means even after the power supply is cut off, and the operation means is operated with the start of the power supply. In a gaming machine configured to be able to initialize the storage information of the storage means by changing the setting accordingly, establishment of the time count means and the number of established conditions that can be established by executing the variable game A notification control means for informing the information to the notification means, and an advantageous permission means for allowing the transition to the advantageous state in response to the establishment of the permission condition, the time counting means after the power supply is cut off It is possible to keep timing, and the allowable condition includes an allowable condition that is established when the number of established times reaches a specified number of times, and the power supply is cut off when not in the advantageous state. The The stored information stored in the storage means includes information on the number of establishments that can specify the number of establishments, and the establishment notification control means performs the setting change with the start of power supply. If the establishment information indicating that the number of establishments is zero is notified, and the power supply is started without the change of setting with the start of the power supply, the time measurement result of the time measuring means When it is not possible to specify that the date has changed, the establishment information indicating the establishment number that can be specified from the establishment number information is notified, while when the date has been changed from the time measurement result of the timing means, the establishment number can be specified. A game machine characterized by causing the establishment information to indicate that the number of times is zero.

  (C) The establishment notification control means notifies the establishment information in a manner in which the establishment number is concealed at least until the establishment information is notified after the establishment information is notified in a manner in which the establishment number is concealed.

  (D) The establishment notification control means updates the establishment information every time a predetermined condition that can be established by the execution of the variable game is satisfied after the establishment information indicating that the number of establishments is zero is notified. And let them know.

  (E) The number of establishments is initialized every time the advantageous state ends.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 13 ... Decoration lamp, 14 ... Speaker, 15 ... Production display device, 16a-16c ... Reel, 20 ... Start lever, 21a-21c ... Stop button, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... CPU for main control, 40b ... main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub-board, 41a ... sub-control CPU, 41b ... sub-control ROM, 41c ... sub-control RAM, 42 ... power supply board, 50 ... set value switch .

Claims (4)

It is possible to store and hold at least a part of the stored information of the storage means even after the power supply is cut off, and set according to the operation means being operated with the start of power supply In the gaming machine configured to be able to initialize the storage information of the storage means by making a change,
Timekeeping means,
Establishment notification control means for informing the notification means of establishment information relating to the number of establishments of a predetermined condition that can be established by execution of the variable game;
Advantageous and acceptable means for allowing the transition to the advantageous state, triggered by the establishment of the acceptable condition,
The time measuring means can continuously time even after the power supply is cut off,
The permissible condition includes a permissible condition that is established when the number of established times reaches a specified number of times,
The storage information stored and held in the storage means when power supply is interrupted when not in the advantageous state includes establishment number information capable of specifying the establishment number,
The establishment notification control means includes
When the power supply is started without changing the setting with the start of power supply, and it is not possible to specify that the date has changed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means, specify from the establishment number information While notifying the establishment information indicating the number of possible establishments,
When the power supply is started without changing the setting with the start of power supply, and it can be specified from the time measurement result of the time measuring means that the date has changed, the power supply is started. The game machine is characterized in that the establishment information is notified in the same manner as when the setting is changed.   The establishment notification control means can specify that the date has changed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means when the power supply is started without the setting change being performed with the start of power supply, and The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the setting change is performed with the start of power supply, the establishment information is notified in a manner of concealing the number of establishments.   The establishment notification control means can specify that the date has changed from the time measurement result of the time measuring means when the power supply is started without the setting change being performed with the start of power supply, and The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the setting change is performed with the start of power supply, the establishment information indicating that the establishment number is zero is notified.   The establishment number information stored and held in the storage means is not initialized when the setting change is not performed with the start of power supply, whereas the setting change is performed with the start of power supply. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which is initialized in a case.

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