JP2018034012A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of achieving hold-back for striking a player with wonder even if a current game state is displayed so as to be identifiable by the player.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: game state management means for shifting a game state between an advantageous state in which notification in a specific operation mode is permitted and a normal state in which notification in a specific operation mode is not permitted, when a specific lottery target is subjected to a lottery by internal lottery means; display means including first display means and second display means; and display control means for controlling display contents on the display means. The display control means controls the first display means so as to display contents in synchronization with a game state managed by the game state management means, and controls the second display means so as to display contents in non-synchronization with a game state managed by the game state management means and contents for shifting the game state from the advantageous state to the normal state before the game state management means shifts the game state from the advantageous state to the normal state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

Description

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

  Conventionally, an internal lottery that determines a winning combination from a plurality of winning combinations by operating a start lever with a medal bet, a plurality of reels starts rotating, and a plurality of reels are operated by operating a stop button. There is known a slot machine in which a medal is paid as a payout for a winning combination when a winning combination is won by internal lottery.

  Many of the slot machines currently provided have a game characteristic called assist time (hereinafter referred to as “ART”), which is a state in which an operation mode of a stop button for winning a specific combination is notified. This is an advantageous state in which a specific combination wins by operating the stop button as informed and a player can win more medals.

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  Regarding ART and the like, a distinction is made between a normal section in which notification of the operation mode of the stop button and the like as described above is prohibited and an advantageous section in which the notification is enabled. Then, it is obliged to display whether the current gaming state is a normal section or an advantageous section so that the player can identify it.

  Conventionally, in such a slot machine, it is expressed that the advantageous section has ended on the surface, but by continuing the advantageous section internally, the next ART etc. is started immediately after the end of the ART etc. By doing so, it was possible to intentionally create a so-called pull-back situation that would surprise the player.

  However, due to the obligatory display of the game state, when it is in the advantageous section state internally, it must be displayed that it is an advantageous section. As a result, as described above, it is expressed that the advantageous section has ended on the surface, but it is impossible to continue the advantageous section internally. As a result, the player can no longer be amazed by the situation such as the above-mentioned withdrawal.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and even when the current gaming state is displayed in an identifiable manner for the player, it is possible to realize a pull-back that surprises the player. Providing a simple gaming machine is a problem to be solved.

  Means employed by the present invention to solve the above problems will be described below. In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, reference numerals and the like in the drawings are appended in parentheses for the sake of convenience below, but the present invention is not intended to be limited to display forms.

    The gaming machine of the present invention has a start instruction means (start lever 12) operated to instruct the start of a game, and an internal lottery means (internal lottery process) for determining one lottery object from a plurality of lottery objects by lottery. And change display means (reels R1 to R3) for changing and displaying one or more display columns composed of a plurality of symbols to display the symbols on the display columns in a variable manner, and instructing to stop the variable display of the display columns. Stop instruction means (stop buttons 13a to 13c) operated for the purpose, and control for stopping the variable display of the display sequence according to the operation of the stop instruction means, wherein a specific lottery object is selected by the internal lottery means. When the lottery is selected, when the stop instruction means is operated in a specific operation mode, a specific small role is won, and when the stop instruction means is operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode. When the specific lottery is drawn by the stop control means (reel stop processing) for controlling the display row so as not to win the specific small role and the internal lottery means, the specific operation A gaming state management means (transition of a gaming state (notifying gaming state) between an advantageous state (AT state) in which an aspect can be notified and a normal state (non-AT state) in which the specific operation aspect cannot be notified ( 20 and 21), first display means (advantage state lamp YL) for displaying contents synchronized with the gaming state managed by the gaming state management means, and the specific operation in the advantageous state Second display means (liquid crystal display device 30) for displaying the effect relating to the notification of the mode, and display control means (Sa2005, Sa2006, Sa200) for controlling the display content of the second display means. 8, Sa2204, Sa2205, Sa2207, Sa2211, Sa2214, etc.), and the gaming state management means changes the gaming state from the normal state to the advantageous state according to establishment of a predetermined starting condition (starting condition for the AT state). The first game amount (the number of remaining games in the internal AT state) indicating the number of games in which the advantageous state continues is set while being shifted to the state, and is consumed in accordance with the execution of the game in the advantageous state When the first game amount is exhausted, the advantageous state is shifted to the normal state, and the display control means is consumed in the same manner as the first game amount according to the execution of the game in the advantageous state. In the first period during the advantageous state until the second game amount (the number of remaining games in the external AT state) set to a value smaller than the first game amount is exhausted, the second display means In The second game amount at the current time and the effect related to the notification of the specific operation mode are displayed, but the first game amount at the current time is not displayed, and the first game is exhausted after the second game amount is exhausted. In the second period in the advantageous state until the amount runs out, the second display means displays the current first game amount, the current second game amount, and the notification related to the notification of the specific operation mode. Neither is displayed.

  According to a preferred aspect of the present invention, the gaming state management means of the gaming machine shifts the gaming state from the normal state to the advantageous state according to the establishment of a predetermined start condition (starting condition of the AT state), and the advantage Set as a first end condition (the number of remaining games in the internal AT state) for the end of the state, and when the first end condition is satisfied, the gaming state is shifted from the advantageous state to the normal state, The display control means displays content (lighting) indicating that the gaming state is the advantageous state in response to the gaming state management means shifting the gaming state from the normal state to the advantageous state, In response to the gaming state management means transitioning the gaming state from the advantageous state to the normal state, the first display means (displays) indicating that the gaming state is the normal state (lights off). advantageous A second end condition (external) that is satisfied before the first end condition is satisfied based on the first end condition set by the gaming state management means. The number of games remaining in the normal AT state) is displayed, and the gaming state is changed from the advantageous state to the normal state according to the establishment of the second end condition (the number of remaining games in the external AT state = 0). The second display means (the liquid crystal display device 30) may be controlled so as to display contents to be transferred (screen display contents during non-AT).

  Further, the gaming state management means of the gaming machine according to a preferred aspect of the present invention sets a gaming amount (the number of remaining games in the internal AT state) indicating the amount that the advantageous state continues as the first termination condition. Then, the display control means displays the second display means (liquid crystal display) so as to display a game amount (the number of remaining games in the external AT state) smaller than the first end condition as the second end condition. The device 30) may be controlled.

  According to a preferred aspect of the present invention, the gaming state management means of the gaming machine includes, as the advantageous state, the first end condition after the second end condition is satisfied until the first end condition is satisfied. A first advantageous state in which the game amount set as the end condition of 1 is relatively likely to be updated (a state in which it is reserved to be added to the number of remaining games in the AT state), and the first Including a second advantageous state (a state in which it is not reserved to be added to the number of remaining games in the AT state) that is relatively unlikely to update the game amount set as the end condition of 1. The game state is managed, and the display control means controls the second display means (the liquid crystal display device 30) so that the player displays the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state indistinguishably. May be.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of realizing a pullback or the like that makes the player marvel even if the current gaming state is displayed in a identifiable manner for the player.

2 is a perspective view showing an overview of the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the enlarged view of the combined use indicator 23a. (A) It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the whole reel unit RL, (B) It is explanatory drawing which shows the detailed structure of the right reel R3. (A) Explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of the symbol printed on reel belt | band | zone 58a-58c, (B) It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the position of the symbol displayed in the reel window 20, and the winning line L. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the basic process which concerns on one game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of an internal lottery table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a combination structure table. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process which concerns on the weight process in a reel rotation process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process which concerns on the basic process in a reel rotation process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of stop link data. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of stop data. Stop data used when (A) the lottery object 5 is drawn by the internal lottery process and (B) the lottery object 3 is lottery is shown. When the lottery object 6 is drawn by the internal lottery process, and (A) the push order is left → middle → right / left → right → middle, (B) the push order is middle → right → left / middle → In the case of left → right / right → middle → left, (C) stop data used when the pressing order is right → left → middle is shown. When the lottery object 10 is drawn by the internal lottery process and (A) push order is left → middle → right / left → right → middle, (B) push order is middle → right → left / middle → Stop data used in the case of left → right / right → left → middle / right → middle → left is shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of a special figure structure table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of a change of RT state. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process which concerns on the notification of the operation sequence of the stop button in AT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of an operation order alerting | reporting table. It is a flowchart which shows the flow until it transfers to a AT state from a non-AT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of AT transfer lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in AT state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of (A) 1st addition lottery table, (B) 2nd addition lottery table, (C) 3rd addition lottery table.

<1. Definition of terms>
Terms used in this specification will be described below.

  The “variable display device” refers to a display device that includes a display row composed of a plurality of symbols and variably displays the symbols in the display row. When the display row is composed of reels, the symbols arranged on the reels are variably displayed by the rotating operation of the reels. When the display row is composed of a display image by a liquid crystal display or the like, the design as the display image is variably displayed by changing the content of the display image.

  The “reel window” means that a player can visually recognize a part of a plurality of symbols constituting a display row included in the variable display device.

  “Stop symbol” means a symbol that can be visually recognized by the player through the reel window among a plurality of symbols constituting the display column when variable display of the variable of the display column is stopped by the variable display device. Say. Stopping the symbol in the reel window is called “stop display”.

  “Game media” refers to medals or game balls used in gaming machines. Information indicating the number of game media electrically or magnetically stored in the gaming machine is called “credit”, and the number is called “credit number”.

  “Bet” refers to setting a game medium necessary to start a game. The betting game medium is consumed at the start of the game. The number of game media set to start the game is called “the number of bets”. The “bet button” refers to a device that a player operates to set a game medium necessary for starting a game.

  The “start lever” refers to a device that a player operates to instruct the start of a game.

  “Game” is a process based on the result of winning determination when variable display of symbols in the display column is stopped after variable display of the symbols in the variable display device is started when the start lever is operated. It means a series of processes until the end of. “One game” and “one game” refer to one time of the series of processes.

  The “stop button” refers to a device that a player operates to instruct to stop variable display of symbols in a display row provided in the variable display device.

  “Internal lottery” refers to determining by lottery the winning of one or more winning combinations from a plurality of predetermined winning combinations or a winning that does not win any winning combination from the start of the game.

  “Combination” refers to a symbol combination pattern associated with a predetermined privilege. When the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given (in this specification, for example, the “X” symbol from the left to the right of the display row on the winning line, A combination that gives a predetermined privilege when the “Y” symbol and the “Z” symbol are stopped and displayed may be referred to as an “XYZ” combination). “Winning” of a winning combination means that winning of a winning combination is allowed as a result of an internal lottery. The “winning” of the combination means that the symbol combination corresponding to the combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line. The role is roughly classified into a bonus role, a small role, and a replay role according to the type of privilege. The small role is a role in which medals are paid out in accordance with winning. The re-playing role is a role to which re-playing is given according to the winning, and the game can be started again without additional betting according to the winning. The bonus combination is a combination in which a bonus game is activated in response to winning, and the state shifts to an advantageous state in relation to paying out medals in accordance with winning.

  “Bonus game” refers to a gaming state that transitions in response to winning of a bonus combination, and a gaming state in which a bonus game is operating is related to a medal payout in comparison with a gaming state in which a bonus game is not operating. This is an advantageous state. Bonus games are classified as “ordinary objects”, “first class special objects”, “actual continuous action devices related to first class special objects”, “second class special objects”, “ This is realized by the “continuous operation device for two types of special items”.

  The “winning line” refers to a combination of predetermined symbol positions that are targets for determining a winning combination. The winning determination changes from an invalid state to an effective state according to the bet.

  The “stop table” is a data table that defines how to stop and display symbols on the reel according to the timing when the stop button is operated. Used for stop control.

  The “combination composition table” refers to a data table in which a symbol combination corresponding to a combination and a privilege are defined, and is used for processing after winning determination processing.

  “AT” (assist time) refers to a state in which an operation procedure (operation order or operation timing) of a stop button for winning a specific combination is notified to the player. The notification game state indicating whether or not the AT is operating includes a state where the AT is operating (AT state) and a state where the AT is not operating (non-AT state).

  “RT” (replay time) refers to a state in which the lottery probability of the re-gamer by the internal lottery is relatively high. The RT state type indicating the lottery mode of the re-gamer is distinguished as “RT [N]” (N is an integer). A combination of specific symbols associated with the transition of the RT state is referred to as “special figure”, and the special figure associated with the transition to “RT [N]” is referred to as “RT [N] transition special figure”. .

  “ART” refers to a state (ART state) that is an AT state and an RT state in which re-players are drawn with a high probability (ART state), and is a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  The “setting value” is a value indicating the setting content of the payout rate, which is the ratio of the number of medals to be paid with respect to the number of medals bet in the slot machine, and can be arbitrarily set from a plurality of predetermined setting values. Can be set in the slot machine. Each of the plurality of types of setting values is associated with the winning lottery probability by the internal lottery.

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described by taking a slot machine as an example.

<2. Configuration of gaming machine>
(1) Overall Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 2 having an open front surface and a front door 3 disposed on the front surface of the main body 2. The main body 2 and the front door 3 can be opened and closed by a hinge on one side. The front door 3 displays an operation unit OP on which buttons for players to play games, a reel window 20 through which symbols of the reels R1 to R3 provided in the reel unit RL are visually recognized, and information related to the progress of the game. For example, a display panel TP on which display devices are arranged, a liquid crystal display device for displaying information relating to the progress of the game, and an effect display unit TP in which an illumination device is arranged, and a saucer unit BP.

  In the operation unit OP, a medal slot 10 is disposed on the right side of the upper surface of the operation unit OP, and a bet button 11 is disposed on the left side of the upper surface. A bet can be placed on the slot machine 1 by inserting a medal into the medal slot 10 or operating the bet button 11. A start lever 12 for instructing the start of rotation of each of the reels R1 to R3 of the reel unit RL is arranged on the front side of the lower position of the bet button 11, and an instruction to stop the rotation of the left reel R1 is instructed on the right side thereof. In order to advance the game, a left stop button 13a for instructing, a middle stop button 13b for instructing to stop the rotation of the middle reel R2, and a right stop button 13c for instructing to stop the rotation of the right reel R3 are arranged. The basic operation sequence is as follows: the bet button 11 → the start lever 12 → the left stop button 13a → the middle stop button 13b → the right stop button 13c.

  On the left side of the start lever 12, an adjustment button 14 is provided for adjusting the credits stored in the storage device (a storage area for the number of medal credits in the RAM 105 described later) and paying out medals to the medal tray 40. This checkout button 14 is used when the game is stopped, and is arranged at a position out of the flow of the above series of operations so that the operation frequency is low and the operation is not mistaken during the game. Further, the operation unit OP includes a lending button 15 used when a medal lending machine is connected to the slot machine 1, a return button 16 for returning a prepaid card or cash inserted in the medal lending machine, and a lending of the medal lending machine. A frequency indicator 17 is provided to display possible frequencies. In this way, when a medal lending machine is connected to the slot machine 1, the operation of the medal lending machine by the operation of the lending button 15 and the return button 16 of the slot machine 1 and the frequency by the frequency display 17. The display is performed by controlling the medal lending machine.

  The panel display portion DP is provided with a reel window 20 made of a transparent acrylic plate that allows three consecutive symbols per reel to be viewed, and for nine reels to see nine symbols. It has a horizontal winning line L. On the left side of the reel window 20, a winning line indicator 21 corresponding to the winning line L is provided. When three medals are inserted, the winning line indicator 21 corresponding to the winning line L is turned on. Note that the winning line L is a display on the reel window 20 that expresses a combination of predetermined symbol positions, which are targets for determining the winning combination, in an easy-to-understand manner for the player. It is treated as synonymous with the positional relationship formed by a combination of predetermined symbol positions that are the targets for determining the winning.

  If a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is established on the winning line L as a result of the game, the winning combination is won, and the winning line display 21 corresponding to the winning line L blinks to notify the player. It has become. Further, on the right side of the reel window 20, a game guide display 22 in which a plurality of LEDs such as an indicator that lights up when a winning combination is won and an LED that lights up according to the gaming state is arranged. Further, on the lower side of the reel window 20, a dual-purpose display 23a, which will be described later, an acquired number display 23b for displaying the number of acquired medals in a specific gaming state, and the number of payouts awarded when a winning combination is displayed. The game value information display unit 23 includes a payout number display 23c.

  FIG. 2 shows an enlarged view of the dual-purpose display 23a. The dual-purpose display 23a is composed of a 2-digit 7-segment display with dots. The two-digit 7-segment portion of the dual-purpose indicator 23a includes a credit number indicator CR that displays the number of credits stored in the storage device, and an operation of the stop button 13 on the display control board 100B from the main control board 100A described later. When instructing the execution of the notification related to the order, the instruction monitor NM that displays the identification information for identifying the operation order is also used. In addition, the dot portion of the dual-purpose display 23a is turned off during the non-AT state (normal section) and is lit during the AT state (advantageous section) as a notification game state indicating whether or not the AT is operating. It is used as an advantageous state lamp YL.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the effect display unit TP displays a liquid crystal display device 30 that displays the progress of the game as an image, an illumination LED 31 that displays the color and the lighting pattern according to the progress of the game, and the progress of the game. A speaker 32 that outputs BGM to be changed according to the situation, operation sound according to button operation, and guide sound is arranged.

  The medal tray BP is provided with a medal tray 40 for storing medals discharged from the medal payout opening 40a by driving the medal payout device, and an ashtray is provided on the left side of the medal tray 40.

(2) Configuration of Reel Unit FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the reel unit RL of the slot machine 1. 3A shows the entire structure of the reel unit RL, and FIG. 3B shows the detailed structure of the right reel R3.

  The reels R1 to R3 are made of transparent ABS resin or the like, and are affixed to the reel frames 56a to 56c composed of a plurality of spoke portions and an annular frame extending radially from the shaft portion, and the peripheral surfaces of the reel frames 56a to 56c. It is composed of reel bands 58a to 58c on which 21 various symbols (symbol numbers PN: 1 to 21) are printed. The reels R1 to R3 are fixed to the stepping motors 54a to 54c and rotate. For the rotation operation of the reels R1 to R3, stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying pulses of 504 steps are used, and predetermined symbols are displayed on the reel window 20 by supplying predetermined pulses. Can do. Further, backlight devices 53a to 53c provided with LEDs (not shown) are provided so that light can be irradiated from the inside of the reel bands 58a to 58c. In this way, by irradiating light from the inside of the reel bands 58a to 58c by the backlight devices 53a to 53c, the player can make the symbols on the reel bands 58a to 58c stand out.

  In addition, the detection plates 57a to 57c are attached to one of the spoke portions, and the reel position detection sensors 55a to 55c can output one pulse of the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c for each rotation of the reels R1 to R3. ing. The detection plates 57a to 57c and the reel bands 58a to 58 so that the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L in the center of the reel window when 12 steps are advanced after detecting the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c. The position 58c is set.

  In the reel unit RL, the reels R1 to R3, the stepping motors 54a to 54c to which the reels R1 to R3 are fixed, the backlight devices 53a to 53c, and the reel position detection sensors 55a to 55c are fixed to the base plates 52a to 52c, respectively. One unit configuration. Further, the reel unit RL is configured such that the base plates 52a to 52c are inserted along the guide rails 51a to 51c provided on the case body 50 of the reel unit RL and accommodated in the case body 50.

  FIG. 4A is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel bands 58a to 58c. Each reel R1 to R3 is printed with 21 symbols arranged at equal intervals. Since stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying a pulse of 504 steps are used, when 21 symbols are arranged, the interval of the symbols becomes 24 steps. Further, when 12 steps are advanced after the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L at the center of the reel window, so the reel position detection signal 155a. If it advances 36 steps after detecting ~ 155c, symbol number PN = 2 will be located on the winning line L, if it advances 60 steps, symbol number PN = 3 will be located on the winning line L, and if it advances 492 steps The symbol number PN = 21 is positioned on the winning line L. If the processing proceeds beyond step 492, the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected again. Thus, a predetermined symbol can be positioned on the winning line L by the number of steps to be advanced with the timing at which the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected as a base point.

  FIG. 4B is an explanatory view showing a pay line L of the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 has one pay line L. The winning line L is formed by the symbol position of the middle stage of each reel in the reel window 20. When it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line L, the slot machine 1 determines that the winning combination has been won.

(3) Configuration of Setting Change Device Although not shown, a setting change unit configured to include a setting change key receiving portion, a setting display, and a setting change button inside the main body 2 of the slot machine 1. 70. The setting change key receiving unit is a receiving unit that receives insertion of a dedicated setting change key. The slot machine 1 is activated as a setting change mode by inserting the setting change key into the setting change key receiving portion and turning on the power of the slot machine 1 while rotating it to a predetermined position.

  In the setting change mode, the current setting value set in the slot machine 1 is displayed on the setting display. At this time, when the setting change button is pressed, the setting values cyclically change in the range of 1 to 6 one by one. When the start lever 12 is operated, the setting value displayed on the setting display at that time is determined as the setting value set in the slot machine 1.

  The set value determined in the setting change mode is validated by turning on the power of the slot machine 1 again. By such a procedure, a plurality of types of settings relating to a predetermined payout rate of the slot machine 1 can be selectively used.

<3. Electrical configuration of slot machine>
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 includes a main control board 100A that performs the main control of the game, a display control board 100B that performs display control on the liquid crystal display and displays an image, and LEDs and sound effects of the panel display portion DP or the effect display portion TP. There is provided an electrical decoration control board 100C for controlling the above. The main control board 100A includes a CPU (central processing unit) 101, a clock generation circuit a102, a clock generation circuit b103, a ROM (read-only memory) 104, a RAM (random-access memory) 105, a data transmission circuit 106, and an input / output port. 107. Note that a CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM can be employed. In that case, the external ROM 104 and RAM 105 need not be provided.

  The CPU 101 reads out the program stored in the ROM 104 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit a102, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 101 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR signal generated by the clock generation circuit b103 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit a102. Run the interrupt program starting with. Here, the timing of the INTR signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The CPU 101 stores various game information such as flags and counters in the RAM 105 in accordance with the execution of the program. Even when the power supplied from the outside is cut off, the RAM 105 retains stored information by the battery, and when the power is restored after that, the RAM 105 resumes from the state immediately before the occurrence of the power cut. The CPU 101 reads the state of various buttons and sensors via the input / output port 107 and drives various motors and LEDs.

  The bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c, the start operation instruction signal 112, the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and the settlement operation instruction signal 114 are respectively a bet button 11, a start lever 12, and stop buttons 13a to 13c provided in the operation unit OP. , A signal output in response to the player operating the checkout button 14, and is detected by being input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The display control signals 123a to 123c are display signals to be displayed on the dual-purpose display 23a, the obtained number display 23b, and the payout number display 23c provided in the panel display unit DP, respectively, via the input / output port 107. Output from the CPU 101. Each of the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c corresponds to each reel of the reel unit RL, and is a signal that is detected once every time the reel rotates once, and is input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. Each of the reel drive signals 154a to 154c is a stepping motor drive signal for driving the reels R1 to R3 of the reel unit RL, and is output from the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The medal insertion signal 160 is a signal that is output when the medal insertion sensor provided in the medal detection device provided inside the front door 3 communicating from the medal insertion slot 10 detects the inserted medal. The data is input to the CPU 101 via the output port 107. The medal block signal 161 is a signal for driving a solenoid provided in the medal detection device, and is output from the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The medal payout signal 162 is a signal output when a medal payout sensor provided in the medal discharge unit of the medal payout device detects a medal paid out by the medal payout device, and is output via the input / output port 107. Sent to the CPU 101. The payout drive signal 163 is a signal for driving a motor provided in the medal payout device, and is output from the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The setting signal 170 is output when the setting change key receiving unit constituting the setting change unit 70 detects that the setting change key receiving unit has been rotated to a predetermined position upon receiving insertion of a dedicated setting change key. This signal includes ON information and setting change button pressing information that is output when it is detected that a setting change button constituting the setting change unit 70 has been pressed, and is input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. Is done. The setting signal 170 includes a display signal for displaying a setting value on a setting indicator constituting the setting change unit 70, and is output from the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The CPU 101 outputs various commands to the display control board 100B and the illumination control board 100C via the data transmission circuit 106. The illumination control board 100C receives various commands from the main control board 100A, controls the lighting of the illumination device by the winning line display 21, the game guide display 22, and the illumination LED 31, and the backlight provided in the reel unit RL. The lighting of the devices 53a to 53c and sound such as BGM are output from the speaker 32.

  The display control board 100B includes a CPU (central processing unit) 191, a clock generation circuit c192, a clock generation circuit d193, a ROM (read-only memory) 194, a RAM (random-access memory) 195, a data input circuit 196, a graphic LSI, and the like. A display circuit 197 including the peripheral circuits is provided. The CPU 191 reads the program stored in the ROM 194 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit c192, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 191 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR1 signal generated by the clock generation circuit b193 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit c192. Run the interrupt program starting with. Here, the timing of the INTR1 signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The strobe signal of the CPU 191 stores various game information such as flags and counters in the RAM 195 in accordance with the execution of the program. Further, the INTR2 signal is generated based on the strobe signal transmitted in synchronization with the data transmission timing from the data transmission circuit of the main control board 100A, and the INTR2 signal timing is predetermined. Execute the interrupt program starting from the address.

<4. Basic game processing>
The flow of basic processing related to one game in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

(1) Medals Accepting Process When a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 10, the slot machine 1 accepts the inserted medal and takes it into the slot machine 1 or accepts the inserted medal in the medal tray 40. (Sa601).

  Specifically, when the bet number is 3 and the credit number is less than 50, when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 10, the CPU 101 takes the inserted medal into the slot machine 1 and inserts it. Add credits by the number of medals. When the bet number is 3 and the credit number is 50, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 10, the CPU 101 drives a solenoid provided in the medal detection device to insert the inserted medal into the medal tray 40. Return to

(2) Bet processing The slot machine 1 sets the number of bets necessary to start the game in accordance with the insertion of medals into the medal insertion slot 10, the operation of the bet button 11, or the winning of the re-gamer (Sa602). .

  Specifically, when a bet is less than 3, when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 10, the CPU 101 adds the bet number by the number of inserted medals. When the bet button 11 is operated when the bet number is less than 3, the CPU 101 subtracts the credit number and adds the bet number. When the re-gamer wins, the CPU 101 executes an automatic bet process for betting again the bet number bet on the game without subtracting the credit amount.

(3) Lever Acceptance Processing The slot machine 1 starts the game when the operation of the start lever 12 is accepted with three medals bet (Sa603). Specifically, when the start lever 12 is operated with the bet number set to 3, the CPU 101 executes a game process after an internal lottery process described later. On the other hand, when the start lever 12 is operated with the bet number set to less than 3, the CPU 101 does not execute the game process after the internal lottery process.

(4) Internal lottery process With the start of the game, the slot machine 1 determines, by lottery, a winning combination of one or more winning combinations from a plurality of predetermined winning combinations or no winning combination (Sa604). Details of the internal lottery process will be described later.

(5) Reel Rotation Process The slot machine 1 rotates each of the reels R1 to R3 in order to variably display the symbols arranged on the reel R while executing the internal lottery process (Sa605). Specifically, the CPU 101 rotates each of the reels R1 to R3 by continuously supplying pulses to each of the stepping motors 54a to 54c. Details of the reel rotation processing will be described later.

(6) Reel Stop Process The slot machine 1 stops the rotation operation of the reel R when the stop button 13 is operated during the rotation of the reel R (Sa606). When the stop button 13 is operated while the reel R is rotating, the CPU 101 supplies a predetermined pulse to the stepping motor 54 to which the reel R corresponding to the operated stop button 13 is fixed, so that the corresponding reel R Stop rotating operation. Details of the reel stop process will be described later.

(7) Symbol Determination Process The slot machine 1 determines the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the winning line L after all of the reels R1 to R3 are stopped (Sa607). After all of the reels R1 to R3 are stopped, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L is a predetermined symbol combination determined in advance. Details of the symbol determination process will be described later.

(8) Bonus Grant Process The slot machine 1 executes a process of granting a bonus corresponding to a combination when it is determined by the symbol determination process that the combination related to the provision of a bonus has been won (Sa608). Details of the privilege grant processing will be described later.

(9) State Transition Process The slot machine 1 executes a process related to the game state transition when a game result related to the game state transition is obtained (Sa609). Details of the state transition processing will be described later.

<5. Internal lottery processing>

  Details of the internal lottery process in the slot machine 1 will be described. The internal lottery process is a process for determining, by lottery, a winning combination of one or more winning combinations or a winning combination in which no winning combination is won from a plurality of predetermined winning combinations, and is executed using the internal lottery table shown in FIG. Is done. In the internal lottery table, a correspondence relationship between a plurality of lottery objects associated with one or more winning combinations and a lottery value indicating a lottery probability of each lottery object is defined for each type of RT state described later.

  When the CPU 101 receives the operation of the start lever 12, the CPU 101 acquires one random value from a range of 0 to 65535 from a random number generator (not shown). Next, a corresponding lottery value is specified while sequentially comparing the acquired random value with a plurality of lottery values defined in the internal lottery table. More specifically, the CPU 101 compares the random value acquired from the random number generator with the first lottery value in the internal lottery table. As a result of the comparison, if the random value is less than the lottery value, the winning of the combination associated with the first lottery value is determined. If the random value is greater than or equal to the lottery value, the random value is compared with a value obtained by adding the second lottery value to the first lottery value. As a result of the comparison, if the random value is less than the sum of the first and second lottery values, the winning combination of the combination associated with the second lottery value is determined.

  In this way, the combination associated with the Nth lottery value when the random number value is repeated until the random value becomes less than the total value of the first to Nth lottery values is determined as the winning combination. For example, when the RT state is RT0, the CPU 101 determines that when the random number value acquired from the random number generator is 3077, the random value is equal to or greater than the first lottery value (300). Add lottery value (2500). Since the random value (3077) is equal to or greater than the total value (2800) of the first and second lottery values, the third lottery value (500) is added thereto. Since the random value (3077) is less than the total value (3300) of the first to third lottery values, the winning of the “watermelon 1” role associated with the third lottery value (500) is determined.

  FIG. 8 shows the structure of the winning combination table in the slot machine 1. In the combination table, for each of a plurality of predefined combinations, a correspondence relationship between a corresponding symbol combination and a payout to be awarded when a combination wins is defined.

  As described above, in the internal lottery process, the lottery value corresponding to the random value acquired from the random number generator is specified using the internal lottery table, and the winning combination corresponding to the specified lottery value is determined. In the present specification, a group of one or more roles that are to be drawn by the internal lottery process is referred to as a lottery target N in association with each of a plurality of lottery values defined in the internal lottery table. There is a case.

  Note that the slot machine 1 has a plurality of RT states in which the lottery mode of the re-gamer in the internal lottery process is different. The lottery mode of the re-gamer is specifically the type of re-gamer determined to win by the internal lottery process and the winning probability of each re-gamer, and these change according to the type of RT state. To do.

  When the RT state is RT0, the lottery object related to the re-gamer in the internal lottery process is only the lottery object 9. When the RT state is RT1, the lottery targets related to the re-gamer in the internal lottery process are only the lottery targets 9-12. When the RT state is RT2, the lottery targets related to the re-gamer in the internal lottery process are only the lottery target 9 and the lottery targets 13-18. When the RT state is RT3, the lottery targets related to the re-gamer in the internal lottery process are only the lottery target 9 and the lottery targets 19-21.

  In the slot machine 1, when the RT state is RT0 to RT3, the total values of the lottery values indicating the lottery probabilities of the re-gamer are 8978, 8978, 8978, and 18235, respectively. Therefore, when the RT state is RT3, the lottery probability of the re-gamer is the highest probability.

<6. Reel rotation processing>
Details of the reel rotation processing in the slot machine 1 will be described. As described above, the slot machine 1 rotates the reel R by supplying pulses to the stepping motor 54.

(1) Weight processing Prior to the start of the rotation operation of the reel R, the slot machine 1 executes weight processing for securing the minimum game time between the respective games. A flow of processing related to the weight processing in the reel rotation processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the slot machine 1 determines whether or not the value of the interval timer has passed the minimum game time (Sa901). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the value of the interval timer stored in the RAM 105 exceeds the minimum game time. In the slot machine 1, the minimum game time is preset to 4.1 seconds. When the CPU 101 determines that the value of the interval timer exceeds the minimum game time (Sa901: YES), the CPU 101 proceeds the processing, and when it is determined that the value of the interval timer does not exceed the minimum game time. The process waits until the value of the interval timer exceeds the minimum game time (Sa901: NO). This is weight processing for ensuring the minimum game time between games in the slot machine 1.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the value of the interval timer exceeds the minimum game time (Sa901: YES), the CPU 101 resets the value of the interval timer to 0 (Sa902) and starts measuring the interval timer (Sa903). ). The CPU 101 resets the interval timer and starts timing, and then ends the wait process and executes the subsequent processes.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, the interval between the games is the minimum game time by the wait process executed after receiving the operation of the start lever 12 with three medals bet. It is controlled to be 1 second or longer.

  The reel R continues to rotate until the stop button 13 is operated after the reel R starts rotating, but the interval timer is also counted during this time. Accordingly, the longer the period from when the reel R starts rotating until the stop button 13 is operated, the shorter the waiting time in the wait process in the next game, and after the reel R starts rotating. The shorter the period until the stop button 13 is operated, the longer the waiting time in the wait process in the next game. Thus, the waiting time in the weight process in the next game changes according to the period from when the reel R starts rotating until the stop button 13 is operated by the player.

(2) Processing Related to Reel Rotation Operation The slot machine 1 rotates the reel R by supplying pulses to the stepping motor 54 after the above-described weight processing. The main control board 100A (CPU 101) holds the number of steps of the pulses supplied to each reel R in the RAM 105, and each time the pulse is supplied to each reel R, the number of steps is added and updated. When the reel position detection signal 155 output from the reel position detection sensor 55 is input, the CPU 101 resets the number of steps for the corresponding reel R to zero.

  As described above, the CPU 101 can determine that the reel rotation position is at the reference rotation position at the time when the reel position detection signal 155 is input. Therefore, by managing the number of steps supplied from the reference rotation position, The rotational position of the reel can always be grasped.

  With reference to FIG. 10, a flow of processing related to basic processing in the reel rotation processing of the slot machine 1 will be described. This process is a process executed in the interrupt program executed by the CPU 101 described above, and is executed every time an interrupt occurs periodically after the reel R rotation operation is started. This process is a process executed for one reel R. When a plurality of reels R is rotating, the process is executed for each reel R that rotates.

  In the reel rotation process, the CPU 101 supplies a pulse (a reel drive signal 154 as a stepping motor drive signal) to the stepping motor 54 corresponding to the reel R that is the target of the rotation operation (Sa1001). As a result, the reel R rotates by one step. In response to supplying the pulse to the stepping motor 54, the CPU 101 adds 1 to the variable indicating the number of steps stored in the RAM 105 (Sa1002). Thereby, the CPU 101 can grasp the cumulative number of pulses supplied to the stepping motor 54.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the reel position detection signal 155 is input (Sa1003). When the reel position detection signal 155 is not input (Sa1003: NO), it is determined whether the current number of steps exceeds 504 (Sa1004). If the current number of steps does not exceed 504, the process is terminated as it is (Sa1004: NO).

  On the other hand, when the reel position detection signal 155 is input (Sa1003: YES), it is determined whether the current number of steps is less than 504 (Sa1005). If the current number of steps is not less than 504 (Sa1005: NO), the number of steps is reset to 0 (Sa1006). Thereby, the CPU 101 can grasp the cumulative number of pulses supplied to the stepping motor 54 from the time when the rotational position of the reel R reaches the reference rotational position.

  On the other hand, when the current number of steps is less than 504 (Sa1005: YES), the CPU 101 determines that the rotation operation of the reel R is in an abnormal state, and executes predetermined error processing (Sa1007). This is because the rotation position of the reel R is the reference rotation before supplying the stepping motor 54 with the 504 pulses necessary to rotate one revolution from the time when the rotation position of the reel R reaches the reference rotation position. It means that the position has been reached. In other words, it means that there is a deviation between the rotational position of the reel R that the CPU 101 knows and the actual rotational position of the reel R for some reason.

  Further, when it is determined whether or not the current number of steps exceeds 504 (Sa1004), even when the current number of steps exceeds 504 (Sa1004: YES), the CPU 101 performs the rotation operation of the reel R. It is determined that there is an abnormal condition, and predetermined error processing is executed (Sa1007). This is because the reel R has supplied more pulses to the stepping motor 54 than the 504 pulses required to rotate one revolution from the time when the rotation position of the reel R reaches the reference rotation position. It means that the rotational position of R has not reached the reference rotational position. That is, as in the case described above, it means that there is a deviation between the rotational position of the reel R grasped by the CPU 101 and the actual rotational position of the reel R for some reason.

  Thus, the slot machine 1 controls the rotation operation of the reel R while always grasping the current rotation position of the reel in the reel rotation processing. Accordingly, it is possible to accurately determine whether or not the reel R is operating normally based on the difference between the management rotational position and the actual rotational position.

<7. Reel stop processing>
Details of the reel stop process in the slot machine 1 will be described. The reel stop process in the slot machine 1 is a process of stopping the corresponding reel R when an operation of the stop button 13 is received while the reel R is rotating. At this time, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined by the internal lottery processing is drawn on the winning line L within the range of the reel rotation amount for up to four symbols from the time when the stop button 13 is operated. Then, each reel R is stopped. In addition, even if the symbol combination cannot be drawn on the winning line L within the range of the reel rotation amount for four symbols, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination not determined by the internal lottery process is won. Each reel R is stopped so as not to be stopped and displayed on the line L.

(1) Stop Link Data and Stop Data FIG. 11 shows the configuration of stop link data used in the reel stop process in the slot machine 1. In the stop link data, for each lottery result (lottery target) in the internal lottery process, the type of stop data applied to each reel R is defined according to the stop order of the reels R (the operation order of the stop button 13). . In addition, in FIG. 11, it has shown about the data structure about lottery object 3, 5, 6, 9, and 10 among the lottery objects 1-21 which are the lottery results by the internal lottery process in the slot machine 1, and other lottery The illustration of the subject content is omitted.

  The stop order of the reel R (the operation order of the stop button 13) is left → middle → right, left → right → middle, right → left, middle → left → right, right → left → middle, right → middle → left. There are six ways. The slot machine 1 executes the reel stop process using the stop link data, so that the reel R stops in such a manner that the stop mode of the reel R varies depending on the stop order of the reels R (the operation order of the stop buttons 13). Stop data corresponding to the order (operation order of the stop button 13) can be defined in advance.

  FIG. 12 shows the structure of stop data used in the reel stop process in the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 includes one or more stop data for each reel R. Each stop data includes the symbol number PN of the symbol located on the winning line L at the timing when the stop button 13 is operated, and when the reel R stops from the timing of the operation when the stop button 13 is operated. A correspondence relation with the number of sliding symbols indicating the amount of rotation of the reel R to be continued as the number of symbols is defined.

  The slot machine 1 executes the reel stop process using the stop link data described above, thereby the lottery result (lottery target) of the internal lottery process, the stop order of the reel R (the operation order of the stop button 13), and the reel R The rotation operation of the reel R is controlled to stop based on the stop data for each reel R specified based on the stop result.

(2) Stop control at the time of independent winning The stop control at the time of independent winning in the slot machine 1 will be described. The single winning means that a single winning combination is determined as a lottery result of the internal lottery process.

(2-1) Stop control related to push order common small part (no missing parts)
The stop control (no missing) related to the common combination in the pressing order at the time of single winning will be described. “Push order common” refers to stop control in which the stop data applied to each reel R is the same regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 13 (stop order of the reels R). “No missing” means that, on the corresponding reel R, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined by the internal lottery process is placed on the winning line L regardless of the timing at which the stop button 13 is operated. This refers to the stop control that is pulled in.

  For example, stop control when the lottery object 5 is lottery by the internal lottery process will be described. The lottery object 5 is a lottery object corresponding to the winning of the “bell” role. In this case, the slot machine 1 stops each reel R so that the symbol combination corresponding to the “bell” combination is drawn on the winning line L.

  In the stop link table, the lottery object 5 has the same stop data applied to each reel R in all of the six reel R stop orders (stop button 13 operation order). Further, stop data applied to other reels R does not differ depending on the stop result (stop position) of each reel R.

  Specifically, when the lottery object 5 is drawn by the internal lottery process, the left reel is independent of the reel R stop order (stop button 13 operation order) and the stop result (stop position) of each reel R. The reel stop process is executed by applying stop data L001 to R1, stop data C001 to the middle reel R2, and stop data R001 to the right reel R3. FIG. 13A shows stop data applied to each reel when the lottery object 5 is drawn by the internal lottery process.

  The stop data L001, C001, and R001 are stop data for stopping the corresponding reels R so that the “bell” symbol is always drawn on the winning line L regardless of the timing of operating the stop button 13. is there.

  In the slot machine 1, the “bell” symbols on each reel R are arranged at intervals of a maximum of four symbols. Therefore, in each reel R, stop data for stopping the “bell” symbol to be surely drawn on the winning line L can be defined regardless of the timing of operating the stop button 13.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, when the lottery object 5 is drawn by the internal lottery process, the stop data L001, C001, and R001 are applied to the reels R, so that the operation order of the stop buttons 13 and Regardless of the timing, you can be sure to win a prize without losing the “Bell” role that you have won.

(2-2) Stop control related to push order common small part (with missing)
Next, stop control (with missing items) related to a common combination in the pressing order at the time of independent winning will be described. “Withdrawn” means that, depending on the timing at which the stop button 13 is operated, in the corresponding reel R, the symbol combination of the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination determined by the internal lottery process is drawn on the winning line L. The stop control includes a case where the winning combination wins and a case where the winning combination does not win without being withdrawn.

  For example, stop control when the lottery object 3 is lottery by the internal lottery process will be described. The lottery object 3 is a lottery object corresponding to the winning of the “watermelon 1” role. The slot machine 1 stops each reel R so that the symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” corresponding to the “watermelon 1” role is drawn on the winning line L when the “watermelon 1” role is won.

  In the stop link table, the lottery object 3 has the same stop data applied to each reel R in all of the six reel R stop orders (stop button 13 operation order). Further, stop data applied to other reels R does not differ depending on the stop result (stop position) of each reel R.

  Specifically, when the lottery object 3 is drawn by the internal lottery process, the left reel is independent of the reel R stop order (stop button 13 operation order) and the stop result (stop position) of each reel R. The reel stop process is executed by applying stop data L002 to R1, stop data C002 to the middle reel R2, and stop data R002 to the right reel R3. FIG. 13B shows stop data applied to each reel when the lottery object 3 is drawn by the internal lottery process.

  In the slot machine 1, the “watermelon” symbols on each reel R are arranged at intervals of a maximum of 7 symbols on the left reel R1, a maximum of 8 symbols on the middle reel R2, and a maximum of 9 symbols on the right reel R3. Therefore, in each reel R, stop data for stopping the “bell” symbol to be surely drawn on the winning line L cannot be defined regardless of the timing of operating the stop button 13.

  When the timing of operating the left stop button 13a is the timing at which the “watermelon” symbol can be drawn onto the winning line L, the stop data L002 is drawn into the winning line L and the left stop button 13a is pressed. When the operation timing is a timing at which the “watermelon” symbol cannot be drawn onto the winning line L, this is stop data for stopping the left reel R1 so that the “plum” symbol is drawn onto the winning line L. . In addition, each of the stop data C002 and R002 draws the “watermelon” symbol onto the winning line L when the timing of operating the stop button 13 is the timing when the “watermelon” symbol can be pulled onto the winning line L, When the timing of operating the stop button 13 is a timing at which the “watermelon” symbol cannot be drawn onto the winning line L, the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3 so that the “blue 7” symbol is drawn onto the winning line L. This is stop data for stopping.

  As a result of stopping each reel R by applying these stop data, the symbol combinations drawn on the winning line L are “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “Plum-Blue 7-Blue 7”, “Watermelon-Watermelon” -Blue 7 "," Watermelon-Blue 7-Watermelon "," Plum-Watermelon-Watermelon "," Watermelon-Blue 7-Blue 7 "," Plum-Watermelon-Blue 7 ", or" Plum-Blue 7-Watermelon " Either. The symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” corresponds to the “watermelon 1” role, and the other symbol combinations do not correspond to any role.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, when the lottery object 3 is drawn by the internal lottery process, the stop data L002, C002, and R002 are applied to each reel R, so that the stop button 13 is operated according to the operation timing. There are cases where a single “watermelon 1” role is won, and cases where a “watermelon 1” role is dropped without winning, but even if a “watermelon 1” role is not won. The symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is controlled so as not to stop on the winning line L.

(3) Stop control at the time of simultaneous winning The stop control at the time of simultaneous winning in the slot machine 1 will be described. Note that the simultaneous winning means that a plurality of winning combinations are determined as a lottery result of the internal lottery process.

(3-1) Stop control related to push order small combination The stop control related to push order small combination during simultaneous winning will be described. The “push order small combination” is a combination of a plurality of small combinations that are won simultaneously by changing the stop data applied to each reel R according to the operation order of the stop buttons 13 (reel stop order). Among them, the stop control for trying to win different small roles by drawing different symbols on the winning line L in accordance with the operation order of the stop buttons 13 (stopping order of the reels R). is there.

  For example, stop control when the lottery object 6 is lottery by the internal lottery process will be described. The lottery object 6 is a lottery object corresponding to the winning of the “bell” role, the “control 1” role, the “control 2” role, the “control 3” role, the “control 4” role, and the “control 5” role. In this case, the slot machine 1 plays a small role of “Bell”, “Control 1”, “Control 2”, “Control 3”, “Control 4”, or “Control 5”. Each reel R is stopped so that the corresponding symbol combination is drawn on the winning line L.

  In the stop link table, the lottery object 6 is set such that the stop data applied to each reel R is different in each of the six reel R stop orders (stop button 13 operation order).

  Specifically, when the lottery object 6 is drawn by the internal lottery process, the order of left → middle → right and left → right → middle is selected according to the stop order of the reels R (the operation order of the stop button 13). In this case, the stop data L001 is applied to the left reel R1, the stop data C001 is applied to the middle reel R2, and the stop data R001 is applied to the right reel R3, so that the middle → right → left, middle → left → In the order of right, right → middle → left, stop data L003 is applied to the left reel R1, stop data C000 is applied to the middle reel R2, and stop data R000 is applied to the right reel R3. In the order of right → left → middle, stop data L002 is applied to the left reel R1, stop data C003 is applied to the middle reel R2, and stop data R000 is applied to the right reel R3. Stop processing is executed.

  FIG. 14 shows stop data applied to each reel when the lottery object 6 is drawn by the internal lottery process. FIG. 14A shows the lottery object 6 and push order: left → middle → right / left → right → middle, and FIG. 14B shows the lottery object 6 · push order: middle → right → left / middle → left → FIG. 14C shows stop data that is applied to each reel in the case of the lottery object 6 / push order: right → left → middle.

  A reel stop process to which stop data (lottery object 6 / push order: left → middle → right / left → right → middle) shown in FIG. 14A will be described. In the reel stop process, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop, in principle, the “Bell” symbol that constitutes the “Bell” role (8-payout) that is the winning combination related to the lottery object 6 Any of the “Watermelon” symbols constituting the “Control 1” to “Control 4” roles (single payout), which are other winning combinations, or the “Plum” symbols constituting the “Control 5” role (single payout) Is pulled on the winning line L and stopped. At this time, if there are a plurality of these symbols within the retractable range of the left reel R1, the “bell” combination having the highest payout (the number of medals as a privilege) is configured in accordance with the principle of payout amount priority control. The “bell” symbol that is the symbol to be drawn is drawn on the winning line L in preference to the other symbols and stopped.

  When the “Bell” symbol stops on the winning line L in the left reel R1 as the first stop, the “Bell” role, which is the winning role related to the lottery object 6, and “Control 1” to “Control 5” The only remaining role is the “Bell” role. Therefore, in the subsequent stop process (second stop: middle reel R2 → third stop: right reel R3, or second stop: right reel R3 → third stop: middle reel R2), for each reel R, “bell” The “Bell” symbol, which is the symbol of the winning combination, is drawn on the winning line L in preference to the other symbols and stopped.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, the “bell” symbols on each reel R are arranged at intervals of a maximum of four symbols. That is, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop in the situation where the lottery object 6 is drawn by the internal lottery process, the timing of the operation and the type of the stop button 13 operated after the second stop Regardless of the timing of the operation, the “bell” symbol is stopped on the winning line L in each reel R. That is, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop in the situation where the lottery object 6 is lottered by the internal lottery process, the “bell” role is always won.

  Next, a reel stop process to which stop data (lottery object 6 / push order: middle → right → left / middle → left → right / right → middle → left) shown in FIG. 14B will be described. In the reel stop process, when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the first stop, in principle, the “bell” role that is the winning role related to the lottery object 6 and the “bell 4” role that constitutes the “control 4” role. ”Symbol (contributing to winning of two types of roles),“ Plum ”symbol (contributing to winning of three types of roles) constituting“ control 1 ”to“ control 3 ”, or“ control 5 ” One of the “red 7” symbols (contributing to winning of one kind of winning combination) is drawn on the winning line L and stopped. At this time, if there are a plurality of these symbols within the retractable range of the middle reel R2, the symbol that contributes to the winning of the most winning combination (the symbol of the winning winning combination) according to the principle of combination number priority control. The “plum” symbol which is the symbol having the largest number of combinations) is stopped on the winning line L in preference to the other symbols.

  When the “Plum” symbol stops on the winning line L in the middle reel R2 as the first stop, the winning combination of “Bell” and “Control 1” to “Control 5” which are the winning combinations related to the lottery 6 The remaining roles with the possibility of only “control 1” to “control 3” are. Accordingly, when the right stop button 13c is operated as the second stop, in the right reel R3, the “black BAR” symbol and the “control 2” role (single payout) constituting the “control 1” role (single payout). Among the “cherry” symbols that make up the “control 3” role (single payout) and the “plum” symbols that make up the “control 3” role (single payout), the winning line L Pull up to stop. In this case, the number of medals as a privilege and the number of symbol combinations of winning combinations are the same, and the priority order is arbitrarily set.

  When the “Plum” symbol stops on the winning line L in the right reel R3 as the second stop, the winning combination of “Bell” and “Control 1” to “Control 5” which are the winning combinations related to the lottery 6 The only remaining role is the “control 3” role. Therefore, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the third stop, the “watermelon” symbol constituting the “control 3” role is drawn on the winning line L and stopped in the left reel R1. Thereby, the “control 3” combination wins. At this time, if the timing at which the left stop button 13a is operated is a timing at which the “watermelon” symbol cannot be drawn onto the winning line L, the “control 3” role is missed without winning, but the winning decision is decided. In order not to stop the symbol combination “Plum-Plum-Plum” of the “Replay A” role that is not performed on the winning line L, the “Plum” symbol is not stopped on the left reel R1.

  When the “Plum” symbol is stopped on the winning line L in the middle reel R2 as the first stop, the remaining winning combinations are “Control 1” to “Control 3”. When the left stop button 13a is operated, the symbols constituting the “control 1” role, the symbols constituting the “control 2” role, and the symbols constituting the “control 3” role are all “watermelon” symbols. Therefore, in the left reel R1, the “watermelon” symbol is drawn onto the winning line L and stopped.

  If the “watermelon” symbol stops on the winning line L in the left reel R1 as the second stop, the remaining winning combinations will continue to be “control 1” to “control 3” (both are one dividend) However, in the right reel R3, the “Plum” symbol constituting the “control 3” combination (single payout) is drawn onto the winning line L and stopped. In this case, the number of medals as a privilege and the number of symbol combinations of winning combinations are the same, and the priority order is arbitrarily set.

  When the “watermelon” symbol does not stop on the winning line L in the left reel R1 as the second stop (the “watermelon” symbol exists within the pull-in range of the left reel R1 when the left stop button 13a is operated) In the case where there is not, the “black BAR” symbol, the “white BAR” symbol, or the “red 7” symbol is drawn on the winning line L and stopped on the left reel R1. At this point, it is determined that any winning combination related to the lottery object 6 will be missed without winning. In this case, as the third stop, the “Plum” symbol is drawn on the winning line L and stopped on the right reel R3.

  In the reel stop process, when the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop, in principle, the “bell” symbol (one kind of role) constituting the “bell” role that is the winning combination related to the lottery object 6 is selected. "Black BAR" symbol (contributing to one type of winning), "Cherry" symbol (contributing to one type of winning) Contribution), “Plum” symbols (contributing to winnings of three types of roles) constituting “Control 3” to “Control 5” roles are drawn onto the winning line L and stopped. At this time, if there are a plurality of these symbols within the pullable range of the right reel R3, according to the combination number priority control principle, the symbol contributing to the winning of the most winning characters (the symbol of the character relating to winning) The “plum” symbol which is the symbol having the largest number of combinations) is stopped on the winning line L in preference to the other symbols.

  When the “Plum” symbol stops on the winning line L in the right reel R3 as the first stop, the winning combination of “Bell” and “Control 1” to “Control 5” which are the winning combinations related to the lottery 6 The remaining roles with the possibility of only “control 3” to “control 5” are. Therefore, when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the second stop, the “plum” symbol and the “control 4” combination (single payout) constituting the “control 3” combination (single payout) are provided on the middle reel R2. Of the “Bell” symbol or “Red 5” symbol that constitutes the “Control 5” role (single dividend), the “Plum” symbol that constitutes the “Control 3” symbol (single dividend) is the winning line L Pull up to stop. In this case, the number of medals as a privilege and the number of symbol combinations of winning combinations are the same, and the priority order is arbitrarily set.

  When the “Plum” symbol is stopped on the winning line L in the middle reel R2 as the second stop, the winning combination of “Bell” and “Control 1” to “Control 5” which are the winning combinations related to the lottery 6 The only remaining role is the “control 3” role. Therefore, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the third stop, the “watermelon” symbol constituting the “control 3” role is drawn on the winning line L and stopped in the left reel R1. Thereby, “control 3” wins. At this time, if the timing at which the left stop button 13a is operated is a timing at which the “watermelon” symbol cannot be drawn onto the winning line L, the “control 3” role is missed without winning, but the winning decision is decided. In order not to stop the symbol combination “Plum-Plum-Plum” of the “Replay A” role that is not performed on the winning line L, the “Plum” symbol is not stopped on the left reel R1.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, when the lottery object 6 is lottered by the internal lottery process, the middle stop button 13b is operated as the first stop, or the right stop button 13c as the first stop, and When the middle stop button 13b is operated as the second stop, depending on the operation timing of each stop button 13, a case where the “control 3” role wins and a case where the “control 3” role wins without being won There are cases.

  Next, a reel stop process to which stop data (lottery object 6 / push order: right → left → middle) shown in FIG. 14C is applied will be described. In the reel stop process, when the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop, in principle, the “bell” symbol (one kind of role) constituting the “bell” role that is the winning combination related to the lottery object 6 is selected. "Black BAR" symbol (contributing to one type of winning), "Cherry" symbol (contributing to one type of winning) Contribution), “Plum” symbols (contributing to winnings of three types of roles) constituting “Control 3” to “Control 5” roles are drawn onto the winning line L and stopped. At this time, if there are a plurality of these symbols within the pullable range of the right reel R3, according to the combination number priority control principle, the symbol contributing to the winning of the most winning characters (the symbol of the character relating to winning) The “plum” symbol which is the symbol having the largest number of combinations) is stopped on the winning line L in preference to the other symbols.

  When the “Plum” symbol stops on the winning line L in the right reel R3 as the first stop, the winning combination of “Bell” and “Control 1” to “Control 5” which are the winning combinations related to the lottery 6 The remaining roles with the possibility of only “control 3” to “control 5” are. Therefore, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the second stop, in the left reel R1, "watermelon" symbols (contributing to two types of winning combinations) constituting "control 3" to "control 4" roles, or One of the “plum” symbols (contributing to winning of one type of winning) constituting the “control 5” winning combination is drawn on the winning line L and stopped. At this time, if there are a plurality of these symbols within the retractable range of the left reel R1, in accordance with the principle of the combination number priority control, the symbol contributing to the winning of the most winning characters (the symbol of the character relating to winning) The “watermelon” symbol which is the symbol having the largest number of combinations) is stopped on the winning line L in preference to the other symbols.

  When the “watermelon” symbol is stopped on the winning line L in the left reel R1 as the second stop, the winning combination among the “bell” role and the “control 1” to “control 5” roles that are the winning combination related to the lottery object 6 The remaining roles with the possibility of only “control 3” to “control 4” are. Therefore, when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the third stop, the “Plum” symbol and the “Control 4” role (1 sheet dividend) constituting the “Control 3” role (1 sheet dividend) are played on the middle reel R2. Of the “Bell” symbols to be configured, the “Plum” symbol that constitutes the “Control 3” role (single payout) is drawn onto the winning line L and stopped. In this case, the number of medals as a privilege and the number of symbol combinations of winning combinations are the same, and the priority order is arbitrarily set. Thereby, the “control 3” combination wins.

  When the timing at which the left stop button 13a is operated as the second stop is a timing at which the “watermelon” symbol cannot be drawn onto the winning line L, the possibility of winning the “control 5” role in the left reel R1 is determined. The remaining “Plum” symbol is drawn onto the winning line L and stopped.

  When the “Plum” symbol is stopped on the winning line L in the left reel R1 as the second stop, the winning combination among the “Bell” role and the “Control 1” to “Control 5” roles related to the lottery 6 The only remaining role is the “control 5” role. Accordingly, when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the third stop, the “red 7” symbol constituting the “control 5” role is drawn onto the winning line L and stopped in the middle reel R2. As a result, the “control 5” combination wins. At this time, when the operation timing of the middle stop button 13b is a timing at which the “red 7” symbol cannot be drawn onto the winning line L, the “blue 7” symbol and the “white BAR” symbol are displayed on the middle reel R2. Or the “watermelon” symbol is drawn on the winning line L and stopped. As a result, the symbol combination “Plum-Plum-Plum” and the symbol combination “Plum-Bell” of the “Replay C” role that the “Replay A” role has not been selected, but the “Control 5” role is omitted without winning. The symbol combination “Plum”, “Control 6”, “Plum-Black BAR-Plum”, or “Plum 7 Cherry”, the symbol combination “Plum-Cherry-Plum” cannot be stopped on the winning line L. The reel R2 does not stop any of the “plum” symbol, “bell” symbol, “black BAR” symbol, and “cherry” symbol.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, when the lottery object 6 is lottered by the internal lottery process, when the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop and the left stop button 13a is operated as the second stop, Depending on the operation timing of each stop button 13, there are cases where the “control 3” or “control 5” combination wins, and cases where either the “control 3” or “control 5” combination is lost without winning To do.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, in the situation where the lottery object 6 is lottery by the internal lottery process, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop, the “bell” role (8-sheet dividend) is always obtained. When the middle stop button 13b or the right stop button 13c is operated as a first stop, the “bell” combination (8-sheet payout) is not necessarily won, and the operation order and operation timing of each stop button 13 are determined. Thus, there are cases where a combination other than the “Bell” combination (1 payout) wins, and a case where a combination is lost without winning.

  Although detailed description is omitted, the same mechanism as the stop control related to the lottery object 6 described above is applied to the lottery objects 7 and 8. In the situation where the lottery object 7 is drawn by the internal lottery process, when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the first stop, the “bell” role (8-sheet payout) always wins, and the left stop as the first stop. When the button 13a or the right stop button 13c is operated, the “bell” role (8-payout) is not necessarily won, and depending on the operation sequence and operation timing of each stop button 13, a role other than the “bell” role There are cases where a (single payout) is won and cases where the player does not win and is lost. Also, in the situation where the lottery object 8 is drawn by the internal lottery process, when the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop, the “bell” role (8-sheet payout) always wins and the first stop When the left stop button 13a or the middle stop button 13b is operated, the “bell” combination (8-payout) is not necessarily won, and other than the “bell” combination depending on the operation sequence and operation timing of each stop button 13 There is a case where the winning combination (1 sheet payout) wins and a case where the winning combination is missed.

(3-2) Stop Control Related to Push Order Replay Stop control related to push order replay during simultaneous winning will be described. “Push order replay” means that a plurality of replaying players who are simultaneously won by changing the stop data applied to each reel R according to the operation order of the stop buttons 13 (stopping order of the reels R). Among them, the stop control of trying to win different re-game players by drawing different re-game players on the winning line L according to the operation order of the stop buttons 13 (stop order of the reels R). That is.

  For example, stop control when the lottery object 10 is lottery by the internal lottery process will be described. The lottery object 10 is a lottery object corresponding to the winning of the “Replay 2” role, the “Replay A” role, and the “Replay B” role. In this case, the slot machine 1 causes each reel to draw a symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination of “Replay 2”, “Replay A”, or “Replay B” on the winning line L. Stop R.

  In the stop link table, the lottery object 10 is set so that the stop data applied to each reel R is different in each of the six reel R stop orders (stop button 13 operation order).

  Specifically, when the lottery object 10 is drawn by the internal lottery process, the order of left → middle → right, left → right → middle is selected according to the stop order of the reels R (the operation order of the stop button 13). In this case, the stop data L001 is applied to the left reel R1, the stop data C000 is applied to the middle reel R2, and the stop data R001 is applied to the right reel R3, so that the middle → right → left, middle → left → In the order of right, right → left → middle, right → middle → left, stop data L000 for the left reel R1, stop data C000 for the middle reel R2, and stop data R000 for the right reel R3. The reel stop process is executed by applying the stop data.

  FIG. 15 shows stop data applied to each reel when the lottery object 10 is drawn by the internal lottery process. FIG. 15 (A) shows the lottery object 10 / push order: left → middle → right / left → right → middle. FIG. 15 (B) shows the lottery object 10 / push order: middle → right → left / middle → left → The stop data applied to each reel in the case of right / right → left → middle / right → middle → left is shown.

  A reel stop process to which stop data (lottery object 10 / push order: left → middle → right / left → right → middle) shown in FIG. 15A will be described. In the reel stop process, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop, in principle, the “bell” constituting the “replay 2” role (replaying role) that is the winning combination related to the lottery object 10 One of the “Plum” symbols constituting the symbol, “Replay A” role (replaying role) and “Replay B” role (replaying role), which are other winning combinations, is drawn on the winning line L and stopped. At this time, even if there are a plurality of these symbols within the retractable range of the left reel R1, the “bell” symbol, which is the symbol constituting the “replay 2” role, takes precedence over the “plum” symbol. Then, it is drawn on the winning line L and stopped. In this situation, the “Bell” symbol (contributes to winning one type of winning combination) and the “Plum” symbol (contributing to winning two types of winning component), the number of types of contributors contributing to winning is the “Plum” symbol. However, since all of the winning combinations are equivalent as re-playing combinations, any symbol can be preferentially stopped on the winning line L.

  When the “bell” symbol stops on the winning line L in the left reel R1 as the first stop, among the “Replay 2” role, “Replay A” role, and “Replay B” role that are the winning roles related to the lottery object 10 , The only remaining role with the possibility of winning is the “Replay 2” role. Accordingly, in the subsequent stop process (second stop: middle reel R2 → third stop: right reel R3, or second stop: right reel R3 → third stop: middle reel R2), “replay 2” is performed on the middle reel R2. The “Plum” symbol, which is the symbol of the winning combination, and the “Bell” symbol, which is the symbol of the “Replay 2” symbol, are pulled to the stop on the winning line L in preference to the other symbols. .

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, the “bell” symbols on each reel R are arranged at intervals of a maximum of four symbols. Similarly, “plum” symbols are also arranged at intervals of a maximum of four symbols. That is, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop in the situation where the lottery object 10 is drawn by the internal lottery process, the timing of the operation and the type of the stop button 13 operated after the second stop Regardless of the timing of the operation, the symbol combination “bell-plum-plum” is stopped on the winning line L in each reel R. That is, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop in the situation where the lottery object 10 is lottery by the internal lottery process, the “Replay 2” combination always wins.

  Next, the reel stop process to which stop data shown in FIG. 15 (B) is applied (lottery object 10 / push order: middle → right → left / middle → left → right / right → left → middle / right → middle → left). Will be described. In the reel stop process, among the “replay 2”, “replay A”, and “replay B” roles that are the winning combinations related to the lottery object 10, the configuration pattern of the “replay A” role is displayed for each reel R. Pull on the winning line L and stop. As described above, since a plurality of winning combinations are all equivalent as replaying combinations, any symbol out of the constituent symbols of each winning combination in each reel R can be preferentially stopped on the winning line L. it can.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, in the situation where the lottery object 10 is lottery by the internal lottery process, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop, the “Replay 2” role always wins, When the middle stop button 13b or the right stop button 13c is operated as one stop, the “Replay A” combination always wins.

  Although detailed description is omitted, the same mechanism as the stop control related to the lottery object 10 described above is applied to the lottery objects 9, 11, and 12. In the situation where the lottery object 9 is drawn by the internal lottery process, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop, the “Replay A” role is always won, and the middle stop button 13b is operated as the first stop. If it is, the “Replay B” combination always wins, and if the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop, the “Replay C” combination always wins. Further, in the situation where the lottery object 11 is drawn by the internal lottery process, when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the first stop, the “Replay 2” combination always wins and the left stop button 13a as the first stop. Alternatively, when the right stop button 13c is operated, the “Replay A” combination always wins. In the situation where the lottery object 12 is drawn by the internal lottery process, when the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop, the “Replay 2” combination always wins and the left stop button 13a as the first stop. Alternatively, when the middle stop button 13b is operated, the “Replay A” combination always wins.

  The same mechanism as the stop control related to the lottery object 10 described above is also applied to the lottery objects 13 to 18.

  In the situation where the lottery object 13 is drawn, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop, the “Replay 3” role is won, and when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the first stop. When the “Replay 1” combination wins and the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop, the “Replay A” combination wins.

  In the situation where the lottery object 14 is drawn, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop, the “Replay 3” combination wins, and when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the first stop. When the “Replay A” combination wins and the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop, the “Replay 1” combination wins.

  In the situation where the lottery object 15 is drawn, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop, the “Replay A” role is won, and when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the first stop. When the “Replay 3” combination wins and the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop, the “Replay 1” combination wins.

  In the situation where the lottery object 16 is drawn, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop, the “Replay 1” role is won, and when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the first stop. When the “Replay 3” combination wins and the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop, the “Replay A” combination wins.

  In the situation where the lottery object 17 is drawn, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop, the “Replay 1” role is won, and when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the first stop. When the “Replay A” combination wins and the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop, the “Replay 3” combination wins.

  In the situation where the lottery object 18 is drawn, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop, the “Replay A” role is won, and when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the first stop. When the “Replay 1” combination wins and the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop, the “Replay 3” combination wins.

  The same mechanism as the stop control related to the lottery object 10 described above is also applied to the lottery objects 19 to 21.

  In the situation where the lottery object 19 is drawn, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop, the “Replay A” role wins, and the middle stop button 13b or the right stop button 13c is selected as the first stop. If operated, the “Replay 1” role wins.

  In the situation where the lottery object 20 is drawn, when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the first stop, the "Replay A" role wins, and the left stop button 13a or the right stop button 13c is used as the first stop. If operated, the “Replay 1” role wins.

  In the situation where the lottery object 21 is drawn, when the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop, the “Replay A” role wins, and the left stop button 13a or the middle stop button 13b is used as the first stop. If operated, the “Replay 1” role wins.

<8. Symbol determination process>
Details of the symbol determination process in the slot machine 1 will be described. The CPU 101 executes symbol determination processing after all of the reels R1 to R3 are stopped.

  After all of the reels R1 to R3 are stopped, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the winning line L matches any of the symbol combinations defined in the winning combination table shown in FIG. judge. When the CPU 101 determines that the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L matches any of the symbol combinations defined in the winning combination table, the CPU 101 determines that the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination has won. If it is determined that the symbol combination stopped on the winning line L does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the winning combination table, it is determined that no winning combination has been won.

  The CPU 101 makes a determination related to winning a winning combination using the combination configuration table, and makes a determination related to the special drawing using the special drawing configuration table shown in FIG. In the special figure configuration table, a correspondence relation between the special figure and the RT state to be shifted when the special figure is stopped and displayed is defined. The CPU 101 determines whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L matches any of the special symbols defined in the special symbol configuration table.

  In the slot machine 1, in the special symbol configuration table, the symbol combination “Plum-Bell-Bell” (the symbol combination corresponding to the “Replay 1” role), RT1 as the transition destination RT state, and the symbol combination “Bell-Plum-Bell”. ”(The symbol combination corresponding to the“ replay 2 ”role), RT2 as the transition destination RT state, the symbol combination“ bell-bell-plum ”(the symbol combination corresponding to the“ replay 3 ”role), and the RT of the transition destination RT3 is associated with each state.

  In addition, symbol combinations "Watermelon-Plum-Black BAR", "Watermelon-Plum-Cherry", "Watermelon-Plum-Plum", "Watermelon-Bell-Plum", "Plum-Red 7-Plum", "Plum-Black" “BAR-Plum” and “Plum-Cherry-Plum” (the symbol combinations corresponding to “Control 1” role to “Control 7” role) are associated with RT1 as the RT state of the transition destination.

  In addition, although the contents of the symbol combination are omitted, when none of the plurality of small roles related to the lottery object is won when the push order small role (the lottery targets 6 to 8) is drawn by the internal lottery process RT1 is associated with all symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed on the winning line L as the RT state of the transfer destination.

  In addition, although details will be described later, the CPU 101 stops and displays the symbols on the winning line L using a lottery mode determination table described later in addition to the above-described processing when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It is determined whether the combination matches any of the special figures defined in the lottery mode determination table.

<9. Benefits grant process>
Details of the privilege grant processing in the slot machine 1 will be described. CPU101 performs privilege provision processing, after performing symbol determination processing. The privilege granting process is a process for granting a privilege corresponding to the winning combination determined by the symbol determining process, and is realized using the winning combination table shown in FIG.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the re-game player has won a prize by the symbol determination process, the CPU 101 executes an automatic bet process by the privilege grant process (FIG. 6: Sa608 → Sa602). In the automatic bet process, a bet number equal to the bet number for starting the immediately preceding game is set in the bet counter stored in the RAM 105. In the slot machine 1, a “Replay A” role, a “Replay B” role, a “Replay C” role, a “Replay D” role, a “Replay 1” role, a “Replay 2” role, and a “Replay 3” role, Corresponds to re-playing role

  When the CPU 101 determines that the small combination has been won by the symbol determination process, the CPU 101 executes a process for paying out the number of medals indicated as a privilege corresponding to the winning small combination by the privilege granting process.

  A small role is a role associated with the payment of a medal as a privilege. In the slot machine 1, a “cherry 1” role, a “cherry 2” role, a “watermelon 1” role, a “watermelon 2” role, “Bell” role, “Control 1” role, “Control 2” role, “Control 3” role, “Control 4” role, “Control 5” role, “Control 6” role, and “Control 7” role 2, 2, 3, 3, 8, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, and 1 medal payment are associated with each other. In the privilege granting process, the CPU 101 adds a value corresponding to the number of medals corresponding to the small combination that has been determined to win a prize to the storage device. The CPU 101 drives the medal payout device and pays out game medals to the medal tray 40 for the amount of credits of the storage device exceeding 50.

<10. State transition processing>
If the slot machine 1 determines that the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L by the symbol determination process matches one of the special symbols defined in the special symbol configuration table, the transition associated with the special symbol The RT state is shifted to the previous RT state.

  Further, the slot machine 1 shifts the notification gaming state between the non-AT and the AT state when a condition for shifting the notification gaming state to the AT state or a condition for shifting to the non-AT state is satisfied. For example, when it is determined that the flag variable indicating the AT winning state stored in the RAM 105 is 1 (the AT winning flag is ON), the flag variable is set to 0 and the notification game stored in the RAM 105 is stored. Information indicating the AT state is set in a flag variable indicating the state.

  Further, when the notification game state is shifted between the AT state and the non-AT state, the CPU 101 notifies the advantageous state lamp YL (shared display 23a) through the input / output port 107. A display control signal 123a (lighted or turned off) corresponding to the state is input. Further, the CPU 101 controls the display of the advantageous state lamp YL (the combined display 23a) so that the current notification gaming state can be identified. Specifically, when the CPU 101 shifts the notification game state between the AT state and the non-AT state, the CPU 101 performs an advantageous state lamp YL (combined display 23a) via the input / output port 107. The display control signal 123a to be input is switched according to the transition of the notification gaming state (light-off → lighting or lighting → light-off).

<11. ART>
(1) AT state The slot machine 1 changes the notification gaming state from the non-AT state to the AT state when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and changes the notification gaming state when the predetermined end condition is satisfied. Transition from the AT state to the non-AT state. The AT state is an operation procedure (operation order or operation timing) of the stop button 13 for winning a specific combination belonging to the specific lottery object when a specific lottery object is selected as a result of the internal lottery process. Is a state in which the player is notified at least once in the game, and the non-AT state is a state in which the player is not notified of the operation procedure.

  More specifically, the AT state in the slot machine 1 is the largest payout among a plurality of small combinations having different payouts belonging to each lottery object when the lottery objects 6 to 8 are lottery as a result of the internal lottery process. The operation order of the stop button 13 for winning the “Bell” role, which is a high-ranked small role (operating the left stop button 13a as the first stop in the case of the lottery object 6; This is a notification gaming state in which the player is notified that the middle stop button 13b is operated as one stop, and the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop in the case of the lottery object 8. At this time, when the stop button 13 is operated in an operation order other than the notified operation order, the “bell” role, which is the highest paying small role, is not awarded and the timing of the operation of the stop button 13 is not achieved. Accordingly, control is performed so that any one of the “control 1” combination to “control 7” combination, which is the smallest combination with the lowest payout, is won or no combination is won.

  Further, in the AT state, when the lottery objects 10 to 12 are lottery as a result of the internal lottery process, the “replay 2” role that is a replaying role among the plurality of replaying roles belonging to each lottery target is won. The operation sequence of the stop button 13 for the above (operating the left stop button 13a as the first stop in the case of the lottery object 10. operating the middle stop button 13b as the first stop in the case of the lottery object 11. In the case of the subject 12, the player is informed that the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop). At this time, when the stop button 13 is operated in an operation order other than the notified operation order, the “replay A” combination is controlled to win.

  Further, in the AT state, when the lottery targets 13 to 18 are lottery as a result of the internal lottery process, the “replay 3” role that is a replaying role among the plurality of replaying roles belonging to each lottery target is awarded. Operation order of the stop button 13 for the operation (the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop in the case of the lottery object 13 or 14, and the middle stop button 13b is operated as the first stop in the case of the lottery object 15 or 16) In the case of the lottery object 17 or 18, the player is notified that the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop). At this time, when the stop button 13 is operated in an operation order other than the notified operation order, the “replay A” combination or the “replay 1” combination that is a re-game player is controlled to win.

  In addition, in the AT state, when the lottery objects 19 to 21 are lottery as a result of the internal lottery process, the “replay A” role that is a replaying role among the plurality of replaying roles belonging to each lottery target is awarded. The operation order of the stop button 13 for the above (operating the left stop button 13a as the first stop in the case of the lottery object 19; operating the middle stop button 13b as the first stop in the case of the lottery object 20. In the case of the target 21, the player is notified that the right stop button 13c is operated as the first stop). At this time, when the stop button 13 is operated in an operation order other than the notified operation order, the “replay 1” combination which is a re-game player is controlled to win.

  On the other hand, the non-AT state is a notification gaming state in which the player is not notified of the operation order of the stop button 13 for winning a specific combination. Further, the slot machine 1 is advantageous in the advantageous zone when the notification gaming state is in the non-AT state, the advantageous state lamp YL is turned off during the normal interval, and when the notification gaming state is in the AT state. The status lamp YL is turned on. Specifically, the CPU 101 inputs a display control signal 123a corresponding to the notification gaming state to the advantageous state lamp YL (shared display 23a) via the input / output port 107.

(2) RT state As described above, the slot machine 1 has the RT state of RT0-2 with a relatively low re-game winning lottery probability and the RT state of RT3 with a relatively high re-playing lottery probability. The game is advanced while switching the RT state among a plurality of types of RT states. The slot machine 1 shifts the RT state to the RT state of the transfer destination associated with the special figure based on the fact that the predefined special figure is stopped and displayed on the winning line L by the symbol determination process. . As described above, the slot machine 1 advances the game while switching the RT state independently of the notification game state including the non-AT state and the AT state described above.

(3) ART state The slot machine 1 is the most advantageous state (ART state) for the player when the notification gaming state is the AT state and the RT state is RT3 where the winning probability of the re-gamer is relatively high. )

  As described above, when the informing gaming state is the AT state, the slot machine 1 wins the “Bell” role by the reel stop process when the lottery objects 6 to 8 are lottery by the internal lottery process. For this, the player is notified of the operation order of the stop button 13 associated in advance with the reel R stop processing. As a result, since the frequency of winning the “Bell” combination is increased as compared with the non-AT state in which the operation order of the stop button 13 is not notified, the player can win more medals. (As long as the player operates the stop button 13 as informed, the “bell” role is definitely won).

  In addition, the slot machine 1 wins the “Replay 2” combination when the lottery objects 10 to 12 are drawn by the internal lottery process when the notification gaming state is the AT state and the RT state is RT1. The player is informed of the operation order of the stop button 13 associated in advance with the reel R stop processing. Since the symbol combination corresponding to the “Replay 2” combination is also an RT2 transition special drawing, the RT state shifts from RT1 to RT2 with the winning of the “Replay 2” combination. This increases the frequency of winning the “Replay 2” combination as compared to the non-AT state in which the operation order of the stop button 13 is not notified, so that the RT state can easily shift to RT2 (notification). As long as the player operates the stop button 13 as instructed, the RT state reliably shifts to RT2).

  In addition, when the notifying gaming state is the AT state and the RT state is RT2, the slot machine 1 wins the “Replay 3” combination when the lottery objects 13 to 18 are lottery by the internal lottery process. The player is informed of the operation order of the stop button 13 associated in advance with the reel R stop processing. Since the symbol combination corresponding to the “Replay 3” combination is also an RT3 transition special drawing, the RT state shifts from RT2 to RT3 with the winning of the “Replay 3” combination. This increases the frequency of winning the “Replay 3” combination as compared to the non-AT state in which the operation order of the stop button 13 is not notified, so that the RT state can easily shift to RT3 (notification). As long as the player operates the stop button 13 as is done, the RT state reliably moves to RT3).

  In addition, the slot machine 1 determines the “replay A” role when the lottery objects 19 to 21 are drawn by the internal lottery process when the notification gaming state is the AT state and the RT state is RT3 (ART state). Is notified to the player of the operation sequence of the stop button 13 that is associated in advance with the reel R stop processing for winning. Since the symbol combinations corresponding to the roles other than the “Replay A” role among the winning combinations related to the lottery objects 19 to 21 are also RT1 transition special drawings, the RT state changes from RT3 to RT1 in accordance with the winning of the “Replay A” role. Can be avoided. This increases the frequency of winning the “Replay A” combination as compared to the non-AT state in which the operation order of the stop button 13 is not notified, so that the RT state becomes difficult to shift to RT1 (notified). As long as the player operates the stop button 13 as described above, the RT3 state can be reliably maintained).

  As described above, in the slot machine 1, when the notification gaming state becomes the AT state, when the player operates the stop button 13 as notified, the RT state shifts from RT1 to RT2 and from RT2 to RT3. At the same time, after the RT state becomes RT3, the RT state is maintained as RT3.

  FIG. 17 shows the flow of changes in the RT state in the slot machine 1. In RT0, which is the RT state set as the initial state, the RT1 transition special chart according to the winning of the “Replay 1” role, the winning of the “Control 1-7” role, or the winning combination for the lottery objects 6-8 is missed Is stopped and the RT state shifts from RT0 to RT1 based on the stop display of the RT1 transition special drawing.

  Further, when the RT state is RT1, the RT2 transition special chart is stopped and displayed according to the winning of the “Replay 2” role, and the RT state transitions from RT1 to RT2 based on the stop display of the RT2 transition special chart. .

  Further, when the RT state is RT2, the RT3 transition special chart is stopped and displayed according to the winning of the “Replay 3” role, and the RT state transitions from RT2 to RT3 based on the stop display of the RT3 transition special chart. .

  As described above, when the notification gaming state is the AT state, the RT state shifts from RT1 to RT2, and from RT2 to RT3. After the transition to RT3, the stop button 13 is maintained so that RT3 is maintained. The operation order is notified to the player.

  On the other hand, when the notification game state is the non-AT state, the player is not notified of the operation order of the stop button 13 as described above even if a specific lottery object is lottery by the internal lottery process. Therefore, even if the stop button 13 is accidentally operated in the operation order and the RT state shifts to RT2 or RT3, the stop button 13 is operated in an operation order other than the operation order. As a result, the special figure related to the transition to RT1 is stopped and displayed, and the RT state shifts to RT1, so RT3 cannot be maintained as the RT state.

<11-1. Notification of stop button operation sequence>
A flow of processing relating to notification of the operation order of the stop button 13 in the AT state of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. When the internal lottery process is executed, the main control board 100A (CPU 101) determines whether or not the current notification gaming state is the AT state (Sa1801). When the CPU 101 determines that the notification gaming state is not the AT state, the CPU 101 ends the process as it is (Sa1801: NO). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the notification gaming state is the AT state (Sa1801: YES), the CPU 101 executes processing for specifying the notification content based on the result of the internal lottery processing (Sa1802). Next, execution of notification according to the specified notification content is instructed to the display control board 100B via the data transmission circuit 106 (Sa1803). Although not shown, the display control board 100B (CPU 191) causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to output the specified notification content in accordance with an instruction relating to the execution of the notification received from the main control board 100A (CPU 101). Further, at this time, the CPU 101 causes the instruction monitor NM (combined display 23a) to display identification information identifying the notification content instructed to be executed to the display control board 100B via the input / output port 107. Display control signal 123a is output (Sa1804).

  The process of specifying the notification content (Sa1802) is executed using the operation order notification table shown in FIG. In the operation order notification table, the correspondence between the lottery result (lottery target) by the internal lottery process and the notification content to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 is defined.

  In the operation order notification table, the lottery object 6, the notification content that prompts the operation of the left stop button 13a as the first stop, the lottery subject 7, the notification content that prompts the operation of the middle stop button 13b as the first stop, and the lottery target 8 The notification contents that prompt the user to operate the right stop button 13c as the first stop are associated with each other.

  In addition, the lottery object 10, the notification content for prompting the operation of the left stop button 13a as the first stop, the lottery target 11, the notification content for prompting the operation of the middle stop button 13b as the first stop, the lottery target 12, and the first stop Are associated with notification contents that prompt the user to operate the right stop button 13c.

  In addition, the lottery objects 13 and 14, the notification content for prompting the operation of the left stop button 13a as the first stop, the lottery targets 15 and 16, the notification content for prompting the operation of the middle stop button 13b as the first stop, the lottery target 17, 18 and the notification contents that prompt the user to operate the right stop button 13c as the first stop are associated with each other.

  In addition, the lottery object 19, the notification content for prompting the operation of the left stop button 13 a as the first stop, the lottery target 20, the notification content for prompting the operation of the middle stop button 13 b as the first stop, the lottery target 21, and the first stop Are associated with notification contents that prompt the user to operate the right stop button 13c.

  The other lottery objects are associated with not performing notification. In the process of specifying the notification content, the CPU 101 specifies the notification content to be output to the liquid crystal display device 30 based on the lottery result by the internal lottery process by referring to the operation order notification table. Thus, the slot machine 1 notifies the player of the notification content corresponding to the result of the internal lottery process when the notification gaming state is the AT state.

<11-2. AT state transition>
The transition of the notification game state between the non-AT state and the AT state in the slot machine 1 will be described.

(1) AT start condition In the slot machine 1, the flow until the notification gaming state shifts from the non-AT state to the AT state will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is a non-AT state (Sa2001). If it is determined that the state is not the non-AT state, the process ends as it is (Sa2001: NO). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the current state is the non-AT state (Sa2001: YES), the CPU 101 determines whether or not to shift the notification gaming state from the non-AT state to the AT state as a result of the internal lottery process. The AT shift lottery process determined by the lottery based on is executed (Sa2002).

  The AT shift lottery process is executed using the AT shift lottery table shown in FIG. In the AT transition lottery table, a correspondence relationship between a lottery result (lottery target) of the internal lottery process and a lottery value indicating a lottery probability for determining the transition to the AT state is defined.

  First, the CPU 101 specifies a lottery value corresponding to the result of the internal lottery process using the AT shift lottery table. Next, the CPU 101 compares a random value acquired from a random number generator (not shown) in the range of 0 to 65535 with the specified lottery value, and when the random value becomes smaller than the lottery value, If it is determined that the AT has been won (determined to shift to the AT state) and the random number value is equal to or greater than the lottery value, it is determined that the AT has not been won (determined to shift to the AT state). To do.

  In the AT transfer lottery table in the slot machine 1, lottery values are assigned to the lottery objects 1 to 8 among the lottery results (lottery objects) by the internal lottery process, and lottery values are assigned to the lottery objects 9 to 21. Is not assigned. Therefore, there is a possibility that the AT win is obtained only when the lottery result (lottery target) by the internal lottery process is the lottery targets 1 to 8.

  Returning to FIG. 20, the CPU 101 determines the result of the AT shift lottery process (Sa2003). If the CPU 101 determines that the result of the AT transition lottery process is an AT misplacement, the CPU 101 ends the process as it is (Sa2003: NO).

  When the CPU 101 determines that AT winning is determined as a result of the AT transition lottery process (Sa2003: YES), the CPU 101 determines an initial value of the number of remaining games in the AT state (Sa2004). The number of remaining games in the AT state is managed separately from the number of remaining games in the internal AT state and the number of remaining games in the external AT state.

  First, the CPU 101 determines an initial addition value by lottery within a range of 0 to 10 using a random number generator. Then, a value obtained by adding the initial addition value determined by lottery to 30 predetermined as the reference initial game number is determined as the remaining number of games in the internal AT state. Therefore, the remaining number of games in the internal AT state is determined in the range of 30-40. Further, the remaining number of games in the external AT state is determined to be the reference initial number of games.

  Next, the CPU 101 sets an initial value for the number of remaining games in the AT state. The CPU 101 sets the determined game numbers in the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the internal AT state and the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the external AT state, which are stored in the RAM 105. Specifically, the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the internal AT state stored in the RAM 105 is 30 to 40, and the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the external AT state is 30. , Respectively.

  Next, the CPU 101 instructs the display control board 100B to display the number of remaining games in the AT state via the data transmission circuit 106 (Sa2006). Although illustration is omitted, the display control board 100B (CPU 191) causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to output the number of remaining games in the AT state in accordance with an instruction received from the main control board 100A (CPU 101). At this time, the number of remaining games in the external AT state becomes a display target of the liquid crystal display device 30. Therefore, at this time, the remaining number of games in the AT state displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 is “30”. Further, at this time, the CPU 101 changes the background image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 and the image such as the object in the screen from the image indicating the non-AT state to the image indicating the AT state, and displays the data. The display control board 100B is instructed via the sending circuit 106.

  Next, the CPU 101 shifts the notification gaming state to the AT state (Sa2007). Specifically, information indicating the AT state is set in a flag variable indicating the notification gaming state stored in the RAM 105. Finally, the CPU 101 inputs a display control signal 123a (lighting) corresponding to the notification gaming state to the advantageous state lamp YL (shared display 23a) via the input / output port 107, and ends the process. (Sa2008).

  As described above, when the notification gaming state is the non-AT state, the slot machine 1 executes the AT shift lottery process for determining whether to shift to the AT state based on the result of the internal lottery process by lottery. . And when AT winning is determined by the AT shift lottery process, flag information for shifting the notification gaming state to the AT state is set.

(2) AT End Condition The processing flow during the AT state in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the notification gaming state is the AT state (Sa2201). Specifically, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the flag variable indicating the notification gaming state stored in the RAM 105 is information indicating the AT state.

  When the CPU 101 determines that the notification gaming state is not the AT state, the CPU 101 ends the process as it is (Sa2201: NO). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that it is in the AT state (Sa2201: YES), it determines whether or not there is a remaining number of games in the external AT state (Sa2202). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the external AT state stored in the RAM 105 is zero. When it is determined that the counter variable is not 0 (Sa2202: YES), processing related to notification of the operation order of the stop button 13 is executed (Sa2203 to Sa2205). This process is the same as the processes Sa1802 to Sa1804 in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 101 subtracts the number of remaining games in the AT state (Sa2206). Specifically, the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the internal AT state and the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the external AT state stored in the RAM 105 are each subtracted by one. At this time, when the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the external AT state is 0, the counter variable is maintained as 0.

  Next, the CPU 101 instructs the display control board 100B to display the number of remaining games in the AT state via the data transmission circuit 106 (Sa2207). Although illustration is omitted, the display control board 100B (CPU 191) causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to output the number of remaining games in the AT state in accordance with an instruction received from the main control board 100A (CPU 101). At this time, the number of remaining games in the external AT state becomes a display target of the liquid crystal display device 30.

  When the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the external AT state is 0, the counter variable is not displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 as the number of remaining games in the external AT state. Furthermore, the CPU 101 changes the background image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 and the image such as the object on the screen from the image indicating the AT state to the image indicating the non-AT state and displays the data transmission circuit 106. To display control board 100B.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not there is a remaining number of games in the external AT state (Sa2208). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the external AT state stored in the RAM 105 is zero. If it is determined that the counter variable is 0, the process is terminated as it is (Sa2208: NO).

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the counter variable is not 0 (Sa2208: YES), the CPU 101 executes AT addition lottery processing (Sa2209). The AT addition lottery process is a process of determining the number of games to be added to the number of remaining games in the AT state by lottery. Details of the AT addition lottery process will be described later.

  Next, the CPU 101 adds the number of games determined by the AT addition lottery process to the number of remaining games in the AT state (Sa2210). Specifically, this is a process of adding the number of games determined by the AT addition lottery process to the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the AT state stored in the RAM 105. Details of this process will be described later.

  Next, the CPU 101 instructs the display control board 100B to display the number of remaining games in the AT state via the data transmission circuit 106 (Sa 2211). The details of the specific processing are the same as those of Sa2207 described above, and details thereof are omitted. Thus, even when the number of remaining games in the AT state is added, the number of remaining games in the AT state after the addition is reflected on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  If it is determined in step Sa2202 that there are no remaining games in the external AT state, specifically, the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the external AT state stored in the RAM 105 is 0. If it is determined that there is a game (Sa2202: NO), it is determined whether or not the number of remaining games in the internal AT state remains (Sa2212).

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the internal AT state stored in the RAM 105 is zero. If it is determined that the counter variable is not 0, the processing proceeds to the above-described step Sa2206 and subsequent steps (Sa2212: YES).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the counter variable is 0 (Sa2212: NO), the notification gaming state is shifted to the non-AT state (Sa2213). Specifically, information indicating the non-AT state is set in the flag variable indicating the notification gaming state stored in the RAM 105. Finally, the CPU 101 inputs a display control signal 123a (extinguished) corresponding to the notification gaming state to the advantageous state lamp YL (combined display 23a) via the input / output port 107, and ends the process. (Sa2214).

  As described above, in the case where the notification gaming state is the AT state, the slot machine 1 determines whether the internal AT state remaining game number and the internal AT state remaining game number remain. When a specific lottery object is drawn as a result of the lottery process, an operation procedure for winning a specific combination belonging to the specific lottery object is notified, and the AT extra lottery process and the number of additional games determined in the process Is added to the number of remaining games in the AT state.

  On the other hand, if the number of games remaining in the internal AT state remains, but the number of remaining games in the external AT state does not remain, the operation procedure for winning the specific role described above is notified. In addition, the AT extra lottery process and the number of extra games are not added.

  When both the number of remaining games in the external AT state and the number of remaining games in the internal AT state are consumed, the notification gaming state is changed from the AT state to the non-AT state, and the advantageous state lamp YL ( The combined display 23a) is turned off.

  According to the above-described processing, in the state where the remaining number of games in the external AT state remains, notification is made by the content displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 and the lighting of the advantageous state lamp YL (shared display 23a). The player can recognize that the gaming state is the AT state. In the state where the remaining number of games in the external AT state does not remain, and only the number of remaining games in the internal AT state remains, the background image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, the object on the screen, etc. Is an image indicating a non-AT state, but the advantageous state lamp YL (combined display 23a) is lit. Then, when both the number of remaining games in the external AT state and the number of remaining games in the internal AT state are exhausted, the contents displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30 and the advantageous state lamp YL (the combined display 23a) The player can recognize that the notification gaming state is a non-AT state.

  Further, in the AT state, the RT state is changed based on the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed by the reel stop process by operating the stop button 13 according to the operation order notified when a specific lottery object is drawn. As the process proceeds to RT3, the RT state of RT3 is maintained.

  Then, when the AT state ends and the notification gaming state shifts to the non-AT state, when a specific lottery object is drawn by the internal lottery process, the RT state of RT3 previously associated with each lottery object is maintained. Therefore, the operation order of the stop button 13 for avoiding the stop display of the RT1 transition special figure is not notified to the player, and as a result, the RT1 transition special figure is stopped and displayed, so that the RT state becomes R1. Transition.

(3) Limit function The slot machine 1 is subject to whether or not there is a remaining number of games in the AT state, on condition that the number of games digested in the AT state has reached a predetermined 1500 games as the maximum number of digested AT games. A limit function for forcibly terminating the AT state is provided.

  More specifically, for each game in the AT state, the CPU 101 adds one counter variable indicating the number of games digested in the AT state stored in the RAM 105, and whether or not the counter variable has reached 1500. If it is determined that the counter variable has reached 1500, the number of remaining games in the internal AT state and the number of remaining games in the external AT state are reset to 0 to notify the game. The state is changed from the AT state to the non-AT state. Even when the AT state is terminated by the limit function, the RT state at that time does not change.

  Due to the presence of the limit function, the total amount of medals paid out during a series of ARTs is controlled so as not to exceed a certain amount.

(4) Addition of AT game number The addition of the AT game number in the slot machine 1 will be described. As described above, the CPU 101 executes the AT addition lottery process when the notification gaming state is the AT state and when the remaining number of games in the external AT state remains. The AT addition lottery process includes a first lottery process, a second lottery process, and a third lottery process.

  The first lottery process in the AT addition lottery process is a process of determining by lottery whether or not to add the remaining number of games in the AT state based on the lottery probability based on the lottery result of the internal lottery process. The first lottery process is executed using the first extra lottery table shown in FIG. In the first extra lottery table, a correspondence relation between a lottery result (lottery target) of the internal lottery process and a lottery value indicating a lottery probability for determining to add the number of remaining games in the AT state is defined. Since the lottery process using this table is the same as the process using the AT shift lottery table described above, detailed description is omitted. If it is not determined in the first lottery process to add the number of remaining games in the AT state, the AT addition lottery process ends at that time. When it is determined to add the remaining number of games in the AT state, the second lottery process and the third lottery process are executed.

  The second lottery process in the AT addition lottery process is a process of determining the number of games to be added to the number of remaining games in the AT state by lottery. The second lottery process is executed using the second extra lottery table shown in FIG. In the second extra lottery table, 5, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100, 200, 300 are defined as the number of games to be added, and one game number is based on the lottery value corresponding to the number of games. Determined by lottery. Since the lottery process using this table is the same as the process using the internal lottery table described above, detailed description is omitted.

  The third lottery process in the AT addition lottery process is a process for determining by a lottery how to add the number of games determined to be added. The third lottery process is executed using the third extra lottery table shown in FIG. In the third extra lottery table, two methods of “no stock” and “stock” are defined as addition methods, and one method is determined by lottery based on the corresponding lottery value. Since the lottery process using this table is the same as the process using the internal lottery table described above, detailed description is omitted.

  When “no stock” is determined by the third lottery process, the number of games determined by the second lottery process is immediately added to the number of remaining games in the AT state. Specifically, the CPU 101 performs the second operation on each of the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the internal AT state stored in the RAM 105 and the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the external AT state. The number of games determined by the lottery process is added. Further, the remaining number of games in the AT state after the addition is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  On the other hand, when “stocked” is determined by the third lottery process, the number of games determined by the second lottery process is immediately equal to the number of games determined by the second lottery process. Instead of being added to the number of games, instead, it is reserved to be added to the number of remaining games in the AT state at the timing when the number of remaining games in the internal AT state does not remain.

  Specifically, if “stocked” is determined by the third lottery process, the CPU 101 stores the number of games determined by the second lottery process and stores the number of added games stored in the RAM 105. Add cumulatively to a variable. When it is determined that the number of remaining games in the internal AT state is 0, the counter variable value stored in the RAM 105 and indicating the number of remaining games in the internal AT state, and Each is added to a counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the external AT state.

  As described above, when “in stock” is determined by the third lottery process, the remaining number of games in the AT state does not change at this time, and therefore the number of remaining games in the AT state in the future by the AT addition lottery process. Will not be recognized by the player.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 executes the AT addition lottery process when the notification gaming state is the AT state and when the number of remaining games in the external AT state remains. In the AT addition lottery process, when the added number of added games is added to the remaining number of games in the AT state at that timing, and when the remaining number of games in the AT state does not remain, the remaining games in the AT state Sometimes added to the number. In any case, the advantageous state lamp YL (shared display 23a) remains lit as long as the remaining number of games in the internal AT state remains.

  Since the player cannot recognize the presence of the number of games added to the remaining number of games in the AT state after the remaining number of games in the AT state does not remain, the number of remaining games in the external AT state is After the state that does not remain, even if the number of games to be added does not exist, the game is advanced while expecting the number of games to be added to exist. In other words, even after the number of games remaining in the external AT state does not remain, the number of games to be added may exist, so the number of remaining games in the internal AT state remains. Until there is no state, the game cannot be stopped.

  Thus, even after the number of remaining games in the external AT state is not left, it is possible to promote the continuation of the game by the player. Then, when there is the number of games to be added, the so-called pull-back, in which the AT state is resumed by adding the remaining number of games in the AT state from the situation as if the AT state has ended. This can surprise the player.

<13. Modification>
The above-described form can be variously modified. Specific modifications are exemplified below. One or more aspects arbitrarily selected from the following examples can be appropriately combined as long as they do not contradict each other.

(1) Modification 1
In the above-described form, the AT addition lottery process results in a state in which there is no remaining game number in the external AT state until a state in which there is no remaining game number in the internal AT state. In addition, when the number of remaining games in the AT state does not remain, the number of remaining games in the AT state is added, and the case where the number of remaining games in the AT state is not added. The manner in which the situation can be created has been described.

  However, the present invention is limited to pre-determining whether or not the remaining number of games in the AT state is added before the remaining number of games in the external AT state remains. I can't. For example, after the remaining number of games in the external AT state does not remain until the remaining number of games in the external AT state does not remain, the remaining games in the internal AT state The type of lottery state in which the addition of the remaining number of games in the AT state is determined by lottery until the number of remaining games is reached, and the state in which the number of remaining games in the external AT state does not remain After that, in accordance with the determined lottery state, a lottery for adding the number of remaining games in the AT state may be executed.

  Even in this case, after the remaining number of games in the external AT state does not remain, the lottery related to the addition of the remaining number of games in the AT state is executed in a relatively advantageous state, or relative The player is not aware of whether or not it is executed in a disadvantageous state. For this reason, similarly to the case where the above-described control is performed, the continuation of the game by the player can be promoted, and the player can be surprised when the pullback occurs.

  Note that the lottery related to the addition of the number of remaining games in the AT state described above does not need to be configured in two types of an advantageous state and an unfavorable state, and may be configured in any number.

  The state from the state in which the number of remaining games in the external AT state does not remain until the state in which the number of remaining games in the internal AT state does not remain is configured with a plurality of states. As long as it is included in the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, when the number of remaining games in the internal AT state does not remain, whether to add the remaining number of games in the AT state may be determined by lottery. Even when this lottery is executed only once in one game in which there is no remaining number of games in the internal AT state, one lot is selected from the plurality of states regarding the addition of the number of remaining games in the AT state. Therefore, the same effect can be obtained.

(2) Modification 2
In the above-described form, the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the internal AT state and the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the external AT state are stored in the RAM 105 as the number of remaining games in the AT state. The aspect of managing the number of remaining games in the AT state using two counter variables has been described. However, the counter variable may be managed with only one counter variable without using two counter variables.

  In this case, either a counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the internal AT state or a counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the external AT state is provided, and the other game is based on the number of one game. The number may be generated dynamically. Specifically, for example, the RAM 105 stores only a counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the internal AT state, and the liquid crystal display device 30 displays the remaining number of games in the external AT state. At the time of execution, it may be generated based on the value of the counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the internal AT state.

  As an example, a value obtained by subtracting a predetermined subtraction value “10” from the value of a counter variable indicating the number of remaining games in the internal AT state may be used as the number of remaining games in the external AT state. it can. The subtraction value does not need to be a fixed value, and a value determined by lottery at the start of the AT state or the like may be used as the subtraction value.

(3) Modification 3
In the above-described form, the aspect in which the AT state is terminated when the number of remaining games in the AT state becomes 0 has been described. This aspect means that the end condition for the AT state is managed by the number of games. However, in the present invention, the end condition for the AT state may be composed of other elements. For example, the number of medals acquired during AT can be used as the AT condition end condition. A control may be employed in which the medal acquisition number is set as an end condition at the start of the AT state, and the AT state is ended when the number of medals acquired in the AT state reaches the medal acquisition number as the end condition. . Even in such a mode, the same effect as the above-described mode can be obtained by performing control in which the internal value and the external value are made different in the above-described manner.

Claims (4)

Start instruction means operated to instruct the start of a game;
Internal lottery means for determining one lottery object from a plurality of lottery objects by lottery;
Fluctuating display means for fluctuating and displaying a symbol on the display row by fluctuating one or more display rows composed of a plurality of symbols;
Stop instruction means operated to instruct to stop the variable display of the display row;
A control for stopping the display of variation in the display row in accordance with an operation of the stop instruction means;
When a specific lottery object is drawn by the internal lottery means,
When the stop instruction means is operated in a specific operation mode, a specific small role is awarded,
Stop control means for controlling to stop the display row so as not to win the specific small role when the stop instruction means is operated in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode;
When the specific lottery object is drawn by the internal lottery means, a gaming state is set between an advantageous state in which the specific operation mode can be notified and a normal state in which the specific operation mode cannot be notified. Game state management means to be transferred;
Display means including first display means and second display means;
Display control means for controlling the display content of the display means,
The display control means includes
Controlling the first display means to display contents synchronized with the gaming state managed by the gaming state management means;
The content is asynchronous with the gaming state managed by the gaming state management means,
Before the gaming state management means shifts the gaming state from the advantageous state to the normal state,
A gaming machine, characterized in that the second display means is controlled so as to display contents such that a gaming state shifts from the advantageous state to the normal state. The gaming state management means includes
In accordance with the establishment of a predetermined start condition, the gaming state is shifted from the normal state to the advantageous state, and set as a first end condition for ending the advantageous state,
In response to the establishment of the first termination condition, the gaming state is shifted from the advantageous state to the normal state,
The display control means includes
In response to the gaming state management means shifting the gaming state from the normal state to the advantageous state,
Display content indicating that the gaming state is the advantageous state,
In response to the gaming state management means shifting the gaming state from the advantageous state to the normal state,
Controlling the first display means to display content indicating that the gaming state is the normal state;
Based on the first end condition set by the gaming state management means, a second end condition that is established before the first end condition is established is displayed,
The said 2nd display means is controlled to display the content that a game state transfers to the said normal state from the said advantageous state according to establishment of the said 2nd completion | finish condition. Game machines. The gaming state management means includes
As the first termination condition, a game amount indicating the amount that the advantageous state continues is set,
The display control means includes
3. The game according to claim 1, wherein the second display unit is controlled to display a game amount smaller than the first end condition as the second end condition. Machine. The gaming state management means includes
As said advantageous state,
Between the time when the second end condition is satisfied and the time when the first end condition is satisfied,
A first advantageous state in which the game amount set as the first end condition is relatively likely to be updated;
Managing a gaming state including a second advantageous state in which the probability that the gaming amount set as the first termination condition is relatively low is updated;
The display control means includes
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the second display means is controlled so that the player displays the first advantageous state and the second advantageous state in an indistinguishable manner.