JP2017209284A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance security.SOLUTION: In a main board which is superior compared with a sub board in the viewpoint of security, information display processing and bet number information processing which causes the bet number information on the recommended bet number to be indicated are executed. Since there is a possibility that a player cannot set the bet number specified by notification of the bet number information, notification of the bet number information is restricted when winning of a replay symbol combination is permitted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, some slot machines (so-called revolving game machines), which are a kind of gaming machine, are suitable bets when the bet number is not an appropriate bet number as in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1. Some of them report information related to numbers.

JP 2008-136580 A

  By the way, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, notification of information relating to the number of wagers is performed by the sub board of the main board and the sub board. However, the sub board is not as good as the main board from the viewpoint of security, and there is a possibility that information relating to the number of bets may not be properly notified due to unauthorized modification of the sub board.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional technology. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving security.

  A gaming machine that solves the above problem includes a main control unit that performs a lottery drawing in a gaming machine in which execution of a variable game is started with a start operation after a bet number is set, and the main control unit includes: A betting number information notifying process for notifying the betting number information regarding the recommended betting number can be executed. In the betting number information notifying process, the main control unit performs the next change of the changing game when the changing game is executed. The betting number information related to the recommended betting number for starting the execution of the game can be notified, and the notification of the betting number information is restricted when the winning of the re-gamer is permitted in the winning lottery. .

  For the gaming machine, the main control unit can execute a gaming state control process for controlling a gaming state, and a recommended number of bets in a part of a plurality of gaming states is a part of the gaming state. May be different from the recommended number of bets in different gaming states.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the gaming state includes a specific gaming state in which bonus winnings continue to be allowed until a bonus winning combination is won after winning a bonus in the winning lottery, and when the gaming state is the specific gaming state, In the betting number information notification process, the main control unit may be able to notify betting number information that can specify that the recommended betting number is 1.

  The gaming machine includes a sub-control unit and an effect execution means for executing a bet number effect relating to a recommended bet number, and the main control unit includes bet number control information that can specify a recommended bet number. An output process to be output to the sub-control unit may be executed, and the sub-control unit may execute a bet-number effect execution process for executing the bet-number effect based on the bet-number control information.

  According to the present invention, security can be improved.

The figure which shows the surface side of the slot machine. The figure which shows the pushing order of a stop button. The figure which shows an information panel. The figure which shows a game state. The figure which shows an effect state. The figure which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. The figure which shows a lottery number. The figure which shows a lottery number. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the lottery result of the role lottery in each game state, and the probability which becomes each lottery result. The figure which shows the symbol combination derived | led-out when the lottery result of a role lottery is off. The figure which shows the bet number recommended in each game state. The flowchart which shows a game progress main process. (A) is a figure which shows the operation information and bet number information which are alert | reported during execution of a 1st variation game, (b) is a figure which shows the condition where alerting | reporting of bet number information is restrict | limited in a 1st variation game. (A) is a diagram showing an example of notification of bet number information and notification of operation information, (b) is a diagram showing bet number information corresponding to each bet number, and (c) is operation information corresponding to each pressing order. FIG. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows an example of the display content of the effect display apparatus when a navigation effect is performed. (A) is a figure which shows the display content of the effect display apparatus when a betting number effect is performed, (b) And (c) is a figure which shows the display content of the effect display apparatus when a bet number method effect is performed. (D) is a figure which shows the display content of the effect display apparatus when a start operation effect is performed, (e) is a figure which shows the display content of the effect display apparatus when a betting number reset effect is performed. (A)-(c) is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting of the operation information and the alerting | reporting of bet number information when it is a 3rd game state. (A)-(f) is a figure which shows an example of the display aspect of the payout display part when operation information and bet number information are alert | reported, and the display content of an effect display apparatus. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows an example of alerting | reporting of the betting number information in 2nd Embodiment, and the alerting | reporting of operation information, (c) is a figure which shows betting number information corresponding to every betting number in 2nd Embodiment (D) is a figure which shows the operation information corresponding to every pushing order in 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows another example of the lottery result in which the winning of a bonus combination is possible.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, an 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 (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, a cherry symbol imitating cherry, a watermelon symbol imitating watermelon, a bell symbol imitating bell, a seven symbol imitating “7”, and a replay symbol imitating the characters “REPLAY” It is 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. 6).

  The display window 12a has a size capable of displaying three symbols that are continuous in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. In the display window 12a, an upper stop position, a middle stop position, and a lower stop position are set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10, 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 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 prize determined for the winning symbol combination is awarded. The combinations other than the effective stop position combinations are invalid stop position combinations (so-called invalid lines) in which the displayed symbol combinations cannot be determined as winning. In this specification, the “symbol combination derived in the variation game (game result)” 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. By inserting medals into the medal insertion slot 17, medals can be bet. The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that the bet number can be set based on the insertion of medals into the medal insertion slot 17.

  The slot machine 10 includes a bet button 18 on the front surface of the front door 12. By operating the bet button 18, medals can be bet from credits stored internally in the slot machine 10. The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that the bet amount can be set by operating the bet button 18. In the slot machine 10, the bet button 18 includes a 1 bet button 18 a for betting one medal and a MAX bet button 18 b for betting an upper limit number of medals. When the bet number has not reached the upper limit number, when the 1-bet button 18a is operated, the bet number is increased by one. Further, when the bet number has not reached the upper limit number and the MAX bet button 18b is operated, the bet number increases to the upper limit number. The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that the bet amount can be set based on the operation of the bet button 18. In the present embodiment, the bet button 18 corresponds to a bet number operation unit. Of the bet buttons 18, the 1 bet button 18a corresponds to a bet number operation unit capable of betting one game medium, and the MAX bet button 18b is a bet number capable of betting an upper limit number of game media. It corresponds to the operation unit. As described above, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to set the bet number based on at least one of the insertion of the game medium and the operation of the bet number operation unit.

  The slot machine 10 includes a settlement button 19 on the front surface of the front door 12. The settlement button 19 is a means operated when paying back (discharging) the bet medals or the credits stored internally in the slot machine 10.

  The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 20 as a start operation unit on the front surface of the front door 12. The start lever 20 is 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 execution of the variable game. In addition, the operation of the start lever 20 that starts the operation (rotation) of the reel corresponds to the start operation. In the slot machine 10, the variable game is executed by operating the reel on which a plurality of symbols are arranged in response to the start operation. Be started. In the slot machine 10, after the medals are betted, that is, after the bet number is set, the execution of the variable game is started with 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 is a 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 is a means for performing a stop operation to stop 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 is a 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. Among the stop buttons 21a to 21c, the left stop button 21a corresponds to a first stop operation unit, the middle stop button 21b corresponds to a second stop operation unit, and the right stop button 21c corresponds to a third stop operation unit. 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, an operation of a stop button for stopping the reel in operation (rotating) corresponds to a stop operation, and in the slot machine 10, the operation of the reel is stopped in response to the stop operation. As described above, in the slot machine 10, after the number of bets is set, the start of the variable game is started by operating the reel on which a plurality of symbols are arranged in response to the start operation, and the stop operation unit is operated. This (stop operation) can be used as an opportunity to stop the reel operation. In the following description, after the variable game is started, the first stop operation among the stop buttons 21a to 21c is referred to as a first stop operation, the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the third stop operation is performed. Is shown as a third stop operation.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the stop buttons 21 a to 21 c are operated in the order of the stop buttons (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as the pressing order), and the stop buttons for performing the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are different. There are a total of six orders from the first push order to the sixth push order.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a medal payout opening 22 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 opening 22. The slot machine 10 includes a medal selector (not shown) inside the machine. The medal selector includes an insertion sensor SE4 that detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 6). The slot machine 10 includes a hopper unit (not shown) capable of performing a payout operation for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 22 inside the machine.

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

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

  The information panel 30 includes a 1-bet display part 35a, a 2-bet display part 35b, and a 3-bet display part 35c. In the following description, the bet display portions 35 a to 35 c may be collectively referred to as a bet display portion 35. The bet display unit 35 displays the number of bets (the number of bets) by, for example, lighting states of the three display units 35a to 35c. In the present embodiment, when the bet number is “1”, only the 1-bet display unit 35a among the bet display units 35a to 35c is turned on, and the 2-bet display unit 35b and the 3-bet display unit 35c are turned off. When the bet number is “2”, the 1-bet display unit 35a and the 2-bet display unit 35b among the bet display units 35a to 35c are turned on, and the 3-bet display unit 35c is turned off. Further, when the bet number is “3”, all of the bet display portions 35a to 35c are lit.

The information panel 30 includes a credit display unit 36. The credit display unit 36 displays the number of medals stored as credits inside the machine.
The information panel 30 includes a payout display unit 37. The payout display unit 37 includes two 7-segment displays that are arranged side by side. Thereby, the payout display unit 37 can display two-digit numbers in decimal numbers from 00 to 99 by the two indicators 37a and 37b. In the present embodiment, a 7-segment display capable of displaying a tens digit is a display 37a, and a 7-segment display capable of displaying a tens digit is a display 37b.

  In addition, the payout display unit 37 displays information related to the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of a prize in the variable game (hereinafter referred to as payout information). 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 opening 22, but is also the number of medals added to the credit. It can also be said that the number of medals awarded when a prize is generated.

  Further, the payout display unit 37 displays information (hereinafter, referred to as operation information) regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c during execution of the variable game. Thus, in the present embodiment, the payout display unit 37 that displays the payout information is also used as a display unit that displays (notifies) the operation information. In the present embodiment, the payout display unit 37 is also used as a display unit for displaying payout information and a display unit for displaying operation information. In the present embodiment, the operation information corresponds to information related to the operation mode of the stop operation unit. The “stop button pressing order” corresponds to an operation order of a plurality of stop operation units.

  In addition, the payout display unit 37 displays information relating to the bet amount (hereinafter referred to as bet number information) during execution of the variable game. Thus, in the present embodiment, the payout display unit 37 that displays the payout information is also used as a display unit that displays (notifies) the bet amount information. In the present embodiment, the payout display unit 37 is also used as a display unit for displaying payout information and a display unit for displaying bet number information. As described above, the payout display unit 37 in the present embodiment is also used as a display unit for displaying payout information, a display unit for displaying operation information, and a display unit for displaying bet number information.

Next, the symbol combinations for which a prize is determined will be described. The symbol combination for which a prize is determined is also referred to as a “combination”.
The symbol combination (role) for which a prize is determined includes a symbol combination for which a medal is to be paid out as a prize (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). Note that the re-game is that the execution of the next variable game can be started without having to bet medals. When a re-game is awarded, the same number as the bet number set in the variable game won by the re-gamer is set as the bet number. As described above, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that the bet amount can be set based on the winning of the re-gamer.

The payout combination includes, for example, a cherry role, a watermelon role, a bell role, and a one-piece 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”. For a single combination, a predetermined number (for example, one) of medals is determined as a prize. In the following description, a symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when a single winning combination is won is referred to as a “bell spilling stop eye”. In the slot machine 10, since it is necessary to bet one or more medals when performing the floating game, even if one winning combination wins, the number of medals increases from the number of medals before the winning single winning combination. There is nothing.

  In the present embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out includes not the number of medals actually paid out from the medal payout opening 22, but includes the number of medals added as credits and is given to the player. It is equivalent to the number of sheets.

  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”.

Examples of the regame player include a normal regame player and a promoted regame player. A re-playing role is also called a replaying role.
Usually, 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 normal re-game player wins is referred to as “normal re-game stop eye”. A replay is determined as an award for the promoted regamer. In the following description, the symbol combination that is stopped on the active line NL when the promoted re-game player wins is called “promotion re-game stop eye”.

As shown in FIG. 4, 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, there is a case where a bonus combination winning is permitted in a combination lottery described later. In the slot machine 10, if the bonus combination is not won in the variable game in which the bonus combination is allowed in the combination lottery, the bonus combination will continue to be permitted even after the end of the variable game. Allowing winnings is carried over. In the present embodiment, after winning the bonus combination in the combination lottery and before winning the bonus combination, the winning of the bonus combination continues after the variable game is over. In the present embodiment, accepting a bonus combination in the combination lottery is equivalent to winning a bonus combination in the combination lottery. Therefore, in the present embodiment, after winning a bonus in the winning combination lottery, the bonus winning combination continues to be permitted until the bonus winning combination is won. In the slot machine 10, after the bonus combination winning is permitted in the combination lottery, the gaming state in which the bonus combination winning is continuously permitted after the end of the variable game is the third gaming state. The third advantageous state in the present embodiment is a specification in which a bonus combination continues to be permitted until a bonus combination is won after winning a bonus in the combination lottery (after winning a bonus combination in the combination lottery). Corresponds to the gaming state.

  In general, allowing a bonus combination to be won in a combination lottery is also said to win a bonus combination. Moreover, it is said that winning of the bonus combination is carried over if the winning of the bonus combination continues to be allowed. The third gaming state is also referred to as “inside”. On the other hand, the first gaming state and the second gaming state are also referred to as “non-inside”. Further, in the game state other than the bonus game state, when the third game state in which the bonus combination winning is continuously permitted is set to the carryover gaming state, the first gaming state and the second gaming state in which the bonus combination winning is not continuously permitted. Can be said to be a non-carryover gaming state.

  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. 4, each game state and the transition mode of the game state will be described.
In the slot machine 10, when the promoted re-game player wins in the first gaming state, the gaming machine shifts from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. Further, in the slot machine 10, when a single winning combination is won in the second gaming state, the slot machine 10 shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state.

  In the slot machine 10, when in the first gaming state, when a bonus combination is not won in a variable game in which a bonus combination is permitted in the combination lottery (in the drawing, it is indicated as “bonus bonus carryover”). Transition from the first gaming state to the third gaming state. Similarly, when the slot machine 10 is in the second gaming state, when the bonus combination is not won in the variable game in which the bonus combination is permitted in the combination lottery (in the drawing, “bonus combination carryover”). (Shown), transition from the second gaming state to the third gaming state.

  Further, the second gaming state is a gaming state in which it is easier for the re-gamer to win a prize than in the first gaming state. For this reason, in the second gaming state, the consumption of medals is suppressed compared to the first gaming state. Therefore, it can be said that the second gaming state is more advantageous than the first gaming state. The second gaming state is a so-called “replay time (RT)”.

  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 the 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 game state, the winning probability of the payout combination in the combination lottery is improved as compared with the game states other than the bonus game 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 game states other than the bonus game state. Therefore, the bonus gaming state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to gaming states other than the bonus gaming state.

  In the slot machine 10, the bonus gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state when the bonus end condition is satisfied in the bonus gaming 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 opening 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.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the variable game can be executed when the number of bets is “1” to “3” in any of the first game state to the third game state other than the bonus game state. It is configured. On the other hand, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a variable game only when the number of bets is “3” in the bonus game state.

  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. 5, the effect states in the present embodiment include a normal effect state, a preparation 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 (controlled effect state) 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, the music output from the speaker 14, and the like.

  The normal performance state is mainly a performance state in which the user stays when in the first gaming state. The preparation effect state is an effect state in which the user stays when the game state is the first game state. The advantageous effect state is an effect state in which the user stays when the player is in the second game state. Further, the bonus effect state is an effect state in which the player stays in the bonus game state.

  In the slot machine 10, for example, there is an operation 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 an award is determined on the active line NL. 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. The advantageous performance state is a so-called “assist time (AT)”.

  If the advantageous permissible condition is satisfied while staying in the normal performance state, the state shifts to the preparation performance state. Further, when the advantageous start condition is satisfied during the stay in the preparation effect state, the state shifts to the advantage effect state. In addition, when the advantageous end condition is satisfied while staying in the advantageous performance state, the state shifts to the normal performance state.

  In addition, when the bonus combination is won in an effect state other than the bonus effect state, a transition is made to the bonus effect state. When the bonus end condition is satisfied in the bonus effect state, the state shifts to an effect state other than the bonus effect state. Specifically, when the effect state before the transition to the bonus effect state is the normal effect state, the transition to the normal effect state is made when the bonus end condition is satisfied in the bonus effect state. Further, when the effect state before the transition to the bonus effect state is the preparation effect state or the advantageous effect state, the transition to the preparation effect state is made when the bonus end condition is satisfied in the bonus effect state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit inside the machine. The main board 40 performs processing relating to the progress of the game and outputs control information (control command) according to the result of the processing. 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.

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 stored in the main control ROM 40b. As described above, the main board 40 corresponding to the main control unit has the main control CPU 40a that executes processing based on the main control program stored in the main control ROM 40b, and executes processing based on the main control program. it can.

  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 a 1 bet button 18a, a MAX bet button 18b, a checkout button 19, a start lever 20, and 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 1-bet button 18a, the MAX bet button 18b, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated. The main board 40 is connected to the information panel 30. The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information panel 30.

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

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

  Here, among the lottery tables stored in the main control ROM 40b, the role lottery table used for the internal lottery for determining the lottery number from a plurality of types of lottery numbers and the lottery number will be described. The internal lottery for determining the lottery number corresponds to “role lottery”. The lottery 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”. Further, in the following explanation, “the predetermined lottery number is determined by the role lottery” indicates that “the predetermined lottery number is won by the role lottery” or “the lottery determined by the role lottery” The “number” may be indicated as “winning lottery number”.

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

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of lottery numbers including lottery numbers T01 to T16. In the drawing, “ALL” in the column of the order of the stop operation indicates that the pressing order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is not limited. In the drawing, “ALL” shown in the column of the position of the stop operation indicates that the push position of the stop buttons 21a to 21c is not questioned.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the lottery number T01 (cherry) has a cherry role as a winning combination in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T01 is won, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the cherry stop eye is derived in the change game regardless of the order of the stop operation and the position of the stop operation. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T01 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the cherry winning.

  In the lottery number T02 (cherry + bonus), a bonus combination and a cherry combination are determined as winning combinations in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T02 is won, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the cherry stop eye is derived in the changing game regardless of the order of the stop operation and the position of the stop operation. As described above, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T02 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the bonus winning combination and the cherry winning combination. In the present embodiment, when winning the lottery number T02 in the winning lottery, winning of the bonus winning is permitted in the winning lottery.

  In the lottery number T03 (watermelon), a watermelon combination is determined as a winning combination in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T03 is won, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the watermelon stop eye is derived in the change game regardless of the order of the stop operation and the position of the stop operation. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T03 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the watermelon winning.

  In the lottery number T04 (watermelon + bonus), a bonus combination and a watermelon combination are defined as a combination that can be won in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T04 is won, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the watermelon stop eye is derived in the change game regardless of the order of the stop operation and the position of the stop operation. As described above, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T04 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the bonus winning combination and the watermelon winning combination. In the present embodiment, when the lottery number T04 is won in the role lottery, a bonus combination winning in the role lottery is allowed.

  In the lottery number T05 (normal replay), a normal replay combination is determined as a winning combination in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T05 is won, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the normal replay stop point is derived in the variable game regardless of the stop operation order and the stop operation position. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T05 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the normal re-gamer.

  In the lottery number T06 (first control promotion re-game), a normal re-game player and a promoted re-game player are defined as winning combinations in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T06 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the fifth push order, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the promotion replay stop point is derived in the variable game. Is done. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T06 is won, if the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any one of the first push order to the fourth push order and the sixth push order, the floating game The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the normal replay stop point is derived. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T06 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the normal replaying role and the promoted replaying role.

  In the lottery number T07 (second control promotion re-game), a normal re-game player and a promoted re-game player are determined as winning combinations in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T07 is won, if the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the sixth pressing order, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the promotion replay stop eye is derived in the variable game. Is done. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T07 is won, if the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any one of the first push order to the fifth push order, the normal replay stop in the variable game The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the eyes are derived. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T07 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the normal replaying player and the promoted replaying player.

  As shown in FIG. 8, in the lottery number T08 (first control bell), a bell combination and a single combination are determined as winning combinations in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T08 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the first pushing order or the second pushing order, the reels 16a to 16a 16c is stopped. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T08 is won, if the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any one of the third push order to the sixth push order, the bell spilling stops in the variable game. , So that the reels 16a to 16c are stopped. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T08 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the bell winning combination and the single winning combination.

  In the lottery number T09 (second control bell), a combination of a bell and a single combination are determined as winning combinations in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T09 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the third pushing order or the fourth pushing order, the reels 16a to 16a 16c is stopped. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T09 is won, the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any one of the first push order, the second push order, the fifth push order, and the sixth push order. Then, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that a bell spill stop eye is derived in the change game. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T09 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the bell winning combination and the single winning combination.

  In the lottery number T10 (third control bell), a combination of a bell and a single combination are determined as winning combinations in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T10 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the fifth push order or the sixth push order, the reels 16a to 16a 16c is stopped. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T10 is won, if the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any one of the first push order to the fourth push order, the bell spilling stops in the variable game. , So that the reels 16a to 16c are stopped. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T10 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the bell winning combination and the single winning combination.

  In the lottery number T11 (fourth control bell), a combination of a bell and a single combination are determined as winning combinations in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T11 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the first pushing order, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the bell stop eyes are derived in the variable game. . On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T11 is won, if the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any one of the second push order to the sixth push order, the bell spilling stops in the change game. , So that the reels 16a to 16c are stopped. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T11 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the bell winning combination and the single winning combination.

  In the lottery number T12 (fifth control bell), a combination of a bell and a single combination are determined as winning combinations in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T12 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the second pressing order, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the bell stop eyes are derived in the variable game. . On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T12 is won, if the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any one of the first push order and the third push order to the sixth push order, the floating game The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the bell-spilling stop eye is derived at. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T12 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the bell winning combination and the single winning combination.

  In the lottery number T13 (sixth control bell), a combination of a bell and a single combination are determined as winning combinations in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T13 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the third pressing order, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the bell stop eyes are derived in the variable game. . On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T13 is won, the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any one of the first push order, the second push order, and the fourth push order to the sixth push order. Then, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that a bell spill stop eye is derived in the change game. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T13 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the bell winning combination and the single winning combination.

  In the lottery number T14 (seventh control bell), a combination of a bell and a single combination are determined as winning combinations in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T14 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the fourth pressing order, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the bell stop eyes are derived in the variable game. . On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T14 is won, the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any one of the first push order to the third push order, the fifth push order, and the sixth push order. Then, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that a bell spill stop eye is derived in the change game. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T14 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the bell winning combination and the single winning combination.

  In the lottery number T15 (eighth control bell), a combination of a bell and a single combination are determined as winning combinations in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T15 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the fifth pressing order, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the bell stop eyes are derived in the variable game. . On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T15 is won, if the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any one of the first push order to the fourth push order and the sixth push order, the floating game The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the bell-spilling stop eye is derived at. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T15 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the bell winning combination and the single winning combination.

  In the lottery number T16 (9th control bell), a combination of a bell and a single combination are determined as winning combinations in the variable game. In the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T16 is won, when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in the sixth pressing order, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the bell stop eyes are derived in the variable game. . On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the lottery number T16 is won, if the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated in any one of the first push order to the fifth push order, the bell spilling stops in the changing game. , So that the reels 16a to 16c are stopped. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, winning the lottery number T16 in the winning lottery corresponds to allowing the winning of the bell winning combination and the single winning combination.

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

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

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

  Here, the lottery result of the role lottery will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 9A shows, for each bet number, the lottery result of the role lottery in the first gaming state and the probability of each lottery result. FIG. 9B shows the lottery result of the role lottery and the probability of each lottery result for each bet amount in the second gaming state. FIG. 9C shows the lottery result of the role lottery and the probability of each lottery result for each bet amount in the third gaming state. FIG. 9D shows the lottery result of the role lottery in the bonus game state and the probability of each lottery result for each bet number.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, in the slot machine 10, the probability that the lottery result of the role lottery will be different depends on the number of bets. As shown in FIG. 9A, in the first gaming state, the probability Hc that the lottery result of the winning lottery is lost when the bet number is “1” is when the bet number is “2”. It is higher than the probability Hb that the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost. In the first gaming state, the probability Hb that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost when the bet number is “2” is different from the probability Hb of the role lottery when the bet number is “3”. Is higher than the probability Ha. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, in the second gaming state, the probability Hf that the lottery result of the winning lottery is lost when the bet number is “1” is the bet number “2”. In some cases, it is higher than the probability He that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost. Also, in the second gaming state, the probability He that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost when the bet number is “2” is the probability that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost when the bet number is “3”. Is higher than the probability Hd. Also, as shown in FIG. 9C, in the third gaming state, when the bet number is “1”, the probability Hi that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost is “2”. It is higher than the probability Hh that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost at a certain time. Also, in the third gaming state, the probability Hh that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost when the bet number is “2” is different from the probability Hh of the role lottery result when the bet number is “3”. Is lower than the probability Hg.

  Thus, in the first game state to the third game state other than the bonus game state, when the bet number is “2” or “1”, it is more effective than when the bet number is “3”. There is a high probability that the lottery result will be lost. Further, in the first gaming state to the third gaming state, the probability that the lottery result of the combination lottery is dissipated is higher when the bet number is “1” than when the bet number is “2”. . As described above, in the slot machine 10, when the bet number is 1, the probability that the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost is higher than when the bet number is larger than 1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the number of bets is “3” in the second gaming state, the probability Hd that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost is in the first gaming state. When the number of bets is “3”, the result Ha is lower than the probability Ha that the lottery result is lost. In addition, the probability He that the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost when the bet number is “2” in the second gaming state is when the bet number is “2” in the first gaming state. The probability Hb that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost is lower. The probability Hf that the lottery result of the winning lottery is lost when the bet number is “1” in the second gaming state is when the bet number is “1” in the first gaming state. The probability Hc that the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost is lower.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the number of bets is “3” in the third gaming state, the probability Hg that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost is in the first gaming state. When the bet amount is “3”, the probability Ha is higher than the probability Ha that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost. The probability Hh that the lottery result of the winning lottery is lost when the bet number is “2” in the third gaming state is when the bet number is “2” in the first gaming state. It is higher than the probability Hb that the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost. Further, the probability Hi that the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost when the bet number is “1” in the third gaming state is when the bet number is “1” in the first gaming state. It is higher than the probability Hc that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost.

  As described above, in the third gaming state, there is a high probability that the lottery result of the combination lottery will be out of comparison with the gaming state different from the third gaming state. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the number of bets is “1” in the third gaming state, the probability that the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost is the highest.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 (a) to 9 (c), a lottery number or bonus combination that allows a winning combination to be paid out in the combination lottery in any of the first gaming state to the third gaming state. If the number of bets is the same, the probability of winning a lottery number that is allowed to win is the same. 9A to 9C, lottery numbers T01 to T04 and T08 to T16 correspond to lottery numbers that allow a payout winning combination in a winning lottery or lottery numbers that allow a bonus winning combination.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, for example, in any of the first gaming state to the third gaming state, when the number of bets is “3”, the lottery The probability Xa of winning the lottery number T02 is higher than the probability Xb of winning the lottery number T02 in the role lottery when the number of bets is “2”. In any of the first game state to the third game state, the probability Xb of winning the lottery number T02 in the role lottery when the bet number is “2” 1 ”is higher than the probability Xc of winning the lottery number T02 in the role lottery.

  In addition, for example, in any of the first gaming state to the third gaming state, when the number of bets is “3”, any lottery number among the lottery numbers T08 to T16 in the role lottery The probability Ba of winning is higher than the probability Bb of winning any lottery number among the lottery numbers T08 to T16 in the role lottery when the bet number is “2”. In any of the first gaming state to the third gaming state, when the number of bets is “2”, any lottery number from among the lottery numbers T08 to T16 is won in the role lottery. The probability Bb of winning is higher than the probability Bc of winning any lottery number among the lottery numbers T08 to T16 in the role lottery when the bet number is “1”.

  As described above, when the bet number is “3” in any of the first game state to the third game state other than the bonus game state, the bet number is “2” or “1”. The probability of winning a lottery number that allows a winning of a payout combination or a lottery number that allows a bonus combination to be won in the role lottery is higher. Further, in any of the first game state to the third game state other than the bonus game state, when the bet number is “2”, the combination lottery is more effective than when the bet number is “1”. There is a high probability that a lottery number that allows a payout winning combination or a lottery number that allows a bonus winning combination will be won.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9D, when the player is in the bonus game state, the payout combination is allowed in the combination lottery when the player is in any one of the first game state to the third game state. This is different from the probability of winning a lottery number or a lottery number that allows a bonus combination to be won. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the player is in the bonus game state, one of the lottery numbers T08 to T16 in which the winning of the bell role is allowed with a probability Bd of 100% is won. The probability Bd of winning a lottery number that is allowed to win a bell role in the role lottery in the bonus game state is determined in the role lottery in any of the first game state to the third game state. The probability Ba is higher than the probability Ba for winning a lottery number in which the winning of the bell role is permitted.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the first game state to the third game state other than the bonus game state, the variable game is played even when the bet number is any of “1” to “3”. On the other hand, in the bonus game state, the variable game is configured to be executable only when the bet number is “3”. For this reason, FIG. 9D shows only the lottery result of the role lottery and the probability of each lottery result when the bet number is “3”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), in the first gaming state, when the number of bets is “1”, the probability Rc of winning a lottery number that allows a re-gamer winning in the role lottery is When the number of bets is “2”, it is lower than the probability Rb of winning a lottery number in which a re-gamer winning is permitted in the winning lottery. In the first gaming state, when the bet number is “2”, the probability Rb of winning the lottery number that allows the re-gamer to win in the role lottery is “3”. The probability Ra of winning a lottery number in which a re-game winning is permitted in a combination lottery is lower. Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, when in the second gaming state, when the bet number is “1”, the probability Rf of winning the lottery number that allows the re-gamer winning in the role lottery is When the bet amount is “2”, the probability Re is lower than the probability Re that wins the lottery number that allows the re-gamer winning in the role lottery. Further, in the second gaming state, when the bet number is “2”, the probability Re that wins the lottery number in which the winning of the re-gamer is allowed in the role lottery is when the bet number is “3”. The probability Rd of winning a lottery number for which a re-game winning is permitted in the combination lottery is lower. Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, in the third gaming state, when the number of bets is “1”, the probability Ri of winning a lottery number that allows a re-gamer winning in the role lottery is When the number of bets is “2”, the probability is lower than the probability Rh of winning a lottery number in which a winning of a re-gamer is allowed in the winning lottery. Further, in the third gaming state, when the bet number is “2”, the probability Rh of winning the lottery number that allows the re-gamer winning in the role lottery is “3”. The probability Rg of winning a lottery number that allows a re-game winning in the combination lottery is lower. 9A to 9C, lottery numbers T05 to T07 correspond to lottery numbers that allow re-game winnings in the winning lottery.

  Thus, in the first game state to the third game state other than the bonus game state, when the bet number is “2” or “1”, it is more effective than when the bet number is “3”. In the lottery, the probability of winning a lottery number that allows a re-gamer to win is low. Further, in the first gaming state to the third gaming state, re-gamer winnings are permitted in the winning lottery when the betting number is “1” rather than when the betting number is “2”. The probability of winning the lottery number is low.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, when the bet number is “3”, the probability of winning the lottery number that allows the re-gamer winning in the role lottery in the first game state. Ra is lower than the probability Rd of winning a lottery number in which a winning of a re-gamer is permitted in the role lottery in the second gaming state. In other words, when the number of bets is “3”, the probability Rd of winning a lottery number that allows a re-gamer to win in the role lottery when in the second game state is as follows. It is higher than the probability Ra of winning a lottery number that allows a re-gamer to win a winning combination. Similarly, when the number of bets is “2”, the probability Rb of winning a lottery number that allows a re-gamer to win in the role lottery when the player is in the first game state is determined when the player is in the second game state. It is lower than the probability Re of winning a lottery number in which a winning of a re-gamer is permitted in the role lottery. In addition, when the bet number is “1”, the probability Rc of winning the lottery number in which the winning of the re-gamer is allowed in the role lottery in the first game state is the role in the second game state. It is lower than the probability Rf of winning the lottery number that allows the re-gamer winning in the lottery. In this way, in the second gaming state, it is easier to win the lottery number that allows the re-gamer to win in the role lottery than in the first gaming state, so that the consumption of medals can be suppressed. It can be said that this is an advantageous gaming state for the player.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if a bonus combination winning is permitted, if another winning combination or re-playing combination winning is permitted, the other paying combination or re-playing combination winning is given priority. The Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a bonus combination winning is permitted (when it is permitted to derive a bonus stop eye) and the lottery result of the combination lottery is off. , It is possible to derive a bonus stop point (a bonus combination can be won).

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the slot machine 10, if the winning lottery result is out of place when the bonus winning combination is not permitted, the position of the stop operation that can be used to derive the bonus stop eye (hereinafter, When the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the bonus stop position), the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the stoppage of the stoppage is derived. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the winning combination lottery result is out of play when the bonus part winning is not permitted, or when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at positions different from the bonus stop position, the stoppage is stopped. , So that the reels 16a to 16c are stopped.

  Further, in the slot machine 10, when a bonus combination winning is permitted, if the lottery result of the combination is out of play, or if the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the bonus stop position, the bonus stop eye is derived. Thus, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped. On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, when the bonus lottery result is out of play when the bonus combination winning is permitted, or when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the non-bonus stop position, the stop stop eye is derived. Thus, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a bonus combination winning is permitted, if the lottery result of the combination lottery is out of order, it is possible to derive a bonus stop eye. That is, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a bonus combination winning is permitted, if the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost, the bonus combination can be won. In the present embodiment, “out of” among the lottery results of the role lottery corresponds to the lottery result that allows the bonus combination to be won.

  Further, in the slot machine 10, when the game state is the third game state, the probability that the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost is higher than when the game state is different from the third game state. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when the game state is the third game state corresponding to the specific game state, the lottery result of the role lottery wins the bonus combination as compared to when the game state is different from the third game state. Is likely to be a lottery result.

  Further, the slot machine 10 has different probabilities that the lottery result of the combination lottery will be lost depending on the number of bets. And in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost, it is possible to win a bonus combination. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, in the third gaming state corresponding to the specific gaming state, the probability that the lottery result of the winning lottery becomes a lottery result that allows a bonus combination to be won differs depending on the number of bets. Further, in the present embodiment, the bet number with a high probability that the lottery result of the winning lottery will be out of place is a bet number with a high probability that the lottery result of the winning lottery will be a lottery result that allows a bonus combination to be won. . In other words, in this embodiment, the number of bets with a high probability that the lottery result of the role lottery will be a lottery result that allows a bonus combination to be won is the number of bets with a high probability that the lottery result of the role lottery will be off. I can say that.

  Next, the recommended bet number will be described with reference to FIG. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, there are recommended bets. In the slot machine 10, there is a recommended bet number according to the gaming state.

  In the first gaming state and the second gaming state, when the number of bets is “3”, the probability that the lottery result of the combination lottery will be out is lower than when the number of bets is “1” or “2”. Therefore, it can be said that it is advantageous when the number of bets is “3”. Also, in the first gaming state and the second gaming state, when the bet number is “3”, bonus winnings are permitted in the winning lottery as compared to when the bet number is “1” or “2”. It is advantageous when the bet number is “3”. For this reason, the recommended number of bets in the first gaming state and the second gaming state is “3”.

  As described above, the third gaming state is a gaming state in which a bonus combination winning is permitted. Therefore, in the third gaming state, a gaming state is recommended in which a bonus combination is won and a bonus gaming state is generated. In the third gaming state, when the bet number is “1”, the probability that the lottery result of the role lottery is lost is lower than when the bet number is “2” or “3”. That is, in the third gaming state, when the bet number is “1”, the lottery result of the role lottery can win a bonus combination as compared to when the bet number is “2” or “3”. It becomes easy to become a lottery result. For this reason, in the third gaming state, when the bet number is “1”, it is easier and more advantageous to win a bonus combination than when the bet number is “2” or “3”. For this reason, the recommended bet number in the third gaming state is “1”.

In the bonus game state, the variable game can be executed when the bet number is “3”. Therefore, the recommended bet number in the bonus game state is set to “3”.
As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the recommended bet number in the first game state, the second game state, and the bonus game state is “3”, and the recommended bet number in the third game state. Is “1”. Thus, the recommended bet number in the third gaming state is different from the recommended bet number in the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the bonus gaming state. In other words, in the slot machine 10, the recommended bet number in a part of the game states among the plurality of game states is different from the recommended bet number in a game state different from the part of the game state. In the present embodiment, the bet number “1” corresponds to the recommended bet number in the third game state, and the bet number “3” is recommended in the first game state, the second game state, and the bonus game state. It corresponds to the number of bets. In the present embodiment, the bet number “3” corresponds to the specific bet number recommended in the most gaming state among the bet numbers. In the present embodiment, the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the bonus gaming state correspond to gaming states in which a specific bet number is a recommended bet number.

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

  The sub board 41 is connected to the effect display device 15. The sub control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 15. 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, processing executed by the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 will be described. The main control CPU 40a performs the following game progress main process as one of the processes related to the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the main control CPU 40a performs a game start set process (step S101). In the game start set process, the main control CPU 40a erases or updates information stored in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a starts receiving medals (step S102). Next, the main control CPU 40a checks the gaming state (step S103).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is a re-game operation (step S104). If it is not during the re-game operation (step S104: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs a medal management process for setting the number of bets in the current variable game (step S105). In the process of step S105, when the main control CPU 40a receives a medal detection signal from the insertion sensor SE4, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the process of step S105, when the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal from the 1-bet button 18a, if the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c has not reached the upper limit, 1 is added to the bet number. At the same time, 1 is subtracted from the credit stored in the main control RAM 40c. Further, in the process of step S105, when the main control CPU 40a inputs an operation signal from the MAX bet button 18b, the main control CPU 40a adds the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c to the maximum bet number, The credit stored in the main control RAM 40c is subtracted by the added amount. When the bet amount stored in the main control RAM 40c is updated, the main control CPU 40a can control information (hereinafter referred to as a set bet number command) that can specify the updated bet number (the set bet number). Is stored in the output buffer.

  When the main control CPU 40a is in a re-game operation (step S104: YES), or when the process of step S105 is finished, the specified number of bets in the current variable game can start execution of the variable game. It is determined whether or not this is the case (step S106). In step S106, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of bets is one or more when the game state is any one of the first game state, the second game state, and the third game state. In step S106, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the number of bets is 3 or more when in the bonus game state. Since the upper limit number of bets in the present embodiment is “3”, the bet number does not exceed 3. Therefore, in the process of step S106 in the bonus game state, the bet number is 3. It can also be said to be a process for determining whether or not the number of bets has reached three.

  When the re-game operation is in operation (step S104: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the bet number in the previous variable game again in the main control RAM 40c as the bet number in the current variable game.

  If the bet number is not equal to or greater than the specified number (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103. That is, in the process of step S106, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the execution of the variable game can be started. On the other hand, when the number of bets in the current variable game is equal to or greater than the specified number (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a start operation by the start lever 20 has been accepted (step S107). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from the start lever 20, and makes a negative determination when an operation signal is not input from the start lever 20. When the start operation is not accepted (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103.

  On the other hand, when the start operation is accepted (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs an internal lottery process (step S108). In the internal lottery process, the main control CPU 40a identifies the current gaming state by referring to the gaming state information stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a selects a combination lottery table corresponding to the specified gaming state. The main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the random number for role lottery generated in the main board 40. Then, the main control CPU 40a distributes the acquired value of the lottery for lottery by referring to the selected role lottery table based on the value of the acquired random number for lottery and the number of bets. Determine the lottery number. If the value of the random number for winning a lottery is not assigned to a lottery number that allows winning a symbol combination for which a prize is determined, the lottery result of the winning lottery is “out of place”.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery number has a symbol combination (combination) that can be won in a variable game. Therefore, in the role lottery, it is possible to determine a game result that can be derived in the variable game. Further, in the role lottery, it is possible to determine a combination that allows winning. In the present embodiment, the role lottery corresponds to a predetermined lottery. As described above, in the present embodiment, the role as the lottery means is realized by performing the lottery by the main control CPU 40a, and the main board 40 as the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a performs the lottery. I know what to do. Note that the process of performing the lottery process corresponds to the role lottery process, and the main board 40 as the main control unit can execute the role lottery process.

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

  In addition, the main control CPU 40a, when no information (hereinafter referred to as bonus winning information) that can be specified to permit the bonus combination winning is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the lottery number T02 or When the lottery number T04 is won, bonus winning information is stored in the main control RAM 40c. When the bonus control information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a newly wins the bonus selection information in the main control RAM 40c when winning the lottery number T02 or the lottery number T04 in the role lottery. I don't remember.

  When bonus winning information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines the first number of precursors. When the first number of precursors is determined, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a first precursor number command) that can specify the first number of precursors in the output buffer.

  Further, in the internal lottery process, the main control CPU 40a performs an advantageous permissible lottery that determines whether or not the transition to the advantageous effect state is permitted according to the lottery result of the combination lottery when in the normal effect state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a is a case where information that can specify that the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted (hereinafter referred to as advantageous allowable information) is not stored in the main control RAM 40c. When a lottery number is selected from among the lottery numbers T01 to T04 in the lottery, an advantageous permissible lottery is performed. When the advantageous permissible lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a stores the advantageous permissible information in the main control RAM 40c. When the advantageous permissible lottery is won, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an permissible permissible command) that can specify that the transition to the advantageous performance state is permitted in the output buffer.

  Further, in the internal lottery process, the main control CPU 40a determines the second number of precursors when the advantageous permissible lottery is performed. When the second number of precursors is determined, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a second precursor number command) that can specify the second number of precursors in the output buffer.

  When a start operation is accepted (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a variable game start command) instructing the start of the variable game in the output buffer. When the internal lottery process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs a game number subtraction process as one of the processes related to the advantageous gaming state (step S109).

  In the game number subtraction process, when the number of advantageous stays stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the number of advantageous stays by one. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous stay frequency command) that can specify the updated advantageous stay number in the output buffer.

  The number of advantageous stays is the number of times of a variable game that can notify the operation mode of the stop button for deriving the bell stop eye in the advantageous performance state, and it is possible to avoid the transition from the advantageous gaming state to the normal gaming state It can be said that the number of remaining floating games. The operation mode of the stop button for deriving the bell stop eye corresponds to the operation mode of the stop button for winning the bell role.

  Further, in the game number subtraction process, when the first precursor count stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a updates the first precursor count by subtracting one. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores, in the output buffer, the first precursor count command that can specify the updated first precursor count.

  In the game number subtraction process, when the second number of precursors stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main control CPU 40a subtracts and updates the second number of precursors by one. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second precursor count command that can specify the updated second precursor count.

  When the game number subtraction process ends, the main control CPU 40a performs operation information processing (step S110). In the operation information processing, the main control CPU 40a can determine that the operation information is notified, and can determine the operation information when the operation information is notified. In the present embodiment, the operation information includes operation information that can specify that the recommended stop operation order is the first push order, and that the recommended stop operation order is the second push order. Operation information that can be specified and operation information that can specify that the recommended order of stop operations is the third push order are included. Further, in the present embodiment, the operation information includes that the operation information that can specify that the recommended stop operation order is the fourth push order and that the recommended stop operation order is the fifth push order. Operation information that can be specified and operation information that can specify that the recommended order of stop operations is the sixth push order are included. Specific control contents in the operation information processing will be described later.

  When the operation information processing ends, the main control CPU 40a performs the betting number information processing (step S111). In the betting number information processing, the main control CPU 40a can determine notifying the betting number information, and can determine the betting number information when notifying the betting number information. The specific control contents in the betting number information processing will be described later.

  When the betting number information processing is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs information display processing (step S112). In the information display process, the main control CPU 40a controls the display content of the payout display unit 37 based on the processing result in the operation information processing. For example, when it is determined to notify the operation information in the operation information processing, the main control CPU 40a controls the display content of the payout display unit 37 so as to display the operation information in the information display process. In the information display process, the main control CPU 40a controls the display content of the payout display unit 37 based on the processing result in the betting number information processing. For example, when it is determined to notify the bet amount information in the bet number information processing, the main control CPU 40a controls the display content of the payout display unit 37 so as to display the bet amount information in the information display process.

  The operation information displayed in the information display process is notified after the start operation is performed (step S107: YES) until the process of step S122 or step S123 described later is performed. Thus, the main board 40 as the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a can notify the operation information when the variable game is being executed. In the information display process, the main control CPU 40a causes the payout display unit 37 to display operation information related to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c recommended in the running variable game. Therefore, in the information display process, the main board 40 as the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a notifies the operation information related to the operation mode of the stop operation unit recommended in the change game when the change game is executed. Can be made.

  Further, the bet amount information displayed in the information display process is notified after the start operation is performed (step S107: YES) until the process of step S122 or step S123 described later is performed. Thus, the main board 40 as the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a can notify the betting number information when the variable game is being executed. In the information display process, the main control CPU 40a causes the payout display unit 37 to display bet amount information relating to the bet amount recommended for starting the execution of the next variable game. Accordingly, in the information display process, the main board 40 as the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a is recommended to start execution of the next variation game of the variation game when the variation game is being executed. The betting number information regarding the number can be notified.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 40a performs a command set process (step S113). In the command set process, the main control CPU 40a stores the control information in the output buffer. For example, in the command set process, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an effect state command) that can specify the effect state in the output buffer. In the command set process, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a game state command) that can specify the game state in the output buffer.

  When the command setting process ends, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the shortest game time (wait time) has elapsed (step S114). When the shortest game time has not elapsed (step S114: NO), the main control CPU 40a waits until the shortest game time has elapsed. When the shortest game time has elapsed (step S114: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the shortest game time (step S115).

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a controls each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c so that the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is started (step S116). In the process of step S116, the main control CPU 40a waits until the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c becomes constant at a predetermined rotation speed and the stop operation by the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be accepted.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c has been received (step S117). In the process of step S117, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c, and inputs an operation signal from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. If not, a negative determination is made. When the stop operation is not received (step S117: NO), the main control CPU 40a waits until the stop operation is received.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation is accepted (step S117: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the operation signal is input (step S118). That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator in response to acceptance of the stop operation, and stops the symbols on the reel corresponding to the accepted stop operation.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 40a is positioned within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, 4 symbols) based on the lottery result of the role lottery and the operation mode (push order and push position) of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. The symbols that can be stopped on the active line NL are retrieved from the symbols to be processed. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator so that the searched symbol is stopped on the effective line NL. The main control CPU 40a performs the reel stop control as described above with respect to the stop operation of the reels 16a to 16c, thereby stopping the symbol combination corresponding to the lottery number and the operation mode of the stop button on the effective line NL. Further, when an operation signal is input from the stop buttons 21a to 21c, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an operation command) that can identify the stop button to which the operation signal is input in an output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all of the reels 16a to 16c have been stopped (step S119). When one or more of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S119: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S117. On the other hand, when all of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S119: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs a display symbol determination process for determining a symbol combination stopped on the effective line NL (step S120). ). In the process of step S120, the main control CPU 40a stops the symbol combination (combination) for which an award has been determined on the effective line NL, or stops the symbol combination (combination) for which the award has been determined on the effective line NL. If so, the type of the symbol combination is determined. At this time, when the symbol combination for which re-game is determined as an award on the active line NL is stopped, the main control CPU 40a again uses the same bet number as the bet number set in the current variable game as the bet number. Set and activate replay (when replay is active). Thereby, a re-game is awarded as a prize. In this way, when a re-gamer wins, the same bet number as the bet number set in playing the variable game won by the re-gamer is set. Further, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured such that the bet number can be set based on the winning of the re-gamer. As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the bet amount is set by at least one of winning a re-gamer, inserting a game medium, and operating the bet number operation unit.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to pay out medals to the player (step S121). In the process of step S121, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when winning a payout combination, and makes a negative determination when not winning a payout combination. When a medal is paid out (step S121: YES), the main control CPU 40a adds the number of medals to be paid out to the credit and executes a medal payout process (step S122). In the medal payout process, the main control CPU 40a controls the hopper unit so as to pay back (discharge) medals exceeding the upper limit number of credits when the credit after the addition exceeds the upper limit number of credits. As described above, in the slot machine 10, it is possible to pay out medals as a predetermined game value in accordance with the symbol combination stopped on the active line NL. It should be noted that no prize is awarded when a symbol combination for which a prize is not determined (for example, a stoppage of disengagement) is stopped on the active line NL.

  In the process of step S122, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so as to display payout information related to the number of medals to be paid out when a winning is generated. Specifically, in the process of step S122, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit 37 so as to display the payout information. In the payout display unit 37 of the present embodiment, the operation information and the bet number information are displayed in the period from when the display of the operation information and the bet number information is started in the information display process until the third stop operation is received. Thus, payout information (information different from the bet amount information) is displayed in a period different from the period. That is, the payout display unit 37 displays the payout information after the operation information and the bet amount information are displayed. Thus, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the period in which the bet amount information is notified in the payout display unit 37 corresponding to the information notification unit, the payout information (information different from the bet number information) is displayed in the payout display unit 37. Is different from the period in which is notified. The display of the payout information is ended when a predetermined end condition that can be satisfied by the operation of the bet button 18 or the insertion of a medal from the medal insertion slot 17 is established. Incidentally, when the process of step S122 is not performed in the slot machine 10, the notification of the operation information ends in the process of step S123 described later. In addition, when the process of step S122 is not performed in the slot machine 10, the notification of the betting amount information ends in the process of step S123 described later.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the process of notifying payout information as information different from the bet amount information in the process of step S122 corresponds to the second information notification process. In addition, since the payout information is notified when a medal is paid out due to the occurrence of a win, the second information notification process is performed when a predetermined notification condition that is established when the medal is paid out due to the occurrence of a win is satisfied. It can be executed by the main board 40 as a main control unit having the main control CPU 40a. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the payout display unit 37 serving as an information notification unit is also used when notifying the bet number information and when notifying information different from the bet number information.

  The processing in step S122 and the processing in step S123 are performed after all the reels are stopped (after the determination result in step S119 is affirmative). Therefore, the notification of the operation information ends after all the reels are stopped in the variable game in which the operation information is notified. In addition, the notification of the betting number information ends after all reels stop in the variable game in which the betting number information is notified.

  When the medal is not paid out (step S121: NO) and when the process of step S122 is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an end process for ending one variation game (step S123). In the process of step S123, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a variable game end command) for instructing the end of the variable game in the output buffer. The variable game end command can specify the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning symbol combination (combination). The variable game end command is a command that can specify a winning symbol combination regardless of the gaming state.

  In the end process, the main control CPU 40a performs a process relating to the gaming state and controls the gaming state. Further, when the processing related to the gaming state is finished, the main control CPU 40a stores the gaming state command in the output buffer.

  In the processing relating to the gaming state, the main control CPU 40a updates the gaming state information stored in the main control RAM 40c and shifts the gaming state. Specifically, when in the first gaming state, the main control CPU 40a updates the second gaming state to the gaming state information that can identify the second gaming state when the promoted re-gamer wins a prize. Thereby, the gaming state 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 gaming state information with which the normal gaming state can be specified in response to a winning combination of one piece. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from the second gaming state to the first gaming state. In the first gaming state or the second gaming state, the main control CPU 40a wins a bonus combination in a variable game in which a bonus combination is permitted in the combination lottery (a variable game in which a bonus is selected in the combination lottery). If not, the third game state is updated to game state information that can be specified. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from the first gaming state or the second gaming state to the third gaming state.

  Further, when the game state is one of the first game state, the second game state, and the third game state, the main control CPU 40a can specify the bonus game state when the bonus combination is won. Update to As a result, the gaming state shifts to the bonus gaming state, and the bonus gaming state is generated. When the main control CPU 40a updates the bonus game state to the identifiable game state information, the main control CPU 40a erases the bonus winning information stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  In the bonus game state, the main control CPU 40a updates the first game state to game state information that can specify the first game state when the bonus end condition is satisfied. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the bonus gaming state to the first gaming state. In the present embodiment, processing relating to the gaming state corresponds to gaming state control processing for controlling the gaming state. Thus, in the present embodiment, the main board 40 as the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a can execute the gaming state control process.

  In the end process, the main control CPU 40a performs a process related to the effect state and controls the effect state. Further, when the main control CPU 40a finishes the process related to the effect state, it stores the effect state command in the output buffer.

  In the process related to the effect state, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the effect state information stored in the main control RAM 40c and shifts the effect state. Specifically, when in the normal performance state, the main control CPU 40a is triggered by the fact that the advantageous control information is stored in the main control RAM 40c and that the second number of precursors has reached “0 (zero)”. In addition, the preparation state information is updated to the rendition state information that can be specified. Thereby, the production state shifts from the normal production state to the preparation production state.

  Moreover, when it is a preparation production | presentation state, CPU40a for main control updates to the production | presentation state information which can specify an advantageous production | presentation state triggered by the promotion re-game player winning a prize. Thereby, the production state shifts from the preparation production state to the advantageous production state. In addition, the main control CPU 40a sets a predetermined number of times as the advantageous stay count when the advantageous effect state is updated to the effect state information that can be specified. The predetermined number of times set as the advantageous stay number at this time may be a predetermined number of times, or may be a number of times determined by lottery performed by the main control CPU 40a from among a plurality of times.

  In the advantageous effect state, the main control CPU 40a can specify the normal effect state when the number of advantageous stays has reached “0 (zero)” when the winning combination is won. Update to status information. Thereby, the effect state shifts from the advantageous effect state to the normal effect state. Further, the main control CPU 40a deletes the advantageous permissible information stored in the main control RAM 40c as the normal performance state is updated to the performance state information that can be specified.

  In addition, when the current state is any one of the normal performance state, the preparation performance state, and the advantageous performance state, the main control CPU 40a is capable of specifying the bonus performance state when the bonus combination is won. Update to Thereby, the effect state shifts from the effect state other than the bonus effect state to the bonus effect state.

  In the bonus effect state, the main control CPU 40a updates the effect state information that can specify the normal effect state or the effect state information that can specify the preparation effect state when the bonus end condition is satisfied. . Specifically, when in the bonus effect state, the main control CPU 40a can specify the preparation effect state when the bonus end condition is satisfied when the advantageous allowance information is stored in the main control RAM 40c. Update to the production status information. In the bonus effect state, the main control CPU 40a changes the effect state information that can specify the normal effect state when the bonus end condition is satisfied, when the advantage control information is not stored in the main control RAM 40c. Update.

  In the end process, the main control CPU 40a does not delete the bonus winning information when the bonus winning information is stored in the main control RAM 40c and the bonus winning information is not won. Carry over to a floating game. For this reason, when the lottery number T02 or the lottery number T04 is won in the role lottery, the winning of the bonus combination continues to be permitted even after the end of the variable game. As described above, the bonus winning information stored in the main control RAM 40c is stored in the main control RAM 40c until the bonus game state is generated. For this reason, the state in which the bonus combination winning is allowed is continued at least until the bonus combination is won. In the present embodiment, the process related to the effect state corresponds to an effect state control process for controlling the effect state. Thus, in this embodiment, the main board | substrate 40 as a main control part which has CPU40a for main control can perform an effect state control process.

  When the end process is finished, the main control CPU 40a finishes the game progress main process related to the execution of one variation game, and returns to the process of step S101 again. As described above, in the slot machine 10, the rotation of all reels is started with the start operation, and the rotation of the reels is stopped with the stop operation.

  When the operation signal from the settlement button 19 is input within the period from the end of the processing in step S102 until the determination result in step S107 becomes affirmative, the main control CPU 40a stores the number of medals stored as credits. The hopper unit is controlled so as to pay back (discharge) the number of medals already set as the bet number. Incidentally, the main control CPU 40a does not control the hopper unit so as to eject medals even when an operation signal from the settlement button 19 is input during re-playing operation. That is, in the slot machine 10, when a re-game is activated, that is, when a re-game is given, the discharge of medals triggered by the operation of the settlement button 19 is restricted.

  When the settlement button 19 is operated, the main control CPU 40a updates the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c to “0 (zero)”, and a set bet number command that can specify the updated bet number Is stored in the output buffer. When the settlement button 19 is operated, the main control CPU 40a stores control information capable of specifying that the settlement button 19 has been operated in the output buffer.

  In the present embodiment, the control information stored in the output buffer in the main board 40 is output from the output port in the main board 40 in an output process executed by the main control CPU 40a at a predetermined control cycle. . The control information output from the output port is input from the input port in the sub board 41 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 stored 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 control information to the sub control CPU 41a” means that the main control CPU 40a stores the control information in an output buffer in the main board 40 and outputs the output information. Control information stored in the buffer is output from the output port by output processing. Similarly, “the sub-control CPU 41a inputs control information” means that the control information stored in the storage unit in the sub-board 41 is read by read 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, the display mode of the effect display device 15, the light emission mode of the decorative lamp 13, and the output of the speaker 14 are caused to execute various effects based on the contents instructed by the control information. Control aspects.

  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. Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a inputs the effect state command, the sub-control RAM 41c stores sub-effect state information indicating the effect state being controlled by the main control CPU 40a. Then, the sub control CPU 41a performs control for informing the production state identification information corresponding to the production state that can be specified from the sub production state information.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 41a receives the first precursor count command, the sub-control CPU 41a stores in the sub-control RAM 41c the secondary first precursor count that can specify the first precursor count that can be specified from the command. Further, when the secondary control CPU 41a inputs the second precursor count command, the secondary control CPU 41a stores in the secondary control RAM 41c the secondary second precursor count that can specify the second precursor count that can be specified from the command.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the variable game is being executed, the operation information is displayed on the payout display unit 37 and the operation information is notified. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the variable game is being executed, the betting number information is displayed on the payout display unit 37, and the betting number information is notified. As described above, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to notify the bet amount information regarding the recommended bet amount and the operation information regarding the operation mode of the stop operation unit when the variable game is being executed. Has been.

  FIG. 13A shows a first variable game and a second variable game that is executed next to the first variable game. In the present embodiment, the operation information and the bet amount information are notified during the execution of the same first variation game.

  The operation information notified when the first variation game is being executed corresponds to information (operation information) for notifying the order of the stop operations recommended in the variation game being executed (first variation game). . Accordingly, by notifying the operation information in the first variable game, the order of the stop operations recommended in the first variable game is notified.

  The betting number information notified when the first floating game is being executed corresponds to information for notifying the recommended betting number for starting the execution of the second changing game after the first changing game. To do. Therefore, by notifying the bet amount information in the first variable game, the bet number recommended for starting the execution of the next variable game is notified. As described above, the betting number information related to the betting number recommended for starting the execution of the second variable game is notified before the start operation that triggers the start of the second variable game is performed. . In addition, the betting amount information regarding the betting amount recommended for starting the execution of the second variable game is notified before the betting amount is set.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 13B, in the slot machine 10, notification of the betting number information may be limited in the first variable game.
Specifically, a situation in which notification of bet amount information is restricted in the first variable game may be a gaming state in which the recommended bet number is a “specific bet number”. The “specific bet number” refers to the recommended bet number in the most gaming state among the bet numbers. In this embodiment, “3” corresponds to the specific bet number. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the bet number recommended in the most gaming state among the bet numbers is set as the specific bet number, the specific bet number becomes the recommended bet number. In the gaming state, notification of bet amount information is limited.

  In addition, in a situation where the notification of the bet amount information is restricted in the first variable game, there is a case where a re-gamer winning is permitted. As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a winning combination of a re-gamer is permitted in the winning lottery performed in association with the execution of the first variable game (when a winning of a re-gamer is permitted). ), The notification of the betting amount information is limited in the first variable game.

  Further, in a situation where the notification of the betting number information is restricted in the first variable game, there is a case where a bonus combination can be won. Specifically, in the slot machine 10, when the bonus combination can be won in the first variable game (when the bonus combination can be won), the betting number information is notified in the first variable game. Limited. As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is a lottery result that allows a bonus combination to be won, the notification of the betting number information is limited.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the restriction of the notification of the betting number information corresponds to the prohibition of the notification of the betting number information. Further, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, restricting the notification of the bet amount information can be said to restrict the notification of the bet amount information.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the betting number information and the operation information are notified on the payout display unit 37 when the variable game is being executed. In the present embodiment, when the variable game is executed, the period in which the bet amount information is notified in the payout display unit 37 and the period in which the operation information is notified in the payout display unit 37 are at least partially overlapped. Yes. Further, as described above, the payout display unit 37 may notify payout information different from the operation information and the bet amount information. Thus, in the present embodiment, the payout display unit 37 functions as a notifying unit for notifying the betting number information, functions as a notifying unit for notifying operation information, and functions as a notifying unit for notifying payout information. The payout display unit controlled by the main board 40 as the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a functions as an information notification unit.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, the payout display unit 37 as the information notification unit includes a display 37a corresponding to the first notification unit and a display 37b corresponding to the second notification unit. ing. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the betting number information is displayed on the display 37a, and the operation information is displayed on the display 37b. As described above, in this embodiment, when the bet number information and the operation information are notified in the payout display unit 37, the bet number information is notified on the display 37a corresponding to the first notification unit, and corresponds to the second notification unit. The operation information is notified on the display 37b.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, in the slot machine 10, when the betting number information that can specify that the recommended betting number is “1” is displayed, the number 1 is displayed on the display 37a. The Similarly, in the slot machine 10, when the betting number information that can specify that the recommended betting number is “2” is displayed, the number 2 is displayed on the display 37a. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the betting amount information that can specify that the recommended betting amount is “3” is displayed, the number 3 is displayed on the display 37a.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, there is no gaming state in which the recommended bet number is “2”, so there is no opportunity to display the number 2 on the display 37a. In the present embodiment, the recommended bet number in the most gaming state among the bet numbers “1” to “3” is “3”. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, since the notification of the bet amount information is restricted in the gaming state in which the recommended bet number is “3”, the opportunity to display the number 3 on the display 37a is not possible. Absent.

  As shown in FIG. 14C, in the slot machine 10, when the operation information that can specify that the recommended stop operation order is the first push order is displayed, the number 1 is displayed on the display 37b. Is displayed. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the operation information that can specify that the recommended order of the stop operation is the second push order is displayed, the number 2 is displayed on the display 37b. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the operation information that can specify that the recommended order of the stop operation is the third push order is displayed, the number 3 is displayed on the display 37b.

  Similarly, in the slot machine 10, when the operation information that can specify that the recommended order of the stop operation is the fourth push order is displayed, the number 4 is displayed on the display 37b. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the operation information that can specify that the recommended order of the stop operation is the fifth push order is displayed, the number 5 is displayed on the display 37b. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the operation information that can specify that the recommended order of the stop operation is the sixth push order is displayed, the numeral 6 is displayed on the display 37b.

  Here, specific control performed by the main control CPU 40a in the operation information processing (step S110), the bet amount information processing (step S111), and the information display processing (step S112) performed in the game progress main processing will be described.

First, the operation information processing performed in step S110 of the game progress main process will be described.
In the operation information processing, the main control CPU 40a, as a rule, does not determine the notification of the operation information when in the normal performance state.

  When the main control CPU 40a wins the lottery number T06 or the lottery number T07 in the preparation effect state or the advantageous effect state, the main control CPU 40a determines the operation order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving the promotion replay stop eye. Notification of identifiable operation information is determined. For example, in the preparation effect state, when the lottery number T06 is won in the role lottery, the main control CPU 40a determines notification of operation information that can specify the fifth push order.

  In the present embodiment, when the lottery number T06 or the lottery number T07 is won in the role lottery, it is possible to derive the promotion regame stop point in the variable game. In the operation information processing of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a operates the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving the promotion replay stop eye when the lottery number T06 or the lottery number T07 is won in the role lottery. The operation information regarding is notified. In the present embodiment, when the lottery result winning the lottery number T06 or the lottery number T07 is the specific lottery result and the promotion replay stop is the specific game result, the main board 40 as the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a. Can notify the operation information related to the operation mode of the stop operation unit for deriving the specific game result.

  When the main control CPU 40a wins any lottery number among the lottery numbers T08 to T16 in any one of the preparation effect state, the advantageous effect state, and the bonus effect state, the main control CPU 40a The notification of the operation information that can specify the operation order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving. For example, when the lottery number T08 is won in the winning lottery in the advantageous effect state, the main control CPU 40a determines notification of operation information that can specify the first push order or the second push order.

  In the present embodiment, when a lottery number is selected from among the lottery numbers T08 to T16 in the role lottery, it is possible to derive the bell stop eye in the variable game. In the operation information processing of the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a, when winning a lottery number among the lottery numbers T08 to T16 in the winning lottery, stop buttons 21a to 21c for deriving a bell stop eye. The operation information regarding the operation mode is notified. In the present embodiment, when a lottery result to win any lottery number among the lottery numbers T08 to T16 is a specific lottery result and a bell stop eye is a specific game result, the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a The main board 40 can notify the operation information related to the operation mode of the stop operation unit for deriving the specific game result.

The main control CPU 40a does not determine the notification of the operation information when the lottery number among the lottery numbers T01 to T05 is won in the preparation effect state or the advantageous effect state.
In the operation information processing, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as an operation information command) capable of specifying the operation information to be notified in the output buffer when the operation information notification is determined. In the present embodiment, the operation information command corresponds to operation control information that can specify the operation mode of the stop operation unit. As described above, the control information stored in the output buffer is output to the sub control CPU 41a by the process executed by the main control CPU 40a. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main board 40 as the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a for executing the output process uses the operation information command corresponding to the operation control information stored in the output buffer for the sub control. An output process (second output process) for outputting to the sub-board 41 as the sub-control unit having the CPU 41a can be executed.

Next, the betting number information processing performed in step S111 of the game progress main process will be described.
In the betting number information processing, the main control CPU 40a does not determine the notification of the betting number information when in the first gaming state. As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the betting number is “1” that is recommended as the first gaming state, notification of the betting number information is limited.

  Further, in the betting amount information processing, the main control CPU 40a does not determine the notification of the betting amount information when in the second gaming state. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the betting number is “2” in the recommended second gaming state, the notification of the betting number information is limited.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a does not determine the notification of the betting amount information when the first gaming number stored in the main control RAM 40c is 1 or more in the third gaming state. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 40a is in the third gaming state and the first predictive count stored in the main control RAM 40c has reached "0 (zero)", the bet number information notification is determined. There are cases where the notification of betting number information is not determined. As described above, when in the third gaming state, the main control CPU 40a may determine whether or not to notify the betting number information and may not determine whether or not to notify the betting number information.

Here, in the case of the third gaming state, when the bet number information notification is determined and when the first bet number has reached “0 (zero)”, and when the bet number information notification is not determined. explain.
The main control CPU 40a does not determine the notification of the betting number information when the lottery result of the combination lottery is off when the first predictive count reaches “0 (zero)” in the third gaming state. . As described above, in the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the third gaming state, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is off, the notification of the betting number information is limited.

  As described above, the third gaming state corresponds to a gaming state in which a bonus combination winning is permitted. Further, when winning of a bonus combination is permitted, if the lottery result of the combination lottery is out of order, the bonus combination can be won. Therefore, “when it is in the third gaming state and the lottery result of the combination lottery is out of place” corresponds to “when the bonus combination can be won”. For this reason, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the bonus combination can be won, notification of the betting amount information is limited.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a is in the third gaming state, and when the first predictive number has reached “0 (zero)”, when a re-game winning is permitted in the winning lottery, that is, When any lottery number among the lottery numbers T05 to T07 is won in the role lottery, the notification of the betting number information is not determined. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the third gaming state, when the winning of a re-gamer is permitted in the winning lottery, the notification of the betting number information is limited.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a is in the third gaming state, and when the first predictive count has reached “0 (zero)”, the lottery result of the role lottery is not out of order and When the winning of the gamer is not permitted, notification of bet number information that can specify that the recommended bet number is “1” is determined. As described above, when the main board 40 as the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a in the present embodiment is in the third gaming state corresponding to the specific gaming state in the betting number information processing, the recommended betting number is The betting number information that can specify that the number is 1 can be notified.

  As described above, in the third gaming state, when the bet number is “1”, there is a probability that the lottery result of the combination lottery will be out of comparison with when the bet number is larger than “1”. high. That is, in the third gaming state, when the bet number is “1”, the lottery result of the role lottery can win the bonus combination when the bet number is larger than “1”. The probability of becoming a lottery result is high. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the main board 40 as the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a is in the third gaming state corresponding to the specific gaming state in the betting number information processing, and the lottery result of the winning lottery is determined as the bonus combination. Can be notified of bet amount information regarding the bet number with a high probability of becoming a lottery result.

  Further, in the betting number information processing, the main control CPU 40a does not determine the notification of the betting number information when in the bonus game state. Thus, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, notification of the betting amount information is restricted when in the bonus game state.

  As described above, in the third gaming state among the first gaming state, the second gaming state, the third gaming state, and the bonus gaming state, notification of bet amount information may be determined. On the other hand, in the first gaming state, the second gaming state, and the bonus gaming state, notification of bet amount information is not determined, and notification of bet amount information is limited. Incidentally, the recommended bet number in the first game state, the second game state, and the bonus game state is “3”, which corresponds to the recommended bet number in the most gaming state among the bet numbers. As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when the bet number recommended in the most gaming state among the bet numbers is set as the specific bet number, the specific bet number becomes the recommended bet number. The gaming states are a first gaming state, a second gaming state, and a bonus gaming state, and in the gaming state, notification of betting number information is limited.

  In the betting number information processing, when the main control CPU 40a determines to notify the betting number information, the main control CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter referred to as a betting number information command) that can specify the betting number information to be notified in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the bet number information command corresponds to bet number control information capable of specifying a recommended bet number. As described above, the control information stored in the output buffer is output to the sub control CPU 41a by the process executed by the main control CPU 40a. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main board 40 as the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a for executing the output process receives the bet number information command corresponding to the bet number control information stored in the output buffer. An output process (first output process) for outputting to the sub-board 41 as the sub-control unit having the control CPU 41a can be executed.

Next, the information display process performed in step S112 of the game progress main process will be described.
In the information display process, when the main control CPU 40a determines to notify the operation information in the operation information processing in step S110, the main control CPU 40a controls the display content of the payout display unit 37 so as to notify the operation information. Thereby, the CPU 40a for main control notifies operation information. In the present embodiment, the operation information processing and the processing for notifying the operation information in the information display processing based on the processing result of the operation information processing correspond to the operation information notification processing for notifying the operation information regarding the operation mode of the stop operation unit. Thus, in the present embodiment, the main board 40 as the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a can execute operation information processing and information display processing corresponding to the operation information notification processing.

  Further, in the information display process, when the main control CPU 40a decides to notify the bet number information in the bet number information processing of step S111, the main control CPU 40a controls the display content of the payout display unit 37 so as to notify the bet number information. To do. As a result, the main control CPU 40a notifies the betting number information. In this embodiment, the bet number information processing and the bet number information notifying process in which the bet number information is notified in the information display process based on the processing result of the bet number information processing is notifying the bet number information regarding the recommended bet number. It corresponds to. Thus, in the present embodiment, the main board 40 as the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a can execute the bet number information processing and the information display process corresponding to the bet number information notification process.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first information for notifying the bet number information related to the recommended bet number in the information display process based on the bet number information process and the processing result of the bet number information process. This corresponds to the notification process. Thus, in the present embodiment, the main board 40 as the main control unit having the main control CPU 40a can execute the betting number information processing and the information display processing corresponding to the first information notification processing.

  For example, the main control CPU 40a can determine that the operation information that can specify the third push order in the operation information processing is notified, and can specify that the recommended bet number in the bet number information processing is “1”. Suppose that it is decided to notify the bet number information. In this case, as shown in FIG. 14A, in the information display process, the main control CPU 40a can display the number 1 on the display 37a and specify that the recommended bet number is “1”. The betting number information is notified, and the number 37 is displayed on the display 37b to notify the operation information that can specify the third pressing order.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the operation information processing (step S110), the bet amount information processing (step S111), and the information display processing (step S112) are finished with the end processing in step S123, and the next variable game is executed. It is executed before the start operation for starting is performed. Therefore, before the start operation is performed, the bet number information regarding the bet number recommended for starting the execution of the variable game executed in response to the start operation is notified.

  In addition, the operation information processing (step S110), the betting number information processing (step S111), and the information display processing (step S112) are finished after the end processing in step S123 and the execution of the next variable game is started. It is executed before is set. Therefore, before the bet number is set, the bet number information regarding the bet number recommended for starting execution of the next variable game is notified.

Next, a process performed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the input of the operation information command and a process performed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the input of the betting number information command will be described.
First, processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a based on the input of the operation information command will be described.

  When the operation information command is input, the sub control CPU 41a executes a navigation effect corresponding to the operation effect related to the operation mode of the stop operation unit based on the operation information (operation mode of the stop operation unit) that can be specified from the operation information command. Let Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a navigation effect that notifies the operation order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c that can be specified from the specified operation information. Thus, the process of executing the navigation effect corresponding to the operation effect corresponds to the operation effect execution process of executing the operation effect. In this embodiment, the sub-board 41 as the sub-control unit having the sub-control CPU 41a can execute the operation effect execution process for executing the operation effect based on the operation information command corresponding to the operation control information.

  In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a first operation image SJ1 that prompts a first stop operation, a second operation image SJ2 that prompts a second stop operation, and a third operation image SJ3 that prompts a third stop operation are displayed on the effect display device 15. Displayed and a navigation effect is executed. Specifically, in the navigation effect, the first operation image SJ1 is displayed in association with the reel recommended to be stopped based on the first stop operation, and is associated with the reel recommended to be stopped based on the second stop operation. The second operation image SJ2 is displayed, and the third operation image SJ3 is displayed in association with the reel recommended to be stopped based on the third stop operation.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the recommended stop operation order is the third push order, the first operation image SJ1 is the middle reel 16b, the second operation image SJ2 is the left reel 16a, and the third operation. The image SJ3 is displayed on the effect display device 15 in association with the right reel 16c, and a navigation effect is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the recommended stop operation order is the sixth push order, the first operation image SJ1 is the right reel 16c, the second operation image SJ2 is the middle reel 16b, and the third operation. The image SJ3 is displayed on the effect display device 15 in association with the left reel 16a, and a navigation effect is executed.

Next, processing performed by the sub-control CPU 41a based on the input of the betting number information command will be described.
When the bet number information command is input, the sub-control CPU 41a executes a bet amount effect relating to the recommended bet number based on the bet number information (recommended bet number) that can be specified from the bet number information command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a performs an effect display device so as to execute the bet number effect with the content that can specify the recommended bet number when starting the execution of the next variable game based on the specified bet number information. 15 display contents are controlled. In this way, the process for executing the betting number effect corresponds to the betting number effect executing process for executing the betting number effect. In this embodiment, the sub-board 41 as the sub-control unit having the sub-control CPU 41a can execute a betting number effect execution process for executing a betting number effect based on the betting number information command corresponding to the betting number control information. . In the present embodiment, the effect display device 15 that executes the bet amount effect functions as an effect executing unit that executes the bet number effect relating to the recommended bet number. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 15 functions as an effect executing means for executing an effect including the bet number effect and the operation effect, because it executes a navigation effect corresponding to the operation effect, not limited to the bet effect effect. .

  As shown in FIG. 16A, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect display device 15 displays an image Sg1 having a content that can specify the recommended bet amount for starting the execution of the next variable game. The betting number effect is executed. The image Sg1 in the present embodiment is configured to include a character image indicating the recommended number of bets when starting execution of the next variable game. As described above, the betting number effect is executed with a content that can specify the recommended betting number for starting the execution of the next variation game of the variation game when the variation game is being executed. That is, the sub-board 41 as the sub-control unit having the sub-control CPU 41a is recommended for starting the execution of the next variable game of the variable game when the variable game is executed in the betting number effect execution process. The betting number effect can be executed with the contents of

  In the effect display device 15, the image Sg1 is displayed in a display area different from the display area in which the images SJ1 to SJ3 displayed in the navigation effect are displayed. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the effect display device 15 is configured to be able to simultaneously execute the navigation effect and the betting number effect.

  In the present embodiment, the bet number information command is stored in the output buffer in the bet number information processing in the game progress main process, and is output to the sub control CPU 41a in the output process. In the information display process performed after the betting number information processing, the betting number information is notified, and the betting number effect is executed based on the input of the betting number information command.

  In the slot machine 10, the control time from when the betting number information processing is performed until the betting number information is notified in the information display process, and after the betting number information command is stored in the output buffer by the betting number information processing. The control time from when the betting number information command is output to the sub-control CPU 41a until the betting number effect is executed is the same or substantially the same. For this reason, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the timing at which the betting number information is notified and the timing at which execution of the betting number effect is started are the same timing or substantially the same timing. For this reason, it is possible to specify the recommended bet number at the same or substantially the same timing from both the bet number information and the bet number effect.

  Further, when the betting number effect is being executed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 15 so as to end the execution of the betting number effect when the variable game end command is input. As described above, the betting number effect is terminated when the variable game in which the betting number effect is performed is terminated.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 41a ends the execution of the betting number effect when the variable game ends, a method for setting a recommended bet number when the variable game ends. The bet number method directing that can specify is executed. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the display contents of the effect display device 15 so as to execute the bet number method effect with the contents that can specify the method for setting the bet number that can be specified from the specified bet number information. Control. Thus, the process of executing the betting number method effect corresponds to the betting number method effect executing process. In the present embodiment, the betting number method effect execution process is executed in response to the end of the variable game in which the betting number effect is executed. In the present embodiment, the sub-board 41 as the sub-control unit having the sub-control CPU 41a executes the bet number method effect that causes the bet number method effect to specify the method for setting the recommended bet number. Processing can be executed. In addition, when the betting number method effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 15 so as to end the execution of the betting number method effect upon input of the variable game start command. .

  Further, when the credit is 1 or more, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the betting number method effect to be executed with the first effect content when the variable game ends. In the present embodiment, the first effect content is a content that can specify a method for setting a recommended bet number by consuming medals stored as credits.

  On the other hand, when the credit is less than 1 (“0 (zero)”), the sub-control CPU 41a causes the betting number method effect to be executed with the second effect content when the variable game ends. In the present embodiment, the content of the second effect is a content that can specify a method for inserting a medal and setting a recommended number of bets.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the image Sg2 and the image Sg3 are displayed on the effect display device 15, and the betting number method effect of the first effect content is executed. In the present embodiment, the image Sg2 is an image having contents indicating the position of the operation unit operated to set a recommended bet number. As shown in FIG. 16B, when the recommended bet number is “1”, the image Sg2 has contents indicating the position of the 1-bet button 18a. Further, in the present embodiment, the image Sg3 is an image having a content indicating a method for setting a recommended number of bets. As shown in FIG. 16B, when the recommended bet number is “1”, the image Sg3 is a content that prompts the user to operate the 1-bet button 18a.

  As shown in FIG. 16C, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the image Sg4 and the image Sg5 are displayed on the effect display device 15, and the betting number method effect of the second effect content is executed. In the present embodiment, the image Sg4 is an image having contents indicating the position of the medal insertion slot 17 into which a medal is inserted. The image Sg4 includes a character image indicating the number of medals to be inserted into the medal insertion slot 17 in order to set a recommended number of bets. As shown in FIG. 16C, when the recommended bet number is “1”, the image Sg4 indicates the position of the medal insertion slot 17 and prompts the user to insert one medal. It becomes. In the present embodiment, the image Sg5 is an image having a content indicating a method for setting a recommended bet number. As shown in FIG. 16C, the image Sg <b> 5 has a content that prompts the user to insert a medal into the medal insertion slot 17.

  Further, when the betting number method effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the start operation effect that prompts the start operation to be executed when the same bet number as the recommended bet number is set. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a starts the operation with a content prompting the start operation when the bet number that can be specified from the set betting number command that has been input is the same as the bet number that can be specified from the bet number information. The display content of the effect display device 15 is controlled so as to execute the effect. Thus, the process of executing the start operation effect corresponds to the start operation effect execution process. In the present embodiment, the start operation effect execution process is executed when a bet number equal to the recommended bet number is set. In this embodiment, the sub-board 41 as the sub-control unit having the sub-control CPU 41a can execute the start operation effect process for executing the start operation effect that prompts the start operation. Further, when the start operation effect is being executed, the sub control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 15 so as to end the execution of the start operation effect in response to the input of the variable game start command.

  As shown in FIG. 16D, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, an image Sg6 having a content prompting a start operation is displayed on the effect display device 15, and the start operation effect is executed. The image Sg6 in the present embodiment is an image having contents indicating the position of the start lever 20. The image Sg6 includes a character image that prompts the user to operate the start lever 20.

  On the other hand, when the betting number method effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a causes the bet number reset effect to be executed when the set bet number exceeds the recommended bet number. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the bet number reset effect when the bet number that can be specified from the input set bet number command exceeds the bet number that can be specified from the bet number information. The display content of the effect display device 15 is controlled. The betting number reset effect is performed with a content prompting the user to operate the settlement button 19 in order to reset the betting number already set in order to reset the betting number.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (e), in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the image Sg7 is displayed on the effect display device 15, and the betting number reset effect is executed. The image Sg7 in the present embodiment is an image having contents indicating the position of the settlement button 19. The image Sg7 includes a character image that prompts the user to operate the checkout button 19. Further, the image Sg7 is configured to include a character image for which it is recommended to set the betting amount again. In this way, the process of executing the betting number resetting effect performed by the sub-control CPU 41a corresponds to the betting number resetting effect executing process. In addition, when the betting number reset effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 41a displays the display contents of the effect display device 15 so as to end the execution of the betting number reset effect upon input of the variable game start command. Control. It can be said that the betting number reset effect is an effect informing that the recommended bet number is different from the set bet number.

  In addition, when any one of the betting number method effect, the start operation effect, and the bet number reset effect is executed, the sub-control CPU 41a takes the second effect as a trigger when the settlement button 19 is operated. The display contents of the effect display device 15 are controlled so as to execute the content betting number method effect. At this time, the sub-control CPU 41a terminates the execution of the effect (any one of the bet number method effect, the start operation effect, and the bet number reset effect) that has been executed, and the bet number method of the second effect content. The production is executed.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 41a executes the bonus winning operation notification effect when the winning of the bonus combination is permitted and the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the lottery result enabling the bonus winning. Let In this embodiment, the bonus winning operation notification effect is equivalent to an operation notification effect for notifying the operation mode of the stop operation unit for winning a bonus combination. The bonus winning operation notification effect is executed with a content for notifying that the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the bonus stop position.

  Specifically, in the third gaming state, it is determined from the fact that the first precursor count has reached “0 (zero)” based on the input first precursor count command until the bonus combination wins Meanwhile, the sub-control CPU 41a controls the display content of the effect display device 15 so as to execute the bonus winning operation notification effect when the lottery result of the role lottery is out of place. As described above, in this embodiment, the bonus winning operation notification effect corresponding to the operation notification effect is the third gaming state corresponding to the specific game state, and the lottery result of the role lottery can win the bonus combination. If it is a lottery result, it is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the bonus winning operation notification effect is executed with the content of notifying that the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the bonus stop position. . In the present embodiment, the effect display device 15 that executes an operation notification effect for notifying the operation mode of the stop operation unit for winning a bonus combination functions as an operation notification effect executing means.

  Here, based on FIGS. 17A to 17C, the notification of operation information and the notification of bet amount information when in the third gaming state in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described. In FIGS. 17A to 17C, it is assumed that the first predictive count has reached “0 (zero)”.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (a), when the lottery number T05 is won in the role lottery, that is, when the re-gamer winning is permitted, when the variable game is executed, the betting number information is notified. I will not. Further, when the lottery number T05 is won in the role lottery, the operation information is not notified when the variable game is being executed.

  As described above, when the re-gamer wins, the bet number is automatically set internally, and the bet number is set by inserting a medal or operating the bet button 18 when starting the next variable game. I can't do it. Therefore, when a re-game player wins in a variable game in which a re-game player's winning is permitted, the player himself / herself is restricted from setting a bet amount when executing the next variable game. For this reason, even if the betting number information related to the recommended betting number in starting the execution of the next floating game is notified in the floating game in which the re-gamer's winning is permitted, the betting number is calculated based on the betting number information. It cannot be set. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, when the re-gamer's winning is permitted, it is recommended by restricting the notification of the betting number information even though the player himself cannot set the betting number. This prevents a decrease in interest caused by the fact that the bet number cannot be set by itself even though the bet number to be notified is notified.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is out of the way, when the variable game is executed, neither the operation information nor the bet number information is notified. On the other hand, as described above, in the third gaming state, the first predictive count has reached “0 (zero)”. Executed. Thereby, a stop operation for winning a bonus combination can be urged, and a bonus gaming state can be urged to occur.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (c), when the lottery number T13 is won in the role lottery, an operation that can specify that the recommended stop operation order is the third push order when the variable game is being executed. Information is notified. In addition, the effect display device 15 executes a navigation effect that prompts the user to operate the stop buttons 21a to 21c in the third pressing order.

  In addition, when the lottery number T13 is won in the role lottery, the bet number that can specify that the recommended bet number for starting the next variable game is “1” when the variable game is being executed. Information is notified. In addition, the effect display device 15 executes a betting number effect. Further, the effect display device 15 executes the bet amount effect with a content that can specify that the recommended bet number is “1” when starting execution of the next variable game.

Next, the display mode of the payout display unit 37 and the display content of the effect display device 15 when the operation information and the bet amount information are notified will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 18A, in the third gaming state, when the lottery number T14 is won in the role lottery, when the variable game is being executed, the payout display unit 37 displays the betting number information. In addition, operation information is displayed. Specifically, bet amount information that can specify that the recommended bet amount is “1” is displayed on the display 37 a constituting the payout display unit 37. Further, on the display 37b constituting the payout display unit 37, operation information that can specify that the recommended order of stop operations is the fourth push order is displayed. Note that the display of the betting number information and the operation information shown in FIG. 18A ends after all the reels 16a to 16c are stopped in the variable game.

  When the payout combination wins in the variable game, the payout display unit 37 displays payout information. Thus, the payout display unit 37 displays the payout information after the bet amount information is displayed. The payout display unit 37 displays payout information after the operation information is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (b), when the betting number information and the operation information shown in FIG. 18 (a) are displayed on the payout display unit 37, when the variable game is being executed, the effect display device 15 performs the betting. A number effect is executed, and a navigation effect that notifies the order of the stop operation for winning the bell role is executed. Specifically, in the effect display device 15, the image Sg <b> 1 is displayed, and the betting number effect is executed with the content that can specify that the recommended betting number is “1” when executing the next variable game. Further, the effect display device 15 displays the first operation image SJ1 associated with the middle reel 16b, the second operation image SJ2 associated with the right reel 16c, and the third operation image SJ3 associated with the left reel 16a. Then, a navigation effect for informing the fourth push order is executed. Then, when the variable game in which the betting number effect and the navigation effect shown in FIG. 18B are completed, the effect display device 15 ends the execution of the betting number effect and the navigation effect. Further, when the execution of the betting number effect is finished (when the variable game in which the betting number information is notified is finished), the effect display device 15 executes the betting number method effect.

  As shown in FIG. 18C, when the credit is 1 or more, the effect display device 15 displays the image Sg2 with the content indicating the position of the 1-bet button 18a operated to set “1” as the bet amount. In addition, the image Sg3 is displayed in the internal phase that prompts the operation of the 1-bet button 18a, and the betting number method effect of the first effect content is executed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18D, when the credit is “0 (zero)”, the effect display device 15 displays the image Sg4 with the content indicating the position of the medal insertion slot 17 into which the medal is inserted. At the same time, the image Sg5 is displayed with a content prompting to insert a medal into the medal insertion slot 17, and the betting number method effect of the second effect content is executed.

  After the bet number method effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 18E, when the bet number is set to “1” and the recommended bet number and the set bet number are the same, On the display device 15, the image Sg <b> 6 is displayed with the content prompting the start operation, and the start operation effect is executed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18 (f), when the number of bets exceeding the recommended number of bets is set, the effect display device 15 displays the image Sg7 with the content that prompts the user to operate the settlement button 19, The betting number reset effect is executed.

  When the settlement button 19 is operated when the betting number method effect, the start operation effect, and the bet number reset effect are being executed, the effect display device 15 displays the image Sg4 and the image Sg5, and the second effect. The content betting number method effect is executed.

The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) bet number information processing for informing bet number information regarding a recommended bet number on the main board 40 as a main control unit, which is superior in terms of security compared to the sub board 41 corresponding to the sub control unit; Information display processing (betting number information notification processing) is executed. Therefore, security can be improved without impairing the conventional game playability.

  (2) A process (game state control process) for controlling the game state is executed by the main board 40 corresponding to the main control unit. The recommended bet number in a part of the game states among the plurality of game states is different from the recommended bet number in a game state different from the part of the game state. In this way, by controlling the gaming state in which the recommended bet number may be different by the processing by the main board 40, it becomes possible to accurately notify the bet number information while improving the security.

  (3) Of “1” to “3” that can be set as the bet number, the bet number “3” corresponds to a specific bet number recommended in the most gaming state. In the first game state, the second game state, and the bonus game state where a specific bet number is recommended, the notification of the bet number information is restricted. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce troublesomeness caused by frequently informing the betting number information while improving security.

  (4) Even if the betting number information related to the recommended betting number for starting the execution of the floating game is notified after the start of the execution of the floating game after the start operation is performed, Execution cannot be stopped, and there is a risk of regret for starting the execution of the variable game without setting the recommended number of bets. For this reason, before the start operation is performed, the bet number information regarding the bet number recommended for starting the execution of the variable game executed in response to the start operation is notified in advance. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from having such regrets while improving security.

  (5) Before setting the bet number, bet number information relating to the bet number recommended for starting execution of the next variable game is notified in advance. As described above, the bet number information is notified before the bet number is set, so that the bet number information is notified more than the bet number information is notified after the bet number is set. As a result, it is possible to increase the possibility that a variable game is executed by setting a recommended bet number, and it is possible to easily obtain the effect obtained by notifying the bet number information.

  (6) When a variable game is being executed, betting number information relating to the recommended bet number for starting the execution of the next variable game of the variable game can be notified. As a result, the player who has executed the variable game for which the bet number information is notified can grasp the recommended bet number for starting the execution of the next variable game, and You can also encourage them to do it. Further, not only attention on the running variable game but also attention on the next variable game can be created, and the interest can be improved while improving the security.

  (7) In the third gaming state corresponding to the specific gaming state, the betting number information that can specify that the recommended betting number is “1” is notified. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player that the winning of the bonus combination has already been permitted and it is not necessary to set a bet number larger than “1”. Further, when bet number information that can specify that the recommended bet number is “1” is notified, it is possible to set a bet number greater than 1 so that useless medals (game media) are not consumed. Since it is possible to specify what is good, the interest can be improved.

  (8) In the payout display unit 37 corresponding to the information notification unit, bet number information and “payout information regarding the number of medals to be paid out” corresponding to information different from the bet number information are notified. Thus, the slot machine configuration can be simplified by sharing the payout display unit 37 when notifying the bet amount information and when notifying the information different from the bet number information.

  That is, the bet number information processing and information for informing the bet amount information regarding the recommended bet number on the main substrate 40 as the main control unit, which is superior in terms of security compared to the sub substrate 41 corresponding to the sub control unit By executing the display process (first information notification process), the configuration of the slot machine can be simplified while improving the security.

  (9) The period in which the bet amount information is notified in the payout display unit 37 corresponding to the information notification unit, and the period in which the payout information (information different from the bet number information) is notified in the payout display unit 37 are different. As described above, even when the bet amount information and the payout information are notified in the same payout display unit 37, since the period in which each information is notified is different, the information different from the bet number information and the payout information It becomes easy to specify which is notified.

  (10) The period in which the operation information is notified in the payout display section 37 corresponding to the information notification section is different from the period in which the payout information (information different from the operation information) is notified in the payout display section 37. As described above, even when the operation information and the payout information are notified in the same payout display unit 37, since the period in which each information is notified is different, which is different from the operation information and the payout information. It becomes easy to specify whether the notification is made.

  (11) A bet number information process for informing bet number information relating to a recommended bet number on the main board 40 as a main control unit, which is superior in terms of security compared to the sub board 41 corresponding to the sub control unit; Information display processing (betting number information notification processing) is executed. Therefore, security can be improved without impairing the conventional game playability. Further, on the main board 40 which is excellent in terms of security, operation information processing and information display processing (operation information notification processing) for informing operation information regarding the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c (stop operation unit) are executed. . Therefore, the security can be improved as compared with the case where the operation information is notified by the sub-board 41. As described above, it is possible to improve both the security related to the notification of the betting amount information and the security related to the notification of the operation information.

  (12) When a variable game is being executed, operation information related to the operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c (stop operation unit) recommended in the variable game is notified. In addition, when a variable game is being executed, bet amount information relating to the bet number recommended for starting execution of the next variable game of the variable game is notified. In this way, in the same variation game, it is possible to notify the betting number information targeted for the variation game next to the variation game being executed and the operation information targeted for the variation game being executed. Accordingly, it is possible to appropriately notify each piece of information while notifying a plurality of pieces of information targeting different variation games in the same variation game.

  (13) The payout display unit 37 corresponding to the information notification unit includes a display 37a corresponding to the first notification unit and a display 37b corresponding to the second notification unit. Then, the betting number information is notified on the display 37a of the payout display unit 37, and the operation information is notified on the display 37b of the payout display unit 37. Thus, the betting number information and the operation information can be simplified while using the same payout display unit 37 when notifying the betting number information and when notifying the operation information. It is possible to easily specify which information is notified by changing the display device that is notified of.

  (14) When the re-gamer wins, the player cannot set the bet amount when starting the execution of the next variable game. For this reason, even if the betting number information is notified even though the re-gamer's winning is permitted, the player cannot set the bet number specified by the notification of the betting number information. There is a risk of lowering. Therefore, when the re-gamer winning is permitted, the notification of the betting number information is restricted, so that it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered.

  That is, the bet number information processing and information for informing the bet amount information regarding the recommended bet number on the main substrate 40 as the main control unit, which is superior in terms of security compared to the sub substrate 41 corresponding to the sub control unit. By executing the display process (betting number information notifying process), it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered by notifying the betting number information while improving security.

  (15) In the third gaming state corresponding to the specific gaming state, if a bonus combination wins in the variable game, the bonus gaming state is entered, and the recommended bet number changes before and after the bonus combination winning. Further, the betting number information can be notified when the floating game is being executed, and is information regarding the recommended betting number when starting the execution of the next changing game after the changing game. Therefore, in the third gaming state, when the lottery result of the winning combination is a lottery result that allows a bonus winning combination to be won, the betting amount information relating to the betting amount recommended for starting the execution of the next variable game Even if the bonus combination is won, there is a possibility that the actually recommended bet number in the next variable game is different from the bet number that can be specified from the bet number information. In this case, the player may be confused and the interest may be reduced. Accordingly, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is a lottery result that allows a bonus combination to be won in the third gaming state, the notification of the bet amount information is limited. Thereby, even when the recommended bet number changes due to the winning of the bonus combination, it is possible to suppress the interest from being reduced by the notification of the bet number information.

  That is, the bet number information processing and information for informing the bet amount information regarding the recommended bet number on the main substrate 40 as the main control unit, which is superior in terms of security compared to the sub substrate 41 corresponding to the sub control unit. By executing the display process (betting number information notifying process), it is possible to prevent the interest from being lowered by notifying the betting number information while improving security.

  (16) In the third game state corresponding to the specific game state, when the lottery result of the role lottery is off, it is possible to win a bonus combination. In addition, the probability that the lottery result of the role lottery will be different depends on the number of bets. For this reason, when it is desired to promptly win a bonus combination after entering the third gaming state, it is possible to encourage the winning of a bonus combination by recommending a bet number that has a high probability of losing.

  (17) Generally, it is often not convenient for the player that the lottery result of the role lottery is “out of”. However, in the third gaming state corresponding to the specific gaming state, the lottery result of “out of” becomes a lottery result that allows a bonus combination to be won, so that the lottery result is convenient for the player. Furthermore, when the bet number is “1”, the probability that the lottery result of the combination lottery is lost is higher than when the bet number is “2” or “3” larger than “1”. . Therefore, in the third gaming state, the number of bets is small, and it is possible to create a convenient situation while suppressing medals to be consumed. Therefore, it is positive that the recommended betting number in the third gaming state is “1”. It is possible to improve the interest by providing notifications.

  (18) In the third gaming state corresponding to the specific gaming state, a lottery result that makes it possible to win a bonus combination is more likely than in a gaming state different from the third gaming state. For this reason, it is possible to shorten the period from winning the bonus (after the bonus winning is permitted) until the actual winning is made by the lottery drawing, and the development is facilitated smoothly. As a result, it is easy to improve interest.

  (19) In the main board 40 as the main control unit, which is superior in terms of security compared to the sub-board 41 corresponding to the sub-control unit, bet number information processing for informing bet number information regarding the recommended bet number; Information display processing (betting number information notification processing) is executed. Therefore, security can be improved without impairing the conventional game playability. In addition, by executing the betting number effect execution process for executing the betting number effect by the sub-board 41, the betting number effect is executed in the effect display device 15 corresponding to the effect executing means. Thereby, it is possible to allow the player to specify the recommended bet number from both notification of the bet number information by the main board 40 and execution of the bet number effect by the sub board 41 while improving security.

  (20) The betting number effect is executed when the floating game is being executed, and the betting number effect is executed with the content that can specify the recommended betting number for starting the execution of the next floating game of the variable game. The As a result, the recommended number of bets can be specified by the betting number effect before the execution of the next floating game is started, so that the willingness to execute the next floating game is increased, and the previous floating game is increased. It is possible to call attention when setting the number of bets in advance.

  (21) After the end of the variable game in which the betting number effect is executed, the betting number method effect is executed with a content capable of specifying a method for setting the recommended betting number. Even if it is possible to identify the recommended bet number by informing the bet number information or executing the bet number effect, even a player who does not actually know what to do can be recommended by executing the bet number method effect. Can understand how to set the number. Thereby, possibility that the recommended number of bets will be set can be increased.

  (22) When the same number of bets as the recommended number of bets are set, the start operation effect is executed with the content that prompts the start operation. As a result, it is possible to suppress the setting of a larger number of bets than the recommended bet number, and to increase the possibility that the recommended bet number is set and the execution of the variable game is started. be able to.

  (23) In the third gaming state corresponding to the specific gaming state, the probability that the lottery result of the combination lottery becomes a lottery result that allows a bonus combination to be won differs depending on the number of bets. Then, in the third gaming state, the betting number information regarding the betting number with a high probability that the lottery result of the combination lottery becomes a lottery result that allows a bonus combination to be won is notified. Accordingly, it is possible to prompt the player to win the bonus combination at an early stage after the bonus combination is permitted (after winning the bonus).

  That is, in the main board 40 as a main control unit that is superior in terms of security compared to the sub-board 41, the betting number information processing and the information display process (betting number information notification process) are executed, thereby ensuring security. While improving, it is possible to prompt the player to win the bonus combination at an early stage after the bonus combination is permitted (after winning the bonus).

  (24) Generally, it is often not convenient for the player that the lottery result of the role lottery is “out of”. However, in the third gaming state corresponding to the specific gaming state, the lottery result of “out of” becomes a lottery result that allows a bonus combination to be won, so that the lottery result is convenient for the player. Therefore, in a situation where the lottery result of “out” changes to a convenient lottery result, the dislike of “out” is alleviated by notifying that a bet number with a high probability of “out” is recommended, It will be easier to improve interest.

  (25) In the third gaming state corresponding to the specific gaming state, when the lottery result of the combination lottery is a lottery result that allows a bonus combination to be won, stop buttons 21a to 21 for winning a bonus combination A bonus winning operation notification effect corresponding to the operation notification effect of notifying the operation mode of 21c (stop operation unit) is executed. By executing such bonus winning operation notification effect, it is possible to prompt the player to win a bonus combination.

  (26) Processing for executing a betting number effect (betting number effect execution processing) is executed by the sub-board 41 corresponding to the sub-control unit, and the betting number effect is executed in the effect display device 15. Also, a process (operation effect execution process) for executing a navigation effect corresponding to the operation effect is executed by the sub-board 41, and the navigation effect is executed in the effect display device 15. As a result, it is possible to specify the recommended bet number from both the notification of the bet number information by the main board 40 corresponding to the main control unit and the execution of the bet number effect by the sub board 41, and the operation information by the main board 40 The operation mode of the stop buttons 21a to 21c (stop operation unit) can be specified from both the notification and the execution of the navigation effect by the sub-board 41.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine will be described. In addition, the same structure as 1st Embodiment attaches | subjects the same provision as 1st Embodiment, The detailed description and drawing are abbreviate | omitted.

  In the second embodiment, the betting number information is configured so that it can be notified when a variable game is being executed, as in the first embodiment. Further, the bet number recommended for starting the execution of the next variable game can be specified by the bet number information.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, in the slot machine 10 of the second embodiment, when the operation information and the bet number information are notified, the operation information and the bet number information are alternately displayed on the payout display unit 37. Is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 19C, in the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment, when the betting number information is displayed on the payout display unit 37, the numeral 0 is displayed on the display 37a. In the slot machine 10, when the betting number information that can specify that the recommended betting number is “1” is displayed, the number 0 is displayed on the display 37a, and the number 1 is displayed on the display 37b. Is done. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the betting number information that can specify that the recommended betting number is “2” is displayed, the number 0 is displayed on the display 37a, and the number 2 is displayed on the display 37b. Is displayed. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the betting number information that can specify that the recommended betting number is “3” is displayed, the number 0 is displayed on the display 37a, and the number 3 is displayed on the display 37b. Is displayed.

  Thus, when the betting number information is displayed on the payout display unit 37, the display mode on the display 37a is common, but the display mode on the display 37b is different. Therefore, when the betting number information is displayed on the payout display unit 37 when the variable game is being executed, the recommended bet number for starting the next variable game is specified from the display content of the display 37b. it can.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19D, in the slot machine 10 according to the second embodiment, when the betting number information is displayed on the payout display unit 37, the number 1 is displayed on the display 37a. In the slot machine 10, when the recommended order of stop operations is the first push order, the number 1 is displayed on the display 37a, and the number 1 is displayed on the display 37b. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the recommended order of stop operations is the second pressing order, the number 1 is displayed on the display 37a, and the number 2 is displayed on the display 37b. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the recommended order of stop operations is the third push order, the number 1 is displayed on the display device 37a, and the number 3 is displayed on the display device 37b.

  Similarly, in the slot machine 10, when the recommended order of stop operations is the fourth push order, the number 1 is displayed on the display 37a and the number 4 is displayed on the display 37b. Further, in the slot machine 10, when the recommended order of stop operations is the fifth push order, the number 1 is displayed on the display 37a and the number 5 is displayed on the display 37b. Also, in the slot machine 10, when the recommended order of stop operations is the sixth push order, the number 1 is displayed on the display 37a and the number 6 is displayed on the display 37b.

  In the information display process (step S112) of the game progress main process, the main control CPU 40a decides to notify the operation information in the operation information process, and does not decide to notify the bet number information in the bet number information process. The display content of the payout display unit 37 is controlled so as to notify the operation information determined to be notified in the operation information processing.

  Further, in the information display process, when the main control CPU 40a does not decide to notify the operation information in the operation information processing and decides to notify the bet number information in the bet number information processing, the main control CPU 40a notifies in the bet number information processing. The display content of the payout display unit 37 is controlled so as to notify the bet number information determined to be performed.

  In the information display process, when the main control CPU 40a determines to notify the operation information in the operation information processing and determines to notify the bet number information in the bet number information processing, The display content of the payout display unit 37 is controlled so as to notify information alternately.

  For example, the main control CPU 40a can determine that the operation information that can specify the third push order in the operation information processing is notified, and can specify that the recommended bet number in the bet number information processing is “1”. Suppose that it is decided to notify the bet number information. In this case, as shown in FIG. 19A, the main control CPU 40a displays 0 on the display 37a and 1 on the display 37b, so that the recommended bet number is “1”. The notification of the identifiable bet number information and the notification of the operation information capable of specifying the third push order by displaying 1 on the display 37a and displaying 3 on the display 37b are alternately controlled. Thus, in this embodiment, when the betting number information and the operation information are notified, the betting number information and the operation information are alternately notified in the payout display unit 37 corresponding to the information notifying unit.

The slot machine 10 of the present embodiment has the following effects in addition to the effects (1) to (12) and (14) to (26) of the first embodiment.
(27) In the payout display unit 37 as the information notification unit, the bet amount information and the operation information are alternately notified. As described above, by sharing the payout display unit 37 with the betting number information and the operation information, the configuration of the slot machine can be simplified while notifying each information.

  (28) When the betting number information is notified in the payout display unit 37 corresponding to the information notification unit, the display mode of the display 37a is the same. When the operation information is notified in the payout display unit 37, the display mode of the display 37a is the same. Thus, even when the bet number information and the operation information are alternately reported on the same payout display unit 37, the information displayed from the display mode of the display 37a is either the bet number information or the operation information. It is easy to specify whether it exists.

For example, the above-described embodiment may be changed to another embodiment as follows.
As shown in FIG. 20, in the above embodiment, even if the lottery result of the role lottery is not out of place, for example, when the lottery number T01 is won in the role lottery when a bonus role winning is permitted The bonus combination may be configured to be awarded. As shown in FIG. 20, when the lottery number T01 is won in the winning lottery, the position of the stopping operation (cherry that can be derived from the cherry stopping eye) regardless of whether or not the bonus winning is permitted. When the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the stop position), the reels 16a to 16c may be stopped so that the cherry stop eyes are derived. Further, when winning of a bonus combination is not permitted, when the lottery number T01 is won in the combination lottery and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the bonus stop position, a stoppage stoppage is derived. Thus, the reels 16a to 16c may be configured to be stopped. On the other hand, when a bonus combination winning is permitted, if the lottery number T01 is won in the combination lottery and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated at the bonus stop position, the bonus stop eye is derived. Thus, the reels 16a to 16c may be configured to be stopped. In addition, when winning the lottery number T01 in the winning lottery, regardless of whether or not the bonus winning is permitted, a position that is neither the cherry stop position nor the bonus stop position (in the drawing, “other than the above stop position”). The reels 16a to 16c may be configured to be stopped so that the stoppage of the stoppage is derived when the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated. In the case of such a configuration, the lottery result for winning the lottery number T01 in the winning lottery corresponds to the lottery result that allows the bonus winning combination to be won, as in the case of the loss. In FIG. 20, the lottery number T01 is taken as an example, but the lottery result for winning other lottery numbers is not limited to the lottery number T01, and may be a lottery result that allows a bonus combination to be won.

  In the above embodiment, after the execution of the variable game, the bet amount information may be notified before the execution of the next variable game is started. For example, when the bet number information processing and the process for displaying the bet number information on the payout display unit 37 in the information display process are performed after the end process, after the execution of the variable game is completed, The bet amount information can be notified before the game is started. At this time, the betting number information processing may be configured to be able to determine that the betting number information relating to the betting number recommended for starting the execution of the next variable game is notified. When configured in this manner, the betting number information may be notified on the payout display unit 37, but the betting number information may be notified on another display unit.

  In the above embodiment, when in the third gaming state, the probabilities Rg, Rh, Ri for winning the lottery number that allows the re-gamer winning in the winning lottery for each number of bets are in the first gaming state. Sometimes, the probability Ra, Rb, Rc of winning a lottery number that allows a re-gamer to win a winning combination in the combination lottery for each bet number may be the same. Further, the probabilities Rg, Rh, Ri for winning a lottery number that allows a re-gamer to be won in the winning lottery for each betting amount in the third gaming state indicate the number of bets in the first gaming state. The probability may be higher or lower than the probabilities Ra, Rb, and Rc for winning the lottery number for which a re-gamer's winning is permitted every time in the winning lottery. Similarly, the probabilities Rg, Rh, Ri for winning a lottery number for which a re-gamer's winning is allowed in the winning lottery for each betting amount in the third gaming state is a bet when in the second gaming state. It may be the same as the probabilities Rd, Re, and Rf for winning the lottery number that allows the re-gamer winning in the winning lottery every number. The probabilities Rg, Rh, Ri for winning a lottery number that allows a re-gamer to be won in the winning lottery for each betting amount when in the third gaming state are the number of bets when in the second gaming state. The probability may be higher or lower than the probabilities Rd, Re, and Rf for winning the lottery number for which a re-game winning is allowed in the winning lottery every time.

  In the above embodiment, the betting number information command is stored in the output buffer in the betting number information processing after the betting number information processing is performed until the betting number information is notified in the information display process. The betting number information command is output to the sub-control CPU 41a and the betting number effect is executed. In this case, the timing at which the betting amount information is notified is the timing before the timing at which execution of the betting amount effect is started.

  In the above embodiment, the betting number information command is stored in the output buffer in the betting number information processing after the betting number information processing is performed until the betting number information is notified in the information display process. The bet number information command is output to the sub-control CPU 41a and the bet amount effect is executed. In this case, the timing at which the betting amount information is notified is later than the timing at which execution of the betting amount effect is started.

  In the above embodiment, it is configured that the notification of the betting number information is limited when the re-gamer winning is permitted. For example, when the re-gamer actually wins, the betting number information is notified. You may comprise so that it may be restrict | limited. In this case, after the display symbol determination process is executed, a bet number information process and a process of displaying the bet number information on the payout display unit 37 in the information display process may be executed.

  -Restriction of notification of bet number information in the above embodiment is not limited to not reporting bet number information; for example, bet number information is reported as compared to a case where notification of bet number information is not limited. The betting number information may reduce the notification intensity (for example, the light emission intensity of the payout display unit 37) as compared with the case where the period is shortened or the notification of the betting number information is not limited.

  In the above embodiment, when the betting number effect is an effect related to the betting number, the betting number method effect and the start operation effect can be regarded as the effect contents of the betting number effect. In this case, the betting number method effect corresponds to a betting number effect that can specify a method for setting a recommended betting number. The start operation effect corresponds to a betting number effect that prompts the start operation. In such a case, the fact that the betting number method effect is executed after the betting number effect is executed in the above embodiment is recommended from the contents that can specify the recommended bet number. This is equivalent to switching the method for setting the number of bets to be specified. Similarly, the fact that the start operation effect is executed after the bet number method effect is executed in the above embodiment is that the effect content of the bet number effect can specify the method for setting the recommended bet number Is equivalent to switching to a content prompting a start operation. Further, in the above embodiment, the sub-board 41 having the sub-control CPU 41a that controls the execution of the betting number effect, the betting number method effect, and the start operation effect corresponds to being able to execute the process of controlling the effect content of the betting number effect. .

  -In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to alert | report operation information by displaying a number, but it can also comprise so that it may alert | report using the light-emitting body which lights according to the pushing order of stop button 21a-21c. For example, a left light emitter corresponding to the left reel 16a, a middle light emitter corresponding to the middle reel 16b, and a right light emitter corresponding to the right reel 16c may be provided. And when notifying the 1st pushing order, it can also comprise so that operation information may be notified by each light-emitting body light-emitting in order of left light-emitting body-> middle light-emitting body-> right light-emitting body.

  In the above embodiment, the operation information may be notified on a display unit different from the payout display unit 37. For example, the operation information may be notified on a display unit that displays information different from the payout information, or a dedicated display unit that displays only the operation information may be newly provided.

  In the above embodiment, the bet number information may be notified on a display unit different from the payout display unit 37. For example, the display unit that displays information different from the bet amount information different from the payout information may be configured to notify the bet number information, or a dedicated display unit that displays only the bet number information. May be newly provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, the operation information and the bet amount information may not be displayed (notified) on the same display unit, and may be configured to be displayed on different display units, for example. For example, the bet number information may be displayed on the payout display unit 37, while the operation information may be displayed on a dedicated display unit.

  In the above embodiment, the recommended bet number is determined according to the gaming state, but for example, the recommended bet number may be determined according to the effect state. For example, the recommended bet number in a part of the effect states may be different from the recommended bet number in an effect state different from the part of the effect states.

  In the above embodiment, when the bet number recommended in the most gaming state among the bet numbers is the specific bet number, the bet number is also in the game state in which the specific bet number is the recommended bet number. You may comprise so that the alerting | reporting of information may not be restrict | limited. For example, the bet number information may be notified even in a gaming state in which a specific bet number is a recommended bet number.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, you may comprise so that alerting | reporting of bet number information may not be restrict | limited even when the winning of a re-gamer is permitted. For example, the betting number information may be notified even when the re-gamer winning is permitted.

  -In above-mentioned embodiment, even if the lottery result of the combination lottery is a lottery result that makes it possible to win a bonus combination, the notification of the betting number information may not be limited. For example, even when the lottery result of the combination lottery is a lottery result that allows a bonus combination to be won, the bet number information may be notified.

  -In the above embodiment, bet number information relating to the recommended bet number for starting the execution of the variable game is notified before the execution of the variable game is started after the bet number is set. It may be configured. For example, when the recommended bet number is “1”, if a bet number other than “1” is set, the bet number information may be notified. When configured in this way, the betting number information can be regarded as information for notifying that the recommended betting number is different from the set betting number.

  -In the third gaming state corresponding to the specific gaming state of the above embodiment, even if the number of bets is different, the lottery result of the role lottery has the same probability as the lottery result that allows the bonus combination to be won It may be. Even in this configuration, if the bet number is “1”, the bonus combination can be won with a smaller bet number than when the bet number is “1” or more. The recommended bet number in the three gaming states is “1”.

  In the above embodiment, the recommended bet number in each gaming state may be changed. For example, the recommended bet number in the third gaming state corresponding to the specific gaming state may be configured to be “2”.

  In the above embodiment, if at least the bet number information notification process for notifying the bet number information regarding the recommended bet number is executed by the main control unit (main board 40), the security can be improved. it can.

  In the above embodiment, even when the same payout combination wins, the number of medals awarded according to the number of bets may be varied. For example, if the number of bets is “1” and the bell role wins, 6 medals are awarded, while if the number of bets is “3”, the number of bets wins 10 The medal may be awarded. In addition, for example, the probability of winning the lottery information in which a winning combination for paying out is allowed according to the number of bets is the same, whereas when the bet number is “3”, compared to when the bet number is not “3”. Thus, a gaming state in which the recommended bet number is “3” may be provided by increasing the number of medals to be paid out when the same paying combination is won.

  In the above embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a is in a part of the plurality of types of gaming state, or is in the part of the plurality of types of presentation state, the first precursor The number of times may be determined. For example, when the bonus control information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines the first number of precursors when in the first gaming state, and determines the first number of precursors when in the bonus gaming state. It may be configured so that it is not determined (“0 (zero)” is determined as the first predictive count). Further, when the bonus control information is stored in the main control RAM 40c, the main control CPU 40a determines the first number of warnings when in the normal performance state, while the first control time is in the performance state other than the normal performance state. The number of precursors may not be determined (“0 (zero)” is determined as the first number of precursors).

  In the above embodiment, the main control CPU 40a determines the second number of precursors when winning the advantageous permissible lottery, but does not determine the second number of precursors when not winning the advantageous permissible lottery (second It may be configured that “0 (zero)” is determined as the number of signs. Moreover, you may comprise so that an advantageous permissible lottery may be performed not only in a normal production state but in the production state different from a normal production state. For example, an advantageous permissible lottery may be performed in the bonus effect state. When the advantageous permissible lottery is won in the bonus effect state, the process proceeds to the preparation effect state after the bonus effect state ends. You may comprise as follows.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, when a predetermined winning combination is won in a predetermined number of consecutive variable games (or when winning is permitted), a bonus winning combination may be permitted. Even in the case of such a configuration, it corresponds to that a bonus winning combination is allowed in the winning lottery, and it corresponds to winning a bonus in the winning lottery.

  -You may comprise so that the operation information in the said embodiment may be alert | reported after the operation | movement (rotation) of all the reels 16a-16c starts. Further, the betting number information in the above embodiment may be configured to be notified after the operation (rotation) of all the reels 16a to 16c is started. In this way, for example, in the game progress main process, after the process of step S116, the operation information process, the bet number information process, and the information display process may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the betting amount information related to the recommended betting amount, only betting amount information that can specify the betting amount “1” can be notified, and therefore the betting amount “2” can be specified. The bet number information and the bet number information that can specify the bet number “3” may not be configured to be notified. In the above embodiment, the bet number information that can specify the bet number “3” is notified in some or all of the first game state, the second game state, and the bonus game state. May be. In other words, when the bet number recommended in the most gaming state among the bet numbers is set as a specific bet number, notification of bet number information is restricted even in the game state where the specific bet number is the recommended bet number. Alternatively, the betting number information may be notified even in a gaming state in which a specific betting number is a recommended betting number. When configured as described above, the bet number “2” can be specified if the bet number information that can specify the bet number “1” and the bet number information that can specify the bet number “3” can be notified. The possible bet number information may not be configured to be notified. When providing a gaming state in which the bet number “2” is recommended, bet number information that can specify the bet number “2” may be notified.

  In the payout display unit 37 of the first embodiment, when the betting number information and the operation information are notified, the betting number information on the display 37a and the operation information on the display 37b are notified alternately. May be. Thereby, it becomes easy to distinguish the bet amount information notified on the display 37a and the operation information notified on the display 37b.

  In the above embodiment, the period controlled to the advantageous effect state is determined by the number of variable games, but the number of game media in the advantageous effect state (for example, the number of medals paid out), the time, and the predetermined role It may be determined by the number of times a prize has been won or the number of times that a predetermined combination has been accepted.

  -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that the period controlled to an advantageous performance state can be increased (so-called addition). For example, when the lottery result of the combination lottery becomes a specific lottery result in the advantageous performance state, the period controlled to the advantageous performance state may be increased with a predetermined probability.

  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 if the random number for winning lottery is not assigned to a lottery number that allows winning a combination of symbols for which a prize is determined, it is not limited to, for example, stock lottery is performed, etc. It can also be configured such that symbol combinations (so-called chances) that can generate profits 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, 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) When the bet number recommended in the most gaming state among the bet numbers is a specific bet number, in the gaming state in which the specific bet number is the recommended bet number, Notification is restricted.

(B) The bet number is set by at least one of winning of the re-gamer, insertion of game media, and operation of the bet number operation unit.
(C) When a re-gamer wins a prize, the same bet number as the bet number set for playing the variable game won by the re-gamer is set.

  (D) In a gaming machine in which the execution of the variable game is started with the start operation after the bet number is set, the game machine includes a main control unit that performs a lottery drawing, and the main control unit relates to a recommended bet number The betting number information notifying process for notifying the betting number information can be executed, and in the betting number information notifying process, the main control unit notifies the betting number information regarding the betting number recommended for starting the execution of the next variable game. The game machine is characterized in that, when the re-gamer wins, the notification of the bet amount information is restricted.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 13 ... Decoration lamp, 14 ... Speaker, 15 ... Production display device, 16a-16c ... Reel, 17 ... Medal insertion slot, 18 ... Bet button, 18a ... 1 bet button, 18b ... MAX bet button, 19 ... Checkout button, 20 ... Start lever, 21a to 21c ... Stop button, 30 ... Information panel, 37 ... Dispensing display section, 37a, 37b ... Display, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main control CPU, 40b ... Main control ROM, 40c ... main control RAM, 41 ... sub-board, 41a ... sub-control CPU, 41b ... sub-control ROM, 41c ... sub-control RAM.

Claims (4)

In the gaming machine where the execution of the variable game is started with the start operation after the bet number is set,
It has a main control part that performs role lottery
The main control unit can execute a bet number information informing process for informing bet number information regarding a recommended bet number,
In the betting number information notification process, the main control unit may notify betting number information related to a betting number recommended for starting the execution of the next variation game after the variation game when the variation game is being executed. Can
When the winning combination of the re-gamer is permitted in the winning lottery, the notification of the betting number information is limited. The main control unit can execute a gaming state control process for controlling the gaming state,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the recommended bet number in a part of the gaming states among the plurality of gaming states is different from the recommended bet number in a gaming state different from the part of the gaming state. The gaming state includes a specific gaming state in which bonus winnings continue to be allowed after the bonus winning in the winning lottery until the bonus winnings are won,
The claim 1 or claim 2, wherein in the specified gaming state, the main control unit can notify bet number information that can specify that the recommended bet number is 1 in the bet number information notification process. 2. The gaming machine according to 2. A sub-control unit;
And an effect execution means for executing a bet number effect relating to the recommended bet number,
The main control unit can execute an output process for causing the sub-control unit to output bet number control information capable of specifying a recommended bet number,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the sub-control unit is capable of executing a betting number effect execution process for executing the betting number effect based on the betting number control information.

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